Agenda 09-04-18 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
4 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD
MEETING AGENDA
DATE: Tuesday, September 4, 2018 TIME: 6:30 PM
PLACE: Intracoastal Park Clubhouse
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Roll Call
3. Agenda Approval
4. Approval of Minutes
5. Communications and Announcements: Report from Staff
6. Old Business
7. New Business
7.A. Approve the Major Site Plan Modification (MSPM 18-006) for Town Square Phase One to
construct a 109,085 square foot city hall/ library building, a 827 space parking garage, associated
right-of-way improvements, and recreational amenities on a 8.91 acre site. Applicant: City of
Boynton Beach
7.B. Approve two (2) Community Design Plan Appeals for the Town Square Phase One development,
of Chapter 4, Article 111, Section B.2.a "Building Location" for proposed setbacks, as opposed to
strict compliance with the required build-to-line for the city hall/ library building on Ocean Avenue
and Seacrest Boulevard. Applicant: City of Boynton Beach
8. Other
9. Comments by members
10. Adjournment
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meeting shall be concluded. Board members may not participate further even when
purportedly acting in an informal capacity.
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7.7.A.
New Business
9/4/2018
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FORM
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MEETING DATE: 9/4/2018
REQUESTED ACTION BY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD: Approve the Major Site Plan
Modification (MSPM 18-006)for Town Square Phase One to construct a 109,085 square foot city hall/
library building, a 827 space parking garage, associated right-of-way improvements, and recreational
amenities on a 8.91 acre site. Applicant: City of Boynton Beach
EXPLANATION OF REQUEST: Mr. Mark Rickards, agent for the City of Boynton Beach, is requesting
approval of a Major Site Plan Modification for the first phase of the Town Square Master Plan. Phase one
includes the construction of a 109,085 square foot city hall and library building located on the southeast
corner of Ocean Avenue and Seacrest Boulevard, a 827 space parking garage located on the south side SE
1St Avenue, right-of-way improvements, and public amenities. The applicant is also requesting approval of two
(2)concurrent Community Design Plan Appeals. See items CDPA 18-001 & 18-002.
HOW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES? N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: Additional revenues received from the permit and certificate of use applications, as well
as the increased valuation of the property.
ALTERNATIVES: None recommended
STRATEGIC PLAN:
STRATEGIC PLAN APPLICATION:
CLIMATE ACTION:
CLIMATE ACTION DISCUSSION:
Is this a grant?
Grant Amount:
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ATTACHMENTS:
Type Description
D Staff Report Staff Report (MSPM 18-006)
D Location Map ExhibitA: Location Map
D Exhibit Exhibit B: Approved Master Plan
D Drawings Exhibit C: Plans
D Conditions of Approval Exhibit D: Conditions of Approval
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DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION
MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 18-054
STAFF REPORT
TO: Chair and Members
Planning and Development Board
TU: Ed Breese
Planning and Zoning Administrator Ae�)
FROM: Amanda Bassiely, Senior Planner
DATE: August 16, 2018
PROJECT NAME: Town Square Phase One (MSPM 18-006)
REQUEST: Approve the Major Site Plan Modification (MSPM 18-006)for Town Square
Phase One to construct a 109,085 square foot city hall / library building, a
827 space parking garage, associated right-of-way improvements, and
recreational amenities on a 8.91 acre site.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Property Owner: City of Boynton Beach
Applicant: City of Boynton Beach
Agent: Mark Rickards, Kimley Horn &Associates, Inc.
Location: The public portions of the Town Square Master Plan: bound on the west
by Seacrest Blvd.; on the north by NE 1 st Avenue; on the east by NE 1 st
Street; and on the south by SE 2nd Avenue (see Exhibit "A" - Site
Location Map).
Existing Land Use: MXM (Mixed Use Medium)
Proposed Land Use: No change proposed
Existing Zoning: MU-3 (Mixed Use 3)
Proposed Zoning: No change proposed
Proposed Use: Public uses including a city hall, library, recreational green areas, and
associated parking.
