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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: OCTOBER 7, 2026
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NEW CONSTRUCTION OF MIXED USE
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Request: Major Site Plan
P&Z# 25-12000036
Owner: Bar Atlantic LLC
Project Location: 614-616 E Atlantic Blvd
Folio Number: 494201540010
Land Use Designation: ETOC (East Transit Oriented Corridor)
Zoning District: TO-EOD (Transit Oriented East Overlay District)
Commission District: 3 (Alison Fournier)
Agent: John Goolcharan
Project Planner: Jonathan Cady (954-786-5578 / Jonathan.cady@copbfl.com)
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Summary:
The applicant is requesting MAJOR SITE PLAN approval to construct a new 2-story 12,838 sq. ft. mixed-use building, along with related site improvements. The property measures 32,006 sq. ft. (0.734 acres) and is located south of Atlantic Blvd, east of Dixie Highway within the City of Pompano Beach. Currently, the site is vacant.
Staff Conditions:
PLANNING
Max Wemyss | max.wemyss@copbfl.com
Status: Pending
As of the drafting of this report on September 24, 2026, the Planning Department has not provided any new comments related to the October 7, 2026, DRC review. Please contact Max Wemyss for follow-up. Please note that additional comments may be added to ePlan after the fact and can be discussed during the meeting.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
David McGirr | david.mcgirr@copbfl.com
Status: Resubmittal Required
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. (Condition).
2. Submit/upload the (FDEP) Florida Department of Environmental Protection NPDES General Permit for the proposed stormwater discharge from the proposed site construction activities. (Condition).
3. Submit/upload the (FDEP) Florida Department of Environmental Protection (NOI) Notice of Intent for the proposed stormwater discharge from the proposed site construction activities. (Condition).
4. The civil water and sewer plan design lacks essential details. It requires meticulous attention to detail and specific delineation of the adjacent City mains, sizes, and connection characteristics. The City of Pompano Beach Engineering Division requires that all COPB underground utility infrastructure located within public rights-of-way or utility easements be shown on all proposed site plans and civil engineering plans that are submitted for plan review and plan approval. Please contact City Engineering Divisions GIS Coordinator, Tracy Wynn, to obtain all City utility infrastructure information to be placed on your proposed site plan and civil engineering plans. Tracey may be reached at 954-545-7007 or tracy.wynn@copbfl.com.
5. Plan sheet C-2 does not show any grades or flow lines for the proposed on-street paving and curbing for the proposed entrance and on-street parking. Section B-B does not match the plan sheet. City sidewalks are 5' in width. Show paving limits for Atlantic Blvd.
6. Please note on the civil plan sheet C-4,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 must be as-built per our engineering as-built standards.
How to retire old laterals
If the existing main is clay pipe and a CIPP liner is installed. (Install a sectional liner in the main over the old lateral, thus eliminating the lateral)
If the existing main is a clay pipe. (Dig down cut old clay pipe, sleeve back in with PVC and city-approved couplings)
If the existing main is clay pipe, you must 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)
7. Plan sheet C-2 does not show any dimensions for the on-street parking or a cross-section. On-street parking spaces must be 9 feet by 23 feet. Per CO. TABLE 155.5102.I.1: DIMENSIONAL STANDARDS FOR PARKING SPACES AND AISLES
8. Place note on landscape plans as per City Ordinance(s) §50.02(A) (3) and §100.35(G) 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 obstructions 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 Division, for Utility information. 954-545-7007 tracy.wynn@copbfl.com Engineering Standard street tree detail 316-1 and 315-1.
9. Please note on the plan sheet C-2, that the existing roadway within the project limits, and possibly beyond, will be inspected by the City Engineer, the Public Works Director, or a designated representative for construction-related damage before final acceptance. A partial or complete milling and overlay of the roadways may be required.
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 DEPARTMENT
Jim Galloway | jim.galloway@copbfl.com
Status: Resubmittal Required
1. Submit site/civil plans showing location of existing or proposed water mains (including size) and fire hydrants in area. Refer to NFPA 1 2018ed Chapter 18 for required fire flow, minimum number of hydrants and spacing.
2. 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 2021 ed 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.
3. 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.
4. Documentation of purchase for fire service backflow and meter assemblies must be provided to City of Pompano Utilities and Fire Prevention before underground inspections of water mains.
Installation of assembly as per backflow/meter specifications and following standards:
NFPA 13 Standards of Installation of Fire Sprinklers,
NFPA 25 Standards for Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water Based Fire Protection Systems.
All control valves on backflow and meter assemblies, total of four (4), for fire protection systems must have fire alarm supervision (tamper switches).
5. Indoor Radio Propagation Signal Strength Model: This structure may require a Bi-Directional Amplifier system. A qualified BDA designer/installer with local knowledge shall be needed to review this proposed plan. A computer generated color heat map showing anticipated unenhanced signal strengths within all areas of the proposed structures shall be required as part of this site plan review. If this computer-generated heat map reveals that there will be insufficient signal strength to support the City’s public safety radio communications network, a Bi-Directional amplifier system will be required. Plans for system will be required at building permit. Structures requiring a BDA system will not be issued a TCO or CO until this system is installed, tested and functional. System must be approved by Broward County: Office of Regional Communications and Technology, 115 S Andrews Av, #325 | Ft Lauderdale, FL 33301, Tel: 954-357-8570 or 954-357-8673 (NFPA 1 chapter 11 section 11.10.1, NFPA 72 chapter 24, Florida Building Code Broward County Amendments Chapter 1, Section 118)
6. Provide a fire apparatus circulation plan, incorporating the approved road widths (minimum 20ft wide) and turning radius, minimum turning radius 30ft inside and 50ft outside. Provide both arcs and center point that arcs are measured from.
7. Approved signs required on vehicle access canopies indicating the established vertical clearance. Minimum vertical clearance for fire apparatus access is 13ft 6in. (Florida Fire Prevention Code 8 ed, NFPA 1 2018ed Chapter 18 section 18.2.3.4.1.2)
8. New apartment buildings: required to have a fire sprinkler system and fire alarm system. NFPA 101 Life Safety 2021 Edition Chapter 30.
9. Provide life safety page for most demanding occupant load floor level. Plan should include conceptual floor plan layout, label each room and occupancy type, maximum occupant load, sufficient exits, travel distance and egress for maximum occupant load. If above level of exit discharge provides information showing sufficient egress capacity and discharge.
2nd floors must have minimum 2 means of egress that meet all requirements of NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Ch 7 Egress. All exits must discharge to exterior of building and lead to a public right of way.
