HomeMy WebLinkAboutExhibit ASPECIAL AREA PLAN GOALS
River Landing is a multi -block, mixed -use stacked retail centerdevelopment located along the Miami River, roughly
bound by NW 14th Avenue to the east, a residential building to the West, NW N River Drivc13th Terrace to the
Neit4Northwest, and the Miami River to the South. The project, as proposed, will consist of six (6) levels of destination
retail, a 70' wide landscaped, open air pedestrian passage, parking garagegarages, an active Riverwalk, and a
publicly available open green space.
In addition to the retail component, the parking garage is lined on both the riverside and the cityside by a total of /18
stackcd flats. The project also includes two 12 story towers, sitting atop the parking structure, totaling 396a total of over
900 residential units with a level of residential parking subgrade and another at the uppermost level of. The south
block contains over 500 units spread across two 12-story residential towers, as well as stacked flats lining the parking
garage. AccordinglyOn the north block, the totalMidRiverVu tower will contain the remaining residential component is
planned at 1'l1 units, including ground -level townhouse units on the northwestern frontage.
In addition to the aforementioned programmatic elements, the project contemplates a number of significant features
designed to enhance the public realm and activate the riverfront. Foremost among those elements is the Riverwalk.
The Riverwalk is conceived as a place for the community to experience and enjoy the Miami River, as well as provide a
place for residents and visitors alike to appreciate its ongoing contribution to our City's beauty and economy, to observe
it's ever -moving activity — "you never see the same river twice" — and it's daily rhythms. The Riverwalk will function as an
amphitheater for the river itself.
The new pedestrian promenade meanders in an east -west direction, through a 50' or more open space, flanked on the
south by the River and native plantings, and along the north by raised cafe terraces and hammock plantings which
overlook the river. Design elements will celebrate the river's heritage: its looks, sounds and feel, while utilizing
contemporary applications in sustainable design.
On the northeastern corner of NW North River Drive and NW 13th Terrace, the River District Green will provide a new
publicly accessible open green space to the community. The River District Green was designed to preserve the existing
live oaks and other significant canopy trees on the property, and will serve as a "front lawn" for the surrounding
neighborhood. Additionally, a new pedestrian bridge spanning NW North River Drive will help enhance connectivity
between the Riverwalk, pedestrian promenade, and retail spaces to the south and the River District Green and
MidRiverVu to the north.
Above all, the Riverwalk, along with the various other public amenities described above, will eventually provide a vital
linkage for pedestrians and bicyclists to enjoy the river and provide connectivity to commerce for the surrounding
neighborhoods.
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The development goals include:
• Facilitate the organized growth of urban infill redevelopment to promote civic, economic, and cultural activities
along the Miami River
• Activate the Riverfront with a high quality landscaped greenway that encourages riverfront dining, pedestrian
enjoyment, and neighborhood connectivity
• Utilize the project's shifted geometry to enhance the depth and texture of the architectural elements
• Develop a framework that successfully accommodates automobiles while respecting the pedestrian realm
• Promote urban development by balancing the needs of local residents and pedestrians and Miami's transit
community which visit the Health District on a daily basis
• Preserve the existing tree canopy and provide publicly accessible open green space
• Create a transition in development intensity between River Landing and the surrounding communities
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ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
1.2 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
Buildout: The construction sequence of building components on a particular site. For the River Landing Special
Area Plan, Phase I consists of construction of the Pedestal, Phase 2 of construction of residential tower 1, and
Phase 3 of construction of residential tower 2. Phases 2 & 3 do not need to occur sequentially.
Design Guidelines: Plans, drawings, and diagrams submitted as part of the SAP.
Maximum Floorplate Envelope: Configuration of the use of floor plates will change dependent upon tenant
leasing plan. Certain areas of the floor plates may be leased while others may not be built out leaving additional
open air space in the Pedestrian Promenade. The space plan or use of the floor plate envelope may be modified
based upon future leasing and use, up to the maximum envelope shown in the SAP.
Pedestal: Also known as podium. For the River Landing Special Area Plan, that portion of a Building up to a
maximum of 150 feet, or twelve (12) stories, not including mechanical enclosures, as depicted in the approved
design guidelines.
Pedestrian Promenade: A cross -block passage dedicated solely to pedestrian traffic. The pedestrian
promenade's length is the distance between the outermost building facades along two parallel Frontages. All
signage located within the promenade is not regulated by the City of Miami and does not contribute to the
overall aggregate signage area allowed per code.
