HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2000-011.1 Approving Site plan request by Herb Green, Avid Engineering for Publix Supermarkets RESOLUTION NO.2000-011.1
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE SITE PLAN REQUEST
SUBMITTED BY HERB GREEN, AVID ENGINEERING
REPRESENTING MARK SHELDON OF REGAL VENTURES,
INC. FOR PUBLIX SUPERMARKETS , FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DANIA
BEACH BLVD. AND SE ST" AVENUE, DANIA BEACH;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 8.4 of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Dania Beach, Florida, states that a site plan is required as a condition to the issuance of a building
permit; and
WHEREAS, Herb Green,Avid Engineering representing Mark Sheldon of Regal Ventures,
Inc. for Publix Supermarkets, property owner has applied for site plan approval for the proposed
construction of a Publix Supermarket to be located at the southwest corner of Dania Beach Blvd.
• and SE 5'h Avenue, Dania Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Planning &Zoning Board on January 5, 2000, recommended that the City
Commission grant the site plan request(SP-91-99), based upon the criteria set forth in Section 8.4
of Article 1 of Chapter 8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dania Beach;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. That that certain application (SP-91-99)for site plan approval, a copy of which is
attached and made a part of this Resolution as Exhibit"A"is approved with the following conditions:
a) Herb Green, Avid Engineering representing Mark Sheldon of Regal Ventures, Inc.
for Publix Supermarkets, agrees to install pedestrian friendly walkway along Dania Beach
Boulevard with a "Pedestrian-Gateway" access into the parking lot at Publix sign;
b) Herb Green, Avid Engineering representing Mark Sheldon of Regal Ventures, Inc.
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for Publix Supermarkets, agrees to install a 6-foot precast wall along the southern property
boundary;
c) Herb Green, Avid Engineering representing Mark Sheldon of Regal Ventures, Inc.
for Publix Supermarkets, agrees to wrap mansard roof around East and South sides of the building
to the loading dock on the rear of the building;
d) Herb Green, Avid Engineering representing Mark Sheldon of Regal Ventures, Inc.
for Publix Supermarkets, agrees to install"S-Type" roof tiles instead of blue metal on mansard roof;
e) Herb Green, Avid Engineering representing Mark Sheldon of Regal Ventures, Inc.
for Publix Supermarkets, agrees to include 10% more trees than shown on Site Plan;
f) Herb Green, Avid Engineering representing Mark Sheldon of Regal Ventures, Inc.
for Publix Supermarkets, agrees to develop a Landscape Plan to phase out invasive trees
(Brazilian Pepper and Melaleuca) over a period of years;
® g) Herb Green, Avid Engineering representing Mark Sheldon of Regal Ventures, Inc.
for Publix Supermarkets, agrees to provide landscape buffer between Meadowbrook Condominium
and Publix Store;
h) Herb Green, Avid Engineering representing Mark Sheldon of Regal Ventures, Inc.
for Publix Supermarkets, agrees to provide 50% bonding ($75,000.00)for signalization of the East
Dania Beach Boulevard/SE 5th Avenue intersection;
i) Herb Green, Avid Engineering representing Mark Sheldon of Regal Ventures, Inc.
for Publix Supermarkets, agrees to rebuild paved walkway on the East side of the property;
j) Herb Green, Avid Engineering representing Mark Sheldon of Regal Ventures, Inc.
for Publix Supermarkets, agrees to restrict truck deliveries between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.;
k) Herb Green, Avid Engineering representing Mark Sheldon of Regal Ventures, Inc.
for Publix Supermarkets, agrees to restrict delivery truck traffic from exiting Southbound onto SE 51h
iAvenue;
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1) Herb Green, Avid Engineering representing Mark Sheldon of Regal Ventures, Inc.
for Publix Supermarkets, agrees to provide a 50-foot throat from future right-of-way edge on both
Dania Beach Boulevard entrances;
m) Herb Green, Avid Engineering representing Mark Sheldon of Regal Ventures, Inc.
for Publix Supermarkets, agrees to revise Site Plan, Building Elevation Plans and Landscape Plan
and resubmit to City staff and City Commission for review.
