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Development Review Committee Meeting
PPUD 07 -06- 000008
Doubletree Hotel
July 26, 2007
Present at Meeting
Brad Wiseman, Planning Manager, Growth Management
Scott Fetterman, Deputy Fire Chief, Fire Department
Jules Barone, Crime Prevention Officer, Police Department
Mark Hendrickson, City Forester, Planning and Zoning
Jim Orth, Assistant City Engineer, LBFH
Place: Executive Meeting Room
Date: Thursday, July 26, 2007
Time: 11:07 A.M.
Puraose of the Meeting
Doubletree PUD amendment:
Comments
Growth Management
Brad Wiseman, Planning Manager
• Proposed elevations show large expanses of blank walls, which is prohibited.
Request architect attend a future meeting to give clarification on questions.
• Discussion ensued regarding green areas.
• Agreement was reached to have the color discrepancy between the existing green
on the building and the brighter green on the elevation checked.
• Requirement has been set by staff that a site plan be provided to show square
footages for all uses of the hotel and corresponding parking.
• Discussion and agreement reached to re- measure older parking stalls and bring
them up to code.
• Landscape islands may require a waiver if they exceed the 9 -foot space limit.
• Number of required bicycle parking spaces is 26 with 24 depicted on plan.
Number may vary when parking space calculations are refigured.
• Concerns were expressed over the amenity area.
Fire Department
Scott Fetterman, Deputy Fire Chief
• Concern was expressed regarding exit doors and landscape areas.
• Concern was expressed for relocating the fire line so it does not put the hotel out
of service.
• Suggestion was made that an additional exit door be considered for the North
side, thereby allowing accommodation of more people in the room.
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I Police Department
2 Officer Jules Barone, Crime Prevention Officer
3 • Suggestion was made that a photo metric study be done because the plans show
4 inadequate exterior lighting.
5 • Lighting should be on a photo sensitive service.
6 • Landscaping should not conflict with windows, lighting or create obstructions.
7 • Agreement was made to provide detailed information on types of doors.
8 • Detailed construction site security plan is required.
9 • Agreement was made to place the hotel address on the rooftop in a manner that it
10 can be seen in a flyover.
11 • Recommendation was made for a closed- circuit television system to capture 24-
12 hour per day activity.
13 • Loading area will stay in its present location.
14 • Windows will be sealed.
15 • Agreement was reached to provide information on roof openings.
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17 City Forester
18 Mark Hendrickson, City Forester
19 • Request was made that a master plan be submitted for review.
20 • Belief was expressed that previous waivers are now open to review due to the new
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22 • Contingency parking plan is not acceptable.
23 • Foundation landscaping is not acceptable.
24 • Hurricane - damaged trees, exotics and pines in the parking areas are not
25 acceptable.
26 • Request was made that the Ordinance 19, 1997 plan be included in this plan for
27 clarification.
28 • Request was made for the plan to meet Palm Beach Gardens standards.
29 • Request was made for an entirely new landscaping plan.
30 • Doubt was expressed that the angle of the building will fit with any other
31 improvements without affecting the north parcel.
32 • No utility easements are shown.
33 • Service area has a wooden privacy fence that should be replaced by a concrete
34 block structure with doors to match the old and new buildings and required
35 landscaping included.
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37 City Engineer
38 Jim Orth, Assistant City Engineer
39 • Applicant will identify existing and proposed sidewalk and aisle widths.
40 • Photo metric plan has been received and is being reviewed.
41 • Suggestion was made that a re -plat may be necessary in the future to bring the
42 easements into conformance.
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44 Seacoast
45 Seacoast was not represented. The following comments are for the record:
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I • Revise landscape and photo metric plans to clearly depict all water and sewer
2 lines and their respective easements.
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4 The meeting adjourned at 11:43 A.M.
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13 Patricia Snider, CMC
14 City Clerk
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16 Note: These action minutes are prepared in compliance with 286.011 F.S. and are not verbatim
17 transcripts of the meeting. A verbatim audio is available in the office of the City Clerk.
