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MEMORANDUM
TO: Julius Barone, Police (w /attachments)
Jim Orth, 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
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: August 3, 2007
FROM: Todd M. Miller, Principal Planner
tmillera.pbgfl.com
561 - 799 -4236 (direct line)
561 - 799 -4281 (fax)
SUBJECT: Development Review Committee (DRC) Meeting for Regions Bank at Northlake- Application for
a Planned Unit Development and a Major Conditional Use - Petition # PPUD- 07 -08- 000016
Please provide your comments on the subject DRC petition to the Growth Management Department no
later than 5:00 p.m. on August 17, 2007. Your comments must be forwarded to our office (attn: Todd
Miller (tmiller0,pbgfl.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:
A Development Review Committee meeting will be held on Thursday, August 23, 2007 at 11:00 a.m., in the
City Council Chambers to review the following development application:
Petition # PPUD- 07 -08- 000016: A request from Matthew Davidson of InterPlan, LLC, as agent for Group Force
Northlake, LLC for approval of a planned unit development and major conditional use to permit the development
of a 3,820 square foot bank building with four (4) drive -thru lanes and an ATM lane on a 1.5 acre parcel of land
located on the north side of Northlake Boulevard, approximately 615 feet east of Interstate 95.
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 -4236 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
Angela Usher, School Board of Palm Beach County
Attachment: Development Plans
cc: 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
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FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Miller, Principal Planner DATE- August 7, 2007
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FROM: Scott Fetterman, Deputy Chief
RE: PPUD-07-08-000016: Regions Bank
Fire Rescue has reviewed the above referenced PUD petition and has the
following comments and concerns:
The parking area on the southwest corner of the building needs to
be modified from a 10' radius to a 20' radius to accommodate
emergency apparatus.
Thank you for your assistance and consideration in this matter. Please
contact me if you have any questions.
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 for PPUD- 07 -08- 000016 Regions Bank at Northlake:
Date: August 6, 2007
Based upon a review of the submitted documents I have the following
certification comments:
1. In order to ensure there are no defects in the footprint and conceptual
design, please provide a brief Building Life Safety Analysis plan to include
building height and area, including limitations per Table 503 FBC, based
upon building type, sprinklers and construction type. Please include
interior exiting strategies, and distances, as well as exit capacity
tabulations.
2. Accessible parking spaces shall be located on the shortest safely
accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to an accessible entrance
as required by FBC 11- 4.6.2.
The following genera/ comments affect this project should be duly noted by the
applicant:
1. Separate permit and application will be required for paving, drainage,
water and sewer, landscaping, irrigation, site lighting, signage, fire
sprinkler, fire alarm, and the Keystone wall.
PALM BEACH GARDENS POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: TODD MILLER, PRINCIPAL PLANNER
FROM: OFFICER JULES BARONE
SUBJECT: PETITION PPUD -07 -08 -00016 REGIONS BANK (3855 NORTHLAKE BLVD.)
DATE: AUGUST 6, 2007
CPTED Compliance:
Crime Prevention through Environment Design is a branch of situational crime prevention
that maintains the basic premise that the physical environment can be designed or
manipulated to produce behavioral effects that will reduce the incident and fear of crime.
The review performed by the police officer listed above shall encompass but not be limited
to the following principles: natural surveillance, natural access control, territorial
reinforcement and maintenance. The police department has reviewed the site plan and
strongly recommends the following minimum conditions be met.
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE /COMMERCIAL /INDUSTRIAL PUDs
Non - Certification Comments
Provide natural surveillance throughout the site by:
a. Providing landscaping that does not create hiding spaces.
b. Providing clearly marked transitional zones that indicate movement from public to senu- public
through use of brick pavers.
c. Ensuring windows and exterior doors are visible from the parking areas.
d. If practical, designating separate parking area for employees.
e. Ensuring parking areas are visible from windows, and are not blocked by landscaping.
f. Restricting shrubbery to no more than two feet high for clear visibility in vulnerable areas.
