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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDNES
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
CU MJ- 08 -06- 000012
BRIGHT FUTURES ACADEMY TEPP
City of Palm Beach Gardens Council Chambers
June 16, 2008
2:08 P.M.
Present at Meeting
Nina Nikolova, Palm Beach Gardens Growth Management
Theresa Gonzalez, Palm Beach Gardens Code Compliance
Jay Spencer, Palm Beach Gardens Police Department
Jules Barone, Palm Beach Gardens Police Department
Scott Fetterman, Palm Beach Gardens Fire Rescue
Ray Caranci, Palm Beach Gardens Planning and Zoning
Leo Giangrande, P.E., Boyle Engineering
Jim Brown, Palm Beach Gardens Building Department
Anne Booth, Urban Design Studio
Tim Moore, Owner
Kendall Artusi, Bright Futures
Henry DiGiacinto, Bright Futures
Dan Casey, Reichel Realty
Richard Ekey, Prudential, Bright Futures Board
Ed Sheehan, Edward H. Sheehan III & Assoc.
Keith Davis, Interim City Attorney
Purpose of the Meeting
A request by Ms. Anne Booth of Urban Design Studio, on behalf of Riverside Storage,
LLC, for a major conditional use to allow a public school, and a site plan approval to
allow the renovation of existing structures, and improvements to the site for a charter
school to be known as the "Bright Futures Academy." The approximately two -acre site is
located on two parcels of land, at 10300 and 10350 Riverside Drive, and is approximately
one - quarter mile south of the intersection of Riverside Drive and Burns Road.
Comments were offered as follows:
• Stephen Mayer, Senior Planner Growth management memorandum, June 15, 2008
with comments from the following departments: Building, City Forester, Engineering
(Traffic), Engineering, Fire, Planning, Police and Seacoast Utility Authority.
• Proposed Conditions of Approval include comments from the following departments:
City Forester, Engineering, Planning and Zoning, Police and Public Works.
• Keith W. Davis, Interim City Attorney, memorandum, June 15, 2008.
The meeting adjourned at 3:26 P.M.
DRC BRIGHT FUTURES ACADEMY
06-16-08
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Submitted by
Donna M. Cannon
Municipal Services Coordinator
Note: These minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim
transcripts of the meeting. A VERBATIM AUDIO RECORDING IS AVAILABLE FROM THE Office of
the City Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
DRC BRIGHT FUTURES ACADEMY
06.16.08
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MEMORANDUM
TO: Julius Barone, Police (w /attachments)
Leo Giangrande P.E., Boyle Engineering (w /attachments)
Scott Fetterman, Fire Marshall (w/ attachments)
Bruce Gregg, Seacoast Utility Authority (w/ attachments)
Mark Hendrickson, Forestry (w /attachments)
James Brown, Deputy Building Official (w/ attachments)
Via PBG Email:
Doug Wise, Building
Jack Doughney, Community Services
Theresa Gonzalez, Community Services
Ray Ellis, City Clerk
Todd Engle, Construction Services
Ross Gilmore, GIS
Tim Kasher, Recreation
Mike Kelly, Parks Division
Patty Snider, City Clerk
Ray Ellis, City Clerk
Donna Cannon, Municipal Services Coordinator
Mike Morrow, Public Works
David Reyes, Code Enforcement
Stacy Rundle, City Administration
Max Lohman, Interim City Attorney
Angela Wong, Operations
Via Email:
Alan Boaz, Florida Power and Light
Gerald Gawaldo, Palm Beach County
Rick Kania, Waste Management
Layle Knox, North Palm Beach Improvement District
Robert Lozano, Florida Power and Light
Angela Usher, School Board of Palm Beach County
DATE: June 9, 2008
FROM: Stephen Mayer, Sr. Planner
smayer @pbgfl.com
561- 799 -4217 (direct line)
561 - 799 -4281 (fax)
SUBJECT: Development Review Committee (DRC) Meeting for Bright Futures Academy (TEPP)
Application for a major conditional use and site plan approval to permit a charter school at
10300 and 10350 Riverside Drive
Petition #CUMJ- 08 -06- 0000012
This oroiect is aualified for and accented as a Taraeted Exoedited Permittina Process ITEPPI petition.
