staff report to the mpl2014-00010 july 15, 2014 i-square ... · page 4 mpl2014-00010 i square mall...

Staff wishes to add or clarify a few of the conditions contained in the staff report, as follows:

Land Development:

6. Signage (Modified) - Proposed signage shown on the colored rendering on page 17 of the report is NOT in compliance with the Land Development Code. All signage on all four (4) sides of the building shall be reviewed and approved as part of the Sign Master Plan (via Planning Director Determination), which must be approved prior to any building permits being issued. Digital signs, banners and other graphic displays not expressly allowed by Code are prohibited.

Urban Design:

1. An Appearance Review shall be required through a Planning Official Determination prior to submitting for permitting to verify the below requirements. Final appearance review shall be required prior to building permits being issued, to verify conditions of approval are implemented in the construction documents.

Architecture

2. The podium of the project shall be integrated architecturally along all rights-of-ways into the overall architectural of the towers (to include the parking garage, mall, screened loading areas, etc). This architectural treatment shall be reviewed and re- fined during the Appearance Review process.

3. Stores along the ground level adjacent to International Dr. shall have direct access on I-Drive. Public entrances are required to read into the overall architectural scheme by orientation toward the rights of way with significant features that allows both pedestrians and passers-by (in vehicles) to differentiate the entrance to the building.

4. The architecture shall be treated in a way to reduce the visual impacts of the mass of the building as seen from I-Drive.

5. The three (3) connecting areas between the towers shall be 60% transparent, in order to reduce the bulk of the four (4) towers. The connectors (which contain elevators and core services) must include a substantial recess and architectural treatment which creates the sense of a secondary mass to the tower, rather than being more dominant than the towers themselves; in particular, the two connectors between the individual towers on each side of the project. This can be accomplished by relo- cating the elevator banks further to the south and having more transparent areas facing north, in order to reduce the overall bulk of the towers (as they currently appear as wide as they are tall, which is undesirable).

6. The podium facades need to be articulated and rendered in such a way that expresses its function - without sheer wall and large expanses of unarticulated glazing - both horizontally and vertically. The I-Drive facade of the podium shall be glazed and wrap the corner to Kirkman Rd. The detailing of the podium, which will be reviewed during Appearance Review, shall read as a functional space with fine detailing that allows for interaction between those in the building and on the sidewalk/ streets via lookouts or outdoor balconies. Levels in the podium should be expressed in proportions so they articulate across the facade (in terms of a change in materials or planes). Utilize recent examples of urban destination malls for reference (Fashion Show in Las Vegas remodel, Ala Moana Shopping Center/District redevelopment in Waikiki Honolulu).

Transportation: 9. Entry Queuing (Modified - Removal of 3rd sentence and incorporating it into a new condition #13 below) 13. Parking Garage Design (New):

A. Due to the number of stories proposed for the parking garage, the design shall incorporate a helix or equivalent style ramp system to facilitate smooth and quick vehicle movement to the upper floors without requiring looping through each individual floor.

B. The garage design shall include a “state-of-the-art” driver feedback system to notify drivers of available spaces and facili-tate efficient movement of vehicles into and out of the garage.

C. The payment system used for parking shall be sufficiently automated and flexible to move the expected peak period vol-umes of vehicles entering and exiting the garage without creation of lengthy delays or queues. Projected transaction tim-ings for ingress and egress shall be included with the submitted Engineering plans.

D. An engineering report detailing the garage operation for peak periods shall be included with the submitted Engineering plans. This report shall include, at a minimum, analysis of the transaction timings for the payment system, travel time projections for ingress and egress, and daily loading patterns of the garage.

I-SQUARE MALL & HOTEL 5600 INTERNATIONAL DR.

Staff Report to the Municipal Planning Board July 15, 2014

MPL2014-00010 Item #7 ADDENDUM

Updated: July 7, 2014

Applicant

Ray Scott Scott Arch. & Interior Design

Project Planner

Jim Burnett, AICP

Property Owner

Abdul Mathin, International Shoppes, LLC

I-SQUARE MALL & HOTEL

S U M M A RY

Property Location: 5600 International Dr. (southeast corner of International Dr. & S. Kirkman Rd., between Interstate 4 and W. Sand Lake Rd.) (±5.64 acres, District 6). Applicant’s Request: The applicant is re-questing Master Plan approval to construct a 26-story 749-room hotel, with ±490,213 sq. ft. of vertical mall retail, restaurant, meeting room, skating rink, theater and office space, and with 11-stories of internal parking, for a total gross floor area (GFA) of ±908,235 sq. ft. (excluding the parking garage and rooftop observation deck). The property is zoned AC-3/SP and is in the Florida Center neighbor-hood. A reduced intensity bonus of 0.69 is

being requested via the Master Plan request. Staff Recommendation: Approval of the proposed Master Plan, per the conditions/ comments provided within the report. Public Comment: Courtesy notices were mailed to property owners within 300 ft. of the subject property the week of July 1, 2014. As of the mail-out of the staff report, staff has received no comments or questions from the public relative to the Master Plan request.

Staff Report to the Municipal Planning Board July 15, 2014

MPL2014-00010 Item #7

Location Map Subject Site

Megastron

Orlando Crossings

FunSpot

International Festival La Quinta

Denny’s

International Outlets

Rodeway Inn

Grand National Plaza

International Shoppes Days Inn

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FUTURE LAND USE MAP

Z O N I N G M A P

MET-AC

MET-AC/RP

INDUST

SUBJECT PROPERTY

AC-3/SP AC-3/SP

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International Festival


Megastron

Megastron



La Quinta

La Quinta

Days Inn

Days Inn

Project Description

The applicant is requesting Master Plan approval to construct a 26-story 749-room hotel, with ±490,213 sq. ft. of vertical mall retail, restaurant, meeting room, skating rink, theater and office space, and with 11-stories of internal parking, for a total gross floor area (GFA) of ±908,235 sq. ft. (excluding the parking garage and rooftop observation deck). The property is zoned AC-3/SP and is in the Florida Center neighborhood. A reduced intensity bonus of 0.69 is being requested via the Master Plan request. Previous Actions 1969: Property annexed into the City of Orlando (City Doc. #HB2716) 1979: Property platted as Florida Center Vanguard Rd. Commercial Light Industrial Plat #6. 1980: Portion of Vanguard Rd. between Grandnational Dr. and S. Kirkman Rd. vacated (City Doc. #15895). 1986: 77,132 sq. ft. single-story shopping center building and associated parking lot constructed. 1987: 8,436 sq. ft. single-story shopping center building constructed. 2007: Property acquired by current owner.

