ZON2015-00012 MPL2015-00015 Millenia AC Hotel Residence Inn · The applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property, from O-2 to AC-2, and Master Plan approval to construct

Updated: July 13, 2015

Applicants

James Willard, Shutts & Bowen, LLP

Project Planner

Jim Burnett, AICP

Property Owner

Millenia Hotel Investors, LLC c/o J. Steven Schrimsher Schrimsher Properties,

AC HOTEL & RESIDENCE INN 5403 MILLENIA LAKES BLVD.

S U M M A RY

Property Location: 5403 Millenia Lakes Blvd. (east side of Millenia Lakes Blvd., south of Millenia Blvd., west of the Mall at Millenia) (Parcel #17-23-29-2211-02-001; ±4.04acres, District 4). Applicant’s Request: The applicant is requesting to rezone the property, from O-2 to AC-2, and Master Plan approval to construct an AC Hotel and Residence Inn (both Marriott hotel brands) with a com-bined 254 rooms. The property is in the Millenia neighborhood.

Staff Recommendation: Approval of the rezoning and Master Plan, per the condi-

tions in the staff report. Public Comment: Courtesy notices will be mailed to property owners within 300 ft. of the subject property the week of July 6, 2015. As of the distribution of the staff report, staff has received no comments from the public relative to the rezoning or Master Plan requests.

Staff Report to the Municipal Planning Board July 21, 2015

ZON2015-00012 MPL2015-00015 Items #5a & b

Location Map Subject Site

Mall at Millenia

IKEA

offices

apartments

offic

es

Mercedes

Animal Control & ASPCA

Aqua Aptmts.

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FUTURE LAND USE MAP

Z O N I N G M A P

RES-MED

SUBJECT PROPERTY

SUBJECT PROPERTY

Mall at Millenia

Mall at Millenia

Aqua Aptmts.

Aqua Aptmts.

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E X I S T I N G A N D P R O P O S E D Z O N I N G M A P S

Project Description The applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property, from O-2 to AC-2, and Master Plan approval to construct an AC Hotel and Residence Inn (both Marriott hotel brands) with a combined 254 rooms. The property is in the Millenia neighborhood and is also in the Millenia Development of Regional Impact (DRI). Previous Actions 1985: Schrimsher Southwest (Millenia) properties annexed into City of Orlando (City Doc. #19669). 1992: Schrimsher Southwest (Millenia) Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Development Order (DO) approved. 1/2002: Millenia Master Plan amended (MPL2001-00022) to create a smaller parcel for further site development. 2/2005: Master Plan approved (MPL2004-00036) to allow a 339-unit multi-family development on the property (master plan ex- pired 2/2007). 8/2008: Future Land Use designation for property changed from Office Medium Intensity to Urban Activity Center (GMP2008- 00007).

Project Context

The property is on the west side of Millenia Blvd. and southwest side of Millenia Plaza Way, east of Interstate 4 and north of Conroy Rd. Adjacent uses, zoning and future land use designations are shown in Table 1 below.

Rezoning (LDC Section 65.366) & Master Plan Criteria (LDC Section 65.335)

The Municipal Planning Board and City Council shall consider the following factors in their review of rezoning and Master Plan applications:

1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent of the use and all other requirements of the LDC.

2. Growth Management Plan (GMP). The consistency of the proposal with all applicable policies of the City's adopted GMP.

3. Changed Conditions. Whether and the extent to which land use and development conditions have changed since the effective date of the existing zoning district for the property in question.

4. Use and District Requirements. The proposal must conform to the requirements of the zoning district(s) in which it is located and, where applicable, to the requirements of Chapter 58 for the particular use or activity under consideration.

5. Performance and Design Regulations. The proposal must conform to all applicable performance and design regulations of LDC Chapters 58, 60, 61, and 62.

6. Public Facilities and Services. Will necessary public facilities (both on- and off-site), such as transportation, sanitation, water, sewer, drainage, emergency services, education, recreation, etc. be adequate to serve the proposed use.

Conformance with Growth Management Plan and Zoning

The property is designated Urban Activity Center on the City’s Future Land Use Map but is zoned O-2 (Medium Intensity Office - Residential). The rezoning to AC-2 (Urban Activity Center) would make the zoning consistent with the future land use designa-tion. The proposed hotel uses are permitted under the AC-2 zoning district, but requires approval of a master plan. The applicant’s request is as follows:

“In accordance with the Future Land Use Amendment approved by City Council on August 4, 2008 (GMP 2008-00007), which changed the future land use designation on the subject property from Office Medium Intensity to Urban Activity Center, Applicant now seeks to rezone the property to AC-2, consistent with the Urban Activity Center land use designa-tion.