The review time for TEPP - related submittals is 5 business days. Please provide your comments on the
subject DRC petition to the Growth Management Department no later than 9:00 a.m. on June 16, 2008.
Your comments must be forwarded to our office (attn: Stephen Mayer @ smayer @pbgfl.com) in order to
provide written comments to the applicant in accordance with the time frames established in the City's
Land Development Code. Your comments must be provided by the deadline stated above. Should you
have no comments, please indicate so next to your name on the second page and forward this memo to
our office. Additional copies of the application are available in the Growth Management Department.
MEETING DATE:
A Development Review Committee meeting will be held on Monday, June 16, 2008 at 2:00 p.m., in the City
Council Chambers to review the following development application:
Petition #CUMJ- 08 -06- 0000012 - A request by Ms. Anne Booth of Urban Design Studio, on behalf of Riverside
Storage, LLC, for a major conditional use to allow a public school, and a site plan approval to allow the
renovation of existing structures, and improvements to the site for a charter school to be known as the "Bright
Futures Academy." The approximately two -acre site is located on two parcels of land, at 10300 and 10350
Riverside Drive, and is approximately one - quarter mile south of the intersection of Riverside Drive and Burns
Road.
The applicant will be in attendance at this meeting. Please note that this will be the approving Development
Review Committee meeting to approve or deny the above petition, with or without conditions. Please provide in
writing a recommendation of approval /denial, and any associated conditions of approval prior to the meeting.
Your recommendation will allow staff to compile comments before the meeting to ensure proper direction. LDR
requirements and other pertinent information are being conveyed to the applicant.
Thank you for your ongoing cooperation and assistance. Please contact our office at 799 -4234 should you have
any questions.
Julius Barone, Police
Leo Giangrande, P.E., Boyle Engineering
Scott Fetterman, Fire Marshall
Bruce Gregg, Seacoast Utility Authority
Mark Hendrickson, City Forester
Doug Wise, Building Official
Jack Doughney, Community Services
Todd Engle, Construction Services
Tim Kasher, Recreation
Mike Kelly, Parks
Mike Morrow, Public Works
David Reyes, Code Enforcement
Max Lohman, Interim City Attorney
Angela Wong, Operations
Alan Boaz, Florida Power and Light
Gerald Gawaldo, Palm Beach County
Rick Kania, Waste Management
Layle Knox, North Palm Beach Improvement District
Robert Lozano, Florida Power and Light
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Angela Usher, School Board of Palm Beach County
Attachment: Development Plans
cc: Ray Caranci, Growth Management
Kara Irwin, AICP, Growth Management
Patricia Snider, City Clerk
Nancy E. Stroud, Assistant City Attorney
Stephen Stepp, Police Chief
Development Review Committee
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Petition CUMJ- o8- o6- 000012
Bright Futures Academy TEPP
Sign -in Sheet
Development Review Committee
June 16, 2008
2:00 P.M.
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MEMORANDUM
TO: Riverside Partners, LLC
c/o Anne Booth, Urban Design South
DATE: June 15, 2008
FROM: Stephen Mayer, Sr. Planner
smayer @pbgfl.com
561 - 799 -4217
561 - 799 -4281 (fax)
SUBJECT: Comments pertaining to the Bright Futures Academy TEPP
Petition Number: CUMJ- 08 -06- 000012
The following are the comments /conditions received from the Development Review
Committee (DRC) Members (and other interested City Staff) pertaining to the subject
parcel. The information below is categorized by the department or entity. The
comments are further broken down by "Comments - Certification" which are conditions
that must be addressed in order to receive certification. The second set of comments,
with the heading labeled "Comments- Non - Certification" are comments that will not
impact certification, but are issues that could evolve into conditions of approval. Finally,
the last heading labeled, "Proposed Conditions of Approval" will address the conditions
of approval that will be requirements placed within the Development Order (DO) for the
project. HOWEVER, THE COMMENTS AND CONDITIONS STATED BELOW MAY BE
MODIFIED, REMOVED AND /OR ADDED TO AT THE DRC MEETING OR AS THE
REVIEW PROCESS CONTINUES.
