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HomeMy WebLinkAboutProject Description• • • NIRVANA MAJOR USE SPECIAL PERMIT PROJECT DESCRIPTION ARTICLE II. 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 • • • NIRVANA 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. This five -building apartment complex built in the 1960s was originally known as Banyan Bay. Sited on Biscayne Bay and in proximity to evolving historic neighborhoods, the property includes a number of monumental banyan trees and an abundance of green space. The site was master planned to better integrate the campus with green belts and to increase density by adding three new buildings. The architecture of the three new buildings will predominate, intentionally diminishing the visibility of the original structures at the ground level parking podium. In a contemporary manner, the new buildings will incorporate color, proportions and materials that recall the original structures. The new building along Biscayne Boulevard will include ground floor retail with private parking above and a combination of liner, one bedroom and two bedroom living units. Within the campus, new buildings will be located adjacent to 63rd Street and another building adjacent to 64th Street, the northern border of the site. Both buildings will have private parking on the first two floors covered with liner units, decorative metal panels and lush landscape with a combination of one bedroom and two bedroom units above. A proposed total of one hundred sixty three (163) units will be added to the existing three hundred seventy five (375) units. A series of pedestrian pathways will be complimented with a variety of groundcovers, hedges, canopy trees and palm trees that will unify the original and new structures throughout the site. Amenities will be added by introducing a new fitness center centrally located on the site and a series of decks including two swimming pools along the Biscayne Bay edge. Security will be enhanced with landscaped privacy walls located along 63rd and 64fh Street with limited entry points accessible only to those who reside at Nirvana. The southern access into the campus will be located on 63rd Street and will serve as the main entrance terminated with an existing guard gate and a view towards a lush tropical garden and Biscayne Bay. 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 and their functions that surround the site. (3) Location Map: Map of the surrounding street system indicating the project location. (d) A site plan containing the title of the project and the names of the project planner and developer, date, and north arrow and, based on an exact survey of the property drawn to a scale of sufficient size to show: The general information requested is shown on the Ground/Site Plan, Sheets A-1.00 and A-1.01, 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; The exact location of all existing buildings located on the property is shown on the Boundary Survey under Tab 5. The location of the budding to be constructed is shown on the Site Plan, Sheet A-1.00 , 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 is from Northeast 34th Street. Access to the parking garage is located at the lobby. The service drive for the project, as well as the loading areas are located on the north-west side property. 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. • • • (4) Offstreet parking and offstreet loading areas; The offstreet parking structure fully integrated in the project's podium building will include 4 levels, 1 below grade, for 633 parking spaces. The garage is shown on Sheets A1.1, .through A1.4, provided under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. The Zoning Ordinance requires five (5) loading bays. There will be five (5) loading bays 12 ft. x 35 ft. The clearance for all loading bays is 15 feet. Service areas are shown on the A1.1 through A1.4 Plans, under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (5) Recreational facilities locations; Level 4, the roof terrace of the Podium building, will serve as the recreation deck for the development and will include indoor and outdoor amenities. It will include indoor recreational facilities such an exercise room, lockers, bathrooms and showers. Exterior facilities will include a pool terrace with water features, planters, kiddie park and a canopy tree plaza. At level 12 of Tower -West, located in the center of the building there will be an elevated Atrium terrace lounge which opens the building's center to views and cross breezes west to east. Occupants will traverse pedestrian bridges through this grand 5 storey space. Also at level 12, common terraces provide elevated views located at the north and south facades. At levels 7 of Tower -East common terraces provide elevated views located at the north and south facades. These facilities are shown on the A1.7, A1.12 located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (6) Screens and buffers; Landscaped areas are indicated on the Plan, Sheet A1.2, A1.5, A1.8, A1.12 located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (7) Refuse collections areas; (8) Waste collection will be provided by a containerized compactor system located within the service area. These facilities are shown on the A1.2 Plan, located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. 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: (C1) Total Project FAR SqFt. = 359,207 SF Residential FAR Sq. Ft. = 308,313 SF Interior Recreation Area FAR Sq.Ft.= 3,024 SF Common Areas FAR Sq.Ft.