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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: NOVEMBER 20, 2024
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POWER PETROLEUM HQ
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Request: Major Site Plan
P&Z# 22-12000026
Owner: 201 Southwest 12 Ave, INC
Project Location: 201 SW 12 Ave
Folio Number: 494202000110
Land Use Designation: I (Industrial)
Zoning District: I-1 (General Industrial)
Commission District: 5 (Darlene Smith)
Agent: Daniel Alonso (305-595-3095 / permits@oa-arch.com)
Project Planner: Diego Guevara (954-786-4310 / diego.guevara@copbfl.com)
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Summary:
The applicant is requesting a Major Site Plan approval. This is an industrial project consisting of a three-story building with offices, a warehouse, 29 parking spaces, and landscaping, on 32,017 sf. (0.75 acres approximately) lot.
Staff Review and Conditions:
PLANNING
Max Wemyss | max.wemyss@copbfl.com <mailto:max.wemyss@copbfl.com>
Status: Authorized with Conditions
1. Land use for this parcel is Industrial, the zoning is I-1 (General Industrial). Warehouses & offices (as noted on the site plan) are listed as permitted uses in this zoning district; the project proposes a 12,485 square feet building).
2. Plat approved by City, pending County approval/recordation, prior to building permit issuance.
3. Broward County Trafficways Plan requires a minimum of 110 feet on Andrews Avenue; the survey indicates that there is approximately 60 feet to the center line of the road & thus no additional dedications are required.
4. The city has sufficient capacity to accommodate the proposal.
ZONING
Diego Guevara | diego.guevara@copbfl.com <mailto:diego.guevara@copbfl.com>
Status: Pending Resubmit
Provide a written response to all comments issued.
1. Landscape island at parking area must be measured from the interior side of the curbing. It must be 8 feet wide minimum.
2. If the decorative element on the rooftop of the stairway is used for advertisement or has a logo of the company it will be considered a sign. A separate building permit and approval will be needed. See Chapter 156 of the Code.
3. Provide the required Vehicular Use Area Landscaping as required by Sec. 155.5203.D. Vehicular Use Area Landscaping. If you can not provide this, apply for a variance from ZBA.
4. Review Sec. 155.5203.D.5. Landscaping between Vehicular Use Areas and Buildings and comply as needed.
a. The minimum width of the landscaped area shall be a minimum of eight feet for each 15 feet of height of the abutting building facade. For structures taller than 15 feet, the landscaped area shall be a minimum of one additional foot for every two feet (or major fraction thereof) of height, up to a maximum of 24 feet of landscaped area.
5. Sec. 155.5203.E. Building Base Planting requires the provision of foundation planting along the base of the building facades that face the street. The applicant may need to request the approval of a variance from the ZBA for the required building base planting.
6. The landscaping plan includes the provision of plants and trees under the proposed “bridge” area and overhang of the building. Please revise and coordinate with the City Arborist to select the right plants for this specific area as needed.
7. Show the location of the proposed lighting within the landscaping plan. The lights shall not interfere with the proposed trees.
8. Revise and coordinate the arm-gate location. It must be located and opening direction at the same location on all plans.
URBAN FORESTRY
Wade Collum | wade.collum@copbfl.com <mailto:wade.collum@copbfl.com>
Status: Pending Resubmit
1. Please clarify narrative language by Daniel Alonso stating that the site is providing over double the landscaping required, as staff is unable to locate the overage.
2. Show how requirements from 155.5203.D.5 VUA Landscaping are being met. Provide a minimum of 22’ of landscape areas between a vehicular use area and an abutting building. Provide what is required vs. what is going to be proposed as to a superior landscape design. Please see below as it relates to the plant material required for the 50% reduction.
3. 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.
4. As per 155.5203.D.4., a landscaped island shall be provided at each end of every row of parking spaces and per every 10 spaces. Landscape parking islands are to be a minimum 8’ wide and contain trees, sod and irrigation. Both end parking rows on the south side and one on the north side, (relocate gate controller and fence.
