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CORRESPONDENCE Kilday & Associates Landscape Architects / Planners 1551 Forum Place, Suite 100A West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 (561) 689-5522 Fax (5611689 2592 www.kildayinc.com March 22, 2001 Mr Michael W Rumpf Director of Planning and Zoning City of Boynton Beach 100 East Boynton Beach Boulevard Boynton Beach, FL 33435 Re. Belmont (a/k1a The Hamptons) PUD Landscape Plan Minor Modification REZN 98-002 Rezoning (Ordinance No. 098-23) Our Project No 1360 1 Dear Mr Rumpf' Pursuant to our recent telephone conversations and meeting on-site, please accept this letter as a request forthe City of Boynton Beach to process and approve an Administrative Modification to the Landscape Plans for Belmont PUD The proposed modifications are as follows: The South East Landscape Buffer As mentioned in our on-site meeting with Kevin Hallahan, the required berm south of Southwest Congress Blvd shown on Sheet L-5does not meet the three (3) foot height requirement as stated in Condition 36 However, due to the fact that the existing grade to the east of the site is much lower than the grade of the subject site, the 3 foot difference in grade between the adjacent properties has been accomplished. Due to the fact that the required landscape has been installed, as well as irrigation and Fiber Optic utility lines, the developer is proposing to supplement the landscape material in lieu of removing all of the existing landscape and infrastructure and increasing the height of the berm. Therefore, pursuant to your request, I have prepared two cross sections of existing conditions along with what is being proposed. These cross sections have been incorporated into the revised Landscape Plans and are also located on Sheet L-5. As shown on the revised plan, the developer is proposing to supplement the southeast landscape buffer with the addition of a row of Southern Red Cedar plants. The Southern Red Cedar is a small tree/large shrub. However, it is only available in Mr Michael W Rumpf March 22, 2001 Page 2 the southern region of the state in sizes ranging from 3 to 10 gallon containers. Therefore, I have specified it at a five foot height. On site, we also discussed using the multi trunk Wax Myrtle species which is also a large shrub mass or small tree. I have included that species as an alternative in case the contractor cannot find all 43 Southern Red Cedar plants and may have to substitute the Wax Myrtle within the southernmost portion of the east buffer In addition to the Cedar, the developer is proposing a chain link fence along the entire east property line. The fence shall have opaque slats along the portion of property adjacent to the three northern most single- family lots south of the Southwest Congress Blvd right of way The slats within the fence are to screen the properties that do not have a wood privacy fence located in their back yards and to provide an additional screen. Lakes of Tara PUD Lot 111 Lot 111 is the northern most lot located south of the Southwest Congress Blvd. right- of-way Pursuant to your request, Mr Elie Berdugo has approached the owner ofthe lot to obtain consent for the work done adjacent to her back yard. A copy of his correspondence is attached. In addition, Mr Berdugo has agreed to sod the portion of her yard where ground cover or sod does not currently exist. Sheet L-5 also shows this cross-section. Condition 35 Condition 35 relates to the "proper dead ending" of Southwest Congress Blvd. As discussed, this condition has not yet been satisfied. Mr Jim Drotos with Shah, Drotos and Associates, Inc., has prepared drawings and will proceed through the required process to satisfy the condition. No changes are required to the Landscape Plans to address this issue. Interior of the site Pursuant to Mr Hallahan's request, a note has been added to the plans near the open space tracts and recreation area stating that the plant material may be field adjusted, as the sidewalk layouts within those areas have not been constructed exactly as shown on the Landscape Plans. However, as mentioned in my letter to Mr Hallahan, dated January 8,2001, I have confirmed that the total number of plants as specified on the landscape plans have been installed. I Mr Michael W Rumpf March 22, 2001 Page 3 All modifications to the Landscape Plans have been demarked with a number 7 located within a triangle outside of a revision cloud. I would appreciate it if you would please review the proposed modifications and respond at your earliest convenience. As always, please do not hesitate to contact me should you have any questions or require further information. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Sincerely, ~-() .... Marcie W Tinsley Kilday & Associates, Inc. Attachment cc: Elie Berdugo; EB Developers Rick David; EB Developers Kevin Hallahan; City of Boynton Beach Mickey Duplos; DCC Contractors, Inc. Rich Szmiga; Royal Landscape Jim Drotos; Shah, Drotos & Associates H:Clients/1360.01/RumpC03-22-01 Mar-~b-01 ~1~39A t1tlg Co I P.o;:: THE BELMONT AT BOYNTON BEACH, INC 7025 BersClIss Way, suite 1 07 Bo~ Raton. Florida 33433 TEL (561) 39~86B FAX (561) 395-7577 March 16, 2001 Ms. Christine Long 111 Terra Lakes Drive Boynton Beach FL 33436 Dear Ms. Long: I met with you and discussed the impact of our property, The Belmont at Boynton Beach and the existing berm 85 it affects your property I have enjoyed our discussions and wish to thank you for your cooperation. Based upon our agreement you have agreed thallhe existing berm including the portion in your backyard is satinactory 10 you, and that the arrangements that we have made satisfy any questions y':-,: may halle about the condition of your property Please sign a copy of this letter indicating your acceptance of our understanding. Very truly yours, THE BELMONT AT BOYNTON BEACH, INC. Elie Berdugo President EBJlw Is~ Dated March..2.L;-2001, the undersigned has no abjection the existing condition of the berm adjacent to the undersigned's property and is tisf d . 'th the agreement made with The Belmont at Boynlt'n Beach, Inc. -----~-_._--- PROJECT NAME: Belmont (aka) The Hamptons Landscape LOCATION: 1 Belmont Place COMPUTER ID: 01-85000024 PERMIT #: I FILE NO.: MMSP 01-024 I TYPE OF APPLICATION: Minor Modification Site Plan AGENT/CONTACT PERSON: Kilday & OWNER/APPLICANT: The Belmont At Associates Boynton Beach PHONE: 561-689-5522 PHONE: 561-395-6868 FAJ(: 561-689-2592 FAJ(: 561-395-7577 ADDRESS: 1551 Forum Place, West Palm ADDRESS: 7025 Beracass Way, Suite 107, Beach, Florida 33401 Boca Raton, Florida 33433 Date of submittallProiected meetinl! dates: SUBMITTAL / RESUBMITTAL 03/27/01 1sT REVIEW COMMENTS DUE: N/A PUBLIC NOTICE: N/A TRC MEETING: N/A PROJECTED RESUBMITTAL DATE: N/A ACTUAL RESUBMITTAL DATE: N/A 2ND REVIEW COMMENTS DUE: N/A LAND DEVELOPMENT SIGNS POSTED N/A (SITE PLANS): PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD N/A MEETING: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD CITY COMMISSION MEETING: N/A COMMENTS: J:\SHRDATA\Planning\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\BELMONT tka The Hamptons ofBB\Belmont (aka) The Hamptons MMSP 2001\2001 PROJECT TRACKING INFO.doc