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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 Cleric
Mike Morrow, Public Works
David Reyes, Code Enforcement
Stacy Rundle, City Administration
Christine Tatum, City Attomey
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: May 18, 2007
FROM: Todd M. Miller, Principal Planner
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SUBJECT: Development Review Committee (DRC) Meeting
Allamanda Elementary School - Application for Major Conditional Use - Petition # CUMJ- 07 -05-
000009
Please provide your comments on the subject DRC petition to the Growth Management Department no
later than 00 p.m. on June 5, 2007. Your comments must be forwarded to our office (attn: Todd Miller
(tmillerafl.com) in order to provide written comments to the applicant in accordance with the
timeframe; established in the City's Land Development Code. Your comments must be provided by the
deadline i tated above. Should you have no comments, please indicate so next to your name on the
second pi ge and forward this memo to our office. Additional copies of the application are available in
the Growt i Management Department.
DATE:
A Devekoent Review Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 11:00 a.m., in the City
Council Clombers to review the following development application:
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gl� # t UMJ-074)541 00009: A request from the School District of Palm Beach County. for approval of a
major condit onal use to permit the demolition and redevelopment of the existing Allamanda Elementary School,
located on 4 14.9 acre parcel located at the southwest comer of Allamanda Drive and Nogal Cirde. The
proposed moemization consists of 122,497 sf educational facility.
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 fbr your ongoing cooperation and assistance. Please contact our office at 799 -4236 should you have
any questions.
Julius Barone, Police
Judy Dye, P.E., Engineering (LBFH)
Scott Fetterman, Fire Marshall
Bruce Gregg, Seacoast Utility Authority
Mario 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
Rids Kania, Waste Management
Layle Knox, North Palm Beach Improvement District
Robert Lozano, Florida Power and Light
Angela Usher, School Board of Palm Beach County
Attachme 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 Clerk
Nancy E. Stroud, Assistant City Attorney
Stephen Stepp, Police Chief
Randall Granberry, School District of Palm Beach County
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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
161 061507
A Development Review Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 11 :00 a.m., in the City Council
Chambers to review the following development application:
Petition # CUMJ- D7 -05- 000009: A request from the School District of Palm Beach County. for approval of a major
conditional use to permit the demolition and redevelopment of the existing Allamanda Elementary School,
located on a 14. acre parcel located at the southwest corner of Allamanda Drive and Nogal Circle. The proposed
modernization nsists of 122,497 sf educational facility.
The applicant 11 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 all staff to compile comments before the meeting to ensure proper direction, LDR requirements
and other pe " information are being conveyed to the applicant.
Thank you for your ongoing cooperation and assistance. Please contact our office at 799 -4236 should you have any
questions.
Patricia Snider, CMC
City Clerk
PLEASE TAI � 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 1 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 part cipate in this proceeding are entitled to the provision of certain assistance at no cost. Please call
the City Clerk' Office at 56I- 7994122 no later than 5 days prior to the hearing if this assistance is required.
For hearing im aired assistance, please call the Florida Relay Service Numbers: 800- 955 -8771 (TDD) or 800-
955 -8770 (VOCE).
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Miller
FROM: Jim Orth, P.E.
DATE: June 13, 2007
FILE NO. 98- 005OGM / 24559
SUBJECT: Allamanda Elementary School
Site Plan
We have reviewed the following plans and information for the above referenced
project received May 21, 2007:
• Development Application and Project Narrative
• Concurrency Traffic Impact Analysis dated (signed January 5, 2007) prepared
by Pinder Troutman Consulting, Inc.
• Engineering Plan dated (signed) May 9, 2007 prepared by Botek Thurlow
Engineering Inc.
• Cover Sheet (C -0)
• General Notes & Specifications (C -1.00)
• Paving, Grading & Drainage Plan (C -1.01)
• Water & Sanitary Sewer Plan (C -1.02)
• Pavement Marking & Signing Plan (C -1.03)
• Water & Sewer Details (C -1.04 & C -1.06)
• Paving, Grading & Drainage Details (C -1.07)
• Pollution & Erosion Control Plan (C -1.08)
• Boundary & Topographic Survey (Sheet 1 & 2 of 2) dated December 1, 2006
prepared by Heller - Weaver and Sheremeta, Inc.