The DRC meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 16, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers. At that time, you will have an opportunity to review and discuss the
comments and conditions proposed. Once the DRC meeting is held, we would like to
set a target date for you in which to resubmit your plans in order to properly schedule
your approval process moving forward. At your re- submittal, you must provide written
responses and the necessary plans (based on the comments /conditions provided
herein) describing the revision(s) made or justifications as to why the revision(s) could
not be addressed. This will assist in the re- review process of your project.
If you have any questions about any of the comments or conditions referenced below,
please contact Stephen Mayer, Sr. Planner at 561- 799 -4217.
BUILDING
Certification Issues
In order to ensure there are no defects in the footprint and conceptual design,
please provide a brief Building Life Safety Analysis to include height and area,
including limitations per Table 503 FBC, based upon building type, level of fire
protection and construction type. Please include interior exiting strategies, and
distances, as well as exit capacity tabulations.
2. Please reevaluate the "northwest drop off area" for compliance with FBC 11-
4.6.6, passenger loading zones and FBC 11 -4.7.1 curbs in order to assure that
adequately arranged drop off /loading zones are provided.
Non - Certification Issues
1. Separate application, plan revi
grading, drainage, site lighting,
systems, and other installations.
CITY FORESTER
Certification Issues
ew and permitting shall be required for paving,
landscaping, irrigation, gas piping, fire protection
In accordance with Section 78 -305 of the LDR, landscape plans should clearly
delineate and key landscape areas, landscape materials, and square footage of
open space and impervious areas. The applicant shall clarify what areas were
used in the calculation of required open space. The applicant shall provide
documentation showing what areas were designated as open space for the
property in CAD format on CD ROM. The CAD file will contain the DWG, DXF,
and DGN file extensions in version 2004 or earlier. The CAD file shall contain a
separate layer for each of the following categories: property boundary,
impervious areas, pervious areas, areas designated as open space, and sod
areas. Applicant needs to resubmit CAD files with the revisions discussed with
Forestry and GIS.
2. In accordance with Section 78 -306 of the LDR, all locations for proposed utilities,
easements, underground drainage, and light fixtures shall be shown on the
landscape plan to prevent conflicts with landscaping. Please revise the
landscape plan to show the water and sewer line connections to the buildings.
3. In accordance with Section 78 -334 (e)(1)(c) of the LDR, a landscape buffer
planting must be provided along the back property line adjacent to the parking
area. The buffer should include a hedae. Please revise.
4. In accordance with Section 78 -315 (f) of the LDR, a berm of at least two feet and
a continuous hedge of at least 30 inches must separate the vehicular use areas
from the Riverside Drive ROW. Please indicate the berm on the site plan,
engineering and landscape plans. Please include a cross section of the
landscape buffer of the berm area showing engineering details and landscaping.
5. In accordance with Section 78 -305 (c) 7 d.[78 -287 (c)] of the LDR, landscaping
requirements for signs, minimum widths of front and side landscaping should
equal the height of the sign. Please revise to have 6 feet between the sign and
the sidewalk. Moving the fence back out of the buffer area may help to allow
enough room for the landscaping for the sign.
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Non - Certification issues
1. Please identify the mainline loop as irrigation.
2. The dumpster location may be shifted to the north at an angle to move it further
from the property line. This would allow for better screening and buffer
landscaping. Also, indicate if this dumpster area will serve both buildings and
both tenants.
3. The drainage depression, swale and concrete flume indicated on the plans may
conflict with the landscaping and sidewalk. The playground may not be the best
location for the drainage depression.
4. The playground fence could be moved back, so it is out of the 15 foot landscape
buffer. This would allow full planting of the buffer with shrubs and trees.
5. Please explain the purpose of the wood fence dividing the south playground
area.
6. The cabinet shop access should be clarified at this time.
7. If the Applicant is going to delay the installation of the landscaping until a future
date, a schedule of permitting and installation may be required as a condition of
approval. Also, a description of how the grading and parking lot improvements
would be completed without the landscaping being installed would be required.
