[4:39] Testing captions.
[4:40] If we could have the lobbyist
[4:40] note.
[4:41] >> Good afternoon.
[4:45] >> [Unclear.]
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[4:55] Any person who is a lobbyist
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[6:56] >> Please rise for the Pledge
[6:56] of Allegiance.
[6:59] [Pledge of Allegiance]
[7:21] >> 2:05, we'll call the
[7:23] meeting to order.
[7:25] Do we have any requests for
[7:27] absence waivers?
[7:31] Ay.
[7:33] We're calling the meeting to
[7:34] order, and if we have any
[7:34] absence waivers.
[7:44] >> Yes, we have two.
[7:45] Member Behar and Member Louis.
[7:47] >> Do we have a motion?
[7:48] >> Motion to approve.
[7:50] >> Second.
[7:57] >> Chair, if I MAY, I'd like
[7:58] to introduce one additional
[8:01] board member.
[8:05] Welcome Manuel Gallardo to the
[8:05] board, from district 4.
[8:08] He's a.
[8:10] M school of architecture
[8:12] graduate, an architect in
[8:14] Florida and Tennessee, licensed
[8:16] general contractor, and has
[8:19] extensive experience in real
[8:21] estate, commercial, restaurants
[8:24] and other projects.
[8:26] Thank you for volunteering and
[8:28] looking forward to supporting
[8:28] your service on the board.
[8:29] >> Welcome.
[8:34] >> I was just welcoming the
[8:41] new board member to the board.
[8:45] >> We need to take roll call.
[8:50] [Roll call.
[8:50] ]
[9:11] >> Thank you.
[9:19] >> Can we please close online
[9:21] public comments?
[9:25] >> Motion to close the public
[9:26] comments online.
[9:32] >> We never voted on the
[9:34] absentee waivers.
[9:37] No.
[9:46] That was roll call.
[9:46] We didn't vote on the waivers.
[9:54] >> Perera was the mountaineer
[9:54] Member Perez was the seconder.
[9:57] >> We have to vote.
[9:57] >> Okay.
[10:08] [Roll call.]
[10:26] >> Motion carries.
[10:30] >> Before we close the public
[10:33] comments, we need to approve the
[10:33] minutes for JULY's meeting.
[10:44] >> Motion to approve JULY
[10:45] board meeting minutes.
[10:45] >> Second.
[10:55] >> Roll call.
[10:59] [Roll call.]
[11:12] >> Minutes approved.
[11:12] Thank you.
[11:13] >> Thank you.
[11:18] >> I'm going to close the
[11:18] public comments.
[11:19] >> Thank you.
[11:28] >> Here?
[11:30] Okay, so we have closed the
[11:32] comments online and we'll open
[11:34] the comments for everyone to
[11:34] speak before we present our
[11:35] first item.
[11:43] >> Chair, you asked for the
[11:45] purposes of those present, the
[11:46] purposes of the board, and the
[11:48] powers that you have.
[11:52] i'm happy to do that.
[11:52] To mention, this is the Urban
[11:54] Design Review Board.
[11:56] It's a recommending board, not
[12:02] a desercic3n-making board.
[12:04] In section 62, [Unclear] The
[12:08] city Urban Design Review Board
[12:11] established for the purpose of
[12:15] recommending whether designs and
[12:18] improvements are pursuant to
[12:20] Miami 21 and in conformance with
[12:23] city standards.
[12:25] This board is to recommend to
[12:27] the city whether the project
[12:28] design is in conformance with
[12:30] the code.
[12:32] The actual decisions are in
[12:33] the purview of the planning
[12:35] director.
[12:36] In terms of the projects
[12:39] before you today, we have clear
[12:41] procedures that have been
[12:44] supported by this board of which
[12:44] projects are brought to this
[12:47] board and when.
[12:48] All projects over 200,000
[12:51] square feet are brought to the
[12:53] board or any other project
[12:54] recommended by the planning
[12:57] director.
[13:00] All projects are tracked to
[13:02] bring them to the first
[13:06] available udrb meeting.
[13:09] Projects that have completed a
[13:12] full cycle of review by staff
[13:16] and have been submitted with
[13:16] meaningful comments addressed
[13:40] are scheduled.
[13:41] [Unclear] And then oo late is
[13:43] the project is often complete
[13:45] and it's trickier to add
[13:47] additional amendments.
[13:51] We bring them early to this
[13:52] board to get everyone's
[13:52] comments, the board's
[13:54] recommendations, and staff work
[13:55] with applicants to respond to
[13:58] those projects.
[14:00] It should be noted that
[14:01] projects are not routinely
[14:03] brought back to this board.
[14:03] Regardless of the
[14:06] recommendation, the
[14:07] recommendation stands and staff
[14:08] works with the applicant to move
[14:12] the project forward.
[14:14] It is [Unclear] They can make
[14:19] the decision about timing.
[14:21] If the applicant is determined
[14:24] to bring it forward, if there
[14:25] are substantive changes that
[14:28] change the nature of the project
[14:30] then it's possible the planning
[14:32] director MAY bring it back to
[14:35] this board again, but that isn't
[14:37] the routine.
[14:39] It's a recommending board to
[14:42] allow peer review of the project
[14:44] to allow staff to work with the
[14:45] applicant to move the project
[14:49] forward.
[14:50] The chair thought it would be
[14:53] important to review that today.
[14:54] If you have questions,
[14:56] [Unclear] Public comment when we
[14:57] open it through the chair.
[15:04] >> Can we start with the first
[15:04] item and then invite our public
[15:07] comments?
[15:20] >> udrb 1, 17993, pz 24-18816,
[15:22] property address 1837 Northeast
[15:25] 4th Avenue.
[15:26] Project name, Edgehouse.
[15:27] Location, Edgewater.
[15:36] Transect zone,.
[15:39] 636b-l.
[15:43] [Unclear] Stories 56.
[15:45] Lodging, 608 hotel units.
[15:47] Parking spaces, 296.
[15:50] Application type, aspr.
[15:55] Udrb requirement pursuant to
[15:57] [Unclear] The project exceeds
[15:57] 200,000 square feet.
[15:57] Thank you.
[16:05] >> We'll open it now to public
[16:08] comments.
[16:09] If we could please limit our
[16:10] comments to two minutes.
[16:23] >> Hello, all.
[16:26] My name is APRIL [Unclear], an
[16:27] Edgewater resident and owner at
[16:32] the 1800 Club.
[16:33] I am expressing serious
[16:35] concerns regarding the
[16:36] development at 1847 Northeast
[16:38] 4th Avenue.
[16:39] While growth and
[16:41] revitalization are important,
[16:44] this project raises red flags
[16:45] that cannot be ignored,
[16:47] especially when it comes to
[16:49] safety, livability and long-term
[16:51] sustainability.
[16:54] First, the decision to have
[16:56] this zoned as a commercial
[16:57] rather than residential is
[17:01] deeply followed.
[17:03] It removes basic protection,
[17:05] including the ability to install
[17:09] speed bumps in a neighborhood
[17:09] where children play and seniors
[17:11] walk.
[17:13] The absence of traffic calming
[17:16] measures is dangerous.
[17:20] Commercial zoning invites
[17:23] faster traffic but denies us the
[17:26] tools to keep our streets safe.
[17:29] Second, flooding is another
[17:30] chronic issue I've addressed
[17:33] with Commissioner Pardo's office
[17:36] when we have a street sign that
[17:37] says, "Flooding possible.
[17:39] " That's not a fix.
[17:42] It's a short-term sign that's
[17:47] creating chaos in our community.
[17:51] [Unclear] Less absorption.
[17:53] Without a robust stormwater
[17:56] management plan, every heavy
[17:57] rain is a hazard in this
[17:59] community.
[18:01] Residents already face
[18:01] property damage and rising
[18:04] insurance cost.
[18:06] The development could push
[18:07] those burdens past the breaking
[18:10] point for our community.
[18:12] How is this development also
[18:14] avoiding taxes, as it is a
[18:16] commercial property with 608
[18:17] units that will be a full Airbnb
[18:20] property?
[18:23] I'm very confused how they're
[18:25] not contributing to the current
[18:28] school system in this community.
[18:31] Calling it a hotel when all
[18:33] the advertisement is daily
[18:34] rentals, easy living.
[18:34] Thank you.
[18:43] >> Is there anyone else who
[18:51] would like to comment?
[18:58] >> Good afternoon.
[19:00] My name is Vanessa [Unclear,
[19:03] at gallery art condo in
[19:06] um in Edgewater.
[19:12] I'm here because the proposed
[19:13] Edgehouse tower will increase
[19:14] infrastructure strain in
[19:17] Edgewater.
[19:18] [Unclear] Our only true
[19:21] corridor is Biscayne Boulevard,
[19:22] which already struggles with
[19:26] daily gridlock.
[19:30] We had a vehicular death in
[19:31] Biscayne where one of my
[19:34] residents lost her son.
[19:35] [Unclear] The intense traffic
[19:39] constantly on the road.
[19:43] Hundreds of daily trips plus
[19:45] ride share and service trucks
[19:46] will push a failing system over
[19:49] the edge.
[19:51] There is no parking to absorb
[19:56] the surge.
[19:59] Aria Reserve is bringing 700
[20:03] units per tower.
[20:06] Pedestrian risk will spike as
[20:08] [Unclear] Narrow sidewalks used
[20:11] by families and pets.
[20:16] I almost got run over by my
[20:17] y pet by a car careening through
[20:20] an alley way.
[20:22] When I saw the way Edgehouse
[20:24] is being placed against other
[20:26] buildings I was kind of shocked.
[20:27] They're usually designed with
[20:30] bright, led.
[20:33] Lighting that I think should be
[20:34] prohibited on towers so close to
[20:39] each other.
[20:41] Light filters into homes and
[20:42] degrades the character of the
[20:44] community.
[20:48] Our drainage, water and street
[20:48] capacity is already
[20:51] over-extended.
[20:55] Until a neighborhood plan
[20:59] addresses [Unclear] I urge you
[21:02] to deny or defer approvals or
[21:03] Edgehouse and other projects
[21:04] like it.
[21:06] We have these buildings going
[21:07] up and nothing on the ground.
[21:07] Thank you.
[21:17] >> I have a few pictures.
[21:29] >> My name is Neil Nathanson,
[21:31] I live at 1800 North Bayshore
[21:35] Drive, apartment 2416.
[21:36] This building is way too big
[21:38] for where it's located.
[21:42] I handed out pictures.
[21:43] First is the site from my
[21:43] balcony looking on the
[21:45] construction site.
[21:47] I call your attention here.
[21:54] This is a one lane alley
[21:58] between 18th and 19th Streets,
[22:10] both with their own entry points.
[22:10] There's all kinds f
[22:10] sma
[22:16] >> These two buildings manage
[22:17] well enough at each end of the
[22:19] alley.
[22:21] If you drop a 57 story
[22:23] building on each end of this
[22:26] site, the only way people can
[22:26] get in and out is through the
[22:30] alley.
[22:33] That will create confusion and
[22:36] conflict between the buildings.
[22:37] Turn the page again to this
[22:37] map..
[22:41] ..
[22:42] This is what Google Maps shows
[22:47] as the site.
[22:48] Take note of northeast 4th
[22:49] avenue.
[22:52] It's got the straight portion,
[22:54] a curved portion, and another
[22:58] angled piece.
[23:02] This one, this is the
[23:04] intersection where the curve
[23:05] jumps off from the straight
[23:08] piece.
[23:11] The building will be to the
[23:14] left of that curved piece.
[23:17] Cars will come through there,
[23:20] and exit back out the same place.
[23:21] There aren't any permanent
[23:24] residents there.
[23:26] These are Airbnb, they're
[23:29] transients, they're here on
[23:31] business or to go to the beach.
[23:33] It's just too big.
[23:33] Look at the pictures and
[23:34] you'll see.
[23:42] >> For the record, staff
[23:43] haven't reviewed the material
[23:47] submitted.
[23:49] The applicant has asked for a
[23:49] copy of the materials.
[23:53] >> Do we have any other public
[24:00] comments?
[24:05] >> Esteemed members of the
[24:07] board, I'm here to represent the
[24:07] residents of edgwater...
[24:09] ..
[24:12] >> Please state your name?
[24:18] >> I didn't want to waste time..
[24:23] ..
[24:24] I'm Ben Gordon, at Bayshore.
[24:27] >> Did you register as a
[24:27] lobbyist?
[24:32] >> I'm a business owner, not a
[24:35] lawyer or lobbyist.
[24:36] I'm living in edgwater.
[24:38] ...
[24:41] It was more metaphorical.
[24:42] I lost my place.
[24:43] Give me one moment.
[24:44] >> Reset the clock.
[24:47] >> resdnt...
[24:49] ...
[24:51] Let that sink in.
[24:54] Who is a resident?
[24:55] Someone who engages with their
[24:57] community.
[25:01] Edgehouse [Sp?
