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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Melissa Tapanes-Bayside Residents Assoc. LetterSubmitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.1 on 7-28-2022 , City Clerk BAYSIDE RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION NE 6ovl St. to NE 72"' St., Biscayne Blvd. to Biscayne Bay, Miami, FL 33138 IAYSID{ July 27, 2022 Chairwoman King and City Commissioners Miami Riscrside Center (MRC) 444 SW 2' A%enuc Miami, EL 33130 Re. Commission Application ("Application') PZ-20--931 Bayside Historic District - Development Proposal for Prescott Property - 7101 NE 10 Avenue and 1000 NE 72 Street ("Project") Dear Chairwoman King and City Commissioners: Although a few Bayside residents continue to oppose the Application and the proposed Project, in recognition of the % arious significant changes that the developer has agreed to make, and in reliance on the commitments the deg eloper made to the community summarized in the attached letters (which are the result of many months of good faith negotiations between the developer and the Bayside Residents Association Inc. ("BRA"), and compromises made on the pan of both the developer and the BRA, the details of which were all disclosed to the Bayside community resident in detail in real time as they progressed), the BRA board hereby withdraws its letter of opposition to the developer's Application to the Commission. Gig en the magnitude of the Project, and the BRA's compromise non -opposition position to facilitate moving the Project forward, the BRA respectfully requests the Commission to ensure the appropriate allocation of resources to address existing and newly created resilience concerns arising from the Project in Bayside. Sincerely, Bayside Residents Association Inc. act t, Rachel Yates. Don Bell. Vice President 'Delos Submilfd-Aifelissa TtPanes-Balside,Residais A-.ssor.L.v��ee. Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.1 on 7-28-2022 , City Clerk Dear Neighbors, Recently we have had several in -person and video meetings with representatives of the owner/developer of the Prescott lots. As a reminder, our main concerns have been: lack of compatibility with the historic district, irregular platting, excessive height, design that is too similar among houses, density/massing, placement of the Prescott mansion and resiliency. The developer has made significant and material conceptual revisions to their proposal. The board has reviewed the proposed conceptual revisions, and we are of the collective view that, subject to entering into an acceptable agreement to confirm our discussions and understanding, the BRA board is conditionally supportive of the revised plan. We are also circulating materials received from the developer which include conceptual drawings comparing previously proposed houses to the revised proposal, and a few pages describing changes proposed over the course of discussions in the past few weeks. Here is a summary of some the proposed changes: Materially reduce the size and height of the house on the corner of 72nd (dropping the total height by about 3', but also completely removing about 1000 square feet of second floor area) — essentially making the house look much less "looming", more compatible, and reminiscent of a 1950s home; similarly reduce the size and height of the other houses • Emphasize the 72nd Street entrance for the two houses facing onto 72' St • Put a garage/carport under the houses • Berm a large portion of the Tots to reduce the appearance of a house on stilts and to mitigate the appearance of a huge house (the combination of part berm/part overall height reduction, reduction of second floor space has an impact on the overall appearance) • Completely redesign the houses so that they are not as similar in appearance; details to be confirmed, but different design and materials to be used for each house Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.1 on 7-28-2022 , City Clerk - 2 - • The first floor (stilts part) is no longer enclosed • Cooperate w ith the BRA to expand the scope of the developer's environmental study to include impact on the surrounding area (not just their property) and work with us in dealing with the City for coordination of resiliency efforts We recognize that the revised proposal does not address 100% of the concerns raised by the community, but as a board, and after more than a year of negotiations, we are of the view that the proposal as revised will result in a more compatible addition to our community. The revised plans do not address our concerns regarding irregular platting or the relocation of the Prescott mansion, which will be about 2' South of its original location and likely closer to the street than it previously was, but still in alignment with the remains of the original gate. The revised plans do not eliminate entirely the use of stilts, but this is mitigated by partial berming, reduction in height, reduction in square footage of the second floor and not enclosing the lower floor. As you know the developer has scheduled a Zoom meeting for June 30 at 7pm to explain these revised plans. We encourage any interested members of