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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: MARCH 20, 2024
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4 PLEX MULTIFAMILY
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Request: Minor Site Plan
P&Z# 23-12000050
Owner: TAAR Estates, LLC
Project Location: SW 9 AV
Folio Number: 494202040150
Land Use Designation: M (Medium 10-16 DU/AC)
Zoning District: RM-20 (Multiple-Family Residence 20)
Commission District: 3 (Alison Fournier)
Agent: Erick Torres (arch2bc@yahoo.com)
Project Planner: Hellena Lahens (954-786-5554 / hellena.lahens@copbfl.com)
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Summary:
The Applicant is requesting a Minor Site Plan to develop four townhouse units, each two-stories in height.
Staff Conditions:
PLANNING
Plan Reviewer: Max Wemyss (max.wemyss@copbfl.com)
Status: Review Complete Resubmittal Required
Comments requiring action from the Applicant:
1. Land use for this parcel is Medium Residential - 16 DU per gross acre (gross acreage not provided). The Zoning District is RM-20 - 20/ DU per net acre (0.13739 acres per Site Plan). Please verify the acreage (net and gross) on the survey and site plan.
2. 0.13739 acres results x 20 units per ace permits a maximum of 2 units. Please correct all lot area calculations to confirm the permitted maximum number of units.
3. Provide a platting determination letter from Broward County Planning Council, confirming that platting would not be required for this property.
4. Provide the Plat for the subject property.
5. Provide a School Capacity Availability Determination (SCAD) Letter from the Broward County School Board prior to building permit approval.
6. Provide all easements on the Survey. It appears that the adjacent property obtains access to the site via a shared driveway or abandoned right-of-way. The proposed site plan does not accommodate for this shared access? How will this condition be addressed in a way that does not result in a non-conforming site condition for either property?
ZONING
Plan Reviewer: Hellena Lahens (Hellena.lahens@copbfl.com)
Status: Review Complete Resubmittal Required
1. Review the Zoning Legend data table to ensure the dimension of the property as provided on the survey is accurately reflected on the table (Sheet SP-1).
2. Provide the gross total area of the property. The overall gross lot area should include the center line of right-of-way.
3. Review the Zoning Legend to ensure the required dimension is consistent with the dimensions shown on the zoning district table, RM-20 (155.3210). The table should include the required and proposed dimensions (setbacks, pervious/impervious, lot coverage, etc.) and a breakdown of the number of bedrooms, and area calculations.
4. In all new development, as well as redevelopment that increases gross floor area by 50 percent or more, all overhead utilities located on the development site and/or along the public right-of-way fronting the development site shall be placed underground to the maximum extent practicable-provided that the Development Services Director shall waive this requirement where the relevant utility company demonstrates that undergrounding will be detrimental to the overall safety and/or reliability of the circuit. Provide a note on the site plan, indicating that the utilities have been placed underground.
5. Label and dimension the required 25 feet of required right- of -way from the property line to the center line of the road.
6. Put all floor plans in context with the property lines, setbacks, and dimension all encroachments. Be sure to label all setbacks and include the directions.
7. Provide a diagram demonstrating the pervious and impervious area with the associated area calculations.
8. Measurements for the height of the building, on the elevations, shall be from “Average Finished Grade” of the property. The elevations are measured from the finished floor elevation; revise the height measurement. (155.9401 G. Height).
9. The property extends above a height of 20 feet. Those portions of a structure extending above a height of 20 feet shall be set back an additional 1 ft for each 4 ft (or major fraction thereof) the height of the portion of the structure exceeds 20 ft. (155.3210) Provide the setbacks from the property line on the elevations and site plan.
10. The one-way driveways shall be at least 12 feet wide; as measured between the edges and paving. Provide the width of the driveways on the site plan (SP-1) (155.5101.G.7.b.).
11. Each sight triangle shall be measured from the intersection of the extended curb or edge-of-pavement lines for the intersecting roadways (or intersection roadway and driveway), to a point located ten feet along the curb or edge-of-pavement line for one roadway/driveway, to a point along the curb or edge-of-pavement line for the other roadway/driveway located ten feet from the original point. Dimension sight triangle on the site plan. (155.5101.G.9.b)
12. Clearly outline the dimensions of the parking spaces on the site plan. Each parking space shall be 9’ x 18’ (155.5102.I.1).
