Agenda 05-27-14
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD
MEETING AGENDA
DATE: Tuesday, May 27, 2014 TIME: 6:30 P.M.
PLACE:Commission Chambers, 100 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard, Boynton Beach, Florida
___________________________________________ __________________________ ___________
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Introduction of the Board
3. Agenda Approval
4. Approval of Minutes from April 22, 2014 meeting
5. Communications and Announcements: Report from Staff
6. New Business:
Minimum Development Intensity for Transit Oriented Development District (CDRV 14-
A.
001)
- Approve amendment to the Land Development Regulations (LDR) modifying
minimum floor area ratio (FAR) for projects zoned Mixed Use-High (MU-H).
500 Ocean (REZN 14-001)
B.1. - Approve request for 500 Ocean (REZN 14-001) rezoning of
subject property from Mixed Use High (MU-H) with expired Master Plan for 378 multi-family
residential units plus retail to Mixed Use High (MU-H) with a new Master Plan for 341 multi-
family residential units plus retail, located at 101 South Federal Highway. Applicant: John
Wohlfarth, IBI Group.
500 Ocean (NWSP 14-002)
B.2. - Approve request for New Site Plan approval to construct 341
dwelling units within five (5) and six (6) story buildings, retail space and associated
recreational amenities and parking on a 4.69-acre parcel located at 101 South Federal
Highway. Applicant: John Wohlfarth, IBI Group.
7. Other
8. Comments by members
9. Adjournment
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MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING HELD IN
COMMISSION CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 100 E. BOYNTON BEACH BLVD.,
BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, ON TUESDAY, APRIL 22, 2014, AT 6:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
Roger Saberson, Chair Ed Breese, Principal Planner
Ryan Wheeler, Vice Chair
James Brake
Sharon Grcevic
Brian Miller
Gregory Murphy
Stephen Palermo, Alternate
Aieshia Macon, Alternate
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chair Saberson called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Ms. Grcevic led the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag.
2. Introduction of the Board
Chair Saberson introduced the members of the Board.
3. Agenda Approval
Mr. Katz moved to approve the agenda. Mr. Brake seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
4. Approval of Minutes – February 25, 2014
Mr. Katz moved to approve the minutes.Mr. Murphy seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
5. Communications and Announcements: Report from Staff
Ed Breese, Planning and Zoning, Principal Planner
, reported the two items
discussed at the February 25, 2014 meeting; The IStorage Center (NWSP 14-001) and
the Boynton Old School Commercial Center (LUAR 14-001), were both approved by the
City Commission.
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6. Election of Chair and Vice Chair
Mr. Katz moved for unanimous consent to nominate Ryan Wheeler as Vice Chair and
Roger Saberson as Chair of the Board.Ms. Grcevic seconded the motion that passed
unanimously.
7. New Business
Attorney Weinger administered an oath to all those intending to testify.
A. Gateway Hotel (SPTE 14-001) – Approve request for Site Plan Time
Extension approval for Gateway Hotel (NWSP 09-003) to construct a four (4)
story, 77,744 square foot, 108 room hotel and related site improvements on
2.77 acres, located on the west side of the Lake Worth Drainage District
(LWDD) E-4 Canal, between Gateway Boulevard and Quantum Boulevard.
Applicant: John Vaughan, Art & Architecture, Inc.
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John Vaughan, Art and Architecture, Inc., 1055 SW 15 Avenue, Delray Beach,
Florida 33444
, began his presentation requesting an extension on the approved site
plan for a hotel on Gateway Boulevard next to the Hampton Inn. The client planned on
going forward but the economy prevented any progress. The hotel industry has since
made a comeback and the project can move forward.
The hotel would stay uniform with the Renaissance project to the south side of Gateway
Boulevard in terms of design and color of the building. A timeline has been offered to
the City to show intent so there are benchmarks to make sure the project stays on track.
Mr. Brake inquired when the project would break ground. Mr. Vaughan responded
getting the drawings done would take about seven to eight weeks with the Building
Department and groundbreaking is anticipated for the beginning of October. Mr. Brake
inquired what the completion date would be and Mr. Vaughan replied it would take
about ten months to one year.
Mr. Katz asked Mr. Breese to show the slide of the hotel’s intended location. Mr.
Vaughan confirmed for Mr. Katz that the hotel sits back from Gateway Boulevard.
There is a bank that used to be the original House of Pancakes and the primary road to
the hotel would be behind that building. Mr. Katz inquired where signage would be
located. Mr. Vaughan replied there would be a monument sign on Quantum Boulevard.
If permitted, there would also be a sign on Gateway Boulevard. Since the bank is only
one story, the hotel could be seen from Gateway Boulevard and the hotel would have a
sign on it.
Mr. Katz assumed the project now had financing that was not previously available
because of the economy and Mr. Vaughan responded that was correct. Mr. Katz
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commented he was against time extensions. He expressed concerned the hotel is not
directly on Gateway Boulevard and would someday no longer be a hotel. Mr. Vaughan
commented the client has done a number of hotels and knows the climate of the area.
Mr. Vaughan stated the project affiliation is between the Marriott and Hilton hotels, but
would most likely be the Marriott.
Mr. Murphy inquired if there would be another entrance from Gateway Boulevard where
the bank and the other hotel are located. Mr. Vaughan responded there would be
another entrance, but it would be more for fire trucks to get through.
Mr. Wheeler inquired if there was a cross access agreement for the entrance to the
south. Mr. Vaughan responded it was originally set up when the Hampton Inn was done
by the same client. The bank near this project has received the attorney’s review and is
aware of all plans.
Mr. Katz questioned when the 18 month extension would begin. Mr. Breese
commented it would begin as of the last approval date and would end August 17, 2015.
Mr. Katz inquired why 18 months was needed. Mr. Breese stated there are various
issues that can happen. There may be a delay with Plan Review or storms that delay
the project. The client was asking for the maximum of 18 months to give him a buffer
should an unforeseen circumstance arise.
Chair Saberson opened the public hearing. Ms. Weinger administered an oath to
someone who arrived after the first oath was administered.
Michael Haysmer, 1475 Gateway Boulevard
, inquired if the hotel was being approved
for initial planning or had it already been approved for construction. Chair Saberson
stated the approval was already granted. Construction was delayed because of the
downturn of the economy. The applicant was requesting an extension of time in order
to build the hotel. Mr. Haysmer was concerned because there was already a Holiday
Inn at Leisureville and a Holiday Inn at Hypoluxo and wondered if the City needed
another hotel. He questioned whether a better commercial development rather than a
hotel could be built that would bring business to the area.
Chair Saberson explained the City does not generally get involved with the marketing
aspect and referred to Mr. Breese. Mr. Breese responded a hotel is allowed by right on
that property and the applicant cannot be denied the opportunity to construct a hotel
should he choose to do so. Mr. Katz indicated the only possibility the hotel would not be
constructed at this point would be if the time extension had not been granted. Mr. Katz
stated it is zoned properly for a hotel and someone cannot be denied to build one on it.
Another option would be for City Commission to decide there are too many hotels and
vote against the time extension.
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Motion
Mr. Miller moved to approve the request for the site plan time extension of 18 months
for the Gateway Hotel (SPTE 14-001) subject to all conditions of approval stated in
Exhibit “E” of the staff report.Ms. Grcevic seconded the motion.
Mr. Katz stated he was voting against the 18 month extension and felt 12 months
should be sufficient time.
Vote
The vote passed 6-1 with Mr. Katz dissenting.
Chair Saberson indicated the following items have been postponed until the May 27,
2014 meeting.
500 Ocean (LUAR 14-001)
B.1 – Approve request for 500 Ocean (LUAR 14-
001) rezoning of subject property from Mixed Use High (MU-H) with
expired Master Plan for 378 multi-family residential units plus retail to
Mixed Use High (MU-H) with a new Master Plan for 341 multi-family
residential units plus retail, located at 101 South Federal Highway.
Applicant: John Wohlfarth, IBI Group.
500 Ocean (NWSP 14-002)
B.2 – Approve request for New Site Plan approval
to construct 341 dwelling units within five (5) and six (6) story buildings,
retail space and associated recreational amenities and parking on a 4.69-
acre parcel located at 101 South Federal Highway. Applicant: John
Wohlfarth, IBI Group.
Mr. Brake requested an update on Items B.1 and B.2 prior to postponing. Mr. Breese
stated as of last week revised drawings were submitted and were being reviewed.
Comments are expected to go back by the beginning of next week and it is anticipated
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the items will be on the May 27 Board meeting. Mr. Brake inquired if the project is
proceeding according to the plans and Mr. Breese stated there have been some
revisions. The applicant wanted to decrease retail space to allow more public space,
but the CRA and Planning staff felt the need for retail space was critical. The plaza had
to be redesigned to accommodate more retail space and additional office space that
was not in the original plans.
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Motion
Mr. Katz moved to approve postponing Items B.1 and B.2 until the May 27, 2014 Board
meeting. Mr. Brake seconded the motion.
Vote
The motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Brake announced Commissioner Joe Casello was in the audience.
8. Adjournment
There being no further business to discuss, Mr. Katz moved to adjourn the meeting and
Mr. Wheeler seconded the motion. The meeting was adjourned at 6:49 p.m.
Grace Morales
Records Coordinator
4/23/14
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NEW BUSINESS
6.A.
