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REVIEW COMMENTS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 06-190 STAFF REPORT FROM: Chair and Members Community Redevelopment Agency Board and City Commission ----... (, - . ;q' .) Michael Rumpf'~ Planning and Zoning Director Ed Breese ~ Principal Planner TO: THRU: DATE: October 11, 2006 PROJECT NAME/NO: Country Inns & Suites / NWSP 06-026 REQUEST: New Site Plan PROJECT DESCRIPTION Property Owner: Anand Patel, LLC (Anand Patel, Managing Partner) Applicant: Anand Patel, LLC (Anand Patel, Managing Partner) Agent: Robert Currie of Currie Sowards Aguila Architects Location: 2201 S. Federal Highway (see Location Map - Exhibit "A") Existing Land Use/Zoning: Local Retail Commercial (LRC) / Community Commercial (C-3) Proposed Land Use/Zoning: No change proposed Proposed Use: 62 room Hotel on a 0.91 acre site Acreage: 0.91 acres (39,502 sf) Adjacent Uses: North: Right-of-way for NE 21st Street, then farther north is developed commercial property (The Palace Game Room) designated Local Retail Commercial (LRC) and zoned Community Commercial (C-3); South: Developed parcel (Fairfield Apartments) designated High Density Residential (HDR) and zoned Multi-Family Residential (R-3); East: Right-of-way for Federal Highway, then farther east is developed residential (Tuscany on the Intracoastal) designated High Density Residential (HDR) and zoned Multi-Family Residential (R-3); and Staff Report - Country Inns & Suites (NWSP 06-026) Memorandum No PZ 06-190 Page 2 West: Developed parcel (Golden Sands Inn) designated Local Retail Commercial (LRC) and zoned Community Commercial (C-3). Proposal: BACKGROUND The applicant is proposing a sixty-two (62) room hotel, located on the west side of Federal Highway, on the south side of SE 21st Avenue. There is currently a vacant structure on the site, formerly a Denny's restaurant, which will be removed with the proposed improvements. Approval of the site plan will be contingent upon the approval of the accompanying request for height exception for architectural building features (HTEX 06-008). Site Characteristic: According to the survey, the site is relatively rectangular in shape, with approximately 250 feet of frontage on Federal Highway and 170 feet in depth along SE 21st Avenue. As noted above, there are building and parking lot improvements currently existing on the site from the former Denny's restaurant. Concurrency: Traffic: Drainage: School: Driveways: ANALYSIS A traffic statement for this project was submitted and sent to the Palm Beach County Traffic Division for their review and approval. As of this date, the City has not received a Traffic Division confirmation that this project meets the Traffic Performance Standards of Palm Beach County, and therefore a condition of approval will require proof of concurrency approval prior to the issuance of the first permit (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval). 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 (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval). The drainage design shall conform to the requirements of the City of Boynton Beach, South Florida Water Management District, and the Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD). School concurrency is not required for this type of project. The existing site has driveways on both Federal Highway and SE 21st Avenue. The hotel project proposes to only have one ingress/egress point to the parcel, off of SE 21st Avenue. This would occur along the subject parcel's northwest property line, and comply with the CRA's Urban Design Guidelines, encouraging access points to be located on side streets when possible, as opposed to directly on the major thoroughfare. Staff Report - Country Inns & Suites (NWSP 06-026) Memorandum No PZ 06-190 Page 3 Parking Facility: A hotel use requires one and one-quarter (1.25) parking spaces per hotel unit. Therefore, the 62 hotel units require 78 parking spaces. The site plan (sheet A1.01) shows that 78 parking spaces are proposed to meet this requirement. The hotel structure would be constructed over a portion of the surface parking, with 36 spaces inside the parking structure and 42 surface parking spaces immediately west of the building. The parking spaces would be dimensioned nine (9) feet in width by 18 feet in length. The handicap spaces would be 12 feet in width with five (5) feet of striping by 18 feet in length. As proposed, the vehicular back-up distance would be 25 feet in width to comply with the Engineering Standards. The parking lot lighting is shown on the photometric plan (sheet PM-1). According to the photometric plan, the proposed lighting levels near the perimeters would be minimal. It should have no adverse affect on the neighboring properties, while meeting the desire of the Police Department to appropriately illuminate the understory parking for adequate safety precautions. Landscaping: The proposed pervious area of the parcel equals 5,887 square feet or 14.9% of the site. The landscape plan (Sheet L-1) indicates that approximately 83% of the trees, 63% of the palms and 72% of the shrubs and groundcover would be native. The width of the east (front) landscape buffer along Federal Highway would range between 7.5 and 5 feet in width, following the variation in front fa~ade stepbacks along the east building elevation, and in compliance with the CRA's Urban Design Guidelines. This buffer would contain Carpenter Palm trees, Ligustrum trees, Bougainvillea, Dwarf Yaupon, Firebush, Variegated Schefflera, Croton and Gold Mound Duranta. The north (side) landscape buffer would be approximately 10 feet in width and contain Royal Palm, Sabal Palm and Double Alexander Palm trees, Yellow Elder and Crape Myrtle trees, Firebush and Gold Mound Duranta. The width of the west (rear) landscape buffer, abutting the existing Golden Sands Inn, would be 5 feet in width and would contain East Palatka Holly trees, Sabal palms and Redtip Cocoplum hedges. Finally, the width of the south (side) landscape buffer would be a 10 foot wide planting area and would contain the same Redtip Cocoplum hedges and existing Live Oak, Pigeon Plum and Areca Palm trees, as well as new Sabal and Carpenter Palm trees. As depicted on Sheet L-4, the applicant proposes to plant palms at approximately one-half (1/2) the building height to enhance the building facades. At the intersection corner of Federal Highway and SE 21st Avenue, the applicant proposes to construct a reflecting pool with cascading water and metal sculptures within the water, in conjunction with the Art in Public Places requirements. The reflecting pool would be surrounded by low plantings, including annuals and small decorative palm trees (Cat Palms) and would have built in bench seating. Building and Site: The maximum height allowed for new buildings in the C-3 zoning district is 45 feet /4 stories. According to Sheet A3.01, the proposed building is designed as a four (4)-story structure, with the first floor consisting of understory parking. The roof design consists of a series of gable roofs, with the height of the tallest section at 44 feet - 9 inches. Additionally, two (2) decorative dormers have been place above Staff Report - Country Inns & Suites (NWSP 06-026) Memorandum No PZ 06-190 Page 4 Design: Signage: the roofline, which were proposed to comply with the CRA Urban Design Guidelines, in an effort to provide roofline breaks and add interest to the building elevations. These dormers, while enhancing the elevations, increase the building height from 44 feet - 9 inches to 53 feet - 7 inches, approximately nine (9) feet above the maximum allowed height. The applicant therefore is requesting a height exception of nine (9) feet above the maximum building height of 45 feet allowed in the C-3 zoning district (HTEX 06-008). Approval of the site plan is contingent upon simultaneous approval of the height exception (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval). The required front setback in the C-3 zoning district with the Urban Commercial Overlay requirements is between 5 and 15 feet; the building would be setback between 5 and 7.5 feet, in compliance with this requirement. The required interior side setback (south) is zero to 15 feet. The project again complies this requirement, with the building setback 10 feet from the south property line. The required north (corner) side setback is 10 to 15 feet, and the site plan provides approximately a 10 foot setback. The building would be nearly 62 feet from the west (rear) property line, where a minimum of 20 feet would be required. The site plan shows that the dumpster enclosure is proposed at the northwestern portion of the lot. It is landscaped on three (3) sides as required by code. The Engineering Division of Public Works has approved its location and angle with respect to the facilitation of trash removal. The proposed building and site design would generally meet code requirements when staff comments are incorporated into the permit drawings. The proposed building design is compatible with the surrounding built environment and would generally enhance the overall appearance of the area. The architecture has been enhanced to provide the appearance of some of the Key West-themed multifamily projects on South Federal Highway, as opposed to that of a typical hotel. The building would have formed stucco siding, which provides the appearance of shiplap siding. The roof has a standing seam metal gable profile, typical again of buildings in Key West and South Florida in general. The principle building colors are soft pastels, again reminiscent of Key West. The body of the wall area, which contains the greatest portion of mass, would be painted two-tone, alternating with the articulated portions of the building. The first color would be a soft yellow color (Sherwin Williams - "Friendly Yellow" #6680) and the second a soft peach color (Sherwin Williams - "Sociable" #6359). Other wall accent colors proposed at various locations along the base of the building is a brick/terra cotta color (Sherwin Williams - "Toile Red"#0006). The accent moldings and trim would be white (Sherwin Williams - "Ibis White" #7000) and the balcony railings and shutters would be a soft green color (Sherwin Williams - "Restful" #6458). The standing seam metal roof is proposed as a gray (Sherwin Williams - "Gray Matters" #7066). The building elevation sheets (A3.01 & A3.02) indicate the proposed location and areas for wall signs, one on the east (Federal Highway) elevation and one on the west (parking lot) elevation. The east elevation signage is proposed as a 14" lettered etched glass sign in the top center window, stating Country Inns & Suites, with a small logo. The west elevation signage is proposed as 18" raised aluminum letters, stating Country Inns & Suites, with a small logo as well. The site plan Staff Report - Country Inns & Suites (NWSP 06-026) Memorandum No PZ 06-190 Page 5 (Sheet A1.01) shows that a freestanding monument sign is proposed at the northeast corner of the property. It would be setback a minimum of 10 feet from the property lines and would be on the elevated landscape area, behind the cascading water associated with the reflecting pool with metal sculptures. The detail of the proposed monument sign shows that the structure would be four (4) feet in height and approximately 8 feet in width and would contain stainless steel lettering, matching that proposed on the west elevation of the building, placed on a black granite slab background. RECOMMENDATION: The Technical Application Review Team (TART) has reviewed this request for new site plan approval. Staff recommends approval, contingent upon successfully satisfying all comments indicated in Exhibit "C"- Conditions of Approval. Any additional conditions recommended by the Board or City Commission shall be documented accordingly in the Conditions of Approval. S:\Planning\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\Country Inns & Suites\ NWSP 06-026\Staff Report.doc ... 1 in. = 71.1 feet Country Inns & Suites Exhibit A ... 1 in. = 71.1 feet '"(SC' t.~ } o ... /,' ). -1-- r ();:::~ \:) Country Inns & Suites ~ t 9 ~ I VI Z ZVlZ i~~ ::J~5 oz>- Uc(lXl !l!l3 II ~~~~ u 1;,11 J! ::> 3: C):I: Il 'd~ .. U 0 <( ~ f iiJiil ~ III <( · hIm ~_ ~',,---,-~-~--o-,---- "------ . '_~ "' ---.~ ---------- co~~ ::".,,, '" '--'~'-'-'-"--'--'u, ~ $--- c~ u~:'"""~:'co,_ ~ 1 ~ ~1__ I ,W ~ ""b \ .~~ ~ r- -___ _ ~~ .. 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EXHIBIT B ~ EXHIBIT "e" CONDITIONS OF APPROV AL Project name: Country Inns & Suites File number: NWSP 06-026 nd d fi d h b 6 2006 1 &Z . d ki Reference: 2 review plans i enti Ie wit a Septem er 2 , P anmng omng ate stamp mar ng, DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT PUBLIC WORKS- Solid Waste Comments: 1. Prior to permit application contact the Public Works Department (561-742- 6200) regarding the storage and handling of refuse per the CODE, Section 10-26 (a). 2. At time of permitting, provide a dumpster enclosure detail in compliance with City code. PUBLIC WORKS- Traffic Comments: 3, Provide a notice of concurrency (Traffic Performance Standards Review) from Palm Beach County Traffic Engineering, prior to issuance of first permit. 4. On the Site and Civil plans, show and identify all necessary traffic control devices such as stop bars, stop signs, double yellow lane separators striping, directional arrows and "Do Not Enter" signage, etc, See City Standard Drawings "K" Series for striping details. PUBLIC WORKS - Forestry & Grounds Comments: 5, 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 on Federal Highway. UTILITIES Comments: 6. No utility plan was included with this submittal, therefore this plan is considered incomplete as submitted. However, the Preliminary Engineering Plan (Sheet 1 of 1) reflects an existing site located within the Utilities' service area, and is located where utility support is available. A simple "connect lateral (or tap) here" is not acceptable, even for a conceptual submittal. Therefore we are providing only a cursory review of the proposed site plans as submitted at this time. Additional comments may be required after a utility plan has been submitted. 7, Palm Beach County Health Department permits may be required for the water and sewer systems serving this project (CODE, Section 26-12). Conditions of Approval 2 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 8. At time of permitting, fire flow calculations will be required demonstrating the City Code requirement of 1,500 g.p.m. (500 g,p,m. some residential developments) with 20 p.s.i. residual pressure as stated in the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16, or the requirement imposed by insurance underwriters, whichever is greater (CODE, Section 26-16(b)). 9. The 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 seven (7) days of site plan approval, whichever occurs first. This fee will be determined based upon final meter size, or expected demand, 10. 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 CODE Sec. 26-33(a), 11. 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, 12. 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. 13, PVC material not permitted on the City's water system. All lines shall be DIP. 14. Utility construction details will not be reviewed for construction acceptability 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) and will be reviewed at the time of construction permit application. FIRE Comments: 15. This building will require a full NFP A 13 fire sprinkler system, per City Ordinance Chapter 9, section 7-3.2(4) and standpipes, Provide water supply information for these systems and all the required fire hydrants. This information shall include a flow test performed by the Boynton Beach Fire Department within the last six months, using the water supply lines that will serve this property. POLICE I DEPARTMENTS I INCLUDE I REJECT I Comments: None ENGINEERING DIVISION Comments: 16. All comments requiring changes and/or corrections to the plans shall be reflected on all appropriate sheets. 17, Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the Technical Advisory Review Team (TART) process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the Commission and at permit review, 18, Provide an engineer's certification on the Drainage Plan as specified in LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7,F,2, 19. Specify storm sewer diameters, inlets types, etc, on drainage plan. Indicate grate, rim and invert elevations for all structures, Indicate grade of storm sewer segments, Indicate material specifications for storm sewer. 20. Full drainage plans, including drainage calculations, in accordance with the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5 will be required at the time of permitting. 21. Paving, drainage and site details will not be reviewed for construction 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 permit application. BUILDING DIVISION Comments: 22. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the TART (Technical Advisory Review Team) process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the commission and at permit review, 23. Buildings, structures and parts thereof shall be designed to withstand the minimum 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 2004 FBC, Section 1609 (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 loads and forces encountered per the 2004 FBC, Section 1607 and Table 1607.1, Indicate the live load (pst) on the plans for the building design. 25. Buildings three-stories or higher shall be equipped with an automatic Conditions of Approval 4 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 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 application. 26. At time of permit review, submit signed and sealed working drawings of the proposed construction, 27. CBBCPP 3.C.3.4 requires the conservation of potable water. City water may not, therefore, be used for landscape irrigation where other sources are readily available. 28. A water-use permit from SFWMD is required for an irrigation system that 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 29. If capital facility fees (water and sewer) are paid in advance to the City of Boynton Beach Utilities Department, the following information shall be provided at the time of building permit application: 1) The full name of the project as it appears on the Development Order and the Commission-approved site plan. 2) 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) 30. At time of permit review, submit separate surveys of each lot, parcel, or tract. 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. 31. Pursuant to approval by the City Commission and all other outside agencies, the plans for this project must be submitted to the Building Division for review at the time of permit application submittal. The plans must incorporate all the conditions of approval as listed in the development order and approved by the City Commission. 32. The full address of the project shall be submitted with the construction documents at the time of permit application submittal. The addressing plan shall be approved by the United States Post Office, the City of Boynton Beach Fire Department, the City's GIS Division, and the Palm Beach County Emergency 911. 3) Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning & Building Division, 100 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida (Sean McDonald - 561- 233-5013) 4) United States Post Office, Boynton Beach (Michelle Bullard - 561-734- 0872) 33. This structure meets the definition of a threshold building per F.S. 553.71(7) and shall comply with the requirements of F.S. 553.79 and the CBBA to the 2004 FBC, Sections 109.3.6.1 through 109.3.6.6. The following information must be submitted at the time of permit application: DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 5) 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. 6) All shoring and re-shoring procedures, plans and details shall be submitted, 7) 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: None FORESTER/ENVIRONMENT ALIST Comments: 34. Irrie:ation Plan Turf and landscape (bedding plants) areas should be designed on separate zones and time duration for water conservation. 35. Trees should have separate irrigation bubblers to provide water directly to the root ball. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec, 5, C.2.] PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: 36. Approval of the new site plan is subject to approval of the associated height exception (HTEX 06-008), 37. Use of paver brick sidewalks in City right-of-way requires executed agreement with City, 38. Pavers and pattern intended for installation within City right-of-way shall match that previously established bv the City. 39. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the new site plan is publicly advertised in accordance with Ordinance 04-007. 40. The applicant is responsible for compliance with Ordinance 05-060, the "Art in Public Places" Program and must demonstrate their participation, 41. If for any reason, potable water use becomes necessary, the use of drought tolerant plant species (per the South Florida Water Management District Manual) shall be maximized and the irrigation system should have water conservation designs (such as a drip system), where possible. 42. If it can be demonstrated at time of permitting that the east elevation of the garage does not require all the louvered openings currently depicted on the plans, replace those not required by code for ventilation purposes, with faux window features to improve similarity with upper windows as well as to provide a more engaging fayade with the pedestrian street environment. 43. Further articulate the east (front) entry in accordance with recommended CRA design guidelines including greater architectural detail in the canopy and other defining and raised/recessed elements. Staff recommends that the trellis elements be reduced to be more subordinate and an accent to the Conditions of Approval 6 I DEPARTMENTS I INCLUDE I REJECT ] greater entrance features described above. ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD CONDITIONS Comments: To be determined, ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS Comments: To be determined. S:\Planning\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\Country Inns & Suites\NWSP 06-026\COA..doc C~URRIE . SO.....ARDS . AGUILA . "ARCHITECTS - Robert G. Currie, AlA Jess M. Sowards, AlA _. Jose N. Aguila, AlA September 26, 2006 City of Boynton Beach lOO E. Boynton Beach Boulevard P.O. Box 310 Boynton Beac~ FL 33425-0310 ~..L~ (~' ;J( r,l,.. I I. I LII) LS Ii 9 2 62006 L Attn: Plamling and Zoning Division PLANNING AND Project name: Country Inns & Suites ZONING DEPT File number: NWSP 06-026 Reference: Response comments tolstreview plans identified as a New Site Plan v.rith an August 2,2006 Planning and Zoning Department date stamp marking. Please fmd the attached responses to the 1 st review comments dated 8/25/06. I I -~~----------~~------------ DEPARTMENTS PUBLIC WORKS - Solid Waste Comments: L Prior to permit application contact the Public Works Department (561-742-6200) regarding the storage and handling of refuse per the CODE, Section 10-26 (a). Response: Laurinda Logan has been contacted as a representative for Public Works in regards to the storage and handling of refuse. 2. Redesign the east side of the drive onto SE 21'1 Avenue to maximize accessibility/maneuverability for Solid Waste into the dumpster enclosure. Response: The drive into the site from SE 2151 has been designed to accommodate the required tuming radii per items 4 and 5 below. See sheet A1.02. 3. Provide a dumpster enclosure detail and indicate by note that the site dumpster enclosure shall be constr:cted in accordance \\rith City Standard Drawing G-4. Response: See dumpster enclosure detaiI4/AJ.Ol and note on l/AJ.OJ. 4. Provide a minimum turning radius of 60 feet to approach dumpsters. Provide a minimum backing clearance of 60 feet (measured from the front edge of the dumpster pad.) (LDR Chapter 2, Section 1 LJ.2.b.) Response: Please see sheet A1JJ2 for turning radii and back up space. 5. Provide a minimlllll outside turning radius of 55 feet to allow tuming movements for Solid Waste FORMERLY ROBERT G. CURRIE PARTNERSHIP, INC' AlA FLORIDA FIRM OF THE YEAR 2000 134 Northeast First Avenue' Delray Beach, Florida 33444 . 561.276.4951 ' Fax: 561.243.8184 'AA000227 1 www.curriearc.com /// -/// -/// -j -./ -./ ,/ " DE-P ARTMENTS (and FirelRescue) inside the proposed community. Using AutoTum (or similar), show on the plans that the required turning movements are provided. Particular attention should be given to the entryways and any overhangs to ensure there are no conflicts for ingress and egress for Solid Waste and Fire.(Rescue. Response: Please see sheet AI. 02 for turning Radii. PUBLIC WORKS - Traffic Comments: 6. Provide a traffic analysis and notice of concurrency (Traffic Performance Standards Review) from Palm Beach County Traffic Engineering. Response: A traffic ana(vsis letter was provided via Fax on 9/15/06 and a notice of concurrency will be obtain prior to permitting. 7. On the Site and Civil plans, show and identify all necessary traffic control devices such as stop bars, stop signs, double yellow lane separators striping, directional arrows and "Do Not Enter" signage, etc. See City Standard Drawings <<K" Series for striping details. Response: Traffic control devices will be provided on construction documents at time of permit application. PUBLIC WORKS-Forestry & Grounds Comments: 8. 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 I.b.) Response: We have adjusted the planting to accommodate the light pole. 9. 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 on Federal Highway. Response: Sight triangles have been indicated on the planting plan. 10. 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-feet and 8-feet above the pavement (LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.H.) Response: A note has been added stating that that there shall be unobstructed cross-visibility at a level between 2 VJ' and 8' above the pavement. / ~ Response: A note has been added that states that the contractor shall notifv and coordinate with the city of Boynton Beach all repairs to the existing irrigation system that provides irrigation to the median adjacent to this project. The contractor/developer is responsible for those repairs. 12. Per the LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article n, Section 5.C.2. Ficus species are not permitted. Response: The plan has been revised. B. There are overhead lines along the north and west property lines. Landscaping shall be designed and installed in accordance ,<vith FPL's "Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place." Response: The plan has been revised to accommodate FPL's Right Tree, Right Place guidelines. 14. Existing trees to remain (Live Oaks on south property line) shall be protected in accordance with the LDR throughout the construction period to the drip line of the tree. The grade may not be changed from the existing grade \vithin the drip line. Response: The existing live oaks on the soutlt property line will be protected during construction or relocated. It may be required to root prune two of the trees. 15. There is a conflict between Trees "C" and "D" (Sheet L-l) and the building stainvelL Please correct or explain how this conflict wi.ll be handled. Response: Both existing trees "C" and "D" are vertical branching live oaks: "D" because it just natural(v occurred this way and "c" had the northern branches destroyed by last year's hurricanes. You can see at this time where "C"s branches have been broken off by the hurricane. Some root pruning may need to occur during construction, but we would like to leave them in place if possible. I think that they have a better chance of survival by being left in place than by being relocated. 16. Pigeon Plums and Royal Palms proposed along the west property line should be placed a minimum of five (5) feet off the property line to provide space for maintenance at maturity. Response: The pigeon plum trees along the west property line have been changed to Ile.l.: attenuata. The royal palm is now 5' off the property line. .. DEPARTMENTS 17. Podocarpus should be placed a minimum oftbree (3) feet off the building to provide for plant health and adequate space to mature. Response: The podocarpus has been moved 3' off the building. 18. Any trees that do not survive relocation shall be replaced in kind as required by the LDR Landscape Code. Response: Any trees that do not survive relocation shall be replaced in kind. UTILITIES Comments: 19. No utility plan was included with tins submittal, therefore this plan is considered incomplete as submitted. However, the Preliminary Engineering Plan (Sheet 1 of 1) reflects an existing site located within the Utilities' service area, and is located where utility SUPPOlt is available. A simple "connect lateral (or tap) here" is not acceptable, even for a conceptual submittaL Therefore we are providing only a cursory review of the proposed site plans as submitted at this time. Additional comments may be required after a utility plan has been submitted. Response: Utility Plan will be submitted at the time of permit application, a meeting with the utility department has been set to coordinate. 120. Please provide a time line that clearly illustrates when water and sewer services will be required to serve the proposed project. Your starting date for the timeline should be the date of City Commission approval. Also provide milestone dates for pemnt application, the start of construction, and the setting of the first water meter. TIus timeline will be used to determine the adequacy of water and wastewater treatment capacity for your project upon the project's completion, so please be as accurate as possible. Response: City Commission Approval - Estimated 11/26/06 Design Plans - 2 weeks Permitting- 2 months Construction -12 months C. O. Estimated - 2/1/08 2 L All utility easements and utility lines shall be shown on the site plan and landscape plans (as well as the Water and Sewer Plans) so that we may determine which appurtenances, trees or shrubbery 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 L.'11pact those utilities within the easement in the foreseeable future. The LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article I, Section 18.1 gives public utilities the autilority to remove any trees that interfere \\lith utility services, either in utility easements or public rights-of-way. ..- ... , " DEPARTMENTS Response: Please ,5ee sheets AI.OI, PE and L-I for Utility Easements. 22. Palm Beach County Health Department permits may be required for the water and sewer systems serving this project (CODE, Section 26-12). Response: Palm Beach County Health Department Permits will be obtained as needed. 23. Fire flow calculations will be required demonstrating the City Code requirement of 1,500 g.p.m. (500 g.p.m. some residential developments) with 20 p.s.i. residual pressure as stated in the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16, or the requirement imposed by insurance undef\\-Titers, whichever is greater (CODE, Section 26-16(b)). Response: Fire flow calculations will be provided prior to submitting for Permit. 24. The LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16 requires that all points on each building will be within 200 feet of an existing or proposed fire hydrant. Please demonstrate that the plan meets this condition, by showing all hydrants. Response: Please see sheets Al.Ol and PE for fire hydrant locations. See Sheet PE showing proposed manholes. 25. The 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 seven (7) days of site plan approval, whichever occurs first. This fee will be determined based upon final meter size, or expected demand. Response: Understood. 26. Comprehensive Plan Policy 3.C.3A. requires' the conservation of potable water. As other sources are readily available City water shall not be allowed for irrigation. Response: Understood. 27. 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 CODE Sec. 26-33(a). Response: Please see sheet PEfor all utility easements. 28. This office will not require surety tor 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 pennanent meter is set. Note that setting of a pennanent ,vater meter is a prerequisite to obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy. l DEPARTMENTS Response: Understood. 29. A building pennit for this project shall not be issued until tlllS 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. Response: Understood. 30. PVC material not permitted on the City's water system. All lines shall be DIP. Response: Noted 31. Appropriate backflow preventer(s) will be required on the domestic water service to the building, and the fire sprinkler line if there is one, in accordance with the CODE, Section 26-207. Response: Noted 32. Clarify whether water and sewer service laterals are existing or proposed. If these are proposed locations Staff strongly encourages the EOR to tie into the water and sewer mains on SE 21 st Ave. Response: Plans revised to show tie in locations along SE 2rt Avenue. 33. The LDR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(0) requires Master Plans to show all utilities on or adjacent to the proposed tract. The plan must therefore show the point of service for water and sewer, and the proposed off-site utilities construction needed in order to service tillS project. Response: Please see PE plan for utilities. 34. The LDR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(P) requires a statement be included that utilities are available and win be provided by an other appropriate agencies. This statement is lacking on the subnlltted plans. Response: Please see note added to PE Plan 35. Utility construction details will not be reviewed for construction acceptability 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) and will be reviewed at the time of construction pemllt application. Response: Noted ENGINEERING Dn'lSION Comments: '/ DEPARTMENTS 36. Add a note to the Site Plan stating "All plans submitted for specific permits shall meet the City's Code requirements at time of application. These permits include, but are not limited to, the follovv-ing: paving, drainage, curbing, site lighting, landscaping and irrigation. Permits required from other pennittil1g agencies such as Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD), Florida Department of Enviromnental Protection (FDEP), Palm Beach County Health Department (PBCHD), Palm Beach County Engineering Department (PBCED), Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resource Management (PBCDERM) and any others, shall be included with the permit request." Response: Please see General Note J one sheet Al.Ol. 37. All comments requiring changes and/or corrections to the plans shall be reflected on all appropriate sheets. Response: Please see revised PE Plan 38. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the Technical Advisory Review Team (TART) process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the Commission and at permit review. Response: understood. 39. Show the building footprint on all plan sheets. Response: Please see sheets A1.0J, A2.0J, A2.02, A2.03, A2.04, PE and L-J. 40. Provide written and graphic scales on all sheets. Response: Written and graphic scales have been provided on all sheets. 41. Show proposed site lighting on the Civil and Landscape plans (LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.BA.) Response: Please see sheets L-l, PE and A1.01 for site lighting. 42. Sidewalks adjacent to parking lots shall be continuous through all driveways and shall be six (6) inches thick within driveways (LDR, Chapter 23, Article II, Section P). Response: Noted and will be specified on construction documents. 43. Provide an engineer's celiification on the Drainage Plan as specified in LDR. Chapter 4, Section 7.F.2. Response: Noted and will be provided on construction documents. " DEPARTMENTS 44. Indicate by note that catch basin and manhole covers shall be bicycle proof (LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5.A2.g.) Response: Noted, see Sheet PE. 45. Specify stonn sewer diameters, inlets types, etc. on drainage plan. Indicate grate, rim and invert elevations for all stmctures. Indicate grade of StOIDl sewer segments. Indicate material specifications for storm sewer. Response: Noted and will be provided on construction documents. 46. Full drainage plans, including drainage calculations, in accordance with the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5 will be required at the time ofpennitting. Response: Noted 47. Paving, drainage and site details will not be reviewed for construction acceptability at this time. All engineering construction details shall be in accordance with the applicable City of Boynton Beach Standard Dra\vings and the "Engineering Design Handbook and Construction Standards" and will be reviewed at the time of construction permit application. Response: Noted FIRE C onunents: 48. All entrance gates to construction area shall have a Knox lock system that will also open in case of electrical power failure. All gates shall be a minimum of20' wide if two lane, and 12' wide if single lane. Fire Department apparatus shall be able to turn into the construction site in one turn. Turn around areas within the construction site shall be made available. Response: Understood. 49. The construction site access roads shall be maintained free of obstructions at all times. Response: Understood. 50. All required fire hydrants, standpipes or sprinkler systems, shall be in place before going verticaL Vertical construction shall be protected by standpipes and the sprinkler system to two levels below the highest level of construction throughout the building. Response: Understood. 51. Any cost of damage to Fire Department vehicles because of improperly stabilized roads or any .' / u__~/ II. r I DEPARTMENTS towmg fees if a vehicle becomes stuck \-vill be the responsibility of the contractor. A minimum of 32 tons is required for ground stabilization. The pouring of the foundation pad is considered vertical construction. The roads must be accepted before constmction begins by the Boynton Beach Fire Department. Response: Understood 52. TIlls building will require a full NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system, per City Ordinance Chapter 9, section 7-3.2(4) and standpipes. Provide water supply information for these systems and all the required fire hydrants. This information shall include a flow test performed by the Boynton Beach Fire Department within the last six months, using the water supply lines that will serve this property. Response: Fire flow calculations will be provided prior to submitting for Permit. 53. The required sprinkler system shall be monitored by an approved Central Station. The building will require a full Fire Alarm system also. Response: Understood 54. Hydrants shall be provided within 200 feet of the building. Response: Please see sheet PE for fire Hydrant locations. 55. Provide EMS vehicle access to all common areas. This means that a Rescue Unit can pull up to and tmder any overhangs at the entrance door. Response: EMS access has been provided to the main elevator Lobby, Per Rick Lee access to parking garage will be through the elevator Lobby. Ell.!S Vehicle access is not required under the building. POLICE Comments: 56. Construction Site - CPT ED Conditions of Aoprov~1 Prior to issuance of the first building permit, the applicant shall prepare a construction site security and management plan for approval by the City's Police department CPTED Official. a) The developer/project manager after site clearing and placement of construction trailers shall institute security measures to reduce or eliminate opportunities for theft. The management plan shall include, but not be limited to, temporary lighting, security personnel, vehicle barriers, construction/visitor pass, reduce/minimize entry/exit points, encourage sub contractors to secure machinery, tools at end of work day and/or any other measure deemed appropriate to provide a safe and secure working environment. b) The security management plan shaH be maintained throughout the construction phase of the project. Non-compliance wiL~ the approved plan shall result in a stop-work order for the entire plmmed unit development. =r-- .../....1' DEPARTMENTS Response: Understood 57. Parking Garage Parking garages are high priority security areas. Parking garages comprise a large area with relatively low levels of activity; the vulnerability to potential activity can be high risk With tlus in mi.'1d the Police Department makes the following recommendations: a) Lighting is universally considered to be the most important security in a parking garage and serves as an excellent deterrent to potential criminal activity. Lighting recommendations are as follows: A. Design should incorporate both vertical and horizontal luminance. B. Lighting should e).'1end into parking stalls and over velucles rather than just into driving aisles. C. The e).'1erior of garage should be well lighted on all sides. D. Metal Halide lighting shall be used. E. Position light fixtures to minimize glare to drivers and enhance depth perception. b) Natural Surveillance- The ability to observe one's surroundings. The follmving recommendations are made: 1. Access control: a. First level of parking garage should have restricted access from exterior common ground area. A barrier protection \\1.11 prevent open access to the first floor by unwanted persons. The exterior walls surrounding the first floor parking should be at least three to four feet high with decorative screening in place be1:\veen the top of the wall and the flooring of the second parking leveL The screening would discourage anyone from entering the facility on foot yet maintain openness and natural surveillance. b. Any ground level pedestrian exits that open into non-secure areas should be emergency exits only and fitted with panic bar hardware. c. The 1:\vo ingress and egress points to the parking garage should have raised crossed walks, subject to review by the Fire Department and City Engineering. c) Ceilings should be painted or stained white to significantly enhance the illmnination and aid in reducing shadows within the facility. d) Careful placement of signs and graphics indicating exits, stairs, and elevators should be painted or placed on walls to help orient patrons and aHo,,, for quick movement in and out of parking garage. e) The parking garage elevator should be designed to pemut any individual in the elevator to have a clear and unobstructed view of the immediate surroundings and be seen from outside tlle elevator. The doors and 1:\vo sides of the elevator shall have glass walls. The elevator should be equipped with emergency communication and not be equipped ''lith stop button. f) The stairwell towers should be of an open design with open metal handrails and steps. g) For potential crinlinal activity detection, install a high resolution color digital videD system consisting of a minimum of 12 low lax cameras, .Witll monitoring and photo processing picture or video printout capabilities, shall be installed. Surveillance should be strategically placed at locations like ingress/egress points, elevators, and stairwells and on each floor of the facility. The monitoring and control of surveillance system should be at a central monitOI1ng office or other designated location. It should be posted at all access points (pedestrian/vehicular) that the facility is under video surveillance. h) Install convex mirrors in stairwell and elevator areas. Response: a) Please see PlY/-l for site and parking garage lighting r DEPARTMENTS b)Parking garage entrances have been limited to two primary entrances, the elevator lobby and the entrance off of Federal, Stair well entrances have been provided and will be secured. Half walls have been provided at parking garage with louvers above on Federal Highway, SE 21'1 Ave and south side of building, Please see sheets A3.01 and A3.02. c) Noted. d) Noted e) Two sides of the elevator lobby have glass vision lites to provide views to the parking lot and parking garage. f) Open stair railings have been provided in the stair towers; please see floor plan sheets A2.0J through A2.04. We do not feel that open stair risers are appropriate for this application. g) Cameras will be provided; details will be included at time of permit application. h) Convex mirrors will be included at time of permit application. I 58. Commercial a) All lighting shall be metal halide. b) Landscaping shall not conflict with lighting c) Entry signage should be lighted. d) Landscaping should not obstruct view from doors, windows or w.alkways. e) Building lighting (non- glare) should be around perimeter of all sides and on pedestrian sidewalk. Response: (a) E..'-7erior lighting is metal halide, see PA--f-l plan (b) Landscaping will not conflict with proposed lighting. (c) Entry signage will be lit with building/under-canopy lighting, details will be submitted with permit application. (d) Landscaping is designed not to obstruct viewsfrom doors, windows, and walkways. (e) Building mounted lighting has been provided next to all entries and on all sides of the building, details will be provided at time of permit application. BUILDING DIVISION Comments: 59. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the TART (Technical Advisory Review Team) process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the commission and at permit review. Response: Understood. 60. Indicate \vithin the site data the type of construction of the building as defmed in 2004 FBC, Chapter 6. Response: Please see Site Data on sheet A1.01 for construction type. [ I 61. I DEPARTMENTS Indicate within the site data the occupancy type of the building as defined in 2004 FBe, Chapter 3. Response: Please see Site Data on sheet A1.01 for occupancy. 62. The height and area for buildings or structures of the different types of construction shall be governed by the intended use or occupancy of the building, and shall not exceed the limits set forth in I Table 503 of the 2004 FBe. Response: The allowed building height and area per FBe and the actual building heights and areas are shown with the Site Data 011 sheet A1.01. 63. Place a note on the elevation view dravl/ings indicating that the exterior wall openings and exterior ,vall construction comply with 2004 FBe, Table 704.8, or 2004 FBC, Residential, Section R302.2. Submit calculations that clearly reflect the percentage of protected and unprotected wall openings permitted per 2004 FBC, Table 704.8 or 2004 FBC, Residential, Section R3022. Response: Please see note and calculations on sheet A3.01. 64. Buildings, structures and parts thereof shall be designed to \vithstand the minllnum 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 2004 FBC, Section 1609 (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. Response: Jf7nd load calculations will be submitted at time of permit application. 65. Every building and structure shall be of sufficient strength to support the loads and forces encountered per the 2004 FBe, Section 1607 and Table 1607.1. Indicate the live load (pst) on the plans for the building design. Response: Live Loads will be submitted at time of Permit application. 66. Buildings three-stories or higher shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system per F.S. 553.895. Fire protection plans and hyrtraulic calculations shall be included ,vith the building plans at the time of permit application. Response: Fire Protection Plans and hydraulic calculatiolls will be submitted at time of permit application. 67. Add to all plan view drawings of the site a labeled symbol that represents the location and perimeter of the limits of constmction proposed \\;tl1 the subject request Response: Please sheet Al.f)J for limits ~f construction. 68. At time of penn it review, submit signed and sealed 'working drawings of the proposed cOl1stmction. 170. DEPARTMENTS Response: Signed and Sealed working drawings .will be submitted at the time of Permit application. 69. Add to the building that is depicted on the dravving titled site plan and floor plan a labeled symbol that identifies the location of the handicap-accessible entrance doors to the building. 2004 FBe, Sections 11-4.1.2, 11-4.1.3, and 11-4.3. Response: Please see sheets AJ,Ol and A2.0L Add a labeled symbol to the site plan drawing that represents and delineates the path of travel for the accessible route that is required bet\veen the accessible parking spaces and the accessible entrance doors to the building. The installed symbol, required along the path, shall start at the accessible parking spaces and terminate at the accessible entrance doors to the building. The symbol shall represent the location of the path of travel, not the location of the detectable warning or other pavement markings. 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 clear width of an accessible route shall be 36 inches, except at curb ramps that are part of a required means of egress shall not be less than 44 inches). Add text to the drawing that would indicate that the symbol represents the accessible route and the route is designed in compliance with 2004 FBC, Section 11-4.3 (Accessible Route) and 11-4.6 (Parking and Passenger Loading Zones). Please note that at time of permit review, the applicant shall provide detailed documentation on the plans that v"ill verify that the accessible route is in compliance with the regulations specified in the 2004 FBe. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations along the path of travel. Response: Please see sheet ALOl for location of accessible path. 71. Add to the 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. Shmv and label the same unitls on the applicable flc'Or plan dravvings. Response: Please see sheet Al.Olfor calculations of accessible units, please see sheets A2.02, A2.03 and A2.04 for Accessible unit locations. 72. Add a labeled symbol to the site plan drawing that represents and delineates the path of travel for the accessible route that is required bet\veen the accessible units and the recreational amenities that are provided for the project and other common 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 drive/lane area that is located behind parking vehicles. Identify on the plan the width of the ac.cessible route. (Note: The minimum vvidth required by the Code is 36 inches). Please note that at time of pemlit review, the applicant shall provide detailed documentation on the plans that \vill verify that the accessible route is in compliance with the regulations specified in the 2004 FBe. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade DEPARTMENTS -- - -~- - ..-l r-~~- I I elevations along the path of traveL Response: Please see Sheet Al.OJ for accessible path to Fountain area and Sheet A2.02 for accessible route to pool. 73. If an accessible route has less than 60 inches clear width, then passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches shall be located at reasonable intervals not to exceed 200 feet. A "T" -intersection of nvo corridors or \valks is an acceptable passing place. 