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HomeMy WebLinkAboutII. Project DescriptionWAGNER SQUARE a mixed residential & commercial project MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT PROJECT DESCRIPTION Zoning Ordinance No. 11000 11. Section 1304.2.1 Application forms; supplementary materials (a) Statement of ownership and control of the proposed development of activity. The Disclosure of Ownership and Ownership Affidavit are provided in Article I. (b) Statement describing in detail the character and intended use of the development of activity. The proposed property location was previously a Brownfield owned by the City of Miami, which was sold to Developer, Redevco. The site was cleaned for the development of affordable housing and job creation. Pursuant to these requirements, the property will be developed in 3 phases. Phase I will be built as of right, and will consist of 56 residential units. Of these units, 28 will consist of affordable housing units, in which 4 will be reserved for families making 50% or below the Miami -Dade County median income, 18 will be for families making 80% or below and 6 will be for families making 120% or below. The remaining 24 units will be utilized as workforce housing. Of these units, 10 will be for families making 150% or below the Miami -Dade County median income and 14 will be for families making 170% or below. Additionally, a few units will be set aside for residents with special needs. Phase II will consist of the commercial component, consisting of approximately 330,299 square feet of commercial/retail/office space and creating approximately 197 new jobs, as required by the federal grant that the City of Miami received for federal cleanup funds. Phase III will also consist of 48 residential units, and will have a housing income breakdown identical to that listed above in phase I. Remediation for the site was completed in 2007, as documented by DERM's "Site Rehabilitation Completion Order." The site is located in an Enterprise Zone, which entitles it to various benefits such as, sates tax relief, permit fees, and impact waivers. Additionally, the project has obtained a BEDI grant HUD 108 loan for the remediation and commercial component. The city awarded the project $1,000,000 in HOME monies for affordable housing and the county awarded $1,200,000 for phase one residential homes. (c) General location map, showing relation of the site or activity for which special permit is sought to major streets, schools, existing utilities, shopping areas, important physical features in and adjoining the project or activity and the like. The following exhibits are included with the Major Use Special Permit Application and are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. 20 Rev. 09-2G-06 M I A M l 1306640.1 7-5 9 6 2 2 6519 12/11/07 5;40 PM • s • i) Location Map: Map of the surrounding street system indicating the project location. ill) Area Context Map: Map of the project area indicating the surrounding area. (iii) Aerial: Aerial Photograph of the surroui ding area indicating..the proj.e site. (d) A site plan containing the title of the project and the names of the project planner and developer, date, and north arrow and, based on an exact survey of the property drawn to a scale of sufficient size to show: The Site plan is Located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. i. Boundaries of the project, any existing streets, building, watercourses, easements and section lines; The boundaries of the project and the location of existing streets are shown on the survey located under Tab 5 of the Supporting Documents. ii. Exact location of all buildings and structures; The exact location of all existing buildings located on the Property is shown on the survey located under Tab 5 of the Supporting Documents. The location of the buildings to be constructed are shown on the Site Plan, under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. Access and traffic flow and how vehicular traffic will be separated from pedestrian and other types of traffic; A corner plaza will serve as the primary pedestrian entrance and a vehicular drop-off has been internalized to allow for pedestrian access along the sidewalk. This design will allow for a smooth transition between pedestrian and traffic flow. iv. Off-street parking and off-street loading area; Off-street parking will be provided in the parking garage located in the podium of the building. All parking levels will have Rev. 09-20-06 MIAMi 1306640.1 7596226519 12/11/07 5:40 PM 21 access from ground floor ramps. The parking garage will consist of nine levels of parking decks, The loading berth is internally located within the building and is adjacent to the parking structure. v. Recreational Facilities; Location and access to recreational facilities can be found under Tab 6 of the supporting documents. vi. Screens and buffers; Landscaping areas indicated in the landscape plans under Tab 6 of the supporting documents. vii. Refuse collections areas; Waste collection will be provided by a •containerized compactor system located in the service area. These facilities are shown on the Site Plan under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. viii. Access to utilities and points of utilities hookups. Access and connections to site utilities are discussed in the Site utility Study located under Tab 3 of the Supporting Documents. (e) Tabulations of total gross acreage in the project and the percentages thereof proposed to be devoted to the permitted uses and ground coverage. Percentage of the allowable total FAR 92.04% .