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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTab 1 - Letter of Intent (SAP)akerman Neisen O. Kasdin Akerman LLP Three Brickell City Centre 98 Southeast Seventh Street Suite 1100 Miami, FL 33131 T: 305 374 5600 F: 305 374 5095 August 8, 2018 Via Hand Delivery Mr. Francisco Garcia, Planning Director City of Miami 444 SW 2nd Avenue, 3rd Floor Miami, FL 33130 RE: Second Updated Letter of Intent Application for the Magic City Innovation District Special Area Plan Dear Mr. Garcia: Akerman LLP is land use counsel to MCD Miami, LLC and its affiliate co -applicants (collectively, the "Applicant"), the owners or contract purchasers of thirty-seven (37) abutting parcels described in detail on Exhibit A, located on the site of the former Magic City trailer park and in the surrounding warehouse district (collectively, the "SAP Parcels"). The Applicant is proposing to utilize the SAP Parcels to create the Magic City Innovation District Special Area Plan (the "Magic City SAP"), which will be a unique and unparalleled mixed -use campus focused on local entrepreneurship and innovation in technology, the arts and entertainment, sustainability and resiliency and health and wellness. The Magic City SAP includes a development program which will create an integrated urban campus of residential, commercial, office, research and entertainment uses built around a grand pedestrian promenade civic space at the center of the project.1 On January 12, 2018, the Applicant submitted an application to the City of Miami ("City") for the Magic City SAP (the "SAP Application"). Since then, the Applicant has collaborated extensively with City planning and zoning staff as well as the local community to refine the SAP Application and the proposed development program for the Magic City SAP. On July 18, 2018, the SAP Application was reviewed and recommended for approval by the City's Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board. Pursuant to Sections 7.1.2.8 and 3.9 of Miami 21, we are submitting this updated letter of intent and the enclosed updated SAP Application materials for the Magic City SAP, which includes all the SAP Parcels listed on Exhibit A. ' As depicted on the enclosed aerial maps, the proposed Magic City SAP is generally bounded as follows: (i) to the west, by NE 2nd Ave. and the Little Haiti Soccer Park; (ii) to the north, by the Little Haiti Soccer Park and NE 64th Ter.; (iii) to the east, by the Florida East Coast Railway corridor; and (iv) to the south, by NE 60th St. akerman.com Magic City Innovation District SAP August 8,20l8 Page 2 Description of the SAP Parcels The SAP Parcels are entirely abutting (as defined in Miami 21) and consist o[approximately 17.75 acres of surveyed lot area. As detailed on Exhibit /\, the SAP Purodo are currently zoned either DI orT5'O, with respective future land use noup (^FLLlM") designations of Light Industrial, Medium Density Restricted Commercial orRestricted Commercial, as applicable. The SAP Parcels currently consist of a mix of the following underdeveloped land uses: (i) the abandoned former Magic City trailer park and other vacant lots; and (ii) |ovv-snu|o cmnonncroiu|/|ighi industrial structures dedicated phnnud|y to v/urchuuue and vvho|exo\e uses which are, for the most pad, outdated and functionally obsolete. The majority of the existing structures are aging and nonconforming with respect to current zoning standards under Miami 21, and have experienced disinvestment and decay over the past decades. Further, the SAP Parcels do not currently contain any housing or other residential uses, and the 6nnner Magic City trailer puck site has become a physical barrier dividing the area and discouraging walkability and connectivity. That being said, the SAP Parcels docontain orecognized local historic structure, the [)uPuis Medical Office 8iDrugstore at 6041 NE 2od Ave., for which the Applicant is preparing ureatoradon and preservation program in accordance with the Ciiy`shistoric preservation standards, uxdiscussed in detail hdov/. Description of the Malzic Citv SAP As shown inthe enclosed SAP Application materials, the proposed Magic City SAP is an irregularly shaped site centered directly to the south and cuui of the Lh1|c Haiti Soccer Park. The Magic City SAP will be u mixed -use urban campus with the overarching goal of enhancing and nurturing local entrepreneurship and innovation in the areas of technology, the u,to and cntunLuinnnenL austoinobi\iryand resiliency and health and wellness. The project vvi|| bcuunique, culturally diverse campus destination in Little Haiti, providing residents and visitors alike with an attractive, pedestrian -oriented environment x/horo individuals from diverse backgrounds can collaborate in and experience concepts ranging from workplace and startup technology to contemporary ad and entertainment. Ultimately, the Magic City SAP will bncnnnc u premier urban destination for individuals from all p/a|ko of life to live, work, learn, ioonva1c and yuuiu|izc. z u. Proposed Zoning and FLOM Designations. Asdetailed iuthe enclosed Concept Book, seven (7) of the SAP Parcels will retain their current Transcct Zone designations (i.e., three (]) T5' O parcels along NE Zud Ave. and four (4) U| parcels on the south side of NE hOtb St. and along NE4th Ct], while the remaining thirty (30) SAP Parcels will be re -designated under newly created Trunnect Zone applicable spcoifiuu||y to the Magic City SAP —tho Magic City Innovation District (MClD) ]iuoscctZonc —v/ith standards similar to the T6 TranscciZone but tailored to the innovation -oriented development proposed for the Magic City S&P. The Applicant is filing u companion Comprehensive Plan (PL{JM) Amendment opp|ioohun concurrently herewith for these remaining thirty (30) parcels, as detailed on Exhibit /\, to change their current pLUK4 designations from either Light Industrial or Medium Density 2 As noted ohuvc, the SAP Parcels do not currently contain any housing cvother residential uses; therefore, the development of the Magic City SAP campus will not eliminate any existing housing or displace any residents. Magic CiInnovation District SAP August 8.2U|8 Page 3 Restricted Commercial, as applicable, to General Commercial, reflecting the evolution of this area into