Pattern Book - Miramar

miramar town center
the city of miramar pattern book

the miramar town center group & torti gallas and partners • chk
©2002 Torti Gallas and Partners • CHK, Inc. | 1300 Spring Street, 4th floor, Silver Spring, MD 20910 301.588.4800
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The miramar town center
Pattern Book
Prepared for
The City of Miramar
Prepared by
The Miramar Town Center Group
and
torti gallas and partners • chk, inc.
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The City of Miramar Miramar Town Center Group
Mayor Lori C. Moseley The Hogan Group
Vice Mayor Fitzroy D. Salesman The Related Group of Florida
Commissioner Steven T. Bogert
Commissioner Marjorie J. Conlan Torti Gallas and Partners • CHK
Commissioner Sallie L. Stephens Master Plan • Pattern Book • Regulating Plan
City Manager Robert A. Payton Cartaya Associates

Assistant City Managers City Hall & Cultural Arts Center Architecture
Administrative Services Robert C. Bell
Development Services Wazir A. Ishmael, Ph.D. Keith & Schnars
Operational Services Vernon E. Hargray Civil Engineering
City Clerk Yvette M. McLeary Michael Morrissey

City Attorney Weiss Serota Helfman Perspective Renderings • Architectural Stylist/Design Consulting
Pastoriza & Guedes, P.A.
Development & Capital Hector A. Vazquez

Management Coordinator
Financial and Economic Eulaine S. Johnson
Analysis Officer
Organizational & Public Debra A. Walker
Affairs Officer
Community Development Donald J. Waldron,AICP

Director
Planning Manager Harold C. Zombek, AICP
Building Official Richard A. Kittendorf
Senior Planner/Special David Goldman, AICP
Projects Manager
Senior Planner Fred W. Hagy, AICP, RLA
Senior Planner Richard G. Hughes
Senior Planner Elizabeth Matej, AICP
Senior Planner Gustavo Zambrano, AICP
Planner Michael Alpert
Deputy Director of Henry E. Talton, P.E.

Operational Services
City Engineer Luis A. Lopez, P.E.
City Architect Robert H. Rose
Finance Director John R. Merrell

Budget Manager Helen G. Ostlund
Community Services Lowell M. Borges

Administrator
Assistant Community Tim W. Kennett
Services Administrator
Community Services Geri S. Freedman
Supervisor
A special thanks to all City staff that contributed to the develop-

ment of this document.
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contents
Introduction 6
Purpose and Intent 7
Land Use Pattern 8
Parking Pattern and Requirements 9
Parking and Service 10-11
Street Pattern 12-13
Streetscape 14-15
Streetscape: Details 16-17
Building Heights 18
Architectural Urban Design Features 19
Styles 20
Style Pattern 21
Spanish Renaissance Revival Style 22-23
Mediterranean Revival Style 24-25
Saint Augustine Spanish Colonial Style 26
Building Articulation & Configuration: All Styles 27
Urban & Architectural Standards 28
Landscape Standards 29
Open Space 30-33
Appendix: Terms & Definitions 34
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introduction
General
The Miramar Town Center is the result of a vision by the City
of Miramar to provide a true town center for the citizens of it’s
city. A civic center, employment, retail, residences, and MIRAMAR BOULEV
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recreational spaces will all be components of this vibrant center.

The town center is designed as an idyllic traditional downtown
with pedestrian oriented streets, beautiful Mediterranean style
architecture, “main street” store fronts, and waterfront views
as found in the best historic towns of Florida. The town center
STRIAN PROMENADE
allows for a gracious lifestyle where work, play, services, and PARK L
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entertainment are within walking distance. It is also the

gathering place for the citizens of Miramar to celebrate the
personal and historical milestones of their community. Library &
Education
The Civic Center will house many of the city’s significant

institutions such as City Hall, the Cultural Arts Center, a Library,
an Education Facility, and a Transit Hub. All of these institutions
are located in a picturesque park-like setting with a waterfront CAN
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view. A Main Street and Promenade with retail shops, office CA
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space, and residences also engage the Civic Center at the City Tran EET
Hall Plaza. The residential neighborhoods have waterfront

views and engage the Civic Center via a charming canal. Tra
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City Hall
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increased residential option, with more garages, is depicted
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Civic Center Botanical
below. The Master Plan represents the City of Miramar’s
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vision for the Miramar Town Center. It provides a guide that LP
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Purpose and intent
Purpose of Regulating Plan & Pattern Book
The Regulating Plan and Pattern Book are documents that are
used together to regulate detailed aspects of the Master Plan.
The principal intent of these design guidelines is to facilitate
the implementation of the master plan and ensure that the
Plan is implemented in the manner envisioned by the City of
Miramar.
Regulating Plan
The Regulating Plan is based upon the approved Master Plan
and serves to locate specific uses. Furthermore, it establishes
the basic framework for the town center by regulating street
locations, street types, building types, setbacks and “build-to”
lines, parking locations, service locations, and other elements
necessary for the successful implementation of the master plan.
It is primarily a two dimensional document that is used in
conjunction with the Pattern Book (which is used to regulate
both the two dimensional and the three dimensional aspects of
the Master Plan).
Pattern Book
The Pattern Book is also based upon the vision of the Master
Plan. It regulates the architectural massing, building types,
heights, facades, styles, materials, and details. The pattern book
establishes the basic design guidelines that will ensure that the
architecture of the individual buildings within the town center
will all be in keeping with the overall vision. Also described in
the Pattern Book are guidelines for open space, streets, parking,
and service functions.
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land use pattern
Land Use
The location of land uses is critically important to ensure that a
vibrant mix of uses, that support each other, is achieved. The
plan found on this page diagrams the location of uses within MIRAMAR BOULEV
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the Town Center. The civic components have been grouped

together to form a Civic Center in Block 1. Blocks 2, 3, and 4
are mixed-use blocks. These blocks share parking. These
buildings are mixed-use buildings (commercial first floor with Block 8
residential above) and residential buildings. Blocks 5 and 6 are
STRIAN PROMENADE
residential blocks in the Master Plan. There is no prohibition ANE/PEDE
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of mixing commercial in these blocks as long as sufficient

parking can be provided. The buildings along City Hall Library &
Promenade must contain retail uses on the ground floor. Main Education
Block 6 Block 7
Street, from Red Road to City Hall Promenade, must also
contain retail uses on the ground floor.
Land Use Program Block 5
Total Civic 208,000 SF
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Library and Education - 72,000 SF
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Retail 101,000 SF
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Office 78,700 SF City Hall

