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REVIEW COMMENTS PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM NO. 96-546 TO: Patricia Mathis, Occupational License Administrator FROM: Tambri J. Heyden ~ Planning and Zoning Director DATE: October 16, 1996 SUBJECT: Renewal of Gentleman Jim's Occ. License With regards to the above-referenced request, and in particular, the potential impact of the recent rezoning of the subject property to residential use, it was communicated to both the property owner and business operator at the time of rezoning, that the restaurant operation could continue in perpetuity contingent upon continued compliance with city regulations which regard discontinuation of legal, nonconforming uses. Therefore, if the use has been discontinued for more than six (6) months, it can not be re-established.. TJH:mr OLLE'ITER. WPD PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM NO. 95-454 TO: Jim Cherof, City Attorney Michael Rumpf, Senior Planner (YlZ-- FROM: DATE: August 22, 1995 SUBJECT: Preparation of Ordinances for: 2404 S. Federal Highway-Future Land Use Plan Amendment (LUAR 1195-003) 2404 S. Federal Highway-Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment (CPTA 4195-001) Table 1124 - Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment (GPTA 4195-002) Attached please find for your assistance with preparation of the above-referenced ordinances, excerpts from respective applications and staff reports, necessary attachments, and required text for the ordinances pursuant to the Florida Department of Communi ty Affairs. Please prepare these ordinances in conjunction wi th our intention to request that first reading be scheduled for September 5, 1995. ,c: Joyce Costello, Administrative Assistant KISCX:95-l0RDS.JIK PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM NO. 95-240 THRU: Chairman a~d~mbers, Planning and Development Board -J~1A, Q.' ~ Tambri J. Heyd , Planning and Zoning Director TO: FROM: Michael W. Rumpf, Senior Planner DATE: June 8, 1995 SUBJECT: 2404 S. Federal Highway - LUAR #95-003, CPTA #95-001 Request for Land Use Amendment/Rezoning and Text Amendment INTRODUCTION Joseph G. Salamone, Executive Vice President of Bravo Boynton, Inc., a Florida Partnership and contract purchaser, is requesting that 1.45 acres of property located on the east side of S. Federal Highway (currently occupied by Gentleman Jim's Restaurant), directly opposite S.E. 23rd Avenue be rezoned and that the Future Land Use Plan designation be amended (see location map in Attachment "A"). The current land use and zoning on this property is Local Retail Commercial and C-3 (Community commercial), respectively. To prepare this property to be assembled with the adjacent property to the east and developed 'with condominiums, the applicant is requesting that the property be reclassified to Special High Density (permitted maximum of 20 dwelling units per acre), and rezoned to R-3, Multi-family Residential. Lastly, in connection with the expansion of the Special High Density (SH) area, Table #24-site Specific Future Land Use and Design Considerations-within the Coastal Management support Document is to be amended to show the acreage for the SH area (Map Area #16) increased by the 1.45 acres. Table #24 describes the area delineated for SH and special development regulations intended to both preserve the site's environmentally sensitive features and to mitigate any potential impacts generated by development at this higher density. In brief, the applicant requests these changes to accommodate an overall residential development through replacement of the less demanded/ valued commercial use, and application of the special maximum density provision of 20 dwelling units per acre to offset the site specific development restrictions as required of development within the SH district pursuant to Table #24, Coastal Management Support Document (as adopted by Policy 7.9.6). The specific design considerations include a 150 feet shoreline setback, and southern setbacks which increase with building height (e.g. 1 & 2 levels-40 feet; 3 levels-75; and 4 levels-100 feet). With respect to the text amendment, this amendment is only necessary to properly maintain the Comprehensive Plan, and specifically, the description of Map Area #16 which delineates an area immediately to the north and east of the subject property. Table #24, Site specific Future Land Use and Design Considerations, of the coastal Management support Document was adopted into the Plan by Policy 7.9.6, and in part, describes the size of the area that the special High Density classification and design recommendations apply to (see map and Table #24 within Attachment "B"). Logically, if the SH area is expanded to include the SUbject property, the corresponding recommendations should apply to the new area, and Table #24 should be revised to accurately describe the property within Map Area #16. LAND USE PLAN AMENDMENT PROCESS A plan amendment may follow an abbreviated review schedule as established by the Florida Department of Community Affairs if the proposed amendment effects less than 10 acres of property and does not involve a land use classification with a density exceeding 10 units per acre. Since the subject amendment involves a density of 20 units per acre, the proposed map and text amendments are limited to the standard review procedure which requires apprOXimately 6 to 8 months to complete. Memo No. 95-240 -2- June 8, 1995 The following analysis is provided pursuant to the city's code of ordinances (Part III-Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Section 9), and Florida law with respect to the transmittal and review of land use plan amendments. This analysis will focus primarily on consistency with the City's comprehensive plan objectives, policies and text, and compatibility of the proposed amendment with the adjacent properties. ADJACENT LAND USE AND ZONING The land use and zoning in the surrounding area varies and is presented in the table below: Direction North Use Restaurant (John Case's Streb's Restaurant) Zoning C-3 Northeast/East Undeveloped R-3 Southeast/South Multi-family condominiums (Hampshire Gardens) R-3 West S. Federal Highway (U.S. 1) N/A Farther west Mobil Service Station C-3 ANALYSIS PURSUANT TO SEC. 9.C.7 OF CH. 2, LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS This section of the Code of Ordinances requires the evaluation of plan amendment/rezoning requests against criteria related to the impacts which would result from the approval of such requests. These criteria and an evaluation of the impacts which could result from development of the property are as follows: 7.a. "WHETHER THE PROPOSED REZONING WOULD BE CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN POLICIES.. .". Although the Future Land Use Plan is proposed to be amended, the requests are generally consistent with Comprehensive Plan objectives and policies, in part, due to the compatibility of the proposed land use classification with adjacent land uses, the availability of service capacity, and due to the Comprehensive Plan's projected surplus of commercial land. This consistency is described by the following policies and narrative: policv 1.3.3 - ".. .limit the type, intensity, extent and location of land uses to those which the traffic generated by same can be accommodated. . .without exceeding the levels of service set forth.. ." Policy 1.4.4 - ".. .limit the type, intensity, extent and location of land uses to those which can be accommodated by the potable water system... II Policy 1.4.5 - ".. .residential densities shall not be increased above those which were assumed in prOjecting water demand in the Potable Water Sub-Element