Standard Conditions of Approval:
2. Prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, all on -site lighting shall be installed. All
exterior lighting shall utilize 25 foot light poles, and all on -site lighting shall consist of metal halide
or equivalent lighting approved by the Police Department and, shall not conflict with planted
landscaping. (Police Department)
3. Landscaping shall not obstruct the view from windows or walkways. Ground cover should not
exceed "24" in height and high branched trees should be trimmed to seven feet. (Police Department)
4. Prior to the issuance of the First Certificate of Occupancy for the Regions Bank building, the Applicant
shall provide a timer clock or photocell sensor engaged lighting above or near entryways and adjacent
sidewalks for said building. (Police Department)
Prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for the bank building all entry doors(non -glass
single /double) shall be equipped with astragal over the threshold of the locking mechanism and case
hardened deadbolt locks shall be provided on all exterior doors with a minimum one (1) inch throw or
mechanical interlock. Doors secured by electrical operation shall have a keyed- switch or signal locking
device to open the door when in the locked position .Glass exterior doors should have a holding force of
at least 1000lbs. Door hinges shall employ non- removable hinges, and the main entries to the bank
building shall be wired for closed- circuit digital camera surveillance system. (Police Department)
6. Prior to the issuance of the first building permit, the Applicant shall submit a construction site security
and management plan for review and approval by the Police Department. Noncompliance with the
approved security and management plan may result in a stop -work order for the PUD. (Police
Department)
7. Prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for bank building, numerical addresses shall be
placed at the front and rear of the building. Each numerical address shall be illuminated for nighttime
visibility, with an uninterruptible A.C. power source, shall consist of twelve (12) inch high numbers, and
shall be a different color than the color of the surface to which it is attached. The rear doors of the
building shall have an illuminated 6 inch number on or along side the door. (Police Department)
Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any building, the following security measures
shall be installed, and reviewed and approved by the Police Department.
a. Buildings shall be wired for an alarm system.
b. Doors shall be equipped with metal plate over thresh- hold of the locking mechanism.
c. Interior doors to offices /meeting rooms shall have 180 degree peephole viewers or a vision panel.
d. Case hardened commercial grade dead bolt locks shall be installed on all exterior doors with
minimum of one inch throw into the strike receiving the bolt. The cylinder shall have a cylinder
guard and a minimum of five -pin tumblers.
e. Door hinges shall be installed on interior side of door or non — removable hinge pins or a
mechanical interlock to preclude removal of door from the exterior.
f 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.
g. Glazing in interior doors, or 40 inches within of any locking device shall be rated burglary
resistant glazing.
h. Restrooms shall be placed in central areas with maze entrances; avoid double door entry systems.
i. Exterior /interior pedestrian doors which provide access into parking lots shall be solid core and
where applicable emergency doors shall have no exterior handles. Panic hardware shall have self
locking mechanism, may have one locking point and shall have a protective astragal attached to
the exterior of the door, which will cover opening between the door and frame, it should extend
one inch beyond edge of the door to which it is attached.
j. Exterior pedestrian doors which provide access into the parking facility shall be
constructed and equipped with automatic hydraulic closure device and a minimum 100
square inch vision panel, to provide visibility into area being entered.
k. A high resolution color digital video camera system with monitoring and photo
processing capabilities shall be installed. Cameras shall be above exit doors, teller
counters, all drive thru lanes and any other area deemed necessary to provide for
maximum coverage.
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1. Installation of GPS money tracking system devices within teller cash drawers and vault
that will activate upon unlawful removal of money from the bank.
The Automated Teller Machine (ATM) shall comply with the requirements of F.S.S. 655-
965, as follows:
a. Shall be visible from a roadway.
b. Shall not be obscured by any landscaping or other fixed object that would prevent clear
visibility.
c. Shall install high resolution color digital video camera system.
d. Shall have high illumination of both the ATM and the walkway leading to and from it.
