HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2013-145 Approved Site Plan & Variance Request submitted by Leigh,Robinson,Kerr & Associates for Fort Lauderdale Owner, LLC for Hilton Hotel Located at 1870 Griffin Road RESOLUTION NO. 2013-145
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING SITE PLAN (SP-43-13) AND VARIANCE
REQUESTS (VA-56-13NA-59-13NA-61-13) SUBMITTED BY LEIGH,
ROBINSON,KERR AND ASSOCIATES ON BEHALF OF FORT LAUDERDALE
OWNER,LLC,FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AS THE HILTON HOTEL LOCATED
AT 1870 GRIFFIN ROAD IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA;
PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS,Chapter 28, Section 635 of the City of Dania Beach Land Development Code
("LDC"),Part 6,entitled"Development Review Procedures and Requirements",states that site plan
approval is required as a condition to the issuance of a building permit; and
WHEREAS, Leigh, Robinson, Kerr and Associates on behalf of Fort Lauderdale Owner,
LLC, is requesting site plan approval to allow the demolition of the existing parking garage and the
creation of new temporary parking,including 285 valet parking spaces to be located at 1870 Griffin
Road in the City of Dania Beach; and
WHEREAS,Chapter 28, Section 625 of the LDC, Part 6, entitled"Variances", states that
variances may be approved by the City Commission at the time of site plan approval; and
WHEREAS, Leigh, Robinson, Kerr and Associates on behalf of Fort Lauderdale Owner,
LLC is requesting a variance to allow one hundred (100) percent valet parking, where City Code
limits valet parking to ten(10)percent,per Section 265-120(A) of the LDC; and
WHEREAS,the present owner is requesting a variance to allow three hundred fifteen(315)
total parking spaces, where City Code requires six hundred thirty three (633) parking spaces, per
Section 265-50 of the LDC; and
WHEREAS, Owner is also requesting a variance to waive the vehicle use area landscape
requirements identified in Section 275-100 of the LDC; and
WHEREAS,the City Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing in accordance
with Article 610 of the Dania Beach Land Development Code;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH,FLORIDA:
Section 1. That those certain applications(SP43-13)for site plan approval and(VA-56-
13NA-59-13NA-61-13)for variance approvals,copies of which are attached as composite Exhibit
"A", are made a part of and are incorporated into this Resolution by this reference, are approved
with the following conditions:
1. Provide final version of geo-referenced CAD file (.dwg format) on disk prior to
issuance of a building permit (Public Services Department).
2. Hydrant spacing shall not exceed three hundred feet(300')linear separation(as the
fire apparatus drives) for commercial properties (24:7.2.1) [AHJ] Note: it was noted that a fire
hydrant currently is located in the proposed parking lot area. The fire hydrant is marked as out of
service. Can this fire hydrant be placed in service to provide a water source on the west side of the
Hilton Hotel for protection of the parking lot? (Fire Marshal).
Section 2. That based upon the criteria set forth in Section 635 of the Dania Beach Land
Development Code, all site plan approvals shall automatically expire and become null and void
unless the applicant files a complete building permit application with construction drawings for all
improvements shown on the site plan,within eighteen(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 November 26, 2013.
ATTEST:
LOUISE STILSON, C C WALTER B. DUKE,III
CITY CLERK MAYOR
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APPROVED AS TO ORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF DANIA BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
DATE: November 26, 2013
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TO: Robert Baldwin, City Manager
VIA: Marc LaFerrier,AICP, Di
FROM: Corinne Lajoie,AICP, Principal Planner, LEED GA ( 0
SUBJECT: VA-56-13NA-59-13NA4W-13/SP-43-13: The applicant, Leigh Robinson
Kerr & Assoc., on behalf of Fort Lauderdale Owner, LLC.Broward
County, is requesting variances and site, plan modification approval for
the construction of temporary valet parking for the existing Hilton Hotel
located at 1870 Griffin Road.
REQUEST
VARIANCE
1. To allow 100 percent valet parking, code limiter valet parking to ten (10) percent; per
Section 265-120(A).
2. To allow 315 total parking space; code required r 633 parking spaces, per Section
265-50.
3. To waive the vehicle use area landscape requirements required in section 275-100.
SITE PLAN MODIFICATION
To allow the demolition of the existing parking garage and the creation of new temporary
parking, this includes 285 valet parking spaces.
PROPERTY INFORMATION
EXISTING ZONING: Commercial (C-2) & Industrial, Research, Office,
Marine(IROM)
LAND USE DESIGNATION: Commercial
Broward County is in the process of purchasing both the Hilton Hotel and the property to the
west, known as the LaPointe property, in order to remove potential obstacles of the future
runway. Ultimately, all buildings on these two sites will be demolished. As part of a settlement
agreement, the county has allowed the Hilton Hotel to continue operations for a period of time,
provided the parking garage on the property is demolished and removed.
In order to continue operations of the hotel without the use of the parking garage, the applicant
is proposing to modify the existing site by utilizing the property to the west for surface, valet
parking. The applicant has indicated that the proposed valet parking will be needed from
January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2014.
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VARIANCE
1. To allow 100 percent valet parking.
Parking for the hotel is currently provided in the on-site parking garage, which Broward County
will be demolishing as a result of the runway expansion. The applicant is proposing surface
parking on the property immediately west of the hotel, which will be valet only except for the 30
employee parking spaces. Parking on the site is proposed for short-term use until the site is
demolished by Broward County to accommodate the expansion of the airport runway. The
applicant has proposed the following parking plan to be utilized during this limited period of time:
• Key booth will be moved to the west side of the building. This booth will be staffed 24/7
by a combination of Townepark (valet company) associates and the hotel's security
contractor.
• Daily staffing levels will increase by 3 to 4 associates per shift based on the occupancy
and planned events.
• There will be a minimum of 2 valet attendants in the key booth on 1a and 2"d shift in
order to expedite the valet retrieval process.
• The majortty of the staff increase will come from other Townepark properties so the
associates are familiar with the large volume valet operations. This reduced training
time and potential claims that are associated with new hires.
• Staging up to 10 cars on the driveway can occur without affecting fire or transportation
lanes. The maximum amount of time any one vehicle will be allowed to be staged is ten
minutes. Leader supervisory/management presences on the ramp to handle issues.
When a call regarding fire rescue is received, staged cars will be cleared immediately.
2. To allow 315 total parking space.
Based on today's regulations, the hotel would be required to provide 633 parking spaces. The
original property was developed utilizing a parking variance, indicating the parking required bt
code is excessive for the use of this property. The expansion of the south runway and its
associated takings (demolition of the hotel parking garage) has resulted in a hardship for the
hotel. The request is to provide reduced, temporary parking for the hotel use until it is dosed to
the public, which must be done by March 31, 2014. It is anticipated that activity at the hotel will
be reduced, fewer events in the ballrooms for example, will occur during the time the hotel
remains open. This reduced activity will lessen the demand for parking, further justifying the
parking reduction.
3. To waive the vehicle use area landscape requirements.
The proposed use of parking on the LaPointe site is temporary. The requested vehicle use area
landscape variance would be in place until the demolition of the site takes place, which is
approximately three months. Therefore, the applicant is proposing no new landscaping in the
new parking area.
Part of the demolition of the parking garage includes the removal of 162 trees and the relocation
of 65 trees. P.J. Meli Park has been identified to receive the relocated trees. The applicant is
working with the City's Landscape Consultant on the tree removal/relocation permit.
Granting these variances will allow the hotel to continue to operate for an additional three
months.
The applicant's request satisfies the variance criteria identified in Section 625-40 as discussed
below.
(1) That the requested variance maintains the basic intent and purpose of the subject
regulations, particularly as it affects the stability and appearance of the city.
The stability and appearance of the city will not be affected by the issuance of these variance
requests. The intent and purpose is to ensure adequate parking spaces, landscaping exists to
support the use of the property. The reduced activity of the hotel property (less events in the
ball rooms)will ensure that the amount of parking provided will be adequate for the hotel guests.
In addition, the use will be temporary, making installation of required landscaping a hardship.
(2) That the.requested variance is otherwise compatible with the surrounding land uses and
would not be detrimental to the community.
The variances requested are compatible with the surrounding land uses and would not be
detrimental to the community. The hotel use exists today. The demolition of the boat sales
building on the LaPointe property will result in no neighboring uses. Granting the variances will
allow the hotel use to continue for a few more months.