13. No commercial container has been provided. Provide the staging area for the trash bins. Will the bins be rolled onto the street for collection, if so please indicate on the site plan.
14. The proposed exterior lighting exceeds the maximum illumination at the property line. The maximum allowed illumination at the property line is 2.0 foot - candles and minimum 0.5 foot candles in the VUA areas. (155.5401.E). Revise the photometric plan to comply with the allowable foot candles.
15. Provide evidence that the proposed development is in compliance with Multifamily Residential Design Standards (155.5601).
16. Provide a callout legend of the building materials on the elevation sheets.
17. At time of resubmittal, provide a comment response sheet demonstrating specifically how comments have been addressed.
LANDSCAPE REVIEW
Plan Reviewer: Wade Collum (wade.collum@copbfl.com)
Status: Review Complete Resubmittal Required
1. Submittal is incomplete and landscape plan is incomplete
2. Provide evidence and note on plans and in narrative that all overhead utilities will be buried for this project as per 155.5509.
3. Provide a landscape plan prepared and signed and sealed by a Florida Registered Landscape Architect in accordance with Code Section 155.5203
4. Submit a tree survey prepared, signed, and sealed by a Florida Registered Surveyor showing the locations of all existing trees and palms in accordance with Code Section 155.2411, and Part 5.
5. Submit a Tree Appraisal prepared by an ISA Certified Arborist in accordance with Rule 14-40.030 of the Florida Administrative Code as amended, for all trees and palms that are specimen size , and DBH for caliper for all nonspecimen trees, that assigns each existing tree a number; that specifies the common and botanical name for each existing tree; describes the overall size and caliper of each existing tree; evaluates the health condition of each existing tree; identifies the status of each existing tree (whether the tree is to be protected in place, be relocated, or be removed); and provides a dollar value for each existing tree included on the tree survey in accordance with Code Section 155.2411, and Part 5. Palm tree values will be based on the Cost Replacement method.
6. As per 155.5204.E.1.b.i-iv; Mitigation is to be replacement trees above and beyond required plantings.
7. Provide a data table showing how the site is meeting the requirements of 155.5203. C Minimum Site Development Landscaping.
8. As per 155.5203.B.2.ii.Based on the height of the building half of all required canopy trees are to be 16’ tall and palms to be 22’ OA, please adjust.
9. Show how requirements from 155.5203.D.5 VUA Landscaping are being met. Provide a minimum of 8’ and up to 24’ of landscape areas between a vehicular use area and an abutting building. Provide what is required vs. what is going to be proposed as to a superior landscape design.
10. As per 155.5203.D.5 VUA in part, the Development Services Director may grant modifications to the required landscaping between vehicular use areas and buildings for development that provide at least 50% of the required width, subject to providing superior landscape design that includes a minimum of trees or palms as follows within the subject area and must include one or more of the following elements:
i. Palms must be provided in multiples (doubles or triples);
ii. If palms and trees are combined, one row of shrubs can be provided;
iii. If palms or trees are provided, shrubs must be included in layering or height tiering with a minimum of 2 layers or tiers;
iv. If trees are provided, design must include a minimum of 2 species;
v. Trees or palms must be a minimum of 14 feet in height;
vi. Layered or height tiered shrubs are provided in variety with a minimum of two (2) species;
vii. Suspended pavements systems are provided for the adjacent vehicular use area.
11. No exterior lighting fixtures shall be located in any landscaped planting areas required in and around vehicular uses areas in accordance with Section 155.5401.C, Vehicular Use Area Landscaping (e.g., perimeter landscaping strips, landscaped islands in parking bays, landscaped areas between parking bays, and landscaping between vehicular use areas and buildings).
12. Provide 5 Street Trees at 1:40’ as per 155.5203.G.2.c.
13. Propose an alternate tree species to Senna''s as they are suffering from Rust disease throughout the industry, perhaps Yellow Tabs is an option.
14. Provide soil specifications.
15. 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.
16. Bubblers will be provided for all new and relocated trees and palms.
17. Adjust planting details to only show sisal or other biodegradable material attached to trunk of tree.
18. Adjust details and notes to show root flare above or equal to surrounding grade and note that mulch not be placed against trunk.
19. Correct planting detail to reflect the planting hole be 2 ½ - 3 times the size of the root ball to more closely mirror industry best management practices.
