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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: DECEMBER 4, 2024
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1517-1002 WALMART ADDITION
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Request: Minor Site Plan
P&Z# 24-12000015
Owner: WAL-MART STORES EAST LP ATTN MS 0555 STORE #1517 05
Project Location: 5001 N Federal Hwy
Folio Number: 484307020042
Land Use Designation: C (Commercial)
Zoning District: B-3 (General Business)
Commission District: 2 (Rhonda Eaton)
Agent: Andrew Petersen (apetersen@bowman.com)
Project Planner: Diego Guevara (diego.guevara@copbfl.com / 954-786-4310)
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Summary:
The applicant is requesting a Minor Site Plan approval for the construction of a 2,244 Sf. approximately addition to the existing store. The proposed expansion is to provide a better service area for the online shopping operation. The scope of work includes improvements to the parking area, additional circulation signage, the designation of 37 parking spaces as “pick-up parking spaces”, and the striping of crosswalks.
Staff Review and Conditions:
PLANNING
Max Wemyss | max.wemyss@copbfl.com <mailto:max.wemyss@copbfl.com>
Status:
1. Land use for this parcel is Commercial, the zoning is B-3 (General Business). The proposal includes small building expansion on the west side (+2,244 sf) and modifications to the parking and landscaping. These uses are permitted in the land use category, subject to conformance to the zoning regulations.
2. The property was platted as Pompano Beach Highlands, and there are no plat notes restricting the property to any specific use(s).
3. The city has sufficient capacity to accommodate the proposal.
ZONING
Diego Guevara | diego.guevara@copbfl.com <mailto:diego.guevara@copbfl.com>
Status: Resubmittal Required
Provide a written response addressing all comments issued.
1. Provide a site plan of the property. The aerial picture with the partial drawing above is not acceptable.
2. Copy the Intensity and Dimensional Standards chart. Include all the standards listed, do not add or remove items. Provide the require values for all the listed standards for the B-3 zone, as well as the values reflecting the existing condition of the property, and the values including the proposed addition.
3. Provide the required Vehicular Use Area Landscaping as required by Sec. 155.5203.D. Vehicular Use Area Landscaping.
4. Provide a minimum of 24’ of landscape area required between a vehicular use area and the abutting building in the proposed work area.
5. Show the location of the proposed lighting within the landscaping plan. The lights shall not interfere with the proposed trees.
6. The dimensions shown on the parking stall detail provided does not match the dimensions of the parking stalls depicted in the site plan provided. Revise and coordinate.
7. The cross walk marking at the south of the proposed addition (southwest corner of the curb) is connecting two landscaping areas. It does not make sense. Also, the two cross walks meet at the landscaping island. Revise.
URBAN FORESTRY
Wade Collum | wade.collum@copbfl.com <mailto:wade.collum@copbfl.com>
Status: Resubmittal Required
1. Comments responses provided were vague and did not address previous comments. Comments responses shall be detailed in order to reduce repeated comments and confusion in submittal.
2. Provide a landscape plan prepared and signed and sealed 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, for only the scope of work proposed. Survey submitted is incomplete as it does not identify all trees in proposed scope of work.
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 non-specimen 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, for only the scope of work proposed. Identify on TD-1 who the tree assessment and appraisal were produced by, and provide ISA Certified Arborist number. In addition, clarify appraisal method used. TD-1 is not showing all trees within scope of work. Correct plan and match survey.
5. As per 155.5204.E.1.b.i-iv; Mitigation is to be replacement trees above and beyond required plantings. Sabals are not an adequate replacement for canopy loss.
6. Shift proposed addition slightly north to preserve the existing landscape island and existing tree(s).
7. Show how requirements from 155.5203.D.5 VUA Landscaping are being met. Provide a minimum of 24’ of landscape areas between a vehicular use area and an abutting building in area of proposed work.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. As per 155.5203.B.2.g.ii. a minimum area for planting a tree shall be 120 square feet, with a minimum dimension of eight feet.
11. Provide a parking island north of proposed addition to include a large canopy tree.
12. As per 155.5102.C.9; provide continuous curbing around all VUA area to prohibit vehicular encroachment into required landscaping.
13. Provide the original landscape plan of record for this site for reference and add a note on the plan that the site must meet the conditions of approvals of that plan via the permit process prior to any final approvals being rendered.
14. 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.
15. Adjust planting details to only show sisal or other biodegradable material attached to trunk of tree, remove any reference to wire.
16. Provide a note on plan that a Pre-Construction meeting with Urban Forestry is required before any work is performed onsite. where there is tree protection and/or plant material is installed on site.
17. 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.
18. Provide soil specifications in percentage form, i.e. 70/30.
19. Provide a comment response sheet as to specifically how comments have been addressed at time of resubmittal.
20. Additional comments may be rendered a time of resubmittal.
*Review completed by Mark Brumet in the absence of Wade Collum. Additional comments or revisions to these comments may be rendered upon Mr. Collum’s return.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
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 prior to the submission of these plans to the Building Division for formal plan review and permitting:
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. This may not be required.
Submit / upload the (FDEP) Florida Department of Environmental Protection NPDES General Permit for the proposed storm water discharge from the proposed site construction activities.
