HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRC - 041207 - Gardens PointeDevelopment Review Committee Meeting
Petition SPLN- 07 -02- 000003
Gardens Pointe
April 12, 2007
Present at Meeting
Tara Patton, Planning Manager
Scott Fetterman, Fire Marshall
Mark Hendrickson, City Forester
Officer Jules Barone, Crime Prevention Police Department
Ray Caranci, Forestry Technician
Judy Dye, Engineering
Dodi Glas, Gentile Holloway & O'Mahoney
Meghan Liller, Holloway & O'Mahoney
Jason Gunther, Kotler Communities, Inc.
Bob Vail, Kotler Communities, Inc.
John Csapo, Kotler Communities, Inc.
Ryan Thomas, Kotler Communities; Inc.
John Glidden, Oliver, Glidden, Spina & Partners
Michael Sapusek, Innovative Design Group
The meeting took place in the Council Chambers of the City of Palm Beach Gardens on
Thursday, April 12, 2007, and started at 2:00 p.m.
Purpose of the meeting: This is a site plan amendment from residential to commercial
space of 240 condominiums. The site plan proposes a hotel, bank and office space on the
property.
Comments
Fire — Certification Issues: Fire has requested that the entry driveways need to be
increased to a minimum of 14 feet to better allow fire rescue vehicles access. The
applicant will have a follow -up meeting with Scott Fetterman.
Police — Certification Issues: Officer Barone commented on security issues in reference
to the hotel parking. Employees of the hotel should be parking the furthest away from the
building and crosswalks should be well - lighted for surveillance and safety.
Non - certification Issues: Mirrors should be placed inside all of the elevator and glass
panel inserts were suggested for elevator surveillance.
Planning and Zoning — Certification Issues: The City requested of the construction of the
buildings in the following order: the bank, the office and then the hotel. A shared parking
analysis is being requested by the City. The City is concerned that there will not be
enough parking for.the hotel and office space. The applicant stated that there are 326
spaces available for parking after the office closes at 6:00 p.m. The applicant is working
with a management company which will provide a parking analysis
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to be submitted to the City. The City would like the applicant to construct a bridge
connecting the site to the Downtown area. The applicant questioned why this was
necessary and does not agree with this comment. The applicant thinks the current plans
look better without the construction of this bridge.
Non - Certification Issues: The City would like a sign that is visible from the overpass
and the applicant was asked to change the color of the sign. The applicant stated that as
per Hilton Hotels, only certain colors are allowed for signage.
Tara Patton, Planning Manager, summarized the meeting and will aim to have the
applicant's plans submitted to the City Council for the second week in July.
With no further items to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 4:15 p.m.
Submitted by:
Annette Tucci
Municipal Services Coordinator
Note: These summary minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim
transcripts of the meeting.
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
10500N. MIILITARY TRAIL PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 334104698
PUBLIC NOTICE
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
128 041307
A Development Review Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, April 12, 2007 at 2:00 pm. in the OV
Council Chambers to review the following development application:
Petition # SPLA- 07 -02- 000003: A request from Dodi Buckmaster Glas of Gentile Holloway and O'Mahoney and
Associates, Inc. on behalf of Gardens Pointe Development, Inc. for approval of a site plan amendment for a 6.64
acre parcel located at the northwest corner of Kyoto Gardens Drive and Fairchild Gardens Avenue (adjacent to
the Landmark), which is within the Regional Center Development of Regional Impact (DRI). The proposed
development consists of 175 room hotel, a 4,000 square foot bank and 37,500 square feet of office.
Patricia Snider, CMC
City Clerk
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any interested party wishes to appeal any decision made
by the City Council with respect to any matter considered at this public hearing, such interested persons will
need a record of the proceedings and may need to ensure that a verbatim record is made, including the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act and Section 286.26, Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations
in order to participate in this proceeding are entitled to the provision of certain assistance at no cost. Please call
the City Clerk's Office at 561- 799 -4122 no later than 5 days prior to the hearing if this assistance is required.
For hearing impaired assistance, please call the Florida Relay Service Numbers: 800- 955 -8771 �(TV � or 800-
955 -8770 (VOICE).