BUILDING DIVISION
Todd Stricker | todd.stricker@copbfl.com
Status: 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. 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 2023 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, chutesetc), 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 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.
BSO
Anthony Russo | Anthony_Russo@sheriff.org
Status: Resubmittal Required
Development Review Committee Date Reviewed: 09/21/2026
Subject: CPTED and Security Strengthening Report: PZ#: PZ25-12000036
Name: Bar Atlantic LLC
Address / Folio: 614-616 E Atlantic Blvd
Type: Major Site Plan PAM
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
**CONFIDENTAILITY STATEMENT**
PLEASE STAMP YOUR CPTED NARRATIVE & DIAGRAM "CONFIDENTIAL"
***Note***
For DRC Comment Responses Letters, Please Issue Responses in the Affirmative such as Will Comply or Will Be Done. Comment Responses such as Acknowledged, Understood or Noted are ambiguous & do not clarify compliance.
***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 (Landscaping)
1.) Maintain 2 to 2.5 foot maximum height for all hedges, bushes, low plants, and ground cover.
Goal: Increase visibility & deter concealment.
2.) 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. (Note that young immature trees with 6 inch or less diameter trunks are excluded from this condition ONLY WHILE MATURING per code.)
Goal: Increase visibility, improve line of sight & prevent obstructions to electronic surveillance & pedestrian scale lighting.
3.) Design in dense & defensive, 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.
Goal: Deter 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.
A1. Natural Surveillance (Lighting)
1.) 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.
2.) All Structures: Install vandal proof / resistant motion-sensor security alert lights over all exterior unit doors and overhangs (if any), including main, garage, side door garage egress, storage doors, storage sheds (if any), etc.
Goal: 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.
3.) Security lighting should usually be primarily concentrated at gateways, doorways & windows; it should not over-illuminate or create shadows.
4.) To enhance security, use carefully focused bright soft lights with shielded fixtures to eliminate glare and undesirable light pollution trespass. LED lighting is preferred as it provides excellent color rendition for nighttime visibility.
5.) Adequate soft lighting is preferable to high intensity "spotlights" so as not to blind desirable users and make them prone to surprise hazards such as an ambush. With soft bright lighting the field of vision is greatly extended.
6.) Lighting placement must 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.
7.) Pedestrian scale lighting must be incorporated for designated pedestrian paths of travel. Such pathways can include, but are not limited to: sidewalks, exterior shopping centers, parking lots, walking paths for recreational use, etc.
8.) Security Motion Sensor Lighting will be utilized in areas that have features or designs such as an overhang or any other obstructive feature.
Goal: To deter potential vagrancy, loitering, trespassing, etc.
9.) Shared use storage rooms designated for condo / co-op unit owners, apartment building tenants, etc. must be equipped with constant lighting or at minimum have a secured motion sensor lighting system that will provide immediate illumination upon entry.
10.) Lighting (& cameras) must be strategically placed so they will not be obstructed by the growth of existing, or installation of future landscaping.
Option to consider: Install ground pedestrian scale lighting near the front entrance gates and along the entrance pathway. When the area is darker the concern is keeping pedestrians in this area safe with adequate lighting. As nearby tall canopy trees grow larger, they will diminish ambient & pole lighting due to the widely spreading branches & foliage. By using pedestrian scale lower or ground placed safety & security lighting, light trespass into the adjoining residences will also be avoided. Bollard lighting is a great option as it provides both pedestrian scale illumination & physical protection from vehicle intrusion accidents.
A2. Natural Surveillance Security Strengthening
1.) For Commercial & Industrial, all solid exterior doors and interior stairwells, 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.
Goal: To provide 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 cause extreme financial loss & may also have deadly consequences, so strategically planning and designing defenses ahead of time to prevent or deter these incidents is vital for safety and security.
2.) For Residential, all solid exterior doors and interior stairwells, 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).
Goal: 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.
3.) Designated ADA access ramps and/ or exterior publicly accessible design features, whether elevated or not, such as walkways, stair wells, promenades, ramps are to utilize see through fence railing for improved natural surveillance.
Purpose: Solid walls and/ or other raised/ elevated obstructive design element features such as walkways, promenades, ramps, whether ADA compliant or not, etc., are discouraged as they hinder visibility, may encourage trespassing & provide concealment for other types of criminal activity i.e.: loitering, vandalism (graffiti), narcotic use, ambush attack, etc., and result in higher maintenance costs.
4.) For Commercial, Industrial & Multifamily, exterior stairwell risers (if any) should be of a see-through design.
Goal: To enhance Natural Surveillance & to prevent the underside of the stairwell from being used as place for criminal activity, concealment, ambush attack as well as to deter trespass & loitering.
5.) Any recessed areas on the exterior of the structure that are publicly accessible, such as alcoves, ground level patios / balconies, etc. especially those with doors that enter / exit the building, should be designed out, or if they are a necessary element of the design, they must have security features such as cameras, convex mirrors, door windows, motion sensor security lights, see through picket style fencing with lockable gates, etc. Note that recessed building facades frequently attract unintended loiterers, trespassers, and criminals due to protection from the weather, and opportunity for concealment/ ambush. Also, neighbors, security and police patrols often cannot observe anyone possibly a threat who is tucked inside a recessed alcove.
Goal: To increase the overall Natural Surveillance & to deter concealment, ambush, trespassing, loitering, unintended use, etc.
6.) Design out existing or potential concealment & ambush points to deter / prevent violent criminal acts & criminal activity.
A3. 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 PROVIDE OPTIONS TO CONSIDER TO AID IN ENSURING OPTIMAL RESULTS.
1.) Required to meet § 115.26 - City of Pompano Beach BUSINESS SECURITY CODE: “... use security cameras to protect employees and the consumer public from robbery, burglary and other violent crimes.”
2.) 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.
3.) Electronic surveillance cameras must be strategically located for maximum active and passive observation. Show sight “cones” indicating comprehensive coverage.
(For residential single-family homes, townhomes, villas & the like, hard-wired doorbell cameras for front & rear points of entry i.e.: RING, NEST, etc. are also encouraged.)
4.) Surveillance Monitors depicting real time security camera views must be strategically located for maximum overlapping active and passive observation.
Goal: Placement of monitors in strategic locations increases valuable surveillance and expedites reporting of suspicious or illegal activity including dangerous often critical incidents such as active killers, etc. Large monitors are recommended for optimal viewing. They should be placed strategically wherever they would receive the most viewing from personnel traffic such as at the front desk, lobbies, the managers’ office, etc.
