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CORRESPONDENCE JUL. 7.2e00 12:17PM KILrAY & ASSOCIATES ~IO. 321 D.2/3 Kildav 8' Aalocilltes Landscape Architects/Planners 1661 Forum PlICS, Suit. 100A w.st Pal", Ba.ch. Florida 33401 (661) 689-6622 · Fax (B6ll 889-Z592 WIIMi.kildaylnc.OClm July 7,2000 Mr. Dick Hudson, Senior Planner City of Boynton Beach Zoning Division 100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33435 RE: Variance requests for Bay Vista site plan Ourti!:: 1<465.1 Dear Mr~J\(,,\L The City is currently reviewing two varianc:: requests submitted by our office on behalf of Altm:m Development for the Bay Vista property. Please accept this request to withdraw those requests for relief. Specifically, please withdraw our request for relief from: 1. Chapte1' 2, Section 4.J.l... regarding a maximum frOllt yard wall height of four feet. In its place, we are requesting that ,staff cOllduct a code review of the cited requirement with the intention of revising the regulations to allow for a six (6) foot maximum front yard wall height. Such an amendment will allow for greater flexibility in design for large multi-family rental and condominium developments. It 'Will permit design entrance features at a scale in keeping wit.l1 those developments. 2. Chapter 2, Section lJ.H.16e (12). which governs the parking roquirements for recreation facilities for condominiums and housing developments. Again, we are requesting that staff review this provision of the Land Developmenr~gulatiol1S. The current parlcing requirements for multi-family developments already require more spaces than will normally be required for residents and guests. The additional parking: requirements for the clubhouse and private reC1'eational facilities are unnecessary. Providing the additional parking, .spaces required per the current Code reduces the amount of area available for landscaping. vegetation preservation, and open space. It also increases the total amount of impervious area on the property I which adversely impacts on-site stonnwater retention requirements as well as off-site storm water runoff. The current Code bases parking its parking requirements on the square footage of the r.:creational facilities provided. As a result, developers are discouraged from providing more abundant recreation facilities and arc in fact, penalized for providing extraordinary on-site recreational amenities. JUL. 7.2e00 12:18PM un ~y & ASS')CIATES '- Please call me with any questions or comments. Chris Kerr Kilday & Associates. Inc. Cc: Scott Auker. Altman Development 1'10.321 " P.3/3