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Project Description The subject site is bounded on the south by the Eola Heights Historic District, on the east by a small law office, on the south by E Colonial Drive, on the West by another small office building. This is a request for a Major Certificate of Appearance Approval for a new 6,400 s.f., two-story building with first floor retail and second floor office

Project Background Project site is 0.42 acres and includes an

existing house that was built in 1920 and has been converted for commercial use.

Public Notice A placard advertising this ARB meeting was posted at the subject property; as of May 4th no inquiries or comments have been received on this project.

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Case Number

ARB2016-00019

Applicant/Owner

Allen G. Liang, Manager Green Logic, LLC

Requested Action

Request for a Major Certificate of Appearance Approval for a new 6,400 s.f., two-story build-ing with first floor retail and second floor office

Recommendation

Approval, based on the condi-tions in this Staff Report.

Project Planner

Doug Metzger, AICP, LMT

Updated: May 4, 2016

AGENDA ITEM 3 634 E COLONIAL DRIVE

LIANG OFFICE/RETAIL BUILDING

E. Colonial Dr.

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The project site is 0.42 acres and includes an existing house that was built in 1920 that has been converted for commercial use. The applicant has two objectives for the subject site which includes:

Applying for an administrative lot spilt of 634 E. Colonial Drive into two (2) 50’x100’ lots. The existing 1920’s house, 634 E. Colonial Dr., will remain on one of the lots and will continued to be used for commercial use after the lot split. The second 50’x100’ lot will be added to the 642 E. Colonial Drive parcel. The lot split is not part of this application.

If the split is approved on the 642 E. Colonial lot, the applicant/owner plans to develop an approximately 6,400 s.f. 2 story office and retail building. The first level would be retail space and the second level would be business offices.

With the development of the 642 E. Colonial lot, the applicant will close three driveway cuts on E. Colonial and develop a single joint-use driveway for both the 634 and 642 parcels. Additionally the applicant will dedicate additional right-of-way and easement area to expand the Colonial sidewalk to 8-feet in width and a cross access easement to the east that could provide a connection to Summerlin Avenue should the adjacent law office parcel to the east redevelop in the future.

ARB Staff has reviewed the applicant’s submittal plans and has determined the two-story traditional design and architectural features are compatible with the adjacent existing development. ARB staff also supports the use of brick on the ground floor and stucco on the second. The ground floor brick will is a very durable material that will withstand not only the activity that occurs around an active retail space, but the constant battering that assails every building along this active and congested section of E. Colonial Drive. The highly transparent retail façade will provide a sense of increased activity and safety along the street front and the wider sidewalk will provide increased pedestrian comfort in this congested zone.

ARB Staff has reviewed the application for a Major Certificate of Appearance Approval and recommends approval with the following conditions:

1. StreetscapeA. FDOT Standards — All streetscape design and construction is required to comply with the Florida Department of Trans-

portation design and construction requirements. B. Curbing — All curbing for the project shall be Type F vertical curb with gutter pan. All existing driveway cuts shall be

removed and the curbing replaced with Type F curb. C. Colonial Sidewalk —The existing sidewalk along E. Colonial Dr. shall be removed and replaced from the western bound-

ary of the 634 parcel to the eastern boundary of the 642 parcel with an 8-foot wide concrete sidewalk starting on the back-of-curb.

D. City Services Easement — A city services easement shall be provided by the applicant for any portion of the 15-foot sidewalk zone outside of the right-of-way.

E. Driveway Crossings and Internal Crosswalks — A pavement treatment that contrasts with the vehicle lanes, such as stamped and/or colored concrete shall be provided at the Colonial driveway crossing and for any internal crosswalks in order to clearly define the pedestrian zone. An 8 to 12-inch concrete band shall be provided on the outside edges of the crosswalks. Reflective paint alone is not acceptable, but may be used in conjunction with pavers or other surfaces to define the pedestrian path for night time safety.

2. ArchitectureA. Design Intent — ARB Staff supports the architectural direction and theme of the project. Continued focus on the design

and details at the base, middle and top of the building including architectural lighting will continue to be critical through the design and development process. Final architectural plans, elevations, materials and finishes shall be submitted for ARB Minor [Staff] Review and approval prior to submittal for building permits.

