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REVIEW COMMENTS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 05-055 STAFF REPORT ADDENDUM THRU: Chair and Members Community Redevelopment Agency Board M I. It~ Michael Rumpf I 'tJv Planning and Zoning Director TO: FROM: Eric Lee Johnson, AICP Planner s'j-- b DATE: April 8, 2005 PROJECT NAME/NO: REQUEST: Boynton Lofts / NWSP 05-008 New Site Plan BACKGROUND: This memorandum is an addendum to the initial staff report (Memorandum No. PZ 05-017) for the above referenced project. Mr. Bradley Miller, AICP, agent for the property owner (Boynton Motel, LLC) is requesting the necessary land use, zoning, and site plan approval for a mixed-use project. In November of 2004, Mr. Miller submitted a request to rezone (LUAR 05-003) from Community Commercial (C-3) to Mixed Use-Low (MU-L), its corresponding site plan (NWSP 05-008), and height exception of three (3) feet - two (2) inches (HTEX 05-001). Staff reviewed and recommended approval on all three (3) applications. On March 17,2005, the Community Redevelopment Agency Board reviewed the rezoning, site plan, and height exception requests. The Board recommended approval of Mr. Miller's requests for land use amendment and rezoning but tabled the site plan and height exception reviews to address design related comments. The Board tabled the plan for one (1) month until the April 12, 2005 Board meeting. The Board recommended that the applicant revise the plan, meet with staff, and then return to the Board with a plan that would met staff's comments and recommendations regarding design. All proposed uses (residential, office, retail) are permitted uses in the MU-L zoning district. The construction of the building and other site improvements would occur within one (1) phase. SUMMARY OF CHANGES: On AprilS, 2005, the applicant submitted revised drawings to staff. These revised pages included a sheet of tabular data, the massing model, site plan, enlarged site plan (of the public plazas), floor plan, roof plan, elevations, and landscape plans. However, staff was only able to re-review the revised elevations and massing model due to time constraints and intended emphasis on related design issues. Enclosed within this packet are sheet I1L-1 (Massing Model), sheet A300 (East Elevation), sheet A301 (West Elevation), sheet A302 (North Elevation), and sheet A303 (South Elevation) and the applicant's response to speCific comments (see Exhibit "B''). These revised sheets (see Exhibit "A'') will supersede the corresponding drawings of the sets of plans originally forwarded and labeled "Boynton Lofts NWSP 05-008 2nd Review" and date stamped January 18, 2005. All sheets from the original January 18, 2005 submittal will remain constant except for the aforementioned sheets referenced above. The changes are as follows: Sheet ILL -1 The massing model has been amended to dimensionally show the setbacks and step backs to confirm compliance with the MU-L zoning district. The roof of the massing model was updated to show the Staff Report - Boynton Lofts Addendum (NWSP 05-008) Memorandum No PZ 05-055 Page 2 accurate configuration an location of the elevator and stairwell towers. Sheet A300 The east elevation has been revised to include four (4) new decorative metal canopies proposed above selected windows and porches of the sixth (6th) floor. The plan now shows decorative molding atop of the parapet wall. Finally, the stucco walls that were originally proposed in conjunction with the decorative railings of the porches were eliminated from the drawings and all porches would now have just "open" horizontal railings. Sheet A301 The west elevation has been revised to include three (3) new decorative metal canopies proposed above all porches of the fifth (5th) floor. The plan now shows decorative molding atop of the parapet wall. Likewise, three (3) windows have been added above the trash room. Finally, the stucco walls that were originally proposed in conjunction with the decorative railings of the porches were eliminated from the drawings and all porches would now have "open" horizontal railings. Sheet A302 The north elevation has been amended to include an additional 20 window openings. The plan now shows decorative molding atop of the parapet wall. Finally, the stairwells were originally proposed as closed stairwells but the plans have been changed to now show "open" stairwells with vertical decorative railings. Sheet A303 The south elevation has been amended to include an additional 22 window openings. The plan now shows decorative molding atop of the parapet wall. Finally, the stairwells were originally proposed as closed stairwells but the plans have been changed to now show "open" stairwells with vertical decorative railings. RECOMMENDATION: The following conditions of approval have been satisfied and should be rejected (removed) from the Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval document, with the exception that comment #56 should be revised to recommend extension of cornice/molding around the entire perimeter of the roof-line. #42. At the time of permitting, revise the Massing Model (sheet IlL-!) and other applicable sheets to accurately show the roofline of the proposed building. #43. At the time of permitting, revise the Massing Model (sheet ILL-l) or elevations to indicate building stepback compliance of the MU-L zoning district when structures are above the 45-foot threshold. #55. Staff recommends utilizing aluminum framework inside the "window" openings of the parking garage in order to enhance their appearance. #56. Staff recommends adding more architectural elements and accents to all facades to enhance the overall appearance of the building. 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Miller, AICP / Miller Land Planning Consultants, Incorporated Location: 623 South Federal Highway Existing Land Use: Local Retail Commercial (LRC) Existing Zoning: Community Commercial (C-3) Proposed Land Use: Mixed Use (MX) Proposed Zoning: Mixed Use-Low (MU-L) Proposed Uses: Office: 13/354 square feet Retail: 5/364 square feet Residential: 48 condominium units Acreage: 52/542 square feet (1.21 acres) Adjacent Uses: North: Vacant commercial property classified Local Retail Commercial (LRC) land use and zoned Community Commercial (C-3); South: Developed commercial properties (offices) classified Local Retail Commercial (LRC) land use and zoned Community Commercial (C-3); Staff Report - Boynton Beach Lofts (NWSP 05-008) Memorandum No PZ 05-017 Page 2 East: West: Right-of-way for Federal Highway, then farther east is developed multi-family residential (Sterling Village) classified High Density Residential (HDR) land use and zoned Multi-family Residential (R-3); Right-of-way for Southeast 4th Street, then farther west is an active park (Pence Park) classified Recreational (R) land use and zoned Recreation (REe). PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION Owners of properties within 400 feet of the subject conditional use were mailed a notice of this request and its respective hearing dates. The applicant certifies that they posted signage and mailed notices in accordance with Ordinance No. 04-007. Proposal: Concurrency: Traffic: BACKGROUND Mr. Bradley Miller, AICP, agent for the property owner (Boynton Motel, LLC) is requesting to develop a mixed-use project. The survey shows that the subject property is currently developed with a one (l)-story motel building and related parking areas. The intent is to raze the existing building and redevelop the site with a single mixed-use building consisting of two (2) towers with an interior parking garage. The parking garage would be two (2) stories, the west tower would be five (5) stories, and the east tower, proposed along Federal Highway, would be six (6) stories. Approval of this project is contingent upon the approval of the accompanying request to amend the Future Land Use Map and rezone (LUAR 05-003) the property from Community Commercial (C-3) to Mixed-Use Low (MU-L). The MU-L zoning district is appropriate for low to mid-rise development that provide for medium density residential uses. The district allows a maximum height of 75 feet (as a permitted use) and a residential density of 40 dwelling units per acre for mixed-use projects. The applicant submitted a request for height exception (HTEX 05-001) because as proposed, a portion of the building would exceed the 75-foot height threshold (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval). As of today, this project represents the third "mixed-use" type of development for the City within the newly created MU-L zoning district. The project is to be built within one (1) phase with an anticipated completion date of January of 2007. ANALYSIS Generally, anticipated project traffic is generated by two factors, namely the proposed use and its intensity. Intensity is typically measured by the proposed building area (in square feet). The traffic study for the project was reviewed and approved by the Palm Beach County Traffic Division. Based on the Traffic Division's review, it has been determined that the residential portion of the proposed mixed-use redevelopment project is located within the Coastal Residential Exception Areas of Palm Beach County and the non-residential portion meets the Traffic Performance Standards of Palm Beach County. No building permits are to be issued after the build-out date of 2008 (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval). The County traffic concurrency approval is subject to the Project Staff Report - Boynton Beach Lofts (NWSP 05-008) Memorandum No PZ 05-017 Page 3 Aggregation Rules set forth in the Traffic Performance Standards Ordinance. Utilities: The planned purchase of up to 5 million gallons of potable water per day from Palm Beach County Utilities would supply potable water for this project (projected to a total of 22,981 gallons per day). Local piping and infrastructure improvements may be required for the project, dependent upon the final project configuration and fire- flow demands. These local improvements would be the responsibility of the site developer and would be reviewed at the time of permitting. Sufficient sanitary sewer and wastewater treatment capacity is currently available to serve the project total of 11,629 gallons per day, subject to the applicant making a firm reservation of capacity, following approval of the site plan. Police/Fire: Staff reviewed the site plan and determined that current staffing levels would be sufficient to meet the expected demand for services. However, it should be noted that the influx of new development in the downtown area will begin to have an impact on police and fire services, thereby ultimately increasing the demand for additional personnel and equipment to balance the increase in population and non- residential uses in the city. Drainage: Conceptual drainage information was provided for the City's review. The Engineering Division is recommending that the review of specific drainage solutions be deferred until time of permit review (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval). School: The School District of Palm Beach County has reviewed the request and determined that adequate capacity exists to accommodate the projected resident children. Driveways: The project can be characterized by "urban / infill" development whereby front building setbacks are minimal and off-street parking is relegated to a subordinate role. The plans show that a parking garage would provide for the off-street parking spaces and it is intentionally proposed as a hidden structure within the core of the project, unseen from the roadways. Also, the project is not proposing traditional driveways and surface parking lots like "suburban"-type of projects (where driveways connect to off-street parking located in front of the bUildings). The site plan shows that vehicles would enter the site from two (2) points of entry. Pursuant to staff's recommendation, the project proposes only one (1) point of egress. The main entrance is proposed on Federal Highway and the alternate is proposed on Southeast 4th Street. Although not scaled, the vehicular entrance proposed on Federal Highway would be nearly 12 feet in width. The drive aisle, which would be separate from the pedestrian entrance, would run in an east-west direction and connect to the interior parking garage. This entrance would also provide an alternate means of emergency ingress to the interior parking garage should the other opening be obstructed. This opening would not violate the MU-L regulations (to discourage mid-block openings) because the intent of the code was to discourage the typical off-street surface parking lots located in front of buildings visible from the roadway; a common characteristic of suburban-type projects. The proposed parking areas are interior to the site and will be discussed in the following section of this staff report. The subject property is a mid-block lot. Had it been located on a corner, staff would have recommended against an opening onto Staff Report - Boynton Beach Lofts (NWSP 05-008) Memorandum No PZ 05-017 Page 4 Federal Highway. As previously mentioned, the only point of egress would occur at the rear of the project, on Southeast 4th Street. This opening, which would also serve as the alternate point of ingress, would be approximately 23 feet in width. As a point of egress, it would allow for only right-turn vehicular traffic movement onto Southeast 44th Street subsequent to the proposed right-of-way (storm water) improvements to the roadway. Parking Facility: Off-street parking for the proposed MU-L zoning district must meet the requirements in Chapter 2, Section 11.H., of the Boynton Beach Land Development Regulations. The project proposes a mix of residential, retail, and office uses. One- bedroom apartment units require one and one-half (1 V2) parking spaces. Two bedroom apartment units require two (2) parking spaces. The project proposes 48 dwelling units (a mixture of one and two bedrooms), requiring 85 parking spaces. Retail uses proposed within mixed-use projects require one (1) parking space per 200 square feet of gross leasable floor area. For this project, a total of 26.8 parking spaces would be required for the retail uses. Office uses require one (1) parking space per 300 square feet of gross floor area. The project proposes 13,354 square feet of office and therefore, would require 44.5 parking spaces. In conclusion, under these standardized parking methodologies, a total of 156 parking spaces would be required. However, the project would only provide a grand total of 119 parking spaces, a defiCiency of 37 spaces. Because the applicant is simultaneously requesting to rezone the property from Community Commercial (C- 3) to the Mixed Use-Low (MU-L), the project would be permitted to utilize the Urban Land Institute's (ULl) Shared Parking Table methodology as a basis for calculating the required number of off-street parking spaces. Therefore, based on the Shared Parking Table, the proposed uses and their respective building areas would require a grand total of 116 parking spaces. No on-street parking spaces are proposed for this development. As previously mentioned, the plans propose a two (2)-story parking garage, internal to the development. The garage would be nestled between the five (5)-story tower along Southeast 4th Street and the six (6)-story tower fronting on Federal Highway, and would accommodate up to 119 vehicles. According to the 1st Floor Plan, a total of 44 parking spaces are proposed on the ground floor. Level 2 would provide the remaining 75 spaces. Parking space dimensions would conform to code requirements of nine feet by eighteen feet for 90-degree parking stalls and twelve feet by eighteen feet for handicap spaces In conclusion, the parking garage would provide 119 parking spaces or an excess of three (3) spaces when the ULl Shared Parking Table methodology is utilized. However, it should be noted that the parking could be negatively impacted in the future if the applicant requests medical offices within area designated for "office" use. Medical offices would require additional parking; to be calculated at a ratio of one (1) space per 200 square feet. Landscaping: The landscape plan shows that 80 palm trees are proposed, of which, 62% would be native species. It also indicates that over 81% of the canopy trees would be native. The landscape plan also proposes 1,674 shrubs / hedges / accents, of Staff Report - Boynton Beach Lofts (NWSP 05-008) Memorandum No PZ 05-017 Page 5 which, 66% would be native species. The MU-L zoning district requires that at least 20% of the property remains as pervious area. The cover sheet tabular data indicates that the total pervious area would equal 10,519 square feet or 20% of the site. According to the Existing Tree Table, the subject site currently contains 44 existing trees with a total of 124 caliper inches to mitigate. The species consist of the following trees: RubberTree, Live Oak, Mango, Sabal palm, Queen palm, and Coconut palm trees. According to the table, 21 trees would remain on-site. The plant material proposed along Federal Highway within the front landscape buffer would be the following: Medjool, Foxtail, and European Fan palms in conjunction with Trinette, Bouganvillea, and Boston Fern groundcover. The applicant originally proposed Royal Palm trees instead of Foxtail palm trees within this front buffer. However, during the review process, it was determined that Royal palm trees would not be permitted due to the presence of overhead FP&L lines running along the sidewalk. Nonetheless, staff recommends installing two (2) additional Foxtail Palm trees within the front landscape buffer. Also, staff recommends increasing the size of the public space in front of the building along Federal Highway without jeopardizing compliance with the 20% required pervious space and the zoning district's maximum setback requirements (see Exhibit "C"- Conditions of Approval). Generally, the north and south landscape buffers would be similar in terms of width, plant quantity, and plant species. The intent of these buffers primarily, is to soften the look of the parking garage while counting towards the minimum amount of pervious area. Shade and palm trees are proposed within these buffers with foundation landscaping installed in a serpentine arrangement. The plant species proposed within both buffers would include the following: Laurel Oak, Sabal