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HomeMy WebLinkAboutArticle II. A. Zoning Ordinance No. 11000CITY CENTER Major Use Special Permit A. Zoning Ordinance No. 11000 1. Section 1304.2.1 Application Forms; Supplementary Materials (a) Statements of ownership and control of the proposed development or 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. City Center will be a new multi -phase high-rise affordable housing community to be developed by CDG City Center. Development, LLC. City Center will be located in the Park West area of the City on 59,834 +/- square feet or approximately 1.37 net acres of land between NW 1st Avenue and NW 1st Court and between NW 11t1i Terrace and NW 12th Street. LEED certification will be sought for each phase of City Center. Upon completion, City Center will contain 340 affordable residential units. Parking for the project will be located on site in 2 pedestal garages. City Center will be developed in three phases. The first phase will contain 142 units situated in a 26 story tower. The parking facility for phase 1 will contain 185 spaces. Phase 2 will mirror the first and will be developed adjacent to that building. Phase 2 will also contain 142 units in a 26 story tower with 185 parking spaces. Phase 3 will contain 56 units and will introduce liner units around the phase 1 and phase 2 buildings. City Center will include active screening around the pedestals, substantial landscaped areas and open space throughout. (c) To provide a more pedestrian friendly community City Center will contain wide plaza areas on the ground level and will be setback along NW 1st Avenue. City Center will also contain passive recreational elements at street level. 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. A location map and aerial map, indicating the surrounding streets and properties, are included in Article I. (d) A site plan containing the title of the project and the names of the project planner and developer, date, and north arrow and, based on an exact survey of the property drawn to a scale of sufficient size to show: The Site Plan is located in Article III [B]. (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 dated February 9, 2010 located in Article III [A]. (2) Exact location of all buildings and structures; The exact location of all existing structures located on the property is shown on the survey dated February 9, 2010 located in Article III [A]. (3) Access and traffic flow and how vehicular traffic will be separated from pedestrian and other types of traffic; A detailed analysis of the site access and traffic flow for the development is provided in the Traffic Impact Analysis dated April 2010, located in Article III [H]. Essentially, vehicular access to City Center will be from NW 1st Avenue. The circulation ramps for each phase are located internally and will provide efficient, safe and secure access for all residents and guests. (4) Off-street parking and off-street loading areas: Off-street parking will be located in two 7-story parking pedestals underneath the residential towers. The parking facilities will have a total of 370 parking spaces. The total number of parking spaces provided exceed the requirements of Zoning Ordinance 11000. Loading/delivery areas will be provided on the ground level of the pedestals. Each parking component will contain multiple loading bays, with sufficient clearance and dimensions to comply with the City of Miami Code requirements. (5) Recreational facilities locations; City Center has several recreational features including media rooms, a library and computer facilities. Native and tropical 0 landscaping will define the outdoor plaza areas, which will include multiple raised planters containing vegetation and shade trees. • (6) All screens and buffers; Pedestrians will find large canopy trees and ground level landscaping along the perimeter of City Center. Additional screening elements, which are green -friendly and architecturally pleasing will be used along the ground and upper garage levels, until the development of the Phase 3 liners. (7) (8) Refuse collection areas; All waste will be collected on the ground level of the parking facilities and the City of Miami will access these receptacles through the entrances to the buildings. Access to utilities and points of utility hookups; Access and connection to site utilities are discussed in the Site Utility Study dated April 2010, located in Article III [C]. (e) Tabulations of total gross acreage in the project and the percentages thereof proposed to be devoted to: (1) The various permitted uses. The permitted uses include residential uses and uses ancillary to residential uses. (2) Ground coverage by structures. Lot coverage by the structure is 40.5% of the total 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 provided is 370 spaces. Derivation of the numbers of off-street parking spaces is shown under Project Criteria, located in Article III [F]. (2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre. Maximum density is 300 units per acre. The project density (340 residential units) is approximately 250 units per acre. (g) If common facilities (such as recreation areas of structures, private streets, common open space, etc.) are to be provided for the development, statements as to how such common facilities are to be provided and permanently maintained. All common facilities provided will be maintained by the property manager. (h) Storm drainage and sanitary sewage plans. (i) (j) Storm drainage, water distribution, waste water and solid waste generation provisions are discussed in the Site Utility Study dated April 2010, located in Article III [C]. Architectural definitions for buildings in the development; exact number of units, sizes and types, together with typical floor plans of each type. Detailed information and breakdown of square footage of all uses are found under