Villa Laguna

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Villa Laguna

• February 28, 2006 City Commission meeting

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Request

• Applicant is requesting site plan review of a
  proposed mixed-use project pursuant to the Codes
  MXD3 overlay zoning provisions.
• Proposed mixed-use project consists of a 10 story
  building containing ground floor retail, 3 floors
  of parking and 6 floors of multi-family
  residential units.

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Background

• Property is located one block north of the
  Village of Merrick Park, and 1 and 2 story
  commercial buildings occupy the site.
• The site is one acre in size, and occupies the
  west half of the block.
• Village Place, an approved 10 story MXD3
  mixed-use project on east half of the block has
  similar size and massing to this proposal.
• 10 story / 100 high building (125 high
  including architectural elements).

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Proposed project

• 152,250 sq. ft. in size (3.5 FAR), including
  20,478 sq. ft. of ground floor retail.
• 96 multi-family residential units located on the
  top 6 floors of the building.
• 268 parking spaces on 3 garage levels (10 spaces
  more than required by Code).
• Public streetscape improvements, landscaping and
  public realm amenities are provided per MXD3
  requirements.

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Previous reviews

• Development Review Committee reviewed the project
  on June 24, 2005.
• Board of Architects approved the project for
  Mediterranean architectural style on August 11,
  2005.
• Board of Adjustment granted variances on February
  6, 2006 for reduction in street level arcade
  height and building setback above the 3rd floor
  apply at 4th floor.

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Finding of fact

• Proposed project is consistent with CLUP goals,
  objectives and polices.
• Recommended conditions of approval address
  identified CLUP inconsistencies.
• Proposal satisfies MXD3 review criteria.
• Building of approximately the same size and
  massing could be built on this property
  as-of-right.

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Findings of fact (cont.)

• Applicant is providing public realm improvements
  on surrounding streets in compliance with MXD3
  Master Streetscape Plan.
• Proposal adds a residential component to support
  commercial uses, and creates a walk-able
  pedestrian environment.
• Applicant has addressed all comments provided by
  City Departments.

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Recommendation

• Planning and Zoning Board recommended approval of
  the proposed mixed-use site plan with conditions
• All conditions of approval recommended by Staff,
  except condition requiring Miami School Board
  review.
• Applicant be reimbursed for proportional share of
  cost of Altara/Ponce traffic signal, if
  warranted, from County impact fees.
• (see Exhibit A, pages 2-4 for conditions)

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Approval

• MXD3 site plan approval is granted by resolution,
  requiring only one public hearing before the City
  Commission.