[25:04] ] Creates a dystopian style of
[25:09] urban mismanagement, proposing a
[25:13] hazard to tenants and neighbors.
[25:17] In reality, it's a bare bones
[25:21] Airbnb property creating a new
[25:23] York style urban density
[25:26] precedent, which doesn't meet
[25:29] housing needs of our community.
[25:31] It also has a [Unclear]
[25:32] Illumination plan, beyond city
[25:33] rqrmnts.
[25:37] Ents...
[25:40] Sorry, of a contrast ratio
[25:42] which is required by city code
[25:42] to not change under any
[25:45] conditions.
[25:48] This project evades taxes
[25:50] using a scheme to offset
[25:53] required school tax requirements
[25:58] The parking plans are woefully
[26:02] inadequate, using staff only
[26:07] parking, creating safety hazards
[26:08] during evacuation scenarios like
[26:10] floods.
[26:12] The developer hasn't conducted
[26:16] a traffic study.
[26:19] They haven't even had a
[26:22] contract with the valet vendor,
[26:26] assuming it would be easy to
[26:28] find support for a multiunit
[26:32] property with deficient parking.
[26:34] Stacked parking has proven to
[26:41] be hazardous.
[26:44] Collapses, explosions, and
[26:47] safety hazards abound.
[26:49] Many areas of Miami are
[26:52] banning Airbnb at this point.
[26:53] I recommend that the board
[26:54] refuse this proposal.
[26:59] Thank you.
[27:04] >> Thank you.
[27:05] Please remember to state your
[27:05] name and address.
[27:12] >> [Unclear] Schuman, Bayshore
[27:14] drive.
[27:18] This plan has probably 3 times
[27:20] as many dwelling units as it
[27:24] does parking spaces.
[27:27] Consider what that means for
[27:30] increasing traffic in the area
[27:31] and parking, which is already
[27:33] nonexistent.
[27:37] When you have people visiting
[27:39] who aren't living in the area,
[27:42] and they're here for a week or
[27:43] month, they'll use Uber
[27:48] transportation.
[27:50] That's about 2,000 more
[27:51] vehicle trips in that
[28:01] neighborhood every day.
[28:03] It's just a lousy plan,
[28:05] maximizing dwelling units and
[28:06] minimizing parking space.
[28:11] Thank you.
[28:19] >> Hello.
[28:20] I'm Samantha Gold, an
[28:25] Edgewater resident.
[28:28] And owner of [Unclear] Condos.
[28:28] I led a petition against this
[28:31] development.
[28:36] I'm here again, because this
[28:39] Edgewater house presents many of
[28:42] the same challenges.
[28:45] Adding money to the city of
[28:48] Miami trust that might never
[28:49] benefit the actual neighborhood
[28:53] is not okay.
[28:54] Adding units with no
[28:55] affordable housing component is
[28:58] not okay.
[29:01] We're in a housing crisis, yet
[29:03] developers ignore the part of
[29:04] the act that calls for
[29:08] affordable housing.
[29:13] It's being sold as.
[29:13] A 50 story building on a half
[29:17] acre lot.
[29:20] Lobrado, you mentioned some of
[29:21] the scale issues coming up in
[29:25] Edgewater.
[29:27] Beyond the height and density,
[29:31] Miami is a driving city.
[29:32] Most households have 1 to 2
[29:34] cars, and they're trying to
[29:38] reduce the parking.
[29:40] Now we're back to back with
[29:43] two developers that want to do
[29:44] stacked parking with a valet
[29:46] only system.
[29:51] They haven't offered activate
[29:53] valet company.
[29:59] These waivers should raise a
[30:00] red flag to udrb, which is why
[30:03] I'm glad you're here.
[30:06] They're pushing parking out to
[30:08] the neighborhood.
[30:09] We're seeing profits over
[30:11] people again.
[30:12] There's clear
[30:16] misrepresentation.
[30:19] I'm a realtor, and Edgehouse
[30:22] has already sold 20% of its
[30:24] "condos", but now they claimer
[30:26] ey're a hotel.
[30:31] Thank you, udrb.
[30:34] >> [Unclear.
[30:35] ] 1900 north bayshore..
[30:36] ..
[30:38] [Unclear.
[30:39] ] I don't have a prepared
[30:40] statement.
[30:44] When.
[30:47] I bought the unit 10 years ago,
[30:49] there was a lot of short
[30:51] temporal rentals and things
[30:51] happening, especially at the
[30:58] [Unclear] Tower.
[31:00] We saw murders, drugs, people
[31:01] who came to Miami to party.
[31:02] ...
[31:07] Out of control.
[31:08] Today, this Edgewater
[31:12] community is a community.
[31:14] What that means, is people
[31:15] live there.
[31:21] [Unclear.
[31:22] ] A children's playground,
[31:24] indoor playground.
[31:26] These are long term residents
[31:29] that care about the community.
[31:31] In a short term rental like
[31:33] what's being proposed, all of
[31:36] that is disrupted.
[31:41] That's my biggest concern.
[31:42] My friends and neighbors here
[31:45] raised a lot of other issues.
[31:46] We're the folks who live and
[31:50] work here.
[31:54] These developers have a right.
[31:55] To build, but not this kind of
[32:00] set up.
[32:02] It's a large block of voeters..
[32:04] ..
[32:05] I don't know how many petitions
[32:07] we had.
[32:10] A lot of folks couldn't be
[32:11] here today, but there's a lot of
[32:13] people who don't want to see
[32:14] this being approved how it's
[32:15] proposed.
[32:15] Thank you.
[32:29] I appreciate your time.
[32:31] I'm Todd Glass, a 15 year plus
[32:32] resident at the 1800 club.
[32:35] [Sp?
[32:37] ] I've seen Biscayne Boulevard
[32:41] grow from 2 to 4 lanes.
[32:41] I'm a retired healthcare
[32:44] professional.
[32:44] My concerns are from a
[32:47] healthcare issue.
[32:50] Floods have developed on 15th
[32:52] street between my building and
[32:57] the 1800 club.
[33:00] We're forced to drive our
[33:03] vehicles and walk our
[33:03] grandchildren through these
[33:06] floods.
[33:07] To get to the park, or out of
[33:10] the building.
[33:12] I don't know how we can have
[33:15] such a large building coming in,
[33:16] and not address infrastructure
[33:20] to the community.
[33:22] Also, the destruction of the
[33:23] green space at [Unclear] Park..
[33:25] ..
[33:25] I used to enjoy walking in the
[33:28] park.
[33:30] Now it's littered with so much
[33:33] debris, so many people.
[33:36] We need to work.
[33:38] On green space development, if
[33:43] this structure will be built.
[33:45] I would also appreciate a mass
[33:49] transit study.
[33:52] The building says we have mass
[33:55] transit, but we really don't.
[33:57] It's 2 and a half blocks away.
[34:01] The last point...
[34:03] Doing a survey for the study of
[34:10] driving in the community.
[34:13] So many accidents and things.
[34:15] I can't even walk to parks in
[34:20] the morning without having
[34:23] trouble crossing the street.
[34:25] I love Miami, I love living
[34:31] here, but this is dangerous and
[34:32] disrespectful to our community.
[34:37] Thank you for your time.
[34:41] >> I'm John dunn..
[34:44] ..
[34:46] 1800 north Bayshore.
[34:50] I haven't been through
[34:52] something like this since I
[34:53] retired from the army many years
[34:55] ago.
[34:58] There are many technical
[35:00] issues with Edgehouse, and many
[35:02] of them have been addressed.
[35:07] My issue is with the concept.
[35:10] Is it a hotel, or condominium?
[35:12] Or, is it a combination hotel
[35:15] and condominium?
[35:19] It seems that it's none of
[35:22] these, and it's an Airbnb
[35:24] complex sold as a condominium.
[35:27] If it's a real condominium,
[35:27] there's not enough parking
[35:30] spaces.
[35:31] Our issue is with this "Airbnb
[35:33] concept.
[35:34] " We have some experience with
[35:39] this.
[35:42] At the Opera Condo on Bayshore
[35:43] drive, they initiated an Airbnb
[35:47] program.
[35:48] It was a nightmare for the
[35:51] neighborhood.
[35:53] The police were being called
[35:56] constantly.
[35:58] None of the neighborhoods were
[35:58] having those problems at the
[36:01] time.
[36:04] Once the Airbnb program was
[36:06] canceled, things went back to a
[36:10] normal level.
[36:11] I suggest you conctact the
[36:15] olice.
[36:18] The Airbnb units will be a
[36:19] security nightmare for the
[36:21] neighborhood.
[36:24] I realize it's difficult to
[36:28] stop a project because of the
[36:31] zoning, but you can approve a
[36:31] hotel or condmnm.
[36:34] Ium...
[36:37] But not this Airbnb concept.
[36:43] Thank you very much.
[36:52] >> Any other public comments?
[36:52] No.
[36:53] ..
[36:55] ..
[36:59] ? We will close public comments.
[37:02] Thank you everyone, for taking
[37:04] the time to attend and voicing
[37:10] your concerns.
[37:11] Thanks to everyone for showing
[37:16] up.
[37:19] It takes civic engagement to
[37:20] make our community what it is
[37:21] today.
[37:26] I respect that.
[37:30] As was mentioned earlier, as a
[37:31] board, our role and purview is
[37:33] limited.
[37:34] I want to say that we don't
[37:38] ignore your comments.
[37:39] It's important that you d.
[37:43] ...
[37:47] With that, we can encourage the
[37:48] development team to take this
[37:51] into consideration.
[37:59] We can discuss further.
[37:59] [Unclear.]
[38:02] Good afternoon..
[38:06] ..
[38:09] Offices at 333 southwest 2nd
[38:09] avenue, on behalf of the
[38:11] applicant.
[38:13] If we can put up the exhibit
[38:13] boards.
[38:23] ...
[38:25] We're excited to be here today
[38:29] to present the Edgehouse project
[38:30] I'm joined by architect
[38:32] [Unclear], who will walk you
[38:33] through the design and
[38:35] architecture of the project.
[38:40] I'll clarify one thing first.
[38:42] This is a fully, by right
[38:45] project under Miami 21.
[38:50] To be clear, we're not
[38:55] requesting waivers, a warrant, a
[38:57] variance, or an exception.
[38:59] We're not requesting any
[39:01] deviations from the code.
[39:05] This project fully complies
[39:07] with Miami 21 and the
[39:11] comprehensive plan, and with
[39:14] what the city envisioned 20
[39:14] years ago when they passed Miami
[39:17] 21.
[39:20] This site is an irregularly
[39:23] shaped corner lot at the
[39:26] southern portion of Edgewater,
[39:28] between Biscayne boulevard and
[39:29] Margaret Pace [Sp?
[39:32] ] Park.
[39:35] It has long stood vacant and
[39:38] currently doesn't contribute to
[39:38] the community or pedestrian
[39:41] realm.
[39:42] The property has two frontages
[39:45] and a real alley.
[39:48] To the west is a short avenue,
[39:48] a curved street running two
[39:51] blocks.
[39:54] This is a secondary frontage.
[39:55] There's an access point for
[39:55] the project.
[39:56] >> Excuse m.
[40:02] ...
[40:05] Do you have a site plan that
[40:07] describes the area larger than
[40:08] the perspective that you have
[40:12] there?
[40:17] Sorry, and thank you.
[40:20] Do you have a smaller scale so
[40:21] we can see the surrounding
[40:25] streets?
[40:27] Can you bring that up?
[40:28] >> [Unclear.
[40:28] ]
[40:33] >> You'll see, this is the
[40:35] interior.
[40:35] This is a half moon...
[40:35] ..
[40:42] >> On the drawings, you have a
[40:45] map showing the site vicinity.
[40:46] That's the scale.
[40:46] ...
[40:51] [Unclear.
[40:51] ] We'll give you some of the
[40:55] drawings.
[40:55] We'll give you the sheet so
[41:01] you can see it.
[41:04] We have northeast 4th avenue,
[41:07] and at the rear of the site, an
[41:10] existing alley providing loading
[41:15] and service access to
[41:16] neighboring buildings.
[41:20] We don't have a choice.
[41:21] Loading and service must go
[41:24] through the alley.
[41:25] On the north, we have
[41:30] northeast 19th street.
[41:37] A tree-lined road connecting
[41:42] Biscayne boulevard to the bay.
[41:45] It's fully lined with
[41:48] transparency spaces.
[41:51] This will mass parking on the
[41:53] second floor, and creates an
[41:55] interesting architectural future
[41:58] for the project.
[42:03] The street today has broken
[42:05] sidewalks and a lack of lighting.
[42:07] This project will create a
[42:13] more inviting pedestrian realm.
[42:14] I'll show you an aerial image.
[42:17] ...
[42:23] I'm going to show you an aerial
[42:25] image that shows the alley of
[42:32] the property.
[42:32] Immediately to the west..
[42:35] ..
[42:37] [Unclear.