Project Context The 5.64-acre property is located at the southeast corner of International Dr. & S. Kirkman Rd., west of Grandnational Dr. Adja-cent uses, zoning and future land use designations are shown in Table 1 below.

Master Plan Criteria (LDC Section 65.335)

The Municipal Planning Board and City Council shall consider the following factors in their review of 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. 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.

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

5. 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 Metropolitan Activity Center on the City’s Future Land Use Map and is zoned AC-3/SP. Hotels, retail uses, eating and drinking establishments and indoor recreational uses are all permitted in the AC-3/SP zoning district, only requir-ing approval of a Master Plan. Property development standards are provided in Table 2 below.

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

Direction Future Land Use Zoning Adjacent Uses

North (Across International Dr.) Metro-politan Activity Center (MET-AC)

AC-3/SP (Metropolitan Activity Center, International Drive

Special Plan Overlay)

Restaurant & Strip Commercial

East (Across Grandnational Dr.) MET-AC AC-3/SP Strip Commercial

South MET-AC AC-3/SP Megastron Plaza Commercial/Offices

West (Across S. Kirkman Rd.) MET-AC AC-3/SP Convenience Store w. Gas Pumps

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

Table 2 - Development Standards (AC-3/SP zoning, 5.64 acres)

Proposed Use Setbacks (Minimum/Proposed) (ft.) FAR - Maximum/ Proposed

ISR - Max./ Proposed

Bldg. Ht. Max./

Proposed Front (S. Kirkman)

Street Side (International)

Side (S)

Rear (Grand-national)

26-story 749-room hotel, with ±490,213 sq. ft. of vertical mall retail, restau-rant, meeting room, skat-ing rink, theater, spas and office space

10/10 10/13 0 or 3/ 33

10/33 3.0 (max. per GMP) (737,035.2 sq.

ft.)/3.69 (908,235 sq. ft. being provided )

90%/ ±78.9%

FAA limit/ 320 ft. (top of hotel); 360 ft. (top of restau-rant); 400 ft.

(top of antenna)

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International Dr. Special Plan Overlay - The site is in the International Drive Special Plan Overlay (LDC Section 62.496), which has certain allowances and requirements explained further within this report. Within the I-Drive Special Plan, International Dr. is considered a Pedestrian Street, while S. Kirkman and Grandnational Drs. are considered Vehicular Streets. The entrance to the proposed hotel and mall will be oriented toward S. Kirkman Rd. and International Dr., with a 2780-space internal parking garage occupying portions of the first eleven (11) floors of the building, with hotel rooms and hotel-related uses located on floors 12-26. Intensity Bonus - The applicant originally requested a 0.99 floor area ratio (FAR) intensity bonus. LDC Section 58.1103 provides twenty-five (25) design objectives, divided into the six (6) sub-categories of Site Design, Building Design, Orientation, Parking, Service Areas and Signage. To minimally qualify for an intensity bonus, a project must contain at least two (2) of the following uses: Multifamily; Offices; light retailing or personal services; eating and drinking; hotel/motel; indoor recreation; public benefit uses; and child care centers. The proposed master plan will have at least four (4) uses: light retailing, eating and drinking, hotel, and indoor recreation. With regard to the design objectives, the applicant provided responses to support their request for a near maximum density bonus. Staff evaluated the project and determined that two (2) of the design objectives did not apply to the site and the proposed plan met only 17 of the 23 design objectives, for roughly a 75% bonus. Some of the objectives not clearly met included ineffective promo-tion of a balanced transportation system, no cross access to the Megastron site to the south, lack of rooftop design (other than for the proposed rotating restaurant), lack of liner buildings facing the side streets, inadequacy and lack of detail for the service areas and lack of details for proposed signage. The applicant has since partially re-designed the site, including provision of cross-access to the south, to reduce the requested FAR bonus to 0.69. The proposed hotel & mall, as re-designed, is consistent with the AC-3/SP zoning requirements, with the Growth Management Plan (GMP) and all portions of the Land Development Code (see below for further details).

Transportation The proposed development will have right-in/right-out access from International Dr. and full access on Grandnational Dr. The applicant is requesting a second right-in/right-out access onto S. Kirkman Rd. at the south edge of the property (to be determined by FDOT, who might limit it to right-in only). The full access onto Grandnational Dr. will line up with the intersection of Van-guard St. and may be restricted to right-in/right-out by the City’s Traffic Operations Engineer.

The International Drive Congestion Management project is currently in the construction phase adjacent to the subject parcel. This project includes the addition of dedicated bus lanes and bike lanes on both sides of the street. Grandnational Drive is planned for widening to a full 4 lane divided cross section. This work will likely coincide with the I-4 widening slated to begin in 2015.

During the preliminary review process, Transportation Planning requested a traffic impact analysis, because the proposed hotel and mall would easily generate more than 1,000 average daily trips. A Traffic Operations Analysis was submitted on May 28, 2014, on behalf of the applicant. From the initial analysis, staff determined that the site geometry, location relative to the City’s roadway network, and the anticipated volume of traffic movements into and out of the site would likely create safety and delay issues unacceptable to City staff. Per the revised site development program and an amended traffic analysis received on June 27, 2014, staff’s concerns are as follows:

• On weekends, 1,000 vehicles per hour will be entering the site while 900 vehicles per hour will be exiting. • When traffic volumes on adjacent roads are at

their peak, the project will have 700 vehicles entering and 750 vehicles exiting the site per hour.

• The driveways that can access the site are limited by the lane configurations of the sur-rounding roadways and the parcel size.

