REVIEW COMMENTS
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SOUTH CONGRESS RESIDENTIAL
(NWSP 02-017)
NEW SITE PLAN/MASTER PLAN
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 02-268
SITE PLAN REVIEW STAFF REPORT
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT BOARD AND CITY COMMISSION
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
November 18,2002
Project Name/No.: Jefferson at Boynton Beach (aka South Congress Residential)/NWSP 02-017
Property Owner: Congress Industrial Park, LLC
ApplicanUAgent: Congress Industrial Park, LLC/Jaime Gentile, Kilday& Associates, Inc.
Location: South of Golf Road, east side of South Congress Avenue adjacenl to south city limits,
Land Use/Zoning: Existing:
Proposed:
Industrial (1)/ M-1 Industrial District
High Density Residential- (HDR - 10,8 du/ac)/ PUD
Type of Use:
Multifamily Residential (Apartments)
Project size:
Site Area:
No, of Units:
Floor Area:
Density:
32,16 acres (1,400,847 square €let)
340
483,997 square feet
10,5 du.lac,
Adjacent Uses:
(see Exhibit "A" - Location Iv1ap)
North Developed property designated Industrial (I) and 2Dned M-1 (Light Industrial);
South -
East
West -
Right-of-way for the Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) Lateral (L-30)
Canal then the site of the South County Regional Waste Water Treatment
Facility lying within the City of Delray Beach designated Community Facilities-
Public Buildings (CF-P) and 2Dned Community Facility (CF);
Rights-of-way for the Seaboard Coastline Railroad (CSX) and Interstate 95,
farther east developed property lying within unincorporated Palm Beach
County designated Industrial (IND) and 2Dned Light Industrial (L1); and
Right -of-way for Congress Avenue and farther west developed residential
property (Hunters Run) designated Low Density Residential (LDR) at a
maximum density of 4,84 dwelling units per acre and zoned Planned Unit
Developmenl (PUD),
Site Characteristics: The subject property is one (1) irregularly-shaped parcel totaling 32.16 acres, The parcel is
vacant and is currently under single ownership. The site contains a mixture of vegetation,
The existing trees and vegelation consist generally of exotic, invasive, non-native species.
The primary tree species are Florida Holly, Melaleuca, and Australian Pine. There is a
portion of the property, approximately 6.5 acres, which has been determined by the South
Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) to be a conservation easement within the
site. This area also contains exotic, invasive, non-native trees / vegetation. It will be
reconstructed into a native wetland species ecosystem as part of the site plan review and
approval. There are several existing native Cabbage Palm trees and two small native Live
Oak trees. These trees will all be relocated to the East or South perimeter of the site A
clearing/grubbing permit will be required from the Building Division to clear and remove
these exotic, invasive, non-native species, and to relocate the native Cabbage Palm trees
and the two small native Live Oak trees. There are several native Pond Apple trees
withinthe existing canal right-of-way along the south perimeter of the site. These trees are
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under the jurisdiction of the LWDD, If feasible the new owners should leave these trees in
place.
Proposal:
The developer proposes to construct 340 rental apartments in 22 buildings on 32.1 acres.
As proposed the project will include four (4) building designs; labeled Typed #1, #2, #3 and
Type #5, The height for buildings of Type #1 through #3 will be three (3) stories and Type #5
buildings will be two (2) stories with proposed carriage garages, Carriage garages are within
the Type #5 buildings and are composed of one-bedroom apartments at the second story
and one (1 )-car garages at the ground level. The development proposes one (1) centrally-
located main driveway, The 22 proposed buildings within this project are located on either
side and at the end of the main central driveway and will contain a mix of one, two and
three-bedroom units. Proposed recreation amenities include: a 4,901 square foot, one-story
recreation building (which also accommodates a leasing office); a swimming pool; and one
(1) tennis court with pavilion (see Exhibit "B" - Proposed Site Plan). The project also
features separate mail kiosks adjacent to the recreation/leasing building.
