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Property Location: 32-23-31-0000-00-002; South of Beachline Expressway (SR 528) and east of Central Florida Greenway (SR417) (±206.7 acres, District 1). Applicant’s Request: The applicant is requesting Specific Parcel Master Plan (SPMP) approval for detailed signage and parks space plans within neigh-borhood N-1A.
S U M M A R Y
Location Map Subject
Owner
Beachline South Resi-dential, LLC
Applicant
Michael Urchuck Dewberry Engineers, Inc.
Project Planner
Michaëlle Petion, AICP
Staf f Report to the Munic ipal P lanning Board October 17 , 2017
STARWOOD N1A PARKS & SIGNAGE SPMP
M P L 2 0 1 7 - 1 00 1 3 I t e m # 5
Staff’s Recommendation: Approval of the request, subject to the condi-tions in this report. Public Comment Courtesy notices were mailed to property owners within 300 ft. of the subject property during the week of October 2, 2017. As of the published date of this report, staff has not received any comments from the public con-cerning this request.
Updated: October 6, 2017
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Future Land Use Map
Zoning Map
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Project Analys is Project Description The +206.7 acre subject property is located South of Beachline Expressway (SR 528) and east of Central Florida Green-way (SR417) and is within the larger +2,559 acre Planned Development referred to as Starwood. Neighborhood 1A (N-1A) received overall master plan approval by the Municipal Planning Board on May 16, 2017 for a total of 163 residential units. The current request is for Specific Parcel Master Plan (SPMP) approval for detailed signage and parks space de-signs within N-1A. The site has a Future Land Use designation of Office Low Intensity and Conservation and a zoning designation of PD (Planned Development). The proposal is consistent with the Zoning and Future Land Use designations. Previous Actions: November 2015—The Municipal Planning Board (MPB) approved:
1) Starwood Annexations (Case #ANX2015-00013, doc#: 1603141205; ANX2015-00019, doc#: 1603141205, ANX2015-00020, doc#: 1603141205); 2) GMP Amendment to assign the Office Low Intensity, Industrial, Community Activity Center and Conservation future land use designations (Case #GMP2015-00038, doc#: 1603141206); 3) GMP Amendment to create Subarea Policy S.40.8 (Case #GMP2015-00039, doc#:1603141206) and 4) Initial PD zoning to allow for 6,400 residential units, 145,000 square feet of office, 150,000 square feet of retail and 145,000 square feet of industrial (Case #ZON2015-00033, doc#:1610241206).
January 2016— The MPB approved the Starwood Phase 1 SPMP comprised of 287 single family units in N-1A, N-2A and N-3A (MPL2015-00039)
August 2016—The MPB approved a Starwood Phase 1 SPMP amendment pertaining to N-1A, N-2A and N-3A (MPL2016-00027)
May 2017—The MPB approved a Starwood Phase 1 SPMP amendment pertaining to N-1A lot mixtures and increas-ing the unit count by 19 units. (MPL2017-00014)
Project Context The surrounding future land use designations include Office Low Intensity and Conservation to the north, south, east and west. Existing uses include vacant land designated for the Starwood development to the north, east and west, and va-cant land to the south designated for the Wewahootee PD. The proposed residential development would be compatible with the surrounding planned residential uses.