• With the driveways operating under 2-way STOP traffic control, exiting vehicles may continue to be subject to excessive delays and may be forced to attempt unsafe merging maneuvers with less than reasonable gaps in the conflicting traffic flows.

• Adding traffic signals to serve the site drive-ways is not feasible and is contrary to the City’s policies on signalization spacing.

Per the 6/12/2014 site plan revision, the proposed development program was reduced in intensity (hotel rooms decreased, retail and meeting space increased, theater added). The proposed site is still intense for this location but approval is now supported, per the conditions in this report. Parking. The site will be parked per LDC Section 61.322, Figure 27, as illustrated in Table 3 above. Per the I-Drive Special Plan Overlay, minimum parking requirements for the overall site (hotel/ mall et al) may be reduced up to 20% if shared parking and

Table 3 - Parking Requirements (per LDC Section 61.322)

Ratio - Min./Max. (spaces per room/seat or per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area (GFA))

Area (rooms, seats

or sq. ft.)

Required Spaces

(min./max.)

Proposed Spaces

Hotel Room - 0.5/1 749 rooms 375/749

2,780

Meeting Rooms/ Convention Hall - 3.5/7.5

59,098 207/443

Eating & Drinking - 5/20 54,421 272/1,088

Retail, Skating Rink, Office, Gym, Spa - 2.5/4

353,181 883/1,413

Total 1,787/3,843

Theater - 0.10 per seat/0.30 per seat 500 seats 50/150


cross-access is provided (the applicant is providing cross-access to the south, although said access may not be constructed or util-ized). The applicant is providing 2,780 parking spaces on 11 floors of an attached parking garage, with 43 handicapped parking spaces for the development site. The site is required to provide 24 long-term and 74 short-term bicycle parking spaces. Transportation Planning has noted the inefficiency of allowing ground floor parking that will cause queuing onto adjacent streets and is requiring that all driveways be designed to accommodate anticipated peak queues without creating spillage onto adjacent public streets, even at heaviest use periods. All impediments to free-flow movement into the parking garage shall be positioned far enough away from the property to prevent excessive queuing. Staff also encourages installation of automated information feedback systems to assist drivers in finding available parking spaces with the least possible delay or excessive “circling” (waiting for closer spaces to open up or become available).

Transportation Impact Fees. Based on the proposed construction of the hotel, mall and numerous ancillary uses, an estimated Transportation Impact Fee in the amount of $3,995,434 will be due at the time of building permit issuance, subject to change upon final permit plan review. Credit will be granted based on the existing strip commercial center on the property. Any addi-tional impact fees will also be due at time of building permit issuance. Additional fees (to be determined) will be required as part of the Grandnational Fairshare program (for construction of an over-pass across I-4 to extend the roadway to Major Blvd. (for additional area circulation). The applicant will be conveying 20 ft. of R-O-W for the future widening of Grandnational Dr., expected to start prior to 2017.

Urban Design/Phasing At staff’s request, the applicant flew balloons above the property to mimic the originally proposed 450 ft. tall building (to the top of the rooftop antenna), which would have made it the tallest structure in the Orlando area. Balloons were flown above the subject property on 5/22/2014, at varying heights of 360, 400 and 450 ft. Staff and other area entities viewed and photographed the bal-loons to determine how the proposed building would complement or otherwise impact the existing I-Drive tourist area. There are two (2) nearby buildings which are appreciably lower than the proposed hotel building: the Sheraton Four Points Hotel (5905 International Dr.) at 267 ft., and The Point Orlando (residential condos)(6039 Carrier Dr.) at 190.5 ft. There are also several near-by amusement park rides (at FunSpot and Universal Studios) that approach the proposed building height, and a new rollercoaster is planned further south, near W. Sand Lake Rd., that will be ±550 ft. tall. From the balloon observations, staff determined that it could support a maximum building height approximately 50% higher than the nearby Sheraton Four Points Hotel, which would equate to a maximum building height of 360 ft. and a communication antenna capped at 400 ft. The applicant revised the plans to limit the hotel/mall building height to 320 ft., with the rotating restaurant height at 360 ft. and the top of the antenna at 400 ft.

The site will be developed in a single phase, but if phased, the project shall be developed to function independent of and reliant on

A E R I A L P H O T O

SUBJECT PROPERTY

Megastron



Del Taco Sweet Tomatoes

International Shoppes


previous or subsequent phases of the overall development.

Landscaping. A revised landscaping plan now has additional landscaping adjacent to Grandnational Dr. and along the southern lot line. The applicant proposes to locate a large amount of pavers in the adjacent International Dr. and S. Kirk-man Rd. R-O-Ws rather than landscaping, which staff prefers. The Development Standards (Table 2) on page 3 of this report notes that the overall site impervious surface ratio (ISR) for the site (78.9%) will be met with landscaping and the use of pervious concrete. Stormwater will be located beneath the driveway along the southern edge of the property. Required perimeter landscaping is shown in Table 4 (at right) and will be installed per LDC Section 61.312.

Signage. All signs must be consistent with LDC Sections 62.496, I-Drive Special Plan, and 64.202, General Sign Stan-dards. Based on linear building frontages as depicted in Table 5 (at right), the site is allowed 1,284 sq. ft. of total sign area. Digital signs are prohibited outside of the Downtown areas of the City.

If high-rise signs (wall signs mounted higher than 30 ft. on the building elevations) are proposed, the total al-lowance cannot exceed 800 sq. ft. as depicted in Table 6 (at right). No more than two (2) high-rise signs are allowed per building, would need to be installed on separate building elevations and would have the same copy area. Of the available high-rise sign area, no more than 400 sq. ft. can be used toward a high-rise sign on any two (2) of the building elevations. Said high-rise signs would need to glow white at night.

A sign master plan shall be approved via a Plan-ning Official Determination prior to any sign per-mits being issued for the site. All signs shall be permitted prior to fabrication and installation.

Solid Waste. A compactor is shown next to the loading area west of the service drive. Ground floor ceiling heights will need to account for smaller delivery trucks and emer-gency response vehicles on the site.