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PR O J E C T AN A LY S I S

Direction Future Land Use Zoning Adjacent Uses

North Office Medium Intensity (OFFICE-MED)

O-2 (Medium Intensity Office - Residential)

Office Buildings

East Public/Recreation & Institutional and (Across Shingle Creek) Urban Activ-

ity Center (URBAN-AC)

P (Public Use) & AC-2 (Urban Activity Center)

Shingle Creek & Mall at Millenia

South OFFICE-MED O-2 Aqua Apartments

West (Across Millenia Lakes Blvd.) Conservation & OFFICE-MED

C (Conservation) & O-2

Retention Pond & Vacant Land

T A B L E 1 - P R O J E C T C O N T E X T


Concurrently, the civil engineer for the contract purchaser of the property is applying for Master Plan approval of the same 4.04 acre parcel for a hotel use.”

Property development standards are provided in Table 2 at right. Millenia DRI

Future Land Use Su-barea Policy S.24.2 addresses the nature and extent of develop-ment within the Mil-lenia DRI, including the subject site, as follows: “Development intensity on the subject property shall be limited to the entitle-ments provided in the adopted Millenia Development of Regional Impact (DRI) Development Order. If a substantial deviation occurs, additional review of the affected Growth Management Plan elements, including the Capital Improvements Element, shall be required.”

Also, Future Land Use Subarea Policy S.24.4 addresses the available trips within the Millenia DRI, as follows: “Development within this subarea policy boundary shall be limited to 597,105 square feet of retail space or the equivalent of ITE daily trips. Alternative land uses and intensities consistent with the Urban Activity Center future land use designation may be permitted so long as the equivalent ITE daily trip threshold is not exceeded. Such changes shall require an amendment to the project master plan. Any proposed development that would exceed the equivalent ITE daily trip threshold shall be subject to additional infra-structure and transportation impact analysis.”

The subject site is part of Tract H-2B within the Millenia DRI and has adequate trips for development of the property with the proposed hotel uses. Millenia Lakes Blvd. is a 60-ft. wide private R-O-W, with 23-ft. travel lanes with a central boulevard strip and turn lanes where needed. Existing development on Millenia Lakes Blvd. consists of the Millenia Lakes II & III office com-plex at the southeast corner of Millenia Lakes Blvd. and Millenia Blvd. and the Aqua Apartments on the eastern end of the south-ern terminus of Millenia Lakes Blvd.

The proposed development meets the requirements for the Urban Activity Center future land use and the proposed AC-2 zoning, and is generally consistent with the Millenia DRI. Thus, the proposed Master Plan is consistent with the GMP.

Transportation The proposed hotel uses will be solely accessed from Mil-lenia Lakes Blvd. via a centralized access point that lines up with the proposed office development to the west (recently received as MPL2015-00019). Parking. The site will be parked per LDC Section 61.322, as provided in Table 3 at right.

Transportation Impact Fees for the proposed hotel uses are estimated to be $643,382, due at time of building permit issuance, subject to change upon final permit plan review.

Urban Design

The project will consist of two (2) new 6-story hotels within a combined campus, with one main entry and separate drop-off and pick-up areas and loading areas facing Millenia Lakes Blvd.

Signage. Sign area for the hotels is based on building frontages facing Millenia Lakes Blvd. Each hotel will also have a set of high-rise signs, which will, per LDC Section 64.246, re-duce the amount of remaining signage located below 30-ft. in elevation on the remainder of the hotel campuses. A Sign Master Plan via Plan-ning Official Determination will also be re-quired, to ensure consistency with the Millenia DRI Sign Plan. The applicant also intends to apply for a Planning Official determination to allow an electronic facade on the northern face of the AC Hotel. Roof and digital signs are prohibited, unless allowed by variance.

Table 3 - Parking Require-ments

(per LDC Section 61.322)

Parking Ratios Min./Max. (spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.)

Spaces

Min / Max

AC Hotel & Residence Inn

254 rooms (total)(per room) 0.5/1.00 (per room) 127 / 254

Banquet/Meeting Space (20 seats)

0.25/0.50 (per seat) 5 / 10

Totals 132 / 264

Provided 221

Table 2 - Development Standards (proposed AC-2 zoning)

Proposed Use

Lot Size (acres)

Setbacks (Minimum) (ft.) FAR - Max./Prop.

ISR - Max./Prop.