Acreage: 8.91 acres
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Adjacent Uses:
North: Portion of the approved Town Square Master Plan classified Mixed Use
Medium (MXM) and zoned MU-3 (Mixed Use -3); and farther north, the
right-of-way for Boynton Beach Boulevard;
South: Right-of-way for SE 2nd Avenue,and farther south, 11 developed single-
family homes, classified Low Density Residential (LDR) and Medium
Density Residential (MEDR) and zoned R-1-A, (Single-Family
Residential District) and R-2, (Single- and Two-Family Residential
District);
East: Right-of-way for NE/SE 1st Street; on the Northeast side, a developed
commercial property classified Local Retail Commercial (LRC) and
zoned C-3 (Community Commercial);further south, a parking lot and the
Green Acres condominium, both classified High Density Residential
(HDR) and zoned R-3, Multi-Family; further south, a vacant parcel and
the Ocean East Apartments, both classified Local Retail Commercial
(LRC) and zoned R-3, Multi-Family; the Vivienne condominium on the
south side has the same zoning but is classified High Density Residential
(HDR); in the southeastern section, two developed single-family homes
and a duplex classified Low Density Residential (LDR) and zoned R-1-
A, (Single-Family Residential District); and
West: Right-of-way for Seacrest Boulevard; on the Northwest side, the USPS
facility and an office building, both classified Local Retail Commercial
(LRC)and zoned C-2 (Neighborhood Commercial District);farther south,
the First United Methodist Church, classified High Density Residential
(HDR) and zoned R-3, Multi-Family (on the part of properties fronting
Seacrest Boulevard); south of W. Ocean Avenue, developed single-
family homes and small residential rental properties, classified High
Density Residential (HDR) and zoned R-3, Multi-Family.
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. Mark Rickards, agent for the City of Boynton Beach, is requesting
approval of a Major Site Plan Modification for the first phase of the Town
Square Master Plan. Phase one includes the construction of a 109,085
square foot city hall and library building located on the southeast corner of
Ocean Avenue and Seacrest Boulevard,a 827 space parking garage located
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on the south side SE 1St Avenue, right-of-way improvements, and public
amenities. The applicant is also requesting approval of two (2) Community
Design Plan Appeals (CDPA 18-001 & 18-002) from Chapter 4, Article III,
Section B.2.a "Building Location" and each for increased building setbacks,
as opposed to strict compliance with the required build-to-line for the city hall/
library building.
ANALYSIS
Concurrency:
Traffic: A traffic study was sent to the Palm Beach County Traffic Division for their
information and review;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 was performed for both phases,
and indicates that the project would generate 273 AM Peak Hour trips and
274 PM Peak Hour trips.
School: The Town Square phase one does not contain any dwelling units. However,
the approved master plan has 705 dwelling units planned for phase two. 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.
Utilities: The City's water capacity 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 along with the integration of the new District Energy Plant that
was recently approved to provide a shared central cooling resource for
building cooling systems.
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.
Access: The overall master plan conforms to a grid block configuration and allows for
vehicular flow through the project; however,access is limited to public streets
and garage entries. In order to complete a vehicular grid system, SE 1st
Avenue is proposed to connect to Seacrest Boulevard. To achieve a `main
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street' concept and slow traffic, drop-off areas and angled on-street parking
is proposed on Ocean Avenue.There are also two small surface parking lots;
one located on NE 1 st Avenue and the other on SE 1 st Avenue to serve the
commission chambers and the Historic Old High School.
Paver sidewalks are provided along all right-of-ways, through green areas,
and between buildings. The sidewalks along Seacrest Boulevard and Ocean
Avenue are proposed to be 10'6" in width,within which street trees would be
spaced in rhythm to provide pedestrians with shade.The sidewalks along NE
1 st Avenue and SE 1 st Avenue are proposed to be approximately nine(9)feet
in width, within which street trees are also proposed; all other walkways are
designed at a minimum of five (5) feet in width.
Parking: Off-street parking for the MU-3 zoning district requires one parking space per
300 square feet of office space and museum area, one parking space per
four seats of gathering area, one parking space for every 2,500 square feet of
playground, and one parking space per 5,000 square feet of green area. The
proposed city hall / library building is 109,085 square feet and requires 364
parking spaces. The existing Old High School is 14,801 square feet and
requires 125 parking spaces;the existing Children's Schoolhouse Museum is
4,017 square feet and requires 28 parking spaces.
This phase of the Town Square Master Plan includes 897 parking spaces.
The applicant is proposing a 6-story parking garage, which would
accommodate 827 parking spaces (810 regular and 17 handicap spaces).
The applicant is also proposing two (2) surface parking areas, one on the
northeast corner of Seacrest Boulevard and SE 1St Avenue which
accommodates 16 spaces and one on at the southeast corner of Seacrest
Boulevard and NE 1St Avenue which accommodates an additional 20 parking
spaces, including two (2) handicap spaces.The remaining 34 parking spaces
are angled on-street spaces provided on Ocean Avenue,four(4)of which are
handicap spaces. A shared parking study will be required at phase two site
plan approval in order to ensure adequate parking for the ultimate build-out of
the project (see Exhibit"D- Conditions of Approval).
Landscaping: The Plant List (Sheets L109) indicates that the project would add a total of
239 canopy and palm trees, 2,111 accent and shrub specimens, and 5,569
small shrubs/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: High Rise Live Oak, Gumbo Limbo, Crepe
Myrtle, Shady Lady Black Olive, Orange Geiger Tree, Hong Kong Orchid
Tree and Red Cluster Bottle Bush. Palm species would include Royal Palm
and Sabal Palmetto.