2004 FBC, Section 11-4.3.4. Response: All accessible routes longer than 200 feet are a minimum of 60 inches clear width. Please see dimensions on sheets A1.0i, A2.0J, A2.02, A2.03, and A2.04. 74. Identify within the site data the finish floor elevation (lowest floor elevation) that is proposed for the building. Verify that the proposed elevation is in compliance with regulations of the code by adding specifications to the site data that address the following issues: 1) The design professional-of-record for the project shall add the following text to the site data. "The proposed finish floor elevation _. _ NGVD is above the highest 100-year base flood elevation applicable to the building site, as determined by the SFWMD's surface water management construction development regulations." 2) 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. 3) 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). Response: Please see Note 3 on Sheet PE and Site Data on sheet ALOJ. 75. Add to the submittal a partial elevation view drawing of the proposed perimeter wall. Identify the type of wall material and the type of material that supports the wall, including the typical distance betv;,reen supports. Also, provide a typical section view drawing of the wall that includes the depth that the wall supports are below finish grade and the height that the wall is above finish grade. The location and height of the wan shan comply \vith the wall regulations specified in the Zoning Code. Response: The perimeter wall is an existing painted Concrete Block Wall. The wall will be repainted, but no additional changes to the wall are proposed. 76. On the drmving titled site plan identify the property line. Response: Please see Sheet A1.0J for the location of the Property Line. 77. CBBCPP 3.C.3.4 requires the conservation of potable water. City water may not, therefore, be used for landscape irrigation where other sources are readily available. Response: Understood. / I DEPARTMENTS 78. A water-use pemnt from SFWMD is required for an irrigation system that utilizes water from a well or body of water as its source. A copy of the pennit shall be submitted at the time of permit application, F.S. 373.216. Response: Noted 79. If capital facility fees (water and sewer) are paid in advance to the City of Boynton Beach Utilities Department, the following infonnation shall be provided at the time of building permit application: 4) The full name of the project as it appears on the Development Order and the Conunission- approved site plan. 5) The total amount paid and itemized into how much is for water and how much is for se\ver. (CBBCO, Chapter 26, Article ll, Sections 26-34) Response: Understood. 80. At time of permit review, submit separate surveys of each lot, parcel, or tract. 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 pen nit review. Response: Only one parcel is being used for this project and the survey has been provided. Tlte survey will be provided at time of permit application as welL 81. Add a general note to the site plan that all plans submitted for pemntting shall meet the City's codes and the applicable building codes in effect at the time of permit application. Response: Please see General Note 1 on sheet A1.01. 82. Pursuant to approval by the City Commission and all other outside agencies, the plans for this project must be submitted to the Building Division for review at the time of permit application submittaL The plans must incorporate all the conditions of approval as listed in the development order and approved by the City Commission. Response: Understood. 83. The full address of the project shall be subnntted with the construction documents at the time of permit application subnnttaL The addressing plan shall be approved by the United States Post Office, the City of Boynton Beach Fire Department, the City's GIS Division, and the Palm Beach County Emergency 911. 6) Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning & Building Division, 100 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida (Sean McDonald - 561-233-5013) 7) United States Post Office, Boynton Beach (Michelle Bullard - 561-734-0872) Response: 111e existing address of the property is 2201 f.J: Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL 33435. 84. Show the proposed site lighting on the site and landscape plans. (LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.B.4) If 1--- I I I I I DEPARTMENTS possible, provide photo metrics as part ofy-our TART plan submittals. Response: Please see sheets Al.Ol and L-l for proposed site lighting. Please see sheet PM-I for photometries. 85. This structure meets the definition ofa threshold building per F.S. 553.71(7) and shan comply with the requirements of F.S. 553.79 and the CBBA to the 2004 FBC, Sections 109.3.6.1 through 109.3.6.6.s The following information must be submitted at the tinle of pennit application: 8) 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. 9) All shoring a.'1d re-shoring procedures, plans and details shail be submitted. 10) 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 detennined by the local authority in accordance \v1th this section and F. S. Section 633. Response: Understood. 86. Rooms and suites shall comply with 2004 FBC, Building, Chapter 11, Section 11-9. Response: Please see sheets A2.02, A2.03, and A2.04 for accessible units. Rooms and suites will comply with 2004 FBC Chapter 11, Section 11-9. PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: 87. The landscape plan indicates the planting of Pidgeon Plum trees in a three (3) foot wide space. Since the Pidgeon Plum grows to a height of 50 feet and has a spread of 35 feet at maturity, it is doubtful that tllis space will offer enough room for sufficient root growth. The tree "".ill easily topple over in a wind stonn. It is reconmlended that palms be substituted. Response: Ilex attenuata has been substituted for pigeon plums and the landscape area has been increased. The plant list should include a notation regarding what plant species are native and the overall percentage of native species. Response: The plant list now includes a designation indicating which plants are native and the overall percentage of native species has been indicated. I 89. Irrigation should have 110% coverage, use a non-potable water source, provide separate bubblers to each tree and have separate zones for bed and grass areas. Response: A note has been provided to indicate that the irrigation coverage will be 150% and a non-potable water source will be used for the source of water. Additional(r, each tree will have It, DEPARTMENTS a separate bubbler. There will be separate zones provided for shrub and groundcover beds and sodded areas. FORESTER/ENVIRONMENTALIST Comments: 90. Existm2 Trees List Sheet L-2 The Landscape Architect should tabulate the total diameter inches of existing trees on the site to be removed and replaced on site. The replacement trees should be shm:m by a separate symbol on the landscape plan sheet L-l. Trees identified as letters E, F, G, L, N, 0 and R should be preserved or relocated on the site unless the trees are unhealthy. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article I Sec. 7.D.p. 2.] Response: The total diameter inches of existing trees to be removed has been indicated on the plan. The replacement trees have been noted 011 the planting plan. 91. Plant List Sheet L-2 All individual shade and palm trees must be listed in the description as a minimum of 12' -14' height, 3" DBH (4.5' off the ground) not caliper, and Florida #1 (Florida Grades and Standards manual). The height of the trees may be larger than 12' - 14' to meet the 3" diameter requirement. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5.C. 2.] Response: The specification for shade trees and palm trees has been changed as noted. 92. TIle landscape design does include the City signature trees (Tibochina granulosa) at the ingress / egress areas to the site. These trees must meet the minimum size specifications for trees. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5.C.3.N.] Response: The city signature tree has been changed to Yellow Elder. The specification has been revised to meet the city requirement. 93. All trees proposed under any existing overhead electric power lines must meet the FP & L Right tree in the Right Place manual selection for small trees only. Response: All trees or palms within proximity to overhead power lines meet FPL Right Tree Right Place guidelines. 94. The landscape sheet does include a shade tree planting detail. This detail should include a lille > I-~ I I I I DEPARTMENTS indicating where the diameter and height of all of the trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. Response: Details have been provided to indicate the specified diameter and height of the installation size of trees. 95. The landscape sheet does include a palm tree planting detaiL Tbis detail should include a line indicating where the clear trunk and height of all of the palm trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. Response: Details have been provided to indicate the spec(fied diameter and height of the installation size of palms. 96. The landscape sheet does include a shrub and groundcover planting detail. This detail should include a line indicating where the height and spread of the shrubs and groundcover plants will be measured at time of planting and inspection. Response: Details have been provided to indicate the specified diameter and height of the installation size of shrubs. 97. All shrubs and groundcover plants should have a height and spread dimension. Response: A height and spread specification has been provided for all shrubs and groundcovers. 98. The applicant should add a note that all utility boxes or structures (not currently known or shoVv'l1 on the plan) should be screened "'lith Coco plum hedge plants on three sides. Response: The note has been added to provide a cocoplurn hedge around all sides of utility boxes. 99. The applicant should show an elevation cross-section detail (sheet A3.01) of the actual heights of the proposed landscape trees and vegetation at the time of planting to (proper scale) visually buffer the proposed buildings and parking lot from the U. S. Highway No. 1 and SE 21 st Avenue road rights- of-ways. Response: Elevations have been provided. 100. Irrif!ation Plan Turfand landscape (bedding plants) areas should be designed on separate zones and time duration for water conservation. Response: An irrigation plan lvill be provided after .we have a .final site plan approved. 101. Trees should have separate irrigation bubblers to provide water directly to the root balL ... I I (Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5. C'.2.J DEPARTMENTS Response: All trees will have a separate irrigation bu bbler. PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: 102. Abandonment and rededication of easements must be recorded prior to issuance of a building pennit for the project. Response: Understood. 103. Submit a traffic analysis prior to the Technical Advisory Review Team meeting. The traffic impact analysis must be approved by the Palm Beach County Traffic Division for concurrency purposes prior to the issuance of any building permits. Response: Traffic Impact Analysis was faxed to Planning and Zoning on 9/15/06. 104. Submit colored elevations of all four (4) building facades at the Teclmical Advisory Review Team meeting (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). These elevations will be on display at the public hearings. Response: Colored Elevations were originally submitted; revised colored elevations have been submitted. 105. Provide paint swatches tor the elevations (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). Response: Paint swatches have been provided on colored elevation sheets. 106. All building elevations should indicate paint manufacturer's name and color codes (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). Staff recommends using a color schedule. Response: Please see Sheets A3. Oland A3. 02 for paint colors. 107. Fifty percent (50%) of all site landscape materials must be native species (Chapter 7.S, Article II, Section S.P). Please categorize as follows: Shade trees, Palm trees, Shrubs & Groundcover. On the landscape plan), indicate the total quantities for all proposed native plant material. Response: 50% of landscape materials are native species. The plans list has been categorized by shade trees, palm trees, shrub, and groundcover. 108. All sign age is subject to revie\v and approval of the Commmuty Redevelopment Agency and City ComInission. On the elevations, show the locations, dimensions, color(s), and type of all proposed I-- I DEPARTMENTS wall signage (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). Response: Please see sheets A3. OJ and A3. 02 for wall signage. 109. Feature lighting emphasizing plants, trees, barriers, entrances, and exits is encouraged (Chapter 9, Section lOT3.). Response: Decorative building lighting and entrance lighting has been shown on sheets A3.0J and A3.02, additional decorative site lighting to emphasize landscaping will be included at time of permit application. 110. Lighting may be used to illuminate a building and its grounds for safety purposes and to enhance its beauty. However, the visual effect shall be subtle (Chapter 9, Section lO.FA.). Lighting shall not be used as a form of advertising in a manner that dra\vs more attention to the building or grounds at night th3.1' in the day (Chapter 9, Section lOTS.). Response: Understood. Ill. All above ground mechanical equipment such as exterior utility boxes, meters, transformers, and back-flow preventers shall be visually screened with appropriate landscaping / hedge material. Place a note on either the site plan or landscape plan indicating this requirement (Chapter 9, Section 1O.CA.). Response: Please general note 2 on sheet AJ.Ol. 112. Please provide an enlarged plan & profile of the improvements proposed for the NE comer of the site. Response: Please see details 2/AJ.Ol and 3/Al.Ol. 113. The site plan tabular data must indicate the proposed and required building setbacks. Response: Please see tabular data on sheet AI.OJ. 114. Identify on the site plan drawing the actual distance that the building is set back from the north, east, south and west property lines. Overhangs, covered walkways, canopies, awnings or other appurtenances that are attached to the building shall not encroach into utility easements and will be considered when identifying building setbacks. Therefore, identify the width of the proposed overhang, COvered walkways, canopies, awnings, andJor other roofed areas that extend out beyond the main walls of the building. The building setbacks shall comply with setback regulations specified in the Zoning Code and be delineated as such on the site plan. Response: Please see tabular data and dimensions on AI.OJ that shown building setbacks. 115. AU exterior mechanical equipment attached to building shaH be painted to match the body of the primary building. Response: Please see geneml note 1 on sheet A3.01. DEPARTMENTS 116. Site plan should not include property to the \vest if not part of the project. Response: West property has been eliminatedfrom sheet AI.OJ. 117. Use of paver brick sidewall in City r-o-w requires executed agreement witb City. Response: Understood. 118. Pavers and pattern intended for installation within City r-o-v,' shall match that previously established by the City. Response: Paver material and pattern will match that previous(v determined by the city and will be included in Permit applications. 119. What is the purpose of the small traffic islands at the north and south end of the parking area? Spaces 26 & 27 will be difficult to back out of Please correct. Response: Traffic islands have been removed from the plans; however buiiding columns remain. Bollards to be provided on construction documents. 120. Provide a photometries plan at time of Technical Advisory Review Team meeting. Response: Please see sheet PM-I. 121. The numerical dinlensions have been left blank on the section details on sheet PE. Please correct. Response: Revised, see Sheet PE. 122. The proposed landscape plan between the east side of the building and Federal Highway has too much area with no landscape material between 18 inches and 25 feet. Foundation landscaping ;,vith greater height should be added to these areas. Response: We have added plant material to this area. This planting area is completely filled with plant material ranging in heightfrom 18" to 25'. 123. Staff recommends placing decorative grillwork in wan openings of garage area. Response: The louvers at the garage wall openings on Federal highway have been redesigned to relate to upper windows, please see sheet A3.01. 124. The tibouchina trees require eight (8) feet of clear trunk. Response: TIle tibouchina trees have been changed to yellow elder trees for the city's signature trees, with 8' clear trunk. 125. The corner of the south stairwell appears to encroach into the ten (10) foot easement along the south property line. Response: The building has been moved north, please see sheet AI.Ol for new locations. 126. Why does Section "A-A" on Sheet PE depict with and without the wall? Does the applicant L'ltend to retain the existing \-vall or not? DEPARTMENTS Response: Wall to remain, see Sheet FE. 127. Section "D-D" should not indicate US-I FDOT R-O-W, but depict SE 21st Avenue R-O-W. Response: Revised, see Sheet FE. 128. Provide details of parking lot light poles and fix.'tures, induding height, color and materials. Response: Please see detail 5/A1.01. 129. The dumpster enclosure should 110t encroach into the west landscape buffer. Response: Dumpster has been moved; please see AJ.Ol for new location_ 130. Is the transformer depicted in the north landscape island in the parking lot on Sheet PE intended to remain? If so, Sheet L-l depicts the area where the transformer is shO\-'m as the walkway from the sidewalk on SE 21st Avenue and continuing as the ADA path to the building entry. The transformer is depicted along the SE comer of the building on the site plan. Please correct necessary pages to have all pages correspond. Response: Transformer has been relocated to the south East corner of the site. Please see sheet AJ.Ol and L-l. 131. At the technical advisory review team (TART) meeting, provide written responses to all staff's comments and questions. Submit 12 sets of revised plans. Each set should be folded and stapled. Response: Understood. 132. At the technical advisory review team meeting, also provide a full set of reduced drav,rings, sized 8 Y2 inches by 11 inches of each plan. Save each plan to a compact disk and submit that to staff as welL Response: Understood. 133. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the new site plan IS publicly advertised ill accordance \vith Ordinance 04-007. Response: Understood. 134. The applicant is responsible for compliance with Ordinance 05-060, the "'Art in Public Places" Program and must demonstrate their participation. Response: Understood. 13 5. If for any reason, potable water use becomes necessary, the use of drought tolerant plant species (per the South Florida Water Management District Manual) shall be maximized and the irrigation system should have water conservation designs (such as a drip system), where possible. Response: Understood 136. Enhance front fa<;ade in accordance with eRA design guidelines including creating entrance in center of building on Federal Hvvy side accentuated with appropriate raised and recessed features, accent lighting, etc. Also move the wall sign and incorporate it into the front entrance in proper scale and design. /- ~. [~- ~_._~~-_.~-'-~.~~-~.~--~--~~~--l DEPARTMENTS Response: Front entrance on Federal Highway has heen added with pedestrian scale sign age, please see Sheet A3.0l. 137. Improve faux window features along first floor of front favade to improve similarity with upper I. windows; recess all windows slightly and/or provide more window treatments on all or a portion of the front and side ,\wdows (faux or perhaps real balconies on selected units, awnings especially over I 2nd floor sliders, etc.). More defined horizontal banding on the first floor to be repeated on upper I portion of facade; indicate design characteristics (i.e. materials, lighting, etc.) of dormers. Response: Balconies have been added to third and fourth floors, all windows will be recessed into building to create depth. First floor louvers have been redesigned to add additional visual interest and mimic upper windows. Please see sheet A3.01. 138. No walls should be void of treatment/enhancement (i.e. add more .windows and treatments on side elevations, continue large windows to both side walls of the pool room, etc.). Response: Additional windows have been added to side elevation on SE ]'-1: Ave and south elevation. 139. Move and design the wall sign on west side of building over and in scale with entry features. Add similar fa9ade enhancements to sides and rear as recornmended for front fa~de. Response: An additional pedestrian scale sign has been added to the west fm;ade. 140. Plan lacks details identifying fa9ade materials or finishing techniques and appears to include inconsistencies between elevation drawing and floor plans (e.g. windows are shown on the second floor front fa9ade whereas the floor plan shows sliding doors and access to a balcony/patio. The first floor plan, east wall, shows breaks in the wall but is not detailed/explained in any drawings. Please correct. Response: Floor Plans and Elevations have been corrected to match. A-laterials have been called out on Sheets A3.0l and A3.02. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STAFF Conmlcnts: 141. If permitted by FPL and other utilities, install overhead utilities underground. Response: Installation of underground utilities is been investigated and details will be submitted with Permit application. 1142. Provide access to hotel lobby from Federal Highway. Response: An entrance has been added to the Fedeml highway side, please see sheet Al.OJ, A2.0l and A3.01. 143. Add decorative architectural elements to blank wall areas on Federal fa;;ade of building. Response: Please see A3.0J for additional detailing. DEI> ARTMENTS 144. Provide PowerPoint presentation of project to CR.-A. Board. Response: Understood. Sill(J),k- Choli Aronson Currie Sowards Aguila Architects I I I I I l 1 st REVIEW COMMENTS Plan type ~~ 4-27-&~ ~ Project name: Country Inns & Suites File number: NWSP 06-026 Reference: 1 slreview plans identified as a New Site Plan with an August 2,2006 Planning and Zoning D d ki enartment ate stamn mar nIl. DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT PUBLIC WORKS - Solid Waste Comments: 1. Prior to permit application contact the Public Works Department (561-742- 6200) regarding the storage and handling of refuse per the CODE, Section V' 10-26 (a), 2. Redesign the east side of the drive onto SE 21 sl A venue to maximize accessibility/maneuverability for Solid Waste into the dumpster enclosure, ~ ..JL 10 t'Ialf4t m "" _ 3. ""'Provide a dumpster enclosure detail and indicate by note that the site 1\ dumpster enclosure shall be constructed in accordance with City Standard V' Drawing 0-4. 4. Provide a minimum turning radius of 60 feet to approach dumpsters. Provide a minimum backing clearance of 60 feet (measured from the front edge of the dumpster pad.) (LDR, Chapter 2, Section 11.J.2,b,) 5. Provide a minimum outside turning radius of 55 feet to allow turning movements for Solid Waste (and Fire/Rescue) inside the proposed community, Using AutoTum (or similar), show on the plans that the required turning movements are provided. Particular attention should be given to the entryways and any overhangs to ensure there are no conflicts for ingress and egress for Solid Waste and Fire/Rescue. PUBLIC WORKS - Traffic Comments: 6. Provide a lrlltMO IlIlA... . _ notice of concurrency (Traffic Performance / Standards Review) from Palm Beach County Traffic Engineering. 7, On the Site and Civil plans, show and identify all necessary traffic control devices such as stop bars, stop signs, double yellow lane separators striping, ./ directional arrows and "Do Not Enter" signage, etc. See City Standard Drawings "K" Series for striping details) Ptu.(J'{l.. 11:) ~A Ma1l~. PUBLIC WORKS-Forestry & Grounds Comments: 8, It may be necessary to replace or relocate large canopy trees adjacent to light V' fixtures to eliminate future shadowing on the parking surface (LDR, 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 2 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT Chapter 23, Article II, Section A.l,b,) 9. 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 / on Federal Highway. 10, 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-feet and 8- V feet above the pavement (LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.H.) 11. The medians on Federal Highway have existing irrigation, plant material, and hardscaping belonging to the City of Boynton Beach, Any damage to the irrigation system, plant material and/or hardscaping as a result of the contractor's operations shall be repaired or replaced to the equivalent or better grade, as approved by the City of Boynton Beach, and shall be the V' sole responsibility of the developer, The contractor shall notify and coordinate with the City of Boynton Beach Forestry & Grounds Division of Public Works a minimum of six (6) weeks in advance of any underground activities, Please acknowledge this notice in your comments response and add a note to the appropriate plan sheets with the above stated information. 12, Per the LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5,C,2. Ficus species are not permitted. ,/ 13. There are overhead lines along the north and west property lines. Landscaping shall be designed and installed in accordance with FPL's v' "Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place," 14. Existing trees to remain (Live Oaks on south property line) shall be protected in accordance with the LDR throughout the construction period to the drip line of the tree. The grade may not be changed from the existing ~ grade within the drip line. 15. There is a conflict between Trees "C" and "D" (Sheet L-l) and the building stairwell. Please correct or explain how this conflict will be handled. V 16. Pigeon Plums and Royal Palms proposed along the west property line should be placed a minimum of five (5) feet off the property line to provide v' space for maintenance at maturity. 17, Podocarpus should be placed a minimum of three (3) feet off the building to provide for plant health and adequate space to mature. ~ 18. Any trees that do not survive relocation shall be replaced in kind as required by the LDR Landscape Code. V 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 3 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT UTILITIES Comments: 19, No utility plan was included with this submittal, therefore this plan is considered incomplete as submitted. However, the Preliminary Engineering Plan (Sheet 1 of 1) reflects an existing site located within the Utilities' service area, and is located where utility support is available, A simple I "connect lateral (or tap) here" is not acceptable, even for a conceptual submittal. Therefore we are providing only a cursory review of the proposed site plans as submitted at this time. Additional comments may be required after a utility plan has been submitted. 20. Please provide a time line that clearly illustrates when water and sewer 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 V' 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 the project's completion, so please be as accurate as possible. 21. All utility easements and utility lines shall be shown on the site plan and landscape plans (as well as the Water and Sewer Plans) so that we may determine which appurtenances, trees or shrubbery 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 I 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. 22, Palm Beach County Health Department permits may be required for the ./ water and sewer systems serving this project (CODE, Section 26-12), 23. Fire flow calculations will be required demonstrating the City Code requirement of 1,500 g.p.m. (500 g,p,m. some residential developments) with 20 p.s.i. residual pressure as stated in the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, ~ Section 16, or the requirement imposed by insurance underwriters, whichever is greater (CODE, Section 26-16(b)). 24. The LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16 requires that all points on each building will be within 200 feet of an existing or proposed fire hydrant. Please demonstrate that the plan meets this condition, by showing all .,/ hydrants, 25. The 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 V' on the Health Department application forms or within seven (7) days of site plan approval, whichever occurs first. This fee will be determined based 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 4 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT upon final meter size, or expected demand, 26. Comprehensive Plan Policy 3.C.3.4. requires' the conservation of potable water. As other sources are readily available City water shall not be allowed V" for irrigation, 27. 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 V" easements shall be dedicated via separate instrument to the City as stated in CODE Sec. 26-33(a). 28. 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 V" setting of a permanent water meter is a prerequisite to obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy. 29, 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 V' service this project, in accordance with the CODE, Section 26-15, 30, PVC material not permitted on the City's water system. All lines shall be DIP, V' 31. Appropriate backflow preventer(s) will be required on the domestic water service to the building, and the fire sprinkler line if there is one, in vi accordance with the CODE, Section 26-207. 32, Clarify whether water and sewer service laterals are existing or proposed, If these are proposed locations Staff strongly encourages the EOR to tie into V" the water and sewer mains on SE 21 sl Ave. 33. The LDR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(0) requires Master Plans to show all utilities on or adjacent to the proposed tract. The plan must ~ therefore show the point of service for water and sewer, and the proposed off-site utilities construction needed in order to service this project. 34. The LDR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(P) requires a statement be included that utilities are available and will be provided by all other V' appropriate agencies. This statement is lacking on the submitted plans, 35, Utility construction details will not be reviewed for construction acceptability at this time, All utility construction details shall be in accordance with the Utilities Department's "Utilities Engineering Design V' Handbook and Construction Standards" manual (including any updates) and will be reviewed at the time of construction permit application, 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 5 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT ENGINEERING DIVISION Comments: 36. Add a note to the Site Plan stating "All plans submitted for specific permits shall meet the City's Code requirements at time of application, These permits include, but are not limited to, the following: paving, drainage, curbing, site lighting, landscaping and irrigation. Permits required from other permitting agencies such as Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Lake Worth ~ Drainage District (LWDD), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Palm Beach County Health Department (PBCHD), Palm Beach County Engineering Department (PBCED), Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resource Management (PBCDERM) and any others, shall be included with the permit request." 37, All comments requiring changes and/or corrections to the plans shall be reflected on all appropriate sheets. V 38, Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments, Acceptance of these plans during the Technical Advisory Review Team (TART) process does not ensure that additional comments V' may not be generated by the Commission and at permit review, 39. Show the building footprint on all plan sheets. V' 40, Provide written and graphic scales on all sheets. V' 41. Show proposed site lighting on the Civil and Landscape plans (LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7,BA,) V' 42, Sidewalks adjacent to parking lots shall be continuous through all driveways and shall be six (6) inches thick within driveways (LDR, Chapter 23, Article ~ II, Section P). 43, Provide an engineer's certification on the Drainage Plan as specified in LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.F,2. V' 44, Indicate by note that catch basin and manhole covers shall be bicycle proof (LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5.A.2.g.) ~ 45, Specify storm sewer diameters, inlets types, etc, on drainage plan. Indicate grate, rim and invert elevations for all structures, Indicate grade of ~ storm sewer segments, Indicate material specifications for storm sewer, 46. Full drainage plans, including drainage calculations, in accordance with the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5 will be required at the time of V' permitting, 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 6 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 47. Paving, drainage and site details will not be reviewed for construction 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 permit application. FIRE Comments: 48. All entrance gates to construction area shall have a Knox lock system that will also open in case of electrical power failure, All gates shall be a minimum of 20' wide if two lane, and 12' wide if single lane, Fire I Department apparatus shall be able to turn into the construction site in one turn. Turn around areas within the construction site shall be made available. 49. The construction site access roads shall be maintained free of obstructions at ~ all times. 50. All required fire hydrants, standpipes or sprinkler systems, shall be in place before going vertical. Vertical construction shall be protected by standpipes vi and the sprinkler system to two levels below the highest level of construction throughout the building. 51. Any cost of damage to Fire Department vehicles because of improperly stabilized roads or any towing fees if a vehicle becomes stuck will be the responsibility of the contractor, A minimum of 32 tons is required for V ground stabilization. The pouring of the foundation pad is considered vertical construction, The roads must be accepted before construction begins by the Boynton Beach Fire Department. 52. This building will require a full NFP A 13 fire sprinkler system, per City Ordinance Chapter 9, section 7-3,2(4) and standpipes, Provide water supply information for these systems and all the required fire hydrants. This ~ information shall include a flow test performed by the Boynton Beach Fire Department within the last six months, using the water supply lines that will serve this property. 53. The required sprinkler system shall be monitored by an approved Central ~ Station. The building will require a full Fire Alarm system also, 54, Hydrants shall be provided within 200 feet of the building. ,/ 55. Provide EMS vehicle access to all common areas, This means that a Rescue V Unit can pull up to and under any overhangs at the entrance door, 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 7 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT POLICE Comments: 56. Construction Site - CPTED Conditions of Approval Prior to issuance of the first building permit, the applicant shall prepare a construction site security and management plan for approval by the City's Police department CPTED Official. a) The developer/project manager after site clearing and placement of construction trailers shall institute security measures to reduce or eliminate opportunities for theft. The management plan shall include, but not be limited to, / temporary lighting, security personnel, vehicle barriers, construction/visitor pass, reduce/minimize entry/exit points, encourage sub contractors to secure machinery, tools at end of work day and/or any other measure deemed appropriate to provide a safe and secure working environment. b) The security management plan shall be maintained throughout the construction phase of the project. Non-compliance with the approved plan shall result in a stop-work order for the entire planned unit development. 57. Parking Garage Parking garages are high priority security areas, Parking garages comprise a large area with relatively low levels of activity; the vulnerability to potential activity can be high risk. With this in mind the Police Department makes the following recommendations: a) Lighting is universally considered to be the most important security in a parking garage and serves as an excellent deterrent to potential criminal activity, Lighting recommendations are as follows: A. Design should incorporate both vertical and horizontal luminance. B, Lighting should extend into parking stalls and over vehicles rather than just into driving aisles. C. The exterior of garage should be well lighted on all sides. D, Metal Halide lighting shall be used. E, Position light fixtures to minimize glare to drivers and enhance V' depth perception. b) Natural Surveillance- The ability to observe one's surroundings. The following recommendations are made: 1. Access control: a. First level of parking garage should have restricted access from exterior common ground area. A barrier protection will prevent open access to the first floor by unwanted persons. The exterior walls surrounding the first floor parking should be at least three to four feet high with decorative screening in place between the top of the wall and the flooring of the second parking level. The screening would discourage anyone from entering the facility on foot yet maintain openness and natural surveillance, b. Any ground level pedestrian exits that open into non-secure areas should be emergency exits only and fitted with panic bar hardware, 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 8 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT c. The two ingress and egress points to the parking garage should have raised crossed walks, subject to review by the Fire Department and City Engineering. c) Ceilings should be painted or stained white to significantly enhance the illumination and aid in reducing shadows within the facility, d) Careful placement of signs and graphics indicating exits, stairs, and elevators should be painted or placed on walls to help orient patrons and allow for quick movement in and out of parking garage. e) The parking garage elevator should be designed to permit any individual in the elevator to have a clear and unobstructed view of the immediate surroundings and be seen from outside the elevator. The doors and two sides of the elevator shall have glass walls. The elevator should be equipped with emergency communication and not be equipped with stop button. f) The stairwell towers should be of an open design with open metal handrails and steps. g) For potential criminal activity detection, install a high resolution color digital video system consisting of a minimum of 12 low lux cameras, with monitoring and photo processing picture or video printout capabilities, shall be installed, Surveillance should be strategically placed at locations like ingress/egress points, elevators, and stairwells and on each floor of the facility. The monitoring and control of surveillance system should be at a central monitoring office or other designated location. It should be posted at all access points (pedestrian/vehicular) that the facility is under video surveillance. h) Install convex mirrors in stairwell and elevator areas. 58. Commercial a) All lighting shall be metal halide, b) Landscaping shall not conflict with lighting c) Entry signage should be lighted. d) Landscaping should not obstruct view from doors, windows or walkways. e) Building lighting (non- glare) should be around perimeter of all sides and on pedestrian sidewalk. V" BUILDING DIVISION Comments: 59. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments, Acceptance of these plans during the TART (Technical Advisory Review Team) process does not ensure that additional comments / may not be generated by the commission and at permit review. 60. Indicate within the site data the type of construction of the building as defined in 2004 FBC, Chapter 6, / 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 9 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 61. Indicate within the site data the occupancy type of the building as defined in / 2004 FBC, Chapter 3. 62. The height and area for buildings or structures of the different types of construction shall be governed by the intended use or occupancy of the v' building, and shall not exceed the limits set forth in Table 503 of the 2004 FBC, 63. Place a note on the elevation view drawings indicating that the exterior wall openings and exterior wall construction comply with 2004 FBC, Table 704.8, or 2004 FBC, Residential, Section R302,2, Submit calculations that V" clearly reflect the percentage of protected and unprotected wall openings permitted per 2004 FBC, Table 704,8 or 2004 FBC, Residential, Section R302.2, 64. Buildings, structures and parts thereof shall be designed to withstand the minimum 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 2004 FBC, Section 1609 (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, 65, Every building and structure shall be of sufficient strength to support the loads and forces encountered per the 2004 FBC, Section 1607 and Table V" 1607.1. Indicate the live load (pst) on the plans for the building design, 66. Buildings three-stories or higher shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system per F.S, 553.895, Fire protection plans and hydraulic v" calculations shall be included with the building plans at the time of permit application, 67, 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. 68. At time of permit review, submit signed and sealed working drawings of the V' proposed construction, 69, Add to the building that is depicted on the drawing titled site plan and floor plan a labeled symbol that identifies the location of the handicap-accessible ~ entrance doors to the building. 2004 FBC, Sections 11-4,1.2, 11-4,1.3, and 11-4.3, 70. 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 V" accessible parking spaces and the accessible entrance doors to the building, The installed symbol, required along the path, shall start at the accessible parking spaces and terminate at the accessible entrance doors to the 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 10 DEPARTMENTS building, The symbol shall represent the location of the path of travel, not the location of the detectable warning or other pavement markings, The location of the accessible path shall not compel the user to travel in a drive/lane area that is located behind parked vehicles, Identify on the plan the width of the accessible route. (Note: The minimum clear width of an accessible route shall be 36 inches, except at curb ramps that are part of a required means of egress shall not be less than 44 inches), Add text to the drawing that would indicate that the symbol represents the accessible route and the route is designed in compliance with 2004 FBC, Section 11-4,3 (Accessible Route) and 11-4,6 (Parking and Passenger Loading Zones), 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 2004 FBC. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations along the path of travel. 71, Add to the 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 unit/s on the applicable floor plan drawings, 72. 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 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 drive/lane area that is located behind parking vehicles. Identify on the plan the width of the accessible route. (Note: The minimum width required by the Code is 36 inches). 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 2004 FBC, This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations along the path of travel. 73, If an accessible route has less than 60 inches clear width, then passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches shall be located at reasonable intervals not to exceed 200 feet. A "T" -intersection of two corridors or walks is an acceptable passing place. 2004 FBC, Section 11-4.3.4, 74. Identify within the site data the finish floor elevation (lowest floor elevation) that is proposed for the building. Verify that the proposed elevation is in compliance with regulations of the code by adding specifications to the site data that address the following issues: 1) The design professional-of-record for the project shall add the following text to the site data. "The proposed finish floor elevation NGVD INCLUDE REJECT / v" ,/ v 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 11 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT is above the highest 100-year base flood elevation applicable to the building site, as determined by the SFWMD' s surface water management construction development regulations," 2) 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. 3) 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), 75. Add to the submittal a partial elevation view drawing of the proposed perimeter wall, Identify the type of wall material and the type of material that supports the wall, including the typical distance between supports. Also, provide a typical section view drawing of the wall that includes the V depth that the wall supports are below finish grade and the height that the wall is above finish grade, The location and height of the wall shall comply with the wall regulations specified in the Zoning Code, 76. On the drawing titled site plan identify the property line. V 77. CBBCPP 3.C.3.4 requires the conservation of potable water. City water may not, therefore, be used for landscape irrigation where other sources are V' readily available. 78, A water-use permit from SFWMD is required for an irrigation system that utilizes water from a well or body of water as its source, A copy of the V' permit shall be submitted at the time of permit application, F,S, 373.216. 79. If capital facility fees (water and sewer) are paid in advance to the City of Boynton Beach Utilities Department, the following information shall be provided at the time of building permit application: 4) The full name of the project as it appears on the Development Order and vi" the Commission-approved site plan. 5) 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) 80, At time of permit review, submit separate surveys of each lot, parcel, or tract. 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. a/ The recorded deed shall be submitted at time of permit review. 81. Add a general note to the site plan that all plans submitted for permitting shall meet the City's codes and the applicable building codes in effect at the ~ time of permit application. 82. Pursuant to approval by the City Commission and all other outside agencies, ~ the plans for this project must be submitted to the Building Division for review at the time of permit application submittal. The plans must 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 12 DEPARTMENTS incorporate all the conditions of approval as listed in the development order and approved by the City Commission. 83. The full address of the project shall be submitted with the construction documents at the time of permit application submittal. The addressing plan shall be approved by the United States Post Office, the City of Boynton Beach Fire Department, the City's GIS Division, and the Palm Beach County Emergency 911. 6) Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning & Building Division, 100 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida (Sean McDonald - 561- 233-5013) 7) United States Post Office, Boynton Beach (Michelle Bullard - 561-734- 0872) 84. Show the proposed site lighting on the site and landscape plans. (LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7,BA) If possible, provide photo metrics as part of your TART plan submittals. 85. This structure meets the definition of a threshold building per F.S, 553,71(7) and shall comply with the requirements ofF.S. 553,79 and the CBBA to the 2004 FBC, Sections 109.3.6.1 through 109.3.6.6, The following information must be submitted at the time of permit application: 8) 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, 9) All shoring and re-shoring procedures, plans and details shall be submitted, 10) 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. 86. Rooms and suites shall comply with 2004 FBC, Building, Chapter 11, Section 11-9, PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: 87. The landscape plan indicates the planting of Pidgeon Plum trees in a three (3) foot wide space. Since the Pidgeon Plum grows to a height of 50 feet and has a spread of 35 feet at maturity, it is doubtful that this space will offer enough room for sufficient root growth. The tree will easily topple over in a wind storm. It is recommended that palms be substituted. INCLUDE REJECT V' vi / V' / 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 13 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 88. The plant list should include a notation regarding what plant species are / native and the overall percentage of native species, 89, Irrigation should have 110% coverage, use a non-potable water source, / provide separate bubblers to each tree and have separate zones for bed and grass areas, FORESTERJENVIRONMENT ALIST Comments: 90, Existin2 Trees List Sheet L-2 The Landscape Architect should tabulate the total diameter inches of existing trees on the site to be removed and replaced on site. The V replacement trees should be shown by a separate symbol on the landscape plan sheet L-1. Trees identified as letters E, F, G, L, N, 0 and R should be preserved or relocated on the site unless the trees are unhealthy, [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article I Sec. 7.D,p, 2,] 91. Plant List Sheet L-2 All individual shade and palm trees must be listed in the description as a minimum of 12'-14' height, 3" DBH (4.5' off the ground) not caliper, and ~ Florida #1 (Florida Grades and Standards manual), The height of the trees may be larger than 12'-14' to meet the 3" diameter requirement. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7,5, Article II Sec, 5.C. 2,] 92. The landscape design does include the City signature trees (Tibochina granulosa) at the ingress / egress areas to the site, These trees must meet the /' mIDlmum SIze specifications for trees. