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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: AUGUST 7, 2024
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NEW ADVENTURES
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Request: Minor Site Plan
P&Z# 21-12000047
Owner: New Adventure Group LLC
Project Location: 344 NW 6TH ST
Folio Number: 484235020100
Land Use Designation: TO (Transit Oriented)
Zoning District: TO-DPOD (Downtown Pompano Overlay District)
Commission District: 4 (Beverly Perkins)
Agent: Lucas Cusnir (305-244-4999)
Project Planner: Pamela Stanton (954-786-5561 / pamela.stanton@copbfl.com)
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Summary:
The proposed development is for a 2-story multi-family building with 8 dwelling units and parking on the ground floor under the building.
Staff Conditions:
PLANNING
Plan Reviewer:
Status: Comments not available as of July 24, 2024.
ZONING
Plan Reviewer: Pamela Stanton | pamela.stanton@copbfl.com
Status: Authorized with Conditions.
1. Previous comment was insufficiently addressed: Private open spaces must provide shaded areas, and their surface shall be a combination of paving materials, sodded lawn, or ground cover, pursuant to Section 155.3501.K.3.d. The response states that a Green Buttonwood has replaced the Myrcianthes. However, the landscape plan shows a Silver Buttonwood, which does not produce sufficient shade to meet the requirement of this Section.
LANDSCAPING / URBAN FORESTRY
Plan Reviewer: Wade Collum | wade.collum@copbfl.com
Status: Pending Resubmittal.
1. Comment response sheet does not match plan.
2. All street trees are to large canopy as per previous comments.
3. As per 155.3501.K.5.d correct street tree size to be at the time of planting, the shade tree shall be a minimum of 24 feet in height with 8 feet clear trunk.
4. Site trees need to large canopy as per previous comments.
5. As per 155.3501.J.3.a. Suspended pavement systems must be specified for trees in landscape areas directly abutting paved areas.
6. Soil volume is not adequate per the Soil Volume Ratio Graph, large canopy are no less than 1000 cubic feet. Per previous comment see comment #5.
7. As per 155.3501.J.3; Provide Modular Suspended Pavement System with aggregate sub base (such as Silva Cell) for trees in landscape areas directly abutting paved areas. Required tree soil volume shall be provided in accordance with Figure 155.3501.J.3.a: Required Tree to Soil Volume Ratio Graph below. To include the WANE Tree Preservation System. Verify required soil volumes are being met without using the cells, comment response does not match request.
8. Utilities are shown bisecting required landscape areas particular at the street tree locations, please shift them to outside required planting areas.
9. As per previous comments - provided existing tree breakdown does not match required methodology DBH for the trees and palm heights for the palms. Please corrects the data table and staff can accept the proposed mitigation replacement quantities. Provide the dollar value for specimen trees, height on palms, and DBH of all non-specimen trees removed vs. the dollar value, palm height, and caliper of trees replaced. Mitigation trees cannot be found and data table in inconclusive.
10. All trees are to be large canopy trees unless OHW are present. Change all species as per previous comments
11. Remove any reference to gallon size for plant material.
12. Where is the rain sensor and controller? As per 155.5203.B.5.a thru e: Provide a scaled Irrigation Plan illustrating a rust free, automatic underground irrigation system installed in accordance with requirements of the Building Code, include a rain-sensing cutoff device, providing 100% coverage with 50% overlap, and reuse water wherever practicable and available. Provide notes on the landscape and irrigation plans.
13. Bubblers will be provided for all new and relocated trees and palms. Staff could not locate call outs.
14. All tree work will require permitting by a registered Broward County Tree Trimmer.
15. Provide a comment response sheet as to specifically how comments have been addressed at time of resubmittal.
16. Additional comments may be rendered a time of resubmittal.
FIRE PREVENTION
Plan Reviewer: Jim Galloway | jim.galloway@copbfl.com
Status: Authorized with Conditions.
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.
ENGINEERING
Plan Reviewer: David McGirr | david.mcgirr@copbfl.com
Status: Authorized with Conditions.
The following comments must be addressed prior to the submission of these plans to the Building Division for formal plan review and permitting:
1. 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.