School Impacts

The proposed use is a hotel with a ver-tical retail mall, restaurants, indoor skating rink, meeting rooms and a small theater, all of which are consid-ered non-residential uses in terms of school concurrency and capacity.

However, if any portion of the hotel is converted to an extended stay hotel or to residential use, said converted use shall be subject to school concurrency and capacity requirements.

Table 6 - High-Rise Sign Requirements

Sign Area Allowance (sq. ft./linear ft. bldg. front) Bldg. Area Allowed

(sq. ft.)

(Per LDC Section 64.246) With high-rise signs, allowable sign area is halved (÷2) so 1,284 sq. ft. total sign area ÷ 2 = —>

642 below 30 ft.

907,527 sq. ft. (GFA)

800 high-rise

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

Table 5 - Sign Requirements

Street Frontage

Sign Area Allowance (sq. ft./linear ft. bldg. front)

Bldg. Frontage (ft.)

Allowed (sq. ft.)

S. Kirkman Rd. 2 sq. ft. / 1 linear ft. 301 602

International Dr. 1 sq. ft. / 1 linear ft. 529 529

Grandnational 1 sq. ft. / 1 linear ft. 153 153

Total 1,284

Table 4 - Landscaping Requirements—26-story Mall & Hotel

Yard Landscaping - Minimum/Proposed

Front (W) (S. Kirkman Rd.)

3 ft. between buildings & adjacent R-O-W; 7.5 ft. between parking/driveways & adjacent

property lines (minimums)/ 7.5 ft. landscaping between building &

adjacent sidewalk/R-O-W line

Street Side (International Dr.)

(same minimums as above)/ one (1) 38 ft. (d) planter box & pavers/sidewalk with 3 ft. (d) landscaping (very little landscap-

ing along an irregular R-O-W line)

Side (south) Minimum 7.5 ft. between service drive & adja-cent property line/ No landscaping provided

Rear (Grand-national Dr.)

(same minimums as front & street side)/ 7.5 ft. landscaping between sidewalk

and R-O-W line - Dimensions refer to range of acceptable depth of required landscaping.

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International Shoppes, viewed from S. Kirkman Rd.

International Shoppes, along International Dr.

Rear service drive and parking for International Shoppes (Megastron project to the right).


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F I N D I N G S

Staff finds that the proposed I-Square Hotel & Mall is consistent with the requirements for approval of Master Plan applications as contained in Section 65.335 of the Land Development Code (LDC):

1. The proposed Master Plan is consistent with the City’s Growth Management Plan. 2. The proposed Master Plan is consistent with certain portions of the City’s Land Development Code. 3. The proposed development meets the standards for development in the AC-3/SP zoning district. 4. Existing public facilities, infrastructure 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 I-Square Hotel & Mall Master Plan, per the conditions in this 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 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 3.69 (with the bonus), per the corresponding Metropolitan Activity Center (MET-AC) future land use designation, site plans, building elevations and conditions in this report.

3. Approved Site Plan - The Master Plan is valid for the site plan provided in this staff report and any changes necessary as a con-dition of this staff report. The Master Plan is not transferable to another property.

4. Master Plan Expiration - Upon approval of the Master Plan by City Council, a building permit shall be obtained for the work 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. 5. Parking - Parking for the proposed hotel and mall shall be a minimum 1,787 spaces (2,780 spaces are being provided in an attached parking garage). 6. Signs - Maximum sign area shall not exceed 1,284 sq. ft., based on building frontages along S. Kirkman Rd., International Dr. and Grandnational Dr. High-rise signs are allowed (not to exceed 800 sq. ft., at maximum 400 sq. ft. per building side, quantity of two (2) high-rise signs, which must glow white at night. Digital signs are prohibited for this site. All signs must receive permits prior to fabrication and installation.

7. A Sign Master Plan via Planning Official Determination shall be provided prior to erection of any signs on the property.

8. Phasing - The project will be developed in one phase, but if developed in multiple phases, each phase shall function independent of previous or subsequent phases.

9. State/Federal Permits - All applicable state or federal permits must be obtained before commencing development.

10. Building Height - Per LDC Section 62.496, any structure over 200 ft. in height shall receive FAA, Orlando-Orange County Zoning Board and GOAA (Greater Orlando Aviation Authority) approvals.

Urban Design

1. Appearance Review - An Appearance Review shall be required at time of permitting. All Urban Design conditions of approval shall be addressed in the revised drawings prior to appearance review.

2. Architecture

a. The base, middle, and top shall be expressed, with materials finished and wrapped on all facades. The top of the building shall have a prominent architectural character, such as a horizontal banding or cap. b. Primary pedestrian entries shall be clearly expressed and highlighted, and recessed or framed by a sheltering element such as an awning, arcade, porch or portico. c. Ground floor glass shall be clear on all facades (minimum of 80% light transmittance). All other glass shall meet a minimum 66% transmittance. Tinted or reflective glass shall be prohibited. d. All signage must meet City Code. Graphics and video screens, as currently proposed, are considered signage. Changeable


