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PETITION
PLANNING RECOMMENDATION
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
CITY COMMISSION
PLANNING FACT SHEET
October 15, 2008 Item # P.1
Pedro G. Hernandez, City Manager on behalf of the City of
Miami
Consideration of amendment to the City Zoning Ordinance
No. 11000, Article 6, Section 616, in order to allow the SD-
16.3 Miami Worldcenter.
See supporting documentation
A Resolution of the Miami Planning Advisory Board
recommending approval or denial of an Ordinance of the
Miami City Commission, amending Ordinance No. 11000,
as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami,
Florida, amending Article 6, Section 616. SD-16, 16.1, 16.2
Southeast Overtown-Park West, Commercial -Residential
Districts, adding regulations in Sub -Section 616.12, for the
creation of the SD-16.3 "Miami Worldcenter", generally
bounded by NE 2nd Avenue to the East, North Miami
Avenue to the West, NE 11th Street to the North and, NE
6th Street to the South, excluding the areas generally
described as "The Club District" and the "Network Access
Point of the Americas (NAP Center)"; subject to limitations
as set forth; containing a severability clause and providing
for an effective date
APPROVAL
1) Area that is compact, pedestrian -oriented and mixed -
use; 2) Maintaining the future growth of downtown infill
redevelopment; 3) A diversity of zoning designation
distributed throughout the District that enables a variety of
economic activity, workplace, residences and civic
space;4) Buildings and landscaping contribute to the
physical definition of thoroughfares as civic places; 5) Area
that includes a framework of transit and pedestrian
systems; 6) Ensuring that private development contributes
to infrastructure and embellishes a pedestrian and transit
friendly public and private realm of the highest quality.
VOTE:
CITY OF MIAMI • PLANNING DEPARTMENT
444 SW 2ND AVENUE, 3RD FLOOR • MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33130
PHONE (305) 416-1500
Date Printed: 10/3/2008 Page 1
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City of Miami
Legislation
PAB Resolution
City Hall
3500 Pan American
Drive
Miami, FL 33133
www.miamigov.com
File Number: 08-01015zt Final Action Date:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI PLANNING ADVISORY BOARD
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OR DENIAL OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI
CITY COMMISSION, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 11000, AS AMENDED, THE
ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA, AMENDING ARTICLE
6, SECTION 616. SD-16, 16.1, 16.2 SOUTHEAST OVERTOWN-PARK WEST,
COMMERCIAL -RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS, ADDING REGULATIONS IN
SUB -SECTION 616.12, FOR THE CREATION OF THE SD-16.3 "MIAMI
WORLDCENTER", GENERALLY BOUNDED BY NORTHEAST 2ND AVENUE TO
THE EAST, NORTH MIAMI AVENUE TO THE WEST, NORTHEAST 11TH STREET
TO THE NORTH AND, NORTHEAST 6TH STREET TO THE SOUTH, WITH THE
EXCEPTION OF AREAS GENERALLY DESCRIBED AS "THE CLUB DISTRICT"
AND THE "NAP CENTER"; SUBJECT TO LIMITATIONS AS SET FORTH;
CONTAINING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Miami Planning Advisory Board (PAB) considered this item at its October 15,
2008 meeting, Item No. P.1 adopted Resolution No. PAB and by a vote of _ to (_-_) has
recommended the of this item to the City of Miami City Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission, after careful consideration of this matter deems it advisable
and in the best interest of the general welfare of the City of Miami and its citizens to amend its Zoning
Ordinance as hereinafter set forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI,
FLORI DA:
Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Ordinance are hereby
adopted by reference thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this Section.
Section 2. Ordinance No. 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami,
Florida, is hereby amended by amending the text of said Ordinance as follows:
ARTICLE 6. SD SPECIAL DISTRICTS GENERAL PROVISIONS
II*
Sec. 616. SD-16, 16.1, 16.2 Southeast Overtown-Park West Commercial -Residential Districts , and
SD-16.3 Miami Worldcenter.
Sec. 616.12. SD-16.3 Miami Worldcenter.
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The Miami Worldcenter (hereinafter also referred to as the "SD-16.3 Miami Worldcenter area") is
generally bounded by NE 2nd Avenue on the east, North Miami Avenue on the west, NE 11th Street
on the north, and NE 6th Street on the south excluding the areas generally described as "The Club
District" and the "Network Access Point of the Americas (NAP Center)". The boundaries are more
specifically identified in Map 1.
16.12.1 Miami Worldcenter Goals
The conservation goals include conserving energy and reducing carbon dioxide emissions through
improved street connectedness to encourage walkability, and transit use, increasing tree canopy, and
encouraging green building.
16.12.1.1 The development goals include:
• Specific areas that are compact, pedestrian -oriented and mixed -use. Increased density and
intensity of use is encouraged due to the proximity of current and proposed transit service and
appropriate building densities and land uses should occur within walking distance of transit
stops.
• Maintaining the future growth of downtown infill redevelopment ensuring Miami's focus for the
region's economic, civic, and cultural activities.
• A diversity of uses distributed throughout the selected specific area of an existing District that
enables a variety of economic activity, workplace, residences and civic space. Civic and
commercial activity should be embedded in the mixed -use District as identified in the Intent for
SD-16, 16.1, 16.2 Southeast Overtown-Park West Commercial -Residential Districts.
• Civic and public gathering spaces should be located to reinforce community identity.
• Buildings and landscaping contribute to the physical definition of Thoroughfares as civic places.
• A specific area within an existing District that includes a framework of transit and pedestrian
systems that accommodates automobiles while respecting the pedestrian and the special form
of public spaces.
• Ensuring that private development contributes to infrastructure and embellishes a pedestrian
and transit friendly public and private realm of the highest quality.
16.12.1.2 The Miami Worldcenter Design Standards ("Design Standards") and the Miami Worldcenter
Regulating Plan ("Regulating Plan") provide more detailed clarification to the SD 16.3 Worldcenter
area and are incorporated herein by reference.
16.12.2 Effect of SD-16.3 Miami Worldcenter area Designation.
The SD-16.3 Miami Worldcenter Master Plan Design Standards and the regulations herein shall
supplant districts or portions of districts included within the SD-16 Special District boundaries to the
extent indicated herein.
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16.12.3 Class II Special Permit.
16.12.3.1 When required.
A Class II Special Permit shall be required prior to approval of any permit affecting the height, bulk,
location or exterior configuration of any existing building or the construction of a new building; or for
the implementation of signage, awnings, fences or any other improvement visible from a public
right-of-way.
16.12.3.2 Considerations in making Class II Special Permit determinations.
The purpose of the Class II Special Permit shall be to ensure conformity of the application with the
expressed intent of Sec. 616. SD-16, 16.1, 16.2 Southeast Overtown-Park West
Commercial -Residential Districts, with the general considerations listed in Section 1305, and with the
special considerations contained in the Miami Worldcenter Master Plan Design Standards and
Regulating Plan incorporated herein by reference.
16.12.3.3 Waiver of Design Standards.
Pursuant to Sec. 1512, unless otherwise required by the SD-16.3 Miami Worldcenter area, as
amended, Ordinance 11000, as amended, the Code of the City of Miami, as amended, or the Florida
Building Code, as amended, and Miami Worldcenter Master Plan Design Standards, incorporated by
reference (collectively, "Design Guidelines and Standards"), may be waived by the Planning Director
pursuant to a Class II Special Permit. Waivers by the Planning Director for numerically measured
Design Guidelines and Standards may not vary more than twenty percent (20%) from the numeric
standard.
16.12.4 Flexible Allocation of Development Capacity
When property within the SD-16.3 Miami Worldcenter area containing nine or more contiguous acres
under the ownership or control of a single entity is submitted as a project ("Project'), the allowable
floor area within the project may be allocated by the owner to individual building sites unconstrained by
the FAR for any individual site so long as the FAR distribution does not result in development that is
out of scale or character with development allowed under the land development regulations for the
adjacent areas, allocates FAR sufficient to build structures to a minimum of two stories on all parcels
within the project except open space and civic space sites, and provides all SD-16.3 Miami
Worldcenter area requirements, including open space, civic space, and parking.