Minimum Development Intensity
for Transit Oriented Development
District
(CDRV 14-001)
Code Review
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vriPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING
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Memorandum PZ 13-029
TOO Chai and Members
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Plannin and Zonin D irector
FROM: Hanna Matras, Sen Planner
DATE: April 3� 2014
REG Minimum development intensit f or the Downtown Transit - Oriented
Developmen - — Approve amendments
to the Land Development Re (LDR) modif�in minimum
floor area ratio (FAR) for projects with the Mixed Use -High - H)
zonin des ignation .
BACKGROUND
Fo r the past eight years, the Cit p artici p ati n g
T ransportation t
service include new service on the FEC. The expanded "T Coastal
," would add a series of new passenger rail stations ,
Miam i-Dade Broward, and i , including a new Boynton Beach st ation
of Bo Beach Boulevard.
FDOT and It i ncludin g
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Transportat s Palm Beach Metropolitan Planning Organizat
imp rove (MPO), and Treasure Coast Re Plannin Council (TCRPC), have all pn"o "tized the
need to t patterns in advance of station development. The
TCRPC has been workin with municipalities on introducin Comprehensive ' Plan
pol icies 1 t Dev elopment
(TOD).
The t significant features of TOD are (1) increased 1 intensit
development (2) walkabilit and i t the area; and (3) mix of
uses app ropri
amendments ® , t V the - . t r
crea
prov i ntended
the future Tri-Ra Coastal Link commuter service. The amendments included addit
s tandards the mixed use zoni r i , includ
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intensity criteria for mixed use districts within the Transit Core and the Station Area,
defined as a ¼ mile and ½ mile radius around the station, respectively.
The new provisions established the minimum density of 40 units per acre and the FAR of
2.5 for projects with the Mixed Use-High (MU-H) zoning designation, in addition to the
maximums of 80 units per acre and the FAR of 4.0 (note that the MU-H zoning
designation is not applicable outside the Station Area). The minimum FAR of 2.5 was
arrived at by staff through the analysis of existing projects.
The subject request seeks to reduce the minimum floor area ratio from 2.5 to 2.0,
consistent with the recommendations of the Florida Transit-Oriented Development
Guidebook.
EXPLANATION
The Florida TOD Guidebook, published by the Florida Department of Transportation in
December 2012, defines three station typologies for the state—Regional Center,
Community Center, and Neighborhood Center. The corresponding target densities
(measured by dwelling units per acre) and intensities (measured by FAR) are based on a
transit modes ranging from Bus and Streetcar to Heavy Rail.
The model for the Boynton Beach TOD is a Community Center. It includes site-specific
densities and intensities and other station area- and site-level measures, as shown in the
table below:
A Framework for TOD in Florida - Community Center
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Source: The Florida TOD Guidebook, Table 1-2, page 1-13.
According to this framework for a Community Center, the recommended FAR range is
between 2.0 and 4.0. Specific recommendations for minimum densities and intensities are
also included in the Florida TOD Guidebook’s Chapter 4, Model TOD Comprehensive
Plan Goals, Objectives and Policies and Land Development Regulations for Florida:
TherecommendedminimumFARfortheTransitCoreis2.0.ThecurrentminimumFAR
of2.5fortheMUHdistrictextends½milearoundtheplannedstation,andstaff
recommendsthatthereducedmaximumof2.0belikewiseappliedwithintheentire
stationarea,ratherthanbelimitedtotheTransitCoreonly.Notethatthemajorityof
propertieswitheitherthecurrentorproposedMUHzoningdistrictarelocatedwithin
theTransitCore,¼milearoundthefuturestation(alargeareanortheastoftheTransit
CoreisclassifiedontheFutureLandUseMapasaConservationOverlay,naturally
limitingthedevelopmentpotentialontheaffectedproperties).
Pleasealsonotethat,pertheCityComprehensivePlanandLandDevelopment
Regulations,thecalculationofthefloorarearatioforallmixedusestructuresinurban
mixedusedistrictsincludesbothresidentialandcommercialuses.TheFloridaTOD
Guidebookemphasizesthat͞ƚŚĞmixedusedevelopmentisstronglyencouraged,witha
horizontaland/orverticalarrangement,andsaiddevelopmentmaycomplywitheither
ƐƚĂŶĚĂƌĚ͟(minimumdensityorintensity).
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The proposed amendments apply to the MU-H zoning district only. At this time, staff
does not recommend changes to the minimum densities and intensities of Mixed Use-
Low 1, Mixed Use-Low 2 and Mixed Use-Low 3 districts. However, being new and thus
untested, these standards may be revised in the future.
PROPOSED CHANGES
C. Building and Site Regulations.
1. Building and Site Regulation (Table 3-21).
MIXED USE, URBAN
MU-L1 MU-L2 MU-L3 MU-H
Lot Area, Minimum (acres):
Public park: N/A N/A N/A N/A
All other uses: 0.50 0.75 1 1
12
Lot Frontage, Minimum (feet): 100 100 150 200
Structure Height, Minimum
30 30 30 30
(feet):
Maximum Building / Structure Height (HT), Density (DU), and Floor-Area-Ratio (FAR):
Classification of project frontage
on type of roadway:
1453, 14355, 6
HT DU FAR HT DU FAR HT DU FAR HT DU FAR
65 / 75 / 3.0/ 150/
141415
Arterial: 45 20 1.0 30/40 2.0/2.5 4080 4.0
333,15
125
1001003.5
Collector: 45 20 1.0 65 30/40 2.0/2.5 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
4
Local Street: 45 20 1.0 45 30/40 2.0/2.5 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
11
Build-to-line (feet):
10101010
Front abutting a public right-of-way 0 0 0 0
10101010
Rear: 0 0 0 0
10101010
Interior side: 0 0 0 0
Building Setbacks, Minimum
11
:
(feet)
12
Rear abutting:
78777
Residential single family: 25/ 0 25 25 25
99
Intracoastal waterway: 25 25 0 0
12
Side abutting:
77, 8777
Residential single family: 25/ 0 25 25 25
Usable Open Space, Minimum
13
2%
(square feet):
1.May be reduced if frontage extends from right-of-way to right-of-way.
2.Minimum of 50 feet, if frontage is on a collector/local collector roadway.
3.For property abutting the MU-H district located west of US 1, the area of increases in height, density and FAR shall extend a distance of
100 feet from the MU-H zoning district line and shall require conditional use approval. For properties abutting the MU-H district located
east of US 1, the area of increase for height shall extend a distance of 100 feet from the MU-H zoning district line and shall require
conditional use approval; however, no increases in density and FAR are allowed. Must also have principal frontage on Arterial roadway.
4.Must also have frontage on local collector or higher roadway classification.
5.Max. height on any street frontage is 45 feet. Max. ht. on Intracoastal Waterway is 35 feet. Heights may require reduction where adjacent
to a single-family zoning district where necessary to achieve the compatibility requirements of these regulations.
6.Max. height reduced to 125 feet for entire project where property abuts any MU-L or residential zoning district not separated by a right-of-
way .
7.Plus one additional foot for each foot of height over 35 feet.
8.Where there is an intervening right-of-way of at least 40 feet.
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9.Subject to permitting agency approval.
10.Buildings and structures shall be located no farther than zero (0) feet from the property line, excluding those instances where strict
adherence hereto would cause visual obstructions to vehicular traffic, particularly within the triangular-shaped area of property formed by
the intersection of two (2) rights-of-way. See Section 5.C.2 below for additional relief provisions from build-to-line requirements.
11.Listed eligible Historic structures are not required to meet these standards.
12.The ultimate setback is also a factor of height and application of the Sky Exposure Plane in accordance with Section 5.C.3 below.
13.Usable open space shall be required for all developments two (2) acres in size or larger. A minimum of two percent (2%) of the site shall
be devoted to usable open space, consisting of plazas or public open space, excluding private recreation. See Ch. 4, Art. III, Sect. 8. for
additional regulations.
14.Projects within the Transit Core shall have minimum densities as follows: MU-1 – 11; MU-2 – 20; MU-3 – 30 and MU-H – 40 dwellings
per acre (except that minimum density for the MU-H District applies to projects located within the entire Station Area).
15.Projects within the Transit Core shall have a minimum F.A.R. as follows: MU-L3 – 1.75 and MU-H – 2.5 2.0(except that minimum F.A.R.
for the MU-H District applies to projects to be located within the entire Station Area).
The above Table 3-21 (attached as Exhibit A) is also replicated in the overview section
(E. Mixed Use Urban Building and Site Regulations) as Table 3-4. However, the TOD
amendments adopted in June 2013, which included changes to Table3-21 (adjusting
parameters of mixed use zoning districts based on classification of project frontage and
adding notes 14 and 15 regarding minimum densities and intensities), inadvertently did
not add same to Table 3-4, an omission staff proposes to rectify in subject request (see
Table 3-4, Exhibit B).
