HomeMy WebLinkAboutLETTER-PLANING & DEVELOPMENTKnight, McGuire & Associates', Inc.' -
Consulting Engineers and Planners
80 Royal Palm Pointe, Suite 401
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
David S. Knight, P.E.
Scott B. McGuire, P.E.
February 14, 2019
Lydia Galbraith, Zoning Specialist
Planning & Development Department
St. Lucie County
2300 Virginia Avenue
Ft. Pierce, FL 34982
RE: AcquaVista Lot 2 (a.�.a. Queen Island Preserve, Block A,
PERMIT #1901-054#1
In response to comment(s) for the above stated project (dated Fek
been made to the plans (comments in italics; responses in bold).
associated resubmittal addresses revisions from several design pr
-,"KELEVATION CENTER LINE OF THE ROAD. ACKNOWL
,/ Highway All A has been included in the survey.
V INDICATE THE OVERHANG FROM FIRST FLOOR ON T
ACKNOWLEDGED. Survey now delineates the first flo,
Ls�- DIMENSIONS OF THE FRONT IS NOT MATCHING INITI-
ACKNOWLEDGED. Dimensions of proposed structure
L46"' COLUMNS AT FRONT NEXT TO PORCH ARE MISSING
1.11n- as been updated as requested.
Cp DIMENSIONS REAR ARE NOT MATCHING WITH THE B
.,.,61mensions of proposed structure have been'updated.
Phone: (772) 569-5505
Fax: (772) 569-1455
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ry 7, 2019), the following changes have
EASE NOTE: this letter and the
,sionals under the same cover:
DGED. Centerline elevation along
fE SURVEYAS DASHED LINES.
�r overhang, as directed
THE BUILDING PLANS.
have been updated.
)N SURVEY ACKNOWLEDGED. Survey
UILDING PLANS. ACKNOWLEDGED.
PROPOSED FFE OF GARAGE AT SURVEY IS NOT MAITCHING WITH ELEVATION PAGE The
elevation listed on the survey describes the lowest el ? vation of the garage. The elevation on the
,,e�—,\Architectural Plans represents the highest point. Th� garage floor is sloped.
U0 LEASE BE AWARE THAT GROUNDFLOOR I(E>(CEPT FOR GARAGE) REQUIRES TO MEET THE
ELEVATION OF HIGHEST NATURAL GRADE+ 3. IT SPS HIGHEST GRADE AT LOCATION OF
0 CONSTRUCTION IS 11. 1, FFE SHOULD BE T 14. 1. A I CKNOWLEDGED. Please refer to notes
regarding flooding concerns on sheet A200 of the Ar hitectural Plans. Similar notifications are
also included -on the structural plans. I
PLEASE]NDICA TE A T LEAST ONE ELEVATION PAGf: WITH ACTUAL ELEVA TIONS STARTING
WITH GARAGE FLOOR ALL THE WAY UP TO MEAN. HIGH ROOF LINE. THE MEAN HIGH ROOF
LINE IS NOTALLOWED TO EXCEED 53.41. ACKONOWLEDGED. Architectural sheet A301 has
been revised to demonstrate mean roof height in N.4.V.D.
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PLEASE PROVIDE 4 UPDATED SIGNED AND SEALED SURVEYS. (2 FOR HOUSE PERMIT, 2 FOR
FOUNDATION PERMIT). ACKNOWLEDGED. As theJfoundation permit has been withdrawn, two
(2) copies of for the House Permit have been submitted.
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Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. We appreciate your considerations and your
timely review of our resubmittal. I
Sincerely,
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David S. Knight, P.E.
\ K ht, McGuire &Ass
nig i0ciates, Inc.
Consulting Engineers and Plan,plers
80 Royal Palm Pointe, Suite 401
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
David S. Knight, P.E. Phone: (772) 569-5505
Scott B. McGuire, P.E. I - Fax: (772) 569-1455
March 20, 2019
Planning & Development Department RECEIVED
Building & Code Regulation Division
St. Lucie County MAR 2 0 ",019
2300 Virginia Avenue
Ft. Pierce, FL 34982' LZ.Lucla County, Permiqlng
RE: AcquaVista Lot 2 (a.k.a. Queen Island Preserve, -ot 2)
PERMIT #1901-0541
In response to comment(s) for the above stated project (dated 176bruary 21, 2019), the following changes have
been made to the plans (comments in italics; responses in bold). PLEASE NOTE: Zoning Review comments
have been addressed under a separate cover. I
0 1) PLEASE UPDATE TO THE CURRENT BUILDING CODE EDITION- SITE DRAINAGE PLAN. (FAC
61G20-1.001 (1)) ACKNOWLEDGED. Sheet 2of5 from the FDEP CCCL Plan Set has been
updated.