Lighting should be positioned so as not to cause glare of video recording.
e. A convex mirror shall be strategically placed and installed to allow operator of ATM to
identify any approaching person(s) and/or potential suspect.
cc: Chief Stepp
Major Artola
Major Carr
Major Facchine
Capt. Wesenick
Capt. O'Neill
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MEMORANDUM
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Memo to File
From: Todd M. Miller, Growth Management Department
Date: August 21, 2007
Re: DRC Comments – PPUD- 07- o8- 00016: Regions Bank: Planned Unit
Development, Site Plan, Concurrency and Conditional Use Review
Cc: File
I have reviewed the above - referenced project and have the following comments:
General
1. Provide a Project Narrative describing in detail the development of the
site.
2. Staff recommends the applicant meet with the residential neighbors to the
north to discuss the proposed development, and address any concerns or
issues as early in the process as possible.
Development Plans
Site Plan
3. Include the lot coverage calculations on the site plan. —
4. How will trash pickup be handled?
5. Locate sight triangles at the driveway intersections, pursuant to Section
78- 315])•
6. Include the calculations for handicap parking within the parking
calculations on the plans.
7. Relocate the handicap parking spaces to be as close as possible to the main
entrance to the bank.
' -8. Provide one bicycle rack, pursuant to Section 78 -414 of the City Code,
entitled "Number of spaces required."
The City's traffic consultant has recommended reorienting the building go
degrees. Staff considers reorienting of the building to be an improvement
to the traffic and circulation through the site, and it would significantly
increase the setback between the bank facility and the residential
neighborhood to the north.
Lighting
w. There is a reading of 10.4 footcandles within the landscape median
djacent to the drive thru lanes. The maximum footcandles permitted is
�OMo. Revise the plans accordingly.
Landscaping
11. There is a Magnolia tree in close proximity to a sanitary sewer line in the
landscape median adjacent to the drive thru lanes. Please ensure the tree
has sufficient space for healthy root growth.
Signage
12. Provide details of the proposed monument sign, and ensure the sign meets
the requirements of Section 78 -285 of the City Code.
13. Staff will require a Master Signage Program be provided prior to the
issuance of any building permits.
Architecture
„QC 14. As defined in Section 78 -226, a financial institution is a conditional use
(� (' within the Northlake Boulevard Overlay District. Therefore, the
application must demonstrate compliance with the criteria listed in
Section 78- 52(d), as well as the design treatment criteria required per
Section 78- 1590)44• Provide a written description of how the application
meets both the major conditional use criteria of Sec. 78 -52 and the design
criteria of Sec. 78 -159•
15. Indicate all rooftop mechanical equipment, drainage and /or hurricane
protection equipment on the plans, and ensure they are completely
screened from view, according to Section 78- 313(e).
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Memo to File
To: Todd Miller, Principal Planner
Through: Mark Hendrickson, City Forester
From: Ray Caranci, Forestry Technician l/
Subject: PPUD- 07 -08 -16 Regions Bank
Date: August 17, 2007
I have reviewed the Land Development Regulations for the above referenced petition and
provide the following comments:
Certification Issues 4
1. In accordance with Section 78 -305 of the LDR, landscape plans should clearly
delineate and key landscape areas, landscape materials, and square footage of
open space and impervious areas. The applicant shall clarify what areas were used
in the calculation of required open space. The applicant shall provide
documentation showing what areas were designated as open space for the
property in CAD format on CD ROM. The CAD file will contain the DWG, DXF,
and DGN file extensions in version 2004 or earlier. The CAD file shall contain a
separate layer for each of the following categories: property boundary, impervious
areas, pervious areas, and areas designated as open space. Open space shall
further be separated into easements, open space used in the calculation of required
landscape points and sod area. Each layer shall be clearly labeled using the
categories listed above. All drawings shall be defined as closed polygons.
