AGENDA DOCUMENTS
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
AGENDA ITEM REQUEST FORM
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0 September 4,2007 August 20, 2007 (Noon) D November 7, 2007 October 15,2007 (Noon)
0 September 18, 2007 September 3, 2007 (Noon) ~ November 20, 2007 November 5, 2007 (Noon)
0 October 2, 2007 September 17, 2007 (Noon) 0 Dccember 5, 2007 November 19,2007 (Noon)
0 AnnouncementslPresentations D City Manager's Report
NATURE OF 0 Administrative D New Business
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[gJ Public Hearing 0
RECOMMENDATION: Please place this request on the November 20,2007 City Conmussion Agenda under
Public Hearing. The Planning and Development Board on October 23, 2007, recommended that the request be approved.
For further details pertaining to this request, see attached Department Memorandum No. 07-099.
EXPLANATION:
PROJECT:
AGENT:
OWNER:
LOCATION:
DESCRIPTION:
Pylon Interstate Plaza Phase II (HTEX 07-005)
Ray Balassiano, A.LA
Peter Debs, Woolbright Executive Center LLC
1501 Corporate Drive
Request for height exception approval to allow a segment of parapet wall and mechanical
equipment at a height of 43 feet, eight (8) feet above the 35 foot limit III the C-l zoning
district, in conjunction with the construction ofa 29,199 square foot office building.
PROGRAM IMPACT:
FISCAL IMP ACT:
ALTERNATIVES:
City Manager's Signature
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DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING AND ZONING DIVISION
MEMORANDUM NO. PZ 07-099
TO:
FROM:
Chair and Members
Planning & Developm- Board
Michael RumPf~0I
Director of Planning and Zoning
Ed Breese ~
Principal Planner
THRU:
DATE:
October 3, 2007
PROJECT:
Pylon Interstate Plaza / HTEX 07-005
REQUEST:
Height Exception
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Property Owner:
Woolbright Executive Center LLC
Applicant:
Peter Debs of Woolbright Executive Center LLC
Agent:
Raymond Balassiano, A.LA.
Location:
1501 Corporate Drive (see Exhibit "A" - Location Map)
Existing Land Use / Zoning: Office Commercial (OC) / Office Professional (C-1)
Proposed Land Use/Zoning: No change proposed
Proposed Use:
Office building
Acreage:
124,581 square feet / (2.86 acres)
Adjacent Uses:
North:
Right-of-way for Woolbright Road, then farther north is developed
commercial property (Racetrac gas station), zoned Community Commercial
(C-3);
South:
Vacant industrial property (retention pond for Boynton Commerce Center),
zoned Planned Industrial Development (PID);
East:
Two (2) story office building in Phase One, then farther east is right-of-way
for Corporate Drive, still farther east is developed commercial (Lowe's),
zoned Community Commercial (C-3);
West:
Right-of-way for Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) E-4 Canal, then
farther west is developed commercial (First Southern Bank). To the
southwest, a 60+/- foot portion of the subject property is adjacent (across
the canal) to developed residential property (Leisureville), zoned Single-
family residential (R-1AA).
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BACKGROUND
The applicant previously submitted a request for conditional use / major site plan modification (CGUS 06-
004) and height exception (HTEX 06-003) approval for the construction of a 29,199 square foot office
building in 2006. The owner subsequently sold the property and the approvals expired before the new
owner submitted for building permits. Therefore, the new owner has now re-submitted applications for
conditional use / major site plan modification (CGUS 07-004) and this particular application for height
exception (HTEX 07-005) approval. The subject property is located approximately at the southwest corner
of Woolbright Road and Corporate Drive. The maximum building height in the C-1 zoning district is 30
feet and the building cannot exceed two (2) stories. However, according to Chapter 2, Section 6.A.3, two
(2) floors over under-story parking is allowed up to a maximum of 35 feet, subject to conditional use
approval. The elevation (see Exhibit "B'') shows that the building will be three (3) stories tall. The first
"floor" would primarily consist of the parking lot under the building, mechanical rooms, lobby, and
elevator shaft. The traditional office space would only occur on the second and third stories.
ANALYSIS
Land Development Regulations, Chapter 2, Zoning, Section 4.F.3, Height Limitations and Exceptions,
states that in considering an application for an exception to the district height regulation, the City
Commission shall make findings indicating the proposed exception has been studied and considered in
relation to minimum standards, where applicable. Except for within the Central Business District (CBD),
Mixed-Use Low (MU-L), and Mixed-Use High (MU-H) zoning districts, the standard citywide maximum
building height is 45 feet. However, the maximum building height in the C-1 zoning district is 30 feet. In
the C-1 zoning district, when proposed structures are to be built above subterraneous or ground level
parking lots, projects are considered conditional uses rather than a use permitted by right. Additionally,
conditional uses are different from permitted uses in that they must comply with a separate set of
developmental/performance standards. Also, in the C-1 zoning district, when a building is proposed
above the parking lot (as in this case), the maximum allowable building height can be increased from 30
feet to 35 feet. The building as shown on Sheet A-5.l (see Exhibit "B'') is proposed at 35 feet in height.