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Doubletree PUD Amendment
Prepared by: Brad Wiseman, Planning Manager
July 26, 2007 Revised
Deadline to Respond —August 27, 2007
Planning & Zoning
Certification Issues:
Petition PPUD- 07 -06- 000008
1. Pursuant to the PGA Boulevard Corridor Overlay Section 78 -221 (h), all
elevations shall be designed with significant architectural detail and large
expanses of blank walls shall be prohibited. The proposed elevations of the
meeting center are not in compliance with this section and are not acceptable to
staff. The applicant shall revise the elevations accordingly.
2. Pursuant to Section 78 -221 (e), the proposed neon green accent color and wall
colors do not appear to be consistent with the existing hotel building. Please
provide color chips verifying consistency for all building colors.
3. Pursuant to Section 78 -345, parking is required for all additional uses such as
restaurant, lounge, office, and retail. The proposed site plan does not include
square - footages and parking allotments for all existing hotel uses. The applicant
shall accurately represent the individual square - footages for all existing and
proposed hotel uses and provide a complete straight -code breakdown for all
parking counts on the site plan. Please note that this data shall be provided on the
site plan regardless of whether or not a City accepted parking study ultimately
determines the required parking for the site.
4. Pursuant to Section 78 -345, Table 32, minimum stall depths of 18.5' are required
for the existing spaces adjacent to the south side of the hotel. The applicant shall
modify these spaces accordingly, or request a waiver.
5. Pursuant to Section 78 -315 (b), a landscape island is required for every nine
parking spaces. Please revise the plan accordingly or request a waiver.
6. Pursuant to Section 78 -414, five percent of the total required parking shall be
equal to the amount of the bicycle spaces provided on -site. Please note that the
site data reflects 26 spaces, but the site plan indicates 24 spaces.
7. Pursuant to Section 78 -344, additional open space shall be provided at a rate of
1.5 square -feet for each square -foot of paved parking area that is reduced through
the use of the 9.5' wide parking stalls.
Non - Certification Issues:
8. The parking contingency plan may not be necessary with the subject application.
However, if it is determined that the parking contingency plan is needed, staff has
concerns with the replacement of the amenity area with the parking lot.
Additionally, pursuant to comment number three above, staff needs to determine
overall straight -code parking deficiencies (if any), which may require additional
contingency parking.
9. Please be advised that should the parking contingency plan be required, staff will
propose several conditions of approval that require annual monitoring and a bond
for improvements. These conditions will specify that the trigger to commence
construction of the contingency parking when monitoring determines that 90% of
the on -site spaces are utilized.
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CITY OF PALM BEACH GARDENS
10500 N. MILITARY TRAIL PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLORIDA 33410 -4698
FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Brad Wiseman, Planning Manager DATE:July 6, 2007
APPROVED:
FROM: Scott Fetterman, Deputy Chief
RE: PPUD- 07 -06- 000008: Doubletree Hotel Executive Meeting
Room Addition
Fire Rescue has reviewed the above referenced PUD petition and has the
following comments and concerns:
Comments:
• The proposed Landscape Plan appears to conflict with the
proposed location of the 6" Double Detector Check Valve
assembly located on the Preliminary Engineering Plan.
• The proposed Landscape Plan appears to conflict with the SW exit
door in the "Ferrari" room as located on the Architectural Plan.
Proposed Condition:
• The relocation of the 6" Fire Line shall be completed in a manner
as to minimize the amount of time that the existing fire sprinkler
system is the existing building is out of service.
Suggestion:
• Install an additional exterior exit door on the NW corner of the
"Corvette" room to allow for more flexibility in room usage and
setup in the future.
Thank you for your assistance and consideration in this matter. Please
contact me if you have any questions.
PALM BEACH GARDENS POLICE DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL OPERATIONS BUREAU
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: BRAD WISEMAN, PLANNING MANAGER
FROM: OFFICER JULES BARONE
SUBJECT: DOUBLETREE HOTEL PUD- PETITION # PUD 07 -06- 000008
DATE: JULY 6, 2007
CPTED Compliance:
Crime Prevention Through Environment Design is a branch of situational crime prevention
that maintains the basic premise that the physical environment can be designed or
manipulated to produce behavioral effects that will reduce the incident and fear of crime.
