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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: MARCH 19, 2025
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NORTH OCEAN PARK
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Request: Minor Site Plan
P&Z# 22-12000012
Owner: City of Pompano Beach
Project Location: 3424 NE 16 Street
Folio Number: 484329010060
Land Use Designation: OR (Recreation Open Space)
Zoning District: RM-45
Commission District: 1 (Audrey Fesik)
Agent: Andrea Harper (aharper@keithteam.com)
Project Planner: Diego Guevara (954-786-4310 /diego.guevara@copbfl.com)
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Summary:
The applicant is requesting a Minor Site Plan approval for the planning and construction of the improvement of the North Ocean Park, including new pavilions, restroom facilities, exterior showers, pedestrian lighting, in addition to bike racks, seating benches, picnic tables, trash receptacles, sidewalks, and irrigation. The park is a 0.73-acre parcel located on the south side at the east end of NE16th Street.
Staff Conditions:
PLANNING
Max Wemyss | max.wemyss@copbfl.com <mailto:max.wemyss@copbfl.com>
Status: Authorized with Conditions
1. Land use for this parcel is Recreation Open Space (OR), the zoning for this property is RM-45. The size of this property is approximately .73 acres net acres (31,848 square feet). A park is a permitted use in this land use category & zoning district.
2. A development agreement between the City & Mount Vernon Property Holdings, LLC was approved by the City Commission (Resolution 2019-247). The development agreement was recorded in the Broward County Records (Instrument # 115991100). The agreement indicates that the developer should make a presentation to the Park & Recreation Advisory Board, which occurred on November 20th. Following the Board review the comments would be forwarded to the City Manager & advise the developer to make certain improvements.
Staff will request a memo from the Park and Recreation Department authorizing the project as proposed (and modified by DRC).
3. Once the design is finalized, a value must be provided for the purpose of Bond Issue (required for the approval of the Duet Towers Building permit).
4. Once the design is finalized, a value must be provided for the purpose of Bond Issue (required for the approval of the Duet Towers Building Permit).
5. Clarify the distinction between the private development (Duet Towers) and the Public Park. Property lines appear to be crossed by private development associated with the Duet construction.
ZONING
Diego Guevara | diego.guevara@copbfl.com <mailto:diego.guevara@copbfl.com>
Status: Authorized with Conditions
1. Comments issued regarding signs will be addressed when the applicant request the approval of building permits for the installation of the signs.
2. In accord to the Development Agreement between the City and Mount Vernon Property Holdings, LLC, the Developer shall provide the city with a Performance Bond in the amount equal to the park improvements cost estimate guaranteeing to the City the completion and performance of the improvements incorporated in the Park Improvements Site Plan as well as full payment of all suppliers, laborers, or subcontractors employed by the Developer for the park improvements.
3. Once the design is finalized and approved, a value reflecting the total cost of the proposed improvements must be provide by the applicant (Developer) for the purpose of the Bond Issue; which is required for the approval of the Duet Towers Building Permit.
LANDSCAPE
Wade Collum | wade.collum@copbfl.com <mailto:wade.collum@copbfl.com>
Status: Authorized with Conditions
1. Thank you for the comment responses. Repeated comments need corrections.
2. Please clean up all sheets to accurately reflect the West property line as shown on the survey. On many plans there appears to be a jog around midway that is causing confusion in the review cycle, clean up and correct.
3. Provide a note that there will be an automatic temporary irrigation system for the Green Buttonwood (Tree#2), on the SW corner staff labored at finding the note. Staff could not locate note on L-210 as per the comment response. Also, please include bolded note on the Tree Disposition Plan.
4. Please provide an irrigation proposal for providing irrigation to the root ball on the Green Buttonwood (Tree#2), beneath the deck as well as a natural mulch layer to be installed prior to the decking. This needs to be coordinated with Urban Forestry staff. What type of irrigation is going to be proposed beneath the tree please. These should not be spray heads as noted on the plan but more of a bubblers throughout the root zone. Please provide information and note about the natural mulch layer and proposed thickness.
