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Agent Authorization - Insite Studio, Inc. 3601 PGA Blvd. Suite 220, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 www.insitestudio.com 561.249.0940 Page 1 of 13 November 12, 2025 City of Boynton Beach 100 E. Ocean Ave Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Re: Hunters Run Racquet Sports Complex Project Number – 2025.08.5277 The following is a response to staff and consultant comments which were provided to our office on September 3, 2025. Building 1. FBC Accessibility 221.2.1.1 seating required at stadium seating. 126 seats = 51- 150 seats require 4 wheelchair locations. Response: The stadium seating has been revised to include dedicated wheelchair locations to meet FBC requirements. Engineering 1. If you have any questions regarding the Engineering comments please contact Luiza Pessoa Guazzelli at 561-742-6461 or PessoaGuazzelliL@bbfl.us Response: Acknowledged. 2. At the time the Engineer of Record submits plans for a Land Development Permit (LDP), an in- depth review will take place. The plans shall be in compliance with all Land Development Regulations, the Engineering Design Handbook and Construction Standards (EDHCS) and all other applicable standards and requirements set forth by the city or other public entities having jurisdictional responsibility. Response: Acknowledged. 3. Permits required from other permitting agencies such as Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Palm Beach County Health Department (PBCHD), Palm Beach County Engineering Department (PBCED), Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resource Management (PBCDERM) and any others, shall be required prior to issuance of a Land Development Permit. Response: Acknowledged. Hunters Run Racquet Sports Complex Intake Submittal Comments – November 2025 3601 PGA Blvd. Suite 220, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 www.insitestudio.com 561.249.0940 Page 2 of 13 4. All traffic signing and pavement marking shall comply with the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Response: Acknowledged. 5. All catch basin and manhole covers shall be bicycle proof per the 2010 LDR, Chapter 4, Article VIII, Section 3.G.b. and Engineering Design Manual Chapter 5, Paragraph D.1.b. Response: Acknowledged. 6. At the time of permitting, all projects one-acre or larger in size, shall submit a Notice of Intent (NOI) to the FDEP for coverage under the NPDES Generic Permit. Copies of the NOI shall be provided to the City of Boynton Beach Department of Public Works, Engineering Division and Utilities Department. Response: Contractor to provide NOI at permitting. 7. Prior to permit application, contact the Public Works Department (561-742-6200) regarding the removal of refuse during the construction phase per the CODE, Section 10-26 (a). Response: Contractor will coordinate refuse removal prior to permitting. 8. Prior to the issuance of any permits, an addressing plan in accordance with 2010 LDR Ch. 4 Art. VIII. Sec. 3.C.3.e. shall be submitted for approval. Response: Acknowledged, contractor will submit addressing plans at time of permitting following P&Z approval. 9. Parking stalls shall be delineated in accordance with the Engineering Design Handbook and Construction Standards. Sheets C2.1 and C2.2 illustrate both 9'x18' and 10'x18' proposed stalls, whereas per City Detail K-3, 9.5'x18.5' stalls are required. Response: Proposed parking spaces have been revised to 9.5’x18.5’ to comply with code requirements. 10. Easements shall be coordinated with requisite utility authorities per LDR Ch. 4. Art. VIII. Sec. 3.B. Please illustrate all existing and proposed easements on the survey, site plan, civil plan, and landscape plan. Sheet SP.1 notes that the existing 10' FPL Utility Easement is to be relocated. Illustrate the proposed relocated easement on all plans. Provide confirmation from FPL that the easement relocation is acceptable. Additional easements may also be required for the proposed utilities. Coordinate with the Utility Department as needed. Hunters Run Racquet Sports Complex Intake Submittal Comments – November 2025 3601 PGA Blvd. Suite 220, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 www.insitestudio.com 561.249.0940 Page 3 of 13 Response: See sheet C5.1 for water and sewer easements. See electrical plan for FPL easements. Easements have been coordinated with FPL and deemed acceptable. FPL is waiting for a final easement layout before completing their formal review and issuing approval. 