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Land Development Division
Planning Department
ANALYSIS FOR
SPECIAL AREA PLAN
"Eastside Ridge"
APPLICANT: SPV Realty, LLC
PROJECT ADDRESS: Multiple (See Exhibit A)
COMMISSION DISTRICT: District 5 (Keon Hardemon)
PREPARED BY: David Snow, Chief of Urban Design
FILE ID: 3306
NET OFFICE: Little Haiti
STR: 19-53-42
A. GENERAL INFORMATION
REQUEST: Pursuant to Article 3, Section 3.9, and Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8, of Ordinance 13114, as
amended, the SPV Realty, LLC ( the "Applicant") is requesting a Special Area Plan (SAP) that will
modify the existing transect zone regulations for the subject parcels to the extent indicated herein,
and proposes a change to the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) for a density increase. This Special
Area Plan (SAP) proposes a mix of commercial, office, residential and associated parking areas and
future transit facility in addition to public plazas and park space as follows:
1. The Eastside Ridge SAP is composed of approximately 22.47 acres of abutting properties.
2. The proposal is to construct approximately 5,400,902 square feet of development consisting
of: 3,371 residential dwelling units; 97,103 sq. ft. of office space; 283,798 sq. ft. of commercial
space; 5,893 parking spaces; 215,493 sq. ft. of civic space; and 294,945 sq. ft. of open space.
B. BACKGROUND
The Applicant owns the existing Design Place residential apartments/townhomes located at 5175 NE
2 Avenue, 5035 NE 2 Avenue and 5125 NE 2 Court. The site is approximately 22.47 acres of land,
which is generally bound by NE 54 Street to the north, NE 2 Avenue to the west, Florida East Coast
(FEC) railroad Corridor to the east and Archbishop Curley -Notre Dame property to the south. The
subject parcels are located within Blocks 1 - 4 of the Sabal Palm Plat recoded with the Clerk of Courts
of Miami -Dade County.
Design Place Apartments is an existing 500+ unit residential apartment complex that was originally
built in 1948. The existing rental apartment complex serves the residential housing needs of the Little
Haiti community. The complex was constructed with a perimeter wall and guard gate limiting access
and neighborhood integration from Little Haiti residences to the north and west and Buena Vista
residents to the south. Although Design Place is currently occupied by residents today, conditions of
the complex have been diminishing with age of the existing building structure. Extensive renovations
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are needed to continue to provide occupants with ideal livable conditions for a market -rate residential
apartment complex.
A unique characteristic of the subject properties is the extensive natural landscape and mature
existing tree canopy that defines the residential complex space. These elements provide a lush
natural environment which provides improvement of aesthetic appearance, shade canopy and other
ecological values on the site. Significant existing specimens include Live Oaks, Ficus Trees, Royal
Poincianas and multiple species of Palms. The current size of these existing trees range from 5" —
32" diameter at breast height (DBH).
The location of the proposed Eastside Ridge SAP is within the southern edge boundary of the Little
Haiti neighborhood. This neighborhood is one of Miami's cultural gateways into the city identified by
Haitian exiles as well as many residents from other Caribbean islands and should be conserved and
enhanced in a manner consistent with the heritage of the Haitian Caribbean island culture. The area
is characterized by its French -Creole theme, with local family owned businesses, restaurants, art
galleries, dance, music, theatre performances and other cultural activities. The 2010 Census data
indicates that residential neighborhoods within Little Haiti are made up of low to moderate income
residents.
PROPOSAL
In efforts to maximize future Transit Oriented Development (TOD) opportunities for communities north
of Midtown, Eastside Ridge SAP proposes increasing density and intensity volumes to promote a
mixture of uses including increase residential units, office, commercial, and civic and institutional uses
that leverage the accessibility and proximity of a future train station. The proposed Eastside Ridge
SAP will entitle the Applicant to the following:
• An overall masterplan for a mixed use TOD development.
• A rezoning from T5-O and T5-R to T5-O, T6-8-O and T6-12-0 allowing for new density and
intensity appropriate for TOD development.
• Modifications to the Article 4, Table 3 Use Chart to encourage Medical Facilities use to
complement supporting uses west of NE 2 Avenue at the Miami Jewish Health Campus.
• Modification to underlying Transect Zone regulations including but not limited to: parking,
building disposition and configuration and public benefit height.
