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Comment: With the proposed modifications, the increase of floor area ratio square footage for the project, La Playa Beach, is still consistent with the maximum requirements for density and intensity in the Mixed -Use High Density Resort Future Land Use District. Transportation Element Objective 3 The City shall improve the safety, and efficiency of the City's roadway system through transportation system management (TSM) techniques, including access management (Policies 3A -D), improved intersection operations (Policy 3E), traffic calming along residential streets (Policy 3F), mitigation by developers (Policy 3G), accident analysis (Policy 3H, 31), and maintaining visibility for pedestrians, vehicles, and cyclists (Policy 3J). Policy 3B. The City shall protect the safety of motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians along Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Boulevard, and the Lehman Causeway by controlling the connections and access points of driveways and roads to driveways, as prescribed by the Florida Department of Transportation or the through the City's Development Review Process. Policy 3C. In conjunction with the Florida Department of Transportation, the City shall develop and implement access management strategies on Collins Avenue, and Sunny Isles Boulevard to improve traffic operations and safety. Policy 3D. When reviewing development proposals, the City shall provide for minimal negative impacts associated with access point locations and provided for safe and efficient on-site traffic circulation and parking. a) The City shall continue to develop and enforce improved roadway and parking lot designs, including minimum access spacing criteria, cross access easement requirements or other access controls, through local engineering and development review procedures. b) Establish land development regulations that address controlled access to adjacent traffic circulation facilities, the provision of adequate on-site traffic circulation and off-street parking relative to existing and planned commercial development. Policy 3E. In conjunction with the County and FDOT, the City's existing intersections will be analyzed to determine if any modifications or improvements are warranted to improve either safety or circulation. Policy 3G. To ensure that development will take into consideration the character and integrity of residential neighborhoods, the Development Review Process shall address traffic improvements or modifications either on-site or within public rights-of-way, including, but not limited to, roadway adjustments, traffic control devices or mechanisms and access restrictions to control on-site traffic flow or divert traffic as needed to mitigate the negative impacts of development PZ2021-22 68