(all Phases) 1. The various permitted uses. Maximum permitted footprint: 102,926 sf. Building Footprint: 102,898.(all Phases?.gross square feet ii. Ground coverage by structures. Ground coverage by the structures is 50.41% of the total gross lot area. (f) Tabulation showing the derivation of numbers of off-street parking and off-street loading spaces shown in (d) above: The total amount of parking spaces provided: 1,407 ii. Total project density in dwelling units per acre, 31 Rev. 09-2©-06 M IAM 11306640.1 7596226519 12/11/07 5:40 PM 22 (g) if common facilities (such private streets, common open space, development, statements as to how such and permanently maintained. as recreation areas of structures, etc) are to be provided for the common facilities are to be provided Common areas for phases 1 and Ill will be maintained by condominium association. Common areas for the phase 11 will be maintained by its respective associations). (h) Storm drainage and sanitary sewerage plans. Storm drainage water distribution, wastewater and solid waste generation provisions are discussed in the Site Utility Study located under Tab 3 of the Supporting Documents. (i) Architectural definitions for buildings in the development; The design plans are included under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (j) Landscaping plan, including types, sizes and locations of vegetation and decorative shrubbery, and showing provisions for irrigation and future maintenance, The Landscaping Plan located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents, specify the plant types, sizes and locations, as well as indications that all planted areas will be fully irrigated and maintained by the project. (k) Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general description of buildings for such use. Phases 1 & ill will share a recreational fitness center and lounge, which will be located on the ground floor overlooking the garden area. Phase 11 is a non- residential building and therefore will not have any such facilities. (l) Such additional data, maps, plans, or statements as may be required for the particular use or activity involved. The Drawings submitted with this Application are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (m) Such additional data as the applicant may believe is pertinent to the proper consideration of the site and development plan. Elevations depicting the architectural character of the project are included under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents, Rev. 09-20-06 M I A M 1130664 0.1 7596226519 12/11/07 5:4.0 PM 23 • 12, Section 17022.1 General Report, (a) Property ownership or ownerships and beneficial interest within the boundaries of the area proposed for Major Use Special Permit. Statement of Ownership and beneficial interest within the boundaries of the area proposed for Major Use Special Permit are provided in Article I. (b) The nature of the unified interest or control. • • The nature of unified interest or control is indicated in Article to (c) ownership. A copy of the survey of the Property is included under Tab 5 of the Supporting Documents. (d) Map of existing features, including streets, alleys, easements, utilities lines, existing land use, general topography and physical features. The existing site features and utility lines are shown on the survey of Property located under Tab 5 and the Site Utility Study located under Tab 3 of the Supporting Documents. In addition, the surrounding street systems are included under Tab 2, Traffic Impact Study. (e) Materials to demonstrate the relationship of the elements listed in (d) proceeding to surrounding area characteristics. The Drawings Submitted with this Application are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. Materials have been presented to the Urban Design and Review Board for review. (t) Existing Zoning and adopted Land Use Designations for the area on and around the lands proposed for Major Use Special Permit. Land Use Designation and Zoning Designation are consistent with one another. The current Land Use Designation is Restricted Commercial and the Zoning District is C-1 Restricted Commercial. Survey of the proposed area showing property lines and Rev. 09-20-06 MIAM 11306640.1 7596226519 12/11/07 5;40 PM 24 • • • 13. Section 1702.2.2 Major Use Special Permit Concept Plan, (a) Relationships of the concept plan to surrounding., existing and proposed future uses. Activities, systems and facilities (transportation, recreation, view corridors, pedestrian systems, services systems and similar uses), Article 11 contains a written narrative of the Project outlining proposed uses, activities and architectural character. This narrative also contains descriptions of the Project's relationship to traffic, pedestrian movements, and transportation access. Maps ..located -on. Tab .6...indicate . the Projects relationship to surrounding streets land uses and functions. Building elevations, sections and perspectives showing the proposed materials, vertical profile and height, and orientation to streets is included in the Drawings Submitted with this Application. The list of Drawings Submitted is found under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (b) Existing Zoning and adopted Land Use Principles and Designations. The Project conforms to the current Land Use and Zoning Designations. Set back requirements under the Code are satisfied or superseded for the proposed project. 