REVIEW COMMENTS
DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
MEMORANDUM NO PZ 02- 131
TO
ChaIrman and Members
Planmng and DeV~IOJP nt Board
LusIa Galav, AIC
PnncIpal Planner.
FROM.
DATE
July 1,2002
SUBJECT.
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CondItional Use Approval-Daycare 1 Preschool
PROPOSAL SUMMARY
Contamed herem IS a descnptIOn of the subJect proJect. The subject property IS a rectangular shaped lot located on
the southwest comer of Boynton Beach Boulevard and Northwest 1st Street, more partICularly described as 202
West Boynton Beach Boulevard. Currently, the subJect property contams a vacant smgle-family home Accordmg
to the Land Development RegulatIo~<;, a smgle-family home IS conSIdered a non-conformmg use m the C-2 zonmg
dIStnCt. The applIcant proposes to raze the eXIstmg reSIdential home and replace It WIth a 5,032 square foot daycare
facilIty. Daycares are condItional uses m the C-2 zomng dIStnCt. The sIte will also contam an outSIde play area,
whIch IS reqUIred under State regulatIOns. The property IS also located wIthm a Pnmary CommercIal Target Area
as defined by the ComprehensIve Plan. In addItion, accordmg to the ViSIOn 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan,
Boynton Beach Boulevard WIll contmue to be the maJor access from Interstate 95 to the downtown area as well as a
connector over the Intracoastal Waterway VIa Ocean Avenue The Master Plan endorses several development
charactenstIcs for thIS commercIal comdor ThIS will be one of the first "m-fill" redevelopment proJects near the
downtown. The buildmg deSIgn / archItectural style / sIgnage of subsequent proJects m / near the CIty'S downtown
area (and areas IdentIfied wIthm the VISIOn 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan area) could be mfluenced by the
preferred attributes of thIS proJ ect.
Owner:
JulIUS G FranCIS
Agent:
Robert Kuoppala of Kuoppala & ASSOCIates
ProJ ect name
LIghthouse Academy
General descnption.
CondItional use / new SIte plan approval for a 100-child daycare facilIty WIth ItS reqmred
outSIde child play area.
Property SIze:
27,104 square feet (0622 acres)
Land use
Local Retail CommercIal (LRC)
Current Zomng:
NeIghborhood CommercIal (C-2)
LocatIOn:
202 West Boynton Beach Boulevard
Bmldmg area.
(See ExhibIt "B" - Proposed SIte Plan)
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Surroundmg land uses/zonmg'
North - Boynton Beach Boulevard nght-of-way, farther north IS a commercIal use (Superb SIgnS and Randall
EblIng ChIropractic) wIth a Local Retail CommercIal (LRC) land use classIficatIOn and zoned
NeIghborhood CommerCIal (C-2),
East - Northwest pt Street nght-of-way, farther east IS an office use (Palm Beach ChIropractic) wIth a Local
RetaIl CommercIal (LRC) land use classIficatIOn and zoned NeIghborhood CommercIal (C-2),
South - Developed smgle-family homes wIth a Low DensIty ResIdential (LDR) land use classIficatIOn (Office /
CommerCIal Overlay) and zoned Smgle-famIly resIdential (R-l-A),
West - CommerCIal use (Barbara Matthews) wIth a Local RetaIl CommercIal (LRC) land use classIficatIOn and
zoned NeIghborhood CommerCIal (C-2)
STANDARDS FOR EVALUATING CONDITIONAL USES AND ANALYSIS
SectIOn 11.2.D of the Land Development RegulatIOns contams the followmg standards to whIch condItional uses
are reqUIred to conform. Followmg each of these standards IS the Planmng and Zonmg DIvlSlon's evaluatIOn of the
applIcatIOn as It pertams to standards.
The Plannmg and Development Board and CIty CommISSIOn shall conSIder only such condItional uses as are
authonzed under the terms of these zomng regulatIOns and, m connectIOn therewIth, may grant condItional uses
absolutely or condItioned upon the condItIons mcludmg, but not lImIted to, the dedIcation of property for streets,
alleys, recreation space and SIdewalks, as shall be determmed necessary for the protectIOn of the surroundmg area
and the cItIzens' general welfare, or deny condItional uses when not m harmony wIth the mtent and purpose of thIS
sectIOn. In evaluatmg an applIcation for condItional use approval, the Board and CommIsSIOn shall conSIder the
effect of the proposed use on the general health, safety and welfare of the commumty and make wntten findmgs
certIfymg that satisfactory proVISIons have been made concernmg the followmg standards, where applIcable.