5. It appears that the existing / new grills are still not being shown on any of the plans as prevously discussed. Correct and resubmit. It is staffs feeling that the grill should be West of the tables and the natural area to prevent any potential accidental fire issues.
6. Specification Lawn 2 to be Buchloe dacyloides ‘buffalo grass’ is not acceptable in this hardiness zone. Please provide an alternate. Seashore Paspalum is a seaside species that has been used in the past.
7. Please clarify how the roots and canopy of tree #’d 37, will be managed with the proposed ramp and planter in that area.
8. As per 155.5204.F. No development, work, or demo activity shall be allowed within the dripline of a tree or tree protection area.
9. Revise tree protection barricade detail on Sheet 702-L-202 to show tree protection out to the dripline.
10. Provide staff with a cantilevered piling / footer system to support the proposed decking in the area of the large existing Green Buttonwood with the understanding that these will need to be field adjusted based on a root investigation on how that can be laid out and managed.
11. Please provide specifications and directives by a BCMA / ASCA Registered Consulting Arborist prescribing timelines, watering, root pruning procedure and rootball size for all existing trees to be affected and relocation proposed if any.
12. 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).
13. 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. Note on the plans please.
14. Provide a note on plan that a Pre Construction meeting with Urban Forestry is required before any work is performed onsite.
15. All tree work will require permitting by a registered Broward County Tree Trimmer.
16. Please provide a comment response sheet as to specifically how comments have been addressed at time of resubmittal.
17. All comments discussed with staff prior to comments being uploaded
18. Additional comments may be rendered a time of permit submittal.
19. 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.
20. 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.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Jim Galloway | jim.galloway@copbfl.com <mailto:jim.galloway@copbfl.com>
Status: Authorized with Conditions - Reviewed, NO Comments
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
David McGirr | david.mcgirr@copbfl.com <mailto:david.mcgirr@copbfl.com>
Status: Authorized with Conditions.
The following comments must be addressed prior to the submission of these plans to the Building Division for formal plan review and permitting:
1. Submit/ upload the (BCEPMGD) Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management Division Surface Water Management permit or exemption.
2. Submit / upload the (FDEP) Florida Department of Environmental Protection NPDES General Permit for the proposed site construction activities or exemption.
3. Submit / upload the (FDEP) Florida Department of Environmental Protection (NOI) Notice of Intent for the proposed site construction activities or exemption.
4. Prior to the approval of the City Engineering division, the City’s Utilities Division must approve these plans.
5. Prior to the approval of the City Engineering division, the City’s Planning and Zoning Division must approve these plans.
**** Please note - additional review comments may be issued by the City Engineering Division throughout the remainder of the permitting process while the civil engineering plans are being finalized for this project. ****
UTILITIES
Nathaniel Watson | nathaniel.watson@copbfl.com <mailto:nathaniel.watson@copbfl.com>
Status:
No comments were provided. Contact Nathaniel Watson directly for any question.
BSO
Patrick Noble | patrick.noble@copbfl.com <mailto:patrick.noble@copbfl.com>
Status:
Disclaimer:
The services of an experienced, qualified and certified Security Crime Prevention/ CPTED Consultant are highly recommended. This review does 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, or liabilities that might occur without any review. DRC submissions require a CPTED/ Security Strengthening Narrative Folder and a separate Drawing Folder for review.
All mandatory compliance condition requirements MUST BE SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED on Narrative and Drawing plans. Additional comments and/ or conditions may apply when completed plans and/or specifications have been submitted for final reviews: 1. Activity Support • Ensure any publicly accessible benches are designed for with single seating separators to deter unintended use such as loitering to sleep/ camp/ etc. This is of paramount importance in this area that chronically attracts vagrants, etc.
BUILDING DIVISION:
Todd Stricker | todd.stricker@copbfl.com <mailto:todd.stricker@copbfl.com>
Status: Authorized with Conditions.
Advisory Comments
A preliminary examination of the documents has been performed; additional comments may apply when completed plans and/or specifications have been submitted for permitting to the building department.
Buildings shall comply with all local, state and federal codes in effect at time of application, including FEMA Floodplain, NPDES and HVHZ regulations.
