HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRC - 032207 - Gardens Elementary SchoolDevelopment Review Committee
March 22, 2007 11: 00 a.m.
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School
Petition #: CUMJ- 06-12- 000008
Attendance:
Todd Miller, Principal Planner
Mark Hendrickson, City Forester
Jules Barone, Police
Tara Headman, Police
Jay Spencer, Police
Mile Morrow, Public Works
Judy Dye, City Engineer
Scott Fetterman, Deputy Chief
Glen Armbruster, SDPBC Program Manager
Randall Grunberry, SDPBC Planner
Kari Botek, PGAL
Ian Nestler, PGAL
Todd Miller opened the meeting at 11:00 a.m. This is a request from the School District
of Palm Beach County for approval of a major conditional use to permit the
redevelopment of the existing Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School located on a 10.6
acre parcel at the northeast corner of Riverside Drive and Holly Drive.
CITY FORRESTER — CERTIFICATION COMMENTS:
Certification issues were reviewed by Mark Hendrickson, City Forrester. Issue #1 is the
Oak tree which was planted in memory of Jasmyn Gates. The applicant stated that this
tree will be relocated to a different location on the school grounds and the memory
plaque will be placed inside of the school building in the media center. Issue #2 is that the
proposed plant list for the current landscape design is not in accordance with the City's
preferred. species list. The applicant will send the preferred species list to the landscape
developer in order to meet the City's requirements. Issue #3 is a proposed sign which
does not meet the City's sign code for setbacks and landscaping. The City informed the
applicant that the sign needs to be moved in more, 15 feet off the road right -of -way. The
trees around the sign need to be as far away as the height of the sign. The applicant will
comply with this request. Issue #5, the source of irrigation water and water sensory
system for water conservation requirements was addressed. The applicant will have the
well on the site tested to support new irrigation. A water sensor will be utilized. Issue #4
regarding the lack of a buffer along the Ironwood 'Drive property line adjacent to the
parking lot was addressed. The applicant stated there is a buffer present between the
parking lot and the fence. The applicant will increase the landscaping to meet the City's
requirements.
FIRE DEPARTMENT — CERTIFICATION COMMENTS:
Scott Fetterman, Fire Marshall addressed the design of the underground fire line. The
current fire line pressurizes the entire sprinkler system. When turned on, only the pump
should be pressurized. The applicant will address this with the final submittal which will
be done on March 27, 2007.
POLICE DEPARTMENT — NON CERTIFICATION COMMENTS:
Officers Jules Barone and Jay Spencer addressed the Police Department's comments. The
Police Department would like to see the intersection of Ironwood Drive and Holly Drive
become a three -way stop. Judy Dye, Engineering, stated that the City would like the
applicant to perform an intersection analysis. This would be done at the applicant's
expense. The applicant disagreed with the payment for this since the school is an existing
structure. The City stated that the applicant needs to perform a multi -stop analysis. The
applicant will provide the City with its Traffic Analysis which has not yet been received.
The parking lot needs identification for visitor and employee parking. The applicant has
done this and has ensured that the parking lot has elevated points and speed bumps. The
sidewalk which runs from the bicycle parking area to the school will be visible from
administration to ensure proper surveillance. Issue #7, lighting, was next addressed.
Officer Spencer stressed the importance of proper lighting to ensure safety. The applicant
will comply with the Police Department's suggestions for lighting. Office Spencer
suggested that the sidewalks be lit for the public walking to and from the school. The
applicant will do this.
CITY ENGINEER — CERTIFICATION AND NON- CERTIFICATION COMMENTS:
Judy Dye, Engineering, went over issue 43. A topographic data study is being requested
by the City. This was questioned by the applicant and they stated this is a major
compliance issue for them due to the cost. This will be reviewed further after the pubic
workshop. The City is requesting a cross section of the site submitted for review. The
applicant has this completed and will provide a copy. Judy Dye requested that the
applicant's engineer provide justification for reduced stacking if necessary. The paver
bricks, issue #12, was addressed next. The City stated that pavers require color. The
applicant will comply. Issue #13, the applicant's engineer is to make sure crosswalk signs
are used appropriately. The current plans have them facing the wrong side which would
block the crosswalk during use. The applicant will change this. Issue #21, the
Photometric Plan has the illumination levels lower than what is required. The applicant
needs to be in compliance with Ordinance 26, 2006. They will comply with this. Issue
#24, the applicant needs to meet code. The access points need to line up 150 feet between
access points and all new entrances need to be lined up in accordance with code. The City
Engineer is requesting to see the full package which was submitted to South Florida by
the applicant to ensure no errors exist. The applicant will provide this information.