• Establishing supplemental regulations for Little Haiti Green Market
• Establishing procedures for SAP permits
• Establishing Art in Public Places Program
• Dedication of park land to the City of Miami
Below is a basic approximate comparison of existing entitlements and requested entitlements:
Table #1: Approximate Entitlements
Existing Conditions
Proposed SAP
Difference
ZONE
T5-R/T5-O Urban
Center
T5-O Urban Center
T6-8-O Urban Core
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Increase in FLR, Height
and Lot Coverage
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T6-12-0 Urban Core
DENSITY
65 du/ac
Total Allowed:
Approximately 1,460
units
150 du/ac
Total Allowed:
Approximately 3,370
units
85 du/ac Increase
Increase of 1,910 units
HEIGHT
5 Stories
8 Stories
16 Stories
28 Stories
Increase of 23 stories
FAR
N/A
Total 5,874,306 SF
LOT AREA
22.47 acres
22.47 acres
No Change
OPEN SPACE
97,905 SF (10%)
294,954 SF (30%)
Increase of 197,049 SF
of Open Space
PARKING
2,190 Spaces
5,893 Spaces
3,703 Spaces
C. FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM) AND ZONING DESIGNATION
The existing Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation for the Eastside Ridge SAP property is
"Medium Density Multifamily Residential". The SAP application includes a companion FLUM
amendment (File ID: 3307). The proposed FLUM designation is "Restricted Commercial". This
designation would allow for additional commercial and office uses and a residential density increase
from 65 du/ac to 150 du/ac.
Illustration #1 Current FLUM Designation
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Illustration #2 Proposed FLUM Designation
The existing Transect Zone classification for the Eastside Ridge SAP is designated T5-O (Urban Center)
to the north along NE 54 Street and T5-R (Urban Center) for the remaining properties within the site.
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The proposed Zoning outlined in Illustration #4 shows that a transition of height and intensity will be
made north to south from T5-O along NE 54 Street to T6-8a-O, T6-8b-O and T6-12-0 in the center.
These zones have been proposed in a successional form to ensure that proposed development is
concentrated in the center of the subject property and that proposed development properly transitions
to the low scale commercial corridor and low density residential area to the north and southwest. The
proposed zones will also allow for additional commercial and office uses providing a new mixed use,
transit -oriented, pedestrian -friendly, urban development opportunity for the area. CS Zones will also
be proposed in the future to ensure programmed open space will be maintained and accessible to
the residents of Eastside Ridge and general public.
Proposed height and building scale will transition from T5-O with a maximum bonus height of eight
stories along NE 54 Street to T6-8a-O and T6-8b-O with a maximum bonus height of 16 stories. The
tallest height will be T6-12-0 within the center of the site allowing for a maximum bonus height of 28
stories. Per the Applicant, bonus heights above the 20th story will only be achieved prior to completion
of a transit station.
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D. ANALYSIS
In determining the appropriateness of the proposed Eastside Ridge Special Area Plan (SAP), the
Planning Department referred this proposal for additional input and recommendation to:
• City of Miami Office of Zoning
• City of Miami Office of Capital Improvements and Transportation
• City of Miami Department of Environmental Resources
• City of Miami City Attorney's Office
• City of Miami Public Works Department
• City of Miami Building Department
• City of Miami Parks Department
• City of Miami Police Department
• City of Miami Fire Department
• City of Miami Office of Environmental Resources
• City of Miami Office of Historic Preservation
• City of Miami Division of Art in Public Places
• Miami Parking Authority
• Miami -Dade County Water & Sewer Department
• Miami -Dade County Regulatory and Economic Resources Department
• Miami -Dade County Public Works
• Florida Department of Transportation District (FDOT) 6
• Little Haiti Neighborhood Enhancement Team (NET) Office
This referral was made through the Coordinated Review Committee (CRC) requirement pursuant to
Article 7, Section 7.1.1.3 of Miami 21. The CRC meeting was held on Wednesday, April 12, 2017.
Recommendations from the above departments and agencies have been considered in the
recommendations of this report.
Upon approval, the Eastside Ridge Special Area Plan (SAP) as amended, will comply with the density,
intensity and height allowed by the proposed zoning designation.
The Regulating Plan governs the internal distribution of the proposed development. It includes open
space and civic spaces and allows the master planning of the Eastside Ridge development. The
approved Regulating Plan and Concept Book, supported by the proffered Development Agreement, will
provide clear and comprehensive parameters for future development on the site.
