10-13-04 Item 2aCITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
To: Honorable Mayor, Vice Mayor &
City Commission
From: Maria Davis
City Manager
Date: October 13, 2004
Re: Workshop Item No. e__Q_ &)
Hometown Station Project
BACKGROUND
The County is currently undertaking several 'developments at stations along the Metrorail line. An
applicant, Hometown Station Ltd., in conjunction with the Miami -Dade County Transit Agency, proposed
a development at the site of the South Miami Metrorail Station
The subject request came before the City Commission on May 7, 2004 in two parts: (1) a request for City
approval of proposed Master Plan Development Standards for the South Miami Metrorail Station.; which
standards if adopted by the City of South Miami would be applicable to any proposed development for
the station.; (2) The second part of the request was seeking approval of a development plan for the
station area by a developer, Hometown Station Ltd. The plans called for a mixed use development
containing a combination of office, retail, and residential space.
LEGISLATIVE ACTION
The Miami -Dade County Code Section 33C- 2(D)(9)(c) provides a process by which the County selects a
developer for a Rapid Transit Zone project. A proposed development plan was prepared by Hometown
Station Ltd. and was submitted to the County. The County in 2002 was required to obtain the City's
comments on the proposed development, which was used by the Board of County Commissioners in
giving final approval. The City Commission on May 7, 2004 approved by resolution the design standards
for the transit station area and the specific development project proposed by Hometown Station Ltd.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
The development proposal consisted of three separate development areas. Area "A" is adjacent to the
southwest edge of the existing garage, and extends west to the corner of SW 59t1i Place and the entrance
driveway near Sunset Drive. A new building was to be constructed up to eight stories.
Area `B" is the area abutting the existing triangular garage, wrapping around the garage along the SW
59th Place and SW 70th Street facades. The proposal was to "wrap" the garage with a "liner building"
which would contain retail and residential "live -work units. This portion of the development would not
exceed five (5) stories in height.
Area "C" is the area above the existing triangular garage. The proposal is to add three additional stories
above the existing garage, which could be used for either commercial office, botel or residential purposes.
Workshop
Hometown Station
October 13, 2004
Page 2
The original proposal did not include a proposed phasing, although phasing was discussed in the traffic
impact study. The architectural rendering submitted at the time of approval are attached.
The current proposal has in effect, reduced the scope. The current proposal includes Area A for a building
of 8 stories and a portion of Area B along 59t1i Place for a retail / residential building of 4 stories.
There is no indication or commitment to implement the remaining phases. A revised architectural
rendering is attached.
Total building height would not exceed eight (8) stories.
Parking Requirements
The development standards were written to incorporate City of South Miami parking standards for the
various uses proposed. A 25% parking reduction is included in the parking requirement calculations, to
take account of the mix of uses proposed and the location of the project within and directly adjacent to the
South Miami Metrorail station. The main parking area will be the existing 674 space triangular garage,
which will be entirely dedicated to the new development. A second, 1100 space garage, will remain in
use by the Metrorail station for transit riders.
Landscaping/ Streetscape
The development standards call for the project to be landscaped as much as possible, including on the
rooftop of the garage. Open space must amount to 15 percent of the project.
Traffic Analysis
The developer provided an in depth traffic analysis for the proposed Hometown Station project. The
report's Executive Summary (p. 1) sets forth : (1) that the proposed project will not impact the level of
service on the existing roadways in the area; (2) that no specific roadway improvements are required to
accommodate the additional traffic generated by the proposed project. A copy of the "Hometown Station
Traffic Analysis" is attached. ( see Attachment "E ")
Comprehensive Plan
In 1999, the City of South Miami adopted a state mandated amendment which calls for 100 affordable
housing units at this site.
ADMINISTRATION CONCERNS
(1) Construction will seriously disrupt existing traffic patterns, while the developer has provided a traffic
study, staff suggests an independent review of traffic impacts is appropriate.
(2) The proposed elevations/ renderings have significantly changed and do not present a fagade
conducive to surrounding development.
(3) It is unclear if the remainder of the project will be constructed. This has serious impact on our
housing goals in the Comprehensive Plan and was a major component of the City's initial approval.
(4) The City will not comply with the adopted level of service for recreation and the developer has not
addressed this requirement.
Workshop
Hometown Station
October 13, 2004
Page 3
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission provide direction to staff.