25 Rev. 09-20-06 MIAMI 1306640.1 7596226519 12/11/07 5:40 PM 14. Section 17021.3 Developmental Impact Study. (a) A traffic analysis shall be submitted for an area within approximately 1/4 mile of the site, or an area including the major intersections to be impacted by the site, whichever is larger. The Traffic Impact Analysis is included under Tab 2 of the Supporting Documents. (b) Economic impact data shall be provided, including estimates for construction costs, construction employment, and permanent employment. The Economic Impact Study is included under Tab 4 of the Supporting Documents. (c) A housing impact assessment. The project satisfies the need for affordable and workforce housing in the Civic/Medical Center District and is close to major employment centers and major transportation facilities. (d) A description of proposed energy conservation measures shall be provided, including only those measures that are proposed in addition to the minimum requirements in State Energy Code. Architecturally, the building envelope will be comprised of insulated walls and roof. Extensive use of wall shading by means of landscaping and canopies will be implemented. Electrically, all exterior and landscape lighting will be controlled by means of time docks and photocell switches. Energy saving lamps, ballasts and fixtures are being considered in all common areas. (e) Historic buildings. There are no historic structures located on the Property. (f) Environmental zone. The Property is not located within an environmental preservation district. Additional information is provided in the Site Utility Study under Tab 3. (g) Public Services Public services impact for this project is evaluated and approved by the Large Scale Development Committee, which includes, but is not limited to representatives from the police department, fire department, solid waste department, parks and recreation department, solid waste department, transportation department, water Rev. 09-20-06 M I A M 1130664 0.1 75 96'226 519 12/11/07 5:40 PM 26 and sewer department, the department of environmental resources management and public utilities, 27 Rev. 09-20-06 MIIAM 11306640.1 7596226519 12/11107'5:40 PM Wagner Square, LLC 1.1.75 NE 125 Street North Miami, Florida 33161 Svbnrit Department of Environmental Resources Management 33 S.W. 2nd Avenue Miami, Florida 33154-1540 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ANALYSIS CIVIC CENTER PROPERTY (WAGNER SQUARE) MIAMI, FLORIDA Prepared by: °sue consultants 5901 Broken Sound Parkway, N.W., Suite 300 Boca Raton, Florida 33487 Geosyntec Consultants Project Number FB 1350 September 2007 • • 1NTRODU( TION The purpose of this Environmental -Impact Analysis is to document the euvironrnental condition of the Wagner Square site located at .1700 .N.W. I4th Avenue, in the City of Miami, Dade County, Florida. The site is currently an open field. The site was historically a nursery and debris -was apparently dumped onsite at some point in the early to mid-1980s after the nursery was no longer in operation. Wagner Square, LLC entered a Brownfields Site Rehabilitation Agreement (BSRA) with -Dade-Countyon 24-June-2004(Browntields.Site. .D No. BF1398OO4.003)._andeonducted_contaminant removal and other remediation work to clean up the site. The Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management (DERM) issued a Site Rehabilitation Completion Order (SRCO) for the site on 7 October 2005 indicating that no further action was required. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITION Site assessment activities conducted by Evans Environmental and Geoscienees (EE&G) from 1999 through 2002 included the collection and analysis of numerous soil and groundwater samples and identified the presence of a layer of incinerator debris across the site and extending oft -site to the north. Analysis of impacted soil from the site identified concentrations of arsenic, barium, lead, and dioxinlfurans above soil cleanup target levels (SCTLs). Groundwater samples collected from five monitoring wells during 2002 did not contain any constituents at concentrations above groundwater cleanup target levels (GCTLs). Geosyntec Consultants (Geosyntec) developed a Remedial Action Plan (RAP) to clean up the site in April 2004. The RAP was conditionally approved by DERM on 16 Septernber 2004. The objective of the remedial action was to meet the applicable