a mixed -use urban campus. b. Proposed Development Program.lnorder to create amixed-useurban campus environment, the Magic City 5y\P development program proposes the phased development of on appropriate mix of office nnuhifurni|y residential, commercial/retail and hotel uses. As shown in the enclosed SAP Application materials, this proposed development is configured and arranged so as to promote v/a|kubi|i(y and connectivity, provide shared parking and loading facilities and enhance |ouu| public open space, with appropriate buffers and transitions to adjacent areas. The Applicant has prepared a detailed explanation of its proposed development program in te///in of the innovation -oriented urban campus to be created within the Magic City SAP, attached at Exhibit B. c Public Open Space and Civic Space Types. Asdetailed inthe enclosed SAP Application noutodo|s, the Magic City 8/\P will include approximately 3.0 acres of public Open Space, 2.18 ocnou of which will be developed into the impressive Promenade du Grand Bois, u central linear Civic Space Type consisting ofan active, landscaped pedestrian promenade and plaza space spanning the length of the Magic City SAP, which will ultimately become a c000erstnnc of socialization and active park space not only within the project, but within the Lkdo Haiti neighborhood and the City as uv/ho|e. Further, many of the existing trees on - site, especially those within the abandoned Magic City trailer park area, will be preserved and/or relocated within the proposed public Open Space arras. d. Connectivity and Wz/kuhil/n'. The proposed Magic City 3f\P includes density, reduced parking, enhanced public Open Space and improved pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, targeted at creating u true pedestrian -oriented development. This is intended to further facilitate economic development and job creation while reducing dependence on personal vehicle transportation to, from and within the Magic City SAP campus. e. 8/o/uinabilitronJ Resiliency. The Magic City 8&P has been located and designed with focus onsu/tuinabUityand resiliency. For example, onshown onExhibit C,the location ona high coastal ridge will hc|n to protect the Magic City 8f\P campus from flooding and potential future sea level issues. Community Benefits. As detailed in the enclosed SAP Ann|\outioo n/uicria|o, the development ofthe Magic City SAP will provide numerous direct hencfitsand improvements to the community, including but not limited to: (U oppnnxinnu1e|y 3.8 acres of public ()ncn Space (described above); (ii) the on:ubon of u significant number of construction and psnnanont employment positions; (iih pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure upgrades; and (iv) workforce housing, among others. Preservation of the DuPuis Medical Office & Drulzstore The |)uPuioMedical Office & Drugstore building located u10O4| NE2ud/\vc,udesignated Magic City Innovation District SAP August 8,20l8 Page working diligently with City historic preservation staff to finalize u preservation p|uo for the structure in the context of the overall Magic City SAP development. Further, as shown in the Concept Book, the preservation of the DuPuix building will figure prominently in the overall development of the Magic City 5/\P, with the restored and refurbished building serving no an anchor of the pjeot`a rcioi|'thcnn«d western corridor along NB 2ndAvenue umonentryway into the planned Promenade dh Grand Bois (introduced above). Specifically, the existing hiainhz 5uqadt will be preserved and/or reconstructed, to he finalized with the City and Miami -Dade County historic preservation and public works authorities. Community Outreach Efforts As described in the community outreach memorandum included at Exhibit D, for over a year, the Applicant has been actively collaborating with the Little Haiti community to ensure the proposal for the Magic City SAP embraces and enhances the rich culture and history of Little Haiti and the surrounding neighborhoods, as well onthe original character o[the area and its origins in the historic Lemon City. The Applicant will continue to v/o|oonne input and participation from community members and stakeholders during the planning and development o[the Magic City SAP; community outreach efforts have already been extensive, and will continue throughout the Special Area Plan application process. Specifically, to date the Applicant has engaged with community organizations and individuals as follows: a Outreach /o Commxn//y ()rgonizo//omc The Applicant has conducted extensive targeted ouiu:noh to Little Haiti and other ioou\ community organizations, including Notre Dame [)'(luid Catholic Church, Chef Creole, Cioo|c of Brotherhood, Community Justice Project, CR^A North Miami, Downtown Little Haiti Stakeholders, F/\NUN — |{oiduo YVonnnn of Miami, Haitian Chamber of Commerce of Florida, Haitian Cultural /\rYx /\|iiuuoo, }{uiiiao /\rncricun Community Development Corp., Dade Heritage Trust, Lemon City Cemetery, Lemon City Stakeholder Association, Little Haiti Cultural Center, Little Haiti Fonibu|| Club, Little Haiti NET Office, Little River Business District, Mapnu Bookstore, Monuiogyide Civic Association, NE 2nd Ave Partnership, Neighbors and Neighbors Association (NAN&), Optimist Club, Po|rn Grove Neighborhood, Providence Rcu|th Clinic, Sant La }luihuu Community Center, Sounds of Little Haiti, Vcye l/o' Buena Vista East Historical Association, Buena Vista East Neighborhood Association and Buena Vista Stakeholders. b. Individual Meetings with Key Stakeholders. The Applicant has conducted aseries nfnne-on' one meetings with key stakeholders in Little Haiti and other local neighborhoods. c. ()nun Forum Community Meetings. The Applicant has conducted multiple kouc events open to the public in order to provide information about the proposed Magic City SAP and gather feedback from the community. Since /\ugust2O|7, the Applicant has hosted four (4) open house events, resulting in approximately two hundred (200) individuals |oarningabout the project in person. Most recently, on June 4, 2018, the Applicant held x community open house onMagic City SAP property which was attended byover one hundred (|O0)people. Magic City Innovation District SAP August 8, 2018 Page 5 Compliance with Miami 21 Technical Criteria