The review performed by the police officer listed above shall encompass but not be limited
to the following principles: natural surveillance, natural access control, territorial
reinforcement and maintenance. The police department has reviewed the site plan and
strongly recommends the following minimum conditions be met.
STANDARD CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL:
Professional Office /Commercial /Industrial PUDs
1. Prior to the issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, all on -site lighting shall be installed. All
exterior pedestrian walkway lighting shall utilize 12 foot pedestrian scale light poles, and all on-
site lighting shall consist of metal halide or equivalent lighting approved by the Police Department
and, shall not conflict with planted landscaping. (Police Department)
2 Landscaping shall not obstruct the view from windows or walkways. Ground cover should not
exceed "24" in height and high branched trees should be trimmed to seven feet. (Police Department)
3 Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the meeting room addition, the
Applicant shall provide a timer clock or photocell sensor engaged lighting above or near
entryways and adjacent sidewalks for said building. (Police Department)
4 Prior to the issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for the 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 /interior 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. Exterior
doors should have a holding force of at least 1000lbs. Door hinges shall employ non- removable
hinges, and the main entries to the building should be wired for closed - circuit digital camera
surveillance system. (Police Department)
5 Prior to the issuance of the building permit, the Applicant shall submit a construction site
security and management plan for review and approval by the Police Department.
Noncompliance with the approved security and management plan may result in a stop -work
order for the PUD. (Police Department)
6 Prior to the issuance of the 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 material, four
feet in height and 18 inches wide. (Police Department)
Non- Certification Conditions of Approval:
Natural Surveillance
• Provide landscaping that does not create hiding spaces.
• Provide clearly marked transitional zones that indicate movement from public to
semi - public through use of brick pavers.
• Windows and exterior doors should be visible from parking area.
• If practical, designate separate parking area for employees
• Parking areas should be visible from windows not blocked by landscaping.
• Allow shrubbery to be no more than two feet high for clear visibility in vulnerable
areas.
All Structures shall be target hardened, to include but not limited to:
• Buildings shall be wired for an alarm system.
• Doors shall be equipped with metal plate over thresh- hold of the locking mechanism.
• Interior doors to offices /meeting rooms shall have 180 degree peephole viewers or a
vision panel.
• 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.
• 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.
• Doors secured by electrical operation shall have a keyed- switch to open the door when in
a closed position, or by a signal locking device.
• Glazing in interior doors, or 40 inches within of any locking device shall be rated
burglary resistant glazing.
• Enhance natural surveillance of restrooms by placing them in central areas and install
maze entrances; avoid double door entry systems.
• It is strongly recommended a digital CCTV system be installed to monitor all pedestrian
activity including parking lots.
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All hatchway openings to roof shall be secured from inside with a slide bolt or slide bars.
Outside hinges shall be equipped with non - removable pins.
Exterior /interior pedestrian doors which provide access into parking lots shall be solid
core with burglary rated vision panels and where applicable emergency doors shall have
no exterior handles. Panic hardware shall have self locking mechanism, may have one
locking point and shall have a protective astragal attached to the exterior of the door.
To control unauthorized access to the executive meeting center hotel staff should
minimize available entrances during off peak hours by utilizing electro - magnetic locks.
CC: Chief Stepp
Major Artola
Major Carr
Major Facchine
Capt. Wesenick
Capt. O'Neill
Memo to File
To: Brad Wiseman, Planning Manager
Through: Mark Hendrickson, City Forester
From: Ray Caranci, Forestry Technician
Subject: PUD- 07 -06 -08 Doubletree Hotel PUD Executive Meeting Room Addition
Date: July 24, 2007
Staff has reviewed the Land Development Regulations for the above referenced petition,
and provides the following comments for the Development Review Committee:
Certification Issues
1. The applicant needs to request a waiver to all landscape items (i.e. parking area
landscape islands, buffers) that do not meet current standards. We are especially
interested in Military Trail, since the new building triggers the review of all
previously approved waivers.