16.12.4.1 Major Use Special Permit
Notwithstanding any other provisions of the SD-16.3 Miami Worldcenter area or Ordinance 11000,
when property within the SD-16.3 Miami Worldcenter area containing nine or more contiguous acres
under the ownership or control of a single entity is submitted as a project, a Major Use Special Permit
within the project is required for: (1) non-residential or lodging uses in a single building that exceeds
975,000 square feet; (2) more than 800 residential units in a single building; or (3) or any combined
use which exceeds 2,800 parking spaces in a single building, except that a MUSP shall be required
when a conference center, conference center hotel and related office building with a mix of retail and
office uses, exceeds two million square feet
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16.12.5 Definitions
For the purpose of the SD-16.3 Miami Worldcenter area, the following definitions shall apply: Terms
not defined herein shall have the meaning provided in Sec.2502 of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of
Miami ("Zoning Ordinance").
Abutting: to reach or touch; to touch at the end or be contiguous with; join at the border or boundary;
terminate on. Abutting properties include properties across a street or alley.
Arcade: A covered pedestrian outdoor space along the side of a Building at the ground level that is
open on three sides and has a minimum 15 foot depth, which may provide access to shops along one
(1) or more sides, per the Design Standards.
Back of Curb Line: A straight building reference line established at the back of the street curb that
does not offset for projections into the street such as bulb -outs or tree planting areas, as shown in
Table 3 and in the Regulating Plan and Design Standards.
Balcony: An unenclosed habitable structure cantilevered from or inset within a facade or elevation.
Block: The aggregate of private lots, passages, rear lanes and Alleys, the perimeter of which abuts
Thoroughfares.
Building Configuration: The form of a Building, based on its massing, relationship to Frontages and lot
lines, and height.
Building Disposition: The placement of a Building on its lot.
Building Use: The uses accommodated by a Building and its lot.
Building Height: The vertical extent of a building measured in Stories.
Build -to -line: A line established within a given Lot indicating where the outer edge of a structure must
be located.
Civic Space: An outdoor area provided for public use in perpetuity by fee title or easement. Civic
Space types are defined by the combination of certain physical constants including the relationship
between their intended use, their size, their landscaping and their enfrontinq buildings. See Table 2
and Design Standards.
Corridor: A lineal geographic system incorporating transportation, walkways, and/or qreenways.
Courtyard: Open space, partially defined by walls or buildings as regulated by the SD 16.3 Miami
Worldcenter area. See Design Standards.
Design Speed: The speed at which a Thoroughfare is designed to be driven.
Elevation, Floor: Height of floor level.
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Enfront: To place an element along a Frontage, as in "porches enfront the street."
Entrance, principal: The main point of access of pedestrians into a Building.
Facade: The exterior wall of a building that is set along a Frontage
Floorplate: The total indoor and outdoor Floor Area of any given Story of a Building, measured to the
exterior of the wall or balcony.
Frontage: Lot face abutting a public space, such as a Thoroughfare, whether at the front, rear, or side
of a lot.
Gallery: A covered pedestrian area abutting the side of a building on the ground floor which may
provide access along one or more sides of a building,
Green Space: an Open Space outdoors, at grade, unroofed, landscaped and free of impervious
surfaces.
Habitable Space: Building space which use involves human presence with direct view of the
enfrontinq streets or public or private open space, excluding parking garages, self-service storage
facilities, warehouses, and display windows separated from retail activity.
Height: See Building Height.
Infrastructure and Utilities: A facility related to the provision of roads, water and sewer lines, electrical,
telephone and cable transmission, and all other utilities and communication systems necessary to the
functioning of a community.
Layer, First: The area between the Back of Curb Line and the Build -to Line as shown in the Design
Standards.
Layer, Second: Twenty feet (20) siteward from the Build -to Line.
Layer, Third: That portion of the lot that is not within the First and Second Layer.
Layer: A range of depth of a lot within which certain elements are permitted as regulated in the SD
16.3 Miami Worldcenter area, as provided in the Design Standards.
Liner: A building or part of a building with Habitable Space specifically designed to enfront a public
space, masking a use that has no capacity to monitor public space, such as a parking lot, parking
garage or storage facility.
Open space: Any parcel or area of land or water, located at the ground level floor, essentially
unimproved by permanent buildings and set aside, dedicated, designated or reserved for public or
private use or enjoyment or for the use and enjoyment of owners and occupants of land adjoining or
neighboring such open spaces. Open Space includes the ground floor level of Galleries, Arcades and
covered and uncovered paseos.
Parking Garage or Parking Structure: A structure containing vehicular parking, including mechanical
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parking systems.
Paseo: A public open space restricted to pedestrian use and limited vehicular access that connects
streets, plazas, alleys, garages and other public use spaces. Paseos must have a minimum width of
20'.
Podium: That portion of a building up to the eighth Story.
Porte Cochere: A vehicular entrance/drop-off area that includes a canopy element and a driveway that
extends into the First Layer.
Retail Frontage: Lot faces designated where the ground level is available for retail use.
Setback: The distance from a specified reference line to the point where a building may be
constructed.
Story: A level within a building by which Height is measured.
Street Corridor: The space defined by the Streetwall (building facades) and the ground plane in
between the Streetwalls.
Streetscape: The urban element that establishes the major part of the public realm. The streetscape
is composed of Thoroughfares (travel lanes for vehicles, parking lanes for cars, and sidewalks or
paths for pedestrians) as well as the amenities of the Frontages (street trees and plantings, benches,
streetlights, paving, street furniture, Building Facades and elevations, yards, fences, etc.).
Streetscreen: A freestanding wall no greater than eight feet high built along the Frontage Build -to line,
or coplanar with the Facade, often for the purpose of masking a parking lot from the Thoroughfare.
Streetwall - Refers to the facades of buildings up to the first eight stories that face a Thoroughfare, as
provided in the Design Standards. Streetwalls shape the level of visual interest on each block and
create a sense of enclosure for pedestrians. A streetwall height is measured from the average grade
of the sidewalk level to the first building Setback from the Build -to Line, as shown in the Design
Standards.
Thoroughfare: A vehicular way incorporating travel lanes for vehicles, parking lanes for cars, and
sidewalks or paths for pedestrians as part of an interconnected network for vehicular and pedestrian
mobility.
Tower: That portion of a building that extends above the Podium.
Underground Parking: Parking in which the ceiling or roof of the top level does not rise above any
adjoining public sidewalk.
View Corridor: An axial view terminating on a natural, historical, or special feature.
16.12.6 Lots and Frontages
16.12.6.1 Buildable sites shall Enfront a vehicular Thoroughfare, or Civic Space with at least one
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Frontage, as depicted in the Design Standards and Regulating Plan.
16.12.6.2 For the purposes of the SD 16.3 Miami Worldcenter area, lots are divided into Layers which
control development on the lot.
16.12.6.3 Where the property to be developed abuts an existing building, the Planning Director may
approve, pursuant to a Class II Special Permit, a transition so that the proposed building location
matches or provides a transition to the adjacent building location.
16.12.7 Measurement of Height
16.12.7.1 Unless otherwise specified herein, the Height of Buildings shall be measured in Stories.
The height of fences, walls and hedges shall be measured in feet. The Height of Building facades
facing the street, fences, walls and hedges shall be measured from the Average Sidewalk Elevation.
16.12.7.2 A Story is a habitable level within a Building. Except as otherwise provided in this
ordinance, the maximum height of a Story from finished floor to finished floor is 14 feet. Below -grade
levels are not considered Stories for the purposes of determining Building Height.
16.12.7.2.1 A ground level retail Story may exceed the 14 foot limit up to 25 feet. A retail single
floor level exceeding 20 feet, or 25 feet at ground level, shall be counted as 2 Stories. Where the first
2 stories are retail, their total maximum combined height shall be 39 feet and the first floor shall be a
minimum of 14 feet. Where the first three stories are retail, their total maximum combined height shall
be 59 feet and the ground floor and second floor shall be a maximum of 39 feet in combined floor to
floor height. The three retail floors shall be counted as 3 Stories, and the total finished floor to finished
floor height of the Podium shall not exceed 129 feet.