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PLANNING AND ZONING — CERTIFICATION AND NON - CERTIFICATION
COMMENTS: The applicant stated that it is a state requirement for the school to have
140 parking spaces. They will respond to the City in writing in reference to this. Issue 94
was addressed and the applicant has provided the color elevations. Issue #5 regarding
mechanical equipment, the applicant stated all mechanical equipment will be screened in
or surrounded by a wall which will match the exterior of the building. Issues #5, #6 and
#7 under non - certification, all dealt with the bus loop wet retention. Per the applicant this
must remain a wet retention area due to state requirements. The City is requesting that
this be fenced in if possible. There are certain aspects of the wet retention which cannot
be changed due to the state guidelines. The City recognized and agreed with this. All of
the other comments were gone over and the applicant is either in compliance already or
agreed to make the necessary changes.
The applicant is going to a Public Workshop on March 27, 2007.
The meeting ended at 12:25 p.m.
Submitted by:
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Annette Tucci
Municipal Services Coordinator
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Julius Barone, Police
Judy Dye, Engineering (LBFH)
Scott Fetterman, Fire Marshall
Bruce Gregg, Seacoast Utility Authority
Marts Hendrickson, Forestry
Doug Wise, Building Official
Via PBG Email:
James Brown, Building
Jack Doughney, Community Services
Ray Ellis, City Clerk
Todd Engle, Construction Services
Ross Gilmore, GIS
Tim Kasher, Recreation
Mike Kelly, Parks Division
Trecia McKellar, City Clerk
Mike Morrow, Public Works
David Reyes, Code Enforcement
Stacy Rundle, City Administration
Christine Tatum, City Attorney
Annette Tucci, City Cleric
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: March 9, 2007
FROM: Todd Miller, Principal Planner
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561- 799 -4236 (direct line)
561 -799 -4281 (fax)
SUBJECT: Development Review Committee (DRC) Meeting
Palm Beach Gardens Elementary - Application for Major Conditional Use
Petition # CUMJ- 06-12- 000008
MEETING DATE:
A Development Review Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the
City Council Chambers to review the following development application:
Petition # CUMJ -06 -12 -000008: A request from the School District of Palm Beach County for approval of a
major conditional use to permit the redevelopment of the existing Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School
located on a 10.6 acre parcel at the northeast comer of Riverside Drive and Holly Drive.
The applicant will be in attendance at this meeting. Our office requests your participation in the review of this
project. Please attend the meeting if possible.
Thank you for your ongoing cooperation and assistance. Please contact our office at 799 -4236 should you have
any questions.
cc: Talal Benothman, AICP, Growth Management
Ray Caranci, Growth Management
Dan Clark, P.E. City Engineer (LBFH)
Kara Irwin, AICP, Growth Management
Patricia Snider, City Clerk
Nancy E. Stroud, Assistant City Attorney
Stephen Stepp, Police Chief
Angela Usher, School Board of Palm Beach County
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Land Development Regulations Sec. 78 -45
Before submitting an application for development order approval, an applicant shall meet with the
growth management department to discuss the application, the procedure for review, and the
applicable goals, policies, and objectives of the city's comprehensive plan and the requirements of
this chapter. The growth management director may waive this requirement.
(Ord. No. 17- 2000, § 22, 7- 20-00)
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MEMORANDUM
TO: Randall Granberry
Senior Planner
School District of Palm Beach County
DATE: March 12, 2007
FROM: Todd Miller, Principal Planner
tmiller&bgfl.com
561- 799 -4236 (direct line)
561- 799 -4281 (fax)
SUBJECT: Comments for the Palm Beach Gardens Elementary School
Petition Number: CUMJ 06 -12- 000008
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 Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the City 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.
Please note that in order to receive City approval, the plans must be revised and resubmitted on
March 30, 2007 in order to to go forward to the Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board on May 8,
2007.