2. In accordance with Section 78- 320(a) of the LDR's, the foundation planting area
for a one story building shall be at least 10 feet wide, and extend along the
portions of a facade that directly abut a parking area, allowing for entrances and
driveways. Please revise the landscape plan and site plan to move the sidewalk
along the north side of the building out as far away from the building as possible
to allow for foundation landscaping for a minimum of 5 feet. Also, indicate why
the foundation landscaping is missing at the southeast corner of the new building.
3. 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 facade width. Trees and palms shall be of an installed size
relating to the height of the adjacent wall or facade, as indicated in Table 30.
Please revise the landscape plan to include the required number of trees or palm
clusters, meeting the minimum height requirement of trees (16 feet) and palms
(18 -22 feet), for the proposed building with a facade height of 26 feet.
4. In accordance with Section 78 -318 of the LDR's, prohibited plant species must be
removed. The Scheffleras surrounding the service area and the Bischofia trees in
the parking area need to be removed and replacement landscaping shown on the
landscape plan. The applicant may consider replacing the Bischofia trees with
Live Oak trees to be consistent with the rest of the parking area. Also, there is an
Acacia near the entrance from Military Trail. Please revise the landscape plan to
indicate the removal of any prohibited species, and include these areas on the
landscape plan.
5. The Applicant shall provide a new landscape plan for the entire site. The
landscape plan by Foster Conant and Associates submitted to the City July 9,
1997, and approved in Ordinance 14, 1997 should be the base landscape plan.
There are trees and shrubs missing that need to be replaced, and all existing
landscaping within 50 feet of areas affected by construction should be indicated
on the current petition.
6. There are missing or weakened trees in the parking areas. The Applicant shall
revise the landscape and site plan to have the parking lot landscaping meet code
without eliminating parking. Staff would like to show the Landscape Architect the
trees that need to be replaced.
7. 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 plan and site plan to show any FP &L easements and
transformers, Seacoast water and sewer lines, and site drainage easements. Also
include lighting fixtures.
8. Please show any SUA valves, FP &L transformers or Bell South equipment on the
landscape plan, and indicate landscaping to screen them from view.
9. Please indicate all lighting on the landscape and site plans to avoid conflicts with
landscaping.
10. There is a service building located in the parking area at the northeast corner of
the parking lot lacking the required foundation planting for screening. Please
revise the landscape plan and site plan to show this structure, and provide the
required landscaping to screen the building.
11. At the southeast corner of the parking lot, the Applicant has eliminated a traffic
circle, and reconfigured the area to create more parking. Please provide additional
landscaping in the reconfigured areas, particularly between the building and the
parking lot.
Non - Certification Issues
12. The Applicant has proposed using a vine and stainless steel trellis system for
some of the facade walls. Please specify the type of vine to be used, and provide a
maintenance plan for the future care of the vines. Also, provide a contingency
plan in case the vine and trellis system does not prove successful, for example, an
architectural detail on the walls that will serve as a back up design.
13. There are existing Pines where the new building is proposed, and three (3) Oak
trees along the south edge of the existing parking area to the north of the building.
The Oaks can be relocated. Please indicate what trees will be removed, and where
the Oak trees will be relocated.
14. The existing service area on the west side of the building is currently screened by
wood fencing that does not match the existing or proposed structures. Please
revise the plans to indicate a CBS wall that matches the existing building, and
provide screening gates that match the existing colors.
Also, please understand that additional information may be requested, and staff may
have additional comments as the review process continues.
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MEMORANDUM
TO:
Brad Wiseman
FROM:
Jim Orth, P.E.
DATE:
July 24, 2007
FILE NO.
99 -4046 / 27202
SUBJECT: Double Tree PUD Amendment
(PPUD- 07- 06 -08)
We have reviewed the following plans and information for the referenced project
received July 10, 2007:
• Cover Letter dated June 22, 2007 prepared by Urban Design Studio
• Development Application dated June 22, 2007 prepared by Urban Design Studio
• Project Narrative for PUD Amendment Application dated June 22, 2007 prepared by
Urban Design Studio
• Drainage Statement dated (signed) June 22, 2007 prepared by Keshavarz &
Associates, Inc.