A corresponding application for land use amendment (LUAR 02-002) was approved for
transmittal to the state on July 2nd 2002, and will return to the Cornmission Concurrent with
this request. The gross density of the proposed project is 10,5 dwelling units per acre or just
below the 10.8 dwelling units per acre maximum permitted for the High Density Residential
(HDR) land use classification, The approval of the land use amendment and rezoning
application and final adoption by the City Commission and approval by the Florida
Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is required as a condition of site plan approval (see
Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval),
Concurrency:
a. Traffic-
A traffic statement for this project was submitted and sent to the Palm Beach County
Traffic Division for their review and approval. The Palm Beach County Traffic
Division has determined that the project meets the Traffic Performance Standards of
Palm Beach County,
b. Drainage-
Conceptual drainage information was provided for the City's review. The City's
concurrency ordinance requires drainage certification at time of site plan approval.
The Engineering Division is recommending that the review of specific drainage
solutions be deferred until time of permit review, when more complete engineering
documents are required,
Driveways:
There is one (1) main entrance proposed for the development located at the western portion
of the site on Congress Avenue. This entranceway would align with a signalized median
opening on Congress Avenue and will allow both right and left turns from the site, This
driveway is the main vehicular access to the site, It provides circulation through the entire
project via interconnections to secondary access drives, This driveway has a 16,6-foot
entrance and two exit lanes at 25,5 feet wide separated by an 11.3-foot median. An
unmanned, electronically operated, security gate will restrict entrance to the development.
The gate is proposed to be located south of the proposed clubhouse and at approximately
600 feet from the right-of-way for Congress Avenue, thereby providing safe stacking
distance,
This project does not provide any secondary access to the development. Staff strongly
recommends the construction of a secondary access at the southwestern corner of the
subject property (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval).
Parking Facility:
The 624 parking spaces required for the project have been tabulated based on the
applicable per bedroom ratio required by the Land Development Regulations. The project
provides a total of 664 spaces, including 20 handicap accessible spaces, All spaces,
except handicap spaces, will be dimensioned nine feet by sixteen feet (9' x 16') with a two
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Landscaping:
(2) foot overhang using wheelstops, Spaces within garages are dimensioned twelve feet by
twenty-four feet (12' x 24'),
The 664 parking spaces will be distributed as follows: 544 general surface spaces, 32
carriage garage parking spaces (which are located at the ground level of the Type #5
buildings), 60 garage spaces, eight (8) clubhouse parking spaces, and 20 handicap spaces
placed throughout the project. The proposed number of parking spaces for recreation
facilities and rental office meets the code requirements,
The landscaping of the site will fully meet code requirements when staff comments are
incorporated. Perimeter landscape buffers (15 feet wide) will be provided along the
northern, eastern and northeastern property lines, The 15-foot wide buffers along the
southern and western property lines will be seven (7) feet wide. Side yard and front yard
landscape buffers are provided as required by code. Extensive landscaping is proposed for
the entrance area, from Congress Avenue to the security gate, and will include a variety of
palrns, shade trees, a decorative fountain and project signage, A tiered landscaping pattern
is provided in the front buffer along Congress Avenue to effectively screen the off-street
parking. A total of 894 trees and 25,500 shrubs will be provided for the site. This is well over
the 782 trees and 12,032 shrubs required by code. Due to the lack of individual species,
identification on the plans, the perirneter buffers and entrance access cannot be adequately
reviewed for exact appearances, Although staff generally approves of the overall landscape
plan, it is conceptual only, thereby requiring a thorough review at permit stage to ensure
optimal appearance, spacing, and consistency with surrounding properties (see conditions
of approval.
The landscape plan incorporates a 6,5-acre conservation easement. The area is located in
the northwestern portion of the site along the Congress Avenue. This conservalion
easement is proposed as a ~tland mitigation area,
Building and Site: Building and site regulations will be fully met when staff comments are incorporated into the
perrnit drawings,
Community Design: The development in the surrounding area does not have a common architectural character.
There are two (2) residential developrnents in the immediate area of the subject property,
Hunters Run to the west has a mixture of housing styles but they use predominately
concrete block construction with a variety of roof materials and color accent features. The
single-family homes at Isles of Hunters Run, located to the northwest have a neo-
Mediterranean design, The proposed buildings of "Jefferson at Boynton Beach" have clean
modern lines with some architectural detailing including metal balcony railings and facades
finished in stucco, The selected color-palette is predorninantly light yellow with pastel accent
color tones in gold, peach and apricot from Benjamin Moore. The roofs are constructed of
"S" concrete tile in "Entegra Estate" (S1002-63-Y), which resemble a terracotta color. A
green accent color will be used on the metal balcony railings further enhancing the design.