for Special Area Plans As set forth in specific detail on Exhibit E, the proposed Magic City SAP, as presented in the enclosed SAP Application materials, will meet or exceed the minimum criteria for Special Area Plans under Articles 7.1.2.8 and 3.9 of Miami 21. Conclusion Enclosed please find a complete updated SAP Application package for the Magic City SAP, including all required supporting materials. As noted above, the Applicant has also submitted a Comprehensive Plan (FLUM) Amendment application for thirty (30) of the SAP Parcels, which should be viewed as a companion application to the zoning amendments proposed in this SAP Application and to be considered concurrently herewith. As illustrated in the enclosed SAP Application materials, the Magic City SAP will be a unique and unparalleled addition not only to Little Haiti, but to the entire City, accomplished through a transformation of the existing SAP Parcels into a hub for community -based entrepreneurship and innovation, technology, arts and entertainment, sustainability and resiliency and health and wellness, while at the same time reflecting and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the surrounding Little Haiti community. We look forward to continuing to work with you and your staff on the Magic City SAP. Please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions regarding this letter or the enclosed materials. Sire lye, Neisen O. Kasdin Enclosures cc: Devin Cejas Jacqueline Ellis David Snow Joe Eisenberg Tamara Frost T. Spencer Crowley III, Esq. Steven J. Wernick, Esq. akerman EXHIBIT A See attached. akerman.com EXHIBIT A Address Folio Current FLUM Designation Current Zoning Proposed FLUM Designation Proposed Zoning *See enclosed Concept Book for full detail on proposed Transect Zones FLUM Amendment Required? 6041 NE 2nd Avenue 01-3218-015-0140 Restricted Commercial T5-O Same As Current Magic City SAP/ T5-O No 228 NE 61st Street 01-3218-015-0150 Restricted Commercial T5-O Same As Current Magic City SAP/ T5-O No 240 NE 61st Street 01-3218-015-0160 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-1 Yes 6001 NE 2nd Avenue 01-3218-015-0210 Splitbtw. Medium Density Restricted Commercial & Restricted Commercial T5-O Splitbtw. General Commercial & Restricted Commercial Magic City SAP/ Split among T5-O, MCID-1 & MCID-2 Yes 352 NE 61st Street 01-3218-022-0060 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ Split btw. MCID-1 & MCID-2 Yes 372 NE 61st Street 01-3218-022-0080 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-1 Yes 382 NE 61st Street 01-3218-015-0190 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-1 Yes 200 NE 62nd Street 01-3218-066-0010 Restricted Commercial T5-O Same As Current Magic City SAP/ T5-O No 6300 NE 4th Avenue 01-3218-020-0330 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-2 Yes 401 NE 62nd Street 01-3218-014-0030 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ Yes 43310710;1 MCID-1 300 NE 62nd Street 01-3218-015-0770 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-2 Yes 301 NE 61st Street 01-3218-015-0771 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-2 Yes 6200 NE 4th Court 01-3218-024-0200 Light Industrial D1 Same As Current Magic City SAP/D1 No 6210 NE 4th Court 01-3218-024-0180 Light Industrial D1 Same As Current Magic City SAP/D1 No 365 NE 61st Street 01-3218-015-0730 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-1 Yes 320 NE 61st Street 01-3218-022-0030 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-2 Yes 270 NE 61st Street 01-3218-015-0200 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ Split btw. MCID-1 & MCID-2 Yes 334 NE 60th Street 01-3218-016-0140 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-1 Yes 350 NE 60th Street 01-3218-016-0150 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-1 Yes 296 NE 60th Street 01-3218-016-0100 Light Industrial D1 Same As Current Magic City SAP/D1 No 270 NE 60th Street 01-3218-016-0070 Light Industrial D1 Same As Current Magic City SAP/D1 No 250 NE 61st Street 01-3218-015-0180 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-1 Yes 262 NE 61st Street 01-3218-015-0170 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-1 Yes 6380 NE 4th Avenue 01-3218-020-0321 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-2 Yes 43310710;1 288 NE 61st Street 01-3218-022-0090 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-2 Yes 6301 NE 4th Avenue 01-3218-020-0361 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-1 Yes 415 NE 62nd Street 01-3218-047-0010 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-1 Yes 298 NE 61st Street 01-3218-022-0100 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-2 Yes 300 NE 61st Street 01-3218-022-0010 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-2 Yes 310 NE 61st Street 01-3218-022-0020 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-2 Yes 340 NE 61st Street 01-3218-022-0040 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-2 Yes 371 NE 61st Street 01-3218-015-0720 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-1 Yes 6350 NE 4th Avenue 01-3218-020-0320 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-2 Yes 353 NE 61st Street 01-3218-015-0740 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-1 Yes 370 NE 60th Street 01-3218-016-0180 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-1 Yes 5972 & 5974 NE 4th Avenue 01-3218-089-0010; 01-3218-089-0020 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-1 Yes 5952 NE 4th Avenue 01-3218-016-0200 Light Industrial D1 General Commercial Magic City SAP/ MCID-1 Yes 43310710;1 EXHIBIT B See attached. EXHIBIT B Magic City Innovation District SAP Analysis Supporting Proposed Density/Intensity/Height The technology and innovation industry has traditionally gravitated to places like Silicon Valley, where isolated stand-alone suburban campuses with enormous parking facilities are only accessible by cars. Over the past decade Innovation Districts have become areas where leading, cutting -edge anchor institutions are clustered together with other similarly focused companies providing the ability to seamlessly connect with start-ups, business incubators and accelerators, coupled with on -site residential options to provide proximate housing for innovation district workers and