palm, Ixora "Nora" Grant, Redtip Cocoplum, and Silver Buttonwood hedges, and Fakahatchee Grass. The Sabal palm trees would be installed in a group of five (5), at varying heights (between 12, 15, and 18 feet of grey wood). Staff recommends that the new clusters of Sabal palms proposed at the southeast, southwest, and northwest corners be install at varying heights between 14 feet to 22 feet (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval). The landscape buffer proposed along Southeast 4th Street would be minimal in depth, intended primarily to soften the streetscape. The plant material would include the following: Xanadu, Ti plant, Pygmy date palm, Bougainvillea, Tibouchina. No trees are proposed within this buffer. Therefore, staff recommends reducing the width of the awnings and installing Montgomery or Alexander palm trees 14 feet to 16 feet in height within the planter spaces between the doorways and breaks between the windows (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of approval). The Pool Area detail shows that landscape material is proposed on the recreation deck above the parking garage. The plans show that a diverse group of plants and trees are proposed on this deck to soften the hardscape environment while Staff Report - Boynton Beach Lofts (NWSP 05-008) Memorandum No PZ 05-017 Page 6 providing a more tranquil space for the urban dwellers. The plant species include the following: Coconut palm, Ti plant, Cassia, Boston Fern, Japanese Fern, and Purple Crinum. Building and Site: Building and site design as proposed would generally meet code requirements when staff comments are incorporated into the permit drawings. The maximum allowed and proposed project density would be 40 dwelling units per acre. As previously mentioned, the existing motel building would be replaced with the proposed five (5) to six (G)-story mixed-use building. The depth of the parcel extends westward from Federal Highway to Southeast 4th Street. Likewise, the building would encompass the depth of the entire block, which means that it would essentially have two (2) "front" building facades, one that faces Federal Highway, the other, Southeast 4th Street. The taller of the two front facades (six-stories) would front on Federal Highway. The smaller tower (five-stories) would face Southeast 4th Street. These towers are connected together with an internal parking garage. The MU-L zoning district allows for a maximum height of 75 feet. Proposed building heights greater than 75 feet but less than 100 feet are reviewed as conditional uses. The elevations show that the roofline of the building would range from G8 feet to 75 feet in height, which is permitted under the limitations of the zoning district. However, the top portion of an emergency stairwell proposed on the east tower would be 78 feet - two (2) inches in height. The applicant requested a height exception of three (3) feet - two (2) inches. The review of the height exception is discussed in an accompanying staff report (HTEX 05-001). As proposed, the project would require height exception approval rather than conditional use approval because the building height itself is lower than the 75-foot threshold. The building is proposed within close proximity of all the property lines in order to maintain compliance with the maximum setback requirements of the MU-L zoning district. The east (front) setback would vary but would be eight (8) feet - two (2) inches at its narrowest point and 23 feet - 10 inches at its widest point. The code requires the buildings to be close to the property line but to also allow for public gathering and pedestrian areas. Therefore, staff recommends increasing the amount of impervious surface in front of the building with brick-pavers to create more of a public space without jeopardizing compliance with the minimum required pervious surface (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval). Although the MU-L allows a zero (0) front setback, an additional 10 feet is required for every 50 feet of building height above the 45-foot threshold. When looking at the elevation and massing drawing, it appears as though the plans comply with this setback requirement. However, at the time of permitting, the applicant would be required to provide this necessary information on either of the aforementioned plans to ensure compliance with stepback requirements, prior to the issuance of a building permit. If it is determined that the plans do not comply, thereby necessitating a major reconfiguration of the building, then that reconfiguration may be subject to review by the Community Redevelopment Agency and City Commission (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval). The north (side) setback would range between two (2) feet - six (G) inches at its Staff Report - Boynton Beach Lofts (NWSP 05-008) Memorandum No PZ 05-017 Page 7 narrowest point but would generally be 15 feet - two (2) inches from the south property line. Likewise, the building would be setback six (6) feet - nine (9) inches from the north property line at its narrowest point but would generally setback 14 feet - one (1) inch from the north property line. The building would be setback two (2) feet - four (4) inches from the west property line. Any awnings or balconies projecting over a pedestrian walkway should allow a nine (9) foot vertical clearance (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval). Generally defined, the Floor-Area-Ratio (F.A.R.) is a ratio between a project's total proposed floor area (for all levels) divided by the size of the parcel. The allowable F.A.R. for properties located within the MU-L zoning district and fronting on a major arterial, such as Federal Highway is between 1.5 and 2.0. This project's proposed F.A.R. would be 1.82. This figure excludes the parking garage area. The proposed building composition would be as follows: Residential - 61,035 square feet; Retail - 5,364 square feet; Office - 13,354 square feet; and Parking Garage - 47,921 square feet. The plans show that the interior parking and office / retail components would occur on the first and second floors only. The condominium units would occur on all subsequent floors. It should be noted that a recreation deck is proposed on top of the parking structure. According to the tabular data, the one (i)-bedroom and two (2)-bedroom units are proposed in a variety of styles and sizes. The smallest one (i)-bedroom unit would be 824 square feet (under AlC) and the largest one (i)-bedroom unit would be 1,038 square feet in area. The smallest two (2)-bedroom unit would be 990 square feet while the largest two (2)-bedroom unit would be 1,447 square feet. No provisions for screen enclosures are proposed on the balconies. The project proposes a service entry driveway off of Southeast 4th Street labeled as "hard trash area" on the site plan. Garbage trucks would enter the site at the northwest corner of the property and empty the single dumpster and compactor. This method of trash removal was reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department. Design: With regards to building mass, the applicant states that the building was designed to minimize impact through the use of intermittent recesses (shadows) and by the use of balconies. According to the applicant, the end result would be a product that is an unusually attractive urban artifact. The 1st floor plan shows parking for bicycles would occur within the parking garage next to the parallel spaces behind the retail space (see Exhibit"C" - Conditions of Approval). Also noteworthy is that the project parking would be virtually hidden from all views and is considered to be a subordinate, unobtrusive element of the plan. Vehicular traffic is contained and tamed within the internal framework of the project. The parking garage would be enclosed but would have decorative openings compliant with Florida Building Code. These openings would resemble large windows. Staff recommends utilizing aluminum grills within the openings to enhance their appearance (see Exhibit "C"- Conditions of Approval). The paint color schedule on the elevation sheets indicates that three (3) different Staff Report - Boynton Beach Lofts (NWSP 05-008) Memorandum No PZ 05-017 Page 8 colors would be used. The paints would be Sherwin Williams Peace Yellow 2857, Caribbean Coral 2854, and Sage 2860. The project also proposes black canvas awnings at street level. Decorative light fixtures would also be placed on the building edifice at street level, where possible. A general intent of Chapter 9 (Community Design Plan) is to ensure that buildings achieve visual unity of character and design concepts, in part, through the use of building colors. However, there are no established noteworthy building colors or architectural themes within the immediate area with which this project should be compatible. Located more than three (3) blocks north of the subject site, the Arches project (NWSP 03-002) is to be painted with multiple colors; some of which would be similar to the colors proposed in this project. Therefore, the proposed colors for this site plan would not be inappropriate, incompatible, or obtrusive. However, staff recommends adding architectural elements and accents to all facades to enhance the overall appearance of the building (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval). Signage: Minimal project detail regarding proposed signage was shown with this submittal. In the future, the applicant intends to submit a sign program but for now, the signage would consist of lO-inch tall black foam letters. A note indicates that the style would be "unique to each tenant and in a Art Deco type faced". The letters would be mounted to wall area and secured with silicon adhesive. As presented, the elevations are incomplete when referring to project signage. Therefore, staff recommends utilizing a sign program for the entire project to ensure sustained continuity throughout the life of the project (see Exhibit "C" - Conditions of Approval). All project signage shall conform to the regulations as set forth in Chapter 9 (Community Design Plan) and Chapter 21 of the Land Development Regulations. RECOMMENDATION: Staff has reviewed this request and recommends approval, contingent upon the approval of the concurrent rezoning application, height exception request, and all items noted within 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\Boynton Lofts\NWSP OS-008\Staff Report.doc ~ .. co A. G) U C G) A. ',_ Joynton Lofts LUAR 05-003 SE 5th Ave ... Q) ! ... U) .c ... ~ W U) o 37.5 75 150 225 ~ ~ .c ." .- % - C'G .. & " & II. 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DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT PUBLIC WORKS - General Comments: 1. Prior to permit application contact the Public Works Department (56l-742- X 6200) regarding the storage and handling of refuse per the CODE, Article II, Section 10-26 (a). 2. At the time of permitting, provide a detail of the interior of the compactor X storage room showing compactor guide and stops. PUBLIC WORKS - Traffic Comments: None X ENGINEERING DIVISION Comments: 3. Full drainage plans, including drainage calculations, in accordance with the X LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 5 will be required at the time of permitting. 4. Paving, Drainage and Site details will not be reviewed for construction X acceptability at this time. All engineering construction details shall be in accordance with the applicable City of Boynton Beach Standard Drawings and the "Engineering Design Handbook and Construction Standards" and will be reviewed at the time of construction permit application. UTILITIES Comments: 5. Palm Beach County Health Department permits may be required for the water X and sewer systems serving this project (CODE, Section 26-l2). 6. Fire flow calculations will be required demonstrating the City Code X 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)). COA 04/13/05 2 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 7. The LDR, Chapter 6, Article IV, Section 16 requires that all points on each X 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. 8. The CODE, Section 26-34(E) requires that a capacity reservation fee be paid X for this project either upon the request for the Department's signature on the Health Department application forms or within seven (7) days of site plan approval, whichever occurs first. This fee will be determined based upon final meter size, or expected demand. 9. A building permit for this project shall not be issued until this Department has X approved the plans for the water and/or sewer improvements required to service this project, in accordance with the CODE, Section 26-15. 10. The LDR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(0) requires Master Plans to show X all utilities on or adjacent to the 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. 11. The LDR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(P) requires a statement be X included that utilities are available and will be provided by all other appropriate agencies. This statement is lacking on the submitted plans. 12. Utility construction details will not be reviewed for construction acceptability X at this time. All utility construction details shall be in accordance with the Utilities Department's "Utilities Engineering Design Handbook and Construction Standards" manual (including any updates); they will be reviewed at the time of construction permit application. FIRE Comments: 13. At the time of permitting, add an additional fire hydrant to the plans so that X no more than 300 feet of road travel occurs between hydrants. l4. At the time of permitting, the site addresses shall be placed conspicuously on X the front of the structure, so the numbers can be seen plainly Site addresses shall be placed conspicuously on the front of the structure, so the numbers can be from the street. Numbers used for residences shall be not less than four inches in height and shall be made of a durable and visible material. Numbers used for commercial and industrial buildings shall not be less than six inches in height. (City Ordinance Chapter 20 Section 16.). 15. At the time of permitting, emergency access shall be provided at the start ofa X project and be maintained throughout construction per the Florida Fire Prevention Code, Section 3-5, and NFPA 241, ( 1996) Safeguarding COA 04/13/05 3 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, Section 5-4.3. POLICE Comments: None X BUILDING DIVISION Comments: 16. The height and area for buildings or structures of the different types of X construction shall be governed by the intended use or occupancy of the building, and shall not exceed the limits set forth in Table 500 of the 200l FBC. It cannot be Type V construction as noted on plans. 17. Buildings, structures and parts thereof shall be designed to withstand the X 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 2001 FBC, Section 1606 (Wind Loads). Calculations that are signed and sealed by a design professional registered in the state of Florida shall be submitted for review at the time of permit application. l8. Every building and structure shall be of sufficient strength to support the X loads and forces encountered per the 200 1 FBC, Section l601.2.1 and Table 1604.1. Indicate the live load (psf) on the plans for the building design. 19. Buildings three-stories or higher shall be equipped with an automatic X 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. 20. Add to all plan view drawings of the site a labeled symbol that represents the X location and perimeter of the limits of construction proposed with the subject request. 21. At time of permit review, submit signed and sealed working drawings of the X proposed construction. 22. Add to each building that is depicted on the drawing titled site plan and floor X plan a labeled symbol that identifies the location of the handicap accessible entrance doors to each building. 2001 FBC, Sections 11-4.1.2, 11-4.1.3, and ll-4.3. 23. Compliance with regulations specified in the Fair Housing Act regarding X handicap accessibility is required (Federal Fair Housing Act Design and Construction Requirements, Title 24 CFR, Part lOO.205). 24. At the time of permit review, submit details of reinforcement of walls for the X COA 04/13/05 4 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT future installation of grab bars as required by the Federal Fair Housing Act Title 24 CFR, Part 100.205, Section 3, Requirement #6. All bathrooms within the covered dwelling unit shall comply. 25. Identify within the site data the finish floor elevation (lowest floor elevation) X that is proposed for the building. Verify that the proposed elevation is in compliance with regulations of the code by adding specifications to the site data that address the following issues: a. 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). 26. To properly determine the impact fees that will be assessed for the one-story X clubhouse, provide the following: a. Will the pool/clubhouse/recreation building be restricted to the residents of the entire project only? b. Will there be any additional deliveries to the site? c. Will there be any additional employees to maintain and provide service to the site? Please have the applicant provide the City with a copy of the letter that will be sent to the impact fee coordinator. To allow for an efficient permit review, the applicant should request that the County send the City a copy of their determination of what impact fees are required for the clubhouse. 27. CBBCPP 3.C.3.4 requires the conservation of potable water. City water may X not, therefore, be used for landscape irrigation where other sources are readily available. 28. A water-use permit from SFWMD is required for an irrigation system that X utilizes water from a well or body of water as its source. A copy of the permit shall be submitted at the time of permit application, F.S. 373.216. 29. If capital facility fees (water and sewer) are paid in advance to the City of X Boynton Beach Utilities Department, the following information shall be provided at the time of building permit application: a The full name of the project as it appears on the Development Order and the Commission-approved site plan. a. If the project is a multi-family project, the building number/s must be COA 04/13/05 5 DEPARTMENTS provided. The building numbers must be the same as noted on the Commission-approved site plans. b. The number of dwelling units in each building. c. The number of bedrooms in each dwelling unit. d. 