It is further noted that the original Site Plan is maintained in the office of the Growth
Management Department of the City of Dania Beach.
Section 2. That based upon the criteria set forth in Section 8-4(p) of Article 1 of Chapter 8,
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Dania Beach, all site plan approvals shall automatically
expire and become null and void unless building permits are obtained
on or before 18 months from the date of this resolution.
• Section 3. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this resolution are
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 4. That this resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS D 25th OF N 0.
- COMMISSIONER
ATTEST: ROLL CALL:
MAYOR BERTINO - YES
�ldGG �J/7 VICE-MAYOR MCELYEA- YES
SHERYLICHAPMAN COMMISSIONER ETLING - YES
ACTING CITY CLERK COMMISSIONER CALI - YES
COMMISSIONER MIKES- YES
APPROVED AS TO FO M AND CORRECTNESS:
BY:
• THOMA J. ANSBRO
CITY A TORNEY
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AGENDA REQUEST FORM
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
AGENDA ITEM NO. C0)
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1. DATE OF COMMISSION MEETING: JANUARY 25, 2000
2. DESCRIPTION OF AGENDA ITEM: SP-91-99—SITE PLAN
3. Commission action being requested: Adopt Resolution
4. SUMMARY EXPLANATION & BACKGROUND:
Site Plan Request for Publix Shopping Center be located on the SW Corner of SE 5th
Avenue and Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach.
5. ATTACHED EXHIBITS AND ADDITIONAL BACKUP MATERIALS (PLEASE LIST):
Staff Memorandum, Leigh R. Kerr, AICP - Planning Consultant
Traffic Report from Molly Hughes, Hughes Hall Inc.
Memorandum from Avid Engineering
Resolution
Site Plan Application
Location Map
Site Plans
• 6. FOR PURCHASING REQUESTS ONLY: Dept: Amount: $
7. REVIEWED AND APPROVED FOR ADDITION ON AGENDA:
Leigh R. Kerr, AICP January 18, 2000
Planning Consultant Date
City Manager Date
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
• GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
TO: Michael Smith, City Manager
FROM: Leigh R. Kerr, AICP — Planning Consultant
DATE: January 19, 2000
SUBJECT: VA-90-99 VARIANCE
SP-91-99 SITE PLAN
APPLICANT: Herb Green, Avid Engineering representing Mark Sheldon of
Regal Ventures, Inc. for Publix Supermarkets
REQUEST: Variance request from Chapter 28, Zoning, Article 6.64.
Principal Arterial Commercial Design Standards Overlay —
• The applicant is requesting that this requirement be waived
and that they be allowed to use parapet roofs
Site plan request for a Publix Shopping Center
LOCATION: SW Corner of Dania Beach and SE 5th Ave., Dania Beach
"Dania Beach Plaza Plat"
EXISTING ZONING: C-2 Commercial
FUTURE LAND USE: Commercial
PROPERTY SIZE: 8.86 acres (385,759 sq. ft.)
SURROUNDING ZONING: C-2 Commercial to the West, East and North;
R-3A to the South (Meadowbrook Lakes
Condo Assn.)
SURROUNDING LAND USE: Commercial to the West and East; Commercial
Recreation to the North; Medium High (25) to
the South
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The Publix site is situated at the southwest corner of Southeast 5`h Avenue and
East Dania Beach Boulevard and will be situated on the Frosty's driving range
site. The site is proposed to be utilized for a retail shopping center with Publix
supermarket as the anchor. The site has a total of 66,211 square feet of building
and the Publix facility will contain 44,265 square feet. Also they have identified a
Parcel 2 which is proposed as a future outparcel and is not part of the subject
approval. This proposed Parcel 2 is situated at the northwest corner of the site.