Projects proposed in the Cultural District of the Community Redevelopment
Area are encouraged to have a streetscape design which reduces the
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
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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, lighting, accent plantings). The landscape
design proposed by the applicant depicts the use of street trees,trellises and
covered arcades to create the streetscape theme,with the lower landscape
material placed at points along the building foundation and between the
street and sidewalk, in an effort to provide maximum clear pedestrian
pathways.
Building and Site: The proposed master plan site area totals 15.04 acres,while the site area of
phase one is 8.9 acres. The first phase of the master plan would include all
of the pubilc components, such as, the city hall / library, the amphitheater/
public open space, the southern garage, playground, Historic Old High
School and open plaza on Seacrest Boulevard. This phase also includes the
right-of-way improvements to NE 1st Avenue, Ocean Avenue, Seacrest
Boulevard, and SE 1 st Avenue. As noted earlier, the applicant is requesting
that SE 1 st Avenue be extended westward to meet Seacrest Boulevard and
complete the grid block pattern. Two new buildings are included in this
phase, the first is a 109,085 square foot city hall/library which is located on
the southeast corner of Seacrest Blouvard and Ocean Avenue. The second
is one of two garages proposed in the master plan. The 827 space parking
garage is proposed on the south side of SE 1 st Avenue. Typically garages
are approved with full wrap of uses; however, the residential wrap for this
garage will be designed and approved within phase two of the master plan
(see Exhibit D- Conditions of Approval).
Phase two of the approved master plan proposes a total of 705 units, a
density of 47 units per acre,within three separate residential buildings.Other
proposed uses include a 120-room hotel at the corner of Boynton Beach
Boulevard and Seacrest Boulevard. The residential buildings("A"and "C"),
and the hotel will contain a total of 83,887 square feet of first-floor
commercial space to activate the main streets. The plan also allocates
28,536 square feet for a civic center and multipurpose space to be housed in
the renovated Historic High School, and incorporates into the plan the
existing 8,288 square foot Children's Schoolhouse Museum and plaza.
Relative to the floor area ratio (FAR) regulations within the code, the Mixed
Use — 3 (MU-3) zoning district has a maximum FAR of 3.0 and a minimum
FAR of 1.75. Since several of the proposed buildings in the master plan do
not currently have total square footage calculated, the FAR will be required
and reviewed at time of phase two site plan submittal for compliance with the
Land Development Regulations (see Exhibit D - Conditions of Approval).
Building Height: The maximum building height allowed in the Mixed Use — 3 (MU-3) zoning
district is 75 feet. The city hall/library has three steps in the proposed roof
deck, the first is 27'6" in height, the second is 54'6" in height, and the tower
roof deck is 74'6" in height. The tallest portions of the building are located
internal to the project, along the open green space to the east and steps
down in height towards Seacrest Boulevard. The 6-story parking garage is
57'3" to the top of the parapet wall and has a tower that reaches 68'2' in
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height.
Setbacks: The MU-3 zoning district requires no building setbacks, but rather a zero (0)
foot build-to line. However,the building setbacks may be increased up to 15
feet administratively,without benefit of a Community Design Plan Appeal, 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 fronting on a street.The building setback is measured from
the property line to the exterior surface of the building or supporting columns.
Along Seacrest Boulevard and Ocean Avenue, the proposed building
setback are greater than the allowable 15' in order to accommodate an
enhanced pedestrian and public realm. Refer to the staff report CDPA 18-
001 / 18-002 for details on the request.
Amenities: The intended focal point of the master plan is "The Green", a proposed
55,383 square foot public amphitheater and open space. This space is
centrally-located within the master plan and is placed as an extension of the
new city hall / library building. This area is envisioned to become the
gathering space for the City. The plan also proposes, "Kapok Park" a 27,
688 square foot open space at the corner of Ocean Avenue and Seacrest
Boulevard, and a 6,966 square foot playground on the north side of the
Children's Schoolhouse Museum. The existing 5,500 square foot plaza
located on the south side of the Children's Schoolhouse Museum will remain.
The final design of all open spaces will undergo a public input process and
be reviewed by the City Commission for approval.
Sidewalks and street trees are proposed along all right-of-ways and active
areas are proposed along all main streets. The plan also identifies an
extensive pedestrian circulation system throughout the site.
Design: The proposed building has a contemporary design, featuring a smooth
stucco finish, parapet roof with tower features, decorative cornices and
banding, modulation of the facades, building score lines, stone veneers and
trims, structural eyebrows, arcades, and a cool tone color palette.
Lighting: The photometric plans and lighting fixtures have not been completed at this
time and are required at time of building permit(see Exhibit D-Conditions of
Approval). Schematic lighting plans for the rights-of-way have been
submitted (Sheets E-101 & E 102) and include 53 freestanding pole light
fixtures, all of which would be 20 feet in height,with the light fixture extending
an additional 25 inches, and designed to match the architecture of the
building. There are no spot readings in excess of the maximum 5.9 foot-
candles allowed.