Block 3 Wellness
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Residential 528 DU Parking
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Office/Residential Buildings
Apartment Buildings (High Density)
Town Houses or Carriage Houses
Wellness Center
Transit/Residential Building
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parking pattern & requirements
Parking Location
Consistent with traditional town centers all parking should be
located to the interior of the block behind the buildings with
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the exception of on-street parking. Uses can share parking in
MIRAMAR BOULEV
garages within the town center and between mixed-use blocks
(blocks 1, 2, 3, and 4.)
Block #1
Parking Required 878 sp.
Parking Provided:
in block #1 199 sp.
Block 8 On-Street Parking
in block #3 679 sp.
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STRIAN PROMENADE On-Street parking is required on all public streets except Park
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Lane. This provides convenient parking for all uses and forms
a barrier to street traffic. This barrier creates a safer environment
Library &
Education Block 6 for pedestrians.
Block 7
Approved Parking Ratios & Shared Parking
Block 5 Base Parking Ratios Shared Parking Ratios
for mixed-use blocks*
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Office 4.0/1,000 S.F. 4.0/1,000 S.F.
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Parking Required 256 sp.
Town House 2.1/unit 2.1/unit
Block 1 Parking Provided: Civic (total required for program) 878 sp.
Block 3 in block #3 256 sp.
Parking Wellness
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*Shared Parking Percentages (for mixed-use blocks)

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Parking Program Parking Required
Parking Provided:
652 sp. Parking Legend
Units / sf Parking Required in block #4 363 sp.
Total Apartments or Carriage

Houses @1.3-1.6/DU
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in block #3 289 sp.
Block 1
Total Townhouses @2.1/DU 89 187 AD
Total Retail @3.5/1000 101,000 354
Total Office @4/1000 78,700 315 Block #2 Block 2

Wellness Center @3.5/1000 30,000 105 Parking Required 242 sp.
Total Civic 208,000 878 Parking Provided:
Parking Required 2,455 in block #2 172 sp. Block 3
Parking Provided 2,498 in block #3 70 sp.
Parking Surplus (On-Street Pkng.) 43
Apts. Over Retail or Office (28%) 123

Block 4
Apts. as Stand Alone Bldgs. 314
Note: The above numbers represent shared parking for the mixed-use
blocks during the Weekday Day time period (9AM-4PM)
Block 5
Block 6
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Parking & Service
General
Service areas, ideally, are to be located to the interior of the block
behind the buildings (see facing page).
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MIRAMAR BOULEV
Service Entrances
When loading cannot be located to the rear of a building, service
from the street side should be located within the building
envelope and have closing doors. The service bay should be
designed to be compatible with the primary building facade.
Openings shall only extend for two stories - it is encouraged STRIAN PROMENADE
ANE/PEDE
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that habitable building be located above garage openings. It is
also encouraged that entries shall have lanes divided by
columns set at the building line. Library &
Education
Service Areas
All trash and recycling service areas shall be enclosed so as not
to be visible.
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Screened Dumpster Locations
Loading Spaces (no parking)
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Covered Service Drive (arcade)

Drop-Off Spaces (no parking)
Drive-Thru Entry
Bus Entry & Exit
Master Plan
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Parking & sERVICE
On-street parking spaces Block Configuration
In general, buildings are to frame the perimeter of a block and
parking is to occur behind the buildings at the center of the
block. In blocks where a space between buildings results in an
exposed parking area the exposed edge of the parking area shall
be defined by a 4’ height stucco wall or hedge. Surface parking
as an interim use is permitted. It shall be screened from the
Loading spaces street by walls or hedges.
Parking lot located behind buildings Parking Islands

Parking bays shall be interspersed every nine spaces maximum
with tree islands to provide both visual relief and shade.
Dumpster enclosure
Intermittent islands for tree planting On-Street Parking
On-Street parking shall be provided on all public streets except
every 9 parking spaces maximum
Park Lane.
Loading spaces Garages

Garages are also to be located behind the building face whenever
possible. When there is no other option and garages have an
exposed face to the street the face of the garage shall be designed
as a building facade compatible with one of the approved styles.
On-street Parking Vehicular and service entries to garages shall be designed to
look like a part of the building.
Lighting
Lighting should be compatible with street lights.
Typical Block Configuration
Garage Entry Treatment Parking and Service Behind Buildings Garage Face Exposed to Street Designed as Facade
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Street pattern
Canal Street
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street Pattern
Streets
Traditional town streets are not just vehicular service ways, but
instead form the fundamental unit of the public realm. These
streets are designed with the pedestrian in mind. Front doors
of buildings greet the pedestrian and street trees provide a
shaded canopy to stroll under.
Each street type has been designed to reflect a unique character

within the plan. Streets vary from a more urban character to a
E more intimate informal character depending upon the use and
the location within the plan.
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Street Type Legend

Civic Center Place A
Main Street - Mixed Use B
Main Street Residential C
City Hall Promenade D
Park Lane or Pedestrian Promenade E
Canal Street F
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streetscape
12’ 5’ 7’ 11’ 11’ 7’ 5’ 12’ 12’ 5’ 7’ 11’ 11’ 7’ 5’ 12’ 12’ 5’ 7’ 11’ 11’ 7’ 5’ 12’ 12’ 7’ 7’ 11’ 9’ 11’ 7’ 7’ 12’
Sidewalk Sidewalk Optional Optional Optional Optional
36’ ROW 36’ ROW 36’ ROW Arcade Arcade
Colonnade Colonnade Stoop Stoop 45’ R.O.W.
71’ 71’ 71’
84’
Bench (6’) Stacked Course Moveable

Header Curb Planters
On Street Parking Stacked Course

Entry Bench (6’)
Pilaster
4’x8’ Tree Pit with Hedge
Retail Entry Column
Groundcover
Groundcover
Street Trees Header Curb Colonnade Overhead
30’ Spacing
5’ Wide Conc. Entry
(Shade Trees)
Sidewalk
Moveable Moveable Different pattern
Planters Planters BUILDING beneath arcade
Palm Hedge Pavers 5’ Wide Tree Lawn

or Similar (grass) BUILDING
On Street Parking Ornamental

Trash Receptacle Street Light Bench (6’)
Trash Receptacle 90’ Spacing (approx.)
Ornamental Pavers
Street Light Ornamental Street Light
90’ Spacing (approx.) 90’ Spacing (approx.) 4’x4’ Tree Pit
Possible Covered w/Tree Grate
BUILDING BUILDING Stoops
On Street Parking
Pilaster
Ground Floor Units Trash Receptacle
On Street Parking Colonnade Overhead with Individual
Column Entries (optional) Ornamental Street Light
90’ Spacing (approx.)
Header Curb Palm Trees
Stacked Course 20’ Spacing
Street Trees Palm Trees
Pavers 4’x8’ Tree Pit 30’ Spacing 20’ Spacing (approx.)
w/Tree Grate (Shade Trees)
Header Curb
Civic Center Place Main Street: Mixed-Use Main Street: Residential City Hall Promenade
Street Type A Street Type B Street Type C Street Type D
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streetscape
7’ 1’ 4’ 10’ 10’ 4’ 1’ 7’ 7’ 1’ 10’

Optional Sidewalk 20’ ROW Sidewalk Optional Optional Rec. Lawn Pond
Stoop 45’ Stoop Stoop Path
15’ 7’ 10’ 10’ 2’ 5’-6” 5’ 4’ 6’-6” 34’ 6’-6” 4’ 5’ 5’ 7’
Sidewalk 29’ ROW Sidewalk Sidewalk Optional
Stoop
128’
Ornamental Street Light

Lawn 90’ Spacing (approx.)
Header Curb
Cantilevered Balcony Cantilevered Balcony 5’ Wide Conc.