unless it can be demonstrated that capacity will be obtained by reducing the land use density or intensity elsewhere..." Policv 1.5.4 - ".. .limit the type, intensity, extent and location of land uses to those which can be accommodated by the sanitary sewer system... II Policy 1.5.5 - ".. .residential densities shall not be increased above those which were assumed in projecting sewer flows in the Potable Water Sub-Element unless it can be demonstrated that capacity will be obtained by reducing the land use density or intensity elsewhere..." Memo No. 95-240 -3- June 8, 1995 Logically, the evaluation of service capacity is of particular importance when considering the expanded application of a special high density area which was not included in the original data and analysis of the Comprehensive Plan. Analyses on the availability of traffic and utility facilities have been conducted, which compare service demands of the current restaurant use with a condominium project (it should be noted that the utility analysis evaluates the potential development scenario on the subject property of approximately 20 dwelling units, while the traffic analysis was conducted for a maximum 70-unit condominium project to occupy the entire site to be assembled from the subject property and the undeveloped property to the east. The analyses indicate that traffic would be reduced by the proposed amendment, demand for sanitary sewer would increase slightly, and capacity exists to serve the increased potable water demands of the potential project. With respect to the "reduction of density or intensity elsewhere" as required by Policies 1.4.5 and 1.5.5, this adjustment is not necessary given that the proposed increase in facility demands are low and can be easily accommodated by existing supplies. 1 Policy 1.12.1 - "notify and solicit the comments of the Palm Beach County Division of Emergency Management and the city's Risk Management Officer, prior to approving any increase in residential densities in the Hurricane Evacuation Zone above the maximum densities allowed in the Coastal Management Element, if the proposed density increase would result in an increase of 50 or more dwellings." 7 ( Policy 1.12.1 is not applicable as the proposed amendments represent a maximum possible increase of 29 dwellings (1.45 acres * 20 dwelling per acre maximum permitted density) above that considered by the Future Land Use and Coastal Management Elements. The notification requirements of Policy 1.12.1 are required when 50 dwellings or more above that recommended by the Comprehensive Plan are approved. Policy 1.9.1 - "Implement the land use and redevelopment policies contained within the Coastal Management Element." Policy 1.13.3 - "Encourage infill development and redevelopment by adopting and implementing the policies contained in the Coastal Management Element." A SH classification was created and recommended by the Comprehensive Plan to encourage development/redevelopment of the remaining 9.9 acres of undeveloped, coastal area land in this vicinity (see page 49, Future Land Use Support Document in Attachment "C"). To mitigate potential effects of this higher density, the special setbacks, which increase with building height would apply to these sites if developed at this higher density. The applicant plans to utilize the special density provision currently applying to the adjacent property, and is requesting that this SH classification be extended to the subject property. Along with the special density provision, the site specifiC development considerations would also apply to the subject property if expansion of the overlay zone is approved. The applicant desires to incorporate the site specific design considerations onto both the area they currently apply to, and the subject property. ~ Policy 1.19.6 - ".. .do not allow commercial acreage which is greater than the demand which has been projected, ..." h.1 \ ~r~.! l'~ v Policy 1.19.7 - "In areas where demand for commercial uses will not increase, particularly in the Coastal Area, subsequent to Plan adoption change the land use and zoning to permit only residential.. ." The replacement of this commercial use with a residential classification is indirectly consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, as the data and analysis projects that land for retail uses will have Memo No. 95-240 -4- June 8, 1995 the highest surplus compared to other commercial uses, and the Plan recommends, where appropriate, the replacement of commercial uses with residential uses. The Future Land Use Support Document projects that approximately 142 acres of surplus land will exist for retail uses at build-out. Although this prOjection was adjusted, in part, in anticipation of it being "absorbed by an increase in per capita income", which therefore increased the base demand figure, it still may underestimate the ultimate surplus given the following Plan amendments which occurred SUbsequent to Plan adoption: a) the conversion of nearly 30 acres to commercial use for the Boynton Beach Boulevard and the Knuth Road Planned Commercial Developments; b) the denial of amending 11 acres along a segment of Boynton Beach Boulevard from Local Retail Commercial to Office Commercial as recommended by the Plan; and c) the amendment of the 30-acre, Hunterrs Run commercial tract to Local Retail Commercial land use. As a result of these amendments, the projected 142 acre surplus should be increased to nearly 213 acres of land designated for retail uses. Lastly, to further encourage development/redevelopment of coastal properties, Policy 1.19.7 recommends that selected commercial sites within the coastal area be amended to residential use contingent upon a "demand for commercial use which will not increase". staff has not evaluated commercial demand within this area (e.g. by examining commercial vacancies, business turnover, or vacant land), but given the proximity of the SUbject property to vacant waterfront land designated for a maximum density nearly double that permitted in the High Density Residential classification, and the proximity of this commercial use with the nearest major commercial activity center (i.e. Woolbright Road and U.S. 1), it is arguable that the demand for residential use of this property may exceed the demand for, or value of commercial use. It should also be noted that the comprehensive plan recommends that ideally, commercial uses should be concentrated at or nearby thoroughfare intersections. The following additional objectives, policies, and issues addressed below are either typically referenced by the Florida Department of Community Affairs (DCA), or required by them to be analyzed in the review of proposed amendments: Obiective 1.2 - "Coordinate future land uses with soil conditions so that urban land uses are prohibited in locations where it is not economical to remove or treat unsuitable soils.. ."; and Policy 1.2.1 - ". ..prohibit development of urban land uses where the removal or treatment of unsuitable soils would be uneconomical, provide that unstable soils shall be removed in all construction and land development sites where soils would affect the performance of infrastructure, drainage.. .". No extreme soil conditions are known to be characteristic of this property which is already developed. Furthermore, policies such as those above will ensure the use of proper development techniques. Obiective 4.4 - "The city shall,. ..protect all remaining areas of substantial native upland and wetland vegetation and eliminate undesirable exotic tree species."; Policy 1.11.14 - ".. .provide for open space preservation by requiring the preservation of 25% of all "A", "B", and "C" rated sites...". There are no