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MEMORANDUM
TO: Julius Barone, Police (w /attachments)
Judy Dye, Engineering (LBFH) (w /attachments)
Scott Fetterman, Fire Marshall (w/ attachments)
Bruce Gregg, Seacoast Utility Authority (w/ attachments)
Mark Hendrickson, Forestry (w /attachments)
Doug Wise, Building Official (w/ attachments)
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 Clerk
Angela Wong, Operations
Via Email:
Alan Boaz, Florida Power and Light
Gerald Gawakio, Palm Beach County
Rick Kania, Waste Management
Layle Knox, North Palm Beach Improvement District
Robert Lozano, Florida Power and Light
DATE: March 8, 2007
FROM: Tara Patton, Planning Manager
tpatton labafl.com
561 - 799 -4288 (direct line)
561 - 799 -4281 (fax)
SUBJECT: Development Review Committee (DRC) Meeting
Gardens Pointe - Application for Site Plan Amendment Petition # SPLA- 07 -02- 000003
Please provide your comments on the subject DRC petition to the Growth Management Department no
later than 6:00 p.m. on March 26, 2007. Your comments must be forwarded to our office (attn: Tara
Patton (tpatton _gbgfl.com) in order to provide written comments to the applicant in accordance with
the timeframes 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:
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A Development Review Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, April "K, 2007 at 2 :00 p.m., in the City
Council Chambers to review the following development application:
Petition # SPLA -07 -02- 000003: A request from Dodi Buckmaster Glas of Gentile Holloway and O'Mahoney
and Associates, Inc. on behalf of Gardens Pointe Development, Inc. for approval of a site plan amendment for a
6.64 acre parcel located at the northwest corner of Kyoto Gardens Drive and Fairchild Gardens Avenue
(adjacent to the Landmark), which is within the Regional Center Development of Regional Impact (DRI). The
proposed development consists of 175 room hotel, a 4,000 square foot bank and 37,500 square feet of office.
The applicant will be in attendance at this meeting. Our office requests your participation in the review of this
project. Please review this request and attend the meeting if possible. Receiving your comments prior to the
meeting 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 -4288 should you have
any questions.
Julius Barone, Police
Judy Dye, P.E., Engineering (LBFH)
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
Christine Tatum, 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
Attachment: Development Plans
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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 Cleric
Nancy E. Stroud, Assistant City Attorney
Stephen Stepp, Police Chief
Dodi Buckmaster Glas, Gentile Holloway O'Mahoney and Associates, Applicant
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MEMORANDUM
TO: Garden Pointe Development, LLC
c/o Dodi Glass, Gentile, Holloway and O'Mahoney
DATE: March 26, 2007
April 11, 2007 (Revised)
FROM: Tara Patton, Planning Manager
tpatton(@_Pb_qfI.com
561- 799 -4288 (direct line)
561- 799 -4281 (fax)
SUBJECT: Comments for Gardens Pointe - Petition Number: SPLN- 07 -02- 000003
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, April 12, 2007 at 2:00 p.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.
If you have any questions about any of the comments or conditions referenced below, please contact the Tara
Patton, the Planning Manager, the contact for your project.
BUILDING
Certification Issues
1. In order to ensure there are no defects in the footprint and conceptual design, please provide a brief
Building Life Safety Analysis to include building height and area, including limitations per Table 503 FBC,
based upon building type, sprinklers and construction type shown on sheet Al. Please include interior
exiting strategies, and distances, as well as exit capacity tabulations. Table 503 is attached.
2. Provide the maximum allowable and proposed area of openings in accordance with FBC 704 for walls
between the hotel, office and alternate parking garage.
3. In order to ensure there are no defects in the footprint and design of the alternate parking garage,
please provide details to include open or enclosed, type of construction, building height, clear height,
area per floor, and accessible parking spaces.
Non - Certification Issues
1. Separate permit and application will be required for: paving, drainage, water and sewer improvements,
landscaping, irrigation, site lighting, signage, fire sprinkler and fire alarm, dumpster enclosures, gazebo
and dock.
2. The hotel and the office buildings qualify under FS 553 as a threshold building. The owner shall be
required to retain a threshold inspection agency and provide a threshold inspection plan with the
building permit application for review and approval.
City Forester
Certification Issues
1. The applicant has proposed the use of Murraya. Tibouchina, and Bougainvillea as trees. The City definition
of a tree is a self supporting woody plant of a species which normally grows to an overall height of a
minimum of 15 feet in the north part of Palm Beach County and three inches in caliper. Research has shown
these species do not meet this definition and should be classified as shrubs. The applicant shall revise the
landscape plan to move these species to the shrub category and assign them the appropriate amount of
points and if they are specimen size, indicate them as such and add the additional amount of points.
2. In accordance with Section 78 -313 (b) of the LDR, the square footage of sod, and the percentage of open
space that is sod shall be indicated, not to exceed 40 percent. Please revise the plan to include a section in
the site data that shows these calculations for sod areas. Also, show the points for sod in the plant list or on
a separate table, calculated as shown in Table 27.
3. The plant list does not show the total points for each category. Please revise to show the total points for
each category- trees, palms, shrubs, and ground cover, provide the total preferred species, and show the
preferred species counts that are used to calculate the percentage for each category.