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) INCLUDE REJECT 30. At time of building permit application, submit verification that the City of X Boynton Beach Parks and Recreation Impact Fee requirements have been satisfied by a paid fee or conveyance of property. The following information shall be provided: a. A legal description of the land. b. The full name of the project as it appears on the Development Order and the Commission-approved site plan. c. If the project is a multi-family project, the building numberls must be provided. The building numbers must be the same as noted on the Commission-approved site plans. d. The number of dwelling units in each building. e. The total amount being paid. (CBBCO, Chapter 1, Article V, Section 3(f)) 32. This structure meets the definition of a threshold building per F.S. 553.71(7) X and shall comply with the requirements ofF.s. 553.79 and the CBBA to the 2001 FBC, Sections 105.3.1 through 105.3.6. The following information must be submitted at the time of permit application: a. The structural inspection plan must be submitted to the enforcing agency prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction of a threshold building; b. All shoring and re-shoring procedures, plans and details shall be submitted; c. All plans for the building that are required to be signed and sealed by the architect or engineers of record shall contain a statement that, to the best of the architect's or engineer's knowledge, the plans and specifications comply with the applicable fire safety standards as determined by the local authority in accordance with this section and F.S. Section 633. PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: 33. As a condition of the issuance of a land development order for residential X developments, the developer shall dedicate land, pay a fee in lieu thereof, or both, at the option of the city, for park and recreational purposes and COA 04/13/05 6 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT according to the standards and formula in Chapter 1, Article V in the Land Development Code. The preferred method for satisfaction of the Land Development Code is payment of a fee based on the following calculation: 48 Multi-family housing units ~ $656.00 per unit = $31,488.00 34. At the time of permitting, submit detailed irrigation plans for right-of-way X landscaping and site work improvements during the construction document permitting stage, for review and approval by the Parks Division staff. When proposing work in the public rights-of-way, show the location of any existing irrigation lines. In addition, if project proposes pavement on top of any existing irrigation lines, the contractor must encase said lines in PVC Schedule 40 sleeves to protect them from future damage. 35. At the time of permitting, provide as-built plans showing locations of X irrigation lines in the rights-of-way to the Parks Division at the close of the construction contract. FORESTER/ENVIRONMENT ALIST Comments: 36. The trees numbered 10, 33, 34, 36, and 38 are all mature native species of X Live Oak that can be relocated by proper root pruning and moving the trees with proper equipment. 37. The irrigation system design should be low volume water conservation using X non-portable water. 38. Turf and landscape (bedding plants) areas should be designed on separate X zones and time duration for water conservation. 39. Trees should have separate irrigation bubblers to provide water directly to the X root ball (Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5. C.2.). PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: 40. Approval of this site plan is contingent upon the accompanying request for X land use amendment / rezoning (LUAR 05-003) and Height Exception (HTEX 05-001). 41. At the time of permitting, on the cover sheet tabular data (sheet AOOO), X substitute the words "variance requested" with "approved per HTEX 05-00 I" and correct the height to indicate 78 feet - two (2) inches. 42. At the time of permitting, revise the Massing Model (sheet ILL-1) and other X applicable sheets to accurately show the roofline of the proposed building. COA 04/13/05 7 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 43. At the time of permitting, revise the Massing Model (sheet ILL-1) or X elevations to indicate building stepback compliance of the MU-L zoning district when structures are above the 45-foot threshold. 44. The project meets the Traffic Performance Standards (TPS) of Palm Beach X County. However, no building permits may be issue after the build-out date of 2008 without review and approval of the Traffic Division of Palm Beach County. 45. A unity of title may be required. The Building Division of the Department of X Development will determine its applicability. 46. Abandonment and rededication of easements must be recorded pnor to X issuance of a building permit for the proiect. 47. On the landscape plan, ensure that the plant quantities must match between X the tabular data and the graphic illustration. 48. At the time of permitting, on the elevations, show the locations, dimensions, X color(s), and type of all proposed wall signage (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). Submit a master sign program that shows the number, location, dimensions, exterior finish, and color(s) of all signs (Chapter 2, Section 5.H.9.). The sign program would address all types of signs, including commercial wall signs, identification signs, residential subdivision signs, freestanding monument signs, canopy signs, way-finding signs, directional signs, and all other signs (including a directional sign indicating location of bicycle parking) as regulated by Chapter 21 of the Land Development Regulations. All proposed signage shall be designed and treated as part of the architecture of the building and color(s) shall be complimentary to the structure on which they are located. No sign permits may be issued until the sign program is approved by staff. 49. Feature lighting emphasizing plants, trees, barriers, entrances, and exits is X encouraged (Chapter 9, Section lO.F.3.). 50. Lighting may be used to illuminate a building and its grounds for safety X 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 lO.F.5.). At the time of permitting, staff recommends adding architectural lighting to enhance the project. 51. Any awnings or balconies that project over a pedestrian walkway shall X provide a vertical clearance of nine (9) feet (Chapter 2, Section 5.F.5.). 52. Staff recommends increasing the size of the new Sabal palm tree clusters X proposed at the southeast, southwest, and northeast comer at varying heights COA 04/13/05 8 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT between 20 feet and 28 overall feet. 53. Staff recommends installing 14-foot to 16-foot tall Montgomery or Alexander X palm trees within the west landscape buffer (in the planter areas) proposed between the doorways and the breaks in the window. 54. Staff recommends installing more brick-pavers within the front plazas in X order to increase the size of pedestrian / public gathering space, thereby meeting the intent of the MU-L zoning district. In any case, staff determined that there would still be enough room to install two (2) additional Foxtail palm trees within this plaza along Federal Highway. The Foxtail palm trees should be installed at a height of 18 feet to 20 feet. 55. Staff recommends utilizing aluminum framework inside the "window" X openings of the parking garage in order to enhance their appearance. 56. Staff recommends adding more architectural elements and accents to all X facades to enhance the overall appearance of the building. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Comments: 57. Revise #56 to read as follows: continue enhancing the architectural elements X by extending the cornice/molding around the entire perimeter of the roof-line. 58. Enhance the north and south elevations of the parking garage with a X minimum of 3 of the recommended enhancements for blank walls as listed in the proposed urban design guidelines. ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSION COMMENTS: Comments: 59. To be determined. MWRJelj S:\Planning\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\Boynton Lofts\NWSP 05-008\COA.doc MEMORANDUM UTILITIES DEPARTMENT NO. 04-141 TO: Ed Breese, Principal Planner FROM: Peter Mazzella, Deputy Director of Utilities DATE: December 16, 2004 SUBJECT: Impacts of proposed Site Plans upon City facilities and services On December 8, 2004, you requested input regarding the adequacy of our existing infrastructure or staff needed to meet adopted level of service demands for the following proposed projects: Boynton Lofts Grove Plaza Parcel C Quantum Park Lot 17 Quantum Park Lot 52 Gulfstream Gardens Neptune Commerce Center Boynton Beach Mall - Muvico All of the above projects, with the exception ofMuvico, will impose additional demands upon our potable water and wastewater infrastructure. The Muvico demands will be offset by the demolition of the existing Macy's building. The attached spreadsheet presents detailed information on the anticipated additional water and sewer demands for each project. The recently approved interim purchase of up to 5 million gallons per day of potable water from the County water system will allow us to meet the level of service for potable water for all of these projects, during the term of that 5-year agreement. Beyond that term, the City will have to arrange for the installation or purchase of permanent water treatment capacity. Local piping and infrastructure improvements may be required for the Boynton Lofts and Gulfstream Gardens projects, dependent upon final project configuration and fire-flow demands. These local improvements will be the responsibility of the site developer(s). Regarding wastewater, the utility currently has sufficient reserve capacity at the regional wastewater treatment plant to meet the level of service for wastewater for all of these proj ects. As with water infrastructure, local piping or pumping improvements may be required based upon final project configuration, and would be the responsibility of the developer(s). If you have any additional questions or comments on the attached, please feel free to contact me directly. Attachment Xc: Laurinda Logan File (copy to each proj ect) ANTICIPATED WATER AND SEWER DEMANDS POTABLE WATER SEWER SEWER WATER FLOW NO. OF FLOW FLOW FLOW UNIT ALLOCATION UNITS (GPO) ALLOCATION (GPO) BOYNTON LOFTS RETAIL COMMERCIAL sa. FT. 0.125 GPD Isa.FT. 18726 2,341 0.125 2,341 RESIDENTIAL UNIT 430 GAL/DAY 48 20,640 194 9,288 TOTAL WATER DEMAND 22,981 11,629 GROVE PLAZA PARCEL C RETAIL COMMERCIAL sa. FT. 0.125 GPD Isa.FT. 6832 854 0.125 854 TOTAL WATER DEMAND 854 854 QUANTUM PARK LOT 17 RETAIL COMMERCIAL sa. FT. 0.125 GPD Isa.FT. 60683 7,585 0.125 7,585 TOTAL WATER DEMAND 7,585 7,585 QUANTUM PARK LOT 52 RETAIL COMMERCIAL sa. FT. 0.125 GPD Isa.FT. 54120 6,765 0.125 6,765 TOTAL WATER DEMAND 6,765 6,765 GULFSTREAM GARDENS RESIDENTIAL UNIT 430 GAL/DAY 199 85,570 194 38,507 85,570 38,507 NEPTUNE COMMERCE CENTER RETAIL COMMERCIAL sa. FT. 0.125 GPD Isa.FT. 16708 2,089 0.125 2,089 TOTAL WATER DEMAND 2,089 2,089 GRAND TOTAL - ALL PROJECTS 125.844 67.428 Co. iY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORI):;1\. INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Ed Breese, ~ciPal Planner ?:. I- FROM: n ntington, Officer Crime Prevention Unit DATE: December 22, 2004 FILE: NWSP 05-008 SUBJECT: Boynton Lofts REFERENCES: Impacts of Proposed Site Plan Upon Police Services ENCLOSURES: I have reviewed the building plans and proposed project for Boynton Lofts. The city's population had increased 28.4 % from 1990 - 2000. With the projected development throughout the city, an increase in population can be expected. Total police calls for service have increased 66.8 % from 1990 - 2000. A 12% increase in calls for service is expected due to this current growth. For the purpose of this analysis, a similar project was used as a comparison. Also, a statistical analysis was completed to show the percentage of increase of police calls for service for the selected project. The police call for service for this project comparison has shown an increase of 222% over a two year period. In relation to total calls for service to the zone, calls for service to this address represents 2% of all calls for service for the entire zone. Currently, one officer handles 10.6 % of all calls for service. Boynton Lofts and the Marina project, as well as future plans for the development of E. Ocean Ave. south to SE 5 Avenue, will have a direct impact on providing an adequate level of public service to this area. Future projects along the waterfront will increase local retail and office space and increase public traffic. These new developments will have a direct impact on future public safety issues, to include calls for service. Service requirements for the police department will be impacted greatly and the demand for more police personnel and equipment will be needed to balance the increase in population and non residential traffic into our city. PUBLIC SAFETY IMPACT - FIRE RESCUE BOYNTON BEACH MALL - MUVICO MSPM 05-001 QUANTUM LOT 17 NWSP 05-009 QUANTUM LOT 52 NWSP 05-010 NEPTUNE COMMERCE CENTER NWSP 05-006 BOYNTON LOFTS NWSP 05-008 GROVE PLAZA PARCEL C COUS 05-002 The proposed projects listed above will be compatible with future capabilities for fire services provided the followinq issues are adequately addressed: Increased population will increase the number of emergency responses. To meet the increased demand additional resources are required such as personnel, apparatus, and equipment. It is imperative that the new fire stations be completed and in service by the time these new projects are completed and occupied, and that Fire Station #5 be expedited to insure adequate service delivery levels and effective response times. Increased population, particularly densely populated areas, increases the potential for mass casualty events. Traffic congestion adversely affects response time and accessibility. These projects will increase the demand for water. The LOR requirement for an adequate water supply for fire protection must be met. This requirement calls for a hydrant flow of at least 1500 gallons per minute above the domestic use, at a minimum residual pressure of 20 psi. Flow test are required prior to the permitting of any new structures. Every added new commercial and multi-family occupancy increases the annual fire prevention inspection workload as required by ordinance. Although there have been a large number of these occupancies added in the past several years, our inspection staff has remained the same. This situation has reached a point that may soon require changes in our inspection schedules that may negatively affect our future success. The past and current service level has prevented any significant fires in these occupancies for several years. New development projects involving multi-family or high-density commercial projects should be approved contingent upon consideration of critical upgrades in emergency dispatch capability. These enhancements include new technology related to CAD, GIS, and AVL capability, as well as adequate staffing. All other factors (personnel, training, technology, fire station placement, building design features, etc) depend on a reliable and efficient method of getting the resources provided where they are needed in time to mitigate the consequences of an emergency, regardless of the type of response. 1 st REVIEW COMMENTS New Site Plan 0~C\Sk~ Project name: Boynton Beach Lofts File number: NWSP 05-008 Reference: 1 streview plans identified as a New Site Plan with a November 17, 2004 Planning and Zoning Department date stamp marking. DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT PUBLIC WORKS - General Comments: , 1. Prior to permit application contact the Public Works Department (561-742- / 6200) regarding the storage and handling of refuse per the CODE, Article II, Section 10-26 (a). 2. Provide a minimum 14 foot high opening to compactor storage room to / facilitate loading and unloading. 3. Provide a detail of the interior of the compactor storage room showing / compactor guide and stops. PUBLIC WORKS - Traffic Comments: 4. Provide a traffic analysis and notice of concurrency (Traffic Performance ~ Standards Review) from Palm Beach County Traffic Engineering. 5. 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 DIVISION Comments: 6. Add a general note to the Site Plan that all plans submitted for specific permits shall meet the City's Code requirements at time of application. V 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. 7. All comments requiring changes and/or corrections to the plans shall be ~ reflected on all appropriate sheets. 8. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 12/10/04 2 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT comments. Acceptance of these plans during the TRC process does not ./ ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the Commission and at permit review. 9. Provide written and graphic scales on all sheets. V 10. Show sight triangles on the Landscape plans (LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, / Section 5.H.) using a 35-foot sight triangle for SE 4th St. 11. 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.) 12. Landscaping may need to be adjusted at egress points to allow clear line of ~ sight. 13. The medians on Federal Highway have existing hardscaping, irrigation and plant materials belonging to the City of Boynton Beach. Any damage 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. Please acknowledge this notice in your comments response and add a note to the plans with the abovestatedinforrnation. 14. The proposed Royal and Medjool Palms proposed along Federal Highway / present a vertical conflict with overhead power lines. l5. Per the LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.C.2. Ficus species are not / permitted. 16. Sidewalks adjacent to parking lots shall be continuous through all driveways t/ and shall be 6 inches thick within driveways (LDR, Chapter 23, Article II, Section P). 17. Provide an engineer's certification on the Drainage Plan as specified in 7 LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.F.2. 