environmentally sensitive features on the subject property; however, the existence of mangroves on and near the property to the east will warrant appropriate management techniques and permits. Staff has already surveyed the current condition of the site to the east, and assisted the applicant with mangrove and exotic tree identification. Memo No. 95-240 -5- June 8, 1995 Obiective 1.11 - ".. . future land uses shall include provisions for the protection of. ..archaeological resources and historic buildings.. .". The City's Comprehensive Plan requires that historical resources and archaeological sites be preserved and protected. However, the subject property is developed and, there are no archaeological amenities known to exist on the remainder of the site to the east. 7.b. "WHETHER THE PROPOSED REZONING WOULD BE CONTRARY TO THE ESTABLISHED LAND USE PATTERN, OR WOULD CREATE AN ISOLATED DISTRICT UNRELATED TO ADJACENT AND NEARBY DISTRICTS, OR WOULD CONSTITUTE A GRANT OF SPECIAL PRIVILEGE TO AN INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY OWNER AS CONTRASTED WITH THE PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC WELFARE.; AND 7.e. "WHETHER THE PROPOSED REZONING WOULD BE COMPATIBLE WITH CURRENT AND FUTURE USE OF ADJACENT AND NEARBY PROPERTIES, OR WOULD AFFECT THE PROPERTY VALUES OF ADJACENT PROPERTIES.". With respect to reclassification of the subject property, the proposed conversion to residential land use and zoning represents a slight deintensification of the property compared to the current commercial use, as traffic generation is projected to decrease (only water demand is anticipated to significantly increase which is not an impact which directly affects adjacent or nearby properties similar to traffic). Secondly, the proposed classification is a similar classification to, or has a similar density of that on all abutting properties except for the parcel to the north which remains designated for commercial use (John Case's Strebs Restaurant). As for the compatibility (with adjacent uses) of the proposed SH classification being extended to the subject property, the special design considerations that accompany this area are intended to offset the potential impacts generated by the higher density that would be experienced by adjacent properties (namely Hampshire Gardens). As indicated above, based on the number ; of stories ultimately approved for this site, the southern setback '~ would vary between 40 feet (the standard minimum setback for the R-3 zoning district) for one (1) or two (2) stories to 100 feet for four (4) stories. ~ Furthermore, residential use is a more compatible classification with S the adjacent residential area than the existing commercial classification. The SH district applied to the subject property would allow a maximum of 15 dwellings more than would be allowed by the conventional maximum density of 10.8 dwellings per acre. Lastly, it (should be noted that the relatively higher densities greatly vary along the City's coastal area, ranging between 18.8 dwellings per acre I to 45 dwellings per acre, and the actual gross density of the adjacent Hampshire Gardens Cooperative is 22 dwellings per acre. 7.c. "WHETHER CHANGED OR CHANGING CONDITIONS MAKE THE PROPOSED REZONING DESIRABLE." As indicated above and based on the request to rezone the existing restaurant, the commercial value of this property may be declining. Lastly, although Policy 1.19.7 suggests the conversion of applicable commercial properties within the coastal area, the Plan may not have considered the conversion of the Gentleman Jim's property to residential use as is necessary to provide needed access to the waterfront parcel, which has a limited 25 feet of frontage on Federal Highway. 7.d. "WHETHER THE PROPOSED REZONING WOULD BE COMPATIBLE WITH UTILITY SYSTEMS, ROADWAYS, AND OTHER PUBLIC FACILITIES. II Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 9J-11 also requires that the availability of publiC facilities be analyzed in connection with a proposed amendment to a comprehensive plan, and that the maximum potential demand upon pUblic facilities be determined. The following facilities were analyzed in order to ensure that capacity is available: Memo No. 95-240 -6- June 8, 1995 1) Roads: The traffic statement was analyzed by the County who confirmed that the entire project would represent a reduction of total generated trips and therefore demand on the immediate roadway network; 2) Water/Sewer: The city's utility Department reviewed the amendment and indicated that water and sewer capacities are to serve the maximum demands to be generated on this site. demand for sanitary sewer facilities will remain relatively the demand for potable water is projected to increase from approximately 129,000 gallons per month to 258,000 gallons per month. This review also indicated that residential development will require that fire (water) flow requirements be brought to current standards, which may require off-site improvements at the developer's expense. It is recommended that a fire flow test be conducted in order to determine the current available fire flow to the site; proposed available While the unchanged, 3) Solid Waste: The Solid Waste Authority reviewed this request and does not object to the proposed amendment as ample capacity exists to serve the future solid waste collection and disposal needs generated on this site. This limited, non-quantitative review by the Solid Waste Authority is provided through a standard letter that they request be used for facility review until subsequent notice is received from them; 4) Drainage: An analysis of drainage facilities was not conducted; however, ultimate development of the site must comply with both drainage requirements within the Plan as well as those imposed by the appropriate district/authority; and (; :) ,,-y IS~G 5) Recreation: Extension of the SH classification represents an increase of 29 dwelling units above that considered in the Comprehensive Plan, which equates to an estimated 45 persons, or 29 units multiplied by 1.53 persons per unit (1.53 is the average persons per household in this census tract, 1990 Census). a) NEIGHBORHOOD PARKS - Neighborhood park levels of service will likely be met on site given the anticipated age of the future residents, and the minimum facilities to be included in the project. As with nearly all comparable coastal area developments, at a minimum, on site recreation facilities will likely include open space, a swimming pool anduudock--f-aGi14t.ies. Furthermore, a recreation impact fee will now be collected at the site plan review stage rather than during plat review, which will contribute to the construction/improvement of recreation resources which serve this area. With respect to the collection of land or money in lieu of, with the close proximity of Jaycee Park, and the proximity to u.S. 1, this site is not ideal for a small neighborhood park, but rather money should be collected in lieu of land which could be possibly contribute to improvements to Jaycee Park. b) DISTRICT PARKS - Regarding the district park level of service capacity, the surplus of district park space was calculated at over 13 acres on July 6, 1994. According to the level of service standard for district parks, 2.5 acres per 1,000 persons, this 13.76 acres will serve an additional 5,504 residents. It should be noted that the City, at most, has grown by approximately 600 to 900 persons since conducting this previous analysis. c) RECREATION FACILITIES - As of July 6, 1994 four of the eighteen categories of facilities had the minimum number of units as required by the corresponding level of service standards. However, these facility categories include single facilities