If you have any questions about any of the comments or conditions referenced below, please contact the
Todd Miller, Principal Planner, the contact for your project.
BUILDING
Staff recommends revising the site plan to accommodate a turn lane or a stacking area of 50 -60 linear feet
off of Holly Drive so that buses can safely be directed off of the travel lanes of Holly Drive.
CITY FORESTER
Comments - Certification
1.
According to the demolition plan #CSD -01, all of the large beautiful Oak trees will be removed,
which is not not supported by City staff based on the City's tree protection code. On Arbor Day,
November 13 2000 the Palm Beach Gardens Beautification and Environmental Committee the
students and teachers of Palm Beach Gardens Elementary and the Gates Family planted an Oak tree
in memory of JaspW Gates. This tree can be protected and should be relocated prior to
demolition. This tree is located between the existing B -wing and C -wing buildings. Please revise
the landscape plan to indicate the new location.
2.
The plant list proposed on sheet L1.1 has too many cold sensitive, week branching, non - native tree
species, which should not be used due to their short and long term maintenance problems. Please
reduce or eliminate the number of Sugarberry, Blolly, Wild Tamarind, Paradise Tree, Golden
Trumpet Tree and Drake Elm, which are not native to Palm Beach County. It is questionable as to
the other locations proposed for the different species. The placement of the Oak trees in such close
proximity to the proposed basketball court is not advised, as this is a maintenance concern. Also, the
use of deciduous trees (like Red Maple or Wild Tamarind) in buffer areas or parking lots is not
advised, because they do'not screen or provide shade dur9ing parts of the year. I have attached the
City's Preferred Species List and suggest the Landscape Architect contact me to discuss the
landscape plan.
3.
There appears to be a ground sign proposed on the landscape plan in the southwest corner that does
not meet the City's sign code for setbacks and landscaping. Please provide information about all
ground signage.
4.
There is no buffer at all proposed along the Ironwood Drive property line adjacent to the parking lot.
There should be a minimum 15 -foot wide landscaped buffer to screen the parking lot. Please revise
by adding a hedge and additional trees.
5.
Please provide your source of irrigation water and reference water sensor system for water
conservation requirements
CITY ENGINEER
Comments — Certification
1. The applicant shall show, label and dimension, all existing and proposed (utility and drainage)
easements, on the landscaping and engineering plans, in accordance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
2. The applicant shall dimension the street .right -of -ways and pavement widths, in accordance with
Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
3. The applicant shall provide topographic data on the boundary and topographic survey extending a
minimum 100 feet beyond the parcel boundaries in accordance with Section 78 -80 of the LDR. In
addition, the survey shall provide the ORB and Page # for the subject property, as well as all
surrounding properties, and shall include all encumbrances and their associated ORB and Page # on
the survey.
4. The applicant shall provide a drainage statement signed and sealed by a professional engineer
registered in the state of Florida, in accordance with LDR Section 78 -46. The drainage statement shall
state the drainage system will be designed to meet the stormwater management requirements of
SFWMD, NPBClD, and the City's land development regulations, shall demonstrate the provision of a
legal positive outfall meeting the adopted level of service, and shall identify the previously approved
and proposed conditions and proposed land use allocations and shall address the maintenance of off
site flow if applicable, in accordance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
5. The applicant shall revise the drainage plan (Sheet C -6.0) to require reinforced concrete pipe (RCP)
for drainage pipes under all load bearing pavement areas, in accordance with Section 78 -46 of the
LDR.
6. The applicant shall provide cross sections of the site, at all boundaries, clearly showing how the site
matches existing conditions, in accordance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
7. The applicant shall provide a minimum 100 feet of off - street stacking distance at each driveway
connection to Ironwood Drive from the edge of the right -of -way, to the nearest parking space, in
accordance with Section 78 -344 of the LDR.
8. The applicant shall advise if they intend to abandon the existing drives shown along Riverside Drive,
south of the proposed northwest entrance drive, in accordance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
9. The applicant shall clarify if the right turn lane shown for the northwest entrance drive currently
exists. If the right turn lane does not currently exist, the applicant shall provide justification for it and
dimension the deceleration lane.