Ingress and egress to the subJect property and proposed structures thereon, WIth partIcular reference to
automobIle and pedestrIan safety and convemence, traffic flow and control, and access m case of fire or
catastrophe
According to the survey, the property currently has two (2) points of ingress / egress (curb cuts), one on
Boynton Beach Boulevard, the other along Northwest 1st Street. The subject property proposes one main
point of ingress/egress The project intent is to close off the curb cut along Boynton Beach Boulevard and
preserve the existing opening along Northwest Ft Street The driveway along Northwest Ft Street will be
widened to 24 feet in order to comply with code. Afive (5) foot wide sidewalk exists along Boynton Beach
Boulevard. This will be connected to the proposed sidewalk along Northwest Ft Street. This connection
will be in keeping with the recommendations of the Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan.
A traffic statement was submitted and sent to the Palm Beach County Traffic Division for their review and
approval The Palm Beach County Traffic Division determined that the project will generate 270 new
average daily trips and meets the Traffic Performance Standards of Palm Beach County
2 Off-street parkIng and loadmg areas where reqUIred, WIth partIcular attentIOn to the Items m subsectIOn 1
above, and the economIC, glare, nOIse, and odor effects the condItional use Will have on adJacent and
nearby propertIes, and the CIty as a whole
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The Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan recommends that parking for properties along the Boynton
Beach Corridor between Interstate 95 and Seacrest Boulevard should be located to the rear of buildings,
where possible. Although the proposed parking lot for the daycare facility will not be located at the rear of
the building, it will be situated along Northwest Ft Street and not between the building and Boynton Beach
Boulevard. This design partially meets the intent of the recommendation. The daycare facility requires an
outdoor play area for the children. The outdoor play area will be located to the rear of the building
The parking required for the daycare will be based on the ratio of one space for each 300 square feet of
gross floor area. Since the building area is 5,032 square feet in area, a total of 17 parking spaces will be
required. The plan provides a total of 18 parking spaces, one (1) of which, is designatedfor handicapped
use. All parking spaces will be dimensioned at least nine (9) feet in width by 18 feet in length, except for
the handicap spaces, which will be 12 feet in width by 20 feet in length. According to Chapter 2, Section
II.H 16 c.4 , daycare centers are required to provide a provision for a convenient drop-off area adjacent
to the building providing unobstructed ingress and egress Although most new facilities provide a porte-
cochere for the drop-off area, the subject site land area is limited and so therefore, the plan provides two
(2) spaces in front of the building that will serve this function.
3 Refuse and servIce areas, WIth partIcular reference to the Items m subsectIOn 1 and 2 above
No dumpster enclosure is required or proposed for the subject project. The City Public Works Department
determined that rollout containers would be an adequate method for trash removal.
4 UttlIttes, WIth reference to locatIOns, availabIlIty, and compatibIlIty
Consistent with Comprehensive Plan policies and city regulations, all utilities, including potable water and
sanitary sewer will be in place prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy
5 Screenmg, buffenng and landscapmg WIth reference to type, dImenSIOns, and character
The project perimeters include a 7-foot wide landscape buffer strip along Boynton Beach Boulevard and
Northwest Ft Street. The building is situated on-site to be as close to roadways as possible (in
conformance with the Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan's recommendations) and to be as far away
from the residential properties to the south. The north perimeter buffer (along Boynton Bach Boulevard)
will contain Silver Buttonwood, Yellow Elder, and Dahoon Holly trees The groundcover will consist of
Liriope, Wedelia, and Plumbago The buffer will also contain a row of Redtip Cocoplum hedges The
swale along Boynton Beach Boulevard already contains Live Oak trees The landscape buffer along
Northwest Ft Street will have Dahoon Holly, Silver Buttonwood, and Yellow Elder trees It will also have
Redtip Cocoplum hedges, Plumbago, and Wedelia. According to Chapter 2, Section 4.L., a buffer wall is
required along the southern property line to separate the commercial from the residential land uses The
plan proposes a buffer wall six (6) feet in height within the southern perimeter buffer The wall will be
painted on both sides to match the building It will be constructed prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy Staff recommends that the style of the buffer wall be enhanced with details such as cornices,
columns, and multiple colors tones (Medium Gray and Indian Ivory) to match building colors (see Exhibit
"C" - Conditions of Approval) The west and south perimeter landscape buffers will contain Live Oak,
Satin Leaf, and Silver Buttonwood trees
6 SIgnS, and proposed extenor lIghtmg, WIth reference to glare, traffic safety, economIC effect, and
compatibilIty and harmony WIth adJacent and nearby propertIes
The maximum allowable wall signage area is based upon the linear frontage of the proposed daycare
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buildmg The ratio is based upon ] V2 square feet of sign area for every one (]) foot of linear building
frontage. Since the frontage of the building is 74 feet in length, the maximum allowable wall signage area
is ]]] square feet. According to the elevations, one (]) wall sign is proposed on the north fm;ade. The
elevations show the location of the proposed wall sign but do not indicate the sign type or colors. The
elevations indicate that the sign will be ]] 0 square feet in area. The elevations show that the wall sign
appears out of scale with the north building fafade. No sign material or sign colors were submitted with
this application. Since this is unknown, staff recommends that the future sign type, color, and style be
consistent with the Sign Guidelines of the Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan (see Exhibit "C" -
Conditions of Approval). All signage must meet the requirements of Chapter 2] of the Land Development
Regulations
The plan proposes a freestanding monument sign to be located near the middle of the property line along
Boynton Beach Boulevard. ]t will be placed at least ] 0 feet from the property line. According to the
elevations, the monument sign face will be 48 square feet in area. As proposed, the monument sign will be
eight (8) feet in height and be eight (8) feet in width. The elevations do not show the signjace type or
colors of the monument sign. Since this is unknown, staff recommends that the future monument sign type,
color, and style be consistent with the Sign Guidelines of the Vision 20/20 Master Plan. Also, staff
recommends reducing the size of the monument sign and adding more architectural elements and detail to
the sign. The lettering and color of the monument sign shall match the same of the wall sign (see Exhibit
HC" - Conditions of Approval). The site address will be identified on each side of the monument sign.
