AGENDA DOCUMENTS
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FORM
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Requested City Commission
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Date Final Form Must be Turned
in to City Clerk's Office
~ December 7, 2004
0 December 21, 2004
0 January 4, 2005
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o February I, 2005
o February 15, 2005
o March I, 2005
o March 15,2005
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November 15,2004 ONoon.)
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NATURE OF
AGENDA ITEM
o Administrative
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o Development Plans
o New Business
o Legal
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o Presentation
RECOMMENDATION: Please place this request on the December 7,2004 City Commission Agenda under
Public Hearing. The Planning and Development Board recommended that the subject request be approved, subject to all
staff comments. For further details pertaining to the request, see attached Department of Development Memorandum No. PZ
04-267.
EXPLANATION:
PROJECT:
AGENT:
OWNER:
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:
Renaissance Commons Phase VI (COUS 04-008)
James Comparato and Carl Klepper for Compson Associates of Boynton II, LLC
Compson Associates of Boynton II, LLC
Southeast comer of Congress Avenue and Gateway Boulevard
Request for Conditional Use /New Site Plan approval of a Mixed Use project, including
348 multi-family dwelling units, 105,510 square feet of commercial and 176,097 square
feet of office/storage space, on an 18. 1 26-acre parcel in a SMU zoning district.
PROGRAM IMP ACT:
FISCAL IMPACT:
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DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING DMSION
MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 04-267
TO:
Chair and Members
Planning & Development Board
THRU:
FROM:
Mike Rumpf
Director of Planning & Zoning
Eric Lee Johnson, AICP C?A--
Planner U
DATE:
November 18, 2004
PROJECT:
Renaissance Commons Phase VI
COUS 04-008
REQUEST:
Request conditional use / new site plan approval for the construction of
four mixed-use buildings between 55 feet in height and 75 feet in height,
These buildings would accommodate 348 multi-family dwelling units,
58,645 square feet or retail, 49,240 square feet of restaurant, and 176,097
square feet of office on an 18,126-acre portion of the 86-acre project
known as Renaissance Commons, zoned Suburban Mixed-Use (SMU),
PROJECT DESCRIPnON
Property Owner: Compson Associates of Boynton II, LLC
Applicant: Compson Associates of Boynton II, LLC
Agent: Mr, James Comparato and Mr. Carl E. Klepper
Location: Southeast corner of Gateway Boulevard and Congress Avenue (see
Location Map - Exhibit "A'')
Existing Land Use: Development of Regional Impact (DR!)
Existing Zoning: Suburban Mixed Use (SMU)
Proposed Uses: 348 multi-family dwelling units
58,645 square feet of retail
49,240 square feet of restaurant
176,097 square feet of office
Acreage: 18,126 acres (789,568 square feet) portion of the 85,552-acre mixed-
use master plan
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Adjacent Uses:
North:
South:
East:
West:
Right-of-way for Gateway Boulevard, further north is developed
commercial property (Shop pes of Boynton) with a Local Retail
Commercial (LRC) land use classification, zoned Community
Commercial (C-3);
Undeveloped land (Phases III and V of Renaissance Commons) with a
Development of Regional Impact (DR!) land use classification, zoned
Suburban Mixed-Use (SMU);
Undeveloped land (Phase IV of Renaissance Commons) with a
Development of Regional Impact (DR!) land use classification, zoned
Suburban Mixed-Use (SMU); and
Right-of-way for Congress Avenue, further west is developed
commercial property (Catalina Center) with a Local Retail Commercial
(LRC) land use classification, zoned Community Commercial (C-3),
PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION
Owners of properties within 400 feet of the subject conditional use were mailed a notice of this request
and its respective hearing dates, The applicant certifies that they posted signage and mailed notices in
accordance with Ordinance No" 04-007,
BACKGROUND
The subject site is the location of the former Motorola Development of Regional Impact (DR!), The
original Motorola DR! as approved in 1979 was, upon buildout, to contain 825,000 square feet (sq. ft,) of
industrial, research and development, and office uses, Following approval, 625,000 sq, ft, of industrial
and office uses were constructed, with the remaining 200,000 sq" ft. of approved office use left
undeveloped" In 2002, both the DR! development approval and the future land use designations were
amended to allow the development of 63,500 square feet of commercial uses and 500 multi-family
residential units in place of the unbuilt 200,000 sq" ft. of office use" On July 20, 2004, the City
Commission approved the applicant's request to rezone (LUAR 03-009) the entire site from Planned
Industrial Development (PID) to Suburban Mixed-Use (SMU), which included the establishment of new
maximum development thresholds from the conversion of built and undeveloped industrial square
footages, As part of the most recent DR! amendment, a "conversion" matrix was adopted that allows up
to 30% adjustment in the total number of dwelling units and square footage of non-residential uses,
This conversion matrix allows for flexibility to change between the uses and their intensities to meet
market demand while ensuring that the balance of cumulative impacts would be below the concurrency
threshold as it relates to vested traffic. This translates into adjustments of new development thresholds
equaling 1,691 dwelling units, 176,097 square feet of office, and 165,365 square feet of commercial
upon completion of the Renaissance Commons project, This conversion matrix is consistent with the