4. In the plant list, there are numerous species included in the ground cover category that belong in the shrub
category. Please refer to the revised preferred species list to place them in the proper category. A copy of
the preferred species list is attached.
5. Trees that are being relocated need to be shown on the landscape plan. Please indicate the final location of
the relocated trees.
6. In accordance with Section 78 -305 (c) 7 e. of the LDR, cross sections of buffers should be included with the
landscape plan.
7. In accordance with Section 78 -305 (c) 7 g. of the LDR, there should be a note on prohibited plant species
removal and control.
8. 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 and the site plan to prevent possible
conflicts with landscaping. Please revise the landscape and site plan to show all utilities and easements.
There are numerous conflicts between utilities and landscaping, particularly water lines entering the office
building passing through the buffer at the southeast corner of the parking lot, and too close to the tree in the
parking lot island. There are also conflicts with a drainage line and royal palms at the north corner of the
hotel parking lot. These lines should be placed under hardscapes whenever possible to prevent conflicts
with landscaping. Please revise the plan to eliminate any conflicts with proposed landscaping and provide
letters of assurance from the utilities indicating there are no conflicts with landscaping.
9. The PPAE is shown on the front page of the landscape plan with wording "to be abandoned ", but shown on
the individual sheets without this wording. Please clarify the proposed change of location for the PPAE.
10. In accordance with Section 78 -285 of the LDR, The location of the proposed monument sign does not meet
the requirements of the landscaped area to either side of the sign to be equal to the height of 8 feet. Detail
702 shows different landscaping than what is shown on the plan. Please revise the plan to allow the
required 8 feet of landscaping on the north side of the sign.
11. The drive through lanes of the bank and the office building appear to be visible from the street, rather than
hidden behind the building. Given the corner location of the site, it would be difficult to locate the drive
through lanes where they would not be visible.
12. The DRI requires a berm and a design incorporating Phoenix date palms at the corner of Kyoto and
Fairchild to match the south side of Kyoto. Please remove the 4 parking spaces and redesign this corner.
13. There is a brick paver crosswalk shown off site in the southeast corner that dead ends. Please indicate how
this will be completed on the mall side.
14. There is significant alteration of the approved lake plan, accordingly there are some conflicts.
A. The buildings are too close to the PPAE and this restricts the area too much. Please revise the
landscape and engineering plans to allow the minimum building setback from all easements to
accommodate the required foundation landscaping at the lake side. Section 78 -320 of the LDR
describes the minimum in the case of the hotel and office building is 30 percent of the height of
the fagade. There are concerns about how the proposed changes to the approved lake plan will
affect the adjoining areas that are being installed by others. Please indicate that the plans will
be consistent with what is being installed at the north and south property lines.
B. There are private areas of the hotel that encroach into the PPAE. The pool area and a patio
area should not be included in the landscape open space calculations. These areas will not be
open to the public, so should not be included.
City Forester
Non - Certification Issues
There is a landscaped planter island near the handicapped spaces of the hotel that should be included in
the open space calculations as green space, not as "misc. concrete ". Please revise the CAD files and the
plans to be consistent.
2. The Viburnum odoratissimum awabuke hedge along the north property line is adjacent to a public walkway,
and some people find the odor given off by this plant objectionable. I would suggest changing the species in
this location.
3. The FP &L transformer at the northwest corner of the parking lot north of the hotel is not adequately.
screened. Please revise the plan to show a hedge around the transformer.
City Engineer
Certification Issues
1. In accordance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR, the topographic survey needs to be revised to show existing
contours at one -foot intervals extending a minimum of 100' beyond the tract boundary AND provide data for
the entire parcel, specifically the area north of the southerly construction fence and along the north line of
the parcel.
2. The applicant shall revise the drainage statement to add a reference to compliance with the City of Palm
Beach Gardens land development regulations (LDR), in accordance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
3. The applicant shall identify the drainage control structures on the site plan and landscape plan by labeling
them "CS ", in accordance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
4. The applicant shall clarify the "Ultimate Top of Bank" noted (Sheet SP -1, SP -3 & SP -S). The walk and LME
are shown on the lake side of that line. The LME shall have maximum 8:1 slope and a minimum 20' width,
measured from the top of bank, in accordance with Section 78 -563 of the LDR.
5. The applicant shall show, label and dimension the 20' Lake Maintenance Easement (LME) on the site plan,
engineering plan, landscape plan and photometric plan, in accordance with Section 78 -563 of the LDR.
6. The applicant shall show, label and dimension the 20' Lake Maintenance Access Easements (LMAE) on the
site plan, engineering plan, landscape plan and photometric plan, in accordance with Section 78 -563 of the
LDR.
7. The applicant shall remove all landscaping and other encumbrances from the 20' LME and 20' LMAE, in
accordance with Section 78 -563 of the LDR.