7. ReqUIred setbacks and other open spaces.
]n general, the Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan endorses the urban concept of locating buildings
closer to the property lines along rights-of-ways. The building is as close to the property lines along
Boynton Beach Boulevard as allowed by setbacks requirements of the C-2 zoning district.
Nearly half the site or ] ],833 square feet will be pervious area.
8. General compatibility with adjacent property and other property m the zoning dIstnct.
]n general, the proposed project is compatible with the existing commercial uses adjacent to the subject
property. There will be minimal on-site impact and no adverse effects will occur because the proposed
daycare use will operate during daytime hours. There will be little or no impact to the adjacent properties
or to the general area.
9. Height of building and structures, with reference to compatibility and harmony to adJacent and nearby
properties, and the city as a whole.
The Lighthouse Academy is designed as a one-story building with the top of the aluminum railing of the
false tower to be 24 feet - 10 inches in height. The top of the parapet wall will be 2] feet - four (4) inches
in height. The base of the roofline will be ]2 feet in height. The roof will be a blue color standing seam
metal.
The entire building, particularly the facades facing the rights-of-way, has been designed to enhance the
overall appearance of the Boynton Beach Boulevard Corridor The exterior walls of this new structure
will have smooth stucco finish and painted cream in color (Porter 6884-] Indian Ivory). The accents will
be gray (Porter 7166-] Medium Gray).
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As previously mentioned, this will be one of the first redevelopment projects along Boynton Beach
Boulevard near the downtown. The building design / architectural style / signage of subsequent projects in
/ near the City's downtown area (and areas identified within the Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan
area) could be influenced by the preferred attributes of this project.
10 Econoffilc effects on adjacent and nearby propertIes, and the CIty as a whole.
As stated in the project summary, the subject property currently contains a singlelamily home. According
to the Land Development Regulations, a singlelamily home is a non-conforming use in this commercial
zoning district. The applicant is proposing to demolish the existing house and replace it with a commercial
daycare facility. Staff considers the conversion of uses (from resldentzal to commercial) as both necessary
and desirable. The Vision 20/20 Redevelopment Master Plan endorses infill businesses along Boynton
Beach Boulevard
The daycare / preschool use will be the first such facility along the Boynton Beach Boulevard corridor
The proposed use will constitute additional convenience and choice for residents of the City and
neighboring residential subdivisions.
11. Conformance to the standards and requirements whIch apply to SIte plans, as set forth m Chapter 19, ArtIcle
II of the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances. (Part III Chapter 4 SIte Plan ReVIew)
With incorporation of staff comments, the proposed project will comply With all requirements of applicable
sections of city code.
12. Compliance WIth, and abatement of nuisances and hazards in accordance with the performance standards
within Section 4 of the zoning regulatIOns; also, conformance to the City of Boynton Beach Noise Control
Ordinance.
With incorporation of all conditions and staff recommendations contained herein, the proposed daycare /
preschool use would operate in a manner that is in compliance with the above-referenced codes and
ordinances of the City of Boynton Beach. In particular, the applicant will have to apply for and obtain all
necessary approvals and licenses from all applicable governing bodies, including but not limited to the
Palm Beach County Health Department and Florida State Department of Health, which are required for
the day care / preschool operation.