Sidewalk
4’ Wide Conc.
8’ Planting Bed Hedge
Sidewalk
Street Trees
10’ Conc. Walk (Typ.) 30’ Spacing
or Crushed Pea Gravel (Shade Trees)
8’ Planting Bed
On Street Parking BUILDING Groundcover
Ornamental Shrub BUILDING

Ornamental Shrub
Bench (6’)
4’ Lead Walk 4’ Lead Walk
BUILDING
Entry Entry
Wall Mounted Light Fixture Wall Mounted Light 4’ Wide Tree Lawn
Fixture (grass)
Possible Covered
Hedge Stoops
Hedge
Bench (6’)
Bench (6’) Ground Floor Units
with Individual
Entries (optional)
Garden Wall
Garden Wall
Ornamental Street Light On Street Parking

90’ Spacing (approx.)
Header Curb
Park Lane Alternative Pedestrian Promenade Alternative Canal Street

Street Type E Street Type E Street Type F
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Streetscape: Details
Street Lights Seating
All street lights should be comprised of Benches shall be decorative as shown in
ornamental poles and fixtures. the adjacent image.
20’
Poles shall be octagonal concrete poles For typical bench locations see
with an exposed aggregate finish. Color Streetscape Plans in this document.
is to be tan or similar.
For street light locations see Streetscape

Plans in this document.
Moveable chairs
Preferred lights are the 12’ tall lights. If and tables
more light is required at the intersections 12’ 12’
then the 20’pole will be utilized at Moveable chairs and tables shall be
intersections. utilized in the plaza spaces. Moveable
chairs and tables allow people to make
a place their own.
Umbrellas are encouraged for tables.
Planters
Planters help to furnish the street
scape.
Planter design shall be consistent with

the Miramar Town Center Mediterran-
ean Style. Planters with a terra-cotta
color and appearance are encouraged.
Intersections City Hall Promenade Commercial Streets Canal Street or

(if required) Residential Promenade
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StreetScape: Details
Trash Receptacle Tree Grates
Trash receptacle shall be metal as Typical location of tree grates are
shown in adjacent image. shown in Streetscape Plans in this
document.
Trash receptacle shall be located in the
furnishing zones of the streetscape. Openings in tree grates shall be small as
This zone is typically the 4’ or 5’ area shown in the adjacent diagram.
parallel to the curb defined by the
width of the tree pits. Trash receptacles
shall be set in line with street light poles
and tree trunks.
curbs Tree Pits

Streets shall use a header (vertical) Trees in urban settings are in a highly
curb. stressful environment. In order to
maintain their viability the adjacent
Mountable curbs at City Hall Plaza details should be used.
should be pavers to match those used
in plaza (or as otherwise approved). Electrical outlets shall be provided in
tree pits.
Root Path: Plan Root Path: Section
Header Curb Tree Pit Detail: at Paving Tree Pit Detail: at Tree Lawn
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building heights
Heights
The diagram to the right shows the building heights of the
Master Plan. Building height is a critical factor in traditional
towns because they serve to define streets and the pedestrian
environment. Building heights also contribute significantly to
the character of a place. Building/facade heights should vary Block 8
along a street. See Building Articulation and Configuration on
page 27. 3 3
3 3 3 3
3
One Story Buildings
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3
Block 6 3
One story buildings shall be designed with a tall first floor and 3 3 Block 7
a false second story. 2
3 Block 5 3
3
Three and Four Story Buildings 3
3
3
The cornice line of buildings should vary in order to provide
variety. Buildings in block 3 must be 4 stories in order to screen 3
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the garage.
3
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City Hall Promenade Block 1 4 Block 3 3rd story
connection
City Hall Promenade is a formal processional to be designed in 2
a High Style. The buildings facing onto this street are encouraged
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to be uniform in height. Since the buildings in Block 3 are four 4
stories in height, the ones that face City Hall Promenade shall Block 4
4 3
be designed to appear as three stories and appear to mirror the
building on the other side of the street. This is accomplished
by stepping the fourth floor back from the street Building Line. 3
2 Block 2 3
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Legend
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One Story Buildings (min. 24’ ht.) 1
Two Story Buildings 2
Three Story Buildings 3
Four Story Buildings 4
Five Level Garage 5

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Architectural urban design features
Descriptions of Architectural Features

1. Building Entry Tower
2. Freestanding Tower/Bell Tower
3. Temporary Stage
4. Fly designed as architectural feature

5. Tower Element
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6. Primary Facade with Bay Centered on Park Lane/
Pedestrian Promenade
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7. Set Piece Facade
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8. Small Tower Element
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9. Set Piece Facade to Plaza
7 10. Tower Element
15 11. Threshold (entry)
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1 2 12. Tower Element
11 13. Tower Element

