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Home My WebLink AboutDRC - 110807 - Gardens Commerce Center1 2 • 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 Development Review Committee Meeting PUDA-07-10-000012 Gardens Commerce Center City of Palm Beach Gardens Council Chambers November 8, 2007 9:05 a.m. Present at Meeting Jules Barone, Crime Prevention Officer, Police Department Jim Orth, Assistant City Engineer, LBFH Jeff Johnson, Growth Management, Planner Manager Stephen Meyer, Growth Management, Senior Planner Jim Brown, Deputy Building Official Mark Hendrickson, City Forester Glenn Straub, Gardens Commerce Center Steve Fisher, Gardens Commerce Center Michael Sanchez, Johnston Group Purpose of the Meeting Change to site parking. Staff Comments Police Department Jules Barone, Crime Prevention Officer • No adverse comments or concerns at this time. Fire Department Scott Fetterman, Deputy Chief (submitted by letter) • No adverse comments or concerns at this time . Seacoast Bruce Gregg, Seacoast (submitted by letter) • No adverse comments or concerns at this time. Building Department Jim Brown, Deputy Building Official • Requested clarification for location of main entrances in relationship to accessible parking spaces. City Forester Mark Hendrickson, City Forester • Cited issues with metes and bounds. • Declined to recommend a Development Review Committee (DRC) certification at this time because of issues not yet resolved. • Cited issues with Building 2, parking lot and loading dock. • Cited issues with Lot 2. • Discussion ensued regarding cited issues . DRC Gardens Commerce Center 11·08·07 Page 1 1 2 I 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 City Engineer Jim Orth, Assistant City Engineer • Available to clarify any issues cited in Gardens Park of Commerce memorandum of October 30, 2007. Planning and Zoning Stephen Mayer, Senior Planner • Discrepancies between number and square feet of additional parking spaces and waiver requirements were discussed . • Open space was discussed. Meeting adjourned at 9:56 A.M. Submitted by: ~~ Municipal Services Coordinator Note: These action minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio recording is available from the Office of the City Clerk. All referenced attachments are on file in the City Clerk's office. DRC Gardens Commerce Center 11·08·07 Page 2 CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS MEMORANDUM TO: Julius Barone, Police Jim Orth, Engineering (Boyle) Scott Fetterman, Fire Marshall Bruce Gregg, Seacoast Utility Authority Mark Hendrickson, Forestry Doug Wise, Building Official (All attachments were previously sent on October 23) Via PBG Email: James Brown, Building Jack Doughney, Community Services Ray Ellis, City Clerk Todd Engle, Construction Services Ross Gilmore, GIS Tim Kasher, Recreation Mike Kelly, Parks Division Trecia McKellar, City Clerk Mike Morrow, Public Works David Reyes, Code Enforcement Stacy Rundle, City Administration Christine Tatum, City Attorney Annette Tucci, City Clerk Angela Wong, Operations Via Email: Alan Boaz, Florida Power and Light Gerald Gawaldo, Palm Beach County Rick Kania, Waste Management Layle Knox, North Palm Beach Improvement District Robert Lozano, Florida Power and Light DATE: October 30, 2007 FROM: Stephen Mayer, Sr. Planner smayera.pbgfl.com 561 - 799 -4217 (direct line) 561 - 799 -4281 (fax) SUBJECT: Development Review Committee (DRC) Meeting Please provide your comments on the subject DRC petition to the Growth Management Department no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 6. Your comments must be forwarded to our office (attn: Stephen Mayer (smayerOpbgfl.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, November 8, 2007 at 9:00 a.m., in the City Council Chambers to review the following development application: Petition PUDA- 07 -10- 000012: A request from Mr. Michael Sanchez of Johnston Group Land Development Consultants, Inc., on behalf of RPBG1, LLC, for approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment to permit the construction of an additional ten (10) parking spaces in various locations on the site, the conversion of two spaces that are currently designated as loading spaces to parking spaces, and the approval of two requested waivers to the required open space in order to mitigate the request for excess parking spaces and reduction of parking space dimensions. The project is located on a 4.4 -acre site on the west side of Riverside Drive, approximately 300 feet south of Burns Road (10415 Riverside Drive). 