the community to join this presentation to listen and ask questions. Representatives of the developer will also be in attendance at the July 4th party to respond to specific questions. BRA Board Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.1 on 7-28-2022 , City Clerk Minor Street LP 1 and Biscayne Residents Association Agreement Minor Street LP 1 ('Minor Street') is the owner of the property located at 7101 NE 10 Avenue and 1000 NE 72 Street (collectively the 'Property') Minor Street seeks to reconstruct the Prescott Mansion at its full size. scale, and with its complete complement of architectural features In order to facilitate reconstruction of the Prescott Mansion. Minor Street proposes to divide the balance of the Property into four parcels. compatibly sized with the surrounding context, and construct four (4) single-family homes in addition to the fully reconstructed Prescott Mansion Minor Street has held numerous meetings and communications with the Bayside Residents Association ('BRA") Board and Prescott Committee. As a result of these communications. Minor Street has worked to make dramatic changes in response to the neighborhood's comments Below please find a description of revisions to the proposed plans in response to Neighborhood comments since the proposal was considered by the City's Environmental Preservation Board ('HEPB ) on September 1, 2021 The changes are also shown conceptually on the attached plans pages See Exhibit A, Revised Concept Plans Lr f Lot 2 ! • Reduce size of home by approximately 40% resulting in a home size of approximately 3,800 Sq Ft A/C • Reduce massing. • reduce ground floor storage areas, • reduce first floor area. • reduce and setback second floor area Reduce height • 2 feet 6 inches reduction of overall roof height, • 8 feet reduction of roof height facing 72 Street Roof pitch changed to slope away from street so massing is much lower at street side • Increase second floor setbacks. • 72 Street approximately 33 feet away from existing property line, • NE 10 Avenue approximately 33 feet away from existing property line. • Revise architectural features to emphasize clear Mid -Century styling and differ the architecture from the other proposed homes. • Emphasize primary entrance from 72 Street. • Add berms to the landscaping in order to bring ground closer to underside of first floor slab. Description of Modifications Lot 3 • Reduce size or second floor of home by approximately 1,000 square feet • Reduce massing reduce ground floor storage areas, Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.1 on 7-28-2022 , City Clerk • reduce first floor area • reduce and setback second floor area • delete large portions of upper roof area • set upper roof back from West elevation by approximately 15 feet • Reduce height • 2 feet 6 inches reduction of overall roof height • 5 to 8 feet reduction of roof height facing 72nd street Roofs pitch changed slope away from street so massing is much lower at street side. • Increase 72 Street setbacks: • the majority of the second floor is setback from the previous proposed position by an additional approximate 7 feet to 16 feet, • Increase setback from South property line to 8 feet. • Move section of ground level back from street by 6 feet • Remove glass staircase entry tower and lower 72 Street roof -line • Reduce length of the overall house • Create more articulation so as to break-up the 72 Street facade • Revise architectural features to emphasize clear Mid -Century styling and differ architecture from the other proposed homes. • Add driveway entering from 72 Street. • Revise primary entry on 72nd Street to align with new driveway • Add berms to the landscaping in order to bang ground closer to underside of first floor Lob ▪ Reduce massing by lowering overall roof heights by 2 feet 6 Inches. 4 & 5 • Revise rootbne pitches to reduce appearance of height and reduce massing ▪ Revise glazing and styling to differentiate the architecture from the other proposed homes • In addition to above, rework the design of Lot 5 in order to significantly reduce massing of the upper level and align it stylistically with Mid - Century architectural features Additionally in order to assure the neighborhood that the proposed driveway between the homes will remain open to the public, Minor Street commits to including the following plat restriction within the future plat for the Property The general public shall have a perpetual easement for immediate entry continued access, and right of way to the common driveway shown as 'Prescott Lane" on this plat Finally, Minor Street commits to continuing to work with the neighborhood and BRA and collaborate on issues affecting the entire community Specifically, this includes cooperation on issues related to Hooding and drainage Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.1 on 7-28-2022 , City Clerk In II gjjsj of Mirror Street s commitments and modifications to the proposal For the Property the BRA ah0 its members support Minor Streets proposed redevelopment of the Property consys nt'whh the Revised Concept Plans aty! behalf of Minor Street LP 1 Print Name Signature on behalf of &scayne Residents Associatron Print Narne