[42:39] ] Immediately to the east of
[42:41] the property, as I mentioned,
[42:43] it's fully developed with these
[42:45] two high-rise buildings, which
[42:48] have their existing back of
[42:52] house and unscreened parking and
[42:54] loading facing the rear alley,
[42:56] which is currently visible all
[42:59] the way to Biscayne Bay.
[43:02] This project is going to
[43:05] screen the neighboring
[43:08] properties' unscreened and open
[43:10] parking and loading, which is
[43:13] not a condition that helps
[43:16] anybody or is not a condition
[43:18] that is something that's
[43:22] promoted by Miami 21.
[43:26] So, the project consists of a
[43:27] 56-story tower hotel with
[43:30] related amenities.
[43:33] It's a hotel and our building
[43:35] permit is for a hotel as well.
[43:37] At the street level it's
[43:42] designed with active uses and
[43:44] extensive glazing to create a
[43:45] safe, welcoming pedestrian
[43:48] experience.
[43:50] The project is not built lot
[43:52] to lot line.
[43:54] That's important because if
[43:57] you look at the adjacent
[43:58] buildings they're almost fully
[44:01] lot coverage.
[44:06] There's very little open space
[44:08] This project offers 21% open
[44:09] space, completely open to the
[44:12] sky.
[44:13] That's not on an amenity deck;
[44:14] that's 21% on the ground floor
[44:16] all the way up.
[44:20] That's more than double the
[44:23] 10% required by Miami 21.
[44:24] So we're not fully developing
[44:27] the site.
[44:30] We're leaving.
[44:33] Lr and density on the table, and
[44:35] we're providing more than double
[44:38] the open space, which is unheard
[44:40] of in the urban core.
[44:43] A large open space is proposed
[44:44] at the southern end of the
[44:46] project that will soften the
[44:47] block and add greenery to the
[44:49] urban setting.
[44:54] Our alley is Googling to have
[44:56] arge green area.
[44:58] You can see that in some of
[45:02] the images up here.
[45:02] Colby will also walk you
[45:05] through it.
[45:08] The parking is fully screened,
[45:10] using warm tones and verbal
[45:11] rhythms to extend the green area
[45:13] into the architecture.
[45:17] All loading is proposed in the
[45:18] existing alley to the east,
[45:20] keeping all back of house
[45:22] functions away from the
[45:23] pedestrian realm, as required by
[45:25] Miami 21.
[45:27] This brings life and activity
[45:31] to a property that's been Vachan
[45:32] for years while supporting the
[45:34] growth of the area.
[45:37] To summarize, this project is
[45:38] completely by right and complies
[45:39] with me!
[45:43] Mi 21.
[45:46] It will enhance the pedestrian
[45:48] realm and connectivity to the
[45:50] park, bay, and the rest of the
[45:50] neighborhood with a beautiful
[45:52] design.
[45:53] Colby will walk you through
[45:55] the project and we'll remain to
[45:56] answer any questions you have.
[45:56] Thank you very much.
[46:03] >> Hi, good afternoon ladies
[46:06] and gentlemen.
[46:08] My name is Colby [Unclear] 721
[46:10] Northwest 8th Street.
[46:12] As Carlos mentioned, I just
[46:15] want to bring a couple things to
[46:20] your attention on this design
[46:25] Specifically, our site as
[46:26] Carlos mentioned is surrounded
[46:29] by landscpgg.
[46:31] G.
[46:34] What we did here, both inside
[46:37] and outside the developer felt
[46:40] that the green space is critical
[46:42] We created a linear park and
[46:43] that linear park is this design
[46:49] right here.
[46:50] Which is open and it's for the
[46:57] children to be used.
[47:00] Furthermore, we have an
[47:03] opportunity to create a widened
[47:04] pedestrian path all the way on
[47:09] 4th Avenue and all throw
[47:11] y as it wraps around 4th Avenue,
[47:13] leading you towards the park.
[47:16] The reason for that is our
[47:18] public spaces, the lobby, the
[47:20] amenities are like this.
[47:24] They are spaces with glass,
[47:29] two-story glass, that open up.
[47:30] Sorry, [Unclear] That open up
[47:32] to the outdoor.
[47:36] The intent is to bring the
[47:38] landscaping, the green space
[47:39] into the lobby and the amenity
[47:42] area of the project.
[47:47] The project is designed, as
[47:48] Carlos mentioned, in context of
[47:50] the neighborhood.
[47:51] I made a sample material board
[47:52] as well.
[47:55] It's right here.
[48:00] I'll bring it over here.
[48:02] All the materials, the stone
[48:08] and finishes, the fac'ade of the
[48:12] undulation on the screen, it is
[48:13] a three-dimensional screen that
[48:16] is vertical.
[48:19] That screen if you look at the
[48:23] drawing is on page 8608.
[48:24] It's a three-dimensional
[48:28] screen and it has another layer
[48:30] of screen behind it so you do
[48:31] not see the vehicles, nor.
[48:34] The lights.
[48:35] To be specific, and you can
[48:36] see it here.
[48:39] [Unclear.
[48:40] ] And you can also see the
[48:41] section.
[48:42] Thank you so much, Carlos.
[48:44] Yes, please.
[48:50] What happens here is that not
[48:52] only the footprint-not
[48:54] maximizing the footprint on the
[48:56] site.
[48:58] We're less, as Carlos said,
[49:01] instead of 10, 20%.
[49:02] We also created the green
[49:04] space of the linear park.
[49:07] To give you a perspective,
[49:11] this is the existing condition.
[49:16] The existing condition on 4th
[49:16] and 18th right here is where the
[49:19] park is.
[49:21] We created the park right
[49:23] here, and we created the
[49:25] pedestrian path all the way
[49:28] around the block and wider than
[49:32] is existing in the neighboring
[49:34] property because we feel it's
[49:35] nice for people to walk around
[49:38] and enjoy that space.
[49:40] Right here, if you look at the
[49:45] detail-by the way, I'm here
[49:47] with my landscape architect,
[49:49] also the traffic consultant.
[49:50] We have everybody here for
[49:51] that.
[49:53] Our intention is on the
[49:56] materials on the outside, it's
[49:58] stone and it's a decorative
[49:58] metal.
[49:59] It's a very high-end finish on
[50:01] the outside.
[50:04] The intention is to have this
[50:08] kind of a material and finish
[50:10] all the way around the building.
[50:10] That is the intent of the
[50:14] design.
[50:18] The developer is an
[50:22] interesting individual who is
[50:24] design oriented and has been
[50:27] pushing us for this direction.
[50:28] I'll show you just a couple
[50:29] little thoughts.
[50:32] You see how the park here
[50:34] opens up like an aperture?
[50:36] As it gets wider with the
[50:39] site, it gets wider over here.
[50:42] If you look closely, there are
[50:45] activities to come in and use
[50:48] the park but then as you walk
[50:51] along the sidewalk and the trees
[50:54] we are planting along the
[50:55] street, so you walk within a
[50:57] green space all the way around.
[50:59] The reason for that is when
[51:01] you come around the corner you
[51:02] are able to walk through the
[51:04] green space to the park.
[51:06] That park we feel is important
[51:06] for the people who live in the
[51:08] community.
[51:11] We want people like our next
[51:14] door neighbor to be able to walk
[51:15] around the block in a pleasant
[51:17] fashion.
[51:18] So, that's where that came
[51:20] from.
[51:21] Sorry Carlos, forgive me.
[51:26] The close-up.
[51:30] I'll pass this around.
[51:33] We blew it up so you can see
[51:35] the treatment on the ground
[51:37] level, the street level, for
[51:40] what it is we are looking to do
[51:40] in the relationship to the
[51:42] street.
[51:49] We have the glass, we have the
[51:52] three-dimensional finials of the
[51:54] grills, the treatment of the
[51:59] amenity area.
[52:00] As you look up you have nice
[52:04] finishes.
[52:09] These columns are white so
[52:11] every area has a finish to it.
[52:14] The idea is to make a
[52:16] crystalline volume that has nice
[52:17] finishes all the way around the
[52:19] property.
[52:22] What we wanted to do is
[52:23] besides the stone finish is to
[52:25] engage the street.
[52:28] You'll see in the plans that
[52:31] our amenities, public areas and
[52:35] lounges all have glass to look
[52:36] onto the street and the pocket
[52:39] parks that are across the street.
[52:43] With that, I'll be quiet.
[52:45] If you have any questions or
[52:47] suggestions.
[52:47] Thank you so much for your
[52:48] time.
[52:49] Yes, Anthony?
[52:51] >> Can you speak into the
[52:51] microphone?
[52:51] Thank you.
[53:00] >> Thank you.
[53:02] Can you spend a few more
[53:02] minutes telling us about the
[53:05] building?
[53:06] How is the parking, how are
[53:08] the floors?
[53:10] What is the distance of your
[53:10] building from the other
[53:11] building?
[53:14] Things like that.
[53:15] You only spoke about the
[53:15] bottom floor.
[53:17] >> Thank you.
[53:21] So, what happens here in
[53:25] context, this is on page 8604,
[53:28] you can see that this site is
[53:32] juxtaposed on an angel from the
[53:34] neighboring properties.
[53:36] It created an opportunity for
[53:39] us to take our building and have
[53:40] it completely disengaged from
[53:42] our neighbors.
[53:44] What I mean is we are on an
[53:47] angle completely different of
[53:50] the neighboring, meaning the
[53:50] other buildings are all on
[53:52] Bayshore.
[53:56] Multiple buildings.
[54:00] We have put our building right
[54:02] here in this location, right
[54:03] across from the pocket park on
[54:05] 4th.
[54:07] The interesting thing, that
[54:11] allowed us then to open it up
[54:15] where everybody else is facing
[54:16] this way, we are facing the
[54:18] other way on the back.
[54:21] So we are on the back and
[54:23] their amenity areas are facing
[54:25] the water in this direction.
[54:27] When you look closely here-
[54:29] you're the best, thank you.
[54:33] Thank you.
[54:35] So, when you look closely at
[54:36] the site plan, the building
[54:39] curves.
[54:42] It has two cores and the
[54:43] curvature is all the way around.
[54:46] This is 4th.
[54:48] So, what happens is people
[54:52] walk along here, we have our
[54:54] entries on the streets, but then
[54:56] we have two cores and we have
[54:58] glass all the way around the
[55:00] balconies, all the way around.
[55:03] These cores, as you can see,
[55:04] they allow for a nice, short
[55:06] distance to every unit.
[55:11] It's a very nice project with
[55:12] a very nice quantity of short
[55:15] spaces to walk.
[55:17] It's like a two-core tower.
[55:19] What happens is the other
[55:23] buildings, there is an alley,
[55:26] this is our property line, then
[55:28] there is an alley between us,
[55:30] which is the loading area.
[55:31] The loading areas for all
[55:32] these buildings is from this
[55:36] alley.
[55:38] So, the alley is a bifurcation
[55:41] of the spaces.
[55:41] This is the back door of the
[55:42] building.
[55:46] Thank you, sir.
[55:48] I'm going to change your name
[55:50] to Vanna White.
[55:54] If you look at this right
[55:55] here, this is a solid wall of
[55:55] the pedestal.
[55:57] This is a screen wall of.
[56:00] The pedestal.
[56:03] Our building sits across the
[56:03] public alley, and then the
[56:05] setback.
[56:05] So that's what we are
[56:08] basically doing.
[56:11] We're taking our [Unclear] Our
[56:13] pedestal will have the nice
[56:17] treatment all the way around,
[56:19] because what we want to do is
[56:21] have the glass crystalline
[56:23] treatment all the way around to
[56:26] the public right-of-ways.
[56:27] Please.
[56:31] >> Could you also walk us
[56:34] through your ground floor and
[56:36] the circulation, vehicular and
[56:36] pedestrian circulation?
[56:39] >> Yes, with pleasure.
[56:45] What happens is that at the
[56:46] ground floor.
[56:48] ...
[56:52] Thank you so much.
[56:53] On 4th Avenue right here, this
[56:55] is where we come in.
[56:57] We drive in.
[56:58] This is where you walk into
[56:59] the building, right here on the
[57:01] corner.
[57:03] So we've brought the glass and
[57:06] the landscaping all the way to
[57:09] the corners and the crystalline
[57:10] volumes all the way-can you
[57:11] see?
[57:13] Okay, good.
[57:16] Here, we brought in the cars
[57:18] but bring them all the way in.
[57:20] And then, we started the ramp
[57:22] all the way in the back.
[57:26] Just as an important note, we
[57:29] put our fp&l vault, our switch
[57:30] gear on the alley, not on the
[57:33] public right-of-way.
[57:35] We put the loading right here.
[57:36] This is the loading only, and
[57:39] this is your generator.
[57:41] We kept all of the sides open
[57:44] with landscaping and giving you
[57:44] the front fac'ade all the way
[57:46] around.
[57:49] We kept on the alley the
[57:51] loading, the generator, the fp&l.
[57:54] Vault, all of the service.