Complimented by lavish landscaping and ornamental features at the entrance, the design
conveys a "luxury" appearance.
Signage:
No project signs are proposed at this time, Any future signage will require separate review
and approval by the Planning and Development Board (see Exhibit "C"- Conditions of
Approval).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that this site plan request be approved, subject to the comments included in Exhibit "c" ,
Conditions of Approval. The Technical Review Committee (TRC) recommends that the deficiencies identified in
this exhibit be corrected on the set of plans submitted for building permit.
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DIVISION
MEMORANDUM NO. 02-202
TO:
Lusia Galav, AICP, Principal Planner, Planning and Zoning
FROM:
Laurinda Logan, P.E., Civil Engineer
DATE:
October 9, 2002
RE:
Revised Review Comments
South Congress Residential
File No. NWSP 02-017
Lusia:
Based on our conversation yesterday you may delete Engineering Comment No. 22 ("Upon approval of
the master site plan, applicant shall enter the PUD was single family residential, fee-simple. No further
platting is anticipated at this time.
However, on further inspection of the plans I have noted a few other items that I would like added to my
previous memo:
. A proposed conservation easement is incorrectly depicted on the site survey. This needs to be
deleted from the site survey and shown on the site plan.
. The northern 6.5 acres of the site is variously referred to as a conservation and preservation
area. Please choose one and use it throughout.
. Please indicate the purpose for creating a separate easement for the conservation/preservation
area.
Please give me a call if you need further clarification or have additional questions.
LUck
Cc: Jeff Livergood, P.E., Director, Public Works (via e-mail)
Pete Mazzella, Assistant to Director, Utilities
H. David Kelley, Jr., P.E./ P.S.M., Utility Engineer, Engineering (via e-mail)
Glenda Hall, Maintenance Supervisor, Parks
Larry Quinn, Solid Waste Manager, Public Works
Ken Hall, Engineering Plans Analyst, Engineering (via e-mail)
File
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
ENGINEERING DIVISION
MEMORANDUM NO. 02-199
TO:
Michael W. Rumpf, Director of Planning and Zoning
FROM:
Laurinda Logan, P.E., Civil Engineer
DATE:
October 3, 2002
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RE:
Standard Review Comments
South Congress Residential
New Site Plan -1st Review
File No. NWSP 02-017
The above referenced Site Plans, forwarded on 9/23/02, were reviewed by representatives from Public
Works, Engineering, and Utilities against the requirements outlined in the City of Boynton Beach Code of
Ordinances. Following are our comments with the appropriate Code and Land Development Regulations
(LDR) referenced.
PUBLIC WORKS - GENERAL
1. Prior to permit application contact the Public Works Department (561-742-6200) regarding the
storage and handling of refuse.
2. It is recommended that two to three parking spaces (drop-off places) be established adjacent to the
compactor for resident use.
3. Indicate by note that the site dumpster/compactor enclosure shall be constructed in accordance with
City Standard A-8807.
4. A minimum dumpster/compactor enclosure pad is required measuring 10 ft. x 10 ft. (inside dimension
including gates). (LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.J and Article III, Section 9A9.a)
5. The required gates for the dumpster/compactor enclosure shall contain long steel rods to drop into
the pavement in order to secure the gates in the open and closed positions. Drilled holes (for
concrete) or metal sleeves (for asphalt) shall be provided for the locking rods. This is to be indicated,
by note, on the plans/details.
6. Wall for the dumpster/compactor enclosure shall be provided on three sides and are to be a minimum
of 6 ft high and shall be CBS construction with a finish matching that of the adjacent building(s).
Accent shrubs shall be provided along the screen wall(s) (LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.J,
Section 5.J and Article III, Section 9A9.a, and Chapter 9, Section 10.C.3). This is to be indicated,
by note, on the plans/details.
7. Provide a minimum turning radius of 60 ft. to approach the dumpster/compactor enclosure. Provide a
minimum backing clearance of 60 ft. (measured from the front edge of the dumpster/compactor
enclosure. (LDR, Chapter 2, Section 11.J.2.b).
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October 3, 2002
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PUBLIC WORKS - TRAFFIC
1. Provide a notice of concurrence (Traffic Performance Standards Review) from Palm Beach County
Traffic Engineering for the Traffic Impact Statement.