16.12.7.2.2 Single floors in a Podium above ground level used for public functions, such as
ballrooms, meeting rooms, convention halls, classrooms, lecture rooms, theaters, and sports facilities
may have a single Story floor to floor height up to a maximum of 60 feet. The total finished floor to
finished floor height of the Podium shall not exceed 129 feet.
16.12.7.2.3 Mezzanines are permitted. Mezzanines extending beyond thirty-three percent (33%) of
the floor area of the floor plate below shall be counted as an additional floor.
16.12.7.2.4 A Parking Structure concealed by a Liner or architectural element as provided in the
Design Standards and Regulating Plan may be equal to the Height of the Podium, without regard for
the number of Stories in the Parking Structure.
16.12.7.3 Building Heights shall be measured in Stories and shall conform to Table 3 and to the
Design Standards. First -floor elevation shall be at average Sidewalk grade. A first level Residential
use or Lodging use shall be raised a minimum of two (2) feet and a maximum of three and a half (3.5)
feet above average sidewalk grade, except that entrance lobbies and public spaces may be at
sidewalk level.
16.12.7.3.1 Except as specifically provided herein, the Height limitations of the SD 16.3 Miami
Worldcenter area shall not apply to (1) any roof Structures for housing elevators, stairways, tanks,
ventilating fans or similar equipment required to operate and maintain the Building (provided that such
Structures shall not cover more than twenty percent of roof area and shall not exceed the maximum
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Height by 14 feet; (2) water towers, flagpoles, vents, or similar Structures, which may be allowed to
exceed the maximum Height by Class II Special Permit; (3) fire or parapet walls. Roof decks shall be
permitted up to the maximum Height. Trellises may extend above the maximum Height up to fourteen
(14) feet.
16.12.7.3.2 Except as provided in Subsection 16.12.7.4, there shall be no height or coverage limits
for (1) non-functional decorative architectural elements, and (2) solar or wind energy collectors.
16.12.7.4 No Building or other Structure shall be located in a manner or built to a Height which
constitutes a hazard to aviation or creates hazards to persons or property by reason of unusual
exposure to aviation hazards. In addition to Height limitations established by the SD 16.3 Miami
Worldcenter area, limitations established by the Miami -Dade County Height Zoning Ordinance as
stated in Article 37 of the Code of Miami -Dade County (Miami International Airport) shall apply to
Heights of Buildings and Structures.
A letter authorizing clearance from the Miami -Dade Aviation Department or the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) may be required by the Zoning Administrator prior to the issuance of any Building
permit.
16.12.8 Building Disposition
16.12.8.1 Improvements on newly platted lots shall be dimensioned according to Table 3 incorporated
herein by reference.
16.12.8.2 Lot coverage by any Building shall not exceed that shown in Table 3 incorporated herein by
reference.
16.12.8.3 Buildings shall be disposed in relation to the boundaries of their lots according to Table 3
incorporated herein by reference and the Regulating Plan.
16.12.8.4 Buildings shall have their principal pedestrian entrances on a Frontage Build -to Line or from
a courtyard at the Second Layer.
16.12.8.5 For the first two stories, Facades shall be along the Frontage a minimum of seventy
percent (70%) of its length on the Build -to Line as shown in Table 3 and in the Design Standards.
16.12.8.6 At the first Story, Facades along a Frontage Build -to Line shall have frequent doors and
windows as provided in the Design Standards. Vehicular entries should be minimized to the
maximum extent possible consistent with the level of use and shall occur at a minimum spacing of
sixty (60) feet unless a shorter distance is approved by Class II Special Permit.
16.12.8.7 Setbacks from the Back of the Curb Line for Buildings shall be as shown in Table 3
incorporated herein by reference and the Regulating Plan. Setbacks from the Back of Curb Line
may be adjusted to conform to an existing adjacent building location by Class II Special Permit.
Frontage Setbacks from the Build -to Line above the eighth floor for lots having one dimension
measuring one hundred (100) feet or less may be a minimum of zeo (0) fet by Class II Special
Permit. The Frontage Setback from the Build -to Line shall not be required for a Frontage facing a
Civic Space or a Street Corridor 90 feet or greater in width, as provided in the Regulating Plan and
Design Standars.
cf1612.8.8 Above the eighth floor, minimum building spacing is sixty (60) feet. For lots having one
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dimension of one hundred (100) feet or less, side and rear Setbacks from non -Frontage lot lines
above the eighth floor may be reduced to a minimum of twenty (20) feet by Class II Special
Permit. Above the eighth floor in the Second Layer, at a Setback from the Build -to Line of not Tess
than ten (10) feet, an additional two stories of habitable space may extend a maximum sixty
percent (60%) of the non -tower length of the street Frontages. Above the eighth floor an additional
six feet of non -habitable space may be allowed without additional Setback from the Build -to Line to
accommodate depth of swimming pools, landscaping, transfer beams, and other structural and
mechanical systems and will not count as FAR area.
16.12.9 Building Configuration
16.12.9.1 Above the eighth floor, the maximum Building Floorplate dimensions shall be limited as
follows:
• 18,000 square feet for Residential Uses.
• 30,000 square feet for Commercial Uses and for parking.
• Vertical mixed -use buildings with at least 33% of the Tower floors in Commercial Uses may use
the 30,000 square foot floorplate average for the entire Tower.
• 180 feet maximum length of a side for Residential Uses.
• 225 feet maximum length of a side for Commercial Uses.
16.12.9.2 Protections into the First Layer shall be as follows: Above the first story, up to'h of the
streetwall facade may protect up to 6 feet into the first layer; Entry canopies may protect up to one
hundred percent (100%) of the depth of the First Layer, except as may be further allowed by Chapter
54 of the City Code; Canopies and cantilevered awnings may protect into the First Layer up to 15 feet;
Above the first Story, cantilevered balconies and bay windows may project a maximum 6 feet into the
First Layer; Above the streetwall, balconies and bay windows may project up to 6 feet into the setback
from the streetwall; Roof cantilevers, trellises and crowns may project up to 15 feet into the First Layer
and be elevated one story above the roof terrace; and, Facade components promoting energy
efficiency such as shading and Screening devices that are non -accessible may project a maximum of
4 feet into the First Layer.
16.12.9.3 Galleries and Arcades shall be minimum 15 feet deep and, notwithstanding any provisions
to the contrary in Ordinance 11000, as amended, or the Code of the City of Miami, as amended may
overlap the whole width of the Sidewalk to within two (2) feet of the curb. The height of an arcade,
measured to its lowest point, shall be no less than its width.
16.12.9.4 All outdoor storage, electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and communications equipment and
appurtenant enclosures shall be located within the Second or Third Layer and concealed from view
from any Frontage or Sidewalk by Liner Buildings, walls, Streetscreens, or opaque gates.
16.12.9.5 Loading Docks and service areas shall be internal to the building served. Vehicular entries
to loading docks and service areas shall be as provided in the Design Standards.
16.12.9.6 All ground floor utility infrastructure and mechanical equipment shall be concealed from
public view. At the building Frontage, all equipment such as backflow preventers, Siamese
connections, and the like shall be placed within the line of the Facade or behind the Streetscreen.
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Exhaust air fans and louvers may be allowed on the Facade only above the first floor as shown in the
Design Standards. Roof top equipment except antennas shall be screened from lateral view.
16.12.9.7 Within the Second and Third Layers, fences, walls and hedges shall not exceed a height of
eight (8) feet.
16.12.10 Building Use & Density
16.12.10.1 Principal and accessory uses of Buildings shall conform to Zoning Ordinance Sections
616.4 and 616.5, respectively.
16.12.10.2 Densities and Intensities shall conform to Table 3 incorporated herein by reference.
16.12.10.3 The calculation of the FAR shall not apply to on -site parking, to that portion of the building
that is entirely below the elevation of the sidewalk, to balconies or terraces, or to same store retail
uses that have a ground floor with direct access to the sidewalk and street Frontages.
