HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2015-097 - Approved Site Plan & Variances for Property at 2025 Tigertail Blvd. RESOLUTION NO. 2015-097
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DANIA
BEACH,FLORIDA,APPROVING THE SITE PLAN(SP-002-15),VARIANCES
(VA-059-15), (VA-060-15), (VA-062-15),(VA-063-15)AND(VA-078-15),AND
WAIVERS TO INDUSTRIAL DESIGN STANDARDS SUBMITTED BY JAN H.
SMITH A.I.A., AGENT ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER GERDAU
AMERISTEEL U.S., INC., FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2025 TIGERTAIL
BOULEVARD IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AS LEGALLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS
RESOLUTION;PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS,the City Code of Ordinances,Chapter 28"Land Development Code("LDC or
the"Code") Part 6"Development Review Procedures and Requirements,"Article 635"Site Plans,"
Section 635-20(A), provides that site plan approval is required as a condition to the issuance of a
building permit; and
WHEREAS, Jan H. Smith, A.I.A., on behalf Gerdau Ameristeel U.S., Inc., (the
"Applicant"),is requesting site plan approval for the construction of an additional 65,300 square feet
of office/industrial uses in the City of Dania Beach,Florida,as legally described in Exhibit"A";and
WHEREAS,Chapter 28 of the LDC,Part 6,Article 625"Variances"provides that variance
approvals may be granted consistent with the criteria established in Section 625-40; and
WHEREAS,the Applicant is requesting variance approval(VA-059-15)to provide one(1)
tree of category one (1) inconsistent with Code, per Section 275.100 (D), which requires two (2)
category one (1)trees for the terminal landscape peninsulas; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant is requesting variance approval (VA-060-15) to provide new
gravel vehicular areas inconsistent with Code, per Section 265.110 (E), which requires vehicular
areas to be of asphaltic cement; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant is requesting variance approval (VA-062-15) to provide a
building setback of thirty-five(35)feet inconsistent with Code,per Section 205.10,which requires a
forty(40) foot setback; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant is requesting variance approval (VA-063-15) to provide an
industrially designed building structure inconsistent with Code,per Section 115.50,which requires
the look of the building to be designed similar to an office; and
WHEREAS,the Applicant is requesting variance approval(VA-078-15)to maintain existing
gravel areas inconsistent with Code,per Section 265.170(C),which requires nonconforming parking
facilities to be brought into compliance if substantial improvements are made to the site; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Chapter 28 of the LDC, Part 2,Article 265 "Off Street Parking,"
Section 265-60 "Alternate Parking Standards" the City Commission is authorized to approve
alternate standards, that are consistent with the site plan approval process provided for in Article
635; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested approval of an alternate parking standard
calculation for the proposed development due to the limited amount of required employees for the
fabrication task/areas; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Chapter 28 of the LDC,Part 5"Signage And Design Regulations,"
Article 511 "Industrial Design Standards"the City Commission is authorized to approve exceptions
to this article as conditions to a site plan approval subject to certain findings; and
WHEREAS,the Applicant has requested waivers of certain requirements of Article 511
"Industrial Design Standards;" and
WHEREAS,the Applicant requested waivers are from the following appearance standards of
LDC Section 511-30: (A) All structures on a site shall create a unified architectural theme; (B)
Simple rectangular box structures shall be prohibited,(C)Large,blank,unarticulated walls shall be
prohibited,(D)All buildings and building facades shall be articulated through the use of a coherent
and clear architectural design that incorporates rhythms in form and construction details, (E)
Buildings facing a public street or interior courtyard space shall be architecturally emphasized
through entrance treatment,fenestration,and building details.Buildings with more than one facade
facing a public street shall provide treatment for each facade, (F) Roof and exterior wall surfaces,
with the exception of glass areas shall be non-reflective.Opaque surfaces and reflective or mirrored
type glazing at ground level visible from the sidewalk is prohibited,(G)The use of flat steel or metal
panels for the exterior walls is prohibited,(H)The rear and sides of buildings shall be finished with
material that in texture and color resembles the front of the building, (I) Glass windows and doors
must make up at least twenty-five(25)percent of the primary elevation of a corner site and ten(10)
percent of the secondary elevation of a corner site. On ground stories,the minimum required glass