8. 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
easements."
9. The applicant shall add the following note to the site plan and engineering 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." Per Sections 78 -315 & 78 -344 of the LDR.
10. The applicant shall provide a note on the site plan and 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."
11. The applicant shall provide cross sections of the site at all boundaries from the proposed buildings, clearly
showing how the proposed site matches existing conditions, per Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
12. The applicant shall revise the photometric plan for compliance with Ordinance 26, 2006 and the City's SOP,
which amends Section 78 -182 and Section 78 -751 of the LDR.
13. The applicant shall revise the photometric plan relative to the values in Table 1 of Ordinance 26, 2006.
14. The applicant shall clearly indicate the location and type of lighting on the photometric plan. While the
applicant has shown light fixtures on the photometric plan, the applicant shall clarify their location by
increasing the font of the labeling text for the lights and /or the size of the light fixture symbol.
15. The applicant shall clearly identify the location of existing lighting within the parameters of the requirements
noted in Ordinance 26, 2006.
16. The applicant shall provide a Key, on each plan sheet, identifying each of the proposed lighting symbols
used on the photometric plan.
17. The applicant shall identify the illumination levels of pedestrian areas including; pathways, sidewalks,
pedestrian use open space and outdoor seating areas for conformance with Ordinance 26, 2006. The
lighting levels shall be shown for the back of the walk. The applicant is advised that the lighting levels
shown, along the parcel frontage on Kyoto Gardens Drive and Fairchild Gardens Avenue, do not conform to
the standards for pedestrian lighting in Table 1 of Ordinance 26, 2006.
18. The applicant shall provide pedestrian lighting along the walkways and pedestrian use areas, including the
lakeside walkway, for conformance with Ordinance 26, 2006.
19. The applicant shall provide a detail of the proposed pedestrian lighting fixture, for conformance with
Ordinance 26, 2006.
20. The applicant shall revise the lighting levels of the bank drive -thru and the hotel portico for conformance with
Ordinance 26, 2006.
21. The applicant shall identify, on the photometric plan, the location of the proposed ATM machine for the bank
and provided illumination data, conforming to the requirements of Ordinance 26, 2006.
22. The applicant shall clearly show and label the location of the lighting fixtures on the landscape plan, in
accordance with Section 78 -305 of the LDR.
23. The applicant has shown an alternate parking plan (Sheet SP -2). Should the garage be required, the
applicant shall provide a photometric plan for the interior of the garage for the City's review and approval, for
conformance with Ordinance 26, 2006 and the City's SOP, prior to City's approval and issuance of the first
land alteration permit.
24. The applicant shall provide a north arrow and graphic scale for the garage plan (Sheet SP -2), in accordance
with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
25. The applicant shall revise the site plan and engineering plan to clearly show and label the location of all
existing .and proposed signage and pavement markings, such as; stop signs /stop bars, pedestrian crossing
sign, directional signage, do not enter, one way, handicap parking signage and pavement marking, loading
zone signage and pavement marking, lane and pavement arrow marking, etc.. or a separate signing and
pavement marking plan shall be provided for review, in accordance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
26. The applicant shall show all proposed signage on the landscape plan, including traffic signage, to verify that
landscaping does not conflict with sign locations, in accordance with Section 78 -305 of the LDR.
27. The applicant shall dimension the access drives for the garage (Sheet SP -2), in accordance with Section
78 -46 of the LDR.
28. The applicant shall dimension the visibility triangles on the landscape plan, in accordance with Section 78-
315 of the LDR.
29. The applicant shall provide a dimensioned detail, verifying the functionality of the proposed maneuvering
area, which is shown for the loading space south of the proposed office building for conformance with
Section 78 -362 of the LDR (Sheet SP -2). The detail shall show the turning movement of a truck into and out
of the space shown. It appears that the parking islands will prohibit access to this loading space.
31. The applicant shall provide a dimensioned detail, verifying the functionality of the proposed maneuvering
area, which is shown for the loading space north of the proposed hotel, for conformance with Section 78-
362 of the LDR (Sheet SP -2). The detail shall show the turning movement of a truck into and out of the
space shown, should the garage be required. It appears that the truck will have to encroach into the
adjacent parking stall. The applicant may wish to consider moving the landscape island to the northwest end
of the parking stalls, for this option.
32. The applicant shall clarify the intended use of the doors, which are shown encroaching into the loading
space, on the northerly side of the hotel building (Sheet C -1) as they will be nonfunctional when the loading
space is utilized.
33. The applicant shall provide bicycle parking, in accordance with Sections 78 -411 through 78 -414 of the LDR.
Based on the 373 parking spaces shown, a total of 19 (18.65) bicycle spaces are required for the
development.