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Exhibit A
C. Building and Site Regulations.
1. Building and Site Regulation (Table 3-21).
MIXED USE, URBAN
MU-L1 MU-L2 MU-L3 MU-H
Lot Area, Minimum (acres):
Public park: N/A N/A N/A N/A
All other uses: 0.50 0.75 11
12
100 100 150 200
Lot Frontage, Minimum (feet):
Structure Height, Minimum
30 30 30 30
(feet):
Maximum Building / Structure Height (HT), Density (DU), and Floor-Area-Ratio (FAR):
Classification of project frontage
on type of roadway:
1453, 14355, 6
HT DU FAR HT DU FAR HT DU FAR HT DU FAR
65 / 75 / 3.0/ 150/
141415
Arterial: 45 20 1.0 30/40 2.0/2.5 4080 4.0
333,15
1001003.5125
Collector: 45 20 1.0 65 30/40 2.0/2.5 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
4
Local Street:45 20 1.0 45 30/40 2.0/2.5 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
11
Build-to-line (feet):
10101010
Front abutting a public right-of-way 0 0 0 0
10101010
Rear: 0 0 0 0
10101010
Interior side: 0 0 0 0
Building Setbacks, Minimum
11
(feet):
12
Rear abutting:
78777
Residential single family: 25/ 0 25 25 25
99
Intracoastal waterway: 25250 0
12
Side abutting:
77, 8777
Residential single family: 25/ 0 25 25 25
Usable Open Space, Minimum
13
2%
(square feet):
1.May be reduced if frontage extends from right-of-way to right-of-way.
2.Minimum of 50 feet, if frontage is on a collector/local collector roadway.
3.For property abutting the MU-H district located west of US 1, the area of increases in height, density and FAR shall extend a distance of
100 feet from the MU-H zoning district line and shall require conditional use approval. For properties abutting the MU-H district located
east of US 1, the area of increase for height shall extend a distance of 100 feet from the MU-H zoning district line and shall require
conditional use approval; however, no increases in density and FAR are allowed. Must also have principal frontage on Arterial roadway.
4.Must also have frontage on local collector or higher roadway classification.
5.Max. height on any street frontage is 45 feet. Max. ht. on Intracoastal Waterway is 35 feet. Heights may require reduction where adjacent
to a single-family zoning district where necessary to achieve the compatibility requirements of these regulations.
6.Max. height reduced to 125 feet for entire project where property abuts any MU-L or residential zoning district not separated by a right-of-
way .
7.Plus one additional foot for each foot of height over 35 feet.
8.Where there is an intervening right-of-way of at least 40 feet.
9.Subject to permitting agency approval.
10.Buildings and structures shall be located no farther than zero (0) feet from the property line, excluding those instances where strict
adherence hereto would cause visual obstructions to vehicular traffic, particularly within the triangular-shaped area of property formed by
the intersection of two (2) rights-of-way. See Section 5.C.2 below for additional relief provisions from build-to-line requirements.
11.Listed eligible Historic structures are not required to meet these standards.
12.The ultimate setback is also a factor of height and application of the Sky Exposure Plane in accordance with Section 5.C.3 below.
13.Usable open space shall be required for all developments two (2) acres in size or larger. A minimum of two percent (2%) of the site shall
be devoted to usable open space, consisting of plazas or public open space, excluding private recreation. See Ch. 4, Art. III, Sect. 8. for
additional regulations.
14.Projects within the Transit Core shall have minimum densities as follows: MU-1 – 11; MU-2 – 20; MU-3 – 30 and MU-H – 40 dwellings
per acre (except that minimum density for the MU-H District applies to projects located within the entire Station Area).
15.Projects within the Transit Core shall have a minimum F.A.R. as follows: MU-L3 – 1.75 and MU-H – 2.5 2.0(except that minimum F.A.R.
for the MU-H District applies to projects to be located within the entire Station Area).
Exhibit B
E.Mixed Use Urban Building and Site Regulations (Table 3-4).
`
MU-L1 MU-L2 MU-L3 MU-H
Lot Area, Minimum (acres):
Public park: N/A N/A N/A N/A
All other uses: 0.50 0.75 11
12
100 100 150 200
Lot Frontage, Minimum (feet):
Structure Height, Minimum
30 30 30 30
(feet):
Maximum Building / Structure Height (HT), Density (DU), and Floor-Area-Ratio (FAR):
Classification of project frontage
on type of roadway:
1453,14355, 6
HT DU FAR HT DU FAR HT DU FAR HT DU FAR
65 / 75 / 3.0/ 150/
141415
30/40 2.0/2.5 40
Arterial: 45 20 1.0 804.0
333,15
1001003.5125
Collector: 45 20 1.0 65 30/40 2.0/2.5 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
Local collector: 45 20 1.0 45 30/40 2.0/2.5 55 30 3.0 55 60 3.5
4
Local Street:45 20 1.0 45 30/40 2.0/2.5 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a
11
Build-to-line (feet):
10101010
Front abutting a public right-of-way 0 0 0 0
10101010
Rear: 0 0 0 0
10101010
Interior side: 0 0 0 0
Building Setbacks, Minimum
11
(feet):
12
Rear abutting:
78777
Residential single family: 25/ 0 25 25 25
99
Intracoastal waterway: 25250 0
12
Side abutting:
77, 8777
Residential single family: 25/ 0 25 25 25
Usable Open Space, Minimum
13
2%
(square feet):
1.May be reduced if frontage extends from right-of-way to right-of-way.
2.Minimum of 50 feet, if frontage is on a collector/local collector roadway.
3.For property abutting the MU-H district located west of US 1, the area of increases in height, density and FAR shall extend a distance of
100 feet from the MU-H zoning district line and shall require conditional use approval. For properties abutting the MU-H district located
east of US 1, the area of increase for height shall extend a distance of 100 feet from the MU-H zoning district line and shall require
conditional use approval; however, no increases in density and FAR are allowed. Must also have principal frontage on Arterial roadway.
4.Must also have frontage on local collector or higher roadway classification.
5.Max. ht on any street frontage is 4045 feet. Max. ht. on Intracoastal Waterway is 35 feet. Heights may require reduction where adjacent to
a single-family zoning district where necessary to achieve the compatibility requirements of these regulations.
6.Max. ht. reduced to 125 feet for entire project where property abuts any MU-L or residential zoning district not separated by a right-of-way
.
7.Plus one additional foot for each foot of height over 35 feet.
8.Where there is an intervening right-of-way of at least 40 feet.
9.Subject to permitting agency approval.
10.Buildings and structures shall be located no father than zero (0) feet from the property line, excluding those instances where strict
adherence hereto would cause visual obstructions to vehicular traffic, particularly within the triangular-shaped area of property formed by
the intersection of two (2) rights-of-way. See Section 5.C.2 below for additional relief provisions from build-to-line requirements.
11.Listed eligible Historic structures are not required to meet these standards.
12.The ultimate setback is also a factor of height and application of the Sky Exposure Plane in accordance with Section 5.C.3 below.
13.Usable open space shall be required for all developments two (2) acres in size or larger. A minimum of two percent (2%) of the site shall
be devoted to usable open space, consisting of plazas or public open space, excluding private recreation. See Ch. 4, Art. III, Sect. 8. for
additional regulations.
14.Projects within the Transit Core shall have minimum densities as follows: MU-1 – 11; MU-2 – 20; MU-3 – 30 and MU-H – 40 dwellings
per acre (except that minimum density for the MU-H District applies to projects located within the entire Station Area).
15.Projects within the Transit Core shall have a minimum F.A.R. as follows: MU-L3 – 1.75 and MU-H – 2.0 (except that minimum F.A.R. for
the MU-H District applies to projects to be located within the entire Station Area).
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Adjacent Uses:
North: Right-of-way of East Ocean Avenue then developed
commercial uses classified MX Mixed Use and zoned CBD
(Central Business District);
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South: Right-of-way of SE 2 Avenue then developed commercial
designated LRC Local Retail Commercial and zoned C-3
Community Commercial;
East: Right-of-way of Federal Highway then developed
commercial designated MX Mixed Use and zoned CBD
Central Business District;
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West: Right-of-way of SE 4 Street then developed commercial
designated MX Mixed Use and zoned CBD Central Business
District.
BACKGROUND
The property is classified Mixed Use Core, the City’s future land use classification that
allows development of the highest density (80 units per acre) and intensity (Floor Area
Ratio of 4.0). The proposed Mixed Use-High (MU-H) district is the only zoning district
that corresponds to this classification.
Since MU-H is a planned zoning district, a master plan/site plan for the subject property
must be submitted concurrenly with a rezoning application. A master plan is therefore
an integral component of the rezoning application for a planned zoning district.
Consequently, upon expiration of a master plan, a request for a new master plan
requires a concurrent application for rezoning, even though the property’s formal zoning
designation will remain the same.
A mixed-use project known as The Arches was first approved for the subject property in
2003. Subsequently, a Major Site Plan Modification was requested by new owners and
approved in 2005. The project as approved included 378 multi-family dwelling units and
40,596 square feet of retail space (combining retail, office, and restaurant uses). The site
plan expired in 2009.
REVIEW BASED ON CRITERIA
The criteria used to review Comprehensive Plan amendments and rezonings are listed
in the Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Article II, Section 2.B and Section
2.D.3. These criteria are required to be part of a staff analysis when the proposed
change includes an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
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(FLUM) or a rezoning.
a. Demonstration of Need.
A demonstration of need may be based upon changing
conditions that represent a demand for the proposed land use classification and
zoning district. Appropriate data and analysis that adequately substantiates the
need for the proposed land use amendment and rezoning must be provided within
the application.
In terms of density and intensity, the new Master Plan represents relatively little change
from the Master Plan that expired. However, the need for high density and intensity
projects downtown has recently been amplified as the City continues its planning efforts
leading to the establishment of the Downtown Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)
District within a ½ mile radius around the intersection of Ocean Avenue and the Florida
East Coast rail corridor. This intersection is the anticipated location of the station for the
future commuter Tri-Rail Coastal Link service on the FEC Corridor.