[57:57] We didn't put any of that on,
[57:58] if you will, the pedestrian
[58:02] oriented public right-of-way.
[58:07] Our building also, as you can
[58:09] see, has the penetrations right
[58:11] here for the loading, and the
[58:14] ramp comes up and goes over it.
[58:16] All of this right here is a
[58:16] welcome to the corner treatment
[58:16] area.
[58:18] >> [Unclear.]
[58:22] >> No, not touching.
[58:28] The idea here is again to make
[58:32] a stand-alone tower surrounded
[58:32] by landscaping all the way
[58:33] around.
[58:33] >> Thank you.
[58:35] >> Any time.
[58:38] >> Any chance you have a
[58:38] traffic study?
[58:43] >> Yes.
[58:43] Where is my traffic study
[58:44] individual?
[58:48] >> Richard Garcia with traffic
[58:49] engineering.
[58:51] >> Good afternoon.
[58:55] Richard Garcia.
[58:58] 8065 Northwest 98th Street.
[58:59] We did a traffic statement
[59:03] pursuant to the city code.
[59:04] I'd like to go into the
[59:05] details, but it's a preliminary
[59:08] type study.
[59:10] Your code calls for your own
[59:15] city consultant to perform their
[59:19] independent traffic study, so we
[59:21] do a preliminary traffic
[59:24] analysis to determine the number
[59:26] of trips so your consultant can
[59:27] determine the extent of the
[59:28] study.
[59:29] They reviewed our traffic
[59:31] statement.
[59:35] Several times, in fact, and
[59:39] they had comments which we
[59:39] addressed and they found
[59:42] acceptable.
[59:44] Part of our preliminary
[59:47] analysis is mostly internal as
[59:49] opposed to the traffic impact
[59:52] study they're going to do, which
[59:55] they'll look at the streets.
[59:55] We looked at the valet
[59:57] analysis.
[1:00:00] They had us do that several
[1:00:05] times until they were satisfied.
[1:00:08] The site will use 100% valet,
[1:00:10] so we had to do several
[1:00:12] iterations of valet analysis to
[1:00:16] make sure it would be acceptable.
[1:00:19] And we held it to a very high
[1:00:24] standard for traffic engineers.
[1:00:27] We did it to a 99 percentile
[1:00:29] threshold.
[1:00:31] Your consultants reviewing it
[1:00:32] commented that it was a very
[1:00:35] high threshold.
[1:00:38] We use a 99 percentile to make
[1:00:41] sure there will be adequate
[1:00:43] capacity within the building.
[1:00:43] This is all internally to the
[1:00:45] building.
[1:00:48] The valet would not affect any
[1:00:48] public right-of-way traffic
[1:00:51] impacts.
[1:00:52] With that, I'll conclude
[1:00:53] unless you have questions or
[1:00:53] comments.
[1:00:58] >> So, for valet drop-off,
[1:00:58] where would that be?
[1:00:59] Inside?
[1:01:01] >> It's on the second level.
[1:01:06] >> So, what also we have.
[1:01:08] We have the cars.
[1:01:11] You live there, you come down,
[1:01:13] and the second floor is where
[1:01:15] you can pick up your car.
[1:01:18] If you come with your baby or
[1:01:19] groceries, that's where you can
[1:01:22] pick up the car.
[1:01:23] It's part of the record, page
[1:01:25] 8303.
[1:01:26] You come over here, get
[1:01:28] yourself in the car and then
[1:01:30] ramp down from there.
[1:01:32] Also, as a side note, I
[1:01:42] brought these renderings of the
[1:01:43] park with the m
[1:01:44] sma
[1:01:46] >> Thank you.
[1:01:52] Can get started.
[1:01:56] We've already closed public
[1:01:58] comment, unfortunately.
[1:02:01] We need a chance for our own
[1:02:01] comments from the board.
[1:02:05] Thank you.
[1:02:06] Would you like to get us
[1:02:06] started?
[1:02:09] >> Thank you for your
[1:02:10] presentation.
[1:02:13] I have some questions.
[1:02:16] I see in the drawing of the
[1:02:20] delivery area, it reflects about
[1:02:22] the alley or the back, the width
[1:02:26] of the alley.
[1:02:29] Would you show the me the
[1:02:29] ing of the back?
[1:02:30] >> Yeah.
[1:02:35] >> Do you have a diagram of
[1:02:37] movements?
[1:02:40] >> yeah..
[1:02:40] ..
[1:02:42] Here.
[1:02:45] >> What is the width of that
[1:02:45] alley?
[1:02:49] >> I'll bring it closer.
[1:02:50] [Unclear.]
[1:02:53] >> What is the width of the
[1:02:53] alley?
[1:02:56] >> In total, k's..
[1:02:56] ...
[1:02:58] >> 10 feet.
[1:03:00] >> Yeah.
[1:03:07] >> Within this 10 feet, you
[1:03:10] expect trucks to go in and out
[1:03:12] of your building, as well as
[1:03:12] from the other building?
[1:03:15] >> That's currently what they
[1:03:16] do, correct.
[1:03:18] >> Currently there's only one
[1:03:19] building.
[1:03:23] >> Currently, the alley
[1:03:25] services the other buildings.
[1:03:27] The purpose of the alley...
[1:03:31] There it is, thank you.
[1:03:33] This alley here is servicing
[1:03:34] this building and this building.
[1:03:37] >> I understand that.
[1:03:39] What is the impact of this
[1:03:40] alley now being used for another
[1:03:40] building?
[1:03:44] >> Got it.
[1:03:45] We have all of our loading
[1:03:48] inside.
[1:03:48] The truck comes in, turns
[1:03:51] around here.
[1:03:54] That's the way we have them
[1:03:54] all ingress and egress in our
[1:03:54] property.
[1:03:58] >> This is a truck...
[1:03:59] ..
[1:03:59] ?
[1:04:02] >> Correct.
[1:04:03] This is a moving truck, all
[1:04:05] the way around.
[1:04:08] This is done by laying in each
[1:04:10] and every, and they have the
[1:04:14] cars or trucks coming in on the
[1:04:16] south and exiting on the north.
[1:04:17] That's how it is now.
[1:04:20] >> Why do you have a truck, if
[1:04:21] this is a hotel?
[1:04:26] >> Some people might want to
[1:04:28] bring in their furniture or tv,
[1:04:30] or have a delivery.
[1:04:32] So, a truck comes in.
[1:04:33] It's a code requirement.
[1:04:36] >> [Unclear.]
[1:04:43] >> Yeah.
[1:04:44] It's a lodging facility,
[1:04:44] absolutely.
[1:04:46] >> [Unclear.
[1:04:48] ] [Low audio.
[1:04:50] ] The traffic study you've
[1:04:52] done, indicates no impact to the
[1:04:52] traffic..
[1:04:53] ..
[1:04:53] ?
[1:04:58] >> 100% correct.
[1:05:01] That's why we did it with
[1:05:01] [Unclear], and with the traffic,
[1:05:02] with MR.
[1:05:05] Garcia.
[1:05:08] We confirmed with public works
[1:05:14] and permitting for approval that
[1:05:15] it is designed to meet the code.
[1:05:18] >> Okay.
[1:05:18] I reserve my time.
[1:05:24] >> Can I just ask two things.
[1:05:27] One, please speak into.
[1:05:30] The microphones.
[1:05:33] With the boards, can you keep
[1:05:35] them on the easels, so the
[1:05:36] cameras can pick them up?
[1:05:36] Thank you.
[1:05:42] >> Yes, sorry.
[1:05:47] >> I think in general, it's a
[1:05:52] beautiful design, it has nice
[1:05:54] materials, it's done with the
[1:05:55] best of your ability to select a
[1:05:57] high end product.
[1:06:00] I like the portion, how you
[1:06:02] covered the parking garage with
[1:06:07] a 3d screening.
[1:06:08] It's less expensive than what
[1:06:11] we see typically.
[1:06:14] In your renderings, you show a
[1:06:18] curved balcony glass?
[1:06:21] Do you intend to do that,
[1:06:22] curved glass?
[1:06:25] >> Yes.
[1:06:25] That's true.
[1:06:29] >> Okay.
[1:06:31] You show a palm tree rendering
[1:06:32] at the corner, but in the site
[1:06:33] plans, they're not shown.
[1:06:34] >> Correct.
[1:06:39] >> Is the intent to add them,
[1:06:41] or add more landscape at the
[1:06:42] ground level?
[1:06:46] >> Based on our discussions
[1:06:49] with the city, they want us ta:
[1:06:50] d these palm trees, and we will.
[1:06:54] >> Thank you for clarifying.
[1:06:55] You're not showing wood under
[1:06:58] the canopy.
[1:07:00] Is that your intent, to show
[1:07:00] wood under the tower?
[1:07:02] >> Yes.
[1:07:04] Wood here and here.
[1:07:11] >> I have a Fowey concerns.
[1:07:13] The north elevation, you're
[1:07:18] raising the level of your lobby
[1:07:22] significantly.
[1:07:23] It's about 6 and 10 feet,
[1:07:27] right?
[1:07:29] If you're walking as a
[1:07:30] pedestrian, that seems like a
[1:07:33] high wall.
[1:07:37] I was wondering if you would
[1:07:39] add landscaping so it wouldn't
[1:07:40] feel like you're walking next to
[1:07:42] a whale.
[1:07:44] [Unclear.
[1:07:45] ] It would enhance the
[1:07:45] experience.
[1:07:50] >> 100% correct.
[1:07:54] >> It's shown, fexp...
[1:07:55] Mple...
[1:07:59] Very low landscape.
[1:08:01] You can see the 6 to 10 feet
[1:08:05] stone wall, it's not as plesand
[1:08:09] . Is the park that you're shown
[1:08:09] public or private?
[1:08:12] >> We don't mind making it
[1:08:16] public.
[1:08:17] If you want us to keep it
[1:08:18] private, we will.
[1:08:19] We're okay either way.
[1:08:21] >> Okay.
[1:08:22] Right now it's private?
[1:08:24] >> Yes.
[1:08:25] Liability and so forth.
[1:08:28] >> Next, the drop off for the
[1:08:30] valet.
[1:08:32] I know you're picking up a car
[1:08:35] inside the podium, but would the
[1:08:36] drop off be on 4th avenue?
[1:08:40] >> Correct.
[1:08:41] >> That's the intent of my
[1:08:43] comments.
[1:08:48] It's a beautiful project.
[1:08:49] Hopefully everyone finds a way
[1:08:52] to make it happen.
[1:08:55] >> Again, thank you for the
[1:08:59] presentation.
[1:09:01] Thank you to the public for
[1:09:03] their comments.
[1:09:07] We appreciate MR.
[1:09:08] Lagos' [Sp?
[1:09:10] ] Clarification that the project
[1:09:13] is by right.
[1:09:14] It's important for everyone to
[1:09:15] understand, that this meets
[1:09:19] everything on the code.
[1:09:22] It doesn't contain any waivers.
[1:09:22] I appreciate that
[1:09:26] clarification.
[1:09:30] I have a few comments here.
[1:09:32] As far as traffic, a concern
[1:09:33] that the public had, what are
[1:09:36] you doing around that?
[1:09:38] Can you add something on the
[1:09:39] surrounding streets for that?
[1:09:46] >> We're speaking to public
[1:09:49] works to see if they'd allow us
[1:09:53] to introduce speeding bumpers.
[1:09:55] We're in support of that 100%.
[1:09:56] We'd like that as well.
[1:10:00] >> That would be great.
[1:10:02] I had a note about the
[1:10:02] clarification of the alley
[1:10:05] access.
[1:10:07] I appreciate that you did that.
[1:10:10] Another concern from the
[1:10:13] public was illumination.
[1:10:16] And led lighting.
[1:10:16] Can you tell us about that?
[1:10:22] >> For us, it's not a concern.
[1:10:25] We want more lights around it.
[1:10:26] We'll meet and beat the
[1:10:28] requirements for light around
[1:10:29] the alley and street.
[1:10:39] >> I think the concern was...
[1:10:39] Light reflecting into the
[1:10:40] neighborhood.
[1:10:45] >> We won't have any
[1:10:47] floodlights shining from the
[1:10:47] building, or anything like that.
[1:10:53] >> I appreciate that.
[1:10:58] As far as understanding a lot
[1:11:04] lot of people will come in with
[1:11:06] taxis or Ubers, is there a
[1:11:12] dropoff area for these vehicles?
[1:11:13] Can you walk us through where
[1:11:13] that happens?
[1:11:19] >> For the same thought
[1:11:20] process, we're bringing you into
[1:11:24] the property and lettgu.
[1:11:28] You drop off and pick up on the
[1:11:29] 2nd floor.
[1:11:31] In the front, we'll have
[1:11:35] people that can pick up and drop
[1:11:36] off if it's an Uber, and help
[1:11:37] you with the bags.
[1:11:40] >> Yes...
[1:11:42] ..
[1:11:43] If I'm calling an Uber, I'm not
[1:11:43] calling [Unclear.]