4. Prior to the approval of the City Engineering division, the City’s Utilities Division must approve these plans.
5. Prior to the approval of the City Engineering division, the City’s Planning and Zoning Division must approve these plans.
**** Please note - additional review comments may be issued by the City Engineering Division throughout the remainder of the permitting process while the civil engineering plans are being finalized for this project. ****
UTILITIES
Plan Reviewer: Nathaniel Watson | nathaniel.watson@copbfl.com
Status: Pending Resubmittal.
1. Additional comments may be contingent upon future submittals to the PAM and/or DRC review process.
2. Please procure an approved Broward County EPD Surface Water Management permit or exemption for the proposed site and off-site work. This is required during the official e-plan submittal.
5. Please note that any proposed metered service 3” or larger are not stock items. These meters are subject to a 60-to-75-day order lead time. Please order these items promptly to ensure the services are available for installation.
9. As noted prior, please note on Landscape plan 015 L-12 that as per City Ordinance(s) §50.02(A) (4) and §100.35(E), street trees shall not be placed on top of or 5’of either side of any City-owned utility infrastructure. Also, please note that no trees, shrubbery, or obstruction shall be placed within a 3’ radius of a City-owned sewer lateral cleanout or water &/or reuse meter(verbatim).
10. As noted prior, please attach the following City Engineering Standard Detail as it applies: 106-2 Master Meter and Backflow Device.
11. Civil plan 022 C-3.1 Civil Utilities Plan Review proposes a dedicated fire connection without a required fire meter. Please show the required 4” fire meter for the assembly. Please correct.
BSO
Plan Reviewer: Anthony Russo | Anthony_Russo@sheriff.org <mailto:Anthony_Russo@sheriff.org> | M-(561) 917-4556 (Call, Text & Email; No Voicemail) Tuesday - Friday; 8 AM - 3 PM
Status: Pending Resubmittal.
*** ATTENTION ***
Please Thoroughly Read & Initial All The Following Important Statements To Attest That The Security Plan Preparer/ Owner’s Agent Understands & Will Comply With All The Following Conditions:
A. *** DISCLAIMER ***
SAFETY AND SECURITY REVIEWS do not guarantee a crime will never occur; it is an effort to mitigate opportunities for crime and to help avoid any present and future security deficiencies, conflicts, threats, breaches, or liabilities that might occur without any review.
B. *** CPTED & SECURITY STRENGTHENING ***
CONDITIONS required for approval must each be included and described in detail on the narrative and drawing plans. Also, developer and/ or legal agent must initial each individual listed item declaring acknowledgement and compliance. ***
C. ***PLEASE NOTE***
When a Broward Sheriff’s Office CPTED Practitioner is required to assist in an inspection of the project during the Certificate of Completion &/or Certificate of Occupancy Application Phase, Security Strengthening & CPTED measures that have not been adequately addressed will still be required to ensure the safety & well-being of the employees, residents, tenants, visitors & all legitimate users of the site.
***THE CPTED & SECURITY STRENGTHENING CONDITIONS STATED BELOW MUST BE INCORPORATED INTO YOUR CPTED NARRATIVE PLAN & ONTO YOUR CPTED DRAWING DIAGRAM FOR APPROVAL: ***
A. Natural Surveillance - Security Strengthening
1.) For Commercial & Industrial, all solid exterior doors must have a see-through reinforced security window, or an audible/ video intercom pager system including service doors, garage, or bay doors (if any), etc.
2.) For Residential, all solid exterior doors must have a see-through reinforced security window or a vision panel opposite the from the door locking hardware, or at the minimum a wide-angle door viewer (door scope / peephole).
3.) Designated ADA access ramps (if any) are to utilize see through fence railing for improved natural surveillance.
4.) For Commercial, Industrial & Multifamily, exterior stairwell risers (if any) should be of a see through design.
A1. Electronic Surveillance - Security Strengthening
*** ATTENTION ***
PROPOSED CAMERA AND MONITORING LOCATIONS WILL BE COORDINATED WITH A SECURITY AND ACCESS CONTROL CONSULTANT AND THE BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE CPTED REVIEWER *** PRIOR *** TO PERMITTING. PLANNING AND INSTALLATION OF THE SURVEILLANCE MONITORING SYSTEM MUST INCLUDE FIELD INPUT FROM EXPERIENCED CPTED/ SECURITY STRENGTHENING LAW-ENFORCEMENT TO ENSURE OPTIMAL RESULTS.