The City’s planning actions aimed at guiding future development and redevelopment
within the District include amendments to the Land Development Regulations, approved
in 2013, and the Comprehensive Plan amendments, currently in processing. Both
implement the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) approach as described in the 2012
Florida Department of Transportation’s TOD Guidebook. The approach includes
increased density and intensity of development, walkability and interconnectivity
throughout the area, and a mix of uses assuring a balance between housing and jobs.
b. Consistency.
Whether the proposedFuture Land Use Map amendment (FLUM)
and rezoning would be consistent with the purpose and intent of, and promote, the
applicable Comprehensive Plan policies, Redevelopment Plans, and Land
Development Regulations.
The proposed rezoning with a new Master Plan is consistent with all applicable policies
of the Comprehensive Plan, Redevelopment Plans, and Land Development Regulations
(see also response to {a}). All plans and regulations applicable support and promote
high density and intensity projects in the downtown area.
c. Land Use Pattern.
Whether the proposed Future Land Use Map amendment
(FLUM) and rezoning would be contrary to the established land use pattern, or
would create an isolated zoning district or an isolated land use classification
unrelated to adjacent and nearby classifications, or would constitute a grant of
special privilege to an individual property owner as contrasted with the protection of
the public welfare. This factor is not intended to exclude FLUM reclassifications and
rezonings that would result in more desirable and sustainable growth for the
community.
N/A: As noted in the Backgroundsection of this report, the proposed Mixed Use-High
(MU-H) district is the only zoning district corresponding to the existing Mixed Use-Core
future land use classification. As the Official Zoning Map shows, the property retained
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the MU-H zoning after expiration of the last Master Plan (although no permits can be
issued for the property). Approval of the proposed rezoning would represent approval of
a new Master Plan.
d. Sustainability.
Whether the proposed Future Land Use Map amendment (FLUM)
and rezoning would support the integration of a mix of land uses consistent with the
Smart Growth or sustainability initiatives, with an emphasis on 1) complementary
land uses; 2) access to alternative modes of transportation; and 3) interconnectivity
within the project and between adjacent properties.
The proposed rezoning with a new Master Plan for a mixed use, transit-supportive
project is promotes Smart Gowth initiatives.
e. Availability of Public Services / Infrastructure.
All requests for Future Land Use
Map amendments shall be reviewed for long-term capacity availability at the
maximum intensity permitted under the requested land use classification.
This request is for rezoning only. Long-term capacity availability for potable water,
sewer and solid waste was reviewed as a part of annexation and the FLUM
amendment for the property in 2005. The Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority
determined that sufficient disposal capacity will be available at the existing landfill
through approximately the year 2046.
The traffic and school concurrency reviews will will be processed as part of the site
plan.
Drainage will be reviewed in detail as part of the site plan, land development, and
building permit review processes.
f. Compatibility.
The application shall consider the following factors to determine
compatibility:
(1) Whether the proposed Future Land Use Map amendment (FLUM) and rezoning
would be compatible with the current and future use of adjacent and nearby
properties, or would negatively affect the property values of adjacent and nearby
properties; and
(2) Whether the proposed Future Land Use Map amendment (FLUM) and rezoning
is of a scale which is reasonably related to the needs of the neighborhood and the
City as a whole.
g. Direct Economic Development Benefits.
For rezoning/FLUM amendments
involving rezoning to a planned zoning district, the review shall consider the
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economic benefits of the proposed amendment, specifically, whether the proposal
would:
(1) Further implementation of the Economic Development (ED) Program;
(2) Contribute to the enhancement and diversification of the City’s tax base;
(3) Respond to the current market demand or community needs or provide services
or retail choices not locally available;
(4) Create new employment opportunities for the residents, with pay at or above the
county average hourly wage;
(5) Represent innovative methods/technologies, especially those promoting
sustainability;
(6) Be complementary to existing uses, thus fostering synergy effects; and
(7) Alleviate blight/economic obsolescence of the subject area.
As already noted in this report, the proposed rezoning involves a change from the
expired master Plan/Site Plan for a mixed use project to a new Master Plan for a
mixed use project of similar density and intensity. Although the Arches project was
not reviewed for direct economic benefits as specified above, the proposed project
clearly generates economic development benefits as it presents an opportunity to
become a catalyst for development in the Downtown Transit-Oriented Development
District. The only way to increase demand for commercial uses downtown is to
increase the number of downtown residents. Both the number of jobs and the
number of housing units are below threshold set for a Community Transit Center
station by the 2012 Florida Department of Transportation’s TOD Guidebook. The
Community Transit Center station is a model for the Boynton Beach Downtown TOD
District.
h. Commercial and Industrial Land Supply.
The review shall consider whether the
proposed rezoning/FLUM amendment would reduce the amount of land available for
commercial/industrial development. If such determination is made, the approval can
be recommended under the following conditions:
(1) The size, shape, and/or location of the property makes it unsuitable for
commercial/industrial development; or
(2) The proposed rezoning/FLUM amendment provides substantiated evidence of
satisfying at least four of the Direct Economic Development Benefits listed in
subparagraph “g” above; and
(3) The proposed rezoning/FLUM amendment would result in comparable or higher
employment numbers, building size and valuation than the potential of existing land
use designation and/or rezoning.
The subject property is already classified Mixed Use-Core. The proposed rezoning
does not change the type of land uses allowed on the property.
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i. Alternative Sites.
Whether there are adequate sites elsewhere in the City for the
proposed use in zoning districts where such use is already allowed.
See the response to criterion “a.”
j. Master Plan and Site Plan Compliance with Land Development Regulations.
When master plan and site plan review are required pursuant to Section 2.D.1.e
above, both shall comply with the requirements of the respective zoning district
regulations of Chapter 3, Article III and the site development standards of Chapter 4.
The concurrent master plan and site plan shall comply with the requirements of the
MU-H zoning district and the site development standards of Part III (LDR), Chapter 4
prior to the issuance of any permits or certificate of occupancy.
RECOMMENDATION
As indicated herein, staff has reviewed the proposed land use amendment and rezoning
and found it consistent with the Comprehensive Plan objectives and policies and with
the Economic Development goals. Therefore, staff recommends that the subject request
be approved.
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EXHIBIT "A" - SITE LOCATION MAP
500 OCEAN (REZN 14-001)
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NEW BUSINESS
6.B.2
500 Ocean
(NWSP 14-002)
New Site Plan
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION
MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 14=006
STAFF REP
TO: Chair and Members
Plannin and.Develop n Board
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THRU: Michael W. Rumpf
Director of Plannin and Zonin
FROM: Ed Breese
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Principal Planner
DATE: April 13, 2014
PROJECT NAME: 500 Ocean (NWSP 14-002
REQUEST: New Site Plan for multi-famil residential (rental apartments consistin of
341 dwellin units within five ( 5 ) and six ( 6 ) -stor y buildin retail space, and
associated recreational amenities and parkin on 4.69 acres.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Prope",-Owner: Capstone Resdev LLC
Applicant: Mor Bo Beach LLC
A John Wohifarth, 181 Group
Location: 101 S. Federal Hi - SW corner of. Federal Hi and Ocean
Avenue (see Exhibit "A" - Site Location Map)
Existin Land Use: 'MXC (Mixed Use Core)
Existin Zonin MU-H (Mixed Use Hi
Proposed Land Use: No chan to land use proposed
Proposed Zonin No chan to zonin proposed
Proposed Use: 341 multi-famil residential units (rental apartments) within five ( 5 ) and
six (6)-stor buildin retail space, and associated recreational
amenities an,d parkin
Acrea 4.69 acres (204,208 s feet)
Ad Uses:
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North:Right-of-way for Ocean Avenue and farther north are developed
properties zoned CBD (Central Business District);
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South:Right-of-way for Southeast 2 Avenue and farther south is a developed
commercial plaza zoned C-3 (Community Commercial);
East:Right-of-way for Federal Highway and father east is developed
commercial properties zoned CBD (Central Business District); and
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West:Right-of-way for Southeast 4 Street and farther west is developed
commercial properties zoned CBD (Central Business District).
PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION
Owners of properties within 400 feet of the subject request were mailed a
notice of this request and its respective hearing dates. The applicant
certifies that they posted signage and mailed notices in accordance with
Ordinance No. 04-007.
BACKGROUND
Proposal:
Mr. John Wohlfarth, agent for Morgan Boynton Beach LLC, is requesting to
construct 341 multi-family residential units (rental apartments) within five (5)
and six (6)-story buildings, retail space, and associated recreational
amenities and parking. The two (2) block site in the heart of downtown is
currently vacant and has previously been approved for mixed use
development. A previous project called The Arches was approved in 2003,
and was subsequently awarded two (2) site plan time extensions. In 2005, a
Major Site Plan Modification application was approved as filed by new
owners of the property. According to the site plan staff report, The Arches
was approved to include a total of 378 dwelling units and 40,596 square feet
of retail space (consisting of retail, office, and restaurant uses). A height
exception request was also approved for certain rooftop elements that
concealed mechanical equipment (elevator shafts and stairwells) at a height
of 167 feet, or 17 feet above the maximum height threshold of 150 feet. An
alley and the sidewalks on three sides of the property were also abandoned
as part of the project approval. The project subsequently received Site Plan
Time Extensions in 2006 and 2007. A third Site Plan Time Extension was
denied in 2008 due to lack of any action on the part of the developer, the
absence of a timeline to begin and complete the project, and demonstration
of project financing.
