HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-04 L220.051.01_St. Lucie County DRC Comment & Response LetterComment & Response Letter
Self -Storage
4900 Kings Highway, Fort Pierce, FL
St. Lucie County
Planning Division
2300 Virginia Ave
Fort Pierce, FL 34982
772.462.2822
MJSP-11202025892, CU-11202025893
Prepared by:
COMMONJOAK1HC
1209 Edgewater Drive, Suite 100
Orlando, FL 32804
(407) 951.5915
Comments Received: December 17, 2020
Self -Storage
4900 Kings Highway
Fort Pierce, FL
Site Plan
1. Comment: Pursuant to LDC Section 11.02.09, provide a transportation impact
study. On the site plan, the traffic statement must be revised. There
are inaccurate references to ITE "81151" and "East Torino
Parkway".
1. Response: Acknowledged. The traffic engineer has received comments on
their methodology and has begun work on the traffic report.
The traffic report is anticipated to be complete by February 11,
2021.
2. Comment: In the site data table, include the RV and boat storage canopies in
the calculations for lot coverage by buildings, and update the lot
coverage percentage accordingly.
2. Response: The RV and boat storage covered storage areas are included in
the lot coverage calculation.
3. Comment: The ITE Parking Generation 5th edition identifies the required
parking ratio for Land Use Code 151 - mini -warehousing. On the
site plan, provide the ITE utilized for the determination of required
and proposed parking, with the breakdown of accessible stalls
required and provided.
3. Response: The required Parking Ratio for ITE Land Use Code151 table has
been added to the Land Use Table. Please refer to revision 1 on
sheet SP2.0.
4. Comment: Restricted access gates for security shall adhere to applicable
standards outlined in LDC Sections 7.10.15 and 7.06.02.
4. Response: The Site Plan has been updated to show the removal of the
fencing at the site entrances. The security fencing surrounding
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the covered RV and boat storage bays area is to remain. The
site meets LDC Section 1.10.15 and 7.06.02. Please refer to
sheet SP2.0.
5. Comment: Pursuant to LDC Section 7.06.02, a designated off-street loading
space shall be accessible from the interior of the building it serves
without crossing any circulation area. Demonstrate safe access in
compliance with this section of the LDC.
5. Response: Off-street loading is accomplished within the interior of the
building. Please refer to the truck loading exhibits on sheet
SP4.0.
6. Comment: Submit conceptual design drawings for the sign plan, demonstrating
compliance with LDC Section 7.10.24 - Community Architectural
Standards.
6. Response: The signage conceptual design drawings are included with this
submittal.
7. Comment: The Flood Insurance Rate Map [FIRM] was updated on February
19, 2020. With the resubmittal, update the site plan and survey to
reflect this update.
7. Response: The Site Plan & Survey have been updated to reflect the
updated Date. Please refer to revision 1 on sheet SP2.0.
8. Comment: On the site plan, revise the spelling of "Turnpike Feeder Road",
eliminating the reference to Sunshine State Parkway as that was
the former name of this roadway.
8. Response: The road has been changed to Turnpike Feeder Road on the
site plan. Please refer to revision 1 on sheet SP2.0.
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1209 Edgewater Drive Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32804
Tel: (407) 951.5915
Self -Storage
4900 Kings Highway
Fort Pierce, FL
9. Comment: Address the acreage discrepancy. The site plan states that the site
contains 4.47 acres, while the application states that the site
contains 4.64 acres.
9. Response: A revised application has been included with this resubmittal
to match the acreage on the site plan.
10. Comment: Provide an access agreement for the shared access driveway to
the south.
10. Response: Acknowledged. An access agreement will be submitted at a
later date.
11. Comment: The applicant shall hold a neighborhood meeting with adjacent
property owners and invite staff to attend.
II. Response: Acknowledged. We will be holding a neighborhood meeting
with adjacent property owners located within 500' of the site
prior to the Planning & Zoning hearing date.
5u rvey
1. Comment: Please provide a current Boundary and Topographic Survey of the
property for this project. The survey must have Flood Zone
information. All wetland areas will need to be identified and shown.
