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Property Location: 150 E. Central Blvd (north

of E. Pine St., south of E. Central Blvd., west of

S. Rosalind Ave. and E. S. Magnolia Ave.),

(Parcel ID # 25-22-29-8216-00-010) (±1.24

acres, District 5)

Applicant’s Request:

Master Plan request with a density of 318 du/ac

(bonus of 146 units) to allow a mixed-use devel-

opment comprised of 394 multifamily units and

+/- 26,500 sq. ft. of commercial uses at 26-

stories.

S U M M A RY

Location Map Subject Site

Staff Report to the

Municipal Planning Board

July 21 , 2015

MODERA CENTRAL

M P L 2 0 1 5 - 0 0 0 1 6

I T E M # 11

Staff’s Recommendation:

Approval of the request, subject to the conditions

in this report.

Public Comment

Courtesy notices were mailed to property owners

within 400 ft. of the subject property during the

week of July 6, 2015. As of the published date of

this report, no inquiries have been received from

the public.

Updated: July 14, 2015

Owner

WSHC, LLC

Applicant

Todd Bleakley,

Mill Creek Residential

Project Planner

Michaëlle Petion, AICP

MPL2015-00016— M odera Centra l

EX IS TI N G FU TU RE LAN D US E MA P

ZO N IN G MA P


PR O JE CT AN A LYS IS Project Description

The +1.24 acre subject site is located in the Downtown Development of Regional Impact (DRI) and the Central Business District, at

the southwest intersection of E. Central Blvd. and N. Rosalind Ave. The applicant is requesting master plan approval for a 26-story

mixed-use development comprised of 394 multifamily units, 7,000 sq. ft. of ground floor retail, the University Club at 19,500 sq. ft

in area and an integrated 630 space parking structure. The site is zoned AC-3A/T (Downtown Metropolitan Activity Core/

Traditional City Overlay) and has a Future Land Use designation of Downtown Activity Center (DT-AC). The proposal is consistent

with the Future Land Use and Zoning designations.

Previous Actions:

1887– Property platted as Sperrys Subdivision Summerlins Addition.

1960– Existing 25,552 sq. ft. structure constructed.

June 2005– MPB recommended approval of the Tradition Towers Master Plan to allow construction of a 37-story (410 ft. tall)

mixed-use development consisting of approximately 55,870 square feet of office, ±17,923 square feet of retail and 308 multi-

family dwelling units and 35,424 sq. ft. for the University Club. (MPL2005-00011)

Dec. 2007– MPB recommended approval of a Master Plan Amendment to reduce residential units from 308 units to 156 units

and to include a 280 room hotel. (MPL2007-00044)

June 2015– The ARB provided courtesy review of the proposed development (ARB2015-00037).

Project Context The site is currently developed as the University Club with associated surface parking. See Table 1– Project Context for more details

on surrounding structures and zoning/future land use designations.

Conformance with the GMP The DT-AC future land use designation has a maximum density/ intensity, respectively, of 200 du/acre and 4.0 FAR and a minimum

of 75 du/acre and/or 0.75 FAR. Future Land Use Element Policy 2.1.3 encourages concentration of development in Activity Centers

and allows for the allocation of density/intensity bonuses through the Land Development Code. “These standards shall encourage

mixed-use development, multimodal public transit facilities, pedestrian-oriented amenities, high quality building and site design,

affordable housing, and other features that foster livability, community identity and civic pride.” The proposed density of 318 du/ac

exceeds the maximum density allowed by the Downtown Activity Center designation but within the maximum allowed with a den-

sity bonus of 400 du/ac. The proposed intensity of 0.49 FAR is not consistent with the minimum intensity adopted future land use

designation. However, according to LDC 58.207 " zoning districts where mixed residential/non-residential developments are permit-

ted or required and where minimum density and minimum floor area ratio requirements exist, a mixed residential/non-residential

development that meets the density or FAR requirement, but not both, shall be permitted and considered to be consistent with the

intent and purpose of the minimum density and floor area requirements of the district." Therefore, the proposed master plan request

is consistent with the adopted future land use designations, the zoning designation, the Downtown CRA, Downtown DRI and is com-

patible with the surrounding area.

Table 1—Project Context

Future Land Use Zoning Surrounding Use

North Downtown Activity Center

(DT-AC)

Public Library Public Use/ Traditional City overlay

(P/T)

South Downtown Baptist Church Downtown Activity Center

(DT-AC)

Downtown Metropolitan Core/ Tra-

ditional City overlay (AC-3A/T)

East Hotel Downtown Activity Center

(DT-AC)



West Public library parking garage Downtown Activity Center

(DT-AC)




PR O JE CT AN A LYS IS Conformance with the LDC

The subject site is zoned AC-3A/T (Downtown Metropolitan Activity Core/Traditional City Overlay) on the Official Zoning Map.

This zoning district is intended for development which strengthens Downtown as the economic, governmental and cultural hub of the

Central Florida region. It provides for concentrated residential, commercial, office and recreational and cultural facilities. It also

serves the entire metropolitan area, and at the highest intensities available within the region. Table 2- Development Standards details

the total proposed density/intensity for the site. As previously stated, the development is below the maximum allowed bonus of 400

du/ac with bonus.

Table 3-Setback Requirements lists the proposed standards com-

pared to code requirements. The development is conforming

along all property lines. It should be noted that the setbacks along

Rosalind Ave. and Central Blvd. partially accommodate street-

scape requirements. The AC-3A/T has no maximum permitted

height but rather is limited based on FAA approval. As it relates

to bufferyard requirements, they are not applicable within the AC

-3A/T zoning district. The applicant states compliance with the

maximum ISR of 0.95. Partial credit, one square foot of impervi-

ous surface for two square feet of green roof, is available for roof-

top gardens (per LDC2008-00002) provided that no more than

75% of the required impervious surface maybe mitigated with a

green roof. An FAA letter of approval and formal ISR calculations shall be required at the time of permitting.

Density Bonus

As previously mentioned, the development requests a density bonus to achieve the proposed 394 units (bonus of 118 du/ac). Chapter

58, Part 6 of the LDC requires that a project seeking a bonus demonstrates several factors. Section 58.1103 also establishes orienta-

tion, parking, services, as well as site and building design requirements. Density bonuses also require a mixed use component in the

development program. The proposed development consists of both commercial and residential uses. Site design improvements in-

clude enhanced streetscapes as well as landscaping in the park. Building design improvements include a significant structure to ter-

minate this key vista. Also, the building provides a top/crown that is distinctive and integrates well with the middle of the building

and will provide a distinctive addition to the downtown skyline both during the day and at night. In regards to parking and service

areas, they are well screened and the use of ground floor retail and active use maximizes architectural interest and human activity.