Signage: Site and building signage has not been finalized and a Sign Program
consistent with the City's sign regulations will need to be approved for the
site prior to requesting any respective sign permits (see Exhibit D —
Conditions of Approval).
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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. A public art master plan has been
developed and will be integrated throughout the site (see Exhibit D —
Conditions of Approval). One prominent art location will be the southwest
corner of "Kapok Park", to act as an entry into the Town Square
development. According to the proposed construction estimates,the project
would have an art budget of approximately $259,062.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff has reviewed this request for a Major Site Plan Modification and recommends APPROVAL,
subject to approval of the accompanying applications and satisfying all comments indicated in
Exhibit "D" — Conditions of Approval. Any additional conditions recommended by the Board or
required by the City Commission shall be documented accordingly in the Conditions of Approval.
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EXHIBIT "D"
Conditions of Approval
Project Name: Town Square Phase 1
File number: MSPM 18-006
Reference: 31d review of plans identified as a Maior Site Plan Modification with an August 7,
2018 Planning and Zoning Department date stamp marking.
DEPARTMENTS I INCLUDE I REJECT
ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS/ FORESTRY/ UTILITIES
Comments:
1. Revise the traffic study to be in compliance with the City's
Engineer's review comments dated August 23, 2018. If the
amended traffic study results in changes to the proposed site plan,
than site plan modification approvals would be required.
2. At time of site permit, provide traffic information for the entrance to
the site from Boynton Beach Blvd.
3. At time of site permit, provide traffic information for Ocean Avenue.
4. Use standard live oaks in place of high-rise oaks where possible,
as they can create a wider canopy/shade.
5. At time of site permit, provide irrigation plans.
6. Coordinate with the City's Forestry and Grounds Maintenance
Manager, on tree protection, mitigation, plant species and their
locations.
FIRE
Comments:
7. No dead-end driveway can exceed 150 feet unless provided with
turn-around space for fire department vehicles. Both driveways at
the parking garage as well as at the northwest from Boynton
Beach Blvd. appear to exceed this length without turn-around
spaces. NFPA 1: 18.2.3.4.4.
8. Parking area may be considered dead-end roads. At time of
permitting, provide dimensions or dead-end roads to ensure
compliance with back-up standards.
9. There is no fire hydrant located on the north side of the Children
Museum. Note that this may create a conflict with the design the
future garage.
POLICE
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Town Square Phase 1 (MSPM 18-006)
Conditions of Approval
Page 2 of 3
DEPARTMENTS I INCLUDE I REJECT
Comments: All previous comments addressed at DART meeting.
BUILDING
Comments: All previous comments addressed at DART meeting.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Comments: All previous comments addressed at DART meeting.
PLANNING AND ZONING
Comments:
10. At time of permitting, provide manufacturer paint chips and call out
all proposed colors and materials on proposed elevations.
11. Ensure that any proposed pole lights on the top floor of the garage
centrally located with a low profile so that they will not be seen
from off premises. At time of permitting, provide a line of sight
diagram depicting compliance.
12. Lighting levels on the roof of the garage exceed the code
maximum allowance of 5.9 foot-candles. At time of permitting,
provide a garage photometric plan in compliance with applicable
codes.
13. Photometric plans and lighting fixtures have not been completed
for the site. At time of permitting, provide a photometric plan in
compliance with applicable codes.
14. Kapok Park, The Green, and Kingdoms Playground are in the
process of collecting public input in order to finalize the design.
Final designs will reviewed by the City Commission for approval
prior to site permit.
15. Typically garages are approved with full wrap of uses, however the
residential wrap for this garage will be designed and approved
within phase two of the master plan. If phase two is not
constructed prior to the use of the garage, an interim design is
required. Additional architectural treatment of all fagades will be
required in compliance with land development code, which may
include but is not limited to green wall design, additional
architectural design, use of textures and materials, and / or public
art.
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Town Square Phase 1 (MSPM 18-006)
Conditions of Approval
Page 3 of 3
DEPARTMENTS I INCLUDE I REJECT
16. At time of permitting, revise the southwest corner of the city hall /
library building to have more architectural emphasis.
17. A sign program is required prior to issuance of any sign permits.
18. Public entrance to the chambers from parking garage is not clearly
defined. At time of permitting, revise the elevations to
accommodate a well-defined public entrance.
19. At time of permitting, revise architecture of bus shelter to be
compatible with the architecture of the building.
20. At time of permitting revise the proposed wall to a trellis along
western boundary of parking lot at Seacrest/SE 1 st. Ave.
21. Ensure the visual and physical connection of Kapok Park and the
proposed playground along the north side of the High School is
maintained through the final design.
22. At time of permitting, provide all setback dimensions from rights-
of-ways for proposed buildings.