ENGINEERING (TRAFFIC)
Certification Issues
Engineering has no concerns related to the conditional use petition review
ENGINEERING
Certification issues
Engineering has no concerns related to the conditional use petition review.
Non - Certification Issues:
The applicant has provided a Conceptual Engineering Plan and Preliminary Surface
Water Management Calculations with this submittal. The applicant is advised that we
have reviewed these documents as they relate to the proposed site plan only.
Additional review and comments will be provided at the time of the City's formal
review of the construction plan submittal under the City's infrastructure permit
application, following site plan approval.
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• The applicant is advised that due to the release of 2008 FDOT Standards for Design
manual, they shall clarify which edition of the FDOT standards apply to the project
(The use of the term "Current" or "Existing" Edition shall be interpreted to mean the
2008 edition), in any applicable notes. Projects that are submitted to the City for
development review, or initial construction plan review, after July 1, 2008 should
specify the current 2008 edition.
The following are comments that shall be addressed for the infrastructure permit
submittal:
The applicant shall provide "complete horizontal control of the project sufficient to
construct the project and determine the dimensions of all site improvements ", for
conformance with Section 78 -448 of the LDR.
2. The applicant shall clearly show, label and dimension the site plan and engineering
plan, for conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR, to clearly identify all existing
and proposed site feature including but not limited to; curb (noting type), curb radii,
pavement width, drive aisle width, pavement radii where curb is not proposed,
sidewalk and their width (including public sidewalks on adjacent street right -of -ways)
and building access walks, handicap ramps (labeled "HR" or "CR "), flush walk with
pavement ( "FW "), raised walk in lieu of curb along the edge of the pavement, parking
stalls (standard and handicap), pavement areas versus grass areas, signage and
pavement marking, easements, utilities, light fixtures, match points to existing
facilities, etc.
3. The applicant shall provide a cross - section through the detention area from the lot
line for conformance with Section 78 -305 of the LDR.
4. The applicant shall show, label and dimension all existing and proposed easements
and buffers on the site plan, landscape plan and engineering plan for conformance
with Section 78 -305 of the LDR.
6. The applicant shall show and label all existing and proposed signage on the site
plan, engineering plan and landscape plan for conformance with Section 78 -46 of the
LDR.
7. The applicant shall clarify the design of the crosswalks within the site. The applicant
indicates painted crosswalks are proposed, per the note on the site plan (SP Sheet 1
of 2) regarding the north crosswalk to the north handicap parking stall. However, the
engineering plan implies that the crosswalks will be striped. The applicant is referred
to the City's standard note regarding the required use of thermoplastic material for all
pavement marking and striping, excluding parking stall striping.
8. We recommend that the applicant provide informational signage to clarify the ingress
and egress drive locations.
9. We recommend that the applicant provide school speed limit signs in advance of the
school location on Riverside Drive, with coordination with the Police Department.
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10. The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), Section 36.16 indicates
the stop line should be placed 4 feet in advance of the nearest crosswalk line, which
is consistent with the requirements of FDOT Index 17346. MUTCD, Section 36.16
further requires the stop line be placed at the desired stopping point, in no case more
than 30 feet or less than 4 feet from the nearest edge of the intersecting roadway.
We recommend that the applicant relocate the stop sign /stop bar to further west to a
point +/- four (4') feet from the extension of the edge of pavement.
11. The applicant shall identify (label) the signs shown immediately north of the north
crosswalk, on Riverside Drive, for conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
12. The applicant shall relocate the loading space to prevent the blockage of the ingress
and egress of the parking area, which shall not be restricted (SP Sheet 1 of 2) for
conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
13. The applicant shall identify, sign and stripe the loading area for conformance with
Section 78 -363 of the LDR.
14. The applicant shall show, label and dimension, a minimum 100 -feet of off - street
stacking distance from the edge of right -of -way to the nearest parking space, or
intersecting drive aisle (SP Sheet 1 of 2), for conformance Section 78 -344 of the
LDR.
15. The applicant shall indicate the capacity of the bicycle parking racks (SP Sheet 1 of
2) for conformance with Section 78 -414 of the LDR.
16. The applicant shall identify the width of all existing and proposed sidewalk for
conformance with Section 78 -506 of the LDR.