The following is a review of the request pursuant to the Special Area Plan criteria under Article 3, Section
3.9 and Section 3.9.1 and Article 7, Section 7.1.2.8 of the Miami 21 Code. The Background section of
this report is hereby incorporated into the analysis and its corresponding criteria by reference:
Purpose: The purpose of a Special Area Plan further is to encourage the assembly and master
planning of parcels greater than nine (9) Abutting acres in size, in order to provide greater
integration of public and private improvements and Infrastructure; to enable Thoroughfare
connectivity; to encourage a variety of Building Heights, massing and Streetscape design,
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and to provide high quality design elements, all in order to further the intent of this Code
expressed in Article 2.
Criteria A: "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".
Analysis: The proposed Eastside Ridge Special Area Plan consist of 22.47 acres.
Findings: Consistent
Criteria B: "A Special Area Plan shall be approved by the process of rezoning with or without
Transect Changes".
Analysis: The Applicant is proposing rezoning that will result in Transect changes. The site is
currently zoned T5-O to the north and T5-R for the remaining site area. The proposed
zoning helps transition height and intensity north to south from T5-O along NE 54 Street
to T6-8a-O, T6-8b-O and T6-12-0 in the center. CS Zones as specified within the
Development Agreement, will also be proposed to ensure programmed open space will
be maintained and accessible to the future residents of Eastside Ridge and general public.
Findings: Consistent
Criteria C: "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".
Analysis: The Eastside Ridge SAP assigns Thoroughfares and Civic space types with appropriate
transitions to abutting areas as illustrated in the plans submitted (Sheets B-4 — B-8). The
thoroughfare plan proposes additional private drives and pedestrian pathways to
encourage exploration of the entire neighborhood, to provide multiple points of access for
future buildings and to ensure greater connectivity and walkability. The site has not yet
been replatted and will be subject to subdivision regulations within City Code Chapter 54
and 55 prior to building permit. In addition, design elements such as pavers, street
furniture, and landscaping are provided beyond the limits of the Eastside Ridge SAP thus
further integrating the abutting areas through said design elements.
The Eastside Ridge SAP has placed a significant emphasis on the Civic Space Type
development which includes two (2) Community Parks and three (3) Plazas, three (3)
Pedestrian Passages and a Linear Greenway along the FEC corridor within the site. These
spaces will not only serve the future residents of Eastside Ridge SAP, but also the general
public from the surrounding Little Haiti community. These spaces will also provide
opportunities for existing tree specimen retention, protection and preservation throughout
the Eastside Ridge SAP site.
Findings: All though the proposed Transect Zones establishes an appropriate successional
transition from the T5-O commercial corridor to a higher intense T6-12 center of the SAP,
the maximum height of twenty-eight (28) stories will be out of scale with the surrounding
low to midrise community.
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It is recommended that a height of no greater than twenty (20) stories be developed within
the Eastside Ridge SAP. This lower scale will allow for compact future Transit Oriented
Development (TOD) development capacity and help maintain an appropriate scale and
volume in context with the surrounding neighborhoods.
Criteria D: "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".
Analysis: The applicant has submitted a concept book through the SAP submittal process that maps
thoroughfares and transect zones, and the concept book and regulating plan both highlight
the SAP's deviations from Miami 21.
Findings: Consistent
Criteria E: "A Special Area Plan shall assign at least five (5) percent of its aggregated Lot Area to a
Civic Space Type. 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".
Analysis: The total Eastside Ridge SAP area is 979,051 square feet, which results in 48,953 square
feet of Civic Space to be provided. The SAP proposes eight distinct Civic Spaces to be
phased in over the four phases of the project:
Civic Space A (Phase I) is a 63,064 square feet community park, located within Lots 6-9.
Civic Space B (Phase II) is a 40,093 square feet plaza and pedestrian passage, located
within Lots 4-5.
Civic Space C (Phase III) is an 83,112 square feet central community park and pedestrian
passages, located within Lots 10-11.
Civic Space D (Phase IV) is a 29,224 square feet plaza and pedestrian passage, located
within Lots 1-3.
In total, the SAP is proposes 215,493 square feet of Civic Space to be phased in
proportionally with development. The amount of Civic Space provided is a 17-
percentincrease from the 5-percent amount required within Miami 21.
Findings: Consistent
Criteria F: "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".