RECOMMENDA TION
Based on the discussions contained herein, in compliance with all applicable development regulatIOns, and the
conSIstency with the Comprehensive Plan, staff recommends that this request be approved subject to satisfying all
conditions of approval as contamed in Exhibit "C". Furthermore, pursuant to Chapter 2 - Zonmg, Section 11.2
CondItIonal Uses, a tIme lImIt is to be set WIthin WhICh the proposed project IS to be developed. Staff
recommends that a period of one (1) year be allowed to mitIate thIS project.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DIVISION
MEMORANDUM NO. 02-135
TO:
FROM:
Eric Johnson
Planner
Planning & Zoning Department
Laurinda Logan, P.E. I -
Civil Engineer (
June 26,2002
DATE:
RE:
Lighthouse Academy
Conditional Use - 2nd Review
Permit No. COUS 02-003
As requested I have made a second review of the above referenced plans against the remaining
1 st Review Engineering Comments. I offer the following items:
o Comments #13 and #18 may be deleted.
o The designer still needs to show the existing utilities on the site plan (Comment #9).
o The designer needs to complete the drainage plan (Comment #14). Both existing and
proposed site elevations are required on the Drainage Plan. Unable to evaluate how the
proposed daycare center impacts the existing drainage conditions.
o The designer has not addressed the relocation (or protection) of the Type "A" inlet in the
playground area (Comment #24)
Please let me know if you have any questions regarding my comments, or if I can be of further
assistance. I can be reached at extension 6482.
LUck
Xc: Jeff Livergood, P.E, Director, Public Works (via e-mail)
Pete Mazzella, Assistant to Director, Utilities
H. David Kelley, P.E./P.S.M., Utility Engineer, Engineering (via e-mail)
Glenda Hall, Maintenance Supervisor, Parks
Ken Hall, Engineering Plans Analyst, Engineering (via e-mail)
Frantz LaFontant, Engineering Plans Analyst, Engineering (via e-mail)
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KUOPPAIA & ASSOCIATES, P.A.
ARCHITECTS
5204 10th AVENUE NORTH
lAKE WORTH, FL 33463
WEBSITE: www.kuoppala.com
(561) 439-6424
(561) 439-0018 Fax
AR0009481
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100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd.
Boynton Beach, Florida
Attention: Ms. Lusia Galav
Re: Lighthouse Academy
202 W. Boynton Beach Blvd.
Comm. No. 0211
City File #COUS-02-003
Dear Ms. Galav,
We are in receipt of the First Review Comments and respond as follows:
GENERAL:
1.) Plans will be revised and submitted prior to the June 11, 2002 meeting.
2.) All requested information will be submitted.
3.) This letter is the written response to each comment.
4.) Reductions are submitted with this submission package.
PUBLIC WORKS:
1.) Storage of refuse, including recycling, shall be within the 6'0" X 10'0" X 6'0" high
trash holding area and be wheeled or carried to the Right-of-way for pick-ups.
The low amount of trash does not warrant a dumpster per previous discussion with
staff.
2.) Water and sewer are existing to site, but are of insufficient size for this project.
New domestic water and sewer will be installed. The fire sprinkler system is being
deleted from the project.
May 25,2002
City of Boynton Beach Planning/Zoning Department
Ms. Lusia Galav
Lighthouse Academy
Page 2.
UTILITIES:
3.) The fire sprinkler system is being deleted from the project. All points ofthe
building will be within 200 feet of a fire hydrant. There are existing fire hydrants
at the northeast comer of Boynton Beach Blvd. and N.W. 1st Street and at
Southeast comer ofN.E. 1st Ave. and N.W. 1st Street. A new hydrant will be
installed, ifnecessary, to achieve required coverage (see civil plans).
4.) Landscape irrigation water source shall be on-site well.
FIRE:
5.) See Note #3 above. Pipes shall be of required size and pressure.
6.) Underground water mains and hydrants shall comply fully with Florida Fire
Prevention Code.
7.) Emergency access shall be provided and maintained throughout construction per
Florida Fire Prevention Code 3 - 5 and NFPA 241 (1996) Section 5.4.3.
POLICE:
No comment and no response.
ENGINEERING:
8.) The requested note will be put on the Civil and Landscape/Irrigation drawings as
these are Civil/Landscape/Irrigation related items.
9.) The exact location of water/sewer plans are unknown based upon information
provided by the City to the Civil Engineer. Existing water and sewer lines are
being removed or abandoned due to inadequate sizes. The electrical to the
existing house is fed overhead from a pole west ofthe house (shown on survey)
and will be removed.
May 25,2002
City of Boynton Beach Planning/Zoning Department
Ms. Lusia Galav
Lighthouse Academy
Page 3.
10.) "Site Plan Rider" was submitted with Site Plan Approval application. Does it need
to be submitted with Building Permit Application?
11.) Site lights are now shown on Site Plan.
12.) Site Lighting Plan now indicates that site light poles are rated for 140 MPH wind
load.
13.) Note #3 on Sheet MSP-l states that the existing trees are being removed. The
existing trees to be removed also are now shown on the Landscape Plan.
14.) Drainage plan is in accordance with LDR Chapter 4, Item 1.
15.) The certification per LDR Chapter 4, Item 2 is now on civil plan.
16.) Note added re: Bicycle proof catch basins and drain hole covers at civil plans.
17.) Four foot wide sidewalk is now added to all plans along side street.
18.) Sidewalk is continuous through driveway.
19.) Note added on Landscape Plan.
20.) Traffic control devices shown on MSP-1. All devices shall conform to city
standards and will be shown on civil engineer's construction documents.