34. The applicant is advised that per Section 78 -412 of the LDR, "... Bicycle parking shall be located as close
as is practical to the entrance to the use served, but situated so as not 'to' obstruct the flow of pedestrians
using the building entrance or sidewalk ". Further, Per Section 78 -413 of the LDR, "... Wherever the design
of the building, or use being served by the bicycle parking facility, includes either covered areas which could
accommodate such facilities, as proposed or through economical redesign, covered bicycle parking shall be
encouraged."
35. The applicant shall provide wheel stops within all non parallel parking spaces for conformance with Section
78 -344 and 78 -315 of the LDR. In lieu of wheel stops, the applicant may utilize a type "D" curb and a 2.5
foot overhang area in addition to the required 18.5 -foot paved length. If the parking space abuts a sidewalk,
then the sidewalk shall be increased in width to accommodate the 2.5 foot overhang. If the parking space
abuts a landscape area, then the 2.5 foot overhang area shall be sod only and is excluded from the open
space calculations.
36. The applicant shall revise the indicated two (2') foot overhang area on the plans for conformance with
Section 78 -228 of the LDR, which specifies 30" or two and a half (25) foot overhang area.
37. The applicant shall provide a wheel stop for the parking stalls of the hotel building (Sheet SP -3), the office
building (Sheet SP -5) and along the sidewalk south of the parking stalls, to the west of the bank, or widen
the proposed seven (7') foot walk to seven and a half (75) feet to provide the required two and a half (25)
foot vehicle overhang, in accordance with Section 78 -228 of the LDR and five (5) foot minimum sidewalk
width, in accordance with Section 78 -506 of the LDR.
38. The applicant shall provide a wheel stop for the northeastern most parking stall located at the northeast
corner of the hotel building (Sheet SP -3) as the required minimum clear five (5) foot sidewalk width is not
shown. Seven and a half (75) foot walk is required, as noted above, for walk abutting parking stalls where
wheel stops are not proposed to be provided.
39. The applicant shall dimension the east/west walk within the landscape island north of the entrance to the
office building parking area (Sheet SP -5), which appears to be less than the minimum required five (5) foot
width, in accordance with Section 78 -506 of the LDR, as measured from the back of the Type "D" curb.
40. The applicant shall revise the Accessible Parking Space detail (Sheet C -10) and the Parking Stall detail
(Sheet C -10) for conformance the following sections of the City's LDR:
a. Section 78 -506, which specifies a five (6) foot minimum sidewalk width.
b. Section 78 -228, which specifies a 30" or two and a half (25) overhang area.
41. The applicant shall identify the by -pass lane for the drive -thru shown on the south side of the office building
(Sheet SP -5), in accordance with Section 78 -373 of the LDR.
42. The applicant shall clarify the design of the proposed paver crosswalk, which is shown on the east side of
Fairchild Gardens Avenue (Sheet SP -6), as to whether the southbound lane crosswalk exists, as that
crosswalk is shown (Sheet C -8).
43. It appears that the applicant intends to show an accessible route from the main north /south parking lot drive
to the office building (SP -5). However, the crosswalks are not identified and the plan does not show that the
office building entrance walk provides handicap access at this location. The applicant shall revise the plan to
provide an accessible route conforming to ADA requirements. We suggest the applicant provide pedestrian
crossing signs for the marked crosswalks at this location.
44. The applicant shall provide a dimensioned detail of the curb ramp area at the northwest corner of the
intersection of Kyoto Gardens Drive and Fairchild Gardens Avenue (Sheet SP -6) for conformance with
Section 78 -46 of the LDR. It appears that the minimum four (4) foot landing, as noted in FDOT Index 304,
may not be provided within the proposed "flared" areas, which provide the access for the crosswalks. The
applicant shall identify, on the detail, the point at which the minimum four (4') foot dimension is provided and
justification of compliance with FDOT Index 304.
45. The applicant shall clarify the intent of the symbol shown in the parking stalls, along the southern parcel line
(Sheet SP -5 & SP -6), which is not shown on the landscape plan (LP -5).
46. The applicant is advised of the following typos.
a. The word "Lake" is misspelled in the three notes regarding the 'limits of "lank" bank construction ...'(SP-
1, SP -3 & SP -5).
b. The word "sign" is misspelled in the note, in the upper left corner of the Accessible Parking Space detail
(Sheet C -10).
Non - certification Issues
1. 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.
2. The applicant shall indicate the structural numbers for the "Asphalt Section (Typ)' and the 'Vehicular
Concrete Pavers' section detail on the Engineering Detail Sheet in accordance with Section 78 -499 Table
41 of the LDRs. 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 FDOT Flexible
Design Manual.