which serve large population groups such as practice fields (1 field per 10,000 persons) youth baseball/softball fields (1 field per 17,500 persons), and regulation baseball fields (1 field per 35,000 persons). All other facilities have surpluses ranging between 2 (shuffleboard courts) and 10 (racquetball courts) units/facilities. Memo No. 95-240 -7- June 8, 1995 7.f. "WHETHER THE PROPERTY IS PHYSICALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DEVELOPABLE UNDER THE EXISTING ZONING."; With respect to residential conversion of the subject property, since the property is already developed there are not likely any unique physical constraints which would limit redevelopment. As for economic feasibility, the subject property is not undevelopable as currently zoned and classified. However, as indicated in this report, there may currently be factors which create greater demand for residential use than commercial use of this property, particularly given the availability of land for assemblage which facilitates waterfront development. With respect to extension of the SH area, rather than the application of the conventional High Density Residential classification, the applicant indicates that a density in between 10.8 dwellings per acre and the maximum for the SH classification (20 dwellings per acre), is necessary given the application of the restrictive setbacks on the parcel to the east. Although staff is unable to confirm the potential economic necessity of the SH classification on the subject property, it is possible that the plan assumed the planned development of the entire area designated for the new SH classification. This assumption would be consistent with general comprehensive plan policies that encourage land assemblage as it prevents isolated uses and conserves natural and man-made resources. Also, more efficient infrastructure can be designed for assembled parcels as compared to small parcels developed for stand alone uses that cannot benefit from shared improvements. &-;> ; JI'~<ij 7.g. "WHETHER THE PROPOSED REZONING IS OF A SCALE WHICH IS REASONABLY RELATED TO THE NEEDS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD AND THE CITY AS A WHOLE." Criteria for evaluating the relationship between the proposed amendments and development related to the needs of the neighborhood and the City include service demands, density, use, value, and accomplishment of, and consistency with Comprehensive Plan policies. As indicated above, ample capacity exists to serve the maximum potential service needs of this proposed project, the maximum density is less than that of the adjacent Hampshire Gardens Cooperative. and midway between the densities existing on larger coastal area developments within the City. The requests would comply with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan through the residential development of this coastal area and the preservation of the waterfront, mangroves, and adjacent property values (through application of the more stringent design standards). As already indicated, extension of the SH area would allow for the addition of 29 dwelling units beyond that recommended by the Plan (based on the current 9.9 acres designated for SH), and an increase of only 13 dwelling units above that if the subject property were developed for multi-family housing in accordance with the C-3, Community Commercial district or with the High Density Residential classification and R-3, Multi-family Residential district (both limit maximum density to 10.8 dwellings per acre) . 7.h. "WHETHER THERE ARE ADEQUATE SITES ELSEWHERE IN THE CITY FOR THE PROPOSED USE, IN DISTRICTS WHERE SUCH USE IS ALREADY ALLOWED." It should be noted that the C-3, Community Commercial zoning district permits multi-family uses limited to 10.8 dwellings per acre; however, staff typically recommends that a residential use utilize the appropriate residential zoning district, and that a single parcel be unified under one classification and zoning district. With respect to alternative locations, there are certainly other sites which would allow condominium development, including those zoned C-3, Community Commercial, R-3, High Density Residential, Central Business District, and the newly created MX or Mixed Use district (which allows a maximum density of 40 dwellings per acre). However, although there are likely vacant or partially vacant properties within appropriate districts, these areas may not include waterfront properties, would require greater land assemblage, and would lack direct visibility from U.S.!. Memo No. 95-240 -8- June 8, 1995 RECOMMENDATION The Planning and Zoning Department recommends that the applications submitted by Joseph G. Salamone for High Density Residential land use, extension of the Special High Density overlay district, and R-3 (High Density Residential) zoning be approved, based on the following: 1. The proposed amendments and zoning would be consistent with Comprehensive Plan objectives and policies; 2. The proposed amendments would not be contrary to the established land use pattern, nor would they create an isolated district unrelated to adjacent and nearby districts, and nor would it constitute a grant of special privilege to an individual property owner; 3. The requested land use and zoning would be compatible with capacities of utility systems, roadways, and other public facilities; 4. The proposed land use and zoning would be compatible with the current and future use of adjacent and nearby properties and, would not affect the property values of adjacent or nearby properties; 5. The proposed land use and zoning are of a scale which is reasonably related to the needs of the neighborhood and the city as a whole; and 6. The expansion of the adjacent Special High Density classification onto the subject property is consistent with encouraging development of property under one unified classification and zoning district. MISCVIII'2101.REP MEMORANDUM UTILITIES DEPT. NO. 95 - 114 TO: Tambri Heyden, Planning Di FROM: John A. Guidry, Utilities Director DATE: March 27, 1995 SUBJECT: Impact of rezoning - 3.5 acre parcel including Gentleman Jim's Based upon conversations between Peter Mazzella and Michael Rumpf of your office, we project a potential potable water use of 8,600 gpd (258,000 gallons per month) for the 20 apartment units that may be constructed at that site. In conversations with one of the owners, Mr. Salomone, his current water usage for the restaurant ranges from 81,000 - 129,000 gallons per month. The residential development would therefore create an increased demand for potable water. Based upon sanitary sewer usage of 90 gpcd, we can also forecast a sewer usage of 3,870 gpd, or 116,100 gallons per month, which correlates closely to the current usage. In view of these assumptions, this utility has sufficient reserve capacity to accommodate the additional demand. The residential development will require that fire flow requirements be brought to current standards, which may require some off- site improvements at the developer's expense. We recommend the applicant have fire flow tests conducted to ascertain the available fire flow to the site at this time. Please refer any questions on this matter to Peter Mazzella of this office. JAG/PVM bc: Peter Mazzella xc: Skip Milor Michael Rumpf, Planning File '.m~. '. ~ @ ~~U~.Jrr.. ;;1.1". I Ii ...