Bldg. Ht. Max./Prop. Front (W) Side (N & S) Rear (E)

254-unit AC Hotel & Residence Inn

±4.04 0 / 101 0 or 3 / 148 (n); 145 (s) 10 / 23.5 1.0 /

0.87 prop. 90% / 72.5%

100 ft. / 64 ft.

- no intensity bonuses being requested via the MPL request.

Table 5– Signage & High-Rise Sign Allotments Sign Area (sq. ft./linear ft. bldg. front) Frontage Allowed

AC Hotel & Residence Inn 383.6 ft. (x2) 767.2

(Per LDC Section 64.246) With high-rise signs, allowable sign area is halved (÷2) so 767.2 sq. ft. total sign area ÷ 2 = —>

383.6 below 30 ft.

5 sq. ft./1,000 sq. ft. Gross Floor Area (GFA), not to exceed 800 sq. ft. 153,104.7 sq. ft. 765 sq. ft.

High Rise Sign Area (2 buildings) Building Area

(gross floor area) High-Rise Sign Area


Solid Waste. Solid waste collection is accommodated within the loading areas for each hotel and shall be screened from view from Millenia Lakes Blvd.

School Impacts

The proposed uses will be non-residential (hotels), so school concurrency and capacity policies are not applicable to the proposed Master Plan.

A E R I A L P H O T O

SUBJECT PROPERTY

Mall at Millenia

Aqua Apartments

Shingle Creek


S I T E P H O T O

Views of site from Millenia Lakes Blvd., looking southeast, w. mall in background.

S I T E S U RV E Y

Shingle C

reek

Office Parking

Aqua Apartments


P R O P O S E D S I T E P L A N

Shingle C

reek


P R O P O S E D S I T E P L A N (B&W)

P R O P O S E D L A N D S C A P E P L A N

Shingle C

reek


P R O P O S E D C O M B I N E D B U I L D I N G E L E VA T I O N S

P RO P O S E D C RO S S -SE C T I O N (F RO M SO U T H )

WEST ELEVATION - FACING MILLENIA LAKES BLVD.

EAST ELEVATION - FACING MALL AT MILLENIA

Shingle Creek


P RO P O S E D B U I L D I N G E L E VAT I O N S - AC HO T E L


P RO P O S E D B U I L D I N G E L E VAT I O N S - R E S I D E N C E I N N


F I N D I N G S

Staff finds that the proposed AC Hotel/Residence Inn rezoning, from O-2 to AC-2, and Master Plan is consistent with the require-ments for approval of rezoning and Master Plan applications as contained in Sections 65.366 & 65.335 of the Land Development Code (LDC):

1. The proposed rezoning and Master Plan is consistent with the City’s Growth Management Plan. 2. The proposed rezoning and Master Plan is consistent with the City’s Land Development Code. 3. The proposed hotels meet the standards for development in the proposed AC-2 zoning district. 4. Existing public facilities and services are adequate to serve the proposed development.

Staff Recommendation

Based on the information provided in the staff report and the findings noted above, staff recommends approval of the AC Ho-tel/Residence Inn rezoning, from O-2 to AC-2, and Master Plan, per the condition in the staff report.

C O N D I T I O N S O F A P P R O VA L - R E Q U I R E D Growth Management 1. Prior to permit issuance, a assignment letter from the Master Developer shall be provided to the City, demonstrating that ade-

quate capacity exists for the proposed 254 room (total) hotel uses. Land Development 1. Impervious Surface Ratio (ISR) - ISR is limited to 90% per LDC Figure FIG-1C.LDC. 2. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) - Maximum FAR shall not exceed 1.0 without a bonus, per the proposed AC-2 (Urban Activity Cen-

ter) zoning designation. 3. Parking - Parking for the proposed hotel uses shall not exceed 264 spaces. 4. Signs - Maximum sign area shall be 383.6 sq. ft., based on building frontage on Millenia Lakes Blvd. High-rise signs shall not exceed 382.5 sq. ft. for each hotel (one pair of signs per hotel building, to be split between two (2) building sides). All signs must receive permits prior to fabrication and installation. Rooftop and digital signs are prohibited unless allowed through a variance. Signage details and the electronic façade shall require Planning Official determinations prior to actual permitting. 5. Phasing - The proposed hotels will be developed in a single phase. 6. Effective Date - The effective date of the Master Plan shall be 30 days after the City Council approval of the rezoning ordi-

nance, tentatively scheduled for 2nd reading on Sept. 21, 2015. 7. Scope of Master Plan - The proposed uses shall operate only as described within this report. All of the improvements shown in

the attached site plan (and as amended by any conditions found herein) are required as a condition of approval. Any changes in the use of the site, the operation of the project, or the site plan as described herein may require a new or amended Master Plan (see "Minor Modifications" condition below). This approval is not transferable to another property.