entrepreneurs. Innovative firms and talented workers are now choosing to co -locate in compact, amenity -rich enclaves in the center core of metropolitan areas. These knowledge - based companies are locating adjacent to one another so that they can more effectively share ideas and collaborate on projects. To eliminate long, inefficient and stressful commutes on congested highways, talented employees are choosing to work in environments that also offer residential options within a walkable, bike friendly and culturally rich community that is centrally located to urban amenities. Innovation Districts have emerged in the United States and internationally in cities such as Barcelona, Berlin, London, Montreal, Toronto, Atlanta, Baltimore, Cambridge, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, and Boston. They are generally located in underutilized, obsolete, low -scale industrial areas that can be readapted into a campus like master plan. The proximity of these older industrial neighborhoods to a city's central business district is critical and allows a future innovation district to leverage the entire resources of a city. In addition, many of these areas are in disadvantaged and underserved neighborhoods offering the possibility of improved educational and employment opportunities for local residents, as well as, increased economic growth by providing opportunities to existing businesses within the immediate neighborhood. Miami has not yet followed this trend and its innovative tech and startup community is dispersed haphazardly throughout the Tri-County area. An effort to unify this community is needed to ensure Miami remains globally competitive in a rapidly changing digital world. The start-up and innovation ecosystem in Miami is currently very attractive to innovators due to Miami's proximity to South America, its favorable climate and its tax advantages. So much so, that many incubators, accelerators and co -working spaces have already launched, increasing demand for office space and other services. As a result, Miami is now ranked 1st for startups and 2nd as the most entrepreneurial city in the nation by the Kauffman Index. Development such as the Magic City Innovation District will support and nurture this startup ecosystem, which will further accelerate this industry's growth potential in Miami. For example, Guy Laliberte, Magic City Innovation District principal and world-renowned Cirque du Soleil founder, will create an anchor for the district by establishing a center for electronic, entertainment and visual arts. This will induce both tech innovators and entrepreneurs to locate their businesses in the Magic City Innovation District. Similar to districts in other cities, the Magic City Innovation District and Little Haiti provide an ideal location for the creation of an Innovation District. The development is a relatively large contiguous parcel (approximately 17 acres) of urban land that has been assembled over a period of five years, surrounded by obsolete industrial uses. Moreover, the development is located within the urban core and has the potential for expanded mass transit, and has immediate access to 1-95, NE 2nd Avenue, and US-1. The area's existing assets, including parks, libraries, and a cultural center, are great public amenities but are currently underutilized. The development of the Magic City Innovation District will promote and enhance the use of these public amenities. It should also be noted that Little Haiti has been identified by Miami -Dade County as a Targeted Urban Area Page 1 of 11 and Enterprise Zone, which are economic development priority areas for long-term investments in low-income communities. Governor Scott has also identified the area as an Opportunity Zone, which is a new community development program established by the United State Congress for new investment in low-income areas. The Magic City Innovation District believes that in order to revitalize the Little Haiti neighborhood, we must create a mixed -use, 7-day per week active urban campus for living, working, shopping, learning and entertainment. This strategy will enhance the Downtown Little Haiti corridor along NE 2nd Avenue, benefitting its merchants and providing them the ability to promote an authentic Caribbean community -oriented lifestyle, as well as, an innovation -oriented mix of retail, restaurants, offices, civic uses, and housing. A live -work -play neighborhood also has the added benefit of promoting pedestrian and bicycle travel to internal and external users, which reduces auto dependency, roadway congestion, and air pollution by co -locating multiple uses within a single destination. Ultimately, this development will create a stronger sense of community and place for existing and future residents alike. Research was conducted to determine the typical floorplates required by technology and innovation companies. Suburban district floorplates range from a minimum of 25,000 square feet while the majority boast more than 60,000 square feet. However, given land constraints in urban districts like the Magic City Innovation District, floorplates require smaller footprints situated on additional floors within taller flexible buildings. Examples of these situations are in South Lake Union (Seattle) and Seaport Boston. Other priorities for technology/innovation firms include all employees having a working environment surrounded by windows and natural light. In addition, a successful innovation district allows everyone working within the campus to be within a few minutes' walk to public walkways, green spaces, food and beverage outlets, and service amenities ranging from salons to aerobics. City of Miami resiliency strategy already contemplates a review of zoning laws and building regulations to lure development toward mass transit corridors on high land and away from low- lying areas. The Magic City Innovation District sits in an urban area along the FEC rail corridor on some of the highest elevated ridges in Miami -Dade County, with excellent transportation infrastructure and the potential to become an integrated walkable district that will extend into the surrounding community of Little Haiti. The project will feature a grand pedestrian promenade meandering through the center of the campus, aptly named the "Promenade