5.) All cameras will be strategically placed so they will not be obstructed by the growth of existing or installation of future landscaping.
6.) Security cameras must fully view all parking areas, building entrances and pedestrian paths of travel along and up to the building perimeters.
7.) Any potentially vulnerable areas that cannot be observed through Natural Surveillance must be covered by electronic surveillance monitoring. Such areas can include, but are not limited to: meeting rooms, workout / exercise rooms, employee breakrooms, customer waiting rooms, interior & exterior common areas, etc.
8.) Ensure video surveillance at all exterior building entrances. Include an audible/ video intercom and call system for example at the main entrance.
9.) Install motion activated security cameras up to and at the perimeter boundaries, the parking areas, and activity areas such as any exterior amenity areas to deter criminal activities such as burglary, vandalism, auto-theft, robbery, sexual assault & battery, etc.
10.) (For Commercial, Industrial & Retail) Install video surveillance of any rooftop areas, etc., to deter/ prevent rooftop burglaries which occur in commercial businesses that are in areas of generally lower late dark hour operations or pedestrian/ vehicle traffic that would otherwise act as a Natural Surveillance deterrent.
11.) Designated vehicle parking areas have one of the highest crime rates therefore security video surveillance coverage must be comprehensive with overlapping sight cones & ensuring there will be no gaps in coverage.
Goal: Violent Crimes against People as well as Vehicle Burglaries, Thefts & other types of crimes frequently occur in parking areas. Having full & thorough video surveillance coverage is an important deterrent & is valuable investigative resource that law enforcement often uses to quickly identify suspects & solve crimes more rapidly.
12.) Any internal &/or external U.S. Mail Kiosks / Post Office Box Stations must be captured by video surveillance. This includes secured areas designated for package deliveries & storage.
13.) Any roof access door must be captured by video surveillance and have position switches which will notify the security station or front desk if the door is opened so that it can be investigated. Goal: To alert security that the roof has been accessed. Curious children and adults with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia may wander to the roof posing a potential fall hazard or exposure to weather conditions (heatstroke or hyperthermia) if they are locked on the roof.
B. Access Control - Security Strengthening
1.) Wayfinding & Instructional Signage must be prominently displayed & posted where necessary.
Examples of signage can include, but are not limited to: Main Entrance, Emergency Exit, Private Property, Restricted Access, Employees Only, No Admittance, No Trespassing, Visitor / Guest Parking, One Way Traffic, No Thru Traffic, Pedestrian Crossing, Hours of Operation, Rules & Regulations, Do Not Enter, Maximum Occupancy, Evacuation Route, etc.
2.) 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.
3.) Include anti-pry robust security bar device on any ground & second level sliding glass doors (if any).
4.) 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 such as cash, jewelry, electronic equipment such as computers, monitors, and any other costly inventory, including potentially sensitive or personal or business identification documents, electronic files or financial information etc., that are frequently targets of theft, frauds, burglaries and robberies. Alarms must be monitored and activated whenever businesses are closed, or all personnel are out of the building offices.
5.) For Commercial and Industrial: Burglary / Intrusion / Sensor alarms must be activated whenever the business is closed, or all authorized personnel are out of the business.
6.) For Commercial including COMMERCIAL / INDUSTRIAL / RESIDENTIAL/ Hotels/ Retail / Multi-Family with Security/ Front Desk Receptionists / Hosts (if any): Areas designated for employee & customer transactions such as a reception desk, counter tops, podium, &/or bar must be designed with a clear boundary delineation &/or enclosure separating public from private areas. Examples would be appropriate signage and a physical barrier such as a door, or at least a stanchion with a chain or rope delineating the private non-public area as off-limits.
Purpose: To deter the accidental or intentional trespass into a restricted area, to protect employees & to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to property, valuables, sensitive equipment, etc. Also, to signal an early alert to employees if someone unauthorized is attempting to breach the private non-public area so they can buy time to quickly get to safety and alert security/ police for help.
7.) For Residential, install hard wired burglar security alarms, or at the minimum prewire each residential unit for burglar alarms.
There must be sufficient wiring installed for future use behind the drywall. The wires must be in direct proximity to front entrance doors and rear doors / side doors / sliding glass doors / balcony doors, (if any) that lead into & out of the residential unit. These wires must be of acceptable size and capacity to provide the necessary electrical power for a hard-wired alarm system & be easily recognizable by a professional installer.
Note that Wi-Fi alarm signals can be jammed with easily obtainable equipment thereby leaving properties vulnerable to burglaries without any alarm protection.
(For residential, hardwired doorbell cameras. are also encouraged as an option to consider)
8.) 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 & is easily bent/ pried to facilitate climbing through so steel is much preferred.
9.) Fences should not have easily accessible horizontal bars that could be used to facilitate climbing over & breaching any security fencing. Use narrow spacing between vertical bars to prevent providing footholds.
10.) 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.
11.) Balcony railings on the second level or higher should have a vertical bar or other anti-climbing design. Horizontal bars are discouraged as they can easily facilitate climbing & this is of most concern for unattended young children that may suffer from a fall injury.
B1. Access Control - Security Strengthening for Dumpster Enclosures / Trash Rooms
1.) To deter loitering by trespassers, illegal dumping and a concealment / ambush point for criminals, dumpster enclosures with rolling or swing gates, including those that also have a designated pedestrian entry passageway, must include all the following for both the swing and pedestrian gates:
2.). 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.
3.) Bottom gate clearances must be 8” above the ground.
Purpose: 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.
4.) 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.
5.) Dumpster area must have a vandal resistant/ proof motion-sensor security light to illuminate the area when in use between sunset and sunrise.
6.) Dumpster areas must be secured with Access Control and video surveillance.
7.) 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 / Security Office door must have a security viewer (door scope / peephole) or reinforced security window.
C. Territorial Reinforcements - Security Strengthening
*** ATTENTION ***
BSO NO TRESPASSING SIGNAGE IS TO BE COORDINATED WITH A BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE CPTED REVIEWER *** PRIOR *** TO PERMENANT PLACEMENT OF THE SIGNS. THIS IS TO ENSURE OPTIMAL RESULTS.
1.) Submit a Broward Sheriff's Office No Trespass Program Affidavit simultaneously with the application.
2.) 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. Please note additional signage may be necessary depending on the size & layout of your development.
3.) Post BSO No Trespass signs prominently with bottom edge of sign at approximately a minimum of 6’ to 7’ feet in 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.