(3) That the requested variance is consistent with, and in furtherance of, the goals, objectives
and policies of the adopted Comprehensive Plan, as amended from time to time, and all other
similar plans adopted by the city.
The requested variance will provide parking for an existing hotel, which is consistent with the
Future Land Use Element of the City's Comprehensive Plan.
(4) That the plight of the petitioner is due to unique circumstances of the property or petitioner
which would render conformity with the strict requirements of the subject regulations
unnecessarily burdensome.
The plight of the petitioner is unique as the expansion of the runway is wholly the impetus of the
demolition of the existing parking garage and subsequent use of the temporary valet and
employee parking. Denial of the variances requested would be unnecessarily burdensome to
the applicant and render the property useless.
(5)That the variance requested is the minimum variance that is necessary to afford relief to the
petitioner, while preserving the character, health, safety and welfare of the community.
The variances requested are the minimum variances necessary to afford relief to the petitioner.
SITE PLAN
The site plan modification is needed to incorporate surface parking in order to permit the hotel to
remain open. The proposed parking site currently contains an existing vacant building that will
be demolished. The modified site plan will allow for temporary valet parking for the hotel guests
and limited employee parking, up to 30 parking spaces.
The site plan was reviewed by the Development Review Committee, which is includes
representative from the Fire Marshal's office, Public Services, the City's landscape consultant
and the Planning Division. The following outstanding comments remain, which are identified
below:
1. Please provide final version of geo-referenced CAD file (dwg format) on disk prior to
issuance of a building permit(Public Services).
2. Hydrant spacing shall not exceed 300 feet linear separation (as the fire apparatus
drives) for commercial properties (24:7.2.1)[AHJ] Note: it was noted that a fire hydrant
currently is located in the proposed parking lot area. The fire hydrant is marked as out of
service. Can this fire hydrant be placed in service to provide a water source on the west
side of the Hilton for protection of the parking lot?(Fire Marshal).
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
VARIANCES
Staff recommends approval of the three variances requested provided the applicant continues
to work with staff to relocate the 64 palms within the City and payment of the tree removal
permit is done prior to issuance of a building permit.
SITE PLAN
Approve, provided the remaining staff comments are addressed prior to issuance of a building
permit.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
APPLICATION TYPE DESCRIPTION Page
1. SITE PLAN TO MODIFY SITE PLAN 2
MODIFICATION
2. VARIANCE 100%TEMPORARY VALET PARKING 5
3. VARIANCE PARKING REDUCTION S
4. VARIANCE VEHICLE USE AREA LANDSCAPE 10
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Airport Hilton Criteria Statements
INTRODUCTION
The supplemental information provided in this document outlines requests to the City
of Dania Beach being sought by Ft Lauderdale Owner, LLC(the "Applicant") as it relates
to two sites known as the LaPointe/Dania Boat Sales property (the "Parking Site") and
the Airport Hilton property (the "Hotel Site"). Please refer to Exhibit A: Aerial which
depicts an aerial view of the sites. The Parking Site encompasses folio 504228120030
and a portion of folio 504228120020.The Hotel Site encompasses folio 504228090010.
The request is a site plan modification, a temporary use application and three variance
applications. The applications are being made to allow the property to be used for
temporary hotel parking and to modify the existing site plan to incorporate the Parking
Site.
The sites have or will be acquired through eminent domain to enable the construction
of the south runway at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Parking for
the hotel is currently provided by the parking garage located on the Hotel Site but is
scheduled to be demolished as part of the taking. The Airport Hilton through
negotiations with Broward County has the right to utilize the Parking Site for temporary
parking from 01/01/2014 through 03/31/2014 subject to the approval of same by the
City of Dania Beach.
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Airport Hilton Criteria Statements
1. SITE PLAN MODIFICATION
REQUEST TO MODIFY THE SITE PLAN TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY PARKING
Application is being made to modify the Airport Hilton's existing site plan to
incorporate the Parking Site in order to permit temporary parking for the hotel. The
Parking Site currently contains an existing vacant building to be demolished. The
modified site plan as depicted on the attached drawings is for temporary valet
parking for the hotel guests and limited employee parking up to 30 spaces.
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Airport Hilton Criteria Statements
2. VARIANCE
REQUEST TO PERMIT 1009E VALET PARKING FROM 01/01/2014-03/31/2014
Parking for the hotel is currently provided via the parking garage located on the
Hotel Site. The existing parking garage will be demolished as a result of the Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport's runway expansion. The Parking Site is
proposed to be used for valet and limited employee parking (up to 30 spaces) in
order to provide temporary parking for the Airport Hilton as a result of the
demolition of the existing parking garage. With this request the Applicant is
requesting the permission of 100% valet parking, with the exception of employee
limited parking up to 30 spaces. Parking on the site is proposed for short-term use
until the site is acquired by Broward County to accommodate the expansion of the
airport runway.Valet parking is proposed due to the reduced number of spaces that
can be accommodated on the parking versus those necessary to accommodate self-
parking.
In order to ensure the proposed valet parking is sufficient,the Applicant and its valet
company,Townepark,offer the following as part of the parking plan:
a Key booth will be moved to the west side of the building.This booth will be
staffed 24/7 by a combination of Townepark associates and the hotel's
security contractor.
Daily staffing levels will increase by 3 to 4 associates per shift based on
occupancy and planned events.
• There will be a minimum of 2 valet attendants in the key booth on 1t and 2"d
shift in order to expedite the valet retrieval process.
• The majority of the staff increase will come from other Townepark properties
so the associates are familiar with a large volume valet operation. This
reduces training time and potential claims that are associated with new
hires.
• Staging up to 10 cars on the driveway can occur without affecting fire or
transportation lanes. The maximum amount of time any 1 vehicle will be
allowed to be staged is 10 minutes. Leader supervisory/management
presence on the ramp to handle issues. When a call regarding fire rescue is
received,staged cars will be cleared immediately.
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Airport Hilton Criteria Statements
a. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the lands,
structure or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands,
structures or buildings in the same zoning district;
Special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the Hotel Site
and the Parking Site which are not applicable to other lands, structures or
buildings in the same zoning district. Broward County's expansion of the runway
is the impetus of the demolition of the existing parking garage and subsequent
use of the Parking Site for employee and valet parking and therefor is a special
condition specifically impacting the Parking Site and the Hotel Site.
b. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of
the applicant;
The special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the
Applicant but are a result of Broward County's approval of the Fort Lauderdale-
Hollywood International Airport's runway expansion and associated takings.
c. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any
special privilege that is denied by this chapter to other lands, buildings or
structures in this same zoning district
The granting of the variance will not confer on the Applicant any special privilege
that is denied by this chapter of the zoning code to other lands, buildings or
structures in the same zoning district. Valet parking will allow for temporary
parking for the Airport Hilton.
d. The literal interpretation of the provisions of this chapter would deprive the
applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning
district under the terms of this chapter and would work unnecessary and
undue hardship on the applicant
The literal interpretation of the chapter deprives the Applicant of rights
commonly enjoyed by properties in the same zoning district.The permission of
valet parking will provide for the continuation of parking for the Airport Hilton.
e. That the variance granted is the minimum variance that will make possible the
reasonable use of the land,building or structure
The request for valet parking is the minimum variance that would grant the
reasonable use of the land, buildings and structures proposed for the facility.The
hotel must be dosed to the public by 03/31/2014.
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Airport Hilton Criteria Statements
f. That the grant of the variance will be in harmony with the general intent and
purpose of this chapter,and that such variance will not be injurious to the area
or otherwise detrimental to public welfare.
The variance will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the
chapter and will not be injurious to the area involved or otherwise detrimental
to the public welfare.
NOTE:Please be advised the Applicant will provide an agreement between the city and
property owner(s)and approved by the City Attorney identifying:
• Number of parking spaces to be used for valet.
• Any use of property for which valet parking is provided in order to satisfy the
required number of parking spaces,shall cease immediately if for any reason the
vale service is not provided at all times during operation of the use.