20. If trees are to be containerized specify that the root ball will be shaved at the periphery to remove all circling roots.
21. Provide a mechanical equipment screening detail.
22. Remove gallon sizes from shrubs and groundcovers and please note that plant spacing shall supersede plant quantity to fill the bed.
23. Provide a note on the plans specifying that all hedges abutting City Rights of way are maintained at a height no greater than 24”. It is staffs recommendation that all trees VUA perimeter trees be 14’ OA to create a largest CPTED clear line of sight from roadway.
24. Provide a note on plan that a Pre Construction meeting with Urban Forestry is required before any work is performed onsite. where there is tree protection and/or plant material is installed on site.
25. Provide a note that all road rock, concrete, asphalt and other non natural material be removed from all planting areas prior to landscape installation and be replaced with planting soil prior to landscape installation.
26. All tree work will require permitting by a registered Broward County Tree Trimmer.
27. Provide a comment response sheet as to specifically how comments have been addressed at time of resubmittal.
28. Additional comments may be rendered a time of resubmittal.
*Review completed by Mark Brumet in the absence of Wade Collum. Additional comments or revisions to these comments may be rendered upon Mr. Collum’s return.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Plan Reviewer: Jim Galloway (jim.galloway@copbfl.com)
Status: Review Complete Resubmittal Required
( ) Provide Required Fire Flow Data for each proposed structure(this flow will either be the total flow required for a non-fire sprinklered building or the fire sprinkler/standpipe demands) : Fire flow calculations are determined from square footage and construction type of structure. Refer to NFPA 1 chapter 18 for required fire flow, number/spacing of fire hydrants. Depending on the hydrant flow test results additional fire protection systems or change in construction type maybe required for project (NFPA 1 2018ed chapter 18). This information must be provided at DRC to evaluate current water supply conditions.
City of Pompano requires a minimum of 2 fire hydrants. Maximum distance to secondary fire hydrant is 400ft of any future building. Distance is measured by fire apparatus travel on access roadways. (COPFL ORD. 95.09(C)) Complete attached form “Water Supply Fire Flow”. Document located in the E-files folders of e-Plan.
( ) Provide a Hydrant Flow Test to determine the available water supply to this project. This test must be performed by a qualified company of the builder’s choice. In addition, the static pressure at the water main shall be determined by a recorded method (ie. water wheel) for a minimum twenty-four (24) hour period. The actual flow test must be witnessed by, and recorded data sent to City of Pompano Beach Fire Prevention.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Plan Reviewer: David McGirr (david.mcgirr@copbfl.com
Status: Review Complete Resubmittal Required
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 civil drawings for the water and sewer connections.
2. 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.
3. Submit / upload the (FDEP) Florida Department of Environmental Protection NPDES General Permit for the proposed storm water discharge from the proposed site construction activities.
4. Submit / upload the (FDEP) Florida Department of Environmental Protection (NOI) Notice of Intent for the proposed storm water discharge from the proposed site construction activities.
5. Submit / upload a sediment and erosion control plan for the subject project.
6. Prior to the approval of the City Engineering Division, the City’s Planning and Zoning Division must approve these plans.
7. Prior to the approval of the City Engineering Division, the City’s Utilities Division must approve these plans.
8. Submit / upload the 2022 City Engineering standard details for the proposed off-site water, sewer connections, road restoration, paving, curbing and sidewalks. These detail drawing may be obtained in pdf format from the City''s website www.pompanobeachfl.gov under departments /engineering.
9. Show truncated warning dome mats on the proposed off-site sidewalk where it intersects with driveways and public roadways. Place proposed COPB sidewalk warning dome mat construction detail drawing on the plans. Detail 318-1 ADA detectable warning mats.
10. Place a note on the PGD plans that the existing roadway within the project limits and possible beyond will be inspected by the City Engineer, Public works director or a designated representative for damage due to construction prior to final acceptance. A partial or full milling and overlay of the roadways may be required.
11. Please note on civil plans, that any existing water and/or sewer connection to the subject lots not utilized must be cut and capped at the water main if a water service and cut out and sleeved if a sewer lateral. Sewer Laterals that are cut and capped will need to be as-built per our engineering as-built standards.