Regulating Plan: Modifications of the underlying Miami 21 Transect Zone regulations for the Lots included in
this SAP.
1.3 DEFINITIONS OF SIGNS
Display Window: A window of a Commercial establishment facing a Frontage used to display merchandise or
advertising materials for products to be sold on site. Display Window(s) shall have sufficient dimensions to display
products, but shall not exceed 80% of the storefront window in which it is located.
Lifestyle Graphics: Visual elements concerned with communicating identity and information and shaping the idea
of place. The graphics within this zone are artistic installations containing no commercial advertising message.
Graphics in this zone shall be located within the Pedestrian Promenade and shall not contribute to the aggregate
sign area. Also known as Environmental Graphics.
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ARTICLE 1. DEFINITIONS
Sign, Banner: A Sign made from flexible material suspended from a pole or poles, or with one (1) or both ends
attached to a Structure or Structures. Where Signs are composed of strings of banners, they shall be construed
to be pennant or streamer Signs. For the River Landing SAP, banner signage shall be located on pedestrian
light posts along the Principal Frontages and serve to identify the Project, communicate the Project image, or
specifically identify major retail tenants.
Sign, Canopy: A sign projecting vertically from and post -mounted to the canopy structure below. All canopy
signs to be indirectly illuminated.
Sign, Directional: Signage located on the project perimeter to facilitate the movement of both vehicles and
pedestrians and direct them to retail tenants, restaurants, parking garages, and other uses within the project.
Directional signage shall bear no advertising matter.
Sign, Hanging: A projecting Sign suspended vertically from and supported by the underside of a canopy or from
a bracket or other device extending from a Structure. Signage within this zone type shall be located along the
Principal Frontages and serve to identify the Project, communicate the Project image, or specifically identify major
retail tenants.
Sign, Monument: A non -movable, self-supporting Sign affixed to the ground. Signage shall be located along the
Principal Frontages and serve to identify the Project, communicate the Project image, or specifically identify major
retail tenants. Signs should not be located within the Visibility Triangle as determined by Public Works or other
regulatory agencies, and shall be designed and placed in a manner to minimize impacts to pedestrian circulation.
Monument Signs shall not include signs mounted on poles or posts in the ground.
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ARTICLE3. GENERAL TO ZONES
3.11 WATERFRONT STANDARDS
a. Waterfront Setbacks
2. Side Setbacks and any cross -block passages or Pedestrian Promenades shall be equal in aggregate to
at least fourteen percent (14%) of the water frontage of each Lot based on average Lot Width, to allow View
Corridors open at least 25' in height and to allow public access to the waterfront; except for T3, T4-R, D1, D2,
and D3 Transect Zones.
3.12 DESIGN GUIDELINES AND NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
3.12.1 Design Guidelines
This section lists additional guidelines defining elements to protect and promote Neighborhood or area character, which
may be obtained through the Planning Department. In the areas for which guidelines have been adopted, any proposed
building shall be reviewed by the Planning Director prior to the issuance of a building permit.
c. Miami River Regulatory Greenway Standards
• ZONE 1 — Street Right -of -Way
• Standard Right -of -Way Element Matrix ( 60' ROW)
• On Street Parking: 7.0' + 1.5' Valley Gutter x 22' dimension
• Travel Lanes: (2) — 10' Lanes with optional turn lane
• Sidewalk: Greenway side: 7.0' clear (min.)
• Landscape Verge: Greenway side: 4.33' (min.)
NOTE: THESE DIMENSIONS ASSUME A 1.5' VALLEY GUTTER AT THE INTERFACE OF THE TRAVEL LANE AND
PARKING SPACES.
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MIAMI, FL
e. Frontage
in Build -To Zone
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R U R A L I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
LOT OCCUPATION
ARTICLE 4. STANDARDS AND TABLES
ARTICLE 4. TABLE 2 MIAMI 21 SUMMARY
I I I I I I I I I I I 1 1 1 1 1 1
a. Lot Prea
5,000 s.f. min.
1,400 s.i.-20,000 s.f.**
1,200 s.f..- 40,000s T."
5,000sf. min
40,000s.S. max'*
5,000 sf. min,
70,000 sI. max"
5,000 sf. min.
h. Lot74dth
50ft. min.
16ft. min 150 H. min.`*
16ft.Min /50 ft. min.**
501-t. min.
501-t. min..
50 ft. min.
6. Lot ataerage
5086max.1st Floor
30%max.2rid Floor for
T3 R & T3 L only.
60%max.
80%max.
80%max"
80%max."