Attachments:
Attachment "A" Hometown Station Site Plan
Attachment "B" Hometown Station Illustrative Brochure
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On?,1Nednesday, October. 13, 2004, beginning at 6:30 p.m., in the -City Commission
Chambers, 6130 Sunset . Drive, the City Commission will conduct a discussion
Workshop to consider the following:
HOMETOWN STATION PROJECT UPDATE
A PROPOSED MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT SPONSORED JOINTLY BY
HOMETOWN STATION LTD. AND MIAMI DADE COUNTY CONSISTING OF THREE
COMPONENTS TO CONSTRUCT RESIDENTIAL. OFFICE AND RETAIL ADDITIONS
TO THE SOUTH MIAMI METRORAIL STATION; THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
AND MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WAS APPROVED BY THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI BY RESOLUTION NO.. &2 02.A 1411 ADOPTED ON MAY 7j,2002,:
EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT INTRODUCTION
THE EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT {EAR)- IS A STATE MANDATED
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REVIEW PROCESS USED ' TO UPDATE`: t. A LOCAL GOVERNMENT'S'
COMPREHENSIVE PLAWAND.:MAY RESULT IN:: PROPOSED CHANGES TO *THE
COMPREHENSIVE,, PLAN. THE EAR IS AN' OPPORTUNITY FOR THE LOCAL
JURISDICTION TO IDENTIFY, MAJOR DEVELOPMENT ORIENTED, ISSUES, (LAPlD
USE, ZONING, DENSITY;- HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS, CONCURRENCY STANDARDS,
CAPITAL PROJECTS). AND - ASSESS IF, CHANGES ARE NEEDED TO THE
CURRENT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN. THESE CHANGES WILL AFFECT. THE
DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY_ OF LIFE IN ALL OF THE CITY'S RESIDENTIAL
AND COMMERCIAL AREAS. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT PROPERTY OWNERS,
RESIDENTS,'` AND BUSINESS PERSONS PARTICIPATE WITH THE CITY K.
AMENDING AND UPDATING THE COMPREHENSIVE. PLAN. THE CITY OF SOUTH
MIAMI IS SCHEDULED TO COMPLETE THE EAR BY SEPTEMBER 2005.
Maria M. Menendez
City Clerk
City of South Miami
This is a, City Commission.Workshop and there Will.be no participation from'the public.
Interested parties requesting inforriafion are asked to contact the Planning and Zoning Department by
calling 305- 663 -6326 or writing to;the address indicated above ;
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286,0105, the City hereby advises the public that if a person decides to appeal
any decision. made by this Board, Agency or Commission with, respect to . any matter considered . at its
meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings; and that for such purpose, affected
person may need to ensure that a- verbatim record'of the proceedings is made which record`includes'the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.
Located in the heart of "the best hometown on the Metrorail line," Hometown
x Station will be built within and around the South Miami Metrorail Station.
South Miami was recently named an All- America City by the National Civic
League. The goal is to help restore and complete a crucial piece of this
-evolving, dynamic community. This development will build upon the investments
that the Miami -Dade Transit Agency, the City of South Miami, Community
- Redevelopment Agency and neighbors have made over many years, and will leverage
improvements to the immediate physical environment in order to promote economic
revitalization over a much larger area. A collection of thin "liner building" elements will wrap
around and atop the existing garage, adding new round- the -clock occupants and putting a whole new human face on the
station. Inside, the garages are being dramatically brightened up and refurbished. The edges of the buildings will feature
storefronts along the sidewalks and arcades overhead, and new balconies, terraces and windows will overlook the streets
and the square. Binding together and complementing the existing garage and platform, these elements will help change the
station area into a unified, urbane place.
Church Street
Arcade covers sidewalk along east side of SW 59th Place; Live / Work Units are above. Foreground left: Hometown Station will re-
establish Church Street as a viable address, encouraging redevelopment in the larger station -area neighborhood.
One of the primary tenets of good urban design
is that street life is crucial to the vitality of a
community. Hometown Station is designed to
dramatically transform the station environment
from an inward - looking form to one that is
connected to its surroundings. The pedestrian-
friendly approach is key to promoting the next
generation of transit ridership growth and
catalyzing the revitalization of the nearby
neighborhood
The existing garage (right) does not offer a
good experience for the more than 3000
pedestrians that walk by the site daily, nor do
enough to enhance nearby property values.
With the addition of the new "liner building"
(above), Church Street and SW 70th Street will
become inviting parts of a upbeat urban scene.
Similarly, the green space south of the garage
will be re- ordered into an open, usable, public
space -- a small square -- once the new Sunset
Building is added facing it.
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What is Hometown Station?
A mixed -use infill development including offices,
retail and residential units located at the South Miami
Metrorail station.
Location:
South Miami, Florida
Initiated by:
Miami -Dade Transit Agency
Developers:.
Hometown Station, Ltd.
Project Manager: Pablo Lupimcci, Masvldal
Partners, (305) 442 -9202
Architects
Chael, Cooper. & Associates
and Perkip& +'Will ;
Urban Design:
Dover, Kohl & Partners
Public Sidewalk Painted, New Lighting
"The most important ideas in The Hometown
HOMETOWN
Plan, Area 2, are that:
STATION:
"The traditional neighborhood structure
should be reinforced with each new building
and each preservation effort;
"The mix of land uses should be primarily
market- driven;
"Streets are for people, not just cars, and
dependence on and dominance of the
automobile should be reduced;
"A diverse range of household incomes should be
encouraged... and role models should be
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specifically recruited to stay or move in;
"The two sides of the City should be spatially
and psychologically rejoined by extending the
Hometown District to the north."
Dover, Kohl & Partners, Town Planning Hometown Station Ltd.,
Chael, Cooper & Associates, Architecture c% Masvidal Partners Incorporated
1571 Sunset Drive, Coral Gables, FL 33143 201 Alhambra Circle, Suite 1401, Coral Gables, Fl 33134
W: (305) 666 -0446 fax: (305) 666 -0360 tel: (305) 442 -9202 fax: (305) 442 -1655
www.doverkohl.coni wwwchaelcooner.enm
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