REVIEW COMMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPME.'t r
MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 02-241
STAFF REPORT
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD AND CITY COMMISSION
October 21, 2002
Project Name/File No:
Presidential Drive / HTEX 02-002
Property Owner.
A & A Corporation, Inc.
Applicant/Agent:
Richard C Williams, Williams Construction Services, Inc.
Location:
719 Presidential Drive
Land Use/Zoning:
low Density ResidentiallR-1AA (Single-family Residential District)
Proposed Use:
Single family home
Project Size:
Site Area: 0.27 acre (11,511 square feet)
Building Area: 2,629 square feet
Adjacent Uses:
(See Exhibit "A" - location Map)
North - Intracoastal Waterway right-of-way;
South -
Presidential Drive extension of las Palmas right-of-way,
and farther south is a single-family house, zoned R-1-
AA,
East -
Single-family house, and farther east is the Intracoastal
Waterway right-of-way; and
West-
Single-family house zoned R-1-AA.
Request:
Request for a height exception pursuant to the City of Boynton Beach
land Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Zoning, Section 4 F., to
allow an elevator hoist way on a proposed single-family house to be
constructed at 32 feet 6 inches (32'-6") high, a distance of 2 feet 6
inches (2'- 6") above the maximum thirty (30) foot height allowed in the
R-1-AA Single family zoning district.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is currently being developed has a two-story, single-family house. It is located
at the end of las Palmas backing to the Intracoastal Waterway (see Exhibit "A" - location map).
The two-story, 2,629 square-foot house includes a roof/sun deck, which at present, can only be
accessible via a circular interior stairwell located at the main entrance of the house. The applicant is
proposing an elevator to be located at the northwest corner (rear) of the property (see Exhibit "B" -
site plan) to serve as an alternative access to the roof sun deck. The proposed elevator hoist way
measures 32 feet 6 inches (32'- 6") in height and will be enclosed to protect the mechanical
components from natural elements.
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This elevator hoist way will exceed the height limit for the R-1-AA zoning district by two feet six
inches (2'- 6") (see Exhibit "C" - Elevations). The applicant is requesting this height exception to
allow the construction of the proposed elevator hoist way at 32'- 6" high. It should be noted that
since the proposed elevator hoist way is to be enclosed, the manufacturer requires two feet of
clearance when the passenger cabin stops at the end of its vertical limit. This two-foot space is
provided as a refuge space for the safety of the service crewmen for the elevator
ANALYSIS
The proposed elevator is construed as being eligible for a height exception pursuant to Chapter 2,
Zoning, Section 4.F.2., which reads as follows:
2. Water, cooling and fire towers, radio and television towers of commercial nature, church
spires, domes, cupolas, flagpoles, electrical and mechanical support systems, parapets,
and similar structures, and their necessary mechanical appurtenances may be erected
within a structure or on top of the structure, above the district height limitations provided
herein, after obtaining approval of the City Commission based on their consideration of
the standards for evaluating exceptions to district height regulations set forth in
paragraph 3 below
land Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Zoning, Section 4.F.3, Height Limitations and
Exceptions, states that in considering an application for exception to the district height regulation,
the City Commission shall make findings indicating the proposed exception has been studied and
considered in relation to minimum standards, where applicable. Exhibit "D" lists those standards and
how the applicant addressed them.
According to the application, the overall building height will be 29 feet and 1 0 inches (29'-10"), which
is below the maximum height of thirty (30) feet allowed within the R-1-AA zoning district. In addition,
the elevator hoist way will be located in the least visible portion of the subject property, which abuts
the Intracoastal Waterway The east side and north sidewalls of the elevator will provide no
windows, which limits any direct view onto the adjacent properties. This proposed elevator
represents a secondary point of ingress and egress to the roof/sun deck. Through the conceptual
phase of this project, the applicant had pursued several options such as wheelchair lifts, circular
stairs, and exterior elevators. These options offered a greater design challenge and expense in
regard to their applicability to the subject project (see Exhibit 0- Options). This proposed elevator
design is consistent with the architectural style of the house.