23. A shared parking study will be required at phase two site plan
approval in order to ensure adequate parking.
24. FAR will be required and reviewed at time of phase two site plan
submittal for compliance with the Land Development Regulations.
25. Coordinate with the City's Public Art's Manager to implement the
approved Town Square Public Art's Master plan.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Comments: All previous comments addressed at DART meeting.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONDITIONS
Comments: To be determined.
CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS
Comments: To be determined.
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7.7.B.
New Business
9/4/2018
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FORM
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MEETING DATE: 9/4/2018
REQUESTED ACTION BY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD: Approve two (2) Community
Design Plan Appeals for the Town Square Phase One development, of Chapter 4, Article 111, Section B.2.a
"Building Location" for proposed setbacks, as opposed to strict compliance with the required build-to-line for
the city hall/ library building on Ocean Avenue and Seacrest Boulevard. Applicant: City of Boynton Beach
EXPLANATION OF REQUEST: Mr. Mark Rickards, agent for the City of Boynton Beach, is requesting
approval of two (2) Community Design Plan Appeals (CDPA 18-001 & 18-002), of Chapter 4, Article 111,
Section B.2.a "Building Location" and each for increased building setbacks, as opposed to strict compliance
with the required build-to-line for the city hall/ library building. This request is in correlation with the Major
Site Plan Modification (MSPM 18-006)for the first phase of the Town Square Master Plan. Phase one
includes the construction of a 109,085 square foot city hall and library building located on the southeast
corner of Ocean Avenue and Seacrest Boulevard, a 827 space parking garage located on the south side SE
1St Avenue, right-of-way improvements, and public amenities.
HOW WILL THIS AFFECT CITY PROGRAMS OR SERVICES? N/A
FISCAL IMPACT: Additional revenues received from the permit and certificate of use applications, as well
as the increased valuation of the property.
ALTERNATIVES: None recommended.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
STRATEGIC PLAN APPLICATION:
CLIMATE ACTION:
CLIMATE ACTION DISCUSSION:
Is this a grant?
Grant Amount:
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ATTACHMENTS:
Type Description
D Staff Report Staff Report (CDPA 18-001 & CDPA 18-002)
D Location Map ExhibitA: Location Map
D Drawings Exhibit B: CDPA Detail Plan
D Letter Exhibit B: CDPA Justification Statment
D Conditions of Approval Exhibit C: Conditions of Approval
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DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION
MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 18-056
STAFF REPORT
TO: Chair and Members
Planning and Development Board
THRU: Ed Breese
Planning and Zoning Administrator
FROM: Amanda Bassiely, Senior Planner
DATE: August 16, 2018
PROJECT NAME: Town Square Phase One (CDPA 18-001 & 18-002)
REQUEST: Approve two (2) Community Design Plan Appeals for the Town Square
Phase One development from Chapter 4, Article III, Section B.2.a "Building
Location" for proposed setbacks, as opposed to strict compliance with the
required build-to-line for the city hall/library building on Ocean Avenue and
Seacrest Boulevard.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Property Owner: City of Boynton Beach
Applicant: City of Boynton Beach
Agent: Mark Rickards, Kimley Horn &Associates, Inc.
Location: The public portions of the Town Square Master Plan: bound on the west
by Seacrest Blvd.; on the north by NE 1St Avenue; on the east by NE 1St
Street; and on the south by SE 2nd Avenue (see Exhibit "A" - Site
Location Map).
Site Details: The subject site is the 8.91 acres of phase one of the Town Square
development. The proposed public uses include a city hall, library,
recreational green areas, and associated parking.
NATURE OF REQUEST
Mr. Mark Rickards, agent for the City of Boynton Beach, is requesting
approval of two (2) Community Design Plan Appeals (CDPA 18-001 & 18-
002) from Chapter 4, Article III, Section B.2.a "Building Location" and each
for increased building setbacks, as opposed to strict compliance with the
required build-to-line for the city hall/library building on Ocean Avenue and
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Town Square Phase One(CDPA 18-001&18-002)
Memorandum No PZ 18-056
Page 2
Seacrest Boulevard. This request is in correlation to Major Site Plan
Modification (MSPM 18-006) for the first phase of the Town Square Master
Plan. Phase one includes the construction of a 109,085 square foot city hall
and library building located on the southeast corner of Ocean Avenue and
Seacrest Boulevard, a 827 space parking garage located on the south side
SE 1St Avenue, right-of-way improvements, and public amenities.
