HomeMy WebLinkAbout092322 - DRC Proposed 5,843-sf retail store at the Gardens Business Center of the Regional Center PCD (Diamonds Direct)PALM BEACH
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
TO: Mark Hendrickson, City Forester
Ross Gilmore, GIS Manager
Todd Engle, City Engineer / Kathy Gilbert, Deputy City Engineer
Scott Danielski, Building Official
Jennifer Nelli, Community Services Operations Manager
Jeneve Labossiere, Police Sergeant / Robert Seay, Police Officer
Neil Rosenberger, Fire Marshal
Bruce Gregg, Seacoast Utility Authority
Andrea Troutman, Pinder Troutman Consulting
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Patty Snider, City Clerk
Renata Schwedhelm, Agenda Coordinator
Stephen Stepp, Deputy City Manager
John Boehm, Assistant to the City Manager
David Reyes, Community Services Administrator
Angela Brown, Deputy Community Services Administrator
Mike Morrow, Engineering Operations Director
JR Evans, Neighborhood Services Director
Bahareh Wolfs, Development Compliance and Zoning Manager
Charlotte Presensky, Leisure Services Administrator
R. Max Lohman, City Attorney
Janice Massie, Legal Administration Manager
Barbara Chabre, Executive Legal Assistant
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Daniel Turbet, Florida Power and Light
Nicholas Ramos, Florida Power and Light
Anthony Lozano, Florida Power and Light
Vaughn Moncrieffe, Florida Power and Light
Rick Kania, Waste Management
Fred Harmon Jr., Waste Management
Bruce Guyton, Palm Tran
Ken Roundtree, Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District
DATE: August 19, 2022
FROM: Olivia Ellison, Senior Planner
oellison@pbgfl.com
561-799-4235 (direct line)
SUBJECT: SPLA-22-o5-000064 —1536 Hwy 138 SE LLC requesting to amend the
Gardens Business Center (Parcels 27.05 and 27.o6) of the Regional Center
Planned Community Development (PCD) site plan to construct a 5,843-sf retail
building.
DRC Transmittal Memo
SPLA-22-05-000064
August 19, 2022
Please provide your comments on the subject petitions no later than Friday, September 2,
2022. Your comments must be forwarded to my attention by that date and time so that written
comments can be given to the applicant in accordance with the timeframes established in the
City's Land Development Code. Should you have no comments, please indicate so in a memo.
Additional copies of the complete application are available in the Planning & Zoning
Department.
MEETING DATE AND TIME: A Development Review Committee meeting will be held in the
Council Chambers at io:oo AM on Friday, September 2., 2022.
PETITION: SPLA-22-05-000064
DESCRIPTION: 1536 Hwy 138 SE LLC requesting to amend the Gardens Business Center
(Parcels 27.05 and 27.06) of the Regional Center PCD site plan to construct a 5,843-sf retail
building (Diamonds Direct).
Thank you for your ongoing cooperation and assistance. Please contact me at (561) 799-4235 or
oellison@pbgfl.com should you have any questions or comments.
Cc: Natalie M. Crowley, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning
Peter S. Hofheinz, AICP, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning
Joann Skaria, AICP, Planning Manager
Ken Tuma, Urban Design Studio
Sandra Megrue, Urban Design Studio
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PA�.M BEACH
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
TO: Ken Tuma, Urban Design Studio
Sandra Megrue, Urban Design Studio
CC: Natalie M. Crowley, AICP, Director of Planning and Zoning
Peter Hofheinz, AICP, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning
Joann Skaria, AICP, Planning Manager
FROM: Olivia Ellison, Senior Planner 'r
DATE: September 16, 2022
SUBJECT: SPLA-22-05-000064 — 1536 Hwy 138 SE LLC requesting to amend the
Gardens Business Center (Parcels 27.05 and 27.o6) of the Regional
Center Planned Community Development (PCD) site plan to demolish
the existing financial institution and construct a 5,843-sf retail building.
The following comments are based on the above -referenced application submitted to the
City on May 23, 2022, found insufficient on May 26, 2022, resubmitted on August 8,
2022, and found sufficient on August 18, 2022.
Planning and Zoning
1. Please provide an "affected area" site plan in addition to the master site plan of
Gardens Business Center that clearly delineates the proposed improvements from
the remainder of the site.
