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RCI PROPOSAL AND VIRGINIA KEY MASTER PLAN COMPARISON
VIRGINIA KEY MASTER PLAN GOALS/PRINCIPLES
RCI'S PROPOSAL
It is the Master Plan's intent to develop viable,
RCI's plan facilitates waterfront access, active
meaningful, beautiful, and functional public
and passive recreation, small scale
waterfront and public open space areas (pg.5
commercial, and convenient parking in an
and 77).
environmentally sensitive manner (Section
IV.).
The design regulations have been broken into
four major areas of improvements to
RCI does not over -emphasize retail or
implement the desires of the community for
commercial space and all retail will be marine -
waterfront access, active and passive
related (Section I., pg. 2).
recreation, environmental sensitivity, small
scale commercial with marina, and parking
(pg. 104).
The Master Plan emphasizes the opportunities
RCI will convert the Property into a unified and
for mixed-use waterfront development (pg.5).
integrated campus where the marinas
seamlessly interact with the restaurants,
retail, office, active public uses, and marine -
related uses (Section II, pg.3; Section IV. pg.6).
Protect existing mangroves, hammocks, and
RCI's plan calls for preservation and
wildlife areas and enhance natural resources
restoration of the landscape (Section IV.,
(pg.5,8, and 105).
pg.17). Many existing trees will be preserved
and mangroves would be restored and there
Enhance and protect historic areas (pg.9).
would be native plantings of plants specific to
Virginia Key (Section IV., pg.6; Section IV.,
pg.17). RCI's Preferred Plan eliminates the
need for a parking garage, which allows for
maximum green -space. (Section IV., pg.8-9)
Provide the necessary infrastructure and
RCI's plan incorporates bus, bicycle, and
traffic flow to serve future improvements to
automobile networks (Section IV., pg.18) and a
Virginia Key. (pg.105)
service and emergency access plan (Section
IV., pg.23). The transit networks maximize
Augmentation of existing circulation networks
connectivity between active and passive areas
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(including vehicular, bike, and pedestrian
and promote integration with other parts of
trails) to the historic areas (pg.9).
the Island.
Promote varied public use of site from passive
One of RCI's listed goals and objectives is to,
to active and Island Integration (pg.77).
"Sustain and revitalize a historic, underutilized
waterfront site and maximize its potential"
(Section II., pg.3). The extra -wide and continuous
Baywalk that RCI is proposing will allow integration
with activities taking place at Marine Stadium.
Provide for multiple and diverse forms of
RCI's plan incorporates passive green spaces and
activity and recreational activities that range
renovation of the public boat ramp (Section III, pg.
from the more dynamic sports fields to the
4; Section IV., pg. 7 and Plans). RCI made a
boating amenities, and to the more passive
commitment to host fishing tournaments, sailing
waterfront parks (pg.104).
regattas, and recreational activities (Section VI.,
pg.15).
RCI's plan provides for greening of the marina, and
preservation of greenspace (Section IV., pg.6;
Section IV., pg.17).
The Master Plan includes contiguous
RCI's plan has thousands of linear feet of
waterfront promenades and a pedestrian walk
contiguous, uninterrupted promenade along the
to facilitate access to the entire water's edge
entire waterfront that directly connects to other
of the basin from the Rusty Pelican to the
parts of the Island (Section I, pg.1).
western tip of the Bill Sadowski Preserve
RCI's plan has two levels of continuous path, an
(pg•77)•
elevated flood -proof public and a commercial
level, and a purely recreational level (Section IV.,
pgs.7 and 11).
One of RCI's listed goals and objectives is to
"Provide a safe, sustainable, and accessible
Baywalk and open areas for the public" (Section II,
pg.3).
RCI's state-of-the-art boat storage system does not
interrupt the continuous path and does not create
a safety hazard for pedestrians (Section IV., pg.13).