4.) 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.
Goal: To prevent, deter and/ or reduce disturbances and/ or violations that would otherwise occur and lead to avoidable and unnecessary calls for police response.
5.) Solid walls (if any) and elevated platform features used in design elements, 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.
6.) Solid walls (if any) that are low to the ground (knee high for example) & used as symbolic barriers 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 can include, but are not limited to angled, curved, ridged, beveled &/or incorporated with cleats, intermittent spacing or other architectural design to dissuade unauthorized activity.
C1. Security Strengthening - Parking Lots / Parking Garages / Covered Parking
1.) (Only if applicable such as with an enclosed garage) An Access Control vehicular gate entrance into the parking garage / development will deter and help prevent trespass opportunities. These entrances must be under video surveillance.
2.) 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.
(One possible solution would be a secondary vehicle access control gate arm in conjunction with access control gates with a proper time setting to only allow entry for one vehicle at a time.)
3.) (Only if applicable such as with an enclosed garage) In order to prevent unauthorized access & trespassing, install a robust security roll down gates that can be operated in times of need to close and secure the garage, such as during a hurricane or other emergency including a serious or life-threatening criminal situation.
4.) (Multi-residential or commercial office only) Parking spaces should be clearly and individually marked and assigned for owners/ authorized guests use only. (In the case of a retail, restaurant or like business this is optional)
5.) (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.
6.) (Multi-residential or commercial only) Post towing sign and enforce tow away policy consistently concerning illegally parked or abandoned vehicles.
7.) Install sufficient sidewalk safety aisles (non-mountable curbs) in front of the parked cars to protect pedestrians from dangerously having to walk behind other parked cars that may be backing up, and from having to risk walking dangerously in conflict with the car travel lanes.
8.) Use highly reflective light color paint for covered parking areas &/or multi-level parking garages if paint is to be applied in these areas.
Purpose: To increase the overall amount of natural & artificial light.
9.) Incorporate traffic calming devices, including bollards and rumble strips, to protect pedestrians, employees & to prevent excessive vehicle speed, especially in areas where doorways, pedestrian passageways, exits open directly into the vehicle lanes of travel, this includes inside enclosed garages.
10.) Install anti-vehicular impact traffic safety bollards preferably lighted &/or large heavy planters secured to the ground along street front pedestrian entrance and exit areas to prevent serious vehicle intrusion accidents/ incidents.
11.) (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. Some examples of such barriers are picket style fencing, metal mesh, perforated panels, louver style paneling or other architectural abstract designs that provide transparency while simultaneously preventing improper entry.
Purpose: To prevent unauthorized users from circumventing the designated entry / exit points thereby depriving suspects the ability to covertly enter the garage undetected for the purpose of committing crimes to include robbery, burglary, auto theft, sexual assault, ambush style attacks, criminal mischief, etc. Please note that horizontal bars are NOT preferred as they can facilitate climbing depending on their spacing.
12.) (Enclosed Parking Garages) Locate the Blue Light Call Assistance System or an equivalent Emergency Call System in all garage levels for emergency assistance. Place near elevators and staircases, including any remote staircases. Blue Light / Emergency Call System and surrounding area must be under video surveillance.
13.) Install convex security mirrors to increase visibility around blind corners, ramps & any points of intersection between vehicle lanes of travel & pedestrian pathways.
14.) (Commercial, Industrial, Multi-family) Per Broward County Fire Prevention 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.
15.) Vehicle parking lots & garages that exit onto the public roadway must have multiple traffic control indicators strategically placed to advise exiting vehicles to use caution before entering the right-of-way. Examples of such indicators can be, but are not limited to: Stop Signs, Stop Bar Pavement Markings, an Illuminated Stop Sign, Enter & Exit Signage, Flashing Red Light, Rumble Strips, signage indicating to watch for vehicles, bicyclists & pedestrians, etc.
16.) If the parking garage is shared between the public & private residents, a vehicle access control gate must be installed within the garage to secure the dedicated private parking section of the garage that is reserved for owners / tenants. These entrances must be under video surveillance.
Purpose: To prevent violent crimes, robberies, sexual assaults, auto thefts, burglaries, acts of criminal mischief, etc. Greater security measures must be applied to protect the residents, their vehicles & their property. This will also aid in preventing access to any private elevator(s), stairwells, residential common areas, hallways & the owner / tenant units.
D. Maintenance & Management - Security Strengthening
1.) For Commercial including COMMERCIAL/ INDUSTRIAL/ RESIDENTIAL/ Hotels/ Multi-Family / Offices, etc. 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. Additional portable duress alarm activators must be provided to employees that are assigned to work on the exterior of business such as drive-thru lanes, curbside service, exterior dining, maintenance, etc.
2.) 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.
Purpose: Graffiti vandalism occurs frequently and therefore becomes very expensive to repeatedly address. It leads to unsightly blight conditions & can sometimes be associated with gang activity. It can also incur costly Code Enforcement violations, therefore incorporating it into the project beforehand is financially strategic and vital to project sustainability.
3.) Ensure all publicly accessible exterior electrical power outlets have a lockable metal cover AND easily accessible secure internal cutoff switch.
Goal: To deter theft of utility services & deny use by potential trespassers, unauthorized users, 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.
4.) Ensure all publicly accessible exterior water outlet spigots have a nearby easily accessible secure locking cap.
Goal: To deter theft of utility services & deny use by potential trespassers, unauthorized users, 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.
5.) Costly equipment such as ground floor exterior air conditioning units (if any) must be firmly secured in place to deter theft. Units must be clearly and permanently marked with serial numbers and images of equipment and serial numbers stored for criminal investigation.
Purpose: Having this information readily available in the event of a theft or burglary aids law enforcement investigators to quickly track and recover the stolen items. The equipment must be secured robustly to deter/ prevent theft.
6.) Elevator (if any) - Access Controlled by 1st floor FOB, include electronic surveillance and a panic button inside as well as a security camera monitoring the queuing area.
7.) Security / Convex mirrors must be incorporated into areas with limited visibility that are not covered by security surveillance cameras & considered to be potential points of concealment, ambush &/or extreme safety concern.
Purpose: To provide the legitimate user with increased visibility in areas such as, but not limited to lengthy intersecting hallways, alleys, parking garages, vehicle entry / exit points to the public right of way, blind corners, elevators, retail shopping isles, etc.
8.) 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.
9.) (Residential, Commercial, Industrial) The number address signage must be unobstructed by landscaping or external features, provide good color contrast, be visible from the roadway & preferably be reflective for instant recognition by law enforcement & EMS when responding to emergency calls for service.