18. Full drainage plans, including drainage calculations, in accordance with the ./ LDR, Chapter 6, Article N, Section 5 will be required at the time of permitting. 19. 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 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 12/1 0/04 3 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT Comments: 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 sheet (A100), landscaping drawings (L-1), and the Conceptual Civil Plan Sheet .// (Sheet 2 of 2) 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-l2). 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 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 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 12/1 0/04 4 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT easements shall be dedicated via separate instrument to the City as stated in CODE Sec. 26-33(a). 28. The Site Plan (A100) reflects two (2) basic footprint buildings, one on the east end and one on the west end of the property. The Conceptual Civil / Plan (#2 of 2) indicates a new 4-inch domestic meter to the west building (at northwest corner) and a sanitary collection lateral (at the southwest corner). Only a 1-inch water service is reflected to the east building(s) (?) and no sanitary service lateral. Please demonstrate that sanitary service is configured for the total site plan. As an alternative, demonstrate that the existing sanitary lateral (at the southwest corner of the property) has sufficient depth to service the entire building complex without a lift station on site. 29. Water meter sizes are smaller than normally installed for the service line size specified (i.e. 1-inch meter for the two (2) east building components). ~ Please provide engineering calculations, or an explanation of why the service lines are under-sized. 30. 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. 31. PVC material is not permitted on the City's water system. All lines shall be / DIP. 32. The LDR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(0) requires Master Plans to show all utilities on or adjacent to the 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. 33. 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. 34. Utility construction details will not be reviewed for construction V 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); they will be reviewed at the time of construction permit application. FIRE Comments: / 35. Site addresses shall be placed conspicuously on the front of the structure, so / the numbers can be seen plainly Site addresses shall be placed conspicuously on the front of the structure, so the numbers can be from the 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 12/10/04 5 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT street. Numbers used for residences shall be not less than four inches in height and shall be made of a durable and visible material. Numbers used for commercial and industrial buildings shall not be less than six inches in height. (City Ordinance Chapter 20 Section 16.) 36. Emergency access shall be provided at the start of a project and be / maintained throughout construction per the Florida Fire Prevention Code, Section 3-5, and NFPA 241, (1996) Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, Section 5-4.3. 37. Fences and gates shall meet City Ordinance 98-45,2,12-1-98; Available at / Fire Marshal's Office (Plans Review) /' 38. Provide adequate Fire Department vehicle turnarounds. \/' 39. Prior to Fire Department inspections, new construction projects must / provide the results of a hydrant flow test indicating a fire flow not less that 1500 gallons per minute @ 20 p.s.i. above domestic use. This applies to new or existing hydrants within the required 200 ft. of the facility. 40. Emergency access roadways must be firm and unyielding, having a bearing value of not less than 40 (i.e. LBR 40), compacted to 98% of the maximum density as determined by AASHTO T180, in accordance with the FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (2000) Division / II, Section 160, STABILIZING. A copy of the test results shall be provided and accepted prior to above grade construction. Testing frequency shall not be less than that specified in the FDOT Sampling, Testing and Reporting Guide, or as required by the Fire Marshal. The roadway shall be maintained free from ruts, depressions, and damage, and at the required bearing value for the duration of it's intended use. 41. All buildings three (3) stories or 30 feet in height shall have an automatic /' fire sprinkler system Chapter 9, Sec 7-2-2A1 City Ordinance POLICE Comments: 42. Please provide a photometric study at TRC. BUILDING DIVISION Comments: 43. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional \/ comments. Acceptance of these plans during the TRC process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the commission and at permit review. 44. 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 buildin~, and shall not exceed the limits set forth in Table 500 of the 2001 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 12/10/04 6 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT FBC. 45. Place a note on the elevation view drawings indicating that the exterior wall openings and exterior wall construction comply with 2001 FBC, Table 600. V Submit calculations that clearly reflect the percentage of protected and unprotected wall openings permitted per 2001 FBC, Table 600. 46. Every exterior wall within 15 feet of a property line shall be equipped with ~ approved opening protectives per 2001 FBC, Section 705.1.1.2. 47. General area modifications to buildings shall be in accordance with 2001 / FBC, Sections 503.3, 503.3.2, and 503.3.3. Provide calculations verifying compliance with the above code sections and 2001 FBC, Table 500. 48. 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 2001 FBC, Section 1606 (Wind Loads). Calculations that are signed and sealed by a design professional registered in the state of Florida shall be submitted for review at the time of permit application. 49. Every building and structure shall be of sufficient strength to support the /' loads and forces encountered per the 2001 FBC, Section 1601.2.1 and Table 1604.1. Indicate the live load (psf) on the plans for the building design. 50. 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. 51. 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. 52. At time of permit review, submit signed and sealed working drawings of the V proposed construction. 53. On the site plan and floor plan, indicate the number of stories that are in V the/each building including, where applicable, mezzanines. Indicate the overall height of the/each building. 54. Add to each building that is depicted on the drawing titled site plan and floor plan a labeled symbol that identifies the location of the handicap V accessible entrance doors to each building. 2001 FBC, Sections 11-4.1.2, 11-4.1.3, and 11-4.3. ./ 55. 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 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 12/10/04 7 DEPARTMENTS accessible parking spaces and the accessible entrance doors to each building. The installed symbol, required along the path, shall start at the accessible parking spaces and terminate at the accessible entrance doors to each 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 2001 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 2001 FBC. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations along the path of travel. 56. A minimum of 2% of the total parking spaces provided for the dwelling units covered under the Fair Housing Act shall be accessible and comply with the requirements of the act. Accessible parking spaces shall be equally distributed for each type of parking provided, e.g. surface parking, parking structures, etc. per Title 24 CFR, Part 100.205. 57. Compliance with regulations specified in the Fair Housing Act is required (Federal Fair Housing Act Design and Construction Requirements, Title 24 CFR, Part 100.205). 58. At the time of permit review, submit details of reinforcement of walls for the future installation of grab bars as required by the Federal Fair Housing Act Title 24 CFR, Part 100.205, Section 3, Requirement #6. All bathrooms within the covered dwelling unit shall comply. 59. 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 INCLUDE REJECT ,/ / / / 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 12/10/04 8 DEPARTMENTS drawings titled site plan, floor plan and paving/drainage (civil plans). 60. As required by the CBBCO, Part ill titled "Land Development Regulations", submit a site plan that clearly depicts the setback dimensions from each property line to the leading edge of the building/so The leading edge of the building/s begins at the closest point of the overhang or canopy to the property line. In addition, show the distance between all the buildings on all sides. 61. To properly determine the impact fees that will be assessed for the one-story clubhouse, provide the following: a. Will the pool/clubhouse/recreation building be restricted to the residents of the entire project only? b. Will there be any additional deliveries to the site? C. Will there be any additional employees to maintain and provide service to the site? Please have the applicant provide the City with a copy of the letter that will be sent to the impact fee coordinator. To allow for an efficient permit review, the applicant should request that the County send the City a copy of their determination of what impact fees are required for the clubhouse. 62. Add to the floor plan drawing of the clubhouse a breakdown of the floor area. The area breakdown shall specify the total area of the building, covered area outside, covered area at the entrances, total floor area dedicated for the clubhouse and other uses located within the building. Specify the total floor area that is air-conditioned. Label the use of all rooms and floor spaces. 63. 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. 64. 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. 65. 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. a. If the project is a multi-family project, the building number/s must be provided. The building numbers must be the same as noted on the Commission-approved site plans. b. The number of dwelling units in each building. c. The number of bedrooms in each dwelling unit. d. 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) INCLUDE REJECT / ~ / / / ~ 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 12/10/04 9 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 66. At time of building permit application, submit verification that the City of Boynton Beach Parks and Recreation Impact Fee requirements have been satisfied by a paid fee or conveyance of property. The following information V shall be provided: a. A legal description of the land. b. The full name of the project as it appears on the Development Order and the Commission-approved site plan. c. If the project is a multi-family project, the building number/s must be provided. The building numbers must be the same as noted on the Commission-approved site plans. d. The number of dwelling units in each building. e. The total amount being paid. (CBBCO, Chapter 1, Article V, Section 3(f)) 67. Add to the site data the total area under roof of each residential building. Provide tabular area data for each floor of each building. The breakdown shall include the following areas and each area shall be labeled on the applicable floor plan drawing: / a. Common area covered walkways; b. Covered stairways; c. Common area balconies; d. Entrance area outside of a unit; e. Storage areas (not part of a unit); f. Garages (not part of a unit); g. Elevator room; h. Electrical room; 1. Mechanical room; J. Trash room; k. Mailbox pickup and delivery area; and 1. Any other area under roof. (Chapter 4 - Site Plan Review, Section 7.E.2 and 3) 68. 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 2001 FBC, Sections 105.3.1 through 105.3.6. / The following information must be submitted at the time of permit application: d. 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. e. All shoring and re-shoring procedures, plans and details shall be submitted. f. 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. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 12/10/04 10 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 69. Sheet A 000 - Parking Calculations - Tabulation notes five handicap spaces /' and the text notes six. Clarify. 70. Submit the square footage per floor of the residential building and the parking /. garage. PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: 71. As a condition of the issuance of a land development order for residential /" developments, the developer shall dedicate land, pay a fee in lieu thereof, or V both, at the option of the city, for park and recreational purposes and according to the standards and formula in Chapter 1, Article V in the Land Development Code. The preferred method for satisfaction of the Land Development Code is payment of a fee based on the following calculation: 48 Multi-family housing units @ $656.00 per unit = $31,488.00 72. Submit detailed irrigation plans for right-of-way landscaping and site work ~ ~. improvements during the construction document permitting stage, for review and approval by the Parks Division staff. When proposing work in the public rights-of-way, show the location of any existing irrigation lines. In addition, if project proposes pavement on top of any existing irrigation lines, the contractor must encase said lines in PVC Schedule 40 sleeves to protect them from future damage. 73. Provide as-built plans showing locations of irrigation lines in the rights-of- ~ way to the Parks Division at the close of the construction contract. FORESTER/ENVIRONMENT ALIST Comments: Existine Trees Manal!ement Plan Sheets L-l. L-2 t/ 74. The Landscape Architect should review the tabular mitigation for the following trees proposed to be removed and show the diameter mitigation for trees numbered; 4, 10, 14,23,24,26,28,29,33,34,35,36,38,40,41,42,and 43. 75. The trees numbered 1O,33,34,36,and 38 are all mature native species of Live Oak that can be relocated by proper root pruning and moving the trees with proper equipment. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 12/10/04 11 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT Plant List Sheets L-l. L-2 76. All shade and palm trees on the Trees and Palms List must be listed in the .y / description as a minimum of 12'-14' height, 3" DBH (4.5' off the ground), 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; or any clear wood (cw), gray wood (gw), or "wood" specifications. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5.C. 2.1 77. The landscape design does not 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.] 78. The details sheet section should include a line indicating where the height, caliper @ DBH, and clear wood (cw), gray wood (gw), and "wood" area of V the palm trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. 79. The details sheet section on this page should include a line indicating where the height, and diameter @ DBH of the shade trees will be measured at time V of planting and inspection. 80. The applicant should show the calculated 50% native species of trees, and V shrubs. 81. 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. 82. The applicant should show an elevation section indicating how the height of /" the proposed landscape material will visually buffer the proposed parking lot facilities from the Federal Highway and SE 4th Street road right-of-ways. 83. Irril!:ation Plan-No Irril!:ation plan included in the submittal / The irrigation system design should be low volume water conservation using non-portable water. 84. Turf and landscape (bedding plants) areas should be designed on separate .~ zones and time duration for water conservation. 85. Trees should have separate irrigation bubblers to provide water directly to L/ the root ball. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5. C.2.] PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: ~6J Approval of this site plan is contingent upon the accompanying request for a/ '-/ 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 12/10/04 12 () ~ DEPARTMENTS land use amendment / rezoning (LUAR 05-003) and Height Exception (HTEX 05-001). A unity of title may be required. The Building Division of the Department of Development will determine its applicability. Abandonment and rededication of easements must be recorded prior to issuance of a building permit for the project. A drainage statement is required prior to the Technical Review Committee meetin (Cha ter 4, Section 7.F.2. . Submit a traffic analysis prior to the Technical Review Committee. 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. The project must obtain approval from the School District of Palm Beach County regarding school concurrency prior to the issuance of a building permit. It would be preferable to have this approval prior to the Technical Review Committee meeting. On the site plan (sheet A100), label the front entrance (along U.S. 1) as "ingress only". On the site plan (sheet A100), graphically indicate the dimensions of the building and the proposed 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). On the site plan (sheet A100), show the extent of the awnings and overhan s. Are dentist and / or doctor offices proposed in the future? Dentist and doctor office require one (1) parking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area (Chapter 2, Section 11.H.16.d.(19).). The project would normally require 153 parking spaces. However, only 114 parking spaces are required when using the Shared Parking table (ULI). The plan provides an excess of fparking spaces. 3 On the first floor plan (sheet A21O), please show the mercantile area as , retail". On the fourth floor plan (sheet A213), correct the label regarding the number of 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units. 