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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArticle II - Project DescriptionOPUS MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT PROJECT DESCRIPTION ARTICLE 11. Project Description A. Zoning Ordinance No. 11000 1. Section 1304.2.1 Application forms; supplementary materials 2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report 3. Section 1702.2.2 Major Use Special Permit Concept Plan 4. Section 1702.2.3 Development Impact Study • • • • MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT 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 I. (b) Statement describing in detail the character and intended use of the development or activity. The property is located at 1237 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, Florida, within Miami's SD-6 Central Commercial Residential District. The intent of the project is to contribute to the pedestrian - friendly Performing Arts Center and Museum (Bicentennial) Park neighborhood set forth by the SD-6 zoning by providing residential, retail/gallery, restaurant, office loft, fitness and recreational amenities to the residents as well as the cultural visitors, neighborhood workers and tourists. Opus (the "Project") will be situated on the majority of a city block south of the new Performing Arts Center and north of Museum (Bicentennial) Park and I-395, with frontage along Biscayne Boulevard, N.E. 13th Street and North Bayshore Drive. The project's location on Biscayne Boulevard and adjacent to 1-395 makes the site a landmark location, visible from all four directions. The elliptical tower and the podium, with its art feature wrapping all four sides, will provide architecturally significant facades when viewed from all directions. The site is located at the of the north- west corner of Museum (Bicentennial) Park with unobstructed views east and south to the bay, ocean and city. The restaurants, retail/gallery and lobby will provide continuous commercial frontage adjacent to the Performing Arts Center along Biscayne Boulevard and N.E. 13th Street, with pedestrian access from two sides of the building. The project incorporates a pedestrian - friendly plaza facing the Performing Arts Center on Biscayne Boulevard and N.E. 13th Street, which will be paved and landscaped to tie in with the paving/landscaping plans for the Performing Arts Center. The residential/office lobby will be accessed from N.E. 13th Street and the residential elevator lobbies can also be accessed from the parking garage levels. : O➢MAIPC➢OCSLMIA M] .15545691 ] Page I • Opus will comprise a 57 story building which will include 408 residential units on 43 levels and 17,160 square feet of commercial use on three levels, along with 570 parking spaces on twelve levels. The street level will consist of double height retail space, the residential/office lobby, building service rooms, FPL transformer vault and internal parking and loading areas. Level 2 will consist of the parking garage and garage circulation. Levels 3 through 6 will consist of two double -height office loft levels facing Biscayne Boulevard and N.E. 13th Street and the parking garage. Levels 7 through 12 will consist of storage and the parking garage. Level 13 will be the amenity level with a landscaped deck and open-air pool and residential units. Levels 14 through 56 will be a variety of residential unit types including two -level loft units, single level units and penthouse units. Level 57, the roof level, will consist of building service areas. The entrance to the parking garage will be through one two-lane entry located from N.E. 13th Street. Adjacent to the lobby is a driveway, which serves as a drop-off zone as well as accessing the interior street level parking/loading area. Adjacent to the parking garage ramp is an access drive to the loading bays so that service vehicles circulate entirely within the street without complicated maneuvering. 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/Site Aerial: Map of the project area indicating buildings that surround the site and their functions. (3) :.ODM AIPCAOCSW11 AMlll 554569%1 Location Map: Map of the surrounding street system indicating the project location. Page z • • • (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 (AO.), Site Plan (AO. 3) and Ground Floor Plan (A1.1) 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 currently no permanent buildings located on the property, as shown on the Boundary Survey under Tab 5. The location of the proposed building to be constructed is shown on the Context Plan, Sheet A0.1, and the Ground Floor Plan, Sheet A1.1, 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 N.E. 13th Street. A detailed analysis of the site access and traffic flow is provided in the Traffic Impact Analysis located under Tab 2 of the Supporting Documents. The Project can be accessed by pedestrians from Biscayne Boulevard and N.E. 6th Street. Vehicular curb cuts have been avoided along Biscayne Boulevard to provide maximum unobstructed pedestrian activity along this major artery. The design of the building coordinates with the corner plaza to create a pedestrian friendly urban environment. (4) Off-street parking and off-street loading areas; ::ODMA'.PCDOCS1M1AMA 155456911 Page 3 • • (5) The parking structure will have 570 parking spaces which will support the entire development. The off-street parking facility is located within the parking garage, Levels 1 through 12, with internal vehicular circulation. The garage is shown on Sheets A1.1 through A1.4, provided under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. The Zoning Ordinance requires four loading bays, each 12 ft. by 35 ft. The project is designed with a total of six loading bays, two each 12 ft. by 35 ft. and four each 12 ft. by 20 ft. The vertical clearance for all loading bays is a minimum of 14 feet. Service areas are shown on the Ground Level Plan, Sheet A1.1, under Tab..6 of the Supporting Documents. Recreational facilities locations; Open plaza areas are provided on the ground level facing onto Biscayne Boulevard and N.E. 13th Street and on Level 13 above the parking garage podium for residential use. These will serve as recreation areas for the development and will have outdoor amenities including a landscaped urban plaza and outdoor cafe for the public along with a landscaped courtyard, pools and sun decks for the residential users. These facilities are shown on the architectural Plans A1.1 and Al. 5 and on the Landscape Plans L1 and L2 under Tabof the Supporting Documents. (6) Screens and buffers; The plaza along Biscayne Boulevard and N.E. 13th Street will be paved and landscaped to coordinate with City's plan for the paving and landscaping along the length of Biscayne Boulevard from Museum (Bicentennial) Park to the Performing Arts Center. The lengths of the N.E. 13th Street and North Bayshore Drive frontage will also have shade trees as indicated on the Architectural and Landscape Plans located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (7) ODM_A.PCDQCS;MAIVII, 554569.; The ground level building service areas and the parking levels are screened from public view. The tower facade design is