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HomeMy WebLinkAboutII. Project DescriptionA( PRO)!CT! ART9. r£%e«f»«eM@§An ».Zoning Ordinance No. I 1000 6 Sect], 1304 2 .1 2. Section 17 331 3. Section 17032.2 4. Section 1702 2 3 & : on, formssap leme ary materials General Report Major Sk Special Permit Concept Plan 'Development Impat Study d Env Eo m ila Study HA PTON INN & SUITES SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT AJDR USE SPECIAL PER IT 1. Section 1304.1.1 Application forms; supplementary materials (a) Statements of ownership and control of the proposed development of activity. The Disclosure of Ownership and Ownership Affidavit are provided in Article 1. (b) Statement describing in detail the character and intended use of the development or activity. The Hampton Inn & Suites is a hotel project located at 30 SW 12th Street, Miami, Florida. The property consists of a gross lot area of approximately 43,750 gross square feet. The project will be a 15 story hotel which will include 10,805 square feet of retail/restaurant space and a 212 car parking garage. The building will be situated with frontage along Southwest 12th Street while maximizing the bay and city views. The retail/restaurant will also front on Southwest 12th Street. The building fronts only one street which is Southwest 12th Street. The main entrance to the building is on Southwest 12 Street. Entrance to the parking garage will also be from Southwest 12th Street, as well as the entrance to the service area. The first floor will house the hotel building entrance as well as retail and restaurant space, the building service areas, storage, and the FPL transformer vault. Drawings showing the architectural character and location of the intended uses are included under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (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: (1) Aerial: Aerial photograph of the surrounding area indicating the project site, (2) Area Context Map/Ste Aerial: Map of the project area indicating buildings and their functions that surround the site, (3) Location Map: Map of the surrounding street system indicating the project location, (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 general information requested is shown on the Context Plan and Ground Floor Plan, provided under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents, The site plan includes the following: (1) Boundaries of the project, any existing streets, buildings, watercourses, easements and section lines; The boundaries of the project and the location of existing streets and easements are shown on the Survey located under Tab 5 of the Supporting Documents. (2) Exact location of all buildings and structures; There are no buildings on the property as shown on the Boundary Survey under Tab 5. The location of the building to be constructed is shown on the Ground Floor Site Plan located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (3) Access and traffic flow and how vehicular traffic will be separated from pedestrian and other types of traffic; Vehicular access for the project will be from Southwest 12th Street. Access to the parking garage for self and valet parking will be accessed from Southwest 12th Street. The project can be accessed by pedestrians from Southwest 12th Street. A plaza in front of the building will create a pedestrian friendly urban environment. A detailed analysis of the site access and traffic flow is provided in the Traffic Impact Analysis ocated under Tab 2 of the Supporting Documents. (4) Off-street parking and off-street loading areas; The off street parking facility is located within the parking garage on levels two through five.a The parking structure will have approximately 213 parking spaces which will support the entire development. The garage is shown under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. The Zoning Ordinance requires three loading bays. One loading bay will be 12 ft. x 35 ft., and two loading bays will be 10 ft. x 20 ft. The clearance for all loading bays is 15 feet, Service areas are shown on the Ground Floor Plan under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents, (5) Recreational facilities locations; The 6th level of the building will serve as a recreation deck for the hotel and will include indoor arid outdoor amenities. Exterior facilities will include a pool and spa, terrace and sun deck. These facilities are shown under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (6) Screens and buffers; Along Southwest 12th Street, trees will create a canopy of coverage. Landscaped areas are indicated on the Architectural and Landscape Plans located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (7) Refuse collections areas; Waste collection will be provided by a containerized compactor system located within the service area in the building. These facilities are shown on the architectural Plan located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (8) 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 Docu rnents. (e) Tabulations of total gross acreage in the project and the percentages thereof proposed to be devoted to. (f) (1) The various permitted uses; Building (footprint 27,635 square feet) Open Space 7,397 square feet, 17% of gross lot area. (2) Ground coverage by structures Ground coverage by the structures is 63.17% of the total gross lot area. Tabulation showing the following: (1) The derivation of numbers of off-street parking and off- street loading spaces shown in (d) above. The total number of off-street parking spaces required is 136 spaces and the total number of spaces provided will be 212. Derivation of the number of off-street parking is shown on the Architectural Plan located under Tab 6. (2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre. Total project density is 500 units per net acre, allowing 860 hotel rooms and 221 rooms are proposed. (g) If common facilities (such as recreation areas of structures, private streets, common open space, etc.) are to be provided for the