10. The applicant shall provide a note on the plan stating, "All handicap accessible ramps shall meet all
applicable local, regional, state, and federal accessibility guidelines and regulations. Any
modifications shall be approved by the engineer -of- record. "
11. The applicant shall provide a note on the plan stating, "All striping, excluding parking stalls, shall be
installed with thermoplastic materials," in accordance with Section 78 -344 of the LDR.
12. The applicant is proposing striping within the pedestrian crosswalks in the parent drop off lane, in
areas with paver bricks. Due to adhesion difficulties, paint or thermoplastic will not be permitted on
paver bricks. The applicant shall use white paver bricks in place of paint or thermoplastic materials in
these areas.
13. The applicant shall revise the signing & pavement marking plan for conformance with the MUTCD
latest edition. Per MUTCD Section 3B.16 Stop and Yield Lines - Guidance: "If used, stop and yield
lines should be placed 1.2 m (4 ft) in advance of and parallel to the nearest crosswalk line, except at
roundabouts as provided for in Section 3B.24." Currently the stop bars, on the signing and marking
plan (Sheet C -7.0), are shown on the wrong side of the crosswalk, blocking the crosswalk during use
and some are too far from the crosswalk, causing people to overrun the stop bar and block the
crosswalk.
14. We suggest that the applicant provide a "One Way ", "No Left Turn" or "Do Not Enter" sign for
incoming traffic of the bus drop off loop, at the stop line by the dividing island, to advise of
conflicting one way traffic from the left (Sheet C -7.0).
15. The applicant is advised that, wherever possible, where a sidewalk abuts the curb the handicap
parking sign shall be placed behind the sidewalk. The applicant has shown the handicap parking sign
within the vehicle overhang area.
16. The applicant shall provide pedestrian crossing signs ( #17) for the crosswalks shown in the area of
the parent drop off lane.
17. The applicant shall identify any existing or proposed drainage outfall control structures on the
drainage plan and label the drainage outfall control structures as "CS" on the landscape plan, in
accordance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
18. The applicant is advised that no landscaping (trees or large shrubs) is permitted within 75 -feet of the
drainage outfall control structure, or in locations acceptable to the City Engineer and City Forester.
19. The applicant shall show, label and dimension the safe vision triangles at all controlled intersections
in accordance with Section 78 -315 of the LDR.
20. The applicant shall add the following note to the Landscape Plans, "All trees and landscaping will be
field located to avoid conflict with the existing utility, light poles, drainage lines and lake
maintenance access easements."
21. The applicant has included a Photometric Plan that is signed and sealed by an Engineer registered in
the state of Florida. However the plan shall be revised to conform to the requirements of Ordinance
26, 2006 and Section 78 -182 of the LDR.
22. The applicant shall identify the pedestrian lighting within walkways and pedestrian access areas
consistent with the requirements as shown in Table 1 of Ordinance 26, 2006.
23. The applicant shall identify the adjacent current land uses, in accordance with Section 78 -46 of the
LDR.
24. The applicant shall identify the distance from the northernmost drive connections, onto Ironwood
Drive and onto Riverside Drive, to the nearest intersection or driveway to the north of the parcel, on
either side of the roadway.
Comments — Non - Certification
(Comments 1- 17 are comments that must be addressed with the construction plans.)
1. Prior to construction plan approval and the issuance of the first land alteration permit, the applicant
shall submit drainage calculations, along with a drainage area map indicating the drainage area for
each contributing structure, for the review of the City. Please note that the City requires, per FDOT
standards, that the velocity for storm drainage pipes be a minimum 2.5 fps (excluding exfiltration pipe
sections and equalizer pipes) and a maximum 6.0 fps (at the discharge). The minimum freeboard is
six inches for local streets and 12 inches for arterial streets, below the rim elevation. For any lines or
structures, where the city's standards are felt to be non - attainable, justification shall be provided,
identifying the individual line or structure and the reason for not being able to meet the city's
standards.
2. The applicant shall provide the design storm elevations in accordance with Section 523, the January
2006 FDOT Drainage Manual, and the SFWMD Environmental Resource Permit Information
Manual, Volume IV.
3. The applicant shall identify the control elevation for the site.
4. The applicant shall identify the perimeter berm, if applicable, on the drainage and landscape plans.
5. The applicant is advised that the drainage basin berm elevation shall be based on the following
standards: Hardscape (pavement, berm with sidewalk, etc) equals minimum elevation of 25 -year, 3-
day event; Softscape (Landscaped) equals minimum elevation of six inches above 25 -year, 3 -day
event.