3
16 14. Tower Element
13 12
15. Covered Walk
4 16. Covered Walk
Note: The adjacent diagram shows the location of key urban

features. These features are located at the termination of important
axis, are used to frame entries and spaces, and help to define the
three dimensional character of the Miramar Town Center.
The descriptions above note the type of feature to be designed at
14 key points. Size and detail are to be developed at time of building
design.
Legend
Architectural Features
Arcade Under Building
Arcade Attached to Building
Paired Facades
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styles
Introduction
The most memorable towns and neighborhoods are composed
of buildings either all of a similar style (but with variation) or
of differing, but highly recognizable styles. The Miramar Town
Center takes its inspiration from the Mediterranean styles.
These revival styles are actually a mix of Spanish, Italian, and
French styles that are carefully composed to create attractive
buildings.
The Miramar Town Center styles are grouped into three

categories; the Spanish Renaissance Revival, the Mediterranean
Revival, and the St. Augustine Spanish Colonial. These styles
are well suited to the Florida climate and to the Florida history
and culture as there are a significant number of precedents
where these styles form many of the most loved towns of Florida.
The Spanish Renaissance Revival and the Mediterranean Revival

styles are further categorized into High Style and Vernacular.
High Style is a more refined and formal design that is predicated
upon formal and specific rules of composition within a
particular style. It is also typically symmetrical in its
composition and utilizes particular details. The High Style Spanish Renaissance Revival - High Style Mediterranean Revival - High Style
creates a more formal character and is best suited to civic
St. Augustine Spanish Colonial
buildings and formal urban design gestures such as the terminus
of an axis or a vista.
Vernacular Style, is the “dress down” version of High Style. It is

the style that developed “naturally” in response to climate, social,
and economic factors over time. This architecture is typically
less formal and is found in the more “common” buildings of a
town. The vernacular style creates a more informal character
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and may be symmetrical or, more typically, asymmetrical in its
composition but exhibits less refined details. It is best suited to
the residential areas, informal spaces, and urban design gestures
focused on informal or natural features.
The use of these styles will ensure that there is a consistent

architectural language while still allowing for variety based upon
an overarching strategy. The styles are located to create an
overall town character and unique places within the plan. Found
on this page are general examples of the three styles. The facing
page locates each style and the subsequent pages describe in
detail the characteristics of the styles.
Spanish Renaissance Revival - Vernacular Mediterranean Revival- Vernacular St. Augustine Spanish Colonial
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style pattern
Pattern
The adjacent diagram locates the desired style within the plan.
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Mediterranean Revival-High Style. Commercial, mixed-use,
and residential buildings shall be in the Mediterranean Revival
Vernacular, the Spanish Renaissance Revival Vernacular or the
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St. Augustine Style. Buildings along Park Lane/Residential
STRIAN PROMENADE
ANE/PEDE Promenade shall be based upon the St. Augustine Style.
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Mediterranean Revival Vernacular or D

Spanish Renaissance Revival Vernacular
or St. Augustine Spanish Colonial
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spanish renaissance revival High Style
windows doors massing
Typical Window Focal Window
Typical Windows
Rectangular punched window openings with recessed windows HIPPED ROOF FLAT ROOF WITH PARAPET
Casement windows
Multi-pane units
No trim around the jamb and head
No sill or stone/precast sill with some detail
Focal Windows
Single windows or grouped as three (3) windows
Focal windows with balconet Recessed double door Simple forms (rectangular)
Single balconies with “French” doors supported by brackets Custom multi-paneled door Hipped roof or flat roof with parapet
Focal windows have stone or precast or plaster trim Ornate principle entry doorway surround in stone or stucco Two or three stories
Casement windows Arched or rectangular doorway First floor taller than other floors
Rectangular or arched windows Window above doorway part of ornamentation
The Miramar Town Center Spanish Revival High Style is

characterized by overall simplicity with detailed elements details arcades & columns TYpical mATERIALS*
at key points such as building entries. Historically, these Cladding: Sand finish or slightly undulating stucco with
key points were detailed in a Spanish Baroque style stone/cast stone cornice or frieze
(Churrigueresque) or Plateresque (16th Century Spanish/ Roofing: Red barrel tile
Moorish). The principal building entries shall be designed Windows: Casement with true or faux divided lights
in a highly detailed manner. Thick walls with punched
Trim: Plaster, stone/cast stone, or EIFS
windows are also characteristic along with stone or precast
sills with moderate detailing. This style is also Railing Stucco Shutters: Not permitted
characterized by red terra cotta barrel tile roofs with a Gutters: None or invisibly integrated into the roof
shallow pitch (4:12 or 5:12). Downspouts: Copper or other metal
Some general characteristics of this style include: Soffits: Sand finish stucco
Columns: Stone, cast stone, or stucco
1. Simple forms, symmetrically arranged
2. Hip roofs with a shallow pitch (4:12 or 5:12) Railings: Ornamental metal or stone/precast ornamental
3. Flat roof behind a parapet rail or wood with ornamental metal proportions
Stucco Privacy Wall Overhang
4. Red barrel tile roof Moderate overhangs Foundations: Stucco
5. Ornate entrance Simple cornice
6. Massive stucco wall surface Fencing: Stucco walls
Absence of frieze or highly detailed frieze
7. Arcades Brackets under eave Arcade supported by columns Colors: White, pale hues, or warm earth tones
8. Focal windows Single Balcony with brackets of stone/precast Doric order
9. Eaves with moderate overhangs Balcony railings of metal or stone/precast Deep arcades
*These materials may be substituted with other
10. Wall surfaces with less than 25% openings Slightly undulating stucco Articulated piers or columns high quality materials of similar appearance
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spanish renaissance revival vernacular style
massing doors windows
Single Balcony
HIPPED AND/OR FLAT WITH PARAPET AND /
GABLED ROOF OR GABLED ROOF
Rectangular punched window openings with recessed windows

Casement windows or double-hung sash
Multi-pane units
Single windows or grouped as three (3) windows
Simple rectangular forms or asymmetrical Recessed double door Focal windows may be present
massing of additive simple forms Multi-paneled door Single balconies with “French” doors supported by brackets
Hipped roof, gabled roof, or flat roof with parapet Decorative arched or trimmed entry door Stone, precast, or stucco
Two or three stories Arched or rectangular doorway Rectangular or arched windows
The Miramar Town Center Spanish Revival Vernacular

Typical mATERIALS* arcades & columns details Style is characterized by overall simplicity and
Cladding: Stucco or plaster asymmetrical massing. Thick walls with recessed windows,
red terra cotta barrel tile roofs with a shallow pitch (4:12
Roofing: Red barrel tile
or 5:12), characterize the style.
Windows: Casement or double-hung sash with true
or faux divided lights
Some general characteristics of this style include:
Trim: Plaster, stone/cast stone, or EIFS
Shutters: Wood 1. Simple forms or asymmetrical massing
2. Hip roofs with a shallow pitch and/or
Gutters: None or invisibly integrated into the roof gable roofs (4:12 or 5:12)
Downspouts: Copper or other metal 3. Flat roof behind a parapet
4. Red barrel tile roof
Soffits: Sand finish stucco 5. Decorated entry
Columns: Stone, wood, cast stone, or precast concrete 6. Massive stucco wall surface
7. Arcades
Railings: Ornamental metal or stone/precast ornamental 8. Focal windows
rail or wood with ornamental metal proportions 9. Eaves with small to moderate overhangs
Foundations: Stucco 10. Typically an absence of shutters
Small to moderate overhangs
Fencing: Stucco walls Small overhang with cornice
Moderate overhang with brackets
Colors: White, pale hues, or warm earth tones Arcade supported by columns (round or square) Absence of frieze
Deep arcades Single Balcony with brackets may be present
*These materials may be substituted with other Articulated piers or columns Balcony railings of metal, wood, or stone/precast
high quality materials of similar appearance
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MEDITERRANEAN revival high style
Low Pitch-Hipped Roof
Rectangular window openings with recessed windows