8. Minor Modifications - Minor modifications and design changes including but not limited to fences, signs, landscaping, interior alterations, and other minor changes, that are required beyond those previously reviewed by the Municipal Planning Board, may be approved by the Planning Official without further review by the Municipal Planning Board. Major changes shall require additional review by the Municipal Planning Board. 9. Permit Compliance - All plans submitted with the applicant's building permit application(s) must comply with the conditions of approval provided in the Municipal Planning Board staff report and any amendments to those conditions approved by the Municipal Planning Board or City Council. No building permit will be issued for this project until all conditions of approval are complied with and reflected in the plans submitted with the building permit application. 10. Regulations Subject to Code - Except as provided herein, the proposed project is subject to the conditions of this report and all codes and ordinances of the State of Florida, City of Orlando and all other applicable regulatory agencies. 11. Master Plan Expiration - Upon approval of the Master Plan by City Council, individual site plans for each parcel may be submitted to Permitting. A building permit shall be obtained for the project within two (2) years of approval of the Master Plan or the Master Plan shall expire (the applicant would then need to apply for a new Master Plan). If a building permit for the work requiring the Master Plan expires before a certificate of occupancy (CO) or certificate of completion (CC) is issued for the work requiring said Master Plan, then the Master Plan is no longer valid and the applicant must apply for a new Master Plan. However, the Planning Official may extend the time limit for the Master Plan for one period of up to 12 months for good cause shown, upon written application filed 30 days prior to the expiration date of said Master Plan.

Urban Design 1. Appearance Review - An Appearance Review is required prior to building permits being issued. All Urban Design conditions of approval shall be addressed prior to permitting.


C O N D I T I O N S O F A P P R O VA L - R E Q U I R E D (C O N T ’ D ) 2. Final Elevation Review. The elevations in the submittal are preliminary and require further refinements and details. A final separate appearance review is required separate from the permitting process, to finalize these details and the overall composition of the facades. This review shall be coordinated with Holly Stenger and Jason Burton. 3. Electronic Facade. It is preliminarily proposed that an architectural skin or projection, which incorporates electronic images, may be utilized in the overall architectural theme on the north façade of the AC Hotel portion of the project. Provide these artwork treatment details via a separate Planning Official determination. The following guidelines should be utilized in devel op ing the artwork details: A. The artwork/display should be no greater than 60-ft tall on the building, and take up less than 25% of the northern AC Ho- tel facade. B. There shall be no text or pictures in the artwork/display (including products or services). The treatment shall be limited to shapes and abstractions. C. The artwork/display shall not flash or rapidly change. There may be movement, but no perception of said movement. D. If there are varying themes to the artwork/display, they shall change no greater than once per hour, such that the art work/display does not operate like an electronic sign. E. An artist shall be utilized for the electronic artwork/display; submit a portfolio of installations and brief bio of the artist

with the Planning Official determination. 4. Materials and Details. During the final appearance review process, submit final facade materials for review including a photo

of the “materials board” for the project. The materials and refinements to the design treatment may include, but is not limited to:

A. Decorative metal awnings. B. Mechanical screening. C. Revised sign treatment for the AC Hotel (signs will be approved separately through a sign master plan (a roof sign, as pre sented, is prohibited). D. Fencing and screening details at the ground level. E. Storefront system and mullion details for the windows, and any brise soleils, which are highly recommended in the final treatment. F. Additional inset dimensions of the windows on the body of the structure, where appropriate, and other reveals to create architectural interest on the elevations. G. Color renderings and axonometric views. H. The entrances shall be architecturally expressed in each building in its overall composition. Adjustments to enhance the

design hierarchy of the elevations, to emphasize the entrances of each building, shall be taken into consideration (including proportions, roof lines, building materials, projections and recesses, cornice treatments and other supporting design ele ments), to create a cohesive design.