Conformance with the LDC The development site has an existing zoning designation of PD. The PD process is intended to facilitate unique, individu-ally planned developments which are not otherwise permitted. The standards and procedures of this district are intended to promote flexibility of design and permit planned diversification and integration of uses and structures, while at the same time retaining in the City Council the absolute authority to establish such limitations and regulations as it deems necessary to protect the public health, safety and general welfare. The proposed project is within the Starwood PD which, at buildout, is anticipated to be comprised of 6,400 residential units, 145,000 square feet of office, 150,000 square feet of retail and 145,000 square feet of industrial. The Starwood PD describes the entire development as a diverse community with a variety of housing choices, interconnected and walkable
Table 1—Project Context
Future Land Use Zoning Surrounding Use
North Office Low Intensity & Conservation PD (Starwood) Vacant Land
East Office Low Intensity & Conservation PD (Starwood) Vacant Land
South Office Low Intensity & Conservation PD (Wewahootee) Vacant Land
West Office Low Intensity & Conservation PD (Starwood) Vacant Land
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residential blocks, and be organized around community parks and amenities. Design criteria are provided with the intent to insure that homes integrate well with each other and share designs which make neighborhood streets safe and enjoy-able to walk along. Open Space The approved N-1A SPMP includes 1.29 acres of park acreage, specifically Tracts A & F, as well additional open space square footage. Per the PD, parks require SPMP review and must be constructed concurrently with the infrastructure for each phase. Tract A is designated as a linear park, or a mews, with a tot lot, covered seating and open play areas. Tract F is a neighborhood park that includes covered seating and passive lawn areas. Tracts XX, H and ZZ , additional open space tracts, are comprised of a pedestrian crossing, a pond area with associated overlook plaza and covered seating respectively. Signage The applicant proposes an entry pavilion on Dowden Rd. into the overall Starwood development. The pavilions are out-side of the right-of-way, except for a slight roof overhang, which will require an encroachment agreement. Heights must be limited to a height of 18 ft. as proposed. Two sets of neighborhood entryway signs are proposed, both off of Dowden Rd. The PD allows a maximum sign height of 6 ft. above grade. Section 64.257 of the LDC allows subdivision identifica-tion signs at a maximum copy area of 18 sq. ft. per sign.
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Aerial Photo
Subject Site
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Approved Development Plan ( M P L 2 0 1 7 - 0 0 0 1 4 )
Park spaces
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Park Plans
Tract A: Linear Park/ Mews with tot lot
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Park Plans
Tract F: Neighborhood park
Tract ZZ: Overlook Plaza
Tract H: Pond
Tract XX: Midblock Crossing
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Previous Approval (N -1A)
Community entry pavilion
Tract H: West Pond (see pg 13 for detail)
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Park Detai ls
Mews seating
Tot Lot (Tract A)
Pavilion/Park Area (Tract F)
Pavilion & Shade Structure
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Park Detai ls
Section at Overlook Plaza
Overlook Plaza (Tract ZZ)
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Park Detai ls
Elevation
Section
Midblock Crossing (Tract XX) and associated section
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Park Detai ls
Elevation
Section
West Pond (Tract H)
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Dowden Rd. Entry Pavi l ion
(section & plan)
(details)
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Dowden Rd. wal l /s ign detai ls
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Communi ty Markers
Street A
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Park Detai ls
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Condit ions of Approval
Land Development 1. Subject To Codes. Except as provided herein, the development is subject to all codes and ordinances of the State of Florida, City of Orlando, and all other applicable regulatory agencies. Phase 1 has a default zoning of R-3A. 2. Development Requirements. Except as modified herein, the project shall be developed in accordance with the require-ments of the Growth Management Plan, and any other pertinent provisions of the Conventional LDC, and the Starwood PD. 3. Approval. Approval of the Specific Parcel Master Plan by City Council shall grant the applicant authority to submit an application for site plan/master plan review for a building permit. The application must be submitted within twenty-four (24) months of approval of the Specific Parcel Master Plan (by the City Council) or the Master Plan shall expire. Howev-er, upon written application filed 30 days prior to the expiration date, the Planning Official may renew the Master Plan for one period of up to 12 months providing good cause is shown. 4. Development Permits. As provided by subsection 166.033(5), Florida Statutes, 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. In accordance with subsection 166.033(5), Florida Statutes, it is hereby made a con-dition of this permit that all other applicable state or federal permits be obtained before commencement of the develop-ment. 5. Consistency. Unless amended by any conditions found herein or any modifications recommended by the MPB and approved by City Council, this project shall operate and be developed only as described and conditioned within this re-port and in accordance with the attached site plan and any other plans or commitments provided in the application pack-age. Any changes in the use of the site, the operation of the project, or the site plan as provided herein may require an amendment to the project and review by the MPB and City Council (see "Minor Modifications" condition below.) This ap-proval is not transferable to another property. All other applicable state or federal permits must be obtained before com-mencing development. 6. Minor Modifications. Minor modifications to the project, including changes to the design and site plan reviewed by the Municipal Planning Board or City Council may be approved by the Planning Official without further review by the Munici-pal Planning Board. Major changes shall require additional review by the Municipal Planning Board.
