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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
Meeting Date: SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
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GIGI’S SITE PLAN
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Request: Major Site Plan
P&Z# 22-12000028
Owner: AASEA8 LLC
Project Location: 1665 Northwest 15th Ct
Folio Number: 484227000501 & 484227000508
Land Use Designation: LM (Low-Medium 5-10 DU/AC)
Zoning District: RM-12 (Multiple-Family Residence 12)
Commission District: 4 (Beverly Perkins)
Agent: Tara Patton (561-337-0878 / pattontnt@earthlink.net)
Project Planner: Lauren Gratzer (954-545-7792 / lauren.gratzer@copbfl.com)
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Summary:
The applicant is requesting Major Site Plan approval in order to construct three (3) two-story residential buildings with a total of 23-units along with parking and associated landscaping. The total footprint of the buildings is 16,072 square feet on an 84,152 square foot (1.93 acre) site, a total lot coverage of 19.10%. The site plan was reviewed by the Development Review Committee three times (in March, May, and August of 2023).
The property is located north of NW 15th Court, on the west side of N Andrews Avenue.
SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS
An application for a Major Site Plan or Minor Site Plan shall be approved only on a finding that there is competent substantial evidence in the record that the development, as proposed:
1. Is consistent with the land use designation in the comprehensive plan;
The property has a land use designation of LOW-MEDIUM 5-10 DU/AC (LM). The proposed residential apartments are a compatible use for this land use category. The Development is consistent with the City of Pompano Beach Comprehensive Plan, and the Future Land Use Element Goals, Objectives and Policies contained therein:
Goal 01.00.00 The attainment of a living environment which provides the maximum physical, economic and social well-being for the City and its residents through the thoughtful and planned use and control of the natural and man-made environments that discourages urban sprawl, is energy efficient and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.
Goal 03.00.00 To provide structurally safe, affordable, uncrowded and otherwise adequate residential shelter for all existing and anticipated future residents of the City of Pompano Beach that utilize energy efficient, sustainable design, resilient construction techniques, materials and renewable energy resources.
Policy 01.14.01 The City shall emphasize re-development and infill, which concentrates the growth and intensifies the land uses consistent with the availability of existing urban services and infrastructure in order to conserve natural and manmade resources.
Policy 01.14.07 All site plans will be reviewed for Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) design principles such as lighting, street design, natural surveillance, natural access control, and territorial reinforcement. CPTED infrastructure such as security lighting, security cameras, bollards and other access control methods will be required based on the specific needs of the project.
2. Complies with the applicable district, use, and intensity and dimensional standards of this Code (Articles 3, 4, and 5);
Article 3: Zoning Districts
The proposed development complies with the standards for development within the RM-12 (Multi-Family Residence 12) zoning district.
Article 4: Use Standards
The development proposes a residential use that complies with the use-specific standards in Article 4: Use Standards and is consistent with section 155.4202.C Dwelling, Multifamily.
Article 5: Development Standards
See section 3 below.
3. Complies with the applicable development standards of this Code (Article 5);
The DRC and project applicant have worked together to present a project that satisfies the requirements of Article 5 for new development requiring Major Site Plan approval, with exception of the conditions listed for approval.
The project shall obtain Building Design approval from the Architectural Appearance Committee (AAC).
As part of the Major Site Plan and Building Design application, the applicant has provided a narrative addressing how the project will achieve the required sustainability points. The project has met the required 10 sustainability points for residential development.
4. Complies with all other applicable standards in this Code;
The proposed site plan is in compliance with all other applicable standards of this Code.
5. Complies with all requirements or conditions of any prior applicable development orders or prior applicable approved plans on record.
The site does not have any prior applicable development orders or plans of record.
6. The concurrency review has been completed in accordance with Chapter 154 (Planning) of the Code of Ordinances;
Based on the calculations below, the proposed project complies with concurrency requirements.
Wastewater Treatment Demand 5,750.00 gallons per day *
Water Treatment Demand 6,819.50 gallons per day *
Raw Water Demand 7,365.06 gallons per day *
Park Acreage Required 0.16 acres
School Impacts The applicant shall submit a Student Capacity Availability Determination (SCAD) letter
Transportation Transit fees paid to the Broward County to meet concurrency
Solid Waste Generation 204.70 per meal (City has a contract with the Waste Management for disposal of all solid waste through 2033)
* The City has adequate capacity to serve the proposed project.
7. Is designed to provide safe, adequate, paved vehicular access between buildings within the development and streets as identified on the Broward County Trafficways Plan;
The development is located on streets identified on the Broward County Trafficways Plan and is designed to provide safe, adequate, and paved vehicular access from the secondary street, per Code.
8. Complies with any applicable hazardous material licensing requirements in the Broward County Wellfield Protection Ordinance;
The property is not located within a wellfield protection area as identified on the Broward County Wellfield Protection Zones map.
9. Complies with crime prevention security strengthening and CPTED standards for natural surveillance, natural access control, territorial reinforcement, maintenance and activity support;
As part of the Major Site plan and Building Design application, the applicant has developed a separate CPTED security plan, which addresses the CPTED standards for natural surveillance, natural access control, territorial reinforcement, maintenance and activity support.
10. Complies with adopted Fire Codes and Standards per City Code Section 95.02.
The proposed site plan was reviewed by a Fire Plans Examiner during DRC and will be required to meet all applicable standards before building permits are approved.
11. Considers and mitigates any potential adverse impacts on environmentally sensitive lands identified by the City Comprehensive Plan or Broward County Land Use Plan.
The proposed development is not within an area that will have impact on environmentally sensitive lands as defined in the Broward County Land Use Plan.
12. Complies with the approved Transportation Corridor Study, unless in direct conflict with another Zoning code provision.
The proposed development is not located in any of the subject areas of the approved Transportation Corridor Study.
DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION
Pursuant to §155.2304.C, Applications Subject to Staff Recommendation, the Development Services Director has compiled the department reports from the Development Review Committee (DRC) meeting which are recorded on file with the Department of Development Services. Should the Board find that the application has provided competent, substantial evidence to satisfy the review standards for Major Site Plan approval, the Development Services Department recommends approval of the Major Site Plan subject to the following comments and conditions:
1. The applicant shall submit a 30’ dedication for NW 15th Court, prior to building permit approval.
2. Provide a copy of the proposed 14’ easement prior to recordation and building permit approval for the City Attorney’s review.
3. Provide evidence of compliance with the applicants proposed sustainability points, including documentation for the building’s 200 MPH wind load, energy start A/C units, and tankless water heaters, by time of building permit submittal.
4. Standard Conditions of Approval and/or Specifications required prior to Building Permit / Zoning Compliance Permit issuance:
a. Provide a Unity of Title for both folios unifying the property as one.
b. Provide a copy of the recorded Plat.
c. Provide a SCAD letter with a “final” approval for the site plan from Broward County.
d. Easement agreement forms shall be submitted at time of building permits in order to place the proposed wall/fencing within an easement along the west perimeter. Plans are subject to compliance with all applicable Code requirements, including but not limited to DRC comments issued for this site plan.
e. A copy of the CPTED plan approved by the Broward Sheriff’s Office must be submitted for Zoning Compliance Permit approval.