---'~' \I \ I 11'1 ,,>I lin i Ilnil ') q . , ' ~ ij ~ (',,', L '" th VI. RLDEVELOPMENT NELUS Redevelopment a=eas are defined as those areas which are either characterized by the prevalence of obsolete structures or by obsolete ~roperty ownership and land use patterns. There are two major areas of Boynton Beach which require redevelopment: First, the Coastal Area, which consists pri~arily of the area lying east of the Florida East Coast Railway; second, the neighborhood bounded by The FEC Railway on the east, the Boynton (C-161 canal on the north, Interstate 95 on the west, and Ocean Avenue on the south. The residential neighborhoods which lie to the north of the Boynton canal, and between Ocean Avenue and Woolbright Road contain a substantial number of single-family dwellings with minor deter1o,'ation, however, virtually all of these dwellings al'e structurally sound and are located on adequately-sized lots. Therefore, these neighborhoods have not been classified as requiring redevelopment, although the improvement of housing conditions in these neighborhoods lS warranted. Housing rehabilitation in these two neighborhoods is discussed in detail in the Housing Element support Documents. coastal Area The coastal Area extends the entire length of the City along the Intracoastal Waterway, and encompasses all land east of the Florida East Coast Railway. The exact boundaries of the Coastal Area are delineated in the coastal Management Element support Documents. The parcels which front on U.S. Highway 1, and the segments of Boynton Beach Boulevard and Ocean Avenue which extend westward, comprise the original commercial center of the city. Existing conditions are described in detail in the Coastal Management Element support Documents, however, the findings of that element will be summarlzed here. The commercial portions of the Coastal Area are characterized by a fairly large number of obsolete structures, and parcels of substandard size. Vacancy rates are fa1rly low; however, many of the commercial buildings are occupied by marginal or low-quality tenants, with low rents. Housing in the coastal Area 15 "enerally in good condition, although a few small pockets of deteriorated Single-family housing exist, mainly along the north end of Old Dixie IIlghway and in the vicinity of S.E. 21st Avenue. single-family housing Which is adjacent to the Intracoastal waterway is generally expenslve and I:; well-maintained, particularly where the lot has access to the Illtracoastal. MUltiple-family housing (condominiums and cooperatives) 15 'II" dominant form of housing in the Coastal Area, and most of these '\wnllings are modestly priced, although well-maintained. These dwelllngs ~Ia mainlY occupied by elderly persons living on fixed incomes, which is "',n reason why the demand for commercial floor space is somewhat limited I" the Coastal Area. '" "'-d,er to minimize the number of mal-ginal commercial uses, the Coastac ""'vJe~'''nt Element recommends that the land use on several parcels be I 'llgecl from commercial to residential. Three of these parcels aloe It"" 1n t~e vicinity of North Federal Highway, where the land use "ld I'e changed from commercial to High Density Residential: A , ,1" I" pare e 1 immediately east of Inlet plaz a, a 2. I-acre parcel to th'? -, "I Bernard's Restaur:mt, and a 1.9-acre parcel south of Bel'nal'd's 47 ) Restaurant. The third parcel could be combined with the vacant land which lies to the east, and the mobile home park which lies to the south, to create a 12 acre parcel on which 130 multi-family units could be bUllt. TRe-€eas~a!-Ma8a~eme8~-E!emeftt-peeemme8as-~fia~-~ftis-meBi!e-fieme ~aPK-tseaview-~~ai!ep-PapktT-~fie-meBile-fieme-~aFK-wfiiefi-lies-ale8~-~fie 8ep~RePft-ei~y-!iw.i~-tbake-ei~y-TFai!er-pafktT-a8a-~fie-meBi!e-fieme-~aPK-~~ ~fte-se~~ftePft-€i~y-iimi~-t6~i~s~Feam-MeBiie-Heme-Papkt-Be-~epmi8a~ea W:~fti8-5-yeaps-e~-~fie-aae~~ie8-e~-~ftis-~laft~--Elimi8a~i8~-meBiie-fteffie ~afKs-eas~-e~-~fie-FEe-~paeks-is-aesifaBle-Beea~se-e~-~fte-pisk-~fta~-~ftese fieffies-ape-s~Bjee~-~e-i8-~fie-eve8e-e~-a-ft~Pfiea8eT-afta-Beea~se-eiiffii8a~iR~ meBiie-fteme-~afKs-wiil-ei:mi8a~e-~he-ia8a-~se-ee8~iie~s-eha~-~fteee-~aPKs efea~e-aHa-wiii-eftee~pa~e-peaeveie~ffieft~~ It is the intent of the Coastal Management Element that high-quality office, retail, and hotel uses be concentrated in the Central Business District, which is centered around Boynton Beach Boulevard and U.S. 1. The City has adopted a Community Redevelopment Plan for the CBD, as well as zoning regulations and design guidelines. The history and current status of redevelopment efforts in the CBD are discussed in detail below under "Community Redevelopment Area 1". In order to encourage commerclal redevelopment along u.s. 1 north of the CBD, the Coastal Management Element recommends that the depth of commercial properties be increased by one lot, if the additional property is developed in conjunction with the parcels that front on u.s. 1. The area extending northward from the central Business District, up to the Boynton Canal presents a number of opportunities for redevelopment to more intensive uses. Presently, this area is occupied by multiple-family dwellings immediately north of the CBD, a mixture of single-family dwellings and vacant parcels between N.E. 7th Avenue and N.E. lOth Avenue, waterfront townhouses to the north of this single-family neighborhood, and a single-family subdivision adjacent to the Boynton Canal. A shallow commercial strip lies along the east side of u.s. Highway 1. This area is suitable for redevelopment to more intensive uses, due to the large amount of vacant land between N.E. 7th Avenue and N.E. lOth Avenue, the low quality of the commercial land uses fronting on U.S. 1, the poor state of repair of many of the single-family houses, and the proximity of this area to the central Business District. Therefore, it is recommended that those portions of this area which are currently in the Low Density and High Density Residential land use categories be placed in a new Mixed Use land use category. t In order to romote redevelopment in this area, densities up to 40 d~le 1 i acre co 0 e lngs wou be construed to also mean hotel rooms). Furthermore, residential densities should be permitted to be applied to parcels, in addition to the commercial intensity permitted by the city'S development regulations. In order to ensure that redevelopment projects are compatible with public facilities in this area, and are compatible with existing land uses, the City should adopt performance standards for such projects, and should require a minimum slte area of 2 acres. 48 There is one other portion of the coastal Area in which commercial redevelopment is desirable. The segment of u.s. 1 near the southern city limit currently contains a significant number of vacant parcels, obsolete buildings, and marginal commercial uses. In order to upgrade the properties fronting on U.S. 1, the coastal Management Element recommends that the eXisting Local Retail land use category be maintained, rather than permitting heavy commercial uses. Heavy commercial uses would be limited to the parcels which front on old Dixie Highway. In order to absorb some of the commercial acreage along U.S. 1, the Coastal Management Element recommends that new car sales be allowed on the C-3 zoned property south of old Dixie Highway, on parcels that have a minimum area of 2 acres. There are several arcels and areas where increased tial densities are recommended, in order to encour 1 development. T ere are wo small parcels, of 1. acres and 1.2 acres, located on t e north side o~ Dimmick Road and at the end of Las palmas Avenue, where it is recommended that the land use category be changed from Low Density (4.84 dwellings per acre) to High Density Residential (10.8 dwellings per acre). These density increases are contingent on limiting development to two-story townhouses. In order to encourage infill development south of Woolbriaht Rnad. the c;a~l Management Element recommenn~ ~hat the density be increasedCln the largest remaining vacant multiple-family