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Home My WebLink AboutZB AnalysisAnalysis for Special Exception NEW BUILDING AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ROBERT KING HIGH PARK 7025 WEST FLAGLER STREET Case No, 08®00701 xc APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION PERMIT SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING ORDINANCE 11000 AND CITY CODE, AS AMENDED, AND ALL APPLICABLE CRITERIA. CONSIDERATIONS AND/OR OTHER REGULATIONS. Pursuant to Ordinance 11000, as amended, Supplement 14, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami Florida, the subject proposal for NEW BUILDING AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ROBERT KING HIGH PARK at 7025 WET FLAGLER STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA, has been submitted and reviewed to allow an application for Special Exception Permit with City Commission approval, subject to all applicable criteria; SPECIAL EXCEPTION with City Commission approval, as per Article 4, Sect. 401, under Conditional Principal Uses of PR Parks, Recreation and Open Space, to allow the construc- tion of a Recreational Building Structure and said site amenities; This SPECIAL EXCEPTION PERMIT encompasses the following Special Permits and re- quests: CLASS I1 SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 908.9, Waterfront Yards, to allow a new development in waterfront yards; CLASS II SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 927. Temporary structures, occu- pancies, and uses during construction, criteria for special permits, to allow temporary struc- tures, occupancies, and uses reasonably necessary for construction such as construction fence, covered walkway and if encroaching public property must be approved by other city departments; CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT as per ARTICLE 10, Section 10.5.2, PR Parks, Recreation and Open Space, Sign Regulations, to allow identification and directional signs; CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 906.9, to allow temporary carnival, festival, fair or similar type event on privately owned or City -owned land such as a ground breaking ceremony; CLASS 1 SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 916.2.1, to allow parking for tempo- rary special event such as ground breaking ceremonies; CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 918.2, to allow temporary off-street offsite parking for construction crews working on a Commercial/Residential project under construction; CLASS I SPECIAL PERMIT, as per ARTICLE 9, Section 920.1.2, to allow construction trailer(s) and other temporary construction offices such as watchman's quarters, leasing and sales centers; 2:76 CLASS SPECIAL PERMIT as per ARTICLE 10, Section 10.5.2, Sub -Section 10.3 2, PR Parks, Recreation and Open Space, Sign Regulations; to allow temporary signs for devel- opment; REQUEST, for waiver of CHAPTER 36 NOISE, Section 36-6 Construction Equipment (a) permitting the operation of construction equipment exceeding the sound level of a reading of 0.79 weighted average dBA at any time and/or day subject to the City Manager Exception pursuant to Section 36-6 (c) and all the applicable criteria; REQUEST for applicable SPECIAL EXCEPTION PERMIT, that the following conditions be required at the time of issuance of Shell Permit instead of at issuance of Foundation Permit: The requirement to record in the Public Records a Declaration of Covenants andlor Re- strictions providing that the ownership, operation and maintenance of all common areas and facilities will be by the property owner and/or a mandatory property owner associa- tion; - And the requirement to record in the Public Records a Unity of Title or a covenant in lieu of a Unity of Title. The following findings have been made: ▪ It is found that the proposed project will benefit the City of Miami by creating a new attraction facility on the Flagami area to be enjoyed by city residents and visitors alike. • It is found that the community building and site amenities uses are appropriate for an existing PR "Parks and Recreation" zoning designation. • It is found that the proposed project "NEW BUILDING AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ROBERT KING HIGH PARK" will be comprised of a new One Story Recreational Building Structure of approximately 5768 square feet of floor area and the proposed surface parking will be providing 44 parking spaces and adequate circulation. • It is found that the proposed facades are adequate from the design point of view; however, signs and paint color samples have not been provided to determine aesthetic impact. It is fond that the presented landscape plan needs to be revised regarding the plants pro- posed along all street frontages. • It is found that the proposed project was reviewed by the Internal Design Review Committee with most recent comments generated on June 10, 2008 with specified condition as part of the Planning Department recommendation for approval of this Special Exception. • It is found that all subordinate Special Permits (Class 1 and Class II) to the Special Ex- ception have been reviewed and found in compliance • It is found that with respect to all additional criteria as specified in Section 1305 of Zoning Ordinance 11000, the proposal has been reviewed and found to be adequate. Based on these findings, the Planning Department is recommending approval of the application as presented with the following conditions: 1, The Special Exception is contingent upon approval by the City Comm s ion, 2. Per internal Design Review Committee on June 10, 2008, comments regarding ur- ban design and landscaping are incorporated as conditions as follow: 40 Plan of the existing and proposed