Villa Negroboni Casement windows or double-hung sash
Multi-pane units or faux divided lights
Gerolanuova, Italy
Single windows or grouped as three (3) windows Recessed double door in vestibule or arcade
Upper-story windows may be smaller and less Heavy wood door Simple forms
elaborate than windows below Multi-paneled door Horizontal massing
Working shutters Decorative entry door with trim Symmetrical massing
The Mediterranean Revival High Style in the Miramar

Town Center is characterized by a very simple massing details arcades & columns TYpical mATERIALS*
(usually rectangular) with red tile roof and white plaster Cladding: Smooth stucco
or stucco walls. This style is a combination of Spanish,
French, and Italian architecture with adaptation to local
needs. Windows: Casement or double-hung sash with divided
lights
Some general characteristics of the Mediterranean Revival Trim: Plaster, stone/cast stone, stucco, or EIFS
High Style include: Shutters: Wood or none
Overhang Railing
Gutters: None or invisibly integrated into the roof
1. Simple rectangular symmetrical massing and facade
Downspouts: Metal
composition
2. Hipped roof with shallow pitch (4:12 or 5:12) Soffits: Smooth stucco
3. Central emphasis on primary facade with focal Columns: Stone, cast stone, or stucco
element Railings: Ornamental metal or stone/precast ornamental
4. Smooth stucco finish rail
Brackets Neo Classical details
5. Red barrel tile roof Foundations: Stucco
6. Eaves with large overhangs Moderate to large overhangs
Wrought iron grilles and railings Fencing: Stucco walls or stucco combined with
7. Arched windows and doors as decorative accents Wooden brackets under eaves ornamental wrought iron or steel
8. Entry area usually accentuated Smooth stucco or plaster Column and pier proportions are neo-classical
Colors: White, pale hues, or warm earth tones
9. Windows with vertical proportions Some ornamentation Arched openings
Mouldings and details are neo-classical Stone or cast stone columns *These materials may be substituted with other
10. Mouldings and details are neo-classical high quality materials of similar appearance
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MEDITERRANEAN revival vernacular style
massing doors windows
Low Pitch-Hipped Roof Low Pitch-Hipped Roof
Rectangular window openings with recessed windows

Casement windows or double-hung sash
Recessed double or single door Multi-pane units or faux divided lights
Simple or asymmetrical additive forms Heavy wood door Windows may have trim
Multi-paneled door Single windows or grouped as three (3) windows
Decorative entry door may have trim Formal or less formal arrangment of windows
The Miramar Town Center Mediterranean Revival

Typical mATERIALS* arcades & columns details Vernacular Style is more informal and less ornate than
Cladding: Smooth stucco the Mediterranean Revival High Style. The massing is
symmetrical or asymmetrical and covered by a red tile
hipped roof.
Windows: Casement or double-hung sash with divided
lights
Some general characteristics of the Mediterranean Revival
Trim: Plaster, stone/cast stone, stucco, or EIFS
Vernacular Style include:
Shutters: Wood
Gutters: None or invisibly integrated into the roof 1. Hipped roof with shallow pitch or gable roof (4:12
Downspouts: Metal or 5:12)
2. Small single balconies
Soffits: Sand finish stucco
3. May include square tower or other focal element
Columns: Stone, cast stone, or stucco 4. Stucco finish
Railings: Ornamental metal, wood, or stone/precast 5. Red barrel tile roof
ornamental rail 6. Eaves with moderate to large overhangs
Brackets
Foundations: Stucco 7. Ornamental metal, wood, or precast railings
Fencing: Stucco walls and/or combined with wrought 8. Arched windows and doors as decorative accents
iron Moderate to large overhangs 9. Wooden shutters or absence of shutters
Wooden brackets under eaves
Colors: White, pale hues, or warm earth tones Arched openings Smooth undulating stucco
*These materials may be substituted with other Arched covered entry
high quality materials of similar appearance
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saint augustine Spanish colonial STYLE
Window Detail PITCHED GABLE ROOF Hipped Roof
Rectangular window openings with recessed windows Recessed single or double door
Vertical proportions Heavy wood door
Double-hung sash Paneled door
Multi-pane units Rectangular doorway Simple forms
Sill or absence of sill Some covered entries with shed roof Pitched gable roof
Single windows Arched loggia, or garden treshold Two or three stories - horizontal massing
The Saint Augustine style is a revival of the Spanish

Colonial and the Anglo-influence of the northern part of details details Typical mATERIALS*
Florida. Cladding: Smooth stucco, smooth plastered walls, wood
siding, or stucco first floor and siding second
floor
Some general characteristics of the St. Augustine Spanish
Colonial Style include: Roofing: Shingles
Windows: Double hung divided light windows
1. Simple forms Trim: None
2. Pitched gable roof or hipped roof (10:12 or 12:12)
Shutters: None present or wood
3. Two or three stories with horizontal massing
4. Stucco wall surface or stucco first floor and wood Gutters: None or invisibly integrated into the roof
siding second story Downspouts: Metal
5. Stucco garden walls with doors Soffits: Sand finish stucco
6. Absence of high decorative elements
Columns: Wood posts
7. Vertical oriented openings regularly spaced
8. Cantilevered second floor balcony (or with Railings: Wood
supporting columns) with linear detailing Foundations: Stucco
9. Second floor balcony often covered by principal Fencing: Stucco walls
No gable overhang
roof Single cantilevered balcony Colors: White, pale hues, or warm earth tones
10. Wood rail, post, and balcony details Simple undecorated wooden posts and railings Facia board and rake board
Wooden shutters (if present) Simple wood railings
Simple wood columns *These materials may be substituted with other
Wall mounted (colonial) light fixtures high quality materials of similar appearance
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Building articulation & configuration: all styles
The character of the architecture on the street reinforces
the idea of a pedestrian scale. Buildings shall be articu-
lated to break down the scale and have the varied look
of a number of buildings built over time. Building
masses and edges along the street shall be articulated
with windows and entryways that provide interest and
stir curiosity. Architectural elements help to define and
beautify buildings and thereby enliven the streetscape.
The following requirements apply to all building facades