'Y. Are any "work-live" units proposed? INCLUDE REJECT / v /' v ./ v v V' v 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 12/10/04 13 DEPARTMENTS The cover sheet tabular data should indicate the underlying land use and zoning district as follows: Existing land use- Local Retail Commercial (LRC); Existing zoning- Community Commercial (C-3); Approved land use- Mixed Use (MX); Approved zoning- Mixed-Use Low (MU-L). The dimensions of the roadway (pavement), parking areas, drive aisles, back-up areas, and rights-of-way is subject to the Engineering Division of Public Works' review and approval. Will an on-site lift-station be required as a result of this development? If so, show its location on the site plan. ubrnit colored elevations of all four (4) building facades at the Technical Review Committee meeting (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). These elevations will be on display at the public hearings. Provide paint swatches for the elevations (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). rovide awning samples (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). ~ll building elevations should indicate paint manufacturer's name and color codes (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). Staff recommends using a color schedule. Also, staff recommends reducing the intensity of the building colors so that they are less eye-catching. 107. On all elevations, indicate the dimension of the top portion of the roof (top ofthe elevator / stairwell towers). ~lS of ,.:; ~ The removal/relocation of landscape material is subject to review and y\' approval of the City Forester / Environmentalist. Q On the landscape plan, ensure that the plant quantities must match between V the tabular data and the graphic illustration. A signature tree (such as a Yellow Elder, Tibouchina Granulsola, or Bouganvillea) is required at both sides of the project entrances (along U.S. 1 and Southeast 4th Avenue). The signature trees must have eight (8) feet of clear trunk if placed within the safe-sight triangle (Chapter 7.5, Article 2, Section 5.N.). Alternative plant material maybe substituted if the above referenced plant material is not available or undesired. Any substitution of plant material (for the signature tree requirement) will be subject to the City Forester / Environmentalist review and a roval. Place a note on the landsca e Ian indicatin that mulch other than Cress INCLUDE REJECT v v # v' ~ ~ ~ v / 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 12/10/04 14 DEPARTMENTS shall be used and maintained for landscape purposes (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.C.8.). Install trees along the west building fafi)ade. The tree spacing should not exceed 20 to 25 feet on-center. Staff recommends installing tall, small canopy palm t:ees eince this buffer' s not very wide. S~~ ~ . All trees, if proposed as trees, must be at least 12 feet in height and three (3) caliper inches at the time of their installation (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.C.2.). All shrubs and hedges are required to be at minimum 24 inches in height, 24 inches in spread, and planted with tip-to-tip spacing measured immediately after planting to adequately cover the planted areas on the site (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.C.4.). Ficus is not permitted (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.C.2.). Choose another type of plant material allowed by the City's Land Development Regulations. oundation landscaping shall be required along the north and south sides of the building in order to enhance the visual appearance of the building and to promote privacy (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.L.). ~(,J CiYV"'-"^ 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. ." Place a note on the landscape plan indicating that mulch other than Cypress shall be used and maintained for landscape purposes (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.C.8.). II signage is subject to review and approval of the Community Redevelopment Agency and City Commission. Are any wall signs proposed now or anticipated in the future? On the elevations, show the locations, dimensions, color(s), and type of all proposed wall signage (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). Staff recommends that you submit a master sign program that shows the number, location, dimensions, exterior finish, and color(s) of all signs (Chapter 2, Section 5.H.9.). The sign program would address all types of signs, including commercial wall signs, identification signs, residential subdivision signs, freestanding monument signs, canopy signs, way-finding signs, directional signs, and all other signs as regulated b Cha ter 21 of the Land Develo ment Re lations. INCLUDE REJECT ~ v L.--"" / L.-/' '---- v 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 12/10/04 15 DEPARTMENTS 125. 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.C.4.). Where will the air-conditioner unit be placed? If placed at-grade, staff recommends screening the AlC units with either landscaping or a knee wall. Label the location of the AlC ads on the site Ian sheet 1 of 1 UJ'?>lcW ~ Vh c,tMJ, A.J2-1) ,- InClUde covered bike racks with the ublic s ace :inLffont of the bu ldin . 126. Sites with frontage on U.S. 1 shall be designed to discourage mid-block street crossings (Chapter 2, Section 5.F.11.). Staff recommends using architectural features, color, and shade to re-orient the focus away from the center of the building where the ingress lane is proposed and more towards the sides of the buildin . 7- The public plaza is dissected into walkway approaches to the tenant spaces. Staff recommends the plaza area be opened-up to better utilize the space and only trees in tree wells and limited low shrubs along the entry drive be placed in the plaza. Obviously, foundation planting closer to the building is acce table. The remainder of the area should be aver bricks. "-) 129. The height of trees on the north and south elevations should be increased and denser landscaping placed along the parking garage elevation. The Code su ests a livin trellis to screen the 0 eration from view. While the landscaping of the west elevation contains a nice variety of material, there are not plants/trees of any height. Increase the height along this elevation. INCLUDE REJECT ~ v v ~ / ~ / / .~ 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 12/10/04 16 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT I. All roof top equipment must be completely screened from view at a minimum distance of 600 feet. COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Comments: 1 132. The a 133. Enhance the parking garage openings with decora.tive detail to exude the a earance of windows. . C~ 'Y\ l i-^ ? 134. Additional articulation, such as score lines, on the side of the towers would reduce the ap earance of wall massing. MWR/sc S:\Planning\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\Boynton Lofts\NWSP\ 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS.doc / CD S~ ~ .~~ ~CiR 1 a~~ f-J ~ ~ ~ ~41--t p~~, (/0rr\ o w l,p ~ ~ '<}t-~t(!MS- 'O~--tv~k.-; t1) ~- Slv-u "h . /J Jt , '>. r\~ {~ W~~' ;.'/ty\e6 --s~~ (5&1\ zt;~-, 451<)( By FEZ IDA- 1-1 - t\~WI(''1.~e ~- -- C~ ~~ .- f~ c;t0Cl-fcL ::- ~ C7~ _ -t TOf ~ piMRr4 waJj 1J 2-5/1;t;e ~ <?D/.~ Lfil fTq f~ of ~F - 0'61-73" IOf of F-<''\p<X ~ ~ RDOF", 72/- 8' 'I i u,. Vct;' ra.-h~ /V-j4 v:~ . . ~ f.-k\rr-~ /V-M ~~ nc,S,5 1 st REVIEW COMMENTS New Site Plan i' . , Project name: Boynton Beach Lofts File number: NWSP 05-008 ' Reference: I sl review plans identified as a New Site Plan with a November 17. 20~4 Planning and Zoning Deoartment date stamo marking , I II DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT PUBLIC WORKS - General .... Comments: 1. Prior to permit application contact the Public Works Department (561-742- 6200) regarding the storage and handling of refuse per the CODE, Article II, Section 10-26 (a). Comment Noted. 2. Provide a minimum 14 foot high opening to compactor storage room to facilitate loading and unloading. Provided. See A301 and A302. 3. Provide a detail of the interior of the compactor storage room showing compactor guide and stops. Detail provided. See A1Ol. PUBLIC WORKS - Traffic Comments: 4. Provide a traffic analysis and notice of concurrency (Traffic Performance Standards Review) from Palm Beach County Traffic Engineering. Traffic analvsis has been submitted to Palm Beach County 5. 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. Provided. See A1Ol. Pavement Marking and signage has been added to civil. ENGINEERING DIVISION Comments: 6. Add a general note to the Site Plan that 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 1ST REVIEW COMMENTSl21504responses.doc 01/18/05 2 I II DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT Beach County Department of Environmental Resource Management (PBCDERM) and any others, shall be included with the permit request. Note added. See A 100. Revisions have been labeled to civil. 7. All comments requiring changes and/or corrections to the plans shall be ... reflected on all appropriate sheets. Comment Noted 8. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the TRC process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the Commission and at permit review. Comment Noted 9. Provide written and graphic scales on all sheets. Scales have been provided. 10. Show sight triangles on the Landscape plans (LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.H.) using a 35-foot sight triangle for SE 4th St. Done, see revised plans. ll. 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.) Done, see revised plans. 12. Landscaping may need to be adjusted at egress points to allow clear line of sight. Done, see revised plans. 13. The medians on Federal Highway have existing hardscaping, irrigation and plant materials belonging to the City of Boynton Beach. Any damage 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. Please acknowledge this notice in your comments response and add a note to the plans with the above stated information. Done, see revised plans. 14. The proposed Royal and Medjool Palms proposed along Federal Highway present a vertical conflict with overhead power lines. Rovals chanaed, Mediool's moved. 15. Per the LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.C.2. Ficus species are not permitted. Ficus removed. I ST REVIEW COMMENTS 121504responses.doc 01/18/05 3 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 16. Sidewalks adjacent to parking lots shall be continuous through all driveways and shall be 6 inches thick within driveways (LDR, Chapter 23, Article II, Section P). In compliance. See A210. Note has been added to civil. ... 17. Provide an engineer's certification on the Drainage Plan as specified in LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.F.2. Enalneer's certification will be provided with construction plans. 18. 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. Detailed construction plans will be provided as required at time of permlttina. 19. 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. Detailed construction plans will be provided as required at time of permitting. UTILITIES Comments: 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 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. Water and sewer services is estimated to be required in approximately 12 to 18 months from site plan approval. 21. All utility easements and utility lines shall be shown on the site plan sheet (AlOO), landscaping drawings (L-I), and the Conceptual Civil Plan Sheet (Sheet 2 of 2) 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. Utility easements are shown over public facilities. Private lines do not have easements. 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 121504responses.doc 01118/05 4 DEPARTMENTS 22. Palm Beach County Health Department permits may be required for the water and sewer systems serving this project (CODE, Section 26-12). Health Dept. permits will be provided. 23. Fire flow calculations will be required demonstrating the City Code requirement of l,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-l6(b)). Fire flow calculations will be provided as soon as the flow test is comDleted. 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. Fire hydrants have been shown. 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 fmal meter size, or expected demand. Capacity reservation fee will be provided. 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. Comment noted. 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). Easements have been shown. 28. The Site Plan (A100) reflects two (2) basic footprint buildings, one on the east end and one on the west end of the property. The Conceptual Civil Plan (#2 of2) indicates a new 4-inch domestic meter to the west building (at northwest comer) and a sanitary collection lateral (at the southwest comer). Only a 1-inch water service is reflected to the east building(s) (?) and no sanitary service lateral. Please demonstrate that sanitary service IS configured for the total site plan. As an alternative, demonstrate that the existing sanitary lateral (at the southwest comer of the property) has sufficient depth to service the entire building complex without a lift station on site. Services have been provided. INCLUDE REJECT ... 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 121504responses.doc 01/18/05 5 DEPARTMENTS 29. Water meter sizes are smaller than normally installed for the service line size specified (i.e. 1-inch meter for the two (2) east building components). Please provide engineering calculations, or an explanation of why the service lines are under-sized. Meters have been increased. 30. 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. Detailed plans will be submitted for approval. 31. PVC material is not permitted on the City's water system. All lines shall be DIP. Lines have been revised. 32. The LDR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(0) requires Master Plans to show all utilities on or adjacent to the 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. utility plan will be provided as soon as we receive information from the various utility companies. 33. 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. utilltv letters will be provided. 34. 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); they will be reviewed at the time of construction permit application. Detailed construction plans will be provided. FIRE Comments: 35. Site addresses shall be placed conspicuously on the front of the structure, so the numbers can be seen plainly Site addresses shall be placed conspicuously on the front of the structure, so the numbers can be from the street. Numbers used for residences shall be not less than four inches in height and shall be made of a durable and visible material. Numbers used for commercial and industrial buildings shall not be less than six inches in height. (City Ordinance Chapter 20 Section 16.) Address added on East elevation, towards frontaae street. See A300. INCLUDE REJECT - 1ST REVIEW COMMENTSl21504responses.doc 01/18/05 6 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 36. Emergency access shall be provided at the start of a project and be maintained throughout construction per the Florida Fire Prevention Code, Section 3-5, and NFPA 24l, (1996) Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, Section 5-4.3. ... Comment Noted. 37. Fences and gates shall meet City Ordinance 98-45,2,12-l-98; Available at Fire Marshal's Office (Plans Review) Will comDlv If applicable. Note added. See AOOO. 38. Provide adequate Fire Department vehicle turnarounds. AdeQuate Fire DeDartment turnarounds have been provided. 39. Prior to Fire Department inspections, new construction projects must provide the results of a hydrant flow test indicating a fire flow not less that 1500 gallons per minute @ 20 p.s.i. above domestic use. This applies to new or existing hydrants within the required 200 ft. of the facility. Results of a hydrant flow test indicating the required fire flow will be Drovided Drior to Fire Department inSDections. 40. Emergency access roadways must be fIrm and unyielding, having a bearing value of not less than 40 (i.e. LBR 40), compacted to 98% of the maximum density as determined by AASHTO Tl80, in accordance with the FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (2000) Division II, Section l60, STABILIZING. A copy ofthe test results shall be provided and accepted prior to above grade construction. Testing frequency shall not be less than that specifIed in the FDOT Sampling, Testing and Reporting Guide, or as required by the Fire Marshal. The roadway shall be maintained free from ruts, depressions, and damage, and at the required bearing value for the duration of it's intended use. Emeraencv accesses have full Davement sections for heavy loads. 41. All buildings three (3) stories or 30 feet in height shall have an automatic fIre sprinkler system Chapter 9, Sec 7-2-2A1 City Ordinance Will comDlv. Note added. See AOOO. POLICE Comments: 42. Please provide a photometric study at TRC. Provided. See SL 1 and SL2 BUILDING DIVISION Comments: 43. Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the TRC process does not 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS121504responses.doc 01/18/05 7 , II DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the commission and at permit review. Comment noted. 44. 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 500 of the 2001 FBC. In comollance. Note added. See AOOO. 45. Place a note on the elevation view drawings indicating that the exterior wall openings and exterior wall construction comply with 2001 FBC, Table 600. Submit calculations that clearly reflect the percentage of protected and unprotected wall openings permitted per 2001 FBC, Table 600. Note added. See AOOO. Calculations submitted. See A001. 46. Every exterior wall within 15 feet of a property line shall be equipped with approved opening protectives per 200 1 FBC, Section 705.1.1.2. In comDliance. Note added. See AOOO. 47. General area modifications to buildings shall be in accordance with 2001 FBC, Sections 503.3, 503.3.2, and 503.3.3. Provide calculations verifYing compliance with the above code sections and 2001 FBC, Table 500. Not applicable. There is no need for general area modifications. As per Table 500: NL and UA. 48. 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 2001 FBC, Section 1606 (Wind Loads). Calculations that are signed and sealed by a design professional registered in the state of Florida shall be submitted for review at the time of permit application. Will comoly at time of oermit. 49. Every building and structure shall be of sufficient strength to support the loads and forces encountered per the 2001 FBC, Section 1601.2.1 and Table 1604.1. Indicate the live load (pst) on the plans for the building design. Will comolv. 