2. The Developer shall provide additional signal heads and modify signals as necessary for traffic
utilizing development entrance onto Congress Avenue. Construction of the traffic signal will be
required prior to full build-out of the project.
3. Provide complete details for construction of the proposed southbound left-turn lane shown by note on
Sheet 3 of 3 (Conceptual Paving, Drainage, Water and Wastewater Plans).
4. Staff recommends the Developer re-evaluate the need for a northbound right-turn lane at the
entrance to the development.
5. Staff strongly recommends construction of a secondary access to the development, but will defer this
requirement to the discretion of the Planning & Zoning staff.
6. Permits will be required from Palm Beach County for work performed within the Congress Avenue
right-of-way and shall be required prior to issuance of any building permits issued by the City of
Boynton Beach.
ENGINEERING
1. The location of this proposed development is in Section 5, Township 46 South, Range 43 East, not
Township 40.
2. Be consistent with use of scale(s). Two site plans are provided, one using an 80 scale and one a 50
scale. Other portions of the plans are provided using a 40 scale and a 30 scale. At a minimum, the
LDR requires the Landscape plan scale to match that of the Site plan (LDR, Chapter 4, Section
?C.1). The use of a 30 or 40 scale throughout is preferred.
3. Show proposed site lighting on the Site and Landscape plans (LDR, Chapter 4, Section ?BA.)
4. A Lighting Plan including photometries, pole wind loading, and pole details in conformance with the
LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 11, Chapter 23, Article I, Section 5.B.? and Chapter 23, Article II,
Section A will be required at the time of permitting. The lighting design shall provide a minimum
average light level of one foot-candle. On the Lighting Plan, specify that the light poles shall
withstand a 140 MPH wind load (LDR, Chapter 23, Article II, Section A.1.a. and Florida Building
Code). Add a note that the fixtures shall be operated by photo-electrical control and shall remain on
until 2:00 a.m. (LDR, Chapter 23, Article II, Section A.1.a) Include pole wind loading, and pole details
in conformance with the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 11, Chapter 23, Article I, Section 5.B.?
and Chapter 23, Article II, Section A on the Lighting Plan. Artificial lighting used to illuminate any
property shall be directed away from all residential districts. If possible, please provide this
information as part of your TRC plan submittals - it is much easier to identify and correct any
deficiencies now than while you are waiting on a permit!
5. It may be necessary to replace or relocate large canopy trees adjacent to light fixtures to eliminate
future shadowing on the parking surface (LDR, Chapter 23, Article II, Section A.1.b).
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6. Landscaped areas shall be protected from vehicular encroachment by a continuous, raised curb
(LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5A and Chapter 22, Article II, Section E.) No typical sections
were provided with the plan submittal. It is unknown if the sidewalk is raised or at-grade. If at-grade
no additional action is required, otherwise curbing or some other means of protection will be required
as previously noted.
7. Show sight triangles on the Landscape plans (LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.H.). Reference
FDOT Standard Index 546 for the sight triangles along all collector and arterial roadways.
8. Indicate, by note on the Landscape Plan, that within the sight triangles there shall be an unobstructed
cross-visibility at a level between 2.5' and 6' above the pavement (LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II,
Section 5.H.).
9. The "Handicapped Parking Spaces" detail indicates the sidewalk ramps within the 2 foot parking
buffer between the parking block and sidewalk. No typical sections were provided with the plan
submittal. It is unknown if the sidewalk is raised or at-grade therefore it is unknown if ramps are
necessary .
10. The City has an irrigation system in the medians on Congress Avenue. Any damage to the irrigation
system or to landscaping as a result of the contractor's operations during construction shall be the
repair and/or replacement responsibility of the contractor.
11. Provide an engineer's certification on the Drainage Plan as specified in LDR, Chapter 4, Section
7.F.2.
12. At a minimum, existing and proposed elevations are required on the Conceptual Paving, Drainage,
Water and Wastewater Plan in accordance with the LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.F. Provide
preliminary calculations showing pre- and post-development permeability areas and storage
requirements. Full drainage plans, in accordance with the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5, will
be required at the time of permitting.
13. On the Conceptual Paving, Drainage, Water and Wastewater Plans, indicate the proposed locations
and approximate lengths of the exfilitration trenches as indicated in the legends.
14. Indicate by note that catch basin and manhole covers shall be bicycle proof (LDR, Chapter 6, Article
IV, Section 5A2.f).