3. We recommend that the applicant provide stop signs and stop bars for the exit lanes of the garage (Sheet
SP -2), in accordance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
4. We recommend that the applicant provide marked crosswalks for the crosswalks that are parallel to the
main north /south drive (Sheet SP -4 & SP -5), as well as the one crossing the main north /south drive (Sheet
SP -5), in accordance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
5. We suggest the applicant provide pedestrian crossing signs for the non stop control crosswalks, in
accordance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR. The applicant is advised that the 2003 MUTCD shows revised
signage for pedestrian crossings. The applicant is referred to Section 2C.41, which notes; 'When used at
the crossing, Nonvehicular signs shall be supplemented with a diagonal downward pointing Arrow (W16 -7p)
plaque (see Figure 2C -11) showing the location of the crossing."
6. We recommend that the applicant provide a marked crosswalk at the entrance to the bank (Sheet SP -6).
We suggest the applicant consider providing pedestrian crossing signs for the marked crosswalks at this
location.
7. We recommend that the applicant provide marked crosswalks for the south entry drive of the garage, as well
as for the intersection area south of the garage (Sheet SP -2).
8. We recommend that the applicant show a crosswalk and ramp, on the garage side of the drive, opposite the
ramped end of the sidewalk at the northeasterly corner of hotel (Sheet SP -2).
9. The applicant shall dimension the engineering plan to provide "complete horizontal control of the project
sufficient to construct the project and determine the dimensions of all site improvements ", in accordance
with Section 78 -448 of the LDR, or provide a separate horizontal control plan.
10. 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'/2') foot overhang area
where wheel stops are not provided." The 2'/2' overhang is to be measured as per Sections 78 -315 & 78 -344
of the LDR.
11. The applicant shall provide a note on the 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."
12. The applicant shall add a note to the engineering plan regarding the City's requirement for the taking of tests
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 (6) 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, inlets, vaults, or valves within any
paved area, including paver areas."
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.
13. The applicant shall submit signed and sealed drainage calculations (for pipe sizing), 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 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 6"
for local streets and 12" 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.
14. The applicant shall provide signed and sealed exfiltration trench calculations, which shall include a hydraulic
conductivity analysis, demonstrating at a 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.
15. The applicant shall show the minimum road, building floor and perimeter berm elevations per flood routing
calculations for the SFWMD permit, on the Drainage Plans.
16. The applicant shall identify the location of any proposed roof drains within the pavement area. The applicant
is advised that roof drains shall also be of approved materials under pavement. DI, SDR -26 PVC and C -900
PVC are considered acceptable materials.
17. The applicant shall provide a detail showing filter fabric, wrapped around all pipe joints, a minimum 2 feet
wide on center and overlapped by 2 feet conforming to FDOT Index 280.
18. The applicant shall clarify the "BST" designation of the underground line, at the northwest corner of Kyoto
Gardens Drive and Fairchild Gardens Avenue (Sheet C -4), which is not shown on the Key (Sheet C -12)
19. The applicant shall label the proposed handicap ramps, on the engineering plan, with the appropriate CR#
per the 2006 FDOT Index 304.
20. The applicant has indicated the structural numbers (SN) for the 'Asphalt Section (Typ.)' and the 'Vehicular
Concrete Pavers' section detail on the Engineering Detail Sheet, in accordance with Section 78 -499 Table
41 of the LDR. The applicant provided 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. However,
a. The applicant shows a proposed paver crosswalk on Fairchild Gardens Avenue which, in accordance
with Section 78 -499 Table 41 of the LDR, requires a SN of 2.50. The paver section shown (Sheet C -10)
does not comply with the required SN for Fairchild Gardens Avenue. The applicant shall provide a paver
section detail for the crossing of Fairchild Gardens Avenue for compliance with Table 14 of Section 78-
499 of the LDR.
Fire Department
Certification Issues
1. Parking lot access and access for fire rescue vehicles are issues. The applicant provided a detail for a
specific area on page SP -7 of the site plan.. While this is helpful, Fire Rescue is requesting that it be
amended to show all of the areas of concern indicated on the attached plan. In addition, please note that
the design criteria has changed for the vehicle. The new vehicle information has been provided on the
attached plan. Fire Rescue is also requesting that the new plan show the travel of the front of the vehicle
in addition to the front and rear wheels.
2. Entry driveways need to be increased to a minimum of 14 feet to better allow fire rescue vehicle access.
Police Department
Certification Issues
1. Provide landscaping that does not create hiding spaces.
2. Windows and exterior doors should be visible from the parking area. Parking areas should also be visible
from windows.
3. Designate visitor /hotel guest parking from employee parking areas.
4. Allow shrubbery to be no more than three feet high for clear visibility in vulnerable areas.
6. Provide clearly marked transitional zones that indicate movement from public to semipublic through the use
of brick pavers.