How to retire old laterals
• If the existing main is clay pipe and has a CIPP liner currently installed. (Install a sectional liner in the main over the old lateral thus eliminating the lateral)
• If the existing main is clay pipe. (Dig down cut old clay pipe, sleeve back in with PVC and city approved couplings)
• If the existing main is clay pipe and you are required to retire multiple laterals for a project. (It may be cheaper for the contractor to install a city approved CIPP liner from manhole to manhole and not cut out the laterals that they are retiring)
• If the existing main is PVC pipe. (Remove the lateral pipe from the PVC Wye fitting and install a plug into the Wye. Install a green locating marking ball at the lateral locating, no deeper than 4 ft. below grade)
Place note on landscape plans as per City Ordinance(s) §50.02(A) (4) and §100.35(E), that landscaping materials other than sod are not allowed within (5'') five feet of any portion of City owned utilities within the public street right-of-way including meters, hydrants, service lines etc. 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. Show the location of all existing City owned and maintained potable water mains and services, sanitary sewer mains or laterals and storm drainage lines on the proposed landscape plans. Contact Tracy Wynn GIS Coordinator Engineering Div. for Utility information. 954-545-7007 tracy.wynn@copbfl.com Engineering Standard street tree detail 316-1 and 315-1.
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 - 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. ****
CRA
Plan Reviewer: Kimberly Vazquez (kimberly.vazquez@copbfl.com)
Status: Review Complete Pending Development Order
This project is not located within the CRA District.
UTILITIES
Plan Reviewer: Nathaniel Watson (nathaniel.watson@copbfl.com)
Status: Review Complete Resubmittal Required
1. Please note that additional comments may be forth coming 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. Required during official Bldg. E-plan submittal.
3. Please submit a sedimentation and erosion control plan. Exercise best management practices with regard to sedimentation and erosion control of any on and off-site storm systems.
4. Please submit a site/civil plan that details all proposed off-site water and sewer connections. The civil plan must detail all off-site water, sewer and storm drainage utility infrastructure that shall be utilized and unutilized in proximity to the subject development.
5. The civil plan depicting off-site water and sewer connections must show the water metered connections just behind the recorded property line noting the meter size. City accessible sewer cleanouts must also be shown as boxed to grade just behind the recorded property line.
6. The civil plan depicting off-site sewer connections must show the sewer lateral connection as 6” typical from the sewer main to the City accessible sewer clean out located just behind the recorded property line.
7. The civil plan depicting off-site water and sewer connections must show an existing 6” water main crossing from SW 9th Avenue under I-95 must be detailed in the subject civil plans. Please note that there can be no encroachment upon the public asset.
8. The civil plan depicting off-site water and sewer connections must state that any existing water or sewer connections to the subject lot not utilized for the project must terminated at the subject main as per City specification by the owner.
9. The civil plan depicting off-site water connections must state the total estimated water consumptive use of the development in gallons per day (GPD).
10. The civil plan depicting off-site sewer connections must state the total estimated wastewater discharge of the development in gallons per day (GPD).
11. Please attach 2022 City Engineering Standard details as they apply. City Engineering Standard details can be obtained from the following link: Standard Details | City of Pompano Beach (pompanobeachfl.gov).
12. Please note on Landscape plan 007 LP -1 Landscape Plan or the proceeding landscape plan 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.
13. Please note that the estimated wastewater discharge for the development may adversely impact the City’s area pump station servicing the project. A contribution in Aid Agreement may be required by the owner for improvements to the infrastructure to accommodate the impact of the additional wastewater discharge from the project. The proposed wastewater discharge design for the subject development will require a capacity study by the owner for the area lift station by the City’s consultant to ensure the increased service demand can be accommodated. The cost of the study will be borne by the property owner. Provided the study show that the station is unable to receive the increased demand improvements to the station will be borne by the owner via a contribution in aid agreement with the City.
14. Please contact City GIS Manager Tracy Wynn at tracy.wynn@copbfl.com to obtain area utility plot map utility infrastructure for the subject development.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Plan Reviewer: Beth Dubow (beth.dubow@copbfl.com)
Status: Review Complete Resubmittal Required
1. Show the locations of the garbage and recycling cart storage for this property on the site plan or ground level floor plan. Carts must be stored out of sight or in an enclosure.
2. Residents will be responsible for bringing their trash and recycling carts to the curbside for collection and returning the carts to the designated storage after they have been serviced.