BACKGROUND
The proposed master plan site area totals 15.04 acres,while the site area of
phase one is 8.91 acres. The first phase of the master plan would include all
of the pubilc components, such as,the city hall and library,the amphitheater
/ public open space, the southern garage, playground, Historic Old High
School and open plaza on Seacrest Boulevard. This phase also includes the
right-of-way improvements to NE 1st Avenue, Ocean Avenue, Seacrest
Boulevard, and SE 1 st Avenue. As noted earlier, the applicant is requesting
that SE 1St Avenue is extended westward to meet Seacrest Boulevard and
complete the grid block pattern. Two new buildings are included in this
phase, the first is a 109,085 square foot city hall/library which is located on
the southeast corner Seacrest Blouvard and Ocean Avenue. The second is
one of two garages proposed in the master plan. The 827 parking space
garage is proposed on the south side of SE 1 St Avenue.
ANALYSIS
The MU-3 zoning district requires no building setbacks, but rather a zero (0)
foot build-to line. However,the building setbacks may be increased up to 15
feet administratively,without benefit of a Community Design Plan Appeal, 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 fronting on a street.The building setback is measured from
the property line to the exterior surface of the building or supporting columns.
Along Seacrest Boulevard,the proposed building setback ranges from 35'-4"
to 82'-10" (CDPA 18-001/ Refer to Exhibit B). The enlarged setback
accommodates space for a surface parking lot, which will serve the
commission chambers. In order to mitigate any negative impacts of the
enlarged setback, an enhanced streetscape is proposed along that portion of
Seacrest Boulevard. The proposal includes an eight (8) foot wide paver
sidewalk, street trees, a trellis, and decorative bus stop. Along Ocean
Avenue, the proposed building setback ranges from 12'-1" to 49'-1" (CDPA
18-002 / Refer to Exhibit B). The enlarged setback accommodates a
vehicular drop-off area at the main entrance of city hall. In order to mitigate
any negative impacts of the enlarged set back,an enhanced pedestrian area
proposed along Ocean Avenue including curb-less paver rights-of-way with
patterns on the drop off area that are designed as an extension of the
pedestrian plaza. Since both appeal requests are the result of the provision
of additional/enhanced pedestrian and public amenities, staff is in support
of each.
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Town Square Phase One(CDPA 18-001&18-002)
Memorandum No PZ 18-056
Page 3
RECOMMENDATION
Staff has reviewed this request for two (2) Community Design Plan Appeals and recommends
APPROVAL, subject to approval of the accompanying applications and satisfying all comments
indicated in Exhibit "C" — Conditions of Approval. Any additional conditions recommended by the
Board or required by the City Commission shall be documented accordingly in the Conditions of
Approval.
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August 23, 2018. (revised)
Amanda Bassiely
Senior Planner— Urban Designer
City of Boynton Beach Planning & Zoning Division
100 East Boynton Beach Boulevard
Boynton Beach Florida 33435
RE: City of Boynton Beach Town Square Phase One
Justification Statement
Clear Amanda;
Proposed is the first phase of the Town Square project, implementing the master plan
approved in February of 2018 (LUAR 17-005) as a public and private redevelopment of
the city-owned 15.04 acre set of parcels. The approved Master Plan (attached) illustrates
an intention to phase the redevelopment and this application represents the initial phase
which include the city hall, library, and accompanying parking garage. Open
Space/Public Park components are currently receiving input from the community, and
final design documents will be submitted once that input from the public and City Staff is
collated and assimilated.
There are three governing documents that should be discussed in reference to the
proposed project. The Boynton Beach Community Redevelopment Agency(CRA) Master
Plan, and two separate overlay districts The Boynton Beach Boulevard Overlay and the
Cultural district Overlay Zone.
The Boynton Beach Boulevard Overlay Zone is bounded on the south by NE 1 st Avenue
and addresses the immediate frontage properties adjacent to Boynton Beach Boulevard.
In terms of the Town Square project that limits discussion with this project to the
pedestrian hardscape proposed along the project frontages, as the hotel, parking garage
and residential buildings will be submitted separately as part of the private
development/later phase. The attached proposed street section illustrates compliance
with the pedestrian zone requirements of this overlay district.
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Kimley*Horn
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The Cultural District Overlay (proposed ordinance 17-016) has received first reading
approval by the City Commission but has not proceeded to 2nd reading and adoption at
the time of this application. Nevertheless, it is important to reference the proposed code
language as part of the project narrative. The following are key regulation elements of
the overlay district in context of the proposed plan:
• The intent of the Cultural District Overlay (CDO) is to 'provide for a mix of selected
commercial, residential, office, and entertainment uses and activities with an
emphasis on arts and cultural ventures that will encourage the adaptive re-use of
existing buildings, restoration of historic structures, and maintain and further
enhance the pedestrian scale and historic character of the area.' The submitted
first phase of the project incorporates the existing historic high school building,
currently under renovation, as well as the children's museum, and seeks to
integrate a new city hall/library building into that framework, stitched together with
a strong emphasis on pedestrian enhancements and orientation. Proposed
language for the CDO also includes a purpose to `stimulate greater awareness of
and pride in the City's architectural, historical, and cultural heritage.' Which is
demonstrated in the planned open space and strong connections between existing
structures to remain such as the children's museum and historic high school (with
a renovation under way which will allow this important landmark to find new
purpose as additional space for City Services. The streetscape design, discussed
in greater detail below, directly strengthens the pedestrian oriented synergy
between the civic uses, open space, and planned private development which will
include a hotel, ground floor commercial uses, and residential buildings currently
under design, to be submitted under a separate review process.