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 ) electronic images are not generally permitted in most City zoning districts. Lighting a. All utilities, including street light poles, shall be kept out of the pedestrian path. b. A signed and sealed lighting plan consistent with Orange County's lighting ordinance (Ord. No.2003-08, §1,6-3-03) or a Photometric Plan subject to approval by the Planning Official shall be submitted with permitting drawings. c. Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps are encouraged. Dumpsters - All dumpsters and trash compactors shall be screened with solid walls to match the principal structure. Decorative gates shall be installed to coordinate with principal structure. Landscape screen including low hedge and ground cover required to soften the view from the public ROW. Loading Zones - Loading areas shall be adequately screened with walls and landscaping. Site Improvements a. Fencing - Any fencing along public rights-of-way shall be open, CPTED-approved fence, such as aluminum or wrought- iron picket fencing. b. Sidewalk Connections - A complete pedestrian circulation plan shall be provided that links all parcels with continuous pathways. A minimum 5-foot wide pedestrian pathway shall connect from the principal building entrances and exits to the sidewalks. c. Provide stamped concrete, pavers, or an alternative material treatment with a smooth surface for all pedestrian crosswalks. Crosswalks must align with sidewalks along street frontages. Crosswalks must have a continuous smooth grade across driveways, empahsising the pedestrian zone over the vehicular zone. Landscaping a. All requirements of the current landscape code shall be met. It appears that the preliminary landscape plan will fall short of the Minimum Required Landscape Score (MRLS), but not exorbitantly so, and may be reachable with design changes. Due to the relatively small pervious areas proposed on site, green walls, green roofs, and rainwater harvesting may be needed in order to achieve the MRLS. In addition, landscape requirements of the International Drive Special Plan shall also be met. b. Street tree planting shall be completed along all roadway frontages abutting the site. The street trees shall be installed in accordance with City Code. In locations where installation of street trees within the street right-of-way or a City services easement is infeasible, the trees shall be installed on the site within 10 feet of the right-of-way. Trees shall be selected and placed to enhance the pedestrian experience along all street frontages, and from street sidewalks to the front entrance of the Hotel. c. Trees and palms selected for installation at tall heights (20' to 40') shall be installed between the building and all property lines. Examples of such trees and palms are Italian cypress, cabbage palm, and date palms. Tall-growing, clumping varie- ties of bamboo may also be used. d. The parking garage shall be landscaped per Chapter 61. Green screens with climbing vines are preferred. Such landscaping shall be designed so as to deemphasize long stretches of facade.

Transportation Planning/Engineering

1. Access to the Roadway Network: FDOT is likely to restrict the proposed RI/RO driveway onto S. Kirkman Rd. to right-in only. The driveway permit for this access point shall be coordinated with FDOT, Orlando Permitting and Maintenance Of-fice prior to submittal of Engineering plans to the City. Left turn and east-west through movements at the proposed intersec-tion of Grandnational Dr., the project driveway, and Vanguard St. may be restricted or eliminated entirely by the City’s Transportation Engineering Division. The applicant shall coordinate the final configuration of this intersection with the City Traffic Engineer and include written documentation of that decision with the Engineering plans submittal.

2. Driveway Traffic Control: All driveway traffic control signs and pavement markings shall be approved by the City’s Trans-portation Engineering Division and shall be provided with traffic control signage and pavement markings conforming to the MUTCD version in effect at the time of permitting.

3. Driveway Crosswalks: All driveways connecting to City roadways shall include high visibility crosswalks that comply with FDOT Design Standard Index 17346 or equivalent in effect at the time of construction. The specific type of crosswalk used to meet the FDOT Index shall be determined by the City’s Public Works Department.

4. On-Site Parking: Vehicular parking areas within the development shall meet the City Code standards for parking in effect at the time of construction permitting. This applies to both number of spaces and parking lot layout. Currently, LDC Chapter 61, Part 3, requires parking stalls to be a minimum of 9 ft wide and 18.5 ft deep. Two-way drive aisles shall be a minimum of 24 ft wide and one-way aisles shall be at least 16 ft wide. All parking areas must be paved and marked to meet City Engi-neering Standards.


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 ) 5. Bicycle Parking: Per LDC Sect. 61.333, all proposed land uses shall provide long and/or short-term parking spaces for bicy-

cles. For this project, 24 long-term spaces and 74 short-term spaces shall be provided. The location of lockers or bikes shall be selected for ease of access to entrances but not placed so as to create safety conflicts with pedestrians, cyclists, or motor-ists.

6. Right-of-Way Dedication: The applicant shall convey 20 ft of right-of-way along the eastern property line of this parcel to the City for widening of Grandnational Drive. This widening is expected to start before 2017.

7. Mobility Management: The proposed project is located within Mobility Area B and will generate more than 40 new daily trips. The owner/applicant shall comply with the Mobility Management Requirements of LDC Section 59.209. The owner/applicant shall submit a completed Request for Mobility Management Determination at the time of building permit applica-tion.

8. Driver & Pedestrian Clear Sight Distance: Clear Sight Distance for drivers or pedestrians shall not be blocked by signs, buildings, building columns, landscaping, etc. at street intersections and driveways. No structure, fence, wall, etc. shall ob-struct vision between three (3) ft. and eight (8) ft. in height above street level. The street corner/driveway visibility area shall be shown & noted on construction plans and any future site plans.

9. Entry Queuing: All driveways shall be designed to accommodate anticipated peak queues without creating spillage into pub-lic rights-of-way even at periods of expected heaviest use. Ticket access points, valet drop-off locations, and all other im-pediments to free-flow movement into the parking garages shall be positioned far enough away from the property line to pre-vent excessive queuing. The applicant should consider installation of an automated information feedback system to assist drivers in finding available parking spaces with the least possible delay or excessive “circling”. General public parking on the ground floor should also be restricted or prohibited, particularly during periods of peak garage activity.

10. AutoTurn Analysis: The applicant shall commission an operational study using AutoTurn or equivalent design software to document the functionality of movements throughout the project drive areas and at access points to the surrounding roadway network. Consideration of correct design trucks and buses shall be included as appropriate. The results of this study shall be submitted with the Engineering plans.

11. Loading Berths: Loading berths shall meet the following design requirements, in accordance with LDC Chapter 61, Part 3F: a. Loading Berth Dimensions: 12 feet x 55 feet. b. Aisle Width (1-way): 16 feet. c. Aisle Width (2-way): 28 feet. d. Turning Radius: 47 feet. e. Minimum Height Clearance: 14 feet. f. All loading facilities and vehicular use areas shall be designed so as to eliminate the need for backing and maneuvering from, on, or onto streets, sidewalks, pedestrian walkways or bikeways. g. Loading berths shall be provided with a maneuvering area of no less than 100 feet.