Police Department
Non - Certification Issues
1. Buildings shall be pre -wired for an alarm system.
2. Interior rear doors to office suites shall have 180 degree peephole viewers or a vision panel.
3. Doors secured by electrical operation shall have a keyed- switch to open the door when in a closed position, or by a
signal locking device.
4. Glazing in interior doors, or 40 inches within of any locking device shall be rated burglary resistant glazing.
5. Elevator doors shall have glass panel inserts to provide natural surveillance for users. Provide tenants with user
codes for elevator operation during non - business hours; shall have shatter resistant reflective material so placed as
to make interior of cab visible to users before entering elevator.
6. Enhance natural surveillance of restrooms by placing them in central areas and reduce number of tenants sharing a
common restroom. Install maze entrances; avoid double door entry systems.
7. Stairwells shall have shatter resistant mirrors at each landing and enclose or restrict access to areas beneath
stairway at ground level.
8. All hatchway openings to roof shall be secured from inside with a slide bolt or slide bars. Outside hinges shall be
equipped with non - removable pins.
Planning and Zoning
Certification Issues
1. The parking stall waiver you requested is not a waiver. Section 78 -344 allows for the reduction of parking
spaces for office and commercial uses, per the approval of the City Council. Please eliminate.
2. A parking analysis showing the approved parking, based on 240 units versus what is being approved is
required. Please provide this in your resubmittal.
3. Please indicate the order in which the buildings within the site plan will be constructed?
4. Please check the labels on the hotel elevations. Some labels may provide incorrect elevation.
5. The shared parking analysis is not something staff can support at this time. Parking is an issue for this
project and the site plan currently reflects a parking shortage. The hotel parking calculation is missing the
restaurant, office, restaurant employee parking components. Please revise as part of the required parking
calculation.
6. A bridge connecting this site to the Downtown area is necessary to provide strong pedestrian connectivity to
all parcels surrounding the lake. The bridge may cross in a location that is most aesthetically pleasing and
must contain like elements contained within the bridge that connects the -Landmark to the Downtown.
Examine the location of the bridge with the existing location of the fountain and how the two will co- exist.
7. PPAE: 1) Understanding the desire to have the building interact with the PPAE, explain how functionally, the
pool decking is included? Ideally, if the pool were to sit as it were an infinity edge and be raised over the
PPAE, this situation would be much more appealing. 2) Adjacent to the office building, will the owner be
constructing the walls to the POA for ownership and maintenance? 3) The PPAE adjacent to the buildings
contain significant encroachment /inter- activity into the PPAE, however, as the PPAE past the hotel
continues, it lacks any communication with areas that can be truly public. Please discuss how we can
remedy this. 4) Consider making the corner of the PPAE between Landmark and the subject property a
meaningful space with the re- location of a gazebo in this location. 5) Explain how signage within the PPAE
will look and be installed?
8. Please provide lightpole detail that would be included within the PPAE as well as the on -site lighting. Would
encourage light poles that are identical in order to direct people to the PPAE.
9. The notes indicate that directional signage will be included in the construction plan phase. Since a master
signage plan will not be sought for the site, include all signage and typicals within the site plan package.
Planning and Zoning
Non - Certification Issues
1. Question the need for a third wall sign on the hotel. One sign on the northwest and one on the southeast
sides should be sufficient.
2. Architecture requires revision. Architecture should tie or mirror the elements of the adjacent buildings.
Details to add would be to extend tower features of the hotel, provide greater undulation of the hotel
building, use of different color scheme, addition of balconies on both sides of the hotel elevation and the
office building. Both the office and the hotel should contain similar elements or appear as "sister" buildings.
3. Parking lot appears baron and void of any connection to the subject buildings. Adding elements to ,guide
pedestrians to parking areas would be suggested. Adding hardscape such as pergolas and trellis'. would be
a way to help people move from the parking lot into the buildings and would break up the massive parking
area.
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4. The fencing shown around the pool area is not an attractive look along the PPAE. Encourage the
elimination the fence along the PPAE in this key location.
5. Schedule a meeting to discuss proposed conditions of approval, with respect to the Resolution 44, 2006,
with Planning and Engineering staff.
Seacoast Utility Authority
Certification Issues
The applicant needs to provide a looped water main connection to the water main on Fairchild Gardens
Avenue. This will require changes to the site plan, landscape plans and preliminary engineering plans.
2. The applicant needs to revise the landscape plans to provide required setbacks at the southwest corner of
the project (3 sabal palms and one live oak) and at the Kyoto Gardens Drive entrance (1 Medjool date
palm).
3. Sheet G -1 of the architectural plans shows a parking garage that does not appear on the site plan, we
presume that this was submitted in error.