• Both the Master Plan and Phase One areas exceed the minimum lot area of 10,000
SF, and minimum frontage requirement of 100 feet.
• Pedestrian Zone:. An integral part of the CDO regulations is the treatment of the
pedestrian environment, beginning at the curb, and moving inward to provide clear
walking widths of at least eight feet. The attached site plan set provides hardscape
plans (L1 sheet series) as well as Landscape Plans with road/sidewalk sections
(L2 sheet series)
• Build To Line (Sear-rest)- In general, the build-to line is to abut the pedestrian zone
and active area, it should be noted that along Seacrest Avenue, the City Hall
building has provided a screening wall to maintain the impression of that parallel
build-to line along this project frontage, as experienced at the pedestrian level,
despite the pragmatic needs for service and delivery areas at the 'back of house'
rear of the building. For this reason, a community design appeal application is
provided requesting relief from the strictest interpretation of this portion of the code.
• Build To Line (Ocean): The build to line along ocean for the City Hall is med for a
portion of the project, but fades back from Ocean due to the entry feature and
public drop off semicircle. A community design appeal is provided for this project
frontage as well.
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• Parking: Phase one as proposed includes a City Hall/Library Building which is
109,085 SF in size, parked at one space per 300 SF (364 spaces required) and
includes the existing Children's Museum, which is 8,288 SF in size, parked at one
space per 369 SF (28 spaces) and the historic High School Building, to be utilized
as an event center, as well as City Services when not in use for events. The
greater of the two uses was included in the Master Plan approval, parked at one
space per 4 seats (509 seats maximum)for a parking demand of 125 spaces. That
is a total parking demand of 517 spaces. The southern parking garage will have
more than enough spaces to accommodate this demand, but there are also
surface parking spaces proposed which are convenient and in proximity to the park
and city hall building.
Pursuant to the criteria found in Article II, Section 2.F (site plan review criteria) site plan
applications must meet or exceed the following criteria:
a) Compliance with the requirements of the respective zoning district: The proposed
phase one site plan includes the overall streetscape treatment for the Town Square
Master Plan area, together with the first phase of civic uses, in compliance with the
intent of the Cultural District Overlay and requirements of the zoning district as
discussed above. A Community Design Appeal is requested for the `build to' line
along Seacrest and along Ocean in recognition of the unique character of the City
Hall/Library Building.
b) Compliance with Site Development Standards: The attached site plan is in
compliance with the approved Master Plan and site development standards as
described in the Cultural District Overlay proposed ordinance which has received
first reading approval at the time of this application.
c) Compliance with best development practices/sustainability: This project is utilizing
the Green Globes for New Construction (Green Globes for NC). Ongoing meetings
with the development team are implementing the design criteria needed for
certification, which is achieved utilizing "weighted criteria in its recognized
assessment protocol, comprehensively assessing building environmental impacts
on a 1,000-point scale in seven categories. Each of these categories has an
assigned number of points that quantify overall building performance—including a
comprehensive approach to Energy Performance, and a practical and objective
method for Life-Cycle Assessment."
d) Compliance with other policies and standards: The Town Square Master Plan, and
implementing site plan phases have been the subject of ongoing coordination
meetings with city staff, general contractors and design professionals who are
making every effort to provide the highest quality project in an expedited
timeframe. Of relative note is that the open space/park facilities, at the time of this
application are still undergoing final programming and may receive additional final
design information in the coming months.
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KimlepMorn
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Proposed is a public services building, to house the functions of City Hall and Community
Library which has frontage on Seacrest Boulevard and Ocean Avenue which does not
fully comply with `Modified Building/Site Regulations" found in the overlay zone property
development regulations which provide for 75% of the building to placed adjacent to the
pedestrian zone (the pedestrian zone being measured from the back of curb, including
street trees, 8' clear sidewalk, and an active area which is at least 8' in width).
Along both frontages there are portions of the building which do not comply with this 'build
to' line, as shown on the attached site development plans, but it is important to outline the
proposed condition along each frontage:
On Ocean Blvd the setback of the City Hall/Library at the westernmost corner is
12'1" from the property line, or approximately 20' from the back of curb, but
includes a generous sweep to the south when the building edge moves East from
that point. This is to accommodate a drop off area, the building edge moving to
49' 1" at the NE corner.
Along Seacrest Boulevard, the building is placed at 33' 9" from the property line,
or approximately 43' from the back of curb, at the NW corner, moving to 82' 10"
from property line, or approximately 92' from the back of curb for Seacreast. This
is to accommodate a back of house parking area for service and dedicated parking,
and a trellis feature is proposed to help mute this building step back.