17. The applicant shall dimension the clear width of the walk between the bicycle parking
racks and the vehicle overhang area for the south building (SP Sheet 1 of 2) for
conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
18. The applicant shall dimension the clear walk area, between the back of the easterly
light fixture and the building, adjacent to the south building (SP Sheet 1 of 2) for
conformance with Section 78 -506 of the LDR.
19. The applicant shall verify the need per FDOT & ADA to provide truncated dome
surface for the edge of the flush sidewalk in the area including, but not limited to, the
north crosswalk on Riverside Drive, the access area adjacent to the north handicap
stall and the access walks shown from the west building to the parking lot (SP Sheet
1 of 2).
Per ADA - 4.29.5 Detectable Warnings at Hazardous Vehicular Areas. If a
walk crosses or adjoins a vehicular way, and the walking surfaces are not
separated by curbs, railings, or other elements between the pedestrian areas and
vehicular areas, the boundary between the areas shall be defined by a
continuous detectable warning which is 36 in (915 mm) wide, complying with
4.29.2.
20. The applicant shall provide a detail of the wheel stop, which shall conform to FDOT
Index 300 detail for "Concrete Bumper Guard ", with the exception of the height being
six (6") inches, as specified in Section 78 -228 of the LDR.
21. The applicant shall provide a dimensioned detail of the 90° and angle, standard and
handicap, parking stall (EP Sheet 2 of 2) for conformance with Section 78 -344 of the
LDR. The handicap stall detail shall identify the handicap sign being located behind
the sidewalk, or outside of the vehicle overhang area where sidewalk is not
proposed.
22. The applicant shall show, label and dimension the location of the wheel stops on the
standard and handicap parking stall details (EP Sheet 2 of 2). The wheel stop shall
be located to provide the required 2.5' vehicle overhang for conformance with
Section 78 -344 of the LDR (EP Sheet 2 of 2).
23. The applicant shall revise the typical parking detail (EP Sheet 2 of 2) to indicate that
the vehicle overhang shall be 2.5' from the face of curb for conformance with Section
78 -228 of the LDR. The applicant currently shows a 2.0' overhang area.
24. The applicant shall modify the note under the handicap sign detail (EP Sheet 2 of 2)
to indicate required compliance with the MUTCD and the City of Palm Beach
Gardens LDR.
25. The applicant provided a signed and sealed photometric plan for compliance with
Ordinance 26, 2006 and the City's Lighting Regulations, which amends Section 78-
182 and Section 78 -751 of the LDR. However,
a. The applicant shall revise the plan to identify the lighting levels for all pedestrian
use areas, as measured at the back of walk. This includes the walk along the
southeasterly parking area, the westerly side of the north building, the patio and
concrete areas open to pedestrian use and the covered walk area of the south
building.
b. The applicant shall identify (label) the location of the sidewalk areas, which are
shown on the calculation summary table, on the plan view.
26. The applicant shall identify safe vision triangles at the driveways, on the site plan (SP
Sheet 1 of 2) consistent with the landscape plan (LP Sheet 1 of 3), for conformance
with Section 78 -316 of the LDR.
27. The applicant shall revise the plans to reflect the intended design of the project for
conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR. There appear to be details and
specifications shown on the plan, which do not agree with the project design and
therefore will conflict with the intent of the City's approval. If the applicant chooses
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not to remove the details and notes from the plan, the applicant shall "X" out the non
applicable elements.
28. The applicant shall provide a note on the plan stating, "All pavement marking and
striping, excluding parking stall striping, shall be installed with thermoplastic
materials. Also, paver bricks of appropriate color shall be used on paver brick areas,
in lieu of paint or thermoplastic material," for conformance with Section 78 -344 of the
LDR.
The applicant is advised that the handicap symbol, for the accessible parking stall,
shall be thermoplastic as indicated by the text "excluding parking stall striving" (only)
in the above note.
31. The applicant shall add a note to the plan indicating that "All parking stalls shall be
marked by double stripes for conformance with Section 78 -344 of the LDR ".