E. Activity Support - Security Strengthening
1.) Place bike storage racks (if any) close to the main access doors providing convenience and maximum Natural and Electronic Security Surveillance.
2.) If the building/ development has a Wi-Fi system, it needs to be encrypted and password protected. If Wi-Fi is offered as a complimentary service by a business, then it should be disabled when the business is closed to the public.
Purpose: An open Wi-Fi system will attract non-legitimate users to loiter and use the open free Wi-Fi.
3.) Exterior bench seating (if any) for public use should be CPTED orientated to include spacers / dividers / arm rests or preferably use a single seat design.
Purpose: To deter unintended excessive loitering, trespassing, lying down, sleeping, etc thereby depriving legitimate users to ability to utilize the designated seating.
4.) For projects with multiple stairwells, each stairwell must be prominently identifiable with wayfinding signage, preferable by number or letter, to help expedite response times for emergency personnel (Police, Fire Rescue, Security, Management Staff) in case of possible crisis events within the building.
5.) Valet Stations & Pedestrian Queuing Areas (if any) must be captured by electronic surveillance and benefit from natural surveillance.
6.) Valet attendants & accompanying pedestrians should be provided with protection from potential vehicle impacts. Options to consider would be the installation of traffic bollards, heavy planters, non-mountable vehicle curb, architectural / artistic features capable of deflecting such impacts, etc.
7.) To aid against potential auto thefts & auto burglaries, Valet Key Storage cabinets / closets should be kept locked at all times & be equipped with RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) protection. It is strongly recommended that a GPS tracking device be installed in any portable valet key storage podiums that are not permanently anchored in place.
8.) For Residential / Homeowner Associations / Property Management Companies, it is strongly encouraged to establish a dedicated & secured computer website to provide timely and valuable crime prevention information and tips to residents, owners, tenants, regarding calendar of events, important notifications, community concerns & virtual meetings, etc.
9.) For Commercial / Industrial / Retail / Multiple Unit Dwellings: light weight exterior furniture that is not permanently secured to the ground & designated for public use should be marked & identifiable as belonging to that development. Additionally, said furniture items should be securely stored when not needed &/or the site is closed to the public.
Purpose: To deter acts of theft & to properly identify such items if stolen and located off site.
10.) Public, Resident, Tenant, Visitor &/or Common Use Restrooms, Storage Rooms Locker Rooms, Saunas (if any) must be equipped with either constant lighting &/or a secured motion sensor lighting system that will provide immediate illumination upon entry.
11.) Single use public restrooms must have access door locking hardware that will display to a potential user if the restroom is Vacant or In Use.
12.) Any Playgrounds / Tot Lots must be captured by security surveillance, have posted signage for rules & hours of operation and be equipped with padded flooring.
(Note: Sand beds are not preferred as they can conceal potentially hazardous items from view such as sharps, needles, broken glass, etc. that may cause injury)
UTILITIES
Nathaniel Watson| Nathaniel.Watson@copbfl.com
Status: Pending
As of the drafting of this report on September 24, 2026, the Utilities Department has not provided any new comments related to the October 7, 2026, DRC review. Please contact Nathaniel Watson for follow-up. Please note that additional comments may be added to ePlan after the fact and can be discussed during the meeting.
LANDSCAPE REVIEW
Mark Brumet | mark.brumet@copbfl.com
Status: Pending Development Order
1. No comment response sheet was provided from Pre App review and many comments are repeated based on no notable changes occurring.
2. Provide a signed and sealed landscape plan prepared by a Florida Registered Landscape Architect in accordance with Code Section 155.5203.
3. 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. Correctly label the landscape survey as the tree survey.
4. 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.
5. Provide methodology for tree values as condition ratings are low, and some numbers appear low across the board.
6. Provide evidence and note on plans and in narrative that all overhead utilities will be buried for this project as per 155.5509.
7. 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.
8. As per 155.5204.E.1.b.i-iv; Mitigation is to be replacement trees above and beyond required plantings.
9. Provide a data table showing how the site is meeting the requirements of 155.5203. C Minimum Site Development Landscaping.
10. 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. Fruit trees cannot be used toward the minimum tree requirements.
11. Show how requirements from 155.5203.D.5 VUA Landscaping are being met. Provide a minimum of 5’ of landscape areas between a vehicular use area and an abutting building.
12. 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.
13. Show all suspended pavement on the Civil / PGD Plans.
14. 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).
15. As per 155.3501.J.3, e. Shrubs and ground cover shall only be placed between the effective width of the sidewalk and the curb. Exception shall be made only for residential uses on the ground floor. This exception shall not apply at entrances to residential uses located on the second floor or above.
16. As per 155.3501.H.6. vi. Except as modified through the Street Development Regulating Diagrams for each TO District, all streets and alleys/service roads shall adhere to the following standards:
i. a. For streets only, a minimum landscaped strip of five feet shall be provided along the street edge between the sidewalk and the curb.
ii. b. For streets only, tree grates a minimum of five feet by five feet may be utilized in place of the required landscape strip. The use of tree grates is appropriate when on-street parking is provided. When no on-street parking is provided, landscape strips are preferred.
17. As per 155.3501.K.4. Provide pervious calculations for plaza’s showing the minimum hard surfaced area is 50% and the maximum impervious surface area is 75% consisting primarily of drought tolerant ground covering, trees that are regularly spaced, and garden structures such as benches, tables, and fountains.
18. As per 155.3501.K.5.a.i. a minimum of 50% of the required trees shall be shade trees, and the remaining street trees may be provided as medium or large flowering trees.
19. As per 155.3501.K.5.iv. If provided, tree placement shall be in planters or tree grates a minimum of five feet by five feet, with a suspended pavement system that is equivalent to a soil volume that is appropriate for the specified tree species, at maturity as specified in Figure 155.3501.J.3.a herein.
20. As per 155.3501.K.5.a.i. Streets with specific tree species requirements in a designated TO will be shown on the Designated Publicly Accessible Open Space and Greenway Systems Regulating Plan. Cluster like flowering trees together in street tree layout.
21. 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.
22. As per155.3501.J.2.d / 155.5203.D.5.A. The minimum width of the required VUA foundation planting shall be five (5) feet
23. As per 155.3501.J.3.a. Suspended pavement systems must be specified for trees in landscape areas directly abutting paved areas.
24. As per 155.3501.J.3.d. Native trees shall be preserved where feasible. Building setback should be adjusted to preserve tree canopy. A native tree as a focal point in a courtyard or expanded sidewalk area is encouraged.