,,-2,' In accordance with Section 78 -305 (c) 7 e. of the LDR, cross sections of buffers
and parking lot areas should be included with the landscape plan. Please provide
cross section typical details for all 4 landscape buffers.
In accordance with Section 78 -313 (b) of the LDR, not more than 40% of the total
landscape area shall be covered with sod. The sod calculations are not complete
on the plan. Please show the square footage of sod area, the points for grass
calculated at .25 points per 10 square feet, the species, and the percentage of sod
for the landscaped area.
In accordance with Section 78 -320 (a) (4) b, c of the LDR, regarding minimum
standards for foundation landscaping, there is landscaping missing along the west
side of the building. Please revise to show at least the minimum 5 foot foundation
landscaping.
5 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.
The utilities are shown on the landscape plan but the easements are not shown on
site plan or landscape plan. There are conflicts with trees and utilities, particularly
with several trees in the parking areas, and along the sewer main at the north side
of the property under the landscape buffer. Please revise the landscape and site
plan to show all utilities and easements. 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.
6. The calculation of the landscape points required is missing from the landscape
plan, and the total of required points is not indicated. Please revise the site plan
and landscape plan to show the square footage area of open space used to
calculate the number of landscape points required, show the amount of points per
100 square feet, and the total points.
7. In accordance with section 78- 320(a) (4) c. of the LDR, non residential buildings
shall have at least one shade tree or palm cluster installed for each 30 linear feet,
or fraction thereof, of fagade width. Trees and palms shall be of an installed size
relating to the height of the adjacent wall or fagade, as indicated in Table 30.
Please revise the landscape plan to include the required number of trees or palm
clusters for the proposed building.
8. In accordance with Section 78 -313 of the LDR, a minimum of 75 percent of tree,
palm, shrub, and ground cover species shall be from the City's Preferred Species
List. Please revise to show trees, palms, shrubs and groundcover to be at least 75
percent preferred species.
9. In accordance with section 78 -324 of the LDR, the applicant shall provide a
beautification plan for the road shoulder of Northlake Boulevard. Please revise the
landscape plan to show the sidewalk and landscaping for roadway beautification.
10. In accordance with Section 78 -315 (f) of the LDR, a berm of at least two feet
must separate the vehicular use areas from the Northlake Boulevard ROW. Please
indicate the berm on the site plan, engineering and landscape plans. Please include
the berm in the landscape buffer cross section showing the area from Northlake
Boulevard to the front of the building.
11. In accordance with Section 78 -315 (J) of the LDR, please show the sight visibility
triangles at all intersections on the landscape plan.
12. The existing wood fence at the northern property line does not allow the required
5 foot setback from the property line. A waiver will have to be requested to allow
the existing condition to remain.
Memo to File
To: Todd Miller, Principal Planner
Through: Mark Hendrickson, City Forester
From: Ray Caranci, Forestry Technician l/
Subject: PPUD- 07 -08 -16 Regions Bank
Date: August 17, 2007
I have reviewed the Land Development Regulations for the above referenced petition and
provide the following comments:
Certification Issues
In accordance with Section 78 -305 of the LDR, landscape plans should clearly
delineate and key landscape areas, landscape materials, and square footage of
open space and impervious areas. The applicant shall clarify what areas were used
in the calculation of required open space. The applicant shall provide
documentation showing what areas were designated as open space for the
property in CAD format on CD ROM. The CAD file will contain the DWG, DXF,
and DGN file extensions in version 2004 or earlier. The CAD file shall contain a
separate layer for each of the following categories: property boundary, impervious
areas, pervious areas, and areas designated as open space. Open space shall
further be separated into easements, open space used in the calculation of required
landscape points and sod area. Each layer shall be clearly labeled using the
categories listed above. All drawings shall be defined as closed polygons.
2. In accordance with Section 78 -305 (c) 7 e. of the LDR, cross sections of buffers
and parking lot areas should be included with the landscape plan. Please provide
cross section typical details for all 4 landscape buffers.