21.) Construction standards are now shown on civil engineering drawing.
22.) Graphic scales are added to all sheets.
23.) Reference now placed on landscape and civil drawings.
24.) The inlet is required to drain the playground per Palm Beach County Health
Department.
May 25,2002
City of Boynton Beach Planning/Zoning Department
Ms. Lusia Galav
Lighthouse Academy
Page 4.
25.) The column situation is incidental to this review and will be coordinated at
construction documents.
26.) Signs moved per request.
27.) Cross hatching and pavement marking are added at drop-off spaces, see Sheet
MSP-I. Civil construction documents will also show these items.
28.) The request hinders the design of the sidewalk in front of the building. During
previous discussion with staff, we were instructed to place it closest to the entry.
BUILDING:
29.) All entries are handicapped accessible, yet the east entry pair of doors is the main
entrance.
30.) See Note #29 above. All of these entrances are shown on the floor plan.
B.)
C.)
This is a civil engineering design issue, not architectural. The finished floor
(NGVD) is now shown on civil plans.
Per Sheet MSP-l and survey, the flood zone is shown as 'C'.
Again, this is a civil engineering design issue, not an architectural issue.
The finished floor (NGVD) is now shown on civil plans.
31.) A.)
32.) The dark, heavy lines with the property line lengths are the property lines.
33.) "Conceptual" added to title of Floor Plan. Also see Notes #29 & 30 above.
34.) Note is added to Elevation Sheet.
35.) There are no mezzanines at this project.
36.) "One Story" note added to Sheet MSP-1.
May 25, 2002
City of Boynton Beach Planning/Zoning Department
Ms. Lusia Galav
Lighthouse Academy
Page 5.
37.) "No Comment" as a building permit cannot be obtained without signed/sealed
working drawings.
38.) A partial elevation of the perimeter fence and screen wall are added to
Sheet MSP-1.
39.) Addresses are shown on the north face of the free-standing sign and on the
building above the east entrance.
40.) The entire site will be re-developed.
PARKS & RECREATION:
41.) The existing south right-of-way along Boynton Beach Blvd. has 6 trees as depicted
on revised Landscape Plan and has no irrigation. Owner will sod and irrigate west
side of right-of-way along N. W. 1 st Street between east property line and existing
pavement of road. No other right-of-way landscaping is planned.
FORESTERlENVIRONMENTALIST:
42.) All four existing trees are being removed per MSP-1 Note #1. This tree removal is
now shown on L-1.
43.) Requested note added to landscape plan.
44.) Trees/palms are now revised to 12' - 14' high.
45.) Landscape bushes and plants are now revised to minimum 50% native.
PLANNING/ZONING:
46.) Project location map is shown at lower, right corner of Sheet MSP-1.
47.) Patio and covered entry added to lot coverage.
48.) Buffer wall and aluminum fence elevations are now shown on Sheet MSP-1.
May 25, 2002
City of Boynton Beach Planning/Zoning Department
Ms. Lusia Galav
Lighthouse Academy
Page 6.
49.) Typical parking stall now shown on Sheet MSP-l.
50.) Color swatches attached to transmittal.
51.) Color rendering attached.
52.) All elevations show the actual height of the building as 24'10". The 100'0" is used
for "reference" finished floor elevation, not actual height.
53.) Requested note added to Sheet MSP-1.
54.) Article II Landscape Code - Section 5, 8E buffer requirement is 5' wide between
commercial and residential. The propose buffer is 6' wide which exceeds the
Code.
55.) Plant list and landscape plan counts are reconciled.
56.) The existing trees are all being removed. The ficus' are prohibited trees and the
mahoganies are messy trees
This ends our responses to staff comments. I look forward to the June 11, 2002
TRC meeting. If you have any questions, please call.
Respectfully submitted,
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Architect
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Coale, Sherie
From: Hallahan, Kevin
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 3'03 PM
To: Coale, Sherie
Cc: Galav, Lusia, Johnson, Eric
Subject: 01-Plan doc
Planning Memorandum: Forester 1 Environmentalist
To:
LUSIa Galav, Senior Planner
From:
Kevin J. Hallahan, Forester / EnvironmentalIst
Subject:
Lighthouse Academy
CondItIonal Use
New SIte Plan, I st ReVIew
Date:
May 6, 2002
I have no comment on the condItional use of the site.
Existing tr~es
There are 4-5 eXIstmg trees on the sIte.
1. 48-mch dIameter FICUS benJamma tree.
2. 28-mch diameter Sausage tree.
3. 18-mch dIameter Mahogany tree.
4. 12-inch dIameter Mahogany tree
5. 30 + inch dIameter LIve Oak tree not shown (may be on the adjacent property lme)
The applIcant must mdicate on the landscape plan if all of these existing trees wIll be preserved m
place, relocated, or removed and replaced on the sIte A symbol on the plant lIst should mdIcate
these trees. ThIS IS not shown on the landscape plan submItted wIth the condItional use
applIcatIOn.