development, statements as to how such common facilities are to be provided and permanently maintained. All common facilities provided will be maintained by the Owner. (h) Storm drainage and sanitary sewerage plans. Storm drainage, water distribution, waste water and solid waste generation provisions are discussed in the Site Utility Study located under Tab 3 of the Supporting Documents, Architectural definitions for buildings in the development; exact number of dwelling units, sizes, and types, together with typical floor plans of each type. Detailed information and breakdown of square footage of all uses are found under Project Criteria within The Project Summary, included under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. Typical floor plans are shown on the Architectural Floor Plans located 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 landscape plans showing vegetation are found on the Landscape Plan. All landscape plans are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (k) Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general description of buildings for such use. The 6th level of the building will serve as a pool and recreational deck. Exterior facilities will include a swimming pool and spa, and sun decks, The recreational fitness and meeting rooms will be for use of the hotel guests. (1) (m) Such additional data, maps, plans, or statements as may be required for the particular use or activity involved. The details of the spaces and calculations used to compute the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) are shown on the Architectural Plan provided under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. Such additional data as the applicant may believe is pertinent to the proper consideration of the site and development plan. Sections and elevations depicting the architectural character of the building are shown on the Buildings Elevations. All elevations and sections are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. 2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report. (1) Property ownership 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 The nature of the unified interest or contra The nature of unified interest or control is indicated in Article Survey of the proposed area showing property fines and ownership, A copy of the Survey is included under Tab 5 of the Supporting Documents. (4) 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 Boundary Survey of the property located under Tab 5, The site features and the utilities are also described in the Site Utility Study, located under Tab 3 of the Supporting Documents. (5) Materials to demonstrate the relationship of the elements listed in (4) preceding to surrounding area characteristics. The Drawings Submitted with this Application are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (6) Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan designations for the area on and around the lands proposed for Major Use Special Permit. The existing zoning designation for the property pursuant to City of Miami Ordinance No. 11000 and Page 37 of the Zoning Atlas Map which is located in Article I, indicates the existing and surrounding zoning. The zoning designation for the property is SD-7. The comprehensive plan future land use designation for the property is Restricted Commercial, The zoning and the comprehensive plan designation are consistent with one another, 3. Section 1702.2.2 Major Use Special Permit Concept Plan. 6 i Relationships of the concept plan to surrounding existing and proposed future uses, activities, systems, and facilities (transportation, recreation, view corridors, pedestrian systems, service systems and similar uses. Article Il contains a written narrative of this 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. Building elevations, sections and perspectives showing the proposed materials, vertical profile and height, and orientation to streets are 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 comprehensive plan principles and designations. This project conforms to the SD-7 zoning district designation for this property. The comprehensive plan future land use designation conforms with the land use designation currently in effect for this property. 4. Section 1702.2.3 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 and shall demonstrate that the proposed development is favorable to the economy, public services, environment and housing supply of the City. The Economic Impact Study is included under Tab 4 of the Supporting Documents. See attached Environmental Study under Tab 4. (c) A housing impact assessment. A hotel is being proposed at the site. (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. The developer intends to apply for a LEED --- New Construction certification for this project and arrangements are currently underway to this effect. Ali aspects of the LEED criteria will be considered with the implantation of those appropriate to hotels and to south Florida. Some of the energy conservation items being considered include use of Energy Star appliances and equipment; energy management system for the guest rooms; sensor lighting (interior and exterior) installed where appropriate and not in conflict with code requirements; low flow plumbing fixtures; ozone laundry system. The developer will take advantage of the project's close proximity to rapid transit to encourage its use by guests and employees. Water conservation will be implemented. Rain water will be retained and used for irrigation and other appropriate tasks, A recycling program for guests and staff will be put into practice. Preferred parking will be provided for hybrid cars and provisions made for electric cars to be charged. The hotel will comply with the Florida Green Lodging Program as established by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (e) Historic Buildings There are no existing historic structures located on the property. (f) Environmental Zone The Property is located within an environmental preservation district.