[1:11:47] Yes.
[1:11:48] You come here, or here.
[1:11:51] >> I think it's important that
[1:11:57] that's noted on the point of the
[1:12:01] ck up and drop off ares forth.
[1:12:03] He residents.
[1:12:05] It comes back to traffic.
[1:12:06] How do you direct those people
[1:12:12] in and out?
[1:12:15] I don't live around the
[1:12:16] neighborhood, but it's very
[1:12:19] pedestrian-oriented.
[1:12:21] I think you should address
[1:12:21] that concern.
[1:12:23] >> Thank you.
[1:12:26] >> [Unclear.
[1:12:26] ]
[1:12:31] >> Thank you.
[1:12:32] Question first from.
[1:12:35] R.
[1:12:36] Lagos, you stated it's as a
[1:12:36] right?
[1:12:37] >> Correct.
[1:12:44] >> There was a public coment
[1:12:44] about the lla?
[1:12:48] >> This project is not live
[1:12:49] local, it doesn't have increased
[1:12:49] densty..
[1:12:51] ...
[1:12:52] It's 100% by right under Miami
[1:12:53] 21.
[1:12:55] >> Thank you.
[1:12:59] MR.
[1:13:00] Carp, I think it's an elegant
[1:13:02] design.
[1:13:03] The tower works well with the
[1:13:07] surroundings.
[1:13:10] The pedestrian realm, I think
[1:13:15] it's well-handled.
[1:13:16] What is the height of the
[1:13:19] podium?
[1:13:20] The top, right where the void
[1:13:23] starts?
[1:13:26] >> [Unclear.
[1:13:26] ] 95 feet.
[1:13:32] >> Okay.
[1:13:35] There's one perspective, one
[1:13:36] rendering that I don't think
[1:13:40] helps your cause.
[1:13:41] It's not that bad...
[1:13:41] ..
[1:13:43] [Unclear.
[1:13:44] ] I thought it was higher than
[1:13:46] that.
[1:13:47] I appreciate how you brought
[1:13:53] the glass up.
[1:14:00] I like the project, I like the
[1:14:01] mix in the program and how you
[1:14:02] handled and resolved those
[1:14:06] challenges.
[1:14:07] It's the verticality versus
[1:14:07] the hzl...
[1:14:11] Ntal...
[1:14:16] I think the podium emphasizes
[1:14:16] height instead of breaking it
[1:14:18] down.
[1:14:20] We honestly can't tell from a
[1:14:21] rendering how it will actually
[1:14:25] look.
[1:14:30] I would have approached that
[1:14:32] with more horizontality to break
[1:14:34] that podium dimension, but this'
[1:14:34] a desgn..
[1:14:36] ...
[1:14:40] Another way to go.
[1:14:41] i think you have a beautiful
[1:14:45] project, a very elegant tower,
[1:14:47] and I like how, with what you
[1:14:48] were given, how you handled the
[1:14:49] pedestrian realm.
[1:14:56] >> Thank you.
[1:15:00] >> [Unclear.
[1:15:01] ]
[1:15:12] >> I agree with his coment
[1:15:12] about the podm..
[1:15:17] ...
[1:15:18] From a horizontal tower, to a
[1:15:18] vertical.
[1:15:19] [Unclear.
[1:15:24] ] Right?
[1:15:25] It seems if it could be broken
[1:15:25] up smhow..
[1:15:27] ...
[1:15:31] I don't see a pattern.
[1:15:34] I see it on the rendering, I
[1:15:35] don't know if it's a shadow..
[1:15:35] ..
[1:15:38] >> It's a color change.
[1:15:40] >> I'm not sure.
[1:15:44] ...
[1:15:47] In my opinion, I don't think
[1:15:47] it'll be enough to break the
[1:15:48] vertical.
[1:15:52] [Unclear.
[1:15:54] ] You wanted to break that
[1:15:57] vertical mass.
[1:15:59] It's not only a mass, but
[1:15:59] emphasizing vertical lines.
[1:16:00] I don't know.
[1:16:01] ...
[1:16:05] Maybe it's 'a different
[1:16:08] attern, broken up somehow.
[1:16:11] I think it's a transition
[1:16:13] between what he calls a podium
[1:16:14] in the middle part, at the
[1:16:18] bottom.
[1:16:18] Some type of corner or
[1:16:19] transition.
[1:16:20] Yeah.
[1:16:23] >> It seems like horizontal,
[1:16:27] vertical...
[1:16:27] My other question was
[1:16:29] ..
[1:16:32] >> I can study that, thank you.
[1:16:34] >> To make it a bit more
[1:16:35] personal, frndly.
[1:16:35] ..
[1:16:38] ...
[1:16:40] [Unclear.
[1:16:44] ] When you have someone coming
[1:16:47] in to the hotel, and they come
[1:16:48] in a rental car or whatever,
[1:16:48] bringing bags...
[1:16:51] ..
[1:16:53] Where do they park?
[1:16:53] In the street?
[1:16:57] >> We have two options.
[1:16:59] If they come in and want to
[1:17:01] get dropped off, they can go
[1:17:01] into the garage.
[1:17:03] >> Would they know that?
[1:17:05] >> There would.
[1:17:08] Be signage.
[1:17:10] We'd have drop off and valet
[1:17:11] at the ground level, and take
[1:17:11] the car inside.
[1:17:16] >> With the Uber, would you
[1:17:16] have it on either side of the
[1:17:17] street?
[1:17:19] >> That's correct.
[1:17:23] >> Would it be blocking
[1:17:23] traffic?
[1:17:29] >> No, we have parking notched
[1:17:30] in if you look at the plan.
[1:17:35] >> That notch is for visitors
[1:17:37] and drop offs?
[1:17:37] Not for someone to park there
[1:17:39] all day?
[1:17:40] Someone will tell them to
[1:17:40] move, or something.
[1:17:44] >> MR.
[1:17:45] Carp, please speak into the mic.
[1:17:47] >> sorry..
[1:17:48] ..
[1:17:51] Forgive me.
[1:17:52] My wife asks me to talk quiet
[1:17:53] all the time.
[1:17:55] [Laughing.
[1:17:56] ] Good comments, Manuel.
[1:18:00] >> With the park, who will use
[1:18:00] it?
[1:18:04] >> It will be for the kids and
[1:18:04] individuals who live in the
[1:18:05] building.
[1:18:09] >> What is the building
[1:18:10] adjacent to it, between your
[1:18:11] building and the park?
[1:18:16] >> That's the existing shorter
[1:18:19] building in the aerials.
[1:18:20] It's an existing apartment
[1:18:20] buildg.
[1:18:22] G...
[1:18:23] I'll bring it to you here.
[1:18:27] >> Will they have access to
[1:18:27] this park to?
[1:18:31] >> If they want t..
[1:18:31] ...
[1:18:31] [Unclear.]
[1:18:33] >> [Unclear.
[1:18:33] ]
[1:18:37] >> That's what we brought up.
[1:18:39] I agreed to keep it private
[1:18:40] and secured and protected by the
[1:18:41] secrty..
[1:18:41] ...
[1:18:44] >> With a gate, or something.
[1:18:45] >> Absolutely.
[1:18:48] >> No further questions.
[1:18:54] >> Thank you.
[1:18:59] >> With regards to the.
[1:18:59] Tower, agn...
[1:19:00] ...
[1:19:01] Excellent job.
[1:19:05] Very elegant.
[1:19:06] I agree with my board mmbrs.
[1:19:08] S...
[1:19:09] can you put the rendering back
[1:19:14] up?
[1:19:15] The larger scale one?
[1:19:16] >> This one?
[1:19:16] >> Yes.
[1:19:21] >> I like how you did the
[1:19:23] canopy to introduce where you
[1:19:24] enter the building, and how it's
[1:19:28] broken up.
[1:19:30] I agree that the vertical
[1:19:32] slabs do nothing to break up the
[1:19:36] vertical mass of the parking.
[1:19:38] If anything, it accentuates it
[1:19:40] There should be some
[1:19:40] horizontal elements to break it
[1:19:42] up.
[1:19:45] The colors don't do it.
[1:19:48] I know you tried to break the
[1:19:51] horizontality with the colors,
[1:19:55] but it's not pulling it off.
[1:19:58] The other challenge I see...
[1:20:01] From what was presented to
[1:20:04] staff, that 10 foot alley is
[1:20:06] meant to be the service alley
[1:20:10] for these buildings. Correct?
[1:20:12] Is it the intent of that
[1:20:13] alleyway to be the service for
[1:20:14] these buildings?
[1:20:14] >> [Unclear.
[1:20:14] ]
[1:20:16] >> honestly.
[1:20:20] ...
[1:20:22] Fortunately the buildings
[1:20:22] behind it aren't at the property
[1:20:24] line.
[1:20:27] If they were, it would be
[1:20:29] impossible for the
[1:20:30] maneuverability study that I'm
[1:20:34] looking at now.
[1:20:37] It only shows small panel
[1:20:40] trucks, nothing larger than that.
[1:20:42] Anything larger than that
[1:20:43] wouldn't be able to get in and
[1:20:43] out.
[1:20:49] >> As of now, the same trucks
[1:20:51] that service those other
[1:20:51] buildings would service this
[1:20:52] building.
[1:20:54] >> They're basically small
[1:20:58] panel trucks.
[1:20:59] It's fortunate that the
[1:21:00] buildings oppste.
[1:21:01] E...
[1:21:02] >> [Unclear.]
[1:21:04] >> I'm looking at them now.
[1:21:04] I have it.
[1:21:10] >> What we did, is load it up
[1:21:14] on the inside.
[1:21:16] We don't want to block it.
[1:21:18] You see on this alley, they
[1:21:24] come in here and load this way.
[1:21:25] We said, we don't want to
[1:21:28] interfere with them.
[1:21:30] We'll turn in, turn around,
[1:21:31] and come back out.
[1:21:32] We'll go out the same way, to
[1:21:33] the north.
[1:21:39] >> Based on the drawings I saw,
[1:21:39] this was a one way alley going
[1:21:40] this direction.
[1:21:42] >> Yes, with a [Unclear.]
[1:21:46] >> There was a drawing.
[1:21:48] One diagram showed the
[1:21:50] direction going in the other
[1:21:51] way, which would have been
[1:21:51] problematic.
[1:21:57] Staff met with us and wanted
[1:21:59] us to show the trucks, how they
[1:22:04] come in and get out.
[1:22:06] Also, how they're coming into
[1:22:08] the ramp in the front, and the
[1:22:13] entry in the back.
[1:22:17] They wanted us to load into the
[1:22:18] property, not to have this
[1:22:18] condition.
[1:22:20] >> And the garbage trucks?
[1:22:21] >> Same thing.
[1:22:25] >> Is there going to be enough
[1:22:27] clearance to turn the containers
[1:22:27] around under the building?
[1:22:30] >> No, they have [Unclear.]
[1:22:34] >> Can they do that under the
[1:22:35] building or do they have to back
[1:22:35] out?
[1:22:41] >> They come in and load in
[1:22:42] the back then they will come out
[1:22:46] >> The question is, is there
[1:22:47] enough vertical clearance for
[1:22:48] them to pick up the container
[1:22:51] and load it?
[1:22:54] Do they have to then back out
[1:22:55] into the alley way to flip the
[1:22:55] garbage?
[1:22:59] >> We have between 12.
[1:22:59] To 16 feet clearance.
[1:23:04] >> The answer is yes, the
[1:23:07] truck will be able to go in, not
[1:23:08] back into the alley way to do
[1:23:09] what it needs to do.
[1:23:15] >> Their trash pickup across
[1:23:15] the street is in the alley.
[1:23:19] >> I was just saying because
[1:23:21] one of the other drawings I saw
[1:23:23] showed the direction of the
[1:23:25] alley way and the other
[1:23:25] direction which would not have
[1:23:27] worked.
[1:23:31] That clarification that you're
[1:23:32] going in that direction answers
[1:23:33] that coenzyme q.
[1:23:38] >> We had to give the blow-up
[1:23:39] and show the clearances.
[1:23:39] >> Thank you.
[1:23:43] >> I have one question in
[1:23:45] regards to the alley.
[1:23:47] During construction, because
[1:23:50] it's a zero lot line, you would
[1:23:52] have to dig deeper into the
[1:23:53] alley to build the wall at the
[1:23:54] zero lot line.
[1:23:55] Has there been any
[1:23:58] conversation about how that will
[1:24:01] affect the neighboring building?
[1:24:02] How do you actually build this?
[1:24:04] >> Right now, we're not
[1:24:06] touching the alley.
[1:24:07] You will see that we have a
[1:24:07] construction fence.
[1:24:13] >> But you will have to build
[1:24:15] the wall at the zero lot line
[1:24:17] and to build the foundation you
[1:24:18] will have to go into the alley.
[1:24:21] >> We'll do that as part of
[1:24:22] the.
[1:24:22] Ot, correct.