parcels. currently, thJL- maximum residential densit in the C is 10.8 dwellings er e. ~ Coasta Management Element recommends that a Special Hiq Density land use category be created a maximum den 't of 2 wellin s r acr The applicat10n 0 this land use category would be limited to the coastal Area, however. The arc in e Intracoastal Waterway and is partlY occupied bv manaroves. Although the manaroves are rotected b law, it would be possible for this dens it 0 be transfer to the upland por 10ns of this property. It is also recommended, n this ement, that residential densities of up to 40 dwellings per acre be permitted in the CBD zoning district, and that this density be applied in addition to the commercial intensity which is permitted in the CBD zoning district. ny of the existi multi-family ro ects in the Coastal Area exceed he maximum density which is shown on the Future Lan se an. The High Density Re' tial categor of the land use plan allows for ~ up o 10.8 dwplli~g~ per acre. whereas eX1S n mult -famil ro ects have densitie which an e from 17 to wellings per acre. It is , ",il'! recQ ement as well as in this ele ';)(of)"'1 that the er etuation of these projects at the r ex s enslties /t"'.jit5perm reasons: F rs, ecause u e '-f, ,'>' oastal Area are suffic1en 0 serve these densities; and second, because JV classifying these densities as non-conforming makes it difficult for potential buyers of these units to obtain mortgages, which creates a hardship for the existing owners, who are often elderly persons with moderate incomes. ~ is not desirable. however, for the City to create hi he - use categories to accommodate the existing densit of hese ro'ec be ossible or ro erty owners in otheL-a,r.aas of the Ci ty tn request the same den~ i tv. Also, the arge c----- 49 difficult to organize into a coherent, meaningful would be administratively unworkable. Therefore use cate ories hich accommodate these densities s ould be construed to inc ude existing condom' . 1n e- ed pro'ects as c the existing densities. erative, and regard ess of ...., In order to increase the availability land for marinas and boat storage, the coastal Management Element has identified several sites where these uses would be suitable. A 6.8-acre parcel has been identified as a possible marina/boat storage facility along the northern boundary of the City. Two sites for ground level boat storage have been identified on N.E. 4th street, (south of N.E. 22nd Avenue), and on the south side of N.E. 15th Avenue, adjacent to the FEC tracks. In order to ensure that the development of these properties is compatible with surrounding land uses, the Coastal Management Element specifies that the properties must first be rezoned to Planned Commercial Developments. All of the land use and zoning changes which have been summarized above are described in detail under planning Area 1, in Section VIII of this document. A table which summarizes these changes is included in section III (Table 24) of the Coastal Management Element support Documents. Community Redevelopment Area 1: Central Business District In 1981, the City Commission created a Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) , pursuant to Chapter 163, Florida statutes, and made a finding that a condition of blight existed within the designated Community Redevelopment Area. The CRA was directed to prepare a Community Redevelopment plan in order to increase the economic viablity of entire area. This plan, which was adopted in 1984, recommended that a Central Business District (CBD) be established in the core of the Redevelopment Area. The CBD lies between the Florida East Coast Railway and the Intracoastal Waterway, and is bounded on the north by N.E. 7th Avenue and on the south by S.E. 2nd Avenue. Major goals for the CBD include enhancement of its attractiveness by requiring streetscape improvements, architectural continuity, and coordinated signage; using a waterfront orientation to create a unique retail/entertainment environment; providing pedestrian-scaled amenities; providing for perpetual pUblic use of a newly created waterfront; and protection from the negative impacts created by the railroad. The CBD Plan encourages mixed-use development, including office, retail, service, financial, restaurant, entertainment, lodging, residential uses, and a civic center. critical projects proposed by the Redevelopment plan include a specialty retail/entertainment area, focused on a marina. A hotel, publiC park, and a publiC plaza, as well as multi-family residences would also be located in the vicinity of this marina. Other key elements of plan include the provision of improved off-street parking, abandonment of 50 ,/ ,limr,;h/r~ 60-"Q...",s; /';, LC "CJ~ ( Un:73 d3~ r(c le5 10..5- /)<"h S; iy ,;J::2. <;/,f' / ;"(,, "", (pJ oJ ~/" ,g',8_5 J""" tu(jmf.,.~ ",f' '->hifs (0{ -fl.c J> (r:J...r>hO',Q f:X So f..In in-) 0<", -rh<- "-!"r"" 076 sv,6j<"",f 'f''Y"of'''-'r-ty 5..<(5" O-c.-~s : ;Lf..s- <')(V~CT"'- ...+ c2)1' ' ,-L] / I f' {r"'c' {" -" c..--?J~ 9'h '. OJ '/, /..10;, cC'"Y/t:r<n) J=ns;+Z'cos" L '", ~ , I~ ~ ~ o_() c:a.>-,..fr,_(6,(''''~~ g Kec.,,"<.>-+,OVl ~<:-=:-r-y ( r\.o, "J .:Tv(y ~ :~7r;"'-+ '~/!. ,sV?!.-.so ~ I (1 i.t() "'1-< ~ 1'~ s:S.s-o't" ::>? " ~ 13.7~ o--~.-<:: s. (-rrl') /"7o-/c.. . G'"hllq-_,,~~ 0/' ;:./. .1-.(1 0":6r t;rTJ ~ (C-s;<-..<1:" D. ,;; ~ ,,'r' c:.' d "t x: ..J7 =0 "'Yu '=..." o...,.s 7' f ((''''''S<tlC.~.G,3 frJL..) /hv,-JVe. ~;'J/c -1=:.-:(-",..-;.:--;. {j"')1't, <L~/().5..5~ -n,d--r ~..rv..... Ll-:,j:.>~' 3S- o:>'P" I.;) c:;..!>..... p~r"'3~.--7"'\-S y'.-~~L4<./ ,; / ,; ~ S('.r~..cN ./ 0,("~ CO"'v"(..'?'....,,,,,+ Gci-(-f";,,, Tic 'Y)tk.,.Q USe.. ~,~~,','ci {<,7..v,,~ 0.... Coyy-.,vY\c,"-\~'-l e~""'"-~V\,,, ~",?" No " , (Q..I~w"i\.- il"'-vt-t.'p(' 1'<'1'~('1"\,,~ w~dj) "Rub< *- ~" ~".......'-(~&, v ,~~ Af- .....::;,1~,f,-"j ~<c 'I J)""<C,,.\: ""("' "',.'s tr G" M.:.. r"', < <,0 '~iJ" f- "'~-~-t"\.../ ~, ~ C\?, t-":> ~ ,j fr/<--(' I'.~ F/~~ cf..&'-'l",~r- -('7 ;P~'f'C~~' ,.{ ucq;J ,S"'fG",'(C, GeV\e c- ((y, c......~,,-f-( frjrr'. 5 D k...t~ per ?'s -r: . (' ' T~C ( ,,'T~ C:--s ~-->~ f, (- f rv<._ '^-+ . Table 21. Non-Conforming Residential Densities " Map Plan Existing Index # Density Density 1 10.8 38.3 2 10.8 40.0 3 10.8 18.1 4 10.8 17.9 5 10.8 29.0 6 10.8 45.7 < f,,' ,. 7c~.fj.. 10.8 30.0 8 10.8 18.0 9 10.8 20.3 "')t :"'~ I, ,~\ ~ii I '''~,.,.. c,....),~.O 10.8 18.6 , ,. ,:',." 11,;. ' 10.8 27.7 , ty.,: ., . ~ ( " , ".,,' ,', -.,12 10.8 25.4 -' 13'.' 10.8 32.2 C....I(-"'I,,,.f'" I . ,~, 'V. f (' '.~1 ,.14 10.8 21.0 150 3.0 5.3 160 8.0 8.1 r\(". (t' '-j~:~ t",) 170 8.0 9.7 It ,'.". ,,source: Walter H. Keller Jr., Inc. ~:\' ",.. '., ~" Redevelopment Potential Comments Multi-Family Multi-Family Multi-Family: includes Recreation Area Multi-Family Multi-Family Multi-Family Multi-Family Multi-Family Multi-Family Multi-Family Multi-Family Multi-Family Multi-Family Multi-Family Single Family; County Density; City Plan indicales Mod Density Combination Single and multi family; County Density Single Family e Note: Asterisked sites are subject to potential land use modification per the following Table 24. As stated in the previous discussion, much of the coastal management study area is characterized by established and stable land uses. Based on a historical observation of more built-out communities further to the south, coastal area redevelopment will probably occur on a scattered basis, and only after the regional supply of vacant land suitable for new fIrst stage development has been effectively diminished. Considering the available vacant land in both the study area and in the area west of 1-95, the potential for extensive areawide redevelopment is considered low within the ten-year planning horizon. In terms of residential activity, existing mobile home parks and a few underdeveloped multifamily shoreline properties have the greatest potential for redevelopment. This potential is highest in Planning Area I due to the proximity of these sites to Lake Worth and the Boynton Inlet. Substantial renovation or reconstruction of existing . -68- ,.. ..."