25. As per 155.3501.J.3.f. Street trees are to calculated at 1:30’
26. As per 155.3501.H.5. Street Development Applicability
27. The Specific Street Design Standards are applicable to city initiated streetscape improvements and privately initiated streetscape improvements as specified in each TO District. Full block developments, and developments that provide improvements along an entire street frontage shall be required to provide streetscape improvements for the entire street frontage(s) abutting the development.
28. Partial or mid-block development shall only be required to provide streetscape improvements for the entire street frontage abutting the development to the extent feasible, in coordination with the City Engineer, however, the dedicated widening of the right-of-way or dedicated public easement shall be provided, where applicable.
29. As per 155.3501.H.6.c.vi.g. Overhead utilities are not permitted. Existing overhead utilities shall be relocated underground.
30. 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
31. Show all suspended pavement on the Civil / PGD Plans.
32. Provide a note on the plans specifying that all shrubs abutting City Rights of way are maintained at a height no greater than 24”. It is staffs recommendation that all VUA perimeter trees be 14’ OA to create a CPTED clear line of sight from the roadway.
33. 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.
34. Bubblers will be provided for all new and relocated trees and palms.
35. Adjust planting details to only show sisal or other biodegradable material attached to trunk of tree.
36. Adjust details and notes to show root flare above or equal to surrounding grade and note that mulch not be placed against trunk.
37. 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. Please show a solid soil pedestal of undisturbed soil at the bottom of the planting hole.
38. If trees are to be containerized specify that the root ball will be shaved at the periphery to remove all circling roots.
39. As per 155.5204.F. No development, work, or demo activity shall be allowed within the dripline of a tree or tree protection area.
40. Provide a note on the plan describing fines and penalties for encroachment into the critical root zones and within the tree protection zone for existing trees to be protected and preserved.
41. For example; Penalties would be incurred by the contractor for damages to the existing trees on site from the contractor, the subcontractors, or employees. Any encroachment within the tree protection zone, failure to maintain the tree protection zone, or any damage to the tree(s) or critical root zones will result in mitigation. The cause of damages would include, but not be limited to, storage of materials, placing fill or debris, disposal of paint or solvents, parking of machines under trees or tree protection zone encroachment. An example of this would be; Violations of this will result in a fine of $1000.00 for the first offense, $1500.00 for the second, and $2000.00 for the third, etc. If physical damage is done to the tree, an appraisal of the damages and related fees will be determined by an ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist, and be based on all, or a percentage of, the established value assigned to the tree.
42. Please provide specifications and directives by an ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist prescribing timelines, watering, root pruning procedure and rootball size for all relocations proposed if any.
43. Provide a note that all existing trees will be pruned by an ISA Certified Arborist under the direction of a BCMA or ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist with a Florida Chapter ISA Prescription Pruning Qualification (PPQ)
44. As per 155.5204.F.3.d; Underground utility lines shall be routed around the tree protection area where possible. If this is not possible, a tunnel made by a power-driven soil auger may be used under the tree.
45. Provide a note stating; All trees designated as single trunk shall have a single, relatively straight, dominant leader, proper structural branching and even branch distribution. Trees with bark inclusion, tipped branches, and co-dominant trunks will not be accepted. Trees with girdling, circling and/or plunging roots will be rejected.
46. Provide a note on plan that a Pre Construction meeting with Urban Forestry is required before any work is performed onsite.
47. As per 155.5203.B.2.b; 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 and be replaced with planting soil prior to landscape installation.
48. Provide soil specifications in percentage form, i.e. 70/30.
49. Please provide a detailed comment response sheet as to specifically how comments have been addressed at time of resubmittal.
50. Additional comments may be rendered a time of resubmittal.
51. Elevations sheets are confusing and misleading. Please label the buildings 1 & 2 and use cardinal directions for each side as a describer.
52. Provide a COPB tree protection barricade detail.
ZONING
Jonathan Cady | Jonathan.Cady@copbfl.com
Status: Resubmittal Required
1. Please provide a comment response sheet with a narrative response addressing all comments received in this DRC review. The response should be organized in a point-by-point format, referencing each comment and explaining how it has been addressed or revised in the resubmittal. (Info Only).
2. Provide a refuse circulation plan that demonstrates how trash collection will occur on-site. This plan should clearly show the path of the collection vehicle, including its point of entry, maneuvering area, and exit route, to ensure that trash pickup can be conducted safely and efficiently without interfering with on-site circulation or parking.
a. This is missing from your submission. Although it is called out on the site plan, it is not clear how pickup will be done and how the garbage truck will maneuver on site to pick up and then exit.
3. Provide a photometrics plan and ensure you're in compliance with the standards of Section 155.5401.
a. On this plan clearly stare what portion of the site will be under the structure.
4. Per Section 155.3501.O.4.C., lot standards, including but not limited to lot dimensions and impervious surface area, are determined based on the selected building typology and demonstrated on the Building Typology and Placement Regulating Diagrams. For full block developments in the core and center subareas only, the minimum and maximum lot width and lot depth shall not apply. (Info Only).
5. Per Section 155.5302.G.1., fences constructed of chain link fences shall be prohibited abutting an arterial or collector street designated on the Broward County Trafficways Plan.
a. Atlantic Blvd applies to this standard; therefore, the proposed chain-link fence must be removed or the fence material must be changed, and all plans need to be updated to ensure compliance and consistency.
6. Please note that renderings assist when the project proceeds to AAC review. We recommend submitting the renderings now with the DRC submittal, so that any potential issues can be identified and addressed early in the process. (Info Only).
7. Per Section 155.5602.C.5.a., street-facing front building facades that are greater than 60 feet wide shall be articulated with wall offsets (e.g., projections or recesses in the facade plane) that are at least one foot deep, at least ten feet wide, and spaced no more than 40 feet apart. (See Figure 155.5602.C.5.a Example of front facade offsets.)
The following alternatives can be used alone or in combination as an alternative to the required front facade offsets:
i. Changes in facade color or material that follow the same dimensional standards as the offset requirements;
ii. Columns or pilasters that are at least eight inches deep and at least eight inches wide, and have a height equal to at least 80 percent of the facade's height;
iii. Roofline changes that vertically align with a corresponding wall offset or change in facade color or material, including changes in roof planes and changes in the height of a parapet wall (such as extending the top of pilasters above the top of the parapet wall); or
iv. Awnings or other shading devices over doors and windows that follow the same dimensional standards as the offset requirements.
a. This should demonstrate on plans and within the industrial design narrative that the proposed development complies with the plans and is clearly explained in the industrial narrative regarding how the development is in compliance.