B. Access Control - Security Strengthening
1.) Include anti-pry robust security bar device on any ground AND second level sliding glass doors (if any).
2.) For Commercial and Industrial: Install hard-wired burglar security alarms and safes at any commercial property, retail businesses and residential management offices, and/ or wherever valuables of any kind are stored
3.) For Residential, install hard wired burglar security alarms, or at the minimum prewire each residential unit for burglar alarms
B1. Access Control - Security Strengthening for Dumpster Enclosures / Trash Rooms
1.) Enclosed trash rooms (if any) must be equipped with either constant lighting &/or a secured motion sensor lighting system that will provide immediate illumination upon entry.
B2. Access Control - Security Strengthening for Key Control & Management Offices
1.) Any keys, key fobs, key card devices &/or similar devices that are stored on site must be secured with access control such as, but not limited to: Mechanical, Electronic Control, Biometric, etc. Electronic key signals can be cloned (copied) so keys must be stored in a signal blocking locked safe.
2.) Key security office / room / key storage closet door must have an alarm and robust mechanical locking system.
3.) A surveillance camera must monitor the office key storage area.
4.) Management office door must have a security viewer (door scope / peephole) or reinforced security window.
C. Security Strengthening - Parking Lots / Parking Garages / Covered Parking
1.) For developments using electronic vehicle access control gates, please explain how your project will deter / prevent tailgating (aka “piggybacking”) by unauthorized users attempting to gain access into a private / restricted area without permission.
2.) Incorporate traffic calming devices to protect pedestrians, employees & to prevent excessive vehicle speed, especially in areas where doorways, pedestrian passageways & exits that open directly into the vehicle lanes of travel.
3.) (For Enclosed Parking Garages) Any ground & second level “window” openings / wall punchouts that would enable unauthorized entry into the garage must incorporate see through barriers.
4.) (Enclosed Parking Garages) Locate the Blue Light Call Assistance System or an equivalent Emergency Call System in all garage levels for emergency assistance.
5.) Install convex security mirrors to increase visibility around blind corners, ramps & any points of intersection between vehicle lanes of travel & pedestrian pathways.
6.) (Commercial, Industrial, Multi-family) Per Broward County Fire Code, All New & Existing automatic vehicle entry gates shall be equipped with the Click 2 Enter (C2E) Universal Access System thereby providing Fire Rescue & Law Enforcement the ability to immediate access the site
D. Maintenance & Management - Security Strengthening
1.) For Commercial including COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL/ RESIDENTIAL/ Hotels/ Multi-Family with Security/ Front Desk Receptionists / Hosts (if any): Install a fixed concealed silent panic duress alarm at main entrance AND a provide a portable activator for redundancy in the event the fixed alarm is compromised due to the fixed alarm post being vacant, or for any serious incident such as an active killer or other emergency.
2.) Elevator (if any) - Access Controlled by 1st floor FOB, include electronic surveillance and a panic button.
E. Activity Support - Security Strengthening
1.) Thorough criminal background checks should be completed for all full-time & part-time employees as well as volunteers, especially for any positions involving access to juveniles, sensitive information & the handling of money.
2.) Conduct / Provide routine training opportunities for all employees regarding lifesaving skills (A.E.D., First Aid Kit, Stop the Bleed Kit, Fire Extinguisher Operation) & procedures for emergency events & de-escalation techniques.
***IMPORTANT PLEASE READ***
All of the above stated Security Strengthening & CPTED comments must be incorporated onto your existing CPTED Drawing Diagram & Narrative.
BUILDING DIVISION
Plan Reviewer: Todd Stricker | todd.stricker@copbfl.com
Status: Authorized with Conditions.
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 with base flood elevations. The site plan or construction documents for any development subject to the requirements of the floodplain regulations shall be drawn to scale and shall include, as applicable to the proposed development all sections from: City Ordinance 152.25 (A)(1) thru City Ordinance 152.25 (A)(7). Delineation of flood hazard areas, floodway boundaries and flood zone(s), base flood elevation(s), and ground elevations if necessary for review of the proposed development, etc. nonresidential buildings shall comply with City Ordinance 152.29(C)(1)(B).
