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Attachment number 3 \nPage 6 of review. Applicant requests permission to affix the graphics depicted as part of the plans and drawings submitted along with this Application. In general, the Applicant maintains this project is: 1. Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan Town Center Strategy and Objectives 11 and 12 of the Future land Use Element. 2. Meets all the other criteria of the LDR's as described herein and as reflected in the plans. 3. Continues the renewal, revitalization and redevelopment of Sunny Isles Boulevard which is underway. In this moderate to high intensity of design - unified area, it affords a concentration of different urban functions horizontally and vertically. 4. Enhances the overall development of the City and produces an environment of desirable character and harmony with the neighbor. It is also consistent with the already approved transfer of development rights of the projects to the east and therefore creates a logical pattern of development in accordance with the City's Code. Finally, this project will afford an interesting diversion from the visual similarity of the current building massing and scale on Sunny Isles Boulevard by featuring a unique and elegant, highly distinctive and generously setback design with accessible pedestrian spaces and retail spaces that will activate the Boulevard and create pedestrian traffic. The towers are distinctive from the 163' Street Causeway because of their "crisp" geometric design elements. At the same time, however, the Applicant has been sensitive to making the ground and garage levels pedestrian friendly and providing interesting diversions like the marina window designs and the restaurant/ retail component of the project. Also, the overall landscaping of the project, including the rooftop terraces, mid level gardens and other architectural features, have been designed to minimize any impact of residential neighbors to the south and to maximize view corridors from the north. As mentioned, the Baywalk will be a significant public benefit to the City with its wonderful access and uses for the public along the waterway and will blend in wonderfully well with the park that is planned by the City along the roadway that loops under the causeway, while continuing to improve the aesthetic appearance of Boulevard which is the gateway to the City. Based on the foregoing, we urge your favorable review and recommendation of this application. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (305) 441 -0222. Sincerely yours, LYNN M. DANNHEISSER LLC B _ IX4 4nn M. Dannheisser LMD/lm cc: Inigo Ardid Kobi Karp Mat Picard Agenda Item No.6A \nDate 9/20/2012 43