Existing Vegetation
The comment on the landscape plan "eXIsting hedge on south property line" wIll allow the applIcant
to leave the vegetatIOn. This preserved hedge must be replaced m part or total If It is damaged dunng
site constructIon. ThIS comment should be added to the landscape plan.
Lan<lscape Plan
Trees-Palms shown on the plant list must be a mmImum of 12' -14'm heIght.
The landscape plant lIst (for bushes and groundcover plants) does not meet the 50 % natIve speCIes
reqUIrements
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Irrigation
There is an Imgation comment on the plan mc1uded wIth the sIte plan submIttal.
The project should continue m the normal reVIew process.
Xc; Eric Johnson, Planner
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DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING DIVISION
MEMORANDUM NO. 02-090
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FROM Timothy K. Large
TRC Member/Building Divl
DATE May 2,2002
SUBJECT Project - Lighthouse Academy
File No - COUS 02-003
We have reviewed the subject plans and recommend that the request be forwarded for
Board review with the understanding that all remaining comments will be shown in
compliance on the working drawings submitted for permits
Building Division (Site Specific and Permit Comments) - Timothv K. Large (561)
742-6352
1 Add to the building that is depicted on the drawing titled site plan a labeled symbol
that identifies the location of the handicap accessible entrance doors to the
building Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction, Section 4 1 2,4.3.
2. On the floor plan drawing, add a labeled symbol that identifies the location of the
handicap accessible entrance doors to the bUilding. The location of the doors shall
match the location of the accessible entrance doors that are depicted on the site
plan drawing Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction, Section 4.1 2,
43
3 Identify within the site data the finish floor elevation (lowest floor elevation) that is
proposed for the building Verify that the proposed elevation is in compliance with
regulations of the code by adding specifications to the site data that address the
following issues [Section 3107.1 2, Chapter 31 of the 2001 Florida Building Code]
a) The design professional-of-record for the project shall add the following text to
the site data "The proposed finish floor elevation _ _ NGVD is above the
highest 100-year base flood elevation applicable to the building site, as
determined by the South Florida Water Management District's surface water
management construction development regulations."
b) From the FIRM map, identify in the site data the title of the flood zone that the
building is located within Where applicable, specify the base flood elevation If
there is no base flood elevation, indicate that on the plans.
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c) Identify the floor elevation that the design professional has established for the
building within the footprint of the building that is shown on the drawings titled
site plan, floor plan and paving/ drainage (civil plans).
4 On the drawing titled site plan, identify and label the symbol that represents the
property line
5. The building plans are not being reviewed for compliance with the applicable
building codes Therefore, add the words "Floor plan layout is conceptual" below
the drawing titled Floor Plan found on sheet A-1 However, add to the floor plan
drawing a labeled symbol that identifies the location of the handicap accessible
entrance doors to the building. The location of the doors shall match the location of
the accessible entrance doors that are depicted on the site plan drawing.
6 Place a note on the elevation view drawings indicating that the wall openings and
wall construction comply with Table 600 of the 2001 Florida Building Code
7. On the site plan, indicate within the footprint of the building the number of stories
that are in the building including, where applicable, mezzanines Also, add to the
site data the number of stories in the building including identifying mezzanines,
where applicable
8. On all floor plan drawings, indicate within the footprint of the building the number of
stories that are in the building including, where applicable, mezzanines
9 At time of permit review, submit signed and sealed working drawings of the
proposed construction
10 Add to the submittal a partial elevation view drawing of the proposed perimeter
fence. Identify the type of the fence material and the type of material that supports
the fence, including the typical distance between supports. Also, provide a typical
section view drawing of the fence that includes the depth that the fence supports
are below finish grade and the height that the fence is above finish grade The
location and height of the fence shall comply with the fence regulations specified in
the Zoning Code
10. At time of permit review, submit for review an addressing plan for the project.
11. Add to all plan view drawings of the site a labeled symbol that represents the
location and perimeter of the limits of construction proposed with the subject
request.
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
Fire and Life Safety Division
100 East Boynton Beach Blvd
POBox 31 0
Boynton Beach, Florida 33425-0310
PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
For review of:
COUS 02-003 1st review-fire
Project Name or Address:
Lighthouse Academy
202 W. Boynton Beach Blvd.
Reviewed by:
Rodger Kem~r. Fire Plans Examiner/Fire
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Department:
Fire and Life Safety
Phone:
(561) 742-6753
Comments to
Sherie Coale by email on 04/23/02
CODE REQUIREMENTS
DesIgn documents shall demonstrate complIance wIth LDR Chapter 6, SectIOn 16,
whIch provIdes reqUIrements for hydrants. Hydrants m commerCIal applIcatIOns
shall be no more than 300 ft. apart and the remotest part of any structure shall be
no more than 200 ft. from a hydrant. ConnectIOns shall be to mams no less than 6
mches in dIameter. In addItIon to domestIC reqUIrements at a reSIdual pressure of
not less than 20 pSI, a fire flow of at least 1500 gpm IS reqUIred.