Encourage walkability, bicycling, and transit
RCI's plans propose extensive overhangs to shade
connections with the necessary infrastructure.
pedestrians and diners (Section IV., pg.19). RCI's
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Encourage use of biking and pedestrian
plan has a contiguous, uninterrupted promenade
circulation through extensive Island -wide trails
and safe, dedicated bicycle lanes and shared use
(pg.104).
paths (Section IV., pg.21). RCI also provides four
separate north -south pedestrian connections,
Maximize complete, unrestricted public access
which is an improvement on the Master Plan
to waterfront areas that are currently
(Section IV., pg.21).
underutilized. (pg. 9, 11, and 77)
One of RCTs listed goals and objectives is to
"Develop a pedestrian -friendly campus with direct
access to extensive bay walk systems and an
atmosphere and uses that encourage a vast array
of activities during the day and after working
hours" (Section II, pg.3).
All promenade landscaping, furniture, lighting,
RCI's pedestrian paths lead directly to and provide
planters, etc should be subordinated to
visibility of the water (Section IV., pg.21). RCI's
enhance maximum visibility of the water
elevated pedestrian paths and steps provide long
(pg.116). Connections to public and private
views without having to enter a building (Section
thoroughfares should provide visibility to the
IV., pg.14).
water, include lighting, landscaping, and
RCI's plans described the area lighting fixtures that
signage to clearly indicate publicly accessible
will be employed in combination with indirect light
areas (pg.116).
to provide safe lighting levels (Section IV., pg.25).
RCI's proposal provides that light will shine "on the
path and not into the eyes of pedestrians while
meeting all requirements. LED fixtures with low
mounting heights will allow pedestrians to feel
safe without ruining views" (Section IV., pg.25).
RCI's plans identify signage locations and materials
(Section IV., pg.26).
All promenades shall feel public and be
The commercial spaces are elevated in conformity
separated from private dining or other
with FEMA regulations, effectively separating
adjacent private uses (pg.116).
them from the promenade (Section IV., pg.14).
This also allows two -levels of promenade space
(Section IV., pgs.7 and 11).
All outdoor lighting shall be contained onsite
RCI's proposal provides for "LED site lighting with
and provide appropriate shielding from
minimal spill" (Section IV., pg.18).
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spillover effects.
Buildings shall front thoroughfares or
RCI's buildings shall front thoroughfares or
pedestrian passages and be constructed in an
pedestrian passages, will be constructed in an
environmentally sensitive manner, such as site
environmentally sensitive manner, and will
layout, energy efficiency, local building
include bicycle parking (Section IV., pg.21).
materials, low water usage, provide public
accessibility to the water, and bicycle parking
The building's light colored roofs will minimize
facilities.
heat island effect (Section IV., pg.19). Cisterns
will capture rain -water for re -use in irrigation
or boat washing (Section IV., pg.19). The plan's
extensive exterior circulation minimizes area
under air-conditioning (Section IV., pg.19).
The electric boat lift system is more green and
energy efficient than the diesel forklift -based
storage system (Section IV., pg.13).
Small public plazas or other public spaces shall
RCI's plan has benches, seating areas, and passive
be incorporated where possible.
parks and green spaces (Section IV., pg.14).
Renovation and expansion of the existing boat
RCI's dry dock storage system is state-of-the-art
storage facilities and improved waterfront marina
and its accompanying mobile phone application
to allow for a more user-friendly system that
makes it extremely user friendly (Section IV.,
accommodates the growing demand for boat
pg.13). RCI's proposed slip sizes accommodate
storage within the greater Miami area. (pgs. 8-9)
larger boats, keeping in line with growing trends.
New revenue generating boating facilities. A
RCI's dry dock will accommodate 973 vessels and
state of the art dry dock facility for up to 700
the structure is broken up into three buildings with
boats that is broken up into four separate
pedestrian passageways that intersect and
buildings. These are composed of open
connect with the public waterfront promenade.
structures that emphasize the artful views,
RCI's design was "inspired by the streamlined style
breezes, and skies over Virginia Key while
of contemporary yachts and boats" (Section IV.,
pg.5). "The design of the Project mirrors that of a
celebrating, rather than obscuring, the natural
boat, allowing it to blend in with the landscape
relationship of boats to the maritime site.
and the water, appearing as if, like a boat, the
building is preparing to embark into the ocean
itself (Section IV., pg.5).
