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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: MARCH 5, 2025
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RIVERSIDE - 11TH STREET
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Request: Minor Site Plan
P&Z# 25-12000005
Owner: 3214 Pompano LLC
Project Location: 3214 SE 11 St
Folio Number: 494306120560
Land Use Designation: Medium-High 16-25 DU (MH)
Zoning District: Multiple-Family 20 (RM-20)
Commission District: 1 (Audrey Fesik)
Agent: Juliana Angarita (954-533-4492 / roteam@redoctopusllc.com)
Project Planner: Diego Guevara (954-786-4310 / diego.guevara@copbfl.com)
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Summary:
The site has an area of 13,500 sf. (0.31 Acre approximately) The 3-story townhouse building includes 6 residential units, with two parking spaces per unit, for a total of 12 parking spaces.
The project is located in the designated Multiple Family Residential 20 (RM-20) zone. Therefore, the applicant is seeking the approval of a Minor Site Plan and Building Design.
Staff Conditions:
PLANNING
Max Wemyss | max.wemyss@copbfl.com <mailto:max.wemyss@copbfl.com>
Status: Resubmittal Required
1. Land use for this parcel is Medium-High (MH), the property is located within the RM-20 (Multi-Family) zoning designation and the lot size is 13,500 square feet (.310 acres) based on the site plan (show pre & post dedication lines/areas on site plan). Provide existing lot size on the survey. Based on the land use and the zoning entitlements, the proposal for 6 townhomes may be permitted. (area may be reduced by required dedication - TBD).
2. The site data table does not provide a breakdown of the units, the resubmitted plans must provide a detail of the total number of units by unit type (i.e. identify the number of units by bedroom count: X number of 3 bedrooms, X number of 4 bedrooms, etc.). Based on the floor plans, it appears as though there are two 2-bedroom units, two 4-bedroom units, and two 3-bedroom units.
3. The property was platted in 1946 (Lakeside- Plat Book: 23 Pg: 38), and there are no plat notes that restrict the property/ use. Based on the plat & the proposed scope, there are no additional platting requirements.
4. The property abuts SE 11 Street. The survey provided indicates the overall width of the right-of-way (40 feet wide). It also provides the Centerline dimension of 20 feet. This does not meet the minimum right-of-way required for a residential street pursuant to Chapter 100.01, where 50 feet is required. An additional 5 foot dedication will be required, subject to final determination by the City Engineer.
5. The property does not front on any roads / streets identified on the Broward County Trafficways Plan.
6. The city has sufficient water and wastewater treatment capacity to accommodate the proposal.
ZONING
Diego Guevara | diego.guevara@copbfl.com <mailto:diego.guevara@copbfl.com>
Status: Resubmittal Required
1. Provide a written response addressing all the comments issued.
2. Add a North arrow on all floor plans. Also, name the elevations according to the location (Front Elevation is considered North Elevation).
3. The floor plan sketches show the building within the perimeter established after applying the required setbacks; however, in the site plan provided (003 G-3 Zoning, Site Plan), the exterior walls are encroaching into the setback area. Revise and coordinate all drawing plans as needed.
4. Sec. 155.3210.C Intensity and Dimensional Standards, for the RM-20 requires the portions of the proposed structure exceeding above 20 feet height to setback an additional 1 ft. for each 4 ft. (or major fraction thereof) of the portion of the structure exceeding 20 ft. height. (See Note 4 of the chart). The third floor must set back to comply with this provision of the Code. (wedding cake effect).
5. The area between the concrete slabs located at the front of the building shall not be included on the calculation. During construction these areas will be compacted as required to install a continues concrete walkway. The same applies to any paved area using pavers for driveway or walkways. Revise the impervious calculation and diagram.
6. Sec. 155.5101.G.2 Required Vehicular Access and Circulation. This provision of the Code requires to provide access to firefighting and other emergency vehicles. Explain and illustrate how the emergency vehicles will attend an emergency at the property. Provide moving diagram to illustrate the vehicular movement.