Table 3—Setback Requirements

Yard Min./Max. Proposed

Front– Central Blvd. 5 ft. max. 11.8 ft.*

Front– Pine St. 5 ft. max. 0 ft.

Street-Side– Rosalind Ave. 15 ft. max. 15.8 ft.*

Side– west property line 0 or 3 ft. /25 ft. +/- 3 ft.

*Setback includes downtown streetscape requirements.

Table 2—Development Standards

Phase Acreage Use Sq. Ft./Dwelling

Units

Density (dwelling units per acre)

FAR (floor area ratio)

Building Height ISR (impervious surface

ratio)

Min./Max. Proposed Min./Max. Pro-

posed

Maximum Proposed Maximum

Pro-

posed

1.24

acres/

54,014

sq. ft.

Residen-

tial 394 units

75-200

du*

318 du/ac

N/A *** +/-260 ft. 0.95

0.95

1

Commer-

cial

26,500 sq. ft.

proposed N/A

0.75-3.0

FAR*

0.49**

FAR

*Not including density/intensity bonus allowance

**Code compliant per section 58.207

***As limited by the FAA


PR O JE CT AN A LYS IS CRA Plan

The site is located within Downtown Community Redevelopment Area (CRA) which includes a recently updated area plan (The

DTOutlook). The mission of the Community Redevelopment Agency is to aggressively pursue redevelopment and revitalization

activities within the Downtown Orlando Community Redevelopment Area, with emphasis on providing more housing and cultural

arts opportunities, improving long-term transportation needs and encouraging retail development. Downtown Orlando is comprised

of several neighborhoods and activity centers, each with its own unique, distinguishing characteristics. The subject property is

within the Central Business District planning area of the CRA which is the core of Downtown Orlando and heart of the Metro Or-

lando region. It should also be noted that the subject property abuts the Lake Eola heights planning area to the northeast, which sup-

ports context sensitive infill development, and the South Eola planning area to the southeast, described as an emerging residential,

dining and entertainment area. The project is consistent with the CRA Plan (2015 Update), specifically consistent with the following

strategies:

Parks and Open Space, Opportunity 3, Strategy 2: Encourage neighborhood and district gateway features and signage that reflect

the unique identity of these special Downtown areas.

Parks and Open Space, Opportunity 4, Strategy 2: Support activation of rooftops, including recreation opportunities, gardens,

dining, temporary/pop-up events, or other activities, including solar panels or stormwater retention.

Art and Culture, Opportunity 1, Strategy 5: Encourage distinctive architecture to create a signature skyline, including building

crown design, architectural lighting and building articulation.

Marketplace (Retail& Services), Opportunity 2, Strategy 5: Encourage the addition of shade and other pedestrian amenities to

creat a comfortable environment and support the walkability of Downtown.

Marketplace (Retail& Services), Opportunity 3, Strategy 4: Promote uses that activate storefronts throughout the day, helping to

eliminate “dead zones”.

Urban Design/Appearance Review Board (ARB)

This project is located in the DDB (Downtown Development Board)/CRA Overlay District, which requires review by the Appear-

ance Review Board (ARB) for all new construction. ARB provided a courtesy review of this project on June 18, 2015. Final ap-

proval of the building and site plans is required through the Appearance Review Board. The subject property is located within the

Downtown Special Sign District, specifically the Downtown Core district. A monument sign is proposed along the northeast corner

of the site. The downtown sign district specifically limits monument signs on sites with at least 250,000 square feet of building area

and a public or private plaza at least 0.1 acres in area. Therefore the subject plan is not eligible for said sign nor can the sign be in-

corporated as public art. A Master Sign Plan shall be required for the development.

Transportation

The subject development will have access

to the City’s roadway network via a right-

in/right-out access onto Central Blvd. and

right-in, right-out access on Pine St. The

Central Blvd. access is limited to Univer-

sity Club members and guest with residen-

tial and retail vehicular access limited to

Pine St. The subject parcel is currently

occupied by the University Club at 25,552

sq ft and an associated 91 space surface

parking lot. The proposed redevelopment

will result in a decrease in the University

Club gross square footage but the inclu-

sion of retail and residential would result

in an average daily trip increase of 2,930

vpd. (see Table 3)

The mixed use project includes 630 parking stalls on 8 levels of parking deck. Located within the Downtown Parking Area, the pro-

posed commercial uses are exempt from minimum parking requirements with a maximum of 3 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. The Down-

town Parking Area allows minimum residential parking requirements at the same rate as outside of downtown, though a maximum of

2 spaces per unit applies. For housing in a mixed-use development, the number of spaces per unit may be reduced by 0.25 within a

one-half mile radius of a commuter rail station. The proposed development is located within the required distance of the Church

Table 3—Trip Generation

Existing Use Units/Sq. Ft. Ave Daily Trips

(vpd)

PM Peak Hr

Trips (vph)

University Club 25,552 Equal to Future Equal to Future

Proposed Development

University Club 19,500 Equal to Past Equal to Past

Retail Space 7,000 310 19

Multi-Family 394 units 2,620 244

2,930 263 New Trips Proposed:


PR O JE CT AN A LYS IS Street Sunrail Station for the parking reduction. At 630 parking spaces, the development is within the minimum and maximum al-

lowed parking requirements.

Stormwater

The site currently has no existing stormwater facilities on site. An underground stormwater exfiltration system is proposed with the

redevelopment.

Schools

On July 7, 2008, the City adopted a Public School Facilities Element (PSFE) and the Amended Interlocal Agreement for Public

School Facility Planning and Implementation of Concurrency which requires all residential developments be subject to school con-

currency review. A list of exemptions from this review is provided under Section 16.2 of the Agreement. Included in the list of ex-

emptions are DRIs that have filed a complete application for a development order prior to May 1, 2005 (Section 16.2(j)). Under the

terms of the agreement, the City will advise OCPS of comprehensive plan amendments, zoning amendments, and development pro-

posals that may have the effect of increasing existing density. This site is located within the Downtown DRI, which is included in the

list of exemptions of DRIs that have filed a complete application, therefore this site is exempt from concurrency. Also, a School

Capacity Enhancement agreement will not be required as an increase in residential entitlements is not proposed via a future land use

or zoning map amendment.