50. 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. Will comolv at time of oermit. I ST REVIEW COMMENTS 121504responses.doc 01118/05 8 DEPARTMENTS 51. 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. labeled symbol added. See A 100. 52. At time of permit review, submit signed and sealed working drawings ofthe proposed construction. Signed and sealed drawings of the proposed construction will be submitted at the time of Dermit review. 53. On the site plan and floor plan, indicate the number of stories that are in the/each building including, where applicable, mezzanines. Indicate the overall height of the/each building. Indicated. See A100, A2l0, A211, A2l2, A213, A214, A2l5 and A2l6. 54. Add to each 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 each building. 2001 FBC, Sections 11-4.1.2, ll-4.1.3, and ll-4.3. Added. See A2l0 and A2l2. 55. 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 each building. The installed symbol, required along the path, shall start at the accessible parking spaces and terminate at the accessible entrance doors to each 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 200l 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 m the 2001 FBC. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations along the path of travel. See respond to comment 54. A labeled symbol representing and delineating the path of travel for the accessible route required between the accessible parking spaces and the accessible entrance doors to each building has been added. Finish grade elevations along the Dath of travel have been added. See A2l0. 56. A minimum of 2% of the total parking spaces provided for the dwelling units covered under the Fair Housing Act shall be accessible and comply INCLUDE REJECT ... 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS121504responses.doc 01/18/05 9 DEPARTMENTS with the requirements of the act. Accessible parking spaces shall be equally distributed for each type of parking provided, e.g. surface parking, parking structures, etc. per Title 24 CFR, Part lOO.205. Note added. Calculation Drovlded. See Parklna Calculations Chart, AOOO. 57. Compliance with regulations specified in the Fair Housing Act is required (Federal Fair Housing Act Design and Construction Requirements, Title 24 CFR, Part 100.205). In compliance. Note added. See AOOO. 58. At the time of permit review, submit details of reinforcement of walls for the future installation of grab bars as required by the Federal Fair Housing Act Title 24 CFR, Part 100.205, Section 3, Requirement #6. All bathrooms within the covered dwelling unit shall comply. Will comply. Detail to be submitted. 59. Identify within the site data the fmish 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." Text to be added by Civil on C-2. b. Prom 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. TItle of the flood zoned that the building Is located within to be added by Civil on C-2. 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). Established floor elevatlon(s) shown. See Al00 and C-2. 60. As required by the CBBCO, Part III titled "Land Development Regulations", submit a site plan that clearly depicts the setback dimensions from each property line to the leading edge of the building/so The leading edge of the building/s begins at the closest point of the overhang or canopy to the property line. In addition, show the distance between all the buildings on all sides. Reaulred Information added. See AOOO. 6l. To properly determine the impact fees that will be assessed for the one-story clubhouse, provide the following: a. Will the pool/clubhouse/recreation building be restricted to the residents of the entire project only? Yes b. Will there be anv additional deliveries to the site? No INCLUDE REJECT - 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS121504responses.doc 01/18/05 10 , , DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT c. Will there be any additional employees to maintain and provide service to the site? No Please have the applicant provide the City with a copy of the letter that will be sent to the impact fee coordinator. To allow for an efficient permit review, the applicant should request that the County send the City a copy of their - determination of what impact fees are required for the clubhouse. The applicant will provide the letter. 62. Add to the floor plan drawing of the clubhouse a breakdown of the floor area. The area breakdown shall specifY the total area of the building, covered area outside, covered area at the entrances, total floor area dedicated for the clubhouse and other uses located within the building. SpecifY the total floor area that is air-conditioned. Label the use of all rooms and floor spaces. Information provided as reauired. See A212. 63. 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. Comment noted. 64. 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. Water use permit will be provided if a new well Is utilized. 65. 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. a. If the project is a multi-family project, the building number/s must be provided. The building numbers must be the same as noted on the Commission-approved site plans. b. The number of dwelling units in each building. c. The number of bedrooms in each dwelling unit. d. 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) Comment Noted. 66. At time of building permit application, submit verification that the City of Boynton Beach Parks and Recreation Impact Fee requirements have been satisfied by a paid fee or conveyance of property. The following information shall be provided: a. A legal description of the land. b. The full name of the project as it appears on the Development Order and the Commission-approved site plan. c. If the project is a multi-family project, the building number/s must be 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 121504responses.doc 01/18/05 11 I II DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT provided. The building numbers must be the same as noted on the Commission-approved site plans. d. The number of dwelling units in each building. e. The total amount being paid. (CBBCO, Chapter 1, Article V, Section 3(f)) - Required information will be provided at time of building permit aDDlication. 67. Add to the site data the total area under roof of each residential building. Provide tabular area data for each floor of each building. The breakdown shall include the following areas and each area shall be labeled on the applicable floor plan drawing: a. Common area covered walkways; b. Covered stairways; c. Common area balconies; d. Entrance area outside of a unit; e. Storage areas (not part of a unit); f. Garages (not part of a unit); g. Elevator room; h. Electrical room; l. Mechanical room; J. Trash room; k. Mailbox pickup and delivery area; and l. Any other area under roof. (Chapter 4 - Site Plan Review, Section 7.E.2 and 3) Area data provided. See AOOO. 68. 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 2001 FBC, Sections 105.3.1 through 105.3.6. The following information must be submitted at the time of permit application: d. 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. e. All shoring and re-shoring procedures, plans and details shall be submitted. f. 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. Information will be Drovided at time of application. 69. Sheet A 000 - Parking Calculations - Tabulation notes five handicap spaces and the text notes six. Clarify. Clarified. See AOOO. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 121504responses.doc 01/18/05 12 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 70. Submit the square footage per floor of the residential building and the parking garage. Submitted. See A210, A211. A212, A213, A214 and A215. .... PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: 71. As a condition of the issuance of a land development order for residential developments, the developer shall dedicate land, pay a fee in lieu thereof, or both, at the option of the city, for park and recreational purposes and according to the standards and formula in Chapter I, Article V in the Land Development Code. The preferred method for satisfaction of the Land Development Code is payment of a fee based on the following calculation: 48 Multi-family housing units @ $656.00 per unit = $31,488.00 Comment Noted. 72. Submit detailed irrigation plans for right-of-way landscaping and site work improvements during the construction document permitting stage, for review and approval by the Parks Division staff When proposing work in the public rights-of-way, show the location of any existing irrigation lines. In addition, if project proposes pavement on top of any existing irrigation lines, the contractor must encase said lines in PVC Schedule 40 sleeves to protect them from future damage. Will submit at buildina permit. 73. Provide as-built plans showing locations of irrigation lines in the rights-of- way to the Parks Division at the close of the construction contract. Will comDlv. FORESTER/ENVIRONMENT ALIST Comments: Existine: Trees Manae:ement Plan Sheets L-l. L-2 74. The Landscape Architect should review the tabular mitigation for the following trees proposed to be removed and show the diameter mitigation for trees numbered; 4,10,14,23,24,26,28,29,33,34,35,36,38,40,41 ,42,and 43. Done, see revised plans. 75. The trees numbered 10,33,34,36,and 38 are all mature native species of Live Oak that can be relocated by proper root pruning and moving the trees 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS121504responses.doc 01/18/05 13 I II DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT with proper equipment. Will do, coordinatina with K.H. Plant List Sheets L-l. L-2 ~ 76. All shade and palm trees on the Trees and Palms List must be listed in the description as a minimum of 12'-14' height, 3" DBH (4.5' off the ground), and Florida # I (Florida Grades and Standards manual). The height of the trees may be larger than 12' -14' to meet the 3" diameter requirement; or any clear wood (cw), gray wood (gw), or "wood" specifications. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5.C. 2.] Done, see revised plans. 77. The landscape design does not 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.] Done, see revised plans. 78. The details sheet section should include a line indicating where the height, caliper@ DBH, and clear wood (cw), gray wood (gw), and "wood" area of the palm trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. Done, see revised plans. 79. The details sheet section on this page should include a line indicating where the height, and diameter @ DBH of the shade trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. Done, see revised plans. 80. The applicant should show the calculated 50% native species of trees, and shrubs. Done, see revised plans. 81. 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. Done, see revised plans. 82. The applicant should show an elevation section indicating how the height of the proposed landscape material will visually buffer the proposed parking lot facilities from the Federal Highway and SE 4th Street road right-of-ways. Will comply. 83. Irri2ation Plan-No Irri2ation plan included in the submittal The irrigation system design should be low volume water conservation using non-portable water. Will do for building permit. 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 121504responses.doc 01/18/05 14 I II DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 84. Turf and landscape (bedding plants) areas should be designed on separate zones and time duration for water conservation. Will do for building Dermit. 85. 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.] Will do for building Dermit. PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: 86. Approval of this site plan is contingent upon the accompanying request for land use amendment / rezoning (LUAR 05-003) and Height Exception (HTEX 05-001). Comment noted. 87. A unity of title may be required. The Building Division of the Department of Development will determine its applicability. Comment noted. 88. Abandonment and rededication of easements must be recorded prior to issuance of a building permit for the project. Comment noted. 89. A drainage statement is required prior to the Technical Review Committee meeting (Chapter 4, Section 7.F.2.). Drainage statement will be Drovided. 90. Submit a traffic analysis prior to the Technical Review Committee. 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. Traffic analvsis has been submitted. 91. The project must obtain approval from the School District of Palm Beach County regarding school concurrency prior to the issuance of a building permit. It would be preferable to have this approval prior to the Technical Review Committee meeting. We have received the letter from the City and have forwarded it to the School District and waiting for response. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTSl21504responses.doc 01/18/05 15 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 92. On the site plan (sheet AI00), label the front entrance (along U.S. 1) as "ingress only". Labeled. See A 100 and A21 O. 93. On the site plan (sheet A 100), graphically indicate the dimensions of the - building and the proposed setbacks from each property line (Chapter 4, Section 7.B.). The front building setback cannot exceed lO feet unless a public space or plaza is provided in its place (Chapter 2, Section 5.F.5). Indicated. See A 100. 94. On the site plan (sheet Al 00), show the extent of the awnings and overhangs. Shown. See A 100. 95. Are dentist and / or doctor offices proposed in the future? Dentist and doctor office require one (1) parking space per 200 square feet of gross floor area (Chapter 2, Section l1.H.16.d.(19).). No dentist and/or doctor offices are DroDosed in the future. 96. The project would normally require 153 parking spaces. However, only 114 parking spaces are required when using the Shared Parking table (ULI). The plan provides an excess of 5 parking spaces. Comment noted. 97. On the first floor plan (sheet A210), please show the mercantile area as "retail" . Shown. See A210. 98. On the fourth floor plan (sheet A213), correct the label regarding the number of I-bedroom and 2-bedroom units. Corrected. See A213. 99. Are any "work-live" units proposed? There are not any work/live units proposed. 100. The cover sheet tabular data should indicate the underlying land use and zoning district as follows: Existing land use- Local Retail Commercial (LRC); Existing zoning- Community Commercial (C-3); Approved land use- Mixed Use (MX); Approved zoning- Mixed-Use Low (MU-L). Indicated. See AOOO. 101. The dimensions of the roadway (pavement), parking areas, drive aisles, back-up areas, and rights-of-way is subject to the Engineering Division of Public Works' review and approval. Noted 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS121504responses.doc 01118/05 16 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT l02. Will an on-site lift-station be required as a result of this development? If so, show its location on the site plan. On-site 11ft station should not be reaulred. - 103. Submit colored elevations of all four (4) building facades at the Technical Review Committee meeting (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). These elevations will be on display at the public hearings. Will be submitted. 104. Provide paint swatches for the elevations (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). Will be provided. 105. Provide awning samples (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). Will be provided. 106. All building elevations should indicate paint manufacturer's name and color codes (Chapter 4, Section 7 .D.). Staff recommends using a color schedule. Also, staff recommends reducing the intensity of the building colors so that they are less eye-catching. Color schedule will be provided. 107. On all elevations, indicate the dimension of the top portion of the roof(top of the elevator / stairwell towers). Indicated. See A300, A301, A302 and A303. l08. The removal/relocation of landscape material is subject to review and approval of the City Forester / Environmentalist. Coordinating with Kevin H. 109. On the landscape plan, ensure that the plant quantities must match between the tabular data and the graphic illustration. Done, see revised plans. 110. A signature tree (such as a Yellow Elder, Tibouchina Granulsola, or Bouganvillea) is required at both sides of the project entrances (along U.S. 1 and Southeast 4th Avenue). The signature trees must have eight (8) feet of clear trunk if placed within the safe-sight triangle (Chapter 7.5, Article 2, Section 5.N.). Alternative plant material may be substituted if the above referenced plant material is not available or undesired. Any substitution of plant material (for the signature tree requirement) will be subject to the City Forester / Environmentalist review and approval. Done, see revised plans. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS121504responses.doc 01/18/05 17 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 111. Place a note on the landscape plan indicating that mulch other than Cypress shall be used and maintained for landscape purposes (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.C.8.). ... Done, see revised olans. 112. Install trees along the west building fa~ade. The tree spacing should not exceed 20 to 25 feet on-center. Staff recommends installing tall, small canopy palm trees since this buffer is not very wide. Have done where oossible, overhana over most of west facade. 113. All trees, if proposed as trees, must be at least 12 feet in height and three (3) caliper inches at the time of their installation (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.C.2.). Done, see revised olans. 114. All shrubs and hedges are required to be at minimum 24 inches in height, 24 inches m spread, and planted with tip-to-tip spacing measured immediately after planting to adequately cover the planted areas on the site (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.C.4.). Done, see revised olans. 115. Ficus is not permitted (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.C.2.). Choose another type of plant material allowed by the City's Land Development Regulations. Removed Ficus. 