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Airport Hilton Criteria Statements
3. VARIANCE
REQUEST TO PERMIT PARKING REDUCTION
Parking for the hotel is currently provided via the parking garage located on the
Hotel Site. The original plan approved in 1984 requested 633 spaces. A variance to
460 spaces was granted at that time.The existing parking garage will be demolished
as a result of the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport's runway
expansion. The Parking Site is proposed to be used for valet and limited employee
parking (up to 30 spaces) in order to provide temporary parking for the Airport
Hilton as a result of the demolition of the existing parking garage.With this request
the Applicant is requesting the permission of 100%valet parking,with the exception
of employee limited parking up to 30 spaces. Parking on the site is proposed for
short-term use until the site is acquired by Broward County to accommodate the
expansion of the airport runway. Valet parking is proposed due to the reduced
number of spaces that can be accommodated on the parking versus those necessary
to accommodate self-parking.
The original plan approved in 1984 requested 633 spaces. A variance to 460 spaces
was granted at that time.
a. That special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the lands,
structure or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands,
structures or buildings in the same zoning district;
The application of the standard parking requirements of the city for the Parking
Site cannot be accommodated. This is the result of the hardship created by
Broward County's expansion of the airport runway and associated takings which
is unique to the Parking Site and the Hotel Site and not applicable to other lands,
structures or buildings in the same zoning district.
b. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of
the applicant;
The special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the
Applicant but are a result of Broward County's approval of the Fort Lauderdale-
Hollywood International Airport's runway expansion and associated takings.
c. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any
special privilege that Is denied by this chapter to other lands, buildings or
structures In this same zoning district
This variance for parking will not confer on the Applicant any special privilege
that is denied other lands, buildings or structures in the same zoning district.
Other facilities in the area could have the opportunity to request a similar
treatment for their properties.
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Airport Hilton Criteria Statements
d. The literal interpretation of the provisions of this chapter would deprive the
applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning
district under the tears of this chapter and would work unnecessary and
undue hardship on the applicant
The literal interpretation of the chapter deprives the Applicant of rights
commonly enjoyed by properties in the same zoning district and would further
compound the undue and unnecessary hardship on the Applicant. The
permission of reduced parking will provide for the temporary parking for the
Airport Hilton.
e. That the variance granted is the minimum variance that will make possible the
reasonable use of the land,building or structure
The requested parking deviation is the minimum variance that makes possible
the reasonable use of the land. It should be noted that the parking deviation is
the result of the undue hardship created by Broward County's approval of the
airport runway expansion.The hotel must be closed to the public by 03/31/2014.
f. That the grant of the variance will be in harmony with the general intent and
purpose of this chapter,and that such variance will not be injurious to the area
or otherwise detrimental to public welfare.
The variance will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the
chapter and will not be injurious to the area involved or otherwise detrimental
to the public welfare.
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Airport Hilton Criteria Statements
4. VARIANCE
REQUEST FOR VUA LANDSCAPE VARIANCE
The sites have or will be acquired through eminent domain to enable the
construction of the south runway at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International
Airport. Parking for the hotel is currently provided by the parking garage located on
the Hotel Site but is scheduled to be demolished as part of the taking. The Airport
Hilton through negotiations with Broward County has the right to utilize the Parking
Site for temporary parking from 01/01/2014 through 03/31/2014 subject to the
approval of same by the City of Dania Beach.
Requests have been filed to permit 100% valet parking for the hotel guests with
limited parking for employees. Given this unique condition,vehicle use areas on the
site are not typical. Therefore, a VUA landscape variance for relief from these
requirements is being requested.
a. That special condklons and dreumstances exist which are peculiar to the lands,
structure or building involved and which are not applicable to other lands,
structures or buildings in the same zoning dktrkt;
Special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the subject site
which are not applicable to other lands, structures or buildings in the same
zoning district. The expansion of the runway is wholly the impetus of the
demolition of the existing parking garage and subsequent use of the Parking Site
for temporary valet and employee parking and therefor is a special condition
specifically impacting the Parking Site and the Hotel Site and subsequently the
VUA landscaping of those sites.
b. That the special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of
the applicant;
The special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the
Applicant but are a result of Broward County's approval of the Fort Lauderdale-
Hollywood International Airport's runway expansion and associated takings.
c. That granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any
special privilege that is denied by this chapter to other lands, buildings or
structures in this same zoning district
The granting of the variance will not confer on the Applicant any special privilege
that is denied by this chapter of the zoning code to other lands, buildings or
structures in the same zoning district. A VUA landscaping variance is being
requested for 01/01/2014 through 03/31/2014.
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d. The literal interpretation of the provisions of this chapter would deprive the
applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning
district under the terms of this chapter and would work unnecessary and
undue hardship on the applicant
The literal interpretation of the chapter deprives the Applicant of rights
commonly enjoyed by properties in the same zoning district. The proposed use
of parking on the site is temporary.The Parking Site and the Hotel Site are being
acquired by Broward County for demolition in order to accommodate the
airport's runway expansion. Therefore, the requested VUA landscape variance
would only be in place until the demolition of the site takes place.
e. That the variance granted Is the minimum variance that will make possible the
reasonable use of the land,building or structure
The requested VUA landscape variance is the minimum variance that would
grant the reasonable use of the land, buildings and structures proposed for the
facility.The hotel must be closed to the public by03/31/2014.
f. That the grant of the variance will be in harmony with the general intent and
purpose of this chapter,and that such variance will not be injurious to the area
or otherwise detrimental to public welfare.
The variance will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the
chapter and will not be injurious to the area involved or otherwise detrimental
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November 5,2013
Via email cchurch@cidania-beachtLus
Ms.Corrinne Lajoie,AICP
Principal Planner R
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City of Dania Beach
100 W Dania Beach Boulevard NOY O & M13
Dania Beach,FL 33004
Planning
Department
Re: Tree Removal License Application
Demolition of Hilton Hotel
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood international Airport(FLL)
Broward County,Florida
Dear Ms. Lajoie:
This letter is a formal response to the verbal request for additional information from
Claudia Alzate,Representative for the City of Dania Beach,as stated during the October 170
agency field review meeting for the above referenced application. The following responses
have been provided to complete the application for tree removal and provide reasonable
assurances for permit issuance.
Comment-
1. Ms Alzate requested a copy of the landscaping concept plan which is being prepared
for the Green Belt/N.E. 101h street Please provide a copy of that plan.
Response-
1. Please find attached Fort Lauderdale- Hollywood International Airport
Runway 9R-27L Expansion Landscape Conceptual Master Plan Report dated
February 22, 2013. As discussed, the detailed landscape plan will be
completed in approximately 6 months.
Comment-
2. Secondly, DBH of possible specimen palm trees proposed for relocation or removal
need to be referenced on the comprehensive tree list
Response-
2. Please find attached =dated master tree list showing DBH of palm trees,
additional cabbage palm trees to relocate and the change of specimen palm
trees from designation of"remove"to"relocate". Also,based on these changes
see below for an updated table summary of the application fee for the Tree
Removal License:
IMPROVING COMMUNITIES. CREATING ENVIRONMENTS.
South Florida Office: 5747 N Andrews Way- Fort Lauderdale,Florida -33309-2364
(%4)436-7000- Fax: (954)436-8664
www.milItHegg.com
Tree Removal License Application/Hilton Demolition and associated Activity
Broward County,Florida Page 2 of 3 Oct.31,2013
Table i-Updated Application Fee-City of Dania Beach
For the Initial Tree Removal License $150.00
Plus,for each tree proposed to be
removed/relocated(excluding exotics) 227 $25 $5,675.00
Total Initial Application Fee $5,825.00
Specimen tree removal 0 $0 $0
Total Initial Permit Fee* $5,82S.00
*Check provided is for$6,650 which could be applied for potential final permit fees or modifications based on
contractor means and methodology.
Due to that review some additional palms are now proposed for relocation. That
information is provided In the enclosed table. Therefore, the new square foot of
canopy proposed for removal Is 47,498 square Beet There are 64 palms (1 tree)
proposed for relocation with a square foot canopy of 6,443.
Comment-
3. Ms. Alzate requested an update to the specimen tree value chart to remove the sea
grape and add any palms with DBH>12"
Response-
3. The table has been updated, however, no specimen trees or palms are
proposed for removal. All palms identified as specimen shall now be
relocated.
Comment-
4. Ms Alzate indicated the need to continue to coordinate with City of Dania Beach Parks
for potential relocation site.
Response-
4. A meeting was held with Parks Staff on October 30, 2013,at PJ Meli Park, the
potential park to receive relocated palms. Find attached meeting minutes
from this onsite meeting. This site was suitable to accommodate the proposed
palms to be relocated.