For these reasons, a Community Design Appeal is being made, pursuant to Article 11
Section 4 (Relief Application) Paragraph B, which states that a Community Design Appeal
must demonstrate compliance with the following standards:
a) Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. As state above, the use and
orientation is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan designation of Mixed Use
Medium (MXM), the first phase including public parks, and a city hall1library
building, together with the first of two planned parking garages. The Mixed Use
Medium district is designated for areas east of 1-95, and the proposed development
does not exceed the maximum density and FAR listed in the Future Land Use
Element of the Comprehensive Plan (50 du/ac and 3.0 FAR respectively).
Additionally; the ranges of uses within the MXM district are desired to be between
19 and 39 percent non-residential, with the remainder being residential uses,
Phase two is largely residential and hotel uses, and the proposed city hall/library
building is not out of proportion as expressed in the future land use criteria.
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b) Livability and Appearance: the proposed orientation buildings will maximize the
public building's orientation toward open/public space and Ocean Avenue, which
is desired as the focal point of community life Providing for service in a way which
limits visibility from the important Ocean Avenue corridor was considered efficient,
and providing for a public drop off which doubles as a geographical forced
perspective, opening the building to both Ocean and the public open space to the
east and North as well as the historic high school on the northeast side of the
street, and this was considered advantageous to the functionality and civic
branding of this building.
c) Consistency with the purpose of the standard: In general the build-to line is
provided to maximize a consistent building `edge' along a pedestrian oriented
streetscape, and the inclusion of a trellis feature along Seacrest provides for this
unbroken 'edge' which allowing for service and delivery to the City Hall Building.
Likewise, the building edge along Ocean also shares the space with public open
space/park features which should be emphasized, acknowledged, and
incorporated into the design of the public building.
d) Intention to preserve existing trees or flora: Note the trees to be preserved,
shown on the development plan, which include the Kapok tree, and several others
where possible and appropriate. The landscape plan provides for the protection
of these trees during construction.
e) Adverse environmental impacts that cannot be prevented by the imposition
of conditions: The proposed building placement does not create additional
environmental impacts, the orientation of the building relative to Seacrest
represents a solution to the back-of-house challenges while prioritizing the view
eastward toward the public open space/park areas.
f) Adverse impact on property values of abutting or adjacent land. The faade
facing Seacrest, which includes the trellis element, together with the fagade facing
Ocean Avenue will have a positive, instead of adverse, impact on property values
for adjacent and abutting land.
g) Reduction of quality or quantity of light and air available to adjacent
properties: While there may be some shadowing creates on the west side of the
proposed City Hall/Library Building, this shadowing would affect the public right of
way, instead of adjacent properties, moreover, shade is a welcome component of
the public sidewalk area, conducive to more use during summer months.
h) Necessary to further the objectives of the City to assist with economic
development and business promotion: The overall Town Square project will
assist with the economic development and business promotion of a center civic
core, the heart of Boynton Beach, and will positively impact business promotion
within the downtown area.
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i) Meets the purpose and intent of these regulations but conflicts with another
side development standard or requirement including sustainable
development and green initiatives; The proposed relief for the City Hall/Library
building represents the prioritization of East and Northeast orientation toward the
planned recreational open space, but does not conflict with other standards or
sustainability objectives.
Thank you for the review and consideration of this application. Please feel free to reach
out with questions or concerns I can be reached via email at mark.rickardsa,�kimley-
horn.corn or by phone at (501) 404-7244. - -
Best Regards;
Marr Rickards, AICP
,Attachments
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EXHIBIT "C"
Conditions of Approval
Project Name: Town Square Phase 1
File number: CDPA 18-001 & CDPA 18-002
Reference: 31d review of plans identified as a Maior Site Plan Modification with an August 7,
2018 Planning and Zoning Department date stamp marking.
DEPARTMENTS I INCLUDE I REJECT
ENGINEERING / PUBLIC WORKS/ FORESTRY/ UTILITIES
Comments: None.
FIRE
Comments:
POLICE
Comments: None.
BUILDING
Comments: None.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Comments: None.
PLANNING AND ZONING
Comments:
1. At time of permitting, revise the southwest corner of the city hall /
library building to have more architectural emphasis.
2. At time of permitting, revise architecture of bus shelter to be
compatible with the architecture of the building.
3. At time of permitting revise the proposed wall to a trellis along
western boundary of parking lot at Seacrest/SE 1 st. Ave.
4. At time of permitting, provide all setback dimensions from rights-
of-ways for proposed buildings.
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Comments: None
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Town Square Phase 1 (CDPA 18-001 & 18-002)
Conditions of Approval
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DEPARTMENTS I INCLUDE I REJECT
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONDITIONS
Comments: To be determined.
CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS
Comments: To be determined.
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