3. In accordance with Section 78 -313 (b) of the LDR, not more than 40% of the total
landscape area shall be covered with sod. The sod calculations are not complete
on the plan. Please show the square footage of sod area, the points for grass
calculated at .25 points per 10 square feet, the species, and the percentage of sod
for the landscaped area.
4. In accordance with Section 78 -320 (a) (4) b, c of the LDR, regarding minimum
standards for foundation landscaping, there is landscaping missing along the west
side of the building. Please revise to show at least the minimum 5 foot foundation
landscaping.
5. 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.
The utilities are shown on the landscape plan but the easements are not shown on
site plan or landscape plan. There are conflicts with trees and utilities, particularly
with several trees in the parking areas, and along the sewer main at the north side
of the property under the landscape buffer. Please revise the landscape and site
plan to show all utilities and easements. 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.
6. The calculation of the landscape points required is missing from the landscape
plan, and the total of required points is not indicated. Please revise the site plan
and landscape plan to show the square footage area of open space used to
calculate the number of landscape points required, show the amount of points per
100 square feet, and the total points.
7. In accordance with section 78- 320(a) (4) c. of the LDR, non residential buildings
shall have at least one shade tree or palm cluster installed for each 30 linear feet,
or fraction thereof, of fagade width. Trees and palms shall be of an installed size
relating to the height of the adjacent wall or fagade, as indicated in Table 30.
Please revise the landscape plan to include the required number of trees or palm
clusters for the proposed building.
8. In accordance with Section 78 -313 of the LDR, a minimum of 75 percent of tree,
palm, shrub, and ground cover species shall be from the City's Preferred Species
List. Please revise to show trees, palms, shrubs and groundcover to be at least 75
percent preferred species.
9. In accordance with section 78 -324 of the LDR, the applicant shall provide a
beautification plan for the road shoulder of Northlake Boulevard. Please revise the
landscape plan to show the sidewalk and landscaping for roadway beautification.
10. In accordance with Section 78 -315 (f) of the LDR, a berm of at least two feet
must separate the vehicular use areas from the Northlake Boulevard ROW. Please
indicate the berm on the site plan, engineering and landscape plans. Please include
the berm in the landscape buffer cross section showing the area from Northlake
Boulevard to the front of the building.
11. In accordance with Section 78 -315 (J) of the LDR, please show the sight visibility
triangles at all intersections on the landscape plan.
12. The existing wood fence at the northern property line does not allow the required
5 foot setback from the property line. A waiver will have to be requested to allow
the existing condition to remain.
13. The 15 foot landscape buffer on the north property perimeter does not continue
along the entire length of the property. A waiver will have to be requested to
allow for the reduction of the buffer for the drive aisle.
14. There are 7 sabal palms, and 3 Tabebuia trees existing along the front of the site.
Please indicate these tree individually on the plan and in the plant list. The
existing palms should be relocated to be used in other areas of the landscape
because of their close proximity to the overhead utility lines.
15. The 2 Oak trees shown on the landscape plan may not be allowed by FP &L, as
they are too close for the "Right tree in the right place" guidelines. Please supply
an approval letter from FP &L that the locations of trees on the plan meet with
their approval.
16. The required Landscape buffers are 8 feet on the east and west property lines, 15
feet on the north property line ( adjacent to residential zoning) and 20 feet on the
south property line ( adjacent to a ROW 100 feet or more).
Non - Certification Issues
17. The lighting of the roadway at the north side of the property may be the best
location for lighting to be placed to limit interference with landscaping, and
provide protection for the residential properties to the north.
18. Please remove the prohibited plant table from the landscape plan.
19. An area for A/C units is not shown on the plan. Please revise.
20. The ATM being located in the drive through area may be a security concern, and
result in reduction of landscaping. The applicant could relocate the ATM to the
front of the building to be more visible, or install both and limit the hours of the
drive through unit to daytime only.