Elevations will be referenced to NAVD 1988 Vertical Datum. The
survey needs to be performed by a Professional Land Surveyor
licensed to practice in the State of Florida.
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1209 Edgewater Drive Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32804
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Self -Storage
4900 Kings Highway
Fort Pierce, FL
I.Response: The signed and sealed survey has been included with this
resubmittal to reflect the Flood Zone information and the
wetland areas.
Environmental Resources Department
1. Comment: A non -binding wetland jurisdictional determination from the South
Florida Water Management District or valid Environmental
Resource Permit (last ERP permit expired 2016) confirming the
presence or absence of wetlands per CP 6.1.14.6. The limits and
elevations of any jurisdictional wetlands, which shall contain
bearing and distance information use in determining the extent of
these areas, along with the identification of the agency or agencies
claiming jurisdiction and categorization of the wetland shall be
depicted on the boundary and topographic surveys in accordance
with LDC 11.02.09.A.2.d. The associated 24' wetland buffer shall
also be depicted per CP 6.1.14.6. Be advised a Wetland Waiver
application may also be required, pending the results of the
jurisdictional determination. Any jurisdictional wetlands shall be
identified as a Category I, II, or III wetland per CP 6.1.14.1.
'I. Response: SFWMD performed a site inspection on August 28, 2020 to
verify the presence of wetlands onsite. No state jurisdictional
wetlands were located on the property. This correspondence
from SFWMD was sent to St. Lucie County on December 22,
2020 and confirmed on December 28, 2020 that the
correspondence will satisfy this comment. Correspondence
has been included with this submittal.
2. Comment: The landscape plan shall be consistent with Land Development
Code 7.09.00, which includes the following:
a) A minimum ten (10) foot planting space between parking spaces and building
and a minimum of five (5) foot planting space between driveways, sidewalks, and
buildings shall be provided per 7.10.24.C.2.H.
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b) Please adjust the ten (10) foot landscape buffer along the southwest perimeters
to exclude the proposed sidewalk.
c) A forty-eight (48) inch tall hedge is required along the south and southwest
property lines where the vehicular use area is not entirely screened by an
intervening building or structure from the abutting property per LDC 7.09.04.6.
d) The site plan calls for a 706 linear ft. 8 feet tall wall along the east and northeast
property lines in accordance with LDC 7.09.04.E. This wall shall be landscaped
with a twenty-four (24) inch continuous hedge along both the inside and outside
base of the wall or fence. One (1) native shade tree is required every thirty (30)
linear feet. Plantings shall be alternated so at least sixty percent (60%) of the
required number of trees is located on the outside of the wall or fence per LDC
7.09.04E.
e) The site plan specifies the installation of a D curb (mountable curb) around the
terminal islands and interior landscaped areas. All terminal landscaped islands
and interior landscaped areas shall be surrounded with a continuous raised,
non -mountable curb in accordance with the specifications for public works of St.
Lucie County as identified in Chapter XIII of this Code per Land Development
Code 7.09.04.C5.
f) No more than ten (10) parking spaces shall be permitted in a continuous row
without being interrupted by a minimum landscape area of one hundred eighty
(180) square feet for a single row of parking or four hundred (400) square feet for
a double row of parking per LDC 7.09.04.C.4. Each interior landscaped area shall
have a minimum width of ten (10) ft. One (1) shade tree of an appropriate
species shall be provided for each interior island.
g) Please provide vehicular use area calculations. One (1) square foot of interior
landscaping for each eighteen (18) square feet of vehicular use area, consisting
of one (1) native shade tree for each 180 square feet of landscape area per LDC
WIDOW, gem I
h) Please include native understory plantings in the tree preservation area located
along the west perimeter.
i) Two (2) additional shade trees are required along the west perimeter to comply
with the thirty (30) feet tree spacing requirement for landscaping that abuts the
road right-of-way per 7.09.04.A.
j) Tree species shall have a caliper of two and one-half (2 1/2) inches at four and
one-half (4 %2) feet above the ground when installed per 7.09.03.E.2.c. The
COMMON OAK ENGINEERING, LLC
1209 Edgewater Drive Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32804
Tel: (407) 951.5915
Self -Storage
4900 Kings Highway
Fort Pierce, FL
Yaupon Hollys will need to be specified at two and one-half (2 1/z) inches DBH
minimum (currently listed at one and one-half (1 1/2) inches caliper). Additionally,
item #12 under the General Landscape Notes will need to be adjusted: "The tree
caliper of all canopy trees specified on the plant list shall be measured at six (6)
inches above grade".
k) Tree s[ecies shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet in height when installed per
7.09.O3.E.2.c. The minimum heights for Bald Cypress, Yaupon Holly, and Crape
Myrtle on the plant List are currently listed to be under twelve (12) feet.