vested trips approved with the DR!" This is the final phase of development for Renaissance Commons,
Staff has ensured that, with the approval of this site plan, the total densities and Intensities of the overall
development are consistent with Policy 1.24.2.b of the Comprehensive Plan (stated below),
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Policy 1.24,1.b
Consistent with the Renaissance Commons DRI Development Order, the
approved land uses and intensities shall be as follow:
Land Use (as defined in Policy 1.16,1)
Minimum-Maximum
Intensl
1,085 du to
173,460 sf to
149,100 sf to
2,016 du
322, 140 sf
276,900 sf
Hi 17 densi Residential
Office Commercial
Local Retail/General Commercial
Compson Associates of Boynton II, LLC is seeking conditional use / new site plan approval for the sixth
and final phase of their project known as Renaissance Commons, The sixth phase is an 18,126-acre
portion of the 85,552-acre parcel of land previously occupied by Motorola (DRI). Dissimilar to the other
phases, this sixth phase is the commercial and mixed-use core of the master plan, consisting of a six (6)-
story mixed-use building known as Building "J", which would house 185 multi-family dwelling units and
6,836 square feet of retail, Building "L", proposed at five (5) stories (75 feet in height), would also be
mixed-use with 13,981 square feet of restaurant, 13,637 square feet of retail, and 163 multi-family
dwelling units, Building "I" would be four (4)-stories (70 feet in height), consisting of 25,718 square feet
of retail, 12,300 square feet of restaurant space, and 109,312 square feet of office. Building "K" would
be three (3)-stories (75 feet) and consist of 12,454 square feet of retail, 22,959 square feet of
restaurant, and 66,785 square feet of office, All proposed uses are allowed in the SMU zoning district,
However, the SMU zoning district requires conditional use approval for buildings proposed over 55 feet in
height. Therefore, this phase of Renaissance Commons requires conditional use approval because all
buildings have portions of their structures that exceed the 55-foot height threshold (see Exhibit "C" -
Conditions of Approval), No phase lines were shown on the master plan (sheet MP-l) or site plan (sheet
SP-1).
CONCURRENCY
Originally, the Palm Beach County School District approved the entire Renaissance Commons site for
1,001 multi-family dwelling units, The applicant submitted new information and requested concurrency
approval for the additional condominium units, As of October 4, 2004, the entire Renaissance Commons
site (85+ acres) has school concurrency for a total of 1,700 units (1,442 multi-family units and 258 high-
rise apartments), However, at the time of permit review, the applicant would be required to submit
updated information so that staff can easily confirm the cumulative number and type of residential units
approved through Phases One through Six (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval). This information
Is required by staff in order to monitor the entire Renaissance Commons project for school concurrency
purposes,
The project is projected to require approximately 150,000 gallons of potable water per day. The City Is
currently negotiating a bulk water purchase agreement with Palm Beach County Water Utilities that will
secure up to 5 million gallons per day in capacity for the city's system. No approvals will be Issued
without this agreement in place and adequate water capacity being available,
Generally, a project's anticipated traffic Is generated by two factors, namely the proposed use and its
Intensity, On December 30, 2003, the Palm Beach County Traffic Division reviewed the master plan for
traffic concurrency purposes and determined that it met the Traffic Performance Standards (TPS) of
Palm Beach County. Phases One through Rve were covered under the original approval for the
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Development of Regional Impact (DRI), The DRI's current approval was for 1,551 multi-family dwelling
units, 247,800 square feet of general office, 198,000 square feet of general retail, and 15,000 square
feet of daycare, On October 25, 2004, the applicant submitted a traffic equivalency determination for
review and approval, However, no response has been received from the date of this report, Therefore,
the traffic equivalency determination must be approved by the Palm Beach County Traffic Division prior
to the issuance of any building permits for this phase (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval),
The Engineering Division of Public Works reviewed the drainage plans to ensure compliance with all
applicable codes and regulations regarding legal positive outfall, The conceptual plans submitted herein,
are acceptable to the Engineering Division but as per staff policy, a more detailed version would be
required at the time of permitting (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval),
Police: The Police Department is currently reviewing the subject request for impact on their level of
service and the results will be relayed to the Board and Commission if received timely.
Fire: Fire-Rescue personnel continues to support development of the Renaissance Commons project;
however, with the understanding that additional resources are needed through hiring of
inspection personnel, the timely completion of stations #4 and #5 to ensure adequate service
delivery levels and effective response times in the northeast section of the City and as a backup
in the northwest section of the City, and solutions provided (i,e, funded) for mapping and
dispatching issues,
STANDARDS FOR EVALUATING CONDmONAL USES AND ANALYSIS
Section 11.2,0 of the Land Development Regulations contains the following standards to which
conditional uses are required to conform, Following each of these standards is the Planning and Zoning
Division's evaluation of the application as it pertains to each of the standards.