6. The applicant shall label the elevation of the top of slope and toe of slope on the drainage plan (Sheet
C -6.0).
7. The applicant shall identify the area of the top of slope (sq. ft.) and the toe of slope on the drainage
plan (Sheet C -6.0).
8. The applicant shall provide a detail showing filter fabric, wrapped around all pipe joints, a minimum
two feet wide on center and overlapped by two feet per FDOT Index 280.
9. The applicant shall provide exfiltration trench calculations demonstrating, at minimum, the water
quality volume provided per the proposed trench design, the required water quality volume of the
project, and the hydraulic conductivity (k- value) of the site.
10. The applicant shall modify the drainage plan to remove the exfiltration pipe sections, which are
shown within the right -of -way (Sheet C -6.0).
11. The applicant shall add a note to the engineering plan regarding the City's requirement for the taking
of test to certify the minimum compaction specifications. The City's specifications shall apply, except
where the specific requirements of contract documents or Seacoast Utility Authority are greater. The
note shall read, "Density Tests for trenches shall be taken in maximum one (1) foot lifts, measured
from the top of pipe. The tests shall be taken, at a maximum spacing of every 300, feet measured from
the structure, or at least one test at the center of the pipe segment between two structures if less than
300 feet. Tests shall also be taken, on alternating sides of the structure with each lift tested. The test
location at the structure shall be within five (5) feet of the structure. The location and depth of all
tests shall be clearly indicated in the description area on the test report and /or on a location map
which shall be attached to the test report. Required testing at utility structures shall include all
manholes, vaults, or valves within any paved area." The applicant is further advised that the testing
lab or engineer -of- record shall certify, on the test report, the lift thickness for all subgrade, base and
pavement tests taken for construction.
12. The applicant shall add a note to the plan indicating that "All structure rim elevations shall be set to
finished surface grade, unless otherwise specifically noted on the plan. " Where the design proposes
that the structure rim shall be set above or below the finished surface grade, the applicant shall show
. and label both elevations clearly on the plan view.
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13. The applicant shall revise the detail for the CR -20 curb ramp (Sheet C -8.0) for conformance with the
2007 FDOT Design Manual Index 304, which indicates that "Curb ramp detectable warning surfaces
shall extend the full width of the ramp and in the direction of travel 24" from the back of curb.
Detectable warning surfaces shall be constructed in accordance with Specification 527. See Sheet 6
of 6 for detectable warning layouts. Transition slopes are not to have detectable warnings."
14. The applicant shall modify the curb ramp shown below the upper left detail (Sheet C -8.0) to agree
with the above requirement for detectable warning surfaces.
15. The applicant shall provide a typical cross - section of the flexible pavement areas specifying the
asphalt, base and stabilized subgrade meeting the requirements of Section 78 -499, Table 41 of the
LDR.
16. The applicant shall indicate the structural numbers for the `Asphalt Section' section detail on the
Engineering Detail Sheet in accordance with Section 78 -499 Table 41 of the LDR. The applicant shall
provide a table indicating the layer, material, LBR/FBV, material thickness, FDOT layer coefficient;
the SN for the pavement section, base section, and subgrade section; and the total SN for the total
pavement section and the required SN in accordance with the FDOT Flexible Design Manual.
17. The applicant is advised of the following typos:
a. Sheet CSD -01 —Demolition Note #14, first line "or" should be "of'.
b. Sheet CSD -01 —Demolition Note #12 second line a space is missing between "10" and "feet ".
c. Sheet CSD -01 —Demolition Note #12 last line "once" should be "one ".
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Comments — Certification
1. The design of the underground fire line is an issue. We have previously spoken to the engineer about
this issue; however the plans as submitted are not acceptable.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Comments — Non - Certification
1. Schools and other institutions present their own unique challenges to crime prevention. While
safety at this location is often a high concern, few desire installation of oppressive high security
devices and programs. The varied hours and variety of patrons and activities make good design
all that more important.