[1:24:25] >> I'm sorry but I wasn't
[1:24:26] finished yet.
[1:24:35] This is more for stafff.
[1:24:37] At what point is the actual
[1:24:39] traffic study introduced for
[1:24:40] review in the process of
[1:24:42] approval for the project?
[1:24:43] Right now all they did was
[1:24:44] provide the criteria.
[1:24:46] >> It's a requirement of the
[1:24:50] building permit.
[1:24:51] This is an afpr which is
[1:24:54] testing the principal.
[1:24:58] Of the by right process.
[1:25:00] The traffic study is a
[1:25:01] requirement of the building
[1:25:01] permit.
[1:25:02] I don't know if the building
[1:25:03] permit has been submitted.
[1:25:06] It is?
[1:25:08] That's probably why they have
[1:25:10] additional information for you
[1:25:12] today, because the two processes
[1:25:13] are running in parallel.
[1:25:15] >> It's a requirement of the
[1:25:18] building permit.
[1:25:19] That seems kind of late.
[1:25:23] What if there are challenges
[1:25:26] with regards to level of service?
[1:25:28] Will the developer be required
[1:25:30] to make improvements?
[1:25:32] If the actual traffic study
[1:25:34] says there's a problem with the
[1:25:35] traffic impact in the
[1:25:37] neighborhood and they have to
[1:25:37] make improvements --
[1:25:44] >> Let me clarify something.
[1:25:49] This is a fairly new process.
[1:25:53] It's an afpr, which replaces
[1:25:57] the previous review which gave
[1:26:02] applicants [Unclear.
[1:26:05] ] That doesn't change the fact
[1:26:08] that it's still a by-right
[1:26:10] process, it could go straight to
[1:26:12] building permit, they don't
[1:26:12] necessarily need to go through
[1:26:14] the.
[1:26:16] fpr process.
[1:26:18] It MAY seem premature in that
[1:26:21] regard but it's no different
[1:26:22] than if a waiver or warrant were
[1:26:23] to come through here.
[1:26:28] >> I understand but once
[1:26:30] traffic study is completed and
[1:26:33] it states the level.
[1:26:34] Of service, there needs to be
[1:26:34] improvements.
[1:26:38] >> I have the answer.
[1:26:41] Previously, the applicant had
[1:26:44] to submit a traffic methodology
[1:26:45] and possibly a full traffic
[1:26:47] study.
[1:26:49] The city changed the law
[1:26:51] recently that required the
[1:26:54] applicants to pick their traffic
[1:26:54] engineer from a pool of
[1:26:57] applicants.
[1:26:59] They recognize what you just
[1:27:01] said, that there's a backup,
[1:27:04] that traffic studies are not
[1:27:08] being done in a timely basis or
[1:27:10] this preliminary stage.
[1:27:14] They're working on amending
[1:27:15] what they worked on amending.
[1:27:17] Right now, the process is to
[1:27:20] submit the methodology and they
[1:27:23] pick from the pool then the
[1:27:24] consultant completes the traffic
[1:27:26] study.
[1:27:26] We have no control over it.
[1:27:29] >> I understand.
[1:27:32] My question is, if this
[1:27:34] traffic study says at the time
[1:27:37] of permit that there needs to be
[1:27:40] improvements made to the
[1:27:42] streets, to the right-of-ways,
[1:27:44] intersections, etc.
[1:27:45] , who pays for that at that
[1:27:45] point in time?
[1:27:46] >> The developer.
[1:27:49] >> The developer?
[1:27:52] >> Because the permit will not
[1:27:54] be approved.
[1:27:56] If certain traffic
[1:27:59] improvements are identified
[1:28:03] pursuant to the traffic study,
[1:28:04] public works will make you do
[1:28:09] the improvements, just like we
[1:28:10] will improve the alley, street,
[1:28:11] right-of-way, and sidewalk.
[1:28:16] >> I just want to make sure
[1:28:18] that when the traffic study is
[1:28:19] completed the work it recommends
[1:28:19] is done.
[1:28:21] >> Yes.
[1:28:30] >> I live in South Miami and
[1:28:31] we're close to.
[1:28:32] M.
[1:28:33] You can imagine.
[1:28:35] >> Thank you very much.
[1:28:37] >> I have a question.
[1:28:38] Is there a rendering of the
[1:28:42] front entrance?
[1:28:42] The approach to this front
[1:28:45] entrance?
[1:28:46] You mentioned this store front
[1:28:49] wrapping around.
[1:28:50] Is there some type of special
[1:28:51] entrance to the building?
[1:28:55] >> If you see, this is the
[1:28:56] convergence of all the streets,
[1:28:58] that main entrance.
[1:29:00] It's where it was placed.
[1:29:05] >> Correct.
[1:29:05] Exactly.
[1:29:08] >> On the north side or west
[1:29:08] side?
[1:29:10] U have two entrances.
[1:29:13] >> There's two, correct.
[1:29:15] >> One's an.
[1:29:19] Da entrance.
[1:29:24] >> Is this-I heard two
[1:29:25] things-is this a hotel?
[1:29:26] >> Hotel.
[1:29:28] >> Or is this a residence?
[1:29:31] >> It's a hotel.
[1:29:33] The entrance is right here.
[1:29:34] You see the staircase on 4th?
[1:29:38] >> You get dropped off, you
[1:29:41] have a valet on the north side
[1:29:43] to receive bags and whatnot?
[1:29:44] Otherwise they're directed to
[1:29:44] the second floor?
[1:29:46] >> You got it.
[1:29:52] Is is the amenities and this is
[1:29:53] the lobby right here.
[1:29:56] >> Is there a ramp at the
[1:29:59] stairs?
[1:29:59] I didn't have a chance to
[1:30:00] detail --
[1:30:04] >> Right, we have the
[1:30:05] staircase and the handicap ramp
[1:30:05] here.
[1:30:05] Yes, sir.
[1:30:13] >> The eyebrow you have on the
[1:30:15] corner that wraps around, this
[1:30:18] is an eyebrow that is featuring
[1:30:18] the main entrance to the lobby,
[1:30:19] right?
[1:30:19] >> Correct.
[1:30:25] >> It encompasses both the
[1:30:27] retail side on the east side and
[1:30:28] ell as the lobby?
[1:30:28] >> Correct.
[1:30:30] >> Okay.
[1:30:36] >> Based on these comments, I
[1:30:36] agree to have it extend all the
[1:30:39] way around.
[1:30:43] I took the comments from MR.
[1:30:46] Permuy and Gallardo as well as
[1:30:48] here to look at how to create
[1:30:53] more horizontal gesture on the
[1:30:53] screening of the garage.
[1:30:56] >> I think the scale, maybe
[1:31:00] the vertical fins.
[1:31:01] Just seem to have very thin.
[1:31:01] >> Yes.
[1:31:05] >> In its massing, it makes it
[1:31:08] look monolithic.
[1:31:10] I would also comment the same.
[1:31:12] I think the materials you
[1:31:15] selected are lovely.
[1:31:18] The stone that you picked on
[1:31:20] the south side also seems very
[1:31:22] monolithic and massive.
[1:31:24] I think just bringing it down
[1:31:24] a little bit --
[1:31:26] >> Sure, absolutely.
[1:31:30] >> That would be helpful.
[1:31:34] And consider having that
[1:31:37] park open to the public-it
[1:31:40] might be a nice gesture to the
[1:31:40] neighbors.
[1:31:44] >> It would be a nice gesture,
[1:31:44] absolutely.
[1:31:47] >> I don't have anything else
[1:31:47] to add today.
[1:31:48] >> Thank you.
[1:31:51] >> I see the bottom storefront?
[1:31:53] >> Yeah.
[1:31:56] >> And then there's another
[1:31:56] glass strip?
[1:32:01] >> Yes, it's a double height
[1:32:04] and on the second level we have
[1:32:08] amenities so they look back into
[1:32:09] the green space, onto the street
[1:32:12] >> So there's another floor?
[1:32:13] >> Yes.
[1:32:21] >> Can it be branded so
[1:32:23] there's not so much [Unclear]
[1:32:24] Like a hierarchy, I guess?
[1:32:28] >> Yes, exactly.
[1:32:29] We're going to study that.
[1:32:29] Absolutely.
[1:32:32] >> We don't have any other
[1:32:32] comments.
[1:32:35] >> I have a question and a
[1:32:35] comment.
[1:32:36] >> Sure.
[1:32:41] >> What percent of your
[1:32:42] parking spaces are double
[1:32:45] stacked?
[1:32:46] How many stacked spaces do you
[1:32:49] have?
[1:32:51] How do you expect hotel people
[1:32:51] to use stacked spaces?
[1:32:54] >> It's going to be operated
[1:32:54] by the valet.
[1:32:58] >> And where is that?
[1:32:58] Where that occurs?
[1:33:01] >> On the second floor inside
[1:33:01] the garage.
[1:33:09] >> So, one arrives-when one
[1:33:12] person arrives, a guest arrives,
[1:33:13] they have to go to the second
[1:33:13] floor?
[1:33:19] >> The guest gets dropped off
[1:33:20] here, goes to the lobby, and
[1:33:20] then the suite.
[1:33:24] E cars will get picked up and go
[1:33:26] to the valet.
[1:33:26] What we are doing today with
[1:33:27] the tech.
[1:33:30] Ology.
[1:33:33] When you arrive at a hotel we
[1:33:35] let you know you can drive into
[1:33:37] the garage and first level, and
[1:33:37] that's where the valet is.
[1:33:47] >> Does the traffic study take
[1:33:48] into account the queuing time?
[1:33:49] What does it say?
[1:33:52] >> Yes, it says we have too
[1:33:52] much time.
[1:33:58] >> It was part of the valet
[1:33:59] analysis and showed we have
[1:34:04] adequate sticking.
[1:34:05] It was like 600 or 800 feet
[1:34:06] between the second level and the
[1:34:08] right-of-way.
[1:34:08] It's all contained on site.
[1:34:12] >> And that was reviewed by
[1:34:13] your consultant?
[1:34:13] >> Yes.
[1:34:16] >> Is the traffic study
[1:34:17] complete?
[1:34:21] >> The preliminary, a traffic
[1:34:22] statement.
[1:34:25] Your consultant will perform
[1:34:27] an independent traffic.
[1:34:28] Study.
[1:34:34] >> With the queuing time?
[1:34:38] >> [Unclear.
[1:34:40] ] We make sure that if there
[1:34:44] are any design changes that they
[1:34:47] are done at this stage, likewise
[1:34:49] to make sure all vehicles can
[1:34:50] turn adequately, if there's a
[1:34:53] column in the way.
[1:34:54] They have to make the changes
[1:34:54] early on.
[1:34:57] >> Last question, I promise
[1:34:59] you.
[1:35:01] There were some comments about
[1:35:04] drainage in the area.
[1:35:04] Is there any plans or anything
[1:35:04] --
[1:35:05] >> Flooding.
[1:35:08] >> To improve drainage in the
[1:35:09] area?
[1:35:11] >> All the drainage stays on
[1:35:13] the site.
[1:35:13] That's what is required.
[1:35:18] >> Any civil drawings that
[1:35:18] show storm drainage?
[1:35:20] >> Yes.
[1:35:22] All the plans for permit are
[1:35:23] already in the city.
[1:35:26] >> Can you tell us briefly
[1:35:26] what you're going to do?
[1:35:31] >> We're going to take all the
[1:35:33] water that runs off-that's
[1:35:36] part of what the park is.
[1:35:39] Underneath is the drainage and
[1:35:40] we have tanks that support the
[1:35:41] holding of the water.
[1:35:46] >> Carlos Diaz, 333 Southeast
[1:35:47] 2nd Avenue.
[1:35:48] All the drainage has to be
[1:35:50] held on site for this project.
[1:35:51] This portion of Edgewater is
[1:35:55] fairly old.
[1:35:57] We have already paid over
[1:35:59] $800,000 for infrastructure
[1:36:00] improvements that benefit the
[1:36:02] entire neighborhood.
[1:36:04] When you come in with a
[1:36:06] project you have to look at
[1:36:08] infrastructure to make sure it
[1:36:08] will serve your building
[1:36:10] properly.
[1:36:15] That's what we're doing.
[1:36:17] You can spend up to 10% of
[1:36:21] project costs in infrastructure
[1:36:24] improvement and that includes
[1:36:25] drainage around the site.
[1:36:25] >> Thank you.
[1:36:31] >> Before we get started, I
[1:36:34] want to clarify again what our
[1:36:35] role is when reviewing these
[1:36:38] projects.
[1:36:42] Our purview again is limited
[1:36:44] to aspects of the proposal and
[1:36:47] what is before us is a project
[1:36:50] that's been designed by right.
[1:36:53] Our authority doesn't extend
[1:36:56] beyond denying a project
[1:36:58] outright as long as it complies.
[1:36:58] We've heard a lot of the
[1:37:00] comments.
[1:37:01] Sounds like you've addressed
[1:37:03] some of them.