Engineering permit application and a contract or schedule of values for the on-site paving and curbing will be required at time of permit.
UTILITIES
Nathaniel Watson | nathaniel.watson@copbfl.com <mailto:nathaniel.watson@copbfl.com>
Status:
If you have further questions, please contact Nathaniel Watson directly.
BSO
Anthony Russo | Anthony.Russo@sheriff.org <mailto:Anthony.Russo@sheriff.org>
M-(561) 917-4556 (Call, Text & Email; No Voicemail)
Status: Resubmittal Required
***CONFIDENTAILITY STATEMENT***
PLEASE STAMP YOUR CPTED NARRATIVE & DIAGRAM "CONFIDENTIAL" Information contained in CPTED & Security Strengthening Narrative Documents & Diagram Drawings are considered Confidential Pursuant to Florida State Statutes 119.071 (3); 119.15 (6b1); 281.301 & 286.011. Dissemination of security plans should be limited to authorized personnel only. All CPTED & Security Strengthening Plans submitted to the City of Pompano Beach must be stamped “CONFIDENTIAL” to ensure restricted access.
A. *** CPTED / SECURITY CONSULTANT ***
The services of an independent, & highly experienced, qualified, & certified Security Crime Prevention/ CPTED Consultant are highly recommended to achieve & maintain objective credible security review integrity, & to expedite processing.
B. *** DISCLAIMER ***
SAFETY & SECURITY REVIEWS do not guarantee a crime will never occur; it is an effort to mitigate opportunities for crime & to help avoid any present & future security deficiencies, conflicts, threats, breaches, or liabilities that might occur without any review.
C. *** 155.2407.E.9., SITE PLAN REVIEW STANDARDS ***
“… COMPLIES WITH CRIME PREVENTION SECURITY STRENGTHENING & CPTED STANDARDS…” THIS REQUIRES BOTH CPTED & SECURITY STRENGTHENING TO BE ADDRESSED FOR PLANNING & ZONING REVIEW & APPROVAL.
D. ***PLEASE NOTE***
When a Broward Sheriff’s Office CPTED Practitioner is required to assist in an inspection of the project during the Certificate of Completion &/or Certificate of Occupancy Application Phase, Security Strengthening & CPTED measures that have not been adequately addressed will still be required to ensure the safety & well-being of the employees, residents, tenants, visitors & all legitimate users of the site.
E. ***BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE NO TRESPASSING PROGRAM***
Please note that participation in the BSO No Trespassing Program is required. If this site is already on the program, then additional signage may be necessary along with an updated affidavit signed by authorized personnel. Please contact the BSO Pompano Beach C.P.T.E.D Advisor regarding placement of the No Trespass Signs.
OWNER/ OWNER’S AGENT ACKNOWLEDGING UNDERSTANDING AND COMPLIANCE SIGN FULL NAME: _______________________ PRINT FULL NAME: ______________________
Per a Virtual Meeting conducted on 10-30-2024 with Bowman Principal Planner Nim Robinson & Walmart Store Reps., an updated CPTED & Security Strengthening Narrative Document along with an updated CPTED Drawing Diagram incorporating conditions from the previous DRC Submission / Review for this project have yet to be submitted into the Pompano ePlan.
BUILDING DIVISION:
Todd Stricker | todd.stricker@copbfl.com <mailto:todd.stricker@copbfl.com>
Status: Approved 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 A206.2.1 Site arrival points. At least one accessible route shall be provided within the site from accessible parking spaces complying with FBC A502 and accessible passenger loading zones complying with FBC A209; public streets and sidewalks; and public transportation stops to the accessible building or facility entrance they serve.
FBC_BCA 107.3.4.0.6 Compliance with the specific minimum requirements of this code shall not be in itself deemed sufficient to assure that a building or structure complies with all of the requirements of this code. it is the responsibility of the architect and/or engineer of record for the building, structure or facility to determine through rational analysis what design requirements are necessary to comply with 2020 FBC.
1. FBC_BCA 107.1 As per the building official, separate building applications will be required for erosion control, site work, temporary fences, monumental signage and miscellaneous site structures.
2. FBC [F] 903.2 The enforcing agency will require that all provisions for an approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures be provided in the locations described in sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 if applicable.
3. FBC 701.1 The enforcing agency will require that the provisions of this chapter, governing the materials, systems and assemblies used for structural fire resistance and fire-resistance-rated construction separation of adjacent spaces to safeguard against the spread of fire and smoke within a building and the spread of fire to or from buildings, comply with this section of the code.
4. FBC 703.2 Fire-resistance ratings. Where materials, systems or devices that have not been tested as part of a fire-resistance-rated assembly are incorporated into the building element, component or assembly, sufficient data shall be made available to the building official to show that the required fire-resistance rating is not reduced. Materials and methods of construction used to protect joints and penetrations in fire-resistance-rated building elements, components or assemblies shall not reduce the required fire-resistance rating.
5. FBC 1003.1 The enforcing agency will require that all general requirements specified in sections 1003 through 1013, applicable to all three elements of the means of egress system, in addition to those specific requirements for the exit access, the exit and the exit discharge, comply with this section of the code.
6. FBC_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, 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.
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 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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.