The Planning & Development Board and City Commission shall consider only such conditional uses as are
authorized under the terms of these zoning regulations and, in connection therewith, may grant
conditional uses absolutely or conditioned upon the conditions including, but not limited to, the
dedication of property for streets, alleys, recreation space and sidewalks, as shall be determined
necessary for the protection of the surrounding area and the citizens' general welfare, or deny
conditional uses when not in harmony with the intent and purpose of this section, In evaluating 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 community and make written findings
certifying that satisfactory provisions have been made concerning the following standards, where
applicable:
1. Ingress and egress to the subject property and proposed structures thereon, with particular
reference to automobile and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, and access
in case of fire or catastrophe,
Tbe subject phase, as illustrated on the master plan, is located at the northwest comer of the parce~
north of Phases Three and Rve and west of Phase Four. Vehicles would enter Phase Six by four (4)
different points of ingress / egress. The main point, the northernmost entrance, is proposed along
Gateway Boulevard. The site plan (sheet SP-l) does not indicate the width of the entrance but it
would accommodate two (2)-way traffic movements. Upon entering from Gateway Boulevard,
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vehicles can either make an immediate right-turn (west) or move towards the interior of the phase
(south). This northernmost opening on Gateway Boulevard also would allow for three (3) directions
of egress. Vehicles may turn left (west), straight (north), or right (east).
The second point of ingress / egress is proposed west of the five (5)-story building (Building ''L ''); on
one of the development's drive aisles in Phase Three. This drive aisle has dired access onto
Congress A venue and would allow for two (2)-way traffic movements.
The third and fourth points of ingress / egress are proposed along the ''spine road" of the
Renaissance Commons development, One opening would be a major entrance, the other, a
subordinate entrance, The major entrance would allow vehicles to directly access the interior portion
of the phase, The other entrance would primarily allow for vehicles to access the parking areas
proposed along Gateway Boulevard. The applicant states that ''ingress and egress for the projed
has been carefully planned to provide exemplary pedestrian access throughout the site in a safe and
convenient manner. The applicant has worked with the Rre Department to develop the fire
department design guidelines in case of fire or catastrophe'~ Staff concurs and agrees that fire,
police, and service vehicles could easily maneuver through all above-referenced driveway openings,
drive aisles, and curb-cuts,
2. Off-street parking and loading areas where required, with particular attention to the items in
subsection 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,
This phase of the Renaissance Commons projed proposed a mixture of different types of uses. One-
bedroom apartment units require one and one-half (1 V2) parking spaces. Two and three bedroom
apartment units require two (2) parking spaces each. The projed proposes two (2) large
condominium buildings consisting of a total of 144 one (1)-bedroom units, 158 two (2)-bedroom
units, 46 three (3)-bedroom units, and a recreation area. Restaurants require one (1) parking space
per 100 square feet of gross floor area or one (1) space per 2.5 seats; whichever requires the
greater number of spaces, Retail establishments require one (1) parking space per 200 square feet
of gross floor area. Lastly, one (1) parking space is required for 300 square feet of office use. The
projed proposes 49,240 square feet of restaurant, 58,645 square feet of retail / commercia~ and
176,097 square feet of office space. A total of 2,001 parking spaces would be required based on the
aforementioned uses and their respective intensities (see Exhibit "c" - Conditions of Approvalj.
Since the total number of seats for the restaurants is undetermined at this time, the parking
methodology would be based on the gross floor area (49,240 square feet), which would limit the
project to 1,231 seats.
The cover sheet tabular data indicates that 1,804 parking spaces would be provided, a deficiency of
197 spaces, However, the applicant believes that the peak hour demand for parking varies between
the uses and that they are prepared to submit quantitative evidence demonstrating the sharing of
parking spaces. The applicant would submit a shared parking analysis at the time of permit review.
It should be noted that Phase Six is just a small portion of the Renaissance Commons development
and staff reviews each phase (cumulatively) to ensure compliance with code. The cover sheet
tabular data indicates that there are 262 extra parking spaces left over from the previous five
phases, so therefore, Phase Six would comply with code by virtue of being a component of the
RenaIssance Commons project. The majority of the provided parking spaces would occur InsIde the
parking garages (1,268 spaces), while 536 spaces would occur as off-street parking.
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3. Refuse and service areas, with particular reference to the items in subsection 1 and 2 above,
The ground floor plan of Building ''J'' (sheet A-1) shows that this six (6)-story building would have
several trash rooms. The site plan shows that the trash trucks would have enough space to
maneuver around to pick up the containers because of wide back up areas. The trucks would access
the garbage rooms at the west fafade. The ground floor plan of Building "I" (sheet A-3) shows two
(2) trash rooms and loading zones would occur on the east fafade, The ground floor plan of Building
"K" (sheet A-5) indicates that this building would have one (1) trash room, It would be accessed at
the south fafade. The ground floor plan of Building "l" shows that its trash room would be placed
along the south fafade. No trash trucks would have to enter any of the buildings. Staff reviewed
the plans and determined that the number, location, and orientation of the enclosures and the pick-
up area are adequate for efficient trash removal.