Table 4—Parking Requirements

Use Units/sq. ft. Minimum

Ratio

Minimum Spaces

Required

Maximum

Ratio

Maximum Spaces

Permitted

Multifamily

Studio/1 bdrm 226 1.25/unit* 283

2/unit

452

2 bdrm 132 1.5/unit* 198 264

3 bdrm 36 1.75/unit* 63 72

Retail 7,000

Exempt**

N/A 21

3:1000 sq. ft GFA University Club

19,500 N/A 59

Total Required: 544 868

Total Proposed: 630

*For housing in a mixed-use development, the number of spaces per unit may be reduced by 0.25 within a one-half mile radius of a

commuter rail station

**Per Downtown Parking Area


SU RVE Y

Subject property

E. Central Blvd.

Pine St.

N.

Ro

sali

nd

Ave.


DE V EL OPME NT PL AN

University Club

garage access

Loading

area

Residential

and retail

access


GA R A GE FL O OR PL ANS


FL OO R PLAN S


ST REE TS CAP E

RO O FTOP


West Elevation

Elevations

South Elevation


Renderings


S I TE PH OTO S

University Club on subject

property off E. Central Blvd.

Southeast corner of site, adjacent to Downtown Baptist

Church.

Northeast corner of site, adjacent to the library.

Surface parking lot of University Club as viewed from

E. Central Blvd.

Southern frontage of subject property with library garage façade to

the west.


AE R IA L PHO TO

Subject site

F I N DI N GS Subject to the conditions contained herein, the proposal is consistent with the requirements for approval of Planned Development

applications contained in Chapter 65 of the Land Development Code (LDC):

1. The proposal is consistent with the City’s Growth Management Plan.

2. The proposal is consistent with the purpose and intent of the AC-3A/T zoning district and all other requirements of the LDC.

3. The proposal is 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.

5. The proposal presents clear and convincing evidence that the design, density, intensity, and mix of uses will result in a superior

development that is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood and achieves the criteria for approval of a bonus as provided

in section 58.1103, Orlando City Code.

Staff recommends approval of MPL2015-00016 subject to the following conditions:

MPL2015 -00016— Modera Central

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Growth Management The Comprehensive Planning Studio has no objections to the proposed PD.

Land Development 1. Land Use and Zoning. Development of the property shall be consistent with the development standards of the AC-3A/T zoning

designation.

2. General Code Compliance. Development of the proposed project should be consistent with the conditions in this report, the Down-

town DRI and all codes and ordinances of the City of Orlando, the State of Florida, and all other applicable regulatory agencies. All

other applicable state or federal permits must be obtained before commencing development.

3. Minor Modifications. Zoning variances and modification of standards may be approved pursuant to the procedures set forth in Part

2J and Part 2F, Chapter 65, Orlando City Code, respectively. The planning official may also approve minor modifications and design

modifications to fences, walls, landscaping, accessory structures, signs, and bufferyard requirements. Additionally, recognizing that

development plans can change in small ways between the planning and permitting stages of development, the planning official may

approve up to a 10% modification of any applicable numerical development standard if the planning official finds that the proposed

modification is consistent with the applicable goals, objectives, and policies of the GMP, is compatible with nearby existing land

uses, would not result in inadequate public facilities, and is otherwise consistent with the public health, safety, and welfare. When

approving such a modification of a development standard, the planning official may impose one or more of the conditions of devel-

opment provided at section 65.334, Orlando City Code, but such condition or conditions must be reasonably calculated to mitigate

the identifiable land use impacts of the modified standard.

4. Conformance with Master Plan Required. Construction and development shall conform to approved site plans, elevations, and

landscaping plans on file with the City Planning Division and all conditions contained in this report, or as modified by the Municipal

Planning Board and City Council. When submitting plans to the Permitting Division for permitting, the applicant shall attach to each

submittal a copy of this staff report, and the excerpts of the Municipal Planning Board minutes.

5. Final Site Plan. Approval of the Master Plan by City Council shall give the applicant authority to submit an application for Final

Site Plan approval. The Final Site Plan shall be prepared in accordance with LDC §65.346-50. The Project Planner, Zoning Official,

and Planning Official shall review the Final Site Plan for conformance with the requirements of this Master Plan approval, and all

final details shall be included in any approval for a building permit by the Permitting Division. The Final Site Plan may be submitted

concurrently with an application for a building permit, but approval of the building permit shall be contingent upon satisfactory re-

view of the Final Site Plan by the Project Planner, Zoning Official, and Planning Official and any changes required to the final de-

tails must be shown on all revisions to the permit documents.

6. Expiration. Upon approval of the Master Plan by City Council, a building permit shall be obtained for the work requiring the mas-

ter plan within two years of the master plan approval. If the applicant does not receive the building permit within two years, then the

master plan is no longer valid and the applicant must reapply for a master plan if the applicant wishes to proceed with a development

requiring a master plan. If the building permit for the work requiring the master plan expires before a certificate of occupancy or cer-

tificate of completion is issued for the work requiring the master plan, then the master plan is no longer valid and the applicant must

reapply for a master plan if the applicant wishes to proceed with a development requiring a master plan. However, the Planning Offi-

cial may extend this time limit for one period of up to 12 months for good cause shown upon written application filed 30 days prior

to the expiration date.

7. Density/Intensity. Development shall be limited to 394 residential units or 318 du/ac. Intensity shall be consistent with code re-

quirement of 3.0 FAR

8. Setbacks. Setback requirements shall conform to code subject to modification to allow for streetscape requirements.

9. Demolition. Demolition of the existing structures shall be prohibited until issuance of a foundation or building permit.

10. Building Height. The building height shall be limited to 26 stories. FAA approval must be obtained for the proposed height. A

copy of said approval shall be provided to the Planning Division prior to adoption of the PD ordinance.

11. Public Art. The project is requesting a density bonus and accordingly shall contribute at least 1% of the total construction costs


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to the public art fund and/or provide art on site consistent with LDC section 58.1100(b).

12. Horizontal Venting. Horizontal venting for restaurants and through-wall air conditioning shall not be allowed along ground-floor

retail areas in order to avoid detrimental impacts to pedestrians.

13. ISR. ISR shall be limited to 0.95.

Urban Design

1. Streetscape

A. Streetscape Design Guidelines—All streetscape design and construction is required to comply with the design and construc-

tion requirements of the Downtown Orlando Streetscape Design Guidelines.