facade area shall be measured between a height of two and one-half(2.5) feet and eight (8) feet
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above the abutting grade, (J) The coloration of all buildings shall be nature blending with a
maximum of three (3) colors exclusive of roof. The use of"earth tone" or light pastel colors is
encouraged. Semi-transparent stains are recommended for application on natural wood finishes(K)
Building trim and accent areas may feature contrasting building materials and different colors than
the building field color,including use of primary colors,if compatible with the architectural design,
(L) Buildings should have clearly defined public and employee entrances incorporating a
combination of elements such as: Canopies or porticos,Overhangs,Recesses/projections,Arcades,
Raised corniced parapets over the door, Peaked roof forms, Arches, Entrance framed by outdoor
pedestrian features or enhanced landscaping, Architectural details such as tile work and moldings
integrated into the building structure to frame the entryway, Integral planters or wing walls that
incorporate landscaped areas and/or sitting areas,and Enhanced pedestrian surfaces,(M)Work area
or storage doors and open bays shall not open toward or otherwise be visible from any of the
designated principal roads, and (P) A minimum distance of eight (8) feet shall be maintained
between the front of any building, including any walkway immediately adjacent thereto, and the
parking area.This space is to be reserved for landscaping,either existing or planned,and is required
to have a minimum three(3)-foot wide strip for plant material.No such space is required at the sides
or rear of the building unless there is an adjoining residential use; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant has also requested waivers from the following landscaping,
walls and fencing standards of LDC Section 511-40: (B) The use of landscape accents, such as
planters and window boxes, shall be incorporated into the overall landscape design of the building
and the site,(C)Where hedges are utilized and adequate space exists,a tiered effect is required.and
(E) Chain link, barbed wire and similar fencing along a designated arterial are prohibited. Where
such fencing can be viewed from a designated arterial, landscaping, berming, or both shall be
provided to minimize visibility from the designated arterial; and
WHEREAS,the City's Development Review Committee("DRC"),which is composed of
City staff, reviewed the Site Plan for compliance with all applicable regulations; and
WHEREAS, staff recommended approval of the proposed Site Plan (SP-002-15), related
waivers to Industrial Design Standards, and Variances(VA-059-15),(VA-060-15), (VA-062-15),
(VA-063-15)AND (VA-078-15); and
WHEREAS,the City Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing in accordance
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with law; and
WHEREAS,the City Commission finds there are circumstances peculiar to the site or the
intended use that makes compliance with the above referenced industrial design standards and
requirements impracticable; and
WHEREAS,the City Commission finds the Applicant has offered significant enhancements
to other pertinent aspects of the site that will offset any negative impact that exceptions to these
standards might otherwise create; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the property does not front on a collector or
arterial roadway; and
WHEREAS,the City Commission finds that the approval of the proposed Site Plan(SP-002-
15), Variances (VA-059-15), (VA-060-15), (VA-062-15), (VA-063-15) AND (VA-078-15), and
waivers to the Industrial Design Standards will protect the public health, safety,and welfare of the
residents of the City, and furthers the purpose, goals, objectives and policies of the City
Comprehensive Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The foregoing"WHEREAS"clauses are ratified and confirmed as being true
and correct and they are made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2. Pursuant to Chapter 28 "Land Development Regulations," Part 6
"Development Review Procedures and Requirements,"Article 635"Site Plans,"the following Site
Plan (SP-002-15), attached as Exhibit "B," which is made a part of and incorporated into this
Resolution by this reference, is approved.
Section 3. Pursuant to Chapter 28 "Land Development Regulations," Part 6
"Development Review Procedures and Requirements," Article 625 "Variances," applications for
Variances(VA-059-15), (VA-060-15), (VA-062-15), (VA-063-15)AND (VA-078-15) are hereby
approved.
Section 4. Pursuant to Chapter 28 "Land Development Regulations," Part 5 "Signage
And Design Regulations,"Article 511 "Industrial Design Standards"waivers from the appearance
standards of Section 511-30 (A), (B), (C), (D), (E), (F), (G), (H), (1), (J), (K), (L), (M) and(P)and
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waivers from the from the landscaping,walls and fencing standards of Section 511-40(B),(C)and
(D) are hereby approved.