7. Add the required Sight Triangles at the intersection of the proposed driveway and Riverside Dr. Each sight triangle shall be measured from the intersection of the extended curb or edge-of-pavement lines for the intersecting roadways (or intersection roadway and driveway), to a point located ten feet along the curb or edge-of-pavement line for one roadway/driveway, to a point along the curb or edge-of-pavement line for the other roadway/driveway located ten feet from the original point. See Figure 155.5101.G.9.b, Sight triangles at intersections.
8. The Code requires 1.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit with 1 or 2 bedrooms and 2 spaces per dwelling unit with 3 or more bedrooms. Also require 1 parking space per 5 townhouse units in addition to the required parking spaces based on dwelling units. See Sec. 155.5102.D.1 Minimum Number of Off-street parking spaces. The total number of parking spaces required is 13, the project includes only 12 parking spaces, no visitor parking spaces provided.
9. Provide section drawings through units 1A, 1B and 3A and 3B, showing the garages and the proposed mechanical lifts. Provide the height dimensions and vertical clearance required by the manufacture of the equipment.
10. Off-street parking areas shall be arranged so an automobile may be parked or unparked without moving another automobile (unless within an automated or mechanical parking deck or garage or part of valet or tandem parking in accordance with Section 155.5102.J <https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/pompanobeach/latest/pompanofl_zone/0-0-0-38448>, (Sec. 155.5102.C.3. Off-street Parking and Loading - Location and Arrangement). Therefore, provide a valet Parking Agreement as required.
11. Sec. 155.5102.I.1.3 Vertical Clearance, requires all off-street parking spaces to have a minimum overhead clearance of seven feet.
12. Provide a section drawing through the stairs focused on the front units (showing east or west view). The bulkhead as shown has not headroom for the first section of steps going from third floor to the roof.
13. Sec. 155.5101.3 General Walkway Layout and Design requires the walkways to be minimum 5 feet wide. Add dimension lines showing the width provided. The pedestrian accesses to the units are not wide enough. Revise and coordinate all plans.
14. The height of the building provided on the chart (30 feet) does not match the height depicted on the drawings. Revise and coordinate.
15. Sec.155.5101.I.1.b.i. Requires the provision of sidewalks along the property frontage, unless an existing sidewalk, meeting City standards, is already in place.
16. Review Section 155.5601.C. Multifamily Residential Design Standards - Provide a narrative explaining how the project meets the requirements of this provision.
17. Sec.155.5601.C.3.a/b/c Building Facades, requires wall offsets to have a minimum depth of two feet. Revise and comply. This section requires also to incorporate a minimum of three (3) architectural design features. Provide a narrative explaining what combination of architectural elements are used, and how they were incorporated into the design.
18. Review Sec. 1555.5601.C.6. Materials and provide a narrative describing how the project meets these requirements.
19. Show the location of the mechanical equipment and the screening required for any mechanical equipment located either on the roof top or exterior ground floor area of the building.
20. The roof of the proposed stair bulkhead shall not exceed 25% of the total roof area of the structure. This includes the proposed pergola. See Sec. 155.9402.B.5 Maximum Height Exceptions.
21. Provide a narrative explaining what design features will be incorporated into the design to meet the Sustainability Points required by Sec. 155.5802.
Additional comments may be rendered after resubmittal.
URBAN FORESTRY
Wade Collum | wade.collum@copbfl.com <mailto:wade.collum@copbfl.com>
Status: Resubmittal Required
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. As per 155.5204.E.1.b.i-iv; Mitigation is to be replacement trees above and beyond required plantings.
4. Provide a graphic scale on landscape plan and define the scape so that a complete review can be performed.
5. 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.
6. Show how requirements from 155.5203.D.5 VUA Landscaping are being met. Provide a minimum of 18’of landscape areas between a vehicular use area and an abutting building.
7. 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 (along all building sides of the drive aisle) 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.