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 the proper direction, code regulations and information are being conveyed to the applicant. Thank you for your ongoing cooperation and assistance. Please contact our office at 799 -4217 should you have any questions. Julius Barone, Police Jim Orth, Engineering (Boyle) 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 Layle Knox, NPBID Rick Kania, Waste Management Attachment: Development Plans cc: Ray Caranci, Growth Management Dan Clark, City Engineer (Boyle) Kara Irwin, Growth Management Patricia Snider, City Clerk Nancy E. Stroud, Assistant City Attorney Stephen Stepp, Police Chief Applicant - Michael Sanchez, Johnston Group Land Development Donna Cannon Subject: DRC for PUDA- 07 -10- 000012: Gardens Commerce Center (change in time) Location: Council Chambers Start: Thu 11/8/2007 9:00 AM End: Thu 11/8/2007 10:00 AM Show Time As: Tentative Recurrence: (none) Meeting Status: Not yet responded Required Attendees: 'Allan Boaz'; Angela Wong; 'Bruce Gregg'; Charlotte Presensky; Christine Tatum; Dan Clark; Dan Reidy; Debbie Andrea; 'Gerald Gewaldo'; Jack Doughney; James Brown; Jennifer Gorman; Julius Barone; 'Layle Knox'; Mark Hendrickson; Michael Morrow; Mike Kelly; Nancy Stroud; Patty Snider; Ray Ellis; 'Richard Kania'; Ross Gilmore; Scott Fetterman; Stacy Rundle; Stephen Stepp; Susan Bell; Theresa Gonzalez; Todd Engle; 'Tonya Deal'; Jim Orth; Kara Irwin; Cheryl Levy; 'Michael J. Sanchez'; 'Ryan Johnston'; Cheryl McQuiston; Donna Cannon; Stephen Mayer; Ross E. Gilmore A DRC meeting is scheduled for November 8, 2007 at 9:00 AM in the City Council Chambers for Petition PUDA- 07 -10- 000012: A request from Mr. Michael Sanchez of Johnston Group Land Development Consultants, Inc., on behalf of RPBG1, LLC, for approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) amendment to permit the construction of an additional ten (10) parking spaces in various locations on the site, the conversion of two (2) spaces that are currently designated as loading spaces to parking spaces, and the approval of two (2) requested waivers to the required open space in order to mitigate the request for excess parking spaces and reduction of parking space dimensions. The project is located on a 4.4 -acre site on the west side of Riverside Drive, approximately 300 feet south of Burns Road (10415 Riverside Drive). Please note that the attachments were sent to the reviewers on October 23, by a separate transmittal packet. Don't hesitate to see me or request information by email if you have questions. Thanks you. Please see the attached memo for additional information. El dre memo transmittal.doc Development Review Committee Gardens Commerce Center NAME SIGN IN SHEET ORGANIZATION s 6 3 4 �Gh M3rvwYi 5 • 6. Q CL" TEL. # 7 99 — ya6 9 -,211 -Y I- I 3ItL 1..La. 7• _ 8. � K 9 � K jk4k? /c°/� 10. 4 PALM BEACH GARDENS POLICE DEPARTMENT SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM TO: STEPHEN MAYER, SENIOR PLANNER FROM: OFFICER JULES BARONE SUBJECT: THR GARDENS COMMERCE CENTER PUD DATE: OCTOBER 25, 2007 The police department has reviewed a request from Riverside Development, LLC for an approval of an amendment to the PUD to add ten (10) additional parking spaces beyond that already approved on the site and has no adverse concerns or comments at this time. cc: Chief S. Stepp Files RIP s '' 4 '. 4 Ali CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS 10500 N. MILITARY TRAIL PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33410 -4698 TO: APPROVED: FROM: RE: FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM Stephen Mayer, Senior Planner Scott Fetterman, Deputy Chief DATE: October 30, 2007 PUDA- 07 -10- 000012: Gardens Commerce Center Fire Rescue has reviewed the above referenced PUD amendment petition and has no adverse comments or concerns. Thank you for your assistance and consideration in this matter. Please contact me if you have any questions or any future changes are proposed. October 30, 2007 Mr. Stephen Mayer Planning and Zoning Department City of Palm Beach Gardens 10500 North Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 RE: Gardens Commerce Administrative Amendment Dear Mr. Mayer: We have no comments on your transmittal dated October 24, 2007 concerning the referenced project. Please call if you require additional information. Sincerely, SEACOAST UTILITY AUTHORITY Bruce Gregg Director of Operations IS cc: R. Bishop J. Callaghan J. Lance J. Orth CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS BUILDING DIVISION 10500 N. MILITARY TRAIL • PALM BEACH GARDENS FLORIDA 33410 -4698 (561) 799 - 4201 Memorandum To: Stephen Mayer From: James Brown Regarding: Petition PUDA- 07 -10- 000012: Gardens Commerce Center Date: October 30, 2007 Based upon a review of the submitted documents I have the following certification comments: The accessible parking spaces serving the buildings do not appear to be located on the shortest safely accessible route of travel from adjacent parking to accessible entrances. Please provide information indicating the accessible spaces are in compliance with FBC 11 -4.6.2 Location of accessible parking spaces. Memo to File To: Stephen Mayer, Senior Planner From: Mark Hendrickson, City Forester Subject: PUD- 07- 10 -12, Gardens Commerce Center Amendment Date: November 5, 2007 I have reviewed the above - referenced application. The narrative of the application references the a proposed metes and bounds (M &B) subdivision of this site and the proposed Property Owner Association (POA) Declaration of Covenants as other documents that will be consistent once the PUD amendment is changed. Since City Council can approve the subdivision of this site, I have also provided comments to the applicant for the subdivision and covenants. The