HomeMy WebLinkAboutPublic Works Comments (5.17.05)CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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FROM:
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez
Director
Planning Department
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Stephanie N. Grindell, P.E.
Director
Public Works Department
DATE:
May 17, 2005
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SUBJECT : Large Scale Development Review -
Nirvana
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ENCLOSURES:
I have reviewed the Large Scale Development plans for the Nirvana located at N.E. 63
Street and Biscayne and have the following cbmments.
1. The zoned base building line of Biscayne Boulevard is located 45 feet east
of the centerline of Biscayne Boulevard (please see the applicants survey).
The proposed Biscayne Boulevard building encroaches beyond the base
building line along Biscayne Boulevard and encroaches into the required
25 foot corner radiuses at the intersection with N.E. 63 Street and N.E. 64
Street. This encroachment is not permitted by the City Code. Please be
aware that the City's Zoning Ordinance requires that the setbacks, 10 feet
at this location, be measured from the base building line. This requirement
will significantly impact the location of the Biscayne Boulevard building on
the site.
2. The proposed Biscayne Boulevard building encroaches into the 25 foot by
25 foot corner visibility triangles at the N.E. 63 Street and N.E. 64 Street
intersections. These visual obstructions are not permitted by the Zoning
Ordinance.
3. All transitions from the established street profile grade to the building
flood elevation must be accomplished on private property. Stairs, ramps,
retaining walls, etc. will not be permitted in the public right of way.
4. All stormwater must be retained on site including the driveways and
plazas on private property adjacent to the public streets. All plazas and
driveways must be graded or trench drains provided to prevent "sheet
flow" from entering the right of way. If deep drainage wells are selected
for stormwater disposal, they must be located on -site in an open area to
accommodate future maintenance access.
5. An agreement between the City of Miami and the property owner is
required for any landscaping and decorative sidewalk treatment located in
the public right of way. A Florida Depai intent of Transportation permit is
required on Biscayne Boulevard.
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez
Director
Planning Department
Page 2
May 17, 2005
6. Public Works policy requires that no closures of vehicular travel lanes will
be permitted during the course of construction unless a temporary
replacement lane, approved by the Public Works Department, is
constructed and maintained by the Contractor throughout the duration of
the lane closure. A maintenance of traffic plan is required for any
temporary right of way closure request.
7. In order to mitigate traffic congestion and problems associated with
unregulated parking throughout the neighborhood, the
Contractor/ Developer shall be required to provide approved, designated
off -site parking for workers and oa shuttle service to the work site. The
parking/shuttle plan shall be coordinated with the local City of Miami
NET Service Center.
In addition to these comments, the Public Works Department will require the following
street improvements:
Replace all broken and damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter on both sides of the roads
the entire lengths of the blocks. Pavement restoration for all water and sewer
extensions, existing damaged pavement and pavement damaged during construction,
as determined by the City inspector, shall include milling and resurfacing of the full
pavement width, curb to curb, along the entire length of the excavation and/ or
damaged pavement area. A thorough cleaning of all stormwater drainage inlets and
storm sewer pipes adjacent to the building site shall be required at the completion of the
project.
Biscayne Boulevard - Coordinate the improvements on private property with the
Florida Department of Transportation Biscayne Boulevard Reconstruction Project,
Federal I.D. #250224-1-52-01.
N.E. 63 Street - Replace all broken and damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter on both
sides of the road the entire length of the block. Mill and resurface the entire width, curb
to curb, between Biscayne Boulevard and the dead end.
N.E. 64 Street - Replace all broken and damaged sidewalk, curb and gutter on both
sides of the road the entire length of the block. Mill and resurface the entire width, curb
to curb, between Biscayne Boulevard and Biscayne Bay.
Ana Gelabert-Sanchez
Director
Planning Department
Page 3
May 17, 2005
If you have any questions concerning these comments, please call Mr. Leonard
Helmers, Professional Engineer IV, at extension 1221.
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c: Zyscovich, Inc.
100 North Biscayne Boulevard, 27th Floor
Miami, Florida 33132
Stephanie Grindell, P.E., Director of Public Works
Lourdes Slazyk, Assistant Director, Planning Department