16.12.8 Parking Standards
16.12.11.1 The required parking shall be as follows:
Use
Retail and commercial
Office
Residential
Hotel
Other
Theater
Minimum
1 space / 1000 sf
1 space / 1000 sf
1 space / unit
lspace / 4 quest rooms
1 space /1000 sf
1 space/7seats
Maximum
1 space / 300 sf
1 space / 600 sf.
2 spaces / dwelling unit
1.5 spaces / room
1 spaces / 600 sf
1 space / 3 seats
16.12.11.1.1 On -street parking in the SD-16.3 Worldcenter area shall count toward the minimum
parking requirements.
16.12.11.1.2 For residential uses located within 1,000 feet of an existing Metromover stop, no
off-street parking is required.
16.12.11.2 Vehicular parking design standards and loading shall be required as shown in Tablel
incorporated herein by reference.
16.12.11.3 Parking is encouraged to be accessed by an Alley when available and otherwise as
provided in the Design Standards.
16.12.11.4 All parking, including open parking areas, covered parking, garages, Loading Docks and
service areas shall either be located within the Third Layer or shall be masked from the Frontage by an
architectural screening layer per Sec. 16.12.12.4 below, a Liner Building or Streetscreen, as illustrated
in the Design Standards. Underground parking may extend into the Second and First Layers only if it
is fully underground and does not require raising the first -floor elevation of the First and Second
Layers above that of the sidewalk. Ramps to underground parking shall be within the Second or Third
Layers.
16.12.11.5 The vehicular entrance of a parking lot or garage on a Frontage shall be no wider than 45
feet and the minimum distance between vehicular entrances shall be sixty (60) feet. A ten percent
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(10%) deviation may be approved by Class II Special Permit.
16.12.12 Architectural Standards
16.12.12.1 Only permanent structures shall be allowed. Temporary structures such as mobile homes,
construction trailers, travel trailers, recreational vehicles and other temporary structures shall not be
allowed except as otherwise provided by Article 9.
16.12.12.2 The Facades on Retail Frontages shall be detailed as storefronts and glazed with clear
glass beginning no more than 30 " above the sidewalk and extending no less than seventy percent
(70%) of the length of the sidewalk -level Story as provided in the Design Standards. Display Windows
in Retail Frontages must be a minimum of 3 feet in depth, must include three-dimensional displays,
should include visibility into the retail space and must be accessible from the insides stated hrein,
Display Windows are areas of storefront glazing that are designed to display items for sale within the
retail space behind the display. Security screens shall be seventy percent (70%) open.
16.12.12.3 Roof materials should be light-colored, high albedo or planted surface.
16.12.12.4 The Facade of a parking garage that is not concealed behind a Habitable Liner shall be
screened behind a screening layer recessed at least 2 feet from the outside face of the Facade to
conceal all internal elements such as plumbing pipes, fans, ducts, ceilings, slab beds and lighting, as
illustrated in the Design Standards. The architectural expression shall complement and enhance the
building. Ramping should be internalized wherever possible. Exposed spandrels shall be prohibited.
16.12.13 Landscape Standards
16.12.13.1 The First Layer shall be surfaced and landscaped as shown in the Design Standards.
16.12.13.2 Public open space shall be a minimum 10% of the total gross lot area. A minimum of 10%
of the public open space shall be landscaped, as provided in the Design Standards and Regulating
Plan.
16.12.14 Sign Standards. Notwithstanding any other provision of the City code, all signs shall be
permitted in the SD-16.3, and must be approved by Class II permit, either for an individual sign or a
Master Sign Package.
16.12.15 Ambient Lighting Standards
16.12.15.1 Average lighting levels measured at the Building Frontage shall not exceed 2 foot-candles
except where a greater level is approved by a Class II Special Permit.
16.12.15.2 Streetlights shall be of a type illustrated in The Design Standards Interior garage lighting
fixtures shall not be visible from streets.
16.12.16 Civic Space
At least twenty percent (20%) of the required public open space in the SD-16.3 Worldcenter area shall
be assigned to Civic Space, as described in Table 2 incorporated herein by reference and the Design
Standards.
16.12.17 Allowable Increases in FAR for Providing Public Benefits.
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16.12.17.1 The intent of this section is to provide bonus building capacity in the SD-16.3 Worldcenter
area in exchange for the developers contribution to specified programs that provide benefit to the
public. A bonus of up to a total of seventy percent (70%) of FAR capacity shall be permitted if the
proposed development contributes to the specified public benefits below in the amount and manner
set forth herein. The percentage increase shall be based on the approved square footage for the
protect, including all bonuses approved pursuant to other provisions of Ordinance 11000, as amended.
16.12.17.2 Affordable/Workforce Housing. A developer may acquire bonus floor area up to a
maximum of 25% of the total FAR capacity by contributing to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, or by
providing onsite Affordable/Workforce housing, as that term is defined by the City.
16.12.17.2.1 Trust Fund Contributions. A developer may acquire one additional square foot of
buildable space for each nonrefundable contribution of $12.40 (as of the time of approval and subject
to applicable price adjustments at the time of building permit application) to the Affordable Housing
Trust Fund administered by the City of Miami. Future adjustments to the amount of contribution per
square foot of buildable space in the SD-16.3 Worldcenter area shall be consistent with the per square
foot contributions for other properties within the Southeast Overtown / Park West CRA boundary.
16.12.17.2.2 Affordable/workforce housing on the site of the development. For each square foot of
affordable/workforce housing provided on site, the development shall be allowed two square feet of
additional buildable space.
16.12.17.3 Public Open space. For every square foot of public open space that a project provides on
site in excess of the required amount of public open space, the development shall be allowed 3.29
times the development capacity of the land provided. The open space may be a courtyard, plaza, or
pedestrian passage through a site connecting two streets, as those spaces are described in Table 2,
or part of the Streetscape, per the Design Standards.
16.12.17.4 Sustainability. Fifteen (15) percent additional FAR capacity shall be allowed for buildings
certified by the U.S. Green Building Council as LEED certified. If the City adopts a sustainability
program, the 15% bonus for the minimum standard for the SD-16.3 Miami Worldcenter area shall
match the City's minimum standard for certification. Additional increments of FAR capacity provided
under the City program for LEED certifications at higher than the minimum standard shall be added to
the base 15% established herein. (For example, if silver certification is adopted by the City as the
minimum standard, with a 2% increase in floor area to do from silver to a gold, projects in the SD-16.3
Worldcenter area would receive a 15% increase for meeting the minimum silver standard and a 17%
increase for meeting the gold standard). If at the time the first Certificate of Occupancy is issued for
the building that received a public benefits bonus for a Green Building, the anticipated LEED
certification has not been achieved, then the owner shall post a performance bond in a form
acceptable to the City of Miami. The performance bond shall be determined based on the value of
land per square foot of building in the area of the City in which the proposed project is located, which
may be adjusted from time to time based on market conditions. The methodology for determining the
value of land per square foot of building shall be maintained in the Planning Department. The City will
draw down on the bond funds if LEED certification has not been achieved and accepted by the City
within one year of the City issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the building. Funds that
become available to the City from the forfeiture of the performance bond shall be placed in the
Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
16.12.17.5 Streetcar Infrastructure: The developer of Miami Worldcenter may select to contribute and
build the associated infrastructure for the proposed Miami streetcar system to be placed within the
development in exchange for an equivalent bonus into one of the other Public Benefits.
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Section 3. If any section, part of section, paragraph, clause, phrase or word of this Ordinance
is declared invalid, the remaining provisions of this Ordinance shall not be affected.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after approval at second
reading, unless vetoed by the Mayor within ten days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the
Mayor vetoes this Ordinance, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the
City Commission.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
JULIE O. BRU
CITY ATTORNEY
Footnotes:
{1} Words and/or figures stricken through shall be deleted. Underscored words and/or figures shall
be added. The remaining provisions are now in effect and remain unchanged. Asterisks indicate
omitted and unchanged material.