Section 5. The approvals granted by this Resolution are subject to the Applicant's
compliance with the following conditions.
1. The Application must be reviewed by Broward County Aviation's Department(`BCAD")
and Federal Aviation Administration("FAA"),as applicable.The point of contact is William
Castillo; Airport Planner located at 220 SW 45 Street, Suite 101, Dania Beach, Florida
33312, or he can be reached at(954)359-6100. (Planning)
2. Applicant shall provide loading calculations. (Planning)
3. On Civil Plan Page C21-C23, identify the water main sizes. (Fire)
4. The water mains must be looped for this project. (Fire)
5. The Hydraulic calculations were provided for the sprinkler system. Please provide fire
flow demand calculations for the manual fire suppression efforts in accordance with
NFPA 1 (2012 Edition), Chapter 18, Section, 18.4. The calculations must be signed and
sealed by the engineer of record. (Fire)
6. On Civil Plan Page C21-C23 &F3, Hydrants are required every 300 feet as the truck
drives. Additional hydrants required. (Fire)
7. Post indicator valve must be at least 40 feet from building. (Fire)
8. Demonstrate all turning radiuses. The turning radiuses must be 38 feet inside and 50 feet
outside. (Fire)
9. Provide statement of verification from the design professional of record, on official
company letterhead,that the proposed water main sizing, fire hydrant spacing, and fire
hydrant locations, are in compliance with the Broward County Land Use Code and the
Florida Fire Prevention Code. Attach signed and sealed document. (Fire)
10. Provide Address Detail and location. (Fire)
11. Will the FDC supply both buildings? (Fire)
12. The Knox entry system will be required for Traffic Arm Gate on west drive. See Fire
Marshalls Office for application. (Fire)
13. On Civil Plan Page A56,the east and west elevation sheets show a conflict on drive-thru
vertical height. Note: 14 feet is required. (Fire)
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14. Meet with the Fire Marshal's Office to discuss moving the location of the proposed FDC.
(Fire)
15. Delineate all fire lanes. (Fire)
16. Provide fire lane—"NO PARKING"detail. (Fire)
17. If additional water/fire mains are required, a minimum of 8 inches is required.
18. Provide FDC signage detail. (Fire)
19. A tree survey table has been submitted,however, the following information is missing:
(Landscaping)
• Proposed disposition(remain, relocate or remove);
• Dollar value of specimen trees calculated in accordance with section 825-140 of
the Dania Beach Code. Specimen hardwood: 18"DBH and specimen palm:
Minimum 6' CW and 12"DBH. (Landscaping)
20. Please note that the Tree Chart of SH-2 shows tree No. 10 as a mahogany and LNP-4
depicts it as a black olive. (Landscaping)
21. Sheets LNP-2 to LNP-5: for trees remaining on site, indicate the tree number assigned on
sheet SH-2 (Survey). (Landscaping)
22. Sheet LNP-4 depicts two palms by the existing septic drainfield,however,these palms
are not depicted on the tree survey. Please clarify if these palms are new or existing to
remain and identify species and dimensions. (Landscaping)
23. Sheet LNP-2: Per Sec. 275-100 (D)terminal peninsulas shall be ten feet wide and as long
as the required length of the parking stall in that aisle (exclusive of curb dimensions), and
have a minimum of two category 1 trees. This requirement is also applicable to head-to-
head parking rows (four category 1 trees are needed for these islands). Please adjust
species and numbers in all terminal islands. (Landscaping)
24. Sheet LNP-6: Per Sec. 275-190 (F) small trees shall not constitute no more than 10% of
the total trees required. The plans depict 26% of this tree category. (Landscaping)
25. It appears like several trees will be removed from the site. Please indicate how the
mitigation of these trees will be accomplished. (Landscaping)
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26. Pending updated irrigation plan,to be provided once landscape plan is approved. The
existing plan depicts vegetation that is not included in the landscape plan(LNP), and vice
versa. (Landscaping)
27. Please provide a point-by-point response to each of the above comments. (Landscaping)
28. Previous comments substantially addressed. (Engineering)
29. Additional comments based on submitted plans: (Engineering)
a. What is the design axle load on your pavement design?
b. On the traffic assessment report, generated trips are truck trips or based on
passenger car equivalent?
