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March 7, 2014 VIA HAND DELIVERY Mr. Ramon Trias Development Review Committee, Chairman Planning & Zoning Director City of Coral Gables 427 Biltmore Way, 2nd Floor Coral Gables, Florida 33134 Re: Old Spanish Village / Development Review Committee Application / Statement of Use
Dear Mr. Trias: On behalf of Agave Ponce, LLC, (the Applicant), I respectfully submit this statement of use in connection with the enclosed Development Review Committee (the Application). The Applicant proposes to construct a mixed use development tentatively named Old Spanish Village (the Project) which will be located immediately east and south of Ponce Circle Park between Sevilla and Malaga Avenues (the Property) on a 7.11 acre site. The Project will be a true urban village in that it will provide residential, office, retail, and lodging uses along with ample open public spaces. Specifically, the Applicant proposes 234 luxury residences, spa and day care facilities, a 5-star hotel with 184 rooms, 295,000 square feet of luxury retail, a high end cinema, and 206,000 square feet of Class A office space. The Project will require the following additional approvals: Board of Architects preliminary and final design approval Amendments to the Future Land Use Map Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Texts Urban Village Planned Area Development (PAD) approvals Alley Vacations
The requested Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code text amendments would create a special Urban Village PAD zoning designation which will specify form-based design regulations for the Project and, in our opinion, will, for the first time since the Citys founding, permit an inspired vision, good design, and sound planning principles to drive the Project's design as opposed to an excessive focus on Code requirements. Good design and public benefits will guide this project instead of regulations which were adopted without taking into consideration this particular sites large size and special location.
GREENBERG TRAURIG, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW WWW.GTLAW.COM 333 Southeast Second Avenue Miami, FL 33131 Tel 305.579.0500 Fax 305.579.0717
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Mr. Ramon Trias Re: Old Spanish Village / Statement of Use for Design Review Committee Application March 7, 2014
The Application has been prepared and filed with the intent of bringing new energy and excitement near the Citys central business district while reaffirming George Merricks original vision for Coral Gables design, look, and lifestyle. Please note that the Projects final proposed design remains a work in progress. We continue, for example, to refine the projects elevations. We are applying for DRC review now in the interest of commencing our design collaboration with the City sooner rather than later and will be meeting with staff periodically over the next weeks prior to submitting plans to the Board of Architects. Benefits of the Proposed Development The City of Coral Gables Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code seek to preserve the Citys predominantly residential character by concentrating dense and urban uses within the areas such as the Central Business District (the CBD) and the North and South Industrial Mixed Use Districts (e.g., the Village of Merrick Park). In the past decadeespecially as the economy has risen out of recessionthe quality of life (and work) in the City has propelled demand for both multifamily residential and high end commercial uses within and near the CBD and the North and South Mixed Used Districts. The Project will help address this pent up demand. At the same time that the Project brings new growth near the CBD, the Project will honor and promote George Merricks vision for the City of Coral Gables. As the conceptual drawings and plans submitted with the Application illustrate, the Project promises to stand out as one of the Citys architectural gems. As its name suggests, the Projects design is completely inspired by the classical Mediterranean architecture of Spain. The Applicant and its architects are fully dedicated to the quality of the Projects design and construction. The Projects tallest buildings will reach a height compatible with that of the office tower at 2800 Ponce de Leon, just west of Ponce Circle Park (commonly referred to as the Regions Bank Building). Open spaces and ample tower setbacks will soften the Projects overall massing. Although still a work in progress, the elevations as currently proposed will include ornate architectural features and very high quality materials. At the street level, the Project will also incorporate multiple public art installations including plazas, fountains, and other water features. The Project will also be of immense benefit to its immediate vicinity and to the City as a whole. The Project site has been somewhat blighted since a prior owner proposed another project which was thwarted by the economic downturn resulting in the Project site being left barren. Currently and for the past six or seven years, the Project site has largely remained barren and un-landscaped but for a few minor and abandoned buildings. As now proposed, Old Spanish Village will inject the area with new life, helping to link it to the CBD to its immediate north. The Project will also provide new public infrastructure and public spaces including open lawns 2 of 5