ANALYSIS
Concurrency:
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Traffic:
A traffic study was sent to the Palm Beach County Traffic Division for their
review and information and they have responded that the project is located
within the boundaries of the City of Boynton Beach TCEA (Traffic
Concurrency Exception Area) and therefore meets the Palm Beach County
Traffic Performance Standards. The traffic study indicates the project would
generate a total of 196 AM Peak Hour trips and 330 PM Peak Hour trips.
School:
The School District of Palm Beach County has confirmed that area schools
have adequate capacity to accommodate the potential public school
students who will reside in the proposed dwelling units with their families.
The project is located within Concurrency Service Area 19.
Utilities:
The City’s water capacity, as increased through the purchase of up to five
(5) million gallons of potable water per day from Palm Beach County Utilities,
would meet the projected potable water for this project. Sufficient sanitary
sewer and wastewater treatment capacity is also currently available to serve
the project. The applicant will be making several upgrades to utility lines in
the vicinity of the project as part of the site development.
Police/Fire:
The Police Department has reviewed the site plan and all review comments
have been acknowledged by the applicant and will be addressed at the time
of permitting. The Fire Department notes that they will be able to provide an
adequate level of service for this project with current or expected
infrastructure and/or staffing levels. Further plan review by Police and Fire
will occur during the building permit process.
Drainage:
Conceptual drainage information was provided for the City’s review. The
Engineering Division has found the conceptual information to be adequate
and is recommending that the review of specific drainage solutions be
deferred until time of permit review. The developer will provide a drainage
easement for conveyance of storm water through the drainage system
located on their property and enter into an agreement to ensure future and
perpetual maintenance/repair of the proposed relocated drainage system
(see Exhibit “C” – Conditions of Approval).
Access:
Two (2) major points of ingress/egress are proposed for the project, which
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are both located on SE 4
Street. The first is located near the northwest
corner of the property and provides direct access to the surface parking lot
immediately behind the retail buildings fronting Ocean Avenue. This access
point also provides access into the parking garage. The second major
ingress/egress point provides direct entry into the parking garage and is
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located approximately mid-block on SE 4 Street. A minor driveway
entrance/exit is provided mid-block on Federal Highway and serves as a
drop-off location for the building’s main lobby/leasing center under a porte
cochere. Lastly, an emergency egress path is provided at the east terminus
of the surface parking lot located immediately behind the retail buildings
fronting Ocean Avenue.
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Sidewalks, ranging in width from 6 to 14 feet, are provided completely
around the site, with the vast majority of the sidewalk proposed to be
minimum of 8 feet in width. Segments of the sidewalk along Ocean Avenue
will be covered by an arcade. There are also three (3) separate plazas
proposed to encourage pedestrian interaction, with the first located at the NE
corner of the site. This plaza is also intended to incorporate the art feature
for the project. A second plaza is proposed between the retail buildings
along Ocean Avenue and designed to be lined with an arcade around the
edge and a large specimen tree located in a planter with a seat wall, in the
center of the plaza. The third plaza is proposed at the NW corner of the site,
along the west edge of the retail space. This plaza is intended to interact
with the future rail stop across the street.
Parking:
Off-street parking for the MU-H zoning district requires 1.33 parking spaces
for one-bedroom units and 1.66 parking spaces two (2) or more bedroom
units. The project proposes 341 units (a mixture of one, two, and three
bedrooms), which would require 515 parking spaces. Additionally, the code
requires the provision of guest parking at a rate of 0.15 spaces per unit,
which adds another 51 parking spaces to the total. The commercial space,
which would allow a mix of retail and restaurant uses, requires one (1)
parking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area. The site plan
proposes 13,330 square feet of retail, thereby requiring an additional 67
parking spaces. The site plan also depicts the provision of 6,613 square feet
of leasable office space, which would require 23 more parking spaces.
Under this standard methodology for calculating required off-street parking
spaces, a grand total of 656 parking spaces would be required. The site plan
proposes 703 parking spaces, or an excess of 47 spaces. Regular parking
space dimensions would conform to code requirements for the CRA of 9 feet
by 18 feet for 90 degree parking. Handicap spaces would be dimensioned
12 feet by 18 feet.
The applicant is proposing a seven (7)-story parking garage that would
accommodate up to 664 vehicles, including 14 handicap spaces. The first
floor of the structure would accommodate retail, office, and guest parking.
The second level would also allow for guest parking up to the point of the
security gates, then all other spaces on the second floor and up through the
seventh floor would be designated for resident parking. The developer will be
required to comply with the City’s residential parking requirements to ensure
that the designated resident parking spaces are reserved for, and made
available to the residents, so that there is no reason for residents to utilize
guest and retail parking spaces. This requirement shall be monitored and
enforced by the developer (see Exhibit “C” – Conditions of Approval).
A surface parking lot is located immediately behind (south of) the
commercial building proposed along Ocean Avenue. This parking area is
designed to accommodate 34 parking spaces, including three (3) handicap
accessible spaces. There are also five (5) surface parking spaces within the
circular drive off of Federal Highway, at the lobby/leasing center entrance,
including one (1) handicap accessible space.
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Lastly, the proposed site plan depicts the provision of four (4) parallel parking
spaces along Ocean Avenue and ten (10) parallel spaces along Federal
Highway, which are in excess of the total available parking (704 spaces)
noted above. Staff notes that the parking and any landscaping proposed in
the Federal Highway right-of-way is subject to FDOT approval (see Exhibit
“C” – Conditions of Approval), and that the provision of on-street parking is
strongly promoted by staff, which will support the applicant’s efforts with
FDOT.
Landscaping:
The Plant List (Sheet LA-13) indicates that the project would add a total of
185 canopy and palm trees, 4,273 shrubs, and 2,359 groundcover plants.
All plant materials to be used in the landscape design are required to be
Florida number one grade and must be identified as having “low” or
“medium” watering needs in the South Florida Water Management’s
“Waterwise” publication. The proposed tree species would include the
following: Silver Buttonwood, Tabebuia and Yellow Elder trees. Palm
species would include Royal, Foxtail, Alexandra, Bismark, Sabal, and
Fishtail palms.
Projects proposed in the Mixed Use High (MU-H) zoning district are subject
to the “Streetscape Design” portion of the landscape code regulations.
These code provisions recognize the desire for reduced building setbacks
and encourage building placement abutting the street, thus creating an
urban setting. The purpose of the “Streetscape Design” concept is to create
a landscape design that encompasses both the private and public domain, to
blend the two areas into one unified landscape scheme and pedestrian
experience. This is accomplished through hardscape and landscape
choices, covered walkways (arcades, awnings, tree canopy), and
streetscape amenities (benches/seatwalls, lighting, accent plantings). The
landscape design proposed by the applicant depicts the use of street trees
and covered arcades to create the streetscape theme, with the lower
landscape material placed mostly back, along the building foundation, in an
effort to provide maximum clear pedestrian pathways. The applicant has
worked with staff to provide the street trees and covered walkways
necessary to meet the required 50% shaded sidewalk along all building
frontages.
The west building elevation is where the parking garage is located. Staff
worked with the applicant to design this façade to incorporate as many of the
architectural treatments from the remainder of the building to disguise its
true purpose and integrate it in to the overall building design to the maximum
extent feasible. While the applicant has done a commendable job in the
design, staff requested a slightly denser planting scheme along this portion
of the west elevation to better screen/buffer the parking structure. The
landscape plan proposes 16 trees/palms within this approximately 200 foot
segment, utilizing landscape material such as Silver Buttonwood and
Tabebuia trees and Alexandra and Bismark palms.
The two internal courtyard amenities are heavily planted with a variety of
tropical landscape materials such as an assortment of palm trees,
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bromeliads, peace and crinum lilies, crotons, ti plants, schefflera and
xanadu.
Building and Site:
The proposed building site totals 204,208.48 square feet or 4.69 acres,
encompassing two (2) city blocks downtown, with street rights-of-way on
each side of the property. The applicant is proposing 341 units, with the
majority of the units located within the main six (6)-story building, and the
balance of the units on floors three (3) through five (5) above the retail/office
building fronting on Ocean Avenue and the residential bridge over the
surface parking, connecting back to the six (6)-story building and parking
structure. The retail/office portion of the project totals 19,943 square feet and
fronts on Ocean Avenue, with a portion of the retail space wrapping the
corner of Ocean Avenue and Federal Highway, bordering the public plaza at
the corner. The parking garage, as noted previously, has seven (7) levels of
parking, with dedicated resident parking beginning, in part, on the second
level, behind gate access and continuing to the top.
Of the 341 residential units, 156 are one (1) bedroom, 162 are two (2)
bedroom, and 23 are three (3) bedroom units. The units range in size from
747 square feet to 1,306 square feet under air. Each unit also has a balcony
that either faces out towards the street or in towards the courtyards, ranging
in size from 60 square feet to 235 square feet in size.
