APPLICATION
PROJECT NAME: High :RIdge New Urban Communities
LOCATION: High Ridge Road & Miner Road
PCN:
I FILE NO.: SPTE 06-013 II TYPE OF APPLICATION: I
AGENT/CONTACT PERSON: OWNER: High Ridge New Urban
Jeffrey Costello - Director of Planning Communities
High Ridge New Urban Communities ADDRESS:
ADDRESS: 398 NE 6th Avenue FAX:
Delray Beach, FL 33483 PHONE:
FAX: 561-272-3951
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PHONE: 561-279-8706
E-Mail: www.newurbancommunities.com
SUBMITTAL / RESUBMITTAL 9/20/06
1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS DUE:
PUBLIC NOTICE/ SIGNS 30 days / 10 days 11/18/06
IPARC:
TART MEETING:
LEGAL AD
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD 11/28/06
MEETING:
COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY BOARD
CITY COMMISSION MEETING: 12/19/06
COMMENTS:
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September 20, 2006
Mr. Michael Rumpf
Planning and Zoning Director
City Hall- West Wing
100 Boynton Beach Blvd
P.O. Box 310
Boynton Beach, FL 33425-0310
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Re: High Ridge - Site Plan Approval Extension Request Letter
Dear Mike:
This letter is provided as a request for an extension of the site plan approval for the High Ridge
PUD. At its meeting of September 20, 2005, the City Commission approved (5-0), with
conditions, the request for New Site Plan Approval for High Ridge to construct 48 single family
homes and 126 townhouse units on an 18.44 acre parcel located at the northwest comer of High
Ridge Road and Miner Road.
Pursuant to the Chapter 4, Section 5 of the City of Boynton Beach Land Development
Regulations, upon approval of a site plan by the City Commission, the applicant shall have (I)
year to secure a building permit from the Development Department, unless the City Commission
extends the approval of the site plan for an additional time period, not to exceed one (1) year.
While the owner of the property, New Urban High Ridge, LLC, has been diligently addressing
conditions of approval, processing the plat, and obtaining permits from the various governmental
entities; unfortunately, building permits have not been secured. The following is a list of items
that indicate the reasons for the delay and demonstrates the owner is committed to the project
and is proceeding in a "good faith" effort:
. Subsequent to site plan approval, Palm Beach County Traffic Division required a 15'
dedication from the east side of the property for High Ridge Road right-of-way, which
significantly impacted the approved plans. Additional comments from the County concerning
the three laning of High Ridge Road and stacking required additional changes to all the plans.
. The lift station, which was originally indicated at the southwest comer of the retention
area/lake, was relocated to the southwest comer of the site and the lake modified accordingly.
We attempted to obtain an easement from the adjacent property owner (High Ridge Country
Club) to connect to the force main to the north, as originally requested by Utilities
Department. However, as the abutting property owner was not willing to dedicate an
easement at this time, therefore the lift station had to be relocated to the southwest comer of
the site, as requested by Utilities. The lift station relocation was finally resolved in April of
this year and required extensive modifications to the plans and plat, which were resubmitted
to the City.
398 NE 6th Avenue, Delroy Beach, Florida 33483
tel 561.279.8706. fax 561.272.3951 · www.newurbancommunities.com
To: Mr. Michael Rumpf
Re: High Ridge Site Plan Approval Extension Request Letter
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. A minor site plan modification is currently being processed to address site adjustments made
pursuant to comments/conditions of site plan approval, Palm Beach County Traffic
Engineering and City Utilities. Approval of the minor modification is pending, but should
occur soon.
. Capacity Reservation Fee in the amount $25, I 00.46 has been paid in full to the City of
Boynton Beach.
. Palm Beach County right-of-way permit for High Ridge Road improvements has been
approved and forwarded to South Florida Water Management District. Approval from
SFWMD is pending.
. Palm Beach County right-of-way permit for the landscaping within High Ridge Road is
pending.
. Health Department approval (permits) of the water and sewer plans have been approved.
. The site clearing and grubbing permit has been issued, as well as the permits for the land
development sign and construction trailer.
. The final engineering plans have been approved.
. Resubmittal of the plat will occur on September 21, 2006, with approval by the City
Commission pending.
. Land development to occur immediately after approval and recordation of the plat.
. The construction drawings are being prepared with submittal of building permits to occur by
November.
As indicated, the plat process and completion of the engineering plans took longer than
anticipated while experiencing delays as a result of the 2005 hurricane event as well as
coordinating with the various agencies; City Engineering, Utilities, and Planning Departments;
and, the abutting property owner (High Ridge Country Club).
Based upon the above, New Urban High Ridge, LLC respectfully requests extension of the site
plan approval for an additional year, expiring on September 20, 2007. Should you have any
questions or need additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me at (561) 279-8706
ext.214.
Sincerely,