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MEMORANDUM
DATE: May 27,2008
TO: Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board Members
FROM: Growth Management Department
SUBJECT: Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 27,2008 - 6:30 P.M.
Enclosed is the agenda containing the items to be presented on Tuesday, May 27, 2008.
This meeting will be held in the Council Chambers, Palm Beach Gardens Municipal
Building, 10500 North Military Trail, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
Enclosed with this memorandum are the following items:
1. An agenda for the meeting; and
2. A Growth Management Department staffreport for the items to be heard. 0
As always, the respective Project Managers’ telephone numbers and e-mail addresses
have been provided in case you have any questions or require additional information on
any petition. This will help us offer better staff support in the review of these
applications.
Nina Sorenson, Administrative Specialist II, will call to confirm your attendance.
Growth Management Administrator
AGENDA
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD
TUESDAY, MAY 27,2008 AT 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
0 CALLTOORDER
0 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
0 ROLLCALL
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0 APPROVAL OF MINUTES
REPORT BY THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR: KARA IRWIN
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD
Rmlar Members: AI tema tes :
Craig Kunkle (Chair)
Douglas Pennell (Vice Chair)
Barry Present
Randolph Hansen
Dennis Solomon
Michael Panczak
Joy Hecht (1" At.)
Amir Kanel (2nd Alt .)
Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board
May 27,2008
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2.
Public Workshop:
City-initiated workshop to present the EAR-based Comprehensive Plan amendments to
the Infrastructure, Public Safety, Coastal Management, Conservation, Recreation and
Open Space, Economic Development, Capital Improvement, and Intergovernmental
Coordination Elements in the second of two public workshop sessions; and to request
public input and discussion and direction from the Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board.
This session will outline the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Goals, Objectives,
and Policies staffrecommends and will include an executive summary of each element.
Project Manager Ndm Zacrui, Planning Mannger nzacarias@pbpfl.com (7994236)
Public Workshop:
Petition #SPLA-07-08-000007: Downtown at the Gardens Site Plan Amendment
A request by Don Hearing of Cotleur & Hearing, Inc., agent for the applicant, for
approval of a Site Plan Amendment to the Downtown at the Gardens master site plan.
The applicant is seeking approval of a major amendment to allow the construction of a
18O,OOO-~quarefoot professional office building and a 271-space parking structure. This
site plan amendment request is for a 48.76-acre parcel located east of Alternate AlA,
between Kyoto Gardens Drive and Gardens Parkway.
Rojed bfanager: Kara hh, aowth bhagcmant Adminirfntor kirwhODb9fl.com (7994242)
Recommendation to City Council:
Ex Parte Communication (Public Hearing)
Petition MISC-08-02-000039: RCA Center Planned Unit Development Signage Plan
Amendment
A request by Cotleur & Hearing, agent, on behalf of Seaside National Bank & Trust, for
approval of amendments to the signage plan for the RCA Center Planned Unit
Development (PUD), also known as Parcel 5B and PGA Professional and Design Center.
The parcel is located at the southeast corner of PGA Boulevard and RCA Boulevard.
3.
Project Managar: Jackie Holloman, Planner jholloman@pbgfl.com (7994237)
4. OLDBUSINESS
5. NEW BUSINESS
6. ADJOURNMENT
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Florida Statute 286.26. persons with disabilities needing special accommodonons to
participate in this procsediq should contact the City Clerk's wee, no later than flve days prior to the proceeding, at telephone number (561)
795-41 20for assistance; lfhearing impaired, telephone the Florida Relay Service Numbers (800) 955-8771 mD) or (800) 955-8770 (VOX@,
for assistance. Ifa person decides to appeal any deciJion made by the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board, Local Planning Agency, or Land
Development Regulations Commission, with respect to any matter considered at such meeting or hearing, they will need a record of the
proceedings; and for such, thq may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and
evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Enact legal description andor survey for the cases may be obtainedNm theflles fn the Growth
Management Department.
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EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR)‐BASED
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS
PUBLIC WORKSHOP
May 27, 2008
WHAT IS A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN?
EVALUATION AND APPRAISAL REPORT (EAR)‐BASED
AMENDMENT PROCESS
EAR‐BASED AMENDMENT PRINCIPLES
THE REMAINING
ELEMENTS
Feedback/Comments/??Feedback/Comments/??
NEXT STEPS
Feedback/Comments/??
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Site Plan The details ‐Site Plan
Land
Development
Regulation The foundation –Comprehensive Plan
The framework ‐Land Development
Regulation
Comprehensive Plan
Foundation to guide future
growth and development
Building block to ensure
quality of life
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Florida Growth Management Act (Adopted 1985)
67 Counties and 410 municipalities adopt Local Government
Comprehensive Plan (Chapter 163, Part II, F.S.)
Purpose: guide future growth and development
Contains chapters or “elements” that addresses:
Future Land Use
Transportation
Housing
Infrastructure
ConservationConservation
Coastal Management
Recreation and Open Space
Intergovernmental Coordination
Public School Facilities
Capital Improvement
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Section 163.3191, F.S.
Every 7 years each local government
hll dt d Elti dshall adopt and Evaluation and
Appraisal Report (E.A.R.)
Assess progress of implementing
comprehensive plan
Revise plan to address current and
ftfuture:
Community objectives
Changing conditions
Trends affecting the community
Changes in state requirement
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Every 7 years
Evaluation and Appraisal Report
(EAR)EAR Adopted by City Council Dec 2006‐
Proposed Recommendations
Found sufficient by DCA Feb 2007
Evaluation and Appraisal Report‐
Based Amendment
(on going proposed amendments)
Transmitted by August 2008
EAR
Comp Plan
AmendmentsVisioning
Adopted by Feb 2009
Review‐update Land Development
Regulation (LDR)
Conduct studies and update vision
Gear up for next EAR session
LDRStudies
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MAJOR ISSUES –APPROVED BY CITY COUNCIL APRIL 2006
1 Plan for western growth 5. Assess Level of Service 1. Plan for western growth
2. Diversify land uses for
develop., redevelop.,
infill‐eastern portion of
City
3. Develop transit system
for public parks
6. Pursue provision of
Workforce Housing
7. Encourage economic
development for
Bioscience users
to address traffic needs
4. Maintain City’s roadway
linkages
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Wht kid f CitWhat kind of City
do we have now?
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H d k thi Sit Cit tibl f thHow do we make this Signature City sustainable for the
enjoyment of your children and grandchildren?
What does it take for this City to
continue improving and offering pg ffg
a first class quality of life for
all its residents?
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Reduce CO2 Emissions
Green Design
E Cti
Land Use
Energy Conservation
Diversify Land Use
Redevelopment
Pedestrian/Bicycle Oriented
Neighborhoods
Efficient Public Transportation
Sustainable Economic
Sustainability
A Balanced Community
“Sustainable Comprehensive Plan”
Sustainable Economic
Development
Elderly and Workforce Housing
Heat Reduction: Greener
Streetscapes and More Open
Spaces “Going Green”
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Eastern Area
Few Vacant Sites
RedevelopmentUrban Growth Boundary
Western Area
Vision‐Proactive
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SanitarySewer
Transmission, treatment and
disposal by Seacoast
Residential and non‐residential
(commercial industrial)
Potable Water
Operated and maintained
by Seacoast‐coordination
Water conservation‐green
building standards(commercial, industrial)
Solid Waste
Residential and Commercial
Collected by Waste Management
Palm Beach County Solid Waste
Authority owns and operates
Aquifer Recharge
Coordinate groundwater
supply with Seacoast
StormwaterManagement
2002 StormwaterManagement
Plan ‐implementation
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PROPOSED STUDIES/ ACTIONS
2009
Adopt 10‐year Water Supply
Facility Work Plan (Pli 4D223Facility Work Plan (Policy 4D.2.2.3.,
page 4‐8)
2017
Assess and update the 2002
StormwaterManagement Plan
(Policy 4C.1.1.1., page 4‐4)
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Protect/enhance marine
habitat and coastal areas
resources
Require development to
Provide protection, and
preservation for historic
resources
Establish post disasterRequire development to
preserve native vegetation
buffer
Establish post‐disaster
procedures
Provide public safety during
emergency evacuation
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Implement Marina SitingPlan
for Palm Beach County
Ensure development minimizes
danger to life and property from
hurricanes and floods
PROPOSED STUDIES/ ACTIONS
2012
i f dlfiAcquire property for dual function
of open space and debris removal
site (Policy 5.2.3.8., page 5‐9)
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Maintain development
regulations to manage
water resources
Encourage environmentally
sustainable City
Reduce CO2 emissions
Add ffiit d
Ensure ecological
Add energy efficient and
recycling regulations to Land
Development Regulation
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communities, wildlife and
marine life are identified,
managed and protected
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PROPOSED STUDIES/ACTIONS
2009
Specific Energy efficient and
recycling regulations torecycling regulations to
encourage conservation in Land
Development Regulations
(Policy 6.2.2.5., Page 6‐15)
2011
Adopt Multi‐Modal
transportation Plan thattransportation Plan that
includes CO2 reduction
(Policy 6.2.1.6., Page 6‐14)
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Meet the recreation and open space
needs of all our residents & ADA
accessibility (Americans with Disabilities Act)
Provide open space and mini‐parksProvide open space and mini parks
within PUD (Planned Unit Development ) and
PCD (Planned Community Developments)
Neighborhood Parks‐2 to 15 acres
Community Parks‐minimum 25 acres
District Parks‐in coordination with other
surrounding communities
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Mini‐Parks/Tot‐Lots (redevelopment areas)
‐minimum ½ acre
Eco‐Oriented Parks‐embrace natural
resources (i.e.: SandhillCrane)
Open Space –Linear Parks & Golf Courses
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PROPOSED STUDIES/ACTIONS
2010
Review impact fee program
(Policy 7.1.2.3., Page 7‐5)
Adopt service area
2011
Complete accessibility
inventory for special needs
(Policy 7.1.3.4., Page 7‐5)
Adopt service area
standards to provide open
space within certain
distances (Policy 7.1.1.3., Page 7‐1)
Review Level of Service
standards (Policy 7.1.1.3, Page 7‐3)
2012
RecreationMasterPlan (Policy
7.1.4.8.,Page7‐6)
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Coordinate service standards through
IPARC (Intergovernmental Plan Amendment Review
Committee) and TCRPC (Treasure Coast Regional
Planning Council)
Encourage provision of quality
education
Coordinate planning efforts with North
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Coordinate planning efforts with North
Palm Beach to provide opportunities for
bioscience uses
Collaborate with transportation
planning efforts
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Assure safe access to schools‐
sidewalks, bike paths, turn lanes,
signage‐signage
Coordinate with School District
information about new residential
development
Ensure that school capacity is sufficient
to comply with Level of Service
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Ensure construction,
replacement, maintenance
of capital facilities to achieve
d iti llf iand maintain levels of service
Future development shall
bear proportionate cost of
facility improvements
necessitated by development
order
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Provide public safety services according
to adopted Level of Service (Police/Fire)
Assess the impact of the western
development area redevelopmentdevelopment area, redevelopment,
and annexation for Police and Fire
Ensure Future Land Use Amendments,
new development and redevelopment
meet LOS standards or mitigate the
impacts
PROPOSED STUDIES/ACTIONS
2011
Assess the impact of western development
area, redevelopment and future annexation
for Fire Rescue and Police
(Policy 10.1.2.3.‐Page 10‐1)23
Encourage sustainable economic
development
Target cluster industries‐high wage
lemployment
Maintain quality of man‐made and
natural environment to continue
attracting industries
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Sustainable Economic
Development:
Future Land Use
Transportation
HousingLand Use
Economic
Housing
Develop.
Transit
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PROPOSED STUDIES/ACTIONS
2009
Land Use Assessment –
diversify/balance (Pli 13118
2011
Identify sites that foster
development of wet labs
(Policy 13147 Page 13 4)diversify/balance (Policy 13.1.1.8‐
Page 13‐2)
Adopt regulations and provide
incentives for Bioscience
Research Protection Overlay
(BRPO) (Policy 13.1.1.7.‐Page 13‐2)
2010
(Policy 13.1.4.7.‐Page 13‐4)
2010
Identify areas suitable for
redevelopment to provide
business retention, expansion
and development incentives
(Policy 13.1.1.9.‐Page 13‐2)
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Public Workshops
1st ‐PZAB (April 8th )1st ‐City Council (May 15th)
Public Hearings
PZAB (July 8th)City Council (August 21st) ‐Transmittal
1 PZAB (April 8 )
2nd ‐(May 27th )
1 City Council (May 15 )
2nd ‐(June 5th)
Adoption Process
Objections, Recommendations and Comments
Report (October 2008)Adoption (Feb 2009)
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
PLANNING, ZONING AND APPEALS BOARD
Agenda Cover Memorandum
Date Prepared: April 25,2008
Meeting Date: May 27,2008
Subiect/Agenda Item:
Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR)-Based Comprehensive Plan Amendments
Workshop: City staff is presenting the Comprehensive Plan Amendments relative to the adopted
EAR in a public workshop session. Infrastructure, Coastal Management, Conservation,
Recreation and Open Space, Intergovernmental Coordination, Capital Improvements, Public
Safety, Procedures for Accomplishing Monitoring and Evaluation Requirements, Public School
Facilities, and Economic Development will be presented at this workshop. City staff is
requesting discussion and direction from the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board (PZAB).
[XI Recommendation to APPROVE
[ ] Recommendation to DENY
Reviewed by:
City Attorney
Growth Manage
Administrator
Kara L. Irwin,
Approved By:
Ronald M. Ferris
City Manager
Originating Dept.:
Growth Management:
Manager k Planning
NilsaZacarc
Stephen Mayer sfi
Senior Planner
[ 3 Quasi-Judicial
[ ] Legislative
[ 3 Public Hearing
Advertised:
Date: add date
Paper: PB Post
[ 3 Not Required
Affected parties:
[ 3 Notified
[XI Not Required
FINANCE:
Senior Accountant
NIA-
Tresha Thomas
Costs: $-N/A
Total
$- NIA-
Current FY
Funding Source:
[ 1 Operating
[XI Other N/A
Budget Acct.#:
NA
CC Action:
PIA] Approved
PIA] App. wl conditions
P/A] Denied
[ 3 Rec. approval
[ ] Rec. app. w/ conds.
[ 3 Rec. Denial
P/A] Continued
to:
Attachments:
Executive Summaries:
Comprehensive Plan
Amendments GOPs: - Infrastructure, Coastal
Management,
Conservation, Recreation
and Open Space,
Intergovernmental
Coordination, Capital
Improvements, Public
Safety, Procedures for
Accomplishing
Monitoring and
Evaluation Requirements,
Public School Facilities,
and Economic
Development
Sections of Adopted EAR
Date Prepared: March 11,2008
Meeting Date: April 8,2008
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of the Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) was to examine the Comprehensive
Plan since its most recent EAR-based Comprehensive Plan Amendment in 1999, and assess how
well the Plan is serving the City in accordance with Chapter 163.3191, Florida Statutes. This
process is required once every seven years. The EAR identified what changes had occurred and
proposed how the Comprehensive Plan could be modified to accommodate them. City Council
approved the EAR through the adoption of Resolution 143, 2006 on December 21,2006.
Part of the initial EAR process was to identify Major Issues facing the City. The Major Issues
paper was approved for transmittal to the Florida Department of Community Affairs OCA) by
City Council at the April 6, 2006 public hearing. The EAR process requires that the report
address each major issue relative to the Comprehensive Plan elements, and propose any
corrective measures. The Major Issues addressed in the EAR are as follows:
Plan for western growth - Review the policies relative to western development in
order to better plan for future needs.
Diverszjj land-uses for future development, infill, and redevelopment for the eastern
portion of the City - Implement policies that further a sustainable community.
Develop a creative transit system to address future traffic needs - Develop policies
that provide for the development of a “transit ready” community.
Maintain the City’s roadway linkages - Implement policies and guidelines thathrther
the interconnectivity of the City ’s roadway network.
Re-evaluate the City’s proposed level of service criteria for public parks - Examine
LOS standards and drap amendments in order to provide a variety of adequate
facilities.
Pursue the provision of Workforce Housing - Explore various options in order to
pursue the provision of Workforce Housing.
Encourage Economic Development for Bioscience Users - Implement policies
conducive to the development of The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) and the
bioscience community.
After the City Council transmittal of the EAR to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA),
DCA determined the adopted EAR was sufficient, and allowed the City to start the EAR-based
Comprehensive Plan Amendment process. These amendments are to be adopted within 18
months of the sufficiency notification, unless DCA grants an extension of time. Staff filed and
was granted a six-month extension to this deadline; therefore, the City is required to adopt the
EAR-based Comprehensive Plan Amendment by February 26,2009.
Date Prepared: March 11,2008
Meeting Date: April 8,2008
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Please be advised that the purpose of this public workshop is to inform and receive comments
from PZAB members and residents. At this workshop, Infrastructure, Coastal Management,
Conservation, Recreation and Open Space, Intergovernmental Coordination, Capital
Improvements, Public Safety, Procedures for Accomplishing Monitoring and Evaluation
Requirements, Public School Facilities, and Economic Development will be presented. Staff
has reviewed each element, researched each subject and proposed a sustainable
comprehensive plan supporting the City’s efforts to “Going Green” and “celebrate quality-of-
life by fostering an environment of excellence”. As part of this proactive process, the
community needs to be informed, involved and inspired to be a central part of the adopted
Comprehensive Plan Amendments.
Staff is requesting input and comments from PZAB on the proposed EAR-based Comprehensive
Plan amendments. We want to thank you in advance for taking the time to read this material and
providing us with your comments.
Please notice that each Element includes an Executive Summary outlining the main proposed
initiatives, and recommended studies and actions. All proposed changes are highlighted in
yellow, underline means new language, and means removing language from the
existing Comprehensive Plan.
Infrastructure
EAR- BASED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Infrastructure Element Overview
The Infrastructure element contains the following sub-elements: Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Stormwater Management, Potable
Water and Aquifer Recharge.
Sanitary Sewer
The City of Palm Beach Gardens does not own, operate or maintain a central sanitary sewer system. Wastewater transmission,
treatment and disposal services are provided by Seacoast utility Authority (SUA). Staff is proposing to ad language to the existing
goal to provide sanitary sewage for non-residential in general instead of just Commercial.
Solid Waste
The City also does not own or operate a solid waste disposal facility. Residential and commercial solid waste continues to be collected
by Waste Management, Inc. The Palm Beach County Solid Waste Authority owns and operates a disposal facility. This element
includes two existing goals. The first goal is directly related to the provision of waste management and disposal services; the second
goal mentions a comprehensive emergency management plan, and its coordination with the County regarding hazardous material
response.
Stormwater Management
This element includes one goal related to providing adequate city wide drainage and stormwater management. The City has adopted
the 2002 Stormwater Management Plan that is currently in the implementation phase. Staff is recommending to assess and update this
plan by the year 2017.
Potable Water
The City also does not own, operate or maintain a central potable water supply system. Central potable water supply service is
provided to the City by Seacoast Utility Authority (SUA). This element includes two existing goals. The first goal refers to providing
safe, healthy and sustainable potable water supply to all resident and businesses in the City. The second goal is related to conserving
protecting water supply. Staff is recommending to include green building standards in existing and new structures as strategy * oward water conservation. Also, as part of the Florida Statues, the City is required to adopt a 10 year Water Supply Facility Work
Plan.
Aauifer Recharge
The Surficial Aquifer continues to be the main groundwater supply used by Seacoast Utility Authority (SUA). This element includes
one goal related to increasing groundwater recharge where applicable. Staff is also proposing to continue coordinating with SUA on
groundwater recharge policies and plans.
The following studies or actions are recommended by staffi
I COMPLETION I STUDY/ACTION I
INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT
Goals, Objectives and Policies .
SANITARY SEWER
GOAL 4.A.1.: PROVIDE ADEQUAT CENTRAL SANITARY SEWAGE FACILITIES
DEVEI!!!! IN THE CITY.
FOR SIDENTIA~ , NON-RESIDENTIA-
.A.1.1.: uire all submittals for development to obtain a statement of
available capacity fr Authority (Seacoast or SUA) prior to site-plan approval.
The issuance of a building permit will require an executed developer agreement with Seacoast and a
certificate of occupancy will not be issued prio eptance by Seacoast of the sanitary sewer
facilities, which service the building.
Policy 4.A.l.l.l.: The City will supply the Seacoast Utility Authority with data from this
Comprehensive Plan and site specific development approvals to use to forecast capacity
requirements.
Policy 4.A.1.1.2.: The City will document any moratoriums caused by insufficient or inadequate
treatment/di sposal capacity .
Policy 4.A.1.1.3.: The City shall adopt an average annual daily sanitary sewage flow level of service
standard of 107 gallons per City resident per day, until such time as it is revised by the Seacoast
Utility Authority. This shall serve as the level of service standard for the urban area. The rural area
shall utilize septic tanks, unless alternative service provision is approved by the City Council
consistent with Policy 9.1.4.2.(a)-(d).
Policy 4.A.1.1.4.: The City shall adopt a peak month, average day sanitary sewage flow level of
service standard of 11 8 gallons per City resident per day, until such time as it is revised by the
Seacoast Utility Authority.
Policy 4.A.1.1.5.: The City shall adopt a minimum sanitary sewage treatment plant capacity level of
service standard of 118 gallons per City resident per day, until such time as it is revised by the
Seacoast Utility Authority.
Policy 4.A.1.1.6.: The City shall coordinate with Seacoast Utility Authority to adjust sanitary sewer
service provision plans and to establish policies preventing urban sprawl, consistent with the Urban
Growth Boundary concept.
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Objective 4.A.1.2.: The City, in conjunction with the Seacoast Utility Authority and Palm Beach
County Public Health Department, will continue to monitor residences and other facilities using
septic tanks within the City.
Policy 4 A
palm P--Health Department1 All malfunctions of existing septic tanks will be reported
to the Health Department for information and enforcement of corrective action.
* - "le City shall direct all inquiries for new septic tank installation to the
a VI.r, ..._.-._._.. _I._ --., y..-LL .-._ ~ntinut, -..lu.rrr- -vc-.-, -V.IY.I--.. - ..-
functioning septic tank systems within the City; however. when analysis indicates that the setk -2
blicv 4.A.1.23.: The C itv shall encourage the; connee
iould it become avaiule to existing no n-sewd area!
' Policy 4.A.1.2.m: The City, by
s tem
will develop policies for an assessment program and
make it available as an option for financing the provision of sewer service to areas not in compliance
with state statutes.
Policy 4.A.1.2
systems will be considered on their technical and functional merit.
I The use of innovative technology, such as septic tank effluent pump (STEP)
Policy 4.A.1.2
tanks on lots thatdo not comply with the size set forth in state statutes.
1: The City will continue regulations that prohibit new development using septic
SOLID WASTE
GOAL 4.B.1.: PROVIDE ACCESS TO SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL
FACILITIES FOR THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS THROUGH THE PLANNING
PERIOD OF THE YEAR I12 AND BY EXTENSION TO YEAmO17 XI-@
Objective 4.B.l.l.: The City will continue to acquire and compiled the solid waste background data
to quantify solid waste generation rates and types by land use and population. Data will be made
available to the Solid Waste Authority.
1.B.1.1.1.: inimum 1( rvice for as recommended by --
t. Inc. and Ya im Beac h Countv Somste Authontvm '* is as follows:
I 1. Provide biweekly residential o~~ection J
INFRASTRUCTURE 4-2
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'rovide weeklv residential recycling collection service.
Provide weekly collection ofr---
~ ~ Don-residential - solid 1 waste.
service to bsidential re4t8effee I
I
n-resident
k7. Provide regulations to enforce the utilization of tarps to cover trash loads.
The City shall cooperate and assist the Solid Waste Authority,
in the implementation of its Master Plan and waste reduction goals.
UthOril
Policy 4.B.1.2.2.: The City sh nate and cooperate with the - - Palm Beach County in up- dating and implementing the county-
wide Solid Waste Master Plan. To this end, the City puts special emphasis on the development of a
recycling program to include public education and voluntary separation by residents of recyclables
and disposables. A formal contract for curb-side collection by the Solid Waste Authority for
recyclables has already been entered into. - I GOAL 4.B.2
IMLKtiENC Y
ONTINUE ITS COORDINATION WI'
I A EMYKEHEN
Policy 4.B.2.1.1.: The City shall continue to participate in the Northern Area Mutual Aid
INFRASTRUCTURE 4-3
Policy 4. I andthe) along with building permits and occupational
license data collected by the City to identify the location of hazardous materials or hazardous wastes.
I"% dty shall continue to utilize data updates llulll
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provisions for the annual inspection by fire inspector[.
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
GOAL 4.C.1.: PROVIDE ADEQUATE CITY-WIDE DRAINAGE AND STORMWATER
MANAGEMENT FOR ALL PROPERTY IN THE
- dicy 4.C.l.l.l.:
Policy 4.C.1.1.2.: The City will continue to ursue actions and recommendations that would result
in improvements to SFWMD structure S-44bCanal C-17, !-
to more adequately meet flood control level of service.
4-4 INFRASTRUCTURE
Policy 4.C.1.1.3.: The level of service standard (LOS) for new development will be to have the
finished floor above the flooding from a 100-year, 3-day storm with zero discharge, or as permitted
by SFWMD, including conveyance and retentiorddetention designed for a 3 day/25-year storm for
developments greater than or equal to ten (10) acres or for a 1 day/25-year storm for developments
less than ten (1 0) acres in size. Additionally, the LOS for new development shall require that off-site
discharges are limited to historic (predevelopment) discharges and retentiorddetention requirements
shall be the first 1" of run-off or 2.5 inches x the percent of impervious area for the project,
whichever is greater, if wet storage is utilized and 75% of wet detention, if dry storage is utilized.
All of the above shall be in accordance with SFWMD Rules and Regulations, Basis of Review for
Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Applications. The LOS for redevelopment shall conform
with the requirements for new development. The minimum LOS for existing development shall be a
surface water management system that protects existing finished floor elevations from flooding
during a 1 -day/l 00-year storm."
"dicy 4.C.1.1.4.: I methods of increaslllg or maintaining groundwater recharge.
Objective 4.C.1.2.: By the year 2010, the City will have implemented the recommendations of I them- .. Management Plan. e City will continue
to give guidelines and review applications for development approval on the basis of the City of
Palm Beach Gardens Code of Ordinances and the South Florida Water Management District,
Basis of Review for Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) Applications. In each case a
proposed project will need to demonstrate the availability of positive legal outfall for the off
site discharge of stormwater and the hydraulic capability thereof. 0
New development within the City shall make allm I improvements to the
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off-site surface water management system(s) to adequately store and/or convey any
stormwater dischargesb to n(caus e adverse offsit e mmaa
Objective 4.C.1.3.: The City shall adopt stormwater quality standards consistent with state
water policy established in Florida Administrative Code 62-40.432( 1)-(4), South Florida Water
Management District criteria pursuant to ERP Rules, and the City shall achieve the effective
prohibition and maximum extent practicable standards from Section 402(P)(3)(B) of the
Federal Clean Air Act.
Policy 4.C. 1.3.1 .: City shall Stormwater
Management h w2h achieves overall water quality standards con: ' ent with
applicable, federal, state and regional rules and regulations. This I)fe9ntfft plan include(
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pollution prevention measures, treatment or removaljechniques, stormwater monitoring, use of legal
authority, and other appropriate means to control the quality of stormwater discharged from the
municipal separate storm sewer system.
Policy 4.C.1.3.2.: The Stormwater Management Program shall include controls necessary to
effectively prohibit the discharge of non-stormwater into municipal separate storm sewers, and
reduce the discharge of pollutants from the municipal separate storm sewer to the maximum extent
practicable.
Policy 4.C.1.3.3.: Water quality standards within surface ,water management systems shall be
consistent with water quality criteria set forth in SFWMD rules governing the issuance of
Environment a1 Resource Permits .
POTABLE WATER
GOAL ~.D.I.: i- I PROVI~ -A SAFE, HEALTHY= DEPENDABLE^
BLE POTABLE WATER SUPPLY TO ALL RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN
THE CITY.
Objective 4.D.l.l.: The potable water facilities levels of service standards established in this
element shall be maintained throughout the City, until such time as they are revised by the
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Policy 4.D.l.l.l.: The City shall adopt an average annual daily potable water consumption level of
service standard of 191 gallons per City resident per day. This shall serve as the level of service
standard for the urban area. The rural area shall utilize water wells, unless alternative service
provision is approved by the City Council consistent with Policy 9.1.4.2.(a)-(d).
Policy 4.D.1.1.2.: The City shall adopt a peak 24-hour potable water consumption level of service
standard of 258 gallons per City resident per day.
Policy 4.D.1.1.3.: The City shall adopt a minimum potable water treatment plant capacity level of
service standard of 258 gallons per City resident per day.
Policy 4.D.1.1.4.: The City shall adopt a minimum potable water storage capacity level of service
standard of 34.4 gallons per City resident per day.
Policy 4.D.1.1.5.: The City shall adopt a minimum water pressure level of service standard of 20
pounds per square inch.
Policy 4.D.1.1.6.: The City shall not approve development permits which, if approved, would cause
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potable water facilities servicing the City to operate at levels below the levels of service standards
established in Policies 4.D. 1.1.1 .- 4.D. 1.1.5. of this element.
Policy 4.D.1.1.7.: The City shall coordinate with Seacoast Utility Authority to adjust potable water
service provision plans and to establish policies preventing urban sprawl, consistent with the Urban
Growth Boundary concept
Objective 4.D.1.2.: In accordance with section 163.3202, F.S., the City, via the Seacoast Utility
Authority, will have a cross-connection control program.
Policy 4.D.1.2.1.: The City, through its membership in the Seacoast Utility Authority (SUA)
consortium, will encourage SUA to continue its aggressive cross-connection program.
Objective 4.D.1.3.: The City, will continue to coordinate-with Seacoast Utility Authority and
;Ann+ification of futu- wellfields and the City will modify proposed land uses
the Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resource
-to protect the wellfields.
Policy 4.D.1.3.1.: As new wellfields are identified, land uses will be evaluated and, if
incompatibility is determined, compatible land uses or restrictions on activities will be identified in
future C . ,-
Objective 4.D.1.4.: The City will continue to monitor County Health Department reports
regarding the facilities using on-site domestic wells that do not comply with state statutes. The
City will contact the County Health Department and Seac it Utility Authority on a quarterly
basis to inquire about recently identified failing systems. Identified, the City will assist the
Health Department and Seacoast Utility Authority implement a plan to provide approved
water supplies to these parcels of non-compliance.
Policy 4.D.1.4.1.: The potential for well contamination will be examined as the County Health
Department determines who is using on-site domestic wells that do not comply with state statutes.
Policy 4.D.1.4.2.: The City will encouarge, via its status as a member of the SUA consortium, that
the SUA adopt a policy requiring connection to an approved public water supply within ninety (90)
days of that supply being available.
to coordinate the extension and increase in the capacity
future needs.
Policy 4.D.1.5.1.: The City will re uire all subm
available capacity from Seacoast q . 1 prior to site plan approval.
11s for development to obtain a statement of
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0 Policy 4.D.1.5.2.: The City will not issue a building permit in the urban area without an executed
agreement for service between the developer and Seacoast Utility Authority, or alternate provider.
Policy 4.D.1.5.3.: The City will not issue a certificate of occupancy in the urban area without
written acceptance of the water facilities by Seacoast Utility Authority, or alternate provider.
GOAL 4.D.2.: THE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF PUBLIC DRINKING
WATER SUPPLIES.