Relative to the floor area ratio (FAR) regulations within the code, the Mixed
Use High (MU-H) zoning district has a maximum FAR of 4.0. Last year, the
code was amended (Ordinance 13-013) to also require a minimum FAR
within the new Transit Oriented Development (TOD) regulations associated
with the proposed passenger rail station location on the FEC Railway. The
500 Ocean project is located adjacent to the proposed train station, placing it
within the “Transit Core” (1/4 mile radius of the station), which requires that
new development have a minimum 40 dwelling units per acre (72.7 du/ac
proposed) and a minumum FAR of 2.5, not including parking garage. The
project as proposed has a FAR of 3.25 including the 221,100 square foot
garage allocation. Once the garage is subtracted from the total project
square footage, the FAR is 2.17. During the drafting of Ordinance 13-013,
staff reviewed other mixed use projects constructed within the City to
analyze and determine the appropriate minimum floor area ratio (FAR), in an
effort to ensure the necessary density and intensity of any new development
around the proposed rail station would support the mass transit initiatives
and improve the vitality of downtown. Since the adoption of that ordinance,
staff, in their continued collaboration with the Treasure Coast Regional
Planning Council (TCRPC) and Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT), has reviewed a copy of the “Florida TOD Guidebook”, which
establishes a framework for site specific densities and intensities based
upon various transit modes. Based upon the different station types outlined
within the guidebook, the proposed Boynton Beach train station would be
classified as a Community Center, as opposed to a Regional Center or
Neighborhood Center. As such, the guidebook indicates establishment of a
minimum FAR of 2.0 for development around the commuter rail station. With
this additional information, staff is proposing to amend the code (CDRV 14-
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001) to adopt a new minimum FAR of 2.0 simultaneously with the action on
this site plan. The proposed FAR of 2.17 associated with the new site plan
would then meet this amended regulation. Staff’s review of this plan has
reinforced it’s belief that the proposed FAR is in keeping with the vision for
downtown development, as any project designed with similar density and
FAR characteristics as the 500 Ocean project would have sufficient density
and intensity to assist with the revitalization of the City core and support
mass transit initiatives.
Building Height:
The maximum building height allowed in the Mixed Use High (MU-H) zoning
district is 150 feet. The proposed building elevations depict the typical roof
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deck height of the residential building fronting on Federal Highway, SE 2
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Avenue and SE 4 Street ranging between 59’ and 59’-6”, with typical
parapet walls at approximately 65’ and tower elements reaching to
approximately 75’. On the Ocean Avenue side of the project, the typical roof
deck is proposed at a height of 52’-4”, with typical parapet walls at
approximately 57’ and tower elements reaching to approximately 66’. The
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garage structure on the SE 4 street elevation is depicted with staggered
and repeating parapet wall heights varying between 62’, 66’ and 69’.
Setbacks:
The MU-H zoning district requires no building setbacks, but rather a zero (0)
build-to line. However, the building setbacks may be increased in areas
where the intent is to 1) enhance public spaces such as sidewalks, plazas,
fountains, or outdoor seating areas; 2) optimize landscape design; 3)
maximize on-site drainage solutions; and/or 4) accommodate architectural
features and building enhancements. This requirement would apply to all
building facades because the building fronts on four (4) streets. The building
setback is measured from the property line to the exterior surface of the
building or supporting columns. Along Federal Highway, the proposed
building setback varies along the length of the project, with a nine (9) foot
setback from the retail building arcade at the NE corner of the site, to a
staggered setback for the terraces ranging between 15 and 24 feet, and
finally, a 14 foot setback to the porte cochere at the building lobby entry.
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Along SE 2
Avenue, the building and balcony/terraces range in setback
from 6 feet to nearly 15 feet, with a few small building pockets without
balcony/terraces, extending to a 24 foot setback. On the Ocean Avenue side
of the building, the setback varies from nearly one (1) foot at one (1) of the
arcades to slightly over 15 feet at certain points along the storefront windows
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and nearly 42 feet to the arcade within the center plaza. Along NE 4 Street,
the portion of the building containing residential units at the SW corner,
ranges in setback from four (4) feet to eight (8) feet in the area of
balcony/terraces, to a distance of approximately 18 feet where there are no
balcony/terraces, and 24 feet along the length of the westernmost plaza
area. Along the garage structure, the setback to the face of the wall is
approximately 18 feet, with awnings attached to a majority of the façade,
creating the impression of a setback of approximately 13 feet.
As previously noted, the MU-H zoning district has zero (0) build-to line. The
code provides for an allowance of up to a 15 foot deviation to provide the
developer the opportunity to 1) enhance public spaces such as sidewalks,
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plazas, fountains, or outdoor seating areas; 2) optimize landscape design; 3)
maximize on-site drainage solutions; and/or 4) accommodate architectural
features and building enhancements. Site plan submittals that exceed the
allowed deviation require Community Design Appeal approval. A thorough
review of the setbacks and site design was conducted by staff, who
concluded that the vast majority of each building elevation met the
requirement and where deviation are proposed, the underlying reason for
the small deviations met other urban design criteria promoted by staff. These
include 1) providing adequate distance from the street trees planted along
the curb on Federal Highway to the face of the building, in order to allow for
a full crown/canopy of the trees and to discourage harsh tree trimming to
keep the trees off of the building; 2) providing for three (3) plazas along the
perimeter of the retail component of the project, rather than one (1) larger
plaza at the corner of Federal Highway and Ocean Avenue. The dispersion
of plaza space allows for more intimate spaces and allows for a plaza area
facing the proposed rail station to the west, and was requested by staff; and
3) providing a wider planting area along the west side of the garage structure
to allow for a denser planting scheme against the façade to better screen
this operation from off site, as requested by staff.
Amenities:
As noted above, the site has been designed with three (3) plazas along
Ocean Avenue, the first of which is located at the NE corner of the site, at
Federal Highway, and consists of 2,418 square feet, a seating wall,
benches, trees and the proposed art feature. A second plaza is proposed
mid-block on Ocean Avenue, between the two retail buildings and is 1,492
square feet in size. The third plaza is located at the NW corner of the site, at
th
SE 4
Street, adjacent from the future rail station, and consists of 2,236
square feet and is lined with palm trees. The project has also been designed
with two (2) large interior courtyards for resident use. The southerly
courtyard contains the community pool, covered pavillion, summer kitchen,
hammocks and lush tropical landscaping. The northerly courtyard is
designed as a large paver patio area with a covered pavillion, summer
kitchen, outdoor seating, fire pit and lush tropical landscaping. The amenities
located within the building include a club room, theater, fitness center,
business center, cyber café, game room and interior bike storage. The
developer will also be working with Palm Tran of Palm Beach County to
determine if transit shelter is needed at this property. If it is determined one
is needed, the shelter will be designed utilizing some of the architectural
characteristics of the mixed use project.
Design:
The proposed building has a contemporary design with some Mediterrean
architectural embellishments, featuring a smooth stucco finish, parapet roof,
barrel tile mansard roof and tower features, decorative cornices and
banding, modulation of the facades, balconies with decorative aluminum
railing, building score lines, some arched windows and openings, decorative
medallions, stone veneers and trims, decorative brackets, decorative
trellises, canvas awnings, decorative grilles, arcades and an earthtone color
palette.
Lighting:
The photometric plan (Sheet LG-1) includes 54 freestanding pole light
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fixtures, all of which would be 15 feet in height and designed to match the
poles and light fixture design the City has already adopted along the Casa
Costa and Boynton Promenade projects, a block away from this site. The
poles and fixtures would be constructed of cast aluminum, black in color and
the light fixtures would have a flat lens to ensure the on-site illumination
would not “spill over” onto adjacent properties and rights-of-way as required
by code. There are spot readings in excess of the maximum 5.9 foot-candles
allowed, however these locations are fully contained within the internal
courtyards, with no external impact.
Signage:
Site and building signage has not been finalized and a Sign Program will
need to be approved for the site prior to requesting any sign permits for the
site (see Exhibit “C” – Conditions of Approval).
Public Art:
The project is subject to the Art in Public Places requirement, and the
applicant has been in discussions with the Public Arts Administrator
regarding the art and its placement. The proposed location is depicted in the
plaza at the corner of Federal Highway and Ocean Boulevard. According to
the proposed construction estimates, the project would have an art budget of
approximately $416,000.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff has reviewed this request for a new site plan and recommends APPROVAL, subject to
satisfying all comments indicated in Exhibit “C” – Conditions of Approval. Any additional conditions
recommended by the Board or the City Commission shall be documented accordingly in the
Conditions of Approval.
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EXHIBIT "A" - SITE LOCATION MAP
500 OCEAN (NWSP 14-002)
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IBI GROUP (FLORIDA) INC.
EXHIBIT “C”
Conditions of Approval
Project Name: 500 Ocean
File number: NWSP 14-002
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Reference: 3review plans identified as a New Site Plan with a April 15, 2014 Planning and
Zoning Department date stamp marking.
DEPARTMENTSINCLUDEREJECT
ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS / FORESTRY / UTILITIES
Comments:
1. Prior to TCO, CO , and/or acceptance of any offsite improvements
the required five (5) foot minimum unobstructed sidewalk
easement for public access adjacent to NE 4th Street, SE 2nd
Avenue, and Ocean Avenue must be recorded and dedicated to the
City. Also provide a written acknowledgement that all sidewalks
located within the dedicated easements will be maintained by the
developer and/or property owner.
2. A Developer’s Agreement will be required to ensure future and
perpetual maintenance of street lighting used to illuminate public
thnd
right of way by developer. (Ocean Avenue, SE 4 Street, SE 2
Avenue, and Federal Highway).