I) Please specify the use of non -cypress mulch under item #6 of the General
Landscape Notes in accordance with 7.09.04.L.3.a.
m) The tree preservation plan specifies the preservation of seventeen (17) pine trees
onsite, which is consistent with what is depicted on the landscape plan. Please
add a note on the landscape plan that these trees are to be preserved.
n) Please provide a separate tree survey. The provided preservation plan and
landscape plan depict trees to be preserved, but please clarify if there are any
vegetation meeting mitigation thresholds that are proposed to be removed.
o) Backflow preventers shall be screened with an eighteen (18) inch hedge,
maintained at four (4) feet per LDC 7.09.04.H.
2. Response:
a] The 5' minimum planting space has been provided between the parking
stalls and building. Please refer to revision 1 on sheet on sheet SP2.0.
bj The sidewalk configuration and location along the southern boundary has
been adjusted to meet this request. Please refer to sheet SP2.0.
c) A 4ft. Hedge has been proposed as requested. Please refer to sheet SP3.O.
d) A continuous 24" hedge proposed on both sides of the wall with staggered
trees on the opposite of the wall has been added to the plans. Please refer
to sheet SP3.0.
e) A Type ❑ curb is a G inch raised curb and it is not mountable.
fj As per discussions with staff, we have provided the required parking stall
end island landscaping elsewhere onsite, because the RV/boat storage
bays are covered. Please refer to SP3.O.
g) VUA calculations provided per LDC 7.O9.O4.C.1. Please refer to sheet
SP3.0.
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h) Native coontie provided in the West buffer as requested. Please refer to
sheet SP3.0.
i] Two shade trees were added. Please refer to sheet SP3.0.
j] Notes updated per comment and Tree MIN. Caliper updated to 2.5". 12'HT.
Please refer to sheet SP3.0.
k] Plant list trees updated to 12' MIN. HT. Please refer to sheet SP3.0.
1] General notes updated to specify the use of non -cypress mulch. Please
refer to sheet SP3.0.
m) Note added. Please refer to sheet SP3.0.
n) We have updated the survey and landscape plans per the attached
arborists report.
of Backflow preventer screen with 24" hedge as requested. Please refer to
sheet SP3.0.
Environmental Resources Department - Conditional Use
1. Comment: Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy all Category I listed
invasive plants shall be eradicated from the site.
1. Response: Acknowledged.
Public Works
1. Comment: Turnpike Feeder road is an FDOT Right -of -Way. Please coordinate
with FDOT for permitting improvements within the Right -of -Way or
any required Right -of -Way dedications. The contact for FDOT
Right -of -Way dedication is Nesa Harden at 954-777-4437,
nesa.harden@dot.state.fl.us.
1. Response: Included with this submittal is the FDOT pre -application
meeting determination letter and correspondence
acknowledging that FDOT has a 100' right-of-way on the 713
Feeder Ramp. The exhibit shows the Turnpike Feeder Road
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improvements and the survey shows the current road
conditions.
2. Comment: Provide documentation of legal access to the private roadway to the
south.
2. Response: Acknowledged. An access agreement will be submitted at a
later date.
3. Comment: Dimension the driveway width, radius of return, and setback from
side property lines and adjacent driveways. Section 7.05.06 of the
Land Development Code includes minimum setback requirements
for driveways. A driveway variance will be required for the proposed
location of the driveway on Miramar Avenue.
3. Response: The Miramar Ave driveway has been dimensioned as
requested and the existing driveway across the street has
been added. Please refer to revision 1 on sheet SP2.O.
4. Comment: Provide a truck circulation plan depicting how the dumpster
collection, fire department, and delivery trucks will safely maneuver
onsite.