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TABLE 1
PARKINGANDLOADING
This table describes the standards for Parking and Loading. Standards shall include the following:
PARKING STANDARDS
ANGLE OF
PARKING
ACCESS AISLE WIDTH
ONE WAY
TRAFFIC
SINGLE LOADED
ONE WAY
TRAFFIC
DOUBLE LOADED
TWO WAY
TRAFFIC
DOUBLE LOADED
90
60
45
Parallel
23ft.
12.8ft.
10.8 ft.
10 ft.
23ft.
11.8ft.
9.5 ft.
10 ft.
23ft.
19.3 ft.
18.5 ft.
20 ft.
Standard Stall Dimension: 8.5 ft. x 18 ft. minimum
" Driveways shall have a minimum of 10 feet of paved width for a one-way
drive and 20 feet for a two-way drive for parking area providing 10 or more stalls
" Pedestrian entrances shall be at least 3 feet from stall, driveway or access aisle
Allowable slopes, paving and drainage as per Florida Building Code
Off-street parking facilities shall have a minimum vertical clearance of 7 feet,
Where such a facilitiy is to be used by trucks or loading uses, the minimum
clearance shall be 15 feet.
" Ingress vehicular control devices shall be located so as to provide a minimum
driveway of 20 feet in length between the build -to line and dispenser.
" For landscaping requirements of parking lots, refer to Miami -Dade County
Landscape Ordinance.
LOADING BERTH STANDARDS
RESIDENTIAL'
From 25,000 sf to 500,000 sf
Berth Size
420 sf
240 sf
Loading Berths
1 per first 100 units
1 per each additional 100
units or fraction of 100
Greater than 500,000 sf
Berth Size
680 sf
240 sf
Loading Berths
1 per first 100 units
1 per each additional 100
units or fraction of 100
LODGING
From 25,000 sf to 500,000 sf
Berth Size Loading Berths
420 sf 1 per first 300 Rooms
240 sf 1 per 100 Rooms
Greater than 500,000 sf
Berth Size Loading Berths
660 sf 1 per 300 Rooms
240 sf 1 per 100 Rooms
OFFICE
COMMERCIAL
INDUSTRIAL**
From 25,000 sf to 500,000 sf
Berth Size
420sf
420 sf
420sf
420 sf
Loading Berths
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
Area
25Ksf-50Ksf
50K sf - 100K sf
100Ksf-250Ksf
250K sf - 500K sf
Greater than 500,000 sf
Berth Size
660 sf
Loading Berths
1/
Area
500K sf
NOTES
Berth Types
Residential*: 240 sf = 12 ft x 20 ft.
Commercial: 420 sf = 12 ft x 35 ft.
Industrial**: 660sf= 12ftx55ft.
All Berth Types: 15 ft. height clearance
' Residential Loading berths shall be setback
a distance equal to their length.
"' 1 Industrial berth may be substituted by 2
Commercial berths.
TABLE 2
CIVIC SPACE
This table describes the standards for Civic Space. Civic Spaces shall be at ground level, landscaped
and/or paved. Civic Spaces shall be open to the public. Civic Spaces may be publicly or privately
owned.
Square: An open space available for unstructured recreation and civic purposes.
A square is spatially defined by building frontages with streets on at least one
frontage. Its landscape shall consist of pavement, lawns, and trees. Squares
shall be located at the intersection of important thoroughfares. The minimum
size shall be 1/8 acre.
Plaza: An open space available for civic purposes and programmed activities. A
plaza shall be spatially defined by building frontages and may include street
frontages. Its landscape shall consist primarily of pavement and trees. Plazas
shall be located at the intersection of important streets. The minimum size shall
be 1/8 acre.
Courtyard / Garden: An open space spatially defined by buildings and street
walls, and visually accessible on one side to the street.
Playground: An open space designed and equipped for the recreation of children.
A playground shall be fenced and may include open shelter. Playgrounds shall be
interspersed within residential areas and may be placed within a block.
Playgrounds may be included within parks and greens. There shall be no
minimum or maximum size.
Pedestrian Passage: An open space connecting other public space, that is
restricted to pedestrian use and limited vehicular access, of a minimum width of
20 feet. Building walls enfronting a Pedestrian Passage shall have frequent doors
and windows. A Pedestrian Passage may be roofed.
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BUILDING DISPOSITION
This table describes the standards for Building Disposition. Standards shall include the following:
Building Disposition
Lot Occupation
a. Lot Area
5,000 s.f. min.
b. Lot Width
100 ft. min.
c. Lot Coverage
80% max.
- 1-8 stories
See Regulating Plan
- Above 8th story
18,000 sq. ft. max. floor plate for Residential &
Lodging
30,000 sq. ft. max. floor plate for mixed use,
Office & Commercial & Residential/Office
d. Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
4.32
e. Frontage along build to line
70% min.
f. Open Space Requirements
10% of gross lot area min.
g. Density
300 du/acre max.
Building Setback
a. Building Frontage
See Regulating Plan
c. Side
0 ft. min.; 30 ft. min. above 8th story
d. Rear
0 ft. min.
Building Height
a. Min. Height
2 stories
b. Max. Height
Unlimited
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BUILDING DISPOSITION
This table describes the standards for Building Disposition. Standards shall include the following:
BUILDING PLACEMENT
N.T.S.
PARKING PLACEMENT
N.T.S.
FRONTAGE
SIDE SETBACK
FOR Ta'NER
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MIAMI
WORLD CENTER
MASTER PLAN DESIGN STANDARDS
AUGUST 1, 2008
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction
II. Regulatory Plan
III. Street Design
a. Street System
b. Streets
i. NE 1st Avenue
ii. NE 2nd Avenue
iii. N. Miami Avenue
iv. NE 6th Street
v. N E 7th Street
vi. NE 8th Street
vii. NE 9th Street
viii. NE 10th Street
ix. NE llth Street
c. Typical Intersection
d. Typical Raised Intersection
e. Typical Sidewalk
f. Typical Arcade
g. Streetscape Furniture
IV. Design Standards
a. Build -to Requirements
b. Building Mass and Form
c. Building Continuity
d. Architectural Scaling Elements
e. Building Materials and Finishes
f. Building Entries
g. Fenestration
h. Roofs
i. Services and Utilities
j. Lighting
k. Awnings and Canopies
I. Balconies and Terraces
m. Signage
n. Parking
AUGUST 1, 2008
MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS •
1
Diagrams and Illustrations
location of the Miami World Center site
llth Street
Club District
10th Street
8th Street
Existing
Arena
7th Street
Government
Buildings
Miami World
Center Site
Miami Dade
College
American
Airlines
Arena
Bicentennial
Park
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Intent
Conceptual Rendering
Artist rendering of project
looking north on 1st Avenue
The Miami World Center is a nine block mixed -use development immediately north of
the Central Business District in downtown Miami. It is defined by NE 2nd Avenue to the
east, North Miami Avenue to the west, NE llth Street to the north, and NE 6th Street
to the south.
Spanning over twenty five acres, the Miami World Center includes a dynamic mix of retail,
residential, office, and institutional uses. It will create a vibrant, walkable pedestrian
environment with a unique sense of place: a modem design statement driven by Miami's
unique physical context, culture, and architectural heritage.
The Miami World Center design standards will establish appropriate standards for the
design of streets, public spaces, and buildings within the SD-16.3 Special District area.
These design standards expand on the requirements identified in Section 627.1 and
shall be considered minimum requirements for all new development.
AUGUST 1, 2008
MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS • 3
Diagrams and Illustrations
regulating plan
Block N
Block B
NAP Center
Block E
Cross block Connection
Area & Location T.B.D.
Block G
BTL = Build -to Line
BCL = Back of Curb Line
Block A
Cross black Connection
Area & Location TBD.
Block C
Block D
Block F
Block H
❑ - Open Space
- Exposed Parking Garage
Permitted with 2' Architectural
Screen
Metromov r
Track Ab ve
Metromover
Station
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REGULATING PLAN
Overview
Intent
The Miami World Center project was guided by the goal of establishing a memorable,
pedestrian district with a strong integrated public realm. This includes an interconnected
system of well-defined streets, plazas, and pedestrian spaces tailored to Miami's
cli mate.