with the exception of those located on City Hall
Promenade and faces fronting on plazas.
Buildings
〈 Bldgs. should be oriented to the sidewalk and the street.
〈 Buildings should line the main street in a continuous
edge.
〈 Distinction between ground floor and upper floor levels
should be clearly articulated.
〈 Commercial first stories shall have a 16’ minimum floor
to floor height.
〈 Blank walls (e.g. grocery stores, pharmacies) should be
lined with street-fronting, compatible uses.
Façade Sections
〈 Sections shall vary in length and in height.
〈 To avoid a monolithic appearance, facades shall have
varying designs and break down buildings into smaller
sections.
〈 Each façade section shall vary in different type and
different color.
Entries
〈 Ground floor retail or commercial space shall be located
at the street building front.
〈 Service entrances shall be in the rear of the buildings.
min.
16’
〈 Entrances to second and third story uses will be located

along the street and articulated differently than the retail
entrances.
〈 Entries along sloping streets should provide safe, flat
entryways while maintaining easy access to storefronts
for window shopping.
〈 Arcades and colonnades shall provide a 10’ clear passage-
Upper Level Street Level Street Level Upper Level Street Level Street Level Upper Level Upper Level Street Level Street Level Upper Level Street Level way.
Entry Entry Entry Entry Entry Entry Entry Entry Entry Entry Entry Entry
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Urban & architectural standards
Utilities & Mech. Archways and
frontage Roofs equipment windows & doors Walls columns
General: Roofs: Building and Mechanical Equipment: General: Materials: Colonnades, Arcades & Loggias:
Buildings are to be used to create a vi- All roofs (except the Saint Augustine HVAC equipment, utility meters, satel- The type & proportion of windows and Building walls shall be finished in stucco, The vertical dimension of the openings
sual edge along public streets. Building Spanish Colonial Style) shall have the lite dishes, permanent grills, and other doors (and openings) shall be consistent wood siding, or cementitious fiberboard between columns, piers, or posts on col-
faces must be built to the “Build to Line”. appearance of terra cotta red tile. The mechanical equipment should be located with the styles contained in this docu- siding consistent with style. No vinyl is onnades or arcades shall be at least 1.0
roofs shall be fairly uniform in color - so as not to be visible from the street. ment. permitted. Designs and materials must times the horizontal dimension of the
Architectural Features: no speckled red roofs are permitted. They should be located to the interior of be consistent on all primary facades, or openings.
Architectural features shall be located as the block or on roofs and shall not be Windows: elevations visible from the street.
indicated on The Regulating Plan and in Covered stoops and ground level porches visible from the street. Mechanical Double-height glazed entryways are not
The Pattern Book. shall be covered by a high-quality roofing equipment should not vent to the street permitted. Ancillary Buildings shall be constructed Columns:
material. side of the building. Window air condi- of the same materials as approved for the Where classical arcades or colonnades
Encroachments: tioning units are not permitted. Windows shall be clear glass. No reflec- principle structure. are used, the Orders shall be Tuscan,
Arcades, balconies, major and minor fo- Asphalt shingles are not permitted. tive or tinted glass is permitted. Doric, or Ionic with correct proportions
cal elements, cupolas, bays, stoops, fire- Site Utilities: Foundation walls of stoops and porches and profiles according to The American
places, eaves, signage, awnings, and other Site utilities structures such as transform- Window sills and lintels, when present, must be consistent with the foundation Vignola.
similar uses and structures can encroach ers shall be located to the interior of shall project a dimension consistent with treatment of the building.
beyond the Building Line. blocks (behind buildings) the specified architectural style.
Wall materials may be combined on a
Building Line Frontage: Lighting: Glass block is not permitted. facade for the Saint Augustine Spanish
Building Lines must have a minimum of All street lighting, parking lot lighting, Colonial Style only.
60% - 90% of their frontage occupied by and porch lights shall be incandescent, Window sill shall project a minimum of
Building Face. See Regulating Plan for halogen, natural gas elements, or metal 1” from the Building Face. Wood elements such as trim and visible
more detail. halide. High pressure sodium is permit- window framing must be painted or
ted only in parking lots. For further in- Shutters: sealed with an opaque or semisolid stain.
Building Lines bordering plazas must formation see “Streetscape: Details”. If exterior shutters are used, they shall
have 95% of their frontage occupied by be sized to fit their window and mounted Colors:
Building Face. with appropriate hardware. Similar colors and tones are suggested on
adjacent buildings.
Retail Use & Fenestration: Doors:
Minimum percentage of surface that is Doors, except garage doors, shall be, or White, pale hues, or warm earth tones
glazed is 60% of the Building Face. No appear to be, constructed of planks or are suggested.
reflective or tinted glass is permitted. raised panels.
Maximum height of sill above Sidewalk
is 3’-0”.
Stoops & Entries:

Apartment Buildings along Canal Street
and north of Main Street are encouraged
to be designed in such a way that ground
floor units have individual entries from
the street.
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Landscape Standards
street trees walls, hedges, fences paving Seating Door-Yards Planting Design
General: General: General: General: General: General Character:
Every street in the Miramar Town Cen- Garden walls, retaining walls, hedges, and See Streetscape plans for additional de- Providing sufficient seating is critical in Small door-yards are an inseparable part The general character of the town center
ter must have street trees planted along fences can define the edge between the tails. ensuring the success of public spaces. of the Miramar Town Center streetscape. is to convey the sense of a lush tropical
their length. public street and the private yards. They Providing moveable seating is also essen- They are the public face of every apart- setting. Plantings are to consist of pri-
also define the street face where build- Materials: tial in designing successful plazas that ment building and an important part of marily shade trees accentuated by palm
Shade Trees: ings are absent. All walks and crosswalks shall be some function for both large gatherings/fairs the community streetscape Because of trees and ornamental trees. Shrubs and
All shade tree species shall be “Large form of special paving. Special paving is and operate well on a daily basis. this, there are standards for their configu- groundcovers should be massed to fur-
Shade Tree”. Minimum size at planting Materials: here defined as scored concrete (in a ration and maintenance. ther define open areas.
shall be at least 3 1/2" caliper and shall Garden walls, privacy walls, and fences decorative pattern), stone pavers, brick Streets
meet American Nursery Standards (cur- shall generally be constructed of the same pavers, or concrete unit pavers. All streets shall have 5’-6’ benches located Plant Material: Streetscapes:
rent edition). Shade trees shall be spaced material as the first floor of the primary along their length in the Furnishings Climbing vines and/or hedges are per- Streetscapes that are primarily paved
at approximately 30’ centers (but not building and they shall be coordinated Parking garage access points shall be Zone. There shall be an average of 1 mitted along foundation walls (where shall have moveable planters. They shall
more than 30’). with the architectural detailing of the pri- composed of pavers. bench (on each side of street) per 100 lin- visible from the street), of all porches, contain plants with a tropical appear-
mary facade. eal feet of street. For bench type see stoops, and any exposed foundation ance. Balconies are encouraged to have
Palm Trees: Paver selection and paving patterns shall “Streetscape: Details”. walls. The use of artificial plants (silk or planters along railings or potted plants
Palm Trees shall be spaced at approxi- Walls shall be a minimum of 8” thick and be consistent with the overall Mediter- plastic) is prohibited. on balconies. These planters should be
mately 20’ centers (but not more than have a horizontal cap. ranean Revival Style (or one of the styles Plazas: planted with palms, flowering plants, and
20’). from which the Mediterranean Revival All plazas shall be provided with move- Edges: flowering hanging plants.
Fences shall be made of ornamental Style is derived). able tables and chairs. A percentage of Hedges or decorative fences, up to 36”
Tree Pits: metal and may have stucco or masonry tables shall include either permanent or high, or retaining walls, up to 18” high,
All trees shall be planted in tree pits. See piers. Metal Fences shall be black. removable umbrellas. are encouraged at the back of all Side-
“Streetscape: Details” for a further de- walks.
scription of tree pits. Front yard fencing shall have a consis- Plazas will also provide fixed seating in
tent height between 2’-8” and 3’-6” from the form of steps, planters, or benches. Individual Residential Entries for Apart-
finished grade. However, their location shall not obstruct ment Buildings, Town Houses, & Car-
temporary large gatherings or fairs. riage Houses:
The top of fence shall remain level in Individual and distinct planting schemes
stepped conditions. for each unit are encouraged in order to
provide a sense of authenticity and indi-
Retaining walls shall be masonry or viduality rather than an institutional ap-
stucco. pearance.
Hedges may be used in place of any fence,