4. Response: A sheet has been provided to show an exhibit of each;
Dumpster Collection, Fire Department, and Delivery Truck
circulation for the site. Please refer to revision 1 on sheet
SP4.0.
5. Comment: Provide typical pavement sections for all vehicular use areas.
Vehicular use or storage areas are required to be paved with
asphalt or concrete.
5. Response: A detail for both asphalt and concrete typical sections has
been added. Please refer to revision 1 on sheet SP4.1.
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1209 Edgewater Drive Suite 100, Orlando, FL 32804
Tel: (407) 951.5915
Self -Storage
4900 Kings Highway
Fort Pierce, FL
6. Comment: Provide property line cross sections showing that adjacent
properties will not be adversely impacted.
6. Response: A detail for a typical cross section has been provided.
Please refer to revision 1 on sheet SP4.1
7. Comment: Provide details for curbing and sidewalk complying with current
FDOT standards.
7. Response: FDOT details for curbing & sidewalks have been provided.
Please refer to revision 1 on sheet SP4.1
8. Comment: Trees placed within 10 feet of drainage structures or pipe shall
include a root barrier product to protect the drainage system.
8. Response: This note has been added to the landscape plan. Please refer
to revision 1 on sheet SP3.0.
9. Comment: Gated access shall comply with section 7.10.15 of the Land
Development Code. Provide dimensions demonstrating that
Right -of -Way setback and queuing spaces comply with this code
section.
9. Response: The Gates have been removed from the proposed driveways.
Please refer to sheet SP2.O.
10. Comment: A Site Development Permit is required prior to performing site
improvements activities. Subsequent to ❑RC approval, the
applicant may submit the required documents to Grant Chambers,
P.E. in the Engineering Division. Documents include, Site
Development Permit application, two sets of plans, one copy of the
stormwater report and other appropriate information. In accordance
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Self -Storage
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with the permit and Land Development Regulations, the applicant
shall retain the FOR for site inspections and final certification.
10. Response: Acknowledged.
11. Comment: For discussion regarding these comments, please contact Grant
Chambers at 772-462-2741 or chambersg(o-),stlucieco.org.
II. Response: Acknowledged.
Property Acauisition Reauirements
1. Comment: Turnpike Feeder Road is a State owned and maintained
right-of-way. Please contact the Department of Transportation
regarding future right-of-way needs.
1. Response: Acknowledged.
2. Comment: Miramar Avenue is a 66' county owned and maintained right-of-way.
2. Response: Acknowledged.
3. Comment: It appears that you will be connecting to the Sewer Line Easement
and the 26' Drainage Line Easement with the property to the East,
please provide copies of said documents.
3. Response: Acknowledged, the easement agreement has been included
with this submittal.
Fire Department
1. Comment: Please submit a completed application for Development/Site Plan
Review (St. Lucie County Fire District Development & Site Plan
Review Application).
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1. Response: Acknowledged. A SLCF❑ Development Application was mailed
in directly by our client.
2. Comment: Fire District review fees are due at the time of submittal. An
abbreviated fee schedule is included on the application form.
2. Response: Acknowledged. A check for $507.50 was mailed in directly by
our client.
3. Comment: Please provide an electronic copy of the site plan.
3. Response: An electronic copy of the site plan has been included with this
resubmittal.
4. Comment: A separate review and permit is required for Underground Fire
Mains connected to standpipes or sprinkler systems.
4. Response: Acknowledged.
5. Comment: Fire hydrants (shall be) are provided for buildings other than
detached one -and -two-family dwellings IAW both of the following: 1)
The maximum distance to a fire hydrant from the closest point in
the building shall not exceed 400 feet. 2) The maximum distance
between fire hydrants shall not exceed 500 feet. NFPA 1:18.5.3.
Please provide fire flow calculations for hydrants.
5. Response: The fire flaw tests were requested and the results are included
with this resubmittal.
1) The distance from the existing fire hydrant to the building is
335 feet, see revision cloud 1, sheet SP2.0. The distance from
the proposed fire hydrant to the building is 58 feet.
2) The distance between the existing fire hydrant and the
proposed fire hydrant is 468 feet as shown on the plans.