3. Please provide decorative and removable bollards on Fire
Department access area to prevent motorists from driving over the
curb at entrance to plaza from surface parking.
4. Please provide an updated traffic study with current data from
recent submittal. (i.e. – additional square footage of Retail and
Office space).
5. Please clarify the proposed and required number of handicap
parking spaces associated with commercial/retail on sheet A0.1.
6. Sheet A1.1 indicates a 10 foot high trellis at the leasing center
handicap parking. Please increase trellis clearance to allow for van
accessible handicap parking.
7. Please clarify location of unobstructed sidewalk easement at Plaza
#3; i.e. – at grade landscape planters.
8. Section D-D on sheet C5.0 does not appear to match plans
regarding location of property line. Please correct.
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9. Proposed easement along SE 2 Avenue adjacent to ROW shall
be extended to property line to include all improvements up to and
including 5 feet of sidewalk.
10. Please depict location of 5’ sidewalk easement on all cross
sections on sheet C5.0.
11. On sheet C4.0, the location of proposed fire hydrant is obstructed
by text at Plaza #2. Please correct.
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12. On sheet A1.1, please clarify limits of raised covered terrace in
between Retail #2 and Plaza #1. Plans do not clearly depict the
clear pedestrian access along Ocean Avenue.
13. Proposed landscape planter would be located within 12 foot utility
easement for 12 inch water main east of Retail #3 and Plaza #1.
Please correct.
14. Based on the traffic study and peak hour traffic patterns the
Developer is responsible for modifying the intersection of Ocean
th
Avenue and SE 4 Street from a four way stop condition to allow
for free flow of traffic along Ocean Avenue to prevent vehicles from
stacking at railroad crossing.
15. Please provide narrative with the intentions on how staging and
storage will be handled during the construction process.
16. No TCO and/or CO will be issued until at least 50% of the retail
space has received a Certificate of Completion as a vanilla shell
box.
17. Please provide typical cross section for retail parking and typical
ndth
cross sections at property lines located on SE 2 Avenue, NE 4
Street, and Ocean Avenue.
18. Please provide a cross section detailing how drainage adjacent to
buildings will be protected and access provided for future
maintenance.
19. Please provide drainage easement for conveyance of storm water
through drainage system located on private property. Also an
agreement in a form acceptable to the City will be required to
ensure developer’s future and perpetual maintenance/repair of
relocated drainage system located on private property for
conveyance of storm water.
20. Please provide written consent from all utility owners from the
abandoned rights-of-way if the utility infrastructure is to remain.
Please be sure to include language that allows buildings to be
located on top of any utility infrastructure.
21. Please provide fire flow calculations demonstrating a minimum fire
flow of 1,500 gpm at 20 psi.
22. The fee for water quantity will be calculated by multiplying the total
square footage of impervious area for the site by $0.18/sf. Per the
Code, this fee must be paid prior to the issuance of the building
permit for new construction and/or redevelopment in the Downtown
Watershed.
23. Capital facilities charge credits will be available for the pipelines
that are oversized in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 26
of the City’s Code of Ordinances.
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24. There are a total of 48 existing trees on the site. The Landscape
Architect should create a Tree Management Plan sheet depicting
existing trees and whether they are to be preserved in place,
relocated or removed.
25. The 29 existing Coconut Palm, 4 Royal Palms, 4 Foxtail Palms, 2
Washington Palms, 1 European Fan Palm and 1 Pygmy Date Palm
should be relocated to green spaces on the site or coordinated with
the City to be relocated offsite to a public property. The 2 existing
Ligustrum trees, 2 Pink Tabebuia trees, 1 Black Olive tree, 1
Gumbo Limbo tree, and 1 Tropical Almond tree should be relocated
to green spaces on the site or coordinated with the City to be
relocated offsite to a public property.
26. Please indicate the total diameter inches of existing trees on the
site to be removed and replaced (if applicable) on the site. The
replacement trees should be shown by separate symbol on the
formal landscape plan sheet.
27. There should be created a “Height and Spread” column showing
the sizes of all of the shrubs and shrub areas plantings.
Additionally, there should be a landscape notes & details sheet that
includes a shrub and shrub areas planting detail indicating where
the height and spread of the shrubs and groundcover plants will be
measured at time of planting and inspection.
28. As discussed during the previous DART meeting, staff expressed
concern over tree roots creating future issues with the sidewalks
and pavers. Staff continues to recommend the use of planting cells
(i.e. Silva Cells) to allow for the planting of trees in tight spaces,
while preserving the longevity of the infrastructure placed above
and within close proximity of the trees. This will also assist in the
health and longevity of the trees themselves.
FIRE
Comments:
29. All previous items addressed.
POLICE
Comments:
30. All previous items addressed.
BUILDING DIVISION
Comments:
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31. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate
additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the DART
(Development Application Review Team) process does not ensure
that additional comments may not be generated by the commission
and at permit review.
32. At time of permit review, please submit signed and sealed working
drawings of the proposed construction.
33. CBBCPP 3.C.3.4 requires the conservation of potable water. City
water may not, therefore, be used for landscape irrigation where
other sources are readily available.
34. At time of permit review, submit separate surveys of each lot,
parcel, or tract.
35. Pursuant to approval by the City Commission and all other outside
agencies, the plans for this project must be submitted to the
Building Division for review at the time of permit application
submittal. The plans must incorporate all the conditions of approval
as listed in the development order and approved by the City
Commission.
36. The full address of the project shall be submitted with the
construction documents at the time of permit application submittal.
The addressing plan shall be approved by the United States Post
Office, the City of Boynton Beach Fire Department, the City’s GIS
Division, and the Palm Beach County Emergency 911.
a. Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning & Building Division, 2300
N. Jog Road, West Palm Beach, Florida 33411-2741(Sean
McDonald – 561-233-5016)
b. United States Post Office, Boynton Beach (Michelle Bullard –
561-734-0872)
37. Buildings, structures and parts thereof shall be designed to
withstand the minimum wind loads of 170 mph. Wind forces on
every building or structure shall be determined by the provisions of
ASCE 7 and the provisions of 2010 FBC, Section 1609 (Wind
Loads).
38. Buildings three-stories or higher shall be equipped with an
automatic sprinkler system per F.S. 553.895. Fire protection plans
and hydraulic calculations shall be included with the building plans
at the time of permit application and shall comply with Chapter 9 of
the FBC.
39. A minimum of 2% of the total parking spaces provided for the
dwelling units covered under the FFHA shall be accessible and
comply with the requirements of the act. Accessible parking spaces
shall be equally distributed for each type of parking provided, e.g.
surface parking, parking structures, etc. per Title 24 CFR, Part
100.205.
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40. Compliance with regulations specified in the FFHA, Design and
Construction Requirements, Title 24 CFR, Part 100.205, is
required.
41. At the time of permit review, submit details of reinforcement of walls
for the future installation of grab bars as required by the FFHA, Title
24 CFR, Part 100.205, Section 3, Requirement #6. All bathrooms
within the covered dwelling unit shall comply.
42. This structure meets the definition of a threshold building per F.S.
553.71(7) and shall comply with the requirements of F.S. 553.79
and the CBBA to the 2010 FBC, Sections 110.3.7.1 through
110.3.7.6.
The following information must be submitted at the time of permit
application:
A The structural inspection plan must be submitted to the enforcing
agency prior to the issuance of a building permit for the
construction of a threshold building.
B All shoring and re-shoring procedures, plans and details shall be
submitted.
C All plans for the building that are required to be signed and sealed
by the architect or engineers of record shall contain a statement
that, to the best of the architect’s or engineer’s knowledge, the
plans and specifications comply with the applicable fire safety
standards as determined by the local authority in accordance with
this section and F.S. Section 633.
43. All dwelling units in the building shall comply with the requirements
of the Federal and Florida Fair Housing Acts.
44. On Sheet A-0.3, Detail #10, Site Plan Enlargement, please show
the handicap accessible route from the handicap parking space to
the front entrance at the porte cochere.
45. On Sheet A-1.1, the accessible route from the sidewalk on the east
side of the main entrance to the residential building appears to
contain a set of steps located by the accessible parking space.
Please clarify.
46. Sheet A-0.3 and A-1.1, one handicap parking space is required for
the retail structured parking, per 2010 FBC, Accessibility, Section
208.2 and Table 208.2.
47. A total of three accessible van parking spaces are required per the
2010 Florida Accessibility Code Section 208.2.4, 502.2.
48. Sheet A-1.1, passenger loading zones shall comply with Section
209 of the 2010 FBC, Accessibility.
49. Storage areas in the garage and the residential building shall be
separated from adjacent spaces by fire rated construction, per
Table 508.4 of the 2010 FBC.
50. Please submit calculations that clearly reflect the percentage of
protected and unprotected wall openings permitted per 2010 FBC,
Table 705.8.
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51. Please show the building setback distances from the leading edge
of the buildings to the centerline of each roadway. The required fire
rating of all exterior walls shall comply with Table 602 of the 2010
FBC, based on fire separation distance.
52. The building wall on the north side of Plaza #1 shall be of 1 hour
fire rated construction due to the setback dimension of 26’-2” and
the type of construction, per the 2010 FBC Table 602.
53. Please provide the building setback dimension from the center line
of Ocean Avenue to the face of the exterior wall of Retail #2. The
exterior wall of Retail #2 may be required to be fire rated
construction, in accordance with Table 602 of the 2010 FBC.