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5.C,3.N.] 93, All trees proposed under any existing overhead electric power lines must / meet the FP & L Right tree in the Right Place manual selection for small trees only, 94. The landscape sheet does include a shade tree planting detail. This detail V" should include a line indicating where the diameter and height of all of the trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection, 95, The landscape sheet does include a palm tree planting detail. This detail ~ should include a line indicating where the clear trunk and height of all of the palm trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 14 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 96. The landscape sheet does include a shrub and groundcover planting detail. This detail should include a line indicating where the height and spread of yI the shrubs and groundcover plants will be measured at time of planting and inspection. 97, All shrubs and groundcover plants should have a height and spread vi dimension. 98. The applicant should add a note that all utility boxes or structures (not ~ currently known or shown on the plan) should be screened with Coco plum hedge plants on three sides, 99, The applicant should show an elevation cross-section detail (sheet A3,Ol) of the actual heights of the proposed landscape trees and vegetation at the time of planting to (proper scale) visually buffer the proposed buildings and v' parking lot from the U. S, Highway No, 1 and SE 21 sl A venue road rights- of-ways. 100. Irrieation Plan Turf and landscape (bedding plants) areas should be designed on separate zones and time duration for water conservation, V' 101. Trees should have separate irrigation bubblers to provide water directly to V the root ball. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7,5, Article II Sec. 5. C.2.] PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: 102. Abandonment and rededication of easements must be recorded prior to V" issuance of a building permit for the project. 103, Submit a traffic analysis prior to the Technical Advisory Review Team ~ meeting. The traffic impact analysis must be approved by the Palm Beach County Traffic Division for concurrency purposes prior to the issuance of any building permits. 104. Submit colored elevations of all four (4) building facades at the Technical Advisory Review Team meeting (Chapter 4, Section 7,D,). These V elevations will be on display at the public hearings, 105. Provide paint swatches for the elevations (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.), ~ 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 15 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 106. All building elevations should indicate paint manufacturer's name and color ./ codes (Chapter 4, Section 7,D.), Staff recommends using a color schedule, 107. Fifty percent (50%) of all site landscape materials must be native species (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5,P). Please categorize as follows: Shade trees, Palm trees, Shrubs & Groundcover. On the landscape plan), indicate V the total quantities for all proposed native plant material. 108, All ~l~agp lC ~YBj eet to ~iew llnc1 a~al of th~ r()rryll~Y -Redeuelgpwrrt 1~5<;;'1lIVY and CHv-Commissinn. Qu..1hp. plellath~R!J, SM..-~ V l~=~, iimeusiou:., l,;UlUl(~, and ~_ uf all-}.I1vpused wml si~a~~ (I .. A ~ '7 n,), PIltN7in. 'Pa:pl-f",~ -r {IM>>J~ $I ~ . , 109. Feature lighting emphasizing plants, trees, barriers, entrances, and exits is / encouraged (Chapter 9, Section 1O.F.3.). 110. Lighting may be used to illuminate a building and its grounds for safety purposes and to enhance its beauty. However, the visual effect shall be V' subtle (Chapter 9, Section 10.FA.). Lighting shall not be used as a form of advertising in a manner that draws more attention to the building or grounds at night than in the day (Chapter 9, Section 1O.F.5.). 111. All above ground mechanical equipment such as exterior utility boxes, meters, transformers, and back-flow preventers shall be visually screened with appropriate landscaping / hedge material. Place a note on either the V site plan or landscape plan indicating this requirement (Chapter 9, Section 1O.CA.), 112. Please provide an enlarged plan & profile of the improvements proposed for V' the NE comer of the site, 113. The site plan tabular data must indicate the proposed and required building V" setbacks. 114, Identify on the site plan drawing the actual distance that the building is set back from the north, east, south and west property lines, Overhangs, covered walkways, canopies, awnings or other appurtenances that are attached to the building shall not encroach into utility easements and will be ~ considered when identifying building setbacks, Therefore, identify the width of the proposed overhang, covered walkways, canopies, awnings, and/or other roofed areas that extend out beyond the main walls of the building. The building setbacks shall comply with setback regulations specified in the Zoning Code and be delineated as such on the site plan. 115, All exterior mechanical equipment attached to building shall be painted to / match the body of the primary building. 116. Site plan should not include property to the west if not part of the project. / 117. Use of paver brick sidewall in City r-o-w requires executed agreement with City, ./ 118. Pavers and pattern intended for installation within City r-o-w shall match /' that previously established by the City. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 16 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 119, What is the purpose of the small traffic islands at the north and south end of the parking area? Spaces 26 & 27 will be difficult to back out of. Please ~ correct. ....~III# 120. Provide a;photometrics plan at ;:iHU d Tuhlli al Ad~",.~,,,. T'1m1 ./ W"~+;1'I~, f>l.Ilcn/lt'- UASo"'~ IJ.(,U"'I~~. 121. The numerical dimensions have been left blank on the section details on ~ sheet PE. Please correct. 122. The proposed landscape plan between the east side of the building and Federal Highway has too much area with no landscape material between 18 V inches and 25 feet. Foundation landscaping with greater height should be added to these areas. 123. Staff recommends placing decorative grillwork in wall openings of garage V' area. 124. The tibouchina trees require eight (8) feet of clear trunk. V 125. The comer of the south stairwell appears to encroach into the ten (10) foot V' easement along the south property line. 126. Why does Section "A-A" on Sheet PE depict with and without the wall? v' Does the applicant intend to retain the existing wall or not? 127, Section "D-D" should not indicate US-l FDOT R-O-W, but depict SE 21st V" Avenue R-O-W. 128. Provide details of parking lot light poles and fixtures, including height, s/ color and materials. 129. The dumpster enclosure should not encroach into the west landscape buffer. V 130, Is the transformer depicted in the north landscape island in the parking lot on Sheet PE intended to remain? If so, Sheet L-l depicts the area where the transformer is shown as the walkway from the sidewalk on SE 21 st Avenue .,/' and continuing as the ADA path to the building entry. The transformer is depicted along the SE comer of the building on the site plan. Please correct necessary pages to have all pages correspond, 131. At the technical advisory review team (TART) meeting, provide written responses to all staffs comments and questions, Submit 12 sets of revised .,/ plans. Each set should be folded and stapled. 132, At the technical advisory review team meeting, also provide a full set of reduced drawings, sized 8Yz inches by 11 inches of each plan, Save each V plan to a compact disk and submit that to staff as well. 133. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the new site plan is publicly V advertised in accordance with Ordinance 04-007, 134, The applicant is responsible for compliance with Ordinance 05-060, the V "Art in Public Places" Program and must demonstrate their participation, 135, If for any reason, potable water use becomes necessary, the use of drought tolerant plant species (per the South Florida Water Management District V' Manual) shall be maximized and the irrigation system should have water conservation designs (such as a drip system), where possible, 136. Enhance front fac;ade in accordance with CRA design guidelines including creating entrance in center of building on Federal Hwy side accentuated V with appropriate raised and recessed features, accent lighting, etc, Also move the wall sign and incorporate it into the front entrance in proper scale and design, 137. Improve faux window features long first floor of front similarity with upper window recess all windows . mQre \','-iEa6' 11 utm@Ets 8E all M " portion nf the ii:eRt aHd .,~de '.I\fldo ~V'l!l . . . ( "'-'i ' . , tonzontal banding on the first floor..... ~ TPpP"t~9R YF'per pnrl;Qn of falil:&8; iEaieate 8@sign ,h<11~~t"listie8 (i,e. ~ ~ ftlJ'1t#J / pi., fD IP'~ p~ f'Ir~ . J.. w'-""" ~ ~. rcr'"' f(~NI.,M'~ ~,,'11-0 ~-- (,~ ~~, 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 17 INCLUDE REJECT A- '" III IA (A..M.. 6-F 138. No walls should be void of treatment/enhancement (i,e, add more windows and treatments on side elevations. ~m:H:iRY8 large \'5iRQQ"'~ te e6tk sid, vvAlk . . ews,~ ~ ~ WrA)QoIc) 'Z)6.S/MI f.ee. 139. Move and design the wall sign on west side of building over and in scale with entry features, Add similar fayade enhancements to sides and rear as recommended for front fayade, 140. Plan lacks details identifying fayade materials or finishing techniques and appears to include inconsistencies between elevation drawing and floor plans (e,g. windows are shown on the second floor front fayade whereas the floor plan shows sliding doors and access to a balcony/patio, The first floor plan, east wall, shows breaks in the wall but is not detailed/explained in any drawin s. Please correct. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STAFF v' V' n I!~ d '"~ ~ ~ r~ t ~!I ~ f i f~! :p ~iI Comments: 141. If permitted by FPL and other utilities, install overhead utilities underground. v- II'" 142, Provide access to hotel lobby from Federal Highway. 143. Add decorative architectural elements to blank wall areas on Federal fayade of building, V" / 144. Provide PowerPoint presentation of project to CRA Board. 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File number: NWSP 06-026 7 Reference: 1 streview olans i~entified as a New Site Plan with an August 2. 2006 Planning and Zoning q U H.. Deoartment date stamo markinl!. f" DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT PUBLIC WORKS - Solid Waste Comments: 1. Prior to permit application contact the Public Works Department (561-742- 6200) regarding the storage and handling of refuse per the CODE, Section 10-26 (a). 2. Redesign the east side of the drive onto SE 21 sl A venue to maximize accessibility/maneuverability for Solid Waste into the dumpster enclosure. 3. Provide a dumpster enclosure detail and indicate by note that the site dumpster enclosure shall be constructed in accordance with City Standard Drawing G-4. 4. Provide a minimum turning radius of 60 feet to approach dumpsters, Provide a minimum backing clearance of 60 feet (measured from the front edge of the dumpster pad,) (LDR, Chapter 2, Section l1.l.2.b,) 5, Provide a minimum outside turning radius of 55 feet to allow turning movements for Solid Waste (and FirelRescue) inside the proposed community. Using AutoTurn (or similar), show on the plans that the required turning movements are provided. Particular attention should be given to the entryways and any overhangs to ensure there are no conflicts for ingress and egress for Solid Waste and FirelRescue. PUBLIC WORKS - Traffic Comments: 6, Provide a traffic analysis and notice of concurrency (Traffic Performance Standards Review) from Palm Beach County Traffic Engineering. 7. On the Site and Civil plans, show and identify all necessary traffic control devices such as stop bars, stop signs, double yellow lane separators striping, directional arrows and "Do Not Enter" signage, etc, See City Standard Drawings "K" Series for striping details, PUBLIC WORKS-Forestry & Grounds Comments: 8, It may be necessary to replace or relocate large canopy trees adjacent to light fixtures to eliminate future shadowing on the parking surface (LDR, 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 2 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT Chapter 23, Article II, Section A.1, b.) 9. 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 on Federal Highway, 10, 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-feet and 8- feet above the pavement (LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.H,) 11. The medians on Federal Highway have existing irrigation, plant material, and hardscaping belonging to the City of Boynton Beach, Any damage to the irrigation system, plant material and/or hardscaping as a result of the contractor's operations shall be repaired or replaced to the equivalent or better grade, as approved by the City of Boynton Beach, and shall be the sole responsibility of the developer, The contractor shall notify and coordinate with the City of Boynton Beach Forestry & Grounds Division of Public Works a minimum of six (6) weeks in advance of any underground activities, Please acknowledge this notice in your comments response and add a note to the appropriate plan sheets with the above stated information. 12, Per the LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.C,2. Ficus species are not permitted. 13, There are overhead lines along the north and west property lines, Landscaping shall be designed and installed in accordance with FPL's "Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place." 14, Existing trees to remain (Live Oaks on south property line) shall be protected in accordance with the LDR throughout the construction period to the drip line of the tree, The grade may not be changed from the existing grade within the drip line, 15. There is a conflict between Trees "C" and "D" (Sheet L-1) and the building stairwell, Please correct or explain how this conflict will be handled, 16, Pigeon Plums and Royal Palms proposed along the west property line should be placed a minimum of five (5) feet off the property line to provide space for maintenance at maturity. 17. Podocarpus should be placed a minimum of three (3) feet off the building to provide for plant health and adequate space to mature, 18. Any trees that do not survive relocation shall be replaced in kind as required by the LDR Landscape Code. 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 3 DEPARTMENTS UTILITIES Comments: 19. No utility plan was included with this submittal, therefore this plan is considered incomplete as submitted, However, the Preliminary Engineering Plan (Sheet 1 of 1) reflects an existing site located within the Utilities' service area, and is located where utility support is available. A simple "connect lateral (or tap) here" is not acceptable, even for a conceptual submittal. Therefore we are providing only a cursory review of the proposed site plans as submitted at this time. Additional comments may be required after a utility plan has been submitted. 20. Please provide a timeline that clearly illustrates when water and sewer services will be required to serve the proposed project. Your starting date for the timeline 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 the project's completion, so please be as accurate as possible. 21. All utility easements and utility lines shall be shown on the site plan and landscape plans (as well as the Water and Sewer Plans) so that we may determine which appurtenances, trees or shrubbery 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, 22. Palm Beach County Health Department permits may be required for the water and sewer systems serving this project (CODE, Section 26-12). 23. Fire flow calculations will be required demonstrating the City Code requirement of 1,500 g.p.m. (500 g.p.m. some residential developments) with 20 p.sj, residual pressure as stated in the LDR, Chapter 6, Article N, Section 16, or the requirement imposed by insurance underwriters, whichever is greater (CODE, Section 26-16(b)), 24, The LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16 requires that all points on each building will be within 200 feet of an existing or proposed fire hydrant. Please demonstrate that the plan meets this condition, by showing all hydrants. 25, The 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 seven (7) days of site plan approval, whichever occurs first. This fee will be determined based INCLUDE REJECT 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 4 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT upon final meter size, or expected demand. 26, Comprehensive Plan Policy 3,C.3.4. requires' the conservation of potable water. As other sources are readily available City water shall not be allowed for irrigation. 27, 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 CODE Sec, 26-33(a), 28, 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, 29. 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. 30. PVC material not permitted on the City's water system. All lines shall be DIP, 31. Appropriate backflow preventer(s) will be required on the domestic water service to the building, and the fire sprinkler line if there is one, in accordance with the CODE, Section 26-207. 32, Clarify whether water and sewer service laterals are existing or proposed. If these are proposed locations Staff strongly encourages the EOR to tie into the water and sewer mains on SE 21 st Ave. 33, The LDR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(0) requires Master Plans to show all utilities on or adjacent to the proposed tract. The plan must therefore show the point of service for water and sewer, and the proposed off-site utilities construction needed in order to service this project. 34, The LDR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(P) requires a statement be included that utilities are available and will be provided by all other appropriate agencies. This statement is lacking on the submitted plans, 35. Utility construction details will not be reviewed for construction acceptability 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) and will be reviewed at the time of construction permit application. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 5 . . DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT ENGINEERING DIVISION Comments: 36. Add a note to the Site Plan stating "All plans submitted for specific permits shall meet the City's Code requirements at time of application. These permits include, but are not limited to, the following: paving, drainage, curbing, site lighting, landscaping and irrigation, Permits required from other permitting agencies such as Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Palm Beach County Health Department (PBCHD), Palm Beach County Engineering Department (PBCED), Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resource Management (PBCDERM) and any others, shall be included with the permit request." 37, All comments requiring changes and/or corrections to the plans shall be reflected on all appropriate sheets. 38. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the Technical Advisory Review Team (TART) process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the Commission and at permit review. 39. Show the building footprint on all plan sheets. 40. Provide written and graphic scales on all sheets. 41. Show proposed site lighting on the Civil and Landscape plans (LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.BA.) 42, Sidewalks adjacent to parking lots shall be continuous through all driveways and shall be six (6) inches thick within driveways (LDR, Chapter 23, Article II, Section P). 43. Provide an engineer's certification on the Drainage Plan as specified in LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7,F,2. 44. Indicate by note that catch basin and manhole covers shall be bicycle proof (LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5,A.2,g,) 45. Specify storm sewer diameters, inlets types, etc. on drainage plan, Indicate grate, rim and invert elevations for all structures. Indicate grade of storm sewer segments. Indicate material specifications for storm sewer, 46. Full drainage plans, including drainage calculations, in accordance with the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5 will be required at the time of permitting. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 6 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 47. Paving, drainage and site details will not be reviewed for construction 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 permit application, FIRE Comments: 48. All entrance gates to construction area shall have a Knox lock system that will also open in case of electrical power failure. All gates shall be a minimum of 20' wide if two lane, and 12' wide if single lane. Fire Department apparatus shall be able to turn into the construction site in one turn. Turn around areas within the construction site shall be made available. 49, The construction site access roads shall be maintained free of obstructions at all times, 50, All required fire hydrants, standpipes or sprinkler systems, shall be in place before going vertical. Vertical construction shall be protected by standpipes and the sprinkler system to two levels below the highest level of construction throughout the building. 51. Any cost of damage to Fire Department vehicles because of improperly stabilized roads or any towing fees if a vehicle becomes stuck will be the responsibility of the contractor. A minimum of 32 tons is required for ground stabilization, The pouring of the foundation pad is considered vertical construction, The roads must be accepted before construction begins by the Boynton Beach Fire Department. 52, This building will require a full NFP A 13 fire sprinkler system, per City Ordinance Chapter 9, section 7-3.2(4) and standpipes, Provide water supply information for these systems and all the required fire hydrants. This information shall include a flow test performed by the Boynton Beach Fire Department within the last six months, using the water supply lines that will serve this property, 53. The required sprinkler system shall be monitored by an approved Central Station. The building will require a full Fire Alarm system also, 54. Hydrants shall be provided within 200 feet of the building. 55. Provide EMS vehicle access to all common areas. This means that a Rescue Unit can pull up to and under any overhangs at the entrance door. 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 7 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT POLICE Comments: 56. Construction Site - CPTED Conditions of Approval Prior to issuance of the first building permit, the applicant shall prepare a construction site security and management plan for approval by the City's Police department CPTED Official. a) The developer/project manager after site clearing and placement of construction trailers shall institute security measures to reduce or eliminate opportunities for theft, The management plan shall include, but not be limited to, temporary lighting, security personnel, vehicle barriers, construction/visitor pass, reduce/minimize entry/exit points, encourage sub contractors to secure machinery, tools at end of work day and/or any other measure deemed appropriate to provide a safe and secure working environment. b) The security management plan shall be maintained throughout the construction phase of the project. Non-compliance with the approved plan shall result in a stop-work order for the entire planned unit development. 57, Parking Garage Parking garages are high priority security areas, Parking garages comprise a large area with relatively low levels of activity; the vulnerability to potential activity can be high risk. With this in mind the Police Department makes the following recommendations: a) Lighting is universally considered to be the most important security in a parking garage and serves as an excellent deterrent to potential criminal activity, Lighting recommendations are as follows: A. Design should incorporate both vertical and horizontal luminance. B. Lighting should extend into parking stalls and over vehicles rather than just into driving aisles. C. The exterior of garage should be well lighted on all sides. D. Metal Halide lighting shall be used. E. Position light fixtures to minimize glare to drivers and enhance depth perception. b) Natural Surveillance- The ability to observe one's surroundings. The following recommendations are made: 1. Access control: a. First level of parking garage should have restricted access from exterior common ground area, A barrier protection will prevent open access to the first floor by unwanted persons. The exterior walls surrounding the first floor parking should be at least three to four feet high with decorative screening in place between the top of the wall and the flooring of the second parking level. The screening would discourage anyone from entering the facility on foot yet maintain openness and natural surveillance, b. Any ground level pedestrian exits that open into non-secure areas should be emergency exits only and fitted with panic bar hardware. 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 8 DEPARTMENTS c. The two ingress and egress points to the parking garage should have raised crossed walks, subject to review by the Fire Department and City Engineering. c) Ceilings should be painted or stained white to significantly enhance the illumination and aid in reducing shadows within the facility, d) Careful placement of signs and graphics indicating exits, stairs, and elevators should be painted or placed on walls to help orient patrons and allow for quick movement in and out of parking garage. e) The parking garage elevator should be designed to permit any individual in the elevator to have a clear and unobstructed view of the immediate surroundings and be seen from outside the elevator. The doors and two sides of the elevator shall have glass walls. The elevator should be equipped with emergency communication and not be equipped with stop button, f) The stairwell towers should be of an open design with open metal handrails and steps. g) For potential criminal activity detection, install a high resolution color digital video system consisting of a minimum of 12 low lux cameras, with monitoring and photo processing picture or video printout capabilities, shall be installed, Surveillance should be strategically placed at locations like ingress/egress points, elevators, and stairwells and on each floor of the facility, The monitoring and control of surveillance system should be at a central monitoring office or other designated location. It should be posted at all access points (pedestrian/vehicular) that the facility is under video surveillance, h) Install convex mirrors in stairwell and elevator areas. 58, Commercial a) All lighting shall be metal halide. b) Landscaping shall not conflict with lighting c) Entry signage should be lighted. d) Landscaping should not obstruct view from doors, windows or walkways. e) Building lighting (non- glare) should be around perimeter of all sides and on pedestrian sidewalk. BUILDING DIVISION Comments: 59, Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the TART (Technical Advisory Review Team) process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the commission and at permit review. 60. Indicate within the site data the type of construction of the building as defined in 2004 FBC, Chapter 6. INCLUDE REJECT ../ : ...,..,..... , ~ 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 9 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 61. Indicate within the site data the occupancy type of the building as defined in L~/ 2004 FBC, Chapter 3, 62. The height and area for buildings or structures of the different types of construction shall be governed by the intended use or occupancy of the L/ building, and shall not exceed the limits set forth in Table 503 of the 2004 FBC, 63, Place a note on the elevation view drawings indicating that the exterior wall openings and exterior wall construction comply with 2004 FBC, Table 704.8, or 2004 FBC, Residential, Section R302.2. Submit calculations that V/ clearly reflect the percentage of protected and unprotected wall openings permitted per 2004 FBC, Table 704.8 or 2004 FBC, Residential, Section R302,2. 64, Buildings, structures and parts thereof shall be designed to withstand the minimum 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 2004 FBC, Section 1609 (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. 65. Every building and structure shall be of sufficient strength to support the L// loads and forces encountered per the 2004 FBC, Section 1607 and Table 1607,1. Indicate the live load (pst) on the plans for the building design. 66. Buildings three-stories or higher shall be equipped with an automatic sprinkler system per F,S, 553.895. Fire protection plans and hydraulic L/ _.~'" calculations shall be included with the building plans at the time of permit r- . .~.... application, 67. Add to all plan view drawings of the site a labeled symbol that represents V the location and perimeter of the limits of construction proposed with the subject request. 68. At time of permit review, submit signed and sealed working drawings of the ;,/ proposed construction. 69, Add to the building that is depicted on the drawing titled site plan and floor plan a labeled symbol that identifies the location of the handicap-accessible L ,/ entrance doors to the building. 2004 FBC, Sections 11-4,1.2, 11-4.1.3, and 11-4.3, 70. Add a labeled symbol to the site plan drawing that represents and delineates V the path of travel for the accessible route that is required between the accessible parking spaces and the accessible entrance doors to the building. The installed symbol, required along the path, shall start at the accessible parking spaces and terminate at the accessible entrance doors to the ..... 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 10 DEPARTMENTS building, The symbol shall represent the location of the path of travel, not the location of the detectable warning or other pavement markings. The location of the accessible path shall not compel the user to travel in a drive/lane area that is located behind parked vehicles, Identify on the plan the width of the accessible route, (Note: The minimum clear width of an accessible route shall be 36 inches, except at curb ramps that are part of a required means of egress shall not be less than 44 inches). Add text to the drawing that would indicate that the symbol represents the accessible route and the route is designed in compliance with 2004 FBC, Section 11-4.3 (Accessible Route) and 11-4,6 (parking and Passenger Loading Zones). 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 2004 FBC. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations along the path of travel. 71. Add to the 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 unit/s on the applicable floor plan drawings. 72. 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 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 drive/lane area that is located behind parking vehicles. Identify on the plan the width of the accessible route. (Note: The minimum width required by the Code is 36 inches). 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 2004 FBC. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations along the path of travel. 73. If an accessible route has less than 60 inches clear width, then passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches shall be located at reasonable intervals not to exceed 200 feet. A "T" -intersection of two corridors or walks is an acceptable passing place. 2004 FBC, Section 11-4.3.4, 74, Identify within the site data the finish floor elevation (lowest floor elevation) that is proposed for the building. Verify that the proposed elevation is in compliance with regulations of the code by adding specifications to the site data that address the following issues: I) The design professional-of-record for the project shall add the following text to the site data. "The proposed finish floor elevation NGVD INCLUDE REJECT v .- .- , v // L. t.----// 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 11 . DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT is above the highest 100-year base flood elevation applicable to the building site, as determined by the SFWMD's surface water management construction development regulations." 2) 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. \, 3) 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), 75, Add to the submittal a partial elevation view drawing of the proposed perimeter wall. Identify the type of wall material and the type of material that supports the wall, including the typical distance between supports. Also, provide a typical section view drawing of the wall that includes the '/ depth that the wall supports are below fmish grade and the height that the wall is above finish grade. The location and height of the wall shall comply L with the wall regulations specified in the Zoning Code. ./' 76, On the drawing titled site plan identify the property line. V 77. CBBCPP 3,C.3.4 requires the conservation of potable water. City water may not, therefore, be used for landscape irrigation where other sources are 1 / L" , readily available, 78. A water-use permit from SFWMD is required for an irrigation system that / utilizes water from a well or body of water as its source, A copy of the I .c ",. permit shall be submitted at the time of permit application, F.S. 373.216. 79. If capital facility fees (water and sewer) are paid in advance to the City of Boynton Beach Utilities Department, the following information shall be provided at the time of building permit application: 4) The full name of the project as it appears on the Development Order and ./ the Commission-approved site plan. i L..,...~" 5) 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) 80, At time of permit review, submit separate surveys of each lot, parcel, or tract. 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. L / The recorded deed shall be submitted at time of permit review, 81. Add a general note to the site plan that all plans submitted for permitting shall meet the City's codes and the applicable building codes in effect at the L-/'/ time of permit application. 82. Pursuant to approval by the City Commission and all other outside agencies, the plans for this project must be submitted to the Building Division for I / review at the time of permit application submittal. The plans must v 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 12 DEPARTMENTS incorporate all the conditions of approval as listed in the development order and approved by the City Commission. 83. The full address of the project shall be submitted with the construction documents at the time of permit application submittal. The addressing plan shall be approved by the United States Post Office, the City of Boynton Beach Fire Department, the City's GIS Division, and the Palm Beach County Emergency 911. 6) Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning & Building Division, 100 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida (Sean McDonald - 561- 233-5013) 7) United States Post Office, Boynton Beach (Michelle Bullard - 561-734- 0872) 84. Show the proposed site lighting on the site and landscape plans, (LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.B.4) If possible, provide photo metrics as part of your TART plan submittals. 85. This structure meets the definition of a threshold building per F,S. 553.71(7) and shall comply with the requirements ofF.s. 553.79 and the CBBA to the 2004 FBC, Sections 109.3.6.1 through 109.3.6.6. The following information must be submitted at the time of permit application: 8) 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. 9) All shoring and re-shoring procedures, plans and details shall be submitted. 10) 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. 86, Rooms and suites shall comply with 2004 FBC, Building, Chapter 11, Section 11-9, PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: 87, The landscape plan indicates the planting of Pidgeon Plum trees in a three (3) foot wide space. Since the Pidgeon Plum grows to a height of 50 feet and has a spread of 35 feet at maturity, it is doubtful that this space will offer enough room for sufficient root growth. The tree will easily topple over in a wind storm. It is recommended that palms be substituted. INCLUDE REJECT ./ L. v " ,,"'" ....----. v 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 13 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 88. The plant list should include a notation regarding what plant species are native and the overall percentage of native species. 89. Irrigation should have 110% coverage, use a non-potable water source, provide separate bubblers to each tree and have separate zones for bed and grass areas. FORESTERJENVIRONMENTALIST Comments: 90. Existine Trees List Sheet L-2 The Landscape Architect should tabulate the total diameter inches of existing trees on the site to be removed and replaced on site. The replacement trees should be shown by a separate symbol on the landscape plan sheet L-1. Trees identified as letters E, F, G, L, N, 0 and R should be preserved or relocated on the site unless the trees are unhealthy, [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article I Sec, 7.D.p, 2.] 91. Plant List Sheet L-2 All individual shade and palm trees must be listed in the description as a minimum of 12'-14' height, 3" DBH (4.5' off the ground) not caliper, and Florida #1 (Florida Grades and Standards manual). The height of the trees may be larger than 12'-14' to meet the 3" diameter requirement. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article IT Sec. 5,C. 2.] 92. The landscape design does include the City signature trees (Tibochina granulosa) at the ingress / egress areas to the site. These trees must meet the minimum size specifications for trees, [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article IT Sec. 5,C.3.N.] 93, All trees proposed under any existing overhead electric power lines must meet the FP & L Right tree in the Right Place manual selection for small trees only, 94. The landscape sheet does include a shade tree planting detail. This detail should include a line indicating where the diameter and height of all of the trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection, 95. The landscape sheet does include a palm tree planting detail, This detail should include a line indicating where the clear trunk and height of all of the palm trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 14 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 96. The landscape sheet does include a shrub and groundcover planting detail. This detail should include a line indicating where the height and spread of the shrubs and groundcover plants will be measured at time of planting and inspection. 97. All shrubs and groundcover plants should have a height and spread dimension. 98. The applicant should add a note that all utility boxes or structures (not currently known or shown on the plan) should be screened with Coco plum hedge plants on three sides. 99. The applicant should show an elevation cross-section detail (sheet A3,Ol) of the actual heights of the proposed landscape trees and vegetation at the time of planting to (proper scale) visually buffer the proposed buildings and parking lot from the U. S, Highway No.1 and SE 21st Avenue road rights- of-ways, 100. Irrieation Plan Turf and landscape (bedding plants) areas should be designed on separate zones and time duration for water conservation, 101. Trees should have separate irrigation bubblers to provide water directly to the root ball. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5. C,2.] PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: 102. Abandonment and rededication of easements must be recorded prior to issuance of a building permit for the project. 103. Submit a traffic analysis prior to the Technical Advisory Review Team meeting. The traffic impact analysis must be approved by the Palm Beach County Traffic Division for concurrency purposes prior to the issuance of any building permits, 104. Submit colored elevations of all four (4) building facades at the Technical Advisory Review Team meeting (Chapter 4, Section 7,D,), These elevations will be on display at the public hearings. 105. Provide paint swatches for the elevations (Chapter 4, Section 7,D.). 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 15 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 106. All building elevations should indicate paint manufacturer's name and color codes (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). Staff recommends using a color schedule. 107, Fifty percent (50%) of all site landscape materials must be native species (Chapter 7,5, Article II, Section 5,P). Please categorize as follows: Shade trees, Palm trees, Shrubs & Groundcover. On the landscape plan), indicate the total quantities for all proposed native plant material. 108. All signage IS subject to reVIew and approval of the Community Redevelopment Agency and City Commission. On the elevations, show the locations, dimensions, color(s), and type of all proposed wall signage (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.), 109, Feature lighting emphasizing plants, trees, barriers, entrances, and exits is encouraged (Chapter 9, Section 1O.F.3,), 110. Lighting may be used to illuminate a building and its grounds for safety purposes and to enhance its beauty. However, the visual effect shall be subtle (Chapter 9, Section 10.FA.). Lighting shall not be used as a form of advertising in a manner that draws more attention to the building or grounds at night than in the day (Chapter 9, Section 10,F,5.). 111. All above ground mechanical equipment such as exterior utility boxes, meters, transformers, and back-flow preventers shall be visually screened with appropriate landscaping / hedge material. Place a note on either the site plan or landscape plan indicating this requirement (Chapter 9, Section lO,CA,). 112. Please provide an enlarged plan & profile of the improvements proposed for the NE comer of the site, 113, The site plan tabular data must indicate the proposed and required building setbacks. 114. Identify on the site plan drawing the actual distance that the building is set back from the north, east, south and west property lines, Overhangs, covered walkways, canopies, awnings or other appurtenances that are attached to the building shall not encroach into utility easements and will be considered when identifying building setbacks. Therefore, identify the width of the proposed overhang, covered walkways, canopies, awnings, and/or other roofed areas that extend out beyond the main walls of the building, The building setbacks shall comply with setback regulations specified in the Zoning Code and be delineated as such on the site plan. 115, All exterior mechanical equipment attached to building shall be painted to match the body of the primary building. 116. Site plan should not include property to the west if not part of the project. 117. Use of paver brick sidewall in City r-o-w requires executed agreement with City. 118, Pavers and pattern intended for installation within City r-o-w shall match that previously established by the City. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 16 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 119. What is the purpose of the small traffic islands at the north and south end of the parking area? Spaces 26 & 27 will be difficult to back out of. Please correct. 120, Provide a photometrics plan at time of Technical Advisory Review Team meeting. 121. The numerical dimensions have been left blank on the section details on sheet PE. Please correct. 122. The proposed landscape plan between the east side of the building and Federal Highway has too much area with no landscape material between 18 inches and 25 feet. Foundation landscaping with greater height should be added to these areas, 123, Staff recommends placing decorative grillwork in wall openings of garage area. 124. The tibouchina trees require eight (8) feet of clear trunk, 125. The comer of the south stairwell appears to encroach into the ten (10) foot easement along the south property line. 126. Why does Section "A-A" on Sheet PE depict with and without the wall? Does the applicant intend to retain the existing wall or not? 127, Section "D-D" should not indicate US-l FDOT R-O-W, but depict SE 21st Avenue R-O-W. 128, Provide details of parking lot light poles and fixtures, including height, color and materials, 129, The dumpster enclosure should not encroach into the west landscape buffer. 130, Is the transformer depicted in the north landscape island in the parking lot on Sheet PE intended to remain? If so, Sheet L-l depicts the area where the transformer is shown as the walkway from the sidewalk on SE 21 st Avenue and continuing as the ADA path to the building entry. The transformer is depicted along the SE comer of the building on the site plan. Please correct necessary pages to have all pages correspond, 131. At the technical advisory review team (TART) meeting, provide written responses to all staffs comments and questions. Submit 12 sets of revised plans, Each set should be folded and stapled. 132, At the technical advisory review team meeting, also provide a full set of reduced drawings, sized 8Y2 inches by 11 inches of each plan. Save each plan to a compact disk and submit that to staff as well. 133. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the new site plan is publicly advertised in accordance with Ordinance 04-007. 134, The applicant is responsible for compliance with Ordinance 05-060, the "Art in Public Places" Program and must demonstrate their participation. 135. If for any reason, potable water use becomes necessary, the use of drought tolerant plant species (per the South Florida Water Management District Manual) shall be maximized and the irrigation system should have water conservation designs (such as a drip system), where possible, 136. Enhance front fa~ade in accordance with CRA design guidelines including creating entrance in center of building on Federal Hwy side accentuated with appropriate raised and recessed features, accent lighting, etc, Also move the wall sign and incorporate it into the front entrance in proper scale 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 17 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT and design. 137, Improve faux window features along first floor of front fayade to improve similarity with upper windows; recess all windows slightly and/or provide more window treatments on all or a portion of the front and side windows (faux or perhaps real balconies on selected units, awnings especially over 2nd floor sliders, etc.), More defined horizontal banding on the first floor to be repeated on upper portion of facade; indicate design characteristics (i.e. materials, lighting, etc.) of dormers. 138, No walls should be void of treatment/enhancement (i.e. add more windows and treatments on side elevations, continue large windows to both side walls of the pool room, etc.). 139, Move and design the wall sign on west side of building over and in scale with entry features. Add similar fayade enhancements to sides and rear as recommended for front facade. 140. Plan lacks details identifying fayade materials or finishing techniques and appears to include inconsistencies between elevation drawing and floor plans (e,g, windows are shown on the second floor front fayade whereas the floor plan shows sliding doors and access to a balcony/patio. The first floor plan, east wall, shows breaks in the wall but is not detailed/explained in any drawings, Please correct. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STAFF Comments: 141. If permitted by FPL and other utilities, install overhead utilities underground. 142, Provide access to hotel lobby from Federal Highway, 143, Add decorative architectural elements to blank wall areas on Federal fayade of building, 144. Provide PowerPoint presentation of project to CRA Board. MWR/sc S:\Planning\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\Country Inns & Suites\NWSP 06-026\1ST REVIEW COMMENTS.doc Project name: Country Inns & Suites File number: NWSP 06-026 Reference: 1 slreview plans identified as a New Site Plan with an August 2. 2006 Planning and Zoning Department date stamp marking ---'--0-\ e..N~ 1 st REVIEW COMMENTS l.rnl.D r~ @ ~ D W ~ rn..l: Plan type Ii~ 1 ' 11/1 I ! i . i I . ~FP? 6 r~'n(\ " i I. . _ ,(.~,:'.J;,') f' .. DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT PUBLIC WORKS - Solid Waste Comments: 1. Prior to permit application contact the Public Works Department (561-742- 6200) regarding the storage and handling of refuse per the CODE, Section 10-26 (a), 2. Redesign the east side of the drive onto SE 21 sl A venue to maximize accessibility/maneuverability for Solid Waste into the dumpster enclosure. 3. Provide a dumpster enclosure detail and indicate by note that the site dumpster enclosure shall be constructed in accordance with City Standard Drawing 0-4, 4. Provide a minimum turning radius of 60 feet to approach dumpsters. Provide a minimum backing clearance of 60 feet (measured from the front edge of the dumpster pad,) (LDR, Chapter 2, Section 11.J.2.b.) 5. Provide a minimum outside turning radius of 55 feet to allow turning movements for Solid Waste (and Fire/Rescue) inside the proposed community, Using AutoTurn (or similar), show on the plans that the required turning movements are provided. Particular attention should be given to the entryways and any overhangs to ensure there are no conflicts for ingress and egress for Solid Waste and Fire/Rescue. PUBLIC WORKS - Traffic Comments: 6. Provide a traffic analysis and notice of concurrency (Traffic Performance Standards Review) from Palm Beach County Traffic Engineering. 7. On the Site and Civil plans, show and identify all necessary traffic control devices such as stop bars, stop signs, double yellow lane separators striping, directional arrows and "Do Not Enter" signage, etc. See City Standard Drawings "K" Series for striping details. PUBLIC WORKS-Forestry & Grounds Comments: 8. It may be necessary to replace or relocate large canopy trees adjacent to light fixtures to eliminate future shadowing on the parking surface (LDR, 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 2 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT Chapter 23, Article IT, Section A.1.b,) 9. 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 on Federal Highway. 