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Seacrest Medical Tower (2)DEVELOPMENT ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA PROJECT NAME: APPLICANT'S AGENT: APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: Seacrest Medical Tower Mr. Lawrence Kramer- Southeast Architect Services, Inc. 2298 NW 2nd Avenue Suite 21 Boca Raton, FL. 33431 DRAWING(S): DATE OF HEARING RATIFICATION BEFORE CITY COMMISSION: July 15, 2003 TYPE OF RELIEF SOUGHT: Conditional use approval for the construction of a 9,746 square foot medical office building on a 0.60-acre lot in a C-1 zoning district. LOCATION OF PROPERTY: Northeast corner of Seacrest Boulevard and Southeast 23r~ Avenue SEE EXHIBIT "B" ATTACHED HERETO. THIS MATTER came before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida appearing on the Consent Agenda on the date above. The City Commission hereby adopts the findings and recommendation of the Planning and Development Board, which Board found as follows: OR X THIS MATTER came on to be heard before the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida on the date of hearing stated above. The City Commission having considered the relief sought by the applicant and heard testimony from the applicant, members of city administrative staff and the public finds as follows: Application for the relief sought was made by the Applicant in a manner consistent with the requirements of the City's Land Development Regulations. The Applicant ~ HAS HAS NOT established by substantial competent evidence a basis for the relief requested. The conditions for development requested by the Applicant, administrative staff, or suggested by the public and supported by substantial competent evidence are as set forth on Exhibit "C" with notation "Included". The Applicant's application for relief is hereby X' GRANTED subject to the conditions referenced in paragraph 3 hereof. DENIED 5. This Order shall take effect immediately upon issuance by the City Clerk. All further development on the and conditions of this order. DATED: 7. Other '7-18 -o_~ in accordance with the terms \ ~,~ 0~____,~ ~ity Clerk Location Map SEACREST MEDICAL TOWER EXHIBIT "A" '23RD_.A~VE C1 ~E:24~H AVE , ~©2 400 400 Feet EXHIBIT "B" r--..,EXHIBIT "B" I EXHIBIT "B" i "~,=' SOUTHEAST '' :~=~'L:~'-ARCHITECT SERVICES, EXHIBIT "B" - ', ~ ~; - -- ~C'FE~51ON~_ ~,_~C= ' :: .... i~ ARCHITECT SERVICES, lNG EXHIBIT "B" i! '! , i q ; q I i I I ] I I I I I Ill EXHIBIT "B" m ARCHITECT SERVICES. NC E×I-liBli 'I ii ii! Ii / / / EXHIBIT "B" II !i EXHIBIT "B" I ! ~it r EXHIBIT "B" I ~ mm i i~ il I I EXHIBIT "C" Conditions of Approval Project name: Seacrest Medical Towers File number: COUS 03-006 Reference: 2nd review plans identified as a Conditional Use with an June 3, 2003 Planning and Zoning Department date stamp marking. DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT PUBLIC WORKS - General Comments: None X PUBLIC WORKS - Traffic Comments: 1. The traffic impact analysis must be reviewed and approved by the Palm X Beach County Traffic Division. 2. On the site and civil plans, show and identify all necessary traffic control X devices such as stop bars, stop signs, double yellow lane separators striping, directional arrows and "Do Not Enter" signage, etc. (LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.B.2). Delineate and stripe the "Loading Area" (where applicable - LDR, Chapter 2, Section l l.J); include a pavement message in yellow indicating "No Parking - Loading Zone". See City Standard Drawings "K" Series for striping details. UTILITIES Comments: 3. Fire flow calculations will be required demonstrating the City Code X requirement of 1,500 g.p.m, as stated in LDR Chap. 6, Art. IV, Sec. 16, or the requirement imposed by insurance underwriters, whichever is greater (see CODE Sec. 26-16(b)). In addition, the LDR Chap. 6, Art. IV, Sec. 16 requires that all points on each building will be within 200 feet of an existing or proposed fire hydrant. Please demonstrate that the plan meets this condition, by showing all hydrants (both existing and proposed). ENGINEERING DIVISION Comments: 4. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional X comments. Acceptance of these plans during the TRC process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the Commission and at permit review. 5. At the time of permitting, revise sight triangles on the landscape plans X (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.H) using Palm Beach County standards (Southeast 23rd Avenue is classified as a County Collector). Show sight COA 06/20/03 2 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT triangle at the intersection of Southeast 23rd Avenue and Seacrest Boulevard and ensure cross-visibility at this location. 