A new marina, containing 210 wet slips for
RCI's plan provides for 318 wet slips. The new wet
slips were not developed to the west because
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boats ranging from 40 to 100 feet, is to the
development is not permitted in that area.
west. The marina is configured for
RCTs plan will be developed in four phases
construction to follow a phasing strategy that
(Section XIII). "RCI will initiate permitting
accommodates existing leases.
applications in various stages so as to preserve as
much of the revenue -generating business as
possible" (Section V., pg.11).
Efficiently develop and manage the land.
RCI proposed parking underneath its dry storage
facility so that the site's space could be used
efficiently and economically while providing added
convenience for patrons who will not need to walk
a long distance to access the garage (Section IV.,
pg.8-9).
Create an accessible place of heritage,
RCI's plan maximizes conserved greenspace by
education and research related to the natural
keeping to the footprint of existing operations and
world and historical interpretation.
refurbishing rather than replacing some existing
buildings (Section IV., pg.17).
Conserving ecologically -sensitive areas with
opportunities for environmental education.
To integrate and preserve the historic Virginia
"The design of the Project will also complement,
Key Beach Park and the Marine Stadium.
and when necessary, accommodate, the
restoration and use of the Marine Stadium and is
compatible with the height of the Marine Stadium.
The design also allows the Project to be
compatible with the Miami International Boat
Show" (Section IV., pg.6). The continuous
promenade that RCI is proposing connects with
Marine Stadium (Section IV., pg.21).
Limit structure's height not to exceed the
RCI's project does not exceed 65' (Section IV.,
height of the Marine Stadium.
pg•6)•
Building floor area shall not exceed 25% of the
RCI's plan follows Miami 21 regulations.
lot area.
Sidewalks are to be included along all internal
RCI's plans detail well-planned sidewalks and
streets and drives to facilitate handicap access
pedestrian passageways (Section IV., pg.21).
and pedestrian mobility between the
RCI's plan incorporates a valet/drop-off area to
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individual uses and to the waterfront (pg.107).
facilitate easy access to the waterfront (Section
IV., pg.22).
The promenade is accessible via ramps that
connect it to the raised commercial and dining
spaces direct access from the garage at grade
(Section IV., pg.11). The visitor experience from car
to boat is completely convenient using either
water -front valet or walking directly from parking
to Baywalk. No elevators or stairs are needed.
Provide green alternatives for parking (pg.77).
RCI provides efficient and convenient parking by
using the space underneath the dry storage facility
Any development shall minimize the impact of
to house all of its parking and eliminating the need
vehicular parking and minimize conflict points
for a parking structure (Section IV., pg.8).
between vehicles with pedestrians and
bicycles 107. Where possible,
y (pg. ) p ,parking
Patrons have direct access to pedestrian pathways
should be located internal to the site with
and the promenade from the parking underneath
the dry stack.
active space facing roadways (pg.107).
The Plan proposes a parking structure with
RCI's plan will supplement and preserve
retail liner, landscape buffers and green
existing landscape buffers (Section IV., pg.4
screening and a parking garden parallel to the
and 38). RCI's plan promotes green building
Causeway (pgs.79 and 106). Extensive parking
because it does not require the construction
within Miami -Dade County right-of-way, which
of a parking garage, thus reducing the amount
was rejected by the Miami -Dade County Public
of green space that is taken up by structures.
Works Department (pg.79).
RCI does not propose any parking on the County's
property.
Two access road bridges across to a verdant
RCI's plan did not follow this recommended design
isthmus that becomes the "Rusty Pelican
because it wanted to maximize public access to
Island" (pg.77).
the waterfront. The Venetian canals and need for
bridges would restrict direct access to the
waterfront promenade.
