HomeMy WebLinkAbout022323 - DRC Avenir Pod 20 Site Plan AmendmentPALM BEACH
MEMORANDUM
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
TO: Mark Hendrickson, City Forester
Todd Engle, City Engineer / Kathy Gilbert, Deputy City Engineer
Scott Danielski, Building Official
Jeneve Labossiere, Police Sergeant / Robert Seay, Police Officer
Neil Rosenberger, Fire Marshal
Bruce Gregg, Seacoast Utility Authority
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Stephen Stepp, Deputy City Manager
John Boehm, Assistant to the City Manager
David Reyes, Community Services Administrator
Angela Brown, Deputy Community Services Administrator
JR Evans, Neighborhood Services Director
Bahareh Wolfs, Development Compliance and Zoning Manager
Kelly Neuenschwander, Administrative Services Manager
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R. Max Lohman, City Attorney
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Yash Nagal, Palm Tran
Nina Verzosa, Palm Tran
Bruce Guyton, Palm Tran
Michael Owens, School District of Palm Beach County
Joyell Shaw, School District of Palm Beach County
Ken Roundtree, Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District
DATE: January 24, 2023
FROM: Brett A. Leone, Senior Planner
bleone@pbgfl.com
561-799-4257 (direct line)
SUBJECT: SPLA-23-oi-000067 - Site Plan Amendment requesting approval of
architectural models, typical lot landscaping, and a model center for
Pod 20
DRC Transmittal Memo
SPLA-23-01-000067
January 24, 2023
Please provide your comments on the subject petitions no later than Tuesday, February 7,
2023. 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
City Hall Council Chambers on Thursday, February 2�, 202., at .-I:oopm to review
the following development application:
PETITION: SPLN-23-oi-000067 — A petition from Avenir Development, LLC
requesting a site plan amendment for architectural models, typical lot
landscaping, and a model center for Pod 20 within the Avenir PCD.
Thank you for your ongoing cooperation and assistance. Please contact me at (561) 799-4257 or
bleone@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, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning
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MEMORANDUM
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
TO: Ken Tuma, Urban Design Studio
Marty Minor, Urban Design Studio
DATE: February 17, 2023
CC: Natalie M. Crowley, AICP, Planning and Zoning Director
Joann Skaria, AICP, Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning
FROM: Brett A. Leone, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: SPLA-23-01-000067 — Site Plan Amendment requesting approval of
architectural models, typical lot landscaping, and a model center for Pod 20
The following comments are based on the above referenced petition submitted to the City on
January 20, 2023 and found sufficient on January 24, 2023.
Planning and Zoning
Within the Narrative, please include a description of each of the proposed
architectural elevation themes.
2. Please remove any development plans that are not being affected by the subject
petition. For example, it appears that sheets SP-1 through SP-9 are not affected,
except for designating lots 1 through 5 as models. The Model Row site plan (SP-1o)
and anti -monotony sheet (SP-11) can be submitted as separate exhibits.
3. Please rename and renumber the typical lot landscape plan sheets. These plans are
not a continuation of a larger landscape plan.
4. On the typical lot landscape plan for all models, please provide additional shrubs
along the right and left side of the proposed models that extended a minimum of 15
feet from both the front and rear elevations.
5. Several typical lot landscape plans proposed an accent tree on the narrow side of the
driveway. Staff recommends the Applicant replace the accent tree with a cluster of
palms and/or relocate this tree to the wide side of the front yard to allow for growth
without impacting the driveway or neighboring lot.
6. Code Section 78-314(d) requires single-family lots to have a minimum of one tree or
two palms and six shrubs per 1,000 square feet of open space, or fraction thereof. The
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proposed typical lot landscape plans do not meet the minimum requirement for
number of trees. Please note all trees for this requirement shall be a minimum of 12
feet in height. Please address.
7. Please address if there will be any provisions or restrictions for the property owner to
screen the covered entry and/or covered lanai, and if so, provide elevations.
8. Please address if there will be any provisions or restrictions for the property owner to
construct an enclosed lanai, like a sunroom or air-conditioned space, and if so,
provide elevations.
9. Please include information on all architectural options available to homebuyers
within the architectural plans.