C. On sheet C-5,handicap parking bay dimension must be 12'x18' with wheel
stop.Use Broward County Traffic Engineering standards,striping must be 6".
d. On sheet C-9, do not use Broward County logo, use a plain "SEWER"
marker.
e. On sheet C-11,reference to City Dania Beach Public Works Manual should
be changed to Broward County Minimum Standard.
f. On sheet LS-1,provide hydraulic calculations to support design parameters.
g. Provide stormwater calculations.
h. Provide pavement markings plan for existing and proposed ingress/egress.
i. Existing ingress/egress needs to be reworked.
j. Provide drawing file (dwg or dgn) disk of the approved site plan in Florida
State Plane Coordinate (NAD 83). This should be addressed as part of the
final submittal. (Engineering)
Section 6. Failure to adhere to the terms and conditions of approval above shall be
considered a violation of the City Code and persons found violating the conditions shall be subject to
the penalties prescribed by the City Code, including but not limited to, the revocation of the
approvals granted by this Resolution. The Applicant understands and acknowledges that it must
comply with all other applicable requirements of the City before it may commence construction or
operation, and this Resolution may be revoked by the City Commission at any time upon a
determination that Applicant is not in compliance with the City Code.
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Section 7. That issuance of a development permit by a municipality does not in any way
create any right on the part of an applicant to obtain a permit from a state or federal agency and does
not create any liability on the part of the municipality for issuance of the permit if the applicant fails
to obtain requisite approvals or fulfill the obligations imposed by a state or federal agency or
undertakes actions that result in a violation of state or federal law.
Section 8. Pursuant to Section 635.100 "Expiration of Site Plans" and Section 625-50
"Expiration of Variances," of the Land Development Regulations, the Site Plan (SP-002-15)
approval and related Waivers to Industrial Design Standards and Variances(VA-059-15),(VA-060-
15),(VA-062-15), (VA-063-15)and(VA-078-15) shall automatically expire and become null and
void unless the Applicant files a complete building permit application with construction drawings for
the improvements shown on the Site Plan, within eighteen (18) months from the date of this
Resolution.
Section 9. That all resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict with this Resolution are
repealed to the extent of such conflict.
Section 10. That this Resolution shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on September 8, 2015.
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EXHIBIT "A"
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
DESCRIPTION: (PER WARRANTY DEED, O.R.B. 3460, PG 751, B.C.R.)
THE SOUTH 35 FEET THAT PORTION OF THE "AMENDED PLAT OF HOLLYWOOD
HEIGHTS",PLAT BOOK 14,PAGE 58 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY,
FLORIDA,LYING WEST OF THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF INTERSTATE 95(STATE
ROAD No. 9);
THE SOUTH 35 FEET OF THAT PORTION OF THE SE 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 33,
TOWNSHIP 50 SOUTH, RANGE 42 EAST, LYING WEST OF THE WEST LINE OF SAID
"AMENDED HOLLYWOOD HEIGHTS";
THE SOUTH 35 FEET OF THAT PORTION OF THE SW 1/4 OF THE NW 1/4 OF SAID
SECTION 33, LYING EAST OF A LINE THAT IS 300 FEET EAST OF (AS MEASURED AT
RIGHT ANGLES TO) AND PARALLEL WITH THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE
SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILROAD;
ALL THAT PROPERTY IN TRACT 5,OF TIGERTAIL GROVE RE-SUBDIVISION,LYING IN
SECTION 33,TOWNSHIP 50 SOUTH,RANGE 42 EAST,AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 30,
PAGE 20. OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA; EXCEPT THE
PORTION THEREOF CONVEYED TO BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR ROAD AND
HIGHWAY PURPOSES BY SPECIAL WARRANTY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 25, 1962
AND RECORDED IN OFFICIAL RECORDS 2473,PAGE 614 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
SAID COUNTY;
ALL THAT PART OF THE N 1/2 OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4 OF SECTION 33,