Objective 4.D.2.1.: The City will continue to encourage new development and redevelopment to
reduce the -per capita consumption of drinking water and encourage the switch to water
conserving plumbing fixture! id Preen building standard1 in existing dndstructures
through education of the consumer.
The City shall continue to require water conserving plumbing fixtures in new1
I construction through its land development regulations.
Policy 4.D.2.1.2.: The City shall discourage the use of potable water and encourage reclaimed water
for irrigation in new developments through the review process and will work with the regional utility
to define methods to discourage potable use for irrigation in existing developments.
Objective 4.D.2.2.: The City, as a member of the SUA consortium, shall encourage the utility
to continue to evaluate the feasibility of implementing various alternative water treatment and
reuse systems.
Policy 4.D.2.2.1.: The City shall continue, in its land development regulations, to require golf
courses to investigate methods to conserve irrigation water and shall establish the use of treated
wastewater effluent as the first priority source of irrigation water for golf courses, if reclaimed water
is available.
Policy 4.D.2.2.2.: The City shall continue to encourage via its membership in the SUA consortium,
the Seacoast Utility Authority to investigate additional sources of potable water and to develop alter-
native treatment systems (including reverse osmosis) where necessary to maintain a potable water
supply sufficient to serve the projected population of the service area of the level of service adopted
by this and other municipal comprehensive plans having jurisdiction in the service area.
AQUIFER RECHARGE
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GOAL 4.E.1.: INCREASE GROUNDWATER RECHARGE WHERE PRACTICABLE.
Objective 4.E.l.l.: after, - 9 -by SFWMD, the City to evaluate and shall use the recommendations of the Lower East Coast Water Supply Pla
amend the comprehensive plan to address its groundwater recharge policies.
Policy 4.E.l.l.l.: The City shall continue to regulate land use and development activities so as to
minimize impacts on the quality of aquifer resources and wellfield zones, especially those activities
which may affect natural recharge areas or surface-waters.
&gy 4.E.1.1.2.r The City shall continue its coordination with Seacoast Utility Authority
oundwater recharge polici and plan$
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Coastal
Management
EAR- BASED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 0 COASTAL MANAGEMENT ELEMENT -EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Coastal Management Element Overview
The existing Coastal Management Element goal has been divided into two separate goals. The first proposed goal is
to ensure the social, economic and environmental resources of the City’s coastal area are protected, maintained and
enhanced. The second goal is to ensure the protection of human life and capital facilities from disaster, such as
Hurricanes.
The following initiatives are part of the proposed Coastal Management Element:
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Protect or enhance the coastal area resources during development. (Objective 5.1. I., Page 5-1, Existing)
Require all development along the tidal ditches to preserve a native vegetation buffer. (Objective 5.1.2.,
Page 5-3, Existing)
Ensure the marine habitat in and the water quality of Little Lake Worth and the Intracoastal Waterway are
protected and enhanced. (Objective 5.1.3., Page 5-4, Existing)
Collect information on all species of special concern in the coastal area and adopt regulations ro provide for
their protection. (Objective 5.1.4., Page 5-4, Existing)
Provide the protection, preservation, and reuse of public and private historic resources (Objective 5.1.5,
Page 5-5, Existing)
Implement the Marina Siting plan for Palm Beach County. (Objective 5.1.6., Page 5-5, Existing)
Ensure that building and development activities are carried out in a manner that minimizes the danger to
life and property from hurricanes and floods. (Objective 5.2. I., Page 5-6, Existing)
Provide for public safety during emergency evacuation. (Objective 5.2.2., Page 5- 7, Existing)
Establish post-disaster procedures for immediate and long term response. (Objective 5.2.3., Page 5-8,
Existing)
Apply level of service standards to the traffic circulation and infrastructure facilities of the coastal zone
whenever development orders or permits are requested. (Objective 5.2.4., Page 5-9, Existing)
The following studies or actions are recommended by staf$
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Goals, Obiectives and Policies
GOAL 5.1.: ENSURE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOTJRCES OF THE PALM BEACH GARDENS COASTAL AREA ARE - 1 MAINTAINED AND ENHANCED THROUGH THE REGULATION OF
DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES THAT WOULD DAMAGE OR DESTROY SUCH
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Policy 5.1.1.1.: The City will continue to maintain land development regulations which shall
limit erosion control measures to those that do not interfere with normal littoral processes or
coastal natural resources.
Policy 5.1.1.2.: The City shall maintain, within its land development regulations, requirements to
ensure that landscaping in the coastal area requiring site plan review shall consist of a minimum
of 90% native vegetation.
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a coastal area shall require that, during construction, all new development
within the coastal area shall remove all nuisance and exotic vegetation, including, Australian
pine, Brazilian pepper, and Melaleuca from the site.
Policy 5.1.1.4.: In an effort to minimize the impact of development activities on the estuarine
water quality and productivity, the City’s land development regulations shall be maintained to
include specific provisions controlling the building setback from the shoreline and requiring that
a native vegetation buffer be preserved or established along the shoreline and access to a water
body be provided in such a way as to minimize the impact on the shoreline vegetation and the
littoral zone.
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Policy 5.1.1.5.: The following criteria shall continue to be applied to all proposed marinas
during the preparation of marina siting plans:
a. Preference shall be given to sites which have been legally disturbed or identified as
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Aquatic Preserves, Outstanding Florida Waters and Critical Manatee Habitat.
Non-water dependent uses (such as bait and tackle, restaurants, etc.) shall be situated on
uplands.
Marina sites shall be located in areas where upland support services are available and
where there is sufficient upland area to accommodate all needed utilities and marina
support facilities, including parking.
Docking facilities shall be approved only if minimal or no dredging and/or filling is
required to provide access by canal, channel, or road.
Marina basins shall be approved only when the locations have adequate depths to
accommodate the proposed boat use.
Dock and decking design and construction shall ensure light penetration sufficient to
support existing shallow water habitats.
Sewer pump-out service shall be made available at all marinas capable of servicing or
accepting boats inhabited overnight or boats which require pump-out service.
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In the event marina fueling facilities are developed, adequate and effective measures shall
be taken to prevent contamination of area waters from spillage or storage tank leakage.
Prior to operation of marina fueling facilities, the developer shall concurrently submit to
the city a copy of the application for a terminal facility and the applicable portion of the
DNR "Florida Coastal Pollutant Spill Contingency Plan." The plan shall describe the
methods of fuel storage, personnel training, nethods to be
used to dispense fuel, and all the procedures, methods, materials, and emergency
response contractors to be used in the event of a spill. The plan shall be approved by the
city Fire Chief prior to final development approval.
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Marina areas shall be compatible with the Future Land Use Map and applicable land
developments regulations in terms of the types and intensities of uses that are permitted.
Landscape buffers and setbacks shall be included to mitigate impacts upon adjacent land
uses.
Marinas shall prepare hurricane plans which describe measures to be taken to minimize
damage to marina sites, neighboring properties, and the environment.
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and approved by the This hurricane plan shall be 1 I
m. Marinas shall identify which docking facilities are to be rented and which are to be sold.
Areas available to the public shall be identified and maintained as such.
n. All applications for marinas shall include a market study indicating the need, market area,
and user profile of the marina and which shall include projected costs and revenues
proving the economic feasibility of the marina.
0. Dry slip use shall be maximized in order to minimize impacts on water quality and
minimize the areas extent of disturbance of the estuary.
p. New marina facilities shall be designed to maximize the water quality benefits of existing
water circulation and shall not adversely affect existing circulation patterns.
Improvement of circulation shall be a preferred consideration when expanding or
upgrading existing facilities.
q. All new and expanded marinas shall provide a demonstration of compliance with State
Water Quality Standards by maintaining a water quality monitoring program approved by
the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation (FDER).
Policy 5.1.1.6.: Coastal wetlands shall be protected through regulations that require:
a. Site plans for new development to identify the location and extent of wetlands
located on the property;
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b. Site plans to provide measures to assure that normal flows and quality of water will
be provided to maintain wetlands after development; and
c. Alteration of wetlands to be mitigated for by restoring the disturbed wetlands or by
creating additional wetlands within the coastal area in compliance with the Federal,
State and South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) regulations.
Objective 5.1.2.:
development along the tidal ditches to preserve a native vegetation buffer.
maintain land development regulations which require all
Policy 5.1.2.1.: The land develoPment remlations shall continue to maintain provisions for the
preservation of the tidal dit vegetation.
Policy 5.1.2.2.: Drainage systems associated with new development redeveloumenfl shall not
cause a significant fluctuation in water quality or quantity in the tidal ditches so as to create a
marked change in either the flora or fauna of the tidal ditch area.
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pl-etwt maintain and kmo date the Citv'g
the minor drainage outfalls and
LIK med natural drainage systems which
uuiy kasible. For such disturbed drainage systems, the
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recommend remedial actions.
Objective 5.1.3.: intain land development regulations which ensure
that the marine habitat in and the water quality of Little Lake Worth and the Intracoastal
Waterway including the associated estuarine systems, are protected ai enhanced.
Policy 5.1.3.1.: Drainage regulations shall ensure best management practices are used to prevent
surface run-off from degrading the water quality of Little Lake Worth or the Intracoastal
Waterway (ICWW).
Policy 5.1.3.2.: Through the land development regulations, the City shall -
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require I marinas and docking fwilities located in the City to maintain and .,-bmit to
Policy 5.1.3.3.: The City shall continue to propose to the State that rip- rap or other similar
measures be used in the ICWW to increase the marine habitat. Additionally, the City shall
support the Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management in its
habitat protection program in all applicable areas, including the Intracoastal Waterway.
Policy 5.1.3.4.: In order to reduce non-point source pollutant loading's and improve the
functioning of the City's drainage system, the City shall continue to enforce regulations to
prohibit dumping of debris of any kind, including yard clippings and trimmings, into
drainage ditches, stormwater control structures, the ICWW and Little Lake Worth.
Policy 5.1.3.5.: The City staff shall review on an ongoing basis, and coordinate with, the
policies and programs proposed by other local governments for the protection of estuaries that
are within the jurisdiction of the City and such local governments. The coordination shall be
conducted on an informal basis to ensure adequate sites for water-dependent uses, prevent
estuarine pollution, control surface water runoff, protect living marine resources, reduce
exposure to natural hazards, and ensure public access.
Objective 5.1.4.:. wntinue to collect
information on all species of special concern that either inhabit transit the coastal
area and adoDt specific regulations to provide for their protection linz
bther agenci
Policy 5.1.4.1.: The City shall continue to compile an inventory a all known nesting sites,
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feeding areas, breeding grounds and areas of transit for species of special concern. - Policy 5.1.4.2.: The City shall maintain land development regulations to provide for the
maximum protection of all species of special concern identified in the coastal area and their
habitats.
Policy 5.1.4.3.: The City shall assist Palm Beach County to ensure that all known manatee areas
are adequately posted with manatee warning signs. If the problem of boat speeding percictc iq
spite of the warning signs, the City shall encourage regulatory agencies to 1 I
in the known manatee areas.
Objective 5.1.5.: The City shall maintain land development regulations which rovide for
the protection, preservation, and reuse of public and private historic resources P
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biective 5.1.6..: Maintain and implement the Marina Siting Plan for Im Beach Countv,
Coast Regional Planning Council
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c 'OUCV 5.1.6.1: All site plans shall be reviewed to determine it the site is located in an area
lesignated as low. medium or high txobabilitv of imr>act to ma ' as Marina -- 1
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30AL 5.2.: ENSURE THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN LIFE AND CAPITAL
TACILITIES FROM THE DESTRUCTIVE EFFECTS OF HURRICANES AND OTHEU
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Objective L-W, 3.6.1. -yq Antinue to maintain land development regulations
which ensule that building and development activities are carried out in a manner which
minimizes the danger to life and property from hurricanes and floods.
'olicv 5.2.1.1.: The Citv's Coastal Hiah Hazard Area (CHHA) shall be identified as Catecrorv :
3urricane evacuation zones. as located bv the Sea, lake and Overland Surges from Hurri-ianeg
all be identified as Catego rv 1
The land development regulations shall continue to require that new
and replacement sanitary sewer facilities in flood zones are flood-proofed to prevent inflow
and insure that raw sewage does not leak from sanitary sewer facilities during flood events.
Policy fie land developm - tions shall continue to maintain that land
use types and intensities within the are consistent with:
a. The Future Land Use Element and Map;
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b. Vested development rights;
c. The hazard mitigation annex of the 1995 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan
and the Treasure Coast Hurricane Evacuation Study;
d. Those which maintain a hurricane evacuation time as established in the Palm Beach
County 1995 Comprehensive Emergency Management Plana
The goals, objectives and policies of this element and the Conservation Element of this
Comprehensive Plan concerning the protection and preservation of natural resources.
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Policy I - The City's Public Works Department shall continue its program to
regularly providebLll1,: and pruning of City street trees and trees on City property as a pre-
hurricane precaution to windthrown hazards.
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knt evacuation routes and shelter space.
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as a roved in the development plans. Residential pp shall be established consistent with the I developments in
densities in the furure annexation eetl+l
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>aul,ation size and distribution, location of hiah-risk DoPulations. adeauacv of transDortation
@ems and .emergencv shelters (including uublic schools) located outside of the coastal hi&'
izard area and the latest scientific findinps affecting emergency manapement I
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ncludinp Dublic schools) out:
: 'l'he City shall coordinate with the Palm Beach County Emergency Management
wacuate, how to evacuate, the location of emergency shelters '
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imereencv Man aament Division and the School District of Palm Beach Countv (remdinP the
Ise of public schools outside of the coastal hi& hazard area as emergency shelters) ta idmtifj
ublic schools located within its boundark which could serve as emergency shelters and tc
lesimations and evacuation mutes are coordinated by the American - Red Cross and Palm Beach
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sure safe ev acuation of those - Dede who are at risk during hurricanes. All emefgencv shelta
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I 'olicv 5.2.2.8.: The City shall amoint a Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness Team to includc
artment directors. and other staffmembers as identified by the dmartm ~ he City Mw. det,
vhose d irectors sit on the Hurricane and Disaster Pretlaredness Team. At minimum. the Tern
hall conduct a meeb .na at the start of hurricane season to review and update the disasta
~rmaredness mocedu res and post-disaster mocedwre dans to remain current. The Team shal
ilso establish a D rocedure to disseminate information to staff and residents in the event of i
&stef. All disaster nt-eparednessas shall he coordinated with Palm Beach Countv':
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:anup and redevelopment, to a hurricane event, natural disasters and othel
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Policy I Aer a hurricane, a special meeting of the City Council shall be
convened to hear preliminary damage assessments, appoint a Recovery Task Force, decide if a
temporary moratorium is necessary on building activities to protect public health, safety, and
welfare.
Policy 1 The City shall name a Recovery Task Force to include the City
Manager, department directors, and other members as directed by the City Council. Staff shall
be provided by the departments whose directors sit on the Task Force. The Task Force shall be
disbanded after implementing its responsibility.
The Recovery Task Force shall have the following
responsibilities: reVlG =d decide upon emergency building permits; coordinate with state
and federal officials to prepare disaster assistance applications; analyze and recommend to the
City Council hazard mitigation options including reconstruction or relocation of damaged
public facilities; develop a redevelopment plan; and recommend amendments to the
Comprehensive Plan, City Emergency Management Plan, and other appropriate policies and
procedures.
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immediate repairs to potable
debris; stabilization or removal
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water, wastewater, and power facilities; removal of
of structures about to collapse; and minimal repairs to make
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Conservation
EAR- BASED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT - CONSERVATION ELEMENT -EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Conservation Element Overview
The existing goal of the Conservation Element has been divided into two goals. The first proposed goal is to
preserve, manage or restore natural resources in the city to ensure their sustainability and quality. The second
proposed goal is to encourage a sustainable city through actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other
pollutants and reduce the use of non-renewable resources. The proposed second goal focuses on green principles,
while the first is focused on preservation and conservation of existing natural resources.
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Page 6-2, Existing)
Monitor and enforce provisions for regulating water use. (Objective 6.1.2., Page 6-3, Existing)
Maintain land development regulations to ensure the control of soil erosion (Objective 6.1.3., Page 6-4,
Existing)
Maintain land development regulations to ensure that all ecological communities, wildlife, and marine life,
especially endangered and rare species are identified, managed and protected. (Objective 6.1.4., Page 6-4,
Existing)
Maintain a hazardous waste management program for the proper storage, recycling, collection and disposal
of hazardous wastes. (Objective 6.1.L Page 6-8, Existing)
Maintain land development regulations to ensure the provision of conservation measures on newly annexed
land or newly acquired for the purpose of conservation in accordance with the goals, objective and policies
of the Comprehensive Plan. (Objective 6.1.6., Page 6-8, Existing)
Implement the plan for all or a part of the Parkway System prior to the issuance of any development orders
for that area included in the Conceptual Linkage Plan. (Objective 6. I. 7., Page 6-9, Existing)
Maintain land development regulations which ensure the protection and preservation of native habitats, and
maximize the provision of open space for this purpose. (Objective 6. 1.8., Page 6-10, Existing)
Meet or exceed the minimum air quality levels established by Department of Environmental Protection
(DEP). (Objective 6.2. I., Page 6-13, Existing)
Increase education of sustainable building practices and use of environmentally sustainable products within
the City. (Objective 6.2.2., Page 6-14, Proposed)
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Definitions:
LISTED SPECIES - Those species designated as endangered, threatened, or of special concern
PROTECTED - Refers to official federal, state, or internationally treaty lists which provide legal
protection for rare and endangered species
THREATENED SPECIES - Species that are likely to become endangered in the state within the
foreseeable future if current trends continue. This category includes: (1) species in which most or
all populations are decreasing because of over-exploitation, habitat loss, or other factors; (2)
species whose populations have already been heavily depleted by deleterious conditions and
which, while not actually endangered, are nevertheless in a critical state; and (3) species which
may still be relatively abundant but are being subjected to serious adverse pressures throughout
their range.
ECOSYSTEM - An assemblage of living organisms (plants, animals, microorganisms, etc.) and
nonliving components (soils, water, air, etc.) that function as a dynamic whole through organized
energy flows.
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listed species) - Plant and animal species listed as endangered, threatened, or of special concern
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2. Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
3. Florida Committee on Rare and Endangered Plants and Animals
4. Florida Department of Agriculture
5. Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
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manage surface and sub-surface water resources in a manner which ensures their viability
as natural habitats and utili
regulations shall protect
for recreational and potable water uses. Furthermore, the
the quality and quantity of waters that flow into
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ensure thal I The City shall continue to maintain land development regulations to
a. Site plans for new development identify the location and extent of wetlands located on
the property;
b. Site plans provide measures to assure that normal flows and quality of water will be
provided to maintain wetlands after development;
Where alteration of wetlands is necessary in order to allow reasonable use of property,
either the restoration of disturbed wetlands will be provided or additional wetlands will
be created to mitigate any wetland destruction;
d. Land mteration or development within the blLoxahatchee Slough restoration
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.hin the Loxahatchee watershed are consistent with
FWMDl policies for water quality and
quantity and SFWMD plans for modifying the hydroperiod and water levels in the area;
e. Proposed developments comply with the Wellfield Protection Program adopted by the
county; and
f. Site plans identify floodplain areas and incorporate appropriate flood mitigating measures
that comply with regulations promulgated by the Federal Emergency Management
Agency Flood Insurance Program.
Policy I
ith
he City shall require the review of all pro osed wetlands development
of Environmental Protectic EP P , SFWMD, zasure Coasd
FCRPC), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to ensure
compliance with dredge and fill permitting processes.
Policy L19A. 0.~1.+.;1 Through the continued implementation of land development
regulations, the City shall ensure that new developments mare designed in
such a manner as to minimize the impact of such developments O.~ &, ~li+~ of surface and
ground water resources, and to further ensure that new developments 1 do not
exceed the capacity levels for potable water and/or sanitary sewer services.
Policy FAA5
the tidal ditches along RCA Boulevard to prevent salt water intrusion into the shallow aquifer.
The City shall continue to encourage the placement of a salinity dam in 0 -- Polic 'he City shall continue to maintain land development regulations to
ensure such regulations are consistent with and implement the county Wellfield Protection
Program.
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Policy I By implementing the provisions of the county Wellfield Protection
Ordinance, the City sha,, ,ontinue to ensure that no new uses are established within the zones of
influence of existing or proposed wellfields that could adversely affect the quality of water
resources in the water recharge area. The City shall also ensure that new potable water wells and
wellfields are located in areas where no regulated materials (e.g. hazardous or toxic materials)
are used, handled, stored or produced within the projected zones of influence of such wells or
well fields.
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'he City shall cooperate with the SFWMD and Palm Beach County in
their efforts in restoring I the Loxahatchee Slough and managing the Loxahatchee
Slough Sanctuary. The City, in CollJunction with the SFWMD and Palm Beach County, shall
review any development adjacent to the Sanctuary for possible adverse impact on the Sanctuary
during the development approval process.
Objective I
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SFWMD in preparing and adopting an emergency water management conservation plan.
4 The City shall provide technical assistance to and cooperate with the
Policy &44aa+ I The City shall continue to maintain land development regulations which
require water conservation strategies which are consistent with programs promulgated by the
Seacoast Utility Authority, NPBCID, and SFWMD, and other viable programs such as:
a. Wastewater reuse for irrigation if economically feasible;
b. Separate metering for irrigation with potable water;
c. A reduction in use of potable water for irrigation; and
d. A more efficient operation of irrigation systems including the incorporation of such
devices as soil water tensiometers and xeric landscaping where appropriate.
Policy %e City shall cooperate with the SFWMD in developing and
implementing programs for the further education of the public regarding various methods of
water conservation at the household and small business level.
1.1.2.3.
Objective
to ensure tne control of soil erosion.
Policy 1
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G- tintain land development regulations
The City shall continue to maintain land development regulations which
.ch County Soil and Water Conservation District I - on development activities and land clearing.
Policy L~A?.
incorporated area of the City.
- All commercial mining practices shall be prohibited throughout the
Objective '7 -- tintain land development regulations
to ensure tnat ail ecological communities, wildlife, and marine life, especially endangered
and rare species, are identified, managed, and protected.
Policy I . The City's land development regulations will continue to ensure that:
a. All endangered and threatened plant, animal and marine populations are protected;
b. Habitat of critical value to regional populations of endangered and threatened species is
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preserved;
Nuisance and invasive exotic vegetation (i.e. Brazilian Pepper and Melaleuca) is removed
by the developer at the time of development or redevelopment of a site; and
c.
d. Removal of native vegetation is minimized in the land development process; and, where
it is economically feasible, removed material is relocated on site.
e Environmental Assessments are provided for any land development/alteration proposal or
properties containing environmentally sensitive lands.
Policy b*3 6.1.4.6 Development orders and permits for development and redevelopment
activities shall be issued only if the protection and conservation of wildlife, marine life and
natural systems are ensured consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of this
Comprehensive Plan.
I Policies 6.1.5.3.(a) and (b) have been relocated to Objective 6.1.6. I
Policy I The City shall maintain land developm lations containing
specific sianuarus and guidelines for the protection of environmentally sensitive lands containing
one or more of the following:
a. __
ive habitats design ; environmentaIEv s iificant if thev are activelv used b\
likelv to sumort or contain U.S.- listed endangered. or threatened sDecies and/or state
mdangered or threatened species. or sDecies of special conca
b. A rare and unique upland community such as coastal scrub;
c. Functioning and jurisdictional wetlands and deepwater habitats;
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Any part of the Loxahatchee Slough Sanctuary;
Sites of historical or archaeological significance,
Xeric hammock or xeric scrub;
Tropical hammock;
Low hammock, temperate hammock, or mesic hammock;
Mixed hardwood swamp or hydric hammock;
Pond apple slough;
Cypress swamp;
Freshwater marsh;
Mangrove swamp;
Oak forest;
Pine flatwoods, mesic and hydric;
Scrubby flatwoods;
Coastal dune and strand; 1
Wet prair,,
-- Policy 1 1 The City shall require that an environmental assessment be prepared
prior to alteration 01 the land consistent with the provisions of the Natural Resources and
Environmentally Significant Lands section of the land development regulations.
Policy To ensure protection of environmentally sensitive areas and listed
species, the City shall implement the following criteria either in combination or singly for any
proposed alteration of lands designated as environmentally significant pursuant Comprehensive
Plan policy 6444:
1. The project design provides for the protection and preservation o R-FMH sluable or
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unique existing natural resources, listed species and environmentally significant lands on
site;
If no listed species have been determined to exist on the site or on-site preservation
would yield a preserve area that is less than the preferred minimum of ten acres or
unavoidable impacts to wetlands occur, an alternative form of mitigation acceptable to
the City Council is implemented;
2.
3. The City shall continue to require, through Land Development Regulations, that all
development with significant environmental impacts, including agricultural development,
set aside as preserve areas a minimum of 25 percent of the total upland native plant
communities on site. The 25 percent set-aside shall be based on the quality and viability
of the vegetative ecosystem. The city shall have the option to designate the portion of the
plant community which will be included in the 25 percent set-aside. Such set-aside
habitat shall be preserved and managed in viable condition with existing canopy,
understory, and ground cover.
The city shall, for development occurring east of the Urban Growth Boundary, have the
option of accepting off-site preservation or a cash payment in lieu of preservation and
shall accumulate such payments from development for the purchase and management of
off-site upland native plant communities. The Land Development Regulations shall
establish criteria for assessing the cash payment amount and for determining which
projects warrant the use of the cash payment option. A property owner of a platted upland
preserve shall not be allowed to use the off-site preservation or the cash payment option
to modify the preserve area.
4a. Wetland habitats are set-aside as preserves, and development is prohibited in wetlands
except under the following circumstances consistent with Treasure Coast Regional
Planning Council Policy 6.6.1.1 :
1) Such an activity is necessary to prevent or eliminate a public hazard;
2) Such an activity would twovide direct nublic benefit which would exceed those lost
as a result of I -;
3) Such an activity is proposed for habitats in which the functions and values currently
provided are significantly less than those typically associated with such habitats and
cannot be reasonably restored;
pe to the unique geometry of the site, A-is-the unavoidable consequence of development for uses which are
appropriate given site characteristics, or;
4b. Wetlands shall be protected by a density transfer program to upland areas. Where
development occurs within wetlands, the developer must mitigate the function and value
of those wetlands. Development activities shall occur at a density of no more than one
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dwelling unit per five acres in the urban area and one dwelling unit per twenty acres in
the rural area, shall be clustered to the least environmentally sensitive portion of the site
and shall include design considerations to protect the wetland functions of the rest of the
site. Consistent with SFWMD regulations, a minimum 15-foot upland buffer composed
of native vegetation shall be preserved or established around wetland areas.
For a site on which listed which listed species are known or suspected to be present, one
of the following criteria shall be satisfied:
1. It shall be successfully demonstrated that the proposed land alteratioddevelopment
activity will not preclude the continued survival and viability of those listed species
located on site; or
2. A plan for relocation, either on-site or off-site, for those listed species, shall be
approved by all appropriate agencies.
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'IIlIIGIIlillly .. land, - Itxr IO rolnto E. includit, -
wetlands, - , ,-- doodplains., groundwater aquifer recharge areas, ...reas set aside by
development to meet the 25 percent preservation of native ecological communities and wildlife
habitats.
3bjective - .. L& 6.1.5.: &
Maintain a hazardous waste management he propt storag recycling,
ion and disposal of hazardous wastes, in with the S d Was 4utho I
Policy - The City shall work closely with and seek technical assistance from the
DEP and SWA in identifylng small quantity hazardous waste generators in the City and in
developing the program for the proper disposal of such hazardous waste.
Policy L11;7. - The City shall cooperate with the SWA in sponsoring Amnesty Days to
collect household hazardous waste for proper disposal. -- 0 b j ective nd bpment regulations
and devekopme ieasures on newly
annexedlandsl in accordance with - the goals, objectives, and policies of this Comprehensive Plan.
Policy I The City shall review the master development plans of all subdivisions
approved by the county but later annexed by the City for the provision of conservatiord
preservation areas as required by the original development order.
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Policy I I Where development orders granted by another governmental agency are
silent, the compreheilslvre plan, land development regulations, and policies of the City of Palm
Beach Gardens shall apply.
:v 0.1.0.4.: ine ~iy snail mouerate with Palm iseacn LO~W in me management or me
pnservation land we, enterinn into an interIoca1 ameement to assume oDerationa1 and mblic
If* activities. assistinn in environmental education tmmms, and locating a citv-omrated
iture center on the orooertv. Furthermore. the Citv will c mate the ecosite with a consistent
ning district.m
’s Forest ecosite. This cootmation shall include desimating the ecosite
: Afier the acuuisition of new Iands bv agencies intended to conserve ecosites. the
btv &g&l coordinate with Palm Beach County and 0th~ am1 icable outside agencies in order to
&maMaru pen t Pla ir the ecositc qgi- nating the appropriate properties with a ... ..
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to the issuk,,,, ,f any development orders for that area included in ...- ConcnntllalT i
Plan presented in the Future Land Use Element of this Comprehensive Plan
Polic &&& 1.1.7.1. ’he City shall continue to maintain land development regulations to
ensure the implementation and design of the Parkway System.
Policy
multitude of functions including:
l’he parkways shall be designed, developed and maintained to serve a
a. Preservation of significant native ecological communities in greenways along the City’s
major corridors;
b. Separate bicycle and pedestrian circulation through and between land uses within and
adjacent to the areas included within the Conceptual Linkage Plan presented in the Future
Land Use Element of this Comprehensive Plan;
c. Mitigation areas for natural areas disturbed elsewhere within the area included within the
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0 Conceptual Linkage Plan presented in the Future Land Use Element of this
Comprehensive Plan, where applicable;
The buffering of adjacent roadways, land uses and developments, where applicable; and
The provision of public access to the restored Loxahatchee Slough, where applicable.
Preserve urban beauty through right of way landscaping requirements;
Provide residents with a safe and multi-use pathway system which is recognized as an
urban component of the Florida Greenways System;
Eliminate a perceived need for using stip commercial as a buffer between arterials and
residential areas; and
The phasing of the establishment of the parkways shall, at a minimum, be relative to the
phasing of development in the area included within the Conceptual Linkage Plan
presented in the Future Land Use Element of this Comprehensive Plan.
Objective aintain land development regulations which, in
conjunction with the effozr regulatory agencies having jurisdiction, mnsure
the protection and preservation of native habitats, and maximize the provision of open
space for this purpose.
Policy - I 1 The City shall maintain open space requirements in the land
development regulatio;,, with specific reference to conservation and preservation land area
requirements.
Policy .1.8.2.1 The City shall endeavor to "collect and concentrate" open space
conservation areas to amass significantly large land areas that will be left in their natural settings
for public dedication and use through land development regulations.
Policy Through the site plan and subdivision review process, the City shall
endeavor to connect open space and conservatiodpreservation areas with the Parkway System
wherever possible.
Policy The City shall require all developers to identify all
conservatiodpreservation areas and submit all appropriate information to regulatory agencies.
Policy
requiredpreserve areas for environmentally significant lands.
6.1.8.: The City shall maintain the following minimum requirements to all
(1) Lands to be set aside in preserve areas shall be:
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a. Identified based on the quality of habitats, the presence of listed species,
proximity to other natural areas and other relevant factors.
b. Preserved in viable condition, with intact canopy, understory, and ground cover,
and maintained without infringement by drainage or utility easements. 1
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c. Platted as separate parcels of la or as an established conservation easemei
d. 3pable of functioning within itself or in conjunction with
manmade features.
e. Clearly defined, protected and managed in such a way that it serves a purpose to
the communities around it.
f. Contiguous, wherever possible, to an adjacent preserve, public park, school site,
or human-made open space or combination thereof.
g. Maintained as large open or green areas with the intent of preserving large areas
to promote self-sustaining, balanced plant growth, biodiversity, and wildlife
enhancement and shall be connected with other preserve areas to conceptually
function as wildlife corridors.
h. One-hundred-percent protected from alteration during site construction.