10. For floor plan models with a side load garage, please provide a maneuverability
exhibit that demonstrates that vehicular movements when entering or exiting the
garage will not conflict with landscaping or the residential structure. This exhibit
should include the turning radii to enter the garage, as well as the depth and width of
the driveway. Based off Staff s review of previous side -load garage products, a
minimum width of 26 feet for the driveway provides sufficient maneuverability for
vehicles.
11. Pursuant to Code Section 78-46(e)(3)b, please provide three-dimensional (3D)
renderings of the model homes with the proposed typical lot landscaping for review
and comment.
12. Please advise if the Applicant proposes to modify the entry feature signage or
landscaping that was approved with the site plan for the subject site. This has been
typical of similar petitions to align the design of the entry sign or feature with the
architectural/design theme of the neighborhood.
13. For the proposed door, garage door, and light fixtures, please provide product details
for review and comment.
14. On the model row, the 40-foot-wide product is being proposed on the 65-foot-wide
lots. Please delineate the rear yard with fencing or landscaping to accurately depict
the width the lot for models of this width.
15. Lot 5 on model row does not meet the approved side setback of 7.5 feet. Please
address.
16. For the following residential lots adjacent to the Conservation Area, please designate
as requiring enhanced rear elevations: 8 — 21, 79 — 107.
17. Please provide an electronic file of the color and material board that matches the
physical boards submitted and include the proposed roof and paver material and
color.
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18. Please provide a typical streetscape plan showing the proposed floor plan models and
architectural elevations, consistent with the proposed anti -monotony standards.
19. Anti -monotony standard #1, please clarify if it is the Applicants intent to limit the
maximum number of elevation themes adjacent to one another to two, regardless if
it is a one-story or two-story, or a different floor plan.
Architecture
20. Where a water table feature is proposed, please identify the height of this feature on
the black and white elevations.
21. Mediterranean architectural theme, front elevation, please incorporate decorative
molding within the pitch of the roof to match proposed molding on the side
elevations.
22. Decorative design elements on some of the proposed front elevations are isolated,
some of the materials and shapes are not present on the other elevations of the same
model. For example, the Emily floor plan, Tropical Modern architecture theme, front
elevation.
23. Please provide details on architectural ornamentation such as window gates, grills,
etc., to compare relevance to others material selected in the design. Details should in
include, but not be limited to, size, material, and color.
24. In color schemes where the greens and blue are the predominant color palette, please
explore a paver color selection is more compatible with the color schemes. Please
address.
25. Fascia molding should be continuous or end where it meets a window or roof edge.
Some model houses with bonus room options are not consistent with molding
extensions.
26. Staff appreciates the Applicant incorporating porcelain time. Some porcelain tile
accent areas are isolated from the other elements. Please explore providing continuity
in the pattern on the same elevation.
27. Some of the homes with the bonus room option have a molding detail that has an
awkward angle in relation to the roof line. Please explore revising this detail to
provide for a cleaner detail.
28. Please center windows located within the patterned area, or within a wall area. Equal
spacing should be provided on the left and right of each window.
29. Please provide a consistent pattern around windows with porcelain tile framing
around them.
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30. Please apply window shutter accents consistently across models and elevations.
31. Certain models have windows that conflict with the fascia molding. Please repeat the
pattern along the entire window or shift the window down.
32. In areas where the porcelain wraps around from one elevation to another, please
ensure there is a relationship with the window trim.
33• If water tables are presented on a portion of an elevation, please provide it on the
remainder of the fagade.
34• On the Emily floor plan, Florida Vernacular theme, please update the title of the
elevation theme on the elevations from Tropical Modern to Florida Vernacular.
35• Nicole model, on the floor plan the garage dimensions are indicated as 21 feet by 12
feet — 4 inches. It appears the dimensions may be incorrect. Please revise.
Forestry
36. On Sheets LP-17 through LP-26, please eliminate all "Enhanced Lots - Right and Left
Corners" typical lots because there are no corner lots or lots with 10-foot-wide utility
easements along the side property line in Pod 20, by design, and this is not applicable.