11. Provide a drainage statement to include a description of the existing drainage system, summarize how storm water quality and quantity for the proposed improvements meet or will be modified to meet current drainage criteria per LDR Ch.4. Art.VIII. Sec.3.G. Reference and include existing SFWMD permit, if applicable. Full drainage plans, including drainage calculations, in accordance with the 2010 LDR, Chapter 4, Article VIII, Section 3.G. will be required at the time of permitting. Response: See included drainage statement. Drainage report to be provided at time of permit. 12. Provide a narrative of existing and/or proposed solid waste services along with a circulation plan (such as AutoTurn) illustrating existing and/or proposed access and receptacle(s) for solid waste services. Response: Trash will not be picked up directly at the racquet facility. The club will transport the solid waste to the dumpster enclosure area for the main clubhouse. The justification statement has been revised to include this explanation. 13. Please be advised that additional comments may be forthcoming upon receipt and subsequent review of the requested information/documentation. Response: Acknowledged. 14. Curbs and Car (Wheel) Stops [LDR Ch.4.Art.VI. Sec.3.B.7 - Off-Street Parking and Vehicular Use Areas.] Please provide curb or wheel stops as required to protect pedestrian walkways and landscaping. Response: Acknowledged, curbing and wheel stops are used throughout the parking lot to prevent vehicle encroachment into the landscaping. Fire 1. Provide the location of the knox box on the building. NFPA 1- 18.2.2 Response: Refer to architectural plans for knox box locations. 2. The proposed fire hydrant(s) should cover a 200' radius around the new building. If the radius is over 200' from the nearest hydrant an additional hydrant will need to be added. COBB Sec- 9-10 Response: Acknowledged. Hunters Run Racquet Sports Complex Intake Submittal Comments – November 2025 3601 PGA Blvd. Suite 220, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 www.insitestudio.com 561.249.0940 Page 4 of 13 3. On sheet C5.3, the fire department truck should say Boynton Beach. Also, is the proposed pathway a drive-able surface? If so please provide the materials. NFPA 1- 18.2.3 Response: The proposed pathway is a 10ft wide 6” concrete pathway. 4. Will there be gate access to the rear near the tennis courts? If so please provide a survey showing the area the fence will surround with the gate locations. Panic hardware may be required. NFPA 101- 12.2.2.2.3 Response: Yes, the tournament tennis court will have gate access along the east side in addition to being accessed via sidewalks or from the clubhouse to the west. The gate locations can be seen on the site and architectural plans. Planning and Zoning Site Plan Comments 1. The Site Plan does not match the proposed work shown on the Key Plan (Sheet C0.3). Please revise and coordinate all plans to ensure consistency. In addition, correct/update marks in red in sheet C0.1 (General notes). Response: The site and civil plans have been revised to show consistent layouts. 2. Clarify whether the artificial turf shown on the plans is existing or proposed. If proposed, it must comply with Part III, Chapter 3, Article V, Sec. 3.CC. In that case, please submit documentation regarding the artificial turf material and installation. At least one of the submitted documents must verify that the material is manufactured in the United States to ensure compliance with current safety standards and to prevent harmful chemicals from contaminating the soil or water. Response: The artificial turf shown on the plans is a combination of existing and proposed turf areas. A cutsheet has been included with this resubmittal for the proposed artificial turf areas. 3. The future land use listed in the project narrative and site plan data is incorrect (shown as LR-1). The correct classification is LDR (Low-Density Residential). Correct accordingly. Response: Acknowledged, the site data table on the site plan has been revised to show the correct future land use. 4. Identify the area within the scope of work. Response: A limits of work area boundary has been provided on the revised plans. 5. Add pedestrian crossings to parking lot. Hunters Run Racquet Sports Complex Intake Submittal Comments – November 2025 3601 PGA Blvd. Suite 220, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 www.insitestudio.com 561.249.0940 Page 5 of 13 Response: Designated crosswalks have been added throughout the parking lot to connect the racquet clubhouse to the main clubhouse on the site plan. 6. New parking spaces: dimensions should be 9.5’ x 18.5’ min. Response: Acknowledged, all proposed parking spaces are shown as 9.5’x18.5’ on the revised site plan. 7. Landscaped areas in parking lots shall be protected from the encroachment of vehicles by a continuous, raised curb, or in the instance of a parking stall, by a wheel stop and a raised continuous curb. Areas to be protected include all pedestrian walkways, landscaped islands, landscaping adjacent to parking stalls and landscaping adjacent to curvilinear drive-ways where encroachment is likely to occur. (Part III, Chapter 4, Article VI, Section 3.B.7.) Response: Acknowledged, all proposed landscape areas in the parking lot are protected from vehicle encroachment by either wheel stops or raised curbs. 