5. Lighting: A signed and sealed lighting plan consistent with LDC Section 63 Part 2M) or a Photometric Plan subject to approval by the Planning Official shall be submitted with permitting drawings.

a. All lighting fixtures shall be cut-off or fully shielded to reduce glare, mitigate light pollution and reduce spillover lighting onto surrounding properties.

b. Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps are encouraged. c. Parking Areas: i. Light fixtures shall be a maximum of 30’ in height. ii. Light fixtures shall not be located in the landscape island. iii. To keep light rays and glare from encroaching onto adjacent properties, illumination shall be installed with houseside shields and reflectors to confine the light rays to the premises. Wattage shall not exceed 400 watts per bulb.

d. Security Lighting: i. Security lighting shall not be substituted for parking lot or pedestrian lighting fixtures, and are restricted to lighting service, storage, loading and other similar uses. ii. Security lighting shall not extend beyond the fascia or roofline of any building. iii. Shields for security lighting shall be similar in color with the surface to which the fixture is attached. e. Service Areas: Lighting under awnings, canopies, porte-cocheres, should be recessed. If not recessed, the box type or other lighting fixture shall be opaque on all sides (no light shall emanate from any side of the fixture). f. Pedestrian Areas: i. All street-level pedestrian areas shall be adequately-lighted. ii. Lighting fixtures shall be decorative in appearance, style and finish and shall not exceed 15’ in height.


C O N D I T I O N S O F A P P R O VA L - R E Q U I R E D (C O N T ’ D ) iii. Backlit awnings and canopies are prohibited.

6. Site Improvements: a. Fencing: Fencing has not been proposed; however, any fencing on the site shall be an open, CPTED-approved fence, such as

aluminum or wrought-iron picket fencing. Chain link fences are prohibited.

b. Utilities and Mechanical Equipment: All ground-level, wall and roof-mounted mechanical equipment (i.e. water meters, valves, pipes and pressure systems, transformer pads, backflow preventers etc.) shall be screened from view of the public right-of-way. Ground level utilities and mechanical equipment shall be screened by a wall to match the materials of the building and/or shrub hedging, a minimum of 36” at time of planting. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be integrated into the overall mass of the building by screening the equipment behind parapets or by recessing equipment into the roof system.

7. Landscaping:

a. Trees placed underneath overhead electric lines shall be of a type that will not naturally exceed 20 feet in height at matur- ity. Canopy trees shall not be planted closer than 15-ft. from overhead electric lines.

b. Landscaping beds must be mulched to a depth of at least 2.5”. All mulch must be organic and cypress mulch is prohibited. Approved mulch varieties include pine bark nuggets, pine straw, shredded oak pallets, melaleuca, and eucalyptus.

c. Plants listed by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council as a Category I or II invasive exotic shall not be installed on the property.

d. Hedges should be a minimum of 30-inches in height at installation and be maintained to a minimum height of 36-inches after the first year. Individual shrubs in hedge should be installed at a minimum spacing of 30-inches between plants along the entire length of the fence line.

Irrigation systems must be designed and maintained with industry standard water efficiency measures or equipment, such as 1) a weather-based evapotranspiration controller, 2) zoned soil-moisture sensors, or 3) a low volume system using drip emitters for shrubs and groundcover and flood bubblers for trees. Impact sprinklers are prohibited.

e. At least half of all installed shrub and groundcover and at least 70% of all installed trees must be drought tolerant species native to Central Florida.

8. Crosswalks: Crosswalks at driveways and curb-cuts shall be raised to be at same grade as sidewalk adjacent to the driveway in order to clearly define the pedestrian area. The crosswalk surface shall be treated with the same streetscape treatment materials as the sidewalk surface, or a contrasting material color or texture from the vehicular path (stamped concrete). Reflective paint alone is not acceptable, however may be used in conjunction with pavers or other surface to outline the pedestrian path for night time safety.

Transportation Planning/Engineering

1. Bicycle Parking - Per LDC Chapter 61, Part 3D, 3 long-term and 8 short-term spaces bicycle spaces shall be provided. The long-term spaces may be inside the buildings or outside in weather protected lockers or within an enclosure. The locations for short-term spaces or racks shall be indicated on the plan and be placed so as not to create conflicts with pedestrian or other vehicular movements. All 8 short term spaces do not need to be clustered together, and should be distributed to serve the various building entrances.

2. Driveway Sight Distance - 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 impedi- ment shall obstruct vision between 3 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 requirements for sight distance at intersections. Sight lines shall be shown on both the site plan and landscape plan. Landscaping located within intersection triangles as defined by the Florida Greenbook shall be trimmed or spaced according to FDOT Design Index 546.

3. Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Plan - For any construction work planned or required within a private right-of-way or City sidewalk easement adjacent to a public right-of-way (including but not limited to: irrigation, drainage, utility, cable, sidewalk, driveway, road construction/reconstruction or landscaping), the Owner/Applicant shall submit the following:

a. Maintenance of traffic plans (M.O.T.) (For more information/detailed requirements contact the Office of Special Events & Permits at 407-246-3704)

Maintenance of traffic plans (M.O.T.) coordination with Scott Walker and Lauren Torres is required. Scott can be contacted at 407-246-2372 or [email protected] and Lauren can be contacted at 407-246-3220 or lauren.torres@cityoforlando. Net.