B. General Streetscape Requirements:

i. Stormwater Planters— ARB Staff supports the use of the low impact developer proposed stormwater planters. However,

the design and location of stormwater planters shall require Transportation Engineering and Streets and Drainage Division

approval. The location of the stormwater planters shall not interfere with the ingress and egress passenger movements of

the on-street parking spaces.

ii. Maintenance Agreement—The applicant shall enter into a maintenance agreement with the City and shall be responsible

for the maintenance of the stormwater planters.

iii. Street Trees – High rise live oaks trees shall be planted as the primary street tree. Phoenix sylvestris palms may be used

as accent trees at building entrances.

iv. Structural Soil – To minimize root damage to adjacent pavement areas structural soil or a Planning Official approved

equivalent shall be installed around all canopy street trees consistent with Detail 3.4-O and 3.4-P of the Downtown Orlando

Streetscape Guidelines.

v. Street Lights – Double acorn LED streetlights consistent with the Downtown Streetscape Design Guidelines shall be

used on all streets and spaced based on OUC lighting requirements.

vi. Corner Treatments—Intersection corner treatments shall be Lawrenceville brick and installed with a 6-inch thick con-

crete sub-base for the first 6-feet from back of curb transitioning to 4-inches to the face of building. Corner treatments shall

provide two accessibility ramps at each corner perpendicular to the centerline.

vii. Valve and Junction Boxes—All at grade junction, valve and control boxes in the streetscape zone shall be traffic bear-

ing grade boxes and lids.

viii. Pedestrian Crossings—Pedestrian crossings at the garage entries shall be raised to be at same grade as the sidewalk

adjacent to the driveway. A pavement treatment that matches the pedestrian clear zone treatment or that contrasts with the

vehicle lanes shall be used in order to clearly define the pedestrian area. Reflective paint alone is not acceptable, however

may be used in conjunction with pavers or other surfaces to outline the pedestrian path for night time safety. The mid-

block curb cuts into the garage and service areas shall also meet the mid-block curb cut standard in the Downtown Street-

scape Guidelines.

ix. Building Entries—Building entries should be recessed into the façade so that ingress, egress and entry doors do not con-

flict or open directly into the pedestrian clear zone.

x. Curb Cuts—All existing curb cuts shall be removed and the streetscape and curbing restored during construction.

xi. Final Landscape and hardscape plans shall be submitted for ARB Final Review and approval prior to submittal of build-

ing permits.

C. E. Central Avenue

i. Width—The minimum streetscape width on E. Central shall be 13-feet from back-of-curb at the western property line to

match the setback of the library garage expanding to a minimum of 15-feet approaching the Rosalind intersection. The fur-

niture zone shall be a minimum of 6-feet along the entire project frontage, excluding the proposed loading zone in front of

the University Club entrance. The concrete sub-base in the furniture zone shall be 6-inches thick. The pedestrian clear zone

shall be a minimum of 7-feet in width at the western property boundary but in such a heavily travelled pedestrian area

should transition to a minimum 9-foot pedestrian clear zone.

ii. City Services Easement—A city services easement shall be provided by the applicant for any portion of the minimum

streetscape zone outside of the right-of-way.

Treatment 1—The E. Central streetscape shall match Treatment 1 of the streetscape guidelines with hex pavers in the furni-

ture zone and Lawerenceville brick in the pedestrian clear zone.

iii. Street Trees—Street tree wells shall be 5-feet by 9-feet to match the tree well size on the north side of E. Central; the

use of tree grates is optional.

iv. Accent Bands—The proposed flush concrete accent bands in the primary streetscape zone are not supported by ARB

Staff and shall be removed from future plans. The accent bands may be allowed outside the minimum required streetscape

zones.


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v. Loading Zone—The location of the loading zone shall require approval by the Transportation Engineering Division how-

ever a minimum 9-foot pedestrian clear zone shall be maintained adjacent to the loading zone. The pavement surface of the

loading zone shall be vehicle rated hex pavers or stamped concrete to match the hex paver pattern of the furniture zone.

vi. Planters—The raised planters adjacent to the entrance of the University Club shall be minimum of 2.5-feet wide and

shall also wrap around the corner of the building onto the Rosalind Ave. frontage.

D. S. Rosalind Avenue

i. Width—The minimum streetscape width on S. Rosalind Ave. shall be 15-feet from the back-of-curb. The furniture zone

shall be a minimum of 6-feet along the entire project frontage. The pedestrian clear zone shall be a minimum of 9-feet in

width. The sub-base in the furniture zone shall be a minimum of 6-inch thick concrete transitioning to a 4-inch thick con-

crete sidewalk in the pedestrian clear zone.



iii. Treatment —The S. Rosalind streetscape shall match the streetscape on the east side of S. Rosalind with hex pavers in

the furniture zone and concrete saw cut sidewalk panels with a smooth finish in the pedestrian clear zone.

iv. Street Tree Wells—Street tree wells along S. Rosalind shall be 6-feet by 9-feet. The use of tree grates is optional.

v. Sidewalk Café—A Sidewalk cafe shall be permitted in the 15-foot streetscape zone in front of the S. Rosalind Avenue

retail space. The sidewalk café shall meet the requirements in the Land Development Code [LDC] including the preserva-

tion of a 5-foot pedestrian clear zone adjacent to the furniture zone. A sidewalk café permit and ARB Minor Review shall

be required prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the retail space.

E. E. Pine Street

i. Width—Per the Downtown Orlando Streetscape Design Guidelines the minimum streetscape width from back-of-curb

shall be 15-feet for new development. Approximately 12-feet is being provided along the E. Pine Street frontage based on

previous approvals for the site. The furniture zone shall be a minimum of 6-feet along the entire project frontage. The sub-

base in the furniture zone shall be a minimum of 6-inch thick concrete.



iii. Treatment 3—The E. Pine streetscape shall match Treatment 3 of the streetscape design guidelines with hex pavers

from the back-of-curb to face of building..

iv. Street Tree Wells—Street tree wells shall be 6-feet by 9-feet. The use of tree grates is optional.

v. Garage/Loading Bay Crossing—The pedestrian crossing at the garage and service area entries shall be raised to be at

same grade as the sidewalk adjacent to the driveway. The transition from finished street grade to the pedestrian crossing

shall occur in the furniture zone. A pavement treatment that contrasts with the vehicle lanes and aprons shall be used in

order to clearly define the pedestrian crossing area. Reflective paint alone is not acceptable, however may be used in con-

junction with pavers or other surfaces to outline the pedestrian path for night time safety.

vi. Sidewalk Cafe—The proposed 12-foot wide streetscape zone does not provide sufficient width to allow sidewalk cafes

in the streetscape zone. A minimum 15-foot wide streetscape is required should the final design desire to incorporate side-

walk cafes Pine Street.