1. Compact in nature, avoiding strip or noncontiguous patterns and arranged in a
continuous fashion where possible. The use of preservation areas as long, narrow
buffers is discouraged.
j. Protecting and preserving of all endangered and threatened plant, animal and
marine populations and the habitat of critical value to regional populations of
endangered and threatened species.
k. Consistent with South Florida Water Management District regulations, such that a
minimum 15-fOOt upland buffer composed of native vegetation shall be preserved
or established around wetland areas landward from the edge of the wetland in all
places and shall average 25 feet of width from the landward edge of the wetland.
1. Cleared of invasive nonnative vegetation (e.g., Brazilian pepper, Australian pine
and Melaleuca), except as otherwise authorized by the city, by the developer at
the time of development or redevelopment of a site.
Lands that are set aside in a preserve status may be included in open space calculations for
purposes of meeting open space requirements of the city's planned community district or planned
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unit development ordinances if the canopy, understory, and ground cover vegetation are left
intact. However, such preserved lands shall not make up more than 50 percent of the total
required open space, unless it is determined by the city council that a greater portion of the
required open space should consist of preserved area because of special site constraints or
preservation opportunities.
Alteration within the preserve shall require City approval, and shall be limited to:
1. The construction of boardwalks, pervious walkways, and other passive
recreational or educational facilities.
2. The construction of firebreaks, fire lanes, or fence lines and the removal of
invasive nonnative species and their replacement with native species. The
use of native plant communities, existing roads and trails, etc., as
firebreaks is preferred to the construction of new access roads or fire
lanes, which would result in the introduction and spread of invasive
nonnative plant species. , iconve iomass Em(
underbrush and overnrowth. or thinning of dead, dving or diseased nativt
plant communities is encouraged for hazardous he1 reduction
3. Primary public/institutional buildings shall be prohibited in the
conservation land use designation and within other environmentally
sensitive lands, including wetlands, 1 OO-year floodplains, groundwater
aquifer recharge areas, areas set aside by the development to meet the 25-
percent preservation of native ecological communities and wildlife
habitats, unless otherwise approved by the city council.
Policy
a management plan for all preservation areas and/or conservation lands.
6.1.8.6 le City shall maintain the following minimum requirements to require
a) A management plan of the preserve area and/or any other conservation areas within the
city shall include but not be limited to long-term protection of the preserve/conservation area,
continued removal of and protection fiom litter and debris, avoidance of activities or land
alteration which may disturb the preserve area, eradication and continued monitoring and
removal of invasive nonnative plant species, control of off-road vehicles, and maintenance of
hydrological requirements. Periodic prescribed burning or other mechanical methods that would
simulate the natural processes of the natural historic fire regime may be required for some areas.
Each management plan shall be approved, pursuant to Comprehensive Plan Policies and
land development regulations by the browth Mananemc department, before final
approval of construction drawings or commencement of land alteration, whichever occurs
first, and/or incorporation into the city as a conservation area, open space, greenway, or
wildlife corridor.
Deed restrictions.
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[I ' (1) For those lands identified for preserve status, appropriate deed restrictions shall be
placed on the lands and recorded in the public records of the county, or they may
be dedicated to a public entity or approved private conservation group for the
purposes of preservation, or appropriate restrictive conservation easements
granted in perpetuity may be established, or such other similar protective
measures may be established, as determined by the city council, upon completion
of all review processes.
(2) A conservation easement shall be established for a preserve area on a single-
family residential lot five acres or greater in size. The deed restriction or
conservation easement shall be dedicated to the appropriate entity, such as the
property owners association, or a state or local government or agency.
(d) The perpetual maintenance and protection of designated preserve areas shall be
established by a legally binding, recorded instrument.
Policy The City shall provide for a voluntary denc;+xl hnnils program for land
use designations of residential high (RH) to permit densities up to I 15.0 units per
gross acre, based on one additional unit of density allowed for every ten percent of native
ecological habitat put into a preserve within the planned community district (PCD) -
minimum preservation and open space areas provided in accordance with standard PCD
These preserve areas shall be over and above
requirements.
Blic The City shall maintain in the land de
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development
HROUGH ACTIONS THAT -LDUCE GREENHO --E GAS EMISSIONS AND
THER POLLUTANTS AND REDUCE THE USE OF NON-RENEWABLE I ESOURCES.~
DIICV o.L.I.I.: in accoraance wirn xion IO~JLUL, r.a., r
nd development regulations that en.p---- *L- ---+--+:-- -.
bbiective 6.2.1.: hleet or evceed the minimum air quality levels established tw DEd
L Citv snail continue KO maintain _. .:,--, ,-+,11., "A- ":+:- ,A 1 ,._,a"
tfficient v
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des, including hybrid vehicles and alternate hels such as bii
well as through public education and eneoura&ng the followin
: creation of mixed use land use centers and residential form which utilizes
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Verretanve t
The use of arernative modes of transportation including pub"
?e imdementation ofthe garkwav svstem, the inst~llutl,ll
[em tletween mma~ roadways and resiaentiai XIeElII3OrlIOOdS:
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edestrian Dathslcorridors. light rail. and car-r>oolind
,deucu&s fL
velopments. the retrofit of nefdiborhoods with sidewalks and tfie rmair ~af pyip
iewalks. and requirements such a! nmvision oLbicv& racks.
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'olicv 6.2.1.3.: In an effort to reduce reliance on automobile travel, the City shall implement E
av S- as vacan t weas are de velotled or as redev elopment occurs: ass ist the
&g?trotwlitan Pi- 'zation in the imDlementat ion of its Transit Study and BicvcIc
:acilities Plan: and coordinate with PalmTran to increase the public transportation service in th<
vith DEP regulations prior to being approved.
ipproved which exceeds the level ofair auality established by the State Implementation Plan.
J proposed point source c- ,ohtion shal, "z
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shall provide education to the residents and busines wners to suppor
er enerm efficient buildings. energy efficient appliances. waste recycling. building product!
'olicv 6.2.2.~
3tv waste for reuse
11 purchase products that utilize recycled materials and shall returr I
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:y 6.2.2.5.: By 2009, the City sha . .... P .C Insider the
review the City
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EAR- BASED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 0 RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT - EXECUTIVE SUhlhlARY
Recrention nnd Open Splice Overview
The Recreation and Open Space Element consists of a single goal; to provide adequate, sustainable park, recreation
and open space facilities and areas offering a broad range of activities to all current and future citizens. Staff
proposes to assess the City’s Level of Service (LOS) standard for recreation and open space, and to define three new
categories of recreation and open space: mini-parks, open space, and eco-oriented parks.
The following initiatives ore part of the proposed Recreation and Open Space Element:
Provide open space areas, active and passive recreation facilities for residents that comply with established
LOS standards. (Objective 7.1. l., Page 7-1, Existing)
Meet the recreation and open space needs of our residents through public funds, gifts, contributions,
mandatory fees or dedications. (Objective 7.1.2., Page 7-4, Existing)
Provide vehicular and pedestrian access to all public facilities. (Objective 7.1.3., Page 7-5, Existing)
Improve and coordinate efforts with all levels of government and the private sector to provide recreation
opportunities. (Objective 7.1.4., Page 7-6, Existing)
parks within certain distances of homes and employment centers (Policy 7.1.1 S., Page 7-1)
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RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
Goals, Obiectives and Policies
GOAL 7.10 WID* ADEQUATE ~-1 RECREATION AND OPEN
SPACE FACILITIES AND AREAS OFFERING A BROAD RANGE OF ACTIVITIES,
CONVENIENT ACCESS, -PROPRIATE IMPROVEMENTS, AND SOUND
MANAGEMENT -- TO ALL 3URRENT AND FU3
CITIZENS OF PALM BEACH GARDENS WITH ACTIVE AND PASSIVE
RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF PERSONAL HEALTH,
ENTERTAINMENT, AND CONSTRUCTIVE USE OF LEISURE TIME.
Objective 7.1.1.: - -aide ,
recreation facilities an ireas for residents of
as to comply with the -:vel of &-vice L
maintain such compliance in subsequent yes
active and passive
Am Beach Gardens in a timely manner so
standards set forth by this element and to
Policy 7.1.1.1.: The City shall adopt a
neighborhood and community parks for each 1,000 permanent City residents.
recreation facilities shall be located to serve the entire city population
standard of 3.7 acres of improved
Parks and
standard set forth in this element Policy 7.1.1.2.: The City shall achieve the 1
through an equitable and systematic land acquisition program and impact fee program.
:y 7.1.1.3.: By 2010. the City shall review its LOS standard to reflect current trends. 7
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0 Policy W The City shall continue to provide land development regulations which
contain recreation and open space definitions as defined below and e! ef .I
t' standards as defined above.
ini-Par IB
wdlv Eoung in rmrrlc-p;& an a lwer scale. the Citv has not estabfisbd a lwei of servic
indad, bas.@$ m sopdation for this category of ark. Adeauate provision of mini-parks will 1
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amice area standards renuired for new development and redevelorjmeu
]en Space pares. linear parks. polf courses, and greenway
Neighborhood Park
The neighborhood park is a "walk to" park generally located along streets where people can walk
or bicycle without encountering heavy traffic. It serves the population of a neighborhood in a
lly has 2 acres for each 1,000 population. The desirable
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Because the service areas of a neighborhood park and an elementary school often coincide, it is
desirable for the neighborhood park to physically join the elementary school when feasible.
Both park and school serve the same basic po]---'-''-n, :'--I- -- --pat"-'- '
-creation facilities that are of mr+-?l beneG+
0 ' ind ma' . '
Since recreation needs vary from one neighborhood to another, site design should be flexible in
order to meet the particular recreation needs of a neighborhood. Site design should also reflect
the character of a neighborhood and incorporate compatible elements of both passive and active
types of recreation. The park area should be suitable for intense recreational activities. Typical
facilities developed in a neighborhood park may include play apparatus, recreation buildings,
multipurpose courts, sports fields, picnic areas, and free play areas. Additional facilities may be
added depending on the recreation demands of a neighborhood.
Community Park
A community park is a "ride to" park located near major streets or arterials. It is designed to
serve the needs of four to six neighborhoods - which may be said to constitute 9 Pnmmunity - - and ~
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Just as a
ulfills the recreation needs of a neighborhood, a community park is designed neighborhood par
to meet the recreation needs of an entire community.
The park area should be suitable for intense recreational activities. Typical facilities at a
community park include swimming pools, ball fields, tennis courts, play areas, picnic areas,
multi-purpose courts, recreation buildings, and sports fields. Additional recreation facilities may
be included to meet a particular recreation demand in a community. Adequate off-street parking
may be needed to contain parking overflow. Two important elements of every community park
are the use of landscaping and the provision of passive recreation areas.
Urban-District Park
le City
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, - include one or more district parks
into the recreational system. An urban-district park is designed to serve the recreation needs of
several communities, or a city and usually provides areas and facilities that are resource based.
The park area may contain natural or aesthetic quality for outdoor recreation, such as picnicking,
boating, fishing, swimming, camping and trail uses, as well as active play areas. A secondary
objective may be the conservation and management of the natural/cultural en
providing- opportunities for viewing, studying nature and wildlife habitat. The
desirable size for an urban-district park - - is 200 acre
--- irrounding commum I
The most important aspect of an urban-district park is that it provides recreational opportunities
that are resource based. Design and development of all outdoor recreation resources and facilities
should promote an atmosphere of beauty and serenity that is based directly on the natural
environment.
:o-Oriented
le City recognizes the importance of protecting the diverse ecosystem. while embracing tl
vailabie to our residents. Eco-oriented parks Drovide residents eniovrnent ar rtural rewumes, a
vareness of our na turd environment and shall utilize em-friendly design to m<mrnize tl
impact to the enviro,nment. These parks are unique in function and location; therefore these sit
--u~---*-l.- *-&- -nd number of residents served. For that reason, the "'tLh-- --A --*-"'ish(
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. me. Future eco-oriented parks may include utilizatior f conservation lands, such
nenchman's Creek M anmove. Frenchman's Forest. ProsDeritv Oaks Preserve, and tl
ixahatchee and Hunmland Sloughs. The most important aspect of an eco-oriented park is 1
lationship to the natural environment, thus providing awareness to our residents about o
iturai enviknment. For this reason only, eco-oriented parks may include recreation activiti
uch as kayak rental facilities, hiking and bikiI
lndj rstem are limitec
trails and learniiig center -
Specialized Recreational Facilities
These sites will vary widely in size and the number of residents sen~pd Examples of specialized
facilities would include marinas, libraries, swimming pools, nature centers, outdoor
theaters and publicly-owned golf courses. Specialized facilities may be appropriate in
combination with a community or urban-district park.
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Policy 7.1.2.1.: The City shall continue a fully operational impact fee program and shall
supplement recreation and open space needs through interlocal agreements, operational practices,
user fees, incentives, and public/private cooperative efforts. The City shall also develop a
comprehensive implementation program with priorities, responsibilities, and schedules based on
the adopted level of service standards (improved park land) and the ideal recreation facilities
standard!
Policy 7.1.2.2.: The City shall maintain a detailed recreation and open space inventory which
indicates the general location of existing and proposed sites and facilities as well as functional
classifications, nature of improvements, and usage, size, priority, and other appropriate
considerations.
Objective 7.1.3.: I bovide vehicular and pedestrian access to all public,
active, recreation facilities, including barrier-free design features at entrance points to the
facility such as buildings used for group assembly, spectator seating areas, and restrooms.
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4. .'%' ' . ..* . . 4,' ' . Policy 7.1.3.1.: The City shall acquire and develop access easements or rights-of-way as
required to provide adequate access for public recreation facilities, and construct access ways
which are compatible with the character and needs of the facility, as well as being harmonious
with surrounding development pat terns.
Policy 7.1.3.2.: The City shall
municipalities to achieve public access to Atlantic Ocean beaches.
coordinate with Palm Beach County and surrounding
I I y 7.1.3.3.: Encourage the linkage of parks and open spaces to bicycle and pedestrian tra
wordhation wish the trampostation element.
~licv 7.1.3.4.: tiw fac~ litis shall be orclw~s tent with Title IJ af the America
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AND OPEN SPACE 0
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Objective 7.1.4.:
government and the private sector to provide recreational opportunities.
lmprove and coordinate efforts with all levels of 0
Policy 7.1.4.1:
for the joint use of school recreation facilities located in the City.
me City shall continue interagency agreements with the School Board
Policy 7.1.4.2.: The City shall enforce the dedication of park and recreation area through the
land development regulation' development approval process. As a minimum, residential
projects shall set aside 600 square feet per dwelling unit for public parks and recreation purpose.
Non-residential projects shall set aside a percentage of the gross project area as established
pursuant to Policy 7.1.4.4. Money in lieu of land dedication, subject to City Council approval,
oh~ll sen'- an alternative where suitable land is not available within development I
iplr I projects for public park purposes; minimum park thresholds, as defined in Policy
j., cannot be achieved; or off-site land is not appropriate to serve the recreation and
open space needs of the subject development.
Policy 7.1.4.3.: The City shall seek land donations from property owners and financial
contributions from the private sector for the development of recreational opportunities.
Policy 7.1.4.4, Te City shall conduct a user survey of park and recreation
facilities 'l'he data horn the survey shall be used to determine the percentage of
land non-resiaential projects shall contribute as recreation dedication requirements. At a
minimum, the survey shall document use of city parks and recreation facilities by residents and
nonresidents, and the origin and destination of each user before and after the parkhecreation
facility use.
he results
prmzrre a Parks iutd Re creation Master Plan. Tht
:lation ~ to the most current ~- ~ user surved
the Parks and recreati___ -. - vey. ____ ___, sh
City shall continue to assess the Master Plan i
plicv ?,1.49. : The City shall review wdates of the Countwide Parks and Rwreatiion Mas{
comdeted, and make the appropriate uudates to this element reflect chang Ian. as they arc:, .. .-- -
UIICV I.I.Y.IV.; lilt: LILY siiaii wriiiriut: LO CO( inare wicn ueve ers anu orner entities
ioid duplication of recreation facilities, includinx provisions for ioiilt dse of recreation faciliti
itv'scitizem
ith private aprl niihlir pntitipc cuch - ac thP cqhopl - hn-\arrl tn meet thP rerreot;nn rl-monrlr nf t
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Intergovernmental
Coordination
EAR- BASED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT -EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Intergovernmental Coordination Element Overview
The Intergovernmental Coordination Element has a single goal; to effectively coordinate among all public and
quasi-public entities to ensure quality of life and sustainable use of resources. One new objective is proposed, which
is to coordinate transportation planning efforts with the South Florida Regional Transit Authority (SFRTA) and
Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council (TCRPC), and other appropriate entities and service providers.
The following initiatives are part of the proposed Intergovernmental Coordination Element:
Maintain formal means of coordination with adjacent municipalities, the county, state and federal agencies.
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Coordinate all levels of service standards through the Intergovernmental Plan Amendment Review
Committee (IPARC) and TCRPC. (Objective 8.1.2., Page 8-3, Existing)
Continue a written procedure to request coordination with the comprehensive plans of adjacent
municipalities, the county, and other local government agencies, through IPARC and TCRPC. (Objective
8.1.3., Page 8-3, Existing)
Continue coordination process to ensure full consideration is given to the impacts of developments
proposed in the City through IPARC and TCRPC. (Objective 6.1.4., Page 8-4, Existing)
Encourage the provision of quality education. (Objective 8.1.5., Page 8-5, Existing)
Coordinate planning efforts with the North Palm Beach County partners to jointly identify land parcels
which will provide opportunities for the development of bioscience uses. (Objective 8.1.6., Page 8-6,
Existing)
Coordinate transportation planning efforts with the SFRTA, TCRPC and other governmental entitied and
local transit providers to ensure collaboration and dissemination of information regarding transit decisions
and projects. (Objective 8. I. 7., Page 8-6, Proposed)
INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION ELEMENT - Goals, Obiectives and Policies [I
GOAL 8.1.: ESTABLISH EFFECTIVE COORDINATION MEASURES AMONG ALL
PERTINENT PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC ENTITIES SO TO BEST MAINTAIN
PALM BEACH GARDENS’ QUALITY OF LIFE AND SUSTAINABU USE
OF RESOURCES.
Objective 8.1.1.: maintain formal, specific means of
coordination with adjacent municipalities, the tuunty, state, and federal agencies who have
permitting and regulating authority, and quasi-public entities which provide services but
lack regulatory authority in Palm Beach Gardens.
Policy 8.1.1.1.: The City shall encourage the implementation of the Conceptual Master Plan
for the U. S. 1 Corridor in Northern Palm Beach County known as the “seven-cities plan.”
Potential developments along U. S. 1 within the City’s jurisdiction will be encouraged to
conform with said plan. The City shall also provide support and assistance to nearby
jurisdictions in obtaining funding for the implementation of the plan from regional, state, and
federal agencies.
Policy 8.1.1.2.: The City, through its involvement with Seacoast Utility Authority and in
conjunction with the City Engineer, shall review all plans for water and sewage systems when
these improvements are to be maintained by the city after construction.
Policy 8.1.1.3.: The City shall notify Palm Beach County and surrounding iniinicinalities in
writing (prior to the application being considered by the City Plannin
of development applications received by the City requiring!
ioe ..
2 ~ Committee meeting that have an impact on adiacent local municipaliti
Policy 8.1.1.4.: Palm Beach Gardens shi -- request that the gulator igencies create
liaisons with the City. For example, th gement I: = implemented a program which kilb ilssIsLcu II~IYUII wlt11111 LIX Wunty.
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Policy 8.1.1.5.: Through the City Council, the City Manager shall be responsible for ensuring an
effective intergovernmental coordination program for Palm Beach Gardens.
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Policy 8.1 J.6.: The City shall utilize the Palm Beach Countywide Intergovernmental
Coordination Process as a regular formal forum in which to deal with issues unique to Palm
Beach County and the municipalities therein. The Multi-Jurisdictional Issues Coordination
Forum shall be utilized as a means of collaborative planning for matters of interjurisdictional
significance including, but not limited to, the siting of facilities with countywide significance and
locally unwanted land uses.
Policy 8.1.1.7.: The City shall request that the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
(TCRPC) play a more active role in issues between the City and Palm Beach County, and
between federal and state agencies and Palm Beach Gardens.
Policy 8.1.1.O : Palm Beach Gardens shall assist with cooperative education programs between
the City, the Aunt4 and regulatory agencies to inform the public and development community
about applicable laws and regulations. This could be accomplished by including brief
informational pamphlets in utility bills or other means of widespread general circulation.
Policy 8.1.1.9.: Palm Beach Gardens shall identify and coordinate anticipated future annexation
areas with the county and surrounding municipalities.
Policy 8.1.1.10.: The City shall use the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council's informal
mediation (voluntary dispute resolution) process to resolve disputes or conflicts, including
annexation issues, with other local governments, if not resolved through the Palm Beach
Countywide Intergovernmental Coordination Process. When the City's efforts fail to resolve a
dispute with any local government, the City shall notify the Regional Planning Council in
writing about the dispute, requesting the Council's mediation. The City shall also notify the local
government that the City has dispute with, about the City's request to the Regional Planning
Council.
Policy 8.1.1.11.:
Housing to implement countywide affordable
use of Housing Trust Fund monies.
The City shall cooperate with the County's Commission on Affordable
id workforce housing programs, including the
Policy 8.1.1.12.: The City shall pursue interlocal agreements with local governments that have
identified or adopted future land use designations for adjacent unincorporated areas. These
agreements would establish doint planning areas pursuant to Chapter 163.3 171, F.S. The City
shall encourage joint planning agreements that include as many of the following planning
considerations as are applicable. Additional items could be addressed at the concurrence of both
parties, including:
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a. Cooperative planning and review of land development activities within areas covered by
the agreement; 0
b. Specification of service delivery;
c. Funding and cost-sharing issues with joint planning areas; and
d. En forcementhmplemen t at ion.
Policy 8.1.1.13.: The City shall coordinate with those schools in its jurisdiction, which are part
of the State University System, regarding the development of campus master plans or
amendments thereto, to be done in accordance with Section 240.155, F.S.
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municipalii and counties Intere xnmental Plan Amendment Revie
ommitted (PARc), TCRP( nd informal communicatioa
Policy 8.1.2.1.: The City shall monitor the implementation of
standards .
- ntywide traffic performance
Policy 8.1.2.2.: The City shall coordinate the timing, location, and capacity of public facilities to
ensure that required services will be available when needed.
Policy 8.1.2.3.: The City shall involve the TCRPC in informal mediation when level of service 0
issues cannot be resolved by the city and the service provider.
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$*i*2,44 ne Citv &a 11 coordinate witfi aff ectal lull sdictions regarding mitigation ..
macted ..f cilities; not. risdiction of the local government receiving the applicatic -
proportionate fair-share aareement.1
Objective 8.1.3.: rn ._-- m 4)llontinue a written procedure to request coordination with the comprehensive plans of
adjacent municipalities, the county, and other units of local government such as the school
board, who provide services but do not have regulatorv authority over the use of land
rough IPARC, TCRPC and informal communications,
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Policy 8.1.3.1.: The City shall file a written request with each adjacent municipality and the
county to receive and review copies of all proposed comprehensive plans or plan amendments
that are adjacent to Palm Beach Gardens' boundaries.
Policy 8.1.3.2.: The City shall request the School Board of Palm Beach County, Northern Palm
Beach Chamber of Commerce, Palm Beach County Planning Council, South Florida Water
Management District, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, Seacoast Utility Authority,
Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District, and Florida Power and Light Company to
designate a specific liaison to provide expertise from their various disciplines into planning and
development related activities.
Policy 8.1.3.3.: The City shall, in conjunction with other affected parties, evaluate the Capital
Improvements Element when it is undergoing annual review to determine if current hnding is
proportional to services rendered.
Policy 8.1.3.4.: The City shall request joint planning between city staff and the School Board on
proposed locations of hture schools in relation to the projected population.
.. Objective 8.1.4.:
antinue an intea 9 9
to the impacts of developments proposed in th! City Comprehensive Plan or by other
governmental entities which affect the mty 1
Policy 8.1.4.1.: The City shall cooperate with the Palm Beach Countywide Intergovernmental
Coordination Process established in 1993 for the purpose of facilitating intergovernmental
coordination.
Policy 8.1.4.2.: The mity shall support the development and adoption of interlocal agreements
with the affected municipalities to coordinate the management of the Intracoastal Waterway and
the Loxahatchee Slough.
Policy 8.1.4.3.: The City Council shall continue to work with the Treasure Coast Regional
Planning Council to identify regional issues and to assist in the periodic updating of the Strategic
Regional Policy Plan.
Policy 8.1.4.4.: The ity shall support the development of interlocal agreements with affected
parties and the Northern Palm Beach County Improvement District to coordinate the funding of
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infrastructure in the North County area.
Policy 8.1.4.5.: The City shall forward copies of the City’s proposed Comprehensive Plan or
plan amendment to each adjacent city, Palm Beach County, the School Board of Palm Beach
County, Palm Beach Countywide Intergovernmental Coordination Process, South Florida Water
Management District, Seacoast Utilities Authority, the Treasure Coast Regional Planning
Council, and the Department of Community Affairs for their review and comments. The City
shall take into consideration comments received from the above entities prior to the adoption of
the Plan or plan amendment.
Objective --- , i-r~, b &curlrag= the provisiorl of quality education
through .iorld clamcurriculum to ensure all children are prepared for real world
ences, hold necessary skills for jobs, and continue to pursue knowledge
C. TCRPC and informal communication$
Policy 8.1.5.1.: The City shall undertake efforts to encourage and promote a quality educational
experience tailored to individual students needs, through communications with the School Board
and local school administrators, and urge that the following should be provided: diverse learning
styles tailored to students’ abilities; magnet schools and special programs; skilled, devoted
teachers; involvement of volunteers and community resources. Similarly, programs, strategies
and practices such as the following will be encouraged: reduction of school and individual
classroom size; selection of administrators with strong leadership and managerial skills; proper
allocation of fiscal resources; teaching focus on basic job and employment skills; and promotion
of parental involvement and awareness.
Policy 8.1.5.2.: The City shall promote and encourage through communications with the School
and coordination with
neighboring governments through the Interlocal Plan Amendment Review Committee and Issues
Forum, a form of school concurrency to ensure educational facilities are available when and
where needed, and the division of the county school district into separate, smaller districts.
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Policy 8.1.5.3.: To implement Objective 8.1.5 and Policies 8.1.5.1 and 8.1.5.2, the City shall
assume an active role in reforming the education system. The City shall formulate consensus,
through resident input, on the major educational issues for the City and meet regularly with the
School Board to advise them of the City’s needs and recommend strategies or programs to
address the identified needs. Further, the City will assert itself as an outspoken leader, and utilize
the talents and influence of the community to urge changes to the educational system. At a
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minimum, the City shall continue to monitor its activities which have potential impact on the
educational process and will coordinate accordingly with School Board staff.
Policy 8.1.5.4.: The City shall coordinate the location of new and expanded sites for Public
Educational Facilities with the School Board in order to ensure compatibility and consistency
with the City's Comprehensive Plan, in accordance with 235.193, F.S., and to maintain and
enhance joint planning processes and procedures for coordination and development of public
school facilities concurrent with residential development and other services. Public educational
facilities shall be sited as discussed in the Future Land Use Element.
Objective 8.1.6.: moordinate planning efforts with the Town of Jupiter, the City of
Riviera Beach, the Town of Lake Park, the Town of Mangonia Park, and Palm Beach
County (the "North Palm Beach County Partners") in order to jointly identify land parcels
in Northern Palm Beach County which will provide opportunities for the development of
Bioscience Uses (as defined in the Future Land Use Element) and to discourage changes to
the zoning and land use designations of those parcels that would eliminate Bioscience Uses.
Policy 8.1.6.1.: Develop a unified vision in coordination with the North Palm Beach County
Partners an naintain 1 Bioscience Research Protection Overlay (BRPO)
lses as de ned in the
Future Land Use Element. The City's BRPO, in combinati wil -tw-HW&w the North
Palm Beach County Partners [
shall be utilized to provide opportunity for a minimum 8,000,000 square feet Bioscience Use
cluster in North County.
.. in order to provide opportunities for Bioscic
nce Land Protection Advisory Board (BLYAI
Policy 8.1.6.2.: The City .ha11 provide the North Palm Beach County Partners 1
with all reports, data, and analyses
utilized in assigning the BRPO to a particular site or upon which the City has relied in defining
the area of the BRPO.
Policv 8.1.6.3.: To assure cooDeration with the Countv and the North Palm Beach Countv
into such Interlocal Agreements as are necessary to ensure the protection of Bioscience Uses
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ansit providers to ensure ~0112- di~~~mlnntlnn nf infnrmsltinn r~-rpipp ..
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[Beach Gardens]
lPolicv 8.1.7.2.: The City shamordinate with Tri-Rail in their effort to serve Palm Beac
rdens with rail service
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Improvements
EAR- BASED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ELEMENT - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 0
Capital Improvement Element Overview
The Capital Improvement Element (CIE) contains the Goals, Objectives and Policies which guide the City’s fiscal
policies to provide adequate facilities. The proposed changes include modification of Level of Service (LOS)
standards that reflect proposed changes in the Public Safety Element. Also, staff has included policies which address
changes in State Statute. Table 9A of this element contains the budget items required to achieve or maintain levels
of service, and it is updated on an annual basis immediately after the adoption of the City’s Capital Improvement
Program (CIP). Because the City must transmit the EAR-based amendments prior to the adoption of the new CIP,
the EAR-based amendment will not contain updates to Table 9A. The annual CIE update reflecting the changes to
the CIP will be a separate amendment process. The update to Table 9B, which reflect the School Board’s CIP, is
similarly affected.
The following initiatives are part of the proposed Capital Improvement Element:
Ensure the construction, replacement and maintenance of capital facilities which are necessary to achieve
and maintain adopted LOS. (Objective 9.1.1., Page 9-1, Existing)
Future development shall bear a proportionate cost of facility improvements necessitated by the
development in order to maintain LOS standards. (Objective 9.1.2., Page 9-2, Existing)
Ensure the provision of needed capital improvements for previously issues development orders, and for
future development and redevelopment. (Objective 9.1.3., Page 9-2, Existing)
Maintain a minimum LOS for traffic circulation, potable water and sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage,
recreation and open space, and public safety. (Objective 9.1.4., Page 9-3, Existing)
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CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT - Goals, Obiectives and Policies
GOAL 9.1.: mL- €2- USE SOUND FISCAL POLICIES TO
PROVIDE ADEQUATE PUBLIC FACILITIES TO ALL RESIDENTS WITHIN
-I--. FISCAL POLICIES MUST PROTECT INVESTMENTS IN
EXISTING F
PROMOTT" m =, COMPACT DEVELOPMENT
'-= ITIESMAXIMIZE THE USE OF EXISTING FACILITIES, AND
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Objective 9.1.1 .: use the Capital Improvements
Element of this Comprehensive Plan as a means to ensure the construction, replacement,
and maintenance of Capital FacilitiesS which are necessary to achieve and maintain the
lopted * Levels of Service (Lain the Comprehensive Plan.
Policy 9.1.1.1.: The City shall include in the Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements all
capital facility projects (renewal and replacement) needed to achieve and maintain the adopted
level) of service and which are over $50,000 in estimated costs. The City shall review the Five-
Year Schedule during the preparation of the annual budget.