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Tel: (407) 951.5915
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4900 Kings Highway
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6. Comment: An approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire
flow for fire protection (shall be) is identified to all premises upon
which facilities, buildings, or portions of buildings which are to be
constructed or moved into the jurisdiction. The approved water
supply shall be in accordance with NFPA 1:18.4. See "Needed
NFPA Fire Flow Calculator Spreadsheet".
6. Response: An 8" water main located on the North property line is
proposed as the supply point for the proposed new fire line
extending onto the site to supply the proposed new fire
hydrant. The required fire flow for the building has been
determined from NFPA 1, table 18.4.5.2.1, to be 1,688 GPM. The
proposed building characteristics are: type IIB, 103,200 square
feet, sprinklered. Please see attached sprinkler calculations.
7. Comment: Security gates must either be manned 24 hour/day or provide an
access control key switch on the control panel to allow for Fire
Department entry in an emergency. Security gates must maintain a
clear width of 12 feet when open and provide a means to open the
gates manually upon loss of power.
7. Response: The Security Gate to access the site has been removed but the
RV/Boat Canopy is enclosed with a security fence.
8. Comment: Fire department connections shall be located an the street side of
buildings and shall be located and arranged so that hose lines can
be readily attached to the inlets without interference from any
nearby objects, including buildings, fences, landscaping, or other
fire department connections. The locations of connections shall be
based upon the access requirements of the fire department.
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8. Response: A proposed FDC has been added to the plans per the
requirements of the comment. Please refer to revision 1 on
sheet SP2.0
9. Comment: The distance allowed between the fire department connection and a
fire hydrant shall be no more than one hundred fifty (150) feet as a
vehicle travels.
9. Response: The distance between the proposed FDC and the proposed
new Fire Hydrant is approximately 7.5 feet as shown on the
plans. Please refer to revision 1 on sheet SP2.0.
10. Comment: FD access roads (shall be) are provided such that any portion of an
unsprinklered facility or exterior wall is located not more than 150'
from FD access roads as measured by an approved route around
the exterior of the building or facility. (450' for NFPA 12, 13D, 12R
sprinklered protected buildings).
1 0. Response: Acknowledged.
11. Comment: Per NFPA 1114 Chapter 9, Section 1.3. Prior to the final occupancy
of any building, the permitted water supply for fire protection,
including fire hydrants and fire suppression systems, shall be
installed, tested, and acceptable to the SHJ (SLCFD).
II.Response: Acknowledged.
12. Comment: Be advised: Dimensions of the largest vehicle are as follows: 38
tons or 77k Ibs, 47.5 ft. total length, 21.5 ft. wheelbase, 10.5 ft total
width, 41.5 degree turning radius. 1
12. Response: Design vehicle specifications of each vehicle have been
provided. Please see revision 1 on sheet SP4.0.
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13. Comment: Site plans shall include all necessary fire department access
roadways and fire lanes as determined by the Fire Marshal.
13. Response: Acknowledged.
14. Comment: At least 13 feet 6 inches nominal vertical clearance shall be
provided and maintained over the full width of all means of access.
Including, but not limited to trees, canopies, etc., as referred to in
Exhibit "A", attached hereto.
14. Response:
Acknowledged.
15. Comment:
Minimum roadway pavement with (two-way traffic) shall be twenty
(20) feet.
15. Response:
Acknowledged.
16. Comment:
Minimum roadway pavement width (one-way traffic) shall be twelve
(12) feet.
16. Response:
Acknowledged.
17. Comment:
Two -Way Radio Enhancement Systems/BRAS shall be installed,
inspected and operationally tested in accordance with the
manufacturer's published requirements, by the local fire
department, and comply with the most current edition of the Florida
Fire Prevention Code and its incorporated standards and codes.
Pre -surveys of radio signal strength shall be submitted to the Fire
Marshal in the form of heat signature mapping or a certification
document of radio signal strength provided by a licensed engineer.
17. Response:
Acknowledged.
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Tel: (407) 951.5915
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4900 Kings Highway
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Thank you,
Jeremy Anderson, P.E.
Common Oak Engineering, LLC
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