designed to screen the rooftop building service areas and equipment from view. Refuse collections areas; Page 4 • • Waste collection will be provided with a fully enclosed containerized trash system located within the service area in the building, which is not visible from the street. These facilities are shown on the Ground Level Plan, Sheet A1.1, 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 Documents. (e) Tabulations of total gross acreage in the project and the percentages thereof proposed to be devoted to: (1) The various permitted uses; Gross area: 114,332 square feet = 2.62 acres Max. developable area: 960,388 square feet Total proposed area: 467,160 square feet = 48.6% of max. Residential area: 450,000 square feet = 46.9% of max. Retail/Restaurant area: 17,160 square feet = 1.8% of max. Open space required: 45,000 square feet Open space provided: 45,825 square feet (street level plaza, open-air amenity deck and enclosed amenities) (2) Ground coverage by structures Ground coverage by the structure is 95.4% of the total gross lot Area (109,082 square foot building footprint and 114,332 square foot gross lot area). (f) 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 430 spaces and the total number of spaces provided will be 570. Of those totals, the residential uses require 408 spaces and 548 spaces are provided; the non-residential uses require 22 spaces and 22 spaces are provided. Derivation of the number of off- street parking is shown on the Site Data and Development Program located under Tab'6. (2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre. :ODMAJCDOCS MIAMI1155456911 Page S • • • (g) The Project is providing 408 dwelling units as per the maximum density of 500 units per acre set forth in the SD-6 Zoning Ordinance for the Project. 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 initially by the Owner. Common facilities of the residential tower will be maintained by a condominium association. (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 of the Supporting Documents. (i) Architectural definitions for buildings in the development; exact number of dwelling units, sizes, and types, together with typical floor plans of each type. The residential tower consists of a total of 488 units, which include 1-Bedrooms, 2-Bedrooms, 1-Bedroom Lofts, 2-Bedroom Lofts and penthouse units. Typical floor plans for the residential levels are shown on the Architectural Floor Plans A1.6 through A1.9. All drawings are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (j) Plans for signs, if any. Signage for the Project will submitted under separate application. (k) 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 Plans, Sheets L1 and L2. All landscape plans are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (1) Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general description of buildings for such use. Level 13, above the parking garage podium, will provide the residents with a large area for a recreational room, fitness center as well as an open-air pool and landscaped sun deck. The raised ODMA :PCDOCSIMIAMIA I5545591I Page 6 • • • (m) cafe terrace and open plaza at street level provide additional recreational and social gathering opportunities. Plans for these recreational levels are found on Sheets A1.1 and A1.5. Such additional data, maps, plans, or statements as may be required for the particular use or activity involved. The drawings submitted with this application, which detail the statistics, floor plans, elevations, sections and renderings for the Project are provided under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (n) 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 Building Elevations (Sheets A2.1 through A2.4), Sections (Sheets A3.1 and A5.1) and renderings (Sheets A4.1 and A4.2). All elevations, sections and renderings are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (o) Lighting Concept Narrative The lighting scheme will reinforce and accent architectural features as well as signature elements to create visual interest, enhancing the dynamic quality of each elevation as seen from the street and surrounding buildings. In addition, the podium elevations will incorporate an art feature wall that wraps around all four sides, providing an artistic contribution to the neighborhood as well as screening the garage levels. 2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report. (a) 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 I. (b) The nature of the unified interest or control. The nature of unified interest or control is indicated in Article; I. (c) Survey of the proposed area showing property lines and ownership. ::ODMATC DO CS1MI A M{1155456911 Page 7 • • • A copy of the Surveys are included under Tab 5 of the Supporting Documents. (d) Map of existing features, including streets, alleys, easements, utilities lines, existing land use, general topography, and physical features. The existing site features and utility lines are shown on the 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. (e) Materials to demonstrate the relationship of the elements listed in (4) preceding to surrounding area characteristics. (f) The Drawings Submitted with this Application are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. 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 is identified on Page 36 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-6 Central Commercial Residential District. The comprehensive plan future land use designation for the property is Office and 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. (a) 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. Section 1(b) contains a written narrative of the Project outlining proposed uses, activities and architectural character. This narrative also contains descriptions of the project's relationship to traffic, pedestrian movements, and transportation access. 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. ODMA PCDOCSIMIAi 5545691I Page s • (b) Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan principles and designations. This project conforms to the SD-6 zoning district designations 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 including the major intersections to be significantly impacted by the site and other intersections and/ or corridors specified by the City or the City's consultant. 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. (d) A description of proposed energy conservation measures shall be provided, including only those measures that are proposed in addition to the minimum requirements in State Energy Code. Architecturally, the building envelope will be comprised of glass, concrete and the roof. Tinted reflective glass will be used throughout the building. Electrically, all exterior and landscape lighting will be controlled by means of time clocks and photocell switches. Energy saving lamps, ballasts and fixtures are being considered at cores and public spaces. (e) Historic Buildings There are no existing historic structures located on the property. (f) Environmental Zone The Property is not located within an environmental preservation district. oonna,ICDocs 1AM1115545 911 Page 9 • • :ODMA',PCDOCS\MIAMI\ 554569/1 Page to