......, ,.. .~ ~="o=~ CA .,,~,"'.~, .~~ T.... OF e @! - DaX ~ aF SIm;: IKRE EXISTD5 OENSm EXCEED& RJT\.RE l.NI) \.&: Pl.AN DfJlSm L.J.I , ~ ;' ,I -L .~rj r I I r p ,. 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' . / 0'1. ,,16"" .. ~/ " II , p (~- " '[!!. c~r,i "V -.>i'- . ,. . ,7~ "'" . . rw52 RIDGEPOINTE \ NN33 BETHESDA Pfl ~\. ~ ~ r.; H ~rr:- c:... Nw3S BETHESDA PM ::: 36 242' CORP OF >- 37 243t.LORPOF x 38 2440,CORPOF -~ 39 2442' CORP Of c~40 24~O CORP OF cAI 2460 CORP OF c[42 2S20 CORF OF cc-A3 2tJ30 COF\P OF '"'044 c:..::.A::. CORP OF .:;:f.5 2552 CORPOF 1--1' DA ~H- IIJA RK S I, .'il1I/J./lf SLI&. Cl IIARKE.D EACH I . WITHSU..N014 -:40 2SaO CORP OF gl~~ ! I,Oj02 ~ ..1-' , - -J.c )(Q l ~ '~l: -~ ~ "'-, ~ ~ ~ '\ ; I _ --r"' . -- ~.I {l I ...~._'-'- '--:-el ..., ~. - -, IL 0/ 0 L ~ )t " - 2~ . ~, - - ~! t-I , ~'I - M ~ 0.... ~~ :J -i8~ o ~ h ~ cr.:. ~ ..,~ 'If J '''I Uz ~ jlj i v '5 j ~ >--, ~ dB l') <l. "si II. ,. 1-0 ~~lP- -- -- . 0 _ $ ~ ~ 0:: $. ~ <li II -; - - - - :IN $' Wo ~.~ ~(l~~j I..J B ~ ::~-!C E' f--l.L :; : i?~h ~ , I r- ~-il ,~ v ~ - t lIS ~% ' - . --- .':'"".. ,...."., ul,,:,"":.._:f ....2..L_~'~ ...-__.,......"""'lIIoW.h;.,-___.'...ii!i..jc.:..L._.. __._ {( l J.1J 1- ~ -l <( I- (() <( o U rL w f- 2 SIMMONS & WHITE, INC. Engineers' Planners. Consultants mrnffi[~ll I, ,'---'- In, 0 'I!!: APR 1 ., !., April 10, 2000 Job No. 00-43 TRAFFIC IMPACT STATEMENT 286-Unit Apartment Complex City of Boynton Beach, Florida SITE DATA The subject parcel is located on the east side of U.S. 1 at the easterly terminus of 23rd Avenue and contains approximately 14 acres. Existing site improvements consist of approximately 10,000 S.F. of quality restaurant (Streb's and Gentleman Jim's) and a 4.6 acre wholesale nursery. Proposed site development consists of removing the existing improvements and constructing a 286-unit apartment complex with a build-out of 2002. For additional information concerning site location and layout please refer to the site plan prepared by Mouriz Salazar Architect & Planners. PURPOSE OF STUDY This study will analyze the proposed development's impact on the surrounding thoroughfares within the project 1 s radius of development influence in accordance with the Palm Beach County Land Development Code Article 15, Traffic Performance Standards. The Traffic Performance Standards require that a proposed development meet two "tests" with regard to traffic. Test 1, or the Link/Buildout Test, requires that no site specific development order be issued which would, during the build-out period of the project, add project traffic at any point on any major thoroughfare link within the project's radius of development influence if the total traffic on that link would result in an average annual daily traffic or peak hour traffic volume that exceeds the adopted threshold level of service during the build-out period of the project. Test 2, or the Model Test, requires that no site specific development order be issued which would add project traffic to any link within the project's model radius of development influence if the total model traffic on that link would result in an average annual daily traffic' volume, as determined by the model, that exceeds the adopted level of service. For the purposes of this analysis, the construction contemplated in the Modified 2010 Plan shall be used. This study will verify that the proposed development's traffic impact will meet the above Performance Standards. 4623 Forest Hill Boulevard, Suite 112, West Palm Beach, Florida 33415 Telephone (561) 965-9144 . Fax (561) 965-0926 Certificate of AuthoflzatlOn Number 3452 Traffic Impact Statement Job No. 00-43 April 10, 2000 - Page Two TRAFFIC GENERATION The Palm Beach County Unified Land Development Code Article 15, Section 15 (I) (C) - Traffic Performance Standards - APPLICABILITY Subsection 2 (B) requires that for any application for a site specific development order on property on which there is an existing use shall be subject to the Palm Beach County Traffic Performance Standards to the extent the traffic generation proj ected for the site specific development order exceeds the traffic generation of the existing use. The generation rates and capture rates of the existing use shall be updated to current pro forma traffic generation and pass-by rates and shall be used to calculate existing use traffic. The traffic currently vested to the site by the existing use may be calculated as follows: OUALITY RESTAURANT (10.000 S.F. ) 10,000 S.F. x 96 .51 tpd 1000 S.F. = 965 tpd Less 5% Passer-By = -145 tpd NET = 820 tpd WHOLESALE NURSERY (4.6 ACRES) 4.6 Acres x 2....Q. Acre = 32 tpd TOTAL = 852 tpd The traffic to be generated by the proposed development may be calculated in accordance with the traffic generation rates provided in Table 10.8-1 Fair Share Road Impact Fee Schedule of Article 10: MULTI-FAMILY (286 D.n.) 286 M.F.D.U. x 7 tod D.U. = 2002 tpd The proposed plan of development therefore results in a net increase of 1150 tpd over the existing uses as follows: 2002 tpd - 852 tpd = 1150 Traffic Impact Statement Job No. 00-43 April 10, 2000 - Page Three TRAFFIC GENERATION (CONTINUED) The Palm Beach County Traffic Performance Standards Section 15. (I)L Subsection 1 states: "The Coastal Residential exception to the level of service requirements of this Section promotes urban infill and deters urban sprawl. It also promotes redevelopment. It provides closer proximity of residential uses to commercial uses and employment bases, thereby reducing the impact on the overall Major Thoroughfare system, pollution, the use of fossil fuels and other resources, and the travel time and needs of the public. Because it applies only to the incorporated area, it also promotes annexation of unincorporated areas. Therefore, the public benefits of an uncrowded and efficient road system promoted by this Section are also promoted generally (but not necessarily on a specific Link or Major Intersection) by the creation of a Coastal Residential exception to the level of service requirements of this Section. The Coastal Residential exception may also result in more integration in the Palm Beach County School system." Therefore, the proposed 286 multi-family dwelling units meet the Palm Beach County Traffic Performance Standards criteria via the Coastal Residential Exception. Although the project is approvable with regard to traffic performance via the Coastal Residential Exception, the net external traffic of 1150 tpd will be assigned to the roadway network as required by SECTION 15. (I) L COASTAL RESIDENTIAL EXCEPTION, Subsection 3. RADIUS OF DEVEI,OPMENr INFI,UENCE Based on Table 2A and 2B of the Palm Beach County Traffic Performance Standards, for a net trip generation of 1150 trips, the radius of development influence shall be two miles for Test 1 and one mile for Test 2. EXISTING TRAFFIC Existing average annual daily traffic volumes for the links within the radius of development influence were available from the Metropolitan Planning Organization of Palm Beach County 1998/1999 Annual Traffic Volume Map. Traffic Impact Statement Job No. 00-43 April 10, 2000 - Page Four EXISTING TRAFFIC (CONTINUED) Background traffic, consisting of historical growth allowances furnished by Palm Beach County, major project traffic, and anticipated development in the area was also considered. The following Table calculates the 3-year historical growth rate for each of the applicable count stations within the project's radius of development influence: LINK A. U.S. 1 95/96 98/99 1- 1. South of Old Dixie Hwy. 20038 19202 -1.41% (Use 1%) 2. South of Woolbright Road 25435 26116 0.88% (Use 1%) 3 . North of Woolbright Road 21626 22129 0.77% (Use 1%) B. 23rd AVENUE 1. East of Seacrest Blvd. 2. East of 1-95 3 . East of Congress Avenue C. WOOLBRIGHT ROAD 1. West of ICWW Bridge 2. East of 1-95 * 1995 AADT ** 1998 AADT 7451 10332 9907 7022 11800 11510 -1. 