• Electrical Site Plan (Sheet 130.01) dated (signed) May 8, 2007 prepared by
JLRD Consulting Engineers.
• Architectural Plans (Sheet A0.00 A0.02) dated (signed) May 11, 2007 prepared
by PGAL.
• Demolition Plan (Sheet DA.00, A1.00 & A1.01 thru A1.11) dated (signed) May
11, 2007 prepared by PGAL.
• Architectural Plans (Sheet A2.01 & A2.01A thru A2.01G, A2.03) dated
(signed) May 11, 2007 prepared by PGAL.
• Architectural Plans (Sheet A4.02 thru A4.10, A4.20 & A4.21) dated (signed)
May 11, 2007 prepared by PGAL.
• Landscape Plan (Sheet L1.0, L1.1 & L1.2 and L2.1 thru L2.3) dated May 9,
2007 prepared by Curtis + Rogers Design Studio, Inc.
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Additionally we reviewed the following plans and information which was received
as noted:
• Review Letter from SFWMD to the Applicant dated May 14, 2007 and received
May 24, 2007.
We have the following comments:
Certification Comments
1. 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.
2. The applicant shall identify the date of the boundary and topographic survey on
the face of the document in accordance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR, which
indicates that "the survey shall have been completed within one year of the date
the application is submitted. "
3. The applicant shall 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. The
submission of either a separate horizontal control plan, or dimensioning of the
paving, grading and drainage plan, will satisfy this requirement. However, the
horizontal control shall be submitted along with the Construction plan review.
4. The applicant shall clearly identify the boundary of the proposed work, with a
boundary line or by "ghosting" of the non applicable portion of the plan view
on all plans, for conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
5. 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,
NPBCID, 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.
6. 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.
7. The applicant shall provide signed and sealed exfiltration trench calculations,
which includes 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.
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8. The applicant shall provide cross sections of the site, at all boundaries (of the
proposed work), clearly showing how the site matches existing conditions in
accordance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
9. The applicant shall add an " Outfall at Lake - Section" detail (Sheet C -1.07) to
indicate a minimum 2 -foot separation between the control water elevation and
top of outfall pipe for conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
10. The applicant shall revise the proposed RWL (Sheet C1.01) to indicate
approved materials under all pavement areas for conformance with Section 78-
46 of the LDR. The applicant is advised that DI, SDR -26 PVC or C -900 PVC
are considered acceptable materials for under pavement areas.
11. The applicant shall identify the proposed/permitted construction access
location(s) on the Pollution and Erosion Control plan (Sheet C1.08) and shall
provide tracking pads for construction vehicles exiting the site for conformance
with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
12. The applicant shall show, label and dimension all existing and proposed
easements on the engineering plan, site plan and landscape plan for
conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
13. The applicant shall revise the note on the plan (Sheet C1.03) to read, "All
pavement marking and striping, excluding parking stalls, shall be installed with
thermoplastic materials," for conformance with Section 78 -344 of the LDR.
14. 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%z) foot overhang area where wheel stops are not
provided. " The 2'/2` overhang is to be measured per Sections 78 -315 & 78 -344
of the LDR.
16. 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. "
17. The applicant shall show handicap ramps (identify as "HC" or "CR "), on the
site plan, at all proposed curb locations where sidewalk intersects the raised
curb. Where the walk is proposed to be flush with the pavement, to avoid the
ramp requirement, the walk shall be labeled as flush walk ( "FW ") for
conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
18. At the time of construction plan review the applicant shall identify all curb
ramps with the appropriate MOT Index 304 curb ramp number for
conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
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19. The applicant shall revise the photometric plan for compliance with Ordinance
26, 2006 and the City's lighting standards, which amends Section 78 -182 and
Section 78 -751 of the LDR.
20. The applicant shall provide lighting level data for all applicable sections of the
plan in accordance with Ordinance 26, 2006 and the City's lighting standards.