21. There are several clerical errors on the plant list. Staff is available to meet with
the applicant to discuss the corrections.
Also, please understand that additional information may be requested, and staff may have
additional comments as the review process continues.
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FROM: John P. Kim, P.E.,PTOE, Senior Project Manager
SUBJECT: Regions Bank at Palm Beach Gardens
McMahon Project No. M06344.12
DATE: August 17, 2007
McMahon Associates, Inc. (McMahon) has reviewed the traffic study prepared by Land Design
South, dated July 25, 2007 and a site plan dated July 19, 2007. The applicant must address the
following comments:
Traffic Study Comments
1. Refine Table 1 to distinguish between in/out percentages and trip generation rates.
2. Correct the trip generation rate for General Commercial for the PM peak hour in Table 1.
The rate listed is not consistent with Palm Beach County accepted rates.
3. Confirm that there are 4 drive- through lanes plus an ATM lane and a by -pass lane.
4. Correct the trip generation calculation for the General Commercial land use in the PM
peak hour in Table 2. This will result in net new trips for the PM peak hour.
5. Table 3 must include a PM peak hour significance /capacity analysis.
6. Table 3 does not include all major roadways within a half -mile radius. It must be
revised to include Macarthur Boulevard.
7. Revise Figure 4 to presume no more than five percent of project traffic entering and
existing via the alley.
8. An exclusive westbound right -turn lane on Northlake Boulevard will be required for the
approval of this development.
Site Plan Comments
1. Recommend relocating the drive- through service, area should be relocated to the west
side of the building to maximize the length of the drive- through queuing area and to
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maximize the distance between the service area (sound speakers) and the residents to
the north.
2. The proposed site plan should show the future right -turn deceleration lane.
3. The safe sight distance triangles should be shown on the site plan.
4. Notes 7 and 8 of the traffic control and signage notes should be changed with one
another.
5. Redesign the reverse curves of the by -pass lane so that a passenger car can use the by-
pass the ATM lane with three cars in the ATM lane.
The project cannot be approved until all of the comments are sufficiently addressed by the
applicant. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns regarding this project.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Todd Miller
FROM: Jim Orth, P.E.
DATE: August 20, 2007
FILE NO. 16970
SUBJECT: Regions Bank @ Northlake
PPUD- 07 -08 -16
We have reviewed the following plans and information for the above referenced
project received August 7, 2007:
• Development Application prepared by Interplan LLC
• Cover Letter dated July 31, 2007 prepared by Interplan LLC
• Statement of Ownership dated July 30, 2007 prepared by Group Force
Northlake, LLC
• Color Architectural Renderings (2 Sheets) dated June 13, 2007 prepared by
Interplan LLC
• Traffic Impact Analysis dated (signed) July 25, 2007 prepared by Land Design
South.
• Project Plan dated (signed) July 19, 2007 prepared by Interplan LLC
• Sheet CS - Cover Sheet
• Sheet C 0 — Civil Data Sheet
• Sheet C 1 — Site Dimensions Plan
• Sheet C 1.1 — Site Demolition Plan — Phase I
• Sheet C 1.2 — Site Demolition Plan — Phase II
• Sheet C 2 — Utility Plan
• Sheet C 3 — Grading & Drainage Plan
• Sheet C 3.1— SWPP Plan
• Sheet C 4 & C 4.1 — Site Details
• Sheet L 1 & L 2 — Landscape Plan
• Sheet E 2 — Electrical Plan
• Sheet — Survey
• Sheet A 3 — Exterior Elevations and Details
We have the following comments:
• The applicant indicates that they propose to develop the existing commercial
site, on Northlake Blvd east of I -95, for a bank.
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• We have forwarded the Traffic Impact Statement to the City's traffic
consultant, McMahon & Associates, and to Palm Beach County Traffic
Department for review and comment. We will forward their comments when
they are received.