[1:37:07] >> So, that's correct.
[1:37:11] It's a by-right project.
[1:37:12] Many of the specific elements
[1:37:14] of the design in terms of
[1:37:15] setbacks, height, etc.
[1:37:18] Is by right.
[1:37:20] Zoning colleagues.
[1:37:23] Are reviewing that in detail to
[1:37:25] make sure it does go by right.
[1:37:27] Your purview allows you to
[1:37:31] comment on the design aspects,
[1:37:37] including making recommendations
[1:37:40] according to article 4, table
[1:37:43] 12, the urban design criteria.
[1:37:44] You have the ability to make
[1:37:47] recommendations.
[1:37:50] Everything you recommend is
[1:37:53] taken seriously and staff work
[1:37:54] with the applicant to complete
[1:37:54] it.
[1:38:00] >> We've had a couple comments
[1:38:01] that would be an impvrmnt if
[1:38:04] taken into consideration.
[1:38:05] If someone would like to make
[1:38:05] a motion.
[1:38:13] >> I'd like to make a motion
[1:38:17] as approved with conditions.
[1:38:19] First, at the ground level
[1:38:20] cover the wall with lush
[1:38:22] landscape.
[1:38:24] On 4th Avenue and [Unclear]
[1:38:25] It's very confusing.
[1:38:27] >> North and west.
[1:38:29] >> It's showing Northeast in
[1:38:29] both.
[1:38:32] >> They're both Northeast.
[1:38:37] >> All the northeasts.
[1:38:39] Add landscape as shown in your
[1:38:42] elevation, and study the
[1:38:45] possibility of a dropoff at one
[1:38:47] of the north 4th Avenue, if
[1:38:48] possible and it benefits the
[1:38:48] project.
[1:38:51] >> We accept the conditions.
[1:38:51] >> Thank you.
[1:38:55] >> Any other conditions you'd
[1:38:56] like to add?
[1:39:05] >> I'd like to add that
[1:39:08] traffic calming devices are
[1:39:08] implemented as allowed by public
[1:39:09] works.
[1:39:11] >> We also accept that.
[1:39:12] >> Confirmed.
[1:39:17] >> Can you repeat the
[1:39:17] conditions or recommendations up
[1:39:17] to now?
[1:39:24] >> First, add landscape at the
[1:39:27] ground floor level to conceal
[1:39:28] the vault at the north and west.
[1:39:33] ...
[1:39:42] Study dropoff area at the north
[1:39:43] and finally to identify
[1:39:45] appropriate opportunities to
[1:39:46] traffic calming on the project
[1:39:46] periphery.
[1:39:51] >> And the [Unclear.
[1:39:52] ] Add that to condition one.
[1:39:58] >> I would like to add the
[1:40:00] study of the fac'ade from the
[1:40:01] tower down to the lower levels.
[1:40:03] >> Okay, confirmed.
[1:40:10] >> Just referencing your
[1:40:12] previous conversation, to
[1:40:15] explore breaking up the podium
[1:40:16] with horizontal gestures?
[1:40:21] >> Not anything specific, just
[1:40:21] to come up with something.
[1:40:23] >> To explore.
[1:40:23] >> Thank you.
[1:40:32] >> Any other comments?
[1:40:33] Do we have a second?
[1:40:34] >> Second.
[1:40:47] >> Roll call on item number
[1:40:49] 17993.
[1:41:24] [Roll call.
[1:41:24] ]
[1:41:38] >> recmn
[1:41:40] sma
[1:41:45] >> Recommended approval passes
[1:41:45] 6 to 1.
[1:41:49] >> Thank you for your time.
[1:41:51] >> Congratulations.
[1:41:54] >> [Unclear.
[1:42:01] ] [Shouting in background.
[1:42:18] ] [Multiple speakers.
[1:42:18] ]
[1:42:21] >> That's not our purview.
[1:42:28] >> [Unclear shouting in
[1:42:28] background.]
[1:42:32] >> You need to go to the city
[1:42:34] commission, and have them change
[1:42:35] the zoning, so they can't
[1:42:37] propose those buildings.
[1:42:38] If this is being done by
[1:42:41] right, we can't deny it.
[1:42:43] They're allowed to build this
[1:42:44] building with this many units.
[1:42:45] >> [Unclear.
[1:42:45] ]
[1:42:50] >> If you want to change the
[1:42:51] zoning, and make it lower
[1:42:54] density, you need to go to the.
[1:42:55] Commission, and tell them to
[1:42:55] change the zoning.
[1:42:58] >> [Unclear.
[1:43:00] ] [Shouting in background.
[1:43:00] ]
[1:43:07] >> It's 60 feet by code.
[1:43:09] >> [Unclear.]
[1:43:14] >> There's nothing in the code
[1:43:15] that violates proximity between
[1:43:15] buildings.
[1:43:17] >> This is a public meetg...
[1:43:17] ...
[1:43:20] >> Thank you very much.
[1:43:24] >> Member [Unclear] Has left
[1:43:26] for today.
[1:43:26] Do we need a break?
[1:43:28] >> I think we can keep going.
[1:43:33] >> Thank you.
[1:43:39] >> We have two more items, a
[1:43:39] project and then just a calendar.
[1:43:50] >> udrb item 2, minute strike
[1:43:52] 18053, pz25-19035.
[1:43:54] There are multiple addresses
[1:43:59] for this project, starting at
[1:43:59] 1415 northwest 13th terrace..
[1:44:04] ..
[1:44:05] 1435 northwest 13th terrace..
[1:44:09] ..
[1:44:16] 1433 northwest 13th terrace,
[1:44:19] and 1469 northwest 13th terrace.
[1:44:23] Project named [Unclear]
[1:44:23] Dev Local..
[1:44:30] .
[1:44:31] Square footage 610,874 square
[1:44:35] feet.
[1:44:36] Stores 30, residential units
[1:44:36] 199..
[1:44:40] ..
[1:44:41] Parking spaces, 498.
[1:44:44] [Reading.
[1:44:48] ] Application type, aspr.
[1:44:50] Udrb requirement pursuant to
[1:44:50] article 7.
[1:44:56] ...
[1:45:01] The project has reached 200,000
[1:45:01] re feet.
[1:45:17] >> Thank you.
[1:45:22] >> CHAIRWOMAN, are we ready?
[1:45:23] >> We're ready.
[1:45:29] >> Good afternoon, on behalf of
[1:45:29] the applicant presenting this
[1:45:32] project.
[1:45:34] As you can see in the map to
[1:45:38] my right, this project is at the
[1:45:42] edge of the city's hospital
[1:45:44] district, one of the city's
[1:45:47] largest employment centers.
[1:45:48] At the south we have the river
[1:45:51] landing.
[1:45:54] We are also a uniquely shaped
[1:45:56] site, with 5 streets coming
[1:45:58] together at this intersection.
[1:46:00] It's a unique shape for the
[1:46:01] site, which our architect had to
[1:46:05] work through.
[1:46:10] This is an aspr, so we advance
[1:46:13] with no waivers, warrants,
[1:46:14] exceptions or deviations from
[1:46:17] the city code.
[1:46:19] This is a living local
[1:46:22] project, and introduces
[1:46:25] affordable housing to the
[1:46:25] district, much needed to this
[1:46:30] area.
[1:46:32] We are proposing 42%
[1:46:36] affordable housing units, which
[1:46:38] is 210 of our 499 units.
[1:46:39] We are providing one parking
[1:46:42] space per unit.
[1:46:45] One item we're excited about,
[1:46:47] and that I worked with Sam and
[1:46:47] Graham o..
[1:46:50] ...
[1:46:51] The podium legislation adopted
[1:46:54] by the city.
[1:46:55] We are fully lined, no garage
[1:46:59] screening.
[1:47:01] We thought this was a great
[1:47:02] opportunity to blend
[1:47:03] affordability with a unique
[1:47:05] design.
[1:47:08] That said, I'll turn it over
[1:47:11] to Albert to walk you through.
[1:47:12] We're available for questions.
[1:47:18] >> Good afternoon, MADAM Chair
[1:47:21] and members of the board...
[1:47:24] First and foremost as always,
[1:47:26] thank you for your time and
[1:47:27] reviewing our application this
[1:47:29] afternoon.
[1:47:32] We're excited to be here.
[1:47:35] As Bryan mentioned, we're
[1:47:39] excited for that 40% affordable
[1:47:42] workforce housing component.
[1:47:45] When we started designing the
[1:47:47] project with our client, no
[1:47:50] expense was spared in providing
[1:47:59] a project with a true luxury
[1:48:02] aspect that both condominium
[1:48:04] residents and affordable housing
[1:48:09] tenants can enjoy.
[1:48:12] We quickly found out this site
[1:48:16] is less than an acre, but the
[1:48:18] corner here is challenged,
[1:48:21] because of the shape.
[1:48:23] The way we generated the upper
[1:48:24] floors.
[1:48:27] ...
[1:48:30] This is a prominent corner.
[1:48:32] We anchored the main corner
[1:48:36] with the retail component of the
[1:48:39] project, which is about 5,300
[1:48:42] square feet, and anchored it
[1:48:43] with a flatiron effect on that
[1:48:45] corner.
[1:48:48] Then we centralized the main
[1:48:52] lobby access to the building and
[1:48:54] support spaces, with access to
[1:48:56] the main core of the building.
[1:49:03] We felt it was important for
[1:49:04] this project with the magnitude
[1:49:08] of units, to have a real
[1:49:10] pedestrian and vehicular passage
[1:49:13] for the project, where people
[1:49:15] can get dropped off at any time
[1:49:19] in a covered manner.
[1:49:22] Another retail component will
[1:49:24] further activate the passage of
[1:49:26] pedestrians and vehicles.
[1:49:26] All in all, I jk.
[1:49:30] Nk...
[1:49:33] Except for the minute 16 feet
[1:49:35] pump room which must be
[1:49:41] accessible to the street by
[1:49:43] code, we have 100% groundfloor
[1:49:47] access for this project.
[1:49:50] Another thing we found is the
[1:49:56] existing alley on the north side.
[1:49:59] We put in a loop which
[1:50:01] maximizes access to an
[1:50:04] internalized zone, the loading
[1:50:05] zone, with access to back of
[1:50:07] house equipment.
[1:50:08] We think the ground floor
[1:50:12] works well, especially because
[1:50:21] of the separation of the service
[1:50:25] and beauty and of the pedestrian
[1:50:29] and vehicular drop off areas.
[1:50:31] We anchor the corner with
[1:50:34] extensive amounts of units here,
[1:50:37] and provided parking circulation.
[1:50:39] We were able to simplify it,
[1:50:39] working in a counterclockwise
[1:50:42] direction.
[1:50:47] We purposefully put the
[1:50:52] parking on the north, to allow
[1:50:53] for 100% of the linear frontage
[1:50:55] of the property.
[1:51:00] Again, parking access to both
[1:51:01] cores, providing 21 units per
[1:51:07] floor.
[1:51:08] With minor adjustments for
[1:51:09] exterior articulations in the
[1:51:09] buidlg.
[1:51:12] G.
[1:51:15] Then we get to what makes this
[1:51:21] project unique in my building,
[1:51:21] the wellness and fitness
[1:51:25] programs.
[1:51:28] Essentially, you have an acre,
[1:51:29] almost 80% of the acre for
[1:51:32] amenities.
[1:51:34] We have 18,000 feet of
[1:51:37] enclosed amenities at the
[1:51:38] mezzanine level and the floor
[1:51:40] above us.
[1:51:43] We also thought it was
[1:51:46] important to provide exterior
[1:51:51] deck amenities, with a pool deck
[1:51:54] to maximize views.
[1:51:56] In addition to a complete
[1:51:57] running and walking track around
[1:52:01] the entire podium...
[1:52:02] We felt that taking that
[1:52:04] wellness factor to the next
[1:52:06] level was appropriate, to
[1:52:07] generate these fitness spaces
[1:52:11] for the project.
[1:52:12] Above that is where we start
[1:52:14] our tower.
[1:52:21] There is a difference in
[1:52:24] levels 14 through 30th,
[1:52:25] generating about 21 to 17 units
[1:52:30] per floor.
[1:52:32] The upper levels have larger
[1:52:36] units than the lower levels.
[1:52:38] We have 15,000 square feet,
[1:52:42] the maximum permitted by code,
[1:52:43] and 180 feet at its maximum
[1:52:47] length.
[1:52:52] [Unclear.
[1:52:55] ] Culminating at the top level,
[1:53:00] the 31st level with another
[1:53:05] amenitized space, 2500 square
[1:53:08] feet of a residence lounge, as
[1:53:08] you will see in our other
[1:53:10] designs.
[1:53:15] Once we concluded what we felt
[1:53:18] was a well-thought internal
[1:53:20] massage of the project,
[1:53:22] providing for all the internal
[1:53:24] programs, we felt compelled
[1:53:26] based on the level of fitness
[1:53:27] and amenity and wellness of this
[1:53:27] pj.