2. Architecture

A. Design Intent

i. ARB and City Staff is very excited about the design of the University Club/Modera project as presented in this submittal

package. The redevelopment project is located at a major intersection in the core of the downtown district and adjacent to

one of the most active areas of Downtown Orlando—Lake Eola Park.

ii. The contemporary design and architecture of this building will have a positive impact on the downtown skyline and acti-

vation of the ground level.

iii. Continued focus on the design and details at the base, through the middle and especially at the top or crown of the

building will continue to be critical through the design and development process.

iv. Final architectural plans, elevations, materials and finishes shall be submitted for ARB Final Review and approval prior

to submittal for building permits.

B. Tower Crown

i. The top or crown of the building is distinctive and integrates well with the middle of the building. As the design process

continues emphasis should be placed on an architectural lighting plan for the crown that will make the Modera tower a bea-

con in the night-time skyline.

ii. The intent should be to create a signature crown that makes the top of the Modera tower a distinctive addition to the

downtown skyline both during the day and at night. The visual identity of the Modera tower should be as unique to the sky-

line as the SunTrust and Bank of America buildings, for example. Residents and visitors should be able to look upon the


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tower from both near and far and be able to say “that’s the Modera tower.”

C. Tower Middle

i. The rhythm and cadence of the middle of the residential tower from the vertical elements carried from the garage facade

to the crown, to the gridded architectural accents and the window and balcony patterns provide visual interest on all four

sides of the project.

ii. Windows - The windows on the tower units shall be recessed from the façade to provide additional design texture and

shadow lines to the building façade.

D. Tower Base [Ground Floor Elevation]

i. Transparency should be increased on the E. Central Façade to the west of the University Club entrance.

ii. Decorative doors or gates that are architecturally integrated with the building shall be utilized on the Pine Streetloading

area. The doors or gates shall be closed when the loading area is not in use.

iii. Proposed canopies at the building entries may project into the city services easements. Canopies that project into the

right-of-way will require Transportation Engineering approval. In no instance shall a canopy be less than 17’-6” above fin-

ished grade; awning shall provide a minimum 9-feet of clearance above finished grade.

iv. Glass and glazing at the ground level shall meet the City’s transparency requirements.

v. ARB Staff supports the use of Thermochromax as the finish material on the ground floor street facing facades.

vi. Exterior Doors—A minimum 4”x6” security view panels shall be provided in all pedestrian accessible exterior doors,

including emergency exit doors, to provide visibility and security for pedestrians exiting the building.

E. Parking Garage

i. The parking garage elevations and mesh patterns compliment the tower and base elevations.

ii. The parking garage shall be designed to minimize direct views of parked vehicles from streets and sidewalks. An

opaque minimum 36-inch tall wall shall be installed to avoid headlight and spill-over light glare. Noise and exhaust fumes

onto public use areas or adjacent properties shall be mitigated. Lighting that may be potentially visible from the garage shall

be shielded.

iii. Pedestrian Connection—A minimum 5 ft. pedestrian walkway shall be provided adjacent to the driveway entries into

the parking garage.

iv. Ramping—Angled exterior ramping shall not be visible from the right-of-way and shall be obscured from view through

the use of exterior metal screening, or other alternative methods.

v. The slope of the grade preceding the exit of a parking garage shall not exceed 2% for a minimum of 25 feet from the

garage entry.

vi. Interior ramping and walls that might be visible thru the garage openings shall be painted a dark gray or black.

E. Transparency

i. The ground floor building walls facing all streets shall contain a minimum of 30% of transparent materials. A minimum

of 15% transparency shall be provided on all 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 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.

3. Lighting

A. 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 Final Review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.

B. It is encouraged that the top of the building be significantly lit in order to make the building be a beacon in the night time

skyline.

C. Night time building elevations shall be submitted with the ARB Final Review application.

4. Mechanical Equipment

A. Venting & Exhaust—All potential restaurant venting and restaurant exhaust shall be directed to the roof of the building and

shall not be visible from the public right-of-way. Restaurant venting is not permitted on any façade of the building. All other

venting and exhaust for mechanical and other utilities shall be a minimum of 12 ft. above grade and shall be integrated with the

building design so as to be seamless with the overall architecture of the building.

B. Transformer Area Screening—Transformer areas shall be screened with decorative, opaque fencing and gates up to 6-feet in

height.

C. Mechanical Equipment—All ground mounted and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from view and meet the

conditions of the Land Development Code.

D. Backflow Preventer—Backflow preventer[s] shall be located so as to not be directly visible from the right-of-way and


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should be screened from view where necessary. 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 aluminum or wrought-iron picket fenc-

ing. 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 in the Final ARB Review application.

5. Signage

A. A Master Sign Plan [MSP], including both the residential, retail and high-rise signage shall be submitted for a separate ARB

Major Review approval prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the tower or retail spaces. The MSP shall clearly

show how signage will be allocated between the tenants and the site as a whole, and provide placeholders for locations of pro-

posed signage. High-rise signs are permitted consistent with Sec. 64.246 of the Land Development Code but will require an

ARB Major Review prior to permitting.

B. Modera Sign — The bottom of the proposed Modera mid-rise projecting sign shall be located no higher than 20-feet above

grade. The sign face shall be no wider than 4-feet and no taller than 40-feet. The sign shall project no more than 5-feet from

the façade. Only one mid-rise projecting sign per street facing building façade shall be permitted.

C. U-Club Signs—If the U-Club signs are located or extend more than 30-feet above finished grade they shall be considered

high-rise signs.

D. Public Art—Signage is specifically excluded from being utilized for the public art requirement of the density bonus.

6. Telecommunications Equipment Screening

Buildings should be designed to accommodate future placement of telecommunications equipment. Screening areas should be built

into rooftop areas so that the placement and screening of the equipment does not become an afterthought.

7. Model

Prior to permitting, a physical 1"= 100' scale model of the project should be provided for the DDB/CRA model located in the Down-

town Information Center.