4, Utilities, with reference to locations, availability, and compatibility,
At the time of permitting, the applicant would be required to submit a timeline that clearly illustrates
when water and sewer seNices would be needed, The commencement date should start at the date
of City Commission approval. Also, the applicant would be required to provide milestone dates
regarding permit application, the start of construction, and the setting of the first water meter.
Utilities staff would use this timeline in order to determine the adequacy of water and wastewater
treatment capacity upon the project's completion (see Exhibit ''e'' - Conditions of Approvalj.
5. Screening, buffering and landscaping with reference to type, dimensions, and character,
The cover sheet tabular data shows that the peNious area for Phase Six equals 3.194 acres or
17.62% of the 18.126-acre site. The landscape material would consist of a large quantity of shade
trees, palm trees, and shrubs / groundcover. The landscape plan (sheet l6 of 6) shows that the
shade trees would consist of the following species: Brazilian Beautyleat, Live Oak, Gumbo Limbo,
Silver Buttonwood, Mahogany, and Seagrape. The palm trees would be comprised of the following
species: King Alexandra, Medjool Date, Florida Roya~ Cabbage, Maypan Coconut, Roundleaf Fan,
Wild Date, Christmas, and Foxtail palm trees, A note on the landscape plan indicates that 71 % of
the shade trees, 50% of the palm trees, and 50% of the shrubs would be native. Areas of special
concern include the south fafade of the three (3)-story building (Building ''Kj and the west tafiJde of
Building "l'~ These facades propose opening into their trash rooms and parking areas, which may
be visible from Congress Avenue, Therefore, staff is recommending installing additional trees and
shrubs inside the roadside park area approved in Phase Three (see Exhibit "c" - Conditions of
Approvalj.
Trees would be installed at varying heights in order to lessen the impact of the height of the
buildings. For example, Royal Palm trees, installed at 22 feet of gray wood (28 feet overall height)
would be placed along the east fafade of the six (6)-story Building ''J'~ which would face the Spine
Road. The Seagrape trees would be installed at 16 feet in height However, staff recommends
installing the Royal Palm trees at 22 feet of gray wood along the south fafade of Building ''J'' instead
of the proposed 12 feet (of gray wood) in order to be consistent with its east fafade (see Exhibit "c"
- Conditions of Approvalj. The theme of the 22-foot gray wood Royal Palm trees would be Installed
along the facades of Building ''I'' and Building ''K''. The landscape plan of Building ''L N (5-stories tallj
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shows that Cabbage palm trees would be installed at 24 feet in height and Coconut palms at 16 feet
in height,
The shade trees proposed within the landscape buffers along Congress A venue and Gateway
Boulevard are not exactly the same species (Mahogany versus Live Oak) as proposed withIn the
other phases, but the spacing, heights, and overall effect would remain constant throughout all
phases. The Redtip Cocoplum hedges, however, would be continued within these buffers. The
proposed plant material in Phase Six would be appropriate for commercial types of uses. The
applicant states that the proposed "screening buffering, and landscaping are far in excess of the
minimum required and was designed to augment the architecture of the building with color, height,
and varying of plant and tree materials'~ Staff concurs,
6, Signs, and proposed exterior lighting, with reference to glare, traffic safety, economic effect, and
compatibility and harmony with adjacent and nearby properties,
The proposed signage would be consistent with the previous five (5) phases of the Renaissance
Commons development Three (3) monument signs are proposed within this final phase, The site
plan (sheet SP-1) shows that the one of the signs would be located at the northwestern comer of the
subject property. It would face the intersection of Gateway Boulevard and Congress A venue. The
other two (2) freestanding monument signs would be placed at the main point of ingress / egress
along Gateway Boulevard. All monument signs are required to be setback a minimum of 10 feet
away from the property line, Likewise, it could be measured from the outside of the curb along the
spine road and access road (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approvalj, No exact details were
provided regarding the monument and wall signs, The applicant intends to submit a sign program
that would encompass the entire Renaissance Commons development (all six phases), The sign
program would require Planning & Development Board and City Commission review and approval
(see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approvalj. The applicant states that the ''signs and all exterior
lighting have been designed to direct their lighting pattern in a manner to achieve maximum
coverage while being compatible and harmonious with adjacent properties". Staff concurs.
7, Required setbacks and other open spaces,
The zoning for Phase Six has been changed from Planned Industrial Development (PID) to Suburban
Mixed Use (SMU). The ''height setback envelope" is not applicable within this phase because there is
no Single-family residential development directly adjacent to this phase. The site plan shows the
buildings would be setback no more than 90 feet from Gateway Boulevard and Congress Avenue and
therefore, the project complies with code in that respect.
The SMU zoning district requires usable open space for single-family detached, single-family
attached, and all other uses, All uses proposed within this phase would be considered ''all other
uses", and therefore, 20% of usable open space would be required. A total of 3,62 acres or 157,913
square feet would be required for usable open space. The usable open space plan shows that 4.55
acres would be devoted to usable open space. However, there are certain elements of the design,
such as terminal and landscaped parking islands that cannot be counted towards usable open space.