10, 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-feet and 8- feet above the pavement (LDR, Chapter 7,5, Article II, Section 5,H,) 11. The medians on Federal Highway have existing irrigation, plant material, and hardscaping belonging to the City of Boynton Beach. Any damage to the irrigation system, plant material and/or hardscaping as a result of the contractor's operations shall be repaired or replaced to the equivalent or better grade, as approved by the City of Boynton Beach, and shall be the sole responsibility of the developer. The contractor shall notify and coordinate with the City of Boynton Beach Forestry & Grounds Division of Public Works a minimum of six (6) weeks in advance of any underground activities. Please acknowledge this notice in your comments response and add a note to the appropriate plan sheets with the above stated information. 12, Per the LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article IT, Section 5.C.2. Ficus species are not permitted. 13. There are overhead lines along the north and west property lines. Landscaping shall be designed and installed in accordance with FPL's "Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place." 14. Existing trees to remain (Live Oaks on south property line) shall be protected in accordance with the LDR throughout the construction period to the drip line of the tree, The grade may not be changed from the existing grade within the drip line, 15. There is a conflict between Trees "C" and "D" (Sheet L-l) and the building stairwell. Please correct or explain how this conflict will be handled, 16, Pigeon Plums and Royal Palms proposed along the west property line should be placed a minimum of five (5) feet off the property line to provide space for maintenance at maturity. 17, Podocarpus should be placed a minimum of three (3) feet off the building to provide for plant health and adequate space to mature. 18. Any trees that do not survive relocation shall be replaced in kind as required by the LDR Landscape Code. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 3 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT UTILITIES Comments: 19. No utility plan was included with this submittal, therefore this plan is considered incomplete as submitted. However, the Preliminary Engineering Plan (Sheet 1 of 1) reflects an existing site located within the Utilities' service area, and is located where utility support is available, A simple "connect lateral (or tap) here" is not acceptable, even for a conceptual submittal. Therefore we are providing only a cursory review of the proposed site plans as submitted at this time. Additional comments may be required after a utility plan has been submitted, 20. Please provide a time line that clearly illustrates when water and sewer 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 timeline will be used to determine the adequacy of water and wastewater treatment capacity for your project upon the project's completion, so please be as accurate as possible. 21. All utility easements and utility lines shall be shown on the site plan and landscape plans (as well as the Water and Sewer Plans) so that we may determine which appurtenances, trees or shrubbery 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, 22. Palm Beach County Health Department permits may be required for the water and sewer systems serving this project (CODE, Section 26-12), 23. Fire flow calculations will be required demonstrating the City Code requirement of 1,500 g.p,m. (500 g.p.m. some residential developments) with 20 p.sj, residual pressure as stated in the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16, or the requirement imposed by insurance underwriters, whichever is greater (CODE, Section 26-16(b)). 24. The LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16 requires that all points on each building will be within 200 feet of an existing or proposed fire hydrant. Please demonstrate that the plan meets this condition, by showing all hydrants. 25. The 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 seven (7) days of site plan approval, whichever occurs first. This fee will be determined based 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 4 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT upon final meter size, or expected demand. 26, Comprehensive Plan Policy 3.C.3.4. requires' the conservation of potable water. As other sources are readily available City water shall not be allowed for irrigation, 27, 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 CODE Sec. 26-33(a). 28. 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. 29, 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. 30. PVC material not permitted on the City's water system, All lines shall be DIP. 31. Appropriate backflow preventer(s) will be required on the domestic water service to the building, and the fire sprinkler line if there is one, in accordance with the CODE, Section 26-207. 32. Clarify whether water and sewer service laterals are existing or proposed. If these are proposed locations Staff strongly encourages the EOR to tie into the water and sewer mains on SE 21 st Ave, 33. The LDR, Chapter 3, Article N, Section 3(0) requires Master Plans to show all utilities on or adjacent to the proposed tract. The plan must therefore show the point of service for water and sewer, and the proposed off-site utilities construction needed in order to service this project. 34, The LDR, Chapter 3, Article N, Section 3(P) requires a statement be included that utilities are available and will be provided by all other appropriate agencies, This statement is lacking on the submitted plans, 35. Utility construction details will not be reviewed for construction acceptability 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) and will be reviewed at the time of construction permit application, 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 5 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT ENGINEERING DIVISION Comments: 36, Add a note to the Site Plan stating "All plans submitted for specific permits shall meet the City's Code requirements at time of application. These permits include, but are not limited to, the following: paving, drainage, curbing, site lighting, landscaping and irrigation, Permits required from other permitting agencies such as Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Lake Worth Drainage District (L WDD), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Palm Beach County Health Department (PBCHD), Palm Beach County Engineering Department (PBCED), Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resource Management (PBCDERM) and any others, shall be included with the permit request." 37, All comments requiring changes and/or corrections to the plans shall be reflected on all appropriate sheets. 38. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the Technical Advisory Review Team (TART) process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the Commission and at permit review, 39. Show the building footprint on all plan sheets. 40. Provide written and graphic scales on all sheets. 41. Show proposed site lighting on the Civil and Landscape plans (LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.BA,) 42, Sidewalks adjacent to parking lots shall be continuous through all driveways and shall be six (6) inches thick within driveways (LDR, Chapter 23, Article II, Section P), 43. Provide an engineer's certification on the Drainage Plan as specified in LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7,F,2. 44. Indicate by note that catch basin and manhole covers shall be bicycle proof (LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5.A.2,g,) 45, Specify storm sewer diameters, inlets types, etc. on drainage plan. Indicate grate, rim and invert elevations for all structures. Indicate grade of storm sewer segments, Indicate material specifications for storm sewer. 46, Full drainage plans, including drainage calculations, in accordance with the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5 will be required at the time of permitting. 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 6 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 47. Paving, drainage and site details will not be reviewed for construction 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 permit application. FIRE Comments: 48. All entrance gates to construction area shall have a Knox lock system that will also open in case of electrical power failure. All gates shall be a minimum of 20' wide if two lane, and 12' wide if single lane, Fire Department apparatus shall be able to turn into the construction site in one turn. Turn around areas within the construction site shall be made available. 49, The construction site access roads shall be maintained free of obstructions at all times, 50. All required fire hydrants, standpipes or sprinkler systems, shall be in place before going vertical. Vertical construction shall be protected by standpipes and the sprinkler system to two levels below the highest level of construction throughout the building. 51. Any cost of damage to Fire Department vehicles because of improperly stabilized roads or any towing fees if a vehicle becomes stuck will be the responsibility of the contractor. A minimum of 32 tons is required for ground stabilization. The pouring of the foundation pad is considered vertical construction. The roads must be accepted before construction begins by the Boynton Beach Fire Department. 52. This building will require a full NFP A 13 fire sprinkler system, per City Ordinance Chapter 9, section 7-3.2(4) and standpipes, Provide water supply information for these systems and all the required fire hydrants. This information shall include a flow test performed by the Boynton Beach Fire Department within the last six months, using the water supply lines that will serve this property, 53, The required sprinkler system shall be monitored by an approved Central Station. The building will require a full Fire Alarm system also. 54. Hydrants shall be provided within 200 feet of the building. 55. Provide EMS vehicle access to all common areas, This means that a Rescue Unit can pull up to and under any overhangs at the entrance door, 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 7 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT POLICE Comments: 56. Construction Site - CPTED Conditions of Approval Prior to issuance of the first building permit, the applicant shall prepare a construction site security and management plan for approval by the City's Police department CPTED Official. a) The developer/project manager after site clearing and placement of construction trailers shall institute security measures to reduce or eliminate opportunities for theft, The management plan shall include, but not be limited to, temporary lighting, security personnel, vehicle barriers, construction/visitor pass, reduce/minimize entry/exit points, encourage sub contractors to secure machinery, tools at end of work day and/or any other measure deemed appropriate to provide a safe and secure working environment. b) The security management plan shall be maintained throughout the construction phase of the project. Non-compliance with the approved plan shall result in a stop-work order for the entire planned unit development. 57. Parking Garage Parking garages are high priority security areas, Parking garages comprise a large area with relatively low levels of activity; the vulnerability to potential activity can be high risk. With this in mind the Police Department makes the following recommendations: a) Lighting is universally considered to be the most important security in a parking garage and serves as an excellent deterrent to potential criminal activity, Lighting recommendations are as follows: A. Design should incorporate both vertical and horizontal luminance, B. Lighting should extend into parking stalls and over vehicles rather than just into driving aisles. C. The exterior of garage should be well lighted on all sides. D. Metal Halide lighting shall be used. E. Position light fixtures to minimize glare to drivers and enhance depth perception. b) Natural Surveillance- The ability to observe one's surroundings, The following recommendations are made: 1. Access control: a. First level of parking garage should have restricted access from exterior common ground area. A barrier protection will prevent open access to the first floor by unwanted persons, The exterior walls surrounding the first floor parking should be at least three to four feet high with decorative screening in place between the top of the wall and the flooring of the second parking level. The screening would discourage anyone from entering the facility on foot yet maintain openness and natural surveillance, b. Any ground level pedestrian exits that open into non-secure areas should be emergency exits only and fitted with panic bar hardware, 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 8 DEPARTMENTS c, The two ingress and egress points to the parking garage should have raised crossed walks, subject to review by the Fire Department and City Engineering, c) Ceilings should be painted or stained white to significantly enhance the illumination and aid in reducing shadows within the facility, d) Careful placement of signs and graphics indicating exits, stairs, and elevators should be painted or placed on walls to help orient patrons and allow for quick movement in and out of parking garage. e) The parking garage elevator should be designed to permit any individual in the elevator to have a clear and unobstructed view of the immediate surroundings and be seen from outside the elevator. The doors and two sides of the elevator shall have glass walls. The elevator should be equipped with emergency communication and not be equipped with stop button. f) The stairwell towers should be of an open design with open metal handrails and steps. g) For potential criminal activity detection, install a high resolution color digital video system consisting of a minimum of 12 low lux cameras, with monitoring and photo processing picture or video printout capabilities, shall be installed. Surveillance should be strategically placed at locations like ingress/egress points, elevators, and stairwells and on each floor of the facility. The monitoring and control of surveillance system should be at a central monitoring office or other designated location. It should be posted at all access points (pedestrian/vehicular) that the facility is under video surveillance, h) Install convex mirrors in stairwell and elevator areas. 58, Commercial a) All lighting shall be metal halide. b) Landscaping shall not conflict with lighting c) Entry signage should be lighted. d) Landscaping should not obstruct view from doors, windows or walkways. e) Building lighting (non- glare) should be around perimeter of all sides and on pedestrian sidewalk. BUILDING DIVISION Comments: 59. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the TART (Technical Advisory Review Team) process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the commission and at permit review. 60, Indicate within the site data the type of construction of the building as defined in 2004 FBC, Chapter 6, INCLUDE REJECT 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 9 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 61. Indicate within the site data the occupancy type of the building as defined in 2004 FBC, Chapter 3. 62, The height and area for buildings or structures of the different types of construction shall be governed by the intended use or occupancy of the building, and shall not exceed the limits set forth in Table 503 of the 2004 FBC, 63, Place a note on the elevation view drawings indicating that the exterior wall openings and exterior wall construction comply with 2004 FBC, Table 704,8, or 2004 FBC, Residential, Section R302.2. Submit calculations that clearly reflect the percentage of protected and unprotected wall openings permitted per 2004 FBC, Table 704.8 or 2004 FBC, Residential, Section R302,2. 64. Buildings, structures and parts thereof shall be designed to withstand the minimum 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 2004 FBC, Section 1609 (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. 65. Every building and structure shall be of sufficient strength to support the loads and forces encountered per the 2004 FBC, Section 1607 and Table 1607,1. Indicate the live load (pst) on the plans for the building design, 66. Buildings three-stories or higher shall be equipped with an automatic 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 application, 67, 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. 68. At time of permit review, submit signed and sealed working drawings of the proposed construction. 69, Add to the building that is depicted on the drawing titled site plan and floor plan a labeled symbol that identifies the location of the handicap-accessible entrance doors to the building. 2004 FBC, Sections 11-4.1.2, 11-4.1.3, and 11-4,3, 70. 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 parking spaces and the accessible entrance doors to the building. The installed symbol, required along the path, shall start at the accessible parking spaces and terminate at the accessible entrance doors to the 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 10 DEPARTMENTS building. The symbol shall represent the location of the path of travel, not the location of the detectable warning or other pavement markings. 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 clear width of an accessible route shall be 36 inches, except at curb ramps that are part of a required means of egress shall not be less than 44 inches). Add text to the drawing that would indicate that the symbol represents the accessible route and the route is designed in compliance with 2004 FBC, Section 11-4.3 (Accessible Route) and 11-4.6 (parking and Passenger Loading Zones). 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 2004 FBC. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations along the path of travel. 71. Add to the 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 unit/s on the applicable floor plan drawings. 72. 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 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 parking vehicles. Identify on the plan the width of the accessible route. (Note: The minimum width required by the Code is 36 inches). 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 2004 FBC. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations along the path of travel. 73. If an accessible route has less than 60 inches clear width, then passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches shall be located at reasonable intervals not to exceed 200 feet. A "T" -intersection of two corridors or walks is an acceptable passing place. 2004 FBC, Section 11-4.3.4. 74. Identify within the site data the finish floor elevation (lowest floor elevation) that is proposed for the building. Verify that the proposed elevation is in compliance with regulations of the code by adding specifications to the site data that address the following issues: 1) The design professional-of-record for the project shall add the following text to the site data. "The proposed finish floor elevation NGVD INCLUDE REJECT 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 11 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT is above the highest 100-year base flood elevation applicable to the building site, as determined by the SFWMD's surface water management construction development regulations," 2) 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, 3) 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), 75. Add to the submittal a partial elevation view drawing of the proposed perimeter wall. Identify the type of wall material and the type of material that supports the wall, including the typical distance between supports. Also, provide a typical section view drawing of the wall that includes the depth that the wall supports are below finish grade and the height that the wall is above finish grade. The location and height of the wall shall comply with the wall regulations specified in the Zoning Code. 76. On the drawing titled site plan identify the property line. 77. CBBCPP 3.C.3.4 requires the conservation of potable water. City water may not, therefore, be used for landscape irrigation where other sources are readily available, 78. A water-use permit from SFWMD is required for an irrigation system that 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. 79, If capital facility fees (water and sewer) are paid in advance to the City of Boynton Beach Utilities Department, the following information shall be provided at the time of building permit application: 4) The full name of the project as it appears on the Development Order and the Commission-approved site plan, 5) 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) 80, At time of permit review, submit separate surveys of each lot, parcel, or tract. 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, 81. Add a general note to the site plan that all plans submitted for permitting shall meet the City's codes and the applicable building codes in effect at the time of permit application, 82, Pursuant to approval by the City Commission and all other outside agencies, the plans for this project must be submitted to the Building Division for review at the time of permit application submittal. The plans must 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 12 DEPARTMENTS incorporate all the conditions of approval as listed in the development order and approved by the City Commission, 83. The full address of the project shall be submitted with the construction documents at the time of permit application submittal. The addressing plan shall be approved by the United States Post Office, the City of Boynton Beach Fire Department, the City's GIS Division, and the Palm Beach County Emergency 911. 6) Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning & Building Division, 100 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida (Sean McDonald - 561- 233-5013) 7) United States Post Office, Boynton Beach (Michelle Bullard - 561-734- 0872) 84, Show the proposed site lighting on the site and landscape plans. (LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.B.4) If possible, provide photo metrics as part of your TART plan submittals. 85. This structure meets the definition of a threshold building per F.S. 553.71(7) and shall comply with the requirements ofF.s, 553,79 and the CBBA to the 2004 FBC, Sections 109.3.6.1 through 109.3.6.6. The following information must be submitted at the time of permit application: 8) 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. 9) All shoring and re-shoring procedures, plans and details shall be submitted. 10) 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, 86, Rooms and suites shall comply with 2004 FBC, Building, Chapter 11, Section 11-9. PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: 87, The landscape plan indicates the planting of Pidgeon Plum trees in a three (3) foot wide space. Since the Pidgeon Plum grows to a height of 50 feet and has a spread of 35 feet at maturity, it is doubtful that this space will offer enough room for sufficient root growth. The tree will easily topple over in a wind storm. It is recommended that palms be substituted, INCLUDE REJECT j 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 13 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 88. The plant list should include a notation regarding what plant species are / native and the overall percentage of native species. 89. Irrigation should have 110% coverage, use a non-potable water source, J provide separate bubblers to each tree and have separate zones for bed and grass areas, FORESTER/ENVIRONMENT ALIST Comments: 90. Existinl! Trees List Sheet L-2 The Landscape Architect should tabulate the total diameter inches of existing trees on the site to be removed and replaced on site. The replacement trees should be shown by a separate symbol on the landscape plan sheet L-1. Trees identified as letters E, F, G, L, N, 0 and R should be preserved or relocated on the site unless the trees are unhealthy, [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article I Sec. 7,D.p. 2.] 91. Plant List Sheet L-2 All individual shade and palm trees must be listed in the description as a minimum of 12'-14' height, 3" DBH (4.5' off the ground) not caliper, and Florida #1 (Florida Grades and Standards manual). The height of the trees may be larger than 12'-14' to meet the 3" diameter requirement. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article IT Sec. 5.C. 2.] 92. The landscape design does include the City signature trees (Tibochina granulosa) at the ingress / egress areas to the site. These trees must meet the minimum size specifications for trees, [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7,5, Article IT Sec. 5,C.3.N.] 93. All trees proposed under any existing overhead electric power lines must meet the FP & L Right tree in the Right Place manual selection for small trees only, 94. The landscape sheet does include a shade tree planting detail. This detail should include a line indicating where the diameter and height of all of the trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. 95. The landscape sheet does include a palm tree planting detail. This detail should include a line indicating where the clear trunk and height of all of the palm trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 14 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 96. The landscape sheet does include a shrub and groundcover planting detail. This detail should include a line indicating where the height and spread of the shrubs and groundcover plants will be measured at time of planting and inspection. 97, All shrubs and groundcover plants should have a height and spread dimension, 98. The applicant should add a note that all utility boxes or structures (not currently known or shown on the plan) should be screened with Coco plum hedge plants on three sides. 99, The applicant should show an elevation cross-section detail (sheet A3.01) of the actual heights of the proposed landscape trees and vegetation at the time of planting to (proper scale) visually buffer the proposed buildings and parking lot from the U. S. Highway No.1 and SE 21st Avenue road rights- of-ways. 100. Irrie:ation Plan Turf and landscape (bedding plants) areas should be designed on separate zones and time duration for water conservation, 101. Trees should have separate irrigation bubblers to provide water directly to the root ball. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7,5, Article II Sec. 5, C.2,] PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: 102, Abandonment and rededication of easements must be recorded prior to issuance of a building permit for the project. 103, Submit a traffic analysis prior to the Technical Advisory Review Team meeting. The traffic impact analysis must be approved by the Palm Beach County Traffic Division for concurrency purposes prior to the issuance of any building permits. 104. Submit colored elevations of all four (4) building facades at the Technical Advisory Review Team meeting (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). These elevations will be on display at the public hearings. 105. Provide paint swatches for the elevations (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.), 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 15 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 106, All building elevations should indicate paint manufacturer's name and color codes (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.), Staff recommends using a color schedule. 107. Fifty percent (50%) of all site landscape materials must be native species (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5,P), Please categorize as follows: Shade trees, Palm trees, Shrubs & Groundcover. On the landscape plan), indicate the total quantities for all proposed native plant material. 108, All signage IS subject to reView and approval of the Community Redevelopment Agency and City Commission. On the elevations, show the locations, dimensions, color(s), and type of all proposed wall signage (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). 109. Feature lighting emphasizing plants, trees, barriers, entrances, and exits is encouraged (Chapter 9, Section IO.F.3,). 110. Lighting may be used to illuminate a building and its grounds for safety purposes and to enhance its beauty. However, the visual effect shall be subtle (Chapter 9, Section IO.FA.), Lighting shall not be used as a form of advertising in a manner that draws more attention to the building or grounds at night than in the day (Chapter 9, Section 10,F,5.). 111. All above ground mechanical equipment such as exterior utility boxes, meters, transformers, and back-flow preventers shall be visually screened with appropriate landscaping / hedge material. Place a note on either the site plan or landscape plan indicating this requirement (Chapter 9, Section IO.CA.). 112. Please provide an enlarged plan & profile of the improvements proposed for the NE comer of the site. 113. The site plan tabular data must indicate the proposed and required building setbacks, 114. Identify on the site plan drawing the actual distance that the building is set back from the north, east, south and west property lines. Overhangs, covered walkways, canopies, awnings or other appurtenances that are attached to the building shall not encroach into utility easements and will be considered when identifying building setbacks. Therefore, identify the width of the proposed overhang, covered walkways, canopies, awnings, andlor other roofed areas that extend out beyond the main walls of the building. The building setbacks shall comply with setback regulations specified in the Zoning Code and be delineated as such on the site plan, 115, All exterior mechanical equipment attached to building shall be painted to match the body of the primary building, 116. Site plan should not include property to the west if not part of the project. 117. Use of paver brick sidewall in City r-o-w requires executed agreement with City, 118, Pavers and pattern intended for installation within City r-o-w shall match that previously established by the City. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 16 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 119. What is the purpose of the small traffic islands at the north and south end of the parking area? Spaces 26 & 27 will be difficult to back out of, Please correct. 120. Provide a photometrics plan at time of Technical Advisory Review Team meeting, 12l. The numerical dimensions have been left blank on the section details on sheet PE. Please correct. 122. The proposed landscape plan between the east side of the building and Federal Highway has too much area with no landscape material between 18 inches and 25 feet. Foundation landscaping with greater height should be added to these areas. 123. Staff recommends placing decorative grillwork in wall openings of garage area. 124. The tibouchina trees require eight (8) feet of clear trunk. 125, The corner of the south stairwell appears to encroach into the ten (10) foot easement along the south property line. 126. Why does Section "A-A" on Sheet PE depict with and without the wall? Does the applicant intend to retain the existing wall or not? 127. Section "D-D" should not indicate US-l FDOT R-O-W, but depict SE 21st Avenue R-O-W. 128, Provide details of parking lot light poles and fixtures, including height, color and materials. 129. The dumpster enclosure should not encroach into the west landscape buffer. 130. Is the transformer depicted in the north landscape island in the parking lot on Sheet PE intended to remain? If so, Sheet L-l depicts the area where the transformer is shown as the walkway from the sidewalk on SE 21 st Avenue and continuing as the ADA path to the building entry, The transformer is depicted along the SE corner of the building on the site plan. Please correct necessary pages to have all pages correspond. 131. At the technical advisory review team (TART) meeting, provide written responses to all staffs comments and questions. Submit 12 sets ofrevised plans. Each set should be folded and stapled. 132. At the technical advisory review team meeting, also provide a full set of reduced drawings, sized 8Y2 inches by 11 inches of each plan. Save each plan to a compact disk and submit that to staff as well. 133. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the new site plan is publicly advertised in accordance with Ordinance 04-007, 134, The applicant is responsible for compliance with Ordinance 05-060, the "Art in Public Places" Program and must demonstrate their participation. 135, If for any reason, potable water use becomes necessary, the use of drought tolerant plant species (per the South Florida Water Management District Manual) shall be maximized and the irrigation system should have water conservation designs (such as a drip system), where possible. 136, Enhance front fa~ade in accordance with CRA design guidelines including creating entrance in center of building on Federal Hwy side accentuated with appropriate raised and recessed features, accent lighting, etc, Also move the wall sign and incorporate it into the front entrance in proper scale 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 17 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT and design. 137. Improve faux window features along first floor of front fayade to improve similarity with upper windows; recess all windows slightly and/or provide more window treatments on all or a portion of the front and side windows (faux or perhaps real balconies on selected units, awnings especially over 2nd floor sliders, etc,). More defined horizontal banding on the first floor to be repeated on upper portion of facade; indicate design characteristics (i.e, materials, lighting, etc.) of dormers. 138, No walls should be void of treatment/enhancement (i,e. add more windows and treatments on side elevations, continue large windows to both side walls of the pool room, etc,). 139. Move and design the wall sign on west side of building over and in scale with entry features, Add similar fayade enhancements to sides and rear as recommended for front facade, 140. Plan lacks details identifying fayade materials or finishing techniques and appears to include inconsistencies between elevation drawing and floor plans (e,g. windows are shown on the second floor front fayade whereas the floor plan shows sliding doors and access to a balcony/patio, The first floor plan, east wall, shows breaks in the wall but is not detailed/explained in any drawings. Please correct. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STAFF Comments: 141. If permitted by FPL and other utilities, install overhead utilities underground. 142, Provide access to hotel lobby from Federal Highway. 143. Add decorative architectural elements to blank wall areas on Federal fayade of building. 144. Provide PowerPoint presentation of project to CRA Board. MWR/sc S:\Planning\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\Country Inns & Suites\NWSP 06-026\1ST REVIEW COMMENTS.doc 1 st REVIEW COMMENTS Plan type Project name: Country Inns & Suites File number: NWSP 06-026 Reference: 1 streview plans identified as a New Site Plan with an August 2. 2006 Planning and Zoning Deoartment date stamo markinl!. DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT PUBLIC WORKS - Solid Waste Comments: 1. Prior to permit application contact the Public Works Department (561-742- 6200) regarding the storage and handling of refuse per the CODE, Section 10-26 (a). 2. Redesign the east side of the drive onto SE 21 st A venue to maximize accessibility/maneuverability for Solid Waste into the dumpster enclosure. 3. Provide a dumpster enclosure detail and indicate by note that the site dumpster enclosure shall be constructed in accordance with City Standard Drawing 0-4, 4. Provide a minimum turning radius of 60 feet to approach dumpsters. Provide a minimum backing clearance of 60 feet (measured from the front edge of the dumpster pad,) (LDR, Chapter 2, Section I1.J.2.b.) 5, Provide a minimum outside turning radius of 55 feet to allow turning movements for Solid Waste (and Fire/Rescue) inside the proposed community, Using AutoTurn (or similar), show on the plans that the required turning movements are provided. Particular attention should be given to the entryways and any overhangs to ensure there are no conflicts for ingress and egress for Solid Waste and Fire/Rescue, PUBLIC WORKS - Traffic Comments: 6. Provide a traffic analysis and notice of concurrency (Traffic Performance Standards Review) from Palm Beach County Traffic Engineering, 7, On the Site and Civil plans, show and identify all necessary traffic control devices such as stop bars, stop signs, double yellow lane separators striping, directional arrows and "Do Not Enter" signage, etc, See City Standard Drawings "K" Series for striping details, PUBLIC WORKS-Forestry & Grounds Comments: 8, It may be necessary to replace or relocate large canopy trees adjacent to light fixtures to eliminate future shadowing on the parking surface (LDR, 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 2 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT Chapter 23, Article II, Section A.l.b.) 9. 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 on Federal Highway. 10. 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-feet and 8- feet above the pavement (LDR, Chapter 7,5, Article II, Section 5,H.) 11. The medians on Federal Highway have existing irrigation, plant material, and hardscaping belonging to the City of Boynton Beach, Any damage to the irrigation system, plant material and/or hardscaping as a result of the contractor's operations shall be repaired or replaced to the equivalent or better grade, as approved by the City of Boynton Beach, and shall be the sole responsibility of the developer, The contractor shall notify and coordinate with the City of Boynton Beach Forestry & Grounds Division of Public Works a minimum of six (6) weeks in advance of any underground activities. Please acknowledge this notice in your comments response and add a note to the appropriate plan sheets with the above stated information, 12, Per the LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.C.2. Ficus species are not permitted, 13. There are overhead lines along the north and west property lines, Landscaping shall be designed and installed in accordance with FPL' s "Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place." 14, Existing trees to remain (Live Oaks on south property line) shall be protected in accordance with the LDR throughout the construction period to the drip line of the tree, The grade may not be changed from the existing grade within the drip line, 15, There is a conflict between Trees "c" and "D" (Sheet L-l) and the building stairwell. Please correct or explain how this conflict will be handled, 16. Pigeon Plums and Royal Palms proposed along the west property line should be placed a minimum of five (5) feet off the property line to provide space for maintenance at maturity. 17, Podocarpus should be placed a minimum of three (3) feet off the building to provide for plant health and adequate space to mature, 18. Any trees that do not survive relocation shall be replaced in kind as required by the LDR Landscape Code. 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 3 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT UTILITIES Comments: 19. No utility plan was included with this submittal, therefore this plan is considered incomplete as submitted, However, the Preliminary Engineering Plan (Sheet 1 of 1) reflects an existing site located within the Utilities' service area, and is located where utility support is available. A simple "connect lateral (or tap) here" is not acceptable, even for a conceptual submittal. Therefore we are providing only a cursory review of the proposed site plans as submitted at this time, Additional comments may be required after a utility plan has been submitted. 20, Please provide a time line that clearly illustrates when water and sewer 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 timeline will be used to determine the adequacy of water and wastewater treatment capacity for your project upon the project's completion, so please be as accurate as possible, 21. All utility easements and utility lines shall be shown on the site plan and landscape plans (as well as the Water and Sewer Plans) so that we may determine which appurtenances, trees or shrubbery 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. 22, Palm Beach County Health Department permits may be required for the water and sewer systems serving this project (CODE, Section 26-12). 23, Fire flow calculations will be required demonstrating the City Code requirement of 1,500 g.p,m. (500 g.p.m. some residential developments) with 20 p,s.i. residual pressure as stated in the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16, or the requirement imposed by insurance underwriters, whichever is greater (CODE, Section 26-16(b)). 24. The LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16 requires that all points on each building will be within 200 feet of an existing or proposed fire hydrant. Please demonstrate that the plan meets this condition, by showing all hydrants. 25, The 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 seven (7) days of site plan approval, whichever occurs first. This fee will be determined based I ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 4 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT upon final meter size, or expected demand, 26. Comprehensive Plan Policy 3,C.3.4. requires' the conservation of potable water. As other sources are readily available City water shall not be allowed for irrigation. 27. 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 CODE Sec. 26-33(a). 28, 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. 29, 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. 30, PVC material not permitted on the City's water system. All lines shall be DIP. 31. Appropriate backflow preventer(s) will be required on the domestic water service to the building, and the fire sprinkler line if there is one, in accordance with the CODE, Section 26-207. 32. Clarify whether water and sewer service laterals are existing or proposed. If these are proposed locations Staff strongly encourages the EOR to tie into the water and sewer mains on SE 21 5t Ave, 33, The LDR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(0) requires Master Plans to show all utilities on or adjacent to the proposed tract. The plan must therefore show the point of service for water and sewer, and the proposed off-site utilities construction needed in order to service this project. 34, The LDR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(P) requires a statement be included that utilities are available and will be provided by all other appropriate agencies. This statement is lacking on the submitted plans. 35. Utility construction details will not be reviewed for construction acceptability 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) and will be reviewed at the time of construction permit application, I 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 5 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT ENGINEERING DIVISION Comments: 36. Add a note to the Site Plan stating "All plans submitted for specific permits shall meet the City's Code requirements at time of application. These permits include, but are not limited to, the following: paving, drainage, curbing, site lighting, landscaping and irrigation. Permits required from other permitting agencies such as Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Palm Beach County Health Department (PBCHD), Palm Beach County Engineering Department (PBCED), Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resource Management (PBCDERM) and any others, shall be included with the permit request." 37. All comments requiring changes and/or corrections to the plans shall be reflected on all appropriate sheets. 38, Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the Technical Advisory Review Team (TART) process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the Commission and at permit review, 39, Show the building footprint on all plan sheets. 40. Provide written and graphic scales on all sheets. 41. Show proposed site lighting on the Civil and Landscape plans (LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.BA.) 42. Sidewalks adjacent to parking lots shall be continuous through all driveways and shall be six (6) inches thick within driveways (LDR, Chapter 23, Article II, Section P). 43. Provide an engineer's certification on the Drainage Plan as specified in LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.F.2, 44. Indicate by note that catch basin and manhole covers shall be bicycle proof (LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5.A.2,g,) 45, Specify storm sewer diameters, inlets types, etc. on drainage plan, Indicate grate, rim and invert elevations for all structures, Indicate grade of storm sewer segments. Indicate material specifications for storm sewer. 46. Full drainage plans, including drainage calculations, in accordance with the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5 will be required at the time of permitting. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 6 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 47. Paving, drainage and site details will not be reviewed for construction 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 permit application. FIRE Comments: 48. All entrance gates to construction area shall have a Knox lock system that will also open in case of electrical power failure. All gates shall be a minimum of 20' wide if two lane, and 12' wide if single lane. Fire Department apparatus shall be able to turn into the construction site in one turn. Turn around areas within the construction site shall be made available. 49. The construction site access roads shall be maintained free of obstructions at all times. 50. All required fire hydrants, standpipes or sprinkler systems, shall be in place before going vertical. Vertical construction shall be protected by standpipes and the sprinkler system to two levels below the highest level of construction throughout the building. 51. Any cost of damage to Fire Department vehicles because of improperly stabilized roads or any towing fees if a vehicle becomes stuck will be the responsibility of the contractor. A minimum of 32 tons is required for ground stabilization. The pouring of the foundation pad is considered vertical construction. The roads must be accepted before construction begins by the Boynton Beach Fire Department. 52. This building will require a full NFP A 13 fire sprinkler system, per City Ordinance Chapter 9, section 7-3.2(4) and standpipes. Provide water supply information for these systems and all the required fire hydrants. This information shall include a flow test performed by the Boynton Beach Fire Department within the last six months, using the water supply lines that will serve this property. 53. The required sprinkler system shall be monitored by an approved Central Station. The building will require a full Fire Alarm system also. 54. Hydrants shall be provided within 200 feet of the building. 55. Provide EMS vehicle access to all common areas. This means that a Rescue Unit can pull up to and under any overhangs at the entrance door. 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 7 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT POLICE Comments: 56. Construction Site - CPTED Conditions of Approval Prior to issuance of the first building permit, the applicant shall prepare a construction site security and management plan for approval by the City's Police department CPTED Official. a) The developer/project manager after site clearing and placement of construction trailers shall institute security measures to reduce or eliminate opportunities for theft. The management plan shall include, but not be limited to, temporary lighting, security personnel, vehicle barriers, construction/visitor pass, reduce/minimize entry/exit points, encourage sub contractors to secure machinery, tools at end of work day and/or any other measure deemed appropriate to provide a safe and secure working environment. b) The security management plan shall be maintained throughout the construction phase of the project. Non-compliance with the approved plan shall result in a stop-work order for the entire planned unit development. 57. Parking Garage Parking garages are high priority security areas. Parking garages comprise a large area with relatively low levels of activity; the vulnerability to potential activity can be high risk. With this in mind the Police Department makes the following recommendations: a) Lighting is universally considered to be the most important security in a parking garage and serves as an excellent deterrent to potential criminal activity. Lighting recommendations are as follows: A. Design should incorporate both vertical and horizontal luminance. B. Lighting should extend into parking stalls and over vehicles rather than just into driving aisles. C. The exterior of garage should be well lighted on all sides. D. Metal Halide lighting shall be used. E. Position light fixtures to minimize glare to drivers and enhance depth perception. b) Natural Surveillance- The ability to observe one's surroundings. The following recommendations are made: 1. Access control: a. First level of parking garage should have restricted access from exterior common ground area. A barrier protection will prevent open access to the first floor by unwanted persons. The exterior walls surrounding the first floor parking should be at least three to four feet high with decorative screening in place between the top of the wall and the flooring of the second parking level. The screening would discourage anyone from entering the facility on foot yet maintain openness and natural surveillance. b. Any ground level pedestrian exits that open into non-secure areas should be emergency exits only and fitted with panic bar hardware. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 8 DEPARTMENTS c. The two ingress and egress points to the parking garage should have raised crossed walks, subject to review by the Fire Department and City Engineering. c) Ceilings should be painted or stained white to significantly enhance the illumination and aid in reducing shadows within the facility. d) Careful placement of signs and graphics indicating exits, stairs, and elevators should be painted or placed on walls to help orient patrons and allow for quick movement in and out of parking garage. e) The parking garage elevator should be designed to permit any individual in the elevator to have a clear and unobstructed view of the immediate surroundings and be seen from outside the elevator. The doors and two sides of the elevator shall have glass walls. The elevator should be equipped with emergency communication and not be equipped with stop button. f) The stairwell towers should be of an open design with open metal handrails and steps. g) For potential criminal activity detection, install a high resolution color digital video system consisting of a minimum of 12 low lux cameras, with monitoring and photo processing picture or video printout capabilities, shall be installed. Surveillance should be strategically placed at locations like ingress/egress points, elevators, and stairwells and on each floor of the facility. The monitoring and control of surveillance system should be at a central monitoring office or other designated location. It should be posted at all access points (pedestrian/vehicular) that the facility is under video surveillance. h) Install convex mirrors in stairwell and elevator areas. 