8. Please update the parking calculations in the site data table to account for the entire residential amenities area. Since the parking lot also serves the Clubhouse and golf course, both uses must be fully included in this calculation. The required number of parking spaces should be calculated based on each specific use, as follows: - Outdoor athletic court: 1 space per 1,500 sq. ft. of court/adjoining paved area - Golf course: 8 spaces per hole - Establishments not listed elsewhere within this subsection: 1 space per 200 sq. ft. of building area (excluding office areas) - Residential recreational/amenity area: 5 spaces, plus 1 additional space per 300 sq. ft. of gross floor area of office use for leasing or management purposes located in recreation buildings or separate structures Please note that golf cart parking spaces shall not be counted toward the required minimum number of parking spaces provided. Response: The justification statement has been revised to include a section on provided and required parking for the clubhouse parcel. 9. Additionally, the Site Plan drawings must be updated to reflect the full clubhouse amenity area, as the previous site plans approved. A zoomed-in drawing of the scope of work may be provided separately to show details of the proposed improvements. Response: An additional site plan sheet has been included with this resubmittal that provides an overall view of the full clubhouse amenity area. Hunters Run Racquet Sports Complex Intake Submittal Comments – November 2025 3601 PGA Blvd. Suite 220, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 www.insitestudio.com 561.249.0940 Page 6 of 13 Architecture Comments 1. Part III, Chapter 4, Article III, Section 3.I.1 [Rooftop Mechanical Equipment] Buildings are required to have an appropriate and fully integrated rooftop architectural treatment that substantially screens all mechanical equipment, stairs, and elevator towers. All rooftop equipment must be completely screened from view from a minimum distance of 600 feet. Please provide a detail/section drawing showing the rooftop mechanical equipment in relation to the proposed parapet height to verify compliance with the above requirement. Response: Refer to sheet A308 in the revised architectural plans that demonstrates the roof equipment well shields the roof top equipment from public view. Photometrics Comments 2. Photometric plans are required for all new construction, major modifications to existing sites in connection with site plan review. Photometric plans must comply with code Part III, Chapter 4, Article VII. Below are some highlights: • Light fixtures must be baffled, shielded, screened, or recessed to prevent visibility of the lit portion of the fixture from off the premises. • Maximum Foot-candle and Illumination Levels. Permanent off-street lighting levels for all multiple-family residential and non-residential uses shall not exceed five and nine-tenths (5.9) foot-candles for any spot location reading. • Off-Street Parking Lots. A minimum average light level of one (1) foot-candle shall be provided, with no more than ten percent (10%) of the spot readings below one (1) foot-candle and none below one-half (½) foot-candle. Lighting fixtures shall be energy efficient and automatically controlled by a photoelectric switch or other device acceptable to the City Engineer and are to remain on from dusk to one (1) hour after closing or 2:00 a.m., whichever is later. • Spillage. Any light that illuminates any vertical or horizontal surface on adjacent property or rights-of-way at a level greater than 0.3 foot-candles is prohibited. • Lighting Temperature. Lighting fixtures shall emit warm white lighting. The color temperature of warm white light typically ranges from about 2700K to 3000K on the Kelvin scale. • Pole Height. The maximum height for all outdoor free-standing lighting poles of a project or development shall not exceed the average roofline of a one (1)-story structure. In no instance shall an outdoor free-standing lighting pole exceed twenty-five (25) feet. • Lighting Conflicts. Lighting fixtures within off-street parking areas shall be strategically located to avoid future conflicts with mature tree canopies. Provide photometric plan with proposed location of exterior freestanding lighting fixtures and footcandle readings for the parking area, walkaways, courts, and along the nearest