After discussing the pervious and impervious surfaces of the plan, staff believes that the project still
complies with code because approximately 3.62 acres of land would be set aside for usable open
space. Therefore, at the time of permitting, the applicant would be required to revise the plan to
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accurately show the usable open space in order to comply with Chapter 2, Section 6.G.4 of the Land
Development Regulations (see Exhibit "c" - Conditions of Approval).
8, General compatibility with adjacent property and other property in the zoning district.
717e current approval to give the entire Renaissance Commons parcel a single land use designation
and single zoning district would allow for a greater integration of uses and a more innovative design
for the entire property. 717e SMU zoning district is compatible with the Quantum PID uses to the
east of the property, and with the Community Commercial (C-3) uses to the north and west. 717e
Land Development Regulations for the Suburban Mixed Use district are designed to lessen the
impacts on surrounding existing development by keeping the taller and more intense stroctures away
from the perimeter of the property, Additionally, the property is separated from adjacent properties
by roadways or canals, 717e proposed mixed-use and commercial buildings are an appropriate use for
the subject site.
9, Height of building and structures, with reference to compatibility and harmony to adjacent and
nearby properties, and the city as a whole.
717e SMU zoning district is appropriate for low- to mid-rise developments that proVide for medium
density residential uses, 717e district allows for a maximum building height of 55 feet and a
residential density of 20 dwelling units per acre for mixed-use projects. Building heights between 55
feet and 75 feet measured to the peak of the structure or any architectural details may be allowed
only for interior buildings (those buildings separated from property line by another project building or
use) but only as a conditional use, All four buildings have portions of their structure that extend
beyond the 55-foot threshold, so therefore all buildings would require conditional use approval 717e
placement of the buildings within the Renaissance Commons property qualifies this phase for
conditional use review (see Exhibit "c" - Conditions of Approval), 717e proposed building heights
would not exceed the SMU zoning district's maximum height limitations and would compatible in
comparison with the neighboring commercial and residential properties of the other phases. 717e
applicant states, "the height of the structure (75 feet) is located toward the center of the
Renaissance Commons project to create a wedding cake approach to height. 717is allows lower
structures on the perimeter of the SMU zoning district to shield the higher structures, which would
conform to the conditions and intent of the SMU zoning district. Staff agrees.
10, Economic effects on adjacent and nearby properties, and the city as a whole,
717e proposed development is expected to substantially increase the City's tax-base, 717e proposed
development for the site is consistent with Policy 1.19.2 of the Comprehensive Plan in that the
project (as a whole) would provide both commercial and residential development and is expected to
generate approximately 1,090 jobs, and provide goods and selVices, as well as add to the range of
housing opportunities in the City. According to the applicant, "economically, the project will have a
positive effect on the tax receipts of the City and provide substantially more in tax revenue than
expense to the City. With the average cost of homes in excess of $200,000 each, the benefit to the
City is economically advantageous.
11. Conformance to the standards and requirements, which apply to site, plans, as set forth in Chapter
19, Article II of the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances. (Part III Chapter 4 Site Plan Review).
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With incorporation of staff comments, the proposed project would 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,N. of the Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2; also, conformance to
the City of Boynton Beach noise Control Ordinance.
With incorporation of all conditions and staff recommendations contained herein, the proposed
buildings would exists in a manner that is in compliance with the above-referenced codes and
ordinances of the City of Boynton Beach. the project would not create smoke, odors, fumes, or
toxic matter that would negatively impact the neighboring properties. It would be atypical for
residential developments to violate the City's performance standards.
RECOMMENDAnON
Based on the discussions contained herein, compliance with development regulations, and consistency
with the Comprehensive Plan, staff recommends that this request for conditional use be approved
subject to satisfying all conditions of approval as contained in Exhibit "c" - Conditions of Approval.
Furthermore, pursuant to Chapter 2 - Zoning, 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 initiate this project,
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EXHIBIT "C"
Conditions of Approval
Project name: Renaissance Commons Phase VI
File number: CaDS 04-008
Reference: 2nd review plans identified as a New Site Plan with a November 2.2004 Planning and Zoning:
Deoartment date stamp marking.
DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT
PUBLIC WORKS - General
Comments:
1. Prior to permit application contact the Public Works Department (561-742- X
6200) regarding the storage and handling of refuse per the CODE, Article II,
Section 10-26 (a).
PUBLIC WORKS - Traffic
Comments:
2. Provide a traffic analysis and notice of concurrency (Traffic Performance X
Standards Review) from Palm Beach County Traffic Enlrineerimr
ENGINEERING DIVISION
Comments:
3. Show sight triangles on the Landscape plans (LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, X
Section 5.H.). Reference FDOT Standard Index 546 for the sight triangles
alonj!; Gateway and Conl!:fess
4. Full drainage plans, including drainage calculations, in accordance with the X
LDR, Chapter 6, Article N, Section 5 will be required at the time of
permittinj!;.
5. Paving, Drainage and Site details will not be reviewed for construction X
acceptability at this time. All engineering construction details shall be in
accordance with the applicable City of Boynton Beach Standard Drawings
and the "Engineering Design Handbook and Construction Standards" and
will be reviewed at the time of construction oermit aoolication.
