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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: NOVEMBER 4, 2026
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SMAX OUTDOOR STORAGE
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Request: Minor Site Plan
P&Z# 26-12000016
Owner: Smax LLC
Project Location: 1370 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Folio Number: 484234170010
Land Use Designation: Industrial (I)
Zoning District: General Industrial (I-1)
Commission District: 4 (Beverly Perkins)
Agent: Andre Capi
Project Planner: Saul Umana (saul.umana@copbfl.com / 954-786-4662)
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Summary:
This Minor Site Plan application is for Outdoor Storage (as a principal use) on a 6,074-square-foot lot. No buildings are proposed on the site. The proposed storage will support the Marine Max Electronics business located at 1114 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. Outdoor Storage as a principal use in an I-1 (General Industrial) Zoning District requires a Special Exception. As submitted, the project also requires a Variance for relief from the requirement for the minimum lot size of 10,000, pursuant to Section 155.7402.A, and a Variance for relief from the requirement for the minimum number of parking spaces, pursuant to Table 155.5102.D.1. Three Waiver requests were submitted for relief from the requirement for a perimeter landscape buffer along the southwest side lot line, pursuant to Section 155.5203.F, as required in Section 155.4228.A.3.a.ii; for relief from the pedestrian access and circulation requirements of Section 155.5101.I.4; and for relief from the bicycle access and circulation requirements of Section 155.5101.H.4. The variance and relief requests were granted.
The table below summarizes the DRC review of this Minor Site Plan, followed by the DRC Comment Report.
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Development Review Committee |
Status as of 7/8/2026 |
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Planning |
Comments not available |
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Zoning |
Pending Development Order with Conditions |
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Landscape/Urban Forestry |
Pending Development Order with Conditions |
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Fire Prevention |
Pending Development Order |
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Engineering |
Pending Development Order |
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Utilities |
Comments not available |
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BSO |
Pending Development Order |
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Building Division |
Pending Development Order |
DRC COMMENT REPORT
Project Name: PZ26-12000016
Project Description: MINOR SITE PLAN - SMAX OUTDOOR STORAGE / SMAX LLC
Review Comments List Date: 10/21/2026
BSO
Ref. # 7, BSO, David Cappellazo, 6/29/26 2:02 PM, Cycle 1, Condition
Comment:
Development Review Committee Date Reviewed: 10/08/2026
Subject: CPTED and Security Strengthening Report: PZ#: PZ26-12000016
Name: SMAX OUTDOOR STORAGE / SMAX LLC
Address / Folio: 1370 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Type: MINOR SITE PLAN
Cycle: 2
Reviewer: BSO Deputy David Cappellazo for the City of Pompano Beach
david_cappellazo@sheriff.org
M-(954) 275-7479 (Send Text & Email, No Voicemail)
Monday Thursday; 8 AM 3 PM
Reviewer: BSO Deputy T. Russo for the City of Pompano Beach
anthony_russo@sheriff.org
M-(561) 917-4556 (Send Text & Email; No Voicemail)
Tuesday Friday; 8 AM 3 PM
SAFETY & SECURITY REVIEWS do not guarantee a crime will never occur; it is an effort to mitigate opportunities for crime & to help avoid any present & future security deficiencies, conflicts, threats, breaches, or liabilities that might occur without any review.
Regarding your ORIGINAL PLAN responses, please place the following ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS on the ACTUAL SECURITY STRENGTHENING CPTED DRAWING SAFETY & SECURITY PLAN, NOT ONLY ON THE NARRATIVE. If necessary, use more than one page when uploading the plans into the drawing plan folder.
Ref. # 8, BSO, David Cappellazo, 6/29/26 3:19 PM, Cycle 1, Unresolved
Comment: CONDITION
Please stamp your CPTED narrative in the documents file "CONFIDENTIAL".
BUILDING
Ref. # 2, BUILDING DIVISION, Todd Stricker, 6/24/26 7:37 AM, Cycle 1, Info Only
Comment:
Advisory Comments
A preliminary examination of the documents has been performed; additional comments may apply when completed plans and/or specifications have been submitted for permitting to the building department.
Buildings shall comply with all local, state and federal codes in effect at time of application, including FEMA Floodplain, NPDES and HVHZ regulations.