8. Please provide a Plat Determination Letter from Broward County to confirm whether a plat is required for this property. This documentation will verify if the site is exempt from platting or if a formal plat application must be submitted before proceeding with development approvals.
9. Please provide detailed information on the proposed building materials, paint colors, finishes, and other exterior treatments directly on the elevation sheet. This level of detail will assist in the zoning review and ensure that the plans contain sufficient information for the Architectural Appearance Committee (AAC) review. Clearly labeling the materials and finishes on each façade will help confirm design consistency and compliance with the City’s architectural and aesthetic standards.
10. Per Section 155.9401.(G), The height of a habitable structure shall be determined by measuring the vertical distance from the required finished floor elevation to the top of the roof for a flat roof, to the deck line for a mansard roof, or to the mean height between eaves and ridge for a gable, hip, cone, gambrel, or shed roof. In no circumstance can fill be used to elevate the point from which the height of a habitable structure is measured to a point higher the required finished floor elevation of a property or development. Please update the elevation plan measurements to verify compliance with the height measurement requirements.
11. Please provide a parking table that clearly identifies the number of parking spaces by type, including standard, ADA-accessible, compact, and EV (electric vehicle) spaces. The table should include columns showing both the required and proposed parking counts for each category. If a particular parking type is not applicable to the project, put N/A under the required column for that category. This table will help confirm compliance with the City’s parking requirements.
a. Within the parking requirements, the ratio applied stated that the amount of parking spaces is 1-BR apartments 8 x 1 Per Unit = 12 spaces. Update this ratio so the amount of units is consistent with the units to be provided.
12. Per Section 155.3709.D.2.a., Areas intended for commercial uses on the ground floor of all non-residential and mixed-use buildings shall be a minimum of 12 feet in height; (Info Only).
13. Section 155.5509: In all new development, all overhead utilities located on the development site and/or along the public right-of-way fronting the development site must be placed underground to the maximum extent practicable-provided that the Development Services Director can waive this requirement where the relevant utility company demonstrates that undergrounding will be detrimental to the overall safety and/or reliability of the circuit. (Condition).
14. The Development Order will require a copy of the Final SCAD letter. (Condition).
15. Please update the site data table on the site plan to include both the required and proposed standards for the site in accordance with its zoning designation, TO-EOD (Section 155.3501 (TO) & Section 155.3709 (EOD)). The table should clearly demonstrate that the site complies with all applicable TO-EOD standards. Please also ensure that all text and labels in the site data table are spelled correctly.
a. The land use designations differ between the two tables. Update the tables to ensure consistency and accurately reflect the site's land use designation.
16. Please include identification of the adjacent uses, zoning designations, and existing uses on the site plan. This information will help provide context for the review by showing the surrounding land uses and zoning districts adjacent to the subject property. Including these details will aid in assessing compatibility and compliance with the surrounding development pattern.
17. Per Section 155.5601.C.5., Facade Articulation
d. Outbuildings
Outbuildings located in front of other buildings within the same development shall include a consistent level of façade articulation and architectural detail on all sides of the building as well as exterior materials and colors that are compatible with the primary building in the development.
i. Include an industrial narrative and a brief explanation within it describing how the proposed development complies with these standards.
18. Per Section 155.5601.C.8., Roofs
a. a. Flat roofs on principal buildings shall be concealed by parapet walls that extend at least three feet above the roof level.
b. b. Alternative roof forms or pitches may be allowed for small roof sections over porches, entryways, or similar features.
c. c. All roof-based mechanical equipment, as well as vents, pipes, antennas, satellite dishes, and other roof penetrations (except chimneys), shall be located on the rear elevations or otherwise be configured, to the maximum extent practicable, to have a minimal visual impact as seen from the street.
i. Provide an industrial narrative and, with a brief explanation of how the proposed development meets these standards.
19. Per Section 155.3709.E.1., The designation of moderate- to high-intensity, compact, mixed-use, and pedestrian oriented development, within walking distance of the commercial core and transit routes and facilities, is intended to provide a critical mass of housing and improve walkability of the district.
i. The following is encouraged:
a. High-activity nonresidential uses such as retail shops and restaurants at street level along E Atlantic Blvd and Federal Hwy, to enable the appropriate natural surveillance of the public realm to ensure safety and activity along the corridors and create the sense of a vibrant and active urban center.
b. A compatible transition between the district's commercial/mixed-use areas and lower-intensity residential neighborhoods and between the district and adjacent residential neighborhoods, where applicable. (Info Only).
20. Provide a traffic analysis summary and ensure it is in compliance with city regulations. Refer to Section 155.3709.J. If the proposed development is expected to generate less than 100 external trips per hour during the a.m. or p.m. peak hour of the adjacent street, a traffic study is not required unless the city determines that a traffic study is necessary due to special circumstances. If the proposed development is expected to generate more than 100 external trips per hour during the a.m. or p.m. peak hour of the adjacent street then a traffic study is required. Cost recovery fees will be charged to the applicant for evaluation of the required traffic analyses.
21. Pursuant to Section 155.3709.K, each residential development is required to set aside a minimum of 15% of their proposed units as affordable housing or contribute in-lieu-of fees of at least $10,000 per unit in accordance with Chapter 154. Recently, the City adopted a policy to require the use of the County’s mixed income housing density bonus policies 2.16.3 or 2.16.4 for any project in the ETOC with 7 or more units. Payment of the in-lieu- of fees is not an option when applying policy 2.16.3. (Condition).
22. The EOD Street Development Regulating Diagrams are applicable to this project. Street cross-section A (typical 110-foot right of way) to the project area. Revise plans to reflect the components and dimensions shown on the cross-sections.
23. Refer to section 155.3501.O. to ensure that your proposal complies with the regulations in this section. For example, all building types, except single-family and townhouse, shall comply with the following fenestration standards:
a. A minimum of 30% of all ground floor street walls shall be fenestrated with windows;
b. Mirror type glass shall be prohibited;
c. All glazing shall be of a type that permits view of human activities and spaces within the structure; and
d. Windows and doors shall be proportioned such that the height of each opening is greater than its width.
i. Provide an industrial narrative and, within it, provide a brief narrative to explain how the proposed development complies with these standards.