Therefore, the proposed building complies with the maximum allowable building height in the C-1 zoning
district. The typical parapet wall (which screens the mechanical rooftop equipment) is proposed at 40
feet in height. Parapet walls are not counted towards building height if they do not exceed the roofline
by more than five (5) feet. However, a small segment of the parapet is raised at the building entrance on
the west side of the building, and mirrored on the east elevation. These segments of the parapet would
be 43 feet in height, thus requiring an eight (8) foot height exception. Additionally, mechanical equipment
on the roof is proposed at height of 43 feet, and therefore is subject to the same height exception
request.
The height exception previously approved in 2006 (HTEX 06-003) was for a height of 53 feet - 6 inches.
The new owner has redesigned the rooftop mechanical equipment and is asking for a much less
exception. In considering an application for exception to district height regulations, the City Commission
shall make findings indicating the proposed exception has been studied and considered in relation to
specific standards. Per the Community Design Plan, rooftop equipment shall not be visible for a minimum
distance of 600 feet. The increased parapet height would not have an adverse effect on the existing and
proposed land uses and the mechanical equipment will be screened in accordance with City code. The
request for additional height would not severely reduce light and air in adjacent areas. The applicant has
submitted calculations indicating that combined parapet and mechanical equipment square footage
equates to only 1.5% of the total roof area. Additionally, the building would be setback over 56 feet from
the west property line and then further separated from other properties by the LWDD canal. The height
exception would not adversely effect property values in adjacent areas or adversely influence the living
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conditions in neighboring communities. The short segment of elevated parapet would provide an
attractive feature to help beautify what would ordinarily be a plain flat roof and further accentuates the
building entry. The building could function without the decorative parapet, however, it would be a plain,
flat, roofline. Granting of this height exception does not constitute a special privilege to the current
property owner. Therefore, staff has determined that the project meets the intent of all criteria itemized
in Chapter 2, Section 4.F.3. of the Land Development Regulations.
RECOMMENDATION
Based on the analysis contained herein, staff recommends that this request for a height exception of
eight (8) feet be approved, subject to the conditions of approval listed in Exhibit "CIf. Any conditions of
approval recommended by the Board or required by the City Commission will be placed in Exhibit "CIf
accordingly.
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EXHIBIT "C"
Conditions of Approval
Project name: Pylon Interstate Plaza
File number: HTEX 07-005
Reference:
DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT
PUBLIC WORKS- Solid Waste
Comments: None X
PUBLIC WORKS - Forestry & Grounds
Comments: None X
PUBLIC WORKS- Traffic
Comments: None X
UTILITIES
Comments: None X
FIRE
Comments: None X
POLICE
Comments: None X
ENGINEERING DIVISION
Comments: None X
BUILDING DIVISION
Comments: None X
PARKS AND RECREATION
Comments: None X
FORESTER/ENVIRONMENT ALIST
Comments: None X
Conditions of Approval
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DEPARTMENTS INCLUDE REJECT
PLANNING AND ZONING
Comments: None X
ADDITIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD CONDITIONS
Comments:
None X
ADDITIONAL CITY COMMISSION CONDITIONS
Comments:
To be determined.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Mr. Raymond Balassiano, agent for Peter Debs, property owner, has requested the following project to be
considered for conditional use I new site plan approval in order to construct a two (2)-story office building
with under-story parking on a 2.861-acre parcel in the C-1 zoning district.
Legal Description:
PARCEL 2, OF "BOYNTON COMMERCE CENTER", ACCORDING TO THE
PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 46, PAGE 126 OF THE
PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA.
Proposed Use:
Request conditional use I new site plan approval to construct a two (2)-story
office building with under-story parking, and a height exception to allow a
segment of parapet wall and mechanical equipment at a height of 43 feet,
eight (8) feet above the 35 foot limit in the C-1 zoning district.
PUBLIC HEARINGS TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST ARE SCHEDULED BEFORE THE PLANNING AND
DEVELOPMENT BOARD ON OCTOBER 23, 2007 AT 6:30 P.M. IN THE CITY HALL COMMISSION
CHAMBERS AND BEFORE THE CITY COMMISSION ON NOVEMBER 20, 2007 AT 7:00 P.M. OR AS
SOON THEREAFTER AS THE AGENDA PERMITS, ALSO HELD IN THE CITY HALL COMMISSION
CHAMBERS, LOCATED AT 100 EAST BOYNTON BEACH BOULEVARD.
All interested parties are notified to appear at said hearings in person or by attorney and be heard or file any
written comments prior to the hearing dates. Any person who decides to appeal any decision of the
Planning and Development Board and City Commission with respect to any matter considered at these
meetings will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim
record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the
appeal is to be based.
The City shall furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary to afford an individual with a
disability an equal opportunity to participate in and enjoy the benefits of a service, program, or activity
conducted by the City. Please contact Patricia Tucker (561) 742-6268, at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to
the program or activity in order for the City to reasonably accommodate your request.
CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH
PLANNING AND ZONING
(561 742-6260)
DIVISION
PUBLISH: October 13, 2007
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