58. Commercial a) All lighting shall be metal halide. b) Landscaping shall not conflict with lighting c) Entry signage should be lighted. d) Landscaping should not obstruct view from doors, windows or walkways. e) Building lighting (non- glare) should be around perimeter of all sides and on pedestrian sidewalk. BUILDING DIVISION Comments: 59. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the TART (Technical Advisory Review Team) process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the commission and at permit review. 60. Indicate within the site data the type of construction of the building as defined in 2004 FBC, Chapter 6. INCLUDE REJECT 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 9 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 61. Indicate within the site data the occupancy type of the building as defined in 2004 FBC, Chapter 3. 62. The height and area for buildings or structures of the different types of construction shall be governed by the intended use or occupancy of the building, and shall not exceed the limits set forth in Table 503 of the 2004 FBC. 63. Place a note on the elevation view drawings indicating that the exterior wall openings and exterior wall construction comply with 2004 FBC, Table 704.8, or 2004 FBC, Residential, Section R302.2. Submit calculations that clearly reflect the percentage of protected and unprotected wall openings permitted per 2004 FBC, Table 704.8 or 2004 FBC, Residential, Section R302.2. 64. Buildings, structures and parts thereof shall be designed to withstand the minimum 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 2004 FBC, Section 1609 (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. 65. Every building and structure shall be of sufficient strength to support the loads and forces encountered per the 2004 FBC, Section 1607 and Table 1607.1. Indicate the live load (pst) on the plans for the building design. 66. Buildings three-stories or higher shall be equipped with an automatic 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 application. 67. 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. 68. At time of permit review, submit signed and sealed working drawings of the proposed construction. 69. Add to the building that is depicted on the drawing titled site plan and floor plan a labeled symbol that identifies the location of the handicap-accessible entrance doors to the building. 2004 FBC, Sections 11-4.1.2, 11-4.1.3, and 11-4.3. 70. 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 parking spaces and the accessible entrance doors to the building. The installed symbol, required along the path, shall start at the accessible parking spaces and terminate at the accessible entrance doors to the 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 10 DEPARTMENTS building. The symbol shall represent the location of the path of travel, not the location of the detectable warning or other pavement markings. The location of the accessible path shall not compel the user to travel in a drive/lane area that is located behind parked vehicles. Identify on the plan the width of the accessible route. (Note: The minimum clear width of an accessible route shall be 36 inches, except at curb ramps that are part of a required means of egress shall not be less than 44 inches). Add text to the drawing that would indicate that the symbol represents the accessible route and the route is designed in compliance with 2004 FBC, Section 11-4.3 (Accessible Route) and 11-4.6 (Parking and Passenger Loading Zones). 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 III the 2004 FBC. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations along the path of travel. 71. Add to the 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 unitls on the applicable floor plan drawings. 72. 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 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 drive/lane area that is located behind parking vehicles. Identify on the plan the width of the accessible route. (Note: The minimum width required by the Code is 36 inches). 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 2004 FBC. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations along the path of travel. 73. If an accessible route has less than 60 inches clear width, then passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches shall be located at reasonable intervals not to exceed 200 feet. A "T" -intersection of two corridors or walks is an acceptable passing place. 2004 FBC, Section 11-4.3.4. 74. Identify within the site data the finish floor elevation (lowest floor elevation) that is proposed for the building. Verify that the proposed elevation is in compliance with regulations of the code by adding specifications to the site data that address the following issues: 1) The design professional-of-record for the project shall add the following text to the site data. "The proposed finish floor elevation NGVD INCLUDE REJECT 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 11 . DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT is above the highest 100-year base flood elevation applicable to the building site, as determined by the SFWMD' s surface water management construction development regulations." 2) 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. 3) 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). 75. Add to the submittal a partial elevation view drawing of the proposed perimeter wall. Identify the type of wall material and the type of material that supports the wall, including the typical distance between supports. Also, provide a typical section view drawing of the wall that includes the depth that the wall supports are below finish grade and the height that the wall is above finish grade. The location and height of the wall shall comply with the wall regulations specified in the Zoning Code. 76. On the drawing titled site plan identify the property line. 77. CBBCPP 3.C.3.4 requires the conservation of potable water. City water may not, therefore, be used for landscape irrigation where other sources are readily available. 78. A water-use permit from SFWMD is required for an irrigation system that 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. 79. If capital facility fees (water and sewer) are paid in advance to the City of Boynton Beach Utilities Department, the following information shall be provided at the time of building permit application: 4) The full name of the project as it appears on the Development Order and the Commission-approved site plan. 5) 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) 80. At time of permit review, submit separate surveys of each lot, parcel, or tract. 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. 81. Add a general note to the site plan that all plans submitted for permitting shall meet the City's codes and the applicable building codes in effect at the time of permit application. 82. Pursuant to approval by the City Commission and all other outside agencies, the plans for this project must be submitted to the Building Division for review at the time of permit application submittal. The plans must 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 12 DEPARTMENTS incorporate all the conditions of approval as listed in the development order and approved by the City Commission. 83. The full address of the project shall be submitted with the construction documents at the time of permit application submittal. The addressing plan shall be approved by the United States Post Office, the City of Boynton Beach Fire Department, the City's GIS Division, and the Palm Beach County Emergency 911. 6) Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning & Building Division, 100 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida (Sean McDonald - 561- 233-5013) 7) United States Post Office, Boynton Beach (Michelle Bullard - 561-734- 0872) 84. Show the proposed site lighting on the site and landscape plans. (LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.B.4) If possible, provide photo metrics as part of your TART plan submittals. 85. This structure meets the definition of a threshold building per F.S. 553.71(7) and shall comply with the requirements ofF.S. 553.79 and the CBBA to the 2004 FBC, Sections 109.3.6.1 through 109.3.6.6. The following information must be submitted at the time of permit application: 8) 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. 9) All shoring and re-shoring procedures, plans and details shall be submitted. 10) 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. 86. Rooms and suites shall comply with 2004 FBC, Building, Chapter 11, Section 11-9. PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: 87. The landscape plan indicates the planting of Pidgeon Plum trees in a three (3) foot wide space. Since the Pidgeon Plum grows to a height of 50 feet and has a spread of 35 feet at maturity, it is doubtful that this space will offer enough room for sufficient root growth. The tree will easily topple over in a wind storm. It is recommended that palms be substituted. INCLUDE REJECT 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 13 ~~ \: 00 q ~ DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 88. The plant list should include a notation regarding what plant species are native and the overall percentage of native species. 89. Irrigation should have 110% coverage, use a non-potable water source, provide separate bubblers to each tree and have separate zones for bed and grass areas. FORESTER/ENVIRONMENT ALIST Comments: 90. Existine Trees List Sheet L-2 The Landscape Architect should tabulate the total diameter inches of V L.- existing trees on the site to be removed and replaced on site. The replacement trees should be shown by a separate symbol on the landscape plan sheet L-1. Trees identified as letters E, F, G, L, N, 0 and R should be preserved or relocated on the site unless the trees are unhealthy. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article I Sec. 7.D.p. 2.] 91. Plant List Sheet L-2 All individual shade and palm trees must be listed in the description as a V /'" minimum of 12'-14' height, 3" DBH (4.5' off the ground) not caliper, and Florida #1 (Florida Grades and Standards manual). The height of the trees may be larger than 12'-14' to meet the 3" diameter requirement. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5.C. 2.] 92. The landscape design does include the City signature trees (Tibochina granulosa) at the ingress / egress areas to the site. These trees must meet the V minimum size specifications for trees. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5.C.3.N.] 93. All trees proposed under any existing overhead electric power lines must V / meet the FP & L Right tree in the Right Place manual selection for small trees only. 94. The landscape sheet does include a shade tree planting detail. This detail V should include a line indicating where the diameter and height of all of the trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. 95. The landscape sheet does include a palm tree planting detail. This detail L/ should include a line indicating where the clear trunk and height of all of the palm trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 14 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 96. The landscape sheet does include a shrub and groundcover planting detail. / This detail should include a line indicating where the height and spread of ~ the shrubs and groundcover plants will be measured at time of planting and inspection. V /"' 97. All shrubs and groundcover plants should have a height and spread dimension. / 98. The applicant should add a note that all utility boxes or structures (not ~ currently known or shown on the plan) should be screened with Coco plum hedge plants on three sides. 99. The applicant should show an elevation cross-section detail (sheet A3.01) of ~ the actual heights of the proposed landscape trees and vegetation at the time V of planting to (proper scale) visually buffer the proposed buildings and parking lot from the U. S. Highway No. I and SE 21st Avenue road rights- of-ways. 100. Irrieation Plan Turf and landscape (bedding plants) areas should be ~ designed on separate zones and time duration for water conservation. 101. Trees should have separate irrigation bubblers to provide water directly to ~ - the root ball. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5. C.2.] PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: 102. Abandonment and rededication of easements must be recorded prior to issuance of a building permit for the project. 103. Submit a traffic analysis prior to the Technical Advisory Review Team meeting. The traffic impact analysis must be approved by the Palm Beach County Traffic Division for concurrency purposes prior to the issuance of any building permits. 104. Submit colored elevations of all four (4) building facades at the Technical Advisory Review Team meeting (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). These elevations will be on display at the public hearings. 105. Provide paint swatches for the elevations (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). J 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 15 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 106. All building elevations should indicate paint manufacturer's name and color codes (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). Staff recommends using a color schedule. 107. Fifty percent (50%) of all site landscape materials must be native species (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.P). Please categorize as follows: Shade trees, Palm trees, Shrubs & Groundcover. On the landscape plan), indicate the total quantities for all proposed native plant material. 108. All signage is subject to review and approval of the Community Redevelopment Agency and City Commission. On the elevations, show the locations, dimensions, color(s), and type of all proposed wall signage (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). 109. Feature lighting emphasizing plants, trees, barriers, entrances, and exits is encouraged (Chapter 9, Section 10.F.3.). 110. Lighting may be used to illuminate a building and its grounds for safety purposes and to enhance its beauty. However, the visual effect shall be subtle (Chapter 9, Section 10.Fo4.). Lighting shall not be used as a form of advertising in a manner that draws more attention to the building or grounds at night than in the day (Chapter 9, Section IO.F.5.). 111. All above ground mechanical equipment such as exterior utility boxes, meters, transformers, and back-flow preventers shall be visually screened with appropriate landscaping / hedge material. Place a note on either the site plan or landscape plan indicating this requirement (Chapter 9, Section IO.Co4.). 112. Please provide an enlarged plan & profile of the improvements proposed for the NE comer of the site. 113. The site plan tabular data must indicate the proposed and required building setbacks. 114. Identify on the site plan drawing the actual distance that the building is set back from the north, east, south and west property lines. Overhangs, covered walkways, canopies, awnings or other appurtenances that are attached to the building shall not encroach into utility easements and will be considered when identifying building setbacks. Therefore, identify the width of the proposed overhang, covered walkways, canopies, awnings, and/or other roofed areas that extend out beyond the main walls of the building. The building setbacks shall comply with setback regulations specified in the Zoning Code and be delineated as such on the site plan. 115. All exterior mechanical equipment attached to building shall be painted to match the body of the primary building. 116. Site plan should not include property to the west if not part of the project. 117. Use of paver brick sidewall in City r-o-w requires executed agreement with City. 118. Pavers and pattern intended for installation within City r-o-w shall match that previously established by the City. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 16 . . DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 119. What is the purpose of the small traffic islands at the north and south end of the parking area? Spaces 26 & 27 will be difficult to back out of. Please correct. 120. Provide a photometrics plan at time of Technical Advisory Review Team meeting. 121. The numerical dimensions have been left blank on the section details on sheet PE. Please correct. 122. The proposed landscape plan between the east side of the building and Federal Highway has too much area with no landscape material between 18 inches and 25 feet. Foundation landscaping with greater height should be added to these areas. 123. Staff recommends placing decorative grillwork in wall openings of garage area. 124. The tibouchina trees require eight (8) feet of clear trunk. 125. The comer of the south stairwell appears to encroach into the ten (10) foot easement along the south property line. 126. Why does Section "A-A" on Sheet PE depict with and without the wall? Does the applicant intend to retain the existing wall or not? 127. Section "D-D" should not indicate US-l FDOT R-O-W, but depict SE 21st Avenue R-O-W. 128. Provide details of parking lot light poles and fixtures, including height, color and materials. 129. The dumpster enclosure should not encroach into the west landscape buffer. 130. Is the transformer depicted in the north landscape island in the parking lot on Sheet PE intended to remain? If so, Sheet L-l depicts the area where the transformer is shown as the walkway from the sidewalk on SE 21 st Avenue and continuing as the ADA path to the building entry. The transformer is depicted along the SE comer of the building on the site plan. Please correct necessary pages to have all pages correspond. 131. At the technical advisory review team (TART) meeting, provide written responses to all staffs comments and questions. Submit 12 sets of revised plans. Each set should be folded and stapled. 132. At the technical advisory review team meeting, also provide a full set of reduced drawings, sized 8Yz inches by 11 inches of each plan. Save each plan to a compact disk and submit that to staff as well. 133. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the new site plan is publicly advertised in accordance with Ordinance 04-007. 134. The applicant is responsible for compliance with Ordinance 05-060, the "Art in Public Places" Program and must demonstrate their participation. 135. If for any reason, potable water use becomes necessary, the use of drought tolerant plant species (per the South Florida Water Management District Manual) shall be maximized and the irrigation system should have water conservation designs (such as a driP system), where possible. 136. Enhance front fa~ade in accordance with CRA design guidelines including creating entrance in center of building on Federal Hwy side accentuated with appropriate raised and recessed features, accent lighting, etc. Also move the wall sign and incorporate it into the front entrance in proper scale 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 17 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT and design. 137. Improve faux window features along first floor of front fa~ade to improve similarity with upper windows; recess all windows slightly and/or provide more window treatments on all or a portion of the front and side windows (faux or perhaps real balconies on selected units, awnings especially over 2nd floor sliders, etc.). More defined horizontal banding on the first floor to be repeated on upper portion of facade; indicate design characteristics (i.e. materials, lighting, etc.) of dormers. 138. No walls should be void of treatment/enhancement (i.e. add more windows and treatments on side elevations, continue large windows to both side walls of the pool room, etc.). 139. Move and design the wall sign on west side of building over and in scale with entry features. Add similar fa~ade enhancements to sides and rear as recommended for front facade. 140. Plan lacks details identifying fa~ade materials or finishing techniques and appears to include inconsistencies between elevation drawing and floor plans (e.g. windows are shown on the second floor front fa~ade whereas the floor plan shows sliding doors and access to a balcony/patio. The first floor plan, east wall, shows breaks in the wall but is not detailed/explained in any drawings. Please correct. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STAFF Comments: 141. If permitted by FPL and other utilities, install overhead utilities underground. 142. Provide access to hotel lobby from Federal Highway. 143. Add decorative architectural elements to blank wall areas on Federal fa~ade of building. 144. Provide PowerPoint presentation of project to CRA Board. MWR/sc S:\Planning\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\Country Inns & Suites\NWSP 06-026\1ST REVIEW COMMENTS.doc 1st REVIEW COMMENTS Plan type I '.. tf=.~ Project name: Country Inns & Suites File number: NWSP 06-026 Reference: 1 streview plans identified as a New Site Plan with an August 2. 2006 Planning and Zoning Department date stamp marking. DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT PUBLIC WORKS - Solid Waste Comments: 1. Prior to permit application contact the Public Works Department (561-742- 6200) regarding the storage and handling of refuse per the CODE, Section 10-26 (a). 2. Redesign the east side of the drive onto SE 21 st A venue to maximize accessibility/maneuverability for Solid Waste into the dumpster enclosure. 3. Provide a dumpster enclosure detail and indicate by note that thesitt} dumpster enclosure shall he constructed in accordance with City Standard . .' Drawing G-4. . , 4. Provide a minimum turning radius of 60 feet to approach dumpsters. Provide a minimum backing clearance of 60 feet (measured from the front edge of the dumpster pad.) (LDR, Chapter 2, Section 11.J.2.b.) 5. Provide a minimum outside turning radius of 55 feet to allow turning movements for Solid Waste (and FirelRescue) inside the proposed community. Using AutoTurn (or similar), show on the plans that the required turning movements are provided. Particular attention should be given to the entryways and any overhangs to ensure there are no conflicts for ingress and egress for Solid Waste and FirelRescue. PUBLIC WORKS - Traffic Comments: 6. Provide a traffic:: lmalygig anti notice of concurrency (Traffic Performance Standards Review) from Palm Beach County Traffic Engineering. .,' 7. On the Site and Civil plans, show and identify all necessary traffic control devices such as stop bars, stop signs, double yellow lane separators striping, directional arrows and "Do Not Enter" signage, etc. See City Standard ...: Drawings "K" Series for striping details. I .-- . I .- PUBLIC WORKS-Forestry & Grounds Comments: 8. It may be necessary to replace or relocate large canopy trees adjacent to light fixtures to eliminate future shadowing on the parking surface (LDR, -.:. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 2 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT Chapter 23, Article II, Section A.1.b.) 9. 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 on Federal Highway. 10. 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-feet and 8- feet above the pavement (LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.H.) 11. The medians on Federal Highway have existing irrigation, plant material, and hardscaping belonging to the City of Boynton Beach. Any damage to the irrigation system, plant material and/or hardscaping as a result of the contractor's operations shall be repaired or replaced to the equivalent or better grade, as approved by the City of Boynton Beach, and shall be the sole responsibility of the developer. The contractor shall notify and coordinate with the City of Boynton Beach Forestry & Grounds Division of Public Works a minimum of six (6) weeks in advance of any underground activities. Please acknowledge this notice in your comments response and add a note to the appropriate plan sheets with the above stated information. 12. Per the LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.C.2. Ficus species are not permitted. 13. There are overhead lines along the north and west property lines. Landscaping shall be designed and installed in accordance with FPL' s "Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place." 14. Existing trees to remain (Live Oaks on south property line) shall be protected in accordance with the LDR throughout the construction period to the drip line of the tree. The grade may not be changed from the existing grade within the drip line. 15. There is a conflict between Trees "C" and "D" (Sheet L-l) and the building stairwell. Please correct or explain how this conflict will be handled. -..,. 16. Pigeon Plums and Royal Palms proposed along the west property line should be placed a minimum of five (5) feet off the property line to provide . space for maintenance at maturity. 17. Podocarpus should be placed a minimum of three (3) feet off the building to provide for plant health and adequate space to mature. 18. Any trees that do not survive relocation shall be replaced in kind as required by the LDR Landscape Code. 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 3 . . DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT UTILITIES Comments: 19. No utility plan was included with this submittal, therefore this plan is considered incomplete as submitted. However, the Preliminary Engineering Plan (Sheet 1 of 1) reflects an existing site located within the Utilities' service area, and is located where utility support is available. A simple "connect lateral (or tap) here" is not acceptable, even for a conceptual , submittal. Therefore we are providing only a cursory review of the proposed site plans as submitted at this time. Additional comments may be required after a utility plan has been submitted. {.', '. ~-.. \ '\ ~\ \;"- ,'.,"J... 20. Please provide a time line that clearly illustrates when water and sewer 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 the project's completion, so please be as accurate as possible. 21. All utility easements and utility lines shall be shown on the site plan and landscape plans (as well as the Water and Sewer Plans) so that we may determine which appurtenances, trees or shrubbery 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. 22. Palm Beach County Health Department permits may be required for the water and sewer systems serving this project (CODE, Section 26-12). 23. Fire flow calculations will be required demonstrating the City Code requirement of 1,500 g.p.m. (500 g.p.m. some residential developments) with 20 p.s.i. residual pressure as stated in the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16, or the requirement imposed by Insurance underwriters, whichever is greater (CODE, Section 26-16(b)). 24. The LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16 requires that all points on each building will be within 200 feet of an existing or proposed fire hydrant. Please demonstrate that the plan meets this condition, by showing all . ' hydrants. 25. The 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 seven (7) days of site plan approval, whichever occurs first. This fee will be determined based 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 4 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT upon final meter size, or expected demand. 26. Comprehensive Plan Policy 3.C.3.4. requires' the conservation of potable water. As other sources are readily available City water shall not be allowed for irrigation. 27. 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 CODE Sec. 26-33(a). 28. 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. 29. 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. 30. PVC material not permitted on the City's water system. All lines shall be DIP. .. 31. Appropriate backflow preventer(s) will be required on the domestic water service to the building, and the fire sprinkler line if there is one, in 'f/; " accordance with the CODE, Section 26-207. ' i 32. Clarify whether water and sewer service laterals are existing or proposed. If these are proposed locations Staff strongly encourages the EOR to tie into the water and sewer mains on SE 21 st Ave. ., 33. The LDR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(0) requires Master Plans to show all utilities on or adjacent to the proposed tract. The plan must therefore show the point of service for water and sewer, and the proposed off-site utilities construction needed in order to service this project. 34. The LDR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(P) requires a statement be included that utilities are available and will be provided by all other appropriate agencies. This statement is lacking on the submitted plans. 35. Utility construction details will not be reviewed for construction acceptability 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) and will be reviewed at the time of construction permit application. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 5 . DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT ENGINEERING DIVISION Comments: 36. Add a note to the Site Plan stating "All plans submitted for specific permits shall meet the City's Code requirements at time of application. These permits include, but are not limited to, the following: paving, drainage, curbing, site lighting, landscaping and irrigation. Permits required from other permitting agencies such as Florida Department of Transportation . (FDOT), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Palm Beach County Health Department (PBCHD), Palm Beach County Engineering Department (PBCED), Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resource Management (PBCDERM) and any others, shall be included with the permit request." 37. All comments requiring changes and/or corrections to the plans shall be reflected on all appropriate sheets. 38. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the Technical Advisory Review Team (TART) process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the Commission and at permit review. 39. Show the building footprint on all plan sheets. 40. Provide written and graphic scales on all sheets. 41. Show proposed site lighting on the Civil and Landscape plans (LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.Bo4.) 42. Sidewalks adjacent to parking lots shall be continuous through all driveways and shall be six (6) inches thick within driveways (LDR, Chapter 23, Article II, Section P). 43. Provide an engineer's certification on the Drainage Plan as specified in LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.F.2. 44. Indicate by note that catch basin and manhole covers shall be bicycle proof (LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5.A.2.g.) 45. Specify storm sewer diameters, inlets types, etc. on drainage plan. Indicate grate, rim and invert elevations for all structures. Indicate grade of storm sewer segments. Indicate material specifications for storm sewer. 46. Full drainage plans, including drainage calculations, in accordance with the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5 will be required at the time of permitting. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 6 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 47. Paving, drainage and site details will not be reviewed for construction 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 permit application. FIRE Comments: 48. All entrance gates to construction area shall have a Knox lock system that will also open in case of electrical power failure. All gates shall be a minimum of 20' wide if two lane, and 12' wide if single lane. Fire Department apparatus shall be able to turn into the construction site in one turn. Turn around areas within the construction site shall be made available. 49. The construction site access roads shall be maintained free of obstructions at all times. 50. All required fire hydrants, standpipes or sprinkler systems, shall be in place before going vertical. Vertical construction shall be protected by standpipes and the sprinkler system to two levels below the highest level of construction throughout the building. 51. Any cost of damage to Fire Department vehicles because of improperly stabilized roads or any towing fees if a vehicle becomes stuck will be the responsibility of the contractor. A minimum of 32 tons is required for ground stabilization. The pouring of the foundation pad is considered vertical construction. The roads must be accepted before construction begins by the Boynton Beach Fire Department. 52. This building will require a full NFP A 13 fire sprinkler system, per City Ordinance Chapter 9, section 7-3.2(4) and standpipes. Provide water supply information for these systems and all the required fire hydrants. This information shall include a flow test performed by the Boynton Beach Fire Department within the last six months, using the water supply lines that will serve this property. 53. The required sprinkler system shall be monitored by an approved Central Station. The building will require a full Fire Alarm system also. 54. Hydrants shall be provided within 200 feet of the building. 55. Provide EMS vehicle access to all common areas. This means that a Rescue Unit can pull up to and under any overhangs at the entrance door. 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 7 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT POLICE Comments: 56. Construction Site - CPTED Conditions of Approval Prior to issuance of the first building permit, the applicant shall prepare a construction site security and management plan for approval by the City's Police department CPTED Official. a) The developer/project manager after site clearing and placement of construction trailers shall institute security measures to reduce or eliminate opportunities for theft. The management plan shall include, but not be limited to, temporary lighting, security personnel, vehicle barriers, construction/visitor pass, reduce/minimize entry/exit points, encourage sub contractors to secure machinery, tools at end of work day and/or any other measure deemed appropriate to provide a safe and secure working environment. b) The security management plan shall be maintained throughout the construction phase of the project. Non-compliance with the approved plan shall result in a stop-work order for the entire planned unit development. 57. Parking Garage Parking garages are high priority security areas. Parking garages comprise a large area with relatively low levels of activity; the vulnerability to potential activity can be high risk. With this in mind the Police Department makes the following recommendations: a) Lighting is universally considered to be the most important security in a parking garage and serves as an excellent deterrent to potential criminal activity. Lighting recommendations are as follows: A. Design should incorporate both vertical and horizontal luminance. B. Lighting should extend into parking stalls and over vehicles rather than just into driving aisles. C. The exterior of garage should be well lighted on all sides. D. Metal Halide lighting shall be used. E. Position light fixtures to minimize glare to drivers and enhance depth perception. b) Natural Surveillance- The ability to observe one's surroundings. The following recommendations are made: I. Access control: a. First level of parking garage should have restricted access from exterior common ground area. A barrier protection will prevent open access to the first floor by unwanted persons. The exterior walls surrounding the first floor parking should be at least three to four feet high with decorative screening in place between the top of the wall and the flooring of the second parking level. The screening would discourage anyone from entering the facility on foot yet maintain openness and natural surveillance. b. Any ground level pedestrian exits that open into non-secure areas should be emergency exits only and fitted with panic bar hardware. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 8 DEPARTMENTS c. The two ingress and egress points to the parking garage should have raised crossed walks, subject to review by the Fire Department and City Engineering. c) Ceilings should be painted or stained white to significantly enhance the illumination and aid in reducing shadows within the facility. d) Careful placement of signs and graphics indicating exits, stairs, and elevators should be painted or placed on walls to help orient patrons and allow for quick movement in and out of parking garage. e) The parking garage elevator should be designed to permit any individual in the elevator to have a clear and unobstructed view of the immediate surroundings and be seen from outside the elevator. The doors and two sides of the elevator shall have glass walls. The elevator should be equipped with emergency communication and not be equipped with stop button. t) The stairwell towers should be of an open design with open metal handrails and steps. g) For potential criminal activity detection, install a high resolution color digital video system consisting of a minimum of 12 low lux cameras, with monitoring and photo processing picture or video printout capabilities, shall be installed. Surveillance should be strategically placed at locations like ingress/egress points, elevators, and stairwells and on each floor of the facility. The monitoring and control of surveillance system should be at a central monitoring office or other designated location. It should be posted at all access points (pedestrian/vehicular) that the facility is under video surveillance. h) Install convex mirrors in stairwell and elevator areas. 58. Commercial a) All lighting shall be metal halide. b) Landscaping shall not conflict with lighting c) Entry signage should be lighted. d) Landscaping should not obstruct view from doors, windows or walkways. e) Building lighting (non- glare) should be around perimeter of all sides and on pedestrian sidewalk. BUILDING DIVISION Comments: 59. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the TART (Technical Advisory Review Team) process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the commission and at permit review. 60. Indicate within the site data the type of construction of the building as defined in 2004 FBC, Chapter 6. INCLUDE REJECT 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 9 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 61. Indicate within the site data the occupancy type of the building as defined in 2004 FBC, Chapter 3. 62. The height and area for buildings or structures of the different types of construction shall be governed by the intended use or occupancy of the building, and shall not exceed the limits set forth in Table 503 of the 2004 FBC. 63. Place a note on the elevation view drawings indicating that the exterior wall openings and exterior wall construction comply with 2004 FBC, Table 704.8, or 2004 FBC, Residential, Section R302.2. Submit calculations that clearly reflect the percentage of protected and unprotected wall openings permitted per 2004 FBC, Table 704.8 or 2004 FBC, Residential, Section R302.2. 64. Buildings, structures and parts thereof shall be designed to withstand the minimum 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 2004 FBC, Section 1609 (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. 65. Every building and structure shall be of sufficient strength to support the loads and forces encountered per the 2004 FBC, Section 1607 and Table 1607.1. Indicate the live load (pst) on the plans for the building design. 66. Buildings three-stories or higher shall be equipped with an automatic 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 application. 67. 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. 68. At time of permit review, submit signed and sealed working drawings of the proposed construction. 69. Add to the building that is depicted on the drawing titled site plan and floor plan a labeled symbol that identifies the location of the handicap-accessible entrance doors to the building. 2004 FBC, Sections 11-4.1.2, 11-4.1.3, and 11-4.3. 70. 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 parking spaces and the accessible entrance doors to the building. The installed symbol, required along the path, shall start at the accessible parking spaces and terminate at the accessible entrance doors to the 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 10 DEPARTMENTS building. The symbol shall represent the location of the path of travel, not the location of the detectable warning or other pavement markings. The location of the accessible path shall not compel the user to travel in a drive/lane area that is located behind parked vehicles. Identify on the plan the width of the accessible route. (Note: The minimum clear width of an accessible route shall be 36 inches, except at curb ramps that are part of a required means of egress shall not be less than 44 inches). Add text to the drawing that would indicate that the symbol represents the accessible route and the route is designed in compliance with 2004 FBC, Section 11-4.3 (Accessible Route) and 11-4.6 (parking and Passenger Loading Zones). 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 2004 FBC. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations along the path of travel. 71. Add to the 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 unit/s on the applicable floor plan drawings. 72. 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 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 drive/lane area that is located behind parking vehicles. Identify on the plan the width of the accessible route. (Note: The minimum width required by the Code is 36 inches). 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 2004 FBC. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations along the path of travel. 73. If an accessible route has less than 60 inches clear width, then passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches shall be located at reasonable intervals not to exceed 200 feet. A "T" -intersection of two corridors or walks is an acceptable passing place. 2004 FBC, Section 11-4.304. 74. Identify within the site data the finish floor elevation (lowest floor elevation) that is proposed for the building. Verify that the proposed elevation is in compliance with regulations of the code by adding specifications to the site data that address the following issues: 1) The design professional-of-record for the project shall add the following text to the site data. "The proposed finish floor elevation NGVD INCLUDE REJECT 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 11 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT is above the highest 100-year base flood elevation applicable to the building site, as determined by the SFWMD's surface water management construction development regulations." 2) 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. 3) 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). 75. Add to the submittal a partial elevation view drawing of the proposed perimeter wall. Identify the type of wall material and the type of material that supports the wall, including the typical distance between supports. Also, provide a typical section view drawing of the wall that includes the depth that the wall supports are below finish grade and the height that the wall is above finish grade. The location and height of the wall shall comply with the wall regulations specified in the Zoning Code. 76. On the drawing titled site plan identify the property line. 77. CBBCPP 3.C.304 requires the conservation of potable water. City water may not, therefore, be used for landscape irrigation where other sources are readily available. 78. A water-use permit from SFWMD is required for an irrigation system that 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. 79. If capital facility fees (water and sewer) are paid in advance to the City of Boynton Beach Utilities Department, the following information shall be provided at the time of building permit application: 4) The full name of the project as it appears on the Development Order and the Commission-approved site plan. 5) 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) 80. At time of permit review, submit separate surveys of each lot, parcel, or tract. 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. 81. Add a general note to the site plan that all plans submitted for permitting shall meet the City's codes and the applicable building codes in effect at the time of permit application. 82. Pursuant to approval by the City Commission and all other outside agencies, the plans for this project must be submitted to the Building Division for review at the time of permit application submittal. The plans must 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 12 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT incorporate all the conditions of approval as listed in the development order and approved by the City Commission. 83. The full address of the project shall be submitted with the construction documents at the time of permit application submittal. The addressing plan shall be approved by the United States Post Office, the City of Boynton Beach Fire Department, the City's GIS Division, and the Palm Beach County Emergency 911. 6) Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning & Building Division, 100 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida (Sean McDonald - 561- 233-5013) 7) United States Post Office, Boynton Beach (Michelle Bullard - 561-734- 0872) 84. Show the proposed site lighting on the site and landscape plans. (LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.Bo4) If possible, provide photo metrics as part of your TART plan submittals. 85. This structure meets the definition of a threshold building per F.S. 553.71(7) and shall comply with the requirements ofF.S. 553.79 and the CBBA to the 2004 FBC, Sections 109.3.6.1 through 109.3.6.6. The following information must be submitted at the time of permit application: 8) 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. 9) All shoring and re-shoring procedures, plans and details shall be submitted. 10) 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. 86. Rooms and suites shall comply with 2004 FBC, Building, Chapter 11, Section 11-9. PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: 87. The landscape plan indicates the planting of Pidgeon Plum trees in a three (3) foot wide space. Since the Pidgeon Plum grows to a height of 50 feet and has a spread of 35 feet at maturity, it is doubtful that this space will offer enough room for sufficient root growth. The tree will easily topple over in a wind storm. It is recommended that palms be substituted. 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 13 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 88. The plant list should include a notation regarding what plant species are native and the overall percentage of native species. 89. Irrigation should have 110% coverage, use a non-potable water source, provide separate bubblers to each tree and have separate zones for bed and grass areas. FORESTER/ENVIRONMENT ALIST Comments: 90. Existine Trees List Sheet L-2 The Landscape Architect should tabulate the total diameter inches of existing trees on the site to be removed and replaced on site. The replacement trees should be shown by a separate symbol on the landscape plan sheet L-1. Trees identified as letters E, F, G, L, N, 0 and R should be preserved or relocated on the site unless the trees are unhealthy. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article I Sec. 7.D.p. 2.] 91. Plant List Sheet L-2 All individual shade and palm trees must be listed in the description as a minimum of 12'-14' height, 3" DBH (4.5' off the ground) not caliper, and Florida #1 (Florida Grades and Standards manual). The height of the trees may be larger than 12'-14' to meet the 3" diameter requirement. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. S.C. 2.] 92. The landscape design does include the City signature trees (Tibochina granulosa) at the ingress / egress areas to the site. These trees must meet the minimum size specifications for trees. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5.C.3.N.] 93. All trees proposed under any existing overhead electric power lines must meet the FP & L Right tree in the Right Place manual selection for small trees only. 94. The landscape sheet does include a shade tree planting detail. This detail should include a line indicating where the diameter and height of all of the trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. 95. The landscape sheet does include a palm tree planting detail. This detail should include a line indicating where the clear trunk and height of all of the palm trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 14 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 96. The landscape sheet does include a shrub and groundcover planting detail. This detail should include a line indicating where the height and spread of the shrubs and groundcover plants will be measured at time of planting and inspection. 97. All shrubs and groundcover plants should have a height and spread dimension. 98. The applicant should add a note that all utility boxes or structures (not currently known or shown on the plan) should be screened with Coco plum hedge plants on three sides. 99. The applicant should show an elevation cross-section detail (sheet A3.01) of the actual heights of the proposed landscape trees and vegetation at the time of planting to (proper scale) visually buffer the proposed buildings and parking lot from the U. S. Highway No.1 and SE 21st Avenue road rights- of-ways. 100. Irrieation Plan Turf and landscape (bedding plants) areas should be designed on separate zones and time duration for water conservation. 101. Trees should have separate irrigation bubblers to provide water directly to the root ball. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5. C.2.] PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: 102. Abandonment and rededication of easements must be recorded prior to issuance of a building permit for the project. 103. Submit a traffic analysis prior to the Technical Advisory Review Team meeting. The traffic impact analysis must be approved by the Palm Beach County Traffic Division for concurrency purposes prior to the issuance of any building permits. 