Policy 9.1.1.2.: Proposed capital improvement projects shall be evaluated and ranked in order of
priority according to the following guidelines:
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Whether the project is financially feasible and is needed to protect public health and , ., ' ',' ' ' . . '. ' safety, to fulfill the city's legal commitment to provide facilities and services, or to
preserve or achieve full use of existing facilities or to eliminate existing capacity deficits. ., ,.
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2) Whether the project increases efficiency of use of existing facilities, prevents or reduces
future improvement cost, provides service to developed areas lacking full service, or
promotes infill development.
3) Whether the project represents a logical extension of facilities and services.
4) I Whether the project is consistent with the projected growth patterns, the accommodation
: of new development and redevelopment facility needs, and the plans of governmental : agencies that provide public facilities within the City's jurisdiction; and
Whether the project is consistent with the Urban Growth Boundary philosophy of urban
vs. rural characteristics and service provision.
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Objective 9.1.2.: Future development shall bear a proportionate cost of facility
improvements necessitated by the development lo ment in order to maintain
adopted LOS standards.
Policy 9.1.2.1.:
1) The City shall continue to collect a countywide transportation impact fee to assess new
development a pro rata share of the costs required to finance transportation improvements
necessitated by such development.
2) The City shall continue to collect city road impact fees for roads of City responsibility.
3) The roadways within the City Center Linkages Plan shall be constructed nnd financed hv
individual landowners whose developments will have a direct benefit havlnp
coincide with the development of individual sites. The development approval for the
affected parcels will be conditioned on the construction of the roadways coinciding with
the development of these parcels.
1 these roadways. The timing and construction of the Linkages Plan roadwa:
Policy 9.1.2.2.: The City shall continue its program of mandatory dedications or fees in lieu of
dedication as a condition of development approval to ensure the timely provision of recreation
and open space.
Policy 9.1.2.3.: The City shall periodically review the adequacy of impact fees levied to fund
the following capital facilities needed to support new growth:
1) Park and recreation sites and facilities;
3) Law enforcement; and
4) Emergency services.
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Policy 9.1.2.4.: The City shall consider adopting a Public Facility Impact Fee to allow for the
construction of new City building! q.
Objective 9.1.3.: manage - "seal resources to ensure the
provision of needed capital improvements for previously issued development orders and
for future development and redevelopment.
Policy 9.1.3.1.: The City's Capital Improvements Program shall include funding for those
capital facilities and programs which do not exceed the city's fiscal capacity.
Policy 9.1.3.2.: The City will adopt a Capital Improvements Program covering at least 5 fiscal
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years and annual capital budget as a part of the City’s budgeting process.
Policy 9.1.3.3.: The City will make efforts to secure grants or private funds whenever available
to finance the provision of capital improvements.
Policy 9.1.3.4.: The City budget process shall include the planning, development and review of
projects which provide for the replacement and renewal of capital facilities.
Policy 9.1.3.5.: Through capital improvement programming, the City shall use its fiscal policies
to direct expenditures for capital improvements which are consistent with the goals, objectives,
and policies of other elements of the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
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I a minimum Objective 9.1.4.:
level of service for traffic circulation, potable water and sanitaty sewer, solid waste,
drainage, recreation and o en space, and public safety as defined in the applicable
elements Decisions regarding the issuance of development orders and
permits shall be based upon coordination of the development requirements included in this
Plan, the land development regulations, and the availability of necessary public facilities
concurrent with the impact of developments. The School District of Palm Beach County
shall maintain minimum level of service standards for public school facilities, as defined in
the Public School Facilities Element. In the case of public school facilities, the issuance of
Development Orders, Development Permits or development approvals shall be based upon
the School District of Palm Beach County’s ability to maintain the minimum level of
service standards.
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Policy 9.1.4.1.(a]: The City of Palm Beach Gardens has established 1 a minimum
level of service for traffic circulation, potable water and sanitary sewer, solid waste, drainage,
recreation and open space, and public safety. The School District of Palm Beach County shall
maintain minimum level of service standards for public school facilities, in accordance with the
adopted Interlocal Agreement. To ensure that the minimum levels of service for these public
facilities and services are maintained as new development occurs, the City of Palm Beach
Gardens follows a concurrency I ement system. The concurrency management system
requires all new development applications, subject to concurrency
certification, to submit an application which indicates impacts on the Level of Service for the
concurrency item. The application identifies the impacts that the proposed development would
have on the City’s ability, or in the instance of public school facilities, the School District of
Palm Beach County’s ability, to maintain the adopted minimum levels of service. The
concurrency management system shall be consistent with Section 163.3202 (I), F.S.
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Policy 9.1.4.1.(b): The City shall require, through the concurrency management system, that the
burden of showing compliance with the level of service requirements be upon the applicant for a
development permit. Where capacity cannot be shown, the following methods may be used to
maintain the adopted level of service:
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1. The developer may provide the necessary improvements to maintain the level of service.
2.
with the adopted level of service standard.
The proposed project may be altered such that the projected level of service complies
3.
conclusion of each phase complies with the adopted level of service.
The proposed project may be phased such that the projected level of service at the
4. The construction of the facilities or provision of services is the subject of a binding and
guaranteed contract with the City of Palm Beach Gardens or in the case of public school
facilities, the School District of Palm Beach County, that is executed and guaranteed for the time
the Development Order is issued.
5. The necessary facilities and services are included in the City of Palm Beach Gardens'
Five-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements; or, in the case of public school facilities,
construction appropriations are specified within the first three years of the most recently
approved School District of Palm Beach County Six Year Capital Improvement Schedule, as
reflected in Table 9B of this element, which shall reflect the addition of FISH capacity for each
school as shown in Appendix A, of the Public Schools Facility Element, Concurrency Service
Area Table.
6. In accordance with Policy 1 1.1.1.8, and upholding the exceptions detailed therein, prior
to issuance of a Development OrderiPermit, the School District of Palm Beach County shall
determine that the level of service for public school facilities can be achieved and maintained.
The necessary public school facilities shall be considered to be in place when sufficient capacity
exists in the concurrency service area (CSA) in which the proposed development is located, or an
immediately adjacent CSA.
Policy 9.1.4.2.(al: The City hereby adopts the following Level of Service Standards (LOS)
and will use them in reviewing the impacts of new development upon facility provision. For
public school facilities, the applicant for a Development Order or Development Permit which
includes any residential component shall provide a determination of capacity by the School
District of Palm Beach County that the proposed development will meet the public school
facilities level of service. A determination by the School District is not required for existing
single family legal lots of record, in accordance with the Public School Facilities Policy 1 1.1.1.8.
concurrency determination shall not be required for existing single famiu
'he Dual Level of Service Standards shall be applied in the respective urban
and rural areas, consistent with the Urban Growth Boundary philosophy established in the Future
Land Use Element:
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LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS
URBAN AREA RURAL AREA
TRAFFIC CIRCULA TION
Facility Type LOS for Peak Period in Peak Season
Neighborhood Collector D
City Collector D
County Minor Arterial D
State Minor Arterial E
State Principal Arterial D
FIHS Roads D
Beeline Highway D
Excepted Links per Table 2A
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D
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E
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SE WA GE SER VICE SANITARY SEWER SEPTIC TANKS
107 gallons per day
per capita Health Department
Per DEP and Public
Regulations
SOLID WASTE
Generation per capita: 7.13 Ibs per day
Twice per week Collection:
DRAINAGE
WA TER SERVICE
3 day, 25 year event
7.13 Ibs per day
Once per week
3 day, 25 year event
POTABLE WATER WATER WELLS
191 gallons per day Per DEP and Public
per capita Health Department
Regulations
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE
3.7 acres of improved
neighborhood and Park and recreation
community parks
per 1,000 permanent
resid en t s
facilities will be located
to serve the entire city
cases will be in the urban
area.
population, and in most
PUBLIC SAFETY
Fire/EMS minute m-! Require well-based
rzsponse til-- Lu sprinklers for all
structures; fire service with
calls, o district basis tanker trucks; 8 minute
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Police:
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
1000 service calls per Zone patrol based on
offiyer per year; community crime control strategies
policing philosophy
1 10% utilization rate or up to 120%, per Policies 1 1.1.1.1
and 1 1.1.1.4 of the PSF Element
Policy 9.1.4.2.(b): Public safety level of se andard iot a formal component of the concurrency management system required by I Hule 95-5.0055, FAC. The City,
however, will monitor public safety level of service standards during the development review
process. Any project that necessitates expansion of public safety services beyond those provided
iven fiscal year, shall be required to participate in the cost of expanding police and - services to serve the subject property, or shall be phased consistent with City
plans to expand such services. Public safety facilities and/or capital equipment that will wide
facilities may be required pursuant to a Developer’s Agreement. Public safety facilities and/or
capital equipment dedicated to the City pursuant to a Developer’s Agreement shall be credited
against impact fees.
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the proposed development sufficient services based on the LOS for police and r I.
Policy 9.1.4.21
mechanisms or provision of services at urban levels may be approved in the rural service area.
: With a super-majority vote of the City Council, alternative service
Policy 9.1.4.3.: The City shall, consistent with Section 163.3202 (I), F.S., maintain regulations
that will allow phasing of a development and issuing of a development order for projects that are
phased to ensure that the necessary public facilities and services are available prior to the
completion of the proposed development.
Policy 9.1.4.4.: Certificates of occupancy will be issued only after all required public facilities
needed to meet the adopted level of service standards are in place.
Policy 9.1.4.5.: If a previously-scheduled capital improvement which was the basis for approval
of a development order is rescheduled to a later fiscal year, the affected development may
proceed only if adequate surety has been posted with the City to ensure that the public facilities
are constructed.
Policy 9.1.4.6.: The City shall limit its total debt service expenditures to no more than 20% of
total revenue and limit total outstanding indebtedness to no more than 10% of its property tax
base.
Polic 9.1.4.7.: The City shall evaluate proposed Comprehensive Plan amendments, Y and development application1 according to the following guidelines:
1) Will the proposed amendmeni or development order contribute to a condition
of public hazard as may be described ... the Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste, Drainage,
Potable Water, and Natural Groundwater Recharge (Infrastructure) Element, and Coastal
Management Element of this Comprehensive Plan?
Will the proposed amendment- or development order exacerbate any existing
or projected condition of public facility capacity deficits, as may be described in the
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support documents of the Transportation Element; Sanitary Sewer, Solid Waste,
Drainage, Potable Water, and Natural Groundwater Recharge (Infrastructure) Element;
Public Safety Element; and Recreation and Open Space Element of this Comprehensive 0 Plan?
3) Will the proposed amendment- I or development order generate public facility
demands that may be accommodated by capacity increases planned in the 5-Year
Schedule of Improvements?
4) Does the proposed amendment, ~III~WZILIUM or development order conform to future land
uses as shown on the Future Land Use Map of the Future Land Use Element of this
Comprehensive Plan?
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IMPLEMENTATION
The Schedule of Capital Improvements in Table 9A is hereby adopted as the City’s Five-Year
Capital Improvement Plan.
Other Programs: Other principal programs that will implement this Element are:
1) Continued annual capital programming and budgeting, including use of the project selection criteria contained in policy 9.1.1.1.
2) Continued annual review and revision of this Element.
3) Enactment and enforcement of land development regulations provisions to assure
conformance to the concurrency requirements relative to development orders, levels of
service, and public facility timing as outlined below. 0
The City will annually prepare an updated five-year schedule of capital improvements. As part of
the annual process, it shall include a review and analysis of the City’s financial condition and an
updated projection of revenues which takes into account any changes in potential revenue
sources that had been anticipated to fund scheduled improvements. In addition, it will
incorporate any new capital improvement needs that have arisen since the last update. The
analysis shall also include a discussion of any change in improvement prioritization.
The required Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) shall address the implementation of the
goals, objectives and policies of the Capital Improvement Element.
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Table 9A
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS ELEMENT
FIVE-YEAR SCHEDULE OF CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
TraHic Signal-Gardens Parkway & Fairchild Gardens
Traffic Signal - Hyatt Drive
Traffic Siinal-Gardens Parkway & Kew Gardens Dr.
Bridge Refurbishment Program $299,000
$500,000
$451,000
Palm Beach Gardens High School Lilac St. Signal
Bums Road Debt Payments $702,400
Grandiflora Drive West of Central to Donald Ross
Research Parkway West of Grandifbra
Research Parkway East and South of Grandiflora
ResurfacelReconstructbn Program $230,000
$400,000
$299,000
$702,800
$230,000
Impact Feed --
Impact Feed
Develo r
Fund/ School $357,000 - Board
$691,700 $699,400 $700,500 Impact Fees - $4,700,000 Developer - $2,200,000 Devebper - S2,600,000 Developer
$230,000 $230,000 $230,000 Gas Tax
Total $2,182,400 $1,631,800 $1,577,700 $1,328,400 $11,079,500
- - General Fund_
I Land & Improvements - $500,000 $250,000 - ImpactFees
OSSl Auto Vehicle Locator (AVL) $60,000 I
Total $7,799,000 $966,000
Total $138,800 $228,800 $228,800 $168,800 (678,800
30 MINAGE
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Stormwater Debt Payments $368,700 $369,300 $369,200 $368,400 $367,000 General Fund
Total $368,700 $369,300 $369,200 $368,400 $367,000
Facilities
Municipal Complex Parking Lot Expansion $255,000 - General Fund
EquipmentlMaterials Storage Building at Plant Drive $55,000 - GasTax
Subtotal $3 IO, 000 $0
Fleet
Vehicles $498,500 $450,000
Fuel Tank Removal and Replacement $250,000
Fire Rescue Unit - Replacements $370,000
Subtotal $1,118,500 $450,000
$0 $0 $0
Fleet Maint.
$450,000 $450,000 $450,000 Fund
Fleet Maint. tl Fleet Maint.
$450,000 $645,000 $450,000
$450,000 $645,000 $450,000
Mirasol Park Courts Renovalion $70,000
Gardens Park Playground Replacement
Lakeside Pavilion I
Plant Drive Roller Rink Replacement
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Aquatic Complex Old Pool Refurbishment I $671,000
Aquatic Complex - Shade StructurelUmbrellas I
Gymnasium Noise Control $60,000
RYEC Exterior Court & Play Area
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Tofal $1,65l,OOO $31 5,000 $2,000,000 $520,000 $2,685,000
Grand Total All Elements 6738,400 $3,960,900 $5,125,700 $3,400,600 $15,345,300
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
Summary of Capital Improvements Program
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IV. MONITORING AND EVALUATION
Chapter 163 of the Florida Statutes requires the Capital Improvement Element to be continuously
monitored and evaluated. Therefore, this element will be reviewed on an annual basis to
ensure that required fiscal resources will be available to provide the public facilities needed
to support the adopted level of service standards.
The annual review will be the responsibility of the City Manager, the City Finance Director, the
Local Planning Agency, with assistance by the Growth Management Department. This group's
findings and recommendations will be presented to the Mayor and City Council at a public
meeting. The City Council will then direct staff to take appropriate actions based upon the
review committee's findings and recommendations.
The City, in conducting its annual review of the Capital Improvements Element, will
consider the following factors and will amend the element accordingly:
1 . Any corrections, updates, and modifications concerning costs; revenue sources;
acceptance of facilities pursuant to dedications which are consistent with the element; or
the date of construction of any facility enumerated in the Element;
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
8.
9.
The Capital Improvement Element's consistency with other elements of the
Comprehensive Plan and its support of the Future Land Use Map;
The priority assignment of existing public facility deficiencies;
The City's progress in meeting those needs determined to be existing deficiencies;
The criteria used to evaluate capital improvement projects in order to ensure that
projects are being ranked in their appropriate order of priority;
The City's effectiveness in maintaining the adopted LOS standards;
The City's effectiveness in reviewing the impacts of plans and programs of state
agencies and water management districts that provide public facilities within the city's
jurisdiction;
The effectiveness of impact fees for assessing new development a pro rata share of the
improvement costs which they generate;
~ The impacts of special districts and any regional facility
upon the City's ability to maintain its adopted LOS standards;
and service provision
10. Efforts made to secure grants of private funds, whenever available, to finance the
provision of capital improvements;
1 1. The transfer of any unexpected account balance;
12. The criteria used to evaluate proposed plan amendments and requests for new
development of redevelopment; and
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13. Capital improvements needed for the latter part of the planning period, for inclusion in
the 5-year Schedule of Improvements.
In an effort to make the annual Comprehensive Plan review efficient and effective, the
Council will require it to be completed prior to the beginning of the annual budgeting process.
All departments within the city will be directed to provide up-to-date information and to make
staff available to assist in the review. Formal recommendations for Comprehensive Plan
amendments will be made in conjunction with the submittal of the annual budget.
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EAR- BASED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 0 PUBLIC SAFETY -EXECUTIVE SUM~IARY
Public Safety Element Overview
Per State Statutes, the Public Safety Element is not a required element of the Comprehensive Plan. As part of its
growth management efforts, the City has chosen to include the Public Safety element in its Comprehensive Plan.
The existing element has one Goal that refers to providing adequate facilities to ensure the provision of an effective
and sustainable public safety program. Fire and police safety standards were reviewed, and new standards are
proposed.
The,following initiatives are part of the proposed Public Safeg Element:
0 Promote alternative funding methods to ensure that new development, and redevelopment pay its
proportionate share of the cost of providing public safety facilities, equipment and land necessitated by the
development. (Objective 10.1. I., Page 10-1, Existing)
Provide public safety facilities in a timely manner to comply with the level of service standards set forth by
this element and to maintain such compliance in subsequent years. (Objective 10.1.2., Page 10-1, Existing)
Assess the impact of the western development area, redevelopment, and future annexation enclaves in
terms of strategies, response time, and facilities for the Fire and Police Department. (Policy 10.1.2.3., Page
IO- I, Proposecl)
Ensure that FLUE amendments, new developments, and redevelopment meet established LOS standards or
mitigate the identified impacts. (Policy IO. 1.2.5., Pcrge 10-2, Proposeig
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'OMPLETION YEAR
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PUBLIC SAFETY ELEMENT 0 Goals, Obiectives and Policies
Goal 10.1.: CONTINUE TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE FACILITIES TO ENSURE THE
PROVISION OF AN EFFECTIVE m PUBLIC SAFETY PROGRAM.
Objective 10.1.1.: The City shall continue to Dromote alternative funding methods to
ensure that new development pay its proportionate share of the cost of
providing public safety facilities, equipment and land necessitated by the development.
evelor
Policy 10.1.1.1.: The City prefers the use of police and fire impact fees as the method to more
equitably distribute the costs for public safety services.
Objective 10.1.2 m he City shall bm provida public safety facilities in a timely manner so as to comply with the level of service standards set forth by
this element and to maintain such compliance in subsequent years.
escue respon to all of the urb
Policy In 1 3 3 * Ttle City sh;lll maintain an acceptable -
exceed I
1 service standard index not to
Communjtv 1 calls per I officer per year to sew- _he urban area. ~
ilosophy shall be utilized in the urban area. 1 I
idents and preach m...afttfitl
Policy 10.1.2.1: The Police and Fire Departments shall report the status of level of service
standards to the City Manager on a quarterly basis.
Policy 10.1.24.
standards estat
: Per Rule 9J-5.0055(l)(a), FAC, it is not necessary that the level of service
hed in policies 10.1.2.1-1 0.1.2.3 be met for determination of concurrency, but
PUBLIC SAFETY 0 10-1
PUBLIC SAFETY 10-2
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Introduction
PROCEDURES FOR ACCOMPLlSHlNG MONITORING
AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS
This
preparation of the required .
Palm Beach Gardens. Section 9J-5.005 (7) Florida Administrative Code (FAC)
referenced in preparing this
(DC
addrescec the requirements and procedures that will be followed in the
.-year Evaluation and Appraisal Report (EAR) for the city nf
. The City - 1 submita the EAR, which evaluate
nprehensive Plan, to the Department of Community A
he EA ound __ sufficient ~- by DC, i+&eem&
(ill be adopted bv City Council
I
-7 3 port with any revision -pa#&&ew
3T EAR-based Comprehensive Plan
mendment process begins after DCA determines sufficiency of the adopted EAR. These
endments shall be adopH
Citizen Participation
Citizen partipinatinn anA inniit 411 nlav ail irqpopant rnlp in the preparatiqn pnA adpntinn nf the
FAR Y.., .,.=-e/
has been prepared it will be presented to 1 Local Planning Agency (LPA) in at least one advertised
public borkshop and one advertised - Dub hearing. Any citizens with comments on the EAR will
be allowed to speak during this meeting. The LPA will then forward the EAR with a
recommendation for approval to the City Council. The City Council must adopt the EAR in an
advertised public hearing within 90 days following receipt of it from the LPA. Following adoption
the City Council will then forward the EAR to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for
their review.
Data Update
Baseline data used in the preparation of the plan will be reviewed. The EAR will recommend which
data should be changed, updated, addp.1 nr deleted. In addition, measurable objectives which were
to be followed during the preceding I years of the plan will be reviewed. Those objectives
which need to be revised will be identified.
MONITORING & EVALUATION 11-1
Accomplishments
All of the plan's goals, objectives, and policies (GOPs) will be reviewed and the degree to which they
have been successfully accomplished will be noted. This information may be presented in the form
of a graph or matrix.
Negative Influences
Obstacles or problems which negatively affected the degree to which some GOPs were implemented
will be identified. These may be outside factors which the city cannot control, such as national
economic trends or severe weather conditions. The potential for re-occurrence of these factors will
be determined.
Revisions to COPS
Following the identification of deficiencies in the GOPs or changed conditions which affected the
GOPs, new or revised GOPs will be recommended. These w:" lot - become part ( t thc-
will -- be considered and included 8- ---
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-r the plan update. a lmmended revisions wm
coruoratecl illto the lrla~l I d month allt;l LA finds the adopltd Ekn sufficient. The incomorati
' the recommended
accomplishments, and updated data identified in the previous sections.
Monitoring and Evaluation
The city's Comprehensive Plan is a dynamic document which needs to be continuously reviewed. As
conditions and influences change, so should the plan.
At least once a year, the plan will be reviewed in several ways. First, the baseline data will be
reviewed including economic assumptions and financial information. This will include a thorough
review of the Capital Improvements Element and any infrastructure improvements which have been
made.
Next, a cursory review of the GOPs will be made to identify any major deficiencies. If major
deficiencies are found, the plan will be amended. Otherwise, any minor problems will be noted for
inclusion in the I-year EAR.
Finally, the Future Land Use Element, including the Future Land Use Map, will be reviewed for
consistency with the rest of the plan and any land development which may have occurred. This
effort will include a review for consistency with the city's zoning ordinance and other land use
regulations.
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Accomplishing
Monitoring and
E vuluu tion
Requiremen ts
PROCEDURES FOR ACCOMPLISHING MONITORING
AND EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS
Citizen Participation
Citizen oarticbation and input will play an important role in the preparation and adoption of the
EAR 1 ensure that public participation omorated int lase of thc
Citv shall con OCI
rmal ping meeting during the identification of the Major Issues. After a draft of the EAR
has been prepared it will be presented to the Local Planning Agency (LPA) in at least one advertised
public hearing. Any citizens with comments on the EAR will
be allowed to speak during this meeting. The LPA will then forward the EAR with a
recommendation for approval to the City Council. The City Council must adopt the EAR in an
advertised public hearing within 90 days following receipt of it from the LPA. Following adoption
the City Council will then forward the EAR to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for
their review.
, includine the EAR-based Comprehensive Plan amendment Drocess. 1
Data Update
Baseline data used in the preparation of the plan will be reviewed. The EAR will recommend which
data should be changed, updated, added, or deleted. In addition, measurable objectives which were
to be followed during the precedin years of the plan will be reviewed. Those objectives
which need to be revised will be identified.
0 MONITORING & EVALUATION 11-1
Accomplishments
All of the plan's goals, objectives, and policies (GOPs) will be reviewed and the degree to which they
have been successfully accomplished will be noted. This information may be presented in the form
of a graph or matrix.
Negative Influences
Obstacles or problems which negatively affected the degree to which some GOPs were implemented
will be identified. These may be outside factors which the city cannot control, such as national
economic trends or severe weather conditions. The potential for re-occurrence of these factors will
be determined.
Revisions to GOPS
Following the identification of deficiencies in the GOPs or changed conditions which affected the
GOPs, new or revised GOPs will be recommended. These wi
new or revise
accomplishments, and updated data identified in the previous sections.
Monitoring and Evaluation 0
The city's Comprehensive Plan is a dynamic document which needs to be continuouslyreviewed. As
conditions and influences change, so should the plan.
At least once a year, the plan will be reviewed in several ways. First, the baseline data will be
reviewed including economic assumptions and financial information. This will include a thorough
review of the Capital Improvements Element and any infiastructure improvements which have been
made.
Next, a cursory review of the GOPs will be made to identify any major deficiencies. If major
plan will be amended. Otherwise, any minor problems will be noted for
inclusion in the
deficiencies are fou
Finally, the Future Land Use Element, including the Future Land Use Map, will be reviewed for
consistency with the rest of the plan and any land development which may have occurred. This
effort will include a review for consistency with the city's zoning ordinance and other land use
regulations.
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Facilities
Public School
PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES ELEMENT
GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
GOAL 11.1.:
IN PROVIDING FOR FUTURE AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES
CONSISTENT WITH THE ADOPTED LEVEL OF SERVICE STANDARDS. THIS
GOAL SHALL BE ACCOMPLISHED RECOGNIZING THE CONSTITUTIONAL
OBLIGATION OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT TO PROVIDE A UNIFROM SYSTEM OF
FREE PUBLIC SCHOOLS ON A COUNTYWIDE BASIS.
Objective 11.1.1.: sure that the capacity of schools is sufficient to support student
growth at the adopted level of service standard for each year of the five-year planning
period and through the long term planning period.
Policy 11.1.1.1.: The LOS standard is the school’s utilization which is defined as the enrollment
as a percentage of school student capacity based upon the Florida Inventory of School Houses
(FISH). The level of service (LOS) standard shall be established for all schools of each type
within the School District as 110 percent utilization, measured as the average for all schools of
each type within each Concurrency Service Area. No individual school shall be allowed to
operate in excess of 110% utilization, unless the school is the subject of a School Capacity Study
(SCS) undertaken by the School District, working with the Technical Advisory Group (TAG)
which determines that the school can operate in excess of 110% utilization. The SCS shall be
required if a school in the first student count of the second semester reaches 108 % or higher
capacity. As a result of an SCS, an individual school may operate at up to 120% utilization.
Policy 11.1.1.2.: If, as a result of a School Capacity Study (SCS), a determination is made that a
school will exceed 120% utilization or cannot operate in excess of 110% utilization, then the
School District shall correct the failure of that school to be operating within the adopted LOS
through 1) program adjustments 2) attendance boundary adjustments or 3) modifications to the
Capital Facilities Program to add additional capacity. If, as a result of the SCS a determination is
made that the school will exceed 110% and can operate within adopted guidelines, the identified
school may operate at up to 120% utilization. If as a result of one or more School Capacity
Studies that demonstrate that the schools of a particular type can operate at a higher standard
than the 110% utilization standard of the CSA, the Comprehensive Plan will be amended to
reflect the new LOS for that school type in that CSA.
Policy 11.1.1.3.: The School Capacity Study (SCS) shall determine if the growth rate within an
area, causing the enrollment to exceed 110 percent of capacity, is temporary or reflects an
ongoing trend affecting the LOS for the 5 year planning period. The study shall include data
which shows the extent of the exceedance attributable to both existing and new development.
Notification shall be provided to the local government within whose jurisdiction the study takes
place. At a minimum, the study shall consider:
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2. Student population trends;
3.
4. Teacherjstudent ratios; and
5. Core facility capacity;
Demographics in the school’s Concurrency Service Area (CSA);
Real estate trends (e.g. development and redevelopment);
High I25 I20 110
Elementary 110
Middle I IO I
Policy 11.1.1.4: The adopted LOS standard shall become applicable to the entire County at the
beginning of the 2004-05 school year, by which time the School District has achieved the
countywide adopted level of service for all schools of each school type. In the interim, Table
11A establishes the tiered level of service standards for each CSA by school type. Individual
schools of each type may exceed the Tiered LOS standards during the period in which Tiered
LOS are in effect. Each individual school exceeding the Tiered LOS during that time shall not be
allowed to exceed the utilization standards for that school type as shown in the Maximum
Utilization Table of this element (Table 1 1 B).
1 High 130 I30 1 IO
Table 11A
Standards for Tiered Level of Service
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4 Elementary 110
Middle 1 IO
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Middle 125
15
120 110
125 High 120 110
Middle
High
125 125 1 IO
120 I20 1 IO
Elementary
125
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Middle
High
Elementary
Middle
High
Elementary
Middle
High
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I30 110
Elementary
125
120
Middle
High
125 1 IO
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Elementary
Middle
125
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High
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Eleinentaiy
Middle
135
140
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140
115
High
120 1 IO
120 I IO
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Elementary
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Middle
High
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120 I IO
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Middle
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I I I diddle 140 140 110
I I I 4igh 140 120 110
~ 3ementary 110
diddle 110
high 110 1 1 I I I
Elementary 110
Middle 110
High I30 I30 1 IO
Elementary 110
Middle I110 I
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Elementary 110
Middle 110
High 110 120 ’ 110
Elementary 110
Middle 110
High 110
Source: Based on data depicted in the School District of Palm Beach County FY2001-FY2005 Five
Yenr Plan and FY 2001 Capital Budget, June 2000, and the actual count of students in the second
semester of the 2000-01 school year.
Table 11B
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Standards for Utilization of Capacity
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Middle 120
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Source: Based on data depicted in the School District of Palm Beach County FY2001-FY2005
Year Plan and FY 2001 Capital Budget, June 2000
Policy 11.1.1.5.: Concurrency Service Areas (CSA) shall be established on a less than district-
wide basis, as depicted on Map S 1.1 and described in the Concurrency Service Area Boundary
Descriptions in the Implementation Section of this element.
1. The criteria for Concurrency Service Areas shall be:
Palm Beach County is divided into twenty-w CSAs. Each CSA boundary shall be
delineated considering the following criteria and shall be consistent with provisions in the
Interlocal Agreement:
a. School locations, student transporting times, and future land uses in the area.
b. Section lines, major traffic-ways, natural barriers and county boundaries.
2. Each CSA shall demonstrate that:
a.
the five-year planning period; and
Adopted level of service standards will be achieved and maintained for each year of
b. Utilization of school capacity is maximized to the greatest extent possible, taking
into account transportation costs, court approved desegregation plans and other
relevant factors.
I '.. :!"'.'I %$'. Consistent with s. 163.3 180(
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A boundaries shall be made
PSFEI and shall be exempt
. from the limitation on the frequency of plan amendments, Any proposed change to CSA
boundaries shall require a demonstration by the School District that the requirements of
2(a) and (b), above, are met.
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Policy 11.1.1.6.: The City of Palm Beach Gardens shall consider as committed and existing the 0
public school capacity which is projected to be in place or under construction in the first three
years of the School District’s most recently adopted Five Year Plan, as reflected in Table 9B (Six
Year Capital Improvement Schedule) of the Capital Improvement Element of the City of Palm
Beach Gardens’ Comprehensive Plan, when analyzing the availability of school capacity and
making level of service compliance determinations.
Policy 11.1.1.7.: The City of Palm Beach Gardens shall amend Table 9B (Six Year Capital
Improvement Schedule) of the Capital Improvement Element when committed facility capacity
is eliminated, deferred or delayed, to ensure consistency with the School District Five Year Plan.
Policy 11.1.1.8.: For purposes of urban infill and in recognition of the entitlement density
provisions of the City of Palm Beach Gardens’ Future Land Use Element, the impact of a home
on an existing single family lot of record shall not be subject to school concurrency.
