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Home My WebLink AboutMISC LETTERSST. LUCIE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS LINDA BARTZ CHAIR DISTRICT 3 LATHY TOWNSEND VICE -CHAIR DISTRICT 5- CHRIS DZADOVSKY DISTRICT 1 SEAN MITCHELL DISTRICT 2 FRANNIE HLITCHINSON DISTRICT 4 HOWARD N TIPTON COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR DAN MCINTYRE COUNTY ATTORNEY MAILING ADDRESS 2300 VIRGINIA AVENUE FORT PIERCE, FL 34982 PHONE (772) 462-2822 TDD (772) 462-1428 FAX (772) 462-1581 E-MAIL O LS O N L@ STLU CI E C O.O R G WEBSITE NNJW.STLUCIECO.GOV October 9, 2019 LLS Development Co. Inc. AUn. J. Luman Dial 4804 Palen Pines Circle Ft Pierce, FL 34951 RE: Finished floor waiver Dear Mr. Dial: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT Planning Division SCANNED BY St. Lucie County C� Please accept this letter in response to your written request received October 7, 2019 to waive the finished floor elevation of 18" above the crown of the road. The waiver request is for a proposed metal building addition to an existing metal building located at 3414 Industrial 331d St. Ft Pierce. Pursuant to Section 7.04.01(C-3) of the St Lucie County Land Development Code, the Planning and Development Services Director has the authority to grant administrative relief, when topographical conditions are such that compliance with this subsection would be impracticable or cause grade level conditions detrimental to adjacent or nearby property, consistent with the intent of the Flood Protection regulations and any other applicable portion of this Code. The Planning and Development Services Director has granted your request for administrative relief of the finished floor elevation based on the following determinations: 1. The proposed metal building is located in flood zone X. 2. The finished floor elevation of the existing metal building is 25.52' NAVD. 3. The proposed finished floor elevation will be 25.52' NAVD which is 0.46' below the elevation of the crown of the road. 4. The elevation of the center line of adjacent road is 25.98'. 5. The proposed finished floor will need to match the existing floor elevation to be able to move the rolling units from building to building. This approval does not in any way constitute authorization to begin construction. Prior to the commencement of any construction on this property, an application for specific building permit must be obtained from this department. Please feel free to contact me at (772) 462-2822 if you have any questions. Sincerely, � � Q l Leslie Olson, AICP Planning and Development Services Director cc: Monica Graziani, Building and Code Compliance Manager Gary Stepalavich, Building Official Melissa Brubaker, Zoning Supervisor LLB De'�dopmenL Co. Inc. General Contractor 4804 Paleo Pines CirFt. Pierce, F134951 Planning &Development Services 10/07/19 Att. Leslie Olson, AICP Wallaby's Fabrication Addition: Permit #1910-0018 3414 Industrial 33rd St, Parcel # 1429-501-0029-000/7 Flood Zone X This is a request for relief on floor elevation. The addition needs to match existing floor since the buildings will be interconnected for rolling units that move thru each unit. Thank You for Your Attention on this matter. r , + 7 2019 RECEIVED 772-828-1905 dcs.dial@gmail.com Planning & Development Services u I � Lydia Galbraith From: Grant M. Chambers Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2019 9:39 AM To: Lydia Galbraith; David Hays Subject: RE: WALLABY'S FABRICATION, PERMIT 1910-0018 Yes, we have the plans under review Thank you, Grant Chambers, P.E. L� L-Cs000 2016 tc zoyz place r�ST to wont St. Lucie County Water Quality Division 2300 Virginia Ave., Rm. 229 Fort Pierce, FL 34982 Direct: (772) 462-2741 • Main: (772) 462-1707 Website: www.stlucieco.org From: Lydia Galbraith Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2019 9:32 AM To: David Hays <haysd@stlucieco.org>; Grant M. Chambers <ChambersG@stlucieco.org> Subject: WALLABY'S FABRICATION, PERMIT 1910-0018 David, We have the building permit in for the addition of above site plan. Did they submit civil drawings/applications for storm water and site development review? Thank you, Lyd a Galbraith, Zoning Specialist Building and Code Regulation (772)462-1555 galbraithl@stlucieco.ora 2476= 2018_ �B�ST nt. Luc.0 coun•v How are we doing? Submit your