du Grand Bois". Whereas this former trailer park site and underutilized warehouse district has historically acted as a barrier to the surrounding community, the Magic City Innovation District will activate the entire neighborhood, attract new forms of entertainment and multimedia —based industry and interactive installations that will serve the existing and future residents of Little Haiti, and create significant jobs for Miami. It will also provide enhanced connectivity with new streets and the Promenade du Grand Bois as its spine from NW 2nd Avenue to the FEC rail corridor. The master plan for the Magic City Innovation District calls for an urban mixed -use campus with a need for increased building height and flexible floorplates for creative office and workplaces and residences to accommodate the companies, workers, visitors, and housing required for an innovation district to succeed — while achieving the campus environment with enhanced open space and civic space, including the central Promenade du Grand Bois. This requires deviating from typical FLR restrictions for single buildings under Miami 21, which do not accommodate the large floorplates needed, and also requires height given the significant space to be devoted to public open space and civic space (3.8 acres in total, including the 2.18-acre Promenade du Grand Bois). The project also establishes a target of retaining between 25% - 35% of the total number of employees working within the District as residents to foster this mixed -use active campus environment. Page 2 of 11 To achieve the goals of creating a truly mixed -use innovation district as described above, a critical mass is necessary, and the development requires approximately 1.76 million total rentable office square feet with an average ten percent (10%) stabilized vacancy rate. The largest proposed office floorplate is 24,000 square feet. This will result in a range of 70 - 100 firms working within the District. Based upon recent office metrics studies for the Miami Downtown Development Authority (DDA), there is an average 230 square feet per employee for office space. Considering this, Magic City Innovation District office space will accommodate approximately 6,700 workers. There will also be ancillary employment opportunities on -site ranging from the management and operation of the residential buildings, to retail space and hotel services. We estimate that 85 full time employees ("FTE") will be needed to operate the rental apartment buildings (one employee per 30+ units), 965 FTE will be employed in the retail stores (based upon a general estimate of mix of space indicating one employee per 150 square feet for restaurants and one worker per 450 square feet for retail), and 215 hotel employees (0.5 employees per room). This totals approximately 7,965 jobs within the Magic City Innovation District. By providing 2,490 residential units, we can accommodate 32% of the internally generated employment demand on -site, which falls within the target range. The median age of employees working at technology and online companies is 28 years old. On average, women comprise about one-third of the workforce and men comprise two-thirds. In 2018, the Miami -Fort Lauderdale region has 56,232 technology related jobs with an average annual salary of $95,097. With over 250,000 college students in public and private higher education institutions, Miami ranks among the largest "college towns". Its well -respected higher education institutions, including two research universities and unique programs at each of the institutions, give students the skills needed for current and future technology related jobs. Over 20,000 students graduate annually with a bachelors or master's degree from South Florida Universities and FIU ranks 4th in computer science degrees in the United States. The average residential unit size is proposed to be 738 square feet with each residential building having an average floorplate of 10,908 square feet. This provides each floor with an average of 12.6 units per floor. To meet the residential unit goal described above, 206 residential floors are required. The Magic City Innovation District SAP proposed spreading these 206 residential floors across eight (8) residential buildings at the center of the campus area with building heights and densities as set forth in the Concept Book (e.g., up to 28 stories as currently proposed for the residential towers). In conclusion, the Magic City Innovation District is the ideal location for an urban high-tech campus in Miami that will not displace any area residents. The District currently sits on a resilient high ridge that has underutilized transportation and public facilities with the potential for rail transit in an area with obsolete manufacturing buildings from a bygone era, an abandoned nonconforming trailer park and has had virtually no development for the past sixty years despite numerous economic expansions throughout South Florida. In the words of Guy Laliberte, the Magic City Innovation District "is an opportunity for us to put all our creativity to the services of entertainment and new technologies... This collaboration will allow us to explore new forms of entertainment and make available multimedia and interactive installations adapted to future Magic City residents and visitors." Transforming this area would be Magic! Page 3 of 11 COMPARATIVE INNOVATION DISTRICTS Kendall Square (Cambridge) Site Plan Buildings 24 of 43 total acres More startups than anywhere in the world Enterprises created 1,500+ Jobs created 40,000 30+ industry sectors Page 4 of 11 Kendall Square Initiative Building 2 13-story, 316,000 SF 24,307 SF floor plate Kendall Square Initiative Building 5 18-story, 436,265 SF 24,236 SF floor plate Kendall Square Initiative Building 3 12-story, 392,799 SF 32,733 SF floor plate South Lake Union (Seattle) Site Plan 206 acres 9 million SF of commercial and residential space Page 5of11 Buildings Amazon Day 1 Building 37-story, 1,485,500 SF 40,000 SF floor plate 400 Westlake Ave. N 11-story, 230,000 SF 20,909 SF floor plate Boston Seaport Site Plan The Boston Innovation District spans approximately 1,000 acres and includes five sub -districts: Fort Point, Seaport, Port, Convention Center, and 100-Acres. Page 6 of 11 Buildings 121 Seaport 