6. Provide existing and proposed elevations, drainage arrows, etc. on the X drainage plan (Chapter 4, Section 7.F). 7. Specify storm sewer diameters, inlets types, etc. on drainage plan. Indicate X grate, rim and invert elevations for all structures. Indicate grade of storm sewer segments. Indicate material specifications for storm sewer. 8. Full drainage plans in accordance with the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, X Section 5 will be required at the time of permitting. 9. Indicate by note that catch basin and manhole covers shall be bicycle proof X (LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5.A.2.g). 10. All engineering construction details shall be in accordance with the applicable X City of Boynton Beach Standard Drawings (Engineering Design Handbook & Construction Standards, February 2003) and will be reviewed for constructability at the time of construction permit application 11. Add a note to the "French Drain Detail" that the drainage system shall X conform to City Standard Drawing D-2. Add a weep hole and associated improvements to the typical drainage structure. 12. Use the City Of Boynton Beach and / or Palm Beach County si~n details. X FIRE Comments: None X POLICE Comments: None X BUILDING DIVISION Comments: 13. Indicate within the site data the type of construction of the building as defined X in Chapter 6 of the 2001 Florida Building Code. 14. Buildings, structures and parts thereof shall be designed to withstand the X minimum wind loads of 140 mph. Wind forces on every building or structure shall be determined by the provisions of Chapter 6 of ASCE 7, and the provisions of Section 1606 (Wind Loads) of the 2001 edition of the Florida Building Code. Calculations that are signed and sealed by a design COA 06/20/03 3 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT professional registered in the state of Florida shall be submitted for review at the time of permit application. 15. Place a note on the elevation view drawings indicating that the wall openings X and wall construction comply with Table 600 of the 2001 Florida Building Code. 16. At time of permit review, submit signed and sealed working drawings of the X proposed construction. 17. A water-use permit for the irrigation system is required from the South X Florida Water Management District. A copy of the permit shall be submitted at the time of permit application. Florida Statute 373.216. PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: None X FORESTER/ENVIRONMENTALIST Comments: 18. The applicant should indicate if there are any existing trees on the site. The X desirable trees should be preserved, relocated or removed / replaced on the property. A separate symbol should be used to identify the replacement trees (Chapter 7.5, Article II Section 7.C.). 19. On the landscape plan plant list, all trees must be listed in the specifications X as a minimum of 12 feet to 14 feet in height, 3 inches caliper at DBH (4.5 feet off the ground), and Florida #1 (Grades and Standards, Chapter 7.5, Article II Section 5.C.2). 20. Trees listed in the Palm Beach County "invasive plant species" and" invasive X non-native plant" listing should not be included in the landscape design (Chapter 7.5, Article I Sec. 19A.5). 21. The applicant should indicate a minimum of 50% native species on all X landscape materials throughout the site (Chapter 7.5, Article II Section 5.P.). 22. The landscape design does not include the City signature trees (Tibochina X granulosa) at the ingress / egress locations of the site (Chapter 7.5, Article II Section 5.C.3.). 23. The rights-of-way (swales) along Seacrest Boulevard and S. E. 23rd Avenue X must receive sod and irrigation coverage (Chapter 7.5, Article II Section 5.C. 2). COA 06/20/03 4 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 24. Provide an irrigation plan at the time of permitting (Chapter 7.5, Article II X Sec. 5A.). 25. Turf and landscape (bedding plants) areas should be designed on separate X zones and time duration for water conservation (Chapter 7.5, Article II Section 5. C.2.). PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: 26. Approval of this project is contingent upon the approval of the corresponding X request for a height exception (HTEX 03-004). 27. This project will require conditional use approval since the office building is X proposed above the parking area (Chapter 2, Section 6.A.). 