116. Foundation landscaping shall be required along the north and south sides of the building in order to enhance the visual appearance of the building and to promote privacy (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.L.). Done, see revised olans. 117. 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. Done, see revised olans. 118. Place a note on the landscape plan indicating that mulch other than Cypress shall be used and maintained for landscape purposes (Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.C.8.). Done, see revised olans. 119. All sIgnage IS subject to reVIew and approval of the Community Redevelopment Agency and City Commission. Are any wall signs 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 121504responses.doc 01/18/05 18 DEPARTMENTS proposed now or anticipated in the future? On the elevations, show the locations, dimensions, color(s), and type of all proposed wall signage (Chapter 4, Section 7.D.). Staff recommends that you submit a master sign program that shows the number, location, dimensions, exterior fmish, and color(s) of all signs (Chapter 2, Section 5.H.9.). The sign program would address all types of signs, including commercial wall signs, identification signs, residential subdivision signs, freestanding monument signs, canopy signs, way-finding signs, directional signs, and all other signs as regulated by Chapter 21 of the Land Development Regulations. Sianaae DroDosal will be prepared. 120. Feature lighting emphasizing plants, trees, barriers, entrances, and exits is encouraged (Chapter 9, Section lO.F.3.). Plants, trees, barriers, entrances and exits Iiahtina is to be emphasized. 121. 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 1O.F.4.). Will comDlv. Comment noted. 122. 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.5.). Will comDlv. Comment noted. 123. Will there be a provision for outdoor patios, concrete patios, screen enclosures, or solid-roof enclosures? Please discuss these amenities with staff prior to the Technical Review Committee meeting. Will discuss. 124. 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.C.4.). Where will the air-conditioner unit be placed? If placed at-grade, staff recommends screening the A/C units with either landscaping or a knee wall. Label the location of the A/C pads on the site plan (sheet 1 of 1). Coordinated with Landscape proposal. Location of AIC pads indicated. See C1, A100, A210 and L-1. 125. Include covered bike racks within the public space (in front of the building). Included within Darking area. See A 101 and A210. INCLUDE REJECT .. 1ST REVIEW COMMENTS 121504responses.doc 01/18/05 19 DEPARTMENTS 126. Sites with frontage on U.S. I shall be designed to discourage mid-block street crossings (Chapter 2, Section 5.F.11.). Staff recommends using architectural features, color, and shade to re-orient the focus away from the center of the building where the ingress lane is proposed and more towards the sides of the building. Architectural features will be used to reorient the "focus". 127. The backflow preventer and meter should not be placed in the public plaza area along Federal Highway. Backflow preventer has been relocated. 128. The public plaza is dissected into walkway approaches to the tenant spaces. Staff recommends the plaza area be opened-up to better utilize the space and only trees in tree wells and limited low shrubs along the entry drive be placed in the plaza. Obviously, foundation planting closer to the building is acceptable. The remainder of the area should be paver bricks. Coordinated with landscape proposal. See A 100, A210 and L- 1. 129. The height of trees on the north and south elevations should be increased and denser landscaping placed along the parking garage elevation. The Code suggests a living trellis to screen the operation from view. Done, see revised plans. 130. While the landscaping of the west elevation contains a nice variety of material, there are not plants/trees of any height. Increase the height along this elevation. Have done where Dossible, canopy over most of west Dlantina area. 131. All roof top equipment must be completely screened from view at a minimum distance of 600 feet. Eauipment to be screened. INCLUDE REJECT ..~ I ST REVIEW COMMENTS 12 I 504responses.doc 01/18/05 20 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Comments: ... 132. The applicant should consider reducing the intensity of the paint colors. See comments 103 and 106 reSDonses. 133. Enhance the parking garage openings with decorative detail to exude the appearance of windows. Detail added. See A302 and A303. 134. Additional articulation, such as score lines, on the side of the towers would reduce the appearance of wall massing. Buildina has a sDecific architectural "character". MWR!sc S:\Planning\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\Boynton Lofts\NWSP\1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS.doc 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 121504responses.doc 01/18/05 12 K} I . J 6 -oS- DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT 70. Submit the square footage per floor of the residential building and the parking garage. Submitted. See A21 0, A211, A212, A213, A214 and A215. "- PARKS AND RECREATION Comments: 71. As a condition of the issuance of a land development order for residential developments, the developer shall dedicate land, pay a fee in lieu thereof, or both, at the option of the city, for park and recreational purposes and according to the standards and formula in Chapter 1, Article V in the Land Development Code. The preferred method for satisfaction of the Land Development Code is payment of a fee based on the following calculation: 48 Multi-family housing units @ $656.00 per unit = $31,488.00 Comment Noted. 72. Submit detailed irrigation plans for right-of-way landscaping and site work improvements during the construction document permitting stage, for review and approval by the Parks Division staff. When proposing work in the public rights-of-way, show the location of any existing irrigation lines. In addition, if project proposes pavement on top of any existing irrigation lines, the contractor must encase said lines in PVC Schedule 40 sleeves to protect them from future damage. Will submit at buildina permit. 73. Provide as-built plans showing locations of irrigation lines in the rights-of- way to the Parks Division at the close of the construction contract. Will complv. FORESTERlENVlRONMENT ALIST Comments: Existin!! Trees Mana!!ement Plan V Sheets L-l. L-2 74. The Landscape Architect should review the tabular mitigation for the v/ following trees proposed to be removed and show the diameter mitigation for trees numbered; 4,1 0, 14,23,24,26,28,29,33,34,35,36,38,40,41,42,and 43. Done, see revised plans. 75. The trees numbered 1O,33,34,36,and 38 are all mature native species of Live Oak that can be relocated by proper root pruning and moving the trees 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS 121504responses.doc 01/18/05 13 DEPARTMENTS with proper equipment. Will do, coordinatin with K.H. Plant List Sheets L-l. L-2 76. All shade and palm trees on the Trees and Palms List must be listed in the description as a minimum of12'-14' height, 3" DBH (4.5' off the ground), and Florida # 1 (Florida Grades and Standards manual). The height ofthe' \.. trees may be larger than 12'-14' to meet the 3" diameter requirement; or any clear wood (cw), gray wood (gw), or "wood" specifications. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5.C. 2.] Done, see revised lans. 77. The landscape design does not 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.] Done, see revised lans. 78. The details sheet section should include a line indicating where the height, caliper @ DBH, and clear wood (cw), gray wood (gw), and "wood" area of the palm trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. Done, see revised lans. 79. The details sheet section on this page should include a line indicating where the height, and diameter @ DBH ofthe shade trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. Done, see revised lans. 80. The applicant should show the calculated 50% native species of trees, and shrubs. Done, see revised lans. 81. 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. Done, see revised lans. 82. The applicant should show an elevation section indicating how the height of the proposed landscape material will visually buffer the proposed parking lot facilities from the Federal Highway and SE 4th Street road right-of-ways. Will com I . 83. Irrie:ation Plan-No Irrie:ation plan included in the submittal The irrigation system design should be low volume water conservation using non-portable water. Will do for buildin ermit. / 1ST REVIEW COMMENTSl21504responses.doc 01/18/05 14 DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJhCl 84. Turf and landscape (bedding plants) areas should be designed on separate / zones and time duration for water conservation. Will do for building permit. 85. Trees should have separate irrigation bubblers to provide water directly to .. the root ball. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5. V C.2.] Will do for building Dermit. PLANNING AND ZONING Comments: 86. Approval of this site plan is contingent upon the accompanying request for land use amendment / rezoning (LUAR 05-003) and Height Exception (HTEX 05-001). Comment noted. 87. A unity of title may be required. The Building Division of the Department of Development will determine its applicability. Comment noted. 88. Abandonment and rededication of easements must be recorded prior to issuance of a building permit for the project. Comment noted. 89. A drainage statement is required prior to the Technical Review Committee meeting (Chapter 4, Section 7.F.2.). Dralnaae statement will be Drovided. 90. Submit a traffic analysis prior to the Technical Review Committee. 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. Traffic analysis has been submitted. 91. The project must obtain approval from the School District of Palm Beach County regarding school concurrency prior to the issuance of a building permit. It would be preferable to have this approval prior to the Technical Review Committee meeting. We have received the letter from the City and have forwarded it to the School District and waitina for reSDonse. e. Flower containers. To add color and soften sidewalk paving with plants. flower containers containing blooming annuals or perennials are encouraged to be planted and maintained along facades of new building fronting on anerial roadways in the MU -H District. 9. Parking requirements. Parking requirements for both the MU-H and MU-L zoning districts shall be as set forth by Chapter 2, Section 11H. of the Land Development Code. Chapter 2, Section 111, shall apply only to the MU-H zoning district. a. On-site parking facilities shall be located to the rear or side of the strUcture they are intended to serve and screened from view from public streets, notwithstanding other provisions of these regulations that require a specific residential auto- mobile garage setback, and subsections 9.d. and 9.e. below, permitting understory parking and regulating parking garages. (1) The intent of this provision is that parking facilities not be prominent, as viewed from the street(s) that serve(s) as the main orientation for the principal building(s), in order to emphasize buildings Zoning 34K and pedestrian features and de-emphasize parking facilities. (2) In order to best achieve this objective. rear parking is preferable to side yard parking. (3) Access to parking shall be from side streets not serving as the principal structure I s main frontage. when possible. in order to minimize vehicle/pedestrian conflicts along sidewalks resulting from driveway crossings. b. Mixed-use developments may utilize the following parking requirements based upon shared parking with different hoon of use. (1) The total requirement for off- street parting spKa sba1I be the highest of the requirement of the various uses computed for the following five (5) separate time periods: weekdays (daytime, evening), weekends (daytime, evening) and nighttime. (2) For the purpose of calculating the requirement of the various uses for the various separate time periods, the percent of parking required shall be: -- - -- . Weekday Weekend - Daytime n Evening Daytime Evening Nighttime (6 a.m. - 5 p.m.) (5 p.m. - midni&bt) (6 a.m. - S p.m.) (5 p.m. - midnight) (Midnight. 6 a.m.) (Perced) (Perced) (Percell) (PerceDl) (Percent) Office 100 -I (, .~t.j 10 ~, 1/ 10 ~,~ s ('.2) 5 ;:,FI Retail 15 i'D.1/;' 75 '7 ii l \ 100 2b.~Z 70 I ~',-/ 5 I, :;~ '- v, 75 : 100 75 100 75 Lodging I , 100 10 Restaurant i 50 100 100 E . · 40 100 90 100 10 ntertalDment \ t-1Ii. cl 100 <;; LS 100 ,...., I r 100 ~'I c, 100 '61, c", Residential 60 'c I, .... 'C, (Source: Urban L4nd Ins~itute: Shd~ed Parlcing, 1983) / ." 2002 S-18 ~ I I U(.,,:j f , y (;:--,7 i " ~_ ~ ); [4 {/ " . MEMORANDUM UTILITIES DEPARTMENT NO. 04-l4l TO: Ed Breese, Principal Planner Peter Mazzella, Deputy Director of Utilities ~/ FROM: DATE: December 16, 2004 SUBJECT: Impacts of proposed Site Plans upon City facilities and services On December 8, 2004, you requested input regarding the adequacy of our existing infrastructure or staff needed to meet adopted level of service demands for the following proposed projects: Boynton Lofts Grove Plaza Parcel C Quantum Park Lot 17 Quantum Park Lot 52 Gulfstream Gardens Neptune Commerce Center Boynton Beach Mall - Muvico All of the above projects, with the exception of Muvico, will impose additional demands upon our potable water and wastewater infrastructure. The Muvico demands will be offset by the demolition of the existing Macy's building. The attached spreadsheet presents detailed information on the anticipated additional water and sewer demands for each project. The recently approved interim purchase of up to 5 million gallons per day of potable water from the County water system will allow us to meet the level of service for potable water for all of these projects, during the term of that 5-year agreement. Beyond that term, the City will have to arrange for the installation or purchase of permanent water treatment capacity. Local piping and infrastructure improvements may be required for the Boynton Lofts and Gulfstream Gardens projects, dependent upon final project configuration and fire-flow demands. These local improvements will be the responsibility ofthe site developer(s). Regarding wastewater, the utility currently has sufficient reserve capacity at the regional wastewater treatment plant to meet the level of service for wastewater for all of these projects. As with water infrastructure, local piping or pumping improvements may be required based upon final project configuration, and would be the responsibility of the developer(s). If you have any additional questions or comments on the attached, please feel free to contact me directly. mr~ ~L~ L i - -'.i Ilj' Attachment Xc: Laurinda Logan File (copy to each project) ,. .-.-----...-- DEPARTMENT ('F r-"- _____~__.~:.~'._.~._ ,fr i (' :' ANTICIPATED WATER AND SEWER DEMANDS POTABLE WATER SEWER SEWER WATER FLOW NO. OF FLOW FLOW FLOW UNIT ALLOCATION UNITS (GPO) ALLOCATION (GPO) BOYNTON LOFTS RETAIL COMMERCIAL SQ. FT. 0.125 GPO ISQ.FT. 18726 2,341 0.125 2,341 RESIDENTIAL UNIT 430 GAL/DAY 48 20,640 194 9,288 TOTAL WATER DEMAND 22,981 11,629 GROVE PLAZA PARCEL C RETAIL COMMERCIAL SQ. FT. 0.125 GPO ISQ.FT. 6832 854 0.125 854 TOTAL WATER DEMAND 854 854 QUANTUM PARK LOT 17 RETAIL COMMERCIAL SQ. FT. 0.125 GPO ISQ.FT. 60683 7,585 0.125 7,585 TOTAL WATER DEMAND 7,585 7,585 QUANTUM PARK LOT 52 RETAIL COMMERCIAL SQ. FT. 0.125 GPO ISQ.FT. 54120 6,765 0.125 6,765 TOTAL WATER DEMAND 6,765 6,765 GULFSTREAM GARDENS RESIDENTIAL UNIT 430 GAL/DAY 199 85,570 194 38,507 85,570 38,507 NEPTUNE COMMERCE CENTER RETAIL COMMERCIAL SQ. FT. 0.125 GPO ISQ.FT. 16708 2,089 0.125 2,089 TOTAL WATER DEMAND 2,089 2,089 GRAND TOTAL - ALL PROJECTS 125.844 67.428 ... Plannine: Memorandum: Forester / Environmentalist To: Ed Breese, Principal Planner From: Kevin J. Hallahan, Forester / Environmentalist Subject: Boynton Beach Lofts New Site Plan - 1st Review NWSP 05-008 Date: December 8, 2003 Existine: Trees Manae:ement Plan Sheets L-l. L-2 The Landscape Architect should review the tabular mitigation for the following trees proposed to be removed and show the diameter mitigation for trees numbered; 4,10,14,23,24,26,28,29,33,34,35,36,38,40,41,42,and 43. The trees numbered 10,33,34,36,and 38 are all mature native species of Live Oak that can be relocated by proper root pruning and moving the trees with proper equipment. Plant List Sheets L-l. L-2 All shade and palm trees on the Trees and Palms List must be listed in the description as a minimum of 12'-14' height, 3" DBH (4.5' off the ground), 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; or any clear wood (cw), gray wood (gw), or "wood" specifications. [Environmental Regulations, Chapter 7.5, Article II Sec. 5.C. 2.] 1. The landscape design does not 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.] 2. The details sheet section should include a line indicating where the height, caliper @ DBH, and clear wood (cw), gray wood (gw), and "wood" area of the palm trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. 3. The details sheet section on this page should include a line indicating where the height, and diameter @ DBH of the shade trees will be measured at time of planting and inspection. 4. The applicant should show the calculated 50% native species of trees, and shrubs. 5. 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. 6. The applicant should show an elevation section indicating how the height of the proposed landscape material will visually buffer the proposed parking lot facilities from the Federal Highway and SE 4th Street road right-of-ways. >- .Irrie:ation Plan-No Irrie:ation plan included in the submittal The irrigation system design should be low volume water conservation using non- portable water. 7. Turf and landscape (bedding plants) areas should be designed on separate zones and time duration for water conservation. 8. 