NOTE: Recycling collection is not required, but it is encouraged. Recycling collection service may be obtained from the City (condos) or a licensed recovered materials hauler (rentals).
NOTE: Owners of this commercial property (rental units are considered commercial use as it pertains to garbage collection) are responsible for securing garbage collection service directly from Coastal Waste & Recycling.
NOTE: As stated in the Pompano Beach Code of Ordinances, Chapter 96, including Section 96.12(D)(1), all construction and demolition debris removal is the responsibility of the owner. All solid waste generated within the geographic boundaries of Pompano Beach shall be collected by the franchise collector (Coastal Waste and Recycling at the time of this writing) and disposed of as directed by the city disposal agreement. All materials shall be generated from the property on which the materials are placed for removal. Information regarding container size and hauling costs may be found in Chapter 96, Section 96.13.
NOTE: Additional comments may be necessary based upon revisions, additional plans and/or documents. Contact Beth Dubow at 954-545-7047 or beth.dubow@copbfl.com should you have any questions or concerns regarding this review.
BUILDING DIVISION
Plan Reviewer: Todd Stricker (todd.stricker@copbfl.com)
Status: Review Complete Pending Development Order
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. residential buildings shall comply with City Ordinance 152.29(C)(1)(A).
FHA Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, commonly known as the Fair Housing Act, prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. In 1988, Congress passed the Fair Housing Amendments Act. The Amendments expand coverage of Title VIII to prohibit discriminatory housing practices based on disability and familial status. Now it is unlawful to deny the rental or sale of a dwelling unit to a person because that person has a disability.
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 1029.1 In addition to the means of egress required by this chapter, provisions shall be made for emergency escape and rescue openings in Group R-2 Occupancies in accordance with Tables 1021.2(1) and 1021.2(2) and Group R-3 Occupancies. Basements and sleeping rooms below the fourth story above grade plane shall have at least one exterior emergency escape and rescue opening in accordance with this section.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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).
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
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. If Applicable, FBC R802.1.7.1 [IRC R802.10.1] Truss design drawings, prepared in conformance with section R802.1.7.1, shall be provided to the building official and approved prior to installation.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
BSO
Plan Reviewer: Anthony Russo (Anthony_russo@sheriff.org)
Status: Review Complete Resubmittal Required
Subject: CPTED and Security Strengthening Report: PZ#:23-12000050
Address: SW 9th Ave (Approx. 1100 Blk) Pompano Beach, FL
Type: Minor Site Plan
Reviewer: BSO Deputy Tony Russo for the City of Pompano Beach
Reviewer: BSO Deputy Patrick Noble for the City of Pompano Beach
anthony_russo@sheriff.org
M-(561) 917-4556 (Call, Text & Email; No Voicemail)
patrick_noble@sheriff.org
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Monday - Thursday; 8 AM - 4 PM
*** 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. *** CPTED / SECURITY CONSULTANT ***
The services of an independent, and highly experienced, qualified, and certified Security Crime Prevention/ CPTED Consultant are highly recommended to achieve and maintain objective credible security review integrity, and to expedite processing.
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B. *** 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.
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C. *** 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. ***
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D. *** 155.2407.E.9., SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS ***
“… COMPLIES WITH CRIME PREVENTION SECURITY STRENGTHENING AND CPTED STANDARDS…”
THIS REQUIRES BOTH SECURITY STRENGTHENIG & CPTED TO BE ADDRESSED FOR PLANNING & ZONING REVIEW & APPROVAL.
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E. *** CPTED & SECURITY STRENGTHENING CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL: ***
Note: If EITHER the SECURITY STRENGTHENING AND CPTED Drawing OR Narrative Plans are a resubmittal, you may include ‘comment responses’ to conditions, but you must absolutely include your responses with details onto both the actual drawing and narrative plans. DO NOT JUST SAY “ACKNOWLEDGED.!” Clearly stating “WILL COMPLY,” with a detailed description of HOW it will comply is required.
F. ***Broward Sheriff’s Office No Trespassing Program***
Please note that participation in the BSO No Trespassing Program is required. If this site is already on the program, then additional signage may be necessary along with an updated affidavit signed by authorized personnel. Please contact the BSO Pompano Beach C.P.T.E.D Advisor regarding placement of the No Trespass Signs.
