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The Promenade (2)DEVELOPMEN=' ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSJ'"N OF THE Cl'b. OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORID/-, PROJECT NAME: APPLICANT'S AGENT: APPLICANT'S ADDRESS: The Promenade Mr. Michael Weiner / Weiner & Aronson, P.A. 102 North Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444 DATE OF HEARING RATIFICATION BEFORE CITY COMMISSION: July 20, 2004 TYPE OF RELIEF SOUGHT: Request a 17-foot height exception for a mixed-use project on a 3.975- acre parcel in the Mixed Use High Intensity (MU-H) zoning district. LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 416 North Federal Highway, northeast corner of North Federal Highway and Boynton Beach Boulevard DRAWING(S): SEE EXHIBIT "B" ATTACHED HERETO. X 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 Community Redevelopment Agency Board, which Board found as follows: OR 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 ~(' GRANTED subject to the conditions referenced in paragraph 3 hereof. DENIED 5. This Order shall take effect immediately upon issuance by the City Clerk. and conditions of this order. 7. Other All further development on the property shall be made in accordance with the terms DATED:~ S:~,Planning~HARED\WP'~PRO JECTS',,Promenadc~TE*.,DO. doc City Clerk PRG.~IENADE LOCATIOI~ MAP -. CBD CBDi CBI ) CBD BOYNTON BEACH BLVD / ! ..... I CBD '. , CBD ~ z CBD "' ~ · ~ ,, re. MX-H 0 50 100 200 300 40~eet EXHIBIT "B" I t I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ! I I I I I I l l I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I l I I I l I t I EXHIBIT "C" Conditions of Approval Project name: The Promenade File number: HTEX 04-002 Reference: Elevations dated June 22, 2004 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT PUBLIC WORKS Comments: None X UTILITIES Comments: None X FIRE Comments: None X POLICE Comments: None X ENGINEERING DIVISION Comments: None X BUILDING DIVISION Comments: None X PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: None X FORESTER/ENVIRONMENTALIST Comments: None X PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: None X ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY COMMENTS: Comments: 1. None X ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS: ~ Comments: ~ Page 2 The Promenade File No.: HTEX 04-002 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 2. To be determined. [ ] S:~Planning'~S HARED\WPX, F'ROJECTS'~th-omenade~rI'EXkCOA.doc MICHAEL S. WEINER CAROLE J. ARONSON JASON S. MANKOFF WEINER & ARONSON, P.A. ATrQRNEYS AT LAW The Clark House North Swinton Avenue Delray Beach, Flodda 33444 Telephone: (563.) 265-2666 Telecopier: (56.1.) 272-683'1 E-mail: jmankoff@zonelaw.com EXHIBIT "D" OF COUNSEL: ROBERT MARC SCHWARIZ, P.A. Flodda Bar Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer MICHAEL R. HARRIS LLM. (In T~tion) April 28, 2004 Mr. Mike Rumpf Director and Planning and Zoning City of Boynton Beach 100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, Flodda 33425 Via Hand Delivery Re: Height Exception Request Our File No.: BWIA002 Dear Mike: Pursuant to Chapter 2, Section 4 (F) of the City Code, we are applying for a Height Exception for 17 feet as depicted in our site plan being submitted simultaneously to the City. The proposed building is fourteen (14) stodes, which normally would not be over 150 feet in height. However, so that the building remains aesthetically attractive, there are certain mechanical functions and design elements that exceed150 feet in height. Section 4 (F) (3) lists several items to be answered by an.applicant for a height exception. The responses are as follows: (a) Whether the height exception will have an adverse effect on the existing and proposed land use. Answer: The requested height exception will not have an adverse effect on the existing and proposed land uses since the proposed building is only slightly higher than permitted by the Mixed Use (High Intensity)Zoning District, which allows for a height of 150 feet. (b) Whether the height exception is necessary. Answer: The height exception is necessary to hide mechanical equipment, elevator shafts and stair shafts. In addition, the roof treatment provides articulation to give the buildings a more desirable aesthetic appearance. (c) Whether the height exception will severely reduce light and air in adjacent Mr. Michael Rumpf April 28, 2004 Page 2 (d) (e) (g) (h) areas. Answer: The requested height exceptions will not severely reduce the light and air in adjacent areas. The property is bordered by Boynton Beach Blvd. and Federal Highway and the Intracoastal waterway, which is open. Whether the height exception will be a deterrent to the Improvement development of adjacent property in accord with existing regulations. Answer: The requested height exception will not be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property within the Mixed Use (High Intensity) Zoning District. To the contrary, the project will act as a catalyst for the redevelopment of other properties in the adjacent area. INhether the height exception will adversely affect property values in adjacent areas. Answer: Not only will the requested height exception not adversely affect property values in adjacent areas, it will serve to increase surrounding property values, and act as a catalyst to improving property values in the area. Whether the height exception will adversely Influence living conditions in the neighborhood. Answer:. The requested height exception will not adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood. The additional height will provide for a more aesthetically pleasing view and neighborhood appearance, compatible with the surrounding area. Whether the hei.qht exception will constitute a grant of a special privile;le to an Individual owner as contrasted with the pubic welfare. Answer: The requested height exception will not constitute a grant of special .privilege, particularly since without the height exception and the enhanced architectural features, the appearance would not provide for as much "architectural" vadety. Past projects have received approval for this height exception and future developments within the Mixed Use (High Intensity) District will have the dght to apply for such exceptions. Whether sufficient evidence has been presented to justify the need for a height exception. Answer:. For the reasons set forth herein, sufficient evidence has been presented to justify the need for the requested height exception for the functional, mechanical, and architectural features of the project. Mr. Michael Rumpf Apdl 28, 2004 Page 3 Please also see the attached architect's letter concerning this Height Exception Request. Please let me know if you would like us to provide any other additional information. ~' iSM:vf /,//~son S. Mankoff O:~BWIA00L:~Form letterJ~ori119.wpd