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Mr. Ramon Trias Re: Old Spanish Village / Statement of Use for Design Review Committee Application March 7, 2014 and brick lined interior roadways. Some of these improvements will extend beyond the Projects boundaries to include significant improvements to public sidewalks abutting the Project. Lush landscaping will extend throughout the project including over a large area of green rooftop space. Throughout the residential neighborhood directly East of the Property, the Applicant proposes further extensive improvements including the resurfacing of roads, the widening of green areas, and the planting of oak trees. The Project will serve as a City-wide destination and will incorporate a new stop for the Citys Trolley service. Proposed Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Text Amendments Given the size of the Project site, the Applicant is proposing modifications to the Citys Comprehensive Plan Text, Future Land Use Map, and Zoning Code that would specially regulate the Projects development. In order to achieve an innovative project in a grand style, the Applicant is proposing certain amendments to the Citys Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code which will introduce form based zoning concepts that permit flexibility in development parameters in exchange for enhanced design, public benefits, better transitions, and more attention to the public realm. The idea is to create a walkable urban village which will be an inviting architectural landmark as opposed to a project that is walled off and divorced from its surroundings. Increases in height and floor area are permitted in exchange for greater public spaces, public works of art, improved architecture, increased landscaping, and green building standards. Required parking may be reduced if justified by an appropriate mix of uses which will reduce car trips as confirmed by a professional traffic study. These amendments will permit the best principles of architecture, planning, and engineering be applied to a project which will still require the appropriate Board review and City Commission approval to become a reality. Draft copies of the proposed amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Code are attached to this letter as Exhibits A and B. The proposed FLUM amendments would move the boundaries of the existing Commercial High and Commercial Medium designations further East as indicated on the drawings attached as Exhibit C. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code Criteria The Project will be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code criteria included in the proposed text amendments. However, the Project is also consistent with the spirit and intent of many existing criteria. Most notably, the Project is fully consistent with the following Comprehensive Plan policies: Goal FLU-1. Protect, strengthen, and enhance the City of Coral Gables as a vibrant community ensuring that its neighborhoods, business opportunities, shopping, employment centers, cultural activities, historic value, desirable housing, open spaces, and natural resources make the City a very desirable place to work, live and play.
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Mr. Ramon Trias Re: Old Spanish Village / Statement of Use for Design Review Committee Application March 7, 2014 Objective FLU-1.1. Preserve Coral Gables as a placemaker where the balance of existing and future uses is maintained to achieve a high quality living environment by encouraging compatible land uses, restoring and protecting the natural environment, and providing facilities and services which meet or exceed the minimum Level of Service (LOS) standards and meet the social and economic needs of the community through the Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Classifications and Map (see FLU-1: Future Land Use Map). Objective FLU-1.9. Encourage sound innovation in the development standards of the Citys Zoning Code which provides a continuing process to respond to community needs. Policy FLU-1.9.1. Encourage balanced mixed use development in the central business district and adjoining commercial areas to promote pedestrian activity and provide for specific commitments to design excellence and long term economic and cultural vitality. Objective DES-1.1. Preserve and promote high quality, creative design and site planning that is compatible with the Citys architectural heritage, surrounding development, public spaces and open spaces. Policy DES-1.1.1. Promote and support George Merricks vision consistent with the established historic and cultural fabric of the City. Policy DES-1.1.2. Provide for rigorous design guidelines, standards, and review processes via the Citys Zoning Code that ensure high quality design of buildings and spaces. Policy MOB-1.1.1. Promote mixed use development to provide housing and commercial services near employment centers, thereby reducing the need to drive. Policy MOB-1.1.2. Encourage land use decisions that encourage infill, redevelopment and reuse of vacant or underutilized parcels that support walking, bicycling and public transit use. Policy MOB-1.1.3. Locate higher density development along transit corridors and near multimodal stations. The Project would realize the above goals, objectives and policies by bringing a welldesigned, high-end mixed use development, serviced by public transit, to an area in close proximity to the CBD that is presently unutilized. 4 of 5
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Mr. Ramon Trias Re: Old Spanish Village / Statement of Use for Design Review Committee Application March 7, 2014
The Project promises to drive a new decade of improvements near and within the CBD while also furthering George Merricks vision of a Mediterranean-inspired City with an active urban core and tranquil residential neighborhoods. We urge your support of this request and we look forward to collaborating with you to make the Old Spanish Village a reality. Thank you for your consideration of the Application. Please contact me if you have any questions or would like to discuss the foregoing. Sincerely,
Mario J. Garcia-Serra Enclosures cc: Mr. Eddie Avila Mr. Daniel Freed
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SEVILLA AVENUE
SEVILLA AVENUE
18
19
OFFICE 190'-6"
20
21
RTKL ASSOCIATES INC. 396 ALHAMBRA CIR. SOUTH TOWER, SUITE 500 CORAL GABLES, FL 33134 Tel: 786.268.3200 Fax: 786.268.3201 www.rtkl.com PROJECT NUMBER 2013-50-06246 SEAL
PALERMO AVENUE
THROUGH STREET
RESIDENTIAL 190'-6"
TIME: 2/5/2014 9:24:25 AM
GALIANO AVENUE
26
TH ST RO RE UG ET H
29
To w n 36 ho '-0 us " es
190'-6"
34
1 FUTURE LAND USE SITE PLAN
1" = 100'-0"