• Engineering Plan (Sheet 1 thru 4 of 4) dated (signed) June 22, 2007 prepared by
Keshavarz & Associates, Inc.
• Photometric Plan (1 Sheet) dated (signed) June 22, 2007 prepared by C &W
Engineering.
• Boundary Survey (Sheet 1 & 2 of 2) dated February 15, 2007 prepared by Keshavarz
& Associates, Inc.
• Master Site Plan (Sheet l & 2 of 2) dated (revised) June 22, 2007 prepared by Urban
Design Studio
• Landscape Plan (Sheet l thru 7 of 7) dated (revised) June 22, 2007 prepared by Urban
Design Studio
• Architectural Plan (Sheet ALL, A2.1, A1.3b) dated June 22, 2007 prepared by
Gobbell Hays Partners, Inc.
• Site Parking Analysis dated (signed) June 15, 2007 prepared by Kimley Horn &
Associates, Inc.
• Traffic Equivalency Comment Response dated (signed) June 15, 2007 prepared by
Kimley Horn & Associates, Inc.
We have the following comments:
• We have forwarded the Site Parking Analysis and the Traffic Equivalency Comment
Response to the City's traffic consultant, McMahon & Associates, and to Palm Beach
County Traffic Department for review and comment. We will forward their
comments when they are received.
Certification Issues:
1. The applicant shall clearly identify the limits of the work Linder this proposal on the
site plan, engineering plan and landscape plan for conformance with Section 78 -46 of
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the LDR.
2. The applicant shall identify the match points of the project elements, such as the curb,
sidewalk, pavement, etc. for conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
3. The applicant shall revise the orientation of the north arrow on the plan (Eng Sheet 2)
for conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
4. The applicant shall clearly show, label and dimension the site plan and engineering
plan within the proposed project area, conforming to Section 78 -46 of the LDR, to
clearly identify all existing and proposed site feature 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 dimension the existing sidewalk (Eng Sheet 2) along the proposed
Type "D" curb at the east end of the proposed parking area for conformance with
Section 78 -46 of the LDR. A portion of the walk, which appears to be shown to
remain, does not comply (Scaled on L3 of 7) with Section 78 -230 of the LDR, which
requires a minimum five (5') sidewalk width. The applicant shall modify the design
to accommodate the requirements of said Section 78 -230.
6. The applicant shall dimension the sidewalk (Eng Sheet 2), between the proposed
addition and the back of the proposed Type "D" curb, at its narrowest point north of
the proposed addition. The walk at this point does not scale (Sheet L2 of 7) to be five
(5') feet wide as required by Section 78 -230 of the LDR. The applicant has
dimensioned the distance between the curb and the building as 6.1 feet, at this
location, but does not identify if that dimension is measured from face or back of
curb.
7. The applicant shall revise the engineering plan (Eng Sheet 2) for consistency with the
site plan, relative to the sidewalk at the northwest corner of the building area, for
conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR. The engineering plan shows the
proposed walk is not connected to the existing north /south walk.
The applicant shall show, ghosted, the existing and proposed utilities within the
project area, on the site plan and landscape plan for conformance with Section 78 -46
of the LDR.
9. The applicant shall indicate the pipe material for the proposed drainage lines (Eng
Sheet 2) for conformance with Section 78 -524 of the LDR.
10. The applicant shall dimension the length and size of the proposed drainage lines (Eng
Sheet 2) for conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
11. The applicant shall revise the parking layout to conform to Section 78 -345 Table 32
of the LDR, as to parking stall dimension and aisle width. The applicant currently
shows the parking stall dimension (Eng Sheet 2) to be 9.5 foot x 18.5 foot, which
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requires a 25 foot aisle width. However, the applicant shows a 24 foot aisle width for
the proposed parking area.