28. The Palm Beach County Traffic Division must approved the traffic statement X (for concurrency) prior to the issuance of a building permit. 29. Ensure that the plant material and quantities match between the plant list and X the graphic representation. 30. Additional colorful groundcover plants are required along Seacrest Boulevard X (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.D.). 31. Landscaping at project entrances shall contain a signature tree at both sides of X the entrance (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.N.). A signature tree is a tree with blossoms or natural color other than green intended to beautify project entrances and contribute to the city's image with this element of aesthetic conformity. Signatures trees include Yellow Elder, Tibouchina Granulosa, and Bougainvillea. Note that signature trees do not contribute toward the total number of required perimeter trees. Signature trees must have 6 feet of clear trunk if placed within the safe-sight triangle (Chapter 7.5, Article 2, Section 5.N.). 32. One (1) tree is required every 30 linear feet (along the west property line). X However, where tree and hedge requirements are met on one property, only the green space width shall be required for the abutting property (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.E.). On the abutting property to the west (Lot 57), if the large tree (that currently exists within the abutting property's eastern perimeter buffer) is removed, then the property owner of Lot 67 will be required to install four (4) trees within the subject property's western landscape buffer. 33. Only one (1) monument sign is permitted (Chapter 21, Article IV, Section X 2.B). In addition, any proposed monument sign is required to be located at COA 06/20/03 5 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT least 10 feet from the property line. 34. All elevation drawings shall include the manufacturer's name and color code. X Staff recommends using a color schedule (Chapter 4, Section 7.D). 35. All project signage is subject to review and approval by the Planning & X Development Board. On the elevations, indicate the sign type, letter colors and sign material (Chapter 21, Article 4, Section C.). Staff recommends that the wall sign letters be the same color or similar to the terra cotta S-tile roof or other building accent colors. 36. Staff recommends that the exterior finish and color(s) of the privacy wall X should match the exterior finish and color(s) of the building. 37. Staff recommends installing ground lighting to illuminate the letters on the X monument siam. 38. Pursuant to Chapter 2 - Zoning, Section 11.2 Conditional Uses, a time limit X is to be set within which the proposed project is to be developed. Staff recommends that a period of one (1) year be allowed to secure a building permit. ADDITIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONDITIONS: Comments: 39. None X ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS: Comments: 40. To be determined. L.~.~t_a_.- D MWR/elj S:\Planning\Shared\Wp\Projects\Seacrest Medical Tower~COA.doc EXHIBIT "D" SOUTH EAST ARCHITECT SERVICES, INC. 2209 N.E. 54'~ Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL33308 (O) 954-771-6050 (Fax) 954-771-0037 (E-Mail) seaslk31@stis..net LIC_~AR6273 TO: FROM: MEMORANDUM PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH LARRY KRAMER "SEACREST MEDICAL TOWER" HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS CONDITIONAL USE: STANDARDS FOR EVALUATION OUR PROJECT #04-03 DATE: JUNE 4, 2003 The proposed "Seacrest Medical Tower" is a 2-Story Medical Building above parking located at the N.E. comer of Seacrest Blvd. and S.E. 23rd Avenue. The request for a conditional use is to permit the development of two (2) office floors above on- grade parking (Section 6.A.3.2.). The proposed conditional use will not adversely effect the general health, safety and welfare of the community. With regard to the 'Applicable Standards', please note the following: Item No. 1: "Ing~,ess and egress to the subject property and proposed structures thereon, with particular reference to automobile andpedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, and access in case of fire or catastrophe "? Response to Item No. 1: The parking, pedestrian access, safety, convenience, traffic flow and control has been properly accomplished in the design of the "Seacrest Medical Tower" project. The covered parking adds to the convenience without any detrimental factors. Page Two. Item No. 2: "Off-street parking and