This includes;
a. Vehicle use areas: for which the City standards require a minimum initial
level of 1.0 fc; a minimum average of 1.5 fc, a maximum average
maintained of 10 fc; and a maximum allowed of 10 fc.
b. Pedestrian use areas (pathways including sidewalks, pedestrian open space
areas and outdoor seating): for which the City standards require a minimum
initial level of 0.6 fc; a minimum average of 1.0 fc; a maximum average
maintained of 10 fc; and a maximum allowed of 10 fc.
c. Landscape buffers: for which the City standards require a minimum initial
level of NA fc; a minimum average of NA fc; a maximum average
maintained of 2.0 fc; and a maximum allowed of 5.0 fc.
d. Lot line: for which the City standards require a minimum initial level of NA
fc; a minimum average of NA; a maximum average maintained of 2.0 fc;
and a maximum allowed of 5.0 fc.
21. The applicant shall modify the lighting levels for conformance with Ordinance
26, 2006 and the City's lighting standards, which specifies a maximum 10 fc
for vehicle use areas (parking lot). The photometric plan currently shows
lighting levels exceeding 16 fc.
22. The applicant shall provide lighting level data for the property line abutting the
residential development, for conformance with Ordinance 26, 2006 and the
City's lighting standards, which shall conform to those noted under the
permitted levels shown for "Lot Line" above.
23. The applicant shall revise the plans for conformance with Ordinance 26, 2006
and the City's lighting standards, which specify that the height of the light
fixture shall not exceed 25 feet in vehicle use areas or 12 feet in pedestrian use
areas.
30. The applicant shall revise the height of the lighting fixture (Sheet E0.01) to
conform to the City's lighting standard, which states, "The height of a light
fixture shall be measured to the center of the lamp. "
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24. The applicant shall revise the photometric plan (Sheet E0.01), for conformance
with Ordinance 26, 2006 and the City's lighting standards, to include the
following:
a. The lighting plan shall identify all pedestrian areas and shall provide the
lighting levels for the back side of the walk area.
b. The lighting levels shall be extended beyond the lot line to show the light
drop off.
c. Plan view of all fixtures, including pole and wall- mounted.
31. The applicant shall provide separate lighting level data, in a "Statistics" table,
for the following areas of the project; pedestrian areas, parking stall areas, drive
aisles, lot line of abutting residential parcels. The following data shall be
specified; the minimum fc, maximum fc, average fc, max/min ratio, avg/min
ratio, minimum average fc maintained, maximum average fc maintained,
minimum initial fc.
32. The applicant shall identify (draw and label) the extents of each area (i.e.
calculation lighting area boundaries) on the plan.
33. The applicant shall verify that the lighting levels for all exterior lighting for the
proposed project area are identified on sheet E0.01. It is unclear from the
submittal, if pedestrian lighting is proposed for the courtyard area.
34. The applicant shall show, label and dimension all existing and proposed utilities
on the landscape plan to identify potential conflicts per Section 78 -306 of the
LDR.
35. The applicant shall remove all existing and proposed trees from the area of the
control structure based on the following criteria:
a. The applicant shall identify all drainage control structures on the site plan
and landscape plan by labeling them "CS ", in accordance with Section 78-
46 of the LDR.
b. The applicant shall provide a minimum clear zone around the control
structures within an area that is equal to the radius of 11/2 times the mature
height of the tallest tree specimen. (For a 20' high mature tree, the applicant
shall provide a minimum 30' radius, clear of all trees, from the control
structure).
c. The applicant shall identify the full mature height and proposed distance
from the control structure of all trees, which exist or are proposed to be
located within a radius of two (2) times the height of the tallest mature tree,
in a table on the landscape plan. The table, containing the following
information, shall be located on the plan sheet and in relative proximity to
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the location of the control structure on the landscape plan.
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Tree
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Specimen
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Mature
Height
Distance from
Control Structure
d. The applicant shall clearly show, label and dimension, on the landscape
plan, the minimum clear zone radius around each of the control structures,
based on the above criteria.
36. 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. "
Non Certification Comments
NOTE: All engineering /infrastructure plans are considered conceptual during
the planning and zoning review phase and are subject to further review during
the final construction review. These non - certification comments shall be
satisfied prior to construction plan approval and the issuance of the first land
alteration permit.