104. Submit colored elevations of all four (4) building facades at the Technical Advisory Review Team meeting (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). These elevations will be on display at the public hearings. 105. Provide paint swatches for the elevations (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 15 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 106. All building elevations should indicate paint manufacturer's name and color codes (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). Staff recommends using a color schedule. 107. Fifty percent (50%) of all site landscape materials must be native species (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.P). Please categorize as follows: Shade trees, Palm trees, Shrubs & Groundcover. On the landscape plan), indicate the total quantities for all proposed native plant material. 108. All signage is subject to review and approval of the Community Redevelopment Agency and City Commission. On the elevations, show the locations, dimensions, color(s), and type of all proposed wall signage (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). 109. Feature lighting emphasizing plants, trees, barriers, entrances, and exits is encouraged (Chapter 9, Section IO.F.3.). 110. Lighting may be used to illuminate a building and its grounds for safety purposes and to enhance its beauty. However, the visual effect shall be subtle (Chapter 9, Section 10.Fo4.). Lighting shall not be used as a form of advertising in a manner that draws more attention to the building or grounds at night than in the day (Chapter 9, Section 10.F.5.). 111. All above ground mechanical equipment such as exterior utility boxes, meters, transformers, and back-flow preventers shall be visually screened with appropriate landscaping / hedge material. Place a note on either the site plan or landscape plan indicating this requirement (Chapter 9, Section 10.Co4.). 112. Please provide an enlarged plan & profile of the improvements proposed for the NE comer of the site. 113. The site plan tabular data must indicate the proposed and required building setbacks. 114. Identify on the site plan drawing the actual distance that the building is set back from the north, east, south and west property lines. Overhangs, covered walkways, canopies, awnings or other appurtenances that are attached to the building shall not encroach into utility easements and will be considered when identifying building setbacks. Therefore, identify the width of the proposed overhang, covered walkways, canopies, awnings, and/or other roofed areas that extend out beyond the main walls of the building. The building setbacks shall comply with setback regulations specified in the Zoning Code and be delineated as such on the site plan. 115. All exterior mechanical equipment attached to building shall be painted to match the body of the primary building. 116. Site plan should not include property to the west if not part of the project. 117. Use of paver brick sidewall in City r-o-w requires executed agreement with City. 118. Pavers and pattern intended for installation within City r-o-w shall match that previously established by the City. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 16 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 119. What is the purpose of the small traffic islands at the north and south end of the parking area? Spaces 26 & 27 will be difficult to back out of. Please correct. 120. Provide a photometrics plan at time of Technical Advisory Review Team meeting. 121. The numerical dimensions have been left blank on the section details on sheet PE. Please correct. 122. The proposed landscape plan between the east side of the building and Federal Highway has too much area with no landscape material between 18 inches and 25 feet. Foundation landscaping with greater height should be added to these areas. 123. Staff recommends placing decorative grillwork in wall openings of garage area. 124. The tibouchina trees require eight (8) feet of clear trunk. 125. The comer of the south stairwell appears to encroach into the ten (10) foot easement along the south property line. 126. Why does Section "A-A" on Sheet PE depict with and without the wall? Does the applicant intend to retain the existing wall or not? 127. Section "D-D" should not indicate US-l FDOT R-O-W, but depict SE 21st Avenue R-O-W. 128. Provide details of parking lot light poles and fixtures, including height, color and materials. 129. The dumpster enclosure should not encroach into the west landscape buffer. 130. Is the transformer depicted in the north landscape island in the parking lot on Sheet PE intended to remain? If so, Sheet L-l depicts the area where the transformer is shown as the walkway from the sidewalk on SE 21 st Avenue and continuing as the ADA path to the building entry. The transformer is depicted along the SE comer of the building on the site plan. Please correct necessary pages to have all pages correspond. 131. At the technical advisory review team (TART) meeting, provide written responses to all staffs comments and questions. Submit 12 sets of revised plans. Each set should be folded and stapled. 132. At the technical advisory review team meeting, also provide a full set of reduced drawings, sized 8Y2 inches by 11 inches of each plan. Save each plan to a compact disk and submit that to staff as well. 133. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the new site plan is publicly advertised in accordance with Ordinance 04-007. 134. The applicant is responsible for compliance with Ordinance 05-060, the "Art in Public Places" Program and must demonstrate their participation. 135. If for any reason, potable water use becomes necessary, the use of drought tolerant plant species (per the South Florida Water Management District Manual) shall be maximized and the irrigation system should have water conservation designs (such as a drip system), where possible. 136. Enhance front fa~ade in accordance with CRA design guidelines including creating entrance in center of building on Federal Hwy side accentuated with appropriate raised and recessed features, accent lighting, etc. Also move the wall sign and incorporate it into the front entrance in proper scale 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 17 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT and design. 137. Improve faux window features along first floor of front fa~ade to improve similarity with upper windows; recess all windows slightly and/or provide more window treatments on all or a portion of the front and side windows (faux or perhaps real balconies on selected units, awnings especially over 2nd floor sliders, etc.). More defined horizontal banding on the first floor to be repeated on upper portion of facade; indicate design characteristics (i.e. materials, lighting, etc.) of dormers. 138. No walls should be void of treatment/enhancement (i.e. add more windows and treatments on side elevations, continue large windows to both side walls of the pool room, etc.). 139. Move and design the wall sign on west side of building over and in scale with entry features. Add similar fa~ade enhancements to sides and rear as recommended for front facade. 140. Plan lacks details identifying fa~ade materials or finishing techniques and appears to include inconsistencies between elevation drawing and floor plans (e.g. windows are shown on the second floor front fa~ade whereas the floor plan shows sliding doors and access to a balcony/patio. The first floor plan, east wall, shows breaks in the wall but is not detailed/explained in any drawings. Please correct. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STAFF Comments: 141. If permitted by FPL and other utilities, install overhead utilities underground. 142. Provide access to hotel lobby from Federal Highway. 143. Add decorative architectural elements to blank wall areas on Federal fa~ade of building. 144. Provide PowerPoint presentation of project to CRA Board. MWR/sc S:\Planning\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\Country Inns & Suites\NWSP 06-026\1ST REVIEW COMMENTS.doc CURRIE · SO~ARDS · AGUILA ....ARCHITECTS Jess M. Sowards, AlA Jose N. Aguila, AlA Robert G. Currie, AlA September 26, 2006 City of Boynton Beach 100 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard PO. Box 310 Boynton BeaclL FL 33425-0310 ,..... Attn: Plamling and Zoning Division .<'<, I'" 1; i! :J. I:;:E:P 2 6 2U08 l:.; Project name: Country Inns & Suites File number: N\VSP 06-026 Reference: Response comments to 1 st review plans identified as a New Site Plan and Zoning Department date stamp markin~. - '""ANNiNG .4Nf' _.___LQt!lt!.LU~t' "" with an August 2, 2006 Planning Please fmd the attached responses to the 1 st review comments dated 8/25/06. DEPARTMENTS PUBLIC WORKS - Solid Waste Comments: 1. Prior to permit application contact the Public Works Department (561-742-6200) regarding the storage and handling of refuse per the CODE, Section 10-26 (a). Response: Laurinda Logan has been contacted as a representative for Public Works in regards to the storage and handling of refuse. 2. Redesign the east side of the drive onto SE 21st Avenue to maximize accessibility/maneuverability for Solid Waste into the dumpster enclosure. Response: The drive into the site from SE 2151 has been designed to accommodate the required tuming radii per items 4 and 5 below. See sheet A1.02. 3. Provide a dumpster enclosure detail and indicate by note that the site dumpster enclosure shall be constructed in accordance with City Stannard Drawing G-4. Response: See dumpster enclosure detail4/AJ.Ol and note on l/AJ.Ol. 4. Provide a minimum turning radius of 60 feet to approach dumpsters. Provide a minimum backing clearance of 60 feet (measured from the front edge of the dumpster pad.) (LDR Chapter 2, Section ll.l.2.b.) Response: Please see sheet Al.02 for turning radii and back up space. 5. Provide a mininllUll outside turning radius of 55 feet to allow turning movements for Solid Waste FORMERLY ROBERT G. CURRIE PARTNERSHIP, INC.' AlA FLORIDA FIRM OF THE YEAR 2000 134 Northeast First Avenue' Delray Beach. Florida 33444 . 561-276.4951' Fax: 561-243.8184 . AA000227 1 www.curriearc.com /// -/-/-/ -/-/-/ .J .J .J DEPARTMENTS (and Fire/Rescue) inside the proposed community. Using AutoTum (or similar), show on the plans that the required turning movements are provided. Particular attention should be given to the entryways and any overhangs to ensure there are no conflicts for ingress and egress for Solid Waste and Fire/Rescue. Response: Please see sheet Ai. 02 for turning Radii. PUBLIC WORKS - Traffic Comments: 6. Provide a traffic analysis and notice of concurrency (Traffic Performance Standards Review) from Palm Beach County Traffic Engineering. Response: A traffic ana(ysis letter was provided via Fax on 9/15/06 and a notice of concurrency will be obtain prior to permitting. 7. On the Site and Civil plans, show and identify all necessary traffic control devices such as stop bars, stop signs, double yellow lane separators striping, directional arrows and "Do Not Enter" signage, etc. See City Standard Drawi.ngs "K" Series for striping details. Response: Traffic control devices will be provided on construction documents at time of permit application. PUBLIC WORKS-Forestry & Grounds Comments: 8. It may be necessary to replace or relocate large canopy trees adjacent to light fixtures to eliminate future shadmving on the parking surface (LOR Chapter 23, Article II, Section A.1.b.) Response: We have adjusted the planting to accommodate the light pole. 9. Show sight triangles on the Landscape plans (LDR Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.H.) Reference FDOT Standard Inriex 546 for the sight triangles on Federal Highway. Response: Sight triangles have been indicated on the planting plan. 10. Indicate, by note on the Landscape Plan, that within the sight triangles there shall be an unobstructed cross-visibility at a level between 2.S-feet and 8-feet above the pavement (LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section S.H.) Response: A note has been added stating that that there shall be unobstructed cross-visibili~y at a level between 2 ~' and 8' above the pavement. :'1' DEPARTMENTS II. The medians on Federal Highway have existing irrigation, plant material, and hardscaping belonging to the City of Boynton Beach. Any damage to the irrigation system, plant material and/or hardscaping as a result of the contractor's operations shall be repaired or replaced to the equivalent or better grade, as approved by the City of Boynton Beach, and shall be the sole responsibility of the developer. The contractor shall notify and coordinate with the City of Boynton Beach Forestry & Grounds Division of Public Works a minimum of six (6) weeks in advance of any underground activities. Please acknowledge this notice in your comments response and add a note to the appropriate plan sheets with the above stated information. Response: A note has been added that states that the contractor shall notify and coordinate with the city of Boynton Beach all repairs to the existing irrigation system that provides irrigation to the median adjacent to this project. 171e contractor/developer is responsible for those repairs. 12. Per the LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.C.2. Ficus species are not permitted. Response: The plan has been revised. 13. There are overhead lines along the north and west property lines. Landscaping shall be designed and installed in accordance with FPL's "Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place." Response: The plan has been revised to accommodate FPL's Right Tree, Right Place guidelines. 14. Existing trees to remain (Live Oaks on south property line) shall be protected in accordance "vith the LDR throughout the construction period to the drip line of the tree. The grade may not be changed from the existing grade v\'ithin the drip line. Response: The existing live oaks on the south property line will be protected during construction or relocated. It may be required to root prune two of the trees. 15. There is a conflict between Trees "C" and "D" (Sheet L-l) and the building stairwell. Please correct or explain how this conflict win be handled. Response: Both existing trees "C" and <OD" are vertical branching live oaks: <OD" because it just naturally occurred this way and "c" had the northern branches destroyed by last year's hurricanes. You can see at this time where "C"s branches have been broken off by the hurricane. Some root pruning may need to occur during construction, but we would like to leave them in place if possible. I think that they have a better chance of survival by being left in place than by being relocated. 16. Pigeon Plums and Royal Palms proposed along the west property line should be placed a minimum of five (5) feet off the property line to provide space for maintenance at maturity. Response: The pigeon plum trees along the west property line have been changed to Ile.J: attenuata. The royal palm is now 5' off the prop,erty line. DEPARTMENTS 17. Podocarpus should be placed a minimum of three (3) feet off the building to provide for plant health and adequate space to mature. Response: The poaocarpus has been moved 3' off the building. 18. Any trees that do not survive relocation shall be replaced in kind as required by the LOR Landscape Code. Response: Any trees that do not survive relocation shall be replaced in kind. UTILITIES Comments: 19. No utility plan \vas included \vith tins submittal, therefore this plan is considered incomplete as submitted. However, the Preliminary Engineering Plan (Sheet 1 of I) reflects an existing site located within the Utilities' service area, and is located where utility SUPPOlt is available. A simple "connect lateral (or tap) here" is not acceptable, even for a conceptual submittal. Therefore we are providing only a cursory review of the proposed site plans as submitted at this time. Additional comments may be required after a utility plan has been submitted. Response: Utility Plan will be submitted at the time of permit application, a meeting with the utility department has been set to coordinate. 20. Please provide a timeline that clearly illustrates when water and sewer services will be required to serve the proposed project. Your starting date for the timeline should be the date of City Commission approval. Also provide milestone dates for pernnt application, the start of construction, and the setting of the first water meter. This timeline will be used to deternline the adequacy of water and wastewater treatment capacity for your project upon the project's completion, so please be as accurate as possible. Response: City Commission Approval - Estimated 11/26/06 Design Plans - 2 weeks Permitting- 2 months Construction - 12 months C. O. Estimated - 2/1/08 21. All utility easements and utility lines shall be shown on the site plan and landscape plans (as well as the Water and Sewer Plans) so that we may determine which appurtenances, trees or shrubbery 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 witlnn 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 \vith utility services, either in utility easements or public rights-of-way. / / / DEPARTMENTS Response: Please see sheets Al.Ol, PE and L-l for Utility Easements. 22. Pahn Beach County Health Department permits may be required for tt'1e water and sewer systems serving this project (CODE, Section 26-12). Response: Palm Beach County Health Department Permits will be obtained as needed. 23. Fire flow calculations will be required demonstrating the City Code requirement of 1,500 g.p.m. (500 g.p.m. some residential developments) with 20 p.s.i. residual pressure as stated in the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16, or the requirement imposed by insurance unden\Triters, whichever is greater (CODE, Section 26-16(b)). Response: Fire flow calculations will be provided prior to submitting for Permit. 24. The LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16 requires that all points on each building will be ,..rithin 200 feet of an existing or proposed fire hydrant. Please demonstrate that the plan meets this condition, by shO\ving all hydrants. Response: Please see sheets A1.01 and PE for fire hydrant locations. See Sheet PE showing proposed manholes. 25. The 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 seven (7) days of site plan approval, whichever occurs first. 1bis fee will be determined based upon final meter size, or expected demand. Response: Understood. 26. Comprehensive Plan Policy 3.C.3.4. requires' the conservation of potable water. As other sources are readily available City water shall not be allowed for irrigation. Response: Understood. 27. 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 CODE Sec. 26-33(a). Response: Please see sheet PEfor all utility easements. 28. This office will not require surety for installation of the ,vater and sewer utilities, on condition that the systems be fully completed, and given to the City Utilities Department before the first pennanent meter is set. Note that setting of a penna..'1ent water meter is a prerequisite to obtaining the Certificate of Occupancy. I DEPARTMENTS Response: Understood. 29. A building pemrit for this project shall not be issued until tI1is 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. Response: Understood. 30. PVC material not pem1itted on the City's water system. AU lines shall be DIP. Response: Noted 31. Appropriate backflow preventer(s) will be required on the domestic water service to the building, and the fire sprinkler line if there is one, in accordance v.ith the CODE, Section 26-207. Response: Noted 32. Clarify whether water and sewer service laterals are existing or proposed. If these are proposed locations Staff strongly encourages the EOR to tie into the water and sewer mains on SE 21 st Ave. Response: Plans revised to show tie in locations along SE 2Ft Avenue. 33. The LDR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(0) requires Master Plans to show all utilities on or adjacent to the proposed tract. The plan must therefore show the point of service for water and sewer, and the proposed off-site utilities construction needed in order to service this project. Response: Please see PE plan for utilities. 34. The LDR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(P) requires a statement be included that utilities are available and ""rill be provided by aU other appropriate agencies. This statement is lacking on the submitted plans. Response: Please see note added to PE Plan 35. Utility construction details "ill not be reviewed for construction acceptability 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) and will be reviewed at the tinle of construction pem1it application. Response: Noted ENGINEERING DIV1SION Comments: DEPARTMENTS 36. Add a note to the Site Plan stating "All plans submitted for specific pennits shall meet the City's Code requirements at time of application. These permits include, but are not limited to, the follov.-wg: paving, drainage, curbing, site lighting, landscaping and irrigation. Permits required from other permitting agencies such as Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD), Florida Department of Enviromnental Protection (FDEP), Palm Beach County Health Department (PBCHD), Palm Beach County Engineering Department (PBCED), Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resource Management (PBCDEM1) and any others, shall be included \-vith the permit request." Response: Please see General Note lone sheet A1.01. 37. All comments requiring changes and/or corrections to the plans shall be reflected on all appropriate sheets. Response: Please see revised PE Plan 38. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the Teclmical Advisory Review Team (TART) process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the Commission and at permit review. Response: understood. 39. Show the building footprint on all plan sheets. Response: Please see sheets A1.01, A2.01, A2.02, .42.03, A2.04, PE and L-1. 40. Provide written and graphic scales on all sheets. Response: Written and graphic scales have been provided on all sheets. I 41. Show proposed site lighting on the Civil and Landscape plans (LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.B.4.) Response: Please see sheets L-l, PE and A1.01 for site lighting. 42. Sidewalks adjacent to parking lots shall be continuous through all driveways and shall be six (6) inches thick within driveways (LDR Chapter 23, Article II, Section P). Response: Noted and will be specified on construction documents. 43. Provide an engineer's celtification on the Drainage Plan as specified in LDR Chapter 4, Section 7.F.2. Response: Noted and will be provided on construction documents. DEPARTMENTS 44. Indicate by note that catch basin and manhole covers shall be bicycle proof (LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5.A.2.g.) Response: Noted, see Sheet PE. 45. Specify storm se\-ver diameters, inlets types, etc. on drainage plan. Indicate grate, rim and invert elevations for all stmctures. Indicate grade of storm sewer segments. Indicate material specifications for storm sewer. Response: Noted and will be provided on construction documents. 46. Full drainage plans, including drainage calculations, in accordance with the LDR Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5 will be required at the time of permitting. Response: Noted 47. Paving, drainage and site details will not be reviewed for construction 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 ,vill be reviewed at the time of construction permit application. Response: Noted FIRE Comments: 48. All entrance gates to construction area shall have a Knox lock system that will also open in case of electrical power failure. All gates shall be a minimum of 20' wide if two lane, and 12' ,vide if single lane. Fire Department apparatus shall be able to turn into the construction site in one turn. Turn around areas within the construction site shan be made available. Response: Understood. 49. The construction site access roads shall be maintained free of obstructions at all times. Response: Understood. 50. All required fire hydrants, standpipes or sprinkler systems, shall be in place before going vertical. Vertical construction shall be protected by standpipes and the sprinkler system to two levels below the highest level of construction throughout the building. Response: Understood. 51. Any cost of damage to Fire Department vehicles because of improperly stabilized roads or any DEPARTMENTS towing fees if a vehicle becomes stuck "viII be the responsibility of the contractor. A minimum of 32 tons is required for ground stabilization. The pouring of the foundation pad is considered vertical construction. The roads must be accepted before construction begins by the Boynton Beach Fire Department. Response: Understood. 52. This building will require a full NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system, per City Ordinance Chapter 9, section 7-3.2(4) and standpipes. Provide water supply information for these systems and all the required fire hydrants. This information shall include a flow test performed by the Boynton Beach Fire Department within the last six months, using the water supply lines that will serve this property. Response: Fireflow calculations will be provided prior to submitting for Permit. 53. The required sprinkler system shall be monitored by an approved Central Station. The building will require a full Fire Alarm system also. Response: UnderstoOlL 54. Hydrants shall be provided within 200 feet of the building. Response: Please see sheet PEloT' fire Hydrant locations. 55. Provide EMS vehicle access to all common areas. This means that a Rescue Unit can pull up to and tmder any overhangs at the entrance door. Response: EMS access has been provided to the main elevator Lobby, Per Rick Lee access to parking garage will be through the elevator Lobby. El'v.fS Vehicle access is not required under the building. POLICE Comments: 56. Construction Site - CPTED Conditions of Approval Prior to issuance of the first building permit, the applicant shall prepare a construction site security and management plan for approval by the City's Police department CPTED Official. a) The developer/project manager after site clearing and placement of construction trailers shall institute security measures to reduce or eliminate opportunities for theft. The management plan shall include, but not be linrited to, temporary lighting, security personnel, velricle barriers, construction/visitor pass, reduce/minimize entry/exit points, encourage sub contractors to secure machinery, tools at end of work day and/or any other measure deemed appropriate to provide a safe and secure working environment. b) The security management plan shan be maintained throughout the construction phase of the project. Non-compliance with the approved plan shall result in a stop-work order for the entire plmmed unit development. DEPARTMENTS Response: Understood 57. Parking Garage Parking garages are high priority security areas. Parking garages comprise a large area \\ith relatively low levels of acti\-ity; the vulnerability to potential activity can be high risk. With this in mi.'1d the Police Department makes the following recommendations: a) Lighting is universally considered to be the most important security in a parking garage and serves as an excellent deterrent to potential criminal activity. Lighting recommendations are as follows: A. Design should incorporate both vertical and horizontal luminance. B. Lighting should e:>..'tend into parking stalls and over vehicles rather than just into driving aisles. C. The e:>..'terior of garage should be well lighted on all sides. D. Metal Halide lighting shall be used. E. Position light fixtures to minimize glare to drivers and enhance depth perception. b) Natural Surveillance- The ability to observe one's surroundings. The follO\ving recommendations are made: 1. Access control: a. First level of parking garage should have restricted access from exterior common ground area. A barrier protection ",ill prevent open access to the first floor by unwanted persons. The exterior walls surrounding the first floor parking should be at least three to four feet high with decorative screening in place between the top of the wall and the flooring of the second parking level. The screening would discourage anyone from entering the facility on foot yet maintain openness and natural surveillance. b. Any ground level pedestrian exits that open into non-secure areas should be emergency exits only and fitted with panic bar hardware. c. The two ingress and egress points to the parking garage should have raised crossed \valks, subject to review by the Fire Department and City Engineering. c) Ceilings should be painted or stained white to significantly enhance the illumination and aid in reducing shadows within the facility. d) Careful placement of signs and graphics indicating exits, stairs, and elevators should be painted or placed on walls to help orient patrons and allow for quick movement in and out of parking garage. e) The parking garage elevator should be designed to pennit any individual in the elevator to have a clear and unobstructed view of the immediate surroundings and be seen from outside the elevator. The doors and two sides of the elevator shall have glass walls. The elevator should be equipped with emergency communication and not be equipped with stop button. X t) The stairwell towers should be of an open design with open metal handrails and steps. g) For potential criminal acti\-ity detection, install a high resolution color digital video system consisting of a minimum of 12 low lux cameras, with monitoring and photo processing picture or video printout capabilities, shall be installed. Surveillance should be strategically placed at locations like ingress/egress points, elevators, and stairwells and on each floor of the facility. The monitoring and control of surveillance system should be at a central monitoring office or other designated location. It should be posted at all access points (pedestrian/vehicular) that the facility is under video surveillance. h) Install convex mirrors in stairwell and elevator areas. Response: a) Please see PM-l for site and parki.ng garage lighting DEPARTMENTS b)Parkillg garage entrances have been limited to two primary entrances, the elevator lobby and the entrance off of Federal, Stair well entrances have been provided and will be secured. Half walls have been provided at parking garage with louvers above on Federal Highway, SE 21'1 Ave and south side of building, Please see sheets A3.0J and A3.02. c) Noted. d) Noted. X e) Two sides of the elevator lobby have glass vision lites to provide views to the parking lot and parking garage. f) Open stair railings have been provided in the stair towers; please see floor plan sheets A2.0J through A2.04. We do not feel that open stair risers are appropriate for this application. g) Cameras will be provided; details will be included at time of permit application. h) Convex mirrors will be included at time of permit application. 58. Commercial a) All lighting shall be metal halide. b) Landscaping shall not conflict with lighting c) Entry signage should be lighted. d) Landscaping should not obstruct view from doors, windows or walkways. e) Building lighting (non- glare) should be around perimeter of all sides and on pedestrian sidewalk. Response: (a) Exterior lighting is metal halide, see PM-l plan (b) Landscaping will not conflict with proposed lighting. (c) Entry sign age will be lit with building/under-canopy lighting, details will be submitted with permit application. (d) Landscaping is designed not to obstruct viewsfrom doors, windows, and walkways. (e) Building mounted lighting has been provided next to all entries and on all sides of the building, details will be provided at time of permit application. BUILDING DIVISION Comments: 59. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the TART (Technical Advisory Review Team) process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the commission and at permit review. Response: Understood. 60. lndicate within the site data the type of construction of the building as defmed in 2004 FBe, Chapter 6. Response: Please see Site Data on sheet Al.Ol for construction type. [- .. ~EPARTMENTS . - I 61. Indicate within the site data the occupancy type of the building as defined in 2004 FBC, Chapter 3. I Response: Please see Site Data on sheet A1.01 for occupancy. 62. The height and area for buildings or structures of the different types of construction shall be governed by the intended use or occupancy of the building, and shall not exceed the limits set forth in I Table 503 of the 2004 FBC. Response: The allowed building height and area per FBe and the actual building heights and areas are shown with the Site Data 011 sheet A1.01. 63. Place a note on the elevation view drmvings indicating that the exterior wall openings and exterior wall construction comply with 2004 FBC, Table 704.8, or 2004 FBC, Residential, Section R302.2. Submit calculations that clearly reflect the percentage of protected and unprotected wall openings permitted per 2004 FBC, Table 704.8 or 2004 FBC, Residential, Section R302.2. Response: Please see note and calculations on sheet A3.01. \64. Buildings, structures and parts thereof shall be designed to \vithstand the minimum 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 2004 FBC, Section 1609 (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. Response: Wind load calculations will be submitted at time of permit application. 65. Every building and structure shall be of sufficient strength to support the loads and forces encountered per the 2004 FBe, Section 1607 and Table 1607.1. Indicate the live load (pst) on the plans for the building design. Response: Live Loads will be submitted at time of Permit application. 66. Buildings three-stories or higher shall be equipped with an automatic 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 application. Response: Fire Protection Plans and hydraulic calculations will be submitted at time of permit application. 67. Add to all plan view dra\vings of the site a labeled symbol that represents the location and perimeter of the limits of constmction proposed ,vith th.e subject request. Response: Please sheet A1.0] for limits of construction. 68. At time of pen nit review, submit signed and sealed working drawings of the proposed cOllstmction. '. "" DEPARTMENTS I 69. Response: Signed and Sealed working drawings will be submitted at the time of Permit application. Add to the building that is depicted on the drawing titled site plan and floor plan a labeled symbol that identifies the location of the handicap-accessible entrance doors to the building. 2004 FBC Sections 11-4.1.2,11-4.1.3, and 11-4.3. Response: Please see sheets Ai.OJ and A2.0l. 70. Add a labeled symbol to the site plan drawing that represents and delineates the path of travel for the accessible route that is required behveen the accessible parking spaces and the accessible entrance doors to the building. The installed symbol, required along the path, shall start at the accessible parking spaces and terminate at the accessible entrance doors to the building. The symbol shall represent the location of the path of travel, not the location of the detectable warning or other pavement markings. The location of the accessible path shall not compel the user to travel in a drive/lane area that is located behind parked vehicles. Identify on the plan the width of the accessible route. (Note: The minimum clear width of an accessible route shall be 36 inches, except at curb ramps that are part of a required means of egress shall not be less than 44 inches). Add text to the drawing that would indicate that the symbol represents the accessible route and the route is designed in compliance with 2004 FBC, Section 11-4.3 (Accessible Route) and 11-4.6 (Parking and Passenger Loading Zones). Please note that at time of permit review, the applicant shall provide detailed docmnentation on the plans that \-vill verify that the accessible route is in compliance with the regulations specified in the 2004 FBC. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations along the path of travel. Response: Please see sheet Al.OJ for location of accessible path. 71. Add to the 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 unitfs on the applicable floor plan dra\vmgs. Response: Please see sheet ALOI for calculations of accessible units, please see sheets A2.02, A2.03 and A2.04 for Accessible unit locations. 72. Add a labeled symbol to the site plan drawing that represents and delineates the path of travel for the accessible route that is required betv.een the accessible units and the recreational amenities that are provided for the project and other common 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 drive/lane area that is located behind parking vehicles. Identify on the plan the width of the ac.cessible route. (Note: The minimum width required by the Code is 36 inches). Please note that at time of pemlit review, the applicant shall provide detailed documentation on the plans that virill verify that the accessible route is in compliance with the regulations specified in the 2004 FBe. This docmnentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade DEPARTMENTS ---l I I \ elevations along the path of travel. Response: Please see Sheet AI.OI for accessible path to Fountain area and Sheet A2.02 for accessible route to pool. 73. If an accessible route has less than 60 inches clear width, then passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches shall be located at reasonable intervals not to exceed 200 feet. A "T" -intersection of tv.'O corridors or walks is an acceptable passing place. 2004 FBC, Section 11-4.3.4. Response: All accessible routes longer than 200 feet are a minimum of 60 inches clear width. Please see dimensions on sheets AJ.OI, A2.0l, A2.02, A2.03, and A2.04. 74. Identify within the site data the finish floor elevation (lowest floor elevation) that is proposed for the building. Verify that the proposed elevation is in compliance with regulations of the code by adding specifications to the site data that address the following issues: 1) The design professional-of-record for the project shall add the following text to the site data. "The proposed finish floor elevation _' _ NGVD is above the highest 100-year base flood elevation applicable to the building site, as determined by the SFWMD's surface water management construction development regulations." 2) From the FIRM map, identify in. the site data the title ofthe 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. 3) Identify the floor elevation that the design professional has established for the building within the footprint of the building that is shov.'l1 on the drawings titled site plan, floor plan and paving/drainage (civil plans). Response: Please see Note 3 on Sheet PE and Site Data on sheet AJ.OI. 75. Add to the submittal a partial elevation view drawing of the proposed perimeter walL Identify the type of wall material and the type of material that supports the wall, including the typical distance bet\veen supports. Also, provide a typical section view drawing of the wall that includes the depth that the wall supports are below finish grade and the height that the wall is above finish grade. Tne location and height of the wall shall comply with the wall regulations specified in the Zoning Code. Response: The perimeter wall is an e..xisting painted Concrete Block Wall. The wall will be repainted, but no additional changes to the wall are proposed. 76. On the drawing titled site plan identify the property line. Response: Please see Sheet AI. 0 I for the location of the Property Line. 77. CBBCPP 3.C.3.4 requires the conservation of potable water. City water may not, therefore, be used for landscape irrigation where other sources are readily available. Response: Understood. ;,' /' DEPARTMENTS 78. A \vater-use permit from SFWMD is required for an irrigation system that 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. Response: Noted 79. If capital facility fees (w-ater and sewer) are paid in advance to the City of Boynton Beach Utilities Department, the following infonnation shall be provided at the time of building permit application: 4) The full name of the project as it appears on the Development Order and the Commission- approved site plan. 5) The total amount paid and itemized into how much is for water and how much is for se\ver. (CBBCO, Chapter 26, Article ll, Sections 26-34) Response: Understood. 80. At time of permit review, submit separate surveys of each lot, parcel, or tract_ 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 pemut review. Response: Only one parcel is being used for this project and the survey has been provided. The survey will be provided at time of permit application as welL 81. Add a general note to the site plan that all plans submitted for permitting shall meet the City's codes and the applicable building codes in effect at the time of permit application. Response: Please see General Note 1 on sheet A1.01. 82. Pursuant to approval by the City Commission and all other outside agencies, the plans for this project must be submitted to the Building Division for review at the time of permit application submittal. The plans must incorporate all the conditions of approval as listed in the development order and approved by the City Commission. Response: Understood. 83. The full address of the project shall be submitted with the construction documents at the time of permit application submittal. The addressing plan shall be approved by the United States Post Office, the City of Boynton Beach Fire Department, the City's GIS Division, and the Palm Beach County Emergency 911. 6) Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning & Building Division, 100 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida (Sean McDonald - 561-233-5013) 7) United States Post Office, Boynton Beach (Michelle Bullard - 561-734-0872) Response: The existing address of the property is 2201 ~: Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL 33435. I 84. Show the proposed site lighting on the site and landscape plans. (LDR Chapter 4, Section 7.B.4) If DEPARTMENTS possible, provide photo metrics as part of your TART plan submittals. Response: Please see sheets AI.Ol and L-l for proposed site lighting. Please see sheet PM-l for photometries. 85. This structure meets the definition ofa threshold building per F.S. 553.71(7) and shall comply with the requirements of F.S. 553.79 and the CBBA to the 2004 FBC, Sections 109.3.6.1 through 109.3.6.6.s The following information must be submitted at the time of pennit application: 8) 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. 9) All shoring and re-shoring procedures, plans and details shall be submitted. 10) 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 detennined by the local authority in accordance with this section and F.S. Section 633. Response: Understood. 86. Rooms and suites shaH comply with 2004 FBC, Building, Chapter 11, Section 11-9. Response: Please see sheets A2.02, A2.03, and A2.04 for accessible units. Rooms and suites will comply with 2004 FBe Chapter II, Section 11-9. PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: 87. The landscape plan indicates the planting of Pidgeon Plum trees in a three (3) foot ,vide space. Since the Pidgeon Plum grows to a height of 50 feet and has a spread of 35 feet at maturity, it is doubtful that this space will offer enough room for sufficient root growth. The tree will easily topple over in a wind storm. It is reconmlended that palms be substituted. Response: [lex attenuata has been substituted for pigeon plums and the landscape area has been increased. The plant list should include a notation regarding what plant species are native and the overall percentage of native species. Response: The plant list now includes a designation indicating which plants are native and the overall percentage of native species has been indicated. I 89. Irrigation should have 110% coverage, use a non-potable water source, provide separate bubblers to each tree and have separate zones for bed and grass areas. Response: A note has been provided to indicate that the irrigation coverage will be 150% and a non-potable water source will be used for the source of water. Additional~v, each tree will have . DEPARTMENTS a separate bubbler. There will be separate zones provided for shrub and groundcover beds and sodded areas. FORESTER/ENVIRONMENTALIST Comments: 90. Existine Trees List Sheet L-2 The Landscape Architect should tabulate the total diameter inches of existing trees on the site to be removed and replaced on site. The replacement trees should be shown by a separate symbol on the landscape plan sheet L-l. Trees identified as letters E, F, G, L, N, 0 and R should be preserved or relocated on the site unless the trees are unhealthy. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article I Sec. 7.D.p. 2.] Response: The total diameter inches of existing trees to be removed has been indicated on the plan. The replacement trees have been noted on the planting plan. 91. Plant List Sheet L-2 All individual shade and palm trees must be listed in the description as a minimum of 12'-14' height, 3" DBH (4.5' off the ground) not caliper, and Florida # 1 (Florida Grades and Standards manual). The height of the trees may be larger than 12' -14' to meet the 3" diameter requirement. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5.C. 2.] Response: The specification for shade trees and palm trees has been changed as noted. 92. The landscape design does include the City signature trees (Tibochina granulosa) at the ingress / egress areas to the site. These trees must meet the minimum size specifications for trees. [Enviromnental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5.C.3.N.] Response: The city signature tree has been changed to Yellow Elder. The specification has been revised to meet the city requirement. 93. All trees proposed under any existing overhead electric power lines must meet the FP & L Right tree in the Right Place manual selection for small trees only. Response: All trees or palms within proximity to overhead power lines meet FPL Right Tree Right Place guidelines. 94. The landscape sheet does include a shade tree planting detail. This detail should include a line DEPARTMENTS indicating where the diameter and height of all of the trees ""ill be measured at time of planting and inspection. Response: Details have been provided to indicate the specified diameter and height of the installation size of trees. 95. The landscape sheet does include a palm tree planting detail. This detail should include a line indicating where the clear trunk and height of all of the palm trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. Response: Details have been provided to indicate tlte specified diameter and height of the installation size of palms. 96. The landscape sheet does include a shrub and groundcover planting detail. This detail should include a line indicating where the height and spread of the shrubs and groundcover plants \vill be measured at time of planting and inspection. Response: Details have been provided to indicate the specified diameter and height of the installation size of shrubs. 97. lVI shrubs and groundcover plants should have a height and spread dimension. Response: A height and spread specification has been provided for all shrubs and groundcovers. 98. The applicant should add a note that all utility boxes or structures (not currently known or shov'il1 on the plan) should be screened \vith Coco plum hedge plants on three sides. Response: The note has been added to provide a cocoplum hedge around all sides of utility boxes. 99. The applicant should show an elevation cross-section detail (sheet A3.0l) of the actual heights of the proposed landscape trees and vegetation at the time of planting to (proper scale) visually buffer the proposed buildings and parking lot from the U. S. Highway No. I and SE 21st Avenue road rights- of-ways. Response: Elevations have been provided. 100. Irrieation Plan Turf and landscape (bedding plants) areas should be designed on separate zones and time duration for water conservation. Response: An irrigation plan lvill be provided after we have a final site plan approved. 101. Trees should have separate irrigation bubblers to provide \vater directly to the root ball. / I~-~ I I I I I DEPARTMENTS (Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5. C'.2.] Response: All trees will have a separate irrigation bubbler. PLANNING At~D ZONING Comments: 102. Abandonment and rededication of easements must be recorded prior to issuance of a building permit for the project. Response: Understood. 1103. Submit a traffic analysis prior to the Technical Advisory Review Team meeting. The traffic impact analysis must be approved by the Palnl Beach County Traffic Division for concurrency purposes prior to the issuance of any building permits. 104. Response: Traffic Impact Analysis was faxed to Planning and Zoning on 9/15/06. Submit colored elevations of all four (4) building facades at the Technical Advisory Review Team meeting (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). These elevations ,,,i.ll be on display at the public hearings. Response: Colored Elevations were originally submitted; revised colored elevations have been submitted. 105. Provide paint swatches for the elevations (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). Response: Paint swatches have been provided on colored elevation sheets. 106. All building elevations should indicate paint manufacturer's name and color codes (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). Staff recommends using a color schedule. Response: Please see Sheets A3. Oland A3. 02 for paint colors. 107. Fifty percent (50%) of all site landscape materials must be native species (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.P). Please categorize as follows: Shade trees, Palnl trees, Shrubs & Groundcover. On the landscape plan), indicate the total quantities for all proposed native plant material. Response: 50% of landscape materials are native species. The plans list has been categorized by shade trees, palm trees, shrub, and groundcover. 108. All sign age is subject to review' and approval of the Commul1ity Redevelopment Agency and City Commission. On the elevations, show the locations, dimensions, color(s), and type of all proposed I DEPARTMENTS wall signage (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). Response: Please see sheets A3. 0 J and A3. 02 for wall sign age. 109. Feature lighting emphasizing plants, trees, barriers, entrances, and exits is encouraged (Chapter 9, Section 1O.F.3.). Response: Decorative building lighting and entrance lighting has been shown on sheets A3.01 and A3.02, additional decorative site lighting to emphasize landscaping will be included at time of permit application. 