Title
Resolution approving encroachments into the public right-of-way for a proposed new building to be located at 2990 Ponce de Leon Boulevard (The Ponce Cat Building) subject to the requirements of the Public Works Department and all other applicable code(s). (Deferred from the February 8, 2011 meeting)
Department Head Recommendation
Approval.
Brief History
The developer of the Ponce Cat Building is requesting approval for encroachments consisting of various architectural features, including structural elements and decorative features on the exterior of the building, encroaching from 2’-6” up to a maximum of 20’-0” over the abutting rights-of-way. Other encroachments include a new streetscape with pedestrian-friendly features, decorative pavers, lighting, irrigation, shade trees and other features adjacent to The Ponce Cat Building, Coral Gables, Florida. The encroachments are more specifically described as follows:
· A 6’-4” aerial projection of the second, third and fourth floor levels of the parking garage on to Catalonia Avenue with an above grade clearance of 12’-0”.
· A 50’-8” long aerial projection across the adjacent 20-foot wide alley connecting the office complex with the parking garage with a vertical clearance of 19’-6” above grade. Encroachment includes the third through the sixth floors and roof structures.
· A 2’-6” projection water feature encroachment beyond the corner radius property line at the southeast corner of the property. Encroachment height shall be no greater than 1’-6” above grade.
· A 5’-0” eyebrow projection for shade purposes at the sixth floor level roof adjacent to both Catalonia Avenue and Ponce de Leon Boulevard.
· Non-standard surface treatment and pavers for the full width of the alley between the westernmost property line and the right-of-way line of Catalonia Avenue and the full length of the sidewalk on Catalonia Avenue and Ponce de Leon Boulevard adjacent to the property.
· Shade trees, irrigation and low voltage...
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