8. Show all suspended pavement on the Civil / PGD Plans.
9. Provide a cross section detail of the proposed building footers / slab as it appears that it will encroach into the required foundation landscaping soil space at the footers of the building. Provide drawings and verification of the use of monolithic / eccentric footings as it relates to these areas.
10. 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).
11. As per 155.5102.C.9; provide continuous curbing around all VUA area to prohibit vehicular encroachment into required landscaping.
12. Provide Street Trees at 1:40’ as per 155.5203.G.2.c. for a total of three Oaks.
13. Please provide a pervious area plan.
14. Label numbers for existing tree/palms proposed to remain on the landscape plan.
15. 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. Please clarify and note
16. Bubblers will be provided for all new and relocated trees and palms.
17. Provide a landscape notes and details sheet.
18. As per 155.5204.F. No development, work, or demo activity shall be allowed within the dripline of a tree or tree protection area.
19. Provide rooftop planter detail with soil composition, soil profile, material, waterproofing, drainage specs, soil specs, top dressing, etc.
20. Provide details for planters on Promenade Deck.
21. Provide details for tree and palm guying systems for all planter areas on Promenade Deck.
22. 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, intact leader circling and/or plunging roots will be rejected.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. Provide soil specifications in percentage form, i.e. 70/30.
26. All tree work will require permitting by a registered Broward County Tree Trimmer.
27. Please provide a comment response sheet as to specifically how comments have been addressed at time of resubmittal.
28. Additional comments may be rendered a time of resubmittal.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Jim Galloway | jim.galloway@copbfl.com <mailto:jim.galloway@copbfl.com>
Status: Resubmittal Required
( ) 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.
( ) 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.
( ) 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).
( ) Provide fire department apparatus access to within 50ft of front entry door required. (NFPA 1 2021ed Chapter 18 section 18.2.3.2)
Provide location of proposed buildings fire alarm system to supervise and monitor buildings fire sprinkler system.
( ) Post: “No Parking Fire Lane by Order of Fire and Police”. Signs max 60ft apart. (NFPA 1 2021ed chapter 18 section 18.2.3.6.3)
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
David McGirr | david.mcgirr@copbfl.com <mailto:david.mcgirr@copbfl.com>
Status: Resubmittal Required
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.
Submit/upload the 2025 City Engineering standard details for the proposed off-site water, sewer connections, road restoration, paving, curbing, and sidewalks. These detailed drawings may be obtained from the City's website in pdf format. https://www.pompanobeachfl.gov/government/engineering/standard-details.
Currently you have 2022
There are existing water and sewer connections at this property that you may want to utilize for this project.
All sanitary sewer manholes owned and maintained by Pompano Beach must be Sewper Coated. Also, any work being performed inside the City of Pompano’s sanitary sewer manholes. They are required to be brought up to current city standards. Also, the type of work performed inside the manhole will depend on whether any bench work must be completed simultaneously. Only Sewpercoat & Refratta HAC 100 are the two approved products allowed in our system. Below is a list of some examples. An approved SEWPER Coat applicator must install this work. A list of approved applicators will be provided.
Please note on the civil plan sheet (Note the plan sheet number) 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).
The conceptual civil plan design lacks essential details. It requires meticulous attention to detail and specific delineation of the adjacent City mains, sizes, and connection characteristics.
Submit/upload a sediment and erosion control plan for the subject project. All site development must be performed using Best Management Practices.
Submit/upload a copy of 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 systems shown on the civil engineering plans.
Submit/upload a copy of the (FDEP) Florida Department of Environmental Protection permit or written exemption from this agency for the proposed construction of the gravity wastewater collection systems shown on the civil engineering plans.
On plan sheet 032 C-2.0, the Sanitary MH 2 needs to be set just inside the property line for utilities to access.
Show on the PGD 030 C-1.0 plan a 3" swale in the asphalt apron and show the dimensions.
Show on plan sheet 030 C-1.0 the grass swale area to have a 6" swale in the center of the city right-of-way.