NFA Criteria in Rule 62-785,680, FAC by removal and off -site disposal of the debris and impacted soil. As described in Geosyntec's 13 July 2005 Site Rehabilitation Completion Report (SRCR), this objective was achieved during implementation of the RAP. The lateral extent of the material to be removed (source removal area) was delineated by numerous borings. The north, east, and south boundaries of this area were defined by the property line. The western boundary was defined by soil sample ioeations with no soil cleanup target level (SCTL) exceedances. Any debris observed to extend beyond the western limit was required to be removed. Debris and impacted soil were excavated in Spring 2005. A total of 15,862.7 tons of debris and impacted soil were removed from the site and disposed of at Waste Management's Medley Landfill, a Class t lined landfill. The excavation was performed in two phases. The first phase of the excavation operation included removal of the debris from the central area of the site, leaving a strip approximately 20 ft wide undisturbed around the fence line at the perimeter 913 1 350/EIA.cloo 200'7 ,09. 24 9 of the it . f his c' r tral area e ea.vs ti(_)n it Chided the Iri jority of the total source removal sir :r and was completed on 31 May 2005, After the bulk of the material was removed with the tracked excavator, a bulldozer was used to serape the bottom of the excavation clean of debris. The excavation depth varied from approximately 2,5 to 5 li below land surface, the depth at w rhic native lIrnestone or clay was encountered, Tires encountered during the excavation operation were hauled to the Dade County Resource Recovery Facility for processing and incineration, The second phase of the excavation entailed removal of debris from the perimeter of the site. This phase was conducted in concert with ha.ckfilling the central portion of the source removal area, The debris did not extend below the groundwater table at any area; therefore, all debris and impacted soil was removed to the property boundary and to the planned western limit of removal without working with saturated material or dealing with water draining from excavated material. Removal of impacted soil and debris was completed on 31 May 2005. Fine sand backlit! was placed concurrently with the excavation operations performed at the north east and south perimeter of the source removal area. Analytical test results on a sample of soil from the backfill borrow source indicated the source of clean fill was not contaminated. A total of approximately 13,700 yd3 of backfill was placed. Backfill placement, compaction and final grading were completed on 7 June 2005. Chain link fence restoration was completed on 8 June 2005, and sod was placed around the perimeter of the backfilled area on 21 June 2005, PLANNED FUTURE USE The site is being redeveloped as commercial offices, medical facilities, and residential townhouses and condominiums. The development is planned to occur in three phases, two of which (Phase 11 and III) are covered by the MUSP. Phase I (permitted separately to be built within as of right zoning) will contain 56 affordable workforce residences in two buildings: 8 town homes and a five -story building (to be constructed above surface parking) containing 48 condorniniurn units. Phase II will be a 324,672-square foot commercial building containing an ambulatory surgical center with diagnostics (29,205 square feet) and space for retail and/or restaurants (15,257 square feet) with an associated parking garage to house up to 1,329 cars_ Phase .I.II will be a six -story residential building containing 48 affordable workforce condominiums constructed above the surface parking lot. POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF DEVELOPMENT Due to the historical use as a nursery and the more recent cleanup of contamination at the site, the planned redevelopment of the site is not anticipated to cause adverse environmental impacts. The site is located in a highly developed area such that loss of plant species and communities, loss of wildlife and wildlife habitat, and loss of other natural resources is .not a major concern. New buildings and associated landscaping should minimize soil erosion once constructed. FB1 5 iIcoc r. Ls 2007.09.24 • • Infiltration patterns may c;i of ge with construction of the bui.kiings, but the planned green space should help minimize the effect on water resources and surface and groundwater hydrology. The site is not adjacent to a water body and the planned redevelopment is not expected to directly impact water quality or aquatic species and communities. The planned redevelopment does not include industrial facilities that might adversely impact air resources. CONCLUSIONS Based on the cleanup.actavities performed in accordance with The RAP, DER s _t?etober...2005 SRCO. and Geosyntec`s 1 November 2005 Response to SRCO, Geosyntec understands that historical environmental contamination at the site has been cleaned up to meet State and County criteria. The planned future development of the site should not result in adverse environmental impacts. FFB 50/.E[A.doc 3 200 .09._24