loading areas where required, with particular attention to the items in subsection D. l. above, and the economic, glare, noise, and odor effects the conditional use will have on adjacent and nearby properties, and the city as a whole "~ Response to Item No. 2: The parking as designed is similar to parking on-grade, except that a portion of the parking is covered by the structure. We have endeavored, in the design of the "Seacrest Medical Tower" to buffer the parking areas, both open and covered with privacy walls, portions of the structure and landscape buffers. The glare and noise on adjacent properties are properly mitigated by this design. Item No. 3: "Refuse and service areas, with particular reference to the items in subsection D.]. and D. 2. above. "? Response to Item No. 3' The refuse areas are fully shielded from view and covered, thereby mitigating any visual impact, noise and odor. Item No. 4: "Utilities, with reference to locations, availability, and compatibility"? Response to Item No. 4: The utilities are not affected by this design. Item No. 5: "Screening, buffering and landscaping with reference to type, dimensions, and character "? Response to Item No. 5: Special attention has been made with respect to screening, privacy walls, berms, building structure and landscape buffering has been used to shield the parking from view. This design integrates the building and the parking, thereby maintaining the character and aesthetics of the structure. Item No. 6: "Signs, and proposed exterior lighting, with reference to glare, traffic safety, economic effect, and compatibility and harmony with adjacent and nearby properties "? .R. esponse to Item No. 6: The character of this building is that of a sophisticated, conservative medical professional building. Therefore, the signage and exterior lighting has been designed to reflect the design intent. Lighting and glare and traffic safety has been accomplished in this design. "Seacrest Medical Tower's" design and character has been developed with the intent to be harmonious with the adjacent structure. EXHIBIT "D" Page Three. Item :Vo. 7: "Required setbacks and other open spaces "? Response to Item No. 7: "Seacrest Medical Tower" meets and exceeds all required set-backs and other zoning requirements. J_tem No. 8: "General compatibility with adjacent properties, and other property in the zoning district "? Response to Item No. 8: The design of the "Seacrest Medical Tower" has been accomplished with the intent to develop a structure fully compatible with its neighbors. The character of the structure, the materials and colors and the scale was designed to be respectful of the adjacent structures. [tem No. 9: "Height of buildings and structures, with reference to compatibility and harmony to adjacent and nearby properties, and the city as a whole "? Response to Item No. 9: The "Seacrest Medical Tower" is compatible with its surrounding buildings. This important comer is highlighted by the elevator stair tower and the bridge to the medical office wing which creates a strong design element. The height of the structure and the details, choice of materials and colors is fully harmonious w/th the adjoining structures and the aesthetic concept that the "City of Boynton Beach" has established for this community of buildings. Item No. 10: Economic effects on adjacent and nearby properties, and the city as whore . Response to Item No. 10: The "Seacrest Medical Tower" is a high-end sophisticated structure. The design, the materials proposed and the overall concept creates a prestigious medical office building, one that will add value as well as aesthetics to this neighborhood and the 'City" as a whole. Item.No. 11: "Conformance to the standards and requirements which apply to site plans, as set forth in Chapter 4 of the City of Boynton Beach Land Development Regulations "? Response to Item No. 11: "Seacrest Medical Towers" will abide by the standards and requirements which apply to site plans as set forth in Chapter 4 of the City of Boynton Beach Land Development Regulations. Item No. 12: "Compliance with, abatement of nuisances and hazards in accordance with the performance standards, Section 4. N of Chapter 2; also, conformance to the City of Boynton Beach Noise Control Ordinance, Chapter 15, Section 15.8 of the Boynton Beach Code ~Ordinances . 0 ' '? Resr>onse to Item No. 12: he Seacrest Medical Tower" is a medical professional building. The nature of the building, the use of the structure is such that it will not generate any hazards or inappropriate n~)ise or nuisance.