1. 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.
2. 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 per
MOT Index 280. The applicant shall also reference FDOT Index 199, which
specifies the required geotextile material for the pipe wrap.
3. The applicant shall identify the method of abandonment of the existing
extension of the 24 "RCP storm sewer to which inlet #39 is to be connected
(Sheet C1.01).
4. The applicant shall label the area of the water surface at control/design
elevation, the area of the bottom of the retention/detention basins and the
elevation of the bottom of the retention/detention basins on the plan.
5. 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.
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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 (S) 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 structures shall include all
inlets, manholes, culverts, vaults, and 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.
6. 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.
7. 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. NPBCID
c. PBC
d. FDOT
e. PBC Health Department/FDEP
f. NPDES
8. The applicant shall provide a cost estimate for the project, including public
infrastructure and all landscaping and irrigation costs for review and approval
by the City in order to establish surety. The cost estimate shall be signed and
sealed by an engineer and landscape architect registered in the state of Florida.
Surety will 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 land
alteration permit.
SUMMARY OF ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
of Probable Construction Costs
for On -site and Off -site Public Improvements
Grading
$
Sanitary Sewer
$
Water
$
Storm Water Maintenance
$
Subtotal
$
Landscaping
$
Irrigation
$
Subtotal
$
[Total
$
110 %Total Required Surety
$
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9. The applicant shall provide a cost estimate for the on -site project
improvements, not including public infrastructure, landscaping and irrigation
costs (which were previously submitted by the applicant) for review and
approval by the City. The cost estimate shall be signed and sealed by an
engineer and shall be posted with the City prior to the issuance of the first land
alteration permit.
SUMMARY OF ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
of Probable Construction Costs
for On -site Non Public Im rovements
Grading
$
Sanitary Sewer
$
Water
$
Storm Water Maintenance
$
otal
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Conditions of Approval
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. "Within 90 days of site plan approval, the applicant shall plat the site to
include all existing and proposed easements and like encumbrances, in
accordance with LDR Section 78 -446 for City Council approval. " (City
Engineer and Planning & Zoning)
4. "Prior to construction plan approval and the issuance of the first land
alteration permit, applicant shall provide a cost estimate and surety in
accordance with LDR Section 78 -309 and 78 -461 and a cost estimate for on-
site project improvements, not including public infrastructure, or landscaping
and irrigation costs for review and approval by the City. The cost estimates
shall be signed and sealed by an engineer and landscape architect registered in
the state of Florida and shall be posted with the City, prior to the issuance of
the first land alteration permit. " (City Engineer)
5. "The construction, operation and/or maintenance of any elements of the subject
project shall not have any negative impacts on the existing drainage of
surrounding areas. If, at any time during the project development, it is
determined by the City that any of the surrounding areas are experiencing
negative drainage impacts caused by the project, it shall be the applicant's
responsibility to cure said impacts in a period of time and a manner acceptable
to the City prior to additional construction activities. " (City Engineer)
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6. "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. "Applicant shall comply with any and all Palm Beach County Traffic Division
conditions as outlined in PBC Traffic Division equivalency and concurrency
approval letters. " (City Engineer)
8. "Prior to construction plan approval and the issuance of the first land
alteration permit, applicant shall schedule a pre permit meeting with City
staff. " (City Engineer)
9. "Prior to the issuance of the first land alteration permit the applicant shall
provide to the City letters of authorization from the applicable utility companies
allowing landscaping and light poles to be placed within the utility easements. "
(City Engineer)
10. "Applicant shall notify the City's Public Works Division at least 10 working
days prior to the commencement of any work/construction activity within any
public right -of -way within the City of Palm Beach Gardens. In the case of a city
right -of -way, the applicant has at least five working days to obtain a right -of-
way permit. Right -of -way permits may be obtained at the Building Division.
Failure to comply with this condition could result in a Stop Work Order of all
work/construction activity within the public right -of -way and the subject
development site. " (Public Works)
The applicant shall provide a written response to all comments, indicating
acknowledgement of each comment and how each comment has been
addressed. Compliance will expedite the subsequent review.