Generally, they have provided for two (2) access points on East Dania Beach
Boulevard and two (2) access points on Southeast 5`h Avenue to serve the
facility. The Publix supermarket is situated on the rear of the site, more or less
centered in that location. The balance of the proposed retail extends east and
west from the Publix facility. Also included is a request for a variance from the
roof type which is a parapet roof rather than a pitched roof as required by Code.
VA-90-99
As part of the project, the applicant has requested a parapet roof in lieu of a
peek roof. They indicate this request is because of the compressors, motors and
fans on the roof area. They indicate that the Fire Code limits motors and
compressors within enclosed roofs and that is their hardship. They indicate that
this is unique to this type of facility. The proposed roof is similar to the roof at the
® Publix being constructed on Griffin Road.
The staff has reviewed the variance request per the Code and we do not concur
with the applicant's proposal. We believe that interpreting the Code to provide
relief for rooftop structures in this manner is something that could easily be
applied to any proposed facility within the City of Dania Beach and is not unique
to this facility. We do not believe that special conditions or circumstances apply
that distinguish this applicant from other applications in the community. We
believe that it would provide a special privilege to this applicant and we do not
believe the literal interpretation of the provisions of this Code would deprive the
applicant. The staff recommends denial of the variance request.
SA-91-99
Staff has conducted a review of the site plan in accordance with the City
standards. As you are aware this parcel is also the subject of the Dania Beach
Plaza Plat which was recently approved by the City Commission and is currently
under review by Broward County.
v TRAFFIC/ACCESS
1. Please see attached report from Hughes Hall, Inc.
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C. PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
Since the December Planning and Zoning Board meeting, the applicant has
provided several revisions to the plans in response to our previous comments.
These include enhanced landscaping; reduction of the southeast opening to out
bound only traffic; explanation on the handling of solid waste and loading (see
attached memo from Avid Engineering ) and provision of building elevations. The
following identifies the remaining conditions:
1. Signage in accordance with the City Code will need to be provided
prior to building permit.
�. A lighting plan must be provided in accordance of Code prior to
issuance of a building permit.
3. Building elevations have been provided but must depict colors.
4. Re-label the City name to read "Dania Beach"
3. Tree removal license in accordance with Code prior to building permit.
D. LANDSCAPE PLAN
1. Trees to be installed per Section 26-50(b)(2) and(3) - Trees on a
frequency of one (1) per every forty (40) feet on the residential side of
the wall and one (1) per eighty (80) on the commercial side; shrubs
one (1) per every three (3) feet on both sides of the wall.
2. An irrigation plan shall be submitted prior to building permit issuance.
3. All landscape areas interfacing with vehicular areas will be curbed.
4. The type of stock will be Florida Number One or better.
Staff recommendation:
VA-90-99 - Variance: Denial as the applicant has not demonstrated
sufficient hardship.
Sp-91-99 - Site Plan: Approval subject to the above comments and
recommendations.
Planning and Zoning recommendation:
VA-90-99 - Variance: Approval with the condition that the parapet roof
wraps around to the back (4-1).
® SP-91-99 - Site Plan: Approval subject to staff recommendation, except:
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1. Two (2) entrances on Dania Beach Boulevard;
2. Delivery restricted to not earlier than 7:00 AM and not later than 7:00
PM:
3. Bond for a percentage of traffic signal at Dania Beach Boulevard and
Southwest 5`h Avenue. (Percentage to be determined by City
Commission.); and
4. Rear buffer to be worked out with Meadowbrook residents.
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January 4, 2000
Lou Ann Cunningham
Growth Management Department
City of Dania Beach
100 W Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania Beach, FL 33004
RE: Publix Supermarket
HHI Project No. 99023.05
Dear Lou Ann:
HHI has reviewed the most recently submitted revised site plan, dated December 28, 1999,
and traffic study, dated December 27, 1999, for the proposed Publix Supermarket on Dania Beach
Boulevard. An updated summary of our findings and recommendations follows:
• Regarding the Number of Driveways on Dania Beach Boulevard
To demonstrate the need for two Dania Beach Boulevard access driveways to adequately serve
the proposed project, the Applicant submitted projected driveway volumes based on the following trip
orientation.