12. Parking Garage Traffic Control: Parking Garage traffic control shall be shown per Manual of Uniform Traffic Control De-vices (MUTCD) standards (stop signs, stop bars/lines, "Do Not Enter" signs, and pavement arrows) at internal driving aisle intersections. Show 30-inch stop signs and 24-inch stop bars/lines at exits from property. Stop signs and stop bars/lines shall be located in-line and 4 feet behind sidewalks/crosswalks. Additionally, wayfaring signs shall be provided to direct the pub-lic to needed destinations, such as I-4 entrance ramps, in the most efficient manner.

Transportation Impact Fees and Grand National Fair Share

1. Any new construction, change in use, addition, or redevelopment of a site or structure shall be subject to a review for Trans-portation Impact Fees. An estimated Transportation Impact Fee in the amount of $3,995,434, based on the construction of 749 hotel rooms and ±444,660 square feet of retail and non-hotel uses, will be due at the time of building permit issuance, subject to change upon final permit plan review.

2. Any exemptions or credits against the Transportation Impact Fee must be reviewed prior to permit issuance. All Transporta-tion Impact Fee Credits shall be initiated and processed by the Transportation Impact Fee Coordinator. Credit shall be avail-able for the previous use located on the subject site.

3. The City has established a Proportionate Fair Share Program which provides a method to mitigate the impacts of new devel-opment on transportation facilities with the cooperative efforts of the public and private sector. The City of Orlando's Trans-portation Planning Staff has reviewed the proposed project's Proportionate Fair Share of construction for the planned over-pass that will connect Grandnational Dr. (or W. Oak Ridge Rd.) to Major Blvd. on the north side of Interstate 4. The project's Proportionate Fair Share will adequately mitigate the impacts of the proposed new development of the proposed mixed use project. The Proportionate Fair Share contribution shall be due prior to the issuance of building permits related to the pro-ject, with a dollar for dollar credit towards the transportation impact fee assessment.


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 Permitting

1. Replat Required - The property shall be replatted prior to building permit issuance (a Hold Harmless Agreement and security may be provided at time of plat submittal to allow release of engineering or building permits while the plat is being reviewed and recorded).

2. Sanitary Sewer - This project will generate a significant increase in sanitary sewer flow compared with the existing use and intensity on the site. The applicant shall conduct a sewer capacity study of the City's sanitary sewer collection system im-pacted by the proposed increased flow generated by the proposed use. The Project site is a tributary to Lift Station #55. A pre-application meeting with the Wastewater Division is recommended prior to submitting construction plans for building permit review. The applicant shall assess proposed measures to mitigate additional flow to the sanitary sewer gravity system and Lift Station #55.

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Permitting

1. Concurrency - All new construction, change in use, additions, or redevelopments are required to submit a Concurrency Man agement application as a part of the building plan review process.

2. On-Site Fees - At the time of development, the owner/developer is required to pay an on-site inspection fee that is a percentage of the cost of the on-site improvements, excluding the building, per LDC Section 65.604.

3. Stormwater System - The owner/developer is required to design and construct an on-site storm water system in accordance with the Orlando Urban Storm Water Management Manual and the approved Master Drainage Plan. Approval from South Flor- ida Water Management District is required. The system is to be privately owned and maintained.

4. Engineering Standards Manual (ESM) - All plans and construction must conform to the ESM, last adopted on March 9, 2009.

5. Private Sewer - The owner/developer should contact this office relative to filing an application for the proposed development in accordance with the City’s Sewer Service Policy. A straight lateral connection at a minimum 6-inch PVC will be required. The construction of the system is at the owner/developer’s expense and the maintenance of the system is the responsibility of the property owner (s) being serviced. This is in accordance with the City’s Sewer Service Policy.

6. Storm/NPDES - Construction activities including clearing, grading and excavating activities shall obtain an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, except: Operations that result in the disturbance of one acre total land area which are not part of a larger common plan of development or sale.

7. Sidewalk - Per LDC Section 61.225, a 5 foot wide concrete sidewalk is required along all dedicated rights-of-way. Any existing sidewalk damaged or broken is to be repaired.

8. FDOT Permits - Any construction within the S Kirkman Rd. right of-way of will require Florida Department of Transporta- tion (FDOT) approval/permits prior to construction.

9. Refuse Containers - In accordance with the City Code, Section 28.6 (f) 1-3, the Office of Permitting Services is authorized to approve or disapprove potential refuse container sites. Approval/disapproval of the use of commercial hand pick-up of refuse from any non-residential entity shall be determined solely by the Refuse Collection Bureau Staff.

10. Street Tree Fund - The developer is required to contribute funds to the City’s Street Tree Trust Fund prior to issuance of the building permit. The cost is $350 for each 12-14 ft. of canopy tree height. While the City is responsible for installation of the trees, the developer is allowed to install the street trees in lieu of contributing to the Trust Fund in accordance with LDC Sec- tion 61.226.

11. Erosion & Sedimentation Control - Storm water control measures to minimize the impact of the erosion/sedimentation shall be incorporated in the development plan and a detailed description of these measures are to be included with the final engineering submittal, per Section 6, Orlando Urban Storm Water Management Manual.

Fire

1. Fire Access - Every building constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of access roadways with all- weather surface of not less than 20 feet of unobstructed width, adequate roadway turning radius, capable of supporting the imposed loads of fire apparatus, and having a minimum vertical clearance of 13 ft. 6 in. [NFPA 1: 18.2.3]

2. Fire Prevention Code - Any new construction must adhere to the requirements of both the Florida Fire Prevention Code, 2010 Edition, and the City’s Fire Prevention Code.

3. Fire Permits - Underground main contractor must apply for a Fire permit for the installation or modification of any underground mains serving fire hydrants and/or fire protection systems prior to any installation.


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 If the water distribution system and fire hydrants are located in a right-of-way or recorded easement and owned/installed/ maintained by the water purveyor, we will only require installation to the water purveyor's standards for underground components and connections. However, hydrants must be in compliance with hydrant spacing, location, distribution, color coding, and needed fire flow minimums as specified in City Fire Code.