Comment-
5. Lastly,Ms Alzate requested the name of the apparent contractor for the project
Response-
S. The following Is the apparent low bidder for the project, pending board
review and approval in November:
The BG Group,LLC
1140 Holland Drive,Suite 19
Boca Raton,Florida 33487
Phone: 561-998-7997
Fax: 561-998-8815
Tree Removal License Application/Hilton Demolition and associated Activity
Broward County,Florida Page 3 of 3 Oct 31,2013
This project is associated with the required demolition of the Hilton Hotel and adjacent
structures that conflict with Federal Aviation Administration regulations. Accordingly,
manmade and natural obstructions and certain structures that could be occupied are
required to be removed for the safe operation of aircraft.
Attached for your review is the Fort Lauderdale- Hollywood International Airport Runway
9R-27L Expansion Landscape Conceptual Master Plan Report, the updated specimen tree
value chart and updated master tree list showing DBH of palm trees.
Also attached for your review are meeting minutes from our October 17th meeting. This
highlights project needs and description that was also requested. Also, find attached
meeting minutes from the October 30th meeting at PJ Meli Park to discuss tree relocation.
If you have any questions or need further information regarding this action,please contact
me at your convenience at 954-436-700 or by email at dlarson@millerlegg.com.
Sincerely,
Dylan Larson,PWS,CEP,CLI
Principal
Attachments:
• Fort Lauderdale- Hollywood International Airport Runway 911-27L Expansion
Landscape Conceptual Master Plan Report
• Updated master tree list
• Meeting Minutes October 17t ,2013 Hilton Tree relocation
• Meetings Minutes October 30t ,2013 PI Meli Park Tree relocation
cc: Richard Lauricella,Broward County(via email)
Darin Larson,Atkins (via email)
John-Carrigan,RS&H (via email)
Michael Strickler,RS&H (via email)
Monica Zabas,Atkins(via email)
Claudia Alzate,Metric Engineering(rep.Dania Beach)w/enc.(via email)
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Ft. Lauderdale Owner, LLC
c/o Ft. Lauderdale Airport Hilton
1870 Griffin Road I Dania Beach, FL 33004
October 16,2013
Corinne Lajoie,AICP
Principal Planner
City of Dania Beach
Community Development Department
100 W Dania Beach Blvd.
Dania Beach, FL 33004
RE: Airport Hilton-90 Day Replacement Parking
PZ#SP-43-13
Dear Ms. L.aJole:
In connection with the above-referenced matter,we have filed the following applications with
the City of Dania Beach(collectively referred to as the"Replacement Parking Request"):
1. Site Plan Modification (to add the adjacent LaPointe Parcel onto the Airport Hilton site plan to
serve as replacement parking for 90 days).
2. Temporary Use Permit(to use the replacement parking for 60 days).
3. Variance No.1(to increase the Temporary Use Permit for the replacement parking from 60 days
to 90 days).
4. Variance No. 2 (to use the replacement parking as 100% valet parking for our customers'
benefit,with limited self-parking for our employees during the 90 days).
S. Variance No.3(parking reduction based on our submitted parking reduction analysis during the
90 days).
6. Variance No.4(vehicle use area(VUA)landscape elimination during the 90 days).
The Replacement Parking Request is for 90 days beginning January 1, 2014 and ending March
31,2014. This 90 day time period is consistent with that certain Agreed Order of Taking,Stipulated
Final Judgment and Order of Disbursement entered by the court on September 18,2013 in the case
styled Broward County v. Ft Lauderdale Owner. LLC. et al. Case No. 12-033993.21 (the "Agreed
Order").
Pursuant to Section 18 of the Agreed Order,the County shall deliver us the LaPointe Parcel on or
before December 21, 2013 so that we may prepare the site for vehicle surface parking in order to
use it as replacement parking beginning January 1, 2014 and,thus, cease using the existing parking
Corinne Lajoie
October 16,2013
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garage at that time. However, pursuant to Section 21 of the Agreed Order, if the County delays in
providing us possession and exclusive use of the LaPointe Parcel in a timely fashion, then we may
continue to use the existing parking garage for an equal number of days of such delay.
Based on the foregoing,although the Replacement Parking Request will not exceed a total of 90
days, it may be possible that the time period will commence slightly after January 1, 2014 If there
are certain delays in providing us the replacement parking area in a timely fashion. Therefore, we
respectfully request that the 90 day time period for the Replacement Parking Request officially
begin when we start using the LaPointe Parcel as the replacement parking area and cease using the
existing parking garage. As stated, we expect this to begin on or about January 1, 2014, but not
exceed 90 days.
Finally, it is our understanding that a Restrictive Covenant for Shared Parking will not be
required by the Qty since the Replacement Parking Request is only for 90 days.
I would like to thank you in advance for your ongoing assistance with the Replacement Parking
Request.
Very truly yours,
Ft.Lauderdale Owner,LLC
PeterJ.Henn,Esq.
Attorney-in-Fact
PHenn@LuxuryResorts.com
(561)558-3884
RESPONSE TO DRC2 COMMENTS
AIRPORT HILTON
(SP-43-13)
LANDSCAPE PLAN REVIEW
Review 42
Reviewer:Michael McCoy
The following comments are based on a review of the submitted landscape plan for
compliance with the City of Dania Beach Landscape Code.
Sheet 1: Hilton Temporary Parking
1. Please request a variance for VUA landscaping requirements. Request may be
supported by providing a buffer of sabal palms at one palm per 40 linear feet
along the parking lot adjacent to Interstate-95.
RESPONSE: Please see attached variance request.
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1. Incomplete information was provided. Further review and comment will be
conducted by staff after additional information is provided by the applicant. See
comments below.
RESPONSE: Understood.
2. APPLICATION: Confirm application was property completed and signed and proper
application fee was paid.
• 3 variances are now requested, each variance application fee is$2,300.As such,
please pay the remaining balance of$4,900.
• No further review can be done until the property applications and payment have
been received.
RESPONSE: See attached check for$7,200.00
15.Must provide latest revised set of plans on disk prior to going to public hearing.
RESPONSE: Understood.
20. Identify proposed traffic circulation. Sheet no. 1 of 3 entitled"Hilton Temporary
Parking" does not show how vehicles will travel across the existing hotel site
(through the pool area)to the valet access point shown on the plan. 2nd time
requested.
RESPONSE: Vehicles will not atilrce this area.Only the valet attendants.
21. Provide an agreement between the city and property owner(s)and approved by the
City Attorney identifying:2nd time requested.
• Number of parking spaces to be used for valet.
• Any use of property for which valet parking is provided in order to satisfy the
required number of parking spaces, shall cease immediately if for any reason the
vale service is not provided at all times during operation of the use.
RESPONSE: Working with City Attorney.
22. On site plan delineate the drop-off area,valet podium,signage and attendant parking
spaces. Drop off area shown,however,valet podium, signage and attendant
(employee)parking was not shown,In addition,show where employee parking will
occur.2nd time requested.
RESPONSE: Please see revised Hilton Drop-off/Lobby sheet#3.
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24. The loading and unloading of vehicles shall only occur in designed drop-off areas.
Identify location on site plan. Identify where deliveries will occur on the site. 2nd
time requested.
RESPONSE: Please see revised sheet#1.
25. Vehicles in the drop-off area may not impede the travel of any emergency vehicles.
Identify of site plan emergency vehicle circulation.2nd time requested.
RESPONSE:Please see revised sheets#2 and#3.
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September 16,2013
Peter J.Henn,Esq.
Ft.Lauderdale Owner,LLC
Hilton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel
1870 Griffin Road
Dania Beach,Florida 33004
Re: Hilton Fort l Auderdale Airport Hotel—Dania Beach,Florida
Parking Redaction Analysis
Dear Peter:
Ft. Lauderdale Owner, LLC, the owner of the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel, has retained
KBP Consulting, Inc. to perform a parking reduction analysis in connection with their pending variance
request for a parking reduction filed with the City of Dania Beach. The purpose of this Technical Report is
to document the projected parking demand during the first three(3)months of 2014 and the adequacy of the
proposed parking supply to meet this demand. Based upon the foregoing analysis it is our professional
opinion that the proposed parking supply will be more than sufficient to meet the forecast parking demand
and, as such, the Applicant's parking reduction request will result in reasonable and adequate parking
facilities for the subject hotel.