12. The applicant shall show a stop sign /stop bar for north bound traffic at the
intersection of the north /south drive with the west entry of the drive aisle of the
proposed parking area on the site plan for consistency with the engineering plan (Eng
Sheet 2) for conformance with Section 78 -46 of the LDR.
13. The applicant shall revise the photometric plan for compliance with Ordinance 26,
2006 and the City's lighting standards, which amends Section 78 -182 and Section 78-
751 of the LDR.
14. The applicant shall provide separate lighting level data, in the "Lighting Analysis"
table, for the following areas of the project; pathways and pedestrian areas, vehicle
use areas including the parking stall areas. The following data shall be specified; the
minimum fc, maximum fc, average fc, max /min ratio, avg/min ratio, minimum
average fc maintained, maximum average fc maintained, minimum initial fc. Further;
a. The applicant is advised that the vehicle use area includes the parking areas and
the lighting levels shall therefore be revised to conform to the parking area
standards. Item #1 of the Lighting Requirements shall be deleted and Items # 2
shall be utilized. The applicant shall revise the chart for conformance with
Ordinance 26, 2006 and the City's lighting standards.
b. The applicant is further advised that while the minimum initial lighting level for
the vehicle use areas is 1.0 fc, per the City's lighting standard, the minimum
average fc maintained shall be 1.5 fc per Ordinance 26, 2006. The applicant shall
revise the chart for conformance with Ordinance 26, 2006 and the City's lighting
standards.
c. The applicant is advised that while the minimum initial lighting level is 0.6 fc for
pedestrian areas, per the City's lighting standard, the minimum average fc
maintained shall be 1.0 fc per Ordinance 26, 2006. The applicant shall revise the
chart for conformance with Ordinance 26, 2006 and the City's lighting standards.
15. The applicant shall provide lighting level data on the photometric plan, for the
pedestrian walks and pedestrian use open space areas, conforming to Ordinance 26,
2006 and the City's lighting standards.
16. We advise that the site plan parking data, under the Site Data table, does not conform
to the requirements of the LDR. The applicant however, refers to their traffic studies,
which are currently being reviewed by the City's traffic engineer and PBC traffic
division. We will forward their comments upon receipt.
17. The applicant shall revise the site plan to identify the location of the proposed bicycle
parking spaces (SP Sheet 2 of 2) in conformance with the engineering plan (Eng
Sheet 2), which shows the location to be adjacent to an entry in accordance
requirements of Sections 78 -411 through 78 -414 of the LDR.
18. The applicant shall clarify the future parking spaces (Eng Sheet 2) shown at the
southeasterly corner of the drug store building, for conformance with Section 78 -46
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of the LDR, as they are not identified on the submitted site plan or master site plan.
Unless it is proposed under this submittal it should not be shown on the plan.
19. The applicant shall revise the existing striping note under Addendum (SP Sheet 1 of
2) to agree with the following, "All pavement marking and striping, excluding
parking stalls, shall be installed with thermoplastic materials. Also, paver bricks of
appropriate color shall be used on paver brick areas, in lieu of paint or thermoplastic
material," in accordance with Section 78 -344 of the LDR.
20. The applicant shall add the following note to the Landscape Plans, "All trees and
landscaping will be field located to avoid conflict with the existing utility, light poles,
drainage lines and lake maintenance easements."
21. The applicant is advised of a typo on the landscape plan. The revision date is shown
as July 22, 2007 rather than June 22, 2007.
Waivers
The applicant did not identify any requested waivers with this submittal.
Non — Certification Issues:
NOTE: All engineering/infrastructure plans are considered conceptual during the
planning and zoning review phase and are subject to further review during the final
construction review. These non - certification comments shall be satisfied prior to
construction plan approval and the issuance of the first land alteration permit.
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 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.
2. The applicant shall label the length and material of all pipe runs, for storm sewer,
sanitary sewer and water, on the engineering plan.
3. The applicant has demonstrated, how the site and access drives will drain, through
use of flow arrows and illustrated high /low points. However, the applicant shall also
provide proposed elevations.
