APPLICATION
PROJECT NAME: Vernit:er Southeast Sales
LOCATION: 1060 W. Industrial Avenue
PCN:
I FILE NO.: LAAP 03-001 I TYPE OF APPLICATION:
Landscape Appeal
AGENT/CONTACT PERSON: OWNER:
Jon E. Schmidt (& Associates) PHONE:
PHONE: 561-659-6690 FAX:
FAX: 561-659-6691 ADDRESS:
ADDRESS: 333 Southern Blvd. Suite 200
West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Date of submittal/Projected meetin2 dates:
SUBMITTAL / RESUBMITT AL 3/14/03
1 ST 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 4/8/03
AGENCY BOARD
CITY COMMISSION MEETING: 4/15/03
COMMENTS:
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Jon E. Schmidt and Associates
Landscape Architecture and Site Planning
Thursday, March 13, 2003
Mr. Michael Rumpf, Director of Planning and Zoning
Planning and Zoning Division
100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd.
P.O. Box 310
City of Boynton Beach, Florida 33425-0310
RE: Landscape Appeal
Vermeer Southeast Sales and Service, Inc. Facilities
At Boynton North Industrial Park
Dear Mr. Rumpf:
The nature of this landscape appeal is to eliminate the required hedge and tree buffer on
the eastern property line of the proposed Vermeer warehouse facility at 1060 West
Industrial Avenue currently under construction. The uses east of this property include: a
new Tri-Rail track project currently under construction at an elevation 10' to 15' higher
than the subject property grade and an existing CSX railroad track further up the
embankment some 15' to 20' higher in elevation, and a berm with natural hedgerow of
vegetation at additional elevation. These features virtually block the view from 1-95
corridor immediately to the east of the railroad. The existing berm includes a natural
vegetation hedgerow barrier of native Scrub Oak, Live Oak, Silver Palmetto, Florida
Myrtle and other plants block the entire site except the roofline of Vermeer facility some
600+ feet west of the Interstate. The requirement of a landscape buffer should not be
considered an effective screen due to the major change in grade between the two uses and
existing vegetative barrier currently in place.
Special conditions existing on the subject site also support this appeal include: A 10'
wide Utility Easement that was granted the City of Boynton Beach for the purpose of a
16" ductile iron sewer force main installed at approximately 5' -6' west of east line within
the easement. In addition a 6" water main was installed 6' -7' west ofthe granted
easement. As a result of the recently discovered 6" water line apparently installed
outside the easement, on subject property, the Utilities Department is requesting an
additional 14' easement further encumbering the east portion ofthe property. The
Utilities department policy does not allow protruding root structure or canopies extending
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over any utility lines, thus the installation of trees over these existing pipes is prohibited,
rendering the landscape code non-compliable. Enforcement of the existing landscape
code would represent unfair hardship on the applicant as providing the hedge and tree
line will not further the code's intent to buffer adjacent properties.
In the event this appeal is granted it will be to mutual advantage of City of Boynton
Beach Utilities and Vermeer Southeast Sales and Service, Inc. and will not adversely
affect public interest.
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Mr. Michael Rumpf, Director of Planning and Zoning
Planning and Zoning Division
100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd.
P.O. Box 310
City of Boynton Beach, Florida 33425-0310
RE: Landscape Revisions (\j e R /"I e e R.)
Dear Mr. Rumpf:
We respectfully request an adjustment from of our previously approved landscape plans
for tree specifications of a 3" DBH (diameter at breast height) which is diameter
measurement made at 4.5 feet above grade. We request the minimum code measurement
of 3" caliper (a measurement made at 6 inches above grade) and a 2" DBH (diameter at
4.5'above grade) with a 12' height pursuant to Article III. Section 8.B.1a of the Central
Business District Landscape Code. Tree sizes and heights commensurate with 3" DHB
are typically 15' -18' tall and the cost increases are from 40% to 60% greater. Allowing
this substitution would meet the landscape code requirements and also be consistent with
other industrial developments with the area.
We also respectfully request an adjustment from of our previously approved landscape
plans for shrub specifications of a 30" height. We request the minimum code
measurement of 24"height and an 18" spread pursuant to Article III. Section 8.B.3a of
the Central Business District Landscape Code. Shrub sizes commensurate with 30" in
height and 24" spread would be found in 7 gallon pots and would also need to be spaced
36- 42" apart. The cost increases are from 40% to 60% greater. Allowing this
substitution would meet the landscape code requirements and also be consistent with
other industrial developments with the area.
Your attention in this matter is greatly appreciated. Should you have any questions or
need additional information please do not hesitate to contact me at 659-6690.
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