15. Permits may be required from FDEP, SFWMD, etc. for work adjacent to and on the lake tract and
conservation area. The applicant shall show that an environmental evaluation has been made, the
appropriate agencies have been notified, and that they concur with the proposed construction.
16. Based upon environmental findings additional details and/or cross-sections may be required, at the
time of permitting, between the developed site and the conservation/preservation area to ensure
protection from stormwater runoff.
17. 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.
No signing or striping is shown at the development entrance.
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18. Indicate to what standard the project is to be constructed; if the FDOT 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.
19. Provide written and graphic scales on all sheets (Landscaping Plans).
20. The "Handicapped Parking Spaces" detail indicates a separate detail for a 5' x 5' handicap pavement
symbol (City Standard Drawing B-98001) which was not found. Please provide. Also show the
$250.00 Fine supplemental plate below the H/C sign.
21. On Sheet SP-2, correct the pavement directional arrows to point westward for outgoing traffic.
22. Upon approval of the master site plan, applicant shall enter the plat process through the Engineering
Division.
23. All revisions to these plans shall be reflected on all sheets of the submittal.
24. On the civil plans, add a legend indicating pavers within the main drive aisles through the
development as indicated on the landscape plans and reflect the legend on the plan views.
25. The name of the development (shown on the entry signage) shall be the same name shown on the
plat document(s).
UTILITIES
1. All utility easements shall be shown on the site plan (LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7A3) and landscaping
drawings (as well as the Conceptual Paving, Drainage, Water and Wastewater Plan sheets) so that
we may determine which trees may interfere with utilities. In general, palm trees will be the only tree
species allowed within utility easements. Canopy trees may be planted outside of the easement so
that roots and branches will not impact those utilities within the easement in the foreseeable future.
The LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article I, Section 18.1 gives public utilities the authority to remove any trees
that interfere with utility services, either in utility easements or public rights-of-way.
2. Palm Beach County Health Department permits will be required for the water and sewer systems
serving this project (CODE, Section 26-12).
3. 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(b)). A single 8-inch stub connection to
the existing 8-inch water main along Congress Avenue does not provide this requirement. It is
suggested that a second connection to the 8-inch water main along Congress Avenue be provided on
Sheet 2 of 3 of the Conceptual Paving, Drainage, Water and Wastewater Plans.
4. CODE, Section 26-34(E) requires that a capacity reservation fee be paid for this project either upon
the request for the Department's signature on the Health Department application forms or within 30
days of site plan approval, whichever occurs first. This fee will be determined based upon final meter
size, or expected demand.
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5. 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. Provide the irrigation
source to the landscape plans.
6. Water and sewer lines to be owned and operated by the City shall be included within utility
easements. Please show all proposed easements on the engineering drawings, using a minimum
width of 12 feet. The easements shall be dedicated via separate instrument to the City as stated in
the CODE, Section 26-33(a).
7. This office will not require surety for installation of the water and sewer utilities, on condition that the
systems be fully completed, and given to the City Utilities Department before the first permanent
meter is set. Note that setting of a permanent water meter is a prerequisite to obtaining the
Certificate of Occupancy.
8. The LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16 requires that all points on each building be within 200 feet
of an existing or proposed fire hydrant. Please demonstrate that the plan meets this condition, by
showing all hydrants. Please note, three partial buildings on Sheet 1 of 3, and three partial buildings
on Sheet 2 of 3 of the Conceptual Paving, Drainage, Water and Wastewater Plan sheets do not meet
this requirement (even as the crow flies).
9. PVC material not permitted on the City's water system. All lines shall be DIP.
10. Appropriate backflow preventers will be required on the domestic water service to the buildings, and
the fire sprinkler line if there is one, in accordance with CODE Section 26-207.
11. A building permit for this project shall not be issued until this Department has approved the plans for
the water and/or sewer improvements required to service this project, in accordance with the CODE,
Section 26-15.
12. The LDR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3.0 requires Master Plans to show all utilities on or adjacent
to the tract. The plan must therefore show of the proposed off-site utilities construction needed in
order to service this project.
13. The LDR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(P) requires a statement be included that utilities are
available and will be provided by the appropriate agencies. This statement is lacking on the
submitted plans.