Transportation Planning

The Transportation Planning Division supports the applicant's request provided that the owner/applicant complies with the following:

1. commercial Plans Submittal. The submitted construction plans shall include a site plan (to engineering scale) and show the follow-

ing: property lines, legal description, curbs, street pavement edges, public sidewalks, loading/unloading areas, parking spaces, solid

waste location, etc. (Please see the Commercial Plans Submittal Checklist: http://www.cityoforlando.net/permits). Reference Or-

lando Land Development Code (LDC), Chapters 60, 61, and 65, and the Engineering Standards Manual (ESM).

2. Neighborhood Impact Analysis. The proposed project is located inside the City's Transportation Concurrency Exception Area

(TCEA). Policy 1.8.11 of the Transportation Element of the Orlando Growth Management Plan (GMP) states that applicants for

development proposals inside and outside the TCEA shall conduct a neighborhood impact analysis if the proposed development is

projected to generate more than 1,000 daily trips. If existing traffic on collector or local streets is projected to increase by more than

ten percent (10%) due to the project, the developer shall mitigate through appropriate traffic calming or transportation demand man-

agement measures.

3. Work Within ROW. For any construction work planned or required within a public right-of-way or City sidewalk easement adja-

cent 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)

b. Roadway plans including paving, grading, pavement markings and signage (Contact the Permitting Transportation Engi-

neering Reviewer at 407-246-3079 for details)

c. A copy of all required County and State permits (If permits are pending attach a copy of the application)

4. Driveway removal. The Owner/Applicant shall remove all unapproved curb cuts / driveways and shall restore all curbs, gutters,

parkways and sidewalks to Orlando Engineering Standards Manual (ESM) requirements and standards.

5. Parking Garages. Dimensions for all parking stalls, drive aisles, and turning radii within the parking garage shall conform to all


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applicable provisions of the City Code and Engineering Standards Manual. Current Code requires minimum stall dimensions of 9 ft

by 18.5 ft, and 2-way aisle width of 24 ft. Stalls located adjacent to lateral obstructions shall have a minimum width of 10 ft. Any

locations where the drive aisle ends abruptly should be treated with a 3 ft relief for vehicles backing out of the last parking stall.

6. Driveway gates. The driveway gates shall be positioned to allow a minimum storage of the length of one standard size vehicle

between the gate (gate controller) and the street in the drive aisle. Gates shall be equipped with optical sensor or approved lock

boxes for fire department access. Show the location of the actuation device(s), and show driver's clear sight distance.

7. 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 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 street corner visibility requirements (Chapter 60, Sections 60.141 through Sections 60.143) and the driveways and curb cuts re-

quirements (Chapter 61, Sections 61.101 through Sections 61.107) of the Orlando Land Development Code (LDC).

8. General Loading requirements. The access to any trash or delivery area intended only for freight type operations will be secured

using a gate to clearly denote when the area is operational and that any adjacent pedestrian path is clear for uninterrupted use.

The hours of operation for delivery are to be limited and subject to further limitation based on operation of this site. Delivery during

AM, PM, and Event peak hours will be prohibited.

9. AutoTurn Analysis. The applicant shall commission an operational study using AutoTurn or equivalent design software to docu-

ment the functionality of movements throughout the project drive areas, loading/unloading, and at access points to the surrounding

roadway network by the appropriate design vehicles. The results of this study shall be submitted with the Engineering plans.

10. Dumpster/ compactor. Garbage containers shall be located to allow direct access without requiring excessive maneuvering or

backing up more than 50 ft.

11. Parking Space Requirement. The proposed number of parking spaces must comply with the Orlando Land Development Code

(LDC) requirements set forth in Chapter 61, Part 3C. Any proposed reduction in parking allowable in the LDC must be accompanied

by a written justification. Please note that the number of spaces per unit may be reduced by 0.25 within a one-half mile radius of a

commuter rail station.

12. Bike Parking: General Requirements. Per City Code Sec. 61.333, twenty (20 long-term and twenty-four (24) short-term bicycle

parking spaces shall be provided for employees and others to use. The four short term retail bike rack should be placed near the en-

trance to the retail use on the ground floor, for use by the general public. The remaining required spaces may be located within the

parking garage. In all instances, the racks shall be located so as not to create conflicts with pedestrians or other vehicles.

13. Overhangs/Canopies Over Sidewalks. Orlando Land Development Code (LDC), Section 61.204, provides minimum require-

ments for awnings, marquees, and overhangs over public right-of-way(R-O-W). Cantilevers, architectural overhangs, and columns

are not permitted within public R-O-W and must be no less than 17 ft 6 in above finished grade when overhanging City Services

Easement areas. Awnings or marques are permitted above easements or R-O-W with a minimum of 9 ft of clearance from finished

grade.

14. Door Opennings. Doors (and any pedestrian entrances) that lead directly from the sidewalk shall be recessed so the doors do not

swing open into the sidewalk area.

Transportation Engineering

1. A two-way 24' minimum wide access drive shall be provided connecting Central Blvd and Pine Street along the west side of the

property. Having a minimum of two access points for residents and visitors provides a safer and better connected network. Cur-

rently 396 units will only be allowed access on Pine Street that is a one lane, one-way road.

2. All Freight and passenger loading activities shall take place on the access drive. No Freight Maneuvers will be allowed on public

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3. No loading zone will be allowed on Central Blvd.

4. The slope of the grade preceding the exit of a parking garage shall not exceed 2% for a minimum of 25 feet.

5. Side-walks shall meet downtown street spaces guidelines.

6. Handicap curb ramps at Central and Rosalind and at Pine and Rosalind shall be reconstructed to meet current ADA standards.

7. 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 impediment 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 Flor-

ida 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.

8. MOT Plan - For any construction work planned or required within a public 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 lau-

[email protected]. After the MOT plan gets approved, a hard copy shall be submitted to the permitting department in

order to have this condition met.

Police 1. CPTED Review. The Orlando Police Department has reviewed the plans for Modera Central Apartments located at 150 E. Central

Blvd., utilizing CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles. CPTED emphasizes the proper design and

effective use of a created environment to reduce crime and enhance the quality of life. There are four overlapping strategies in

CPTED that apply to any development: Natural Surveillance, Natural Access Control, Territorial Reinforcement and Target Harden-

ing.

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.

Overall Project: • 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 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, court-

yards, amenity deck, 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 Uniformity of light is crucial to avoid 'dark' spots, especially in parking areas.