110. Lighting may be used to illuminate a building and its grounds for safety purposes and to enhance its beauty. However, the visual effect shall be subtle (Chapter 9, Section 10. F.4.). Lighting shall not be used as a form of advertising in a manner that draws more attention to the building or grounds at night than in the day (Chapter 9, Section lO.F.S.). Response: Understood. Ill. All above ground mechanical equipment such as exterior utility boxes, meters, transformers, and back-flow preventers shall be visually screened with appropriate landscaping i hedge material. Place a note on either the site plan or landscape plan indicating this requirement (Chapter 9, Section 1O.C.4.). Response: Please general note 2 on sheet AJ.OI. 112. Please provide an enlarged plan & profile of the improvements proposed for the NE comer of the site. Response: Please see details 2/AJ.OJ and 3/A1.0J. 113. The site plan tabular data must indicate the proposed and required building setbacks. Response: Please see tabular data on sheet A1.GI. 114. Identify on the site plan drawing the actual distance that the building is set back from the north, east, south and west property lines. Overhangs, covered walkvvays, canopies, awnings or other appurtenances that are attached to the building shall not encroach into utility easements and will be considered when identifying building setbacks. Therefore, identify the v.ridth of the proposed overhang, covered walhvays, canopies, awnings, andJor other roofed areas that extend out beyond the main walls of the building. The building setbacks shall comply with setback regulations specified in the Zoning Code and be delineated as such on the site plan. Response: Please see tabular data and dimensions on A1.0I that shown building setbaclis. 115. AU e~ierior mechanical equipment attached to building shaH be painted to match the body of the primary building. Response: Please see geneml note 1 on sheet A3.01. .; ~ DEI> ARl'MENTS- 116. Site plan should not include property to the west if not part of the project. Response: West property has been eliminatedfrom sheet AI.Ol. 117. Use of paver brick sidewall in City r-o-w requires executed agreement \"ith City. Response: Understood. 118. Pavers and pattern intended for installation within City r-o-w shall match that previously established by the City. Response: Paver material and pattern will match that previously determined by the city and will be included in Permit applications. 119. What is the purpose of the small traffic islands at the north and south end of the parking area? Spaces 26 & 27 will be difficult to back out of. Please correct. Response: Traffic islands have been removed from the plans; however building columns remain. Bollards to be provided on construction documents. 120. Provide a photometries plan at time of Technical Advisory Review Team meeting. Response: Please see sheet PM-I. 121. The numerical dinlensions have been left blank on the section details on sheet PE. Please correct. Response: Revised, see Sheet PE. 122. The proposed landscape plan between the east side of the building and Federal Highway has too much area with no landscape material between 18 inches and 25 feet. Foundation landscaping \vith greater height should be added to these areas. Response: We have added plant mnterial to this area. This planting area is completelyfilled with plant material ranging in height/rom 18" to 25'. 123. Staff recommends placing decorative grillwork in wan openings of garage area. Response: The louvers at the garage wall openings on Federal highway have been redesigned to relate to upper windows, please see sheet A3.01. 124. The tibouchina trees require eight (8) feet of clear trunk. Response: 17le tibouchina trees have been changed to yellow elder trees for the city's signature trees, with 8' clear trunk. 125. The comer of the south stairwell appears to encroach into the ten (10) foot easement along the south property line. Response: The building has been moved north, please see sheet AI.Ol for new locations. 126. Why does Section "A-A" on Sheet PE depict with and without the wall? Does the applicant intend to retain the existing "vall or not? 1 I~- \127. I I I I I I DEPARTMENTS Response: Wall to remain, see Sheet PE. Section "D-D" should not indicate US-l FDOT R-O-W, but depict SE 21st Avenue R-O-W. Response: Revised, see Sheet PE. 128. Provide details of parking lot light poles and fix.'tures, including height, color and materials. Response: Please see detail 5/AJ.Ol. 129. The dumpster enclosure should not encroach into the west landscape buffer. Response: Dumpster has been moved; please see A1.01 for new location. 130. Is the transfonner depicted in the north landscape island in the parking lot on Sheet PE intended to remain? If so, Sheet L-l depicts the area where the transformer is sho"vn as the walkv,ay from the sidewalk on SE 21 st Avenue and continuing as the ADA path to the building entry. The transformer is depict..ed along the SE comer of the building on the site plan. Please correct necessary pages to have all pages correspond. Response: Transformer has been relocated to the south East corner of the site. Please see sheet AJ.Ol and L-J. 131. At the technical advisory review team (TART) meeting, provide written responses to all staff's comments and questions. Submit 12 sets ofrevised plans. Each set should be folded and stapled. Response: Understood. 132. At the technical advisory review team meeting, also provide a full set of reduced dravvings, sized 8V2 inches by 11 inches of each plan. Save each plan to a compact disk and submit that to staff as well. Response: Understood. 133. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the new site plan is publicly advertised ill accordance \vith Ordinance 04-007. Response: Understood. 134. The applicant is responsible for compliance with Ordinance 05-060, the "Art in Public Places" Program and must demonstrate their participation. Response: Understood. 135. If for any reason, potable water use becomes necessary, the use of drought tolerant plant species (per the South Florida Water Management District Manual) shall be maximized and the irrigation system should have water conservation designs (such as a drip system), where possible. Response: Understood 136. Enhance front fa~ade in accordance ,\lith eRA design guidelines including creating entrance in center of building on Federal Hwy side accentuated \vith appropriate raised and recessed features, accent lighting, etc. Also move the wall sign and i.ilcorporate it into the front entrance in proper scale and design. / / ~->, "J -~-~----I DEPARTMENTS Response: Front entrance on Federal Highway has oeen added with pedestrian scale signage, please see Sheet A3.0J. 137. Improve faux \vindow features along first floor of front fa~ade to improve similarity \vith upper I windows; recess all windows slightly and/or provide more window treatments on all or a portion of the front and side \vindo\vs (faux or perhaps real balconies on selected units, awnings especially over I 2nd floor sliders, etc.). More defined horizontal banding on the first floor to be repeated on upper I portion of facade; indicate design characteristics (i.e. materials, lighting, etc.) of dormers. Response: Balconies have been added to third and fourth floors, all windows will be recessed into building to create depth. Firstfloor louvers have been redesigned to add additional visual interest and mimic upper windows. Please see sheet A3.01. 138. No walls should be void of treatment/enhancement (i.e. add more windows and treatments on side elevations, continue large windows to both side walls of the pool room, etc.). Response: Additional windows have been added to side elevation on SE 1"1: Ave and south elevation. 139. Move and design the wan sign on west side of building over and in scale with entry features. Add similar fa~ade enhancements to sides and rear as recommended for front fac;ade. Response: An additional pedestrian scale sign has been added to the west fafade. 140. Plan lacks details identifying fa~ade materials or finishing techniques and appears to include inconsistencies between elevation drawing and floor plans (e.g. windows are shown on the second floor front fa~ade whereas the floor plan shows sliding doors and access to a balcony/patio. The first floor plan, east wall, shows breaks in the wall but is not detailed/explained in any drawings. Please correct. Response: Floor Plans and Elevations have been corrected to match. firfaterials have been called out on Sheets A3.0J and A3.02. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STAFF Comments: 141. If permitted by FPL and other utilities, install overhead utilities underground. Response: installation of underground utilities is been investigated and details will be submitted with Permit application. 142. Provide access to hot.ellobby from Federal Highway. Response: An entrance has been added to the Federal highway side, please see sheet AI.OJ, A2.0J and A3.0I. 143. Add decorative architectural elements to biank \vall areas on Federal fa9ade of building. Response: Please see A3.0J for additional detailing. 114:W~~~~-~-~~~-----~~-~'~ ~ --- DEPARTMENTS 144. Provide PowerPoint presentation of project to eRA Board. I Response: Understood. Sffi(]),k- Choli Aronson Currie Sowards Aguila Architects j - -- ---I J ho, 1st REVIEW COMMENTS Plan type Project name: Country Inns & Suites File number: NWSP 06-026 Reference: I streview plans identified as a New Site Plan with an August 2. 2006 Planning and Zoning Department date stamp marking DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT PUBLIC WORKS - Solid Waste Comments: 1. Prior to permit application contact the Public Works Department (561-742- 6200) regarding the storage and handling of refuse per the CODE, Section 10-26 (a). 2. Redesign the east side of the drive onto SE 21 st A venue to maximize accessibility/maneuverability for Solid Waste into the dumpster enclosure. 3. Provide a dumpster enclosure detail and indicate by note that the site dumpster enclosure shall be constructed in accordance with City Standard Drawing G-4. 4. Provide a minimum turning radius of 60 feet to approach dumpsters. Provide a minimum backing clearance of 60 feet (measured from the front edge of the dumpster pad.) (LDR, Chapter 2, Section I1.J.2.b.) 5. Provide a minimum outside turning radius of 55 feet to allow turning movements for Solid Waste (and FirelRescue) inside the proposed community. Using AutoTurn (or similar), show on the plans that the required turning movements are provided. Particular attention should be given to the entryways and any overhangs to ensure there are no conflicts for ingress and egress for Solid Waste and FirelRescue. PUBLIC WORKS - Traffic Comments: 6. Provide a traffic analysis and notice of concurrency (Traffic Performance Standards Review) from Palm Beach County Traffic Engineering. 7. On the Site and Civil plans, show and identify all necessary traffic control devices such as stop bars, stop signs, double yellow lane separators striping, directional arrows and "Do Not Enter" signage, etc. See City Standard Drawings "K" Series for striping details. PUBLIC WORKS-Forestry & Grounds Comments: 8. It may be necessary to replace or relocate large canopy trees adjacent to light fixtures to eliminate future shadowing on the parking surface (LDR, 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 2 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT Chapter 23, Article II, Section A1.b.) 9. 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 on Federal Highway. 10. 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-feet and 8- feet above the pavement (LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.H.) 11. The medians on Federal Highway have existing irrigation, plant material, and hardscaping belonging to the City of Boynton Beach. Any damage to the irrigation system, plant material and/or hardscaping as a result of the contractor's operations shall be repaired or replaced to the equivalent or better grade, as approved by the City of Boynton Beach, and shall be the sole responsibility of the developer. The contractor shall notify and coordinate with the City of Boynton Beach Forestry & Grounds Division of Public Works a minimum of six (6) weeks in advance of any underground activities. Please acknowledge this notice in your comments response and add a note to the appropriate plan sheets with the above stated information. 12. Per the LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.C.2. Ficus species are not permitted. 13. There are overhead lines along the north and west property lines. Landscaping shall be designed and installed in accordance with FPL' s "Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place." 14. Existing trees to remain (Live Oaks on south property line) shall be protected in accordance with the LDR throughout the construction period to the drip line of the tree. The grade may not be changed from the existing grade within the drip line. 15. There is a conflict between Trees "C" and "D" (Sheet L-l) and the building stairwell. Please correct or explain how this conflict will be handled. 16. Pigeon Plums and Royal Palms proposed along the west property line should be placed a minimum of five (5) feet off the property line to provide space for maintenance at maturity. 17. Podocarpus should be placed a minimum of three (3) feet off the building to provide for plant health and adequate space to mature. 18. Any trees that do not survive relocation shall be replaced in kind as required by the LDR Landscape Code. 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 3 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT UTILITIES Comments: 19. No utility plan was included with this submittal, therefore this plan is considered incomplete as submitted. However, the Preliminary Engineering Plan (Sheet 1 of 1) reflects an existing site located within the Utilities' service area, and is located where utility support is available. A simple "connect lateral (or tap) here" is not acceptable, even for a conceptual submittal. Therefore we are providing only a cursory review of the proposed site plans as submitted at this time. Additional comments may be required after a utility plan has been submitted. 20. Please provide a time line that clearly illustrates when water and sewer 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 timeline will be used to determine the adequacy of water and wastewater treatment capacity for your project upon the project's completion, so please be as accurate as possible. 21. All utility easements and utility lines shall be shown on the site plan and landscape plans (as well as the Water and Sewer Plans) so that we may determine which appurtenances, trees or shrubbery 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. 22. Palm Beach County Health Department permits may be required for the water and sewer systems serving this project (CODE, Section 26-12). 23. Fire flow calculations will be required demonstrating the City Code requirement of 1,500 g.p.m. (500 g.p.m. some residential developments) with 20 p.s.i. residual pressure as stated in the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16, or the requirement imposed by insurance underwriters, whichever is greater (CODE, Section 26-16(b)). 24. The LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16 requires that all points on each building will be within 200 feet of an existing or proposed fire hydrant. Please demonstrate that the plan meets this condition, by showing all hydrants. 25. The 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 seven (7) days of site plan approval, whichever occurs first. This fee will be determined based 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 4 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT upon fmal meter size, or expected demand. 26. Comprehensive Plan Policy 3.C.304. requires' the conservation of potable water. As other sources are readily available City water shall not be allowed for irrigation. 27. 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 CODE Sec. 26-33(a). 28. 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. 29. 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. 30. PVC material not permitted on the City's water system. All lines shall be DIP. 31. Appropriate backflow preventer(s) will be required on the domestic water service to the building, and the fire sprinkler line if there is one, in accordance with the CODE, Section 26-207. 32. Clarify whether water and sewer service laterals are existing or proposed. If these are proposed locations Staff strongly encourages the EOR to tie into the water and sewer mains on SE 21 st Ave. 33. The LDR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(0) requires Master Plans to show all utilities on or adjacent to the proposed tract. The plan must therefore show the point of service for water and sewer, and the proposed off-site utilities construction needed in order to service this project. 34. The LDR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(P) requires a statement be included that utilities are available and will be provided by all other appropriate agencies. This statement is lacking on the submitted plans. 35. Utility construction details will not be reviewed for construction acceptability 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) and will be reviewed at the time of construction permit application. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 5 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT ENGINEERING DIVISION Comments: 36. Add a note to the Site Plan stating "All plans submitted for specific permits shall meet the City's Code requirements at time of application. These permits include, but are not limited to, the following: paving, drainage, curbing, site lighting, landscaping and irrigation. Permits required from other permitting agencies such as Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Palm Beach County Health Department (PBCHD), Palm Beach County Engineering Department (PBCED), Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resource Management (PBCDERM) and any others, shall be included with the permit request." 37. All comments requiring changes and/or corrections to the plans shall be reflected on all appropriate sheets. 38. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the Technical Advisory Review Team (TART) process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the Commission and at permit review. 39. Show the building footprint on all plan sheets. 40. Provide written and graphic scales on all sheets. 41. Show proposed site lighting on the Civil and Landscape plans (LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.Bo4.) 42. Sidewalks adjacent to parking lots shall be continuous through all driveways and shall be six (6) inches thick within driveways (LDR, Chapter 23, Article II, Section P). 43. Provide an engineer's certification on the Drainage Plan as specified in LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.F.2. 44. Indicate by note that catch basin and manhole covers shall be bicycle proof (LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5.A.2.g.) 45. Specify storm sewer diameters, inlets types, etc. on drainage plan. Indicate grate, rim and invert elevations for all structures. Indicate grade of storm sewer segments. Indicate material specifications for storm sewer. 46. Full drainage plans, including drainage calculations, in accordance with the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5 will be required at the time of permitting. 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 6 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 47. Paving, drainage and site details will not be reviewed for construction 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 permit application. FIRE Comments: 48. All entrance gates to construction area shall have a Knox lock system that will also open in case of electrical power failure. All gates shall be a minimum of 20' wide if two lane, and 12' wide if single lane. Fire Department apparatus shall be able to turn into the construction site in one turn. Turn around areas within the construction site shall be made available. 49. The construction site access roads shall be maintained free of obstructions at all times. 50. All required fire hydrants, standpipes or sprinkler systems, shall be in place before going vertical. Vertical construction shall be protected by standpipes and the sprinkler system to two levels below the highest level of construction throughout the building. 51. Any cost of damage to Fire Department vehicles because of improperly stabilized roads or any towing fees if a vehicle becomes stuck will be the responsibility of the contractor. A minimum of 32 tons is required for ground stabilization. The pouring of the foundation pad is considered vertical construction. The roads must be accepted before construction begins by the Boynton Beach Fire Department. 52. This building will require a full NFP A 13 fire sprinkler system, per City Ordinance Chapter 9, section 7-3.2(4) and standpipes. Provide water supply information for these systems and all the required fire hydrants. This information shall include a flow test performed by the Boynton Beach Fire Department within the last six months, using the water supply lines that will serve this property. 53. The required sprinkler system shall be monitored by an approved Central Station. The building will require a full Fire Alarm system also. 54. Hydrants shall be provided within 200 feet ofthe building. 55. Provide EMS vehicle access to all common areas. This means that a Rescue Unit can pull up to and under any overhangs at the entrance door. 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 7 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT POLICE Comments: 56. Construction Site - CPTED Conditions of Approval Prior to issuance of the first building permit, the applicant shall prepare a construction site security and management plan for approval by the City's Police department CPTED Official. a) The developer/project manager after site clearing and placement of construction trailers shall institute security measures to reduce or eliminate opportunities for theft. The management plan shall include, but not be limited to, temporary lighting, security personnel, vehicle barriers, construction/visitor pass, reduce/minimize entry/exit points, encourage sub contractors to secure machinery, tools at end of work day and/or any other measure deemed appropriate to provide a safe and secure working environment. b) The security management plan shall be maintained throughout the construction phase ofthe project. Non-compliance with the approved plan shall result in a stop-work order for the entire planned unit development. 57. Parking Garage Parking garages are high priority security areas. Parking garages comprise a large area with relatively low levels of activity; the vulnerability to potential activity can be high risk. With this in mind the Police Department makes the following recommendations: a) Lighting is universally considered to be the most important security in a parking garage and serves as an excellent deterrent to potential criminal activity. Lighting recommendations are as follows: A. Design should incorporate both vertical and horizontal luminance. B. Lighting should extend into parking stalls and over vehicles rather than just into driving aisles. C. The exterior of garage should be well lighted on all sides. D. Metal Halide lighting shall be used. E. Position light fixtures to minimize glare to drivers and enhance depth perception. b) Natural Surveillance- The ability to observe one's surroundings. The following recommendations are made: 1. Access control: a. First level of parking garage should have restricted access from exterior common ground area. A barrier protection will prevent open access to the first floor by unwanted persons. The exterior walls surrounding the first floor parking should be at least three to four feet high with decorative screening in place between the top of the wall and the flooring of the second parking level. The screening would discourage anyone from entering the facility on foot yet maintain openness and natural surveillance. b. Any ground level pedestrian exits that open into non-secure areas should be emergency exits only and fitted with panic bar hardware. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 8 DEPARTMENTS c. The two ingress and egress points to the parking garage should have raised crossed walks, subject to review by the Fire Department and City Engineering. c) Ceilings should be painted or stained white to significantly enhance the illumination and aid in reducing shadows within the facility. d) Careful placement of signs and graphics indicating exits, stairs, and elevators should be painted or placed on walls to help orient patrons and allow for quick movement in and out of parking garage. e) The parking garage elevator should be designed to permit any individual in the elevator to have a clear and unobstructed view of the immediate surroundings and be seen from outside the elevator. The doors and two sides of the elevator shall have glass walls. The elevator should be equipped with emergency communication and not be equipped with stop button. t) The stairwell towers should be of an open design with open metal handrails and steps. g) For potential criminal activity detection, install a high resolution color digital video system consisting of a minimum of 12 low lux cameras, with monitoring and photo processing picture or video printout capabilities, shall be installed. Surveillance should be strategically placed at locations like ingress/egress points, elevators, and stairwells and on each floor of the facility. The monitoring and control of surveillance system should be at a central monitoring office or other designated location. It should be posted at all access points (pedestrian/vehicular) that the facility is under video surveillance. h) Install convex mirrors in stairwell and elevator areas. 58. Commercial a) All lighting shall be metal halide. b) Landscaping shall not conflict with lighting c) Entry signage should be lighted. d) Landscaping should not obstruct view from doors, windows or walkways. e) Building lighting (non- glare) should be around perimeter of all sides and on pedestrian sidewalk. BUILDING DIVISION Comments: 59. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the TART (Technical Advisory Review Team) process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the commission and at permit review. 60. Indicate within the site data the type of construction of the building as defined in 2004 FBC, Chapter 6. INCLUDE REJECT 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 9 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 61. Indicate within the site data the occupancy type of the building as defined in 2004 FBC, Chapter 3. 62. The height and area for buildings or structures of the different types of construction shall be governed by the intended use or occupancy of the building, and shall not exceed the limits set forth in Table 503 of the 2004 FBC. 63. Place a note on the elevation view drawings indicating that the exterior wall openings and exterior wall construction comply with 2004 FBC, Table 704.8, or 2004 FBC, Residential, Section R302.2. Submit calculations that clearly reflect the percentage of protected and unprotected wall openings permitted per 2004 FBC, Table 704.8 or 2004 FBC, Residential, Section R302.2. 64. Buildings, structures and parts thereof shall be designed to withstand the minimum 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 2004 FBC, Section 1609 (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. 65. Every building and structure shall be of sufficient strength to support the loads and forces encountered per the 2004 FBC, Section 1607 and Table 1607.1. Indicate the live load (pst) on the plans for the building design. 66. Buildings three-stories or higher shall be equipped with an automatic 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 application. 67. 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. 68. At time of permit review, submit signed and sealed working drawings of the proposed construction. 69. Add to the building that is depicted on the drawing titled site plan and floor plan a labeled symbol that identifies the location of the handicap-accessible entrance doors to the building. 2004 FBC, Sections 11-4.1.2, 11-4.1.3, and 11-4.3. 70. 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 parking spaces and the accessible entrance doors to the building. The installed symbol, required along the path, shall start at the accessible parking spaces and terminate at the accessible entrance doors to the 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 10 DEPARTMENTS building. The symbol shall represent the location of the path of travel, not the location of the detectable warning or other pavement markings. The location of the accessible path shall not compel the user to travel in a drive/lane area that is located behind parked vehicles. Identify on the plan the width of the accessible route. (Note: The minimum clear width of an accessible route shall be 36 inches, except at curb ramps that are part of a required means of egress shall not be less than 44 inches). Add text to the drawing that would indicate that the symbol represents the accessible route and the route is designed in compliance with 2004 FBC, Section 11-4.3 (Accessible Route) and 11-4.6 (parking and Passenger Loading Zones). 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 2004 FBC. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations along the path of travel. 71. Add to the 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 unit/s on the applicable floor plan drawings. 72. 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 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 drive/lane area that is located behind parking vehicles. Identify on the plan the width of the accessible route. (Note: The minimum width required by the Code is 36 inches). 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 2004 FBC. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations along the path of travel. 73. If an accessible route has less than 60 inches clear width, then passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches shall be located at reasonable intervals not to exceed 200 feet. A "T"-intersection of two corridors or walks is an acceptable passing place. 2004 FBC, Section 11-4.304. 74. Identify within the site data the finish floor elevation (lowest floor elevation) that is proposed for the building. Verify that the proposed elevation is in compliance with regulations of the code by adding specifications to the site data that address the following issues: 1) The design professional-of-record for the project shall add the following text to the site data. "The proposed finish floor elevation NGVD INCLUDE REJECT 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 11 . . DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT is above the highest 100-year base flood elevation applicable to the building site, as determined by the SFWMD's surface water management construction development regulations." 2) 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. 3) 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). 75. Add to the submittal a partial elevation view drawing of the proposed perimeter wall. Identify the type of wall material and the type of material that supports the wall, including the typical distance between supports. Also, provide a typical section view drawing of the wall that includes the depth that the wall supports are below finish grade and the height that the wall is above fmish grade. The location and height of the wall shall comply with the wall regulations specified in the Zoning Code. 76. On the drawing titled site plan identify the property line. 77. CBBCPP 3.C.304 requires the conservation of potable water. City water may not, therefore, be used for landscape irrigation where other sources are readily available. 78. A water-use permit from SFWMD is required for an irrigation system that 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. 79. If capital facility fees (water and sewer) are paid in advance to the City of Boynton Beach Utilities Department, the following information shall be provided at the time of building permit application: 4) The full name of the project as it appears on the Development Order and the Commission-approved site plan. 5) 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) 80. At time of permit review, submit separate surveys of each lot, parcel, or tract. 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. 81. Add a general note to the site plan that all plans submitted for permitting shall meet the City's codes and the applicable building codes in effect at the time of permit application. 82. Pursuant to approval by the City Commission and all other outside agencies, the plans for this project must be submitted to the Building Division for review at the time of permit application submittal. The plans must 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 12 DEPARTMENTS incorporate all the conditions of approval as listed in the development order and approved by the City Commission. 83. The full address of the project shall be submitted with the construction documents at the time of permit application submittal. The addressing plan shall be approved by the United States Post Office, the City of Boynton Beach Fire Department, the City's GIS Division, and the Palm Beach County Emergency 911. 6) Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning & Building Division, 100 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida (Sean McDonald - 561- 233-5013) 7) United States Post Office, Boynton Beach (Michelle Bullard - 561-734- 0872) 84. Show the proposed site lighting on the site and landscape plans. (LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.Bo4) If possible, provide photo metrics as part of your TART plan submittals. 85. This structure meets the definition of a threshold building per F.S. 553.71(7) and shall comply with the requirements ofF.S. 553.79 and the CBBA to the 2004 FBC, Sections 109.3.6.1 through 109.3.6.6. The following information must be submitted at the time of permit application: 8) 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. 9) All shoring and re-shoring procedures, plans and details shall be submitted. 10) 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. 86. Rooms and suites shall comply with 2004 FBC, Building, Chapter 11, Section 11-9. PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: 87. The landscape plan indicates the planting of Pidgeon Plum trees in a three (3) foot wide space. Since the Pidgeon Plum grows to a height of 50 feet and has a spread of 35 feet at maturity, it is doubtful that this space will offer enough room for sufficient root growth. The tree will easily topple over in a wind storm. It is recommended that palms be substituted. INCLUDE REJECT 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 13 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 88. The plant list should include a notation regarding what plant species are native and the overall percentage of native species. 89. Irrigation should have 110% coverage, use a non-potable water source, provide separate bubblers to each tree and have separate zones for bed and grass areas. FORESTER/ENVIRONMENT ALIST Comments: 90. Existine Trees List Sheet L-2 The Landscape Architect should tabulate the total diameter inches of existing trees on the site to be removed and replaced on site. The replacement trees should be shown by a separate symbol on the landscape plan sheet L-l. Trees identified as letters E, F, G, L, N, 0 and R should be preserved or relocated on the site unless the trees are unhealthy. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article I Sec. 7.D.p. 2.] 91. Plant List Sheet L-2 All individual shade and palm trees must be listed in the description as a minimum of 12'-14' height, 3" DBH (4.5' off the ground) not caliper, and Florida #1 (Florida Grades and Standards manual). The height of the trees may be larger than 12'-14' to meet the 3" diameter requirement. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. S.C. 2.] 92. The landscape design does include the City signature trees (Tibochina granulosa) at the ingress / egress areas to the site. These trees must meet the minimum size specifications for trees. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5.C.3.N.] 93. All trees proposed under any existing overhead electric power lines must meet the FP & L Right tree in the Right Place manual selection for small trees only. 94. The landscape sheet does include a shade tree planting detail. This detail should include a line indicating where the diameter and height of all of the trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. 95. The landscape sheet does include a palm tree planting detail. This detail should include a line indicating where the clear trunk and height of all of the palm trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. f)3i 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 14 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 96. The landscape sheet does include a shrub and groundcover planting detail. This detail should include a line indicating where the height and spread of the shrubs and groundcover plants will be measured at time of planting and inspection. 97. All shrubs and groundcover plants should have a height and spread dimension. 98. The applicant should add a note that all utility boxes or structures (not currently known or shown on the plan) should be screened with Coco plum hedge plants on three sides. 99. The applicant should show an elevation cross-section detail (sheet A3.01) of the actual heights of the proposed landscape trees and vegetation at the time of planting to (proper scale) visually buffer the proposed buildings and parking lot from the U. S. Highway No. I and SE 21st Avenue road rights- of-ways. 100. Irrieation Plan Turf and landscape (bedding plants) areas should be designed on separate zones and time duration for water conservation. 101. Trees should have separate irrigation bubblers to provide water directly to the root ball. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5. C.2.] PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: 102. Abandonment and rededication of easements must be recorded prior to V issuance of a building permit for the project. 103. 8nh~,t ., ~g i!llalysis<~otv ~......I.l1lical,Adlis~R8,i.~~1ltll .....<><>t,....g. The traffic impact analysis must be approved by the Palm Beach / ~ County Traffic Division for concurrency purposes prior to the issuance of ,""- any building permits. 104. Submit colored elevations of all four (4) building facades at the Technical Advisory Review Team meeting (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). These V elevations will be on display at the public hearings. 105. Provide paint swatches for the elevations (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). /' 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 15 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 106. All building elevations should indicate paint manufacturer's name and color ~ codes (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). Staff recommends using a color schedule. 107. Fifty percent (50%) of all site landscape materials must be native species (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.P). Please categorize as follows: Shade / trees, Palm trees, Shrubs & Groundcover. On the landscape plan), indicate the total quantities for all proposed native plant material. ~ ~All sign::lgp '" ""ejeet tQ iil'1.e'.. and _rr.uval u~~ fl." Cemmllvit)! i.-=--1-'~8J'''''''1'!T .^.8~11~~ MIS €lJJ Z!VU1UllI)Slun. Un the elt:vc1duml'", ,;11",.; k V 18caiiQBB, mtUcuJ:vu,"" J~lor(s), ana type of all ~r~p6ge8 '.YIl~i~ge , '.). ~l>t:. ~/W t1F ~ ""GA). 109. Feature lighting emphasizing plants, trees, barriers, entrances, and exits is / encouraged (Chapter 9, Section 10.F.3.). 110. Lighting may be used to illuminate a building and its grounds for safety purposes and to enhance its beauty. However, the visual effect shall be / subtle (Chapter 9, Section 10.FA.). Lighting shall not be used as a form of advertising in a manner that draws more attention to the building or grounds at night than in the day (Chapter 9, Section 10.F.5.). 111. All above ground mechanical equipment such as exterior utility boxes, meters, transformers, and back-flow preventers shall be visually screened / with appropriate landscaping / hedge material. Place a note on either the site plan or landscape plan indicating this requirement (Chapter 9, Section IO.Co4.). 112. Please provide an enlarged plan & profile of the improvements proposed for V the NE comer of the site. 113. The site plan tabular data must indicate the proposed and required building v/ setbacks. 114. Identify on the site plan drawing the actual distance that the building is set back from the north, east, south and west property lines. Overhangs, covered walkways, canopies, awnings or other appurtenances that are / attached to the building shall not encroach into utility easements and will be considered when identifying building setbacks. Therefore, identify the width of the proposed overhang, covered walkways, canopies, awnings, and/or other roofed areas that extend out beyond the main walls of the building. The building setbacks shall comply with setback regulations specified in the Zoning Code and be delineated as such on the site plan. 115. All exterior mechanical equipment attached to building shall be painted to v" match the body of the primary building. / 116. Site plan should not include property to the west if not part of the project. V 117. Use of paver brick sidewall in City r-o-w requires executed agreement with /' City. 118. Pavers and pattern intended for installation within City r-o-w shall match \/" that previously established by the City. DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT What is the purpose of the small traffic islands at the north and south end of / the parking area? Spaces 26 & 27 will be difficult to back out of. Please correct. ~ Provide a.. photometrics plan... tim. f 'f hn~c.M 1 ., 1 . "..,,1 Y ItlilYte'..v- I tli:t'm / . "' WITH' l2&1f';Sts"'fI~ ~ /UUH.IJlA-'rT V The numerical dimensions have been left blank on the section details on sheet PE. Please correct. 122. The proposed landscape plan between the east side of the building and Federal Highway has too much area with no landscape material between 18 inches and 25 feet. Foundation landscaping with greater height should be added to these areas. 123. Staff recommends placing decorative grillwork in wall openings of garage area. 124. The tibouchina trees require eight (8) feet of clear trunk. 125. The comer of the south stairwell appears to encroach into the ten (10) foot easement alon the south ro e line. 126. Why does Section "A-A" on Sheet PE depict with and without the wall? Does the a licant intend to retain the existin wall or not? 127. Section "D-D" should not indicate US-l FDOT R-O-W, but depict SE 21st Avenue R-O-W. 128. Provide details of parking lot light poles and fixtures, including height, color and materials. 129. The dumpster enclosure should not encroach into the west landscape buffer. 130. Is the transformer depicted in the north landscape island in the parking lot on Sheet PE intended to remain? If so, Sheet L-l depicts the area where the transformer is shown as the walkway from the sidewalk on SE 21 st Avenue and continuing as the ADA path to the building entry. The transformer is depicted along the SE comer of the building on the site plan. Please correct necess a es to have all a es corres ond. 131. At the technical advisory review team (TART) meeting, provide written responses to all staffs comments and questions. Submit 12 sets of revised lans. Each set should be folded and sta led. 132. At the technical advisory review team meeting, also provide a full set of reduced drawings, sized 8Yz inches by 11 inches of each plan. Save each Ian to a com act disk and submit that to staff as well. 133. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the new site plan is publicly advertised in accordance with Ordinance 04-007. 134. The applicant is responsible for compliance with Ordinance 05-060, the "Art in Public Places" Pro am and must demonstrate their artici ation. 135. If for any reason, potable water use becomes necessary, the use of drought tolerant plant species (per the South Florida Water Management District Manual) shall be maximized and the irrigation system should have water conservation desi s such as a dri s stem, where ossible. Enhance front fa~ade in accordance with CRA design guidelines including creating entrance in center of building on Federal Hwy side accentuated with appropriate raised and recessed features, accent lighting, etc. Also move the wall si and inco orate it into the front entrance in ro er scale 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 16 ~ / V' / v ~ ~ V' ~ / V' 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 09/26/06 17 , p/ef (I A ~'" ~;,. '~1 {;> t "f1-v "j'.f"'\ 9N p.r / ::> (J Vi 4 ... ~ l ..J,,~ 1\ I / (,y ;' t- If',) r) '(/T"v DE~RTMENTS and design. \ ~:u -6c..&Q. (., ('7 -f1, Cl^- 137. Improve faux window features~!ong ~first floor of front fayade ~o improve similarity with upper windows;-Tecess all windows slight~,!R~~e .mere-window-treatment5-0IL~11-or-a-pet1i()t1-(}r:n6 fr~~~::lwiI1daws t (~erhaps-rea}4)aleenle~n=selectecbmltsra~Jn~~ect~er -2.nd:4}Q,Qr:..sliders;-ete.). ~Qlefine(1"horizontal banding o{(the first floor t~ 't <-;Jt...f<L ~ .{"-f 6 t/, -oe=repeated_on_upper_portion-of-facade;-indicate-design-GharaGteristicS-(i.e~ II ~ -/,' W ; f(. materials,li tin, ~tc. ..of.dormers,' ~ ~ <:!:........'fr No walls should be void of treatment/enhancement (i.e. add more windows and treatments on side elevations, continue large windows to both side walls of the 001 room, etc. . Move and design the w I sign on west side of building over and in scale with entry features. Ad. . 'laFfayade-enhancements to sides-and-rear~as- ecommende e. Plan lacks details identifying fa~ade materials or finishing techniques and appears to include inconsistencies between elevation drawing and floor plans (e.g. windows are shown on the second floor front fa~ade whereas the floor plan shows sliding doors and access to a balcony/patio. The first floor plan, east wall, shows breaks in the wall but is not detailed/explained in any drawin s. Please correct. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY STAFF e INCLUDE REJECT ( ~....~~~ roe t'k.cG- .:t.<<::"".J Comments: 141. If permitted by FPL and other utilities, install overhead utilities underground. ,,/ 142. Provide access to hotel lobby from Federal Highway. V' 143. Add decorative architectural elements to blank wall areas on Federal fa~ade of building. / 144. Provide PowerPoint presentation of project to CRA Board. S:\Planning\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\Country Inns & Suites\NWSP 06-026\1ST REVIEW COMMENTS.doc {ZtJ~ ~~v V,J/~ fi,'" fI q!W MWR/sc CURRIE · S~ARDS · AGUILA"ct ARCHITECTS Robert G. Currie, AlA Jess M. Sowards, AlA Jose N. Aguila, AlA October 10.2006 City of Boynton Beach 100 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard P.o. Box 310 Boynton Beach, FL 33425-0310 Attn: Planning and Zoning Division Project name: COlmtry hms & Suites File number: NWSP 06-026 Reference: Response comments to 2nd review plans identified as a New Site Plan with an September 29.2006 Planning and Zoning Department date stamp marking. Please fmd the attached responses to the 2nd review comments dated 9/29/2006. DEPARTMENTS PUBLIC WORKS- Solid Waste Comments: 1. Prior to permit application contact the Public Works Department (561-742-6200) regarding the storage and handling of refuse per the CODE, Section 10-26 (a). Response: Laurinda Logan has been contacted as a representative for Public Works in regards to the storage and handling of refuse. 2. Relocate the dumpster enclosure to the northwest corner of the site, with the enclosure gates opening to the southeast. Relocate the fIre hydrant in order to accommodate the new dumpster enclosure location. Response: The dumpster has been relocated to the northwest corner of the site, please see sheets A1.01 andA1.02. 3. Provide a minimwll tuming radius of 60 feet to approach dumpsters. Provide a minimum backing clearance of 60 feet (measured from the front edge of the dumpster pad.) (LDR, Chapter 2, Section 11.J.2.b.) Response: Turning radius and backup space has been provided. Please see sheet Al.02for details. 4. Provide a mininlunl outside turning radius of 55 feet to allow turning movements for Solid Waste (and Fire/Rescue) inside the proposed commlmity. Using AutoTurn (or similar), show on the plans that the required turning movements are provided. Particular attention should be given to the entryways and any overhangs to ensure there are no conflicts for ingress and egress for Solid Waste and Fire/Rescue. Response: Please see sheet A 1. 02 for details. FORMERLY ROBERT G. CURRIE PARTNERSHIP, INC.' AlA FLORIDA FIRM OF THE YEAR 2000 134 Northeast First Avenue' D elray Beach, Florida 33444 . 561-276-4951 . Fax: 561 -243 -8184 . AAO 00 227 I www.curriearc.com /// -~~; / / / -/r/ .J.J .J L DEPARTMENTS PUBLIC WORKS- Traffic Comments: 5. Provide a notice of concurrency (Traffic Performance Standards Review) from Palm Beach County Traffic Engineering. Response: A Notice of Concurrency will be obtained prior to permitting. 6. On the Site and Civil plans, show and identify all necessary traffic control devices such as stop bars, stop signs, double yellow lane separators striping, directional arrows and "Do Not Enter" signage, etc. See City Standard Drawings "K" Series for striping details, prior to CRA meeting. Response: Please see sheet PE and AI. OJ. PUBLIC WORKS - Forestry & Grounds Comments: 7. Show sight triangles on the Landscape plans (LD~ Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.H.) Reference FDOT Standard Index 546 for the sight triangles on Federal Higll\vay. Response: Please see sheet L-l/or site triangles. UTILITIES Comments: 8. No utility plan was included \vith this submittal, therefore tills plan is considered incomplete as submitted. However, the Preliminary Engineering Plan (Sheet I of 1) reflects an existing site located 'within the Utilities' service area, and is located where utility support is available. A simple "coilllect lateral (or tap) here" is not acceptable, even for a conceptual submittal. Therefore we are providing only a cursory review of the proposed site plans as submitted at this time. Additional conmlents may be required after a utility plan has been submitted. Response: Utility Plan will be submitted at the time of permit application, a meeting with the utility department has been set to coordinate. 