Staff has determined that the requested exception will not impact the area in a negative way
because:
1 The subject elevator hoist way would provide the minimum required refuge space for the
proper operation of the elevator mechanical support equipment;
2. The application represents the minimal necessary to achieve the design intent of the
project; and
3. The elevator hoist way as proposed would have minimal impact on adjacent properties due
to it's proposed location on the subject property
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the analysis contained herein, and on the applicant's response to the minimum standards
required by code, staff recommends that this request for a height exception for an elevator hoist-
way of two feet six inches (2'- 6") be approved. No conditions of approval are recommended;
however, any condition of approval recommended by the Community Redevelopment Agency Board
or required by the City Commission will be placed in Exhibit "E"
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EXHIBIT "0"
WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
5530 Duckweed Road
Lake Worth, FL 33467
September 10,2002
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Michael W.Rumpf, Director
Planning and Zoning Division
City of Boynton Beach
Re: Height Exception
719 Presidential Drive
Elevator Hoist Way
Proposed Height Exception From 30' to 32"6"
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Dear Mr Rumpf:
Following are the responses to the questionnaire with regard to the above-mentioned
request for height exception:
a. Height exception will not have any adverse effect and, in fact, will have less
impact due to a smaller footprint than alternative means, (i.e., circular stairs).
b. Height exception is necessary to provide egress and to comply with elevator
manufacturer's requirement, (i.e., safety conditions above cabin). See letter
from Pam Beach Lifts, Inc. attached.
c. Due to the location (rear of property), smaller footprint and relatively small
height increase (2.5'), no reduction in air and light will result.
d. This height exception is addressed under your Exception F Height Limitation
and Exceptions (2) and, therefore, not a deterrent to improvement of adjacent
property Adjacent properties are C.O.d.
e. Property values will, in filet, be improved as this elevator will add value to the
subject property and, hence, the adjoining properties, as well.
f. No adverse living conditions will result from the 5'x5'x2.5' addition.
g. The public welfare will not be compromised by this exception. This
exception is well within the scope allowed by code.
EXHIBIT "0"
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September 10, 2002
City of Boynton Beach
Planning and Zoning
h. The above evidence and enclosed letter from Palm Beach Lifts Inc. will
justifY the need for a height exception.
1. It is understood that the submitted information may be referred to the planning
and development board for recommendation.
Thank you for your prompt consideration of this matter
,
Very truly yours,
WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
Richard C. Williams
President
10/24/02 07~lA P 001
EXHIBIT "E"
5530 Duckweed Road
lake Worth, Fl 33467
561 791-8168 Office
561 791-0456 Fax
561 702-4663 Cell
WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION
SERVICES, INC.
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October 24, 2002
City of Boynton Beach
Fax#' 742-6257
ATTENTION: Max
Re; Height Exception 719 Presidential Drive.
Per your request, following are the options we pursued prior to settling on the existing
elevator'
1 WHEELCHAIR LIFTS - We reviewed this possibility only to find that State
law prohibits their use beyond twelve feet.
2. CIRCULAR STAIRS - Prevented handicap access and protruded
negatively into side yard setback. (Original permit.)
2. EXTERIOR ELEVATORS - Lacked sufficient liff travel and not available for
use in the salt air environment.
We believe that the plan we propose overcomes all of the above objections and
solves the problem with a minimum of impact.
Very truly yours,
WILLIAMS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, INC.
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Richard C. Williams
President
EXHIBIT "F"
Conditions of Approval
Project name: Presidential Drive
File number HTEX 02-002
I DEPARTMENTS
I INCLUDE I REJECT I
PUBLIC WORKS- General
Comments: None
PUBLIC WORKS- Traffic
Comments: None
UTILITIES
Comments: None
FIRE
Comments: None
POLICE
Comments: None
ENGINEERING DIVISION
Comments: None
BUILDING DIVISION
Comments: None
PARKS AND RECREA nON
Comments: None
FORESTER/ENVIRONMENTALIST
Comments: None
PLANNING AND ZONING
Comments: None
Conditions of Approval
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I DEPARTMENTS I INCLUDE I REJECT I
ADDITIONAL COMMUITY AND REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD
CONDITIONS
Comments:
1 None
ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS
Comments:
I 1 To be determined. I I I
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