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, service entrances and access routes open to public spaces should be lit so that a person with normal

vision 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. • Landscaping is another crucial aspect of CPTED. Trees branches should be kept trimmed to no lower than 6 feet from the


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ground and shrubs should be kept trimmed to no higher than 30 inches. Avoid conflicts between landscaping and lighting, espe-

cially 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. • Outdoor furniture is 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 should be observable from entrances, securely fastened and not hidden behind landscaping or shear walls.

• All sides of the building should have windows to observe the walkways, parking areas and driving lanes.

• Parking Facility:

• Vehicle and pedestrian entrances into the parking facility should be well lit and defined by landscaping, signage and/or architec-

tural design. • 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. • White concrete stain on the ceilings and beams within the parking facility can reflect light and improve uniformity.

• The use of anti-graffiti coating on the walls is a good option to discourage potential offenders from vandalizing these areas.

• A parking facility design that is "open" on all sides is a good option. Shear walls should be avoided, especially near turning

bays and pedestrian travel paths. The use of cabling and other architectural elements that allow for visibility are encouraged. • Stairwells should be constructed of an open design (not behind solid walls) and the staircase design should allow for visibility.

• Elevator lobbies should be well lit and reflective surface materials or decorative mirrors may be used in these 'coves' to aid in

natural surveillance and safety for users. • Consider convex mirrors or reflective material to facilitate surveillance around interior 90° corners.

• Residential Units:

• Entry doors on all residential units should contain 180° viewers/peep holes.

• Consider convex mirrors or reflective material to facilitate surveillance around interior 90° corners.

• Retail and University Club Spaces:

• Since there is typically no natural surveillance around dumpsters or service areas, be sure these areas are well-lit and that light-

ing is well maintained. • Where possible, offices, reception areas, lobbies, or host stands should have exterior windows and furniture oriented to improve

surveillance of public areas. • Advertisements and product displays should not be located in windows. If advertisements must be used, they should be small in

size and located in an area that will not hinder clear views into and out of the space. • Decals which display height measures should be posted inside any public entrance.

• Public restrooms should be visible from the main customer areas and away from outside exits.

• Amenities Deck:

• Pedestrian scale lighting should not be screened out by landscaping or building structures such as overhangs or awnings.

• 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. Land-

scaping should not create blind spots or hiding places and should not block/cover windows.

3. Natural Access Control. Design the site to decrease crime opportunity by denying access to crime targets and creating in offend-

ers, a perception of risk. This can be accomplished by designing street, walkway, building and parking lot entrances to clearly indi-

cate public routes and discourage access to private areas with structural and landscape elements.

• Public entrances should be clearly defined by walkways, signs, landscaping, and architectural elements. Landscaping used

around building and parking facility entrances should create clear way-finding, be well lit and not block entrances or create am-

bush points. • There should be no easy access to the roof of the building.

• Signs located throughout the parking facility 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 offenders.

This is especially important in the parking facility since there will be different entrances and authorized parking areas based on

intended use of the property. • 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 is encouraged to 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. Multi-purpose paths should be a minimum of 10' to


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accommodate different modes of travel simultaneously. • Bollards are a good option to consider in key locations to protect pedestrians, life-safety elements, critical 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 distinguish pri-

vate 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.

• Each retail space, dwelling unit, or member's only sections should have an address that is clearly visible with numbers a mini-

mum of five-inches high made of non-reflective material.

o Note: If the parking facility has spaces that are reserved for residents or members, the numbers should not coincide with

the dwelling unit or members addresses for the safety of the residents. • Fencing could be used in select areas to add security, delineate property lines, allow transparency for surveillance, be unobtru-

sive, and create a sense of community. CPTED open style fencing is a good option to consider. These fences may contain pe-

destrian access points that utilize mechanical access control. Another option is landscape buffers, which include hostile vegeta-

tion, to delineate public from private spaces. The fencing and landscape buffer may be used together to further define and con-

trol spaces. • Maintenance is an important aspect of territorial reinforcement. A well-maintained area sends the message that people notice

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.

Overall Project: • Door locks should be located a minimum of 40 inches from adjacent windows.

• 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 residential amenities areas as well. • Common area doors or gates should have locks that automatically lock when the doors close.

• If alarm or security systems are installed, each retail space, suite or dwelling unit should have a separate system that can be regu-

larly tested and maintained by the occupants. During working hours, commercial alarm systems (to include any common areas

and residential 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 identifica-

tion ("aiming" down from steep angles often results in images of the offender's hat). CCTVs should also be placed in several

locations throughout the parking facility, property access points and common areas; especially areas with sheer walls, 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™). If installing secu-

rity film, ensure that the light transmittance of the security film is greater than or equal to the light transmittance of the window's

glass. • Each retail space should contain a drop safe or cash management device.

• A conspicuous sign should be placed at the entrance which states that the cash register contains $50 or less.

• Emergency call boxes may be a consideration in areas with limited natural surveillance such as the amenities deck or "dead

ends" in the parking facility.

Residential Units: • Exterior and non-public 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. This includes

facility and storage room doors. • 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 device

and a pin or secondary lock. • An access control system should be considered so only residents have access to their building, floor, parking, common ameni-


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ties, and pedestrian access points. Common area doors or gates (leasing office, fitness center, pool, etc.) should have locks that

automatically lock when the doors close. • Common areas should have signs that clearly identify operating hours and state that facilities are only for use by residents.

• If alarm or security systems are installed, each dwelling unit should have a separate system that can be regularly tested and

maintained by the occupants.

Parking Facility: • Including signage and an access control system is a good option to delineate public vs. private areas and further define and con-

trol spaces.

Additional precautions, such as silent alarms, hold-up alarms, retail training (what to do during a robbery) and Neighborhood watch,

should be discussed with OPD's Crime Prevention Unit Officer Christopher Newton, 407.246.2093.

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 pre-

vention/security measures at this project site:

1) 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.

2) 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 darkness.

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

a. 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 ac-

cess; post in a clear area, an emergency contact person and phones numbers for after hours, in case of an emergency; or

b. A uniformed security guard should be hired to continually patrol the construction site during the hours when construction

work has ceased.

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

5) 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 Christopher Newton, 407.246.2093.

7. Rooftop Space. For High-Rise Projects within the Downtown DRI. The developer shall negotiate with the City so that the City

may obtain a ten foot by ten foot roof top space reserved in a secure, environmentally protected area for the installation of the City's

Communications equipment. OPD will need to connect to the buildings emergency generator with a communication back haul into

the City's system to the generator's protected power via (2) 2" conduit raceway paths with pull strings from the roof to the basement

mechanical/electrical room. If no generator is available, then space shall be identified and set aside within the mechanical/electric

room for the City to install its own generator. Please note that a letter of approval from OPD is a part of the permitting process.