0 2) FLOOD ZONES ON THE HORIZONTAL CONTROL PLAN DOES NOT MATCH THE SURVEY
ACKNOWLEDGED. FDEP CCCL Horizontal Control Plan (sheet I of5) has been updated.
3) STRUCTURAL PLANS STATE DRAWINGS ARE' NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION WITHOUT
CONSTRUCTION STAMP ([A] 107.2. 1). ACKNOWLEDGED. Structural Plans are now stamped
"CONSTRUCTION SET". I
4) STAIRWELL FRAMING PLANS ARE INCOMPLETE,i ([A] 107.2. 1) ACKNOWLEDGED. Refer to
sheet S-12 for structural framing details. Refer to Architectural sheet A8001 for interior stairway
details. I
5) NO DETAILS HAVE BEEN PROVIDED FOR THE INTERIOR STAIRS. ([A] 107.2. 1) Addressed by
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Architect. Refer to Architectural sheet A8001 for interior stairway details.
6) EXHAUST FAN IS MISSING FROM CABANA BATH, (M1507.4) Addressed by Architect. An
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exhaust fan has been, included on Architectural S hleet E201.
0 7) PLEASE REVIEW THE POWER RECEPTACLE SPACING & REVISE PER SECTION (E3901).
Addressed by Architect. Architectural sheets E201 and E202 have been updated in accordance
with FBC Electrical E3901.
0 8) PLEASE LABEL THE ARC FAULT & GFC1 CIRCUITS. (E3902) Addressed by Architect. Refer to
sheets El 01 ELECTRICAL NOTES, GENERAL #12 for Arc -Fault note. GFI receptacles are
labeled on the electrical plans sheets E201 and E202.
9) PROVIDESPECIFICATIONS FOR FLOOR SHEATHING &ATTACHMENT ([A] 107.2.1)
ACKNOWLEDGED. Wall sections (sheets S-7 SL8 & S-10) include specifications for sub-
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flooring attachment AND by Architect.. Refer TYPICAL WALL SECTIONS sheet A801; plans
call for 314" T&G plywood glued & screwed to no,or trusses.
10) PROVIDE SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROOF SHEATHING & ATTACHMENT ([A] 107.2. 1)
ACKNOWLEDGED. Refer to sheet S-7, S-8, & S-10; all BUILDINGIWALL SECTION(s) address
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attachment of roof sheathing to wood trusses. Architectural sheet A801 has detailed
speciffications for type of roof sheathing.
11) PLEASE PROVIDE ATTACHMENT FOR EXTERIOR A
Architect. Attachment details for railing added to Arch
12) CONCRETE SPECIFICATIONS ON THE ARCHITEC]
ARE IN CONFLICT, REVISE AS NEEDED. ([A] 107.2. 1).
Structural Plans are correct. Architectural Sheet A001
([A] 107.2. 1. A ddressed by
Sheet A801.
L AND STRUCTURAL DRAWINGS
4OWLEDGED. Specifications on
been updated.
13) PLEASE PROVIDE CUT SHEETS FOR THE FLOOD VENT ([A] 107.2. 1). ACKNOWLEDGED.
Flood vent cut sheets have been included with this submittal.
14) PROVIDE CUT SHEETS FOR A) EXHAUST HOOD ATICOOKTOP, B) FIREPLACE, C)
ELEVATOR. (/A] 107.2. 1) ACKNOWLEDGED. Cut sheets have been included with this submittal.
15) PLEASE PROVIDE THE R- VALUE FOR INSULATION AT CEILING OVER GARAGE ([A] 107.2. 1)
Addressed by Architect. R-Value for garage ceiling has been added to Architectural Sheet A200.
16) CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS REQUIRED (R315. 1) Addressed by Architect. Carbon
Monoxide detectors are called out on Architectural She.et E101 under Smoke Detector Notes #3.
17) PLEASE PROVIDE VAPOR BARRIER & TERMITE TREATMENT (R318. 1). ACKNOWLEDGED.
Refer to sheet S-3 for general call -out of vapor barrie5 I and termite treatment below frangible
slabs; further denotation can be found on individual foundation details of sheet S-9, as well as
the buildingfwall sections on sheets S-7, S-8, & S-10. I
18) PLEASE PROVIDE THE GEOTECHNiCAL REPORT WITH FOUNDATION RECOMMENDATIONS.
