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APPLICATION PROJECT NAME: Boyiiton Lofts - LOCATION: 623 S. Federal Hwy PCN: 08-43-45-28-07-003-0050 & 08-43-45-28-07-003-0060 I FILE NO.: HTEX 05-001 II TYPE OF APPLICATION: I AGENT/CONTACT PERSON: OWNER: Louis F. Mascia Boynton Motel Bradley Miller - Miller Land Planning LLC Consultants, Inc. ADDRESS: ADDRESS: 298 Pineapple Grove Way FAX: Delray Beach, FL 33444 PHONE: FAX: - 272-1042 PHONE: 272-0082 SUBMITTAL / RESUBMITT AL 11/30/05 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS DUE: PUBLIC NOTICE: TRC MEETING: LAND DEVELOPMENT SIGNS POSTED (SITE PLANS): PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT 2/8/05 AGENCY BOARD CITY COMMISSION MEETING: 2/15/05 COMMENTS: S:\Planning\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\Boynton Lofts\HTEX\2004 PROJECT TRACKING INFO.doc "-' MILLER LAND PLANNING CONSULTANTS, INC. ... 298 PINEAPPLE GROVE WAY DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 PHONE. 561/272-0082 FAX . 561/272-1042 EMAIL .mlpc@mlpc.net WEB . www.mlpc.net November, 23 2004 Michael Rumpf CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT 100 E. Boynton Beach Boulevard Boynton Beach, FL 33425-0310 ---- -. fDJ ~~~ illl i NOV 3 0 2004 I \II, ,')Jdi::' Re: Boynton Beach Lofts Request for Height Exception Dear Mike: The building proposed with our recent applications complies with the 75 foot height limitation of the MU-L zoning district except for the stair towers and elevator shafts. These features exceed the maximum height by 5'-4". Therefore, we hereby request an exception of the height for those structural and mechanical features pursuant to Chapter 2, Section F.3 of the code. Attached is a response to the code criteria required for the height exception. We ask that the height exception be processed simultaneously with the land use change, rezoning and site plan applications. Should you need any additional information, please call. Sincerely, G CONSULTANTS, INC. Bradley D. Mille, AICP President cc: James Seifert M:\M L P C\PROJECTS\Boynton Beach Lofts\ht. excepfion letter 112304.wpd ,"c.' # MILLER LAND PLANNING CONSULTANTS, INC. 298 PINEAPPLE GROVE WAY DELRA Y BEACH, FLORIDA 33444 PHONE. 561 /272-0082 FAX . 561/272-1042 EMAIL .mlpc@mlpc.net WEB. www.mlpc.net Boynton Beac h Lofts Height Exception Request Justification statement November 23, 2004 AJ. Whether the height exception will have adverse effect on the existing and proposed land uses. The proposed stair towers and elevator shafts requiring the height exception are located on the east tower of the building. These structural and mechanical features are required for adequate access and are a small portion of the building roof structure. The height exception will not have an adverse effect on either the existing or proposed land uses. We anticipate this project to have a positive influence on the City and be considered an example for new development to the Federal Highway corridor. BJ. Whether the height exception is necessary. The height exception is necessary for the mechanical and structural features that provide access to the upper floors and roof structure of the building. C). Whether the height will severely reduce light and air in adjacent areas. The stair towers and elevator shafts extend from the roof deck of the building and are a small proportion of the overall building footprint. These necessary building features will not reduce light or air for the adjacent areas. DJ. Whether the height exception will be a deterrent to the improvement or development of adjacent property in accord with existing regulations. The City has adopted the mixed use land use and zoning districts to promote the type of development proposed by this project. Other properties along the Federal Highway corridor have the same right as the applicant to utilize the MU zoning districts for similar types of developments. The building features that require the height exception are necessary to comply with accessibility regulations and will not be a deterrent for other properties in the area to be redeveloped. E). Whether the height exception will adversely affect property values in adjacent areas.. We believe that the proposed Boynton Beach Lofts project will enhance property values in the area by utilizing the MU-L zoning district development standards. Again, the height exception is necessary to accommodate building features that are required for access to the upper floor and roof of the proposed building. The height exception will not affect property values. F). Whether the height exception will adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood. Boynton Beach Lofts Height Exception Request - Justification statement November 23, 2004 ", " Page 2 The proposed mixed use project includes 48 residential units thus encouraging and enhancing the living conditions in the neighborhood. Residents could have the opportunity to work and shop within their own building. They will also have the opportunity to walk to nearby shopping, restaurants and other personal service type of uses. The requested height exception is to accommodate a structural building requirement and will not adversely influence living conditions in the neighborhood. GJ. Whether the height exception will constitute a grant of special privilege to an individual owner as contrasted with the public welfare. The section of the code is established to allow height exceptions for mechanical and structural features of a building. Other property owners have the same right to utilize this section of the code as the applicant for Boynton Beach Lofts. Each height exception request is reviewed and evaluated on its own merits. The requested height exception for Boynton Beach Lots will not grant a special privilege. HJ. Whether sufficient evidence has been presented to justify the need fOI a height exception. A site plan application and re-zoning application for the mixed use has been submitted for review by City staff. Included in the site plan package are architectural elevations and floor plans illustrating the proposed building, including the stair towers and elevator shafts that require the height exception.