Backaropnd
The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel is located in the northeast quadrant of the interchange at
Interstate 95 (I-95) and Griffin Road (State Road 818) in Dania Beach, Broward County, Florida. More
specifically,.the site is located at 1870 Griffin Road. The subject hotel currently consists of 388 guest
rooms and approximately 416 parking spaces in a two-story parking garage located at the north end of the
property.
As a result of the new runway construction at the Fort Lauderdale—Hollywood International Airport, this
hotel will ultimately be closed and demolished. The closure / demolition process will occur in two (2)
primary phases. The first phase will involve the closure of the existing parking garage and 16 guest rooms.
Demolition of these facilities may commence on January 2,2014. At that time, the hotel will continue to
operate with the remaining 372 guest rooms and a surface parking facility that will be located on the west
side of the hotel on an adjacent property known as the LaPointe Parcel. Parking for all guests will be valet
only and the capacity of the parking facility will be approximately 316 parking spaces. The second phase of
this process will be the closure and ultimate demolition of the hotel. The closure of the hotel will occur on
March 31,2014 with demolition occurring as soon as April 7,2014. Please see Attachment A to this report
which graphically displays the subject site,the initial demolition area,and the proposed parking location.
ExWdne and Future Operating Characteristics
Airline&Cruise Ship Passengers. Due to the proximity of this hotel to the Fort Lauderdale—Hollywood
International Airport and Port Everglades, a majority of their guests stay one (1) night before and/or after
their air or cruise travels. In doing so,these travelers are better able to manage their itinerary and most of
them utilize the hotel's shuttle service to and from the airport and cruise ship terminals.
8400 North University Drive,Suite 309,Tamarac,Florida 33321
Tel:(954)560-7103 Fax:(954)5824)989
KBP CONSULTING, INC.
This phenomenon is particularly evident during the first quarter of each year which is the peak of the cruise
ship season for south Florida. As a result, the parking demands exhibited by guests at this hotel are
significantly below industry standards.
From a parking standpoint,an additional characteristic of this hotel is the demand generated by air travelers
that utilize this site as an off-site parking facility for their personal vehicles. Air travelers will park their
vehicles in the hotel parking garage and take the hotel's shuttle bus to the airport. This service will no
longer be available after December 31,2013.
Meetings & Special Events Historically, this hotel has hosted meetings, conferences and special events
(i.e. weddings, bar mitzvahs, etc.) which have placed additional demands on the existing parking supply.
As a result of the impending closure of the hotel,bookings for such events have declined dramatically and,
it is anticipated that there will be few, if any,special events or conferences during the last three(3)months
of the hotel's operation.
Historied Parldar Demand
In older to project the Iikely parking demand for the first quarter of 2014, a review and analysis of the
hotel's data for the first quarter of 2013 was performed. (The actual time period is January 1, 2013 to
March 18, 2013. Data for the remainder of the month of March was not available.) This was done by
documenting the total number of occupied rooms on a daily basis and the total number of overnight vehicles
associated with these occupied rooms. A summary of this data is presented in Table 1 below.
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Oeeopkd I Occopied Oceopicd
Oceopied Parking Parking Ocenpied Parking Parting Ocenpied Parking Parking
rime Period PAO= Spam Rate r Rooms SPWN Rate� Rooms SPIM Rate�
(1/1113-1/31/13) 387 45 0.116 384 220 0.573 363 132 0.364 ..
February(2/1/13-2R8/13) 306 53 0.137 388 217 0.559 373 138 0.370
PAarch(3/1/13-3/19/13) 373 54 0.1 55 354 189 0.534 368 126 0.342
Number of occupied parking spaces per occupied guest romp
Source: Hilton Fort L nkrdak Airport Hole!and KBP Carsidthe Inc,Seprem6a 2013.
As indicated in Table 1 above, for the first quarter of 2013 the minimum daily parking rate was 0.116
occupied parking spaces per occupied room, the maximum daily parking demand was 0.573 occupied
parking spaces per occupied room,and the highest daily average parking rate on a monthly basis(February)
was 0.370 occupied parking spaces per occupied room. The detailed data for this analysis is presented in
Attachment B to this report.
8400 North University Drive,Suite 309,Tamarac,Florida 33321
Tel:(954)560-7103 Fax:(954)582-0989
KBP CONSULTING, INC.
Iadepeadeat Parking Survey
In order to verify the parking characteristics of the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel, independent
parking observations and counts were performed by KBP Consulting, Inc. Initial observations were
performed to determine the peak days of the week and times of the day for parking demand. Typically(and
especially during the peak season),the subject hotel exhibits its highest occupancy rates on weekends. And,
based upon our initial field observations, we have confirmed that the peak parking demand by time of day
occurs between 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM.
Accordingly,parking counts were performed between 7:00 and 8:00 AM on Saturday,Sunday and Monday,
September 7 through September 9, 2013. The results of this parking data collection effort are summarized
in Table 2 below.
Table 2
lodependent Parking Data Collection
Mhun Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel-Dania Beacb,Fluids
Saturday Sunday Monday
9/7/2513 9/S42013 9/9/2013
7-SAM 7-SAM 7-8AM
Hotel Guest Parking Demand 194 175 125
Occupied Room 290 241 172
Parking Rate 11 0.67 0.73 1 0.73
1 Number of occupied parking spaces per occupied guest room
Sovree. KBP Cowrd in&Inc.September 1013.
As indicated in Table 2 above, the peak parking demand rate observed during September 7—9, 2013 was
0.73 parking spaces per occupied room. This rate is somewhat higher than the rates documented in the first
quarter of the year;however,this is likely attributed to the off-peak season travel characteristics of the area.
In other words,more guests would be considered local and far fewer guests are traveling by cruise ship. In
spite of this,the data clearly confirms the parking characteristics of this hotel and supports the parking rates
exhibited during the first quarter of the year. The data for this analysis is presented in Attachment C.
Projected Peak Parikine Demand
During the first quarter of 2014, the hotel will be operating with 372 guest rooms and approximately
316 parking spaces. The average peak season (first quarter) parking rate(0.370 parking spaces per room)
would yield a demand of 138 parking spaces at full hotel occupancy. The maximum peak season (first
quarter)parking rate(0.573 parking spaces per room)would yield a demand of 213 parking spaces. Even if
the off-peak season parking rate of 0.73 parking spaces per room is applied, the parking demand is
projected to be 272 occupied parking spaces.
Conclusions
As a result, it is evident that the proposed parking supply of 316 parking spaces will be more than adequate
to accommodate full occupancy of the 372 guest rooms at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Airport Hotel during
the first quarter of next year. Thus, it is our professional opinion that the proposed parking supply will be
more than sufficient to meet the forecast parking demand and, as such, the Applicant's parking reduction
request will result in reasonable and adequate parking facilities for the subject hotel.
8400 North University Drive,Suite 309,Tamarac,Florida 33321
Tel: (954)560-7103 Fax:(954)582-0989
KBP CONSULTING, INC.
For reference, my curriculum vitae is included as Attachment D to this Technical Report. If you have any
questions or require additional information,please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
KBP CONSULTING,INC.
Karl B.Peterson,P.E.
Senior Transportation Engineer
Copy to: Joaquin E.Vargas,P.E.