= 42,448 SF Commercial (Non -Residential FAR ) Sq.Ft. = 8,563 SF (2) Ground coverage by structures: Building Footprint = 92,436 S.F. Ground coverage by the structures is 52.1 % of the total gross lot area. (f) Tabulation showing the following: (g) (1) The derivation of numbers of offstreet parking and offstreet loading spaces shown in (d) above; The total number of off-street parking spaces required is 633 spaces and the total number of spaces provided is 633 spaces. Derivation of the number of off-street parking is shown on Sheet G2, within the Project Summary, located under Tab 6. (2) Total project density in dwelling units per acre. As per R-4 the maximum project density is 150 units per acre. The designated site is 2.487 acres, which allows for the construction of 373 units. This project will provide 349 units. If common facilities (such as recreation areas of structures, private streets, common open space, etc.) are to be provided for the development, statements as to how such common facilities are to be provided and permanently maintained. All common facilities provided will be maintained by the Owner. (h) Storm drainage and sanitary sewerage plans. • o • (i) Storm drainage, water distribution, waste water and solid waste generation provisions are discussed in the Site Utility Study located under Tab 3 of the Supporting Documents. Architectural definitions for buildings in the development; exact number of dwelling units, sizes, and types, together with typical floor plans of each type. Detailed information and breakdown of square footage of all uses are found under Project Criteria within The Project Summary, included under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. Typical floor plans for residential units are shown on the Typical Residential Floor Plans. Ali drawings are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (j) Plans for signs, if any. The project will obtain signage approval at a later date. (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 A1.2, A1.5, A1.8 and A1.12. All landscape plans are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (I) Plans for recreation facilities, if any, including location and general description of buildings for such use. The 60, 649 SF grand Amenity Terrace is located on level 4. See Plan A1.5. Also see Plans A1.8 and A1.12 for location of elevated terraces, and grand Atrium lounge. (m) Such additional data, maps, plans, or statements as may be required for the particular use or activity involved. The details of the spaces and calculations used to compute the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) are shown on the Sheet G-3, 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. Elevations depicting the architectural character of the building are shown on the Building Perspectives and Elevations. See Sheets Images 2, 2B, 3, 3B, 4 and elevations on A2.1 through A2.4, and street level elevations on A2.5 through A2.8. All elevations are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. 2. Section 1702.2.1 General Report. • • • (1) Property ownership and beneficial interest within the boundaries of the area proposed for Major Use Special Permit. Statement of Ownership and beneficial interest within the boundaries of the area proposed for Major Use Special Permit are provided in Article I. The nature of the unified interest or control. The nature of unified interest or control is indicated in Article I. Survey of the proposed area showing property lines and ownership. A copy of the Surveys are included under Tab 5 of the Supporting Documents. (4) Map of existing features, including streets, alleys, easements, utilities lines, existing land use, general topography, and physical features. The existing site features and utility lines are shown on the Boundary Survey of the property located under Tab 5. The site features and the utilities are also described in the Site Utility Study, located under Tab 3 of the Supporting Documents. (5) Materials to demonstrate the relationship of the elements listed in (4) preceding to surrounding area characteristics. The drawings submitted with this Application are located under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. (6) Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan designations for the area on and around the lands proposed for Major Use Special Permit. The existing zoning designation for the property pursuant to City of Miami Ordinance No. and Plat Book , at Page of the Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida. (which is located in Article 1), indicates the existing and surrounding zoning. The existing zoning designations for the property is C2 and Industrial. The project development requests the rezoning of the property to a Cl designation as indicated in the plans. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use designation for the property is Residential High Density. The zoning and the comprehensive plan designations 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. Article li contains a written narrative of this project outlining proposed uses, activities and architectural character. This narrative also contains descriptions of the projects relationship to traffic, pedestrian movements, and transportation access. Building elevations, sections and perspectives showing the proposed materials, vertical profile and height, and orientation to streets are included in the drawings submitted with this Application. The list of drawings submitted is found under Tab 6 of the Supporting Documents. b. Existing zoning and adopted comprehensive plan principles and designations. The project conforms with Cl zoning district designation for the property. The comprehensive plan future land use designation conforms with the land use designation currently in effect for the property. 4. Section 1702.2.3 Developmental Impact Study. (a) A traffic analysis shall be submitted for an area within approximately 1/4 mile of the site, or an area including the major intersections to be impacted by the site, whichever is larger. The Traffic Impact Analysis is included under Tab 2 of the Supporting Documents. (b) Economic impact data shall be provided, including estimates for construction costs, construction employment, and permanent employment and shall demonstrate that the proposed development is favorable to the economy, public services, environment and housing supply of the City. The Economic Impact Study is included under Tab 4 of the Supporting Documents. (c) A housing impact assessment. Over the last several years prices of urban housing have increased dramatically; despite the recent slow down in the economy. Subsequently, a substantial amount of people within metropolitan areas has begun to return to the city to live. This has created a shortage of multi -family housing along with an upward surge of housing prices. • • • (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 insulated walls and roof. Tinted glass and sun shading 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 historic structures located on the property. (f). Environmental Zone The property is not located within an environmental preservation district.