37. On Sheets LP-17 through LP-26, please provide all typical landscaping for model
types that may ultimately be constructed next to the conservation areas and adhere
to the landscaping shown on Sheet LP-13, Cross Section B-B', of Resolution 67, 2022.
It is important to show the location of the retaining wall, fence and landscaping as it
relates to the model types.
38. On Sheets LP-17 through LP-26, please provide a potential location for a future
generator pad.
39• On Sheets LP-17 through LP-26, please replace the noted Oak tree street tree with an
Eagleston Holly, approved via Resolution 67, 2022.
Engineering
40. The proposed model row parking lot encroaches into the open space tract to the
north. Please revise the plans to provide all parking within the proposed residential
lots without impacting common area open space and landscaping. (Engineering,
Forestry)
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GIS
No comments at this time.
Police Department
41. Please ensure models and future homes have the ability to see through the front door.
The use of glass door accents or peep hole is acceptable.
42. Please ensure landscaping is designed with natural surveillance in mind.
Landscaping should not obstruct the view from windows, to address signage, or
exterior lighting.
Fire Rescue
43• In order to provide emergency access roadways shall be constructed using the
required R20 turning radii requirement, and maintained with at least 20 feet in clear
width, and maintain the required all-weather driving surface to support emergency
apparatus, prior to the commencement construction of any structures.
44• Fire hydrants in residential areas shall be connected to at least 8-inch water mains
and shall not exceed 50O feet roadway spacing, per City Code Section 78-543•
45• Fully functional fire hydrants with required fire flow are required to be installed prior
to, during, and after construction. Any fire hydrants not yet in service shall be bagged
to identify they are out of service.
46. The main sales center building shall have a posted address, a Knox Box® containing
keys to the model homes, emergency contact information, and portable fire
extinguisher(s) with current service tags.
47. All homes of 4,999 square feet or greater (under roof) shall have an approved
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 13D Fire Sprinkler System Installed.
48. It is highly recommended that the builder provide at least one model home retrofitted
with a NFPA 13D Fire Sprinkler System for the purpose of providing the prospective
homeowners examples of such configurations.
49• Construction gates shall be equipped with Knox padlocks®. (Fire, Police)
50. Knox Gate Switches® and C1ick2Enter® Devices are required for all powered
automatic gates and Knox padlocks® are required for manual gates. (Fire, Police)
51. Landscape installations shall not interfere with access to any fire hydrants.
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52. Shade canopies are required to be fire resistant, non-combustible, or protected by fire
sprinklers, if attached to a residential building.
53• Building addresses shall be required in accordance with NFPA 1, FFPC, and City
Code. Houses under construction shall have temporary addresses marked so that in
the event of an emergency, the correct location can be found.
54• All construction, demolition, and alteration to comply with NFPA 241.
Building
55• All permit applications shall be submitted, reviewed, and processed electronically
utilizing the City's new online permitting system, Energov.
56. Please be advised as the project gets closer to Building Permit submittal, the Building
Division is available to discuss with the Applicant opportunities to streamline the
review process.
57. The following will be required at time of permitting: Notice of Acceptance (NOA) and
product approvals.
58. Please be advised sub -permits for all trades will be off the master permit.
Seacoast Utility Authority
59• Conceptual water and sewer plans were not included in the submittal.
6o. See comment 59 above. Sheet LP 26.1 shows water and sewer to lots all lots.
61. Driveways should be restricted to avoid water service taps in driveways (Example: see
lot 3). This should be evaluated for the entire site.
62. The proposed water meter locations on the typical lot landscape plans are incorrect
and need to be revised along with the water services to the residences. The meters
will be near a shared property line typically with one meter on each lot.
63. Please advise how the proposed landscaping for the models and the sales center will
be irrigated.
The Applicant shall provide a written response to all comments, indicating
acknowledgement of each comment and how each comment has been addressed.
Compliance will expedite the subsequent review.
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It is suggested that the applicant clearly identify all changes to the plans by either
"clouding", or highlighting, the location of all changes to further expedite the
review.
City staff reserves the right to make additional comments throughout the review
process.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, please contact me at 561-799-4257 or via email
at bleone(&pbgfl.com. Thank you.
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