***THE CPTED & SECURITY STRENGTHENING CONDITIONS STATED BELOW MUST BE INCORPORATED INTO YOUR CPTED PLAN (ON BOTH THE DRAWING PAGE & NARRATIVE DOCUMENT) FOR APPROVAL: ***
1. Territorial Reinforcement and Access Control - Trespass, Wayfinding, Ground Rules & Other Signage
a. Submit a Broward Sheriff''s Office No Trespass Program Affidavit simultaneously with the application.
b. Post sufficient “Broward Sheriff’s Office No Trespass” signage so that it is readily available at all entrances and all sides of the property: North, South, East, and West.
c. Post BSO Trespass signs prominently with bottom edge of sign at approximately a minimum of 6’ foot height from ground level for clear unobstructed viewing throughout property and from the site perimeter lines. Secure robustly using sturdy fasteners at all corners to help prevent vandalism.
d. Property Rule signage language must be clear and prominently posted in appropriate areas listing clear policies and regulations regarding authorized legitimate activities and/ or unauthorized prohibited activities on the property. This helps to prevent, deter and/ or reduce disturbances and/ or violations that would otherwise occur and lead to avoidable and unnecessary calls for police response.
e. The property address number signage should be prominently displayed, unobstructed by landscaping or external features, provide good color contrast, be visible from the roadway, preferably be reflective &/or illuminated for instant recognition by law enforcement & EMS when responding to emergency calls for service.
2A: Natural Surveillance - Landscaping
a. Ensure to design out all landscaping and lighting conflicts to avoid existing or future obstructions to Natural or Electronic Surveillance which frequently occurs due to a lack of CPTED/ Security Strengthening planning and design experience in this specialized field.
b. Ensure to design out existing or potential concealment and ambush points to deter/ prevent criminal activity. Again, planning and design experience in this area is vital.
c. Maintain 2’ to 2.5’ foot maximum height for all hedges, bushes, low plants, and ground cover.
d. Maintain an 8’- feet clear tree trunk for canopy trees and tall plants without any obstructive limbs or foliage hanging down below 8'' feet that would in the present or future obstruct Natural &/ or Electronic Surveillance.
e. Note that young immature trees with 6” inch or less diameter trunks are excluded from this condition ONLY WHILE MATURING per code,
2B: Territorial Reinforcement - Landscaping
a. Design in dense, low-profile and/ or harsh thorny-like non-obstructive (maximum height 2’ to 2.5’ feet) landscaping in any vulnerable areas such as under windows, around fencing or walls, remote property lines, etc., as a deterrent to loitering, trespassing and to deny any concealed staging and ambush opportunity for potential more serious criminal activity such as burglary, robbery, sexual crimes, etc. Do not place hedges or plants too close to fences or walls so that it obstructs Natural Surveillance and results in providing concealment/ ambush opportunities.
3. CPTED Lighting Standards
a. Lighting must comply with the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America “IESNA” G-1-2022 “Guide for Security Lighting for People, Property, and Critical Infrastructure.”
b. All Structures: Install vandal proof/ resistant motion-sensor security alert lights over all exterior unit doors and overhangs (if any), including main, garage, storage doors, storage sheds (if any), etc. Security motion sensors are very effective in capturing an intrusion and creating the perception by the intruder of being discovered, therefore these should be utilized in strategically targeted areas after careful consideration, especially with regards to any building design feature area that has an overhang or obstructive feature that would attract loiterers, trespassers, thieves, burglars, robbers, etc., who may use these areas for concealment, sleeping, urinating, or ambush in the case of more serious crimes such as burglary, robbery, sexual battery, etc.
c. Security lighting should usually be primarily concentrated at gateways, doorways & windows; it should not over-illuminate or create shadows.
d. To enhance security, use carefully focused bright soft lights with shielded fixtures to eliminate glare and undesirable light pollution trespass.
f. Design out any potential landscaping and lighting conflicts to avoid existing or future obstructions to natural or mechanical lighting and surveillance.
g. Ensure all lighting (and cameras) are strategically placed so they will not be obstructed by the growth of existing, or installation of future landscaping.
h. Ensure lighting placement will enhance rather than conflict with camera placement. Avoid placing a light that would concentrate light directly into a camera lens thereby causing interference in operational efficiency.