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 2020 FBC Accessibility.
FBC A221.1.1 Florida vertical accessibility. Nothing in this code relieves the owner of any building, structure, or facility governed by this code from the duty to provide vertical accessibility to all levels above and below the occupiable grade level, regardless of whether the ADA standards for accessible design require an elevator to be installed in such building, structure or facility.
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 2020 FBC.
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. FBC [F] 903.2 The enforcing agency will require that all provisions for an approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures be provided in the locations described in sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 if applicable.
3. FBC 701.1 The enforcing agency will require that the provisions of this chapter, governing the materials, systems and assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated construction separation of adjacent spaces to safeguard against the spread of fire and smoke within a building and the spread of fire to or from buildings, comply with this section of the code.
4. FBC 703.2 Fire-resistance ratings. Where materials, systems or devices that have not been tested as part of a fire-resistance-rated assembly are incorporated into the building element, component or assembly, sufficient data shall be made available to the building official to show that the required fire-resistance rating is not reduced. Materials and methods of construction used to protect joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated building elements, components or assemblies shall not reduce the required fire-resistance rating.
5. FBC 1003.1 The enforcing agency will require that all general requirements specified in sections 1003 through 1013, applicable to all three elements of the means of egress system, in addition to those specific requirements for the exit access, the exit and the exit discharge, comply with this section of the code.
6. FBC_BCA 107.1.1 The enforcing agency will require a life safety plan illustrating the floor area with proposed alterations with each room labeled. indicate construction type, fire rated walls, occupancy type: (current and proposed), occupancy load, means of egress, common path/travel distance/dead end corridor limits, accessibility accommodations including areas of refuge if applicable, emergency lighting, exits/exit signage, fire extinguishers, smoke alarms, fire suppression system and pull stations if applicable. Also provide tested design from accepted agency for rated walls and penetration details.
7. FBC_BCA 107.3.5.6 The enforcing agency will require product approvals be reviewed and approved by the building designer prior to submittal to verify that such products comply with the design specifications. Reviewed and approved product approvals shall then become part of the plans and/or specifications. Product approval shall be filed with the building official for review and approval prior to installation.
8. FBC_BCA 107.3.5.2 The enforcing agency will require that all shop drawings, (i.e. components attached to building structure, trusses/joists, window walls, railings, awnings, chutes…etc.), necessary to show compliance with applicable codes; shall be approved by the architect or professional engineer and submitted to the building official prior to installation.
9. 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).
10. 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.
11. FBC_BCA 110.10.1 The enforcing agency will require a special inspector for various components of the building as determined by the building official. Building dept. will require special inspector form be completed and submitted for approval.
12. FBC_BCA 110.7 For threshold buildings, shoring and associated formwork or false work shall be designed and inspected by an engineer, employed by the permit holder or subcontractor, prior to any required mandatory inspections by the threshold building inspector.
13. FBC_BCA 110.8.1 The enforcing agency shall require a special inspector to perform structural inspections on a threshold building pursuant to a structural inspection plan prepared by the engineer or architect of record. The structural inspection plan must be submitted to the enforcing agency prior to the issuance of a building permit for the construction of a threshold building.
14. FBC 1512.3.1 The enforcing agency will require that all new roofing construction, including recovering and reroofing, repair or maintenance shall have A HVHZ uniform roofing permit application, as established by the authority having jurisdiction, completed and executed by a licensed contractor.
Fbc 1512.3.2 The uniform roofing permit shall include calculations in accordance With Chapter 16 (High-Velocity Hurricane Zones) of this code, unless the roofing assembly is less than the height/pressure threshold allowed in the applicable protocols herein.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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 architect’s or engineer’s 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.
END OF STAFF COMMENTS.
PLEASE NOTE: Applications that require resubmission to the DRC have 45 days from the time of original DRC meeting in which to resubmit. Applications that fail to be resubmitted before the completion of these 45 days, or fail to receive a time extension from the Development Services Director, shall be considered withdrawn (§155.2304.B).