subject to the same height parameters
and high maintenance standards.
No plastic or vinyl fencing is permitted.
Fences or garden walls shall have a hardy

species of hedge or climbing vine planted
along their length.
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open space
City Hall Plaza Civic Center Park & Other
Arcade General Park Spaces
City Hall Plaza is the symbolic civic space
Connection
of the town center and is the forecourt When one approaches the Miramar to Canal
to City Hall and the Cultural Arts Center. Tower Town Center one is greeted by a bucolic
Moveable tables
This space is intended to be both a formal and chairs park with lakes that is the setting for the
entry and a gathering space for various Civic buildings and forms an “Emerald
city functions. The design of the plaza Necklace” of park space and lakes for the Terrace
must be flexible enough to accommodate town center. The park space also makes
many different programs. This is Pavers
its way through the center of the plan via Path
accomplished by providing an open City Hall Lake
a canal that is fronted by residential and System
paved plaza reminiscent of those found commercial buildings.
CIVIC CENTER PLACE

in historic towns that were organized
around a central plaza. The park spaces shall be designed with
an informal picturesque character. Open
The plaza is surrounded by a continuous space is to be primarily shade trees with
arcade that frames the space. At other mown lawn accentuated by palm trees,
times the plaza can be programed with Stage
Arcade colorful tropical shrubs, flowers, Lawn
stalls/booths for other programmed uses groundcover, and riparian vegetation.
such as craft fairs, Miramar Days, or any Cultural Arts Understory plantings are to be massed in
number of other uses. One of the key Center large flowing planting beds that define
elements contributing to a successful open spaces and frame significant views.
plaza is the presence of seating. Given
that the plaza needs to be adaptable to All of the “faces” of the park space shall
many different uses, moveable chairs be fronted with primary building facades
should always be present in the plaza. that have a building entrance on the park
side.
The plaza surface will be pavers and
patterns in keeping with the Spanish The park system is to have an
Renaissance Revival style of the interconnected walk system that not only
surrounding civic buildings. connects the park spaces to each other,
but connects them to the heart of the
town center.
Bridges, as well as any other

architectural features associated with
the park system and canal, are to have a
romantic character and are to be
designed using the Spanish Renaissance
Revival, Mediterranean Revival, or St.
Augustine Spanish Colonial styles as the
inspiration.
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open space
Botanical Garden and Terrace Market Plaza
City Hall City Hall Plaza Located at the southeastern end of City
The Botanical Garden is a traditional
courtyard space framed on three sides by Hall Promenade, Market Square is an
City Hall and the Cultural Arts Center eclectic, people oriented space that is used
Terrace for dining and entertainment. Street the-
Continuous Arcade
and surrounded by a continuous arcade
that provides a shaded walk and locations ater, bands, and performers of all kinds
for benches around the garden. enliven the plaza. Market Square will be
Lake home to all types of activities-be they
The garden is to be designed as a formal formal or informal, arranged or spon-
garden with a central fountain, as is Continuous Arcade taneous.
Fountain found in Spanish Colonial Courtyard Fountain
buildings. The planting beds serve as Like City Hall Plaza, it has a colonnade
displays that contain botanical specimens Moveable Tables that provides for strolling under shade
Planting Beds with and for covered seating. A significant
that will highlight Florida’s natural and Chairs
specimen plants
beauty. This courtyard also serves as a Palm Trees amount of outdoor seating is to be pro-
“trail head” for the Civic Center Park that vided in the form of umbrella covered
is focused around the lake. The arcade tables and moveable chairs.
and terrace facing the lake opens up to a
Cultural Arts Center broad vista of the park. The terrace is an A splashing fountain should be located
extension of the Botanical Garden and on axis with City Hall Promenade. This
serves as a space that allows public access fountain should be designed to allows us-
to the water. The park is an extension of ers to interact with the water. Like the
the Botanical Garden and should also buildings of the town center, the foun-
contain botanical specimens. tain is to be designed in the Mediterra-
nean Revival Style.
The buildings surrounding the Botanical
Garden are to have windows that allow The ground surface should be pavers de-
the buildings to take advantage of the signed in a lively pattern reminiscent of
garden views. one of the Miramar Town Center Medi-
terranean styles.
Paths should be made of pavers or
crushed pea gravel. Pavers within the
arcade should be consistent with the
pavers in the City Hall Plaza.
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open space
Canal The Circle
Lake
The Canal is a waterway and greenspace The Circle occurs at the intersection of
connecting the western civic end of the the Canal and Civic Center Place and is
site, and its lake, through a residential faced by the Transit Building, the Library,
neighborhood and to the threshold that and a residential building. Its prominent
forms the eastern entry. Tot Lot Pool location creates an opportunity for civic
art.
The civic art located in the circle should
be large and prominent. It needs to serve
Pedestrian Bridge
as an axial terminus for the three entering Water Feature/ Canal
Plaza
Bridge
streets. Lake Civic Art
Bridge
Wall
Canal Water is also a very important part of the
circle. Water should be clearly visible and
CANAL STREET
serve as a symbolic spring that represents
Threshold CANAL STREET
the origin of water for the Town Center’s
waterways.
Transit
Building
This image of the Canal at Celebration, The De Soto Fountain in Coral Gables,
Florida depicts the character of the canal Florida is an example of civic art located
with its “soft” edge. While the width of in a circle.
the water is similar to this image, the
buildings are located closer to the canal
to create a more intimate space.
Vehicular Bridge Example
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open space
Entry Plaza Residential Plaza
The Entry Plaza announces the Miramar A paved Residential Plaza overlooks the
Town Center and is the primary face Lake northern lakes and creates a small civic
along Red Road and the Front Door of Sidewalk moment in the residential neighborhood
the project. that is suitable for small gatherings. The
A linear tree arrangement and fountains space contrasts with the surroundings
at Main Street and Civic Center Place “green” landscape and is composed of
announce the two main streets that make Path pavers, a small fountain and moveable
up the framework of the town center. Pavers tables and chairs.
Fountain Pavers Palm Trees Fountain Small