Attachments
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8400 North University Drive,Suite 309,Tamarac,Florida 33321
Tel:(954)560-7103 Fax:(954)582-0989
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First Quarter 2013 Parking Data
Table B-1
Parking Data
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport Hilton Hotel
January 2013
Parking Demand
Date Occupied Rooms Overnight Parking Per Room
1 285 101 0.354
2 248 102 0.411
3 354 112 0.316
4 374 55 0.147
5 379 81 0.214
6 365 132 0.362
7 377 176 0.467
8 386 202 0.523
9 387 188 0.486
10 382 162 0.424
11 398 56 0.144
12 388 62 0.160
13 356 98 0.275
14 359 192 0.535
15 384 220 0.573
16 386 197 0.510
17 386 146 0.378
18 377 52 0.138
19 387 45 0.116
20 263 83 0.316
21 329 162 0.492
22 380 199 0.524
23 384 202 0.526
24 378 165 0.437
25 384 72 0.188
26 384 82 0.214
27 343 84 0.245
28 332 160 0.482
29 367 175 0.477
30 381 171 0."9
31 386 154 0.399
Total 11,259 4,088 0.363
Range: 0.116 to 0573
Table B-2
Parking Data
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport Hilton Hotel
February 2013
Parking Demand
Date Occupied Rooms Overnight Paring Per Room
1 371 59 0.159
2 364 77 0.212
3 290 90 0.310
4 347 151 0.435
5 378 204 0.540
6 386 170 0.440
7 385 166 0.431 '
8 388 77 0.198
9 386 53 0.137
10 360 108 0.300
11 384 187 0.487
12 376 202 0.537
13 379 192 0.507
14 388 147 0.379
15 388 67 0.173
16 381 58 0.152
17 300 107 0.357
18 388 179 0.461
19 388 201 0.518
20 388 217 0.559
21 388 178 0.459
22 378 96 0.254
23 382 65 0.170
24 357 83 0.232
25 374 192 0.513
26 385 198 0.514
27 382 183 0.479
28 388 169 0.436
Total 10,449 3,876 0.371
Range: 0.137 to 0.559
Table 6-3
Parking Data
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport Hilton Hotel
March 2013
Parking Demand
Date Occupied Rooms Overnight Parking Per Room
1 379 85 0.224
2 365 89 0.244
3 331 117 0.353
4 319 142 0.445
5 377 184 0.488
6 378 162 0.429
7 384 143 0.372
8 383 72 0.188
9 373 54 0.145
10 350 92 0.263
11 354 189 0.534
12 372 191 0.513
13 386 190 0.492
14 386 147 0.381
15 375 81 0.216
16 386 67 0.174
17 366 98 0.268
18 357 165 0.462
Total 6,621 2,268 0.343
Range: 0.145 to OS34
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Attachment C
September 2013 Parldng Data
Table C-1
Parking Observations
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Airport Hilton Hotel
September 7-9,2013(Saturday/Sunday!Monday)
Occupied Parking S pl ng paces
Saturday Sunday Monday
9/7/2013 941=13 9M=13
Parking 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM to 7:00 AM to
Floor Zone 8:00 AM 8:00 AM 8:00 AM
1 1 11 12 8
2 42 40 34
3 18 18 16
4 30 30 26
5 60 62 52
6 67 65 55
let Floor Sub Total 228 227 191
2 1 1 1 0
2 21 15 7
3 14 11 8
4 12 12 6
5 33 22 12
6 24 14 11
2nd Floor Sub Total 105 75 44
TOTAL 333 302 235
Airport Parking
Marked 97 73 39
New Inbound 42 54 71
Sub Total 139 127 110
Parking Demand Less
Airport Parking 194 175 125
Occupied Rooms 290 241 172
Parking Demand
per Room 0.67 0.73 0.73
Attachment D
Curriculum Vitae for Karl B. Peterson,P.E.
ExperienceYears of Karl B. Peterson, P.E.
Senior Project Manager
Education• .. Mr. Peterson offers more than 24 years of engineering experience directing,
Master Carolina f Civil conducting and reviewing traffic engineering/transportation planning analyses,
North traffic impact/concurrency evaluations, parking demand studies, Project
B.S. Civil Engineering, • Development and Environment(PD&E)studies, corridor planning studies, and
StateNorth Carolina University interchange justification and modification reports(IJR/IMR). He has extensive
experience in conducting public involvement programs for transportation related
Professional Registrationsprojects, serves as city traffic engineer for several south Florida municipalities,
Professional Engineer, and has performed numerous traffic operations and safety studies for the Florida
Department of Transportation(FDOT), He has a firm understanding of
Prolessional . community issues, assembles and manages strong project teams for large
•.13 transportation projects, and is well-respected for his ability to communicate with
Professional Engineer, clients,agencies, elected officials, and the public. In addition, Karl has a long
track record of delivering successful projects on-time and within budget.
Organizations Transportation Services for Land Development
Institute of Transportation Karl has conducted more than 500 transportation and traffic engineering studies
Engineers ' ' - for private land development clients, attorneys, architects, and engineers. His
Memberservices have included traffic impact analyses, concurrency evaluations,
Vice President—Gold Coast Chapter developments of regional impact(DRI),parking design and supply studies, signal
warrant studies,access management evaluations, and concurrency audits.These
studies have been conducted throughout the state of Florida, primarily from the Florida Keys to Palm Beach County.
Municipal Services
As Project Manager and primary contact for several cities in south Florida, Karl has advised staff and elected officials on
issues regarding site planning and design, traffic impacts, access management evaluations, site circulation, land use
planning, location and type of landscaping (as it relates to sight distances and safety measures),traffic signal warrant
studies, signing and pavement markings, and parking facilities.
Planning/Project Development and Environment(PD&E)Studies
Karl has performed and/or supervised all aspects of the PD&E and corridor study process. Key elements of these studies
include analyses of transportation/land use relationships, travel demand estimates and forecasts, level of service
analyses, benefit-cost comparisons, and financial feasibility studies. His project experience includes studies with
significant natural and physical environment impacts including those to historically significant properties. Karl has also
prepared design traffic memorandums, project purpose and need statements, alternatives analyses and has conducted
extensive public involvement programs on highly controversial projects.
Traffic Operations and Safety Studies
As part of several work-order contracts with Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) in Districts Four and Six, Karl
conducted and/or assisted with the technical analyses of more than 75 traffic operational and safety studies. These
studies included crash diagrams and analyses, signal warrant studies, intersection analyses, travel time and delay
studies, queuing analyses, and pedestrian safety studies.
Infrastructure, Privatization and Finance
Since 1993, Karl has been involved in multiple transportation-related finance studies, including tollroad feasibility
analyses, evaluation of managed lanes, privatization studies, benefit-cost analyses, and congestion pricing evaluations.
He also performed research and drafted the enabling legislation resulting in the creation of the Miami-Dade County
Expressway Authority(MDX).
Airport Planning
Karl has also been involved in a wide range of airport and aviation related planning activities. These include preparing
airport site selection studies, terminal area analyses, and airport master plans. He also has conducted air traffic control
tower location studies,environmental assessments, and performed statewide aviation system planning.
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Relevant Project(Experience:
Tmfflc Engineering Services,Sunrise,FL;Project Manager. Serves as the traffic engineering consultant to the City of
Sunrise in Broward County,Florida. In this role, he reviews applications for new development projects within the City.
These reviews focus on the layout of the proposed site plans, access issues,internal site circulation,sight distances,and
traffic impacts.
Traffic Engineering Services,Tamarac, FL; Project Manager. Serves as the traffic engineering consultant to the City
of Tamarac in Broward County, Florida. In this capacity, he reviews applications for site plan development,traffic impact
studies, parking studies, and project access.
New River CSX Railroad Bascule Bridge PD&E Study,Fort Lauderdale,FL,Project Manager. This PD&E Study
involved a Schemer Rolling Lift railroad bridge constricted in 1927 over the South Fork of the New River. This historically
eligible bridge was determined to be structurally deficient and the project team evaluated rehabilitation options as well as
bascule, rolling lift and vertical lift replacement options. Other options considered included a 40 foot diameter tunnel and
a fixed span bridge with 55 feet of vertical clearance. This project involved extensive Section 106/SHPO coordination as
well as regular USCG,marine,and railroad industry involvement.
SR 9311-75&Pembroke Road Interchange PD&E Study,Pembroke Pines!Miramar,FL,Project Manager. The
study included the analysis of the mainline adjacent interchanges,and a proposed interchange using CORSIM simulation
software to determine the operational characterisstics of 1-75 with and without the proposed interchange in place. Three
alternatives were evaluated as part of the study, including the baseline`no-build'condition,single point urban interchange
and tight diamond interchange alternatives. In addition to the engineering aspects of the project,these alternatives were
evaluated with respect to potential environmental impacts resulting from the proposed interchange.
Congress Avenue(SR 807)PD&E Study,Lake Worth,FL; Project Manager. Studied the widening and rehabilitation
of Congress Avenue(SR 807)from Lantana Road to 61h Avenue South in Palm Beach County, Florida. Both five-and six-
lane alternatives were considered along with special treatment and/or additior)al lanes at major intersections, bridge
improvements,widening of the crossroads up to 1,000 feet in each direction where necessary to provide intersection
operation at Level of Service(LOS)D or higher,drainage improvements,and the addition of bicycle lanes and sidewalks.
The altemathms were considered on left,right,and best fit alignments within the existing right-of-way.