33
DR IV E
NORTH
TITLE
Z-01
2006 RTKL ASSOCIATES INC.
G RO VE
Mixed Use With Rooftop Park/ Garden 116'-0" RESIDENTIAL 190'-6" RESIDENTIAL
30
To w n 36 ho '-0 us " es
CATALONIA AVENUE
MALAGA AVENUE
CO CO NU T
31
GUESTROOMS 165'-6" avg * HOTEL RESTAURANT 230'-0" BALLROOOM ** 70'-0" GUESTROOMS 183'-0" *
Townhouses 36'-0"
GYM 70'-0"
23
22
PROJECT
SEVILLA AVENUE
SEVILLA AVENUE
18
19
OFFICE 190'-6"
20
21
RTKL ASSOCIATES INC. 396 ALHAMBRA CIR. SOUTH TOWER, SUITE 500 CORAL GABLES, FL 33134 Tel: 786.268.3200 Fax: 786.268.3201 www.rtkl.com PROJECT NUMBER 2013-50-06246 SEAL
PALERMO AVENUE
THROUGH STREET
RESIDENTIAL 190'-6"
TIME: 2/5/2014 9:24:26 AM
GALIANO AVENUE
26
29
To w n 36 ho '-0 us " es
190'-6"
MALAGA AVENUE
34
1 FUTURE LAND USE SITE PLAN
1" = 100'-0"
33
DR IV E
NORTH
TITLE
Z-01.1
2006 RTKL ASSOCIATES INC.
G RO VE
Mixed Use With Rooftop Park/ Garden 116'-0" RESIDENTIAL 190'-6" RESIDENTIAL
30
To w n 36 ho '-0 us " es
CATALONIA AVENUE
MALAGA AVENUE
CO CO NU T
31
GUESTROOMS 165'-6" avg * HOTEL RESTAURANT 230'-0" BALLROOOM ** 70'-0" GUESTROOMS 183'-0" *
Townhouses 36'-0"
GYM 70'-0"
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PROJECT
Galiano St.Aerial
Adjacent Structures
46 Malaga Ave.
49 Malaga Ave.
50 Palermo Ave.
95 Palermo Ave.
90 Sevilla Ave.
Aerial
Townhouses 36'-0"
Townhouses 36'-0"
RESIDENTIAL 190'-6"
OFFICE 190'-6"
60' - 0"
EXISTING RESIDENTIAL 190'-6" GYM 70'-0" Townhouses 36'-0"
PROJECT
100' - 0"
BALLROOOM 70'-0"
'70
0"
RESIDENTIAL 190'-6"
60' - 0"
RESIDENTIAL 190'-6"
~20'
AERIAL
AERIAL
1" = 160'-0"
NORTH NUMBER
A-1
2006 RTKL ASSOCIATES INC.
'60 0"
SEVILLA AVENUE
SEVILLA AVENUE
LAND USE: COMMERCIAL HIGH-RISE INTENSITY LAND USE: PARKS AND RECREATION
Townhouses 36'-0"
RESIDENTIAL 190'-6"
OFFICE 190'-6" Mixed Use Retail With Rooftop Amenities 86'-0" Townhouses 36'-0" LAND USE: RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY LOW DENSITY
RTKL ASSOCIATES INC. 396 ALHAMBRA CIR. SOUTH TOWER, SUITE 500 CORAL GABLES, FL 33134 Tel: 786.268.3200 Fax: 786.268.3201 www.rtkl.com PROJECT NUMBER 45-14002.00 SEAL
PALERMO AVENUE
EXISTING BUILDING RESIDENTIAL 190'-6" GYM 70'-0" GUESTROOMS 165'-6" avg *
60' - 0"
PALERMO AVENUE
Townhouses 36'-0"
GALIANO STREET
PROJECT
BALLROOOM 70'-0"
CATALONIA AVENUE
To wn 36 hou '-0 se " s
Townhouses 36'-0"
100' - 0"
EXISTING RESIDENCE
LAND USE: COMMERCIAL LOW-RISE INTENSITY LAND USE: COMMERCIAL LOW-RISE INTENSITY
'70
RESIDENTIAL 190'-6"
RESIDENTIAL 190'-6"
60' - 0"
MALAGA AVENUE
LAND USE: COMMERCIAL HIGH-RISE INTENSITY
DR IV E
TITLE
SITE PLAN
NORTH
SITE PLAN
1" = 100'-0"