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 obstruction 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 Div., for Utility information. 954-545-7007 tracy.wynn@copbfl.com Engineering Standard street tree detail 316-1 and 315-1.
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 - the City Engineering Division may issue additional review comments throughout the remainder of the permitting process while the civil engineering plans are finalized for this project. ****
On plan sheet 032 C-2.0, you reference city detail 107-3, which calls for a 2" Blue poly service, but you have a note for a 1" poly service on both service lines
UTILITIES
Nathaniel Watson | nathaniel.watson@copbfl.com <mailto:nathaniel.watson@copbfl.com>
Status:
No comments provided at this time (2/24/25). 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: Resubmittal Required
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A.**CONFIDENTIALITY 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.
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B. **CPTED / SECURITY CONSULTANT**
Although not a requirement, 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.
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C. **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.
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D. **POMPANO ORDINANCE 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.
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E. **PLEASE NOTE**
When a Broward Sheriffs 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.
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F. ** ADDITIONAL PROJECT FEATURES AFFECTING CPTED/ SECURITY STRENGTHENING **
Any project features that may affect the principles & goals of Security Strengthening & CPTED on any of the other plan sections should also be included in the CPTED/ Security Plans.
As an example: If a picket style see-through perimeter fence has its Natural Surveillance advantage eliminated because there are plans to install opaque screening over all &/or sections of the perimeter fence, then this information must be included in the CPTED/ Security Narrative Plan & Drawing Diagram for further analysis by the BSO Security Plan reviewer.
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G. ** CPTED & SECURITY STRENGTHENING CONDITIONS REQUIRED FOR APPROVAL**
Note: if EITHER the SECURITY STRENGTHENING & CPTED Drawing OR Narrative Plans are a resubmittal, you may include ‘comment responses’ to conditions, but you must absolutely include your responses with details onto both the actual drawing & narrative plans, DO NOT JUST SAY “ACKNOWLEDGED.!” Clearly stating “WILL COMPLY,” with a detailed description of HOW it will comply is required.
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H. **SECURITY PERSONNEL** YES ____ OR NO ____
If this project includes a dedicated on-site Security Guard(s) &/or Loss Prevention Employees, provide the hours of operation & scope of duties such as active patrol of the interior / exterior, stationary location inside / outside, monitoring security surveillance video, uniformed, plain clothes, etc. Please incorporate this information into your CPTED Narrative & Drawing Diagram.
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I. ** ATTENTION VERY IMPORTANT **
Regarding your ORIGINAL PLAN responses, please place the following ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS on the ACTUAL SECURITY STRENGTHENING CPTED DRAWING SAFETY & SECURITY PLAN, NOT ONLY ON THE NARRATIVE. If necessary, use more than one page when uploading the plans into the drawing plan folder.
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J. **BROWARD SHERIFFS 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.
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OWNER/ OWNERS AGENT ACKNOWLEDGING UNDERSTANDING AND COMPLIANCE
SIGN FULL NAME: _______________________
PRINT FULL NAME: ______________________
***THE CPTED & SECURITY STRENGTHENING CONDITIONS STATED BELOW MUST BE INCORPORATED INTO YOUR CPTED NARRATIVE PLAN & ONTO YOUR CPTED DRAWING DIAGRAM FOR APPROVAL. THE PURPOSE IS ESTABLISH CONSISTENCY BETWEEN THE NARRATIVE DOCUMENT & DRAWING DIAGRAM THIS WILL ALSO AID IN EXPEDITING THE CPTED INSPECTION PROCESS BY ENSURING THAT THE ON-SITE PROJECT MANAGERS HAVE ALL THE NECESSARY INFORMATION TO MEET EXPECTATIONS. ***
A. Natural Surveillance (Lighting)
1.) 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.
2.) 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.
3.) 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.
4.) Lighting (& cameras) must be strategically placed so they will not be obstructed by the growth of existing, or installation of future landscaping.
A1. Natural Surveillance Security Strengthening
1) For Residential, all solid exterior doors 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.