4. Security Strengthening, Natural Surveillance and Access Control - Doors, Windows, Overhangs, Perimeter Fences and Walls, Etc.
a. For Residential, (Homes, Apartments, Condos, Hotel, Motel, etc.) all solid exterior doors must have a see-through reinforced security window or at the minimum a 180-degree wide angle door viewer (peephole). This feature provides an opportunity to monitor and surveil the exterior prior to exiting to avoid being ambushed upon exiting. This also provides an opportunity to visually identify and screen visitors in the event of an attempted criminal ruse entry such as by a fake Delivery Driver, UPS/ FEDEX, Utility Worker, etc. Criminal incidents of theft, burglaries and robberies can have very deadly consequences, so strategically planning and designing defenses ahead of time to prevent or deter these incidents is vital for safety and security.
b. Any existing or future fencing anywhere on the site should be CPTED oriented such as metal rail bars with ‘see-through’ spacing to maintain critical Natural Surveillance. Note that hollow aluminum is weak and is easily bent/ pried to facilitate climbing through so steel is much preferred.
c. Fences, gates and / or any exterior ground level architectural abstract design features should not have easily accessible horizontal bars that could be used to facilitate climbing over and breaching any security fencing. Use narrow spacing between vertical bars to prevent providing footholds.
d. Solid walls, specifically those used as perimeter / privacy boundaries, should not have a flat top and should be designed with an angled, beveled, curved or otherwise shaped top to deter easy climbing over which is a potential trespassing/ breaching vulnerability, and/ or to deter sitting and loitering upon which could also be a potential fall and injury hazard. Signage prohibiting trespass or sitting upon walls should be included in the design as necessary.
e. Solid walls that are low to the ground & used as symbolic or security barriers should have a topside shape to prevent the potential for misuse, damages &/or vandalism inflicted by skateboarding, rollerblading, bicycling, etc. Examples of such shapes include, but are not limited to angled, curved, ridged, beveled &/or incorporated with cleats, intermittent spacing or other architectural design to dissuade such unauthorized activity.
f. Do not block the Natural Surveillance benefit of CPTED ‘see-through’ fencing by placing high obstructive objects, landscaping hedges or groundcover placed closely on either side of it. Any landscaping in front of fencing should be low ground cover with a maximum height of 2’ to 2.5’ feet, preferably use harsh Territorial Reinforcement type landscaping to strengthen the fence perimeter Access Control barrier.
g. All exterior doors must have non-removable door hinge pins, and it is recommended to include the capacity for electronic door position switches to signal a security alarm system that a door, which should not have been opened, has been opened and breached. Occupants or the alarm company will then investigate and/ or address any emergency accordingly.
h. Include anti-pry robust security bar device on any ground & second level sliding glass doors (if any).
5. Security Strengthening - Burglar Security Alarms/ Safes - Physical & Mechanical Security Strengthening
a. For Residential only: Install hard wired burglar security alarms, or at the minimum prewire each residential unit for burglar alarms as residential units are often targets of thefts, frauds, burglaries, robberies, etc. Safes are also strongly recommended. Future resident owners will have the option to install a had wired security alarm system of their choosing with reduced cost & not be inconvenienced by installation process thereby offering an added incentive to install an alarm system.
6. Dumpster & Enclosure (if any): CPTED, Natural Surveillance and Security Strengthening
a. To deter loitering by trespassers, illegal dumping and a concealment/ ambush point for criminals, dumpster enclosures that also have a pedestrian access entry passageway in addition to swing gates must include all the following on both the swing and pedestrian gates:
b. A robust locking mechanism such as a throw bolt with a robust shielded padlock for example rather than only a vulnerable chain and non-shielded padlock.
c. Bottom gate clearances must be 8” above the ground for viewing underneath to deter loitering and trespassing inside the enclosures, and to deter/ prevent the enclosure from being used as concealment/ ambush for a more serious crime such as a violent robbery, sexual assault/ battery, etc.
d. If there is a pedestrian passageway into the dumpster enclosure it must have the lockable gate which remains closed and locked except when in active use by authorized persons.
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e. Dumpster area must have a vandal resistant/ proof motion-sensor security light to illuminate the area when in use between sunset and sunrise.
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f. Dumpster areas must be secured with Access Control and video surveillance.