following comments will try to reflect the concerns with the existing conflicts between all three proposed documents: The applicant has indicated proposed lots on the site plan. The lots could be approved administratively by M &B or by City Council. The applicant has not submitted an application for an Administrative Approval to date. The proposed plat took off the lots from the original submittal. I suggest the lot -lines be removed from the site plan until approved, or include it with the PUD amendment. The plat needs to be approved prior to the first Certificate of Occupancy. All of the issues about this application is quite confusing. The applicant needs to make a decision on the subdivision, so it does not delay the plat. • The applicant states in their narrative that the owner of Building 2 is requesting 14 reserved parking spaces. This is inconsistent with the proposed M &B and site plan because the applicant is currently requesting Building 2 to be subdivided into three lots (Lots 1, 2A and 26). The potential for three property owners having reserved parking within a proposed lot (2C), which could be sold to a fourth owner, is not a good idea, especially when the loading zone is included in Lot 2C. The solution is to assign parking per Section 78 -342 (f). • I am not in support of creating a fee simple lot of record for parking, specifically for Building 2 because it would ultimately conflict with the "possible future pedestrian connection' shown on the approved site plan by fencing off the lot and not allowing access. However, if the applicant used the assigned parking code suggested above, the connection is still possible. • The applicant states in their narrative that proposed Lot 2C is a "Parking Lot." However, the proposed Declaration of Covenants (Page 12, Item 11) states Lot 2C may be used for parking, until a building is constructed on Lot 2C. This is completely inconsistent with the applicant's request for reserved parking and their need for additional parking. It appears that the applicant's intent is to create a buildable lot not for reserved parking, but for a holding area, and create additional parking for some future building square footage. At this time, all reference to Lot 2C or creating a lot for reserved parking /building should be removed from the proposed site plan, POA documents, M &B subdivision, or plat. The approved site plan was successfully designed within a planned development with waivers acceptable to the City. At this time, I am not in support of the proposed mitigation, possible waivers, or any reduction of open space. A 30SJLE 3550 SW Corporate Parkway Palm City, Florida 34990 772.286.3883 Fax 772. 286.3925 www.boyleengineerina.com Memorandum TO: Stephen Mayer FROM: Jim Orth, P.E. DATE: October 30, 2007 SUBJECT: Gardens Park of Commerce — Thies Distributing PUD Amendment (PUDA- 07 -10- 000012) Engineering Excellence Since 1942 Employee Owned File # 06 -4465 / 32492 We have reviewed the following plans and information for the referenced project prepared by Smiley & Associates, Inc and received October 25, 2007: • Development Application prepared by Johnston Group • Project Narrative dated October 18, 2007 prepared by Johnston Group • Paving, Grading and Drainage Plan (Sheet C -1 & HC) dated (signed) October 15, 2007 prepared by Smiley & Associates, Inc. • Site Plan & Landscape Plan (Sheet 1 thru 6 of 6) dated (signed) October 17, 2007 prepared by Cotleur Hearing • Site Plan Area Calculations (Sheet 1 of 1) dated (signed) October 17, 2007 prepared by Cotleur Hearing We have the following comments: • The applicant is requesting the removal of the parking lot adjacent to Bldg #2 from the ownership of the PUD and addition of 10 parking spaces to replace those lost by the removal of the parking lot. Certification Issues 1. The applicant shall label on the site plan and engineering plan the stacking distance, from the right of way line of Riverside Drive to the first parking stall, for both the north and south drive entrance for conformance with Section 78 -344 of the LDR and consistent with prior approved plans. 2. The applicant shall provide a symbol in the legend for the crosshatched parking stalls, to identify the intent for conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR. CADocuments and Settings\smayer \Local Settings \Temporary Internet Files \Content.0utlook\2QINAJG3\4465 - 32492 - 20071030 - PUDA- 07 -10- 000012.doc A 30VLE Page 2 of 5 Gardens Park of Commerce — Thies Distributing File # 06 -4465 / 32492 3. The applicant shall modify the tag line for the note "Non- Mountable Type `D' Curb Typ." North of the new stall location in the middle parking bay north of Bldg #3 on the site plan (Sheet 2 of 6) for conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR. Currently the line indicates curb is proposed across the north end of the parking stall. 4. The applicant shall revise the detail for the handicap symbol (Sheet 3 of 6) to reflect that thermoplastic material conforming to FDOT standard specifications shall be used, in lieu of the paint shown, for conformance with City Standards as noted, "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". 