C O N D I T I O N S O F A P P R O VA L - R E Q U I R E D (C O N T ’ D ) After the MOT plan gets approved, a hard copy shall be submitted to Permitting in order to have this condition met.

Transportation Impact Fees

1. Any new construction, change in use, addition, or redevelopment of a site or structure shall be subject to a review for Transpor- tation Impact Fees.

Any exemptions or credits against the Transportation Impact Fee must be reviewed prior to permit issuance. All Transportation Impact Fee Credits shall be initiated and processed by the Transportation Impact Fee Coordinator. Credit shall be available if there was a previous use on the subject site.

2. The applicant shall comply with all applicable requirements of Chapter 59, the Concurrency Management Ordinance, to ensure that all public facilities and services are available concurrent with the proposed development, and that the potential impacts on public facilities and services are mitigated.

All new construction, changes in use, additions or redevelopment are required to submit a Concurrency Management application as a part of the building plan review process. A Concurrency Management application is available on the City's website: http://www.cityoforlando.net/permits/forms/concurrency.htm.

All development within the City, including new development, redevelopment, changes in use, and expansion of existing uses, shall mitigate their transportation impacts by incorporating Transportation Mitigation Strategies.

INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS

Permitting - Millenia DRI Concurrency - Millenia DRI development has committed Concurrency capacity, which will be de-ducted from the Millenia account at the time of permitting. An Assignment of Committed Trips form is required from Millenia DRI as a condition of building permit issuance.

Police

1. CPTED Review - The Orlando Police Department (OPD) has reviewed the plans for the proposed AC Hotel and Residence Inn, to be located on the east side of Millenia Lake Blvd. OPD analyzes potential developments utilizing CPTED (Crime Pre- vention Through Environmental Design) principles, which emphasize the proper design and effective use of the built environ- ment to reduce crime and enhance the quality of life. The four (4) overlapping strategies in CPTED that apply to any development are Natural Surveillance, Natural Access Control, Territorial Reinforcement and Target Hardening.

2. Natural Surveillance: Design the site to keep intruders easily observable. This is promoted by features that maximize visibility of people, parking areas and building entrances; doors and windows that look out onto streets and parking areas; pedestrian- friendly sidewalks and street; porches or patios and adequate nighttime lighting.

" A lighting plan was not available at the time of this review. Lighting plays a very important role in CPTED. It is crucial that lighting sends the right messages to the public about the safe and appropriate use of space at different times of the day and night.

o All lighting for this project shall meet or exceed the guidelines in Orlando City Code, Title II, Chapter 63.

o Lighting is universally considered to be the most important security feature in a parking facility. Illumination, uniformity, and glare should all be taken into consideration. Lighting fixtures should be reliable, easy to maintain, withstand the elements, and be vandal-resistant.

o In order to create a sense of safety, pedestrian-scale lighting should be used in all high-pedestrian traffic areas throughout the development to include building entrances, pedestrian promenades, parking facility entrances, common areas, parks spaces/courtyards, amenity area, walkways and service areas.

o Appropriate lighting should be included in all areas anticipated to be used after-dark.

o Lighting should not be screened out by landscaping (especially pedestrian scale lighting) or building structures such as overhangs or awnings.

o Any illumination shall not cause a glare or excessive brightness that adversely affects the vision of pedestrians or motor vehicle operators on public or private property.

o Pedestrian walkways, loading areas and access routes open to public spaces should be lit so that a person with normal vi sion is able to identify a face from a distance of 30 feet during nighttime hours.

o The use of full cut-off or shielded light fixtures can direct light where it is intended while reducing light trespass, glare, and waste.


I N F O R M AT I O N A L C O M M E N T S (C O N T I N U E D ) " Landscaping is another crucial aspect of CPTED. Trees branches should be kept trimmed to no lower than 6 feet from the ground and shrubs should be kept trimmed to no higher than 30 inches. Avoid conflicts between landscaping and lighting, especially lighting adjacent to canopy trees. Landscaping should not create blind spots or hiding places and should not block/cover windows. Open green spaces should be observable from nearby structures.

" Benches or outdoor furniture placed in common areas are a good way to increase surveillance and encourage community interaction. Consider furniture designs that encourage stopping and resting but reduce opportunities for potential offenders (i.e. a ribbed design rather than solid and center rails or arm rests to discourage sleeping).