NUMBER
A-001
2006 RTKL ASSOCIATES INC.
G RO VE
CO CO NU T
Townhouses 36'-0"
'60 0"
RTKL ASSOCIATES INC. 396 ALHAMBRA CIR. SOUTH TOWER, SUITE 500 CORAL GABLES, FL 33134 Tel: 786.268.3200 Fax: 786.268.3201 www.rtkl.com PROJECT NUMBER 45-14002.00 SEAL
SETBACKS:
FRONT (N) SEVILLA AVE FRONT (E) GALIANO STREET FRONT (S) MALAGA AVE FRONT (W) PONCE DE LEON BLVD
PROPOSED:
0'-0"
PARKING SUMMARY:
RESIDENTIAL - RESIDENTIAL
CODE REQUIREMENT:
0'-0" 0'-0" 2.25 / 3 BEDROOM 86 X 2.25 = 194 0'-0" TOTAL REQ'D RESIDENTIAL PARKING 458
FEMA ZONE LOT AREA TIME: 3/10/2014 11:38:57 AM LOT COVERAGE HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
PROJECT
BUILDING STATISTICS:
NUMBER OF FLOORS
PROPOSED:
VARIES 3-19 TOTAL REQ'D HOTEL PARKING
207
COMMERCIAL - RETAIL FILE NAME: C:\Users\jbailey\Documents\OSV-Podium-Central 02_jbailey.rvt - CINEMA - RESTAURANT - OFFICE - DAYCARE TOTAL REQ'D COMMERCIAL PARKING 1/250 SF 266,210/250 = 1065 1/300 SF 17,417/300 = 59 12/1,000 SF 27,684 / 1000 + 12 = 336 1/300 SF 199,693 / 300 = 666 1/100 SF 12,243 / 100 = 123 2,249
HOTEL
TOTAL REQUIRED PARKING TOTAL 10% REDUCTION PARKING TOTAL PROVIDED PARKING
ZONING ANALYSIS
NUMBER
A-002
2006 RTKL ASSOCIATES INC.
SEVILLA AVENUE
SEVILLA AVENUE
RTKL ASSOCIATES INC. 396 ALHAMBRA CIR. SOUTH TOWER, SUITE 500 CORAL GABLES, FL 33134 Tel: 786.268.3200 Fax: 786.268.3201 www.rtkl.com PROJECT NUMBER 45-14002.00 SEAL
PALERMO AVENUE
PALERMO AVENUE
GALIANO STREET
PROJECT
PHASE 1
CATALONIA AVENUE PONCE DE LEON BOULEVARD
PHASE 2
MALAGA AVENUE
MALAGA AVENUE
G RO VE
DR IV E
PHASING DIAGRAM
NORTH NUMBER
PHASING DIAGRAM
1" = 100'-0"
A-007
2006 RTKL ASSOCIATES INC.
CO CO NU T
RTKL ASSOCIATES INC. 396 ALHAMBRA CIR. SOUTH TOWER, SUITE 500 CORAL GABLES, FL 33134 Tel: 786.268.3200 Fax: 786.268.3201 www.rtkl.com PROJECT NUMBER 45-14002.00 SEAL
DANIEL EUGENE FREED AR96169 MARCH 07, 2014 TIME: 3/10/2014 10:32:04 AM
PROJECT
PROPERTY LINE
116' - 0"
A-008
2006 RTKL ASSOCIATES INC.
RTKL ASSOCIATES INC. 396 ALHAMBRA CIR. SOUTH TOWER, SUITE 500 CORAL GABLES, FL 33134 Tel: 786.268.3200 Fax: 786.268.3201 www.rtkl.com PROJECT NUMBER 45-14002.00 SEAL
PROJECT
PROPERTY LINE
PROPERTY LINE
71' - 0"
EXISTING RESIDENCE
119' - 0"
ACCESS ROAD
MALAGA AVENUE
EXISTING RESIDNECE CONTEXT SECTIONS
NUMBER
A-008.1
2006 RTKL ASSOCIATES INC.
34' - 9"
PROJECT
PERSPECTIVE
EXISTING RESIDENCE
PROPOSED TOWNHOUSE
NUMBER
A-9
2006 RTKL ASSOCIATES INC.
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