32. The applicant shall add the following note to the plan, "Handicap parking signs shall
be placed behind the sidewalk in areas where sidewalk abuts the stall and outside
the two and a half (2%) foot overhang area where wheel stops are not provided."
The 2'/2' overhang is to be measured from the face of curb, edge of pavement or two
(2') from the back of wheel stop as applicable per Sections 78 -315 & 78 -344 of the
LDR.
33. The applicant shall provide a note on the engineering plan stating, "All handicap
accessible ramps shall meet all applicable local, regional and state accessibility
guidelines and regulations. Any modifications shall be approved by the engineer -of-
record. "
34. The applicant is advised of the following typos on the engineering plan (EP Sheet 2
of 2) under General Notes;
a. The applicant is advised that the word "be" in the second sentence of note #4
does not appear to be correct. The applicant shall review and revise the note.
b. The applicant shall remove the reference to "Town of Jupiter" in note #8
c. The applicant shall review the appropriateness of note #9, as written, based on
the intended design for this project.
The applicant is advised of the following:
• Following site plan approval, the applicant shall submit an infrastructure permit
with One (1) full size (24" x 36 ") set of construction plans and all applicable
calculations and required permits and documentation, construction plan review and
approval of the City Engineer and for conformance with the conditions of approval
noted above.
• Following construction plan approval and prior to issuance of the first permit for
construction, the applicant shall submit four (4) full sized (24" x 36 ") sets of signed
and sealed construction plans as approved. Additionally the applicant shall provide
two (2) signed and sealed 11" x 17" plan set and two (2) PDF copy (CD) of all of the
construction plan sheets. The PDF files shall reflect the 24" x 36" plan size.
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The construction plan and electronic copy shall have a note on the cover sheet
identifying it as the final set of "Approved Construction Plan' (or "For Construction ").
The final construction plan set shall include the full engineering plans of all plan
sheets as approved, including but not limited to; paving, grading and drainage plan
and detail, sewer and water plan, profile and detail, horizontal control, pavement
marking & signing, erosion control, boundary and topographic, notes and
specifications, design modifications and substitutions, etc.
FIRE
Certification Issues
Fire Rescue has reviewed the above referenced Conditional Use & Site Plan
Application and has no adverse comments or concerns.
PLANNING
Certification Issues
Indicate sufficient back -up distance with regards to parking stalls near the sliding
gate.
2. Indicate the setbacks for the dumpster location.
3. Provide any other signage to be placed on the property and provide typical on
the plans (i.e. wall signage, directional).
4. Please provide more information about the proposed cross access agreement
with the adjacent property to the south.
5. Please revise the parking calculation derived, as 9 parking spaces are required
for the 2,140 SF of office (2,140SF/250 = 8.56), but 13 classrooms were
identified on the floor plans: 5 in building 10300 (including a shop classroom) and
8 in building 10350. Furthermore, do not include the drop off parking spaces with
the parking provided number (37). According to my calculations, the parking
required is 25, plus 25 drop off spaces. The parking provided is 26 plus 11 drop
off and 14 drive thru spaces. Please explain the difference between the drop off
and drive thru spaces.
6. Please demonstrate the required additional open space, at a ratio of 1.5 SF for
the additional parking space provided above the required.
7. Please revise the site plan to show the driveway distances to ensure the proper
of amount of space exists between driveways.
8. Please revise the site plan to indicate the concrete wall located on the north and
northeast sides of the property is existing. Also, please provide details of the
proposed 6' chain link fence, including colors and materials. Staff notes that
pursuant to code, the fence must be black or green vinyl coated.
9. Coordinate with the GIS Department as early as possible to assure proper
address signage to each of the buildings.
10. A concurrency statement is required by Seacoast Utility Authority (SUA), Fire
Department and Solid Waste indicating sufficient capacity is available for this
development. Please see section 78 -46(7) and provide at next submittal.
11. Pursuant to Section 27 -362, off - street loading facilities shall not be located within
100 feet of a residential zoning district. Please demonstrate that the proposed
loading zone is located greater than 100 feet from the residential zoning district
as it appears that it is 87 feet from the edge of Plat 5.