Policy 11.1.1.9.: The City of Palm Beach Gardens shall suspend or terminate its application of
School concurrency upon the occurrence and for the duration of the following conditions:
1.
2.
School concurrency shall be suspended in all CSAs upon the occurrence and for the
duration of the following conditions:
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The occurrence of an “Act of God”; or
The School Board does not adopt an update to its Capital Facilities Plan by
September 15th of each year; or
The School District’s adopted update to its Capital Facilities Program Plan does
not add enough FISH capacity to meet projected growth in demand for
permanent student stations at the adopted level of service standard for each CSA
and ensures that no school of any type exceeds the maximum utilization standard
in any CSA; or
The School District Capital Facilities Plan is determined to be financially
infeasible as determined by the State Department of Education, or as defined by
the issuance of a Notice of Intent to Find an Amendment to a Capital
Improvement Element not in compliance as not being financially feasible, by the
Department of Community Affairs; or by a court action or final administrative
action; or
If concurrency is suspended in one-third or more of the CSAs pursuant to Policy
1 I. 1.1.9 below.
School Concurrency shall be suspended within a particular CSA upon the occurrence
and for the duration for the following conditions:
Where an individual school in a particular CSA is twelve or more months behind
the schedule set forth in the School District Capital Facilities Plan, concurrency
will be suspended within that CSA and the adjacent CSAs for that type of school;
or
The School District does not maximize utilization of school capacity by allowing 0
3.
4.
5.
a particular CSA or an individual school to exceed the adopted Level of Service
(LOS) standard; or
Where the School Board materially amends the first 3 years of the Capital
Facilities Plan and that amendment causes the Level of Service to be exceeded
for that type of school within a CSA, concurrency will be suspended within that
CSA and the adjacent CSAs only for that type of school.
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The County shall maintain records identifying all Concurrency Service Areas in
which the School District has notified the County that the application of concurrency
has been suspended.
Once suspended, for any of the above reasons, concurrency shall be reinstated once
the Technical Advisory Group (TAG) determines the condition that caused the
suspension has been remedied or the Level of Service for that year for the affected
CSAs have been achieved.
If a Program Evaluation Report, as defined in the Interlocal Agreement, recommends
that concurrency be suspended because the program is not working as planned,
concurrency may be suspended upon the concurrence of 33% of the PARTIES
signatories of the “Palm Beach County Interlocal Agreement with Municipalities of
Palm Beach County and the School District of Palm Beach County to establish
Public School Concurrency”.
6. Upon termination of the Interlocal Agreement the County shall initiate a
Comprehensive Plan Amendment to terminate school concurrency. 0
Objective 11.1.2, t-e-e&low for Palm Beach County School District to provide for
mitigation alternatives which are financially feasible and will achieve and maintain the
adopted level of service standard in each year of the five-year planning period.
Policy 11.1.2.1.: Mitigation shall be allowed for those development proposals that cannot meet
adopted level of service standard. Mitigation options shall include options listed below for
which the School District assumes the operational responsibility and which will maintain the
adopted level of service standards for each year of the five-year planning period.
1.
2.
3.
Donation of buildings for use as a primary or alternative learning facility;
andlor
Renovation of existing buildings for use as public school facilities; or
Construction of permanent student stations or core capacity.
The site plan for buildings being renovated pursuant to number 2 above, that are fifty years of
age or older, shall demonstrate that there are no adverse impacts on sites listed in the National
Register of Historic Places or otherwise designated in accordance with appropriate State
guidelines as locally significant historic or archaeological resources.
Policy 11.1.2.2.: Level of Service (LOS) standards shall be met within the CSA for which a a
development is proposed, or by using capacity from adjacent CSAs; otherwise mitigation
measures shall be required for development order approval.
Objective 11.1.3.:
consistent with the adopted level of service standard.
bEnsure existing deficiencies and future needs are addressed
Policy 11.1.3.1.: The City of Palm Beach Gardens, in coordination with the School District and
other local governments, shall annually amend Table 9B of the Capital Improvement Element
(School District of Palm Beach County Six-Year Capital Improvement Schedule), to maintain
consistency with the School Board’s adopted Five Year Plan and to maintain a financially
feasible capital improvements program and ensure that level of service standards will continue to
be achieved and maintained in each year of the five year planning period.
Objective 11.1.4.: #beEstablish a process of coordination and collaboration between the
County, local governments, and the School District in the planning and siting of public
school facilities in coordination with planned infrastructure and public facilities.
Policy 11.1.4.1.: The City of Palm Beach Gardens shall coordinate and provide for expedited
review of development proposals with the School District during the development review
process to ensure integration of public school facilities with surrounding land uses and the
compatibility of uses with schools.
Policy 11 J.4.2.: There shall be no significant environmental conditions and significant historical
resources on a proposed site that can not be mitigated or otherwise preclude development of the
site for a public educational facility.
Policy 11.1.4.3.: The proposed site shall be suitable or adaptable for development in accordance
with applicable water management standards, and shall not be in conflict with the adopted or
officially accepted plans of the South Florida Water Management District, or any applicable
Stormwater Utility or Drainage District.
Policy 11.1.4.4.: The proposed location shall comply with the provisions of the Coastal
Management Element of the comprehensive plan, if applicable to the site.
Policy 11.1.4.5.: The City of Palm Beach Gardens shall encourage the location of schools
proximate to urban residential areas by:
Assisting the School District in identifying funding and/or construction opportunities
(including developer participation or City capital budget expenditures) for sidewalks,
traffic signalization, access, water, sewer, drainage and other infrastructure
improvements;
Providing for the review for all school sites as indicated in Policy 1 1.1.4.1 above;
and,
Allowing schools as a permitted use within all urban residential land use categories.
Policy 11.1.4.6.: The City of Palm Beach Gardens shall coordinate with the School District for
the collocation of public facilities, such as parks, libraries, and community centers with schools,
to the extent possible, as sites for these public facilities and schools are chosen and development 0 plans prepared.
Objective 11.1.5.: -kdablish and maintain a cooperative relationship with the School
District and municipalities in coordinating land use planning with development of public
school facilities which are proximate to existing or proposed residential areas they will
serve and which serve as community focal points.
Policy 11.1.5.1.: The City of Palm Beach Gardens shall abide by the “Palm Beach County
Interlocal Agreement with Municipalities of Palm Beach County and the School District of Palm
Beach County to establish Public School Concurrency”, which was fully executed by the parties
involved and recorded with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Palm Beach County on January 25,
2001, consistent with ss.163.3177(6)(h)l.and 2. F.S. and 163.3180 F.S.
Policy 11.1.5.2.: The Technical Advisory Group (TAG) shall be established by the County,
participating local governments, and the School District. The five member TAG will be
comprised of a Certified Public Accountant, a General Contractor, a Demographer, a Business
Person, and a Planner, nominated by their respective associations as indicated in the Interlocal
Agreement to establish Public School Concurrency mentioned in Policy 1 1.1.5.1 above. The
Technical Advisory Group shall review and make recommendations including but not limited to
the following:
1. The Capital Facilities Plan;
2.
3.
4. Concurrency Service Areas boundaries;
5.
6.
7. Program Evaluation Reports.
The Ten and Twenty Year work programs;
Schools that trigger a School Capacity Study;
School District Management Reports; and
Operation and effectiveness of the Concurrency Program;
Policy 11.1.5.3.: The City of Palm Beach Gardens shall provide the School District with annual
information needed to maintain school concurrency, including information required for the
School District to establish:
1 .School siting criteria;
2.Level of service update and maintenance;
3.Joint approval of the public school capital facilities program;
4.Concurrency service area criteria and standards; and
5. School utilization.
Policy 11.1.5.4.: The City of Palm Beach Gardens shall coordinate its comprehensive plan and
the Future Land Use Map with the School District’s long range facilities maps (S 3.1, S 3.2, S
3.3, and S 3.4), to ensure consistency and compatibility with the provisions of this Element.
Policy 11.1.5.5.: The City of Palm Beach Gardens shall advise the School District of a proposed
public school site’s consistency with the City of Palm Beach Gardens’ Comprehensive Plan and
land development regulations, including the availability of necessary public infrastructure to
support the development of the site.
Policy 11.1.5.6.: The City of Palm Beach Gardens shall provide opportunity for the School
District to comment on comprehensive plan amendments, rezonings, and other land-use
decisions which may be projected to impact on the public schools facilities plan.
Policy 11.1.5.7.: The City of Palm Beach Gardens shall coordinate with local governments and
the School District on emergency preparedness issues which may include consideration of:
1. Design and/or retrofit of public schools as emergency shelters;
2. Enhancing public awareness of evacuation zones, shelter locations, and
evacuation routes;
3. Designation of sites other than public schools as long term shelters, to allow
schools to resume normal oF-tiorn F-119wing e-3rgency events.
alicv 11.1.5.8.: The City shall depict school facilities
iticipated over next 5 Years on the Future Land Use Map.
improvements to existing schoc
distance to uublic schools. and adopt minimum safe access standards and a plan to improve am
bficiencier -’
Objective 11.1.6.: mstablish a joint process of coordination and collaboration between
the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County, and the School District in the
planning and decision making on population projections.
Policy 11.1.6.1.: The City of Palm Beach Gardens provide updated future land use maps to the
County for the conversion of the BEBR projections into both existing and new residential units
and disaggregate these units throughout incorporated and unincorporated Palm Beach County
into each CSA, using BEBR’s annual estimates by municipality, persons-per-household figures,
historic growth rates and development potential. These projections are shown in.Exhibit E of the
Interlocal Agreement as “Projected Units Table’’ which shall be amended annually and provided
to the School District.
Policy 11.1.6.2.: The City of Palm Beach Gardens commits to working with the School District
and Palm Beach County to improve this methodology and enhance coordination with the plans of
the School District and local governments. Population and student enrollment projections shall
be revised annually to ensure that new residential development and redevelopment information
provided by the municipalities and the County as well as changing demographic conditions are
reflected in the updated projections. The revised projections and the variables utilized in making
the projections shall be reviewed by all signatories through the Intergovernmental Plan
Amendment Review Committee (IPARC). Projections shall be especially revisited and refined
with the results of the 2000 Census. The responsibilities of local governments and the School
District on population projections are described in Section VIII-B of the Interlocal Agreement. I ri
ne numbex u f Certiticates ot Ueeupancv issued in accordance with the Publim
A list of resident ial developmen ts. wh ich have submitted amdications for aeverop!
currency Intdocal Agreement. as amended ton AP~ 1 st and October 1st'
mmrovab to the (;lbL(
11. IMPLEMENTATION SECTION
Concurrency Service Area (CSA) Boundary Description
The Palm Beach County School District is divided in.3 twenty one CSAs for school
concurrency. The Palm Beach County School CSA boundaries are described in the following
pages as bounded by Section lines, major traffic-ways, natural barriers and county boundaries
consistent with s. 163.3 1 SO( 13)(c)2.,F.S. Changes to the CSA boundaries shall be made by plan
amendment and exempt from the limitation on the frequency of plan amendments.
CONCURRENCY SERVICE AREA DESCRIPTIONS DESCRIBED AS BOUNDED BY:
#1
NORTH -The Martin / Palm Beach County Border
SOUTH -Donald Ross Rd
EAST -The Atlantic Ocean
'. . WEST -Florida's Turntike ..
NORTH -The Martin / Palm Beach County Border
SOUTH -Donald Ross Rd and the South Section Line 0
of Sections (using T-R-S) 4 1-42-2 1,41-42-20,
41-42-19,41-41-24, and 41-41-23, then Southwest
along the centerline of the C- 1 8 canal to
the Bee Line Hwy
EAST -Florida's Turnpike
WEST -Bee Line Hwy
#3
NORTH -Donald Ross Rd
SOUTH -The South Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
42-43-1 0,42-43-09,42-43-08,42-43-07, and 42-42-1 2,
East of Military Trl, then South along Military Trl to
Northlake Blvd, then West along Northlake Blvd to
Florida's Turnpike
EAST -The Atlantic Ocean
WEST -Florida's Turnpike
#4
NORTH -The South Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
41 -42-2 1,41-42-20,41-42-19,41-41-24, and 41 -41 -23,
then Southwest along the C-18 Canal to the Bee
Line Hwy, then Northwest along the Bee Line Hwy
until the intersection of Bee Line Hwy and the
West Section Line of Section 41-41-18
Grapeview Blvd to the South Section Line of Section
(using T-R-S) 42-41 -08, then West along the South
Section Line of Sections 42-41 -08 and 42-4 1-07
SOUTH -Northlake Blvd West to Grapeview Blvd, North along
EAST -Florida's Turnpike
WEST -The West Section Line of (using T-R-S) 41-41-1 8
South of the Bee Line Hwy, and the West Section
Lines of Sections 41-41-19,41-41-30,41-41-31,
42-4 1-06, and 42-41 -07
#5
NORTH -The South Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
42-43-1 0,42-43-09,42-43-08,42-43-07, and
42-42-1 2 West to Military Trl
42-43-34,42-43-33,42-43-32,42-43-3 1, and
42-42-36 West to Military Trl
SOUTH -The South Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
EAST -The Atlantic Ocean
WEST -Military Trl
#6
NORTH -Northlake Blvd
SOUTH -The South Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
42-42-36 West of Military Trl, 42-42-35,
42-42-34,42-42-33,42-42-32, and 42-42-3 1
EAST -Military Trl
WEST -The West Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
0
42-42-1 8,42-42-19,42-42-30, and 42-42-3 1
#8
NORTH -The South Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
42-43-34,42-43-33,42-43-32,42-43-3 1, and
42-42-36 West to Military Trl
SOUTH -The North Line of the South Half of Sections
(using TRS) 43-43-23,43-43-22,43-43-21,
43-43-20,43-43-19, and 43-42-24 East of
Military Trl
EAST -The Atlantic Ocean
WEST -Military Trl
#9
NORTH -The South Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
42-42-36 (West of Military Trl), 42-42-35,
42-42-34,42-42-33,42-42-32, and 42-42-3 1
(using TRS) 43-42-24 West of Military Trl,
and 43-42-1 9
EAST -Military Trl
WEST -The West Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
SOUTH -The North Section Line of Sections
43-42-23,43-42-22,43-42-21,43-42-20,
43-42-06,43-42-07,43-42-18, and 43-42-1 9
North of the South Line of the North Half
#10
NORTH -Northlake Blvd West to Grapeview Blvd, North along
Grapeview Blvd, then West along the South
Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S) 42-41 -08,
and 42-41 -07, then South along the West Section
Line of 42-41-1 8 until intersecting with the
Canal generally delimiting the Northern extent of
The Acreage and the Southern extent of the J. W.
Corbett preserve, West along the centerline of
the Canal through the center of Sections
42-40- 1 3,42-40- 14,42-40- 1 5,42-40- 1 7, and
42-40- 1 8, then North along the East Section Line
of Section 42-39-13 to the North Line of the
South Half of Section 42-39-13, then West along
the North Line of the South Half of Section
42-39-13 to the West Section Line of
Section 42-39- 13
SOUTH -Southern Blvd West of 441, West to the West
Section Line of Section (using T-R-S) 43-40-33
EAST -The East Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
43-41-01,43-41-12,43-41-13,43-41-24,43-41-25,
and 43-41-36 South to Southern Blvd
of Section (using T-R-S) 42-40-3 1 and West of the
West Section Line of Section 43-40-08, the
West Section Line of Section 43-40-08 South
of the L-8 Canal, the West Section Line of
Sections 43-40-16,43-40-21,43-40-28, and
WEST -The L-8 Canal South of the South Section Line
43-40-33 South to Southern Blvd.
#11
NORTH -The North Line of the South Half of Sections
(using TRS) 43-43-23,43-43-22,43-43-21,
43-43-20,43-43-19, and 43-42-24 East of
Military Trl
SOUTH -The South Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
44-43-02,44-43-03,44-43-04,44-43-05,
44-43-06, and 44-42-01 East of Military Trl
EAST -The Atlantic Ocean
WEST -Military Trl
#12
NORTH -The North Section Line of Sections
(using TRS) 43-42-24 West of Military Trl,
and 43-42-1 9
44-42-01 West of Military Trl, 44-42-02,
44-42-03,44-42-04,44-42-05, and 44-42-06
43-42-23,43-42-22,43-42-21,43-42-20,
SOUTH -The South Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
EAST -Military Trl
WEST -The West Section Line of Section (using T-R-S)
43-42- 19 South of the North Line of the South Half,
and State Rd 7
#14
NORTH -The South Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
44-43-02,44-43-03,44-43-04,44-43-05,
44-43-06, and 44-42-01 East of Military Trl
SOUTH -The South Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
44-43-26,44-43-27,44-43-28,44-43-29,44-43-30,
and 44-42-25 East of Military Trl r
EAST -The Atlantic Ocean
WEST -Military Trl 0
#15
NORTH -The South Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
44-42-01 West of Military Trl, 44-42-02,
44-42-03,44-42-04,44-42-05, and 44-42-06
SOUTH -The L-14 Canal
EAST -Military Trl
WEST -State Rd 7
#16
NORTH -Southern Blvd West of 441, West to the West
Section Line of Section (using T-R-S) 43-40-33
SOUTH -The South Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
44-41 -29, and 44-41 -30 East of the L-40 Canal
44-41-25,44-41-26,44-41-27,44-41-28,
EAST -US. Hwy 441 / State Rd 7
WEST -The L-40 Canal and the West Section Line of
Section 43-40-33 South of Southern Blvd
:E,?:..' .. #17
, . . -, -- NORTH -The South Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S) ..... : ,. ..-. . . ... .. , . :,. - ' , ' . 44-43-26,44-43-27,44-43-28,44-43-29,44-43-30,
44-42-25,44-42-26, and 44-42-27 East of Jog Rd
SOUTH -The Boynton Canal
EAST -The Atlantic Ocean
'0 '- --
WEST -JogRd
#18
NORTH -The L-14 Canal West to the Florida Turnpike,
then North along the Turnpike to the South
Section Line of Section (using T-R-S)
44-41 -29, then West along the South Section
Line of Sections 44-42-30,44-41-25,44-41-26,
44-41-27,44-41-28,44-41-29 and 44-41-30 East
of the L-40 Canal
SOUTH -The Boynton Canal
WEST -The L-40 Canal
EAST -JogRd
#19
NORTH -The Boynton Canal
SOUTH -The South Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
46-43-03,46-43-04,46-43-05,46-43-06,
46-42-0 1,46-42-02,46-42-03,46-42-04,
46-42-05,46-42-06, State Rd 7 South to
the South Section Line of Section 46-41-01,
West along the South Section Line of Section
46-41 -01 extended to the L-40 Canal
EAST -The Atlantic Ocean
WEST -The L-40 Canal
#20
NORTH -The South Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
46-43-03,46-43-04,46-43-05,46-43-06,
46-42-01,46-42-02,46-42-03,46-42-04,
46-42-05,46-42-06, State Rd 7 South to
the South Section Line of Section 46-41 -01,
West along the South Section Line of Section
46-41 -01 extended to the L-40 Canal
SOUTH -The South Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
46-43-28,46-43-29,46-43-30,46-42-25,
46-42-26,46-42-27,46-42-28,46-42-29,
46-42-30,46-41-25, and 46-42-26 East
of the L-40 Canal, the portion of the line
formed by these Section Lines West of 1-95
generally approximates the C-15 Canal
EAST -The Atlantic Ocean
WEST -The L-40 Canal
#2 1
NORTH -The South Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
46-43-28,46-43-29,46-43-30,46-42-25,
46-42-26,46-42-27,46-42-28,46-42-29,
46-42-30,46-41-25, and 46-42-26 East
of the L-40 Canal, the portion of the line
formed by these Section Lines West of 1-95
generally approximates the C-15 Canal
SOUTH -The Palm Beach / Broward County Border
EAST -The Atlantic Ocean
WEST -The L-40 and L-36 Canals
#22
NORTH -The Martin / Palm Beach County Border
SOUTH -The Palm Beach / Broward County Border
EAST -From the Martin / Palm Beach County Border,
the Bee Line Hwy South to the West Section Line
(using T-R-S) of 41-41-18, the West Section
Lines of Sections 41-41-18,41-41-19,
41-41-30,41-41-31,42-41-06,42-41-07.
and 42-4 1-1 8 until intersecting with the Canal
generally delimiting the Northern extent of The
Acreage and the Southern extent of the J. W.
Corbett preserve, West along the centerline of
the Canal through the center of Sections
42-40- 13,42-40- 14,42-40- 1 5,42-40- I 7, and
42-40-1 8, then North along the East Section Line
of Section 42-39-1 3 to the North Line of the
South Half of Section 42-39-13, then West along
the North Line of the South Half of Section
42-39-1 3 to the West Section Line of
Section 42-39-13, then South along The West
Section Line of South Half of Section
42-39-1 3, The West Section Line of Sections
42-39-24,42-39-25, and 42-39-36
North of the L-8 Canal, the L-8 Canal South
to the West Section Line of Section 43-40-08,
then South along The West Section Lines of
Sections 43-40-08 South of the L-8 Canal,
43-40-16,43-40-21,443-40-28, and 43-40-33,
then South along the L-40 Canal and the
L-36 Canal to the Palm Beach / Broward
County Border.
WEST -The Shoreline of Lake Okeechobee South
to the South Section Line of Section
(using T-R-S) 41 -37-22, East along the
South Section Line of Sections
43-37-22, and 41-37-23, then South along
the East Section Line of Sections
42-37-14,42-37-23,42-37-26, and
42-37-35, then West along the South
Section Line of Section 42-37-35 to the
East Section Line of Section 43-37-02, then
South along the East Section Line of Sections
43-37-26, and 43-37-35, then in a Southerly
direction to the East Section Line of
Section 44-37-02, then South along the
East Section Line of Sections 44-37-02,
44-37-1 1,44-37-14, and 44-37-23 to the
L-I6 Canal, then West along the L-16 Canal
and the L-21 Canals, also referenced as the
Bolles Canal, to the West Section Line of
Section 44-35-34, then North along the West
41-37-26,41-37-35,42-37-02,42-37-11,
43-37-02,43-37-11,43-37-14, 43-37-23,
Section Line of Sections 44-35-34,44-35-27,
43-35-34, and 43-35-27 to the Shoreline of
Lake Okeechobee, then Westerly along the
Shoreline of Lake Okeechobee to the Palm
Beach / Hendry County Border, South along
the Palm Beach / Hendry County Border to the
44-35-22,44-35-15,44-35-10,44-35-03,
Palm Beach / Broward County Border
#23
NORTH -The South Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
SOUTH -The L-16 and L-21 Canals, also referenced as
EAST -The East Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
43-37-22 East of Lake Okeechobee, and 41-37-23
the Bolles Canal
41-37-26,41-37-35,42-37-02,42-37-11,
42-37-14,42-37-23,42-37-26, and
42-37-35, then West along the South
Section Line of Section 42-37-35 to the
East Section Line of Section 43-37-02,
then South along the East Section Lines of
Sections 43-37-02,43-37-11 , 43-37-14,
43-37-23,43-37-26, and 43-37-35,
then in a Southerly direction to the
East Section Line of Section 44-37-02,
then South along the East Section Line
of Sections 44-37-02,44-37-11 , 44-37-14, and
44-37-23 to the L-16 Canal
43-35-27 South of the Shoreline of Lake
Okeechobee, 43-35-34,44-35-03,44-35-10,
44-35-1 5,44-35-22,44-35-27, and 44-35-34
South to the L-21 or Bolles Canal
WEST -The West Section Line of Sections (using T-R-S)
DEFINITIONS TO BE ADDED TO THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FACILITIES ELEMENT
The following definitions have been added to the element to comply with the minimum criteria
for the Public School Facilities Element for school concurrency and are consistent with Rule 9J-
5.025(1), F.A.C.
DEFINITIONS
ANCILLARY PLANT - Facilities to support the educational program, such as
warehouses, vehicle maintenance, garages, and administrative buildings.
CORE FACILITY - Those facilities which include the media center, cafeteria, toilet
facilities, and circulation space of an educational plant.
DISTRICT SCHOOLS - All District owned regular, elementary, middle, high schools,
magnet and special educational facilities.
EDUCATIONAL PLANT SURVEY - A study of present educational and ancillary
plants and the determination of future needs to provide an appropriate educational
program and services for each student.
FLORIDA INVENTORY OF SCHOOL HOUSES (FISH) - The report of permanent
school capacity. The FISH capacity is the number of students that may be housed in a
facility (school) at any given time based on using a percentage of the number of existing
satisfactory student stations and a designated size for each program according to s.
235.1 5, Florida Statutes. In Palm Beach County, permanent capacity does not include the
use of relocatable classrooms (portables).
PUBLIC SCHOOL CONCURRENCY SERVICE AREA OR “CONCURRENCY
SERVICE AREA” - The specific geographic area adopted by local governments, within a
school district, in which school concurrency is applied and determined when concurrency
is applied on a less than district-wide basis.
MAP SERIES
The following maps have been incorporated into the City’s Comprehensive Plan and are part of
the Comprehensive Plan Map Series.
s 1.1
s 2.1
S 3.1
S 3.2
S 3.3 and s 3.4
The Concurrency Service Areas (CSA).
Existing location of public school facilities by type and existing location
of ancillary plants. - School Facility Locations
Future conditions map depicting the planned and confirmed sites of public
school facilities by type and ancillary plants by year for the five-year
planning period - Planned Additional Capacity (Confirmed Sites) a
Future conditions map depicting the general location of planned schools
facilities without confirmed sites and ancillary plants by year for the five-
year planning period - Planned Additional Capacity (Unconfirmed Sites)
Future conditions maps depicting the general location of planned school
facilities for the end of the long range planning period based on projected
Additional Facility Demand.
tconomic
EAR- BASED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT 0 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT - EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Economic Development Element Overview
The Economic Development Element has a single goal; to achieve sustainable economic development through a
balanced and diversified economy. Staff recommends promoting mass transit to consolidate the City's position as a
regional destination.
The following initiatives are part of the proposed Economic Development Element:
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Maintain and expand a diversified economy by encouraging growth in targeted cluster industries that
provide high-wage employment. (Objective 13.1. I., Page 13-1, Existing)
Support efforts to increase the number, viability and growth of small enterprises to hrther strengthen and
diversify the economy. (Objective 13.1.2., Page 13-2, Existing)
Provide leadership to the ongoing efforts to improve the public education system (Objective 8.1.3., Page
13-3, Existing)
Maintain the quality of the City's balance between man-made and natural environment as a means of
attracting target industries. (Objective 13.1.4., Page 13-3, Existing)
The following studies or actions are recommended by staf5 I COMPl.RTIONYFAR I I
rnI kdevdoptnent to pro;ide business retention, exmmsion and develoDment incentives (Policv
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
Goals, Obiectives and Policies
GOAL 13.1.: THE ECONOMIC GOAL OF THE CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS IS
TO ACHIEVE A
BALANCED AND DIVERSIFIED ECONOMY WHICH IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE
CITY’S QUALITY BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND PROTECTS IMPORTANT
NATURAL RESOURCES.
Ob’ective 13.1.1.: d aintain and expand a diversmea economy by encouraging growth in targeted cluster
industries that provide high-wage employment and complement changing economic
conditions by supporting existing businesses and by retaining and improving resource-
based sectors, such as tourism, retirement, and recreation.
Policy 13.1.1.1.: The City shall continue to attract industries and employers in cluster industries
such as biotechnology, communications, information technology, medical products, marine
biology, aerospace research, and associated ancillary businesses.
Policy 13.1.1.2.: The City shall assist the retention and growth of existing businesses within the
City, particularly those that provide high-wage employment or that support or complement those
employment sectors.
Policy 13.1.1.3.: The City shall conserve and enhance the natural and recreational resources that
provide the foundation of the City’s retirement, recreation, and tourist based economic sectors.
Policy 13.1.1.4.: The City shall allocate adequate commercial, industrial, and residential acreage
through mechanisms such as zoning and land use plans to meet future needs of a diversified
economy.
Policy 13.1.1.5.: The City shall monitor and report nconomic growth
regarding increases in the employment and average wages for targeted industries.
Policy 13.1.1.6.: The City shall maintain and develop programs to encourage and facilitate the
expansion and relocation of target industries in the City, including, but not limited to:
Implement a targeted expedited permitting program for companies that are expanding
operations or moving into the City so that value-added employment may be created at a
faster pace; and
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 13-1
Continuing to review land development processes to determine where opportunities for
streamlining the approval process can be accomplished; and
Continuing to work with the Office of Tourism, Trade and Economic Development to
facilitate expedited review of qualifying projects; and
Continuing to improve working relationships between government and the business
community and support the economic development efforts of private organizations.
Policy 13.1.1.7.: 200s he City shall adopt and maintain land development regulations that
provide incentives for the development of Bioscience Uses (as defined in the Future Land Use
Element) and encourage the clustering of those uses within the City and particularly within the
BFWO (as defined in the Future Land Use Element).
Policy 13.1.1.8.: The City shall ensure that an adequate amount -land is designated and zoned
Bioscience Us
rends to identi-, areas that are suitable for redevelopment
-;xpansion, ~__ - . relocation and development incentives for those areah-
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momote year- Objective 13.1.2.:
round tourism to moderate seasonal employment fluctuations in the retail and service
sectors.
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Policy 13.1.2.1.: The City shall work with the County Tourist Development Council to promote
growth in year-round tourism, including increased use of the “bed tax” for that purpose.
Allyson, are we
Objective 13.1.3.:
lupport efforts toqsines=
to further strengthen and diversify the economy.
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Policy 13.1.3.1.: The City shall collect, develop, and disseminate information related to small
business opportunity, and minority and women business enterprises.
Policy 13.1.3.2.: The City shall support small businesse2
encouraging their participation in City-funded projects.
Policy 13.1.3.3.: The City shall facilitate productive support and assistance within all City
departments for the relocation or expansion of established small businesses.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 13-2
. .. .. .. 0 bjective 13.1.4.:
to encourage industry to locate or expand in Palm Beach Gardens1
0 mrovide leadershi=ngoing= 1 -.. - --
encourage participation of business, economic, and educational leaders ana insrirurions m
this effort.
Policy 13.1.4.1.: The City shall encourage education and training institutions to provide
education and research programs that meet the needs of targeted cluster industries, and
encourage supplemental education to support existing businesses and programs to stimulate new
business development.
Policy 13.1.4.2.: The City shall strengthen its relationships with local higher education
institutions, such as Palm Beach Community College and Florida Atlantic University, by
providing opportunities for faculty and students to participate in City programs that encourage
economic development and education.
Policy 13.1.4.3.: The City shall support the location of high school, vocational, universities, and
research and development training institutions proximate to economic development centers in the
City, and support high school, vocational school, universities, and research and development
training programs oriented to preparing students for success in targeted economic development
sectors.
._ Objective 13.1.5.: t. T-
aintain the quality of its balance between man-made and natural environments as a
means of attracting and maintaining target industries and retaining a healthy foundation
for its economy.
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Policy 13.1.5.1.: The City shall encourage balance and growth in retail trade and services by
continuing to support existing regional retail services while implementing planned growth
patterns to foster neighborhood-based services to serve local needs.
Policy 13.1.5.2.: The City shall accommodate balanced growth and housing needs of the City’s
labor force by encouraging the availability of attainable housing to persons earning a livelihood
or choosing to reside in Palm Beach Gardens.
Policy 13.1 S.3: The City shall maintain adequate infi-astructure to accommodate managed
growth.