2. The applicant should address the specific needs of common areas found in a elementary school
environment, including parking lots, building lobby spaces, restrooms, and computer facilities. It
should address standard equipment and design issues for each of these spaces. Common or shared
spaces should be positioned within the buildings in a way that provides for a common entry,
without the need to enter another's assigned space.
3. CPTED guidelines are intended to be used during design phases, since they tend to affect site
planning, use of space, and the positioning of the building itself. They are general in nature and
permit a substantial degree of latitude in how objectives are accomplished.
4. The site plan should maximize opportunities for natural surveillance, increase the sense of
territorial control and identification of space, and enhance natural access control. CTPED
considerations should include; landscaping, concealment, fencing, entry points, way finding,
perimeter planning, unsafe areas, shared space, after hours operation, and other area specific
concerns.
5. Landscape design should address not only plant materials, but their placement, density, and
height. The design should minimize areas of cover that potential intruders could use, thereby
maximizing observation of areas by users. Plant material may be used to provide a physical
barrier to unauthorized access, but not close to entry doors and windows as it might offer
concealment opportunities. Ornamental wrought- iron fencing should be used to channel or direct
persons to appropriate walkways or building entry points.
6. The position and location of perimeter entry point are important to the issue of natural
surveillance and access control. A highly visible entry point promotes use by legitimate users of
the school, and is easily monitored by public safety personnel. The placement of lobby desks and
reception areas aid natural surveillance and increase the perception of safety for normal users, and
serve as a warning to unauthorized users that they are at a greater risk of scrutiny. Entry points in
concealed areas should not be routinely used, and should utilize design features or electronic
mechanisms to eliminate these doors from use except in emergency situations.
7. There is little doubt good lighting makes employees, students and the general public feel more
secure when walking through the campus or to and from the parking lot during non- school hours.
The type of lamp used affects how well people see at night. The two high intensity discharge
lamps that most commonly used are metal halide and high pressure sodium lamps (color deluxe).
Both provide excellent color rendition providing for more accurate vision and giving people the
ability to describe clothing, vehicles or objects involved in a crime. Standard high pressure
sodium lamps have a yellowish appearance and poor color rendition of objects.
8. Any good lighting design should incorporate the right vandal resistant fixture. Refractor (cobra
head), Flatlensed, Vertical down light, Redirected reflector fixtures are just a few that could assist
the user in developing an effective lighting system. Lighting should not trespass or spill over into
surrounding residential neighborhoods.
Target harden building:
1. Pre -wiring for alarm system, electronic access control, restricted key control system, double
cylinder locks on classroom doors, vandal resistant lever locks, etc.
2. Restrict access to all entry points and direct visitors to main vestibule entry via appropriate
signage.
Design waste receptacles to prevent them from being used as door propping devices. Use fully
tempered glass or rated burglary resistant glazing.
Doors:
1. Entry doors should open outward versus inward.
2. All exterior doors shall be equipped with security hinges or mechanical interlock to preclude
removal of door.
3. Glass perimeter doors should be equipped with case hardened guard rings to protect the mortise
lock cylinder.
4. Double doors should have an astragal constructed of steel, which will cover opening between
doors and equipped with metal flush bolts embedded into the head and threshold of the door
frame.
5. All hatchway openings on to the roof of the school should be secured from the inside with a slide
bolt or slide bar. Outside hinges should be provided with non - removable pins.
6. Panic hardware where required should contain a minimum of two locking points on each door
and have a steel astragal attached with non - removable bolts on outside of door extending six
inches vertically above and below latch of panic hardware.
9. Numerals should be located where they are clearly visible from street, illuminated during hours of
darkness by an uninterruptible power source, and controlled by a photocell device. Applicant
should consider placing roof top numbers, parallel to the addressed street, screened from public
view and only visible from the air, constructed of weather resistant material and of contrasting
color.
PLANNING AND ZONING
Comments - Certification
1. Provide a Traffic Impact Study for review and approval, or an approved Traffic Concurrency
from the Palm Beach County Engineering Department.
2. Provide a photometrics plan indicating compliance with Section 78 -182 of the City's LDR. The
plan should include details of all proposed lighting fixtures.
3. Several landscape islands are only 5' wide. Staff recommends the islands be a minimum of 8'
wide to ensure the survivability of planted trees.