LUck
Cc: Jeff Livergood, P.E., Director, Public Works (via e-mail)
Pete Mazzella, Assistant to Director, Utilities
H. David Kelley, Jr., P.E./ P.S.M., Utility Engineer, Engineering (via e-mail)
Glenda Hall, Maintenance Supervisor, Parks
Larry Quinn, Solid Waste Manager, Public Works
Ken Hall, Engineering Plans Analyst, Engineering (via e-mail)
File
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
Fire and Life Safety Division
100 East Boynton Beach Blvd.
P.O. Box 310
Boynton Beach, Florida 33425-0310
SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
For review of:
NWSP 02-017 1st review-fire
Project Name or Address:
South Conqress Residential (Jefferson at
Boynton) East of Conqress, South of Golf
Road
Reviewed by:
Rodqer Kemmer, Fire Plans Examiner/Fire
Inspector -6(.Jj.
Department:
Fire and Life Safety
Phone:
(561) 742-6753
Comments to:
Sherie Coale by email on 10/01/02
CODE REQUIREMENTS
Design documents shall demonstrate compliance with LDR Chapter 6,
Section 16, which provides requirements for hydrants. Hydrants in
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 mains no less than 6 inches 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. (An additional
hydrant may be needed to protect Building 20.)
Design documents where underground water mains and hydrants are to
be provided, must demonstrate that they will be installed, completed, and
in service prior to construction work per the Florida Fire Prevention Code,
(2000) Section 29-2.3.2.
Emergency access shall be provided at the start of a project and be
maintained 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.
City Ordinance Section 9-6, 3./7-11 requires approved automatic fire
sprinkler systems throughout the following:
All buildings or structures regardless of the type of construction
which are 3 stories or more in height or all buildings or structures in
excess of 30 ft. in height as measured from finish ground floor
grade to the underside of the topmost roof assembly.
pursuant to City Ordinance 9-3F, the Fire Marshal has developed an
Administrative Order dated May 9, 2001, that provides the minimum
performance for all security gates and emergency access. (Attached)
The City of
Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach Fire Rescue
Fire &. Life S(lfely DWISIOH
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May 9, 2001
RE: Security Gates and Emergency Access
To Whom It May Concern:
Boynton Beach Fire Rescue continues to maintain the position that security gates are
potentially detrimental to fire and rescue operations. The proliferation of security gated
communities has resulted in many problems for responding emergency apparatus trying to gain
entry.
The minimum performance for all security gates shall be as follows'
1. All security/entrance gates must have an electronic key number pad.
2. The keypad will allow entrance by the simple 3ct of pushing four (4) or five (5) buttons.
3. All gates must have a security entry code approved in advance by the Fire Marshal.
4. Gates may be operable by telephone from our dispatch office. A phone call from our
dispatchers will open the gate and a second call will be required to close the gate.
5. In case of power failure, the gate shall open automatically and remain open.
6. An exception will be where a 24-hour security guard is stationed at the gate.
7. A back-up device such as an authorized security box or key switch is required to operate the
gate in the event the number pad entry does not work.
8. A key box shall be installed for such areas or buildings when the Fire Marshal determines
that access is necessary for all life-saving or fire-fighting purposes. The type and location of
the key box shall be approved by the Fire Marshal and shall contain:
. I<eys to locked points of egress, whether in common areas or on the interior or exterior
of such buildings;
. I<eys to locked mechanical equipment rooms;
. Keys to tocked electrical rooms;
. Keys to elevator controls.
9. No other code numbers, operating methods, or key systems will be kept on file by the Fire
Rescue Department.
10. In the event that our units are unable to gain rapid entry with the above methods, it will
require the use of rapid forcible entry methods to gain entry The City of Boynton Beach
and/or the Fire Rescue Department shall not be responsible for, or incur any costs as a
result of gaining access to a specific area.
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:
Michael W. Rumpf DATE:
Dir. of Planning & Zoning
I 0/02/02
FILE: NWSP 02-017
FROM:
Off. John Huntington
Police Department
CPTED Practitioner
SUBJECT: South Congress Residential
REFERENCES: Site Plan
ENCLOSURES:
I have viewed the above building plans and have the following comments:
No Comments
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DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING DIVISION
MEMORANDUM NO. 02-215
TO: Michael W. Rumpf
Director of Planning and Zoning ~
FROM: Timothy K. Large
TRC Member/Building Divisi n
DATE: October 2,2002
SUBJECT: Project - South Congress Residential
File No. - NWSP 02-017 - 1st review
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.