" Bicycle parking (if installed) should be observable from entrances, securely fastened and not hidden behind landscaping or shear walls.

" Ensure that any canopies or awnings do not interfere with pedestrian scale lighting, especially in all locations used during nighttime hours.

" Vehicle and pedestrian entrances into the property should be well lit and defined by landscaping, signage and/or architectural design.

" Entry doors on all hotel rooms should contain 180° viewers/peep holes.

" Any interior 90° corners should utilize (convex) mirrors or reflective material to facilitate surveillance around corners.

3. Natural Access Control: Design the site to decrease crime opportunity by denying access to crime targets and creating in of fenders, a perception of risk. This can be accomplished by designing street, walkway, building and parking lot entrances to clearly indicate public routes and discourage access to private areas with structural and landscape elements.

" Public entrances should be clearly defined by walkways, signs, and landscaping. Landscaping used around building and parking facility entrances should create clear way-finding, be well lit and not block entrances or create ambush points.

" There should be no easy access to the roof of any building.

" Signs located throughout the parking facilities should remind users to lock their vehicles and keep valuables out of sight.

" Way-finding located throughout the project should help guide users to authorized areas while discouraging potential of fenders.

" Signage with hours of operation should be clearly visible at any public entrance.

" The use of traffic calming measures as well as surface and gateway treatments can promote safe vehicle speeds, reduce collision frequency and increase the safety and the perception of safety for non-motorized users.

" Walkways should be a minimum 6' in width to enhance pedestrian flow.

" Bollards are a good option to consider in key locations around the property to protect pedestrians, life-safety elements, criti- cal utilities and control or direct traffic.

4. Territorial Reinforcement: Design can create or extend a sphere of influence, where users develop a sense of territorial control, while potential offenders are discouraged. This is promoted by incorporating features that define property lines and distin- guish private spaces from public spaces such as; landscape plantings, pavement designs, gateway treatments and CPTED open design (see-through) fences.

" The property should be designed to encourage interaction between users.

" The address of each building should be clearly visible from the roadways and parking facility with numbers a minimum of five-inches high made of non-reflective material.

o Note: If the parking facility has spaces that are reserved for hotel guests, the numbers should not coincide with the hotel room numbers for the safety of the residents.

" Fencing can add security, delineate property lines, allow transparency for surveillance, be unobtrusive, and create a sense of community. CPTED style open design fences are a good option to consider. These fences may contain pedestrian access points that utilize mechanical access control for the property. Another option is landscape buffers, which include hostile vegetation, to delineate public from private spaces. The fencing and landscape buffer may be used together to further define and control spaces.

" Maintenance is an important aspect of territorial reinforcement. A well-maintained area sends the message that people no- tice and care about what happens in an area. This in turn discourages vandalism and other crimes.

5. Target Hardening: This can be accomplished by features that prohibit entry or access such as window locks, dead bolts for doors and interior door hinges.

" Door locks should be located a minimum of 40 inches from adjacent windows.


I N F O R M AT I O N A L C O M M E N T S (C O N T I N U E D ) " Doors should contain 180° viewers/peep holes, interior hinges, single cylinder deadbolt locks with a minimum two-inch throw, metal frames with 3" screws in the strike plates, and be made of solid core material. These door guidelines are applicable to all doors on the project (except large glass doors, which require other safety measures).

" All windows that open should have locks.

" Sliding glass doors should have one permanent door on the outside and the inside moving door should have a docking de- vice and a pin or secondary lock.

" Air conditioner units should be caged and the cages should be securely locked.

" An access control system should be considered so only authorized personnel have access to restricted or non-public areas. This can be incorporated into the parking facility and hotel amenities areas as well.

" Common area doors or gates should have locks that automatically lock when the doors close.

" Common areas should have signs that clearly identify operating hours and state if facilities are only for use by hotel guests.

" If alarm or security systems are installed, they should be regularly tested and maintained by the occupants. During working hours, commercial alarm systems (to include any common areas or amenities) should be programmed so that a short beep is sounded if an exterior door opens.

" A security camera system capable of recording and retrieving an image to assist in offender identification and apprehension should be used throughout this project. Security cameras should be mounted at an optimal height to capture offender identification ("aiming" down at steep angles often results in images of the offender's hat). CCTVs should also be placed in sev- eral locations throughout the parking facility, property access points and common areas; especially areas with limited or no natural surveillance.

" Back or service doors (non-public) should be kept locked from the outside at all times. Internal business policy should prohibit the "propping open" of exterior doors.