(R401. 1). ACKNOWLEDGED. Geotechnical Report has been included with this submittal. .
19) THE MULLION PRODUCT APPROVAL 17-1212.24,11S EXPIRED, THE ALUMINUM SWING DOOR
17-1212.09 IS EXPIRED. (R609. 1). Addressed by Architect. Product approvals for mullions and
aluminum swing door have been updated. i
20) PLEASE PROVIDE ATTIC ACCESS. (R807. I). ACKNOWLEDGED. Attic access included on
sheets A201, A202, E201, & E202.of the Architectural Plans. Attic Access included, per Architect
revision; refer to sheet S-6 of the Structural Plans.
2 1) PLEASE PROVIDE A 'CONSTRUCTION DRA WINGS'FLOOD ELEVATION CERTIFICATE.
(3109.1.3). Elevation Certificate, in accordance with Fl31b 3109.1.3, shall be provided upon
completion of the LHSM, prior to further vertical del velopment.
22) (3109.4) FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION SHAI
QUALIFIED FLORIDA-REGISTERED PROFESS101'
BUILDING OFFICIAL- FOR SHEAR WALLS, THE C
(3109.3.2) ACKNOWLEDGED. Refer to sheet S-3
have been removed from the under the front entr
unnecessary. This will improve the flow of water
catastrophic flooding. All East-West shreawalls ,
total length of shore -parallel shearwall as a proje
20% of the shore -parallel building projection. An'
I BE PREPARED, SIGNED, AND SEALED BYA
f�L ENGINEER AND SUBMITTED TO THE
FRTIFICATIONS REQUIRED IN SECTION
sections of shearwall footing (grade beam)
F adjacent to the elevator shaft, as they are
through the superstructure in the event of
�re within 20-degrees of shore normal. The
Aion on the shoreline is less than the allowed
exception to section 3109.3.2.2 shall not be
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required. PLEASE NOTE:' The certification that you are referring to only applies to low rise
structures.
23) (1612.52 2.2). CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS %.'-c
,BUILDING IS DESIGNED. IN ACCORDANCE WITH A,'
COLUMN FOUNDATION AND BUILDING OR STRUC
DESIGNED TO BE ANCHORED TO RESIST FLOTAT
DUE TO THE EFFECTS OF WIND AND FLOOD LOA1
BUILDING COMPONENTS, AND OTHER LOAD REQ
ACKNOWLEDGED. The structure has been design
and the ASCE 24, with all*applicable considerationi
conjunction with wind/water loads. A Note has bee
NOTES #7.
24) (1612.52 2.3). FOR BREAKAWAY WALLS DESIG
THAN 20 PSF DETERMINED USING ALLOWABLE S
DOCUMENTS SHALL INCLUDE A STATEMENT THA
ACCORDANCE WITH ASCE 24. ACKNOWLEDGED
designed in accordance with the ASCE 24, the Flo�
recommendations. A note has been added on she
25) (R322.3.6) THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
PREPARED AND SEALED BYA REGISTERED DES)
METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION TO BE USED'MEE
SECTION (FLOOD RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION).
regarding flood resistant construction is included
E201. I
26) (R322.3.4) WHERE WIND LOADING VALUES Q
SQUARE FOOT, AS DETERMINED USING ALLOWA
DOCUMENTS SHALL INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION
DESIGN PROFESSIONAL THAT (4. 1.) THE WALLS
FLOOD ELEVATION HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO C(
THAT WHICH WOULD OCCUR DURING THE BASE
THE BUILDING AND SUPPORTING FOUNDATION S'
WITHSTAND THE EFFECTS OF WIND AND FLOOD
STRUCTURAL AND NONSTRUCTURAL BUILDING
walls have been designed in accordance with FBC
Conjunction with FEMA recommendations. A Not(
GENERAL NOTES #11 & #12.
27) PLEASE CLEARLY IDENTIFY THE LOCATION
THE FOUNDATION PLAN, REQUIRED PER (R322.
slabs below the DFE are intended to be frangible
this. Further callouts have been added through I
sheet S-4 (bottom -left) that all masonry walls beli
designation for masonry shearwalls; further call-
28) ELECTRICAL, MECHANICAL AND PLUMBING
MOUNTED ON OR PENETRATE THROW ' H WALI
UNDER FLOOD LOADS. (q322.3.4). Addressed, k
have been added and electrical plan has been m
29) IN AREAS OF SHALLOW FLOODING (AO
HAVE THE LOWEST FLOOR (INCLUDING BA
IALL INCLUDEA STATEMENT THAT THE
3E 24, INCLUDING THAT THE PILE OR
URE TO BE ATTACHED THERETO IS
)N, COLLAPSE AND 'LATERAL MOVEMENT
3 ACTING SIMULTANEOUSLY ON ALL
IREMENTS OF CHAPTER 16.