Policy 13.1.5.4: The City shall continue to provide for attractive open spaces and sustainable
natural environments that enhance the quality of life in the City and protect the functions of
important regional environmental resources.
blicv 13.1.5.5.: The City shall acknowledge its str
Lmsolidate its position as a regional destination centc
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 13-3
gic location and promote mass transit
'OUCY 13.1.3.6.: BY Luiu, me uty snall provide aeveiopers an incentive to opt into a wi
iromun and enable industry with infrastructure beneficial to attracting valued T--V& --
rivate partr-*-,hir L- -- - oviA+g a cit.7 -ride Wi-Fi -+-rr?rk. - r-
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ioscience Research Protection Overli . (BRPO) to plan for this infrastructure 1inLe witd
own twopane gas easement
__._~__~ 'olicv 13 .. 15.8.: Bv 2 01 1. the Citv shall identifv sites that consider foster the develoDmen tu
vet lab0 ratories and other research facilities that are location sensitive and rewire extensivc
lic agency coordination and private investme
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MEMORANDUM
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TO: Chairman and Board Members
DATE: May 19,2008
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Kara L. Irwin, Growth Management Administrator
Downtown at the Gardens Public Workshop
Attached, please find the workshop materials submitted by the applicant for the Downtown at
the Gardens Office Building Site Plan Amendment (SPLA-07-08-000007). Please be advised that
a majority of the materials are not currently under review by City staff, so staff analysis is
limited to the following program under review:
PALM BEACH GARDENS PETITION NUMBER: #SPlA-07-08-000007- Downtown at the Gardens
Site Plan Amendment
A request by Don Hearing of Cotleur & Hearing, Inc., agent for the applicant, for an approval
of a Site Plan Amendment to the Downtown at the Gardens master site plan. The applicant is
seeking approval of a major amendment to allow for the construction of a 180,000 square
foot professional office building and 271 space parking structure. This request consists of a
eight-story 180,000 square-foot office building, an expansion of the existing parking
structure, amendments to existing conditions of approval, the addition of two valet locations,
modifications to the existing P.P.A.E. and approval of a revised shared parking plan. This site
plan amendment request is for a 48.76-acre parcel located east of Alternate AlA, between
Kyoto Gardens Drive and Gardens Parkway.
Also attached, are the Development Review Committee (DRC) comments pertaining to the
project. Currently, the applicant still has major certification issues from Planning & Zoning, Fire-
Rescue, and the Building Department in regards to the 180,000 square foot building proposed
in the northeast corner of the site. Staff has not had an opportunity to evaluate the attached
plans, yet the applicant desires to move ahead with the public workshop to garner the input
from the Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board on three alternative plans for the Downtown at
the Gardens Office Plan, as well as possible revisions to the Gardens Corporate Center plans.
Attachments: Staff DRC Comments
Development Review Committee
Septern ber 13,2007
11:30 a.m.
Petit ion S P LA-07-08-000007
Downtown at the Gardens
Site Plan Amendment
Professional Office Building
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s Comments
August 24,2007
Ms. Kara Irwin
Planning and Zoning Department
City of Palm Beach Gardens
10500 North Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 334 10
R3$ Downtown At The Gardens PCD Amendment
Dear Ms. Irwin:
We offer the following comment on your transmittal datecl August 22, 2007 concerning the
referenced project. The applicant needs to revise the conceptual engineering plans to reflect the
existing extensive electrical switch gear, FPL transformel; inigation pump station and valve
controllers currently located on the east side of the parking garage.
Please call if you require additional information.
Sincerely,
SEACOAST UTILITY AUWORITY
Bruce Gregg
Director of Operations
cc: R.Bishop
J. Callaghan
J. Lance
J. Orth
6 CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
10500 N. MILITARY TRAIL PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 334104698
FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO:
DATE: August 28,2007
FROM: Scott Fetterman, Reputy Chief
RE:
Kara Itwin, Growth Mgmt. Admin.
SPLA-07-08-000007: Downtown at the Gardens Site Plan
Amendment
Fire Rescue has reviewed the above referenced site plan amendment
petition and has the following comments and concerns:
The circular drive in fiont of the proposed building is not sufficient for fire
apparatus to turn around. Fire Rescue will require access through the site
connectiog with the Cheesecake Factory loadinghervice area. The access
area also needs to provide an area next to the building that provides a 30'-
R. wide by 4$'-R. long area for aerial apparatus setup, capable of
supporting 35-tons.
The new office and parking structure will be come part of the existing
parking structure thus creating one building. The entire structure will be
considered one building and will be required to meet current code.
The ofice and parking structul'e addition will need to be constructed in a
manner that does not inteffme with the existing parking structure and that
all life safety systems remain in service while the existing building is
being used.
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Thank you for your assistance and consideration in this matter. Please
contact me if you have any questions or any hture changes are proposed.
PALM BEACH GARDENS POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO:
PROM: OFFICER JULES BARONE
KARA IRWIN, GROWTH MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATOR
SUBJECT: PETITION # SPLA-07-08-000007 DOWNTOWN AT THE GARDENS SITE
PLAN AMENDMENT FOR OFFICE BUILDING/PARKING GARAGE
DATE: AUGUST 27,2007
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
nlinimum conditions be met.
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE/COMMERCIAL/INDUS?'RIAL PUDs
Non-Certification Coniments
1. 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
semi-public through use of brick pavers.
c. Ensure windows and exterior doors are visible from the parking areas.
d. If practical, designate separate parking area for employees.
e. Ensure parking areas are visible from windows, and are not blocked by landscaping.
f. Restrict shnibbery to no more than three feet high for clear visibility in vulnerable areas.
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Standard Conditions of Approval:
Prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, all on-site lighting shall be
installed. All exterior lighting shall utilize 20-25 foot light poles or as approved and all
on-site lighilng shall consist of metal halide or equivalent lighting approved by the Police
Department and, shall not conflict with planted landscaping. (Police Department)
Landscaping shall not obstruct the view from windows or walkways. Ground cover
should not exceed “6” in height and high branched trees should be trimmed to seven
feet. (Police Department)
Prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for the Downtown at the Gardens
office 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 office 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 10001bs. Door hinges shall employ non-
removable hinges, and the main entries to the building shall have closed-circuit digital camera
surveillance system. (Police Department)
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-worlr
order for the PUD. (Police Department)
Prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for the office 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 die 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 ofa Certificate of Occupancy for the building, the following security
measures shall be installed, and reviewed and approved by the Police Department.
a. Buildings shall be equipped with a intrusion 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.
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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.
Glazing in interior doors, or 40 inches within of any locking device shall be rated burglary
resistant glazing.
Restrooms shall be placed in central areas with maze entrances; avoid double door entry
systems.
Exterior/interior pedestrian doors which provide access into parlcing garage shall be solid
core, equipped with automatic hydraulic closure device and a minimum 100 square inch
vision panel. Where applicable emergency doors slid1 have no exterior handles. Panic
hardware shall have self locking mechanism, may have one locking point and shall have a
protective astrapl 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. '
A high resolution color digital video camera system with monitoring and photo
processing/ freeze frame/zoom capabilities shall be installed. Cameras shall be
above entrance/exit doors, stairwells (each landing) and inside elevator cab.(Police
Department)
Prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for the office building,
elevator cab interiors which are not completely visible when the door is open, shall
have shatter resistant mirrors placed in a location approved by the Police
Department. (Police Department)
Prior to the issuance of the fKst Certificate of Occupancy, buildings with a total square
footage of at least 10,000 square feet shall have roof top numbers placed parallel to
the addressed street, only visible from the air. The numerals should be blocked
lettered, weather resistant materid, four feet in height and 18 inches wide. (Police
Department)
Prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for each building, interior
stairwells doors shall have glazing vision panels, five inches wide by 20 inches in
height. Areas beneath stairways at ground level shall be fully enclosed. Fully enclosed
stairways with solid walls shall have shatter resistant convex mirrors placed at each
level, and landing to provide visibility from the level below or above to persons using
the stairwells. (Police Department)
Parking Garage:
Parking garages are high priority security areas. Parking garages comprise a large
area with relatively low levels of activity; with this in mind the Police Department
makes the following comments:
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1. Lighting is universally considered to be the most important security in a parking garage
and serves as an excellent deterrent to potential criminal activity. Lighting
recommendations are as follows:
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a. Shall adhere to die 1SNR (Illuminating Engineering Society of North
herica) standards for garages.
b. Design shall incorporate both vertical and horizontal luminance.
c. Lighting shall extend into parking stalls and over vehicles rather than just
into driving aisles. To avoid shadow effect fmtures shall not be flushed
mounted to underside of T-beam.
d. The exterior of garage shall be well lighted on all sides.
e. Metal Halide lighting shall be used for the interior of garage.
f. Position light furtures to minimize glare to drivers and enhance depth
perception, and should be vandalism resistant.
2. Ground level pedestrian exits that open into non-secure areas shall be emergency exits
only, fitted with panic bar hardware and install “local” alarm that activates if ground level
door is opened (when exit is intended for emergency use only).
3. Stairwells shall be designed to be completely visible from either interior or exterior.
a. Stairwells shall have open metal handrails and steps. Areas beneath stairways at
ground level shall be filly enclosed or access to them limited.
b. Interior doors to stairwells shall have fire light glass doors-vision panel of one
hundred square inches with a minimum 5” width.
c. Convex mirrors and digma1 video surveillance cameras with freeze frame/zoom
capabilities shall be installed in each stairwell to capture and record pedestrian
traffic.
4. Elevators with at least one shaft wall exposed to the exterior shall have clear glazing
installed in the one wall to provide visibility into the elevator cab or one or more of the
following: video camera shall be installed in each elevator cab, install shatter resistant
mirrors, equally reflective material so placed as to make entire cab interior visible to
entering visitors.
5. Applicant shall install a digital video camera system (freeze frame/zoom) at exitlenwy to
p;irking hcility to capture and record in/outbound vehicle traffic/license tags.
6. Applicant should assign parldng facility a specific identifier displayed at main entrance
using numbers/letters of twelve inches in height and of contrasting color.
7. Directional signage, including floor designation and section, shall be provided to expedite
movement through facility. Signage shall be displayed not less than 60 inches from
parking surface and highly visible from within any portion of the facility.
CC: Chief Stepp
Major Artola
Major Can
Major Facchine
Capt. Wesenick
Capt. O’Neill
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CIVIL
AGRICULTURAL
WATER RESOURCES
WATER &WASTEWATER
TRANSPORTATION
SURVEY &MAPPING
GIs
‘Tanners For Results
Value By Design”
3550 S.W. Corporate Pkwy,
Palm Gty, FL 34990
(772) 286-3883
F~x (772) 286-3925
www.lbfh.com
MEMORANDUM
TO: Kara Irwin
FROM: Jim Orth, P.E.
DATE: September 1 1, 2007
FILE NO. 05-4424 / 31821
SUBJECT: Downtown at the Gardens
Professional Office Building and 271 Parking spaces
SPLA-07-08-07
We have reviewed the following plans and information for the referenced project
received August 27,2007:
Development Application dated July 3 1,2007 prepared by Cotleur Hearing
Site Plan Amendment Justification Statement prepared by Cotleur Hearing
Site Plan (Sheet 1 thru 6 of 6) dated July 30,2007 prepared by Cotleur Hearing
Parking Evaluation dated (signed) July 30, 2007 prepared by KimIey Horn &
Associates, Inc.
Traffic Analysis dated (signed) July 30, 2007 prepared by Kimley Horn &
Associates, Inc.
Architectural Plan (Sheet A1 thru A1 1 of 11) dated July 27, 2007 prepared by
OGS&P
Color Rendering of Site prepared by OGS&P
Color Chart of Materials prepared by OGS&P
Boundary Survey dated (signed) January 3, 2007 prepared by Miller Legg
Copy of Request for Service Provider Capacity Letters to Providers prepared by
Cotleur Healing
Engineering Plan (Sheet 1 thru 7 of 7) dated (signed) July 31,2007 prepared by
Michael B. Schorah & Associates, Inc.
Water Management Calculations dated (signed) July 3 1 2007 prepared by
Michael B. Schorah & Associates, Inc.
We have the following comments:
This review is of a submittal of the applicant’s request for site plan
approval for a 180,000 sq ft office building including additional parking
garage level, a new shared parking analysis, modification of Condition #9
of Resolution 120,2005 and the addition of two valet stations,
We have forwarded the Parking Evaluation and Traffic Analysis to the
City’s traffic consultant, McMahon Sr Associates, and to Palm Beach
County Traffic Department for review and comment. We will forward
their comments when they are received.
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Certi,fication Issues
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The applicant shall clearly identify the area of the intended work on the site
plan (SP), landscape plan (LP) and engineering plan (EP) by means of outlining
or shading of the project area for conformance with Section 78-46 of the LDR.
The applicant shall clearly show, label and dimension the site plan and
engineering plan, conforming to Section 78-46 of the LDR, to clearly identify
all existing and proposed site feature, within the area of the proposed work,
including but not limited to; curb (noting type), curb radii, pavement width,
drive aisle width, pavement radii where curb is not proposed, sidewalk and their
width (including public sidewalks on adjacent street right-of-ways), handicap
ramps (labeled “HR” or “CR”), flush walk with pavement (“FW”), raised walk
in lieu of curb along the edge of the pavement, parking stalls (standard and
handicap), pavement areas versus grass areas, easements, utilities, light fixtures,
etc.
The applicant shall label the point of connection of proposed work to the
existing facilities for conformance with Section 78-46 of the LDR.
The applicant shall clarify the intent of the design of the rotary island (EP Sheet
3 of 7 and SP Sheet 3 of 6) as to the intended traffic pattern for conformance
with Section 78-46 of the LDR.
We recommend that the applicant provide signage for the entrance of the garage
rotary to clarify the intended traffic pattern for confoiinance with Section 78-46
of the LDR.
The applicant shall identify the curb type for the outside west half of the garage
rotary island (EP Sheet 3 of 7, SP Sheet 3 of 6 and LP Sheet 5 of 6) for
conformance with Section 78-46 of the LDR.
The applicant shall diinensionally clarify the radii of the project. The applicant
provides a note (Note #2) which indicates that “all radii are four (4’) feet unless
otherwise noted.” However, there are radii shown which do not appear to
conform to this note, such as the entrance curb to tlie garage.
The applicant shall dimension tlie minimum paver width at the northeasterly
corner of the proposed westerly curb ramp south of the M1 Restaurant (EP
Sheet 3 of 7 and SP Sheet 3 of 6). The applicant shall verify that minimum clear
width of the walk in this area is in confoiinance with Sectioii 78-506 of the
LDR.
The applicant shall identify the boarder material (type of curb), for the back of
the proposed paver walk, on the site plan (SP Sheet 3 of 6), landscape plan (LP
Sheet 5 of 61 and engineering plan (EP Sheet 3 of 7) for conformance with
Section 78-46 of the LDR.
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10. The applicant shall clarify the shaded area, at the head of the western-most
handicap parking stall (SP Sheet 3of 6), to assure that adequate access is
maintained for conformance with Section 78-506 of the LDR.
11. The applicant shall dimension the walk at the front of the parking stalls on the
west side of the proposed garage rotary area [EP Sheet 3 af 7) to ensure
conformance with Section 78-506 of the LDR.
12. The applicant shall identify the traffic direction of the entrance of the proposed
garage (EP Sheet 3 of 7 and SP Sheet 3 of 6) for conformance with Section 78-
46 of the LDR.
13. We recommend that the applicant show pedestrian crossing signs for non-
controlled intersections, such as mid-block. The applicant is referred to Section
2C.41 of the 2003 MUTCD, which notes; “When used at the crossing,
Nonvehicular signs shall be supplemented with a diagonal downward pointing
Arrow (W16-7p) plaque (see Figure 2C-11) showing the location of the
crossing.” One such location is the crosswalk south of the garage rotary.
14. The applicant shall provide traffic signage within the proposed garage at the
entrance for conformance with Section 78-46 of the LDR.
15. The applicant shall provide 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, for the site lighting as well as the
interior garage lighting.
16. The applicant shall provide the following information on the landscape plan to
address spacing between existing and proposed trees and any proposed control
structure:
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 minimuin clear zone around the control
structures within an area that is equal to the radius of 1 ‘/2 times the mature
height of the tallest tree specimen. (For a 20’ high mature tree, the applicant
shall provide a miniinurn 30’ radius, clear of all trees, from the control
strmcture).
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) titnes 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.
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(1) 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 deteiinine if the
type of tree proposed will present a future maintenance issue with the proposed
location of the control structure.
17. The applicant shall modify the note of the 20’ Lake Maintenance Easement (SP
Sheet 5 of 6) as the text appears to be cut off, for conformance with Section
78-46 of the LDR.
Waiver Reauests
1. The applicant is requesting a waiver from Section 78-153 of the LDR, which
limits the building height to the lesser of two stories or 36 feet. The applicant
proposes an eight story building of 143 feet. Please note we remain in support
of the City’s LDR requirements.
Non-Certification Issues
NOTE: All engineeringhfrastructure 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 provide signed and sealed drainage calculations and a
drainage area map, which identifies the drainage areas and flows via drainage
arrows and high/low points, to support the proposed design.
2. The applicant shall identify the location of any roof drains and their connection
to the existinglproposed storm drains or their discharge point.
3. The applicant shall clarify the design alignment of the “existing” inlet shown at
the north curb of the proposed parking stalls, on the west side of the garage
rotary (EP Sheet 3 of 7).
4. The applicant shall modify the design to provide for the relocation the existing
catch basin, which is shown in the middle of the cross walk, at the west
entrance/exit for the garage (El‘ Sheet 3 of 7).
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5. The applicant shall the note an the engineering plan to reflect 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 (13 foot lifts,
measured from the top ofpipe. The tests shall be taken, at a maximum
spacing of every 300 feet measuredfrom the structure, or at least one test at
the center of the pipe segment between two structures if less than 300feet.
Tests shall also be taken, on altsrnuting sides of the structure with each lifl
tested. The test location at the structure shall be withinjve (5I)feet of /he
structure. The lQcation and depth of all tests shall be clearlv indicated in,
the descrivtion area on the lest report and/or on a location map which shall
-ts 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. 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
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6. Satisfied. The applicant indicated the structural numbers for the ‘Asphalt
Section (Typ.)’ and the ‘Vehicular Concrete Pavers’ section detail on the
Engineering Detail Sheet (EP Sheet 6 of 7) in accordance with Section 78-499
Table 41 of the LDR. The applicant provided a table indicating the layer,
material, LBWFBV, 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.
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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 11 0% of the total combined approved cost estimates
and shall be posted with the City, prior to the issuance of the first land
a1 teration permit.
SUMMARY OF ENGINEER’S ESTIMATE
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The applicant shall provide a cost estimate for the on-site project
improvements, not including public infrastnlcture, landscaping and irrigation
costs (whjch 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.
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9. The applicant shall pr0vide.a cost estimate for the parking garage structure and
associated infrastructure and landscaping and irrigation items, which is signed
and sealed by an engineer and/or architect registered in the state of Florida.
Surety will be based an 110% of the total combined approved cost estimates
and shall be posted with the City, prior to the issuance of the fitst land
alteration permit for the structure.
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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 zane signage and fencing
crs required by the City Engineer. “ (City Engineer)
3. “Prior to constriiction plan approval nnd the issuance qf’ the .first lnnd
alteration permit, applicant shall provide cost estimates in accordance with
LDR Section 78-309 and 78-461 and for on-site project improvements, a
including public infrostruewe, or landscaping and irrigation costs for review
and approval by the City. The cost eslimates shall be sigmd and sealed by an
engineer and landscape architect registered in rhe slate of Florida and shall be
posted with the City, prior to the issuance of the .first land alleratian permit.”
(City Engiiieer)
4. “Prior ta construction plan approval and the issuance uf the jkst land
alteration permit, applicant shall provide CI cost estimat& .for the ultimate
demolition and restoration qf the parking lot area, which shall include my
additional landscaping and irrigation costs which were nol previously
submitted by the applicant .for review and approval by the City. The cost
estimate shall be signed and sealed by an engineer and land,wape nrchilect
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registered in the state of Florida. Surety will be based on 110% of the total
combined approved cost estimate$ and shall be posted with the City, prior to
the issuance of thefirst land alteration permit. I’ (City Engineer)
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“Prior to construction plan approval and the issuance of the first land
altergtion permit, applicant shall provide a demolition bond, in a format
agreeable to the City Attorney, in the amount of 110% of the certijed cost of
demolition and restoration of the parking lot. (City Engineer)
“The applicant shall demolish the temporary parking facility, by removal of all
constructed facilities and the restoration of the site, per the approved
demolition plan within 90 days following expiration of the 24-month temporary
use. The demolirion shall include the removal of all pavement, walk and curb,
pavemefit marking and signage, PVC or other non-reinforced concrete pipe, the
filling of the dry detention areas, the removal of the shuttle shelter, regrading
and landscaping, and the closing of the entry drives of the parcel.” (City
Engineer)
“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. $ at any time during the project development, it is
determined by the City that any of the surrounding areas are experiencing
negative drainage impacts caused by the project, it shall be the applicant’s
responsibility to cure said impacts in a period of time and a manner acceptable
to the City prior to additional construction activities. ” (City Engineer)
“Prior to issuance of the first land alteration permit, applicant shall submit
signecl/sealed/dated construction plans (paving/grciding/drainage and
waledsewer) and all pertinent calculations .for review and comment. ’I (City
Engineer)
“Prior to construction plan approval and the issuance of’ the ,first land
alteration permit, applicant shall schedule a pre-permit meeting with City
stt@” (City Engineer)
10. “Prior 60 the issuance of the ,first land alteralion permil the applicant shall
provide to the City letter$ of nuthorization.fiom the applicable ictility conzpcinies
allowing landscaping and light poles to be placed within the utility easements. ”
(City Engineer)
1 1. “Applicant shall notifi the City s Public Worlcs Division ot least 10 working
clays prior to the commencement of any worldconstruction activity within any
public right-opway within the City of Palm Beach Gardens. In the case of N city
right-of-way, the applicant hns 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 resull in a Stop Work Order of‘all
worldcolrstruction activity within the public right-of-way and the subject
development site. ” (Public Works)
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The applicant is requested to return a copy of our comments with the
applicant’s acknowledgement of each comment and the response. Compliance
will expedite the subsequent review. It is suggested that the applicant either
“cloud” or highlight the location of all changes to the plan to further expedite
the 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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CC:
Memo to File
To: Kara Irwin, Growth Management Administrator
Through: Mark Hendrickson, City Forester
From: Ray Caranci, Forestry Technician
Subject: SPLA-07-08-07 Downtown at tlie Gardens
Date: Septeinberl2,2007
It is the opinion of Forestry Staff that this design does not allow enough room to
accomplish the required landscape buffers, setbacks, foundation landscaping and
protection of the existing public open space. The size, height and location of the proposed
building do not fit into tlie space. The area around the lake would be impacted negatively.
The building square footage would be better suited in size to the old Gosinan parcel along
PGA Boulevard as approved. Tlie lake site should coiitinue to be used as approved for a
one story restaurant. The open space and landscape amenities would be accessible and
contribute to tlie public enjoyment of the area with the construction of the approved
entertainment stage. We continue to support the location approved 011 the site plan for a
second parking garage which would alleviate parking concerns. The site has been
planned and approved by City Council with a public friendly entertainment and restaurant
theme. This proposed site plan disrupts the original concept.
1 have reviewed tlie Land Development Regulations for the above referenced petition and
provide the following coinnients for the DRC:
Certificatioii Issues
1. There are several lingering outstanding issues for the Downtown project that have
to be addressed with this petition:
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The service areas need to bee screened. The Bouganvillea planted as an
attempt to resolve the issue is not working as hoped.
There are no plans yet for the pedestrian bridge. Plans need to be submitted to
show the construction of the pedestrian bridge that links to Landmark, The
approved lake plan would potentially be affected by this petition, and the
bridge needs to be finished as part of tlie approved lake plan.
The wall for the lake needs to be painted to match the rest of the lake wall.
Tlie performance stage has not been constructed as part of the public amenity
benefits.
The unfinished landscaping, specifically replacing the Holly trees with Oaks
in the western parking area.\
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The applicant is aslting for several changes that result in reductions of the
approved open space and the Perpetual Public Access Easeinelit (PPAE) in
addition to a height waiver. The applicant has not shown any potential benefits to
justify this loss of approved amenities and open space.
The addition of Professional Office space at this location does not allow space for
tlie required landscaping buffers and setback from residential units of Landmark
and Mira Flores. We are not supporting any waiver to the building height
proposed.
In accordance with Section 78-320 (a) (4) b of the LDR, foundation landscaping
for a building of more than two stories shall be not less than 30 percent of the
height of the adjacent wall. We will not support any waiver to the foundation
landscaping .
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 fiyade width. Trees and palms shall be of ai1 installed size
relating to the height of the adjacent wall or fayade, as indicated in Table 30.
Please revise the landscape plan to include the required number of trees or palm
clusters at the proper height around the east and south sides of the proposed office
building.
The foundation landscaping of the proposed office building encroaches into the
PPAE. Please revise the plan to show the required foundation plantings for the
building outside of the PPAE.
Some of the approved foundation landscaping for the Cheesecalte Factory has
been altered or removed. This is unacceptable.
In accordance with Section 78-306 of the LDR, all locations for proposed utilities,
easements, underground drainage, and light fixtures shall be shown on the
landscape plan and the site plan to prevent possible conflicts with landscaping.
Please revise the landscape and site plan to show all utilities and easements. There
are nuinerous conflicts between utilities and landscaping, particularly water lines
entering the office building. The FP&L easement is not shown, and the sewer line
and easement is not shown.
The proposed front entrance to the office building removes open space and
reduces the PPAE. This application does not demonstrate any benefit to
compensate for the loss of approved public open space. There are other buildings
in Palin Beach Gardens that use the parking garage as access to tlie office
building, and avoid taking up open space for access drives. This design is
unacceptable.
10. We do not support any change to the PPAE.
Please understand that additional infoiiiiatioii may be requested, and staff may have
additional coniments as the review process continues.
CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
MEMORANDUM
Memo to File
From: Kara L. Irwin, Growth Management Administrator
Growth Management Department
Date: 9/11/2007 '
Re: DRC Comments -
Amendment for 180,000 square foot Office Building
SPLA-07-08-000007: Downtown at the Gardens - Site Plan
cc: Christine Tatum, City Attorney
Stacy Rundle, Assistant to the City Manager
Allyson Maiwurm, Administrative Projects Coordinator
Applicant
I have reviewed the above-referenced project and have the following comments:
OVERALL DEVELOPMENT
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The proposed 20' perpetual public access easement is not consistent with the
approved Regional Center PCD lake plan. The PPAE must be shown on the
proposed plan in order for staff to evaluate the impacts of the office building
the lake park plan. Please revise accordingly.
In addition, please provide a sheet dedicated to the PPAE that shows the entire
boundaries so that the reconfiguration can be evaluated. Please provide staff
with justification for this request.
The proposed plan shows an access roadway through the existing PPAE, which is
not an appropriate utilization of the space. The access drive is not a compatible
use within the perpetual public access that is platted. The PPAE must be
maintained in the same manner as previously approved.
In staff's professional opinion, the proposed height of the structures is not in
keeping with the character of the surrounding areas. Staff recommends that the
proposed dwetopment be redesigned in a manner that is sensitive character of
the adjacent communities. Please provide an elevation with the dimensions
showing the exact dimensions of the separation between the proposed office
building and the Landmark towers.
The applicant shall revise the waiver chart on the site plan to differentiate
between the previously approved waivers and the currently requested waivers
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for the proposed amendment. Currently, the waiver list only shows the request
for the height waiver. The applicant shall revise the application documents
accordingly. Please provide detailed justification for the requested waivers and
an accounting or status of the improvements that were committed to during the
approval process for the waivers approved for the Downtown project originally
(eg pedestrian bridge, cultural improvements, PPAE).
The applicant shall request a waiver from City Code Section 78-141 to allow for
reduced setbacks for the professional office building extension. The Professional
Office standards shall be applied to the professional office building.
The applicant shall indicate which spaces are for the required handicapped
parking on the site plans and provide a justification for the proposed locations.
Staff has concerns with the architecture of the proposed office tower due to the
close proximity to the Landmark towers. The City has received many complaints
regarding the starkness of the existing architecture of Downtown commercial
buildings. Staff strongly recommends providing greater architectural detail,
specifically along the easternmost portion of the southern elevation as the
building is massive in contrast to the single-story restaurant. Staff also
recommends elements that compliment the Landmark condominium towers to
the East due to the close proximity.
The proposed foundation landscaping is not adequate. Staff recommends
increasing landscaping throughout the site, specifically foundation landscaping
should be drastically increased adjacent to Gardens Parkway.
The landscape plan provided for review does not show the entire perimeter of
the office site. The applicant is proposing an expansion of the garage, so a plan
showing the entire area around the garage/office towers is required.
Staff has serious concerns with the location of PPAE being located in such close
proximity to the office tower.
The applicant should reflect the proposed bicycle parking spaces on the site plan.
Please reflect on the proposed site plan all necessary easements required by all
utility companies that will be providing service to the proposed development. If
necessary, please arrange a meeting with City staff, the applicant, and
representatives of utility providers as soon as possible. This is to prevent future
reductions or encroachments into landscape areas.
SITE DESIGN
14. The proposed valet area/entrance loop for the building encroaches on the
designated PPAE and requires the access drive in an inappropriate location. Staff
recommends that the applicant mimic the design of Building 12 on Parcel SB,
where the access to the office building is completely limited to the garage. This
would be one step in alleviating the obvious space constraints presented by the
plan.
The Parking Level Site Plan depicts vehicular entries into the ground level garage
parking onto Gardens Parkway, but it is not fully designed on the plans. Please
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provide details for this access and verification that it was approved as more than
just emergency access with the previous approval.
The applicant has not provided for the screening of utility structures and storage
sheds on site from the public view. The existing FPL transformers and sheds
located on the commercial structure shall be required to be screened to the best
of your ability. The applicant shall label all utilities and sheds on the landscape
plan and provide for the screening thereof.
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ARCHITECTURAL PLANS
17. Staff cannot determine how the office building is accessed through the parking
garage on each level. Please provide a description of the access points to the
office building from each floor level. The applicant shall provide a significantly
higher level of detail on the elevations of the ground level (i.e. doors and store
fronts should be labeled; building materials should be labeled; garage entrances
should be labeled; etc.).
Along the southeast corner of the garage adjacent to the office building the floor
plans show a dead-end parking area without sufficient area for a turnaround.
The scale of the elevations do not seem to be consistent with the floor plans as
shown.
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MISCELLANEOUS COMMENTS
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The applicant shall provide a photometric plan for review.
The applicant shall be aware that colored, three-dimensional perspectives of
major architectural elevations are required to be submitted prior to a hearing
before the Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board.
The applicant shall work with the Police Department to come up with a design
for the garage that addresses all safety issues (i.e. location of entrances; visibility
into and out of the garage; lighting; etc.). Staff will be looking for a design that
allows for maintaining the maximum visibility into the garage.
The applicant shall set up a meeting with Seacoast, FPL, Bellsouth, the Assistant
City Engineer, City Forester and other City Staff to review the proposed site plan
and identify the locations of utilities on site in order to avoid a reduction in
landscaping in the future. The applicant shall be advised that once the project is
approved by the City Council, a reduction in landscaping due the placement of
utilities may require the approval of the City Council.
The applicant shall submit a legal description for the site in Microsoft Word
format to be included in the approving resolution.
The applicant is proposing to add only 5% of the required parking for the
180,000 square foot office building to the site to accommodate the peak parking
demandathat was determined for the existing commercial site to be 8:OO p.m.
Saturday evening. Please provide a ‘contingency plan’ for accommodating the
full parking requirement should the alternative demand study fait. In addition,
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show the requirement per the city straight code and the shared parking formula
as provided by City Code.