" Large glass doors and windows should be made of impact resistant glass or a security film (such as Lexan™) to reduce the opportunity for burglaries. If installing security film, ensure that the light transmittance of the security film is greater than or equal to the light transmittance of the window's glass.

Additional precautions, such as silent alarms and retail training, should be discussed with OPD's Crime Prevention Unit Offi-cer Karen Long, 407.246.2489.

6. Construction Site Crime Prevention: Due to the continued trend of theft of building materials and equipment from construction sites, Orlando Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit strongly recommends that the developer institute the following crime prevention/security measures at this project site:

a) Post signs at the site that theft from the site or trespassing on a construction site is a felony under Florida Law and that the developer will prosecute.

b) To improve visibility of potential offenders by OPD patrol officers, perimeter lighting should be installed at a minimum of 150 foot intervals and at a height not less than fifteen (15') from the ground. The light source used should have a minimum light output of 2,000 lumens, shall be protected by a vandal resistant cover, and shall be lighted during the hours of dark- ness.

c) In addition to lighting, one of the following physical security measures should be installed:

1. Fencing, not less than six (6') feet in height, which is designed to preclude human intrusion, should be installed along the perimeter boundaries of the site and should be secured with chain and fire department padlocks for emergency vehicle access; post in a clear area, an emergency contact person and phones numbers for after hours, in case of an emergency; or

2. A uniformed security guard should be hired to continually patrol the construction site during the hours when construction work has ceased.

3) Valuable construction materials and tools should be protected in a secondary fenced, locked cage.

" Post in a clean, open area, the name and numbers of an emergency contact person for OPD in case of a night-time emergency.

If you have any questions, please call the Crime Prevention Unit Officer Karen Long, 407.246.2489.

7. Innovative Response to Improve Safety (I.R.I.S.) Camera System:

OPD recommends that the developer contact OPD in an effort to coordinate camera system technology. OPD has the ability to monitor specified external camera systems from private facilities at the will of the developer or building owner. OPD monitor-


I N F O R M AT I O N A L C O M M E N T S (C O N T I N U E D ) ing will be in addition to self- monitoring and will not replace building camera monitoring. OPD will not have the ability to interfere with or manipulate building camera systems, only view. The additional monitoring is beneficial to both the devel-oper/owner and OPD as a crime prevention and overall public safety solution.

IRIS questions should be directed to the Orlando Police Department, Sgt. Andy Brennan, at andrew.brennan@cityoforlando. net.

Parks

Tree Removal and Encroachment - A tree removal or tree encroachment permit shall be required before removing any 4" caliper or larger trees or if encroaching within 6 ft. of any existing 4" caliper or larger tree.

C O N TA C T I N F O R M ATI O N Growth Management

For questions about Growth Management/DRI review, contact Mary-Stewart Droege at 407-246-3276 or at mary-stewart.droege @cityoforlando.net.

Land Development

For questions regarding Land Development review, contact Jim Burnett at 407-246-3609 or at [email protected].

Engineering/Zoning

For questions regarding Engineering/Zoning review, contact Keith Grayson at 407-246-3234 or at keith.grayson@cityoforlando. net. To obtain plan review status, please call PROMPT, our Interactive Response System at 407.246.4444.

Urban Design

For questions regarding Urban Design review, contact Holly Stenger at 407-246-2861 or at [email protected].

Transportation Planning

For questions about Transportation Planning review, contact John Rhoades at 407-246-2293 or at John.rhoades@cityoforlando. net.

Transportation Impact Fees

For questions regarding Transportation Impact Fee review, contact Nancy Jurus-Ottini at 407-246-3529 or at nancy.ottini@cityof orlando.net.

Police

For questions regarding Police/CPTED review, contact Audra Nordaby at 407-246-2454 or at [email protected].

Parks (Tree Removal/Trimming)

For questions regarding Tree Removal/Trimming, contact Justin Garber at 407-246-4047 or at [email protected].

1. Minutes from the July 21, 2015 MPB meeting are scheduled for review and approval by City Council on Mon. August 10, 2015.

2. Building permits for the hotel uses may be submitted following the MPB meeting but cannot be approved until the City Coun-cil approves the July 2015 MPB meeting minutes on August 10, 2015, and until the rezoning ordinance is approved, tenta-tively scheduled for 2nd reading on Sept. 21, 2015.

R E V I E W /A P P R O VA L P R O C E S S - N E X T S T E P S

Documents

ZON2015-00012 MPL2015-00015 Millenia AC Hotel Residence Inn · The applicant is requesting to rezone the subject property, from O-2 to AC-2, and Master Plan approval to construct