7. Parking Garage &/ or Lot, and Adjacent Access Egress and Perimeters:
a. Ensure comprehensive parking lot area surveillance camera coverage/ capture. Show overlapping sight “cones”.
b. (Multi-residential or commercial office only) Parking spaces should be clearly and individually marked and assigned for owners/ authorized guests use only.
c. (Multi-residential or commercial only) Post signage in parking areas forbidding vehicles other than owner''s/ authorized guests to park and loiter in private parking lot.
d. (Multi-residential or commercial only) Post towing sign and enforce tow away policy consistently concerning illegally parked or abandoned vehicles.
8. Graffiti Maintenance - CPTED
a. Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Family Residential exterior wall surfaces along the building perimeter must be treated with a graffiti resistant resin up to 8 feet to prevent vandalism. Graffiti vandalism is chronic these days and therefore becomes very expensive to repeatedly address. It leads to unsightly blight conditions, and often also costly Code Enforcement violations, therefore incorporating it into the project beforehand is financially strategic and vital to project sustainability.
9. 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.
a. Install video surveillance of all private and commercial residential including all apartments, townhomes, condominiums, gated communities, motels, hotels, etc., all commercial wholesale and retail businesses including restaurants, shopping plazas, entertainment businesses, etc., industrial developments, buildings, etc.
b. Ensure all cameras are strategically placed so they will not be obstructed by the growth of existing or installation of future landscaping.
c. Ensure lighting placement will enhance rather than conflict with camera placement. Avoid placing a light that would concentrate light directly into a camera lens thereby causing interference in operational efficiency.
d. Security cameras must fully view all parking areas, building entrances and pedestrian paths of travel along and into the building perimeters.
e. Any potentially vulnerable areas that cannot be observed through Natural Surveillance must be covered by electronic surveillance monitoring.
10. Miscellaneous: CPTED & Security Strengthening
a. Ensure all publicly accessible exterior electrical power outlets have a lock or (although both preferred) power nearby easily accessible secure internal cutoff switch to deny unauthorized use by vagrants, etc. who may be attracted to the property’s amenities and/ or vulnerabilities, and then trespass and loiter to charge their mobile phones, etc., or commit other crimes of opportunity once they’re on site.
b. Ensure all publicly accessible exterior water outlet spigots have a nearby easily accessible secure locking cap to deny unauthorized use by vagrants, etc., who may be attracted to the property’s amenities and/ or vulnerabilities, and then who frequently trespass and loiter to wash themselves and their clothes, who frequently leave soiled clothing and lots of litter behind or commit other crimes of opportunity once they’re on site.
c. Any blind areas not covered by security cameras, including shared interior hallways of the resident housing for example, must have corner / convex security mirrors installed to assist in visibility around blind spot corners to deter/ prevent concealment/ ambush opportunities.
d. Costly equipment such as ground floor exterior air conditioning units (if any) must be clearly and permanently marked with serial numbers and images of equipment and serial stored for criminal investigation. This information must be readily available in the event of a theft or burglary to help law enforcement investigators to quickly track and recover the stolen items. The equipment must be secured robustly to deter/ prevent theft.
e. Place bike storage racks (if any) close to the main access doors providing convenience and maximum Natural and Electronic Security Surveillance.
f. Install anti-vehicular impact traffic safety bollards and/ or large heavy, preferably lighted, planters along street front pedestrian entrance and exit areas to prevent serious vehicle intrusion accidents/ incidents.
g. If the building/ development has a Wi-Fi system, it needs to be encrypted and password protected. An open Wi-Fi system will attract non-legitimate users to loiter and use the open free Wi-Fi
h. Elevator (if any) - Access Controlled by 1st floor FOB, include blind spot convex mirrors and electronic surveillance and a panic button.
i. Any exterior storage tanks utilized for keeping contents under pressure and / or containing any flammable or hazardous contents must be properly secured against any acts of vandalism, theft or misuse of any kind. Only use fire code approved security systems / mechanisms.
j. Exterior bench seating (if any) for public use should be CPTED orientated to include spacers / dividers / arm rests to deter loitering, trespassing, sleeping, vagrancy, etc.
***Note***
Please issue DRC Comment Responses in the Affirmative such as “Will Do”, “Will Be Done” or “Will Comply”. Responses such as “Acknowledged”, “Understood” or “Noted” are ambiguous & do not clarify compliance.
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).