17-story, 450,000 SF 26,470 SF floor plate Downtown Raleigh Alliance Site Plan 15 acres of the 7,000 acres that make up Research Triangle Park Charter Square North 22-story 6 floors of office, 157,000 SF (office only) 26,166 SF floor plate The Edison 19-story, 418,000 SF 22,000 SF floor plate Page 7 of 11 I.D.E.A. District (San Diego) Site Plan EFilsq r_r_7±1 o ❑e ❑❑ �❑❑❑P1 �, ❑ � ❑❑❑L�J L3 : � ❑❑❑ a o-Or] :DEED FEEITT,IT I1D110i:t El 11111 OH 35 city blocks 95 acres 3.3 million SF office 2.7 million residential 340,000 SF retail 340,000 SF hotel 10,500 jobs Page 8 of 11 0 Buildings Makers Quarter Block C 29-story, 748,000 SF 25,793 SF floor plate Midtown Innovation District (Atlanta) Site Plan Sa vannah College r t Art and Design Midtown Opportunity 0: Zone* �y{} ^�'(* of I QGeorgia Tech Teoh - ® V, © S*S of0 4 ° Emory # University Hospital Mrdtowo La LA V/Li I_ %/WM Innovation District Piedmont Park. 66 _ _ ^ •- =a' T N 1.2 square mile area 6.2 million SF of office 7,600 residential units 656k square feet of retail 1,300 hotel rooms Page 9of11 Buildings NCR Headquarters 20-story, 485,000 SF 24,250 SF floor plate 1105 West Peachtree St. 32-story, 770,000 SF office 24,062 SF floor plate The Spring District (Seattle) Site Plan 36 acres 3 million SF of office space 24 buildings 2,000 residential units 13,000 employees Page 10 of 11 Buildings 929 108th Ave. 19-story, 462,000 SF 24,315 SF floor plate 400 Lincoln Square 43-story, 700,000 SF 16,279 SF floor plate 411.�EE7Yaiwwr"— FE FE ErI 0 KY II WPM btu Ert ,raI .I NW ll N•ANR/II Austin Innovation Zone Site Plan J 1 h LJ'y114 14 acres Page 11 of 11 500 W. 2nd Street Block 23 (Google) 29-story, 500,000 SF 17,241 SF floor plate Third & Shoal 29-story, 345,000 SF 11,896 SF floor plate EXHIBIT C See attached. r ��d I 1 . S+♦ _1._�'� --- Hialeah— — _ Opa-locks North Miami Springs\ irginia Gardens Opa-locks • Bunche Park IBIT C01`� Pinewood West Little River Golden Glades El Portal North Miami Beach North Miami Biscayne Park Miami/Shores Bay Harbor Islands North Bay Village MAGIC CITY INNOVATION DISTRICT surfsiae Indian Creek Miami Beach ft Bo 40 15 8 7 5 2 0 EXHIBIT D See attached. MCD MIAMI, LLC One Southeast Third Avenue, Suite 2110 Miami, Florida 33131 MAGIC CITY INNOVATION DISTRICT COMMUNITY OUTREACH PLAN The Magic City Innovation District (MCID) is an innovation district focused on technology, sustainability, health and wellness, and art and entertainment. The MCID is revitalizing the Little Haiti and Little River neighborhoods to create a world -class destination. The MCID will provide Miami a walkable urban campus where individuals from diverse backgrounds can enjoy a quality life and help write the next chapter of history on how we live, work, play and learn together. Since August 2017, MCID has been working extensively with the community to ensure the proposed MCID Special Area Plan (SAP) embraces the rich culture that has been thriving in Little Haiti and adjacent neighborhoods for decades. It is important to MCID that the local community, especially the surrounding neighborhoods, has an opportunity to participate in the development of this innovative project. The community outreach effort has been a comprehensive process of collaboration with local organizations as well as individual meetings aimed at gathering input and feedback, addressing concerns and creating a dialogue over the course of multiple interactions with each area and neighborhood directly or indirectly impacted by the project. Community Outreach Strategy While MCID's partners have been active in the Little Haiti community since 2001, most recently, the MCID team has developed a comprehensive and strategic community outreach and involvement process that has been underway in full force since August 2017 for the MCID Special Area Plan proposal. After gathering initial feedback from the community, MCID developed a far-reaching and inclusive approach. Outreach to Local Organizations The MCID team has first identified key local organizations that will be directly or indirectly impacted by the project, which are listed below. To date, the MCID team has met with representatives of each of the organizations on the following list and explained the history of the SAP property, current zoning, the proposed SAP master plan, solicited input/feedback and described the role of the MCID Foundation. • Notre Dame D'Haiti Catholic Church • Buena Vista East Historical Association • Buena Vista East Neighborhood Association • Buena Vista Stakeholders • Chef Creole • Circle of Brotherhood • Community Justice Project • CRA North Miami • Downtown Little Haiti Stakeholders • FANM - Haitian Women of Miami • Haitian American Chamber of Commerce of Florida • Haitian Cultural Arts Alliance • Haitian American Community Development Corp • Dade Heritage Trust • Lemon City Cemetery • Lemon City Stakeholders Association • Little Haiti Cultural Complex • Little Haiti Football Club • Little Haiti NET Office • Little River Business District 1 MCD MIAMI, LLC One Southeast Third Avenue, Suite 2110 Miami, Florida 33131 • Liberi Mapou Bookstore • Morningside Civic Association • NE 2nd Ave Partnership • Neighbors and Neighbors Association (NANA) • Little Haiti Optimist Club • Palm Grove Neighborhood Association • Providence Health Clinic • Sant La Haitian Community Center • Sounds of Little Haiti/Tradyson Lakou Lakay • Veye Yo • Miami Urban Contemporary Experience (MUCE) • Bayside Foundation • Chef Luisa • Future Roots Collective • Haitian Community Thanksgiving Brunch • Haitian Heritage Museum • Mapou Bookstore • Miami VR Expo • Little Haiti Optomist Club • Pure Fource • Tradyson Lakou Lakay • Yo Miami • Yolend Catering In addition to meeting with representatives of the organizations, the MCID team has also met with various individual homeowners, private property owners, and local business owners from the Little Haiti community and surrounding neighborhoods. Outreach and Networking with the Local Community Since August 2017, the MCID team has been undertaking a highly collaborative process with Little Haiti and adjacent communities. The following chronological events outline a series of public meetings held with the community, and efforts made to date to gather feedback and create a dialogue between MCID and community members. At each of the