24. Ensure all easements and other callouts on the survey are shown on the site plan. This is to ensure that the easement does not interfere with the proposed building's placement. Please note that a vacation of the easement may be necessary, as the building cannot be located within an active easement. If necessary, staff recommends addressing this issue during the site plan stage of the project since the easement’s current location and required modifications could impact the site layout and building design.
25. On the site plan, please clarify which parking spaces are located under the proposed parking structure and identify any spaces that are not under the proposed building. Based on the plans submitted, this is currently unclear. Please add hatching, shading, or a clear callout on the site plan to show where this condition begins and ends. Although the plan notes that a shaded area indicates apartments above, no shading is currently shown to illustrate this.
26. The minimum width of the landscaped area shall be a minimum of eight feet for each 15 feet of height of the abutting building façade. For structures taller than 15 feet, the landscaped area shall be a minimum of one additional foot for every two feet of height, up to a maximum of 24’ of landscaped area.
27. For parking spaces not under a structure, remove the wheel stops and provide a continuous curb. Per Section 155.5102.C.9.a., except for off-street parking areas serving single-family dwellings, or off-street parking provided within a Parking Deck or Garage, each off-street parking space shall include a continuous curb.
28. Per Section 155.5102.C.9.b., the vehicular overhang area shall be no more than 2½ feet wide and shall not be credited toward any required sidewalk or landscape areas.
29. In all zoning districts, fences using barbed, razor, or concertina wire and aboveground electrified fences shall be prohibited unless allowed through an approved security plan (See Section 155.5302.D.1.b.iv, Security Plan Fences and Walls.) (Info Only).
30. Per Section 155.3709.I.2.b., the minimum building frontage (active use) percentage per street type for a parcel designated as center and on the primary street is a minimum of 80%.
a. To ensure compliance, the percentage of the building frontage must be provided on the elevation sheet.
31. On the floor plan, please provide a data table that clearly identifies the number of dwelling units allowed and proposed, including a breakdown of how many units are one-, two-, and three-bedroom. The table should also list the square footage for each unit type based on the number of bedrooms. This information is required to demonstrate compliance with the minimum unit size requirements of Section 155.3709.I.4.
32. Per the Broward County Trafficways Plan, Atlantic Blvd requires a ROW of 110’. Ensure that a 5 feet dedication is provided and 55’ center line is shown on plans. (Condition).
33. Update elevation plans to ensure everything being proposed and shown on the site plan is consistently shown on the elevation plan. For example, the elevation does not show the stairway, but it is shown on the site plan.
34. Label the elevations correctly using North, East, South, or West.
35. Per Section 155.3501.I.2.c.i., Along a primary and secondary street, the ground floor of the garage shall be screened by a liner building containing a minimum depth of 20 feet that may be used to achieve the minimum active use requirement in the Overlay District. Above the ground floor, a liner building shall not be required.
36. Per Section 155.5203.C.4.b.i., A landscaped island shall be provided at each end of every row of parking spaces. Where a row of parking spaces contains ten or more parking spaces, additional landscaped islands shall be provided at a spacing no greater than one every ten parking spaces. It is unclear from the submitted plans which parking spaces are located beneath the building and which are not. Please provide clarification on the site plan. If the parking spaces are located under the building, landscaped islands are not required. However, if they are not under the building, the required landscaped islands must be provided in accordance with the Code.
37. Per Section 155.3501.K., Open space may be one of three types: designated publicly accessible, semi-public or private. All developments are required to provide a minimum private open space as determined by the building type. The Designated Publicly Accessible Open Spaces and Greenway Systems Regulating Plan for each TO district shows the approximate location of existing public and required new designated publicly accessible open spaces and a greenway system throughout the TO District, where the intent is to establish a network of open spaces.
38. Per Section 155.3501.K.3., Private open spaces are open spaces on private property that are required for private use only.
a. Private open spaces may be provided on the ground level or in roof terraces or upper level decks.
b. The minimum area required for private open space shall be as specified for each building type or as modified in each TO overlay district.
c. Private open spaces shall be provided in the form of colonnades, courtyards, terraces, and sodded lawns. Corridors, walkways, pedestrian passages, lobbies, balconies, parking courts, lakes, golf courses, and parking lot buffers shall not count towards the open space requirement.
d. Private open spaces shall provide shaded areas, and their surface shall be a combination of paving materials, sodded lawn, or ground cover.
39. Per Section 155.5301.L.1., In addition to the standards found within Section 155.4303.JJ <https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/pompanobeach/latest/pompanofl_zone/0-0-0-48015> (Mechanical Equipment and similar features) and Section 155.5301.A <https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/pompanobeach/latest/pompanofl_zone/0-0-0-39013> (Screening of Mechanical Equipment), the following standards shall apply:
a. a. Mechanical equipment, television antennas, satellite dishes, communication devices, air conditioning units and similar systems, and service areas shall not be visible from the public sidewalk; and shall be located to the rear of a building or on an alley/service road, or on the roof, where feasible.
b. All mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view.
c. Window air conditioning units shall not be visible from any street and shall not be located on the primary building facade.
d. Utility connections and service boxes shall not be visible from any street and shall be placed on secondary walls and away from corners.
e. Backflow preventers, double detector check valves, Siamese connections, and the like (or any other utility connections and service boxes) shall be located to the rear of the building or on an alley/service road or behind the building line on secondary frontages and away from corners. (Info Only).
40. For any proposed maximum allowable projections of awnings and similar features, ensure compliance with Section 15.3501.O.5.
41. Provide a line to clearly distinguish between the land use designation of the site.
42. Please note that the building design, particularly along Atlantic Boulevard, will be reviewed carefully by the Architectural Appearance Committee (AAC), as developments along this corridor are held to strict design standards. Staff recommends that a licensed architect prepare building elevations that demonstrate compliance with the applicable design standards and obtain approval from the AAC. (Info Only).
43. Please note that if this project proposes a security wall that includes lights, Wall packs on buildings may be used at entrances to a building to light unsafe areas, pursuant to Section 155.5401.I. They are not intended to draw attention to the building or provide general building or site lighting. Wall packs on the exterior of the building shall be fully shielded (e.g., with true cut-off type bulb or light source not visible from off-site) to direct the light vertically downward and have a light output of 900 lumens or less. Provide a detailed sheet that is fully shielded. (Info Only).
44. Please note that the proposed signs, although included with this submittal, would not be concurrently approved with this Minor Site Plan if approved and will need a separate building permit approval. (Info Only).
45. Please note that additional comments may be provided based on your next submittal, especially if revisions reveal items that were not previously reviewed or addressed. (Info Only).
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).