The site plan amendment process opens the entire site for review and comment.
The existing commercial center shall be required to provide a plan for the
screening of the service bays/areas throughout the site. The plan must provide
for control of access, as well as screening of unsightly storage, utility and waste
for the site. The applicant has been advised previously that the proper screening
of the service areas would be an issue during this process, yet a plan to provide
the screening has not been included as part of the application. Please advise
staff of the details of the plan prior to review by Planning, Zoning, and Appeals
Board .
The proposed plan provides for the relocation of 180,000 square feet from an
approved PUD (Gardens Corporate Center/Gosman Site) to the subject site. The
approved plan for the Gosman Site approved k231,OOO square feet on a t6-acre
site, which provides for adequate space for development, as opposed to the
restricted area of the proposed site plan amendment. The proposed
amendment alters the character of the existing site plan from shopping center to
urban area and impacts existing improvements that were proposed to justify
waivers of the previous approval for the site plan. The proposed office building
is better suited to the PGA corridor as a continuation of the developed office
buildings, as opposed to the constrained area between the Cheesecake Factory
Restaurant and the parking garage.
Conditions from previously approved development orders and administrative
approvals shall be evaluated and applied to the proposed development project.
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Downtown at the Gardens Professional Office Building
Gardens Corporate Center Phase I1 Professional & Medical Office Center
PZAB Workshop
Introduction
On behalf of the applicant, Miller Capital, we are requesting the PUB'S conceptual
review of two petitions. The subject properties, Downtown at the Gardens and Gardens
Corporate Center Phase II, are both located within the Regional Center Development of
Regional Impact (DRI). The purpose of this conceptual review and the workshop is to
receive PZAB advisory on the appropriateness of the proposed petitions. The applicant
also request that the PZAB members provide guidance on the architectural style for the
proposed buildings.
The first petition proposed is for Downtown at the Gardens, most recently approved by
City Council by way of Resolution 120, 2005. The specific request includes site plan
approval for a 76,000 square foot office building. The 76,000 square feet of the 223,000
Professional Office entitlements will be transferred to the subject site from the Gardens
Corporate Center Phase II site per the pending NOPC (NOPC # 11) for the DRI. The
second petition proposed is for the Gardens Corporate Center Phase II site. The specific
request includes site plan approval for two office/medical buildings equivalent to
147,000 square feet (remaining from the 223,000 square feet) as well as a parking
structure.
The applicant is submitting these petitions to accomplish two objectives; (1) to achieve
the completion of the Downtown at the Gardens Vision and (2) to find a long term
solution to the parking balance at Downtown. In October of 2007 the applicant agreed
to a number of terms with the city per Resolution 66, 2007. Term number eight
addressed a long term parking solution to include a significant office building as a
component of the solution. In addition to having excellent synergy with parking, the
office component adds a great use during the day time which in turn creates
stabilization for Downtown. Downtown currently contains an eleven million dollar
parking structure that is underutilized. This is a comprehensive proposal for the
completion of Downtown and to address the overall parking balance.
History
In late 2007, in cooperation with the California Public Employees Retirement System
(CalPERS), Miller Capital acquired Downtown at the Gardens and the Gardens Corporate
Center sites from Menin (a.k.a. Downtown at the Gardens Associates). Menin no longer
has a business interest in the properties. Miller Capital focuses on acquiring pql\pz?;~
premier properties. They are a privately owned real estate investment manager focused '
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estate investment properties for its own portfolio and on behalf of institutional partners
and clients.
Since Miller Capital has acquired the properties, they have worked diligently to
transition and improve Downtown. They have hired Simon Properties to manage and
lease the property. Miller Capital is committed to Downtown, to the city, and is
committed to continue improvements to further the visions, goals and objectives for
Downtown. In keeping with this commitment, Miller Capital has started building the
fourth level of the parking garage and is ready to begin building the pedestrian bridge to
the Landmark once the permit is released. Miller Capital and Simon Properties are
working to find the right mix of uses to stimulate the center. In keeping with the goals
and objectives of Downtown, professional office use has been identified as a use that
will take advantage of the existing parking structure and stimulate the center during the
day time.
The applicant submitted a site plan application for Downtown to approve an office
building in October of 2007. Staff raised a number of concerns during the review of this
application which remains on file with the city and included herein. First, the applicant
had originally proposed to transfer 180,000 square feet of professional office leaving
43,000 square feet of professional office on the Gardens Corporate Center site. Staff
believes that the five acre Gardens Corporate Center site is important to the city's
economic development and was concerned about the little entitlement that was to
remain on the site. Second, staff believed that the 180,000 square foot office building
was too concentrated for Downtown leading to problems with mass and height as well
as open space. The applicant feels that these issues can be addressed by the alternative
plans proposed to PZAB included herein. The applicant does believe that staff supported
taking advantage of the existing (and underutilized) parking as well as the shared
parking proposal.
Downtown at the Gardens Professional Office Center
The current conceptual proposal to PZAB is to reduce the original request of 180,000
square feet of professional office to 76,000 square feet of professional office at
Downtown. The 76,000 square feet of entitlement shall be transferred from the
Gardens Corporate Center site by way NOPC 11 for the DRI currently under review by
the City. The proposed office building will be located east of the Cheesecake Factory,
west of the lake, and south of the existing four-level parking garage. The applicant feels
that it is important to tie the architecture to both Downtown and the Landmark but
would greatly appreciate the board's advisory regarding the architectural style for this
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The applicant believes that the office use is appropriate for the site because it will take
advantage of existing infrastructure that is highly underutilized. The existing parking
garage, after completion of the fourth level, will have a total of 920 parking spaces that
will go virtually unused. The fourth level of the parking garage was a significant
investment for Miller Capital as mentioned earlier. The garage is predominantly used in
the evening and on the weekends by movie theatre patrons. A majority of the garage
parking spaces remain empty during business hours; 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Monday through
Friday. The applicant feels that the office use will compliment the theatre use by
creating a need for the parking garage during the week in the day time.
Gardens Corporate Center Professional & Medical Office Center
The applicant is requesting conceptual review of a new site plan for the Gardens
Corporate Center site. The site plan proposes two office buildings and a parking garage.
The 147,000 square feet of remaining entitlement will be divided into 102,900 square
feet of professional office use and 44,100 square feet of medical office use. The
conceptual site plan proposes a smaller 26,000 square foot building on the northeast
corner of the site and a larger 121,000 square foot “signature” building on the southeast
corner of the site. The signature building will serve as an anchor to the new PGA
Boulevard flyover. The applicant would greatly appreciate the board’s advisory on the
architectural style for these buildings. It seems appropriate to tie the architecture on
this site to the neighboring buildings within the DRI; specifically Downtown, the
Landmark and the adjacent medical and professional office buildings.
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Parking Methodology
The Downtown site plan is currently approved for 245,826 square feet of shopping
center use, 25,224 square feet of restaurant use, and 68,087 square feet of theatre use
(3,020 seats). Per the current site program, a total of 2,505 parking spaces are required
by code; currently 2,131 parking spaces exist on site. Upon completion of the fourth
level addition to the existing parking garage, an additional 236 parking spaces will be
provided for a total of 2,367 parking spaces. The applicant is providing a temporary
parking lot on the Gardens Corporate Center parcel for up to a three year period, until
the subject parking garage is complete. The temporary parking lot will provide an
additional 214 parking spaces for a total of 2,581 parking spaces, meeting the code
requirement for the time being. The applicant is required by the city to cease operation
of the temporary parking lot within three (3) years of the formal approval date requiring
the applicant to come up with a long term solution for the parking on Downtown. e
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PZAB Workshop
5.27.08
After initial completion of Downtown, it became evident that the existing mix of uses
did not have the anticipated shared parking synergies. Recognizing this condition and to
address concerns identified by the city, the applicant has reevaluated the entire concept
of shared parking for Downtown. To this extent the applicant proposes to utilize straight
code for the number of required spaces (it should be noted that a special rate was
previously given to the theater which will no longer be used). The program proposes to
utilize the sharing of parking between professional office and theater uses only. This
decision can be made confidently because the Downtown parking garage remains
empty during the day and busy at night due to the theater. Conversely the professional
office buildings will be busy during the day and abandoned at night. Previous parking
studies completed by both the city and by the applicant demonstrate parking on site
and in the garage unutilized during the day and subsequently peaks in the evening.
As an alternative to the typical LDR shared parking table, the applicant is calculating
shared Parking between the professional office use and the theater use only. The
professional office will be parked at 100% at all times except at night and on the
weekends when it will be parked at 10%. The theatre will be parked at 100% at all times
except during the week day time hours when it will be parked at 40%. It should be noted
that the city's shared parking matrix proposes office uses to be parked at 5% on
weekend nights. A maximum of 2,718 parking spaces would be required with this
analysis. The final number of parking spaces provided on Downtown and on Gardens
Corporate Center would be approximately 2,870 spaces providing for a significant buffer
of 152 parking spaces. A shared parking analysis has been provided within this package.
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Conclusion
On behalf of the applicant, we look forward to meeting with the PZAB to conceptually
review the Downtown at the Gardens and Gardens Corporate Center plans. We hope to
receive constructive criticism that will lead to a final and compressive proposal to
complete the Downtown at the Gardens vision and to establish a long term solution for
the Downtown parking balance. Soon after the meeting and based on the PZAB
comments, we plan to resubmit revised plans to city staff for their review.
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS PLANNING, ZONING, AND APPEALS BOARD
Agenda Cover Memorandum
Date Prepared: May 8,2008
Meeting Date: May 27,2008
Petition: MISC-08-02-000039
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SubiectlAnenda Item:
Petition MISC-08-02-000039: RCA Center Planned Unit Development Signage Plan
Amendment
Recommendation to City Council: A request by Cotleur & Hearing, agent, on behalf of
Seaside National Bank & Trust, for approval of amendments to the signage plan for the
RCA Center Planned Unit Development (PUD), also known as Parcel 5B and PGA
Professional and Design Center. The parcel is located at the southeast corner of PGA
Boulevard and RCA Boulevard.
[ X ] Recommendation to APPROVE TENANT SIGN ON SOUTH ELEVATION
X 1 Recommendation to DENY SIGN ON NORTH ELEVATION OF GARAGE
Reviewed by:
City Attorney:
Christine P. Tatum
Development Compliance:
NIA
Bahareh K. Wolfs, AlCP
Growth Management
Approved By:
City Manager:
Ronald M. Ferris
Originating Dept.:
[ X ] Quasi-Judicial
[ J Legislative
[ J Public Hearing
Advertised:
Date:
Paper:
[ X ] Not Required
Public Notice:
[ X ] Not required
[ 1 Yes
Finance Dept.:
Allan Owens
Administrator
N/A
Senior Accountant: T/
Tresha Thomas
Fees Paid: [vfYes
Funding Source:
[ ] Operating
[XI Other NA
Budget Acct.#:
NA
Planning, Zoning, and
Appeals Board
Action:
[ ] Recommend Approval
[ ] Recommend Approval
wlconditions
[ ] Recommend Denial
[ ] Continued to:
Attachments:
rn Applicant's Narrative &
Justification
Location Map & Site
Plan
rn Proposed Signage
Elevations
rn Signage Plan Notes
Resolution 57, 2007
Date Prepared: May 8,2008
Meeting Date: May 27,2008
Petition: MISC-08-02-000039
BACKGROUND
Resolution 216, 2004 was adopted by the City Council on December 16, 2004, which
approved the mixed-use Master Development Plan for the RCA Center Planned Unit
Development (PUD), a.k.a. Parcel 5B and/or PGA Professional and Design Center. The
approved development plan is comprised of 12 buildings, including a future Tri-Rail Station
on the east side of the site and a conceptual future parking garage on the southwest
portion of the site. To date, only Buildings 1 , 2, 9, IO, 1 I, and 12 have been constructed.
This development order approval also included waivers and conditions related to signage
for Parcel 5B. (Please see attached Sheet A12, Signage Plan Notes.)
Resolution 26, 2006 was adopted by the City Council on May 4, 2006, and amended the
Master Development Plan and modified certain conditions, allowed a reallocation of square
footage between certain buildings, revised footprints and elevations of certain buildings,
added a parking structure, and other minor changes to the site and landscape plans.
Resolution 57,2007 was adopted by the City Council on June 21 , 2007, and amended the
signage package for the RCA Center by allowing an increase in the size of the Catalfumo
sign on Building 1 and the display of an additional building identification sign for Robb &
Stucky Interiors on the west elevation of Building IO.
The previously adopted Resolution 57, 2007 limits signs located above the first story to
principal tenants or building identification signs. (Note: According to the City Code,
principal tenant means an occupant of either the entire building or a portion of a building,
identified specifically at time of sign construction by the developer to be the principal
tenant. The applicant has not identified this tenant as a 'principal tenant. '3 According to
conditions and waivers previously approved, wall signs depicted on the approved building
elevations are indicative only of possible locations for wall signs. The number of signs per
building shall be determined by the number and location of tenants within each building.
Furthermore, Condition No. 40 of Resolution 57,2007states, in part, that retail ground floor
users shall be allowed a maximum of two signs per tenant, provided the signs are affixed
directly to the elevation of the tenant bay they identify.
LAND USE AND ZONING
The subject site is zoned Mixed Use Planned Unit Development (MXD PUD) with an
underlying zoning of Mixed Use (MXD). The future land-use designation of the site is
Mixed Use (MXD).
REQUEST
The applicant is requesting waivers to allow two tenant identification signs with logos for
Seaside Bank & Trust to be displayed above the second floor lines on the north and south
elevations of Building 12. This building is comprised of a five-level parking garage on the
north side and merges with a three-story retail building on the south side of the parking
garage. The retail portion of the building has arcade walkways on each level, which
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Date Prepared: May 8,2008
Meeting Date: May 27,2008
Petition: MISC-08-02-000039
City Code
Section 78-
285:
FlatMlall Sign
for Ground
Floor Users
provide access to the individual tenant bays. The applicant states Seaside Bank & Trust
occupies more than one-half of the second floor of Building 12. The only entrance to the
bank is directly from the second-floor balcony/arcade.
Code Criteria
One (1) sign per
tenant space or bay;
Sign must face ROW
or primary entrance;
The tenant sign proposed for the parking garage facade is to be displayed on the top level
of the north elevation overlooking PGA Boulevard. The proposed sign measures 22 inches
high by 106 inches long, for a total of 16.16 square feet. These dimensions are less than
the 90 square feet and 24-inch height allowed by the City Code. The internally illuminated
letters will be Navy Blue with a Navy Blue and Off-white seashell logo. The previously
approved signage plan allows navy blue, black, or bronze faces.
Section 78-
285:
FlatMlall Sign
for Ground
Floor Users
An identical tenant sign is proposed to be displayed on the south elevation directly above
the bank’s outside entrance on the second floor.
signs shall not be
ocated above second
Soor line or above
building parapet.
3ne (1) sign per
tenant space or bay;
Signs shall not be
ocated above second
‘loor line or above
wilding parapet
Waivers Requested
Proposed
One tenant sign
located above 2“d
floor line on north
elevation of parking
garage
One tenant sign
located above 2”d
floor line on south
elevation
Waiver
One sign
displayed above
2&- floor line on
north elevation of
parking garage
To allow tenants
with separate
entrances above
the ground floor
to display signs
above 2&-fIoor
line
Staff
Recommendation
(1) Denial
(2) Approval
(1 ) Applicant’s Justification - North Sign:
“The purpose of the signs is to ensure awareness on PGA Boulevard and within the
PUD where Seaside National Bank & Trust is located. Currently, there is no signage
indicating Seaside National Bank’s location. The part of the building which fronts PGA
Boulevard is a parking garage. From this thoroughfare, the office element of the
building is unidentifiable. Access to the bank is from the interior of the site. In addition
to this disadvantage, the building address sign, the street sign and the street on which
the building is located is interior to the site as well. There is no way for a person to
know that the street or the office exists from PGA Boulevard unless they enter the
Design Center. An exhibit has been included with this application which identifies the
location of the bank in relation to PGA Boulevard as well as the existing signage. The
two signs requested are truly critical to the way-finding of this vital business.”
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The applicant further states, “This sign location will provide an awareness of commerce
within the design center. Currently there is no signage on PGA Boulevard that identifies
the center other than the Catalfumo building sign. The parcel has significant frontage
on PGA Boulevard but does not have a monument sign or wall sign encouraging
vehicular traffic to enter the site. The monument sign approved for the property is
located on RCA and does not identify Seaside Bank.”
“The location of this sign is important because of the dynamics of the building in which
Seaside is located within. During the site plan approval process for the Design Center,
the property owner worked with the city to come up with an innovative way for office
space to coexist along side a parking garage and for a parking garage to look like an
office building. After much deliberation, the property owner revised the site plan to
propose one building that included both usable space as well as parking. Much like the
Neo-traditional design approach, lining office space on parking garages is very
sustainable for development and practical for tenants and visitors. The parking
garage/office building was permitted and built as one structure. The structure looks and
feels, on all elevations, like an office building. If the structure were entirely usable
space and did not include a parking garage, the applicant would be able to place a sign
on the elevation facing PGA Boulevard. To prohibit the property owner to place a sign
on the PGA elevation of the building is to reprimand the applicant for their innovative
design.”
“The property owner chose to locate the office storefronts on the south side of the
building dueto an off-site topographic conflict. The height of the building where the
office element is located does not exceed the height of the PGA fly-over. The height of
the garage element of the building would surpass the height of the PGA flyover. This
provides a hardship for the tenants of the building because their storefronts face
internal to the site, versus facing the central corridor, PGA Boulevard. Typically, this
location is not beneficial for business. The applicant, Seaside Bank, has had clients
who could not find their office because they did not realize that the garage was the
building .”
(Please note: Access to this building is not directly off of PGA Boulevard. Instead,
motorists enter the site at Professional Center Drive off of RCA Boulevard.)
Staff Analvsis - North Sisn:
Staff does not support the display of tenant signage on the parking structure elevations
for the following reasons:
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0 Section 78-284(h)( 15), Prohibited signs and prohibited sign locations, states
signs attached to accessory structures are prohibited in the City. Although
the parking structure is joined with the retail portion of Building 12, it is staffs
professional opinion that the parking garage functions as a separate
accessory use that the applicant chose to locate adjacent to PGA Boulevard.
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No tenant bays exist within the parking garage structure; therefore, the sign
proposed for the north elevation would not be affixed directly to the elevation
of the tenant bay it is intended to identify (Condition No. 40, Resolution 57,
2007);
Unless a waiver is granted, the City Code allows only one sign per tenant bay
for ground floor users. The applicant is also requesting one tenant sign for
the bank on the south elevation; 0
0 The proposed tenant sign on the north parking garage elevation does not
face the right-of-way that provides direct access to the development, nor
does it face the primary entrance to the development off of RCA Boulevard
as required by Code. Direct access to this building is not from PGA
Boulevard, where the tenant sign would be displayed. Access to this building
is from Professional Center Drive off of RCA Boulevard; and
0 The tenant sign proposed for the north elevation of the garage would be
located above the second-floor line, which is not allowed by Code.
It is staffs goal to protect and uphold the integrity of the PGA Boulevard Corridor by
remaining consistent with the requirements and intent of Section 78-221 of the
City’s Land Development Regulations (LDRs). It is staff‘s professional opinion that
tenant signs should not be displayed on retail buildings in locations that are not
adjacent to the elevation of the tenant bay it identifies. To do so, would be an
undesirable departure from the original intent of the Code and, furthermore, would
contribute to the demise of the unique and special identity of the PGA Boulevard
Corridor. Staff does not support this waiver request.
(2) Applicant’s Justification - South Siqn:
“The applicant, Seaside Bank, occupies the majority of the second floor of the
building. The main entry to the bank is located directly above the vehicular entrance
to the garage. Seaside is the “first-floor user” for this segment of the building. A first
floor user in the location of the garage entry would normally be permitted signage
by right. Seaside bank is requesting this same privilege.”
“The property owner does not propose any other tenant signage above the first floor
line. The Seaside Bank sign will be the only sign on the second floor. This is a
reasonable statement considering the tenant occupies the majority of the second
floor. It would not be appropriate or sensible to place a second floor tenant sign on
the first floor.’’
Staff Analvsis - South Sign:
The development order (as amended by Resolution 57, 2007) for this Mixed-Use
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PUD allowed retail ground-floor users to have a maximum of two signs per tenant,
provided the signage is affixed directly to the elevation of the tenant bay it identifies.
Inasmuch as the upper stories of this building have individual tenant entrances that
are accessed from covered arcades, it is staffs opinion that these upper levels were
intended to function as though they were on the ground floor; Le., for those retail
tenants on the upper levels to have signs above their entrances in order to identify
the location of each business. In this regard, the applicant has previously submitted
an administrative approval application to allow blade-type signs to be suspended
from the ceilings of the arcades in front of each tenant bay on the south side of the
building. .
The Seaside Bank wall sign for the south elevation is proposed to be displayed
directly above bank’s entrance on the second level. Because this second floor entry
is the only entrance to the bank, this sign will serve to identify the proper location of
the bank. It is staffs opinion that this is an acceptable location and does not conflict
with the original intent of the development order. Staff has no objection to this
waiver request.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends DENIAL of the request to display a wall sign on the north elevation of
the parking garage. The proposed sign would not serve as a building identification or
principal tenant sign, nor is it affixed to the tenant bay it is intended to identify as specified
in the development order. In staffs opinion, the parking garage functions as an accessory
use for the PUD, and the City Code does not allow signage on accessory structures.
Staff recommends APPROVAL of the request to display a sign on the south elevation
above the second floor line because this sign is affixed directly above the bank’s tenant
space it identifies. Because this second floor entry is the only entrance to the bank, this
sign will serve to identify the exact location of the bank as intended by City Code.
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February 11, 2008
Revised April 11, 2008
Revised April 24, 2008
RCA Center PUD
(a.k.a. Parcel 58)
Miscellaneous Petition
INTRODUCTION
Seaside National Bank & Trust is seeking approval for a Miscellaneous Petition request
for the RCA Center Planned Unit Development (a.k.a. Design Center), generally bounded
by the PGA flyover to the North, the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway to the East, the
Gardens Station PUD to the South, and RCA Boulevard to the West. The request is to
allow minor changes to the approved signage plan; providing additional waivers; and
providing an effective date. The applicant is currently requesting two (2) additional
tenant identification wall signs specifically for building twelve (12) within the PUD. The
request for the signs is provoked by the location of the subject building in which Seaside
Bank will be opening. The part of the building which fronts PGA Boulevard is a parking
garage. From this thoroughfare, the office element of the building is unidentifiable.
Access to the bank is from the interior of the site. In addition to this disadvantage, the
street sign and the street on which the building is located is interior to the site as well.
There is no way for a person to know that the street exists unless they enter the Design
Center. The two signs requested are truly critical to the way finding of this vital
business. The Applicant is requesting this item be expedited through the process for
final consideration by Staff, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board, and City
Commission.
FEE DESCRIPTION
Miscellaneous Petition (Base Fee) $1,650.00
Total Fees $1,650.00
REQUEST OUTLINE
The proposed changes to the approved signage plan include the following:
1. Request for a tenant identification wall sign on the north elevation of building
12, above the second floor line.
2. Request for a tenant identification wall sign on the south elevation of building
12, above the second floor line.
3. Add waiver to the PUD to permit two (2) additional wall signs above the second
floor line.
4. Add waiver to the PUD to permit two (2) wall signs for one tenant.
PROJECT TEAM
PROPERTY OWNER
RCA Center II of Florida, LLC
Attn: Daniel S. Catalfumo/Jeff Marshall
4500 Catalfumo Way North
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
APPLICANT
Seaside National Bank & Trust
Attn: Todd Olson/ Tim Goering
201 S. Orange Avenue, Ste 1350
Orlando, FL 32801
P: 407.567.2233
F: 407.567.2220
AGENT / PLANNER
Cotleur & Hearing, Inc.
Attn: Don Hearing / Alessandria Kalfin
1934 Commerce Lane, Suite 1
Jupiter, Florida 33458
P: 561-747-6336 ext. 128
F: 561-747-1377 a
SPECIFIC REQUEST
The applicant is requesting an amendment to the PUD Master Signage Program for the
addition of two tenant identification signs to be located above the second floor line on
building twelve. The purpose of the signs is to ensure awareness on PGA Boulevard and
within the PUD where Seaside National Bank & Trust is located. Currently, there is no
signage indicating Seaside National Bank's location. The part of the building which
fronts PGA Boulevard is a parking garage. From this thoroughfare, the office element of
the building is unidentifiable. Access to the bank is from the interior of the site. In
addition to this disadvantage, the building address sign, the street sign and the street
on which the building is located is interior to the site as well. There is no way for a
person to know that the street or the office exists from PGA Boulevard unless they
enter the Design Center. An exhibit has been included with this application which
identifies the location of the bank in relation to PGA Boulevard as well as the existing
signage. The two signs requested are truly critical to the way finding of this vital
business.
The proposed signs will be located on building twelve, on the north and south
elevations, above the second floor line. Both signs will read "Seaside" with the banks
“shell” logo. The signs will be a maximum of 16.16 square feet. The maximum height of
the signs will be 22-inches (1-foot, 10-inches) and the maximum width of the signs will
be 106-inches (8-feet, 10-inches). The color of the sign letters will be Navy Blue and
they will be internally illuminated. The shell logo is Navy Blue and Off White.
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J U STI F lCATl0 N
Seaside is a national bank and trust that focuses on private and commercial banking as
well as wealth management. They value their clients, their integrity and professionalism
as well as the community in which they are part of. Seaside is headquartered in Orlando
and is federally chartered but has chosen to locate their South Florida headquarters in
Palm Beach Gardens. The bank was launched in 2006 as the largest “de novo federally
chartered bank in the history of the United States.” Like the other noteworthy
institutions located on PGA Boulevard, this too is a great addition to the city’s
commerce industry. It is essential to guarantee awareness of this great addition to the
city.
North Sign
1. This sign location will provide an awareness of commerce within the design
center. Currently there is no signage on PGA Boulevard that identifies the center
other then the Catalfumo sign on their building. The parcel has significant
frontage on PGA Boulevard but does not have a monument sign or wall sign
encouraging vehicular traffic to enter the site. The monument sign approved for
the property is located on RCA and does not identify Seaside Bank.
2. The location of this sign is important because of the dynamics of the building in
which Seaside is located within. During the site plan approval process for the
Design Center, the property owner worked with the city to come up with an
innovative way for office space to coexist along side a parking garage and for a
parking garage to look like an office building. After much deliberation, the
property owner revised the site plan to propose one building that included both
usable space as well as parking. Much like the Neotraditional design approach,
lining office space on parking garages is very sustainable for development and
practical for tenants and visitors. ‘The parking garage/office building was
permitted and built as one structure. The structure looks and feels, on all
elevations, like an office building. If the structure was entirely usable space and
did not include a parking garage, the applicant would be able to place a sign on
the elevation facing PGA Boulevard. To prohibit the property owner to place a
sign on the PGA elevation of the building is to reprimand the applicant for their
innovative design.
3. The property owner chose to locate the office storefronts on the south side of
the building due to an off-site topographic conflict. The height of the building
where the office element is located does not exceed the height of the PGA fly-
over. The height of the garage element of the building would surpass the height
of the PGA flyover. This provides a hardship for the tenants of the building
because their storefronts face internal to the site, versus facing the central
corridor, PGA Boulevard. Typically, this location is not beneficial for business,
The applicant, Seaside Bank, has had clients who could not find their office
because they did not realize that the garage was the building. Contradictory to
that occurrence, Seaside Bank encumbers more then half of the second floor of
the building.
1 per tenant space
Signs shall not be located
above second floor line
South Sign
2 per tenant space
2 signs above the
second floor line
1. The applicant, Seaside Bank, occupies the majority of the second floor of the
building. The main entry to the bank is located directly above the vehicular
entrance to the garage. Seaside is the “first floor user” for this segment of the
building. A first floor user in the location of the garage entry would normally be
permitted signage by right. Seaside bank is requesting this same privilege.
2. The property owner does not propose any other tenant signage above the first
floor line. The Seaside Bank sign will be the only sign on the second floor. This is
a reasonable statement considering the tenant occupies the majority of the
second floor. It would not be appropriate or sensible to place a second floor
tenant sign on the first floor.
WAIVERS
The applicant must request waivers for the two signs because they exceed the
permitted quantity of wall signs for one tenant and because they are located above the
second floor line. It is the applicants understanding that staff has been instructed by
Council to follow the Land Development Regulation code for signage requests. Please
note the subject project is a PUD and is permitted to requested and be granted waivers
per the Land Development Regulations. We respectfully request that staff looks for
direction from Council regarding the current signage request.
Code Section
78-285 Table 24
Flat/Wall Sign for Ground
Floor Users
78-285 Table 24
Flat/Wall Sign for Ground
Floor Users
Required I Provided
CONCLUSION
The requested modification to the approved RCA PUD Signage Plan is consistent with
the City Land Development Regulations and the Comprehensive Plan of Palm Beach
Gardens. The proposed changes are consistent with the surrounding uses both interior
and exterior to the site. No overall increase in square footage or entitlements will occur
as a result of the signage changes associated with this development. Development of
the site as proposed by this application will maintain consistent with the desired
development of this project by the City of Palm Beach Gardens. The Applicant is
looking forward to working closely with Staff throughout the review process for this
Miscellaneous Petition.
Date Prepared: June 11, 2007
Resolution 57, 2007
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WHEREAS, the Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board held a public meeting on
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WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the evidence and testimony
presented by the Applicant and other interested parties and the recommendations of the
various City of Palm Beach Gardens review agencies and staff: and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that adoption of this Resolution is in
the best interest of the citizens and residents of the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA that:
SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby affirmed and ratified.
SECTION 2. The amended Master Development Plan application of RCA Center
11, LLC, is hereby APPROVED on the following real described property, to permit the
development of 25,000 square feet of retail/shopping center use, 105,400 square feet
of office use, 15,000 square feet of medical office use, 59,200 square feet of light
industrial use, and 178,647 square feet of furniture store use on an approximately 30-
acre parcel of land, known as “Parcel 56,” generally located on the southwest corner of
Alternate AIA and PGA Boulevard, subject to the conditions of approval contained
herein, which are in addition to the general requirements otherwise provided by ordinance.
The amendment allows: (1) a reallocation of square footage between certain buildings
on site: (2) revised footprints and elevations of certain buildings to accommodate the
changes in square footage; (3) the inclusion of a parking structure; (4) other minor
changes to the site and landscape plans; and (5) modifications to certain conditions of
approval.
LEGAL DESC RI PT IO N :
ALL OF THE PLAT OF THE MACARTHUR PARCEL 5B, RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
96, PAGE 79, PUBLIC RECORDS OF PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA.
CONTAINING IN ALL 1,308,146 SQUARE FEET OR 30.03 ACRES, MORE OR LESS.
SECTION 3. The City Council of the City of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida hereby
approves the following amendments to the waivers approved by way of Resolution 216,
2004:
I. Section 78-563, Lake maintenance tracts, to allow encumbrances with
certain Lake Maintenance Easements (LME) in specific areas identified on
the approved development plan.
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principal tenant/building ID signs, subject to the conditions relating to the
same contained herein.
Section 78-285, Permitted signs, to allow for principal tenant/building ID
signs to be located above the first story.
Section 78-508, Intersections, to allow for street intersections with a
centerline separation of less than 150 feet.
Section 78-306(d), Easement encroachment, to allow for 12 feet of a
required 20-foot landscape buffer along the easternmost property line to be
encumbered by a utility easement.
Section 78-374(h), Location, to allow for 13 covered parking spaces to be
located within 100 feet of PGA Boulevard.