2. The existing drive aisle that was utilized for the bank drive -through is an
underutilized area of opportunity for the proposed retail building. Staff encourages
the Applicant to make use of this space as a gathering area, greenspace, or another
unique site design element.
3. To address life -safety access, please modify the existing curb at the west side of the
main entry drive aisle to meet R2o radius requirements and be 24-feet in width.
(Fire -Rescue Department)
Staff Comments
SPLA-22-05-00oo64
September 16, 2022
4. Pursuant to the project's master sign program and City Code Section 78-285, the
proposed retail building is permitted 1 wall sign, the Applicant is proposing 2 wall
signs. Please address.
5. Please provide signage details for the proposed wall signs, including copy area,
letter height, color, materials, font, and illumination. Please note that the approved
master signage program for the project requires wall signs to black channel letters.
6. The site plan depicts the ground sign in a different location than where it is
currently existing. There is no indication in the project narrative that the sign is
proposed to be relocated. Please address.
7. Please advise if there are any design modifications proposed to the existing ground
sign, including updating the sign with new tenant name.
8. Please consider providing a loading space in proximity to the new retail building.
Based on the loading needs of the use, Staff is open to the Applicant providing a
reduced size loading space.
9. Pursuant to Section 78-414 of the City code, the required number of bicycle spaces
is 26 spaces. Please update in the site data on the site plan.
lo. Please provide a detail of the bicycle racks. Staff encourages the Applicant to
provide covered bicycle parking.
11. Please include a "Revised by Urban Design Studio" note on the site plan for
reference purposes.
12. Pursuant to Section 78-46(e)(f)(2)(m) of the City code, please provide waste and
recycling receptacles adjacent to the main entry of the proposed building.
13. Please provide a typical parking space detail. The site plan only includes a
"Tree Diamond Detail" and "Handicap Parking Detail."
14. Please note the width of the parking lot drive aisle that is east of the proposed
building.
15. Please correct the spelling of ACRES and SPACES in the site data of the site plan.
16. Please list the petition number, SPLA-22-05-000o64, on all applicable plans.
17. Please provide Staff a material sample of the proposed glass for the retail building.
18. Based on the provided renderings, the view from the windows into the building is
of blank walls. Please clarify.
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Staff Comments
SPLA-22-05-000064
September 16, 2022
19. Please update the black and white architectural elevations of the proposed retail
building with notes of the architectural features, such as, projections, recesses, and
scoring.
20. Please update the design of the dumpster enclosure to provide architectural
treatments on all four sides of the structure. The architectural treatments should
be consistent with the proposed building.
21. The architecture of the proposed retail building does not meet the requirements
set forth in Section 78-221(d)(1)(c)(3) of the City code, specifically enhancing the
appearance of the entire PGA Boulevard, and providing great visual interest.
22. The West and North elevations include large white stucco expanses that can be
enhanced with architectural features.
23. Please consider incorporating tower features in the Northwest and Southwest
corner of the building for visual interest, and consistency with the remainder of the
buildings within the project.
24. Pursuant to Section 78-221(d)(1)(c)(g), please provide pedestrian -friendly focal
spaces. Staff encourages the Applicant to provide a hardscape plaza that
incorporates a water element, pedestrian scale lighting, and engages PGA
Boulevard.
25. Please revise the site plan to continue the sidewalk around the proposed building.
26. Please provide a convenient pedestrian connection point into the project from the
Minsk Gardens Boulevard.
27. Please revise the proposed Alexander Palms species to be double or triple trunks.
28. Please provide specifications of the existing trees and shrubs located within the 55-
foot landscape easement on the tree disposition plan.
29. Staff encourages the Applicant to enhance the proposed and existing landscaping
within the 55-feet Landscape Easement and along Minsk Gardens Boulevard to be
consistent with the PGA Boulevard Overlay, while providing views corridors to the
building and screening the parking lot.
30. Please update the plant schedule of the landscape plan to categorize Royal Palm as
a Palm Tree.
31. Please provide the height of the roof -mounted equipment and the parapet to
ensure adequate screening.
32. Please update the renderings for accuracy to the submitted landscaping plans.
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Staff Comments
SPLA-22-05-000064
September 16, 2022
33• Please note the width of the proposed foundation landscaping on the landscape
plan, LP-1.