5. The applicant shall add the waiver request to the Waiver Request Table (Sheet 1 of 6) for conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR. 6. The applicant shall identify the area of modification of the detention area on the site plan and engineering plan for conformance to Section 78 -46 of the LDR. Waiver Request 1. The applicant is requesting a waiver from Section 78 -345 of the LDR regarding parking in excess of the required parking. Please note we remain in support of the City's LDRs. Non Certification Issues The following non certification comments are from our prior review of the en2ineerin2 plans received October 15, 2007. We have addressed the prior review comments based on the plans received for this review. It is noted that the applicant did not provide a written response to the following items. Satisfied. The applicant proposes to modify the landscape islands within the area of parking stalls. The applicant submitted an application for an administrative amendment for review by the City Planning Department. 2. Not Satisfied. The applicant shall revise the engineering plan (Sheet C -1) for the proposed roof drain pipe materials under pavement, which was not included on the approved set of construction plans and is currently shown to be PVC. The applicant is advised that PVC is not an acceptable material for roof drains under pavement. The applicant is advised that the use of RCP, DI, SDR -26 PVC, or C -900 PVC are considered acceptable materials for roof drains under pavement sections. 3. Not Satisfied. The applicant shall clarify the 10.8' dimension shown south of the parking stalls of the west parking bay of building #2 (Sheet HC). CADocuments and Settings\smayer \Local Settings \Temporary Internet Files \Content.Outlook\2QINAJG3 \4465 - 32492 - 20071030 - PUDA- 07 -10- 000012.doc E30SJL E Page 3 of 5 Gardens Park of Commerce — Thies Distributing File # 06 -4465 / 32492 4. Not Satisfied. The applicant shall clarify the dimension of the parking area west of building #1, which was shown as 43.0' from the edge of curb on the south stall to the turnout curb, with +/- 5' from the turnout curb to the sidewalk on the approved plan (Sheet HC). The distance is shown as 47.2' for the parking stall area only and the turnout curb is adjacent to the sidewalk with no setback on the proposed plan submitted for this review (Sheet HC). 5. Not Satisfied. The applicant shall clarify the 30' radius for the north curb (Sheet HC), within the parking lot, which is not consistent with the approved plan, which shows a 20' radius. 6. Not Satisfied. In our review of the proposed plan for the modification, we noted that there are numerous changes on the proposed plan that are not consistent with the approved plan. The applicant shall request approval of these changes in writing, noting the proposed change to the approved plan and justifying each item. The above represent some but not all of the apparent changes by the applicant to the approved plan. Additional Non Certification Issues based on materials received for this review. 7. The applicant notes, in the first paragraph on page 3 of their narrative, that the detention area has been modified to permit the proposed design. The applicant further indicates that justification and calculations have been provided with this submittal. However, no data or justification addressing the modification was included in materials received for this review. The applicant shall provide justification and calculations to support the reduction in detention size. The following are the approved conditions of approval as adopted by Resolution 18, 2007 and are numbered consistent with said document. City Engineer 13. Satisfied. Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy, a public access easement shall be granted for all public sidewalks within the property boundary. (City Engineer) 14. Satisfied. Prior to construction plan approval and the issuance of the first land alteration permit, the Applicant shall provide written authorization from the appropriate utility companies (easement holders) allowing landscaping within their respective existing and/or proposed easements. (City Engineer) 15. Satisfied. Prior to the issuance of the first land alteration permit, the Applicant shall provide a cost estimate for public infrastructure, landscaping, and irrigation. The cost estimate shall be signed and sealed by an engineer and landscape architect registered in the State of Florida. The cost estimate shall be based on 110% of the total combined approved cost estimates and shall be posted with the City prior to the issuance of the first building permit. (City Engineer) CADocuments and Settings\smayer \Local Settings \Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\2Q I NAJG3\4465 - 32492 - 20071030 - PUDA- 07 -10- 000012.doc A 30VL E Page 4 of 5 Gardens Park of Commerce — Thies Distributing File # 06 -4465 / 32492 16. Satisfied. Prior to construction plan approval and the issuance of the first land alteration permit, the Applicant shall provide cost estimates in accordance with LDR Sections 78 -309 and 78 -461 and for on -site project improvements, not