University Drive PD&E Study, Broward/Palm Beach Counties,FL;Traffic Engineering Talc Manager. Directed
the traffic engineering and planning services to complete the PD&E study for the extension of University Drive in Broward
and Palen Beach Counties. Also responsible for completing the Public Involvement Program,assessing community
impacts of each proposed alternative,assisting with public involvement activities, completing traffic analyses for each
proposed altemative, preparing the Design Traffic Memorandum,and finalizing roadway design for the preferred
alternative.
Turnpike PD&E Study,Palen Beach County,FL;Assistant Project Manager. PD&E Study to evaluate and document
proposed transportation solutions for this segment of the Turnpike Mainline in Palm Beach County,from Atlantic Avenue
to the Lantana Toll Plaza. Proposed improvements included capacity enhancements(widening to sb(lanes)and widening
three existing bridges at Atlantic Avenue,Lake Worth Drainage District Canal,and Boynton Canal. This study involved
preparation of a State Environmental Impact Report(SEIR).
NW 107 Avenue AIS and PD&E Study,Miami-Dade County,FL;Task Manager. Conducted an arterial investment
study and PD&E study along one of the most congested transportation facilities in Miami-Dade County. Alternatives
considered included enhanced transit services, ITS applications,TDM and TSM strategies and alternative corridors.
US 1 PD&E Study,Martin County,FL; Project Manager. Developed roadway expansion concepts and the public
involvement program for the US 1 corridor in Martin County. Also directed community involvement efforts, environmental
analyses,and agency coordination.
Kings Highway(SR 713)PD&E Study,St.Lucie County, FL;Task Manager. Conducted detailed traffic forecasting
and projections for the Kings Highway corridor between State Road 70(Okeechobee Road)and US 1 for the 2040
horizon year. Developed various roadway altematives in order to accommodate the future transportation demand.
Sawgrass Expressway/Panther Drive Interchange,Sunrise,FL;Assistant Project Manager. Responsible for
overseeing and performing traffic analyses associated with the interchange justification report(IJR);served as the task
leader for the preparation of the state environmental impact report(SEIR); conducted the interchange operational analysis
reports(IOAR)for the adjacent interchanges and developed the public involvement program.
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CR 510 PDSE Study,Indian River County,FL;Task Manager. Provided traffic engineering services and public
involvement coordination for the CR 510 PD&E Study. This analysis involved multiple land use scenarios and traffic
simulation efforts.
The Dh&k,%Boca Raton,FL;Project Manager. Provided traffic engineering consulting services for this mixed-use
redevelopment project in Boca Raton. The impact analysis was performed in accordance with the county traffic
performance standards and city land development regulations to assess impacts to the transportation system.
Lynn University,Boca Raton,FL;Project Manager, Provides ongoing traffic engineering services in support of various
development related project on campus. These studies include traffic concurrency analyses, signal warrant studies,
parking analyses and master planning efforts.
Florida Atlantic University Football Stadium Tragic Analysis,Boca Raton,FL; Project Manager. Conducted the
traffic analysis for the 30,000 seat football stadium that opened in fall 2011. This analysis evaluated the entering and
exiting traffic and prepared a traffic simulation analysis to evaluate the traffic operations within the study area.
Bank of America Plaza,Boca Raton,FL;Project Manager. Traffic analysis for the Bank of America Plaza retail
development located on Federal Highway in Boca Raton. This involved a traffic concurrency evaluation as well as an
access classification study.
Key West International Airport,Key West,FL;Project Manager. Traffic impact analysis to address the roadway
impacts associated with the proposed ainaide and landside expansion of the Key West Intsmationel Airport.
Traffic impacts Studies,Monroe County,FL;Project Manager. Conducted more than 100 traffic impact studies
throughout the Florida Keys for retail,office, residential, municipal,entertainment,and lodging facilities.
Growth Management General Consulting Contract,Fort Lauderdale,FL;Project Manager. Provided professional
planning services to FDOT District Four on a task work order basis. Areas of planning assistance included review of
Local Government Comprehensive Plan Amendments,transportation corridor analyses,level of service and transit
mitigation plane,review of development plans and proposals,and assistance with transit, bikeway and pedestrian -
Infrastructure needs.
SR 251 US 27 Action Plan,Broward County,Fkxida;Project Manager. Developed a long range plan for the
preservation and implementation of mobility strategies within the US 27 corridor in southern Broward County.
US 1 (SR 5)Alternative Corridors Study,Martin County,FL;Project Manager. Performed an arm wide analysis of
alternative corridors and transportation modes within the rapidly growing Treasure Coast Region of Florida. Project
included and extensive origin and destination study and public involvement program.
City of Coral Springs Traffic Engineering Services,Coral Springs,FL;Project Manager. Karl has served as the
traffic engineering consultant to the City of Coral Springs in Broward County,Florida In this role,his reviews focused on
applications for new development projects within the City. These reviews focused on site plan layouts,project access,
frrtemal site circulation,traffic impacts,and parking. The project team also provided advice to the City regarding traffic
operations, safety and traffic calming issues within the City.
FDOT District Six Traffic Operations and Safety Studies,Miami,FL;Task Manager I tuallty Control Offkar.
Assisted with and reviewed more than 50 traffic operations and safety studies. Studies included crash analyses,signal
warrant studies, intersection analyses,delay studies,queuing analyses and pedestrian studies.
US 168 Corridor Tollroad Feasibility Study,Chesapeake,VA;Project Manager I Task Manager. Conducted financial
feasibility study for the implementation of a toll road in Chesapeake,Virginia. This involved development of traffic
volumes,construction and operating and maintenance costs,projection of toll revenues,and Identification of alternative
funding sources.
US 17 Bypass Corridor Study,Washington,NC;Task Manager. Developed traffic forecasts for a 20-year period on
the US 17 corridor in eastern North Carolina. Also prepared roadway concepts for design consideration.
North Broward Preparatory School,Signal Warrant Study,Broward County,FL;Project Manager. Performed traffic
analyses and signal warrant study in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(MUTCD)for the
school's primary entrance on Lyons Road.
Pine Crest Schools,Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale,FL; Project Manager. Provided traffic engineering services in
support of their capital irnprovement programs. These services included parking evaluations,queuing(drop-off and pick-
up)analyses,on site circulation,and project access.
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PREVIOUS ITEM BROWARD COUNTY NEXT ITEM
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BPMVV Af�.J � Meeting Date
cQuNTY AGENDA ITEM ## f 09/1011 3
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(Identify appropriate Action or Motion,Authority or Requirement for Item and identify the outcome %
and/or purpose of Item.)
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE the Director of the Broward County Aviation Department, or his designee,
to sign applications for site plan approvals and permits to be submitted to the City of Dania Beach
by, or on behalf of, Ft. Lauderdale Owner, LLC ("Hilton Hotel"), to allow Hilton Hotel's temporary use
of adjacent County-owned land for vehicular surface parking, in furtherance of the previously-
approved Mediated Settlement Agreement in the eminent domain case Broward County v. Ft.
Lauderdale Owner, LLC, et al., 17th Judicial Circuit Court Case No. 12-033993.21.
Why Action is Necessary: Board authorization is required to allow the Director to submit applications
to the City of Dania Beach.
What Action Accomplishes: Authorizes the Director of the Aviation Department to sign applications for
site plan approvals and permits for temporary parking use of the County-
owned parcel adjacent to Hilton Hotel.
Is this Action Commission Goal Related? ❑ Yes ® No
Is this Action related to the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009? ❑ Yes ® No
(The first sentence includes the Agency recommendation.Provide an executive
summary of the action that gives an overview of the relevant details for the item.
Identify how item meets Commission Challenge Goal.)
On June 11, 2013, the Board approved a Mediated Settlement Agreement with Ft. Lauderdale
Owner, LLC ("Hilton Hotel"). As part of this settlement, Hilton Hotel will use the adjacent County-
owned land formerly known as the LaPointe Parcel, located west of the Hilton Hotel, for vehicular
surface parking during the County's demolition of Hilton Hotel's parking garage. Hilton Hotel has
advised County staff that Hilton Hotel will be required to obtain approvals from the City of Dania
Beach in order to use the LaPointe Parcel for temporary vehicular surface parking. An authorized
representative of the County may be required to sign certain site plan or permit applications
submitted by Hilton Hotel to the City of Dania Beach to allow the temporary use.
The Broward County Aviation Department and the Office of the County Attorney recommend
approval of these motions.