Findings Subject to the conditions contained herein, the proposal is consistent with the requirements for approval of Master Plan applications contained in Section 65.331 of the Land Development Code (LDC): 1. The proposed use is consistent with the City’s Growth Management Plan. 2. The proposed use is consistent with the purpose and intent of the PD zoning district and all other requirements of
the LDC. 3. The proposed use will be compatible with surrounding land uses and the general character of the area. 4. The necessary public facilities will be adequate to serve the proposed use, or will be provided by the applicant as a
condition of this approval. Staff recommends approval of the MPL2017-10013 subject to the conditions below:
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7. Signage. Signage shall be no more than 12 ft. above grade and the maximum copy area per sign face is 18 sq. ft. 8. Encroachments. No structures are permitted to encroach into the ROW without an encroachment agreement.
Urban Design 1. The sidewalks and paved trails should follow the layout of the roadway edge, with parallel and offset curves to match. Maximize the parkway widths to allow for street tree planting. 2. The street parkways appear to be 7' in width. For all parkways less than 12' in width with canopy trees, special treat-ments are required, to include root barriers at curbs, sidewalks, and underground utilities, and structural soils or similar treatment underneath sidewalks. Canopy trees within 5' of any pavement shall also receive similar special treatments. 3. Signs may be pin-mounted and externally lit. Halo-lit or similar treatment is also acceptable. Internally lit box signs are prohibited. 4. Signage and markings must be provided to alert motorists of pedestrians in midblock crossings. A raised table or speed hump is preferred, if approved by transportation and engineering reviewers. 5. The street tree planting plan must be coordinated with the utilities and street lighting plans. Root barriers will be re-quired to protect sidewalks, curbing, streets, and underground utilities wherever trees are deemed to be close enough to cause damage to infrastructure. Special treatments such as structural soils may also be required. 6. Uplands adjacent to wetlands must be landscaped with native plant species adapted to wetland edges. 7. Site lighting must comply with Chapter 63 of City Code.
Transportation 1. At all project entrances, clear sight distances for drivers and pedestrians shall not be blocked by signs, buildings, building columns, landscaping, or other visual impediments. No structure, fence, wall, or other visual impediment shall obstruct vision between 2 feet and 8 feet in height above street level. The street corner / driveway visibility area shall be shown and noted on construction plans and any future site plan submittals. The applicant shall design the site plan as necessary to comply with the Florida Greenbook and the FDOT Design Standards Index. Sight lines shall be provided on both site plans and landscape plans. 2. The shared use trail may not have vertical obstructions within 2 ft of the pavement edge. The separation of the pavil-ion pillars must be a minimum of 16 ft to provide this clearance. Low growing vegetation or hardscape elements may be used in the 2 ft. between the pillars and the trail pavement. 3. Vertical clearance from the trail must be a minimum of 10 ft. Parks 1. Install at least two trash receptacles at each covered seating area or pavilion, evenly spaced within the footprint con-venient to all use areas and close to egress points so people will need to pass the receptacle to enter/leave the struc-ture. Install at least one trash receptacle between benches that are not under a structure, near points of access.
Install at least one trash receptacle outside of the tot lot but close to access point for the benches at the tot lot.
2. Tot lot should include independent play pieces and swings to promote use of the playground. 3. The tot equipment must comply with ADA requirements for percentage of equipment that is accessible to children with physical limitations. 4. Playground surfacing must meet ADA and safety requirements. 5. All safety surfacing materials must be contained with a durable curb, such as concrete or other material.