54. The exterior wall of the residential building on the southwest corner
shall be of 1 hour fire rated construction due to the setback
dimension of 29’-4” and the type of construction, per the 2010 FBC
Table 602.
55. The exterior wall of the residential building on the south side shall
be of 1 hour fire rated construction due to the setback dimension of
25’-8” and the type of construction, per the 2010 FBC Table 602.
56. The corridors in the residential area shall be fire rated per the 2010
FBC, Section 1018.1, Table 1018.1 and Section 709.
57. Sheet HS-6, the cabana and covered pavilion shall comply with the
Federal and Florida Fair Housing Act.
58. All exterior amenities (fire pit, summer kitchen, corn hole lawn,
pool, etc.) shall comply with the Federal and Florida Fair Housing
Act.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Comments:
59. The Recreation Impact Fee for the project is $220,150, based upon
370 multi-family dwelling units multiplied by $595 per unit, and shall
be paid at time of permit application.
PLANNING AND ZONING
Comments:
60. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application
requests are publicly advertised in accordance with Ordinance 04-
007 and Ordinance 05-004 and an affidavit provided to the City
Clerk, including posting signs on the property.
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61. Please provide Podocarpus hedge landscaping along the FPL
nd
transformer box on SE 2 Avenue to screen it from the r-o-w,
th
similar to the planting scheme for the transformer along SE 4
Street.
62. At time of permitting, please provide a design detail of the benches
and trash receptacles for staff review and approval. The design
should coordinate with building design and materials.
63. A Sign Program will ultimately be required for all building signage
prior to issuance of building permits.
64. The subject site is located along Palm Tran Bus Route 1. Staff
recommends installation of an upgraded transit shelter, designed to
match the architecture of the building, and located in the immediate
vicinity of the ingress/egress driveon Federal Highway for the
office/amenity portion of the building. Should Palm Tran provide a
letter indicating their desire not to have a transit stop at your
property, this requirement will be waived.
65. The developer will be required to comply with the City’s residential
parking requirements to ensure that the designated resident
parking spaces are reserved for, and made available to the
residents, so that there is not a need for residents to utilize guest
and retail parking spaces. This requirement shall be monitored and
enforced by the developer.
66. Please know that on-street parking is supported by this Division,
and that parking and any landscaping proposed in the Federal
Highway right-of-way is subject to FDOT approval.
67. The proposed landscape planter in the sidewalk along Federal
Highway and in front of Retail #3, should not bisect the sidewalk
into two (2), four (4) foot wide segments. Please consider moving
the trees westerly, close to the end wall caps between each set of
stairs leading to the plaza, and placing tree grate around the base
of each tree, to maximize the pedestrian pathway.
68. Please eliminate the landscaping proposed along the curb in front
of Retail #2 and extending easterly to the plaza, in order to provide
a wider pedestrian walk. The landscape plan depicts a second
layer of landscape material along a majority of this distance, which
makes the plantings along the curb unnecessary.
69. Please eliminate the foundation landscaping proposed along the
storefront of Retail #1 and replace it with a large potted plant
container on either side of each storefront entry, in order to provide
a wider pedestrian walk and to remove any separation between the
pedestrian and the storefront windows.
70. At time of permitting, ensure the light fixture detail indicate the use
of a flat lens and not a sag lens.
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71. The Retail #3 building appears disproportionate and slightly out of
scale with the balance of the buildings, as well as lacking some of
the architectural enhancements. Staff recommends providing
further enhancements to the roof of this structure, such as the
placement of the aluminum picket railing and columns on the top of
the parapet wall on the three (3) outward facing sides.
72. The redesign of the NE corner of the site does not appear to have
established a “focal point” for the project, as indicated in the
applicant’s responses to previous staff comments submitted with
the revised drawings. Consider a more pronounced architectural
design beginning at the base and extending along the facades up
to the roof, with accentuated (i.e. raised and unique geometric
shaped) roof design or features that attract attention and create
identity. Staff continues to support the idea of possibly tying
together the plaza art feature with the building elements.
73. The color elevations indicate “Accent Color B” as “Copper Wire”
and the building elevations themselves appear to portray the color
as three (3) different shades. It is unclear whether this is due to
shadowing, the color printer, or is intentional and the other colors
simply were not listed in the color schedule. As part of the review,
staff actually prefers the slightly softer color depicted at the porte
cochere. Our color wheel is slightly older, but we would suggest
colors in the range of SW6353 “Chivalry Copper”, SW6360 “Folksy
Gold”, or SW6361 “Autumnal”, which match up well with the color
depicted for the porte cochere.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Comments:
74. Existing overhead utility lines along the rights-of-way should be
buried to improve the appearance of the development.
75. On the plan submittal cover sheet and elevation sheet there
appears to be two different shades of accent color “B” shown either
intentionally or unintentionally. Our preference would be the lighter
of these shades as we feel the visual impact would less
objectionable to the CRA Board but understand the architect’s
intention for accent.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONDITIONS
Comments: To be determined.
CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS
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Comments: To be determined.
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DEVELOPMENT ORDER OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
PROJECT NAME: 500 Ocean (NWSP 14-002)
APPLICANT: Thomas Hayden, Morgan Boynton Beach LLC
APPLICANT’S ADDRESS: 650 S. Northlake, Suite 450, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
DATE OF HEARING RATIFICATION BEFORE CITY COMMISSION: July 1, 2014
APPROVAL SOUGHT: New site plan approval for a mixed use project consisting of 341 dwelling units
within five (5) and six (6)-story buildings, retail space, and associated
recreational amenities and parking, zoned MU-H (Mixed Use High).
LOCATION OF PROPERTY: 101 S. Federal Highway, SW corner of Federal Highway and Ocean Avenue.
DRAWING(S): SEE EXHIBIT “B” ATTACHED HERETO.
________ THIS MATTER was presented to the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida on
the date of hearing stated above. The City Commission having considered the approval sought by the
applicant and heard testimony from the applicant, members of city administrative staff and the public finds as
follows:
1. Application for the approval sought was made by the Applicant in a manner consistent with the
requirements of the City’s Land Development Regulations.
2. The Applicant
___ HAS
___ HAS NOT
established by substantial competent evidence a basis for the approval requested.
3. 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.”
4. The Applicant’s request is hereby
___ GRANTED subject to the conditions referenced in paragraph 3 above.
___ DENIED
5. This Order shall take effect immediately upon issuance by the City Clerk.
6. All further development on the property shall be made in accordance with the terms and
conditions of this order.
7. Other: _______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
DATED:__________________________ _____________________________________________
City Clerk
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MINOR SITE PLAN MODIFICATION SUBMITTALS
MAY 2014
DATE PROJECT ADDRESS SITE MODIFICATION
05 -13 -14 Las Palmas Park 660 Las Palmas Park entry gate installation for small
cul -de -sac subdivision.
05 -13 -14 Leisureville Lake N Condos 1802 W. Ocean Drive back patio installations for condo
units.
05 -13 -14 Auto Service Center 1106 SE 1st Street site modifications, including revised
parking layout, additional paving, &
landscaping.
05 -27 -14 Peninsula 2670/2674 N. Federal Hwy. fence installations at rear patio areas
of townhouse units.
05 -27 -14 Sterling Village 500. S. Federal. Hwy. pavilion installation in recreation
area.
05 -27 -14 City Mattress 1601 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. building /site modifications, including
revisions to Phase II retail building
and facades located on previously
approved building pad next to TD
Bank, parking layout and landscape
modifications.
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MINOR SITE PLAN MODIFICATION SUBMITTALS
APRIL 2014
DATE PROJECT ADDRESS SITE MODIFICATION
04 -02 -14 Learning Place Preschool 1400 SW 3 Street fence /gate installation
04 -02 -14 Regal Park Assisted Living 1708 NE 4 Street fence /gate installation
04 -03 -14 Boynton Lakes No. Clubhouse 100 Redford Drive paint modifications
04 -07 -14 Boynton Lakes No. Clubhouse 100 Redford Drive fence installation
04 -07 -14 Regal Park Assisted Living 1708 NE 4 Street facade modifications
04 -17 -14 iStorage 3008 S. Congress Avenue entry drive /gate
04 -22 -14 Public Storage 400 Industrial Avenue facades /signage modification
04 -22 -14 Public Storage 3400 Old Boynton Road facades / signage modification
04 -23 -14 Secret Garden Cafe 410 E. Boynton Beach Blvd. outdoor seating
04 -23 -14 Steak N Shake Restaurant 3000 Old Boynton Road murals
04 -23 -14 Gateway Center 706 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. fence installation
04 -23 -14 Anything Wet Pools 1550 SW 8 Street chlorine dispenser
04 -24 -14 Sunoco Gas Station 2403 S. Federal Hwy. building & site modifications
04 -24 -14 Cross Creek Centre 1301 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. facade modifications
04 -28 -14 Publix Distribution Center 5500 Park Ridge Blvd. generator installation
04 -29 -14 Imagine Charter School 3333 High Ridge Road site modifications
04- 29 -14. Vapor & Tobacco World 700 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. sign modifications
04 -30 -14 Waterside PUD 2900 Waterside Circle facade modifications
04 -30 -14 Burger King Restaurant 1490 SW 8 Street facades /signage modification
04 -30 -14 Brass Tap Restaurant 800 N. Congress Avenue outdoor seating