The applicant is reminded that all submittals are to be made to the City of
Palm Beach Gardens Growth Management Department.
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Memo to File
From: Todd M. Miller, Growth Management Department
Date: June 13, 2007
Re: DRC Comments — CUMJ- 07 -05- 000009: Allamanda Elementary
School: Major Conditional Use and Site Plan Review
Cc: Talal Benothman, Planning and Zoning Director
File
I have reviewed the above - referenced project and have the following comments:
General
a) Address how offsite improvements will be accomplished on Nogal Circle,
and how the preserve access will be maintained /enhanced.
b) The photometric plan indicates light levels in excess of City Code.
Specfically, Section 78 -182 of the City Code requires light levels in the
parking lot not exceed 10 footcandles. Please revise accordingly.
c) How tall will the flag pole be?
Development Plans
Site Plan
a) Provide stop signs at the intersection of drive aisles and one -way loops.
b) Provide more than one handicap parking space within the western parking
lot.
Landscaping
c) Staff recommends providing landscaping on the driveway side of the chain
link fence which is to be provided along the access road through the
conservation area.
Sianage
q) Identify where the directional signage will be located on the site plan.
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FROM: John P. Kim, P.E., PTOE Senior Project Manager
McMahon Associates, Inc.
SUBJECT: Allamanda Elementary School Traffic Concurrency Analysis
McMahon Project No. M06344.05
DATE: June 4, 2007
McMahon Associates, Inc. (McMahon) has reviewed the above referenced traffic concurrency
study prepared by Pinder Troutman Consulting, Inc., dated January 5, 2007. Our review has
generated the following comments that must be addressed:
1. The County Ordinance that permits the allowance of a 30 percent increase in the
adopted Level of Service requirements must be provided.
2. The study and the trip generation tables must use Palm Beach County trip generation
rates and distribution percentages.
3. The area -wide growth rate calculation must be revised so that it does not include
roadways with a negative value for historical growth. A minimum 0.5% value must be
assumed.
4. Documentation from the Allamanda Elementary School administration must be
provided to identify the utilization of the two driveway connections to Sienna Oaks
Circle West /Allamanda Lane. It should specify how each driveway is used in terms of
parent pick -up /drop -off and/or bus service. It should approximate the percentage
related to each driveway for passenger vehicle and bus vehicle utilization. The study
presumes a 50/50 percent split of driveway utilization without justification.
5. The study does not address the need for left -turn or right -turn lanes. The projected
number of left -turn vehicles would require exclusive left -turn lanes at each of the
school's driveways.
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6. The documentation provided in Appendix D, as justification for the CRALLS on
Prosperity Farms Road, does not appear to be the final adopted CRALLS but rather a
staff report. The official adoption of the CRALLS designation must be included if the
increase capacity will be used in this analysis.
7. The turning movement count data for the intersection of Lighthouse Drive and
Prosperity Farms Road is more than 18 months old and therefore cannot be used for the
analysis. Turning movement data must be collected for the intersection, when school is
in regular session. And used in this analysis.
8. The study indicates that its purpose is to show that the expansion of the school will meet
traffic concurrency requirements and that operational issues will be addressed at a later
date. However, and operational analysis must be performed before the City can
approve the proposed expansion. The operational analysis may include, but is not
limited to, the following:
• A trip generation study for the morning peak arrival period
• An operation analysis of the intersections in the immediate vicinity of the site
using the proportionate increase of traffic based on the trip generation study
• A parking/queuing demand study for the afternoon dismissal time for both
parent and bus vehicles.
• Identification and or definition of the safe routes to school for this elementary
school.
• Pedestrian crossing counts
• Identification of the current use of police traffic control and/or the future need for
peak hour police traffic control
The traffic study for traffic concurrency cannot be approved until the comments are addressed.
Although the project is seeking traffic concurrency approval, McMahon recommends that the
City require an operational analysis to ensure that the expansion of the school does not cause
operational or vehicle queuing issues that will affect the neighborhood immediately
surrounding the Allamanda Elementary School.
Please contact me with any questions you may have concerning this review and its
recommendations.