80%max"
d. Floor Lot Pato (FLR)
5
8
7
50%min.
60%min.
70%min.
70%min.
70%min.
e. G,.. to v, at T. dr t aTbe,.k
f. Greeml Q0en 5)ace Requimmer4o
25%Lot Area min:
16%-Lo1 Area min.
10%Lot Area min.
10%Lot Area min.
10%Lot Area min.
10%Lot Area min.
g. Densty
9-18 du/acre max"
36 dulacre max..
65 du/acre max.-
150 du/acre'
150 du!acre'
150 du!acre'
BUILDING SETBACK
a. Prncipal Front
20 ft. min.
10 ft min.
10 ft. min.
10 tt. min.
10lt. min,
1011. min.
IC Secondary Front
10 ft. min.
1011 min.
10ft. min.
101-t. min
101-t. min.
101-t. min.
c. Sde
5ft. min"
Ott min_15tt. min"
Oft in"
Ott. min"
Ott. min"
olt min"
d Rear
20ft: min.
20ft min.
Oft. min."
OH. min."
Ott. min."
Ott. min'
OUTBUILDING SETBACK
a. Principal Front
20 ft, min. (T3 L only)
30ft min.
h. Secondary Front
10 ft: min. (T3 L only).
10 H. min.
c. Sde
51t. min. (T3 L only)
Ottmin. l5 tt. m in.
d Rear
5 H. min. (T3 L only)
511. min.
PRIVATE FRONTAGES
a. Common tam
perlitted
permitted
prohibiled
prohibited
prohibited
prohibted
b. Porch&Fence.
permitted
permitted
prohibited
prohibited
prohibited
prohibited
c.Terrace or LC,
prohibited
permitted
prohibited
prohibited
prohibited
prohibited
d. Forecourt
prohibited
permitted
permitted
permitted
permitted
permitted
e. Stoop
prohibited
permitted
permitted
permitted
permitted
permitted
f. Shopiront
prohibited
permitted (T4 L, T40)
permitted (T5 L, T501
permitted (T6-6 L, T6.60)
permitted (T6.12 L, T6-120)
permitted (T6-24L,T6.240(
g.Gallery
prohibited
prohibited
permitted"
permitted"
permitted**
permitted"
h. Encode
prohibited
prohibited
permitted*'
permitted"
permitted"
permitted"
BUILDING HEIGHT (SNiies)
a. Principal Building,
2max.
3 max.
2min.
5 max.
2 min.
8 max.
2min.
12 max.
2min.
24 max.
h. Outbuilding
2 max.
2 max.
c. Ben eft Height
Ph uthng 16, T5 DT4 only
4 max."
8 max."
24 max**
PUBLIC FRONTAGES (deleted)
* Or as modified in Diagram 9
" Note Refer to Article 5for Specific Transext Zone Regulations
***Or as modified per approved SAP
355,000 so.ft.'"
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MIAMI, FL
ARTICLE 4. STANDARDS AND TABLES
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ARTICLE 4. TABLE 4 DENSITY, INTENSITY AND PARKING (CONTINUED)
T6 - URBAN CORE ZONE
RESTRICTED
LIMITED
OPEN
DENSITY IUPA)
159UNITS PER ACRE'
159 UNITS PERACRE • 15CIUNITS PER ACRE •
COMMERCIAL
COrnioenaal Uses are pill i Krble aE ',Weil in Table 3,
limited by compliance with:
l;urne m'al 11oas are prrrrsxsibte as Ilsled rri Table 3,
limited by compliance with:
COrniii r ial Ust•.x rsn pernassibte es listed in Table 3,
Wiled by compliance with:
• Commercial establishments limited to a maximum area
• The Pudding area allowed for Commercial Use on each
A,,,.,,,.,,,,, o,�.r, J.:G, .,yu�GICdyei C:1.1 i iM,4.
of 4.0/X] :upetua feet such and shelI be 'tee Iheri 25%
Id is 'finned I 1w0 Stories of the Principal u Idin9g and
• Minimum c 3pelt ng spacestor every 1,1 quarefeet
balding floor area Iota.
• The Building area allowed for commercial use on each lot
Office and Commercial Uses Shall' be less Phan 25'% of
Building floor area total
of commercial use, except for Public Storage Facilities,
minimum 1 parking space for every 2,0 square feet
islimttedtothe first two Stories oflhePrinsipalBuilding.
•A maxi mum area of 5ti,COU squat feet per establishment.