40% oriented to and from the west
40% oriented to and from the east
20% oriented to and from the south
From this data, the Applicant estimated driveway volumes as follows:
40% inbound from Dania Beach Boulevard (84 peak hour trips)
45% outbound onto Dania Beach Boulevard (95 peak hour trips)
60% inbound from SE 5th Avenue (123 peak hour trips)
55% outbound onto SE 5th Avenue (117 peak hour trips)
Since the quantitative basis for the Applicant's estimated trip orientations was existing
intersection traffic counts, HHI obtained the number of dwelling units within the approximate service
area of the site (approximately one mile to the north, 1.5 miles to the east and west, and .5 mile to
the south). This data suggested the following trip orientation.
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January 4, 2000
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35.39% oriented to and from the west
15.53% oriented to and from the east
49.08% oriented to and from the south
From this data, HHI estimated driveway volumes as follows:
35% inbound from Dania Beach Boulevard (72 peak hour trips)
16% outbound onto Dania Beach Boulevard (36 peak hour trips)
65% inbound from SE 5th Avenue (134 peak hour trips)
84% outbound onto SE 5th Avenue (188 peak hour trips)
Using the data-based driveway projections developed by HHI, approximately 65% of all traffic
entering and 84% of all traffic exiting the site would do so by way of the driveway connection to S.E.
5th Avenue. The reasons for such a heavy use of the S.E. 5th Avenue driveway are two-fold: most
nearby shoppers live south of the site, and those who do come from the east or west must use S.E.
5th Avenue to either enter or exit due to the inability to make left-turns into or out of the site on Dania
Beach Boulevard.
® The Applicant obtained a letter from the Florida Department of Transportation providing
preliminary approval (which has expired) for two driveways on Dania Beach Boulevard. This letter
was provided without the benefit of projected traffic volumes, which the Department will require later
for final approval. HHI's discussions with the Department indicate that the data will not be adequate
to support the Applicant's request.
Further, Chapter 14-97 F.A.C., Rules of the Florida Department of Transportation, requires
a 245-foot separation between driveways on a Class 5 Arterial such as Dania Beach Boulevard.
Although the driveways proposed by the Applicant do not satisfy this criteria, a single, centrally-located
driveway would.
Regarding Driveway "Vehicle Reservoir" Length
Broward County's Land Deuelopment Code has specific requirements for the lengths of
vehicle reservoirs on driveway connections to County Trafficways such as Dania Beach Boulevard.
Using the applicant's projected driveway traffic, a single driveway connection to Dania Beach
Boulevard would require a 100-foot-long vehicle reservoir (Saturday peak hour greater than 200
vehicles). However, using HHI's projected driveway traffic, a single driveway connection to Dania
Beach Boulevard would require only a 50-foot-long vehicle reservoir (Saturday peak hour greater than
50, but less than 200 vehicles).
Lou Ann Cunningham
January 4, 2000
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Regarding Signalization of Dania Beach Boulevard at S.E. 5th Avenue
In October 1998, the Florida Department of Transportation conducted a Signal Warrant Study
and determined that a traffic signal is warranted at the Dania Beach Boulevard/S.E. 5th Avenue
intersection. Department staff noted that, in order to implement signalization of the intersection, the
two existing driveways on the north approach must be combined into one driveway which aligns with
S.E. 5th Avenue to the south.
The two north side driveways serve the Dania Jai-Alai and the Danian Condominiums. Both
access driveways should be combined into one, joint-use signalized driveway when the Dania Jai-Alai
property is redeveloped.
Miscellaneous
Sheet Ll, the landscape plan contained in the latest site plan package, shows desirable
landscape improvements in the Dania Beach Boulevard median. Sheets 2 and 3 of the same site plan
package do not reflect the median revisions and accompanying landscaping.