BuildinQ Division (Site Specific and Permit Comments) - Timothv K. Larqe (561)
742-6352
1. Indicate within the site data the type of construction of each building as defined in
Chapter 6 of the 2001 Florida Building Code.
2. Indicate within the site data the occupancy type of each building as defined in
Chapter 3 of the 2001 Florida Building Code.
3. Identify within the site data the finish floor elevation (lowest floor elevation) that is
proposed for each 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) 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 sheets B1-2 - B1-4, B2-2 - B2-4, B3-2 -
B3-4, B5-2, A-1, A-2.
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However, add to the floor plan drawing a labeled symbol that identifies the location
of the handicap accessible entrance doors to each 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 and floor plan, indicate the number of stories that are in each
building including, where applicable, mezzanines. Indicate the overall height of
each building.
8. At time of permit review, submit signed and sealed working drawings of the
proposed construction.
9. To properly determine the impact fees that will be assessed for the three-story
pool/clubhouse, provide the following:
Submit a notarized affidavit on the letterhead of the property owner, company or
association. The letter shall list and contain an answer to the following questions.
a) Will the pool/clubhouse building be restricted to the residents of the entire
project only?
b) Will the residents have to cross any major roads or thoroughfare to get to the
pool/clubhouse/recreation building?
c) Will there be any additional deliveries to the site?
d) Will there be any additional employees to maintain and provide service to the
site?
Please have the applicant provide the City with a copy of the letter that will be sent
to the impact fee coordinator. To allow for an efficient permit review, the applicant
should request that the county send the City a copy of their determination of what
impact fees are required for the pool/clubhouse/lease office building
10. Add to each building that is depicted on the site plan drawing a labeled symbol
that identifies the location of the proposed handicap accessible units. Add to the
drawing the calculations that were used to identify the minimum number of
required units. Also, state the code section that is applicable to the computations.
Show and label the same units on the applicable floor plan drawings. Compliance
with regulations specified in the Fair Housing Act is required (Federal Fair Housing
Act Design and Construction Requirements, 24 CFR 100.205).
11. Add to the drawing the calculations that were used to identify the minimum
number of required handicap accessible parking spaces. Also, state the code
section that is applicable to the computations.
12. Add a labeled symbol to the site plan drawing that represents and delineates the
path of travel for the accessible route that is required between the accessible units
and the recreational amenities that are provided for the project and other common
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area elements located at the site. The symbol shall represent the location of the
path of travel, not the location of the detectable warning or other pavement
markings required to be installed along the path. The location of the accessible
path shall not compel the user to travel in a drivellane area that is located behind
parked vehicles. Identify on the plan the width of the accessible route. (Note: The
minimum width required by the Code is 44 inches). Add text that would indicate
that the symbol represents the accessible route and the route is designed in
compliance with regulations specified in the Fair Housing Act. Please note that at
time of permit review, the applicant shall provide detailed documentation on the
plans that will verify that the accessible route is in compliance with the regulations
specified in the Florida Accessibility Code for Building Construction. This
documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations
along the path of travel.
13. 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.
14. Add to the floor plan drawing of the clubhouse a breakdown of the floor area. The
area breakdown shall specify the total area of the building, covered are outside,
covered area at the entrances, total floor area dedicated for the clubhouse and
other uses located within the building. Specify the total floor area that is air-
conditioned. Label the use of all rooms and floor space.
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PARKS DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM #02-73
FROM:
Mike Rumpf, Planning and Zoning Director
John Wildner, Parks Director;;'
Barbara Meacham, Parks and Landscape Planner
TO:
cc:
RE:
South Congress Residential - New Site Plan (Jefferson at
Boynton Beach)
Date:
October 2, 2002
The Parks Department has reviewed the new Site Plan for South Congress
Residential (Jefferson at Boynton Beach)
1. The plans indicate that there will be 340 multi-family units in this
development. According to Chapter 1, Article V, of the Land Development
Regulations the formula for single family attached homes is applied
towards the calculation of the Park and Recreation Facilities impact Fee
as follows:
340 multi family units X $656 each = $ 223,040
2. The fee is due at the time of the first applicable building permit.
3. Under the most recent revision of the code no provision exists to grant
credit for private recreation / open space provided.
