CORRESPONDENCE
CORRESPONDENCE/
(LETTERS)
To: Mr Eric JohnS<ln
~e: Watershed Cu~)()la's
:Jate: 5/20/03
:Jear Eric,
rhanl< you for considenng the height exception to Boynton Beach Zoning Code, Chapter 2,
Section 4.5.3. We iire respectfully asking for permission to build (2) 1 rY tall decorative cupola's
I)n top of the rear fayade of the building to a he Ight of 55'-(1" These cupolas were part of the Site
~lan drawings appr.3ved by city commission but were not formally addressed at the time
in cOflsidering an appli(:8.tion for exception to the district height regulation, the City Commission
~halllTlake findings Ind'cating the proposed exception has been studied and considered in
'elation to the following standards, where applicable:
a. WhethElr the height exception will have an advers~ effect on the existing and
proposed land uses.
No, existing approved land use will not change
b. WhethElr the height exception is necessary
Yes. without an exception the cupola's could not be constructed
c. WhethElr the heigh1 exception will severely reduce light and air in adjacent areas.
No, these cupola's are only 4' In diameter and open on all sides
d. Whether tte height exception will be a deterrent to the improvement or development
of adjal:ent property in accord with existing regulations.\
No
e. Whether the height exception will adversely affect property values in adjacent areas.
No tho cupola's are designed to make the approved building more aesteticallv
pleasing w:th varied roof lines and decorative elements
f. Whether the height exception will adversely influence living conditions In the
neighb'Jrhood.
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No
g. Whethet the height exception will constitute a grant of a special privilege to an
indMdufl1 o~lIner as contrasted with the publiC welfare.
No
h Whether sufficient evidence has been presented 10 justify the need for a height
exception
Yes, without 1he exception the building will have a long flat roof line of 45' tall
i. The C~' Commission may. in connection wIth processing of application for exception
hereunder refer same 10 the planning and development board for recommendatiOn.
Acknowledged
We look fomlard to your consideration on this matter
Regards,
Richard Jones, AlA
Quincy Johnson Architects
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