The regulating plan for Miami World Center defines the size and dimension of the public
realm within the site area. This includes building setback requirements, locations for
exposed parking garages, and the overall street dimensions for the project area.
AUGUST 1, 2008
MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS • 5
STREET
DESIGN
AUGUST 1, 2008
MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS •
7
Diagrams and Illustrations
street plan for the Miami World Center site
Existing
Arena
Streets
Miami Dade
College
American
Airlines
Arena
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• MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS
AUGUST 1, 2008
STREET SYSTEM
OVERVIEW
STREETS
NE 1st Avenue
NE 2nd Avenue
N. Miami Avenue
NE 6th Street
NE 7th Street
NE 8th Street
NE 9th Street
NE 10th Street
NE llth Street
A unified street system with a clear hierarchy has been developed at Miami World Center.
Narrow streets (many with arcades) set the stage for larger, more significant streets like
1st Avenue. Each Street will have a distinct personality and function to create a range
of experiences. This will include variation in scale, enclosure, materials, sidewalk width,
and retail character.
Designated as the most prominent street at Miami World Center, it will include the
greatest streetwall height and street corridor width.
A major gateway street defined by the elevated Metromover train and intense residential
development along the east side of the street near Biscayne Boulevard.
A major north -south neighborhood gateway street providing linkages to the Central
Business District and the Omni Neighborhood.
Arcaded street with major connection to the Miami Dade College and the Central
Business District.
Pedestrian -oriented street with intense retail and restaurant activity modeled after
Lincoln Road in Miami Beach.
Arcaded retail street with a strong connection to the American Airlines Arena and the
Biscayne waterfront.
Arcaded retail street with a strong connection to the Biscayne waterfront.
A wide tree -lined boulevard that provides a major east -west linkage between the
Overtown Neighborhood and Bicentennial Park.
Mixed -use street with a focus on night club/ entertainment uses.
AUGUST 1, 2008
MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS • 9
Diagrams and Illustrations - NE 1st Avenue
1st Avenue
1
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project back to the streetwall for up to 25% of the building frontage
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NE 1 ST AVENUE
OVERVIEW
DESCR I PTION
Build -to Line
Street Corridor
Streetwall
Tower Setback
Podium
Sidewalk
Vehicular Lanes
Parking
Median
Miami Streetcar
Intersection Design
EXAM PLE
Champs Elysees, Paris
1st Avenue is considered the most prominent street at Miami World Center. It is
the primary retail corridor within the project area with connections to the existing
Central Business District and the Omni Neighborhood. This street will be designed
to accommodate a variety of transportation modes, including the proposed Miami
Streetcar. Precedents for 1st Avenue, with regard to it's urban role, presence, and spirit,
include Champs Elysees in Paris, North Michigan Avenue in Chicago, and 5th Avenue
in New York City.
59'-6" from center line of street
119' width (see Regulating Plan)
Streetwall height shall be 85' (minimum) to 95' (maximum). A 10' setback shall be
required at the top of the streetwall.
No additional setback required at the podium level. The portion of the building above
the street wall may project back to street wall for up to 25% of the overall building
frontage.
129' maximum height (8 liner stories max)
20' minimum width that includes a 5' minimum clear zone for ADA accessibility. Street
trees shall be planted at regular intervals. Street light poles shall be located at regular
intervals and shall be coordinated with the placement of street trees. A lighting plan and
specification shall be submitted and approved by Class II Special Permit.
Four vehicular lanes shall be included.
A parking lane shall be included on each side of the street. Curb extensions shall be
required at all street intersections.
A planted center median shall be included. The median may include lighting and
drought tolerant plant material.
Proposed Miami Streetcar shall be located on one of the northbound traffic lanes.
Each transit stop shall be subject to City and State design requirements.
Raised intersections and/or enhanced paving materials may be utilized for sidewalk and
roadway areas to improve the pedestrian experience.
AUGUST 1, 2008
MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS • 11
Diagrams and Illustrations - NE 2nd Avenue
2nd Avenue (Alternate)
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AUGUST 1, 2008
NE 2ND AVENUE
OVERVIEW
DESCRIPTION
Build -to Line
Street Corridor
Streetwall
Podium
Sidewalk
Vehicular Lanes
Parking
Median
Miami Metromover
Intersection Design
EXAM PLE
Vines and other plant material can be
used to enhance the appearance of the
Metromover
2nd Avenue is one of the gateway streets at Miami World Center. It is heavily influenced
by the presence of the Miami Metromover and a series of existing high rise towers on
the east side of the street.
60' from center line of street (note: build -to line on east side of street varies)
107' 6" width - varies (see Regulating Plan)
Streetwall height shall be 90' (minimum) to 115' (maximum)
129' maximum height (8 liner stories max)
A 15' minimum sidewalk shall be maintained from the existing curb to the Build -to
Line. This shall include a 5' minimum clear zone for ADA accessibility. Curb extensions
shall be located at each driveway or intersection and may include street trees and other
planting material. A lighting plan and specification shall be submitted and approved by
Class II Special Permit.
Three vehicular lanes shall be included.
One parking lane shall be included on the west side of the street. Curb extensions shall
be required at all driveways and street intersections.
No median shall be included.
Improvements to the Miami Metromover may include landscaping, lighting, and other
enhancements. Any improvements to Metromover shall be subject to City, County, and
State design requirements.
Enhanced paving materials may be utilized for sidewalk and roadway areas to improve
the pedestrian experience.
AUGUST 1, 2008
MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS • 13
Diagrams and Illustrations
N. Miami Avenue
street section (looking north)
plan
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The Tower or other portion
of the building above
streetimall may project
back to the streetwall for
up to 25% of the building
frontage
65' Propgsed BCL
50' Centerline to BTL
BTL
key plan
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MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS
AUGUST 1, 2008
N. MIAMI AVENUE
OVERVIEW
DESCR I PTION
Build -to Line
Street Corridor
Streetwall
Tower Setback
Podium
Sidewalk
Vehicular Lanes
Parking
Median
Intersection Design
EXAM PLE
Barcelona, Spain
North Miami Avenue is one of the gateway streets at Miami World Center. It will have
a mix of residential, retail and office uses and will include a lower streetwall height
that helps transition to the primarily residential neighborhood to the west. Precedents
include streets in Barcelona and Madison Avenue in New York City.
50' from center line of street (note: build -to line on west side of street varies)
100' width - varies (see Regulating Plan)
Street wall height shall be 72' (minimum) to 85' (maximum). A 10' setback shall be
required at the top of the streetwall. A 5' projection is allowed for balconies above
streetwall height.
No additional setback required at the podium level. The portion of the building above
the street wall may project back to street wall for up to 25% of the overall building
frontage.
129' maximum height (8 liner stories max)
15' minimum width including 5' minimum clear zone for ADA accessibility. Street
trees shall be planted at regular intervals. Street light poles shall be located at regular
intervals and shall be coordinated with the placement of street trees. A lighting plan and
specification shall be submitted and approved by Class II Special Permit.
Four vehicular lanes shall be included.
A parking lane shall be included on each side of the street. Curb extensions shall be
required at all driveway and street intersections.
A planted center median shall be included. The median may include lighting and
drought tolerant plant material.
Raised intersections and/or enhanced paving materials may be utilized for sidewalk and
roadway areas to improve the pedestrian experience.
AUGUST 1, 2008
MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS • 15
Diagrams and Illustrations
NE 6th Street
street section (looking west
plan
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17' 6' Centreline to 16 '
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tion from 6th to 7th
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MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS
AUGUST 1, 2008
NE 6TH STREET
OVERVIEW
DESCRIPTION
Build -to Line
Street Corridor
Streetwall
Podium
Sidewalk
Vehicular Lanes
Parking
Median
Intersection Design
EXAM PLE
Pacific Place, Seattle
NE 6th Street is one of the arcaded streets at Miami World Center. This street has a
strong connection to Miami Dade College and the Central Business District. One of the
design precedents used is Pacific Place in Seattle.