34• Please update the title blocks of the landscaping plans to indicate "Regional Center
PCD" and "Landscape Plan."
35• Please indicate the location of the 25-foot-tall light pole that is included as a detail
on Sheet PH-02, however; is not listed in the photometric table.
36. Please provide light poles that are consistent in height and style.
37. Please be advised that the Applicant shall comply with City Code Section 78-261,
Art in Public Places (AIPP) and submit construction cost estimates to verify the
one percent (1%) vertical construction cost for the required AIPP fee. Art in Public
Places is required if the vertical construction cost of all new improvements on the
project site is greater than One Million Dollars ($1,000,000). Staff encourages the
Applicant to provide a decorative bus shelter as art at one of the existing bus stops
near the site.
Forestry
38. Based on Staff observations, there are a significant number of trees and shrubs
missing per the Landscape Plan approved via Resolution 71, 2003. Please revise
the proposed landscape plan to indicate the missing vegetation along the perimeter
of the site, including the 55400t landscaping easement, the ground sign, and
parking lot. (Planning)
39• Based on Staff observations, there is dead vegetation that should be replaced.
Please update the Landscape Plan to indicate the replacement of the dead trees and
shrubs. (Planning)
40. Please add tall shrubs along the outside of the dumpster in addition to the existing
vegetation to better screen the dumpster enclosure walls.
41. Please label the irrigation pump equipment shown on the landscape and site plans
as a small square symbol in the southwest corner and add a hedge around the
equipment to screen from public view.
Police Department
42. Upon review of the photometric plan, the Police Department strongly recommends
increasing the foot candle rating throughout the parking lot to increase natural
surveillance and decrease areas of concealment.
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Staff Comments
SPLA-22-05-000064
September 16, 2022
43• Please provide bollards or other decorative vehicle barriers to be installed directly
in -line with the entryways into the building to decrease the effects of a vehicle
borne attack or accidental crash.
44• Due to the nature of the business, please provide a security plan or daily operations
plan for handling robberies and burglaries. Also, please advise how officers would
make entry if access control were to be used during normal business hours.
Fire -Rescue Department
45• Please be advised of the following:
a. Smoke detection will be required in the HVAC system.
b. A Knox Box will be required for the proposed building.
c. Demolition and construction requirements shall be in accordance with NFPA
241 Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition
Operations.
46. The Fire -Rescue Department strongly encourages the Applicant to protect the
building with a NFPA 72 Fire Alarm System.
47. Please indicate the location of the Fire Department Connection (FDC) and the fire
hydrant on all applicable plans. Please note that the FDC shall not be more than
too -feet from the fire hydrant.
48. Please indicate the location of the dedicated fire lanes. Please be advised that the
dedicated fire lanes are required to have proper striping and sign placement.
49• Please provide the fire rating for the metal canopy for the entry of the building.
50. Please demonstrate that all driveways and the parking lot meet the R-20 turning
radius requirement for emergency apparatus access.
Engineering Department
51. Please add the following note to the Engineering plans: For Asphalt, all pavement
marking and striping, excluding parking stall striping, shall be installed with
thermoplastic materials for conformance with Section 78-344 of the City's LDR.
Please be advised that paver bricks of appropriate contrasting color shall be used
on paver brick areas, and concrete areas shall have FDOT approved paint.
52. Provide location for new light pole type A on site, engineering, and landscape
plans.
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Staff Comments
SPLA-22-05-00oo64
September 16, 2022
Building Division
53• Please be advised of the following:
a. Demolition permit is required.
b. Two sets of signed and sealed plans required.
c. Product approvals for materials required.
d. Sub permits for all trades.
e. Gas by separate permit.
Seacoast Utility Authority (SUA)
54• Please advise if the new building will be equipped with fire sprinklers. If so, plans
will need to be modified to reflect the service.
Community Services
No comments at this time.
GIS Division
No comments at this time.
Pinder-Troutman — Traffic
No comments at this time.
DRAFT Conditions of Approvals:
Conditions forthcoming.
The Applicant shall provide a written response to all comments, indicating
how each comment has been addressed and/or acknowledgement of each
comment. Compliance with expedite subsequent review.
It is suggested that the Applicant clearly identify all changes to the plans by
either "clouding", or otherwise highlighting, the location of all changes to
further expedite the review.
City staff reserves the right to make additional comments throughout the
review process.
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