Certification Issues
1. The applicant shall provide a signed and sealed boundary survey for
conformance with Sections 78 -46 and 78 -248 of the LDR. The survey received
with this submittal was not signed and sealed by a licensed professional.
2. The applicant shall revise the photometric plan (Sheet E2) for compliance with
Ordinance 26, 2006 and the City's lighting standards, which amends Section 78-
182 and Section 78 -751 of the LDR. Specifically the applicant is advised of the
following;
a. The applicant shall provide a minimum 1.0 foot candles (fcs) in vehicle use
areas, which includes the drive aisles, parking stalls and the access drive.
The east /west drive north of the parcel does not conform to this requirement
as it shows a minimum 0.5 fcs at the east end and 0.8 fcs at the west end of
the drive.
b. The applicant shall revise the numeric chart to indicate separate values for
the pedestrian areas, vehicle drive areas, parking areas and lot line values.
c. 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.
d. The applicant shall identify (draw and label) the extents of each area (i.e.
calculation area boundaries) on the plan.
3. The applicant shall identify (label) the location of any ATM machines (Sheet
E2) for conformance with Sections 78 -46 of the LDR.
4. The applicant shall provide a signed and sealed drainage statement in
accordance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR, prepared by the applicant's
engineer, which shows that the site drainage system will be designed to meet
the stormwater management requirements of the South Florida Water
Management District and the city's land development regulations (LDR). The
statement also will demonstrate the provision of legal positive outfall meeting
the adopted level of service. Additional supporting calculations for larger
projects may also be required by the growth management director or designee.
5. The applicant shall provide the following information on the landscape plan to
address spacing between existing and proposed trees and the proposed control
structure:
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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 identify 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
the location of the control structure on the landscape plan.
Tree
ID
Code
Existing or
Proposed
Tree
Specimen
Name
Species
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.
Based on the submitted information, the City Engineer will determine if the
type of tree proposed will present a future maintenance issue with the proposed
location of the control structure.
6. The applicant shall provide cross sections of the site at all boundaries from the
proposed buildings, clearly showing how the site matches existing conditions, e
for conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
7. The applicant shall show, label and dimension the sight triangles on the
landscape plan for conformance with Section 78 -315 of the LDR.
8. The applicant shall show, label and dimension all existing and proposed
easements, lake maintenance easements (LME), and buffers on the site plan,
landscape plan and engineering plan for conformance with Sections 78 -46 and
78 -305 of the LDR.
9. The applicant shall revise the sidewalks widths to be a minimum of 5.5', in the
area of the monolithic sidewalk, for conformance with Section 78 -506 of the
LDR and City policy to measure the walk from the back of the 6" curb.
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10. The applicant shall provide bicycle spaces in accordance with the requirements
of Sections 78 -411 through 78 -414 of the LDR.
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."
11. The applicant shall revise the Site Data table (Sheet CO) to reflect the number of
required and provided bicycle spaces for the site for conformance with Section
78 -46 of the LDR.
12. The applicant shall identify, sign and stripe the loading area (Sheet Cl) for
conformance with Section 78 -363 of the LDR.
13. The applicant shall revise the Site Data table (Sheet CO) to reflect the number of
required and provided loading areas for the site for conformance with Section
78 -46 of the LDR.
14. The applicant shall dimension the drive thru lanes and the islands (Sheet Cl),
within the drive thru, for conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
15. The applicant shall revise the turning radii at the project entrance at Sunrise
Drive (Sheet Cl) to meet the minimum 30' in accordance with Section 78 -508
of the LDR on the Site Plan and Preliminary Paving Grading and Drainage
Plan.
16. The applicant shall identify the distance between existing /proposed
driveway /intersection locations, with the entries of the adjoining parcels, on
both Northlake Blvd, and on Sunrise Drive (Sheet C1), for conformance with
Section 78 -508 of the LDR.