42'-6" from center line of street (note: build -to line on south side of street varies)
85' width - varies (see Regulating Plan)
Street wall height shall be 72' (minimum) to 85' (maximum). A 15' projection from the
build -to line shall be required up to the top of the streetwall. A 5' projection from the
build to line is allowed for balconies above the streetwall height.
129' maximum height (8 liner stories max)
15' minimum arcade width including a 5' minimum clear zone for ADA accessibility.
Street light poles on the north side of the street shall be located within curb extensions
or attached to the building. A lighting plan and specification shall be submitted and
approved by Class II Special Permit.
Three vehicular lanes shall be included.
Parallel parking may be permitted along the north side of the street between trees. Curb
extensions shall be required at all driveways, street intersections, and crosswalk areas.
No median shall be included.
Enhanced paving materials may be utilized for sidewalk and roadway areas to improve
the pedestrian experience.
AUGUST 1, 2008
MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS • 1 7
Diagrams and Illustrations
NE 7th Street
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project back to the streetwall for up to 25% of the building frontage
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MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS
AUGUST 1, 2008
NE 7TH STREET
OVERVIEW
DESCRIPTION
Build -to Line
Street Corridor
Streetwall
Podium
Sidewalk
Vehicular Lanes
Parking
Median
Intersection Design
EXAM PLE
The design of 7th Street was inspired
by cafe streets such as Lincoln Road in
Miami.
NE 7th Street has been designated as a pedestrian -oriented street. It will include a
flexible design that will allow the street to be closed for public events. Precedents
include Lincoln Road in Miami and Place Horloge in Avignon, France.
47'-6" from center line of street
95' width (see Regulating Plan)
Streetwall height shall be 75' (minimum) to 85' (maximum). However, up to 25% ofthe
streetwall frontage may be reduced to 50' in height. A 5' projection is allowed on upper
floors within the streetwall height for bay windows and balconies. A 10' setback shall
be required at the top of the streetwall and an additional 10' setback shall be required
between the top of the streetwall and the podium level (see section). A 5' display case
projection is permitted along the ground level frontage. A 5' projection from the build -
to line is allowed for balconies above the streetwall height.
129' maximum height (8 liner stories max)
15' minimum width including a 5' minimum clear zone for ADA accessibility. Fountains,
landscaping, outdoor seating, public art and other pedestrian amenities shall be included
within the sidewalk zone to promote an active pedestrian area. A lighting plan and
specification shall be submitted and approved by Class II Special Permit.
Two vehicular lanes shall be included.
A parking lane shall be included on each side of the street. Curb extensions shall be
required at all driveway and street intersections.
No median shall be included.
Raised intersections and/or enhanced paving materials may be utilized for sidewalk and
roadway areas to improve the pedestrian experience.
AUGUST 1, 2008
MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS • 19
Diagrams and Illustrations
N E 8th Street
Tower
Non -habitable
Level 8
Level 7
Level 6
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Retail or Other
Acive Use
15' Req.
Projection
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Streetwal I
max. 70
Podium
max. 129'
15' Req.
Projection
min. 60'
5' min. balconies req. for
habitable residential
spaces
15' req. projection up
to street wall height
street section (looking east)
plan
43' Proposl d BCL
80' Street!Corridor
Planting
Area
Typical Curb
Extension
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AUGUST 1, 2008
NE 8TH STREET
OVERVIEW
DESCRIPTION
Build -to Line
Street Corridor
Streetwall
Podium
Sidewalk
Vehicular Lanes
Parking
Median
Intersection Design
Balcony
EXAM PLE
Arcade in Paris, France
NE 8th Street is one of the arcaded streets at Miami World Center. It will include
extensive ground level retail uses and a strong sense of enclosure. Precedents include
arcaded streets in France, Rome, and Bologna.
40' from center line of street
80' width (see Regulating Plan)
Street wall height shall be 60' (minimum) to 70' (maximum). A 15' projection from the
build -to line shall be required up to the top of the streetwall. A 5' projection from the
build -to line is allowed for balconies above the streetwall height.
129' maximum height (8 liner stories max)
15' minimum arcade including a 5' minimum clear zone for ADA accessibility. A 12"
storefront projection may be allowed within the arcade. Street lights shall be attached
to the building or located within curb extensions. A lighting plan and specification shall
be submitted and approved by Class II Special Permit.
Two vehicular lanes shall be included.
A parking lane shall be included on each side of the street. Curb extensions shall be
required at all driveway and street intersections.
A safety strip shall be included at the center of street. The safety strip shall include
special paving material and shall be flush with the rest of the street.
Raised intersections and/or enhanced paving materials may be utilized for sidewalk and
roadway areas to improve the pedestrian experience.
A minimum 5' balcony is required for any habitable residential space located within the
streetwall portion of the building.
AUGUST 1, 2008
MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS • 21
Diagrams and Illustrations
N E 9th Street
Tower
Non -habitable
Level 8
Level 7
Level 6
Level 5
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Retail or Other
Acive Use
15' Req.
Projection
it
Streetwal I
max. 70'
Podium
max. 129'
15' Req.
Projection
min. 60'
5' min. balconies req. for
habitable residential
spaces
15' req. projection up
to street wall height
15' req. arcade
street section (looking east)
plan
43' Proposl d BCL
80' Street!Corridor
Planting
Area
Typical Curb
Extension
BTL
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key plan
22 MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS
AUGUST 1, 2008
NE 9TH STREET
OVERVIEW
DESCRIPTION
Build -to Line
Street Corridor
Streetwall
Podium
Sidewalk
Vehicular Lanes
Parking
Median
Intersection Design
Balcony
EXAM PLE
Uffizi in Florence, Italy.
NE 9th Street is one of the arcaded streets at Miami World Center. It will include a
extensive ground level retail uses and a strong sense of enclosure. Precedents include
arcaded streets in France, Rome, and Bologna.
40' from center line of street
80' width (see Regulating Plan)
Street wall height shall be 60' (minimum) to 70' (maximum). A 15' projection from the
build -to line shall be required up to the top of the streetwall. A 5' projection from the
build -to line is allowed for balconies above the streetwall height.
129' maximum height (8 liner stories max)
15' minimum arcade including a 5' minimum clear zone for ADA accessibility. A 12"
storefront projection may be allowed within the arcade. Street lights shall be attached
to the building or located within curb extensions. A lighting plan and specification shall
be submitted and approved by Class II Special Permit.
Two vehicular lanes shall be included.
A parking lane shall be included on each side of the street. Curb extensions shall be
required at all driveway and street intersections.
A safety strip shall be included at the center of street. The safety strip shall include
special paving material and shall be flush with the rest of the street.
Raised intersections and/or enhanced paving materials may be utilized for sidewalk and
roadway areas to improve the pedestrian experience.
A minimum 5' balcony is required for any habitable residential space located within the
streetwall portion of the building.
AUGUST 1, 2008
MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS • 23
Diagrams and Illustrations
N E l Oth Street
The Tower or other portion of
the building ahove streetwall
may project hack to the street -
wall for op to 25% of the build-
ing frontage
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100' Street Corridor
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AUGUST 1, 2008
NE 10TH STREET
OVERVIEW
DESCRIPTION
Build -to Line
Street Corridor
Streetwall
Tower Setback
Podium
Sidewalk
Vehicular Lanes
Parking
Median
Intersection Design
EXAM PLE
Green Boulevard at Santana Row,
San Jose
NE 10th Street has been designed as a green boulevard with a strong connection to
Bicentennial Park and the Overtown Neighborhood. Precedents for 10th Avenue include
Park Avenue in New York City and Santana Row in San Jose, CA.
50' from center line of street
100' width (see Regulating Plan)
Streetwall height shall be 85' (minimum) to 95' (maximum). A 10' setback shall be
required at the top of the streetwall. A 5' projection from the build -to line is allowed for
balconies above the streetwall height.
No additional setback required at the podium level. The portion of the building above
the streetwall may project back to the streetwall for up to 25% of the overall building
frontage along N. Miami Avenue.
129' maximum height (8 liner stories max)
15' minimum width including a 5' minimum clear zone for ADA accessibility. Street
trees shall be planted at regular intervals. Street light poles shall be located at regular
intervals and shall be coordinated with the placement of street trees. A lighting plan and
specification shall be submitted and approved by Class II Special Permit.