4. The applicant shall provide surface water management calculations and hydraulic
pipe calculations for City review and approval. The calculations shall be signed and
sealed by a professional engineer licensed in the state of Florida.
5. The applicant shall provide signed and sealed exfiltration trench calculations, which
includes a hydraulic conductivity analysis, demonstrating at a minimum the water
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quality volume provided per the proposed trench design, the required water quality
volume of the project, and the hydraulic conductivity (k- value) of the site.
The applicant shall identify any proposed roof drains, which are to connect to the
storm sewer system, on the drainage plan. Roof drains shall also have approved
materials under pavement. DI, SDR -26 PVC or C -900 PVC are considered
acceptable.
7. The applicant shall provide a note on the plan stating, "All pavement marking and
striping, excluding parking stalls, shall be installed with thermoplastic materials.
Also, paver bricks of appropriate color shall be used on paver brick areas, in lieu of
paint or thermoplastic material," in accordance with Section 78 -344 of the LDR.
The applicant shall add the following note to the plan, "Handicap parking signs shall
be placed behind the sidewalk in areas where sidewalk abuts the stall and outside the
two and a half (2%) foot overhang area where wheel stops are not provided. " The
21/2` overhang is to be measured from the back of curb, edge of pavement or back of
wheel stop as applicable per Sections 78 -315 & 78 -344 of the LDR.
9. The applicant shall provide a note on the plan stating, "All handicap accessible ramps
shall meet all applicable local, regional and state accessibility guidelines and
regulations. Any modifications shall be approved by the engineer -of- record. "
10. The applicant shall provide a cost estimate for the project, including public
infrastructure and all landscaping and irrigation costs for review and approval by the
City in order to establish surety. The cost estimate shall be signed and sealed by an
engineer and landscape architect registered in the state of Florida. Surety will be
based on 110% of the total combined approved cost estimates and shall be posted
with the City, prior to the issuance of the first land alteration permit.
SUMMARY OF ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
of Probable Construction Costs
for On -site and Off -site Public Im rovements
Grading$
Sanitary Sewer
$
Water
$
Storm Water Maintenance
$
Subtotal
$
Landscaping
$
Irrigation
$
Subtotal
$
Total
$
110 %Total Required Surety
$
11. The applicant shall provide a cost estimate for the on -site project improvements, not
including public infrastructure, or landscaping and irrigation costs for review and
approval by the City. The cost estimate shall be signed and sealed by an engineer
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Pavement Section Table
Paver Section
Layer
LBR /
Material FBV
Material
Thickness
FDOT Layer
Coefficient
SN
Paver
Paver NA
- --
0.00
0.00
Bedding
Sand NA
- --
0.00
0.00
Base
Coquina LBR 100
10"
0.18
1.80
Subgrade
Stabilized I 50 FBV
12"
0.08
0.72
Total SN
Required SN
2.52
1 1.50
Conditions of Approval:
1. "Applicant shall copy to the City all permit applications, permits, certifications and
approvals. " (City Engineer)
2. "Applicant shall provide all necessary construction zone signage and fencing as
required by the City Engineer. " (City Engineer)
4. "Prior to construction plan approval and the issuance of the first land alteration
permit, applicant shall provide a cost estimate and surety in accordance with LDR
Section 78 -309 and 78 -461 and a cost estimate for on -site project improvements, not
including public infrastructure, or landscaping and irrigation costs for review and
approval by the City. The cost estimates shall be signed and sealed by an engineer
and landscape architect registered in the state of Florida and shall be posted with the
City, prior to the issuance of the first land alteration permit. " (City Engineer)
5. "The construction, operation and /or maintenance of any elements of the subject
project shall not have any negative impacts on the existing drainage of surrounding
areas. If, at any time during the project development, it is determined by the City that
any of the surrounding areas are experiencing negative drainage impacts caused by
the project, it shall be the applicant's responsibility to cure said impacts in a period
of time and a manner acceptable to the City prior to additional construction
activities. " (City Engineer)
6. "Prior to issuance of the first land alteration permit, applicant shall submit
signed /sealed /dated construction plans (paving /grading /drainage and water /sewer)
and all pertinent calculations for review and comment. (City Engineer)
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registered in the state of Florida and shall be posted with the City prior to the
issuance of the first land alteration permit.