Questions on this Emergency Communications requirement should be directed to the Orlando Police Dept. Radio System Adminis-

trator, Rebecca Gregory at 321.235.5314 or [email protected].

8. Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS):

Note: This condition applies to any building that is 4 stories or more in height and any areas that are below grade.

All buildings shall provide an adequate level of indoor coverage for public-safety radio service for the City of Orlando radio commu-

nications system, including but not limited to police, firefighters, and other emergency responders. A DAS system will also improve

commercial cellular service for building occupants. The system will enable all first responders to communicate with dispatch and

other field units. Inadequate coverage not only puts first responders at risk but also the citizens they are protecting.

Adequate indoor radio coverage shall include the following standards:

1) Inbound into the building: A minimum average in-building field strength of 10 dbm above the noise floor throughout ninety

-five (95%) of the area on each floor of the building when transmitted from the city's police dispatch center and the appropriate

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2) Outbound from the building: A minimum average outbound field strength of 10 dbm above the noise floor throughout

ninety-five percent (95%) of the area on each floor of the building when transmitted from the field units portable radio to the

appropriate emergency service dispatch centers which are providing fire and emergency medical protection service to the build-

ing.

3) The City's Communications Unit with consideration of the appropriate police, fire and emergency medical department ser-

vices shall determine the frequency range or ranges that must be supported. For the purpose of this section, adequate radio cov-

erage shall constitute a successful communications test between the equipment in the building and the Communications Centers

for all appropriate emergency service providers for the building.

4) If any part of the installed system or systems contains an electrically powered component, the system shall be capable of an

independent battery or generator system for a period of at least twelve hours without external power input or maintenance. The

battery system shall automatically charge in the presence of external power.

5) FCC authorization: All amplification equipment must be FCC Type Accepted.

6) Developments must comply with NFPA 72-2010 - National Fire alarm and Signaling Code, Public Safety In-Building Re-

quirements, as it pertains to emergency communications systems (ECS), and their components.

If you have any questions regarding the requirements as listed above, it is suggested that you contact the OPD Radio Systems Ad-

ministrator, Rebecca Gregory at 321.235.5314 or [email protected]. The OPD Technical Review Committee rep-

resentative, Audra Nordaby 407.246.2454, can also assist the applicant in contacting the Emergency Communication Representa-

tives.

9. 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 monitoring 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 developer/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 [email protected].

10. Crime Free Multi-Housing. Crime Free Multi-Housing (CFMH) is an internationally recognized and certified crime fighting pro-

gram designed to help tenants, owners and managers of rental property keep drugs and other illegal activity off their property.

CFMH is designed to be easy, yet very effective in reducing the incident of crime in rental property. Orlando Police Department is

one of a small handful of law enforcement agencies in Florida that have established this program.

The program includes a Crime Free Lease Addendum which has shown to be the backbone of the Crime Free Multi-Housing Pro-

gram. The addendum to the lease agreement lists specific criminal acts that, if committed on the property, will result in the immedi-

ate termination of the resident's lease.

CFMH utilizes a unique three-part approach, which ensures the crime prevention goal, while maintaining a very tenant-friendly ap-

proach.

•Phase One involves an eight-hour seminar presented by the police and fire departments. As soon as the management team is

identified, please contact Officer Derwin Bradley to register the management team for the next scheduled seminar.

•Phase Two certifies that the rental property has met the security requirements (based on CPTED strategies) for the tenant's

safety. These requirements include:

o Dead-bolt locks on all unit entry doors with a minimum 2-inch throw;

o eye views (peep holes) with 180 degree view;

o strike plates with 3-inch screws and

o anti-slide devices on sliding doors and windows.

Implementation of the recommended CPTED strategies will prepare this community for inclusion in CFMH.


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•Phase Three concludes the program with a tenant crime prevention meeting. The sooner these meetings begin the better for this

new community and the new residents. Contact Officer Bradley when the first group of tenants moves into their apartments.

Officer Bradley will work with management to conduct the tenant programs.

OPD strongly encourages all multi-family communities to become registered participants in the CFMH program. For a complete list

of additional program requirements and benefits, please contact the OPD CFMH Coordinator, Office Derwin Bradley at

407.246.3927 or [email protected] or the Crime Prevention Unit Officer Christopher Newton, 407.246.2093.

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 Transporta-

tion Impact Fees. An estimated Transportation Impact Fee in the amount of $1,002,394.00, based on the construction of 394 multi-

family units and 26,000 square feet of retail use, will be due at the time of building permit issuance, subject to change upon final

permit plan review.

For a copy of the complete ordinance or impact fee rate chart, you may reference our website at: http://www.cityoforlando.net/

planning/Transportation/ifees.htm

2. 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 for the

previous use located on the subject site.

3. 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


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CO N TAC T IN F ORM AT IO N Growth Management

For questions regarding Growth Management plan review, please contact Colandra Jones at

[email protected] or 407.246.3415.

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 Doug Metzger at 407.246.3414 or doug-

[email protected]

Transportation

For questions regarding Transportation Planning plan review, please contact Matt Wiesenfeld at (407) 246-2290 or mat-

[email protected]

For questions regarding Transportation Engineering plan review, please contact Vibhuti Patel at 407-246-2280 or vib-

[email protected]

Engineering/Zoning

For questions regarding Engineering or Zoning contact Keith Grayson at (407) 246-3234 or

[email protected]. To obtain plan review status, schedule/cancel an inspection and obtain inspection

results, please call PROMPT, our Interactive Voice Response System at 407.246.4444.

Wastewater

For questions regarding Wastewater review, please contact David Breitrick at 407-246-3525 or

[email protected]

Police

For questions regarding Orlando Police Department plan review, please contact Audra Nordaby at 407.246.2454 or

[email protected].

Building

For questions regarding Building Plan Review issues contact Don Fields at (407) 246-2654 or [email protected].

Parks

For questions regarding Tree Plan Review issues contact Justin.Garber at (407) 246-4047 or [email protected].

Transportation Impact Fees

For questions and information regarding Transportation Impact Fee Rates you may contact Nancy Ottini at (407)246-3529 or

[email protected]

RE V I E W /AP P R O VA L PRO C ESS—NE X T ST E P S 1. MPB minutes scheduled for review and approval by City Council.

2. Applicant submits for building permits.

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