Statue
RED ROAD
This example shows the character of the This example shows the character of the
plaza with its linear trees. plaza with its paved surface and small
statuary.
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appendix: terms & definitions
Glossary of special terms:
Certain terms in The Miramar Town Center Pattern Book are
used with specific meanings as identified below.
A ltana An architectural design element Land Use Land Use in this book is Civic, Retail Building Any building used or designed and Stucco Used here, the term “Stucco” refers
raised like a parapet and located as a Retail, Retail/Office, Retail/Residen- constructed for the display and sale to its traditional application or a
focal piece. tial, Apartments, Town House or of products purchased on a fre- quality equal.
Carriage House, Wellness Center, or quent basis.
Arcade A colonnade with arched openings. Transit/Residential. Threshold A passageway enclosed by buildings
Right of Way A strip of land occupied or on both sides, and above by
Block A unit of land in an area bounded by Lead Walk Pavement that is intended for ( R . O. W. ) intended to be occupied by a public building or other architectural
streets on sides. pedestrian travel to and from a or private street, crosswalk, or element, that one moves through to
building entryway, or courtyard, and railroad, or other similar use. enter a space or street.
Colonnade A covered passage way supported by the sidewalk.
columns , open to the street with Screening A natural or constructed barrier Utilities Distribution or service connection
rectangular openings. Loading Area An area of loading and unloading consisting of any landscaping, facilities for gas, electricity, water,
goods. fencing, or other barrier intended to sanitary and/or storm sewer, com-
Door-Yard The Door-Yard is the area between block a view. munications, fuel, and other similar
the Street Building Line and the Mixed-use A building with two or more uses consumable public commodities or
public sidewalk. Planting, Porches, Buildings having a different use on the ground Service Area Area to be used for trash collection, services.
Lead Walks and Stoops commonly floor. recycling collection, or other similar
occur within this area. use.
Divided Light Windows composed of individual Mixed -use Blocks containing mixed-use Set Piece Facade A primary facade in a prominent
smaller panes or where the appear- Blocks buildings and differing single use location that should be designed as a
ance of individual panes of glass is buildings. focal element with a greater amount
created with interior and exterior of detail.
raised muntins and spacers. Open Space Area that is intended to provide
light, air, view and/or quality or Sidewalk Pavement or equivalent that is
Focal A window that is a focal element of general appearance of openness, and intended for primary pedestrian
Window the building facade and is grouped is designed for scenic, recreational, travel.
or designed as a unique feature that privacy, or environmental purposes.
differs from the majority of other Stoop A raised, covered or non-covered,
common windows. Paired Facades Two facades next to each other, projection that extends from a
sitting in front of an open space with building entryway at the ground
Footprint The footprint is an outline showing the same architectural design and floor of such building.
the extent to which a home, build- character.
ing, or other architectural element Building Line The line to which buildings are
covers the lot on the ground level. Porch A Porch is a covered, raised platform required to be built on their lot; no
provided as a level entry into one’s setback is permitted from it. The
Garden Walls Walled separation between a court- home. “Building Line” for each lot is
yard, front yard, or service area and governed by the Regulating Plan.
the street to screen private activities Primary Facade All elevations (Rear, Side, and Front)
from the public realm. Garden Walls that are parallel to, or are clearly Street Frontage Commonly the building or house
are independent walls between four visible from a street. facade running parallel to the Public
(4) and eight (8) feet high, above the Street or other similar Open Space;
adjacent grade and/or first floor also the “Primary Facade.”
finished elevations.
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The city of miramar

The city of miramar

City Manager Robert A. Payton Cartaya Associates

City Clerk Yvette M. McLeary Michael Morrissey

Development & Capital Hector A. Vazquez

Community Development Donald J. Waldron,AICP

Deputy Director of Henry E. Talton, P.E.

Finance Director John R. Merrell

Community Services Lowell M. Borges

A special thanks to all City staff that contributed to the develop-

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recreational spaces will all be components of this vibrant center.

entertainment are within walking distance. It is also the

The Civic Center will house many of the city’s significant

Hall Plaza. The residential neighborhoods have waterfront

Master Plan City Hall Garage

Increased Residential Option Master Plan

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the Town Center. The civic components have been grouped

of mixing commercial in these blocks as long as sufficient

Office 78,700 SF City Hall

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*Shared Parking Percentages (for mixed-use blocks)

Use Weekday Weekend

CIT 12AM-6AM 9AM-4PM 6PM-12PM 9AM-4PM 6PM-12PM

Total Apartments or Carriage

Total Office @4/1000 78,700 315 Block #2 Block 2

Apts. Over Retail or Office (28%) 123

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will be located on the street and signed as a loading zone.

Covered Service Drive (arcade)

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Parking lot located behind buildings Parking Islands

Loading spaces Garages

Typical Block Configuration

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Each street type has been designed to reflect a unique character

Street Type Legend

Main Street Residential C

City Hall Promenade D

Park Lane or Pedestrian Promenade E

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Bench (6’) Stacked Course Moveable

On Street Parking Stacked Course

Palm Hedge Pavers 5’ Wide Tree Lawn

On Street Parking Ornamental

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7’ 1’ 4’ 10’ 10’ 4’ 1’ 7’ 7’ 1’ 10’

Ornamental Street Light

Cantilevered Balcony Cantilevered Balcony 5’ Wide Conc.

Ornamental Shrub BUILDING

Ornamental Street Light On Street Parking

Park Lane Alternative Pedestrian Promenade Alternative Canal Street

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For street light locations see Streetscape

Planter design shall be consistent with