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Memo to File
To: Todd Miller, Principal Planner
From: Mark Hendrickson, City Forester W14-
Subject: Petition CUMJ 07 -05- 000009, Allamanda Elementary School
Date: May 22, 2007
I have reviewed the above - referenced petition and provide the following comments:
• The landscape plan and site plan do not match, particularly in the eastern
ingress /egress area between the school site and the City property. Please revise
the plans to be consistent.
• Nogal Circle can not be allowed to become one way. This is currently two way
City road that is the access and parking for the City's Oak Preserve. The idea for
a one way road through the school site to access the City's preserve should be
abandoned.
• It is my opinion that the proposed traffic circulation change from Nogal Circle
being a bus loop road to a regular City road for all vehicles voids the previous
"Tri -Party Agreement" dated November 29, 1989, and requires a new agreement
between the City and the School Board.
• Over the years, the required 25 -foot wide buffer installed by the developer of
Siena Oaks has disappeared. If the School Board wants to continue to use Nogal
Circle, and in my opinion increase the traffic circulation around the cul -de -sac,
they should restore the 25 -foot wide buffer to protect the North Palm Beach
residents of Pepperwood.
• The proposed visitor and staff parking areas, dumpster pad, and drive lanes along
the eastern side of the school site needs a substantial buffer of vegetation. The
landscape plan indicates twelve (12) Green Buttonwoods. This area needs a six to
eight foot high wall or hedge at a minimum to supplement the trees to protect the
North Palm Beach residents of Pepperwood.
The sidewalk location along the western perimeter is very problematic, and the
proposed landscaping at either end makes it worse. I understand that currently a
sidewalk exists to allow Siena Oaks students and North Palm Beach student
pedestrian access to the school site, but it works under the current school site
design. The proposed school location creates a roughly 540 -foot long and 25 -foot
wide alley that can not be monitored 24 hours a day. This entire side of the site
should be evaluated by the City's Police Department as well as the School's
security using CPTED standards.
In 1990, the bus loop (aka Nogal Circle) was constructed with a Gopher Tortoise
underpass connecting the 3.5 acre City preserve with the approximately 5.0 acre
retention pond and outdoor learning area on the Allamanda School site to provide
additional habitat. To my knowledge, this work was done with a Gopher Tortoise
Relocation Permit from the Florida Fish and Game Commission. It is the City's
desire to coordinate with the School Board to insure that this connection remains
open. Please indicate the pipe connection on the landscape plan and note its
protection during construction.
PALM BEACH GARDENS POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: TODD MILLER, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
FROM: OFFICER JULES BARONE
SUBJECT: PETITION CUMJ 07 -05 -0000 • LAMANDA ELEMENTARY
SCHOOL
DATE: JUNE 5, 2007
Comments: 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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
BUILDING DIVISION
10500 N. MILITARY TRAIL • PALM BEACH GARDENS FLORIDA 33410 -4698
(561) 799 - 4201
Memorandum
To: Todd Miller
From: James Brown
Regarding: Petition CUMJ 07 -05- 000009 Allamanda Elementary School
Date: May 23, 2007
Based upon a review of the submitted documents I have determined the previous
certification comments have been satisfied.
In accordance with FBC 423.3.2 No certification comments are issued.
The following general comments affect this project should be duly noted by the
applicant:
1. FBC 423.2.2 Exemption from local requirements. All public educational
and ancillary plants constructed by a school board or a community college
board are exempt from all other state, county, district, municipal, or local
building codes, interpretations, building permits, and assessments of fees
for building permits, ordinances, road closures, and impact fees or service
availability fees as provided in Section 1013.37(1)(a), Florida Statutes.
2. FBC 423.3.2 Owner review and inspection. A school board or
community college board which undertakes the construction, remodeling,
renovation, lease, or lease- purchase of any educational plant or ancillary
facility, or day labor project, regardless of cost or fund source, shall review
construction documents as required by law in Section 1013.38, Florida
Statutes and Section 553.80(6), Florida Statutes and shall ensure
compliance with requirements of law, rule, and the Florida Building Code
and the Uniform Fire Safety Standards as adopted by the State Fire
Marshal. Section 553.80(6), Florida Statutes states that district school
boards and community college boards shall provide for plan review and
inspections for their projects. They shall use personnel certified under Part
XI I of Chapter 468, Florida Statutes to perform the plan reviews and
inspections or use one of the options provided in Section 1013.38, Florida
Statutes. Under this arrangement, school boards and community college
boards are not subject to local government permitting, plan review,
and inspection fees.