UTILITIES
Comments:
6. Palm Beach County Health Department permits will be required for the water X
and sewer systems servinj!; this project (CODE, Section 26-12).
7. Fire flow calculations will be required demonstrating the City Code X
requirement of 1,500 g.p.m. (500 g.p.m. some residential develooments) with
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20 p.s.i. residual pressure as stated in the LDR, Chapter 6, Article N, Section
16, or the requirement imposed by insurance underwriters, whichever is
j.U"eater (CODE, Section 26-16(b)).
8. The CODE, Section 26-34(E) requires that a capacity reservation fee be paid X
for this project either upon the request for the Department's signature on the
Health Department application forms or within seven (7) days of site plan
approval, whichever occurs first. This fee will be determined based upon
final meter size, or expected demand.
9. This office will not require surety for installation of the water and sewer X
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.
10. A building permit for this project shall not be issued until this Department has X
approved the plans for the water and/or sewer improvements required to
service this project, in accordance with the CODE, Section 26-15.
11. Please provide a time line that clearly illustrates when water and sewer X
services will be required to serve the proposed project. Your starting date for
the time line should be the date of City Commission approval. Also, provide
milestone dates for permit application, the start of construction, and the
setting of the first water meter. This time line will be used to determine the
adequacy of water and wastewater treatment capacity for your project upon its
completion. Please be as accurate as possible.
12. Utility construction details will not be reviewed for construction acceptability X
at this time. All utility construction details shall be in accordance with the
Utilities Department's "Utilities Engineering Design Handbook and
Construction Standards" manual (including any updates); they will be
reviewed at the time of construction permit application.
FIRE
Comments:
13. At the time of permitting, please update the master sign program to include X
building addresses and subdivision identification signs.
14. At time of permitting, all buildings shall include fire sprinkler systems in X
accordance with NFPA 13 and / or 13R.
15. At time of permitting, all buildings six (6) stories or higher shall comply with X
Ordinance 04-005. Further review for its applicability will be determined at
the time of permitting.
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16. Smoke scrubbers are required if an exhaust fan is proposed within 10 feet of a X
window or other building opening. Further review for its applicability will be
determined at the time of permitting.
POLICE
Comments: None X
BUILDING DIVISION
Comments:
17. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional X
comments. Acceptance of these plans during the TRC process does not ensure
that additional comments may not be generated by the commission and at
permit review.
18. Indicate within the site data the type of construction of each building as X
defined in 2001 FBC, Chapter 6.
19. Indicate within the site data the occupancy type of each building as defined in X
2001 FBC, Chapter 3.
20. The height and area for buildings or structures of the different types of X
construction shall be governed by the intended use or occupancy of the
building, and shall not exceed the limits set forth in Table 500 of the 2001
FBC.
21. Place a note on the elevation view drawings indicating that the exterior wall X
openings and exterior wall construction comply with 2001 FBC, Table 600.
Submit calculations that clearly reflect the percentage of protected and
unprotected wall openings permitted per 2001 FBC, Table 600.
22. Every exterior wall within 15 feet of a property line shall be equipped with X
approved opening protectives per 2001 FBC, Section 705.1.1.2.
23. Buildings, structures and parts thereof shall be designed to withstand the X
~nimum wind loads of 140 mph. Wind forces on every building or structure
shall be determined by the provisions of ASCE 7, Chapter 6, and the
provisions of 2001 FBC, Section 1606 (Wind Loads). Calculations that are
signed and sealed by a design professional registered in the state of Florida
shall be submitted for review at the time of permit application.
24. Every building and structure shall be of sufficient strength to support the X
loads and forces encountered per the 2001 FBC, Section 1601.2.1 and Table
1604.1. Indicate the live load (pst) on the plans for the building design.
25. Buildings three-stories or higher shall be equipped with an automatic X
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sprinkler system per F.S. 553.895. Fire protection plans and hydraulic
calculations shall be included with the building plans at the time of permit
aoolication.
26. Add to all plan view drawings of the site a labeled symbol that represents the X
location and perimeter of the limits of construction proposed with the subject
reQuest.
27. At time of permit review, submit signed and sealed working drawings of the X
proposed construction.
28. As required by LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7, submit a floor plan drawing. The X
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 A-17, A-18. However,
add to the floor space 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. Submit floor plans for the commercial
buildin~s (retail/office/storage).
29. At the time of permit review, submit details of reinforcement of walls for the X
future installation of grab bars as required by the Federal Fair Housing Act
Title 24 CFR, Part 100.205, Section 3, Requirement #6. All bathrooms within
the covered dwe1lin~ unit shall complv.
30. Identify within the site data the finish floor elevation (lowest floor elevation) X
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:
a. 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.
31. As required by the CBBCO, Part ill titled "Land Development Regulations", X
submit a site plan that clearly depicts the setback dimensions from each
property line to the leading edge of the buildings. The leading edge of the
buildings begins at the closest point of the overhang or canopy to the property
line. In addition, show the distance between all the buildin~s on all sides.