including public infrastructure, or landscaping and irrigation costs for review and approval by the City. The cost estimates shall be signed and sealed by an engineer and landscape architect registered in the State of Florida and shall be posted with the City prior to the issuance of the first land alteration permit. (City Engineer) 17. Ongoing. The Applicant shall comply with all Federal Environmental Protection Agency and State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection permit requirements for construction activities. (City Engineer) 18. Satisfied. Prior to construction plan approval, the Applicant shall schedule a prepermit meeting with City staff. (City Engineer) 19. Ongoing. The Applicant shall furnish to the City copies of all complete permit applications, certifications, and approvals for the project to and from all regulatory agencies. (City Engineer) This is ongoing due to the need to receive project approval letters from regulatory agencies upon completion of construction. 20. Ongoing. Prior to the issuance of the first land alteration permit, the Applicant shall submit signed, sealed, and dated construction plans (paving, grading & drainage, and water & sewer) and all pertinent calculations for review and comment. (City Engineer) While this was satisfied, the applicant has submitted revised plans for consideration relative to the current administrative amendment. 21. Ongoing. 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) 22. Ongoing. The Applicant shall provide all necessary construction zone signage and fencing as required by the City Engineer. (City Engineer) 23. Ongoing. The build -out date for Gardens Commerce Center shall be December 31, 2008, unless extended per City Code Section 78 -61. (City Engineer) The applicant shall provide a written response to all comments, indicating acknowledgement of each comment and how each comment has been addressed. It is suggested that the applicant clearly identify all changes to the plans by either "clouding ", or highlighting, the location of all changes. Compliance will expedite the subsequent review. CADocuments and Settings\smayer \Local Settings \Temporary Internet Files\Content.Outlook\2Q I NAJG3\4465 - 32492 - 20071030 - PUDA- 07 -10- 000012.doc NOVLE Gardens Park of Commerce — Thies Distributing File # 06 -4465 / 32492 Page 5 of 5 The applicant is reminded that all submittals are to be made to the City of Palm Beach Gardens Growth Management Department. JRO /mef cc: Kara Irwin — Palm Beach Gardens (kirwin(a,pbgfl.com) CADocuments and Settings\smayer \Local Settings \Temporary Internet Files \Content.Outlook\2Q1NAJG3 \4465 - 32492 - 20071030 - PUDA- 07 -10- 000012.doc Memo to File From: Stephen Mayer, Sr. Planner Subject: PUD- 07- 10 -12, Gardens Commerce Center Amendment Date: November 7, 2007 have reviewed the above - referenced application. The following comments reflect the concerns with the requested amendments to the approved site plan and waiver requests: • The applicant is increasing the number of parking spaces by 10 spaces, which pursuant to Section 78- 345(d)(4)(a) requires an additional open pervious space at a ratio of 1.5 square feet for each additional square foot of paved parking and vehicular circulation area. Pursuant to Section 78- 345(d)(4)(b), the additional open space must be utilized to enhance the visual appearance of the improved site, the vehicular entries, and the parking areas. The applicant is requesting a waiver from this Section of the Code; however, staff is satisfied with the justification of the waiver. The applicant states that in lieu of the required open space, improvements will be added off -site to a linear park. Staff notes that the enhancement of already existing open space is not a direct mitigation to the elimination of open space and suggests providing additional open space as mitigation. • The applicant has reduced the parking space dimensions in the approved site plan and provided the required additional open space pursuant to Section 78- 344(1)(2). However, the applicant is eliminating the required open space that was used as criteria for reduction of parking space dimensions. The applicant must provide the required open space in the vehicular entries or parking areas, or request a waiver from this section of the code. Furthermore, the applicant must provide justification for this waiver. • Staff is not in support of utilizing the lot as an additional loading zone. If the intent of providing 14 parking space above code is to accommodate trucks to off -load or unload material. • Staff notes that the stacking distance for the southern entry is being reduced and is incorrectly stated on the site plan. Staff notes that the reduction of stacking distance (which will be less than 100 feet), is not permitted by code. Staff suggests removing the parking spaces that reduce the stacking distance, or request a waiver Section 78- 344(h). The approved site plan was successfully designed within a planned development with waivers acceptable to the City. At this time, Planning and Zoning is not in support of the proposed mitigation, possible waivers, or any reduction of open space.