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FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Miller, Principal Planner DATE: May 21, 2007
APPROVED:
FROM: Scott Fetterman, Deputy Chief
RE: CUMJ- 07 -05- 000009: Allamanda Elementary School
Fire Rescue has reviewed the above referenced Site Plan and has no
adverse comments or concerns. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
Please contact me if you have any questions or any future changes are proposed.
11Y OF PALM BCH GDNS
MAY 212007
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Mr. Todd Miller
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City of Palm Beach Gardens
10500 North Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
RE: Alamanda Elementary School
Dear Mr. Miller:
We have no comments on your transmittal dated May 17, 2007 concerning the referenced
project. Please call if you require additional information.
Sincerely,
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I Development Review Committee
2 Allamanda Elementary School
3 June 14, 2007 11 :00 a.m.
4 Petition CUMJ- 07 -05- 000009
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7 Attendance:
8 Todd Miller, Principal Planner
9 Mark Hendrickson, City Forester
10 Dan Clark, City Engineer
11 Scott Fetterman, Deputy Fire Chief
12 Jay Spencer, Police Department
13 Jules Barone, Police Department
14 John Kim, McMahon Associates
15 Bob Shaffer, PBC School District
16 Glen Armbruster, PBC School District
17 Randall Granberry, PBC School District
18 Kari Botek, PBC School District
19 Clinton Thrulow, Botek Thurlow Engineering
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21 Todd Miller opened the meeting at 11:00 a.m. This is a request from the School District
22 of Palm Beach County for approval of a major conditional use to permit the demolition
23 and redevelopment of the existing Allamanda Elementary School located on a 14.9 acre
24 parcel located at the Southwest comer of Allamanda Drive and Nogal Circle. The
25 proposed modernization consists of 122,497 square feet educational facility.
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27 The Police Department reviewed the comments and their major concern was with
28 stacking issues and bus loops. It was noted that there needs to be sufficient stacking to
29 accommodate all the traffic flow. It was suggested that a one -way in and one -way out
30 easement be utilized in order to ease the traffic flow off of Allamanda East. There should
31 be two points of entry and access. The applicant will examine the stacking issues and
32 make the appropriate changes. The applicant will provide bus loops.
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34 The Fire Department had no comments.
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36 Dan Clark, City Engineer, reviewed the comments from engineering. Issue #5 was
37 questioned by the applicant. The City Engineer is asking that a drainage statement be
38 provided and signed and sealed by a professional engineer registered in the State of
39 Florida. The applicant has already submitted a signed and sealed drainage calculation
40 with a drainage area map indicating the drainage area of each contributing structure. The
41 applicant shall provide cross sections of the site at all boundaries clearly showing how the
42 site matches and the existing condition in accordance with Section 78-48 of the LDR.
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44 John Kim, Senior Project Manager for McMahon Associates gave comments on the
45 traffic concurrence study. The County Ordinance that permits the allowance of a 30
46 percent increase in the adopted level of service requirements must be provided. It should
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be specified how each driveway is used in terms of parent pick -up and drop -off and/or
bus service. Operational analysis must be performed before the City can approve the
proposed expansion. A traffic study for traffic concurrence cannot be approved until the
comments are addressed. It is recommended that the City require an operational analysis
to ensure that the expansion of the school does not cause operation or vehicle queuing
issues that will affect the neighborhood immediately surrounding the school.
Mark Hendrickson, City Forester, addressed their comments. The landscape plan and site
plan do not match and should be revised to be consistent. A 25 -foot wide buffer needs to
be installed to protect the North Palm Beach residents of Pepperwood.
The meeting ended at 12:36 p.m.
Submitted by:
Annette Tucci
Municipal Services Coordinator
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