32. To properly determine the impact fees that will be assessed for the one-story X
clubhouse, provide the following:
a. Will the clubhouse be restricted to the residents of the entire project only?
b. Will the residents have to cross any major roads or thoroughfares to get to
the clubhouse?
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?
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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 clubhouse.
33. Add to the floor plan drawing of the clubhouse a breakdown of the floor area. X
The area breakdown shall specify the total area of the building, covered area
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 spaces.
34. CBBCPP 3.C.3.4 requires the conservation of potable water. City water may X
not, therefore, be used for landscape irrigation where other sources are readily
available
35. A water-use permit from SFWMD is required for an irrigation system that X
utilizes water from a well or body of water as its source. A copy of the permit
shall be submitted at the time of permit application, F.S. 373.216
36. If capital facility fees (water and sewer) are paid in advance to the City of X
Boynton Beach Utilities Department, the following information shall be
provided at the time of building permit application:
a. The full name of the project as it appears on the Development Order and
the Commission-approved site plan.
b. If the project is a multi-family project, the building number/s must be
provided. The building numbers must be the same as noted on the
Commission-approved site plans.
c. The number of dwelling units in each building.
d. The number of bedrooms in each dwelling unit.
e. The total amount paid and itemized into how much is for water and how
much is for sewer.
(CBBCO, Chapter 26, Article II, Sections 26-34)
37. At time of permit review, submit separate surveys of each lot, parcel or tract. X
For purposes of setting up property and ownership in the City computer,
provide a copy of the recorded deed for each lot, parcel or tract. The recorded
deed shall be submitted at time of permit review.
38. At time of building permit application, submit verification that the City of X
Boynton Beach Parks and Recreation Impact Fee requirements have been
satisfied by a paid fee or conveyance of property. The following information
shall be provided:
a. A legal description of the land.
b. The full name of the project as it appears on the Development Order and
the Commission-approved site plan.
c. If the project is a multi-family project, the building number/s must be
provided. The building numbers must be the same as noted on the
Commission-approved site plans.
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d. The number of dwelling units in each building.
e. The total amount being paid.
(CBBCO, Chapter 1, Article V, Section 3(f))
39. Add to the site data the total area under roof of each residential building. X
Provide tabular area data for each floor of each building. The breakdown shall
include the following areas and each area shall be labeled on the applicable
floor plan drawing:
a. Common area covered walkways;
a. Covered stairways;
b. Common area balconies;
c. Entrance area outside of a unit;
d. Storage areas (not part of a unit);
e. Garages (not part of a unit);
f. Elevator room;
g. Electrical room;
h. Mechanical room;
i. Trash room;
J. Mailbox pickup and delivery area; and
k. Any other area under roof.
(Chapter 4 - Site Plan Review, Section 7.E.2 and 3)
40. This structure meets the definition of a threshold building per F.S. 553.71(7) X
and shall comply with the requirements ofF.S. 553.79 and the CBBA to the
2001 FBC, Sections 105.3.1 through 105.3.6.
The following information must be submitted at the time of permit
application:
a. The structural inspection plan must be submitted to the enforcing agency
prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction of a
threshold building.
b. All shoring and re-shoring procedures, plans and details shall be
submitted.
c. All plans for the building that are required to be signed and sealed by the
architect or engineers of record shall contain a statement that, to the best
of the architect's or engineer's knowledge, the plans and specifications
comply with the applicable fire safety standards as determined by the
local authority in accordance with this section and F.S. Section 633.
PARKS AND RECREATION
Comments:
41. 348 multi-family units @ 656 ea = $228,288 X
The fee is due at the time of the first building permit for this phase.
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FORESTERlENVIRONMENT ALIST
Comments: None X
PLANNING AND ZONING
Comments:
42. This project requires conditional use approval from the Planning & X
Development Board and City Commission. If approved, staff recommends
that a period of one (1) year be allowed to initiate this project (obtain a
buildinl2: permit).
43. Based on the proposed uses and respective building areas, the entire Phase VI X
project would require 2,001 parking spaces. However, only 1,804 spaces
would be provided, a deficiency of 197 parking spaces. This should be
labeled as such on the cover sheet and master plan tabular data. The number
of seats for the restaurant is limited to 1,231 seats, which in turn, is based
upon the gross floor area of the restaurant space. The applicant may submit a
shared parking analysis, which would be reviewed at the time of permitting.
The City may issue no building permits until the number of required parking
spaces is provided, the City approves the shared parking analysis, or relief is
J2;fanted.
44. The project has school concurrency approval for 1,700 units but there is an X
inconsistency between the type and number of units between the School
District's approval letter and the proposed master plan's tabular data
(townhouses versus condominium). This is a minor inconsistency, so
therefore, at the time of permit review, the applicant will be required to
submit an updated School Concurrency approval letter that is consistent with
the number and types of dwelling units, approved through Phases One
through Six.
45. At the time of permitting, provide detail drawings of the entry wall and sign, X
gazebos, trellis structure, fountains and clock tower. Staff recommends
installing a considerably more substantial structure at the entry drive off of
Gateway Boulevard.