5. Bubblers will be provided for all new and relocated trees and palms. Staff could not locate the bubbler call out (it looks like it shows as Spray, 90*) and the 100% coverage w 50% overlap note.
6. Provide the following note on the landscape plan: All tree work will require permitting by a registered Broward County Tree Trimmer.
7. Provide a note in the plant list specifications requiring a Certificate of Authenticity of Variety for the Medjool Date palms proposed.
8. Correct Common Name for Calophyllum in the plant list.
9. Staff cannot open irrigation plan; re-upload. Provide an irrigation plan per code section 155.5203.
10. Organize plant list to separate trees from palms.
11. 50% of required canopy trees to be 16’ tall, 4” caliper (55 proposed only 17 are 16’ tall); 50% of required palms to be 22’ oa and 14’ ct. Correct specification in plant list.
12. Provide a note stating no cultivars to the plant list specifications for Live Oaks.
13. Correct plant list to show all 16’ tall tree calipers to be 4”.
14. Shift light poles 15’ away from the required tree locations. Conflicts observed at west perimeter, parking island west side of building, and east side perimeter.
15. Provide evidence of availability for 16’ tall FL Grd #1 Bridal Veil trees.
16. For all palms identified to be staggered provide heights adjacent to the location.
17. Clearly identify the existing light poles with 15’ radii along Andrews Ave on the landscape plan.
18. Provide a detailed comments response sheet for staff to review.
19. Additional comments may be rendered a time of resubmittal.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Jim Galloway | jim.galloway@copbfl.com <mailto:jim.galloway@copbfl.com>
Status: Authorized with Conditions
This P&Z application is able to meet all of the Fire Department requirements at this time for Site Plan Review. However, the petitioner shall maintain all proper fire department access and water supply requirements as per chapter 18 of NFPA 1 as amended from time to time.
*Additional comments may follow throughout the remainder of the permitting process. The buildings shall be in compliance with All NFPA Standards prior to receiving Fire Department approval.
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
David McGirr | david.mcgirr@copbfl.com <mailto:david.mcgirr@copbfl.com>
Status: Authorized with Conditions
The following comments must be addressed before 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. Before the approval of the City Engineering Division, the City’s Utilities Division must approve these plans.
5. Before the approval of the City Engineering Division, the City’s Planning and Zoning Division must approve these plans.
6. Submit/upload a copy of the Broward County Highway Construction and Engineering Division permit or exemption for the proposed street roadway improvements on Andrews Ave.
7. Upload the 2022 City Engineering standard details for the proposed off-site water and sewer connections. The construction of NW 15 Ct. These detailed drawings may be obtained in pdf format from the City's website, www.pompanobeachfl.gov, under departments /engineering.
8. The City Engineering Division recommends NOT doing a directional bore for the gravity sewer main. However, you can seek an alternate route with the gravity sewer main on SW 2 St.
9. Submit / upload a copy the (BCEPGMD) Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management Division wastewater collection system license/permit or written exemption from this agency for the proposed construction of the gravity wastewater collection system shown on the civil engineering plans.
10. Submit / upload a copy the (FDEP) Florida Department of Environmental Protection permit or written exemption from this agency for the proposed construction of the gravity wastewater collection system shown on the civil engineering plans.
11. The City Engineering Division recommends NOT doing a directional bore for the gravity sewer main. However, you can seek an alternate route with the gravity sewer main on SW 2 St.
The city Utilities dept. It needs to be approved before Eng. DRC approval.
PLEASE PROVIDE A NARRATIVE RESPONSE TO THESE REVIEW COMMENTS (IF APPLICABLE), SEE MARKUPS (IF REFERENCED) AND CLEARLY SHOW CHANGES ON PLANS USING CLOUDED DETAILS AND DELTA REVISION MARKS AS NECESSARY.