DeSIgn documents where underground water mams and hydrants are to be
provIded, must demonstrate that they wIll be mstalled, completed, and m servIce
pnor to constructIOn work per the Flonda Fire Prevention Code, (2000) SectIOn
29-2 3.2
Emergency access shall be provIded at the start of a project and be mamtamed
throughout constructIOn per the Florida Fire Prevention Code, SectIOn 3-5, and
NFPA 241, (1996) Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition
Operations, SectIon 5-4 3.
cc: Steve Gale
Bob Borden
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DIVISION
MEMORANDUM NO. 02-091
TO:
Michael W. Rumpf, Director of Planning and Zoning
DATE:
May 2, 2002
LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMY - REVIEW COMMENTS
CONDITIONAL USE I NEW SITE PLAN - 1 ST REVIEW
FILE NO. COUS 02-003
FROM:
Laurinda Logan, P.E., Civil Engine r
RE:
I have reviewed the above referenced Site Plans, forwarded to me on April 30, 2002, against the
requirements outlined in the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances (available on-line at
www.cLbovnton-beach.fl.us). Following are my comments with the appropriate Code and Land
Development Regulations (LOR) referenced.
PUBLIC WORKS
Code Requirements
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1. Prior to permit application contact the Public Works Department (561-742-6200) regarding
the storage and handling of refuse
ENGINEERING
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Code Requirements
1. Add a general note to the Site Plan that all plans submitted for specific permits shall meet
the City's Code requirements at time of application. These permits include, but are not
limited to, the following paving, drainage, curbing, site lighting, landscaping and irrigation
Permits required from other permitting agencies such as Florida Department of
Transportation (FOOT), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Lake Worth
Drainage District (LWDD), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Palm
Beach County Health Department (PBCHD), Palm Beach County Engineering Department
(PBCED), Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resource Management
(PBCDERM) and any others, shall be included with the permit request.
2. Show all existing utilities on Site Development plan (LOR, Chapter 4, Section A.3).
3 A "Rider to Site Plan Application" shall be submitted with the permit application as specified
in the LOR, Chapter 4, Section 7.G.
4. Show the proposed site lighting on the Site plans (LOR, Chapter 4, Section 7.B.4.)
5 Indicate, by note, that the light poles shall withstand a wind load of 140 mph (State Building
Code). This may be shown at the time of permitting.
6 Replace or relocate large canopy trees adjacent to light fixtures to eliminate future
shadowing on the parking surface (LOR, Chapter 23, Article II, Section A.1.b).
7. Provide a drainage plan in accordance with the requirements of the LOR, Chapter 4, Section
7.F.
8. Provide an engineer's certification on the Drainage Plan as specified in LOR, Chapter 4,
Section 7 F.2.
9. Indicate, by note, that catch basin and manhole covers shall be bicycle proof (LOR, Chapter
6, Article IV, Section 5.A.2.f).
10.Add a four (4) foot sidewalk along local streets NW 1st Street (LOR, Chapter 6, Article IV,
Section 10 T , and Chapter 22, Article I, Section 5).
11. Sidewalks adjacent to parking lots shall be continuous through all driveways and shall be 6
in. thick within driveways (LOR, Chapter 23, Article II, Section P).
12.Add a note to the Landscape Plan that within the sight triangles there shall be an
unobstructed cross-visibility at a level between 25' and 6' above the pavement (LOR,
Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.H )
13 On the Site and Civil plans, show and identify all necessary traffic control devices such as
stop bars, stop signs, double yellow lane separators striping, directional arrows and "Do Not
Enter" signage, etc. See City Standard Drawings B-98001 and B-90013 for striping details.
Recommendations/Corrections
1. Indicate to what standard the project is to be constructed; if the FOOT Standard
Specifications for Road & Bridge Construction and Standard Index are to be used - the 2000
Specifications are recommended since they contain both English and Metric units.
2. Provide written and graphic scales on all sheets.
3. Reference FOOT Standard Index 546 for the sight triangles along all collector and arterial
roadways.
4. Staff recommends relocating the Type "A" inlet located within the Playground to an area
where it will not pose a hazard.
5 The architectural plan indicates two sets of columns supporting the covered entry - all other
views indicate a single set of columns. Please clarify
6. Staff recommends relocating the handicap parking signs and drop-off signs to the back of
the sidewalk, or attached to the covered entry to prevent vehicular conflict.
7. Staff believes it may be desirable to add cross-hatching and pavement messages for the
dedicated drop-off spaces for clarity.
8. Staff makes the following observation regarding parking layout in front of the day school:
Change the space #1 to a regular space, make spaces #2 and #4 drop-off spaces, and
space #3 a handicap stall. With this configuration the children would generally have a 17
foot wide area to assemble and enter the building (assuming the handicap space is utilized
infrequently).