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6. There must be accessible walk connections to the benches in the tot lot. The area may need to be widened and/or play structure rotated to add the sidewalk and meet safety clear zone requirements. 7. At least one ADA accessible drinking fountain must be installed adjacent to the tot lot, next to the sidewalk leading to the tot lot, adjacent to but outside of the play area. Children should be able to get a drink without leaving the immediate tot lot area and adults who are not with children should be able to get a drink without entering the actual tot lot. Provide drainage for the fountain overflow and waste line. Consider adding a drinking fountain to the other park as well. 8. Consider using radii of 3’ or 5’ at sidewalk intersections. 9. Sidewalk longitudinal and cross slopes must meet ADA requirements. 10. Landscaping in parks must keep sightlines open. Plant material must be able to be maintained so it is below 3’ or over 7’ of clear trunk so the area between is visually open. 11. Provide shade for the benches around the tot lot. This can be shade trees. 12. Provide for wheelchair seating at picnic tables and next to some benches. Keep clear aisles that meet ADA require-ments open for travel between site furnishings and posts. 13. Consider adding lightning protection on shade structures. 14. Lighting must be coordinated with the planting plans so light fixtures are not covered and light is not blocked by tree branches. 15.All parks must include bike racks per City of Orlando requirements. 16. Sightlines must be kept open with low vegetation (30" and lower) and trees limbed up to at least 7'.
Informat ional Comments
Land Development 1. Tract XX. To provide the safest midblock crossing possible, the residences that line Tract XX should provide a level of transparency greater than is typical along side yard elevations. This will be reviewed at the time of appearance review for unit types. Fire 1. TRC fire code review is preliminary in nature, and is intended to expose or prevent evident design deficiencies with State and City Fire Codes. The design will be reviewed in detail for State and City Fire Code compliance at the time of permit application. 2. Be advised that any new construction must adhere to the requirements of the Florida Fire Prevention Code, Fifth Edi-tion, and The City of Orlando Fire Prevention Code. 3. An approved turnaround shall be provided for fire apparatus where an access road is a dead end in access of 150 ft, and roadways shall have all-weather driving surface, capable of supporting the load of fire apparatus, shall be a mini-mum 20 ft. in width, and shall have a minimum vertical clearance of at least 13 ft. 6 in. [NFPA 1 18.2.2.5.4 and NFPA 1 18.2.3.4.1.1 ] 4. The plan indicates fire hydrants will be required. Because building information is not provided, fire hydrant location and spacing will be reviewed at the time of building permitting. All portions of an unsprinklered building must be within 300 ft hose lay distance of a fire hydrant. All portions of a sprinklered building must be within 500 ft hose lay distance of a fire hydrant. City Code Ch 24.27(f)
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Contact Informat ion Growth Management For questions regarding Growth Management plan review, please contact Mary-Stewart Droege at 407.246.3276 or [email protected]. Land Development For questions regarding Land Development review, please contact Michaëlle Petion at 407.246.3837 or [email protected]. Urban Design For questions regarding Urban Design plan review, please contact Ken Pelham at 407.246.3235 or [email protected]. Transportation For questions regarding Transportation review, please contact John Rhoades at 407.246.2293 or [email protected] Engineering/Zoning For questions regarding Development Review contact Keith Grayson at 407.246.3234 or [email protected]. Police For questions regarding Police plan review, please contact Audra Rigby at 407.246.2454 or [email protected]. Public Works For any questions regarding fire issues, please contact Eva Wesson at 407.246.3264 or at [email protected]. Fire For any questions regarding fire issues, please contact Chip Howard at 407.246.2143 or at [email protected]. Building For questions regarding Building Plan Review issues contact Don Fields at 407.246.2654 or [email protected]. Parks For questions regarding Parks Plan Review issues contact Denise Riccio at 407.246.4249 or [email protected]. For questions regarding Tree Review issues contact Justin Garber at 407.246.4047 or [email protected]. Wastewater For questions regarding Waster Plan Review issues contact David Breitrick at 407.246.3525 or [email protected].
Review/Approval Process—Next Steps 1. MPB minutes scheduled for review and approval by City Council. 2. Apply for building permits.
