AGENDA DOCUMENTS
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FORM
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RECOMMENDATION: Please place this request on the June 20, 2006 City Commission Agenda under Public
Hearing, to be combined with the corresponding request for conditional use approved. The Planning and Development Board,
recommended that the subject request be approved on May 23, 2006. For further details pertaining to the request, see
attached Department Memorandum No. 06-102.
EXPLANATION:
PROJECT:
AGENT:
OWNER:
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:
Pylon Interstate Plaza (HTEX 06-003)
Steven L. Cohen
Chambers Properties, LLC
1501 Corporate Drive
Request for Height Exception approval to allow a decorative hip roof over the proposed
elevator shaft at a height of 53 feet- 6 inches, a total of 18 feet above the 35 foot height
limit for buildings constructed over parking in the C-l zoning district.
PROGRAM IMP ACT:
FISCAL IMPACT:
ALTERNATIVES:
N/A
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City Manager's Signature
Planning and Zoni g irector City Attorney / Finance / Human Resources
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DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION
MEMORANDUM NO, PZ 06-102
TO:
FROM:
Chair and Members
Planning & Development Board
Michael Rumpf .~~
Director of Planning and Zoning
Ed Breese ~
Principal Planner
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DATE:
May 11, 2006
PROJECT:
Pylon Interstate Plaza / HTEX 06-003
REQUEST:
Height Exception
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Property Owner:
Chambers Properties LLC
Applicant:
Neal G, Chambers
Agent:
Steven L. Cohen
Location:
1501 Corporate Drive (see Exhibit "A" - Location Map)
Existing Land Use / Zoning: Office Commercial (OC) / Office Professional (C-l)
Proposed Land Use/Zoning: No change proposed
Proposed Use:
Office building
Acreage:
124,581 square feet / (2,86 acres)
Adjacent Uses:
North:
Right-of-way for Woolbright Road, then farther north is developed
commercial property (Racetrac gas station), zoned Community Commercial
(C-3);
South:
Vacant industrial property (retention pond for Boynton Commerce Center),
zoned Planned Industrial Development (PID);
East:
Two (2) story office building in Phase One, then farther east is right-of-way
for Corporate Drive, still farther east is developed commercial (Lowe's),
zoned Community Commercial (C-3);
West:
Right-of-way for Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) E-4 Canal, then
farther west Is developed commercial (Rrst Southern Bank), To the
southwest, a 60+/- foot portion of the subject property Is adjacent (across
the canal) to developed residential property (Leisureville), zoned Single-
family residential (R-1AA),
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BACKGROUND
The applicant submitted a request for conditional use / site plan (COUS 06-004) approval for the
construction of a 29,419 square foot office building, This application for a height exception accompanies
the request for conditional use I site plan approval. The applicant previously applied for and received City
Commission approval for this very same Phase 2 building in February of 2004 (including the height
exception), however failed to submit timely for the necessary building permits or time extension,
Therefore the approvals have lapsed and a new application and approval are required. The subject
property Is located approximately at the southwest corner of Woolbright Road and Corporate Drive, The
maximum building height in the C-1 zoning district is 30 feet and the building cannot exceed two (2)
stories, However, according to Chapter 2, Section 6,A,3, two (2) floors over under-story parking is
allowed up to a maximum of 35 feet but subject to conditional use approval, The elevation (see Exhibit
"B'') shows that the building will be three (3) stories tall. The first "floor" would primarily consist of the
parking lot under the building, mechanical rooms, lobby, and elevator shaft, The traditional office space
would only occur on the second and third stories,
ANALYSIS
land Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Zoning, Section 4,F.3, Height Limitations and Exceptions,
states that in considering an application for an exception to the district height regulation, the City
Commission shall make findings indicating the proposed exception has been studied and considered in
relation to minimum standards, where applicable, Except for within the Central Business District (CBD),
Mixed-Use Low (MU-L), and Mixed-Use High (MU-H) zoning districts, the standard citywide maximum
building height is 45 feet. However, the maximum building height in the C-1 zoning district is 30 feet. In
the C-1 zoning district, when proposed structures are to be built above subterraneous or ground level
parking lots, projects are considered conditional uses rather than a use permitted by right. Additionally,
conditional uses are different from permitted uses in that they must comply with a separate set of
developmental/performance standards, Also, in the C-1 zoning district, when a building is proposed
above the parking lot (as in this case), the maximum allowable building height can be increased from 30
feet to 35 feet. The building as shown on Sheet A-3 (see Exhibit "B'') is proposed at 35 feet in height.
Therefore, the proposed building complies with the maximum allowable building height in the C-1 zoning
district. The parapet wall (which screens the mechanical rooftop equipment) is proposed at 40 feet in
height. This parapet wall is not counted towards building height. However, the peak of the pitched
standing seam metal roof (proposed above the elevator shaft) would be 53 feet - six (6) inches in height.