96% (Use 1%) 4.53% 5.13% 8262* 29525 10213** 7.32% 33198 3.99% The project is expected to be built-out in 2002 and background traffic was projected to that time. Please refer to Figure 1. The project distribution was based upon the existing and proposed geometry of the roadway network, a review of the existing and historical travel patterns, as well as a review of the proposed development and improvements in the area. The distributed traffic for the project at full build-out of the development was assigned to the links within the project's radius of development influence and can be seen in Figure 1. The 1998/1999 average daily traffic volumes, the proposed project traffic, background traffic, and the total traffic are also shown in Figure 1. Traffic Impact Statement Job No. 00-43 April 10, 2000 - Page Five EXISTING TRAFFIC (CONTINUED) Based on the projected total daily traffic volumes and threshold volumes for the links within the project's radius of development influence as shown in Figure 1, this project meets the applicable Average Daily Traffic Volume Link Performance Standards listed under "Test One" of the Palm Beach County Traffic Performance Standards on all links within the project's radius of development influence except Woolbright Road between U.S. 1 and Seacrest Blvd. PEAK HOlm TRAFFIC VOLUMES The net external A.M. and P.M. peak hour traffic volumes to be generated by the existing use based on the rates provided by the ITE Trip Generation Manual, 6th Edition may be calculated as follows: The net external A.M. and P.M. peak hour traffic volumes to be generated by the proposed plan of development may be calculated as follows: PERIOD :usE PEAK HOUR ~ PASSER-BY % NET P.H.T. M.F.D.U. (286 D.U. ) A.M. 286 M.F.D.U. 0.51 pht/D.U. 0% 146 P.M. 286 M.F.D.U. 0.62 pht/D.U. 0% 177 " Traffic Impact Statement Job No. 00 -43 April 10, 2000 - Page Six PEAK HOUR TRAFFIC VOLI~ES (CONTINUED) The proposed plan of development will therefore result in a net increase of 138 external A.M. peak hour trips and 111 external P.M. peak hour trips from the currently existing development. The existing average peak hour traffic has been determined by factoring the 1998/1999 average annual daily traffic by a uK" factor of 9.3% and can be seen in Figure 2. The project's net external P.M. peak hour traffic volumes, the peak hour background traffic, and the total peak hour traffic volumes are also shown in Figure 2. Based on the Level. of Service uD" Average Peak Hour Threshold Volumes shown in Table 1A of the Palm Beach County Traffic Performance Standards and the total peak hour volumes shown in Figure 2, this proj ect meets the applicable Peak Hour Traffic Volume Link Performance Standards on all links within the project's radius of development influence except Woolbright Road between U.S. 1 and Seacrest Blvd. SITE RELATED IMPROVEMENTS The A.M. and P.M. peak hour turning movement volumes and directional distributions at the project entrances for the proposed development with no reduction for existing use credits may be calculated as follows: PERIOD USE PEAK HOUR DIRECTIONAL DIRECTIONAL RAIE. DISTRIBUTION DISTRIBUTION (% IN/OUT) (TRIPS IN/OUT) M.F.D.U. (286 D.U. ) A.M. 286 M.F.D.U. 0.51 pht/1000 S.F. 16%/84% 23/123 P.M. 286 M.F.D.U. 0.62 pht/1000 S.F. 67%/33% 119/ 58 An exclusive left turn lane north approach at the intersection of 23rd Avenue and U.S. 1 is existing. Based on the peak hour movement worksheet attached with this report and the Palm Beach County Engineering guideline used in determining the need for turn lanes of 75 right turns in the peak hour, no additional turn lanes appear required. A single lane exiting the project at the northerly driveway connection (exit only, right turn only driveway connection) appears adequate. Two westbound exiting lanes are shown on the site plan exiting the parcel at the east approach of the intersection of 23rd Avenue and U. S. 1. Traffic Impact Statement Job No. 00-43 April 10, 2000 - Page Seven MODEr. TEST Modified Table 5, Project Network Deficiencies for the future network, does not presently indicate that the applicable links within the project's radius of development influence will be over capacity. Therefore, this project meets the Model Test. CONCLUSION This proposed development is expected to generate a total of 1150 net external trips per day at project build-out by December 31, 2002. Based on an analysis of existing and project traffic characteristics, major project traffic and distribution, as well as the existing and future roadway network geometry and traffic volumes, this project meets the Link/Buildout Test and the Model Test as required by the Palm Beach County Traffic Performance Standards on all links within the project's radius of development influence except Woolbright Road from Seacrest Blvd. to U.S. 1. This link was analyzed based on a 1998/1999 existing AADT volume of 33,198 taken just east of 1-95. It is possible the link count on Woolbright Road east of Seacrest Blvd. is lower than the count on Woolbright Road east of I-95 and the link would meet the Level of Service D Standard. Based on the Coastal Residential Exception, however, further analysis or in-field counts for this link are not required and this project meets the Palm ch County Traffic Performance Standards. t F. Rennebaum, P.E. km: 0043.tis SIMMONS at WHITE, INC. f ENGINEERS . PLANNERS . CONSULTANTS N (12) (46) (46) (23) BOYNTON BEACH BLVD. (12) (92) OCEAN AVE. (46) 22129 (23) (92) 784 115 (23) 23028 WOOLBRIGHT RD, 32500 (23) (115) 26116 (23) L/) 926 a> <( I 345 I 27387 ~ ~ I <( 32500 <{ 23rd AVE. (23) SITE (35) (/) 11510 11800 7022 (/) 10213' w 2203 1979 249 3335 Q:: 345 368 460 <.:J 14058 0 58 z 14147 > 7731 13606 0 14900 14900 --' 14900 u CD 14900 I- (35) (23) (/) w Q:: u 19202 <{ w 681 (/) 345 20228 32500 FIGURE 1 LEGEND 39546 1998/1999 AADT 1984 HISTORICAL GROWTH 322 PROJECT ASSIGNMENT 41852 TOTAL TRAFFIC 47500 L,O,S STANDARD (32) LESS THAN ONE PERCENT OF CAPACITY , 1998 AADT BOYNTON BEACH RENTAL 00-43 K.D, 4-10-00 4623 FOREST HILL BLVD" SUITE 112, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33415 TELEPHONE (561) 965-9144 f N SIMMONS at WHITE, INC. ENGINEERS · PLANNERS · CONSULTANTS BOYNTON BEACH BLVD, OCEAN AVE. WOOLBRIGHT RD, Lf1 2429 (j) 86 <l: I 41 I 2556 - w I > 3020 <l: <l: 23rd AVE. SITE (f) 1070 1097 653 (f) 950 w 205 184 23 a:: 41 45 56 310 c.:> 1316 0 7 z 1326 > 732 1267 0 1390 1390 ...J 1390 u CD 1390 >-- (f) w a:: u 1786 <l: 63 w (f) 41 1890 3020 FIGURE 2 LEGEND 3678 PK, HR, TRAFFIC 185 HISTORICAL GROWTH 33 PROJECT ASSIGNMENT 3896 TOTAL TRAFFIC 4420 L.O.S STANDARD BOYNTON BEACH RENTAL 00-4.3 K,Q, 4-10-00 4623 FOREST HILL BLVD" SUITE 112, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33415 TELEPHONE (561) 965-9144 SIMMONS & WHITE, INC. ENGINEERS * PLANNERS * CONSULTANTS QQQJ L 37(17) ~ SITE V'l => 4 3 7 (2) (1) L ~ ~ L7(3) 9(47) .. 117021 ... 45(22) 23RD AVE I (~r-- 134(16) TURNING MOVEMENT WORKSHEET LEGEND 7 A.M. PK. HR. TURNING MOVEMENT (23) P.M. PK. HR, TURNING MOVEMENT 1330 I MOT 4 N 00-43 JBS. 4-10-00 BOYNTON BEACH RENTAL 4623 FOREST HILL BLVD.. SUITE 112, WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA 33415 TELEPHONE (561) 965-9144