Underground main and fire hydrant installations on private property will require an FIR permit and full compliance with NFPA 24. [City Fire Code, Section 24.13(t)(13)]

4. Construction Phase - Please inform contractor that where underground mains and hydrants are to be provided, they shall be installed, completed, and in service prior to construction work. [NFPA 1: 16.4.3.1]

Fire department access shall be provided at the start of the project and shall be maintained throughout construction. [NFPA 1: 18.2.2.1]

In all buildings more than one story in height, at least one stairway shall be provided that is in usable condition at all times and that meets the requirements of 7.2.2 of the Life Safety Code, NFPA 101. [NFPA 1: 10.2]

5. Building Access - A fire department access road shall extend within 50 ft of a single exterior door providing access to the interior of the building. Fire department access roads shall be provided such that any portion of the facility or any portion of an exterior wall of the first story of the building is located not more than 150 ft (450 ft for sprinkler protected structures) from fire department access roads. [NFPA 1: 18.2.3.2]

6. Fire Flow - All structures must be protected by fire hydrants in accordance with City Fire Code 24.30(f). A determination will be made at the time plans are submitted for permitting. We will need a Required Fire Flow calculation in accordance with the ISO method demonstrating the water distribution system and new/existing fire hydrant(s) can deliver the demand.

7. Sprinklering - All new buidings exceeding 5,000 square feet in area and residential occupancies, except detached one- and two-family dwellings, must be protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system. [City Fire Code, Chapter 24, Section 24.27(c)]

Police

CPTED Review - The Orlando Police Department has reviewed the plans for the I Square Hotel and Mall, to be located on the south side of International Dr., north of Vanguard St., utilizing CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) prin-ciples. CPTED emphasizes the proper design and effective use of the built environment to reduce crime and enhance the quality of life. There are four (4) overlapping strategies in CPTED that apply to any development: Natural Surveillance, Natural Access Control, Territorial Reinforcement and Target Hardening.

1. 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 streets; 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.

• All lighting for this project shall meet (at a minimum) the guidelines in Orange County Ordinance No. 2003-08 and the City’s Land Development Code.

• In order to give employees, customers and guests a sense of safety, pedestrian-scale lighting should be used in all high-pedestrian traffic areas especially along main entrances, parking garage entrances, all common areas, and courtyards and walkways throughout the project.

• Appropriate lighting should be included in any common areas anticipated to be utilized after-dark. • This is especially true in and around the parking structure, elevator lobbies, stairwells, public and private entrances,

public corridors and throughout any amenities. • The use of full cut-off or shielded light fixtures is strongly encouraged to direct light where it is intended while reduc-

ing 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

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 multiple points.

• Benches (or outdoor furniture) placed in common areas are a good way to increase surveillance and encourage interaction. Consider furniture designs that encourage stopping and resting but reduce opportunities for potential offenders (i.e. a


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 ribbed design rather than solid and center rails or arm rests to discourage sleeping).

• Bicycle parking pads (if installed) should be observable from building entrances, securely fastened and not hidden behind landscaping.

• Ensure that any canopies do not interfere with lighting, especially pedestrian scale, if these locations are to be used during nighttime hours.

Parking Garage: • Lighting is universally considered to be the most important security feature in a parking area. Illumination, uniformity,

and glare should all be taken into consideration. Lighting fixtures should be reliable, easy to maintain, withstand the ele-ments, and be vandal-resistant.

• Vehicle and pedestrian entrances into the parking garage should be well lit and defined by landscaping, signage and archi-tectural design.

• White concrete stain on the ceilings and beams within the parking garage is recommended to reflect light and improve uniformity.

• Anti-graffiti coating on the walls is recommended to discourage potential offenders from “tagging” these areas. • A parking garage design that is “open” on all sides is highly recommended. 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 visi-bility.

• Elevator lobbies should be well lit and reflective surface materials may be used in these ‘coves’ to aid in natural surveil-lance and safety for users.

• Any interior 90° corners should utilize mirrors or reflective material to enhance surveillance around corners.

Hotel Rooms:

• Entry doors on all rooms should contain 180° viewers/peep holes. • Any interior 90° corners in the hallways and common areas should utilize mirrors or reflective material to enhance sur-

veillance around corners.

Retail and Restaurant Spaces: • Since there is typically no natural surveillance between a building and dumpster, be sure these areas are well-lit and that

lighting is well maintained. • A security camera system (CCTV) capable of recording and retrieving an image to assist in offender identification and

apprehension should be installed in areas without natural surveillance including surface and garage parking areas, exterior ATMs and any place a shear wall may exist.

• Where possible, offices, reception areas, lobbies, or host stands should have exterior windows and furniture oriented to improve surveillance of public areas.

• All sides of the building should have windows to observe the walkways, parking areas and driving lanes. • Advertisements and product displays should not be located in or around windows. If advertisements must be used, they

should be small in size, cover no more than 15% of the window(s) and be located in an area that will not impede surveil-lance into and out of the business.

• Decals which display height measures should be posted inside any public entrance.

• Public restrooms (if any) should be visible from the main customer areas, away from outside exits and of a zigzag design.

2. Natural Access Control: Design the site to decrease crime opportunity by denying access to crime targets and creating in offenders, 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 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 the building.

• Signs located throughout the parking areas should remind users to lock their vehicles and keep valuables out of sight. • Way-finding signs located throughout the property should help guide users to authorized areas while discouraging poten-


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• Signage with hours of operation should be clearly visible at any public entrance. • We encourage the use of traffic calming techniques as well as surface and gateway treatments throughout the project 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-ft. wide to enhance pedestrian flow.

3. 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 dis- tinguish 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 while discouraging potential offenders. • All buildings/tenants should have addresses that are clearly visible from the street or internal parking areas, with numbers a

minimum of five-inches high made of non-reflective material. • If the parking structure has spaces that are reserved for hotel guests, the spaces should not be numbered to coincide with

room numbers (for the safety of the guests). • Fences may be considered to add security, delineate property lines, allow transparency for surveillance, be unobtrusive,

and create a sense of community. CPTED style fencing, at least 6-foot in height, made of commercial grade steel is a good option to consider. 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 reinforce delineation.

• 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.

• Signage throughout the property should help guide users to authorized areas and clearly define public from private routes and spaces.