. piing raTui amenl may be rethred tcwriing facer
• Minimum of 3 parking spaces for every 1,C00 squarefeet
• Minimum of 3 parking spaces far every LOX square
shared partung standard, Miele 4, Table b.
of com ren:ial use
feat of cnnimeroial use
• Minimum of 1 IticycleRack Space fix every 20 vehicular
• Parking requirement may be reduced according to the
• Parking requirement may be reduced according to the
spaces required.
shared parking standard, Article4, 1 able 5.
shared parking standard, Miele 4, T able s.
Auto -reel Erj-0cjeo TtruorDrive•Irl Fa;:ilities• :,eeAi1 Ir
• Minimum of t Bicycle Hack Space ror every 20vef ular
• Minimum of 1 pSycle Rack Space for every20 vehicular
6..
spaces requiwd
spaces required.
. Perking ratio may be Wetted wilhin i0 rnile redid of 700
• Loading See Mc if, Table 5
•Parking ratio may be reducer1wrthin hmile radius of IOU
and within V. mile radius of a liens?' Corridor by thirty
percent (30%) by process of Waiver, exoopl when silo
is within .f4D7 Feel of T3.
• Parkirog may be provided by ownership or lease nffsile
wilhin 1,000teet byprocess of Wants, except when oile
itwrlhinrip)feel ofT3
and within % rnlle radios of a I ranch Corridor by thirty
perch PO%) by pn esss of Weever, exc.epd when site is
within 500 feel of T:3.
• Parking may be provided by ownership or lease offsde
within tar feel by process of Wainer, except when site
is wilhin 500 feet of la
• Loading SeeMicle4, lable 5
• Loading- See Article 4, Table 5
• Amaximum area of95,000Square feet per establishment.
MIAMI 21 ARTICLE 4. TABLE 5 BUILDING FUNCTION: PARKING AND LOADING
SHARED PARKING STANDARDS
SHARNG FACTOR
The shared Parking Standards Table provides the method for calculating shared parking for buildings
with more than one Use type. It refers to the parking requirements that appear in Table 4.
The parking required for any two Functions on a Lot is calculated by dividing the number of spaces
required by the lesser of the two uses by the appropriate factor from this Table and adding the result to
the greater use parking requirement
For instance: Fora building with a Residential Use requiring 100 spaces and a Commercial Use requir-
ing 20 spaces. the 20 spaces divided by the sharing factor of 1.2 would reduce the total requirement to
100 plus 16 spaces. For uses not indicated in this chart on a mixed use lot a sharing factor of 1.1 shall
be allowed. Additional sharing is allowed by Warrant
OF -STREET PARKING STANDARDS
ANGLE OF
PARKING
ACCE ES AISLE WIDTH
ONE WAY
TRAFFIC
SINGLE LOADED
ONE WAY
TRAFFIC
DOUBLE LOADED
7W0W1Y
TRAFFIC
DOUBLE LOADED
a:
211
23 M
12Hfi
II H`1
193fr
45
10011
9 511
Parallel
10 ft
ID h
vc
Standard stall 0.5 F x 10 id minimum
22 ft
22ft
22fr
• Driveways shall have a minimum of 10 feet of paved width of a one-way drive and 20 feet for a two-way
chive for parking area providing 10 or more stalls.
• Pedestrian entrances shall be at least 3 feet horn stall, driveway or access aisle.
• Allowable slopes, paving, and drainage as per Florida Building Code.
• Off-street Parking facilities shall have a minimum vertical clearance of 7 Feat Where such a facility is
to be used by trucks or loading Uses, the minanum clearance shall be 12 feet Residential and 15 feet
Commercial and Industrial.
• Ingress vehicular control devices shall he located so as to provide a minimum driveway of 20 Feet in
length between the Base Building Line and dispenser.
• For landscaping requirements of parking lots. refer to Miami -Dade County Landscape Ordinance and
the City of Miami Off-street Parking Guides and Standards.
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NW NORTH RIVER DRIVE
1400
MIAMI, FL
ARTICLE 5. SPECIFIC TO ZONES
5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6)
5.6.1 Building Disposition (T6)
f. At the first Story, Facades along a Principal Frontage Lino shall have frequent doors and windows, except where
there exists a Street screen to shield parking and service areas; commercial pedestrian entrances shall occur at a
maximum spacing of seventy-five (75) feet and vehicular entries shall occur at a minimum spacing of sixty (60)
feet unless approved by Waiver.
i. For sites with three hundred and forty (340) feet Frontage length or more, a cross -Block passage shall be
provided as follows: If the Frontage Line of a site is at any point more than four hundred and fifty (450) feet from
a Thoroughfare intersection, the Building shall provide a cross -Block Pedestrian Passage. Such a cross -Block
Passage maybe covered above the first floor by a maximum of thirty-five percent (35%) of its areawith Structures
connecting Buildings, such as a terrace, pedestrian bridge or vehicular bridge. In T6-24, T6-36, T6-48, T6-60 and
T6-80 a Pedestrian Passage may be roofed and shall be lined with frequent doors and windows. Refer to the
diagram on sheet B-2 of the SAP Design Guidelines.