9. All utility easements and utility lines shall be shovm on tile site plan and landscape plans (as \vell as the Water and Sewer Plans) so that we may deternline which appurtenances, trees or shrubbery may interfere with utilities. In general, palm trees will be the only tree species allowed \vithin 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 tIlat interfere with utility services, either in utility easements or public rights-of-way. DEPARTMENTS Response: Please see Easements on Sheets PE, L-I and AI. OJ. 10. Palm Beach County Health Department permits may be required for the water and sewer systems serving this project (CODE, Section 26-12). Response: Palm Beach County Health Department Permits will be obtained as needed. 11. Fire flow calculations will be required demonstrating the City Code requirement cif 1,500 g.p.m. (500 g.p.m. some residential deyelopments) with 20 p.s.i. residual pressure as stated in the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16, or the requirement in1posed by insurance underwriters, whichever is greater (CODE, Section 26-16(b)). Response: Fire flow calculations will be provided prior to submitting for Permit. 12. The 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 fOffi1s or within seven (7) days of site plan approval, whichever occurs frrst. This fee will be determined based upon final meter size, or expected demand. Response: Understood. 13. Water and se'wer 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 minimrnn width of 12 feet. The easements shall be dedicated via separate instmment to the City as stated in CODE Sec. 26-33(a). Response: Please see easements on PE plan. 14. 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. Response: Understood 15. 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. Response: Understood. 16. PVC material not pennitted on the City's water system. All lines shall be DIP. Response: Please see sheet PE/or Materials. 17. Utility constmction details will not be reviewed for constmction acceptability at tills time. All utility 4 DEPARTMENTS construction details shall be in accordance with the Utilities Department's "Utilities Engineering Design Handbook and Construction Standards" manual (including any updates) and will be reviewed at the time of construction pemnt application. Response: Understood FIRE Comments: 18. This building will require a full NFP A 13 fire sprinkler system, per City Ordinance Chapter 9, section 7- 3.2(4) and standpipes. Provide water supply information for these systems and all the required fire hydrants. TIns infonnation shall include a flow test performed by the Boynton Beach Fire Department within the last six months, using the water supply lines that will serve this property. Response: Fire flow calculations will be prm'ided prior to submitting for Permit. POLICE Comments: None ENGINEERING DIVISION Comments: 19. All comments requiring changes and/or corrections to the plans shall be reflected on all appropriate sheets. Response: Understood 20. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the Technical Advisory Review Team (TART) process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the Conmlission and at permit review. Response: Understood. 21. Provide an engineer's certification on the Drainage Plan as specified in LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.F.2. Response: Noted and will be provided on construction documents. 22. Specify stonn sewer diameters, inlets types, etc. on drainage plan. Indicate grate, rim and invert elevations for all structures. Indicate grade of storm sew'er segments. Indicate material specifications for stonn sewer. Response: Noted and will be provided on construction documents. 23. Full drainage plans, including drainage calculations, in accordance with the LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5 will be required at the time of pennitting. Response: Noted and will be provided at time of permit submittal. DEPARTMENTS 24. Paving, drainage and site details will not be reviewed for construction 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 permit application. Response: Understood. BUILDING DIVISION Comments: 25. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the TART (Technical Advisory Review Team) process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the commission and at penllit review. Response: Understood 26. Buildings, structures and parts thereof shall be designed to withstand the minimum 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 2004 FBC, Section 1609 (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. Response: Wind load calculations will be submitted at time of permit application. 27. Every building and structure shall be of sufficient strength to support the loads and forces encountered per the 2004 FBC, Section 1607 and Table 1607.1. Indicate the live load (psi) on the plans for the building design. Response: Live Loads will be submitted at time of Permit application. 28. Buildings three-stories or higher shall be equipped with an automatic 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 application. Response: Fire Protection Plans and hydraulic calculations will be submitted at time of permit application. 29. At tinle ofpemut review, submit signed and sealed working drawings of the proposed construction. Response: Signed and Sealed working drawings will be submitted at the time of Permit application. 30. CBBCPP 3.C.3.4 requires the conservation of potable water. City water may not, therefore, be used for landscape irrigation where other sources are readily available. Response: Understood. 6 DEPARTMENTS 31. A water-use permit from SFWMD is required for an irrigation system that 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 Response: Understood 32. If capital facility fees (water and sewer) are paid in advance to the City of Boynton Beach Utilities Department, the following infomlation shall be provided at the time of building pemut application: 1) The full name of the project as it appears on the Development Order and the Commission-approved site plan. 2) The total amount paid and itemized into how much is for water and hO\v much is for sewer. (CBBCO, Chapter 26, Article II, Sections 26-34) Response: Understood 33. At time of pernlit review, submit separate sUTI'eys of each lot, parcel, or tract. 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'. Response: On(v one parcel is being used for this project and the survry has been provided. The survry will be provided at time of permit application as well. 34. Add a general note to the site plan that all plans submitted for permitting shall meet the City's codes and the applicable building codes in effect at the time of permit application. Response: Please see general note #1 on sheet A 1. () 1. 35. Pursuant to approval by the City Conmlission and all other outside agencies, the plans for this project must be submitted to the Building Division for review at the time of permit application submittal. The plans must incorporate all the conditions of approval as listed in the development order and approved by the City Commission. Response: Understood. 36. The full address of the project shall be submitted with the construction documents at the time of permit application submittal. The addressing plan shall be approved by the United States Post Office, the City of Boynton Beach Fire Department, the City's GIS Division, and the Palm Beach COilllty Emergency 911. 3) Palnl Beach County Planning, Zoning & Building Division, 100 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida (Sean McDonald - 561-233-5013) 4) United States Post Office, Boynton Beach (Michelle Bullard - 561-734-0872) Respome: The existing address of the property is 2201 S. Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL 33435. This addressing plan will be submitted with the appropriate approvals at tlte time of permit application. 37. This structure meets the definition of a threshold building per F.S. 553.71(7) and shall comply with the ,/' <Ii~ DEPARTMENTS requirements ofFS, 553,79 and the CBBA to the 2004 FBC, Sections 109.3,6.1 through 109.3.6.6. The following information must be submitted at the time of permit application: 5) The structural inspection plan must be submitted to the enforcing agency prior to the issuance of a building pennit for the construction of a threshold building. 6) All shoring and re-shoring procedures, plans and details shall be submitted, 7) 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. Response: Understood PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: None FORESTER/ENVIRONMENT ALIST Comments: 38. Irrieation Plan Turf and landscape (bedding plants) areas should be designed on separate zones and time duration for water conservation. Response: An irrigation plan will be prorided at the time of permit submittal 39. Trees should have separate irrigation bubblers to provide water directly to the root ball. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5. C.2.) Response: All trees will hare a separate irrigation bubbler. PLANNING AND ZONING COlllinents: 40. Provide details of monument sign. Response: Please see detaiI6/A1. 01. 41. Use of paver brick sidewall in City r-o-w requires executed agreement with City. Response: Understood 42. Pavers and pattern intended for installation within City r-o-w shall match that previously established by the City. Response: Paver material and pattern will match that previously determined by the city and will be included in Permit applications. 43. Provide a revised photometries plan depicting reasonable garage ilhunination. /// - /-/":; -/-/:; -./ _/ -./ 8 DEPARTMENTS Response: Please see revised Photometric Plan PM-I. 44. The proposed landscape plan between the east side of the building and Federal High\vay has too much area with no landscape material between 18 inches and 25 feet. Foundation landscaping with greater height should be added to these areas. Response: Please see sheet L-4 and Rendered elevation for addition planting. 45. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that the ne\v site plan is publicly adveltised in accordance with Ordinance 04-007. Response: Understood 46. The applicant is responsible for compliance with Ordinance 05-060, the "Art in Public Places" Program and must demonstrate their participation. Response: Understood 47. If for any reason, potable water use becomes necessary, the use of drought tolerant plant species (per the South Florida Water Management District Manual) shall be maximized and the irrigation system should have water conservation designs (such as a drip system), where possible. Response: Understood 48. Improve faux window features along first floor of front fa~ade to improve similarity \vith upper windows as well as to provide a more engaging fa~ade with pedestrian street environment. For fa\(ade rhythm, recess all \vindows a minimum of four (4) inches. Continue horizontal bfulding on the first floor through the center portion of the building, over the entrance. Create a more dramatic entrance way from the Federal Higlnvay sidewalk, by increasing the scale/bulk/architectural treatment of the doorway. Response: Please see revised Federal Highway elevation Sheet A3.01 for revised Federal highway Entrance. All windows will be recessed 4". Due to increased planting Oil the Federal highway elevation the Louvered openillg on the first floor are obscured so additional architectural detailing has not bee added ill this area. 49. No \valls should be void of treatment/enhancement (i.e. add more windows and treatments on side elevations). Consider more elaborate \vindow design for the stair tower windows on the north and south elevations or utilize faux windows to match those already proposed, in order not to have any blank wall areas. Response: Please see additional windows on sheets A3.01 and A3.02. 50. Replace the trellis structure removed from the south elevation between original submittal and TART plans. Response: Please see revised elevation A3. 02. 51. Due to shifting of the building, landscaping along the west building elevation was removed. Place ornamental plantings in containers where possible in tillS area, especially adorning the doorway. Response: Please see L-1 and A1.01, planting island sizes have been en creased 52. Staff reconunends changing the Harvest Gold color to more closely match the Salmon/Flesh color depicted , . ., DEPARTMENTS on the revised color elevations. Response: The Harvest Gold color has been changed to Sociable SW 6359 and the Classical yellow has been changed to Friend!.)' Yellow SW 6680 to better represent the colors of the rendered elevation. 53. Staff recommends the planter box at the NE comer of the site be cut back along both Federal Highway and SE 21 st to create a bench and landscape notch. This element constitutes the public place/open space/art work contemplated in the Urban Design Guidelines, and as such, any other modification to the plan that \vould potentially eliminate the fOlmtain/reflecting pond after Commission approval, will require further deliberation and approval by the Conunission. Response: Please see revised planter box/bench ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY BOARD CONDITIONS Comments: 1. To be detemrined. ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS Comments: 1. To be determined. sm';(J~~ ~~~son Currie Sow-ards Aguila Architects www.bbfrd.org FIRE & LIFE SAFETY DIVISION TO: Ed Breese, Principal Planner FROM: Rodger W. Kemmer, Deputy Chief/Fire Marshal DATE: August 16,2006 SUBJECT: Country Inns & Suites (fka Denny's) We anticipate that no impact to our ability to provide services within existing or planned capabilities are expected. c' I /6 I tt~~ n~".... A1}() ~~~ :s ~~. -- BOYNTON LOFTS NWSP 05-008 1st Review Planning October 8, 2004 ~oval of this site plan is contingent upon the accompanying request for land use amendment / ~z'Dning (LUAR 05-003). ~ty of title may be required. The Building Division of the Department of Development will ~rmine its applicability. 0bandonment and rededication of easements must be recorded prior to issuance of a building ~~rmit for the project. ~drainage statement is required prior to the Technical Review Committee meeting (Chapter 4, /Section 7.F.2.). (' /~ Awl~ fE1HA ~bmit a traffic analysis prior to the Technica~Review CQ~. The traffic impact analysis must be approved by the Palm Beach County Traffic Division for concurrency purposes prior to the issuance of any building permits. ~ project must obtain approval from the School District of Palm Beach County regarding 001 concurrency prior to the issuance of a building permit. It would be preferable to have this approval prior to the Technical Review Committee meeting. ~he site plan (sheet AI00), label the front entrance (along U.S. 1) as "ingress only". ~Jthe site plan (sheet AI00), graphically indicate the dimensions of the building and the ~osed setbacks from each property line (Chapter 4, Section 7.B.). The front building setback cannot exceed 10 feet unless a public space or plaza is provided in its place (Chapter 2, Section 5.F.5). 1":\ A' .01 ~n the site plan (sheet M66), show the extent of the awnings and overhangs. ~entist and / or doctor offices proposed in the future? Dentist and doctor office require one ~arking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area (Chapter 2, Section II.H.16.d.(19).). 'h roject would normally require 153 parking spaces. However, only 114 parking spaces are quired when using the Shared Parking table (ULI). 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Box 310 Boynton Beach, Florida 33425-0310 TEL: 561-742-6260 FAX: 561-742-6259 www.boynton-beach.org To: Peter Mazzella, Assistant Director, Utilities Kofi Boatang, Director of Utilities Matthew Immler, Police Chief Rodger Kemmer, Deputy Chief / Fire Marshal Jody Rivers, Parks Superintendent Cc: William Bingham, Fire Chief Wally Majors, Parks Director Laurinda Logan, Civil Engineer Rick Lee, Fire Protection Analyst John Huntington, Police Officer "-U/ From: Ed Breese, Principal Planner~v . \f Date: 8/4/06 Re: Impacts of proposed site plan upon City facilities and services Project: Country Inns & Suites {fka Denny's} MEMORANDUM As part of the City's concurrency requirements, the City Commission directed the Planning & Zoning Division to report whether or not the City could maintain an adequate level of service with current infrastructure and / or staffing levels in order to support the proposed development. Plans for the above-mentioned project have been forwarded to your department's representative for their technical review and comment. We are requesting that you review the proposed project for anticipated impacts to your department's level of service (as requested by the City Commission) and provide us with your comments for direct insertion into our staff report. In the past, you have sent us something that indicates your current staff / infrastructure would either be able to support the proposed project or what would be required to meet the adopted level of service. Please respond no later than 2 weeks from today. Also, any recommendations that you believe that would enhance the project are certainly welcomed. I thank you for your assistance in this matter. Should you have any questions regarding the requested information, please do not hesitate to call me at 742-6260. S:\Planning\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\Country Inns & Suites\NWSP 06-026\Impact Analysis.doc Breese, Ed Page 1 of 1 From: Brooks, Vivian Sent: Tuesday, September 26, 2006 5:27 PM To: Breese, Ed Subject: Country Inn & Suites - NWSP 06-026 Ed, sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. It's been a day! Please reject my comments. Thanks. o 9/27/2006 ----- TRC COMMENTS PROJECT: Country Inns & Suites LOCATION: 2201 S. Federal Highway FILE# NWSP 06-026 TYPE OF PROJECT: Hotel CAPACITY: Four Stories, 64 Rooms COMMENTS 1. All entrance gates to construction area shall have a Knox lock system that will also open in case of electrical power failure. All gates shall be a minimum of 20' wide if two lane, and 12' wide if single lane. Fire Department apparatus shall be able to turn into the construction site in one turn. Turn around areas within the construction site shall be made available. 2. The construction site access roads shall be maintained free of obstructions at all times. 3. All required fire hydrants, standpipes or sprinkler systems shall be in place before going vertical. Vertical construction shall be protected by standpipes and the sprinkler system to two levels below the highest level of construction throughout the building. 4. Any cost of damage to Fire Department vehicles because of improperly stabilized roads or any towing fees if a vehicle becomes stuck will be the responsibility of the contractor. A minimum of 32 tons is required for ground stabilization. The pouring of the foundation pad is considered vertical construction. The roads must be accepted before construction begins by the Boynton Beach Fire Department. 5. This building will require a full NFPA 13 fire sprinkler system, per City Ordinance Chapter 9, section 7-3.2(4) and standpipes. Provide water supply information for these systems and all the required fire hydrants. This information shall include a flow test performed by the Boynton Beach Fire Department within the last six months, using the water supply lines that will serve this property. 6. The required sprinkler system shall be monitored by an approved Central Station. The building will require a full Fire Alarm system also. 7. Hydrants shall be provided within 200 feet of the building. 8. Provide EMS vehicle access to all common areas. This means that a Rescue Unit can pull up to under any overhangs at the entrance door. ------ CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Ed Breese, Principal Planner DATE: August 22, 2006 FILE: NWSP 06-026 FROM: Off. John Huntington Police Department CPTED Practitioner SUBJECT: REFERENCES: Country Inns and Suites Site Plan ENCLOSURES: I have viewed the above building plans and have the following comments: Construction Site - CPTED Conditions of Approval 1. Prior to issuance of the first building permit, the applicant shall prepare a construction site security and management plan for approval by the City's Police department CPTED Official. a) The developer/project manager after site clearing and placement of construction trailers shall institute security measures to reduce or eliminate opportunities for theft. The management plan shall include, but not be limited to, temporary lighting, security personnel, vehicle barriers, construction/visitor pass, reduce/minimize entry/exit points, encourage sub contractors to secure machinery, tools at end of work day and/or any other measure deemed appropriate to provide a safe and secure working environment. b) The security management plan shall be maintained throughout the construction phase of the project. Non-compliance with the approved plan shall result in a stop-work order for the entire planned unit development. Parking Garage Parking garages are high priority security areas. Parking garages comprise a large area with relatively low levels of activity; the vulnerability to potential activity can be high risk. With this in mind the Police Department makes the following comments: 1) Lighting is universally considered to be the most important security in a parking garage and serves as an excellent deterrent to potential criminal activity. Lighting recommendations are as follows: a) Design should incorporate both vertical and horizontal luminance. b) Lighting should extend into parking stalls and over vehicles rather than just into driving aisles. c) The exterior of garage should be well lighted on all sides. d) Metal Halide lighting shall be used. e) Position light fixtures to minimize glare to drivers and enhance depth perception. 2) Natural Surveillance- The ability to observe one's surroundings recommendations are as follows: 3) Access control: f) First level of parking garage should have restricted access from exterior common ground area. A barrier protection will prevent open access to the first floor by '~iii-' unwanted persons. The exterior walls surrounding the first floor parking should be at least three to four feet high with decorative screening in place between the top of the wall and the flooring of the second parking level. The screening would discourage anyone from entering the facility on foot yet maintain openness and natural surveillance. g) Any ground level pedestrian exits that open into non-secure areas should be emergency exits only and fitted with panic bar hardware. h) The two ingress and egress points to the parking garage should have raised crossed walks, subject to review by the Fire Department and City Engineering. 4) Ceilings should be painted or stained white to significantly enhance the illumination and aid in reducing shadows within the facility. 5) Careful placement of signs and graphics indicating exits, stairs, and elevators should be painted or placed on walls to help orient patrons and allow for quick movement in and out of parking garage. 6) The parking garage elevator should be designed to permit any individual in the elevator to have a clear and unobstructed view of the immediate surroundings and be seen from outside the elevator. The doors and two sides of the elevator shall have glass walls. The elevator should be equipped with emergency communication and not be equipped with stop button. 7) The stairwell towers should be of an open design with open metal handrails and steps. 8) For potential criminal activity detection, install a high resolution color digital video system consisting of a minimum of 12 low lux cameras, with monitoring and photo processing picture or video printout capabilities, shall be installed. Surveillance should be strategically placed at locations like ingress/egress points, elevators, and stairwells and on each floor of the facility. The monitoring and control of surveillance system should be at a central monitoring office or other designated location. It should be posted at all access points (pedestrian/vehicular) that the facility is under video surveillance. 9) Install convex mirrors in stairwell and elevator areas. Commercial 1. All lighting shall be metal halide. · Landscaping shall not conflict with lighting . Entry sign age should be lighted. . Landscaping should not obstruct view from doors, windows or walkways. . Building lighting (non- glare) should be around perimeter of all sides and on pedestrian sidewalk. ." CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Ed Breese, Principal Planner DATE: January 17, 2006 FILE: NWSP 06-026 FROM: Off. John Huntington Police Department CPTED Practitioner SUBJECT: Country Inns & Suites REFERENCES: Impacts of proposed site plan upon City Services ENCLOSURES: I have reviewed the impacts of proposed site plan for Country Inns & Suites. A statistical analysis was completed to show the percentage of increase of police calls for service for the selected development and area. This study showed that 11.5 % of all police calls for service were within this zone. This is an increase of 2.3% over a one year period. Currently, there are numerous site plans for future residential/office and retail projects along the 1900 - 3600 block ofS. Federal Highway. The projected growth along S. Federal Highway will have a direct impact on future public safety issues, to include calls for service. Additional officers and equipment will be needed to balance the increase in population and non residential traffic into our city. Page 1 of I ~ Rivers, Jody To: Breese, Ed; Coale, Sherie Subject: Site Plan Review - Country Inn and Suites Project: Country Inn and Suites File No.: NWSP 06-026 1. The landscape plan indicates the planting of Pidgeon Plum trees in a 3' wide space. Since the Pidgeon Plum grows to a height of 50' and has a spread of 35' at maturity, it is doubful that this space will offer enough room for sufficient root growth. The tree will easily topple over in a wind storm. It is recommended that palms be substituted. 2. The plant list should include a notation regarding what plant species are native and the overall percentage of native species. 3. Irrigation should have 110% coverage, use a non-potable water source, provide separate bubblers to each tree and have separate zones for bed and grass areas. Joc{tj Rl.Vers. Parks Superintendent City of Boynton Beach 100 E. Boynton Beach Blvd Boynton Beach, FL 33425 (561) 742-6226 (561) 742-6233 (fax) A sense of COMMUNITY...lt Starts in Parks What transforms a crowd into a community? Parks provide that chance. Boynton Beach's parks are where lifetime friendships are formed, where generations can come together, where people discover what they have in common. It starts in parks. 8/1 0/2006 / FROM: Timothy K. La TART Memb List of Acronvms/Abbreviations: ANSI - American National Standards Institute ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers CBB - City of Boynton Beach CBBA - Boynton Beach Amendments CBBCO - City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances CBBCPP - City of Boynton Beach Comprehensive Plan Policy CFR - Code of Federal Regulations EPA - Environment Protection Agency FBC - Florida Building Code FFHA - Federal Fair Housing Act FFPC - Florida Fire Prevention Code FIRM - Flood Insurance Rate Map F.S. - Florida Statutes LDR - Land Development Regulations NEC - National Electric Code NFPA - National Fire Prevention Assn NGVD - National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 SFWMD - South Florida Water Management District DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT BUILDING DIVISION MEMORANDUM NO. 06-115 TO: DATE: August 11,2006 SUBJECT: Project - Country Inns & Suites File No. - NWSP 06-026 - 1st review Building Division (Site Specific and Permit Comments) - Timothv K. Large (561) 742-6352 1 Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the TART (Technical Advisory Review Team) process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the commission and at permit review. 2 Indicate within the site data the type of construction of the building as defined in 2004 FBC, Chapter 6. 3 Indicate within the site data the occupancy type of the building as defined in 2004 FBC, Chapter 3. 4 The height and area for buildings or structures of the different types of construction shall be governed by the intended use or occupancy of the building, and shall not exceed the limits set forth in Table 503 of the 2004 FBC. 5 Place a note on the elevation view drawings indicating that the exterior wall openings and exterior wall construction comply with 2004 FBC, Table 704.8, or 2004 FBC, Residential, Section R302.2. Submit calculations that clearly reflect the percentage of protected and unprotected wall openings permitted per 2004 FBC, Table 704.8 or 2004 FBC, Residential, Section R302.2. 6 Buildings, structures and parts thereof shall be designed to withstand the minimum 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 2004 FBC, Section 1609 (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. 7 Every building and structure shall be of sufficient strength to support the loads and forces encountered per the 2004 FBC, Section 1607 and Table 1607.1. Indicate the live load (pst) on the plans for the building design. S\Development\Building\TART\TART 2006\ Country Inns & Suites Page 1 of 4 8 Buildings three-stories or higher shall be equipped with an automatic 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 application. 9 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. 10 At time of permit review, submit signed and sealed working drawings of the proposed construction. 11 Add to the building that is depicted on the drawing titled site plan and floor plan a labeled symbol that identifies the location of the handicap-accessible entrance doors to the building. 2004 FBC, Sections 11-4.1.2, 11-4.1.3, and 11-4.3. 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 parking spaces and the accessible entrance doors to the building. The installed symbol, required along the path, shall start at the accessible parking spaces and terminate at the accessible entrance doors to the building. The symbol shall represent the location of the path of travel, not the location of the detectable warning or other pavement markings. The location of the accessible path shall not compel the user to travel in a drive/lane area that is located behind parked vehicles. Identify on the plan the width of the accessible route. (Note: The minimum clear width of an accessible route shall be 36 inches, except at curb ramps that are part of a required means of egress shall not be less than 44 inches). Add text to the drawing that would indicate that the symbol represents the accessible route and the route is designed in compliance with 2004 FBC, Section 11-4.3 (Accessible Route) and 11-4.6 (Parking and Passenger Loading Zones). 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 2004 FBC. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations along the path of travel. 13 Add to the 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 unitls on the applicable floor plan drawings. 14 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 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 drive/lane area that is located behind parking vehicles. Identify on the plan the width of the accessible route. (Note: The minimum width required by the Code is 36 inches). 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 2004 FBC. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations along the path of travel. S\Development\Building\TART\TART 2006\ Country Inns & Suites Page 2 of 4 15 If an accessible route has less than 60 inches clear width, then passing spaces at least 60 inches by 60 inches shall be located at reasonable intervals not to exceed 200 feet. A 'T'- intersection of two corridors or walks is an acceptable passing place. 2004 FBC, Section 11-4.3.4. 16 Identify within the site data the finish floor elevation (lowest floor elevation) that is proposed for the building. Verify that the proposed elevation is in compliance with regulations of the code by adding specifications to the site data that address the following issues: A The design professional-of-record for the project shall add the following text to the site data. "The proposed finish floor elevation _' _ NGVD is above the highest 100-year base flood elevation applicable to the building site, as determined by the SFWMD's surface water management construction development regulations." B From the FIRM map, identify in the site data the title of the flood zone that the building is located within. Where applicable, specify the base flood elevation. If there is no base flood elevation, indicate that on the plans. C Identify the floor elevation that the design professional has established for the building within the footprint of the building that is shown on the drawings titled site plan, floor plan and paving/drainage (civil plans). 17 Add to the submittal a partial elevation view drawing of the proposed perimeter wall. Identify the type of wall material and the type of material that supports the wall, including the typical distance between supports. Also, provide a typical section view drawing of the wall that includes the depth that the wall supports are below finish grade and the height that the wall is above finish grade. The location and height of the wall shall comply with the wall regulations specified in the Zoning Code. 18 On the drawing titled site plan identify the property line. 19 CBBCPP 3.C.3.4 requires the conservation of potable water. City water may not, therefore, be used for landscape irrigation where other sources are readily available. 20 A water-use permit from SFWMD is required for an irrigation system that 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. 21 If capital facility fees (water and sewer) are paid in advance to the City of 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 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) 22 At time of permit review, submit separate surveys of each lot, parcel, or tract. 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. S\Development\Building\TART\TART 2006\ Country Inns & Suites Page 3 of 4 23 Add a general note to the site plan that all plans submitted for permitting shall meet the City's codes and the applicable building codes in effect at the time of permit application. 24 Pursuant to approval by the City Commission and all other outside agencies, the plans for this project must be submitted to the Building Division for review at the time of permit application submittal. The plans must incorporate all the conditions of approval as listed in the development order and approved by the City Commission. 25 The full address of the project shall be submitted with the construction documents at the time of permit application submittal. The addressing plan shall be approved by the United States Post Office, the City of Boynton Beach Fire Department, the City's GIS Division, and the Palm Beach County Emergency 911. A Palm Beach County Planning, Zoning & Building Division, 100 Australian Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida (Sean McDonald - 561-233-5013) B United States Post Office, Boynton Beach (Michelle Bullard - 561-734-0872) 26 Show the proposed site lighting on the site and landscape plans. (LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.B.4) If possible, provide photo metrics as part of your TART plan submittals. 27 This structure meets the definition of a threshold building per F.S. 553.71 (7) and shall comply with the requirements of F.S. 553.79 and the CBBA to the 2004 FBC, Sections 109.3.6.1 through 109.3.6.6. 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. 28 Rooms and suites shall comply with 2004 FBC, Building, Chapter 11, Section 11-9. bf S\Development\Building\TART\TART 2006\ Country Inns & Suites Page 4 of 4 ,..-----. Plannin2: Memorandum: Forester / Environmentalist To: Ed Breese, Principal Planner From: Kevin J. Hallahan, Forester / Environmentalist Subject: Country Inns & Suites New Site Plan - 1st Review NWSP 06-026 Date: August 18, 2006 Existin2: Trees List Sheet L-2 The Landscape Architect should tabulate the total diameter inches of existing trees on the site to be removed and replaced on site. The replacement trees should be shown by a separate symbol on the landscape plan sheet L-l. Trees identified as letters E, F, G, L, N, 0 and R should be preserved or relocated on the site unless the trees are unhealthy. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article I Sec. 7.D.p. 2.] Plant List Sheet L-2 1. All individual shade and palm trees must be listed in the description as a minimum of 12'-14' height, 3" DBH (4.5' off the ground) not caliper, and Florida #1 (Florida Grades and Standards manual). The height of the trees may be larger than 12'-14' to meet the 3" diameter requirement. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5.C. 2.] 2. The landscape design does include the City signature trees (Tibochina granulosa) at the ingress / egress areas to the site. These trees must meet the minimum size specifications for trees. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5.C.3.N.] 3. All trees proposed under any existing overhead electric power lines must meet the FP & L Right tree in the Right Place manual selection for small trees only. 4. The landscape sheet does include a shade tree planting detail. This detail should including a line indicating where the diameter and height of all of the trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. 5. The landscape sheet does include a palm tree planting detail. This detail should include a line indicating where the clear trunk and height of all of the palm trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. 6. The landscape sheet does include a shrub and groundcover planting detail. This detail should include a line indicating where the height and spread of the shrubs and groundcover plants will be measured at time of planting and inspection. 7. All shrubs and groundcover plants should have a height and spread dimension. 8. The applicant should add a note that all utility boxes or structures (not currently known or shown on the plan) should be screened with Coco plum hedge plants on three sides. 9. The applicant should show an elevation cross-section detail (sheet A3.01) of the actual heights of the proposed landscape trees and vegetation at the time of planting to (proper scale) visually buffer the proposed buildings and parking lot from the U. S. Highway No. 1 and SE 21 st Avenue road rights-of-ways. .Irri2ation Plan 10. Turf and landscape (bedding plants) areas should be designed on separate zones and time duration for water conservation. 11. Trees should have separate irrigation bubblers to provide water directly to the root ball. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5. C.2.] Kjh ------ - - - 12. All shade and pa1mtfr~ must beJisted In-the description as a minimum of 12'-14' height, 3" DB (4. f tl}y~undtnot caliper, and Florida #1 (Florida Grades and Standards man a. ___/lle - . ht~f the- trees-m~pe l~er than 12' -14' to meet the 3" diamete 9uirenient; or ~7 gray od, specifications. [Env.' oriiilental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5.C. 2.] J3. All shmhs, aceent:s and groundcover plants should have.a h~ight and spread dimension. .Irri2ation Plan 14. T aiiascape (bedding 1 .. nes and time duration for wa 15. Trees ave separate irrigation bubblers 0 ter directly to the root ball. nvironmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5. C.2.] Kjh / DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING DIVISION MEMORANDUM NO. 06-092 TO: Michael W. Rumpf, Director, Planning and Zoning FROM: Laurinda Logan, P.E., Senior Engineer DATE: August 17,2006 RE: Review Comments New Site Plan - 1 st Review Country Inn Suites File No. NWSP 06-026 The above referenced Site Plans, received on August 3,2006, was reviewed for 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 (LOR) referenced. PUBLIC WORKS - SOLID WASTE 1. Prior to permit application contact the Public Works Department (561-742-6200) regarding the storage and handling of refuse per the CODE, Section 10-26 (a). 2. Redesign the east side of the drive onto SE 21st Ave. to maximize accessibility/maneuverability for Solid Waste into the dumpster enclosure. 3. Provide a dumpster enclosure detail and indicate by note that the site dumpster enclosure shall be constructed in accordance with City Standard Drawing 8-4. 4. Provide a minimum turning radius of 60 ft. to approach dumpsters. Provide a minimum backing clearance of 60 ft. (measured from the front edge of the dumpster pad.) (LOR, Chapter 2, Section 11.J.2.b.) 5. Provide a minimum outside turning radius of 55 ft. to allow turning movements for Solid Waste (and Fire/Rescue) inside the proposed community. Using AutoTurn (or similar), show on the plans that the required turning movements are provided. Particular attention should be given to the entryways and any overhangs to ensure there are no conflicts for ingress and egress for Solid Waste and Fire/Rescue. PUBLIC WORKS - FORESTRY & GROUNDS 6. It may be necessary to replace or relocate large canopy trees adjacent to light fixtures to eliminate future shadowing on the parking surface (LOR, Chapter 23, Article II, Section A.1.b.) 7. Show sight triangles on the Landscape plans (LOR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.H.) Reference FOOT Standard Index 546 for the sight triangles on Federal Highway. 8. I ndicate, by note on the Landscape Plan, that within the sight triangles there shall be an unobstructed cross-visibility at a level between 2.5-ft. and 8-ft. above the pavement (LOR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.H.) Dept. of Public Works, Engineering Division Memo No. 06-092 RE: Country Inn Suites, New Site Plan - 1st Review, NWSP 06-026 August 17,2006 Page 2 9. The medians on Federal Highway have existing irrigation, plant material, and hardscaping belonging to the City of Boynton Beam. Any damage to the irrigation system, plant material and/or hardscaping asa result of the contractor's operations shall be repaired or replaced to the equivalent or better grade, as approved by the City of Boynton Beach, and shall be the sole responsibility of the developer. The contractor shall notify and coordinate with the City of Boynton Beach Forestry & Grounds Division of Publ ic Works a minimum of six (6) weeks in advance of any underg round activities. Please acknowledge this notice in your comments response and add a note to the appropriate plan sheets with the above stated information. 10. Per the LOR, Chapter 7.6, Article II, Section 6.C.2. Ficus species are not permitted. 11. There are overhead lines along the north and west property lines. Landscaping shall be designed and installed in accordance with FPL's "Plant the Right Tree in the Right Place." 12. Existing trees to remain (Live Oaks on south property line) shall be protected in accordance with the LOR throughout the construction period to the drip line of the tree. The grade may not be changed from the existing grade within the drip line. 13. There is a conflict between Trees "C" and "0" (Sheet L-1) and the building stairwell. Please correct or explain how this conflict will be handled. 14. Pigeon Plums and Royal Palms proposed along the west property line should be placed a minimum of 6- ft. off the property line to provide space for maintenance at maturity. 16. POdocarpus should be placed a minimum of 3-ft. off the building to provide for plant health and adequate space to mature. 16. Any trees which do not survive relocation shall be replaced in kind as required by the LOR Landscape Code. PUBLIC WORKS - TRAFFIC 17. Provide a traffic analysis and notice of concurrency (Traffic Performance Standards Review) from Palm Beach County Traffic Engineering. 18. On the Site and Civil plans, show and identify all necessary traffic control devices such as stop bars, stop signs, double yellow lane separators striping, directional arrows and "Do Not Enter" signage, etc. See City Standard Drawings "K" Series for striping details. ENGINEERING 19. Add a note to the Site Plan stating "All plans submitted for specific permits shall meet the City's Code requirements at time of application. These permits include, but are not limited to, the following: paving, drainage, curbing, site lighting, landscaping and irrigation. Permits required from other permitting agencies such as Florida Department of Transportation (FOOT), South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD), Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), Palm Beach County Health Department (PBCHD), Palm Beach County Engineering Department (PBCED), Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resource Management (PBCDERM) and any others, shall be included with the permit request." Dept. of Public Works, Engineering Division Memo No. 06-092 RE: Country Inn Suites, New Site Plan - 1st Review, NWSP 06-026 August 17, 2006 Page 3 20. All comments requiring changes and/or corrections to the plans shall be reflected on all appropriate sheets. 21. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the Technical Advisory Review Team (TART) process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the Commission and at permit review. 22. Show the building footprint on all plan sheets. 23. Provide written and graphic scales on all sheets. 24. Show proposed site lighting on the Civil and Landscape plans (LOR, Chapter 4, Section 7.B.4.) 25. Sidewalks adjacent to parking lots shall be continuous through all driveways and shall be 6 in. thick within driveways (LOR, Chapter 23, Article II, Section P). 26. Provide an engineer's certification on the Drainage Plan as specified in LOR, Chapter 4, Section 7.F.2. 27. Indicate by note that catch basin and manhole covers shall be bicycle proof (LOR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5.A.2.g.) 28. Specify storm sewer diameters, inlets types, etc. on drainage plan. Indicate grate, rim and invert elevations for all structures. Indicate grade of storm sewer segments. Indicate material specifications for storm sewer. 29. Full drainage plans, including drainage calculations, in accordance with the LOR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5 will be required at the time of permitting. 30. Paving, drainage and site details will not be reviewed for construction 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 permit application. UTILITIES 31. No utility plan was included with this submittal, therefore this plan is considered incomplete as submitted. However, the Preliminary Engineering Plan (Sheet 1 of 1) reflects an existing site located within the Utilities' service area, and is located where utility support is available. A simple "connect lateral (or tap) here" is not acceptable, even for a conceptual submittal. Therefore we are providing only a cursory review of the proposed site plans as submitted at this time. Additional comments may be required after a utility plan has been submitted. 32. Please provide a timeline that clearly illustrates when water and sewer services will be required to serve the proposed project. Your starting date for the timeline should be the date of City Commission approval. Also provide milestone dates for permit application, the start of construction, and the setting of the fi rst water meter. This timeline will be used to determine the adequacy of water and wastewater treatment capacity for your project upon the project's completion, so please be as accurate as possible. Dept. of Public Works, Engineeri~ Division Memo No. 06-092 RE: Country Inn Suites, New Site Plan -1st Review, NWSP 06-026 August 17,2006 Page 4 33. All utility easements and utility lines shall be shown on the site plan and landscape plans (as well as the Water and Sewer Plans) so that we may determine which appurtenances, trees or shrubbery 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 LOR, 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. 34. Palm Beach County Health Department permits may be required for the water and sewer systems serving this project (CODE, Section 26-12). 35. Fire flow calculations will be required demonstrating the City Code requirement of 1,500 g.p.m. (500 g.p.m. some residential developments) with 20 p.s.i. residual pressure as stated in the LOR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16, or the requirement imposed by insurance underwriters, whichever is greater (CODE, Section 26-16(b)). 36. The LOR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16 requires that all points on each building will be within 200 feet of an existing or proposed fire hydrant. Please demonstrate that the plan meets this condition, by showing all hydrants. 37. The 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 seven (7) days of site plan approval, whichever occurs first. This fee will be determined based upon final meter size, or expected demand. 38. Comprehensive Plan Policy 3.C.3.4. requires' the conservation of potable water. As other sources are readily available City water shall not be allowed for irrigation. 39. 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 CODE Sec. 26-33(a). 40. 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. 41. 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. 42. PVC material not permitted on the City's water system. All lines shall be DIP. 43. Appropriate backflow preventer(s) will be required on the domestic water service to the building, and the fire sprinkler line if there is one, in accordance with the CODE, Section 26-207. 44. Clarify whether water and sewer service laterals are existing or proposed. If these are proposed locations Staff strongly encourages the EOR to tie into the water and sewer mains on SE 21st Ave. Dept. of Public Works, Engineering Division Memo No. 06-092 RE: Country Inn Suites, New Site Plan -1st Review, NWSP 06-026 August 17,2006 Page 5 45. The LOR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(0) requires Master Plans to show all utilities on or adjacent to the proposed tract. The plan must therefore show the point of service for water and seINer, and the proposed off-site utilities construction needed in order to service this project. 46. The LOR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(P) requires a statement be included that utilities are available and will be provided by all other appropriate agencies. This statement is lacking on the submitted plans. 47. Utility construction details will not be reviewed for construction acceptability 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) and will be reviewed at the time of construction permit application. Cc: Jeffrey R. Livergood, P.E., Director, Public Works (via e-mail) Peter V. Mazzella, Deputy Utility Director, Utilities H. David Kelley, Jr., P.E.! P.S.M., City Engineer, Public Works/Engineering (via e-mail) Glenda Hall, Forestry & Grounds Manager, Public Works/Forestry & Grounds Division Larry Quinn, Solid Waste Manager, Public Works/Solid Waste File S:\Engineering\ Memorandums\Memorandums 2006\06-092 LOGAN-Country Inn Suites 081506.doc