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 Coale, Sherie From: Sent: To: Subject: Hutchinson, Douglas Thursday, December 09, 2004 2:37 PM Coale, Sherie RE: Boynton Lofts Oops! I found my other comments... Sorry. Parking Garage ~ave some treatments in the openings to give the look of windows or other decorative detail. f38cond, it would be better to have more articulationpo...the side of the towers at either end of the project. Adding windo~~nd setbacks are great improvements. Just want to@ak up the wall massing. This might be done with color and scori~ Doug -----Original Message----- From: Coale, Sherie Sent: Thursday, December 09,20042:18 PM To: Hutchinson, Douglas Subject: RE: Boynton Lofts Thank you. -----Original Message----- From: Hutchinson, Douglas Sent: Thursday, December 09,20042:15 PM To: Coale, Sherie Subject: RE: Boynton Lofts I think that the Board will have a concern with the colors and styling. I think that if the colors were less intense, the range might work. Styling is subjective and probably does not need to make the comment list. The other aspects seemed to be within our discussions. Doug -----Original Message----- From: Coale, Sherie Sent: Thursday, December 09,2004 1:41 PM To: Hutchinson, Douglas Subject: Boynton Lofts I am finalizing the comments for this project. Do you have anything you would like to add? Please e- mail those to me by 4:30 today. Thank you. sherie 1 Coale, Sherie From: Sent: To: Subject: Hutchinson, Douglas Thursday, December 09,20042:15 PM Coale, Sherie RE: Boynton Lofts I think that the Board will have a concern with the colors and styling. I think that if the colors were ~intense, the range might work. Styling is subjective and probably does not need to make the comment list. The other aspects seemed to be within our discussions. Doug -----Original Message----- From: Coale, Sherie Sent: Thursday, December 09,2004 1:41 PM To: Hutchinson, Douglas Subject: Boynton Lofts I am finalizing the comments for this project. Do you have anything you would like to add? Please e-mail those to me by 4:30 today. Thank you. sherie 1 / CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: Michael W. Rumpf DATE: Dir. of Planning & Zoning December 10, 2004 FILE: NWSP 05-008 FROM: Off. John Huntington Police Department CPTED Practitioner SUBJECT: Boynton Beach Lofts REFERENCES: Site Plan ENCLOSURES: I have viewed the above building plans and have the following comments: Please provide a Photometric Study when permitting. No Other Comments. The City of Boynton Beach DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISON 100 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard P.O. 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 Nem Gomez, Interim Director of Utilities Marshall Gage, 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 Analysist John Huntington, Police Officer From: Ed Breese, Principal Planner ~ Date: 12/8/04 Re: Impacts of proposed site plan upon City facilities and services Project: Boynton Lofts File Number: NWSP 05-008 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 TRC 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 use 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\AGENDAS\ TRC\correspondence\Impact Analysis.doc DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS ENGINEERING DIVISION MEMORANDUM NO. 04-194 FROM: Laurinda Logan, P.E., Senior Engineer ) ; i'l- i <'! . n I ' U'fl U' , , I -PLAN~JING !ND Znri!NCi..Q:PT - " r 1 __.". I , J, I "0_ "___1 : ' I I TO: Michael Rumpf, Director, Planning and Zoning DATE: November 30, 2004 "'.-...-' , RE: Review Comments New Site Plan - 1 st Review Boynton Beach Lofts File No. NWSP 05-008 The above referenced Site Plans, received on November 22, 2004, 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 - GENERAL 1. Prior to permit application contact the Public Works Department (561-742-6200) regarding the storage and handling of refuse per the CODE, Article II, Section 10-26 (a). 2. Provide a minimum 14-ft. high opening to compactor storage room to facilitate loading and unloading. 3. Provide a detail of the interior of the compactor storage room showing compactor guide and stops. PUBLIC WORKS - TRAFFIC 4. Provide a traffic analysis and notice of concurrency (Traffic Performance Standards Review) from Palm Beach County Traffic Engineering. 5. 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 6. Add a general note to the Site Plan that 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. Deoartment of Public Works/Engineering Division Memo No. 04-194 Re: Boynton Beach Lofts New Site Plan, 1 st Review November 30, 2004 Page 2 7. All comments requiring changes and/or corrections to the plans shall be reflected on all appropriate sheets. 8. Please note that changes or reVISions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the TRC process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the Commission and at permit review. 9. Provide written and graphic scales on all sheets. 10. Show sight triangles on the Landscape plans (LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.H.) using a 35-ft. sight triangle for SE 4th St. 11. 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' and 8' above the pavement (LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.H.) 12. Landscaping may need to be adjusted at egress points to allow clear line of sight. 13. The medians on Federal Highway have existing hardscaping, irrigation and plant materials belonging to the City of Boynton Beach. Any damage 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. Please acknowledge this notice in your comments response and add a note to the plans with the above stated information. 14. The proposed Royal and Medjool Palms proposed along Federal Highway present a vertical conflict with overhead power lines. 15. Per the LDR, Chapter 7.5, Article II, Section 5.C.2. Ficus species are not permitted. 16. Sidewalks adjacent to parking lots shall be continuous through all driveways and shall be 6 in. thick within driveways (LDR, Chapter 23, Article II, Section P). 17. Provide an engineer's certification on the Drainage Plan as specified in LDR, Chapter 4, Section 7.F.2. 18. 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. 19. 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 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 Department of Public Works/Engineering Division Memo No. 04-194 Re: Boynton Beach lofts New Site Plan, 1st Review November 30, 2004 Page 3 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 sheet (A 100), landscaping drawings (l-1), and the Conceptual Civil Plan Sheet (Sheet 2 of 2) 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 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). The Site Plan (A 100) reflects two (2) basic footprint buildings, one on the east end and one on the west end of the property. The Conceptual Civil Plan (#2 of 2) indicates a new 4-inch domestic meter to the west building (at northwest corner) and a sanitary collection lateral (at the southwest corner). Only a 1-inch water service is reflected to the east building(s) (?) and no sanitary service lateral. Please demonstrate that sanitary service is configured for the total site plan. As an alternative, demonstrate that the existing sanitary lateral (at the southwest corner of the property) has sufficient depth to service the entire building complex without a lift station on site. Department of Public Works/Engineering Division Memo No. 04-194 Re: Boynton Beach Lofts New Site Plan, 1 sl Review November 30, 2004 Page 4 28. Water meter sizes are smaller than normally installed for the service line size specified (i.e. 1-inch meter for the two (2) east building components). Please provide engineering calculations, or an explanation of why the service lines are under-sized. 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. The LDR, Chapter 3, Article IV, Section 3(0) requires Master Plans to show all utilities on or adjacent to the 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. 32. 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. 33. 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); they will be reviewed at the time of construction permit application. LUck 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, Maintenance Supervisor, Public Works/Forestry & Grounds Division Larry Quinn, Solid Waste Manager, Public Works/Solid Waste Kenneth Hall, Engineering Plans Analyst, Public Works/Engineering (via e-mail) File S:\Engineering\Kribs\8oynlon Beach Lofts, New Site Plan 1st Review.doc Rivers, Jody To: Cc: Subject: ~/ Breese, Ed; Coale, Sherie Majors, Wally Site Plan Review - Boynton Beach Lofts Project - Boynton Beach Lofts Location - 623 S. Federal Highway File No. - NWSP 05-008 6) As a condition of the issuance of a land development order for residential developments, the developer shall dedicate land, pay a fee in lieu thereof, or both, at the option of the city, for park and recreational purposes and according to the standards and formula in Chapter 1, Article V in the Land Development Code. The preferred method for satisfaction of the Land Development Code is payment of a fee based on the following calulation: ~ 48 Multi-familv housing units @ $656.00 per unit = $31,488.00 ~ j Submit detailed irrigation plans for right-of-way landscaping and site work improvements during the construction document \0 permitting stage, for review and approval by the Parks Division staff. When proposing work in the public rights-of-way, show the location of any existing irrigation lines. In addition, if project proposes pavement on top of any existin~rigation lines, the contractor .. . eeves to protect them from future dam a e. provide as- ~. ans showing locations of irrigation lines in the rights-of-way to the Parks IVISlon a e c ose of the construction ~ ontract. 1 ~ DATE: December 8, 2004 L1li1of Acronvms/Abbreviations: ASCE - American Society of Civil Engineers CBB - City of Boynton Beach CBBA - Boynton Beach Amendments CBBCa - 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 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 FFPC - Florida Fire Prevention Code DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT BUILDING DIVISION MEMORANDUM NO. 04-277 TO: FROM: Ed Breese Principal Planner Timothy K. Large~ TRC Member/Bu~sion SUBJECT: Project - Boynton Beach Lofts File No. - NWSP 05-08 - 1 st review We have reviewed the subject plans and recommend that the request be forwarded for Board review with the understanding that all remaining comments will be shown in compliance on the working drawings submitted for permits. Buildina Division (Site Specific and Permit Comments) - Timothv K. Larae (561) 742-6352 1 Please note that changes or revisions to these plans may generate additional comments. Acceptance of these plans during the TRC process does not ensure that additional comments may not be generated by the commission and at permit review. 2 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 500 of the 2001 FBC. 3 Place a note on the elevation view drawings indicating that the exterior wall openings and exterior wall construction comply with 2001 FBC, Table 600. Submit calculations that clearly reflect the percentage of protected and unprotected wall openings permitted per 2001 FBC, Table 600. 4 Every exterior wall within 15 feet of a property line shall be equipped with approved opening protectives per 2001 FBC, Section 705.1.1.2. 5 General area modifications to buildings shall be in accordance with 2001 FBC, Sections 503.3, 503.3.2, and 503.3.3. Provide calculations verifying compliance with the above code sections and 2001 FBC, Table 500. 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 2001 FBC, Section 1606 (Wind Loads). Calculations that are signed and sealed by a design professional registered in the state of Florida shall be submitted for review at the time of permit application. 7 Every building and structure shall be of sufficient strength to support the loads and forces encountered per the 2001 FBC, Section 1601.2.1 and Table 1604.1. Indicate the live load (pst) on the plans for the building design. S:\Development\Building\ TRC\ TRC 2005\Boynton Beach Lofts 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 On the site plan and floor plan, indicate the number of stories that are in the/each building including, where applicable, mezzanines. Indicate the overall height of the/each building. 12 Add to each 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 each building. 2001 FBC, Sections 11-4.1.2,11-4.1.3, and 11-4.3. 13 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 each building. The installed symbol, required along the path, shall start at the accessible parking spaces and terminate at the accessible entrance doors to each 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 2001 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 2001 FBC. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations along the path of travel. 14 A minimum of 2% of the total parking spaces provided for the dwelling units covered under the Fair Housing Act shall be accessible and comply with the requirements of the act. Accessible parking spaces shall be equally distributed for each type of parking provided, e.g. surface parking, parking structures, etc. per Title 24 CFR, Part 100.205. 15 Compliance with regulations specified in the Fair Housing Act is required (Federal Fair Housing Act Design and Construction Requirements, Title 24 CFR, Part 100.205). 16 At the time of permit review, submit details of reinforcement of walls for the future installation of grab bars as required by the Federal Fair Housing Act Title 24 CFR, Part 100.205, Section 3, Requirement #6. All bathrooms within the covered dwelling unit shall comply. 17 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 44 inches). Add text that would indicate that the symbol represents the accessible route and the route is designed in compliance with regulations specified in the Fair Housing Act. Please note that at time of permit review, the applicant shall provide detailed documentation on the plans that will verify S:\Development\Building\ TRC\ TRC 2005\Boynton Beach Lofts Page 2 of 4 that the accessible route is in compliance with the regulations specified in the 2001 FBC. This documentation shall include, but not be limited to, providing finish grade elevations along the path of travel. 18 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). 19 As required by the CBBCO, Part III titled "Land Development Regulations", submit a site plan that clearly depicts the setback dimensions from each property line to the leading edge of the building/s. The leading edge of the building/s begins at the closest point of the overhang or canopy to the property line. In addition, show the distance between all the buildings on all sides. 20 To properly determine the impact fees that will be assessed for the one-story clubhouse, provide the following: a. Will the pool/clubhouse/recreation building be restricted to the residents of the entire project only? b. Will there be any additional deliveries to the site? C. Will there be any additional employees to maintain and provide service to the site? Please have the applicant provide the City with a copy of the letter that will be sent to the impact fee coordinator. To allow for an efficient permit review, the applicant should request that the County send the City a copy of their determination of what impact fees are required for the clubhouse. 21 Add to the floor plan drawing of the clubhouse a breakdown of the floor area. The area breakdown shall specify the total area of the building, covered area outside, covered area at the entrances, total floor area dedicated for the clubhouse and other uses located within the building. Specify the total floor area that is air-conditioned. Label the use of all rooms and floor spaces. 22 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. 23 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. 24 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. If the project is a multi-family project, the building number/s must be provided. The building numbers must be the same as noted on the Commission-approved site plans. C. The number of dwelling units in each building. d. The number of bedrooms in each dwelling unit. e. The total amount paid and itemized into how much is for water and how much is for sewer. S:\Deve/opment\Building\ TRC\ TRC 2005\Boynton Beach Lofts Page 3 of 4 .' (CBBCO, Chapter 26, Article II, Sections 26-34) 25 At time of building permit application, submit verification that the City of Boynton Beach Parks and Recreation Impact Fee requirements have been satisfied by a paid fee or conveyance of property. The following information shall be provided: a. A legal description of the land. b. The full name of the project as it appears on the Development Order and the Commission- approved site plan. c. If the project is a multi-family project, the building numberls must be provided. The building numbers must be the same as noted on the Commission-approved site plans. d. The number of dwelling units in each building. e. The total amount being paid. (CBBCD, Chapter 1, Article V, Section 3(f)) 26 Add to the site data the total area under roof of each residential building. Provide tabular area data for each floor of each building. The breakdown shall include the following areas and each area shall be labeled on the applicable floor plan drawing: a. Common area covered walkways; b. Covered stairways; c. Common area balconies; d. Entrance area outside of a unit; e. Storage areas (not part of a unit); f. Garages (not part of a unit); g. Elevator room; h. Electrical room; i. Mechanical room; j. Trash room; k. Mailbox pickup and delivery area; and I. Any other area under roof. (Chapter 4 - Site Plan Review, Section 7.E.2 and 3) 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 2001 FBC, Sections 105.3.1 through 105.3.6. The following information must be submitted at the time of permit application: a. The structural inspection plan must be submitted to the enforcing agency prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction of a threshold building. b. All shoring and re-shoring procedures, plans and details shall be submitted. c. All plans for the building that are required to be signed and sealed by the architect or engineers of record shall contain a statement that, to the best of the architect's or engineer's knowledge, the plans and specifications comply with the applicable fire safety standards as determined by the local authority in accordance with this section and F.S. Section 633. 28 Sheet A 000 - Parking Calculations - Tabulation notes five handicap spaces and the text notes six. Clarify. 29 Submit the square footage per floor of the residential building and the parking garage. bf S:\Development\Building\ TRC\ TRC 2005\Boynton Beach Lofts Page 4 of 4