Four vehicular lanes shall be included.
A parking lane shall be included on each side of the street. Curb extensions shall be
required at all street intersections.
A planted center median shall be included. The median may include lighting, public art,
and drought tolerant plant material.
Raised intersections and/or enhanced paving materials may be utilized for sidewalk and
roadway areas to improve the pedestrian experience.
AUGUST 1, 2008
MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS • 25
Diagrams and Illustrations
NE 11 th Street
Podium
max. 129'
Streetwal I
max. 80'
min. 70'
10' Req.
Setback
Tower
Non -habitable
Level 8
Level 7
Level 6
Level 5
37' Prop.sed BCL
0 5 10
37'6" Centerline to BTL
Street Corridor Varies
Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Retail or Other
Active Use
street section (looking east)
plan
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37' Prodosed BCL
4,,37'6" Center line to BTL•
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key plan
26 MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS
AUGUST 1, 2008
NE 11TH STREET
OVERVIEW
DESCRIPTION
Build -to Line
Street Corridor
Streetwall
Podium
Sidewalk
Vehicular Lanes
Parking
Median
Intersection Design
EXAM PLE
Entertainment Retail Street,
Quebec City
NE llth Street has been conceived as a lively entertainment street with a mix of
residential, office and retail uses. It will include space for outdoor cafes and other street
level activities.
37'-6" from center line of street (note: build -to line on north side of street varies)
75' width - varies (see Regulating Plan)
Streetwall height shall be 70' (minimum) to 80' (maximum). A 10' setback shall be
required at the top of the streetwall. A 5' projection from the build -to line is allowed for
balconies above the streetwall height.
129' maximum height (8 liner stories max)
15' minimum width including a 5' minimum clear zone for ADA accessibility. Street
trees shall be planted at regular intervals. Street light poles shall be located at regular
intervals and shall be coordinated with the placement of street trees. A lighting plan and
specification shall be submitted and approved by Class II Special Permit.
Two vehicular lanes shall be included.
A parking lane shall be included on each side of the street. Curb extensions shall be
required at all driveway and street intersections.
None
Raised intersections and/or enhanced paving materials may be utilized for sidewalk and
roadway areas to improve the pedestrian experience.
AUGUST 1, 2008
MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS • 27
Diagrams and Illustrations
plan
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0 5 10
28 MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS
AUGUST 1, 2008
TYPICAL INTERSECTION
Overview
Description
Example
Seattle, WA
Each street intersection at Miami World Center will be designed to create a pedestrian -
friendly environment. Curb extensions will be utilized to protect pedestrians and
minimize crossing distances. Enhanced paving materials and raised intersections
will be utilized to further improve the pedestrian environment. Quality materials are
encouraged.
Minimize curb radius to minimize pedestrian crossing distance and reduce automobile
speed (approximately 25' radius).
Curb extensions at intersections and selected mid -block crossing zones
Minimum 15' wide sidewalk dimension with 10' clear pedestrian zone (see typical
sidewalk detail)
AUGUST 1, 2008
MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS • 29
Diagrams and Illustrations
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Plan
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30 MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS
AUGUST 1, 2008
TYPICAL RAISED INTERSECTION
Overview
Description
Example
Each street intersection at Miami World Center will be designed to create a pedestrian -
friendly environment. Curb extensions will be utilized to protect pedestrians and
minimize crossing distances. Enhanced paving materials and raised intersections
will be utilized to further improve the pedestrian environment. Quality materials are
encouraged.
Minimize curb radius to minimize pedestrian crossing distance and reduce automobile
speed (approximately 25' radius).
Curb extensions at intersections and selected mid -block crossing zones.
Minimum 15' wide sidewalk dimension with 10' clear pedestrian zone (see typical
sidewalk detail)
Minimum 5' x 5' tree pit opening (may include tree grate)
AUGUST 1, 2008
MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS • 31
Diagrams and Illustrations - Typical Non -Arcade Sidewalk
section
plan
Pedestrian
Zone j,VereJParkinj,
Lane
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10' 5' 6" 7' 10'
min. min.
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32 MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS
AUGUST 1, 2008
TYPICAL SIDEWALK
Overview
Guidelines
Example
Sidewalks at Miami World Center will be designed to facilitate ground level activities
that will include shopping, entertainment, and cafe seating. A unified system of paving
materials will be utilized for the sidewalks at Miami World Center.
Minimum sidewalk dimension shall be 15' from inside edge of curb to building face.
Minimum 10' wide pedestrian zone shall be located along the building perimeter
Minimum 5' verge shall be located between the pedestrian zone and the inside edge of
the curb. This area may include streetscape furniture, newspaper boxes, light fixtures,
and other streetscape elements.
Curb material and design shall match or improve City of Miami design standard.
Sidewalk shall provide a minimum 5' clear zone to meet ADA requirements.
Sidewalk handicap ramps shall meet ADA slope requirements.
Outdoor seating is permitted on all sidewalks provided that a minimum 5' clear zone
is included.
AUGUST 1, 2008
MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS • 33
Diagrams and Illustrations - Typical Arcade
plan
lamp future on column
34 MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS
AUGUST 1, 2008
TYPICAL ARCADE
Overview
Guidelines
Arcade Proportions
1.5: 1 and 1:1
Arcades are an important part ofthe integrated public realm plan at Miami World Center.
The design of each arcade will include protection from the elements (sun, rain, and
wind) with proportions that provide a human scale.
Minimum clear height of 15' from sidewalk to ceiling of arcade.
Minimum 15' depth with a minimum clear zone of 12' from inside of column to building
face.
Height to width ratio shall be between 2:1 and 1:1 with a target ratio of 1.5:1 (see
diagrams below).
Lighting shall be provided inside each arcade to provide adequate illumination for the
ground level area within the arcade. Uplighting is encouraged. Exterior light fixtures
shall be attached to the exterior of the arcade (free standing light poles are discouraged
along arcaded streets).
Floor to ceiling glazing is encouraged for retail businesses along arcaded streets.
1.5:1 Ratio
height
depth
1:1 Ratio
AUGUST 1, 2008
MIAMI WORLD CENTER MASTER PLAN STANDARDS • 35
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Carlos Alvarez, Mayor
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August 26, 2008
Mr. Pedro G. Hernandez, P.E., Manager
City of Miami
3500 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133-5595
Re: Miami World Center
Dear Mr. Hernandez,
I am writing you in support of the Special District zoning that you are considering for portions of the
Park West area of the City of Miami. This Special District will contain County roads, and proposes
significant changes to such roads, but we do not object to the conceptual changes, and we will work
with the City to address the development's proposals.
My Staff and I have reviewed the typical sections proposed by the City, as well as conceptual studies
of converting certain roads to two-way traffic. We have also met several times with Staff of the City's
Planning and Public Works Departments, who have responded to all of our preliminary questions.
Finally, we have met with developers active in the proposed Special District, as well as their traffic
engineers, who have also been responsive to our concerns.
We conceptually support the typical sections and two-way streets being developed by the City and
furthered by the Special District zoning before the City's Planning Advisory Board and City
Commission. However, the latest version of the Miami 21 pages that we reviewed did not address
Florida Greenbook issues, which are state -mandated minimum standards, such as the minimum 11 ft
lane width for collector and arterial roadways, Implementing these concepts will require close
attention to detail, protection of public safety, and sound traffic engineering and roadway design.
However, at this conceptual stage, we do not anticipate any issues that could not resolved.
The distance between the faces of buildings required by the proposed Special District zoning appear
to ensure that there will be enough flexibility for adjustments in roadway width, such as to make
appropriate transitions to roads outside the Special District, or switch from parking to travel lanes if
additional vehicular capacity is warranted.
The Miami -Dade Public Works Department looks forward to reviewing the developer's detailed traffic
study and geometric plans to help ensure that this very significant project will provide a safe and
inviting public space for pedestrians and motorists.
Sincerel
Esther
Director
Cc: City of Miami Commissioners
Members of the Planning Advisory Board