Non - Certification Issues
1. Providing cross - sections of the proposed buffers adjacent to the residential
neighborhood to the southwest (Plat 5) would be helpful to explain and interpret.
2. Staff prefers the connection to the existing sidewalk on the south side of
Riverside Drive and supports the use of signage and detectable warning surface
as traffic calming techniques. However, due to the reduced visibility of a curving
road, please illustrate that the crosswalk will be marked with diagonal or
perpendicular lines to ensure high - visibility.
POLICE
Certification Issues
1. Lighting locations shall not conflict with landscaping (long term tree canopy
growth).
2. Metal Halide shall be used for all street and pedestrian walkways.
3. Lighting on buildings should be around perimeter of all sides and along the
pedestrian walkway surrounding the buildings.
Non - Certification Issues
1. Lighting photo metrics should be done according to lighting code with
landscaping already in place.
2. Bicycle racks should be placed in close proximity to building and not in the
parking lot. Set a policy requiring students to utilize a bicycle locking cable or
chain.
3. Landscaping should not obstruct view from windows or walkways.
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4. Target harden building: pre- wiring for alarm system, electronic access control,
restricted key control system, double cylinder locks on classroom doors, vandal
resistant lever locks, etc.
5. Doors:
• Entry doors should open outward versus inward.
All exterior doors shall be equipped with security hinges and three
point contact.
• All strike areas of perimeter doors shall be equipped with reinforced,
case hardened strike plate.
6. All restrooms should be placed near administrative offices or in highly
conspicuous locations for constant monitoring
7. Secured fencing should be provided to prevent unauthorized to school
grounds, school or restricted areas.
8. Provide legends throughout the facility to ease assistance with locating
different areas
9. Provide teachers with means to handle emergency situations promote student
awareness of security risks and countermeasures and provide psychological
deterrents to theft and vandalism.
SEACOAST
Certification Issues
1. The applicant needs to address fire flow requirements for the project.
2. The applicant needs to revise the site plan and landscape plans to clearly depict
all existing and proposed water and sewer lines. The applicant is advised that the
gravity sewer line adjacent to Building 10350 was relocated in 2007.
3. Once detailed water and sewer plans are available we will be able to provide
additional input on this project.
PROPOSED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
(CONDITIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS THE PROJECT CONTINUES THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT
REVIEW PROCESS)
CITY FORESTER
None at this time
ENGINEERING
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1. "Applicant shall copy to the City all permit applications, permits, certifications and
approvals." (City Engineer)
2. `Applicant shall provide all necessary construction zone signage and fencing as
required by the City Engineer. " (City Engineer)
3. "Prior to the issuance of the first land alteration permit, the applicant shall plat the
site to include all existing and proposed easements and like encumbrances, in
accordance with LDR Section 78 -446 for City Council approval." (City Engineer and
Planning & Zoning)
4. "Prior to construction plan approval and the issuance of the first land alteration
permit, applicant shall provide a cost estimate and surety in accordance with LDR
Section 78 -309 and 78 -461 and a cost estimate for on -site project improvements, not
including public infrastructure, or landscaping and irrigation costs for review and
approval by the City. The cost estimates shall be signed and sealed by an engineer
and landscape architect registered in the state of Florida and shall be posted with the
City, prior to the issuance of the first land alteration permit. "(City Engineer)
5. "The construction, operation and /or maintenance of any elements of the subject
project shall not have any negative impacts on the existing drainage of surrounding
areas. If, at any time during the project development, it is determined by the City that
any of the surrounding areas are experiencing negative drainage impacts caused by
the project, it shall be the applicant's responsibility to cure said impacts in a period of
time and a manner acceptable to the City prior to additional construction activities."