Project Criteria included in Article III [F]. Typical floor plans for the units, as well as all elevations and sections, are included in Article III [F]. Plans for signs, if any. A package of uniform design guidelines will be submitted to ensure that all signage is uniformly designed. (k) Landscaping plan, including types, sizes and locations of vegetation and decorative shrubbery, and showing provisions for irrigation and future maintenance. (1) The landscape plans are found in Article III [G]. Plans for recreational facilities, if any, including location and general description of building for such use. Residents of Affordable Housing Communities often do not have individual computers. City Center will contain media rooms, libraries and computer rooms to provide residents valuable access and connectivity for educational training and related professional networking platforms. Such additional data, maps, plans or statements as may be required for the particular use or activity involved. All pertinent and required drawings are submitted with this Application and are located in Article III [F]. (m) Such additional data as the Applicant may believe is pertinent to the proper consideration of the site and development plan. Elevations and sections depicting the architectural character of the buildings are included in Sheets A10 through A52 and are located under Article III [F]. A rendering showing City Center at build -out is also included in Article III [F]. 2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report (a) Property ownership or 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 the Major Use Special Permit is provided in Article I [E] [F] [H] and [I] . The nature of the unified interest or control. The nature of the unified interest or control is indicated in Article I. Survey of the proposed area showing property lines and ownership. A copy of the boundary survey dated February 9, 2010 is included in Article III [A]. (d) Map of existing features, including streets, alleys, easements, utility lines, existing land use and general topography and physical features. (e) (1) The existing features and utility lines are shown on the Boundary Survey of the property dated February 9, 2010, located in Article III [A]. The site features and the utilities are also described in the Site Utility Study located in Article III [C]. Materials to demonstrate the project's relationship to surrounding area characteristics. The drawings submitted with this Application are located in Article III [F]. Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan designations for the area on and around the lands proposed for Major Use Special Permit. The existing zoning designation for the property, pursuant to City of Miami Ordinance No. 11000, is SD-16.1. City of Miami Zoning Atlas is located in Article I [P] and indicates the existing and surrounding zoning. The comprehensive plan future land use designation for the property is High Density Multi -family Residential and is shown on the Land Use Map located in Article I [Q]. The comprehensive plan designation and zoning (g) are consistent with each other. City Center is located in the Southeast Overtown Park West area of the City where residential density is permitted at a level of 300 units per acre. Analysis demonstrating consistency and concurrency with the adopted comprehensive neighborhood plan. City of Miami Analysis dated April 7, 2010 is located in Article I [V]. (h) Comprehensive listing of all applicable subordinate permits and approvals required. City of Miami Analysis dated April 7, 2010 is located in Article I [V]. 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). Article II contains a written narrative of this project outlining proposed uses, activities and architectural character. This narrative also contains descriptions of the project's relationship to traffic, pedestrian movements and transportation access. A more in depth analysis of the relation to transportation facilities is found in the Traffic Impact Analysis attached in Article III [H]. Building elevations and sections showing the proposed materials vertical profile and height, and orientation to streets is included in the drawings submitted with this Application. The list of drawings submitted is found in Article III [F]. (b) Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan principles and designations. This project conforms to the SD-16.1 Southeast Overtown-Park West Commercial -Residential District regulations designated for this property. The comprehensive plan future land use designation confoinis to the zoning designation in effect for this property. (c) Design development plans. Design development plans are located in Article III [F]. 4. Section 1702.2.3 Developmental Impact Study. (a) A traffic analysis shall be submitted for an area within approximately %-mile of the site, or an area including the major intersections to be impacted by the site, whichever is larger. The Traffic Impact Analysis is located in Article III [H]. (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 located in Article III [D]. (c) A housing impact assessment. (1) A description of proposed energy conservation measures shall be provided, including only those measures that are proposed in addition to the minimum requirements in State Energy Code. The project will incorporate energy saving features such as insulation in the envelope, tinted glass and timed outside lighting all in compliance with Florida Energy Code. The project will incorporate energy saving features such as insulation in the envelope, tinted glass and timed lighting all in compliance with the Florida Energy Code. Additionally, LEED certification will be pursued for each phase. Historic Buildings. There are no historic structures located on the property. Environmental Impacts. The project is not located within an Envirorunental Preservation District.