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Analysis:
Findings:
Criteria G:
Analysis:
Findings:
Criteria H:
Analysis:
Findings:
Analysis:
A development agreement between the Applicant and the City of Miami has been
submitted in accordance with the above criteria and will be considered by the City
Commission.
Consistent
"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".
CRC reviewed the Eastside Ridge SAP on April 12, 2017 and provided a series of
comments which have been subsequently addressed by the Applicant. The Eastside
Ridge SAP is governed by a set of plans entitled "Eastside Ridge SAP" as prepared by
Kobi Karp and Kimley Horn, consisting of 137 pages dated, stamped, and received by
Hearing Boards on April 5, 2019.
Consistent
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 30-percent of the total length within a Special Area Plan. For Frontages on the
B-Grid, parking areas may be allowed in the Second Layer.
A differentiation of the Thoroughfares as a Primary streets and a Secondary streets have
been submitted as shown on sheet B-6 of the plans. The secondary frontages do not
exceed 30-percent of the total length within the Eastside Ridge SAP. As proposed,
secondary frontages are at 25-percent of the total length within the SAP.
Consistent
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 70-percent 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.
Retail frontage is provided at sidewalk level along the entire length of the frontage as
depicted in Sheet C-5. Glazing requirements are maintained within the Eastside Ridge
SAP Regulating Plan.
Findings: Consistent
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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.
Analysis: The proposed Eastside Ridge SAP includes concepts of Galleries and Arcades along NE
54 Street as shown in sheets D-3 through D-4 to tie in Haitian/Caribbean architectural
characteristic.
Findings: Consistent
4. Build -to -lines that differ from Transect Zone Setback requirement.
Analysis: Build -to -lines differ from the Transect Zone setback requirements as depicted in
Illustrations 5.5 and 5.6 of the Eastside Ridge SAP Regulating Plan.
Findings: Consistent
5. A Terminated Vista location, requiring that the Building be provided with architectural
articulation of a Type and character that responds to the location.
Analysis: N/A
Findings: N/A
6. A Pedestrian Passage, requiring a minimum twenty (20) foot wide pedestrian access
be reserved between Buildings.
Analysis: Three (3) pedestrian passages ranging from sixty (60) feet to twenty-three (23) feet in
width have been provided per Sheet L-11 of the concept book. These widths exceed the
minimum width required per Miami 21, Article 4, Table 8 of 20-feet for a pedestrian
passage.
Findings: Consistent
7. A preservation plan acceptable to the Historic and Environmental Preservation Board
for any historic resources in the area of the Special Area Plan.
Analysis: N/A
Findings: N/A
8. Area Design Guidelines.
Analysis: The Applicant has submitted a Regulating Plan that includes Design Guidelines for the
Eastside Ridge SAP.
Findings: Consistent
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9. A parking management program that enables shared parking among public and
private Uses.
Analysis: A parking management program that enables shared parking among public and private
Uses shall be provided and approved by the Planning Department prior to issuance of a
vertical building permit.
Findings: Consistent, subject to conditions
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.
Analysis: The proposed highest intensity zoning designation, T6-12-0 is concentrated within the
center of the site, providing for an appropriate transition from abutting T6-8-O properties.
T6-12-0 has a proposed maximum height of twelve (12) stories and a bonus of sixteen
(16) stories.
Although this proposed total height of twenty-eight (28) stories is to support future TOD
capacities, it has been determined that the scale of this building volume is not in context
with the surrounding low to moderate building scale of the surrounding neighborhood.
Based on the neighborhood context, it is recommended that the proposed maximum
building height and intensity within the Eastside Ridge SAP shall not exceed twenty (20)
stories, which will support compact, pedestrian -oriented and mixed -use density and
intensity of uses that relate to future transit services while maintaining existing
neighborhood character.
Findings: Staff recommends reducing proposed scale of T6-12-0 maximum bonus height to eight
(8) stories which provides a maximum overall height of twenty (20) stories for the Eastside
Ridge SAP.
The following is a review of the request pursuant to the criteria under Article 7 and Section 7.1.2.8 of
Miami 21. The Background section of this report is hereby incorporated into the analysis and its
corresponding criteria by reference:
Criteria 1:
"(a) The relationship of the proposed amendment to the goals, objectives and policies
of the Comprehensive Plan, with appropriate consideration as to whether the proposed
change will further the goals, objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan; the
Miami 21 Code; and other city regulations. (b) The need and justification for the
proposed changes necessary."