® Summary
Given the analysis presented above, we recommend that
• only one Dania Beach Boulevard driveway be permitted, with a vehicle reservoir length
of 50 feet,
• the Applicant bond for one half of the estimated cost of design and construction of a
traffic signal at the intersection of Dania Beach Boulevard and S.E. 5th Avenue (total
estimated cost of $150,000)
Should you have any questions or comments regarding these conclusions or our
recommendations, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
M lly ughes
Principal
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AVID ENGINEERING, INC.
Phillips Place
7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 245
Orlando, FL 32819
Ph(407) 248-05051 Fax (407)24"334
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
TO: Mr. Leigh Kerr, AICP
808 East Las Olas Bouldevard
Suits 104
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
Ph (954) 467-6308
FROM: Herb{green, P.E.
SUBJECT: Dania Beach Boulevard Publix Retail Center
City of Dania Beach
AEl JOB No: 185-008
DATE: December 27, 1999
® MEANS Of: DEI..IVERY: Fax
Per our discussion, we offer the following description of the operational practices of the
Publix Store at the referenced location.
The delivery trucks would enter the site from Dania Beach Boulevard and make way to the back
of the Store. The trucks then back into the track pd. The pit is approximately 4 feet below the
surrounding elevation. The pit also includes a solid masonry wall as a second wall barrier to the
proposed masonry wall at the property limits. Upon backing into position, the trucks are turned
off during the off loading operation.
The dumpster system is a fully seated hydraulically operated system for a no smell and noise.
The chute system takes refuse directly from the store into the sealed dumpster. During the
public hearing process for the Griffin Road Publix, the residents from Oakbridge took
opportunity to go by the Boca Publix to observe and sniff oust the dumpster in full operation_
They came back to the public hearing to report that they could not smell nor hear the dumpster
and was pleased at the overall cleanliness of the system.
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AVID ENGINEERING, INC.
Phillips Place
7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 245
Orlando, FL 32819
Ph (407) 248-0505/ Fax (407) 248-0334
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
TO: Ms. LouAnn Cunningham
Growth Management
100 West Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania Beach, Florida 33004
954.921-8700 (ext 262)�
FROM: Herb Green, P.E.
SUBJECT: Dania Beach Boulevard Publix Retail Center
AEI JOB No: 185-008
DATE: December 27, 1999
® MEANS OF DELIVERY: Federal Express
Please find herewith the revised plans and and traffic justification for the referenced
project. Per our discussions with the City's Consultants, we have revised various aspects of the
project including the following:
• Add greenspace within the center median at Dania Beach Boulevard. This revision
is under review by the FDOT approval, but we understand that the City would assist
the applicant in requesting the greenspace versus the continous concrete curb.
• Dumpster detail per City Standards has been included within the plans.
• Loading areas has been identified on the site plan.
• Revisions per Mr. Leigh Kerr's comments regarding plan deficiencies have been
addressed, including proper City name, directional signage, parking tabulations,and
easements to the existing corner commercial parcel.
• The landscaping plan has been revised to include the tabulations and alternate
landscaping plan per Mr. Kerr's comments for the southern border of the project.
The only justification for the palm tree counts was that the palm trees were used as
supplemental trees and not replacement trees.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this project. We look forward to developing
another quality project within the City of Dania Beach.
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® AVID ENGINEERING, INC.
Phillips Place
7575 Dr. Phillips Blvd., Suite 245
Orlando, FL 32819
Ph(407)248-0505 /Fax(407)248-0334
TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM
TO: Molly Hughes, Principal, Hughes Hall Inc.
FROM: Jane A. Caldera,P.E., Director of Transportation Services
AVID Engineering, Inc.
COPY TO: Terry Virta, AICP, Hughes Hall Inc.
Leigh Kerr, AICP, Leigh Robinson Kerr & Associates, Inc.
LouAnne Cunningham, City of Dania Beach
Herb Green - AVID Engineering, Inc.