2.) Door vision panels / windows (if any) that are directly adjacent to an entry door should be on the opposite side of that doors locking mechanisms (i.e. deadbolts, lockable doorknobs, slide locks, etc.)
Goal: To reduce the vulnerability of potential burglaries & to aid in preventing a criminal offender from gaining unlawful forced entry. Vision panels alongside entry doors should be impact resistant &/or have a security reinforced design.
A2. Electronic Surveillance Security Strengthening
*** ATTENTION ***
PROPOSED CAMERA AND MONITORING LOCATIONS WILL BE COORDINATED WITH A SECURITY AND ACCESS CONTROL CONSULTANT AND THE BROWARD SHERIFFS 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 ENSURE OPTIMAL RESULTS.
1.) 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 are also encouraged.)
2.) 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.
3.) Any internal &/or external U.S. Mail Kiosks / Post Office Box Stations must be captured by video surveillance.
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.) Include anti-pry robust security bar device (ex: Charlie-BAR) on any ground & second level sliding glass doors (if any).
3.) Install hard wired burglar security alarms, OR at the minimum prewire each residential unit for burglar alarms as residential units are often targets of thefts, frauds, burglaries, robberies, etc.
Note that Wi-Fi alarm signals experience disruptions, interference & can be jammed with easily obtainable equipment thereby leaving people & properties vulnerable to robberies, assaults, burglaries, etc. without any alarm protection.
B1. Access Control - Security Strengthening for Dumpster Enclosures / Trash Rooms (if any)
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.) “No Trespassing” & “No Illegal Dumping” signage should be prominently & securely posted to the gates of the dumpster enclosure for maximum visibility.
8.) 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. Territorial Reinforcements Security Strengthening
*** ATTENTION ***
BSO NO TRESPASSING SIGNAGE IS TO BE COORDINATED WITH A BROWARD SHERIFFS OFFICE CPTED REVIEWER *** PRIOR *** TO PERMANENT 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 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.
C. Security Strengthening Parking Lots / Parking Garages / Covered Parking
1.) Post signage in parking areas forbidding vehicles other than owner's/ authorized guests to park and loiter in private parking lot.
2) Post towing sign and enforce tow away policy consistently concerning illegally parked or abandoned vehicles.
3.) Install convex security mirrors to increase visibility around blind corners, ramps & any points of intersection between vehicle lanes of travel & pedestrian pathways.
4.) 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.
D. Maintenance & Management - Security Strengthening
1.) 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.
2.) Ensure all publicly accessible exterior water outlet spigots have a 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.
3.) Costly equipment such as ground floor exterior air conditioning units (if any) must be firmly secured in place to deter theft. Options to consider are Metal Strap Tie Downs, Secured Enclosures &/or Sensor Equipment, etc. Serial numbers & photos of such equipment must be stored & readily available for possible criminal or property damage reports.
4.) 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.) 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.
3.) For Residential / Homeowner Associations, 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.
4.) Public, Visitor &/or Common Use Restrooms, Storage Rooms, Locker Rooms, Fitness Rooms, Saunas, etc. (if any) must be equipped with either constant lighting &/or a secured motion sensor lighting system that will provide immediate illumination upon entry.
***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.
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. residential buildings shall comply with City Ordinance 152.29(C)(1)(A).
FHA Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968, commonly known as the Fair Housing Act, prohibits discrimination in the sale, rental, and financing of dwellings based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin. In 1988, Congress passed the Fair Housing Amendments Act. The Amendments expand coverage of Title VIII to prohibit discriminatory housing practices based on disability and familial status. Now it is unlawful to deny the rental or sale of a dwelling unit to a person because that person has a disability.
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 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. FBC 1029.1 In addition to the means of egress required by this chapter, provisions shall be made for emergency escape and rescue openings
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_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 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.
14. 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.
15. If Applicable, FBC R802.1.7.1 [IRC R802.10.1] Truss design drawings, prepared in conformance with section R802.1.7.1, shall be provided to the building official and approved prior to installation.
16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. 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.