The project therefore, would require an 18 feet - six (6) inch height exception,
Pitched roofs that conceal electrical and mechanical support systems are eligible to be considered for
height exceptions. In considering an application for exception to district height regulations, the City
Commission shall make findings indicating the proposed exception has been studied and considered in
relation to specific standards, The exception would not have an adverse effect on the existing and
proposed land uses, It is necessary to "hide" the elevator shaft and its mechanical equipment. It would
not severely reduce light and air in adjacent areas, The building would be setback over 56 feet from the
west property line and then further separated from other properties by the LWDD canal. The height
exception would not adversely effect property values in adjacent areas or adversely influence the living
conditions In neighboring communities. The pitched roof would provide an attractive feature to help
beautify what would ordinarily be a plain flat roof of an elevator shaft. According to the applicant, the
roof serves no other function aside from aesthetic value and appeal. The building could function without
the decorative roof, however, It would be a plain, flat, roofline, Granting of this height exception does
not constitute a special privilege to the current property owner. Staff feels that the standing seam metal
roof would enhance the overall project dynamic and its exclusion would be detrimental to the design,
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Therefore, staff determined that the project meets the intent of all criteria itemized in Chapter 2, Section
4,F.3, of the Land Development Regulations,
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the analysis contained herein, staff recommends that this request for a height exception of 18
feet - seven (7) Inches be approved for the standing seam metal roof over the elevator equipment shaft,
subject to the conditions of approval listed in Exhibit "C". Any conditions of approval recommended by
the Board or required by the City Commission will be placed in Exhibit "c" accordingly,
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Conditions of Approval
Project name: Pylon Interstate Plaza
File number: HTEX 06-003
Reference'
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PUBLIC WORKS- General
Comments: None X
PUBLIC WORKS- Traffic
Comments: None X
UTILITIES
Comments: None X
FIRE
Comments: None X
POLICE
Comments: None X
ENGINEERING DIVISION
Comments: None X
BUILDING DIVISION
Comments: None X
PARKS AND RECREATION
Comments: None X
FORESTERJENVIRONMENT ALIST
Comments: None X
PLANNING AND ZONING
Comments: None X
ADDITIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONDITIONS
Conditions of Approval
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ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS
Comments:
1. To be determined.
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Meeting Minutes
Planning and Development Board
Boynton Beach, Florida
May 23, 2006
Motion
A motion was made by Mr. Cwynar to approve the request to amend the comprehensive plan
from Medium Residential MR-5 to Low Density Residential subject to all staff comments. Mr.
Hay seconded the motion that unanimously carried.
Motion
A motion was made by Ms. Jaskiewicz to approve the request to rezone from Agricultural
Residential (Palm Beach County) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) subject to staff
comments. Mr. Casaine seconded the motion that unanimously carried.
C. Pylon Interstate Plaza
Conditional Use
1. Project:
Pylon Interstate Plaza (COUS 06-004)
Agent:
Steven L. Cohen
Owner:
Chambers Properties, LLC
Location:
1501 Corporate Drive
Description:
Request for conditional use/new site plan approval to
construct a two (2) story, 29,419 square foot building and
related site improvements on a 2.861 acre parcel in the
C-1 zoning district
Chair Wische presented the item and asked the Agent, Mr. Cohen, if he agreed with all of staffs
comments.
The Agent, Steven L. Cohen indicated he was in agreement with all of the staff conditions.
Mr. Breese, Principal Planner indicated staff recommended approval.
Chair Wische opened and closed the floor for public hearing.
Motion
Vice Chair Hay moved to approve the request for a Conditional Use for new site plan approval
to construct a two (2) story, 29,419 square foot building and related site improvements on a
2.861-acre parcel in the C-1 zoning district with all staff comments. Mr. Casaine seconded the
motion.
Height Exception
2. Project:
tfi'ex:
Pylon Interstate Plaza (-t\€"r- 06-003)
Agent:
Steven L. Cohen
Owner:
Chambers Properties, LLC
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Meeting Minutes
Planning and Development Board
Boynton Beach, Florida
May 23, 2006
Location:
1501 Corporate Drive
Description:
Request for Height Exception approval to allow a
decorative hip roof over the proposed elevator shaft at a
height of 53 feet- 6 inches, a total of 18 feet above the 35
foot height limit for buildings constructed over parking in
the C-1 zoning district.
Chair Chair Wische presented the item and indicated staff recommended approval without any
staff comments.
Chair Wische opened and closed the floor for public hearing.
Motion
Ms. Jaskiewicz moved to approve the Request for Height Exception approval to allow a
decorative hip roof over the proposed elevator shaft at a height of 53 feet- 6 inches, a total of 18
feet above the 35 foot height limit for buildings constructed over parking in the C-1 zoning
district. Vice Chair Hay seconded the motion that unanimously carried.
D. Forest Hill Lot 3, Block 2
Zonin{:l Code Variance
1. Project:
Owner:
Location:
Description:
Forest Hill Lot 3, Block 2 (ZNCV 06-007)
Agent: Octavia Sherrod
City of Boynton Beach
South side of SW 23rd Terrace approximately 255 feet
west of SW 6th Street.
Request for relief from the City of Boynton Beach land
Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Zoning, Section
5.C.2.a, requiring a minimum lot frontage of seventy-five
(75) feet to allow a thirty-four (34) foot variance for an odd
shaped remnant lot as a result of 1-95 taking, resulting in a
forty-one (41) foot frontage for a proposed single-family
residence within the R 1-AA single family zoning district;
and
Request for relief from the City of Boynton Beach Land
Development Regulations, Chapter 2. Zoning, Section
5.C.2.a, requiring a minimum rear yard setback of 20 feet
to allow a five (5) foot variance, resulting in a fifteen (15)
foot rear yard setback for a proposed single-family
residence within the R1-AA single-family zoning district
Mr. Breese explained the applicant is the City of Boynton Beach and further explained
Community Development is looking to infill develop the lot. The northwest corner of the lot was
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