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AGENDA DOCUMENTS CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FORM Requested City Commission Date Final Form Must be Turned Requested City Commission Date Final Form Must be Turned Meeting Dates in to City Clerk's Office Meeting Dates in to City Clerk's Offiee 0 April 4, 2006 Mareh 20, 2006 (Noon.) 0 June 6, 2006 May 15, 2006 (Noon) 0 April 18, 2006 April 3,2006 (Noon) ~ June 20, 2006 June 5, 2006 (Noon) 0 May 2, 2006 April 17,2006 (Noon) 0 July 5,2006 June 19,2006 (Noon) 0 May 16, 2006 May 1,2006 (Noon) 0 July 18, 2006 July 3, 2006 (Noon) 0 Administrative 0 Development Plans NATURE OF 0 Consent Agenda 0 New Business AGENDA ITEM ~ Public Hearing 0 Legal 0 Bids 0 Unfinished Business 0 Announcement 0 Presentation 0 City Manager's Report 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 N/A N/A ~ City Manager's Signature Planning and Zoni g irector City Attorney / Finance / Human Resources S:\Planning\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\Pylon Interstate Plaza\HTEX 06-003\Agenda Item Request Pylon Interstate Plaza HTEX 06-003 6-20-06.dot S:\BULLETIN\FORMS\AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FORM.DOC 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 ./- THRU: / ( / / 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), Page 2 Memorandum No. PZ 06-102 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, Page 3 Memorandum No, PZ 06-102 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". 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EXHIBIT "e" Conditions of Approval Project name: Pylon Interstate Plaza File number: HTEX 06-003 Reference' I DEPARTMENTS I INCLUDE I REJECT I 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 2 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT Comments: 1. None X ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS Comments: 1. To be determined. S:\Planning\SHARED\ WP\PROJECTS\Pylon Interstate Plaza\HTEX 06-003\COA.doe S:\Planning\Planning Templates\Condition of Approval 2 page -P&D ORA 2003 form.doc 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 10 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 11