Section 78-287(e), General standards, to allow for tenants having federally
registered trademark signs to use their registered color scheme on signs
facing the parking areas.
Section 78-344(1)( I), Minimum dimensions, to allow 9.5-foot-wide parking
spaces at certain locations as reflected on the approved site plan and within
the parking structure.
Section 78-320(b), Foundation landscaping and planting, to allow for a
reduction in foundation landscaping at certain areas on site as depicted on
the landscape plan.
10. Section 78-285, Table 24, Permanent siuns, to allow a waiver of 80 square
feet in order to disolav a Building identification Wall Sign with a total CODY
area of amroximatelv 170 square feet on the northwest elevation of Buildinq
1 of RCA Center PUD.
11. Section 78-285. Table 24, Permanent signs, to allow one additional building
identification wall sign on the west elevation of Buildinq 10 of RCA Center - PUD
SECTION 4. The conditions of Resolution 216, 2004 are amended as follows
and shall be the responsibility of the Applicant, its successors, or assigns:
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7. The Applicant shall provide all necessary construction zone signage and
fencing as required by the City Engineer. (City Engineer)
8. The Applicant shall provide the City copies of all permit applications and
approvals. (City Engineer)
9. The Applicant shall comply with all Federal Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection
NPDES permit requirements, including, but not limited to, preparation of a
stormwater pollution prevention plan and identification of appropriate Best
Management Practices (BMP) for construction activities, submission of a
Notice of Intent to €PA or its designee, implementation of the approved
plan, inspection and maintenance of controls during construction, and
submission of a stormwater Notice of Termination. (City Engineer)
IO. The construction, operation, and/or maintenance of any elements of the
subject project shall have no 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)
11. The Applicant shall comply with any and all Palm Beach County Traffic
Division conditions as outlined in the PBC Traffic Division concurrency
approval letters issued for this property. (City Engineer)
12. Prior to the issuance of the first land alteration permit, the Applicant shall
schedule a pre-permit meeting with City staff. (City Engineer) (SATISFIED)
13. Kyoto Gardens Drive
a. The Applicant shall deliver to the City surety in a form acceptable to the
City Attorney, which surety shall ensure the construction of the Kyoto
Gardens Drive Extension. The Kyoto Gardens Drive Extension shall
consist of a four (4) lane divided roadway with landscaped medians,
approximately 2,300 feet in length, connecting Military Trail to Alternate
AlA, including an at-grade crossing of the FEC track bed. The Applicant
shall be responsible for the costs of design and construction of this
roadway as a two (2) lane roadway, and the City shall be responsible for
reimbursing the Applicant for the costs of design and construction of the
additional two (2) lanes, as set forth in the engineering estimate attached
as Exhibit “A to the Memorandum of Agreement. Said construction shall
commence no later than March 31, 2005, and completion of said
improvements as set forth in the Memorandum of Agreement. As
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additional assurance, the Applicant shall submit, no later than December
30, 2004, a Memorandum of Agreement in a format acceptable to the
City Attorney on behalf of the City, and the following entities: RCA
Center I1 of Florida LLC, PGA Gateway LTD, and Mall Properties, LTD to
further define the obligations relating to the roadway design and
construction.
b. The Applicant shall continuously and diligently work with the City and the
required outside agencies in order to obtain the issuance of all
necessary permits in order to begin construction of Kyoto Gardens Drive
on or before March 31,2005.
c. The Applicant shall, upon the request of the City, deliver assurances, in
a form acceptable to the City Attorney, from the owners of Parcel 5A that
the City will be permitted to expand the existing lake north of the Kyoto
Gardens Drive right-of-way for the purposes of providing drainage for the
Kyoto Gardens' Drive roadway and to provide the fill for construction of
the roadway at no cost and without restriction.
d. The Applicant shall, upon the request of the City, deliver assurances, in
a form acceptable to the City Attorney, from the owners of Parcel 5A that
they will sign and support all permit applications as required to design
and build Kyoto Gardens Drive.
e. All contracts for design and construction of the Kyoto Gardens Drive
extension shall be submitted to the City for review and approval by the
City Engineer and City Attorney. Said construction contracts shall
contain a provision that makes such contracts fully assignable to the
City. (City Engineer)
14. 58 Road
a. The Applicant shall, prior to December 30, 2004, deliver a deed in a
format acceptable to the City Attorney conveying an 80-foot right-of-way
for that portion of RCA Center Drive that is shown on the Linkage Plan
between the present northern terminus of said road and the north
boundary of Parcel 5B. This parcel and all other portions of the
North/South Road owned by FDOT and NPBCID are hereinafter referred
to as the "5B Road." lSATlSFlED)
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Occupancy for Parcel 5B, design, build, and construct the 58 Road, with
the exception of the portion of said road north of its intersection with
Design Center Drive, which shall be completed prior to the first
Certificate of Occupancy within the Northwest Pod. Said road shall be
constructed as a two (2) lane divided roadway with landscaped median
within an eighty (80) foot right-of-way. The east 15 feet and the west 15
feet of the 80-foot right-of-way may be utilized for landscape buffer
calculations and setback requirements. [Citv Enaineer)
15. 5A Road
a. The Applicant shall, prior to December 30, 2004, deliver a deed in a
format acceptable to the City Attorney conveying an 80-foot right-of-way
for that portion of RCA Center Drive that is shown on the Linkage Plan
connecting the 58 Road to Kyoto Gardens Drive, hereinafter referred to - as the “5A Road.” lSATlSFlED)
b. By January 1 , 2008,-Tlhe Applicant shall,design, build, and substantially
complete the 5A Road and the portion of Kyoto Gardens Drive
connecting the 5A Road to Military Trail. The 5A Road shall be
constructed as a two (2) lane divided roadway with landscaped median
within an 80-foot right-of-way. The east 15 feet and the west 15 feet of
the 80-foot right of way may be utilized for landscape buffer calculations
and setback requirements. Failure of the Applicant to meet this deadline
shall result in the issuance of a stop-work order for the project for all
construction activities not required for the construction of said roads, as
well as the ceasing of issuance of Certificates of Occupancy for the
project until such time when the roads are complete. The issuance of a
stop-work order shall be in addition to any other enforcement methods
available to the City to ensure compliance with this condition. (City
Engineer)
c. The Applicant shall deliver to the City surety, in a form acceptable to the
City Attorney, to ensure the construction of the 5A Road at the time the
surety described in Condition 6 is submitted to the City. (City Engineer)
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Northwest Pod, all of the landscaping buffers within the Northwest Pod
shall be completed, with the exception of those buffers immediately
adjacent to Buildings 3 and 4, which shall be completed prior to the
issuance of the Certificates of Occupancy for those buildings. (City
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east, RCA Boulevard to the west, and the Gardens Station PUD to the
south, hereinafter referred to as the “Southwest Pod,” all of the
landscaping buffers for the Southwest Pod and the landscaping
surrounding Lake #2, including the east and south buffers, shall be
installed, The remainder of the landscape buffers within the portion of
the site east of RCA Center Drive shall be installed concurrently with the
development of that portion of the site. (City Forester)
Prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, the landscaping
shall be installed within the medians and road shoulders within Design
Center Drive. (City Forester)
The Applicant, its successors, or assigns shall be responsible for the
maintenance of the landscaping within: (1) the medians and adjacent road
shoulders within the portions of PGA Boulevard and RCA Boulevard
adjacent to the property; a& (2) the medians and road shoulders within
both the north/south and the easUwest thoroughfares within the property;
and (3) the western road shoulder and one-half of the center island median
of the portion of Alternate AIA adjacent to the property. (City Forester)
In the event the City of Palm Beach Gardens, or another entity, forms a
special district pertaining to the landscape maintenance of contiguous
rights-of-way, then the RCA Center Property Owners Association, its
successors, or assigns shall automatically become a member of such
special district. This condition may be amended at any time by separate
agreement between the Applicant and the City of Palm Beach Gardens.
(City Forester)
The installation of the covered parking structures shall not conflict with
landscaping, including long-term tree growth. (City Forester)
BY - (three (3) months from the effective date of this Resolution), the
Applicant shall submit landscape plans for the beautification of the western
road shoulder for the portion of Alternate AIA adjacent to the property.
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BY - (six (6) months from the effective date of this Resolution), the
landscaping and irrigation of the western road shoulder of the portion of
Alternate A1A adjacent to the property shall be installed to the satisfaction
of the City Forester. Should the landscaping approved by the City Forester
not require irrigation, the installation of irrigation shall not be required. In the
event the installation is delayed due to permitting or other good cause, the
Growth Management Administrator may grant an extension provided a
good-faith effort by the Applicant to satisfy the condition has been
documented. (City Forester)
23. By (nine (9) months from the effective date of this Resolution), all
prohibited and invasive non-native plants shall be removed from the Florida
East Coast Railway (FEC) right-of-way, subject to the approval of the FEC.
In the event said removal is delayed due to permitting or other good cause,
the Growth Management Administrator may grant an extension provided a
good-faith effort by the Applicant to satisfy the condition has been
documented. (City Forester)
24. All ground-mounted utility equipment shall be screened from public view to
the satisfaction of the City Forester. (City Forester)
25. The nine (9) planters installed on the top level of the parking garage, the
size and type of which shall be to the satisfaction of the City Forester, shall
contain triple palm trees. Planters shall be permanently affixed to the
structure and located in areas acceptable to the City Forester. (City
Forester)
26. The Applicant shall install and maintain a minimum of one (1) fountain within
each lake. (City Forester)
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27. Lighting shall not conflict with landscaping, including long-term tree growth.
(Police)
28. All lighting for streets, parking lots, parking garages, and pedestrian
walkways shall be metal halide. Metal halide lighting shall be used for the
multi-use pathways and sidewalks within the site and shall be lit at a
minimum of O.6-foot candles. (Police)
23, - 29. Non-glare building lighting shall be installed around the entire building
perimeter and on pedestrian walkways. (Police)
30. Entry signage shall be lighted. (Police)
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near entryways and all exits, including emergency exits. (Police)
32. Numerical addresses shall: (1) be illuminated for nighttime visibility and be
unobstructed; (2) have bi-directional visibility from the roadway; and (3) be
placed at the front and rear of each business. (Police)
33. All structures shall use the following target hardening techniques:
a. Buildings shall be pre-wired for an alarm system.
b. Doors shall be equipped with metal plates over the threshold of the
locking mechanism.
c. Glass perimeter doors shall be equipped with case hardened guard
rings to protect the mortise lock cylinder.
d. Rear doors shall have 180-degree peephole viewers.
e. All perimeter doors shall be equipped with hinges that utilize non-
removable hinge pins. (Police)
34. Prior to the issuance of any additional building permits for vertical
construction within the Northwest Pod, the Applicant shall work with the
Police Department to develop a high-resolution color digital closed-circuit
security surveillance system with monitoring and photo printout capabilities.
The Police Chief shall have final approval on the required number of
cameras and locations thereof within the site. (Police)
35. Prior to the issuance of any additional building permits for vertical
construction within the Northwest Pod, the photometric plan for the interior
of the parking structure shall be approved by the City. The lighting within
the parking garage shall comply with the lighting standards for parking
garages established by the Illuminating Engineering Society of North
America (IESNA). (Police)
36. Within ninety (90) days of (the effective date of this Resolution),
the Applicant shall submit revised development plans to include the items
listed below. Said development plans shall be approved administratively by
staff as long as: (1) all items listed below are included on the development
plans to the satisfaction of the Growth Management Administrator; and (2)
any exterior building modification(s) is architecturally consistent with the
approved buildings. Should any of the aforesaid not be adequately
satisfied, the revised development plans shall be reviewed and approved by
the City Council by way of an amendment to the PUD’s master plan of
development. No building or land clearing permits shall be issued until
revised plans have been approved.
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a. The Applicant shall revise the building elevations to include three (3)
color palette combinations for the buildings on site.
b. The Applicant shall revise the easternmost landscape buffer adjacent to
the parking area so that a maximum of 12 feet of the buffer is
encumbered by utility easements.
c. The Applicant shall revise the building elevations to clearly reflect all
exterior building colors and materials.
d. The Applicant shall submit an amenities package that includes
illustrations and details of project-wide shared elements, including
common hardscape themes, street furniture, lighting fixtures, special
intersections, plazas, fountains, decorative trellises, and thoroughfare
enhancements. A “Key Plan” depicting the location of the amenities on
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professional engineer registered in the State of Florida, that includes
pedestrian scale lighting along all pedestrian walkways and
thoroughfares, including PGA Boulevard.
The Applicant shall provide additional landscaping within the vacant
area north of Building #2 to the satisfaction of the City Forester.
The Applicant shall provide additional pedestrian linkages between the
buildings along RCA Boulevard and the sidewalk along said roadway.
At a minimum, sidewalks shall be included at every building entrance
along RCA Boulevard, as reflected on the building elevations.
The Applicant shall provide at least twenty (20) additional pedestrian
benches throughout the site and label them on the plan accordingly.
The Applicant shall include a bus shelter easement on the site plan in a
location consistent with the Palm Tran letter dated May 18, 2004,
relating to the same, which is on file with the Growth Management
Department.
The Applicant shall submit a revised signage program that adequately
reflects the signage requirements approved by the City Council for the
subject property through the adoption of this Resolution. (ALL OF
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38. Within sixty (60) days of a written determination from Palm Tran that a bus
shelter will be utilized on the subject site, the Applicant, its successors, or
assigns shall submit an application for an administrative approval to allow
for review and approval of the site plan, landscape plan, and building
elevations for the bus shelter. The bus shelter design shall be consistent
with the City Council’s previous approval of such shelters. The Applicant, its
successors, or assigns shall be responsible for (1) the construction of a bus
shelter in a timely manner to accommodate Palm Tran’s needs for the
same; and (2) the maintenance of the bus shelter. (Planning & Zoning)
39. Each building shall be allowed two (2) building identification or principal
tenant signs, so long as (1) said signs are not located on the same building
elevation: and (2) the second of the two signs has a copy area of no more
than 75% of the first sign. (Planning & Zoning)
40. Retail ground floor users shall be allowed a maximum of two (2) signs per
tenant, only if (1) any two signs for the same tenant are not located on the
same building elevation; and (2) said signage is affixed directly to the
elevation of the tenant bay it identifies. (Planning & Zoning)
41. Tenants having federally registered trademark signs and logos shall be
allowed to use their registered color scheme on signs facing the parking
areas, Signs and logos facing the adjacent and internal rights-of-way shall
be consistent with the color approved in the master sign program. (Planning
& Zoning)
42. Prior to the issuance of the first certificate of occupancy, the property shall
be replatted. Said replat shall dedicate the thoroughfares within the
property to the City. (Planning & Zoning)
43. Wall signs shall not exceed 70% of the immediate vertical and horizontal
surface area to which they are attached. (Planning & Zoning)
44. Prior to the issuance of each occupational license or building permit for
interior renovations of tenant spaces, the Applicant or its agent shall submit
a breakdown by use (retail, office, and industrial) of the gross square
footage for lease for approval by the Planning and Zoning Division to ensure
compliance with the City’s Nonresidential Mixed Use Planned Unit
Development intensity measures. (Planning & Zoning)
45. Outdoor storage within the site is prohibited. (Planning & Zoning)
46. Uses on site shall be limited to those uses allowed within the PGA
Boulevard Corridor Overlay, as may be amended from time to time.
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48. Prior to the issuance of each building permit for vertical construction, the
Applicant shall comply with Section 78-262 of the City Code relative to Art in
Public Places. The Applicant shall provide art on site or make a payment in
lieu thereof. The Art in Public Places Advisory Board shall review and make
a recommendation to the City Council on any proposed art on site. If the
Applicant is providing public art on site, the art shall be installed prior to the
issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for Building #l. (Planning &
Zoning)
49. Within ninety (901 days of the effective date of this Resolution, the Applicant
shall work in conjunction with the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council
(TCRPC), the South Florida Regional Transportation Authority (SFRTA),
and the City to make any and all necessary modifications to the
development plans for the portion of land lying east of the North/South Road
to accommodate the potential of a Tri-Rail transit station. Said modifications
shall be approved administratively by staff so long as any exterior elevation
changes are architecturally consistent with the approved buildings. Should
the final results of the South Florida East Coast Corridor Transit Analysis
determine that a Tri-Rail station will be constructed on the subject property,
the Applicant, its successors, or assigns shall work cooperatively with the
SFTRA and the City to facilitate the construction of said station and all
ancillary uses/structures in a timely manner. Said modifications shall be
approved by the City prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of
Occupancy. (Planning & Zoning) (PARTIALLY SATISFIED]
50. Any reallocation of uses and square footage on site will require the approval
of a traffic impact analysis or traffic equivalency statement, as well as
compliance with the City’s parking requirements. (Planning & Zoning)
51. Within two (2) months of the issuance of the last Certificate of Occupancy
for the Northwest Pod, the parcel of land lying east of RCA Center Drive
shall be stabilized with grass seed or sod and shall be maintained to the
City’s maintenance standards at all times by the Applicant. (Planning &
Zoning)
52. Prior to the issuance of any additional building permits for vertical
construction within the Northwest Pod, the Applicant shall provide
correspondence indemnifying the City with respect to any environmental
remediation required for the acceptance of RCA Boulevard from the FDOT,
to the satisfaction of the City Attorney. (Planning & Zoning)
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construction within the Northwest Pod, the Applicant shall, with the written
consent of the property owner for the Gardens Station PUD, submit an
application for an Administrative Approval to revise the approved Gardens
Station Master Plan to reflect the removal of the previously-approved shared
driveway along RCA Boulevard. (Planning & Zoning)
54. By (six (6) weeks from the adoption of this Resolution),
the Applicant shall erect a six (6) foot tall construction fence with a privacy
tarp along the entire property line adjacent to RCA Boulevard and any
portion of PGA Boulevard that is below the height of the fence. Failure by
the Applicant to comply with this deadline shall result in the ceasing of
inspections or issuance of permits for the project by the City, which shall be
in addition to any other enforcement methods available to the City to ensure
compliance with this condition. (Planning & Zoning)
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55. Required digital files of the approved replat shall be submitted to the
Planning and Zoning Division prior to the issuance of the first certificate of
occupancy, and approved civil design and architectural drawings shall be
submitted prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy. (GIs
Manager, Development Compliance Officer)
56. Prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, the master
property owners association documents and restrictions, which shall include
disclosure language regarding the potential transit station and the widening
of the RCA Center Drive to four (4) lanes, shall be furnished by the
Applicant to the City Attorney for review and approval prior to such
documents being recorded in the Public Records of Palm Beach County.
(City Attorney)
SECTION 5. Said Planned Unit Development shall be constructed in compliance
with the following plans on file with the City’s Growth Management Department:
1. Sheets 1 through 12 of 12: Site Plan and Landscape Plan, prepared by
Cotleur Hearing, last revised on April 7,2006, and received and stamped by
the City on April 19, 2006.
2. RCA Center Architectural Package, prepared by Architectural Design
Associates and received and stamped by the City on April 19, 2006.
3. RCA Center Signage Package, prepared by REG Architects, Inc., last
revised on November 9, 2004, and received and stamped by the City on
November IO, 2004, as modified by:
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a. Sianane Detail Sheets and PhotoaraDhic Renderina, 3 sheets, bv 6.
Swift Sinns, Inc., received bv the Citv on Mav 2, 2007 and PhotoaraDhic
Renderinas with sinnaae and marqin dimensions, 2 sheets, received
Mav 22,2007.
b. Sian Details, 2 sheets, “Proposed New Sian Details” and “Proposed
Sinnaae West Elevation,” measurina approximatelv 88 square feet with
channel letters in black dav/with white niaht acrylic faces, dated April 3,
2007, bv International Sinn & Desian.
SECTION 6. This approval shall be consistent with all representations made by
the Applicant or Applicant‘s agents at any workshop or public hearing.
SECTION 7. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this dlk day of %,UUC ,2007.
/ ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY
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Christine P. Tatum, City Attorney
VOTE:
MAYOR RUSSO
VICE MAYOR LEVY
COUNCILMEMBER JABLlN
COUNCILMEMBERVALECHE
COUNCILMEMBER BARNETT
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February 11,2008
Revised April 11, 2008
Revised April 24, 2008
RCA Center PUD
(a.k.a. Parcel 58)
Miscellaneous Petition
INTRODUCTION
Seaside National Bank & Trust is seeking approval for a Miscellaneous Petition request
for the RCA Center Planned Unit Development (a.k.a. Design Center), generally bounded
by the PGA flyover to the North, the Florida East Coast (FEC) Railway to the East, the
Gardens Station PUD to the South, and RCA Boulevard to the West. The request is to
allow minor changes to the approved signage plan; providing additional waivers; and
providing an effective date. The applicant is currently requesting two (2) additional
tenant identification wall signs specifically for building twelve (12) within the PUD. The
request for the signs is provoked by the location of the subject building in which Seaside
Bank will be opening. The part of the building which fronts PGA Boulevard is a parking
garage. From this thoroughfare, the office element of the building is unidentifiable.
Access to the bank is from the interior of the site. In addition to this disadvantage, the
street sign and the street on which the building is located is interior to the site as well.
There is no way for a person to know that the street exists unless they enter the Design
Center. The two signs requested are truly critical to the way finding of this vital
business. The Applicant is requesting this item be expedited through the process for
final consideration by Staff, the Planning, Zoning and Appeals Board, and City
Commission.
FEE DESCRIPTION
Miscellaneous Petition (Base Fee) $1,650.00
Total Fees $1,650.00
REQUEST OUTLINE
The proposed changes to the approved signage plan include the following:
1. Request for a tenant identification wall sign on the north elevation of building
12, above the second floor line.
2. Request for a tenant identification wall sign on the south elevation of building
12, above the second floor line.
3. Add waiver to the PUD to permit two (2) additional wall signs above the second
floor line.
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4. Add waiver to the PUD to permit two (2) wall signs for one tenant.
PROJECT TEAM
PROPERTY OWNER
RCA Center II of Florida, LLC
Attn: Daniel S. Catalfumo/Jeff Marshall
4500 Catalfumo Way North
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
APPLICANT
Seaside National Bank &Trust
Attn: Todd Olson/ Tim Goering
201 S. Orange Avenue, Ste 1350
Orlando, FL 32801
P: 407.567.2233
F: 407.567.2220
AGENT / PLANNER
Cotleur & Hearing, Inc.
Attn: Don Hearing / Alessandria Kalfin
1934 Commerce Lane, Suite 1
Jupiter, Florida 33458
P: 561-747-6336 ext. 128
F: 561-747-1377
SPECIFIC REQUEST
The applicant is requesting an amendment to the PUD Master Signage Program for the
addition of two tenant identification signs to be located above the second floor line on
building twelve. The purpose of the signs is to ensure awareness on PGA Boulevard and
within the PUD where Seaside National Bank & Trust is located. Currently, there is no
signage indicating Seaside National Bank‘s location. The part of the building which
fronts PGA Boulevard is a parking garage. From this thoroughfare, the office element of
the building is unidentifiable. Access to the bank is from the interior of the site. In
addition to this disadvantage, the building address sign, the street sign and the street
on which the building is located is interior to the site as well. There is no way for a
person to know that the street or the office exists from PGA Boulevard unless they
enter the Design Center. An exhibit has been included with this application which
identifies the location of the bank in relation to PGA Boulevard as well as the existing
signage. The two signs requested are truly critical to the way finding of this vital
business.
The proposed signs will be located on building twelve, on the north and south
elevations, above the second floor line. Both signs will read “Seaside” with the banks
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“shell” logo. The signs will be a maximum of 16.16 square feet. The maximum height of
the signs will be 22-inches (1-foot, 10-inches) and the maximum width of the signs will
be 106-inches (8-feet, 10-inches). The color of the sign letters will be Navy Blue and
they will be internally illuminated. The shell logo is Navy Blue and Off White.
JUSTIFICATION
Seaside is a national bank and trust that focuses on private and commercial banking as
well as wealth management. They value their clients, their integrity and professionalism
as well as the community in which they are part of. Seaside is headquartered in Orlando
and is federally chartered but has chosen to locate their South Florida headquarters in
Palm Beach Gardens. The bank was launched in 2006 as the largest “de novo federally
chartered bank in the history of the United States.” Like the other noteworthy
institutions located on PGA Boulevard, this too is a great addition to the city’s
commerce industry. It is essential to guarantee awareness of this great addition to the
city.
North Sign
I. This sign location will provide an awareness of commerce within the design
center. Currently there is no signage on PGA Boulevard that identifies the center
other then the Catalfumo sign on their building. The parcel has significant
frontage on PGA Boulevard but does not have a monument sign or wall sign
encouraging vehicular traffic to enter the site. The monument sign approved for
the property is located on RCA and does not identify Seaside Bank.
2. The location of this sign is important because of the dynamics of the building in
which Seaside is located within. During the site plan approval process for the
Design Center, the property owner worked with the city to come up with an
innovative way for office space to coexist along side a parking garage and for a
parking garage to look like an office building. After much deliberation, the
property owner revised the site plan to propose one building that included both
usable space as well as parking. Much like the Neotraditional design approach,
lining office space on parking garages is very sustainable for development and
practical for tenants and visitors. The parking garage/office building was
permitted and built as one structure. The structure looks and feels, on all
elevations, like an office building. If the structure was entirely usable space and
did not include a parking garage, the applicant would be able to place a sign on
the elevation facing PGA Boulevard. To prohibit the property owner to place a
sign on the PGA elevation of the building is to reprimand the applicant for their
innovative design.
3. The property owner chose to locate the office storefronts on the south side of
the building due to an off-site topographic conflict. The height of the building
where the office element is located does not exceed the height of the PGA fly-
over. The height of the garage element of the building would surpass the height
of the PGA flyover. This provides a hardship for the tenants of the building
because their storefronts face internal to the site, versus facing the central
corridor, PGA Boulevard. Typically, this location is not beneficial for business.
The applicant, Seaside Bank, has had clients who could not find their office
because they did not realize that the garage was the building. Contradictory to
that occurrence, Seaside Bank encumbers more then half of the second floor of
the building.
78-285 Table 24
Flat/Wall Sign for Ground
Floor Users
South Sign
1 per tenant space
1. The applicant, Seaside Bank, occupies the majority of the second floor of the
building. The main entry to the bank is located directly above the vehicular
entrance to the garage. Seaside is the “first floor user” for this segment of the
building. A first floor user in the location of the garage entry would normally be
permitted signage by right. Seaside bank is requesting this same privilege.
78-285 Table 24
Flat/Wall Sign for Ground
Floor Users
2. The property owner does not propose any other tenant signage above the first
floor line. The Seaside Bank sign will be the only sign on the second floor. This is
a reasonable statement considering the tenant occupies the majority of the
second floor. It would not be appropriate or sensible to place a second floor
tenant sign on the first floor.
Signs shall not be located 2 signs above the
above second floor line second floor line
WAIVERS
The applicant must request waivers for the two signs because they exceed the
permitted quantity of wall signs for one tenant and because they are located above the
second floor line. It is the applicants understanding that staff has been instructed by
Council to follow the Land Development Regulation code for signage requests. Please
note the subject project is a PUD and is permitted to requested and be granted waivers
per the Land Development Regulations. We respectfully request that staff looks for
direction from Council regarding the current signage request.
I Code Section I Required I Provided
2 per tenant space
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CON CLUSlO N 0
The requested modification to the approved RCA PUD Signage Plan is consistent with
the City Land Development Regulations and the Comprehensive Plan of Palm Beach
Gardens. The proposed changes are consistent with the surrounding uses both interior
and exterior to the site. No overall increase in square footage or entitlements will occur
as a result of the signage changes associated with this development. Development of
the site as proposed by this application will maintain consistent with the desired
development of this project by the City of Palm Beach Gardens. The Applicant is
looking forward to working closely with Staff throughout the review process for this
Miscellaneous Petition.
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Petition MISC‐08‐02‐000039
Recommendation to City CouncilRecommendation to City Council
Seaside Bank & Trust Signage Waivers
Building 12, Parcel 5B
PGA Professional & Design Center
Planning, Zoning, and Appeals Board
June 27, 2008
Parcel 5B, Building 12
Parking Structure
North Side
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Building 12
South Side
Building 12
South Elevation
Proposed Sign Location
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Parking Structure
North Elevation
Proposed Sign Location
Building 12 –Parking Garage &Retail
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Waivers Requested by Applicant:
Two Signs Located Above 2nd Floor
City Code Code CriteriaProposedWaiver
Staff
Recommendation
Section78-285:
Flat/Wall Sign for
Ground Floor Users
One(1)signper
tenantspaceorbay;
SignmustfaceROW
orprimaryentrance;
Signsshallnotbe
locatedabovesecond
floorlineorabove
buildingparapet.
One tenant sign
located above 2nd
floor line on north
elevation of parking
garage
One sign
displayed above 2nd-
floor line on north
elevation of parking
garage
(1) Denial
Section 78-285:
Flat/Wall Sign for
One(1)signper
tenantspaceor bay;
One tenant sign
located above 2nd
To allow tenants with
separate entrances
(2) Approval
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Staff’s Comments
Sign on South Elevation
Facing Parking Lot
•Resolution 57, 2007 allowed retail ground‐floor users to have a maximum of two
dd h ffd dl h l f hsigns per tenant, provided the signage is affixed directly to the elevation of the
tenant bay it identifies.
Seaside Bank wall sign on the south elevation will be displayed directly
above the bank’s entrance which is on the second level of building.
•Upper levels of the building function as though they were ground level; i.e.,
entrances are accessed from covered arcades, and not from hallways within the
building’s interior.
•Sign properly identifies the physical entrance to the bank.
•Staff has no objection to the placement of a sign on the south
building elevation.
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Staff’s Comments
North Elevation of Parking Garage
1.Section 78‐284(h)(15), Prohibits signs attached to accessory structures. Parking garage functions
as a separate accessory use which the applicant chose to locate adjacent to PGA Blvd.
2.Sign would not be affixed directly to the elevation of the tenant bay it is intended to identify
(Condition No. 40, Resolution 57, 2007);
3.City Code allows only one sign per tenant bay for ground floor users. The applicant is also
requesting one tenant sign for the bank on the south elevation;
4.Proposed sign does not face the right‐of‐way that provides direct access to the development, nor
does it face the primary entrance to the development off of RCA Boulevard as required by Code.
Direct access to this building is from Professional Center Drive off of RCA Boulevard;
5 City Code does not allow tenant signs to be located above the second floor line;5.City Code does not allow tenant signs to be located above the second‐floor line;
6.Staff’s goal is to protect and uphold the integrity of the PGA Boulevard Corridor Overlay per
Section 78‐221 of the City Code.
7.Staff does not support signage that would contribute to the demise of the unique and special
identify of the PGA Boulevard Corridor.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
•Staff recommends DENIAL of the request to display a wall q py
sign on the north elevation of the parking structure. This
sign is not affixed to the tenant bay it is intended to
identify; it does not face primary entrance to development
off RCA Boulevard; and only one sign allowed per tenant
bay.
•Staff recommends APPROVAL of the request to display a q py
sign on the south elevation above the second floor line:
sign is affixed directly above the tenant bay it identifies;
outside entry to tenant bay is located on 2nd floor.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Request to Address City Council Please Print I Members of the public may address the City Council during the “Comments by the Public” portion of the agenda and during “Public Hearings”. This Request to Address the City Council must be delivered to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting. The time limit for each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.
COMMENTS FROM THE PUBLIC Request to Address City Council I Please Print Members of the public may address the City Council during the "Comments by the Public" portion of the agenda and during "Public Hearings". This Request to Address the City Council must be delivered to the City Clerk prior to the commencement of the meeting. The time limit for each speaker is limited to three (3) minutes.