FBC_BCA 105.2.3 Public service agencies/other approvals. The building official shall require that the laws, rules and regulations of any other regulatory AHJ, and where such laws, rules and regulations are applicable and are known to the building official, shall be satisfied before a permit shall be issued. The building official shall require such evidence, as in his or her opinion is reasonable, to show such other approvals.
City Ordinance 53.16(A)(1) Construction sites and construction activities. construction sites and operations shall be required to maintain during and after all construction, development excavation or alteration operations, structural and non-structural best management practices with the intent to reduce pollutants and sediment in stormwater runoff.
City Ordinance 152.06(A): If applicable, contractor shall provide temporary screened fence complying with City Ordinance 152.06(B) through 152.06(G).
FBC 3306.1 Pedestrians shall be protected during construction, remodeling and demolition activities as required by this Chapter and Table 3306.1. Signs shall be provided to direct pedestrian traffic.
City Ordinance 152.25(A) Site plans and construction documents, Information for development in areas
FBC A201.1 This code establishes standards for accessibility to places of public accommodation and commercial facilities by individuals with disabilities. All new or altered public buildings and facilities, private buildings and facilities, places of public accommodation and commercial facilities subject to this code shall comply with 2017 FBC Accessibility.
FBC A206.2.1 Site arrival points. At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces complying with FBC A502 and accessible passenger loading zones complying with FBC A209; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve.
FBC_BCA 107.3.4.0.6 Compliance with the specific minimum requirements of this code shall not be in itself deemed sufficient to assure that a building or structure complies with all of the requirements of this code. it is the responsibility of the architect and/or engineer of record for the building, structure or facility to determine through rational analysis what design requirements are necessary to comply with 2023 FBC.
Ref. # 3, BUILDING DIVISION, Todd Stricker, 6/24/26 7:37 AM, Cycle 1, Info Only
Comment:
1.FBC_BCA 107.1 As per the building official, separate building applications will be required for erosion control, site work, temporary fences, monumental signage and miscellaneous site structures.
2.F.S. 481.221(2) The enforcing agency will require digital signature panel to be active on all documents submitted for review to authenticate the serial number matches the submitted ESA. F.A.C. 61g1-16.005 Each sheet is required to be digitally or electronically signed, and bear the impress seal of, an architect or engineer (FBC_BCA 107.3.4.0.1).
3.FBC_BCA 107.3.4.0.8 All plans and/or specifications prepared by an architect or an engineer pursuant to the requirements of this code shall be hand signed, dated and sealed.
4.FBC A208.2 Minimum number. Parking spaces complying with 502 shall be provided in accordance with table 208.2 except as required by 208.2.1, 208.2.2, and 208.2.3. Where more than one parking facility is provided on a site, the number of accessible spaces provided on the site shall be calculated according to the number of spaces required for each parking facility.
5.FBC A208.2.3.3 Parking for guests, employees, and other non-residents. Where parking spaces are provided for persons other than residents, parking shall be provided in accordance with table 208.2.
6.FBC A502.6 The enforcing agency will require parking space identification comply with the following code: signs shall include the international symbol of accessibility complying with FBC A703.7.2.1. Signs identifying van parking spaces when required By FBC A502.2 shall contain the designation Van Accessible. Reference Engineering Standard 300-5.
7.FBC 3303.5 Water Accumulation. The enforcing agency will require provisions be made to prevent the accumulation of water or damage to any foundations on the premises or the adjoining property.
8.1804.4 Site Grading. The ground immediately adjacent to the foundation shall be sloped away from the building at a slope of not less than one unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope) for a minimum distance of 10 feet measured perpendicular to the face of the wall. If physical obstructions or lot lines prohibit 10 feet of horizontal distance, a 5-percent slope shall be provided to an approved alternative method of diverting water away from the foundation. Swales used for this purpose shall be sloped a minimum of 2 percent where located within 10 feet of the building foundation. Impervious surfaces within 10 feet of the building foundation shall be sloped a minimum of 2 percent away from the building.
9.FBC_BCA 110.13.2.1 It shall be the joint responsibility of any owner of real property upon which construction is occurring, and any contractor responsible for said construction, to ensure that all road rights-of-way remain free at all times of all construction waste and trash resulting from such construction, and that all waste and trash resulting from the construction are contained on the real property upon which the construction occurs.