5.6.2 Building Configuration (T6)
b. Above the eighth floor, the Building Floorplate dimensions shall be limited as follows:
1. 15,000 square feet maximum for Residential Uses in T6-8, and T6-12
2.22,000 square feet maximum for each Residential Use in T6-24, T6-36, T6-48, T6-60 andT6-80
3. 106,000 square feet maximum for Commercial Uses and for parking
4.300 feet maximum length for Residential Uses
5.400 feet maximum length for Commercial Uses
c. Encroachments shall be as follows: At the First Layer, cantilevered Awnings, Facade screening devices, and
entry canopies may encroach up to one hundred percent (100%) of the depth of the Setback, except as may be
further allowed by Chapter 54 of the City Code. Above the first Story, cantilevered balconies, bay windows, garage
screening devices, architectural decorative features, and roofs may encroach up to three (3) feet of the depth of
the Setback. Other cantilevered portions of the Building shall maintain the required Setback. Above the eighth
Story, no Encroachments are permitted, except that Facade components promoting energy efficiency such as
shading and Screening devices that are non -accessible may encroach a maximum of three (3) feet.
e. On Principal Frontage(s), for the minimum Height, Facades shall be placed in the Build -to Zone for a
minimum of seventy percent (70%) of the length of each Principal Frontage. Within the
River Landing SAP, the Build -to Zone shall be defined as the area beginning at the front Setback line
and extending twenty-five (25) feet into the Second and Third Layers. Portions of a Principal
Frontage which are used for a Civic Space Type shall not be included in the Build -to Zone
calculation.
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ARTICLE 5. SPECIFIC TO ZONES
g. Building Heights shall be measured in Stories and shall conform to Article 4, Table 2 and be allocated as
required in Illustration 5.6. First -floor elevation shall be at average Sidewalk grade. A first level Residential
Function or Lodging Function should be raised a minimum of one (1) foot and a maximum of four (4w thrcc and
a half (3.5) feet above average Sidewalk grade. Existing one Story Structures shall be considered conforming and
may be enlarged.
5.6.4 Parking Standards (T6)
c. Parking shall be accessed from the Principal and Secondary Frontage when available. At Principal Frontages,
parking entries should be located at existing road intersections when possible to ease flow of traffic, minimize
congestion of Thoroughfares, and utilize existing signalization. Where Lots have only Principal Frontages, parking
may be accessed from the Principal Frontages.
d. Primary Frontage. All parking, including drop-off drives and porte-cocheres, open parking areas, covered
parking, garages, Loading Spaces and service areas shall be located within the Third Layer and shall be masked
from the Frontage by a Liner Building, wall, opaque gate, landscape feature, or Streetscreen as illustrated in Article
4, Table 8. Parking may extend into the Second Layer if an architectural screening, or glass treatment, is provided
for one hundred (100%) percent of that portion of the Pedestal Facade. Surface parking may extend into the
Second Layer a maximum of twenty five percent (25%) of the length of the Primary Frontage up to a maximum of
fifty (50) feet. Notwithstanding, entries to below grade loading docks may be located within the First Layer of a
Principal Frontage.
g. The vehicular entrance of a parking Lot or garage on a Frontage shall be no wider than sixty-five (65) feet,
including a ten (10) foot minimum curb between opposing lanes of traffic, but no single curb cut on thatentrance
may be wider than thirty (30) feet. The minimum distance between vehicular entrances shall be sixty
(60) feet, unless approved by Waiver.
5.6.5 Architectural Standards (T6)
b. The Facades on Retail Frontages shall be detailed as storefronts and glazed with clear glass no less than sixty
percent (60%) of the sidewalk -level Story. Facades Security screens shall be seventy percent (70%) open.
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MIAMI, FL
ARTICLE 5. SPECIFIC TO ZONES
355,000 s.f. max.