TOWNSHIP 50 SOUTH,RANGE 42 EASE,LYING EAST OF THE SEABOARD-ALL FLORIDA
RAILWAY RIGHT-OF-WAY IN BROWARD COUNTY,FLORIDA;EXCEPT,BEGINNING AT
THE INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF TIGERTAIL BOULEVARD
AND A POINT 100 FEET EAST OF THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE SEABOARD-
ALL FLORIDA RAILWAY, AS MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES, SAID POINT OF
BEGINNING ALSO BEING DESCRIBED AS THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF A TRACT
FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE SEABOARD-ALL FLORIDA RAILWAY STATION GROUND;
THENCE RUN EASTERLY ALONG THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF TIGERTAIL
BOULEVARD 202.63 FEET;THENCE NORTHEASTERLY PARALLEL TO THE SAID RIGHT-
OF-WAY LINE TO THE NORTH LINE OF THE N 1/2 OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4,
SECTION 33,TOWNSHIP 50 SOUTH,RANGE 42 EAST;THENCE WESTERLY A DISTANCE
OF 202.65 FEET ALONG SAID NORTH LINE OF THE N 1/2 OF THE NW 1/4 OF THE SW 1/4
TO A POINT 100 FEET EAST OF THE WEST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF THE SEABOARD-
ALL FLORIDA RAILWAY, AS MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES; THENCE
SOUTHWESTERLY ALONG THE EASTERLY RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE TO THE POINT OF
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BEGINNING;THE SAID EXCEPTED TRACT OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED ALSO BEING
KNOWN AS PART OF THE TRACT FORMERLY KNOWN AS SEABOARD-ALL FLORIDA
RAILROAD GROUNDS; AND EXCEPT THE PORTION THEREOF CONVEYED TO
BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA FOR ROAD AND HIGHWAY PURPOSES BY SPECIAL
WARRANTY DEED DATED SEPTEMBER 25, 1962 AND RECORDED IN OFFICIAL
RECORDS BOOK 2473, PAGE 614 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY.
(END OF DEED DESCRIPTION)
AND ALSO LESS THEREFROM PARCEL A OF DESIGNER'S PLACE AT DANIA,
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 129, PAGE 33 OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA.
ALL OF THE ABOVE BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGIN AT THE EASTERLYMOST CORNER OF PARCEL "A" OF "THE NCL PLAT",
ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 150,PAGE 50 OF
THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD COUNTY,FLORIDA;THENCE ALONG THE EAST
LINE OF THE AFORESAID TRACT 5 OF TIGERTAIL GROVE RESUBDIVISION, SOUTH
04016'24" EAST 665.91 FEET TO THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID TRACT 5;THENCE
ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT 5, SOUTH 87°28'12" WEST 60.64 FEET TO AN
INTERSECTION WITH AN EASTERLY LINE OF PARCEL "A" OF DESIGNER'S PLACE AT
DANIA,ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 129,PAGE
33 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF BROWARD, FLORIDA; THENCE ALONG SAID
EASTERLY LINE THE FOLLOWING TWO(2)COURSES,(1)NORTH 09°39'28"EAST 44.07
FEET; (2)NORTH 04°16'24" WEST 309.40 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID
PARCEL"A";THENCE ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID PARCEL"A",SOUTH 87°28'12"
WEST 550.00 FEET TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL "A"; THENCE
ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SAID PARCEL "A", SOUTH 02°38'10" EAST 359.84 FEET TO
THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID PARCEL "A"; THENCE ALONG A LINE 30 FEET
NORTH OF AND PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTH LINE OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-
QUARTER(NW 1/4)OF THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER(NW 1/4)OF THE SOUTHWEST
ONE-QUARTER(SW 1/4)OF SAID SECTION 33, TOWNSHIP 50 SOUTH,RANGE 42 EAST,
SOUTH 87028'12"WEST 511.41 FEET;THENCE ALONG A SOUTHERLY PROLONGATION
OF AN EASTERLY LINE OF SAID PARCEL "A" OF SAID "THE NCL PLAT" AND SAID
EASTERLY LINE,NORTH 06°43'38"EAST 681.14 FEET;THENCE ALONG A SOUTHERLY
BOUNDARY OF SAID PARCEL "A" OF SAID "THE NCL PLAT", NORTH 87°25'19" EAST
991.66 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
SAID LANDS SITUATE LYING AND BEING IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH,BROWARD
COUNTY,FLORIDA AND CONTAINING 510,898 SQUARE FEET(11.729 ACRES)MORE OR
LESS.
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