Use of best practices for storm water
RCI's plans integrate storm water management
management (pg. 12). Features may include
and improvements (Section IV., pg.18). The
bio filtration trenches, rain gardens, bio
project will be designed "with perimeter grades
swales, pervious concrete, cisterns, and other
and conveyance of runoff with associated paving
and grading" (Section IV., pg.10). "Stormwater will
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biofiltration methods that treat stormwater
be retained for the required treatment in
(pg. 122).
accordance with SFWMD guidelines by swales,
exfiltration trenches, or detention boxes as
Permeable surfaces for trails, parking areas,
required" (Section IV., pg.10).
and roadways, bio swales, rain gardens, green
roofs and rain cisterns for runoff collection
RCI's plan, "to the extent possible, will include bio
(pg. 12).
swales, rain gardens, and green roofs" (Section IV.,
pg.6).
In RCI's plan, cisterns will capture rain -water for
re -use in irrigation or boat washing (Section IV.,
pg.19).
Structures to follow USGBC's LEED criteria for
LEED does not contemplate buildings of this type
environmental sustainability standards (pg.
and use. Also, LEED criteria are geared toward
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temperate climates rather than tropical or sub-
tropical climates such as that of South Florida.
With LEED, many systems that are effective in
temperate climate buildings like green roofs and
heavy insulation are given credit. Tropical climate
appropriate features like exterior seating and
circulation, and lightness of building materials are
not credited or possible. These sustainability
features are included in RCI's plan.
New construction to feature state-of-the-art
RCI's boat storage facility has a quiet and green
sustainability measures, eg., solar panels, wind
electrical operation (Section IV., pg.13). RCI's boat
turbines, low carbon footprint, LEED
storage elevators are extremely efficient
certification (pg.96).
compared to alternative systems (Section IV.,
pg.19).
Use of onsite renewable energy resources (i.e.
wind, sun, rain, etc) (pg.12).
In RCTs plan, cisterns will capture rain -water for
re -use in irrigation or boat washing (Section IV.,
Apply sustainable principles such as healthy
pg.19). RCI will pursue possibility of mounting PV
activity and alternative transportation and
panels on roof in conjunction with FPL (Section IV.,
energy (pg. 11).
pg.19).
RCI's green initiatives will include: installation of
solar powered, wireless security cameras; electric
car charging station installation throughout
parking lots; in -slip sanitary pump out systems will
be installed at every in water slip; security guards
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will ride/patrol their respective properties on foot
or bicycle, not golf cart or auto (Section V., pg.11-
12).
Use of environmentally -friendly products and
There will be xeriscape planting, both drought
practices for maintenance of parks and
and wetland tolerant species (Section IV.,
recreation areas (pg.12).
pg. 18).
Destination retail and restaurant operators
One of RCI's listed goals and objectives is to,
will need to drive sufficient traffic and
"Attract marine professionals and boating
spending potential for substantially expanded
enthusiasts to the City of Miami and encourage
facilities (pg.47).
new marine -related businesses to relocate to the
City" (Section II, pg.3).
Related water -oriented concessions such as
RCI made a commitment to host fishing
sailboard or sea kayak rentals could also be
tournaments, sailing regattas, and recreational
supported (pg.47).
activities (Section VI., pg.15). Also, its retail spaces
will be used for marine -related commercial
businesses (Section 1, pg.2; Section 2, pg. 3).
Clean Marina Partnership and best practices
RCI's plan proposes to seek Florida clean marina
(pg.49).
designation (Section IV., pg.18).
New and improved existing restaurants
RCI seeks to redevelop this uniquely situated
(pg.48).
Property into a more vibrant recreational marina
and a premiere waterfront restaurant destination
(Section I., pg.2).
The Marine Exhibition Center would be on an
RCI's plan incorporates these same features. It is
elevated base five feet tall for flood criteria
elevated at 10 feet and parking is provided at
(pg.92). The base from 5 feet to 10 feet from
grade.
existing grade for vehicle parking on grade.
(pg. 92)
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