22,000 so. ft. max. Floorplate far
Residential & Lodging
106,000 so. ft. max. Floorplate for
Office & Commercial
e. Frontage in Build -To Zone: 70%
10 fL min. above 8th story
100. min. above 8°i story
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AS ADOPTED - APRIL 2012
BUILDING DISPOSITION
LOT OCCUPATION
A Lai Area
e a1 nu
b.Let MO
SDR.min_
e. tot Coverage
-I.8Samos
80rkmau
• Above'Italy
16.000 aq R asr fAatIr • [m
ft., d
c,d, t;-I L edgdeg
SO.fOdwft„a.Fh ,aldel,�Ofi�
a.-vvrnnaR+rrl—
d Flaw Lot Ratio (FIR)
1I 10%addbonal Public Binge
e 1 r at m -S back
l0%mm
II.Open Saga Rao uneente
10%LotArcamin
g.Donley
150edam* mak'
BALDING SETBACK
a PF nnpal Front
I0 R air.:
b. Secondary From
ID R mR.; 70 R min above 8` Story
e. Side
01t oak, 30 R n a aba+e 6 ry
d. Rear
0 R wen; 30 R min above r Story
t.Abel:mgSide aRear T5
0ft. rrrr 1'thraugh 5"Stay
1.0 R mn. If through P Stay
30 R. rim above IF Story
BUILDING CONFIGURATION
FRONTAGE
e. Ce man Lawn
prohibited
b. Perch S Fenn
prohibited
c Terrace or L C
prohibited
d. Forecourt
pemuCed
e Stoop
milted
I Sheehan(
pemaned (T -24 L & T6-24 0 only)
g. Gallery
permitted by Spatial Area Plan
h Arcade
permitted by Special Area Plan
BUILDING NEIGIST
a We He get
?Stews
b.ldar Height
74 Storm
c Mac. Beneft Heigte
24 Stones Abuttes,T all Tram eci Zones
accept T3
' Or as mediae rn Diagram 3'
ARTICLE 5. SPECIFIC TO ZONES
ILLUSTRATION 5.6 URBAN CORE TRANSECT ZONES (T6-24)
BUILDING PLACEMENT
N 2d 7d
rarR late' .Air
BUILDING HEIGHT
PARKING PLACEMENT
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MIAMI, FL
ARTICLE 6. SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
6.3 COMMERCIAL USES
6.3.1 Large Scale Commercial
Except for Public Storage Facilities which must comply with the criteria set forth under Article 6, Table 13, a single
commercial establishment occupying more than 55,000 square feet of Floor Area in any T6-0, D1 or D2 shall be
permitted subject to the following requirements:
Large Scale Commercial
LOCATION
TC Le191,aJ,,gI,e,iaye Lt Lk. J JL
yCxo„pLeM, amaAall1,Ieat •I ,f, 9„R„(1)e a,,•eaii„,a1r„a 31.1.esaAJel— stell , t ,tl,..,,.Li,.l
from The Lots le trans
an not ucoon aryroc a oroollmtora shall also euere an rea )aoocssi y oolleotiia ortatonsystains
By Exccpton in T6-0 and shall be located only on Lots having Frontage on one (1) or more arterial or
By Warrant In D1 collector roads. Ingress and egress to the Lot must be provided from these arterials and collectors and not
By Right in D2. Section 6.3.1 'Additional Requirements° shall not apply from secondary roads orcellesters. The lots shall also be served and be readily accessible by collective
transportation systems.
LOT SIZE
As required by Transect Zane
COMMERCIAL AREA
LIMITATIONS
Minimum, 55,000 square feei
REQUIREMENTS WHEN
ABUTTING A MORE
RESTRICTIVE TRANSECT
• A minimum of one (1) shade tree with a minimum Height of twelve (12) feet shall be planted et twenty-five (25) feel on center along the perimeter of the wall
• Additional landscaping in the form of shrUbs and Buffer plant material shall Aso be required
PARKING
• All required Parking shall conform to Transect Zone and in addition it shall be provided ensile within an enclosed Structure
• Parking Structures and parked vehicles shall be noncealed from exterior street view and may only be located within ih TH'"a Lye Second and Third Lavers
ADDITIONAL
REQUIREMENTS
• At ground level Habitable Space such as Liners to conceal Parking Structures or Parking Areas, must be provided for et least sixty -Five (65%) percent of linear street
Frontages_
• Second floor level Habitable Space such as Linerstoconceal Parking Structure, with a combination of architectural articulation for all linear street Frontagesshall be required,
however, in no case shall the Habitable Space Liners be less than forty percent (40%) of all linear street Frontages.