B. Balconies, Canopies and Awnings — Balconies, canopies and awnings on the buildings may project into the city services easements. Canopies or awnings that project into the right-of-way will require Transportation Engineering approval. Balconies and canopies shall be no less than 17’-6” 12-feet above finished grade to meet maintenance access require-ments. Awnings shall be a minimum of 9-feet above finished grade.

C. Exterior Doors—A minimum 4”x6” security view panels shall be provided in all pedestrian accessible exterior doors in-cluding emergency exit doors to provide visibility and security for pedestrians exiting the building.

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D. Windows—The windows on all facades shall be recessed 1 to 3 inches from the façade to provide additional design texture and shadow lines on the building façades. The addition of window sills or trim treatments is also recommend-ed.

E. Transparency i. The ground floor building facade facing E. Colonial Dr. shall contain a minimum of 30% transparent materials. A

minimum of 15% transparency shall be provided on all other floors facing the street above the ground level. ii. All glass at the ground level shall be clear. Minimum light transmittance shall be 80%. High performance or low-e

glass may be considered as an alternative with a minimum transmittance of 60%. iii. No windows at the ground floor level shall be dry-walled or have permanent partitions installed on the interior to

block natural surveillance. iv. Tinted, reflective, or spandrel glass does not count towards meeting the transparency requirements.

F. Dumpster Enclosure —The dumpster enclosure shall compliment the style and materials of the building's architecture. Decorative doors or gates that are architecturally integrated with the building design shall be utilized on the dumpster enclosure. The doors or gates shall be closed when the dumpster area is not in use.

3. Lighting — A lighting plan compliant with the City’s lighting regulations [Chapter 63 2M.] including photometrics and all proposed exterior lighting fixtures shall be submitted for ARB Minor review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.

4. Mechanical EquipmentA. Venting & Exhaust—All venting and exhaust for mechanical and other utilities shall integrated with the building design

so as to be seamless with the overall architecture of the building. B. Transformer Area Screening—Transformers shall not be located between the building and right-of-way and shall be

screened with landscaping including, at a minimum, a hedge that is 36-inches tall at the time of planting. C. Mechanical Equipment—All ground mounted and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from view and meet

the screening conditions of the Land Development Code. An interior screen wall or parapet for rooftop mechanical equipment shall be required. The screen wall or parapet shall be the same height as the installed rooftop mechanical equipment height.

D. Backflow Preventer—Backflow preventers shall not be located between the building and the right-of-way and should be screened from view with landscaping. They shall be clearly identified on the final utilities plan.

E. Fencing—Any fencing on the site shall be an open, CPTED-approved fence, such as architectural mesh, aluminum or wrought-iron picket fencing. Chain link fencing is prohibited.

F. Final Elevations—The location and configuration of all exterior venting and mechanical equipment shall be depicted on the building elevations. Final building elevations with venting depicted shall be submitted for ARB Staff review prior to submittal of building permits.

5. Signage — A sign plan including all retail and office signs shall be submitted for an ARB Minor [Staff] Review and approvalprior to the issuance of a sign permit. The sign plan shall clearly show how signage will be allocated between the tenantsand provide placeholders for locations of proposed signage. High-rise signs are permitted consistent with Sec. 64.246 ofthe Land Development Code but will require an ARB Major Review prior to permitting.

6. Landscape and HardscapeA. Landscape and Hardscape Plans — Landscape and hardscape plans were not submitted with this application. Final

landscape and hardscape plans shall be submitted for ARB Minor [Staff] Review prior to submittal of building permits. B. South Bufferyard—Because the project site borders the Eola Heights Historic District a landscape buffer meeting the

requirements of Bufferyard B in the City’s Land Development Code including a minimum 6-foot tall masonry wall, canopy trees and understory trees shall be provided along the south property boundary from the western boundary of the 634 E. Colonial parcel to the eastern boundary of the 642 parcel.

C. Landscape Plan — The project shall meet the landscaping requirements of Chapter 60 of the LDC.

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P A R C E L P L A N S I T E P H O T O S

Looking southeast at subject property

Looking south at subject property

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S I T E P L A N

E. Colonial Drive [FDOT]

Bufferyard B Required

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P E R S P E C T I V E E L E VAT I O N S

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West Side

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