17. The applicant shall provide a note on the plan stating, "All pavement marking
and striping, excluding parking stalls, shall be installed with thermoplastic
materials. Also, paver bricks of appropriate color shall be used on paver brick
areas, in lieu of paint or thermoplastic material," in accordance with Section
78 -344 of the LDR.
The applicant shall revise the plans to conform to the above. The applicant
currently shows paint for pavement marking and striping.
18. The applicant shall provide a note on the plans in accordance with Section 78-
371 of the LDR stating, "All handicap accessible ramps shall meet all
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applicable local, regional, state, and federal accessibility guidelines and
regulations. Any modifications shall be approved by the engineer -of- record. "
19. 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 and
proposed utilities, light poles, drainage lines and lake maintenance easements."
20. The applicant shall revise note #21 on the SWPPP plan sheet (Sheet C3.1) to
include other debris (e.g. sand, stone, materials, etc.) for conformance with
Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
21. The applicant shall revise the lead arrow ( #12) for the control structure and the
mitered end section to identify the location of the mitered end section for
conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
22. The applicant shall label the proposed keystone wall location on the site plan
(Sheet Cl) for conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
Waiver Requests
1. The applicant has not identified any waiver request with this submittal.
Non - Certification Issues
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 copy of any existing permits for the storm water
management system for this parcel.
3. 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
FDOT Index 280. The applicant shall also reference FDOT Index 199, which
specifies the required geotextile material for the pipe wrap.
4. The applicant shall label the area of the water surface at control /design
elevation, the area of the bottom of the retention/detention basin and the
elevation of the bottom of the retention/detention basin on the plan.
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5. The applicant shall show the minimum road, building floor and perimeter berm
elevations per flood routing calculations for the SFWMD permit, on the
drainage plan.
6. At the time of construction plan review the applicant shall identify all curb
ramps with the appropriate MOT Index 304 curb ramp number.
7. The applicant shall provide a note on the engineering plan stating, "All
pavement marking and striping, excluding parking stalls, shall be installed with
thermoplastic materials. Also, paver bricks of appropriate color shall be used
on paver brick areas, in lieu of paint or thermoplastic material," in accordance
with Section 78 -344 of the LDR.
8. The applicant shall add the following note to the 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 %Z) foot overhang area where
wheel stops are not provided. " The 21/2' overhang is to be measured from the
back of curb, edge of pavement or back of wheel stop as applicable per Sections
78 -315 & 78 -344 of the LDR.
9. The applicant shall provide a note on the 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.. "
10. 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 (5) feet of the
structure. The location and depth of all tests shall be clearly indicated in
the description area on the test report and/or on a location map which shall
be attached to the test report. Required testing at 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.
11. The applicant shall add a note to the engineering plan indicating that "All
structure rim elevations shall be set to finished surface grade, unless otherwise
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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.
12. 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
13. 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
14. 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
$
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Storm Water Maintenance $
Total Is
15. 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 LDR. The
applicant shall provide a table indicating the layer, material, LBR/FBV,
material thickness, FDOT layer coefficient; the SN for the pavement section,
base section, and subgrade section; and the total SN for the total pavement
section and the required SN in accordance with the FDOT Flexible Design
Manual. Additionally,
a. The applicant shall revise the LBR/FBV value for the base, to show the
LBR value for the material.
Pavement Section Table
Layer
Material
LBR
Material
FDOT
/ FBV
Thickness
Layer
SN
Coefficient
Surface
Asphalt
- --
2"
0.44
0.88
Base
Stabilized
VON,
8"
0.12
0.96
Limerock
70
Subgrade
Stabilized
LBR
12"
0.08
0.72
40
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2.56
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Required SN
1.50
16. 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.
17. The applicant shall identify the match points of all improvements, including but
not limited to; sidewalk, curb, pavement, etc.
Conditions of Approval
We recommend the following 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. "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. " (City Engineer and Planning & Zoning)
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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)
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.
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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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