residential homes to verify that light spillage is within acceptable limits. Response: A photometric plan has been included in this resubmittal. Hunters Run Racquet Sports Complex Intake Submittal Comments – November 2025 3601 PGA Blvd. Suite 220, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 www.insitestudio.com 561.249.0940 Page 7 of 13 Landscape Comments 1. Part III, Chapter 4, Article II, Section 4. A.3.a. Tree Caliper The caliper of all trees shall be a minimum of four (4) inches at the time of installation. The caliper shall be measured no higher than six (6) inches above the ground. No minimum caliper size is required for palm trees. However, palm trees shall have a minimum of six (6) feet of clear wood at the time of planting. All trees and palms that don't meet these requirements will not be count towards the landscape requirements. The landscape plan must be revised to indicate the caliper (minimum 4") of each tree, rather than the diameter at breast height (DBH). Response: All proposed trees that are intended to address code requirements have been revised to a 4” caliper minimum specification. 2. Part III, Chapter 4, Article II, Section 4. A.1. Native and Drought Tolerant Species. Plant materials to be used are limited to those classified as "low" and "medium" for watering needs in the publication "Waterwise South Florida Landscapes," published by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). The maximum extent possible, plant selection should emphasize waterwise or Florida-Friendly plants. Please revise the Plant Schedule to reflect this correct classification in a way that “low” and “medium” represent watering needs (e.g.“low” should indicate plants that require minimal irrigation). Response: The landscape material schedule on sheet LP.1 has been updated to include the watering needs classification per the SFWMD Waterwise publication. 3. Clarify whether any trees are proposed for removal. If so, they must be clearly identified on the plans. If multiple trees are affected, a tree disposition plan or tree survey should be provided. In addition, submit a mitigation plan and table demonstrating compliance with Part III, Chapter 4, Article I, Section 4.C (Mitigation of Existing Trees and Palms). Response: A tree disposition has been provided with this resubmittal that includes all trees in the affected area. Mitigation replacement calculations have been prepared per section 4.C. 4. Clarify why palms are listed within the “Tree” table. The table should be corrected to accurately separate trees and palms. Response: The landscape material schedule has been revised to separate palms from canopy trees on the landscape plan. 5. Foundation Landscaping Areas (Part III, Chapter 4, Article II, Section 6.B) Foundation Landscaping areas shall be applied to all front and side elevations of non-residential buildings. This also includes the restrooms and maintenance buildings. - Minimum Width. Foundation landscaping areas shall be installed within a strip of land not less than five (5) feet in width - Shrubs. Foundation landscaping shall consist of shrubs installed in a continuous row or within ten (10)-foot wide clusters spaced a maximum of fifteen (15) feet apart. Hunters Run Racquet Sports Complex Intake Submittal Comments – November 2025 3601 PGA Blvd. Suite 220, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 www.insitestudio.com 561.249.0940 Page 8 of 13 - Trees. Tree sizes within foundation landscape strips shall be proportional to building heights and massing; planted no less than one-half (½) the building height when buildings are forty-five (45) feet in height or less. Response: Acknowledged, required foundation plantings have been provided for the proposed clubhouse, maintenance building, and restroom building. 6. Vehicular Encroachment. Landscaped areas shall require protection from vehicular encroachment by wheel stops, curbs, and/or decorative bollards. All landscaped areas with trees adjacent to sidewalks or vehicular use areas may require the use of root deflector products to prevent damage from root growth. All landscape areas containing trees and vegetation shall be first filled with city inspected clean fill (soil). Response: Acknowledged, all proposed landscape areas in the parking lot are protected from vehicle encroachment by either wheel stops or raised curbs. 