10.FBC_BCA 109.3 Building Permit Valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated permit value at a time of application. Permit valuations, shall include total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and permanent systems.
11.FBC_BCA 110.8.5.4 All plans for the building which are required to be signed and sealed by the architect or engineer of record contain a statement that, to the best of the architects or engineers knowledge, the plans and specifications comply with the applicable minimum building codes and the applicable fire-safety standards as determined by the local authority in accordance with this section and chapter 633, Florida Statutes.
ENGINEERING
Ref. # 4, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, David McGirr, 6/25/26 2:29 PM, Cycle 1, Condition
Comment: Submit/upload the (BCEPMGD) Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management Division Surface Water Management permit or exemption for the proposed paving and drainage shown on the civil engineering drawings.
Ref. # 6, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, David McGirr, 6/25/26 3:01 PM, Cycle 1, Condition
Comment:
PLEASE PROVIDE A NARRATIVE RESPONSE TO THESE REVIEW COMMENTS (IF APPLICABLE), SEE MARKUPS (IF REFERENCED) AND CLEARLY SHOW CHANGES ON PLANS USING CLOUDED DETAILS AND DELTA REVISION MARKS AS NECESSARY.
**** Please note that the City Engineering Division may issue additional review comments throughout the remainder of the permitting process as the civil engineering plans for this project are finalized. **** ****
FIRE PREVENTION
Ref. # 1, FIRE DEPARTMENT, Jim Galloway, 6/23/26 8:06 AM, Cycle 1, Info Only
Comment:
This P&Z application is able to meet all of the Fire Department requirements at this time for Site Plan Review. However, the petitioner shall maintain all proper fire department access and water supply requirements as per chapter 18 of NFPA 1 as amended from time to time.
*Additional comments may follow throughout the remainder of the permitting process. The buildings shall be in compliance with All NFPA Standards prior to receiving Fire Department approval.
LANDSCAPE/URBAN FORESTRY
CONDITION: 1. Details provided on CE3 shall incorporate buffer label as to type and option for example Type C / Option 1; in addition add location of required trees and shrubs and show wall footer or post footer based on wall type proposed. These details shall be provided on the landscape sheets as well.
CONDITION 2. Add the following notes to sheet L-1; Irrigation system shall provide providing 100% coverage with 50% overlap, and Bubblers will be provided for all new and relocated trees and palms.
CONDITION 3. Adjust planting details to only show sisal or other biodegradable material attached to trunk of tree. Multi-trunk guying detail.
CONDITION 4: 4. Per Special Exception 26-17000007 provide a superior landscape design along the north perimeter. Add 2 additional MF12 to the type C Buffer at the NE corner of the perimeter.
CONDITION 5: 5. Label all sod areas and add St. Augustine sod to the plant list. Change all proposed Bahia to St. Augustine on sheet L-1.
CONDITION 6: . Change proposed Sabal palms to triple Montgomery palms to be inline with a superior landscape design.
CONDITION 7: 7. Shift one proposed CE12 along thew east perimeter to be north of the light pole so there are 3 north of the light pole and 2 south of it.
CONDITION 8: 8. Please provide a detailed comment response sheet as to specifically how comments have been addressed at time of permit submittal.
CONDITION 9: 9. Additional comments may be rendered a time of resubmittal.
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ZONINGThis Minor Site Plan application requires the following:
Special Exception to permit Outdoor Storage (as a principal use) in an I-1 (General Industrial) Zoning District, pursuant to Section 155.4228.A. (Approved)
• Variance for Lot Size, where the substandard lot meets the minimum required lot width; however, the lot and permitted structures and uses do not comply with all other applicable standards of the Zoning District in which the lot is located, as required by Section 155.7403.A. (Approved)
• Variance for the minimum required number of parking spaces, where 1 space per 1,000 sq ft of indoor space plus 1 per 5,000 sq ft of outdoor storage area is required, pursuant to Table 155.5102.D.1, but zero parking spaces are provided. (Approved)
Condition:
Comment: The required landscape buffer along the front property line overlaps an existing 10-foot utility easement. Provide written acceptance and approval from the pertinent utility agencies for the proposed landscape material that is proposed within the easement.
Condition: Provide superior landscaping per the special exemption condition for outdoor storage use.