following meetings, the MCID team was available to present information about the SAP, answer questions and accept community feedback, as well as providing an opportunity for community attendees to submit written comments. • On August 18, 2017, MCID hosted a community open house at the Little Haiti Cultural Center, followed by a bus tour for attendees of the MCID SAP area. In order to give the community and interested participants a wide -range of time to attend, the event took place from 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM and there were 30+ individuals from the public in attendance. • Between September and November 2017, the MCID team held 26 one-on-one meetings with various community leaders, stakeholders, homeowners, property owners, and business owners. During these meetings, the MCID team presented information about the project, answered questions and took feedback. • On December 5, 2017, MCID hosted an event for elected officials, community leaders, and members of the press for the announcement of a strategic partnership with Lune Rouge, the new company of Guy Laliberte, founder and creative visionary behind Cirque du Soleil. MCID partners, including Guy Laliberte, were in attendance, along with 25+ additional attendees. 2 MCD MIAMI, LLC One Southeast Third Avenue, Suite 2110 Miami, Florida 33131 • On December 12, 2017, MCID hosted a community open house at the Magic City Warehouse at 6301 NE 4th Avenue. The space had recently been converted into a Caribbean themed art show during At Basel that was sponsored and produced by MCID, conceptualized by Sandy Dorsainvil, curated by Bart Mervil of MUCE, and Marie Vickles of Future Roots Collective. Attendees enjoyed Haitian and Caribbean art while the MCID team presented the latest concepts and information about the SAP, answered questions and took feedback. The format allowed for enhanced interaction with the project's partners, and attendees were also given the opportunity to submit written comments. In order to give the community and interested participants a wide -range of time to attend, the event took place from 3:00 — 8:00 PM and there were 60+ individuals in attendance. • From January 23-25, 2018 the MCID took 1 leader of the Little Haiti community to visit Le Complexe-de-la-Maison-Alcan located in downtown Montreal. The complex includes Lune Rouge's headquarters, a Montreal based company that develops and supports projects mainly related to the technology, arts, entertainment and real estate sectors as well as initiatives with a positive social and environmental impact. The new construction, restoration, and/or renovations marked a turning point in the community, which has a large Haitian population. The purpose of the trip was to show community leaders a real life example of the MCID's potential promoting innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship. • On January 30, 2018, MCID hosted a community open house at the Magic City Warehouse. The space still had Caribbean themed art from the art show during At Basel that was sponsored and produced by Magic City Innovation District. MCID shared the latest information about the project, answered questions and took feedback. The format allowed for enhanced interaction with the project's partners and attendees were also given the opportunity to submit written comments. The event took place from 5:00 — 8:00 PM and there were 60+ in attendance. • During the months between February through April, the MCID team has conducted extensive door-to-door canvassing of businesses along NE. 2nd Avenue between NE 54th and NE 62nd Streets. During such outreach, the latest comprehensive information about the project and information about the Magic City Foundation was shared with individuals and businesses. Each business was given an opportunity to explain their immediate needs and participate in a small business development class to help them achieve their long- term goals. • On June 4, 2018, MCID hosted a community open house at the Magic City Warehouse. MCID shared the latest information about the project, answered questions and took feedback. The format allowed for enhanced interaction with the project's partners and attendees were also given the opportunity to submit written comments. The event took place from 5:00 — 8:00 PM and there were 100+ in attendance. • From June 11-13, 2018 the MCID took 6 leaders of the Little Haiti community to visit Le Complexe-de-la-Maison-Alcan located in downtown Montreal. The complex includes Lune Rouge's headquarters, a Montreal based company that develops and supports projects mainly related to the technology, arts, entertainment and real estate sectors as 3 MCD MIAMI, LLC One Southeast Third Avenue, Suite 2110 Miami, Florida 33131 well as initiatives with a positive social and environmental impact. The new construction, restoration, and/or renovations marked a turning point in the community, which has a large Haitian population. The purpose of the trip was to show community leaders a real life example of the MCID's potential promoting innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship. Overall, MCID is committed to continuing this robust dialogue with the community and with local organizations about the MCID SAP and the various elements to be included in such a complex development, and anticipates that additional community events and open houses will be held in the coming weeks. Additionally, the MCID team will continue to identify and contact additional key organizations and community leaders from the surrounding neighborhoods. Working hand -in -hand, the community and MCID can ensure that the proposed SAP master plan embraces the rich culture that has been thriving in Little Haiti for decades and that the proposed development helps to improve the quality of life for residents in the surrounding neighborhood and throughout the City of Miami. 