**** Please note - additional review comments may be issued by the City Engineering Division throughout the remainder of the permitting process while the civil engineering plans are being finalized for this project. ****
UTILITIES
Nathaniel Watson | nathaniel.watson@copbfl.com <mailto:nathaniel.watson@copbfl.com>
Status:
No comments provided at this time (11/7/24). Please contact Nathaniel Watson directly for any questions regarding previous comments issued.
BSO
Anthony Russo | anthony_russo@sheriff.org <mailto:anthony_russo@sheriff.org>
Status:
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No comments were provided at this time. Contact Deputy Russo for further information regarding the review and approval of the CPTED Plan.
BUILDING DIVISION:
Todd Stricker | tod.stricker@copbfl.com <mailto:tod.stricker@copbfl.com>
Status: Authorized with Conditions
A preliminary examination of the documents has been performed; additional comments may apply when completed plans and/or specifications have been submitted for permitting to the building department.
Buildings shall comply with all local, state and federal codes in effect at time of application, including FEMA Floodplain, NPDES and HVHZ regulations.
FBC_BCA 105.2.3 Public service agencies/other approvals. The building official shall require that the laws, rules and regulations of any other regulatory AHJ, and where such laws, rules and regulations are applicable and are known to the building official, shall be satisfied before a permit shall be issued. The building official shall require such evidence, as in his or her opinion is reasonable, to show such other approvals.
City Ordinance 53.16(A)(1) Construction sites and construction activities. construction sites and operations shall be required to maintain during and after all construction, development excavation or alteration operations, structural and non-structural best management practices with the intent to reduce pollutants and sediment in stormwater runoff.
City Ordinance 152.06(A): If applicable, contractor shall provide temporary screened fence complying with City Ordinance 152.06(B) through 152.06(G).
FBC 3306.1 Pedestrians shall be protected during construction, remodeling and demolition activities as required by this Chapter and Table 3306.1. Signs shall be provided to direct pedestrian traffic.
City Ordinance 152.25(A) Site plans and construction documents, Information for development in areas with base flood elevations. The site plan or construction documents for any development subject to the requirements of the floodplain regulations shall be drawn to scale and shall include, as applicable to the proposed development all sections from: City Ordinance 152.25 (A)(1) thru City Ordinance 152.25 (A)(7). Delineation of flood hazard areas, floodway boundaries and flood zone(s), base flood elevation(s), and ground elevations if necessary for review of the proposed development, etc. nonresidential buildings shall comply with City Ordinance 152.29(C)(1)(B).
FBC A201.1 This code establishes standards for accessibility to places of public accommodation and commercial facilities by individuals with disabilities. All new or altered public buildings and facilities, private buildings and facilities, places of public accommodation and commercial facilities subject to this code shall comply with 2020 FBC Accessibility.
FBC A221.1.1 Florida vertical accessibility. Nothing in this code relieves the owner of any building, structure, or facility governed by this code from the duty to provide vertical accessibility to all levels above and below the occupiable grade level, regardless of whether the ADA standards for accessible design require an elevator to be installed in such building, structure or facility.
FBC A206.2.1 Site arrival points. At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces complying with FBC A502 and accessible passenger loading zones complying with FBC A209; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve.
FBC_BCA 107.3.4.0.6 Compliance with the specific minimum requirements of this code shall not be in itself deemed sufficient to assure that a building or structure complies with all of the requirements of this code. it is the responsibility of the architect and/or engineer of record for the building, structure or facility to determine through rational analysis what design requirements are necessary to comply with 2020 FBC.
1. FBC_BCA 107.1 As per the building official, separate building applications will be required for erosion control, site work, temporary fences, monumental signage and miscellaneous site structures.
2. FBC_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. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. FBC 1029.1 In addition to the means of egress required by this chapter, provisions shall be made for emergency escape and rescue openings
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. FBC_BCA 107.3.5.2 The enforcing agency will require that all shop drawings, (i.e. components attached to building structure, trusses/joists, window walls, railings, awnings, chutes…etc), necessary to show compliance with applicable codes; shall be approved by the architect or professional engineer and submitted to the building official prior to installation.
11. 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).
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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.