• Third floor level and above Habitable Space such es Liners to conceal Parking Structure, with a combination of architectural articulation for all linear street Frentages shall
be permitted, however, in no case will the Habitable Space Liners be less than twenty-five percent (25%) of all linear street Frontages
6.3.2 Vending Carts in Open Air Retail
Within open space, or partially open space, the following uses may be permitted pursuant to the Warrant
procees by SAP Permit:
1. Outdoor dining areas;
2. Display and sale of the following items from vending carts:
(a) Flowers, plants and shrubs; vegetables, produce, citrus or other unpackaged foods, not requiring
refrigeration or further preparation, subject to applicable state health regulations; and
(b) Arts and Crafts.
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Within open space, or partially open space, display and sale of other merchandise or food products allowed to
be sold generally within the district, and subject to the restrictions set forth herein, may be permitted by SAP
Permit.
6.5 SIGN STANDARDS - RIVER LANDING SPECIAL SIGNAGE PACKAGE
6.5.1 Intent
River Landing is a pedestrian -oriented, mixed -use development with residential and retail components primarily
serviced by vehicular traffic and public transit. The project, along with its extensive Riverwalk, is envisioned as a
hub for commercial activity and community gathering space along the river which does not otherwise exist in the
City of Miami. Its proximity to Highway 836 provides great visibility for prospective retail tenants, whose signage
would be seen by the large motorist population that traverses the highway daily; however, since the project is
located at the apex of the highway, such signage must be placed on the building above 90' in order for it to be
visible.
The methodology used to calculate the total aggregate signage area is consistent with Miami 21 requirements
under Article 6.5. However, signage area will not be allocated according to individual retail tenant frontages but
rather will be evenly distributed throughout the project as specified in Section E of the Design Guidelines.
Ultimately, assignment of the major commercial tenant wall signs, referenced under Article 6.5.2 (b)(3), will be
determined by retail leasing agreement and not by any tenant square footage requirements per Code.
The intent of these sign regulations is to (1) move pedestrians and vehicular traffic in, out, and around the project
safely and efficiently; (2) promote intuitive wayfinding within the project for residents and visitors alike; and (3)
identify the project to motorists along adjacent Thoroughfares.
6.5.2 Signage Location, Types, and Aggregation
a. Signs within the River Landing SAP shall be permitted as a Special Sign Package as set forth in the River
Landing Regulating Plan and Design Guidelines. Signs within Pedestrian Passages, which do not contain
advertising material visible from the public right-of-way, shall not be regulated by the City.
b. Signage placed along the project's Frontages shall be located within one of seven (7) signage zone types
identified in the Regulating Plan and Design Guidelines. Signage types shall be classified as follows:
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1. Directional Signage: Directional signs may be hanging, wall -mounted or freestanding signs. Hanging
and wall -mounted directional signs range up to three (3) feet in height and fifty (50) feet in length for a
maximum of one -hundred fifty (150) square feet. Freestanding directional signs may be double -sided with
a maximum of twenty (20) square feet of signage area on each face for a total maximum signage area of
forty (40) square feet per sign. Refer to Signage Details, Signage "Types G, H, L, N & P" in the Design
Guidelines.
2. Monument Signage: Monument signage shall be limited to one sign for each one hundred (100) feet of
street Frontage with no more than two sign surfaces, neither of which shall exceed forty (40) square feet
in Sign Area. All panels shall be changeable over time and may be highlighted with external lighting or
indirect lighting behind the images in compliance with Article 6.5.3(c). Permitted Sign Area may be
cumulative, but no Sign surface shall exceed one hundred (100) square feet. The Maximum Height shall
not exceed fourteen (14) feet, including embellishments, as measured from the sidewalk on which the
sign is placed. Refer to Signage Details, Signage "Types J & M" in the Design Guidelines.
3. Wall Signage: Signage shall be located on the Pedestal and oriented toward the adjacent
Thoroughfares for the purpose of identifying retail tenants of the project. Major Commercial Signage (Type
D) is restricted to the east facade, so as to minimize visual blight to neighboring residential communities.
Type D signage on the East facade shall be restricted to a maximum of nine (9) wall signs; provided
however, that as part of an SAP Permit for a Master Sign Package, the City may approve up to twelve
(12) Wall signs on a maximum of two (2) Pedestal Facades upon demonstration that the increased number
of Wall signs is consistent with Article 4, Table 12 of the Miami 21 Code and the signage standards listed
below. Refer to Signage Details, Signage "Types B & D" in the Design Guidelines.