4 EXHIBIT E See attached. EXHIBIT E The proposed Magic City SAP, as presented in the enclosed materials, will meet or exceed the following minimum criteria for Special Area Plans under Articles 7.1.2.8 and 3.9 of Miami 21: a. The City of Miami may not be a co -applicant with private parties in a Special Area Plan application. The City of Miami will not be a co -applicant in the Magic City SAP. b. The single or multiple owner(s) of Abutting properties in excess of nine (9) acres may apply for a rezoning to a Special Area Plan. As shown on the enclosed signed and sealed surveys, the Magic City SAP area consists of approximately 17.75 abutting acres. c. A Special Area Plan shall be approved by the process of rezoning with or without Transect changes. The Magic City SAP as proposed herein shall be approved by process of rezoning. The Magic City SAP proposes a combination of Transect Zones, including retaining existing Transect Zone designations along NE 2nd Ave., NE 4th Ct. and NE 60th St., while proposing Transect Zone changes for other parcels including the formation of a new Transect Zone specifically for portions of the Magic City SAP. d. A Special Area Plan shall assign Thoroughfares, Transect Zones and Civic Space Types, with appropriate transitions to Abutting areas. Guidelines for Thoroughfares and Public Frontages may be adjusted to the particular circumstances of the Special Area Plan. The enclosed Concept Book and Regulating Plan are consistent with these requirements. e. A Special Area Plan shall include a map of the Thoroughfares and Transect Zones, and the standards that deviate from the requirements of Article 5. The enclosed Concept Book and Regulating Plan are consistent with these requirements. f. A Special Area Plan shall assign at least five percent (5%) of its aggregated Lot Area to a Civic Space. Civic Building sites are to be located within or adjacent to Civic Space Types or at the axial termination of significant Thoroughfares. The developer shall be responsible for constructing the public improvements within the Special Area Plan, including but not limited to the Civic Space Types and Thoroughfares. The enclosed Concept Book and Regulating Plan demonstrate that the Civic Space Types to be included within the Magic City SAP significantly exceed the minimum requirement of five percent (5%) of aggregate lot area. g. Development within the Special Area Plan shall be pursuant to a recorded development agreement that will establish the allocation of Thoroughfares and Civic Space Types and Building Area among the Building sites, and the creation and retention of the public benefits. Enclosed please find a draft Development Agreement for the Magic City SAP. h. Unless a Building is specifically approved as part of the Special Area Plan, any Building shall be reviewed by the Planning Director, after referral to and recommendation from the CRC for conformance to the Plan, prior to issuance of the Building Permit. Pursuant to the enclosed Regulating Plan, development within the Magic City SAP will be pursuant to this required review and approval. In addition to the above minimum requirements, also note the following optional items: A Special Area Plan may include: 1. A differentiation of the Thoroughfares as a Primary -Grid (A -Grid) and a Secondary - Grid (B-Grid). Buildings along the A -Grid shall be held to the highest standard of this Code in support of pedestrian activity. Buildings along the B-Grid may be more readily considered for automobile -oriented standards allowing surface parking lots, unlined parking decks, and drive-throughs. The Frontages assigned to the B-Grid shall not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the total length within a Special Area Plan. For Frontages on the B-Grid, parking areas may be allowed in the Second Layer. Provided. 2. Retail Frontage requiring that a Building provide a Commercial Use at sidewalk level along the entire length of the Frontage. The Commercial Use Building shall be no less than seventy percent (70%) glazed in clear glass and provided with an Awning overlapping the sidewalk as generally illustrated in Article 4, Table 6. The first floor should be confined to Retail Use through the depth of the Second Layer. N/A. 3. Gallery or Arcade Frontage, requiring that a Building provide a permanent cover over the sidewalk, either cantilevered or supported by columns. The Gallery or Arcade Frontage may be combined with a Retail Frontage as shown in Article 4, Table 6. Gallery or Arcade Frontage within the First Layer may apply towards Open Space requirements. Provided. 4. Build -to -lines that differ from Transect Zone Setback requirement. Provided. 5. A Terminated Vista location, requiring that the Building be provided with architectural articulation of a Type and character that responds to the location. Provided. 6. A Pedestrian Passage, requiring a minimum ten (10) foot wide pedestrian access be reserved between Buildings. Provided. Notably, the Magic City SAP will feature the central Promenade du Grand Bois, a grand, approximately 2.18 acre Civic Space Type spanning the length of the site from NE 2nd Ave. to NE 4th Ave., significantly exceeding the minimum required pedestrian passage standards under Miami 21. The Promenade du Grand Bois, as illustrated in the Concept Book and Regulating Plan, will facilitate pedestrian mobility, connectivity and activation of the former Magic City trailer park site. 7. A preservation plan acceptable to the Historic and Environmental Preservation Board for any historic resources in the area of the Special Area Plan. Provided. The Applicant has been working (and will continue to work) closely with City of Miami and Miami -Dade County historic preservation staff to reach an agreed -upon preservation plan for the historic DuPuis Medical Office & Drugstore building at 6041 NE 2nd Ave. The preservation and use of the historic DuPuis structure figures prominently in the Magic City SAP, as illustrated in the Concept Book. 8. Area Design Guidelines. Parcels located along the NE 2nd Ave. corridor will continue to adhere to the applicable Little Haiti -French Creole Design Standards. Furthermore, the Regulating Plan provides for certain building design guidelines to be applicable within the Magic City SAP area. 9. A parking management program that enables shared parking among public and private Uses. Provided. 10. Flexible allocation of development capacity and Height, excluding Density on individual sites within the Special Area Plan shall be allowed so long as the capacity or Height distribution does not result in development that is out of Scale or character with the surrounding area, and provides for appropriate transitions. Provided.