(City Engineer)
6. "Prior to issuance of the first land alteration permit, applicant shall submit
signed /sealed /dated construction plans (paving /grading /drainage and wafer /sewer)
and all pertinent calculations for review and comment. (City Engineer)
7. "Applicant shall comply with any and all Palm Beach County Traffic Division
conditions as outlined in PBC Traffic Division equivalency and concurrency approval
letters." (City Engineer)
8. `Prior to construction plan approval and the issuance of the first land alteration
permit, applicant shall schedule a pre - permit meeting with City staff. "(City Engineer)
9. "Prior to the issuance of the first land alteration permit the applicant shall provide to
the City letters of authorization from the applicable utility companies allowing
landscaping and light poles to be placed within the utility easements." (City Engineer)
10. "Applicant shall notify the City's Public Works Division at least 10 working days prior
to the commencement of any work/construction activity within any public right -of -way
within the City of Palm Beach Gardens. In the case of a city right -of -way, the
applicant has at least five working days to obtain a right -of -way permit. Right -of -way
permits may be obtained at the Building Division. Failure to comply with this
condition could result in a Stop Work Order of all work/construction activity within the
public right -of -way and the subject development site. "(Public Works)
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PLANNING AND ZONING
11. Prior to the issuance of the first building permit, the Applicant shall post escrow or
make payment in -lieu for Art in Public Places if applicable accordance with the City
Code.
12. Prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, all on -site lighting shall be
installed, approved by the Police Department and consist of metal halide or
equivalent lighting for all street and pedestrian walkways.
13. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for each building, all roof top
mechanical equipment shall be screened from view or an equivalent treatment for
existing mechanical equipment.
14. At no time shall staging of construction vehicles and /or service vehicles occur within
a public right -of -way. All vehicular construction activities shall use a construction
access off of Riverside Drive.
15. The Applicant shall submit a tabular summary that includes each tenant and the
square footages for all uses on the site. This summary shall be submitted and
updated submitted each time an interior tenant renovation permit and occupational
license are submitted to the City for review and approval.
16. The Applicant shall coordinate and receive approval from the Growth Management
Administrator prior to the closing of any public sidewalk.
17. Prior to the issuance of the first building permit, the property shall be platted.
18. Prior to issuance of first building permit for vertical construction, the Applicant shall
install a six -foot tall construction fence with a privacy tarp around the entire property
line.
POLICE
19. Prior to issuance of the first building permit, the applicant shall prepare a
construction site security and management plan for approval by the City's Police
Department CPTED Official.
a. The developer /project manager after site clearing and placement of
construction trailers shall institute security measures to reduce or eliminate
opportunities for theft. The management plan shall include, but not be limited to,
temporary lighting, security personnel, vehicle barriers, construction /visitor pass,
reduce /minimize entry /exit points, encourage sub contractors to secure machinery,
tools at end of work day and /or any other measure deemed appropriate to provide a
safe and secure working environment.
b. The security management plan shall be maintained throughout the
construction phase of the project. Non - compliance with the approved plan shall
result in a stop -work order for the entire planned unit development.
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PUBLIC WORKS
None at this time.
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Stephen Mayer
From: Chef Angela [angelamileham @bellsouth.net]
Sent: Sunday, June 15, 2008 9:47 PM
To: Stephen Mayer
Cc: Keith Davis
Subject: Bright Futures Academy DRC Comments Keith W Davis
Steven
My comments regarding this application are as follows. Some are directed at the applicant and some at the
process itself. Feel free to call me with any questions in advance of the 2:00 DRC.
1. Verify that notice requirements for DRC were met per Sec. 78 -54.
2. Verify that BDB letter qualifies as the BDB sanction in lieu of Sec. 78 -53 TEPP criteria.
3. The applicant tells us that they do not believe there will be any issues relative to traffic stacking, the need for
additional ROW, turn lane, etc. This should be verified. I know from experience that during student drop -off
and pick up, traffic does back up. This is especially so if there is no significant school bus usage.
4. Will there be school bus service for this site?
5. Relative to the lease, the lessee is identified on the site plan as "Bright Futures Academy' However, the
entity that owns /operates the Bright Futures elementary school is "Bright Futures International, Inc." and the
entity that owns /operates the middle school is "Academy for International Studies, Inc. (All per state records)
Who is the correct lessee ??
6. It is my understanding from our discussion last week that the property owner will have access to the school
building for personal use. The applicant should verify that the school district is ok with this arrangement (no
access to students or student records) and that students will be safe.
7. Per Sec. 78- 159(54), is current course of study approved by FDOE?
Thanks,
Keith W. Davis, Interim City Attorney