SUMMARY OF ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
of Probable Construction Costs
for On -site Non Public Improve ents
Grading$
Material
Sanitary Sewer
$
Water
$
Storm Water Maintenance
Asphalt
NA
1.5"
[Total
Is
12. Prior to the issuance of the first land alteration permit, the applicant shall provide a
copy of the following approved permits, as applicable:
a. Not Satisfied. SFWMD
b. Not Satisfied. NPBCID
c. Not Satisfied. PBC
d. Not Satisfied. FDOT
e. Not Satisfied. SUA/ PBC Health Department/FDEP
f. Not Satisfied. NPDES
13. The applicant provided the structural numbers for the "Asphalt Section (Typ.) ",
"Vehicular Concrete Pavers" on the engineering plan (Eng Sheet 3) in accordance
with Section 78 -499 Table 41 of the LDR.
Pavement Section Table
Asphalt Section
Layer
Material
LBR /
FBV
Material
Thickness
FDOT Layer
Coefficient
SN
Pavement
Asphalt
NA
1.5"
0.44
0.66
Base
Coquina
LBR 100
6.5"
0.18
1.17
Subgrade
I Stabilized
1 50 FBV
1 12"
1 0.06
0.72
Total SN
Required SN
2.55
1.50
Pavement Section Table
Alternate As halt Section
Layer
Material
LBR /
FBV
Material
Thickness
FDOT Layer
Coefficient
SN
Pavement
Asphalt
NA
1.5"
0.44
0.66
Base
Coquina
LBR 100
10.5"
0.18
1.89
Subgrade
Stabilized
50 FBV
0"
1 0.00
0.00
Total SN
Required SN
2.55
1.50
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7. "Applicant shall comply with any and
conditions as outlined in PBC Traffic
approval letters. " (City Engineer)
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all Palm Beach County Traffic Division
Division equivalency and concurrency
The buildout date for the project is December 31, 2010. (City Engineer, Palm
Beach County Traffic Division)
8. "Prior to construction plan approval and the issuance of the first land alteration
permit, applicant shall schedule a pre permit meeting with City staff. " (City
Engineer)
9. "Prior to the issuance of the first land alteration permit the applicant shall provide to
the City letters of authorization from the applicable utility companies allowing
landscaping and light poles to be placed within the utility easements. " (City
Engineer)
10. "Applicant shall notify the City's Public Works Division at least 10 working days
prior to the commencement of any work/construction activity within any public right -
of -way within the City of Palm Beach Gardens. In the case of a city right -of -way, the
applicant has at least five working days to obtain a right -of -way permit. Right -of -way
permits may be obtained at the Building Division. Failure to comply with this
condition could result in a Stop Work Order of all work/construction activity within
the public right -of -way and the subject development site. " (Public Works)
The applicant shall provide a written response to all comments, indicating
acknowledgement of each comment and how each comment has been addressed
along with two signed and sealed copies of all plan. Compliance will expedite the
subsequent review.
The applicant is reminded that all submittals are to be made to the City of Palm
Beach Gardens Growth Management Department.
JRO /mef
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July 10, 2007
Mr. Brad Wiseman
Planning & Zoning Division
City of Palm Beach Gardens
10500 North Military Trail
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
RE: Double Tree Hotel Meeting Room Addition
Dear Mr. Wiseman:
We offer the following comments on your transmittal dated July 5, 2007 concerning the referenced
project.
1. The applicant needs to revise the landscape plans and photometric plans to clearly depict all
existing and proposed water and sewer lines and their respective easements.
2. Once detailed water and sewer plans are available we will be able to provide additional input on
this project.
Please call if you require additional information.
Sincerely,
SEACOAST UTILITY AUTHORITY
Bruce Gregg
Director of Operations
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cc: R. Bishop
J. Callaghan
J. Lance
J. Orth