facades, signs specifications and paint color samples shall be submitted for the review and approval by the Planning Department prior to the issuance of any building permits. *Provide a continuous canopy of shade trees to provide comfort for pedestrians along all street frontages, including substantial landscaping along NW 14`h Ave in order to screen the parking area from view. *Enhance the landscape buffers along site perimeters by providing layers of plantings in- cluding trees, palms, shrubs, and ground cover. SECTION 0 2 Crr feria ° x ;ota pbance is subject to conditions Application ' 'ape: Special l xeept o€a (File No t) ()t3'; 01 x Project Name: Robert King ligh Park 'Project Address: 7025 Vest Hagler Street c. Pursuant to Section 1305,2 of the Zoning Ordinance, the specific site plan aspects of the PROJECT that have been found by the City Commission (based upon facts and reports prepared or submitted by staff or others) to adhere to the:following Design Review Criteria subject to the any applicable conditions in the Development Order herein: Desiun Review Criteria (1) Respond to the physical contextual environment taking into consideration urban foirri and natural features; (2) Siting should minimize the impact of automobile parking and driveways on the pedestrian environment and adjacent properties; (3) Buildings on corner lots should be oriented to the corner and public street fronts. Design Review Criteria :I) Site and Urban Planning: Applicability N/A Compliance II) Architecture and Landscape Architecture: (1) A project shall be designed to comply with all applicable landscape ordinances; (2) Respond to the neighborhood context; (3) Create a transition in bulk and scale; (4) Use architectural styles and details (such as roof lines and fenestration), colors and materials derivative from surrounding area; (5) Articulate the building facade vertically and horizontally in intervals that conform to the existing structures in the vicinity. Applicability Y— N/A Compliance * Y =',raa(aserverl 5 USERS'Rta'ersid.e'=PLANNING d ZONNI G': 5hared.0 0RR EN f'f a ,_ . '(a-{;[;RRP_- AAWI G ZR 2005 Z[f /l 05 Z.? 5 00701 'C 7025 {a ( A(.5.1,ER s727 ZT 05-€7(1'f)! ZF:.:-;S¢c h » i 3052 Criteria ilatrix, doc Page 1 of 4 SECTION 05.2 Criteriarit atria *Compiiarit;.t, is subject to ccinditi ns Design Review Criteria (I) Promote pedestri interaction (2.l Design Iaeades that respond primarily to tine human scale; (3) Provide active, not blank facades, Where blank walls are unavoidable, they should receive design treatment. air IV) Streetscapc and Open Space: Design Review Criteria Applicability (I) Provide usable open space Y_ that allows for convenient and visible pedestrian access from the public sidewalk; (2) Landscaping, including plant Y_ material, trellises, special pavements, screen walls, planters and similar features should be appropriately incorporated to enhance the project. )edestrian Orientedlopment4 Applicability Compliance Y Compliance V) Vehicular Access and Parking: Design Review Criteria Applicability Compliance (1) Design for pedestrian and Y Y vehicular safety to minimize conflict points; (2) Minimize the number and Y Y width of driveways and curb cuts; (3) Parking adjacent to a street Y Y front should be minimized and where possible should be located behind the building; (4) Use surface parking areas Y ' as district buffer, Z, oreu'-(O RE'ITP? t: G'C Ur` R ;vT PLA 'N(NG Ld 2008J3 07 08',Z.2 s-000f)f_ L 7025 if FL. - LER 27Rl f T E &-00?0JX -. cF0», 1305.2 Crilero Ma!rr_r caoc Page 2 of 4 (1) SECTION I3O5 2 Criteria Matrix "Compliance is .:subject to conditions VI) Screening: I eview Criteria Applicability Provide landscaping that screen undesirable elements, such as surface parking lots, and that enhances space and architecture; (2) Building sites should locate service elements like trash dumpster, loading docks, and mechanical equipment away from street front where possible. When elements such as dumpsters, utility meters, mechanical units and service areas cannot be located away from the street front they should be situated and screened from view to street and adjacent properties; (3) Screen parking garage structures with program uses. Where program uses are not feasible soften the garage structure with trellises, landscaping, and/or other suitable design element. N/A VII) Signage and Lighting: Design Review Criteria Applicability (1) Design signage appropriate for the scale and character of the project and immediate neighborhood; (2) Provide lighting as a design feature to the building facade, on and around landscape areas, special building or site features, and/or signage; (3) Orient outside lighting to N/A minimize glare to adjacent properties; (4) Provide visible signage identifying building addresses at the entrance(s) as a functional and aesthetic consideration. Compliance Compliance Y Z Shhar e RRE;NT PLA I .i',C E RR) "INC, 7(3.25O ZB 197.O8 Z.2 (M-00701XC 025 Y?" F'L..1Gt_ER SIRE is i' ( -00 O S:ucti on 1355.2 Criteria iticarL dne Page 3 of 4 Design Review Criteria (1) SECTION 13052 Criteria Matrix "C orripliance is subject to conditions Preserve eNisting vegetation and/or geological features whenever possible. ili) Preserwatuni of Natural ea ur°es- Applicability IX) Modification of Nonconforniities: Design Review Criteria Applicability (1) For modifications of N/A nonconforming structures, no increase in the degree of nonconforinity shall be allowed; (2) Modifications that conform N/A to current regulations shall be designed to conform to the scale and context of the nonconforming structure. Comt fiance Compliance Shom.C(..RI 7"P'IAN I G...0 RRL 1PLAVNLiOZi320082:130?,05Z.2 084107111X0 70250"FLAGL{iRSiREE,708110.7111:y-i0OM1305.2(riteriaEMatri.dac Page 4of,/