4. Target Hardening: Target hardening involves measures that make committing a crime more difficult and reduces the opportunities for criminals to achieve their goal. This can be accomplished by features that prohibit entry or access such as window locks, dead bolts, interior door hinges, bollards, and alarm or security systems.

Overall Project: • We support the use of bollards as a means of delineating private from public spaces. Bollards that serve dual-purpose (i.e.

bollards used for traffic-control that are also lighted) are a good option to consider.

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

• The use of jalousie, casement or awning-style windows is discouraged.

• Air conditioner units should be caged and the cages should be securely locked. • If alarm or security systems are installed, each business should have a separate system that can be regularly tested and

maintained. During working hours, commercial alarm systems (to include any common or amenities areas) should be pro-grammed 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 apprehen-sion should be used throughout this project. Security cameras should be mounted at an optimal height to capture offender identification (“aiming” down from the ceiling often results in images of the offender’s hat). CCTVs should also be placed in several locations throughout the parking areas, service access areas, property access points and any areas with limited or no natural surveillance.

• Back or side doors (non-public) should be kept locked from the outside at all times. Internal business policy should pro-hibit the “propping open” of exterior doors.

• OPD’s Crime Prevention Unit recommends that large glass doors and windows be made of impact resistant glass or a secu-rity film (such as Lexan™) to reduce the opportunity for burglaries. If security film is utilized, ensure that the light trans-mittance of the security film is greater than or equal to the light transmittance of the window's glass.

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

Hotel: • 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 construction.


• 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. • An access control system should be considered so only guests have access to their building, floor, parking, common

amenities, and pedestrian access points. Common area doors or gates (hotel lobby, fitness center, pools, 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 guests.

Parking Garage: Informational signage, an access control system and CCTVs throughout the parking garage should all be con-sidered.

Additional precautions, such as silent alarms, hold-up alarms and retail training (what to do during a robbery), should be dis-cussed with OPD’s Crime Prevention Unit Officer Joseph Lundy, at 407.246.2095.

5. 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 darkness.

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.

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

e) 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 Joseph Lundy at 407.246.2095.

6. 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 andrew.brennan@cityoforlando. net. 7. Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS):

All buildings shall provide an adequate level of indoor coverage for public-safety radio service for the City of Orlando radio communications 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 pro-tecting.

Adequate indoor radio coverage shall include the following standards:

• 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 emergency service dispatch centers which are providing fire and emergency medical protection service to the

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• 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 building.

The City’s Communications Unit with consideration of the appropriate police, fire and emergency medical department services shall determine the frequency range or ranges that must be supported. For the purpose of this section, adequate radio coverage 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.

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.

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

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 Administrator, Norm Poe at 321.235.5314.

7. Mutualink - OPD recommends that the developer contact OPD in an effort to coordinate security and surveillance system tech-nology. OPD has the ability to monitor specified 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.

Mutualink© is an IP-based multimedia overlay network, designed to leverage the sharing of your existing radio, video, telephone, and IP-sensory equipment including disparate systems, as well as next-generation communication technology. Security and Public Safety agencies using Mutualink© have the dual benefit of maintaining full control of their radio, video, telephone, and IP-sensory related resources, while making them available for interoperable connection with other agencies' systems with the click of a mouse. Interconnection with the Mutualink© network is achieved without impacting the operation of existing console and remote control equipment.

Mutualink© questions should be directed to the Orlando Police Department, Sgt. Andy Brennan, at Andrew.Brennan@cityofor lando.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.

Stormwater

Sheet A1-1 1. Drawing 02 Basement - some of the elevator footprints do not match up with the elevator footprints shown on Drawing 01 Ground Floor. There is a pair of elevators that appear to be underneath the north/south access through driveway. 2. There is an "Underground Storm Water Retention Tank" below the service drive. What is the capacity? Where is the over flow/pop-off? Does the water percolate or is it captured and used in the building? Does it handle all of the building's stormwater? What are the arrangements for handling the rainwater that will sheet off the building's outer skin?

This is an architectural sheet, and it is missing some important information. There are some operational features that take up floor space and may affect either the parking space count or the amount of lease space. The developers may want to submit review plans before they submit permit drawings. Details are not necessary, but polygons would indicate that someone has given thought to the following items. A. Where are the building maintenance and service shops? B. There is no footprint shown for the electric transformers. C. Where will they be located? OUC has very specific requirements in regards to transformers and switches D. Does OUC get another plan for their review?



1. Following the MPB recommendation of approval of the project, the minutes go to City Council for review and approval (item will be on the consent agenda, unless pulled by any of the Commissioners or Mayor for further discussion). The next available City Council meeting is August 11, 2014 at 2pm.

2. Building permits may be submitted following the July 2014 MPB meeting but cannot be approved until the City Council ap-proves the MPB meeting minutes.

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

C O N TA C T I N F O R M ATI O N Land Development

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

Growth Management

For questions regarding Growth Management plan review, contact Michelle Beamon at (407) 246-3145 or at michelle.beamon @city oforlando.net.

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 Ken Pelham at 407-246-3235 or at [email protected].

Transportation Planning

For questions regarding Transportation Planning review, contact John Rhoades at 407-246-2293 or at john.rhoades@cityoforlan do.net.

Transportation Impact Fees & Fairshare Costs

For questions regarding Transportation Impact Fee and Fairshare Cost review, contact Nancy Jurus-Ottini at 407-246-3529 or at [email protected].

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].

Stormwater

For questions regarding Stormwater review, contact either David Breitrick at 407-246-____ or at david.breitrick@cityoforlan do.net, or Ben Gray at 407-246-____ or at [email protected].

E. There is no footprint shown for water service, backflow valves, and building pumps. F. There are no footprints for the HVAC system - fans, filters, and duct chases. G. There are no footprints for electrical and telecommunication rooms. H. There are no footprints for fire services and life safety I. Where is the fire control room? J. Where are the smoke evac fans and exhausts? K. Where are the fire booster pumps? L. Where is are the protected spaces for emergency vehicle parking?

Will OFD get another plan for their review?


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