PROPOSED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
(Conditions are subject to change as project continues through the development review process.)
City Forester
1. Prior to the issuance of the first building permit for vertical construction, the Applicant shall submit Florida
Power and Light (FPL) and Seacoast Utility Authority (SUA) approved lighting and landscape plans for
review and approval by the City.
2. Any major changes to the approved landscape plan that results in a downgrade, as deemed by the Growth
Management Administrator, shall require approval by the City Council in accordance with City Code Section
78- 306(f).
Engineering
3. Prior to the issuance of the first land alteration permit, the applicant shall provide a copy of the following
approved permits, as applicable: SFWMD, NPBCID, PBC, PBC Health Department/FDEP and NPDES.
4. Prior to the issuance of the first land alteration permit, the Applicant shall provide surety for public
infrastructure, landscaping, and irrigation. The surety will be based upon a cost estimate that is signed and
sealed by an engineer and landscape architect licensed in the State of Florida. The surety shall be based
on 110% of the total combined approved cost estimates and shall be posted with the City prior to the
issuance of the first building permit.
5. Prior to the issuance of the first land alteration permit, the Applicant shall provide a cost estimate for all
other on -site improvements which do not include public infrastructure, landscaping and irrigation costs. The
cost estimate shall be signed and sealed by an engineer licensed in the State of Florida and shall be posted
with the City prior to the issuance of the first building permit.
6. Prior to construction plan approval and the issuance of the first land alteration permit, applicant shall
schedule a pre - permit meeting with the City Engineer and the Development Compliance Director, Bahareh
Wolfs.
7. 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
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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.
8. Prior to the 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. The paving, grading and drainage plan and calculations shall be signed and sealed by an
engineer licensed in the State of Florida.
9. 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.
10. Prior to the first land alteration permit, the Applicant shall provide all necessary construction zone signage
as required by the City Engineer.
11. The Applicant shall comply with the conditions outlined in Palm Beach County Traffic Division Equivalency
and Concurrency approval letter.
12. Applicant shall copy to the City all permit applications, permits, certifications and approvals.
13. 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)
14. 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.
15. 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.
Planning and Zoning
17. Prior to the issuance of the first building permit, the Applicant shall post escrow or make payment in -lieu for Art
in Public Places in accordance with the City Code. If the Applicant is proposing art on site, an application for art
approval shall be submitted prior to the issuance of the first building permit, and the art shall be approved prior
to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy. If the art is not approved prior to the issuance of the first
Certificate of Occupancy, the City shall have the option of withdrawing the escrow.
18. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for each building, all roof top mechanical equipment
shall be screened from view.
19. 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 Kyoto Gardens Drive OR Fairchild
Gardens Avenue.
20. 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, including areas adjacent to Burns
Road and the entrance into the City's Municipal Complex.
21. The permitted uses shall consist of business and professional office. Medical office uses shall not be
permitted on -site unless a traffic equivalency analysis and a parking analysis are approved by the Growth
Management Administrator and the City Engineer via Administrative Approval.
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22. 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.
23. The Applicant shall coordinate and receive approval from the Growth Management Administrator prior to the
closing of any public sidewalk.
24. 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)
25. Prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, the Applicant shall submit the property owner
association documents for the City Attorney's review and approval. These property owner association
documents shall reflect unity of control for all common areas within the PUD, including, but not limited to,
parking, landscaping and drive aisles. (Planning & Zoning)
Police
28. 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).
29. The Applicant, when submitting the signage program for this project, will be required to provide illuminated
directory signage at the ingress and egress points with arrows indicating the building entrance locations.
30. Prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for each building, lighting locations and building
addresses shall not conflict with landscaping, including long -term tree canopy growth.
31. Prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for each building, the Applicant shall provide a
timer clock or photocell sensor engaged Fighting above or near entryways and adjacent sidewalks for said
building.
32. Prior to the issuance of the first building permit, the Applicant shall provide a street address system
depicting street names and numerical addresses for emergency response purposes. Address system
depiction shall be in 8.5" X 11" map format.
33. Prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for any of the proposed structures shall have entry
doors equipped with a metal plate over the threshold of locking mechanism and case hardened deadbolt
locks on all exterior doors with minimum one (1) inch throw; door hinges on the interior side of each door;
and the main entries to hotel and office building shall be wired for closed- circuit digital camera surveillance
system.
34. Prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for each building, all numerical addresses shall be
placed at the front of each building. Each numerical address shall be illuminated for nighttime visibility, shall
provide bi- directional visibility from the roadway (when applicable), shall consist of eight (8) inches in height,
and shall be a different color than the color of the surface to which it is attached.
35. 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. (Police)
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