(a) The proposed amendment is consistent with the underlying Future Land Use Map
designation of Restricted Commercial. The Uses and Densities proposed are provided
for in this FLUM designation. Further analysis of a FLUM change for the SAP is
provided through the companion item 3307.
(b) The SAP is intended to provide a quality, transit -oriented activity node with a mix of
uses including high -density residential, office, commercial and civic institutional uses
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Criteria 2:
that leverage the accessibility and proximity of a proposed train station that would abut
the SAP area. It will establish a functional neighborhood along fixed -rail transit system
that is identifiable with significant open space including FEC Greenway connection,
proposed train station, its scale and a framework of development regulations including
podium heights, setbacks, and facade requirements that will insure compatibility with
its surroundings. The SAP regulations are intended to emphasize compatibility with
the Little Haiti neighborhood to the north and west.
"A change may be made only to the next intensity Transect Zone or by a Special Area
Plan, and in a manner which maintains the goals of the Miami 21 Code to preserve
Neighborhoods and to provide proper transitions in intensity and scale".
The proposed Zoning outlined in Illustration #4 shows that an appropriate zoning transition
from the highest designation within the SAP center of T6-12-0 to T6-8-0 and T5-0
predominately abutting the T5-0 transect zone. Future proposed CS zones will provide a
range of open space opportunities including parks, plazas, squares and pedestrian
passages which are distributed throughout the site to break up building massing and scale.
The proposed highest intensity zoning designation, T6-12-0 is concentrated within the
center of the site, providing for an appropriate transition from abutting T6-8-0 properties.
The T6-12-0 has a proposed maximum height of twelve (12) stories and a bonus of
sixteen (16) stories. Although this proposed total height of twenty-eight (28) stories is to
support future TOD capacities, it has been determined that the scale of this building
volume is not in context with the surrounding low to moderate building scale of the
surrounding neighborhood.
It is recommended that the proposed maximum building height and intensity within the
Eastside Ridge SAP shall not exceed twenty (20) stories. This would allow the T6-12-0 to
have a maximum bonus up to eight (8) additional stories. A maximum height of twenty
(20) stories will support compact, pedestrian -oriented and mixed -use density and intensity
of uses that relate to future transit services while maintaining existing neighborhood
character.
Criteria 3: "Special Area Plans shall be adopted by rezoning pursuant to the provisions of Section
3.9"
See Criteria A - G
Finding: In determining the appropriateness of the proposed "Eastside Ridge Special Area Plan"
(SAP)", the Planning Department reviewed this proposal and found that it maintains the
goals of Miami 21, but although the SAP provides a proper transition in intensity, the
proposed scale of T6-12-0 bonus height of 16 additional stories (for an overall height of
28 stories) is not appropriate to the adjacent neighborhoods to the north, west and south.
Staff recommends reducing proposed scale of T6-12-0 maximum bonus height to eight (8) stories which
provides a maximum overall height of twenty (20) stories for the Eastside Ridge SAP which is appropriate
for the neighborhood context.
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E. CONCLUSION
The applicant's submitted materials and analysis provided as part of this Special Area Plan
application are consistent with the intent of Miami 21, the Comprehensive Plan, and all other relevant
city regulations.
F. RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to Article 3 and Article 7 of Miami 21 (Ordinance 13114), as amended, and the
aforementioned findings, the Planning Department recommends Approval with conditions of the
Eastside Ridge Special Area Plan.
G. CONDITIONS
Based on analysis and findings, the Planning Department recommends Approval of the "Eastside
Ridge" SAP with the following conditions:
1) The development shall be substantially in accordance with the plans entitled "Eastside Ridge SAP
as prepared by Kobi Karp and Kimley Horn consisting of 137 pages dated stamped received by
Hearing Boards, April 5, 2019.
2) The Applicant, owner, or successor shall comply with the requirements of all applicable
departments/agencies as part of the City of Miami building permit submittal process.
3) The building height and tower massing proposed for the T6-12-0 Transect Zone shall be scaled
appropriately in conjunction with surrounding neighborhood context and future Transit Oriented
Development needs.
4) The Applicant, owner, or successor shall meet all applicable building codes, land development
regulations, ordinances, and other laws and pay all applicable fees due prior to the issuance of
any building permit.
5) The Applicant shall comply with all applicable regulation of Chapter 24 entitled "Environmental
Regulations" of the Miami Dade County Code as amended.