4. Canopy Signage: Canopy signs range up to one (1) foot in height and ten (10) feet in length for a
maximum of ten (10) square feet. Refer to Signage Details, Signage "Types E & F" in the Design
Guidelines.
5. Hanging Signage:. Sign Area shall be limited to five (5) square feet per Display Surface for all retail
establishments and building identification, not including the building logo. Bottom of signs shall be a
minimum of eight (8) feet from grade. Refer to Signage Details, Signage "Type K" in the Design Guidelines.
6. Banner Signage: Sign Area shall be limited to twelve (12) square feet per Display Surface for all retail
establishments and building identification, including the building logo. Bottom of signs shall be a minimum
of eight (8) feet from grade. Projecting banner signs shall project no more than 3 ft. from the support
surface. Refer to Signage Details, Signage "Type C" in the Design Guidelines.
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7. Signs located fifty (50) feet above grade: Shall be limited to Building Identification signage only. Not
more than two (2) Signs on two (2) separate Building Facades shall be permitted. Signage area shall not
exceed 200 square feet and the size of any individual letter shall not exceed four (4) feet in height. Such
signs will be wall mounted on the top floor of the Pedestal. Refer to Signage Details, Signage "Type A" in
the Design Guidelines.
c. The signage locations depicted on the Regulating Plan Design Guidelines represent the general area of the
proposed signage zone. Final location of each sign type may vary.
d. The permitted square footage for Retail Signage and Building Identity signage may be modified
interchangeably, so long as the combined, maximum square footage for Retail Signage and Building Identity
Signage is not exceeded.
6.5.3 Signage Standards.
The following standards shall be utilized by the Planning Director and Zoning Administrator when evaluating whether
proposed signage is consistent with the District SAP.
a. The project shall provide locations on the commercial areas of the building facade that are specifically
designed to accommodate changeable tenant signage. Structure, materials, detailing, and power sources
shall be designed with consideration of signage installation requirements and shall be readily adaptable and
reparable as tenant sign needs change.
b. Signs shall consist of individual letters and/or a graphic logotype. No graphic embellishments such as
borders or backgrounds shall be permitted.
c. Sign illumination shall not be of high intensity. Where signs are illuminated, orientation of any illuminated
sign or light source shall be directed or shielded to reduce light trespass and glare. Signs that are electronically
illuminated may not exceed a maximum brightness level of 0.3 foot candles above ambient light as measured
at a preset distance depending on sign size. Measuring distance shall be calculated by taking the square root
of the product of the sign area and one -hundred. All applicants shall provide a written certification from the
sign manufacturer that the light intensity has been factory preset not to exceed the levels specified. Indirect
or external lighting shall be the preferred option where lighting is required.
d. No Sign shall be Flashing unless such Signs are specifically authorized by the regulations for the Transect
in which erected. Whether or not Flashing Signs are authorized generally within a zone, no Flashing Sign shall
be permitted within one hundred (100) feet of any portion of property in a Residential district, as
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measured along the street Frontage on the same side of the street, or as measured in a straight line to property
across the street, if the flashing element of such Sign is directly visible from the Residential property involved.
e. Signs should be designed so as to fit within the architectural features of the facade and related elements and
complement the project's overall design aesthetic. As such, the Sign's color and value should be limited in
number and compatible with the facade.
f. Graphic design for all signs should reflect consistency, simplicity, neatness, and minimum wording to
minimize visual clutter and maximize legibility.
6.5.4 Signage in MidRiverVu Expansion Area
a. Signage within the MidRiverVu Expansion Area, encompassing the north block of the SAP area
north of NW River Drive, shall be regulated under Article 10 of Miami 21. Signage within the
MidRiverVu Expansion Area will not be counted against any limits on number, size, and type
of signs within the River Landing SAP under this Regulating Plan and/or the River Landing
Concept Book.
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APPENDIX B. WATERFRONT DESIGN GUIDELINES
Circulation Zone
1. The walkway may meander along the shoreline; however, all offsets in the alignment of the walkway
shall not exceed ten (10) feet and be spaced not less than fifty (50) feet apart.
Passive Zone
2. All benches shall have back rests Benches may be backed or unbacked, and their placement shall
emphasize direct views of the water. Benches may be substituted by sitting space on the edge of
planters. All seating space on benches shall not need to be continuous for more than 24".
3. Site furniture and site artwork may include overhead canopies, shade structures, sculptures,
concessions, etc. and shall be confined to this zone. All furniture shall be permanently installed
preferably by direct burial in concrete.
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