4. Provide color elevations of the school.
5. Where will the mechanical equipment be located?
6. Color schemes are indicated, but specific colors are not identified on the plans. Provide colored
elevations.
7. Although the east elevation is one of the most visible, it has the least amount of architectural
detailing. Provide additional detailing along this elevation.
8. Indicate the locations of all signage on the plans, and provide details thereof.
Comments — Non - Certification
1. Please indicate how the construction will be phased, and provide a tentative construction
schedule.
2. Where will the staging for the construction be located?
3. Provide the approximate existing ratios of students who ride the bus to those students who are
dropped off by their parents.
4. What is the school's current enrollment?
5. Does the retention area inside the bus loop have to be wet retention, and therefore fenced? The
chainlink fencing around the wet retention will significantly impact the streetscape of the building
from Holly Drive.
6. Does the bus drop off loop have to be 24' wide? Reducing the width of the drive to 15' -20'
would increase the amount of greenspace, and thereby reduce the need for wet retention.
7. Consider making the dry retention areas at the southeast corner of the property and behind the
Chiller as wet retention, and the wet retention inside the bus loop as dry retention.
8. Staff has concerns regarding the use of wheelstops. They are known to be potential tripping
hazards.
9. What will the emergency gate off of Holly Drive be used for? Is it for vehicular or pedestrian
access? Who will have access to the emergency gate?
10. What is the art patio?
11. If the northern access drive off of Riverside Drive is one -way emergency access, why is the road
24' wide? A 14' -15' wide lane should be sufficient for fire truck access.
12. There are turning movement conflicts at the south end of the visitor /faculty parking lot where the
one -way, two lanes of drop -off and bypass conflict with vehicles trying to access the western
parking lot drive aisle from the eastern parking lot drive aisle.
13. Indicate the location of the "Do Not Enter" signs on the plan.
14. Vehicle queuing in the parent drop -off lane may block access to the ADA parking. Consider
relocating the accessible parking spaces.
15. Are there any fire hydrants along Holly Drive or Ironwood Road.
16. Identify the Chiller box and covered play area on the elevations.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
(Conditions are subject to change as project continues through the development review process.)
ENGINEERING
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 issuance of the first land alteration permit, the applicant shall prepare a plat, which shall
be approved by the City and recorded. " (City Engineer)
4. "Prior to construction plan approval and the issuance of the first land alteration permit, applicant
shall provide cost estimates in accordance with LDR Section 78 -309 and 78 -461 and 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)
"Prior to issuance of the first land alteration permit, applicant shall submit signed /sealed /dated
construction plans (paving /grading /drainage and water /sewer) and all pertinent calculations for
review and comment. " (City Engineer)
7. "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)
8. "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)
9. "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)
10. Prior to the issuance of the first land alteration permit, the applicant shall provide a copy of the
.following approved permits, as applicable:
a. SFWMD
b. NPB CID
c. PBC
d. FDOT
e. PBC Health Department /FDEP
f. NPDES
POLICE
1. Prior to the 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 Crime Prevention
Through Environmental Design (CEPTED). Furthermore, the Applicant after site clearing and
placement of a construction trailer, shall institute the security measures stipulated with the Security
and Management Plan to reduce or eliminate the opportunity for theft. The Security and
Management Plan shall include, but not be limited to temporary lighting, security personnel, vehicle
barriers, construction /visitor passes, secure machinery and /or minimize entry and exit points. The
Security and Management Plan shall be throughout the construction of the project. Non- compliance
with the approved plan shall result in a stop -work order for the entire Planned Unit Development
(PUD).
2. All strike areas ofperimeter doors shall be equipped with reinforced, case hardened strike plate.
PLANNING AND ZONING
Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for each building, all roof top
mechanical equipment shall be screened from view.
2. 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.
3. Prior to the issuance of the first building permit for vertical construction, the Applicant shall
install a six (6) foot tall construction fence with a privacy tarp surrounding the property.
4. The Applicant shall coordinate and receive approval from the Growth Management
Administrator prior to the closing of any public sidewalk.
5. Prior to the issuance of the first building permit for each phase, digital files of the approved
plat shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Division, and approved civil design and
architectural drawings, including floor plans, shall be submitted prior to the issuance of the
first Certificate of Occupancy for each phase. (GIS Manager)