UTILITIES
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Code Requirements
1 Water and sewer systems exist to service this project.
2. Fire flow calculations will be required demonstrating the City Code requirement of 1,500
g p.m. as stated in the LDR Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16, or the requirement imposed by
insurance underwriters, whichever is greater (see CODE Section 26-16(a)). In addition, the
LDR Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16 requires that all points of the building will be within 200
feet of an existing or proposed fire hydrant. Please demonstrate that the plan meets this
condition, by showing all hydrants.
3 Comprehensive Plan Policy 3.C.3.4 requires the conservation of potable water. City water
may not, therefore, be used for irrigation where other sources are readily available
LUck
Cc: Jeff Livergood, P.E., Director, Public Works
Pete Mazzella, Assistant to Director, Utilities
H David Kelley, Jr., P.E.I P.S.M , Utility Engineer, Engineering
Glenda Hall, Maintenance Supervisor, Parks
Ken Hall, Engineering Plans Analyst, Engineering (via e-mail)
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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TO:
Michael W. Rumpf DATE:
Du. of Planmng & Zoning
5/1/02
FILE' COUS 02-003
FROM:
Off. John Huntmgton
PolIce Department
CPTED Practitioner
SUBJECT: Lighthouse Academy
REFERENCES: SIte Plan
ENCLOSURES'
I have vIewed the above bUIldmg plans and have the followmg comments:
No Comments.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 02-080
TO.
TRC MEMBERS
Rodger Kemmer, Fire Plan Rev;ew Analyst
Kevin Hallahan, Forester/Environmentalist
John Huntington, Police Department
H David Kelley Jr , Utilities Department
Timothy K. Large, Building Division
Ken Hall, (Engineering) Public Works-General
Jeffrey Livergood, Public Works Director- Traffic
John Wildner, Parks Division
Laurinda Logan, Engineering Department
Lusia Galav, Planning Department
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FROM.
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Michael W. Rumpf
Director of Planning and Zoning
DATE.
April 19, 2002
RE'
SITE PLAN REVIEW PROCEDURES
1 ST Review - Conditional Use/ New Site Plan
Project - Lighthouse Academy
Location - 202 W. Boynton Beach Blvd.
Agent Robert Kuoppala, Robert Kuoppala & Associates
File No. COUS 02-003
Find attached for your review the plans and exhibits for the above-referenced project. Please review the
plans and exhibits and transmit formal written comments. Comments should be made available
via e-mail to Sherie Coale and I no later than 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday. May 8. 2002. When
preparing your comments, please separate them into two categories; code deficiencies with code
sections referenced and recommendations that you believe will enhance the project.
Adhering to the following review guidelines will promote a comprehensive review and enable the
applicant to efficiently obtain Technical Review Committee approval
1. Use the review standards specified in Part IV, Land Development Regulations, Site Plan Review
and the applicable code sections of the Code of Ordinances to review and formulate comments
2 The documents submitted for the project were determined to be substantially complete with the
exception of traffic data, however, if the data provided to meet the submittal requirements is
insufficient to properly evaluate and process the project based on the review standards or the
documents show code deficiencies, additional data and/or corrections should be requested by the
reviewer by contacting Lusia Galav, or myself.
3. Each comment shall reference the section of the code that is incorrectly depicted on the
documents.
4. Technical Review Committee member(s) shall identify in their comments when the plans depict or
when the location and installation of their departmental required improvements may conflict with
other departmental impro\ements.
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5 When a TRC Member finds a code deficiency that is outside of his/her review responsibility, the
comment and the specific code section may be included in their review comments with the name of
the appropriate TRC Member that is responsible for the review specified
6 If a TRC member finds the plans acceptable, he/she shall forward a memorandum, within the time
frame stated above, to me. The memorandum shall state that the plans are approved and that they
do not have any comments on the plans submitted for review and that they recommend the project
be forwarded through the approval process
All comments shall be typed, addressed and transmitted or e-mailed to Sherie Coale and I for distribution
to the applicant. Please include the name and phone number of the reviewer on this memorandum or e-
mail. Lusia Galav will be the Planning and Zoning staff member coordinating the review of the project.
First review comments will be transmitted to the applicant along with a list of Technical Review Committee
(TRC) members.
MWR.lg
Attachment
XC Steve Gale, Fire Marshal
Bob Borden, Deputy Fire Marshal
Marshall Gage, Police Department
John Guidry, Utilities Director
To Be Determined,Director of Engineering
Don Johnson, Building Division
Central File
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Revised 1/14/02
PARKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM #02-23
TO:
Michael Rumpf, Director of Planning & Zoning
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1. Submit detailed plans for right-of-way landscape and irrigation
improvements during the construction document permitting stage, for
review and approval by Parks Department and Public Works Department
staff. Include on the plan location of any existing irrigation in the right-of-
way.
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