7. Lawn and Sod Use. While sod/turf areas provide practical benefits in landscaping, they represent the majority of a site's irrigation demand when irrigated and are considered a high water-use hydrozone. To promote sustainable landscaping and reduce unnecessary water consumption sod/turf should be limited to areas for passive or active recreation, or drainage/stormwater management areas where alternatives aren’t feasible. For all other areas, sod should be replaced with drought-tolerant plants, mulch, or natural covers (e.g., pine needles). Sod areas must have separate irrigation zones to reduce water consumption. (Part III, Chapter 4, Article II, Sections 4.A.3.d) Response: Open sod areas have been reduced and replaced with more drought-tolerant planting beds. The total sod area within the scope of work has been included in the landscape requirements chart on the landscape plan. 8. Required Landscaping. Off-street parking areas, excluding those spaces located within parking garages, shall have at least twenty-five (25) square feet of parking lot landscape islands (e.g., green space) per parking space. - Large Islands. Landscape islands sized greater than two hundred twenty-four (224) square feet in area are defined as "large islands" and shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet in width in any dimension. Each large island shall contain a minimum of one (1) tree, classified as a large tree. A minimum of seventy-five percent (75%) of the landscape islands shall be large islands within developments that are required to have up to two hundred forty-nine (249) parking spaces. - Small Islands. The remaining required green space within off-street parking areas shall be allocated to "small islands", which are defined as landscape islands sized at least one hundred fifty (150) square feet in area and no less than ten (10) feet in width in any dimension. Each small island shall contain one (1) tree classified as a "small" tree; Plantings. All landscape islands shall be entirely planted with shrub species; Hunters Run Racquet Sports Complex Intake Submittal Comments – November 2025 3601 PGA Blvd. Suite 220, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 www.insitestudio.com 561.249.0940 Page 9 of 13 Update plans accordingly in order to meet the above requirements and provide the total square footage calculation of all landscape islands within the clubhouse amenity area, separated into “large islands” and “small islands.” This calculation should be based on the parking requirements for the entire clubhouse amenity area, as explained above. Please note that none of the newly proposed landscape islands meet the minimum width requirements: 10 feet for small islands and 15 feet for large islands. Response: All new landscape islands added in the parking lot have been dimensioned on the site plan and fully landscaped on the revised landscape plan. All new islands provided along the new clubhouse and covered pickleball are a minimum of 10 feet wide, whereas the islands that were added to create a walkway through the parking lot are between 22 and 24 feet wide (including sidewalks). Police 1. Lighting – Provide consistent lighting for courts, walkways, and parking areas to eliminate dark spots. Response: Acknowledged. 2. Visibility – Maintain clear sightlines by keeping shrubs low and trees trimmed, avoiding hidden areas around buildings and courts. Response: Acknowledged. 3. Entrances – Clearly mark main entrances with signage and pathways. Consider controlled access (keycard/fob) for member-only areas. Response: Acknowledged. 4. Fencing - Use open-style fencing that defines boundaries while allowing visibility in and out of the complex. Response: Acknowledged. 5. Surveillance Cameras – Install cameras at key locations such as entrances, parking lots, and around the clubhouse to enhance security. Response: Acknowledged. Utilities 1. Provide written statement that applicant/owner understands and acknowledges the Hunters Run Racquet Sports Complex Intake Submittal Comments – November 2025 3601 PGA Blvd. Suite 220, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 www.insitestudio.com 561.249.0940 Page 10 of 13 requirements outlined in the Standard DART Comments of the City of Boynton Beach Department of Public Works, Engineering Division, attached hereto. Response: Acknowledged. The applicant/owner understands the requirements outlined in the DART comments issued by the city of Boynton Beach. 2. Based on the proposed building's size of approximately 18,675 square feet, the City of Boynton Beach requires that it be served by a looped water main. This design ensures adequate water pressure and flow for both domestic use and fire suppression, providing a more reliable and resilient water supply. Response: See updated C5.1, C5.2, C5.3 & C5.4 for looped water supply. 3. A fire hydrant flow test is required to demonstrate the City Code requirement of 1500 gpm with 20 psi residual pressure. Response: A hydrant test was requested on 10/07/25. 