FBC_BCA 105.2.3 Public service agencies/other approvals. The building official shall require that the laws, rules and regulations of any other regulatory AHJ, and where such laws, rules and regulations are applicable and are known to the building official, shall be satisfied before a permit shall be issued. The building official shall require such evidence, as in his or her opinion is reasonable, to show such other approvals.
City Ordinance 53.16(A)(1) Construction sites and construction activities. construction sites and operations shall be required to maintain during and after all construction, development excavation or alteration operations, structural and non-structural best management practices with the intent to reduce pollutants and sediment in stormwater runoff.
City Ordinance 152.06(A): If applicable, contractor shall provide temporary screened fence complying with City Ordinance 152.06(B) through 152.06(G).
FBC 3306.1 Pedestrians shall be protected during construction, remodeling and demolition activities as required by this Chapter and Table 3306.1. Signs shall be provided to direct pedestrian traffic.
City Ordinance 152.25(A) Site plans and construction documents, Information for development in areas with base flood elevations. The site plan or construction documents for any development subject to the requirements of the floodplain regulations shall be drawn to scale and shall include, as applicable to the proposed development all sections from: City Ordinance 152.25 (A)(1) thru City Ordinance 152.25 (A)(7). Delineation of flood hazard areas, floodway boundaries and flood zone(s), base flood elevation(s), and ground elevations if necessary for review of the proposed development.
FBC A201.1 This code establishes standards for accessibility to places of public accommodation and commercial facilities by individuals with disabilities. All new or altered public buildings and facilities, private buildings and facilities, places of public accommodation and commercial facilities subject to this code shall comply with 2017 FBC Accessibility.
FBC A206.2.1 Site arrival points. At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces complying with FBC A502 and accessible passenger loading zones complying with FBC A209; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve.
FBC_BCA 107.3.4.0.6 Compliance with the specific minimum requirements of this code shall not be in itself deemed sufficient to assure that a building or structure complies with all of the requirements of this code. it is the responsibility of the architect and/or engineer of record for the building, structure or facility to determine through rational analysis what design requirements are necessary to comply with 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_BCA 105.9 Asbestos. The enforcing agency shall require each building permit for the demolition or renovation of an existing structure to contain an asbestos notification statement which indicates the owner’s or operator’s responsibility to comply with the provisions of section 469.003 Florida Statutes and to notify the department of environmental protection of his or her intentions to remove asbestos, when applicable, in accordance with state and federal law. Contractor will be required to submit Broward County asbestos program certificate of submittal indicating that the statement of responsibility has been submitted.
3. 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).
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. FBC A502.6 The enforcing agency will require parking space identification comply with the following code: signs shall include the international symbol of accessibility complying with FBC A703.7.2.1. Signs identifying van parking spaces when required By FBC A502.2 shall contain the designation “Van Accessible.” Reference Engineering Standard 300-5.
7. FBC 3303.5 Water Accumulation. The enforcing agency will require provisions be made to prevent the accumulation of water or damage to any foundations on the premises or the adjoining property.
8. 1804.4 Site Grading. The ground immediately adjacent to the foundation shall be sloped away from the building at a slope of not less than one unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope) for a minimum distance of 10 feet measured perpendicular to the face of the wall. If physical obstructions or lot lines prohibit 10 feet of horizontal distance, a 5-percent slope shall be provided to an approved alternative method of diverting water away from the foundation. Swales used for this purpose shall be sloped a minimum of 2 percent where located within 10 feet of the building foundation. Impervious surfaces within 10 feet of the building foundation shall be sloped a minimum of 2 percent away from the building.
9. FBC_BCA 110.13.2.1 It shall be the joint responsibility of any owner of real property upon which construction is occurring, and any contractor responsible for said construction, to ensure that all road rights-of-way remain free at all times of all construction waste and trash resulting from such construction, and that all waste and trash resulting from the construction are contained on the real property upon which the construction occurs.
10. FBC_BCA 109.3 Building Permit Valuations. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated permit value at a time of application. Permit valuations, shall include total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and permanent systems.
11. FBC_BCA 110.8.5.4 All plans for the building which are required to be signed and sealed by the architect or engineer of record contain a statement that, to the best of the 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.