46. The square footages for Building "L" do not match between Sheet SP-l and X
Sheet A-7. Please make sure the square footages match for all building floor
plans versus the site plan and site data, and that the parking calculations
accurately correspond.
47. Bicycle racks should be placed appropriately throul2:hout the site. X
48. The plans indicate "storage" as a potential use. However, self-storage uses X
require conditional use approval.
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49. Abandonment and rededication of easements must be recorded prior to X
issuance of a building permit for the project.
50. The traffic equivalency determination must be approved by the Palm Beach X
County Traffic Division for concurrency purposes prior to the issuance of any
buildin~ permits (Chapter 4. Section 8.F.).
51. The usable open space plan shows that 4.55 acres would set aside as usable X
open space. However, there are certain elements of the design, such as
terminal and landscaped parking islands that cannot be counted towards
usable open space. After discussing the pervious and impervious surfaces of
the plan, staff believes that the project still complies with code because at
least 3.62 acres ofland would be set aside for usable open space. Therefore,
at the time of permitting, the applicant would be required to revise the plan to
accurately show the usable open space in order to comply with Chapter 2,
Section 6.GA of the Land Development Regulations.
52. Since the total number of seats for the restaurants is undetermined at this X
time, the parking methodology would be based on the gross floor area (49,240
square feet), which would limit the project to 1,231 seats.
53. At the time of permitting, on the site plan tabular data (sheet SP-l), indicate X
the proposed floor-area-ratio (excluding the garages) to ensure compliance
with Chapter 2, Section 6.GA.
54. All elevation pages shall indicate the exterior finish, paint manufacturer's X
name, and color codes (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.).
55. All outdoor freestanding monument signs shall be located at least 10 feet X
from the property line. If proposed near the spine road, then it must be
located at least from the outside of the curb along the spine road and access
road
56. At the time of permitting, indicate by note that there will be no provision for X
outdoor patios, concrete patios, screen enclosures, or solid-roof enclosures.
57. On the landscape plan (sheet L2 of 6), the dimension of width of the X
landscape buffer along Congress A venue and Gateway Boulevard must be at
least 25 feet in width. No vehicular encroachment may occur within these
buffers (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 3. Revise the Cross-Section of the
Conf;U"ess A venue buffer (on sheet L6 of 6) to show the above requirement.
58. Fifty percent (50%) of all site landscape materials must be native species X
(Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.P). Please categorize as follows: Shade
trees, Palm trees, Shrubs & Groundcover. On the landscape plan (L6 of 6),
indicate the total quantities for all proposed native plant material.
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59. A bus stop and shelter should be depicted on Gateway Boulevard. Its location X
should be coordinated with Palm Tran and its design should reflect the
architecture and materials used on adjacent buildings, not the standard Palm
Tran shelter.
60. Where possible, staff recommends the use of stone balustrades on the west X
elevation of Building "J" (sheet A-I0) in the same manner that they are used
on the east elevation of Building "L" (sheet A-16).
61. Staff recommends adding extra trees and plant material with the landscape X
buffers in order to help screen the parking garage openings of Buildings "K"
and "L" from Congress Avenue. This can be accomplished, in part, by
adding more trees to the public park in Phase ill of Renaissance Commons.
62. The sign program, which includes the monument signs and all wall signage, X
would require Planning & Development and City Commission review and
approval. No sign permits may be issued until the City approves the sign
program.
63. Staff recommends installing a more decorative monument "one way" sign X
within the traffic circle as opposed to the standard mount.
64. Staff recommends installing a fountain feature in the center of the Phase X
Three park.
65. Staff recommends adding benches within the 25-foot wide landscape buffers X
adjacent to the Congress Avenue and Gateway Bouevard, where possible,
taking into consideration the proposed grading of the buffer.
66. Staff recommends installing the Royal Palm trees at 22 feet of gray wood X
along the south fal(ade of Building "I" instead of the proposed 12 feet (of
gray wood).
67. Staff recommends using another variety of tree (such as Pigeon Plum or X
Dahoon Holly) in the parking lot other than Seagrape due to the leaf drop and
messy nature.
ADDITIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD COMMENTS:
Comments:
68. None X
ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Comments:
69. To be determined.
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CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
AGENDA ITEM COVER SHEET AND CHECKLIST
This completed cover sheet mY!I; accompany all agenda item requests. Please place check marks
in the boxes as indicated, Initiating department must prepare Agenda Item Request Form, Submit
original agenda request (with back up) and one CODY of agenda request (with back uDl to the
City Clerk's office, Items must be submitted by the deadlines indicated below. Incomplete or
late items will be returned to originating department.
Requested City
Commission Meeting
Dates
December 7 2004
D December 21 2004
Janua 4 2005
Janua 18 2005
Februa 1 2005
D Februa 15 2005
March 1 2005
March 15 2005
Deadline for Submittal to City P Be. D/CRA Requests Deadline
Clerk's Office
All back u material is attached
All exhibits are attached & marked e, , Exhibit "A'
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