[1:53:28] ..
[1:53:30] Ct...
[1:53:33] And the name of the project,
[1:53:37] "anatomia", anatomy.
[1:53:39] We felt compelled to
[1:53:41] demonstrate that.
[1:53:45] We have the exoskeleton on the
[1:53:48] outside, mimicking the human
[1:53:50] anatomy and muscles of the body.
[1:53:50] It's what we're trying to do
[1:53:55] with this.
[1:53:58] The spacing of the exoskeleton
[1:53:59] was analyzed to minimize
[1:54:02] fenestrations on the units.
[1:54:06] You'll see from the floor
[1:54:11] plans, it interferes with the
[1:54:12] int with the fenestrations of
[1:54:14] the units.
[1:54:18] Another point was to unify, if
[1:54:20] possible, the podium, tower and
[1:54:22] rooftop with a single element
[1:54:25] tying everything together as one
[1:54:28] sculpture.
[1:54:31] Finally, we propose a linear
[1:54:34] diffused lighting system which I
[1:54:35] think would be spectacular at
[1:54:41] night to [Unclear] The building
[1:54:42] and be a potentially iconic
[1:54:45] design for the area.
[1:54:48] All in all I think we're happy
[1:54:48] with what we've accomplished so
[1:54:50] far.
[1:54:53] We welcome your comments, and
[1:54:53] any questions you MAY have as
[1:54:56] well.
[1:54:56] Thank you very much.
[1:54:59] MR.
[1:54:59] Gallardo?
[1:55:03] >> I have a few questions.
[1:55:06] Can you show us where the ramp
[1:55:06] entrance is to the parking?
[1:55:24] >> Yes.
[1:55:25] So, we have accommodated the
[1:55:28] ramp internally it.
[1:55:31] T works counterclockwise.
[1:55:34] When we get here, we have the
[1:55:35] advantage of height, 25 feet of
[1:55:38] height in here.
[1:55:40] We researched the truck
[1:55:45] unloading on the top, so we can
[1:55:46] have access to the trash pickup
[1:55:50] interior.
[1:55:52] We have ample room for
[1:55:53] maneuverability inside as well.
[1:55:57] >> The horizontal is the
[1:55:59] commercial areas?
[1:55:59] You have the tower and the
[1:56:01] base.
[1:56:02] Is that the commercial aspect
[1:56:02] of the building?
[1:56:04] >> Down here?
[1:56:05] Yes.
[1:56:06] This is essentially all
[1:56:06] commercial.
[1:56:08] >> The rest is parking?
[1:56:09] >> [Unclear.]
[1:56:12] >> Those are liners.
[1:56:18] >> These are liners, and
[1:56:19] apartments throughout.
[1:56:22] >> Do you have a rendering of
[1:56:24] the middle entrance area?
[1:56:24] How it looks for..
[1:56:27] ..
[1:56:28] ? It could be an open area in
[1:56:28] the middle.
[1:56:32] >> I don't believe we have a
[1:56:33] rendering of that.
[1:56:37] >> Okay.
[1:56:41] I'd like to commend you on how
[1:56:43] you wrapped the building
[1:56:46] together, and how you did
[1:56:48] something different from these
[1:56:50] buildings that all look the same.
[1:56:54] I like how you wrapped the
[1:57:01] corner and dissected all these
[1:57:03] spaces to make it more livable
[1:57:07] or practical, I guess.
[1:57:09] Those are the only cements I
[1:57:09] have.
[1:57:11] >> Thank you.
[1:57:17] >> Overall, I like the project.
[1:57:18] I find the exoskeleton to be
[1:57:22] interesting.
[1:57:22] What material will the
[1:57:22] exoskeleton be?
[1:57:25] >> We've looked at different
[1:57:28] options.
[1:57:30] Based on how we anchored them
[1:57:35] to the slab portions, I think we
[1:57:36] should proceed as a concrete
[1:57:38] element, cast in place.
[1:57:40] It'll be the most defined
[1:57:42] element of the building, and it
[1:57:42] has to be perfect.
[1:57:45] >> What color are you seeing
[1:57:45] that being?
[1:57:49] >> I think white will go well
[1:57:50] with the lighting system at
[1:57:52] night.
[1:57:53] You might see it.
[1:57:53] For now..
[1:57:53] ..
[1:57:56] >> Yeah.
[1:58:00] We know the challenges with
[1:58:00] concrete and stucco, especially
[1:58:04] white.
[1:58:05] Over time it will mildew up
[1:58:07] and get dirty.
[1:58:08] It would take away from the
[1:58:09] elegance of the buidlg.
[1:58:12] G.
[1:58:16] That would be my concern.
[1:58:17] Metal is more expensive, but
[1:58:19] it would be a nice detail.
[1:58:22] Maybe introduce some lighting
[1:58:24] as part of it.
[1:58:27] I like the scale of it.
[1:58:32] I like the way you've Lind the
[1:58:34] parking, and the internal drive.
[1:58:36] I wish we had more projects
[1:58:39] that could accommodate that as a
[1:58:42] way of servicing the building.
[1:58:43] Overall, I'm in support of the
[1:58:43] project.
[1:58:44] >> Thank you.
[1:58:55] >> It's an interesting site
[1:58:59] plan.
[1:59:00] I appreciate how you addressed
[1:59:02] the size and shape.
[1:59:06] I think you've done that well,
[1:59:08] and how you managed the internal
[1:59:08] traffic, both service and for
[1:59:10] residential.
[1:59:13] I think that's very good, and
[1:59:13] the liner units, agn...
[1:59:14] ...
[1:59:20] A big plus.
[1:59:22] Other than that, I know you're
[1:59:24] trying to do something...
[1:59:27] I appreciate the concept of the
[1:59:30] exoskeleton, but I think it's
[1:59:31] ay you're doing it doesn't add
[1:59:33] anything to the facade.
[1:59:33] I d.
[1:59:37] ...
[1:59:41] I can't say it's not unique,
[1:59:43] but it seems very random.
[1:59:45] It doesn't have anything to do
[1:59:48] with the building.
[1:59:49] You have one building, and
[1:59:53] then you have this exoskeleton
[1:59:58] randomly running around it.
[1:59:58] I don't really see how it adds
[2:00:03] a lot to it.
[2:00:06] I know you put a lot into it,
[2:00:10] but from my point of view, it
[2:00:12] looks disorganized and arbitrary
[2:00:14] Then you have these other
[2:00:14] smaller emts...
[2:00:16] S...
[2:00:18] By the way, you need to show us
[2:00:20] more detail.
[2:00:20] We're not really seeg...
[2:00:23] ...
[2:00:26] Maybe it's some vignettes and
[2:00:27] how those are attached or not
[2:00:29] attached.
[2:00:30] It seems you have some
[2:00:31] horizontal elements in there, in
[2:00:36] each floor.
[2:00:37] I'm not sure if that's a
[2:00:39] cantilever, or balconies.
[2:00:42] It's hard to understand how
[2:00:44] the exoskeleton interacts with
[2:00:46] the building behind it.
[2:00:47] I'm confusing about that.
[2:00:48] Also...
[2:00:52] ..
[2:00:56] I love the internalized
[2:00:59] traffic, but I can't tell if
[2:01:00] that's an egress from the
[2:01:01] elevation.
[2:01:04] There's no difference in
[2:01:06] height, and no way to celebrate
[2:01:09] the entrance of the building.
[2:01:10] I don't know where you access
[2:01:11] the buoidg.
[2:01:12] G.
[2:01:13] It's hard to tell.
[2:01:14] Those are my coments.
[2:01:16] ...
[2:01:17] The way I'm seeing it.
[2:01:21] >> [Unclear.
[2:01:25] ] Zapytanie?
[2:01:30] >> I agree with my colleague.
[2:01:33] It's an elegant project, but
[2:01:36] I'm not sold on the lines.
[2:01:39] If they were in metal and much
[2:01:42] thinner, I think it would be
[2:01:45] lighter and less heavy, or even
[2:01:48] removing them completely.
[2:01:50] If you feel strongly that they
[2:01:54] add to the project, I would
[2:01:56] consider reducing the thickness
[2:02:01] and scale to a finer preoption.
[2:02:03] . I agree with everything
[2:02:03] generally, except for the lines.
[2:02:06] [Unclear.
[2:02:07] ]
[2:02:08] >> Thank you.
[2:02:10] >> Thank you for your
[2:02:14] presentation.
[2:02:16] Between these comments, I have
[2:02:19] some issues.
[2:02:22] I like how you integrated the
[2:02:25] two volumes of the building, the
[2:02:25] vertical with
[2:02:30] There is an arbitrariness about
[2:02:31] the lines.
[2:02:33] They could mean more.
[2:02:35] Perhaps the fact that you
[2:02:40] don't bring them to the ground.
[2:02:43] They're kind of floating.
[2:02:43] Perhaps that element is
[2:02:45] missing.
[2:02:46] You know, the grounding of
[2:02:50] that line going up.
[2:02:58] But in general it's a very
[2:02:59] elegant building and I like the
[2:03:04] way that the ground floor has
[2:03:05] that pedestrian passage
[2:03:06] >> Thank you.
[2:03:09] >> It's an interesting
[2:03:09] building. Thank you.
[2:03:10] >> Thank you.
[2:03:14] >> Thank you.
[2:03:16] I agree with your circulation
[2:03:18] was spot-on.
[2:03:19] It's going to be a nice
[2:03:21] addition to the neighborhood.
[2:03:23] Whether or not I'm in
[2:03:29] agreement with the bandages, I
[2:03:30] think maybe refining their width
[2:03:32] might add to it.
[2:03:34] I think the way you tied
[2:03:35] everything together is very
[2:03:37] successful.
[2:03:40] My only comment would be I
[2:03:41] noticed you have palm trees
[2:03:44] around the perimeter.
[2:03:48] This project will bring Moore
[2:03:50] edestrian activity and this will
[2:03:52] activate the neighborhood.
[2:03:54] We need shade trees, so my
[2:03:57] condition would be to replace
[2:03:58] the palm trees you're proposing
[2:03:59] with shade trees.
[2:04:01] >> We agree with that.
[2:04:04] >> No issue with shade trees.
[2:04:07] >> That would be all for my
[2:04:08] comments.
[2:04:09] Would someone like to make a
[2:04:09] motion?
[2:04:14] >> I agree with your comment
[2:04:16] about the palm trees.
[2:04:18] They're erratic.
[2:04:19] They bend, they fall off, they
[2:04:22] die.
[2:04:25] [Unclear] Coral Gables kind of
[2:04:26] stuff would be the best.
[2:04:27] >> I agree with you.
[2:04:30] >> Low level trees.
[2:04:32] >> Do we have a motion?
[2:04:35] >> I can make a motion to
[2:04:38] approve with the condition that
[2:04:41] you study reducing the thickness
[2:04:43] of the banding elements,
[2:04:45] potentially doing them in metal
[2:04:46] if possible so you can do it
[2:04:50] very thin.
[2:04:53] And switching the trees from
[2:04:54] palms to deciduous trees.
[2:05:07] >> Roll call on item number 2,
[2:05:17] minute track 18053.
[2:05:22] Mover, member [Unclear.
[2:05:26] ] Mover, member Zapatini.
[2:05:27] Seconder, member Zamses.
[2:05:29] [Roll call.]
[2:06:16] >> Recommend approval with
[2:06:19] conditions passed 5:1.
[2:06:20] >> Thank you.
[2:06:22] >> Thank you for your time.
[2:06:25] >> Thank you very much, board.
[2:06:30] >> We have our last item.
[2:06:38] >> Our last item is item
[2:06:40] number 3, minute track 17959
[2:06:43] which is to vote on next year's
[2:06:49] calendar.
[2:06:52] Did you get a chance to take a
[2:06:54] look at next year's calendar?
[2:06:55] The date will still be the
[2:06:58] same, and so will the time.
[2:07:03] As we meet right now at
[2:07:05] 2:00pm, the-close to the third
[2:07:06] Wednesday of the month.
[2:07:08] Sometimes it will be the
[2:07:12] second but most of the time it's
[2:07:15] the third Wednesday of the month
[2:07:17] at 2:00pm in the chambers.
[2:07:18] I'll let you discuss that.
[2:07:20] >> Do we have any questions or
[2:07:23] comments?
[2:07:24] Are we good to make a motion?
[2:07:26] >> Move to approve the
[2:07:26] calendar.
[2:07:27] >> Second.
[2:07:30] >> Alright.
[2:07:39] >> You guys are faster than me
[2:07:40] Roll call on voting of the
[2:07:42] calendar.
[2:07:43] Minute track 17959.
[2:07:45] [Roll call.
[2:07:45] ]
[2:07:58] >> Yes.
[2:08:02] >> Thank you all.
[2:08:04] Calendar has passed.
[2:08:04] See you next month.
[2:08:05] >> Thank you.
[2:08:18] [End of meeting.]