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Signature: - V Date: Type:Name,Title,Agency,and Phone
Joni Armstrong Coffey t
County Attorney
954-357-7600
Source of additional information:Type Name,Agency,and Phone
Michael J. Kerr, Chief Trial Counsel, 954-357-7600
Form 107-1-A Revised 06/15/2009
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(Include projected cost,approved budget amount and account number,source of funds,and
any future funding requirements.)
(Please number exhibits consecutively.)
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I, Bertha Henry, County Administrator, in and for Broward County, Florida,
and ex-Officio Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners of said County, DO
HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the
agenda report, of said Board of County Commissioners meeting held 100' day of
September, 2013, Item 6
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal
this 10"' day of September, 2013.
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Landscape Master Plan Scope
This Master Plan Report covers only the site -
landscaping opportunities associated with
limited areas impacted by the Fort
Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport
Expansion of Runway 9R-27L project. The
runway expansion project extends along the
entire south side of the airport extending
from 1-95, over US Highway 1 (Federal
Highway) and east to NE 74' Avenue. The
New runway wig gradually rise from the west
to the east until it reaches approximately 50
feet above the surrounding areas at the east
end. This construction wig affect the south
and east sides of the airport complex. This
affected area includes the modification to
airport passenger terminal entry and exit
ramps on the airport's east side, creation of
the 71h Avenue/W Sheet corrector to
south-bormd Federal Highway, realignment of Federal Highway from south of Griffin
Road through the project area, modification of 1-595 access ramps from Federal
Highway, and modifications to Perimeter Road and the west end of airports south side
greenbelt buffer.
However, this report addresses only those areas on Griffin Road east of the Perimeter
Road intersection and areas surrounding the modifications to Federal Highway and
associated passenger terminal access ramps. it will not address the new I'h
Avenue/I& Street connector, nmway impact areas east of Federal Highway, areas of
roadway modificatlons for 1-595 access, or areas of the south greenbelt buffer affected
by modifications to Perimeter Road. It also does not address areas that are not being
affected by the runway expansion project at all such as the western and norther
perimeters, the existing airport entries from the north, the interior portions of the airport
such as airport internal facilities, parking kits, parking strictures, nor the main
passenger terminal facility areas.
This report will also only address gape planting. It is not meant to provide a
complete guidelines package or cohesive design of overall site aesthetics. Such a
master plan would need to t a cram a of site elements that a
p� I� 1��9 supply
specific identity or significance to the airport. These elements would consist of not only
the plant materials and earth berming outlined in this report, but also street and site
lighting, specialty pavements, signage graphics, architectural enhancements for
signage, retaining walls, fencing, and roadway structures, and suggested locations for
large scale site art work. However,the Intent of this report is to give preliminary direction
for landscape planting only in standalone limited areas.This proposed planting will work
with existing site elements as supplied by others. This plan WWII work to layout a
suggested landscape planting scheme that provides a pleasant, exciting, and
welcoming encounter to the traveling public.
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dipposition of the area being close the ocean adding natural coastal ;=,,,,• ,�,. r
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species in the plant material selected.
There is a significant amount of plant material existing within the
project area. Much of this will be demolished as a result of
construction activities. This demolition has resulted in the obtaining z
of tree removal permits from the County Environmental Protection
aril Growth Management Department. A major emphasis will be on
meeting permit mitigation requirements and finding locations for
trees that may need to be relocated.
Plant materials will be selected based on the restrictions and design
standards dictated by the various owner entities present within the
project area. County aviation operatilons need plant material that will not conflict with air
craft dear zones, compromise facility security operations, or encourage roosting
activities by birds. The Florida Department of Transportation also has specific design
requirements and restrictions affecting plant material selection and placement. Ali of
these must be adhered to in the development of the planting component of the master
plan-
Further restrictions on plant selection and placement will be determined by the natural
conditions of the site. Some areas are low and wet, while others are high and dry. Some
areas have mucky, organic soils, while others have alkaline, infertile soils. Plants must
be selected to thrive In the area that it is planted. Along with micro conditions, the plant
material must be selected to work with the geographical conditions to this part of Florida
and the County.
Lastly but extremely important is selecting and placing plant material that witi ease
maintenance requirements and activities. Plants will be proposed to thrive without need
for fertilization or irrigation and be pest resistant and sturdy in natural high wind events.
Plants will be selected and placed to allow for full natural growth eliminating the need for
constant trimming or tremendous amounts of pruning. Maintenance should be limited to
mowing activities and planting laid out to work with mowing equipment for ease of
operations.
The following Is a list of plant species suggested for this project. It includes plant
species suggested by the FLL Greenbelt Irrigation report prepared by Chen-Moore and
Assoc. It also Is derived from meetings held with the attendance airport maintenance
personnel, USDA representatives, and airport security staff. It also includes species that
meet the requirements of Florida Department of
ll'` '''•`" Transportation guidelines. It is meant to be the basis
`~ of proposed planting within the targeted areas.
However, all final plant selection will need to be
approved during landscape construction design
phases by all regulation agencies and appropriate
aviation departments. This list is provided to reflect a
broad range of appropriate species. Not all species
are appropriate for all locations. Each species has its
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Turf areas will be sodded with Bahia grass. This is a drought tolerant turf grass that
should perform well with little maintenance. It works best In flat areas, but can be used
on lower slopes with success. Steeply sloped areas should be planted with shrubs. Turf
performs poorly here and it is difficult to mow.
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The use of groundoovers will be extremely limited. Groundcover beds are hard to
establish and maintain. They should be limited to near and around passenger terminal
areas where this level of maintenance and detail can be appreciated.
Earth Berming
There are very limited areas where earth
berms need to be either added or
modified. This mostly has to do with
compleMg the east end of the south side
greenbelt buffer. The use of berms in this :
area Is for the continuation of the
character of the existing buffer for ;
continuity and buffer effectiveness. This is
also and area where much of the muck -
spoil from the construction of the new
runway can be placed.
Becoming in other locations will be rare and added only to provide necessary topography
for screening or proper drainage. It may also be used to add interest in areas that would
be limited to turf.
Project Arms
To describe how these project elements are to be used, the project will be broken down
Into logical geographical areas. Each area has its own character and is distinctive in
function, but all will work within the context of the project as a whole. How each element
Is applied is dependent on the character and function of the Individual project area. The
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Federal Highway—South Approach
This is the area that from just south of Griffin Road to the south end of the runway
overpass (see page 12). This Is the south gateway into the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood
Intemational Airport. This location should provide a string and distinctive design to
signal to the user that they are eking the airport entry. The realignment of Federal
Highway and the addition of new terminal entry ramps provide an excellent opportunity
to address these design needs. Landscaping should be bold and exceptional.
This area is primarily under the regulation of the Florida Department of Transportation.
AN proposed Improvements must follow FDOT design criteria.
Landscaping should consist of strong, heavy palms, flowering trees and lush tropical
shrubs, particularly at the south end of this area, further away from the runway. This is
also the location of an Nsbnc and protected Baobob tree which should be Incorporated
and highlighted. The railroad tracks to the west should be screened while still meeting
nearby railroad crossing safety requirements. On the east side, the proposed retention
area can be used as open space backed by large stands of native vegetation that will
define the entry space and frame views to new sculptural signage proposed on the MSE
wall on the south side of the new runway overpass. Landscape plantings will also be
looted to complement proposed sign structures and new sculptural elements that may
be proposed. Construction will also require a landscape buffer between the FEC tracks
and Perimeter road to be reestablished.
Another element Is the replacement of the Dania Beach Welcome structure on the
southwest comer of the intersection must be considered in this area. This existing
structure will be demolished. by the Federal Highway realignment construction.
Coordination must occur with the City .of Dania Beach to propose a replacement
structure and associated landscape plantings.
Runway Overpass Intsrmediats Areas
As a part of the overpass construction,there will be small landscape areas between the
runway and taxiway open to the sky and should be addressed as part of the master
landscape plan (seepage 13). These small areas should be landscaped with small
material that will not interfere with aviation operations.
Rurwmy Overpass North Portal Area
This area is located north of the runway overpass up to and Including the airport entry
and exit overpass ramps (see page 14). It Is comprised of highway right of way with the
Federal Highway main line and interchange connecting ramps including several
overpass structures. This area is again under the regulation of the Florida Department
of Transportation.All proposed improvements must follow FOOT design criteria.
Treatments in this area will be limited to landscape planting. There will be extensive
highway reconstruction in this area so it will require complete replanting once highway
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