d in accordance with Florida Building Code
with regard to Chapter 16 loads in
i added on Sheet S-1 under FOUNDATION
ED TO HAVE A RESISTANCE OF MORE
:?ESS DESIGN,' CONSTRUCTION
THE BREAKAWAY WALL IS DESIGNED IN
Frangible (breakaway) walls have been
la Building Code, and FEMA
S-1 under MASONRY NOTES #11.
'HALL INCLUDE DOCUMENTATION THAT IS
N PROFESSIONAL THAT THE DESIGN AND
THE APPLICABLE CRITERIA OF THIS
ddressed by Architect. Documentation
n Architectural Sheets A200, A303, A801, &
7 tHIS CODE EXCEED 20 POUNDS PER
BLE STRESS DESIGN, THE CONSTRUCTION
PREPARED AND SEALED BYA REGISTERED
qND PARTITIONS BELOW THE DESIGN
)LLAPSE FROM A WATER LOAD LESS THAN
FLOOD. (4.2.) THE ELEVATED PORTION OF
YSTEM HAVE BEEN DESIGNED TO
LOADS ACTING SIMULTANEOUSLY ON
31OMPONENTS. ACKNOWLEDGED. Frangible
requirements and ASCE 24 guidelines, in
has been added on Sheet S-1 under
,FALL FRANGIBLE WALLS AND SLABS ON
.2, R322.3.4,3109.3.4). ACKNOWLEDGED. All
a note has -been added to sheet S-3 to reflect
ie slab plan (sheet S-3). It had been noted on
6v the DFE are to be frangible, as well as a
,uts have been added to clarify (sheet S-4).
YSTEM COMPONENTS ARE NOT TO BE
THATARE DESIGNED TO BREAKAWAY
Architect. Notes regarding MEP components
lified; refer to Architectural Sheet E201.
), BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES SHALL
'T) ELEVATED TO A HEIGHT ABOVE THE
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HIGHESTADJACENTGRADE OF NOTLESS THAN 1HE DEPTH NUMBER SPECIFIED IN FEET
(MM) ON THE FIRM PLUS I FOOT (R322.2. 1). ACKNOWLEDGED. Habitable space, as defined in
the FBC, is restricted to the first & second floors. The use of enclosed spaces below the DFE
has been defined on Architectural Sheet A200.
30) ENCLOSED AREAS BELOW THE DESIGN FLOOD ELEVATION SHALL BE USED SOLELY FOR
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PARKING OF VEHICLES, BUILDING ACCESS OR STORAGE (R322.3.5). ACKNOWLEDGED.
Habitable space, as defined in the FBC, is restricted t� the first & second floors. The use of
enclosed spaces below the DFE has been defined on jArchitectural Sheet A200.
31) ENSURE ELEVATOR CONTROLS SHALL COMPLYIWITH (3109.3.4). Addressed by Architect.
Elevator control note added to Architectural Sheet A�00.
32) SEE (R322.3.5. 1) PROTECTION OF BUILDING
MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION R609
THAT PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE BUILDING AND'
DESIGNED TO BREAK AWAY IN ACCORDANCE V
building officials, it has been determined that the
Zone, and is thus not required to meet the design
FBC.
33) ENGINEER TO CLARIFY- THE TRUSSES ARE DE
THE BUILDING COULD POTENTIALLY BE OPENED /1,
LEVEL WALLS BREAK AWAYCREATING AN OPENIPA
CLARIFICATION. The house has been designed as i
Florida Building Code. The collapse of frangible el�
noticeable impact the function of the roof system. I
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions'.
timely review of our resubmittal. I
Sincerely,
1)�D
David S. Knight, P.E.
VELOPE. AN EXTERIOR DOOR THAT
iLL BE INSTALLED AT THE TOP OF STAIRS
TARE ENCLOSED WITH WALLS
I SECTION R322.3.4. Per discussions with
posed home does not lie in a Coastal A
ndards as outlined in section R322.3 of the
)'IGNED FOR AN ENCLOSEDBUILDING.
A WINDIFLOOD EVENT WHEN GROUND
?TIALLY ENCLOSED BUILDING.
i enclosed building, in accordance with
ients of the building shall not have a
We appreciate your considerations and your
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