JW
TRC Memorandum
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Coale, Sherie
From: Hallahan, Kevin
Sent: Friday, October 04, 2002 3:08 PM
To: Coale, Sherie
Cc: Galav, Lusia
Subject: 02-Plan.doc
Planning Melllor~l!!Ium: Forester / Environm~l!talist
To:
Lusia Galav, Principal Planner
From:
Kevin J. Hallahan, Forester / Environmentalist
Subject:
South Congress Residential
New Site Plan- 1 sl Review
NWSP 02-017
Date:
October 4, 2002
Existing Tr~~~
]. Indicate on the landscape plan the existing desirable trees that will be preserved in place,
relocated or removed / replaced on the site. These trees are in addition to the Landscape
Code required trees and should be indicated with a symbol. [Environ.Regs, Chpt. 7.5,
Sec.7.C.]
2. Prepare a document outlining how the existing trees on the site will be maintained during
site development to keep the trees protected and healthy. [ Environ. Regs. Chpt. 7.5, Sec.
]2, ]5,16. ]
Environmenta]}\~~essment
3. Submit a statement indicating the existence of any protected plants or animals on the site.
[ Compo Plan. Policy 4.3.5,4.4.1. ]
Lakes and Wetland
4. Design a buffer of native littoral and upland trees / vegetation along 50% of the perimeter
of the two lakes. This includes the Conservation Easement Area 6.5 acre Wetland
Mitigation tract. [Comp. Plan. Policy 4.4.4.]
5. Prepare a document outlining how the native littoral and upland trees / vegetation will be
maintained on the site. [E & A Report Sec. 3.2.7.2.2 a,c]
Plant Palette Legend
6. Trees, shrubs / hedges, and groundcover materials should not be included iflisted on the
Palm Beach county invasive species list.
7. All trees listed should be a minimum of 12'- 14' in height, and 3" caliper at time of
planting.
8. The list does not include the City "signature trees" required at the property ingress /
egress.
9. The list should show that the overall site landscape meets the 50% native species
requirement for trees, hedges, and groundcover plants. (sheet TRC-6)
10/4/2002
TRC Memorandum
Page 2 0[2
Irri\lation System
10. There is an irrigation system design note on the landscape plans.
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File
1 0/4/2002
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May 9, 2001
RE: Security Gates and Emergency Access
To Whom It May Concern:
Boynton Beach Fire Rescue continues to maintain the position that security gates iJre
potentially detrimental to fire and rescue operations. The proliferiJtion of security gated
communities has resulted in many problems for responding emergency iJppiJratus trying to gain
entry.
The minimum performance for all security gates shall be as follows.
1. All security/entrance gates must have an electronic key number pad.
2. The keypad will allow entrance by the simple act of pushing fOLJr (4) or five (5) buttons.
3. All gates must have a security entry code approved In advance by the Fire Marshal.
4. Gates may be operable by telephone from our dispatch office. A phone call from our
dispatchers will open the gate and a second call will be required to close the gate.
5. In case of power failure, the gate shall open automatically and remain open.
6, An exception will be where a 24-hour securily guard is stationed at the gate.
7. A back-up device such as an authorized security box or key switch is required to operate the
gate in the event the number pad entry does not work.
8. A key box shall be installed for such areas or buildings when the Fire Marshal determines
that access is necessary for all life-saving or fire-fighting purposes. The type and location of
the key box shall be approved by the Fire Marshal and shall contain:
. Keys to locked points of egress, whether in common areas or on the interior or exterior
of such buildings:
. I<eys to locked mechanical equipment rooms;
. Keys to locked electrical rooms;
. Keys to elevator controls.
9. No other code numbers, operating methods, or key systems will be kept on file by the Fire
Rescue Department.
10. In the event that our units are unnble to gain rapid entry with the above methods, it will
require the use of rapid forcible entry methods to gain entry. The City of Boynton Beach
and/or the Fire Rescue Department shall not be responsible for, or incur any costs as n
result of gaining access to a specific area.
11. Information on where authorized key security boxes can be purchased is available from
Boynton Beach Fire Rescue, Fire and Life Safety Division by calling (561) 742-6600 during
normal business hours.
Failure to comply will result in the violation of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances Section 9-3F
and Section 9-15. The liability of delayed Fire Rescue response to an emergency in your
community should be a serious concern.
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Steve Gale
Fire Marshal