Mark Shledon, Regal Ventures
DATE: December 27, 1999
SUBJECT: Dania Beach Boulevard at S.E. 51h Avenue - Publix
Site Access Plan Justification
AEI JOB NO. 185-008
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide you with the trip generation characteristics
associated with the proposed Publix development, and to justify the need to provide two right in/out
access connections to the site. The proposed Publix Shopping Center will contain approximately
56,265 square feet of gross leaseable area. The trip generation estimates associated with the Publix
Shopping Center were determined based on the trip generation equations contained in the 61h Edition
of the 1TE Trip Generation Manual, for Land-Use 820.
The trip generation estimates for a typical weekday, PM peak hour and Saturday peak hour are
shown below:
Time Period Total Trips (2-way) Inbound Outbound
Weekday Daily 4,490 vpd 2,245 vpd 2,245 vpd
Weekday PM Peak Hour 424 vph 212 vph 212 vph
Saturday Peak Hour 592 vph 296 vph 296 vph
Molly Hughes, Principal, Hughes Hall Inc.
December 27, 1999
Dania Beach Boulevard at S.E. 5"'Avenue - Publix
The site traffic was assigned to the site access driveways based upon the following directional
distribution estimates:
Direction Percentage
To/From the West on Dania Beach Boulevard 40 %
To/From the East on Dania Beach Boulevard 40 %
To/From the South on S.E. 5" Avenue 20 %
100 %
The directional distribution estimates were developed based on the distribution of the existing traffic
in the vicinity of the site and the location of the areas residential developments. The traffic volumes
utilized to estimate the distribution of site traffic were obtained from FDOT. The counts were
conducted by FDOT in July of 1998. The counts were adjusted to reflect peak season conditions.
The two access driveways planned on Dania Beach Boulevard will function as right in/out
driveways. In connection with this project we will be closing the median opening on Dania Beach
Boulevard, located west of S.E. 5`h Avenue. Right turn deceleration lanes will also be constructed
at both of the proposed Publix driveways to enhance traffic flow into the site. The design and
location of the two right in/out access driveways have received preliminary FDOT approval.
Based on the trip generation and directional distribution estimates presented above the following
traffic volume projections were developed for the two site access driveways proposed for Dania
Beach Boulevard.
Western Driveway Eastern Driveway
Time Period Rt In + Rt Out=Total Rt In + Rt Out=Total
Weekday Daily 673 + 561 = 1,234 vpd 224 + 449 =673 vpd
Weekday PM Peak Hour 63 + 53 = 116 vph 21 + 42 = 63 vph
Saturday Peak Hour 90 + 75 = 165 vph 30 + 60 = 90 vph
Based on the Broward County Land Development Code and the traffic volume assignment for the
access driveways on Dania Beach Boulevard, the two right in/out driveways fall into the
Intermediate Driveway Classification. The county requires a throat depth (measured from the
ultimate ROW line) to be a minimum distance of 50 feet, unless a traffic study is submitted that
supports a reduced distance.
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Molly Hughes, Principal, Hughes Hall Inc.
December 27, 1999
Dania Beach Boulevard at S.E. 5"' Avenue - Publix
If the site access plan were to be consolidated to have only one driveway on Dania Beach
Boulevard, based on the Broward County guideline the driveway would fall into a Major Driveway
Classification, which requires an additional 50 feet of throat depth. The consolidation to one right
in/out driveway on Dania Beach Boulevard promotes congestion and which could lead to spill back
problems on Dania Beach Boulevard.
Based on the trip generation characteristics of the proposed development, the Broward County
design standards for Intermediate Driveways, and the FDOT's acceptance of this plan as proposed
(see attached FDOT Letter), are requesting your approval of the site access plan that reflect the
following:
➢ Construction of Two Right In/Out Driveways on Dania Beach Boulevard
Closure of the Existing Median Opening on Dania Beach Boulevard (West of S.E. 5" Avenue)
➢ Construction of One Full Access Driveway on S.E. 5`h Avenue
➢ Construction of One"Out-Only" Driveway on S.E. 5`' Avenue
Please contact us if you have any question or comments related tit the contents of this memorandum
or, if you need additional information to approve the requested access plan.
Thank you for you continued assistance in this matter
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