4. Fire hydrant spacing and location shall be as determined by the Fire Department. Fire hydrants shall be no more than three hundred (300) feet apart and the remotest part of any structure shall be no more than two hundred (200) feet from a hydrant per the 2010 LDR, Chapter 4, Article VIII, Section 3.B.2.d. Response: See updated C5.1, C5.2, C5.3 & C5.4 for hydrant locations. 5. There is a change in policy regarding fire hydrant ownership in the City of Boynton Beach. The city no longer permits the installation of private fire hydrants. All new fire hydrants must be owned by and dedicated to the city. While this practice may have been allowed on past projects, it is no longer permitted. Please update your plans to reflect this requirement. Response: See updated C5.1, C5.2, C5.3 & C5.4 for hydrant locations. The existing private hydrant is to be removed and main to be grout filled and abandoned. 6. All proposed fire hydrants on site shall be per the Utilities Standard Detail W-9. Response: Acknowledged. 7. Hydrants shall be placed in an accessible, unobstructed location with 5 feet clearance in all directions. Bollards and a 6” raised curb may be required if that distance cannot be met. Response: Acknowledged. 8. Be advised that the City of Boynton Beach has a specific policy regarding sanitary sewer infrastructure. The city does not permit private ownership of sanitary sewer mains that are 8 inches in diameter or larger. All sanitary sewer mains of this size must be designed and Hunters Run Racquet Sports Complex Intake Submittal Comments – November 2025 3601 PGA Blvd. Suite 220, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 www.insitestudio.com 561.249.0940 Page 11 of 13 constructed to meet City standards and will be required to be dedicated to the city for ownership and maintenance. Please ensure your current project plans reflect this requirement. Response: See updated C5.1, C5.2, C5.3 & C5.4 for updated sewer locations and easements. Existing sewer main to be grout filled and abandoned. 9. Water and sewer lines to be owned and operated by the City shall be included within 12 feet minimum utility easements in accordance with the 2010 LDR, Chapter 4, Article VIII, Section 3.B.4. The easements shall be dedicated via separate instrument to the City as stated in the Code of Ordinances, Section 26-33(e). Response: See updated C5.1, C5.2, C5.3 & C5.4 for updated easement locations. 10. Boynton Beach Utilities will not require surety for installation of the water and sewer utilities, on condition that the systems are fully completed, and all documentation is provided to Utilities before the first permanent meter is set. Note that setting of a permanent water meter is a prerequisite to obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy. Response: Acknowledged. 11. A building permit shall not be issued until Utilities has approved the plans for the water and/or sewer improvements required to service the project, in accordance with the Code of Ordinances, Section 26-15. Response: Acknowledged. 12. FDEP/Palm Beach County Health department permits will be required for the water and sewer systems serving this project, in accordance with the Code of Ordinances, Section 26-12. All water and sewer capital facilities charges (cap fees) shall be paid in full prior to Utilities signing the FDEP/Palm Beach County Health Department permit application, in accordance with the Code of Ordinances, Section 26-34. Response: Acknowledged. 13. The CODE, Section 26-34(A) mandates the payment of water and/or sewer capital facilities charges (cap fees) when a project is to receive services from the city’s systems. The cap fees shall be paid upon the request for the Utilities Department’s signature on the Health Department application forms. All fees will be determined based on the number of bedrooms, and the final meter size(s), or expected demand. Response: Acknowledged. 14. Appropriate backflow preventer(s) will be required on the domestic water service to the building, and the fire sprinkler line if there is one, in accordance with the Code of Ordinances, Section 26-207. Hunters Run Racquet Sports Complex Intake Submittal Comments – November 2025 3601 PGA Blvd. Suite 220, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 www.insitestudio.com 561.249.0940 Page 12 of 13 Response: Acknowledged. 15. All utility easements and utility lines shall be shown on the site plan and landscape plans (as well as the Water and Sewer Plans) so that we may determine which appurtenances, trees or shrubbery may interfere with utilities. In general, palm trees will be the only tree species allowed within utility easements. Canopy trees may be planted outside of the easement so that roots and branches will not impact those utilities within the easement in the foreseeable future. The LDR, Chapter 7.5, and Article I, Section 18.1 gives public utilities the authority to remove any trees that may interfere with utility services, either in utility easement or public rights-of-way. Response: Acknowledged. 