6) Allow the Miami Police Department to conduct a security survey, at the Department's discretion,
and to make recommendations concerning security measures and systems; further submit a
report to the Planning Department, prior to commencement of construction, demonstrating how
the Police Department recommendations, if any, have been incorporated into the Eastside Ridge
SAP security and construction plans, or demonstrate to the Planning Director why such
recommendations are impractical.
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7) Obtain approval from, or provide a letter from the Department of Fire -Rescue indicating applicant's
coordination with members of the Fire Plan Review Section at the Department of Fire -Rescue in
the review of the scope of the SAP, owner responsibility, building development process, and
review procedures, as well as specific requirements for fire protection and life safety systems,
exiting, vehicular access, and water supply.
8) Obtain approval or provide a letter of assurance from the Department of Solid Waste, that the
SAP has addressed all concerns of the said Department prior to obtaining a building permit.
9) Show compliance with the Minority Participation and Employment Plan (including a Contractor /
Subcontractor Participation Plan) which shall be submitted to the City prior to the issuance of any
building permit. The Applicant, owner, or successor shall use its best efforts to follow the
provisions of the City's Minority Women Business Affairs and Procurement Program as a guide,
as applicable.
10) Record the following in the Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida, prior to the issuance
of any building permit: a) Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions providing that the ownership,
operation and
a) maintenance of all Civic and Open Spaces, and any related improvements located thereon,
shall be the responsibility the property owner(s), their successor(s), or their designee in
perpetuity; and
b) Record in the Public Records a Unity of Title or a covenant in lieu of a Unity of Title, if
applicable, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney's Office.
11) Prior to the issuance of a shell permit, provide the Planning Department with a recorded copy of
the documents mentioned in condition (6) above.
12) Provide the Planning Department with a temporary construction plan that addresses construction
phasing and includes the following elements:
a. Temporary construction parking plan, with an enforcement policy;
b. Construction noise management plan with an enforcement policy; and
c. Maintenance plan for the temporary construction site; said plan shall be subject to the review
and approval by the Planning Department prior to the issuance of any building permits and
shall be enforced during construction activity. All construction activity shall remain in full
compliance with the provisions of the submitted construction plan; failure to comply may lead
to a suspension or revocation of this SAP.
13) Prior to the issuance of any building permit, the Applicant, owner, or successor shall provide the
Planning and Zoning Department for review and approval:
a. Environmental Impact Statement and final reports for the lots included in the SAP site.
b. Updated Sufficiency Letter from the City of Miami, Office of Transportation.
c. Final determination of Public School Concurrency and Capacity Reservation.
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d. Conservation Assessment Report (project is located within a high Archeological Probability
Zone).
e. Proof of compliance with conditions established by the following department or agencies,
specifically:
• City and County Public Works Departments
• Miami -Dade County Water and Sewer
• Miami -Dade County Traffic Engineering Division
• Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT)
14) The "Eastside Ridge SAP" includes a Development Review Process which addresses the build
out of the project as identified in the Regulating Plan. All development within this SAP shall be
submitted for review and approval by the Planning Director prior to the issuance of any building
permit consistent with the requirements of Sec. 3.9.1 .g. of Miami 21 and the SAP.
15) If the project is to be developed in phases and/or individual specific projects, the Applicant shall
submit an interim plan, including a landscape plan, which addresses design details for the land
occupying future phases of this Project in the event that the future phases are not developed, said
plan shall include a proposed timetable and shall be subject to review and approval by the
Planning Director.
16) The Applicant, owner, or successor shall meet conditions identified in this Ordinance, with the
SAP and all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
17) Within 90 days of the effective date of this Ordinance, record a certified copy of the Development
Agreement specifying that the Development Agreement runs with the land and is binding on the
Applicant, its successors, and assigns, jointly or severally.
18) As applicable, Eastside Ridge, LLC., as defined in the approved SAP, shall be responsible for
securing the City's approval for any change or modification to the approved temporary
construction plan. Request for approval of any change or modification to the previously approved
temporary construction plan shall be submitted for review and approved no later than two weeks
prior to implementation of requested change or modification.
19) The Applicant, owner, or successor shall comply with the recommendations pursuant to the
Urban Design Review Resolution dated January 18, 2017 attached hereto as Exhibit C.
File ID No.3306
Eastside Ridge SAP
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