16. All water main and sanitary sewer lines shall be C-900, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC). Fire Hydrant branches shall be Ductile Iron Pipe Response: Acknowledged. 17. Attendance at a mandatory Pre-Construction Conference is required prior to the start of any utilities work on site. Response: Acknowledged. Public Art 1. In accordance with City Code, Part III, Chapter 4, Article XIV – Art in Public Places (AIPP) and Public Beautification, the total construction value for the associated project is equal to or exceeds $500,000.00 and requires participation within the City’s AIPP program. The AIPP program requires that the Applicant provides a Public Art Project with a Public Art Budget with a value of one percent (1%) of the total construction cost of the associated project, or one million dollars ($1,000,000.00), whichever is less. At the time of permitting, the Applicant must submit a completed AIPP Form (available at https://www.boynton-beach.org/DocumentCenter/View/873/Art-in-Public-Places- Form?bidId=). The completed AIPP Form must include the Public Art Budget and indicate whether the Applicant will provide a Public Art Project on-site, with a value of seventy percent (70%) of the Public Art Budget, or if the Applicant will provide a Payment-In-Lieu of a Public Art Project paid directly to the City's Public Art Fund with a cost of sixty percent (60%) of the Public Art Budget. The applicant has entered that the construction cost is $0 on their application. The applicant must update the application form to provide a realistic estimate for the proposed project. Prior to permit issuance, the applicant must pay an Administrative Fee of thirty percent (30%) of the Public Art Budget to the City's Public Art Fund, regardless of whether the Applicant chooses to provide a Payment-In-Lieu or provide a Public Art Project on site. If the Applicant chooses to provide a Public Art Project on site, the location and the type of public art must be included on the site plan of the associated project, and include a description of the Public Art Project. Hunters Run Racquet Sports Complex Intake Submittal Comments – November 2025 3601 PGA Blvd. Suite 220, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 www.insitestudio.com 561.249.0940 Page 13 of 13 Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or Completion, the will be required to complete, install, and pass inspection for a Public Art Project on-site or provide a Payment-in- Lieu of a Public Art Project to the City’s Public Art Fund. All Public Art Projects must comply with all of the applicable Public Art Project requirement’s criteria listed within the City's Code Part III, Chapter 4, Article XIV, Sec. 2.C.2. and must be approved by the Art Advisory Board prior to the purchase and installation of any art. Prior to submitting an AIPP Application to schedule an Art Advisory Board meeting, the Applicant must first hold a Public Workshop and submit these findings with the AIPP Application, including the required documentation for review and approval by the Art Advisory Board. Please contact staff for additional information regarding the submittal guidelines. Early submission of the proposed artwork is STRONGLY encouraged to avoid project delays, holds on the permit issuance, or delays of the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy or Completion. The applicant may choose at any time to provide a Payment-In-Lieu of a Public Art Project; however, once a payment is made to the Public Art Fund, no refunds are permitted pursuant to City Code Part III, Chapter 4, Article XIV. Sec. 2.C.5. Response: Per coordination with reviewer, this project is exempt from the Art in Public Places requirement as this application does not introduce new amenities to the club. This racquet complex project is a redevelopment of the existing amenity facilities of Hunters Run, which is an existing private residential development. The new clubhouse structure is intended to replace the original tennis clubhouse building that was demolished last year. The only new buildings that are not direct replacements to previous buildings are the maintenance building and restroom building; both uses previously operated out of the tennis clubhouse. The intended use of this site area is not changing with the proposed development, this project is intended to serve more so as an upgrade of the existing facilities for the club’s membership. Thanks for your consideration of our comment response letter. Please don’t hesitate to contact our office if you have any questions or need further clarification. Sincerely, Zachary Kepler Project Manager Insite Studio, Inc.