feedback to Melissa Brubaker, Supervisor, at Brubakerm@stlucieco.org WALLA�3Y'S FABRICATIONS Wallaby's Fabrications, LLC 3414.Industrial 33`a Street Ft Pierce, FL 34946 (772) 467-0011 office (772) 467-0047 fax St Lucie County Planning & Development Services Building & Code Regulation Division 2300 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, Florida 34982 I am writing this letter in response to Review Comments presented under the heading of PLANS EXAMINER MECHANICAL (see attached). The comments ask for the owners of the building in question to write a letter as statement of the operations to be performed in said building. The building will be an approx. 10,000 sq foot addition to our existing operations. As a result of this addition, our operations will not change. We will continue to use the same equipment and manufacture the same products. This is to say that at present we do not apply flammable finishes, utilize dipping operations or electrostatic apparatus, and we do not powder coat. Nor do we plan to perform any of the aforementioned operations in the future. The planned addition will serve almost exclusively as storage, quality control & assembly. In the future however, it is possible that we might expand to include welding stations in the additional space. I've included (attached) a chart of Emission Factors for the welding operations we perform. FILE COPY Planning and Development PW ByNED Services Department St. Lu - Planning Division cieCounty MEMORANDUM TO: Leslie Olson, AICP, Director THROUGH: Linda Pendarvis, Planning Manager RECP VFK FROM: Bethany Grubbs, Planner OCT 0 1 419 DATE: June 10, 2019 ST. Lucie County, Permitting SUBJECT: Wallaby's Fabrications - Major Adjustment to Minor Site Plan �0 TARGETED INDUSTRY The applicant, Daniel Kopchak, on behalf of Wallaby's Fabrications, is requesting approval of a Major Adjustment to Minor Site Plan to expand an existing 14,230 square foot manufacturing facility, which was constructed in 1974. Due to the age of the facility, there is no existing approved Minor Site Plan, however when the applicant attended a pre -application meeting on July 19, 2018, they were instructed that the proposed development would be classified as a Major Adjustment to a Minor Site Plan for the purpose of this review. The proposed site plan modification consists of a`9,4�D3�9quare foot building addition, intended for warehousing finished product, with associated parking and landscaping improvements. The developed 1.2-acre property is located at 3414 Industrial 33rd Street, Fort Pierce, within the IL (Industrial, Light) zoning district, which is consistent with the IND (Industrial) future land use designation. The subject property is within the Airport Overlay Zone and is located inside the County's established Urban Service Boundary. The site is currently served via Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) for water and a private septic system for wastewater. This company is a Targeted Industry for St. Lucie County. Wallaby's Fabrications is a full -service metals fabricator, who has occupied the site since 2008. Their finished products include, but are not limited to, T- tops, leaning posts, fuel tanks, and rod racks, which supply the local marine industry. Property Owner/Applicant Wallaby's Fabrications, LLC Daniel Kopchak 3414 Industrial 33rd Street Fort Pierce, FL 34946 Agent Ladyko Design Group, LLC Richard Ladyko 4400 Belle Grove Drive Fort Pierce, FL 34981 Location: 3414 Industrial 33rd Street, Fort Pierce, FL 34946 Existing Use: Metal fabricator ST. LUCIE WORKS Wallaby's Fabrications, LLC lajor Adjustment to Minor Site Plan Page 2 Zoning District: Future Land Use(s): Parcel ID Number: Parcel Size: Urban Service Boundary: IL (Industrial, Light) IND (Industrial) 1429-501-0029-000-7 1.2 acres Inside Utilities: Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA - Water, Private Septic System - Wastewater Fire/EMS Protection: Station #4 —Airport, %4 of a mile north Type of Concurrency Document Required: Certificate of Capacity Adjacent Land Use/Zoning: Location Future Land Use Zoning Existing Land Use Adjacent North IND (Industrial) IL (Industrial, Light) Storage units Parcels South IND (Industrial) IL (Industrial, Light) Trucking business East IND (Industrial) IL (Industrial, Light) Undeveloped lot — construction storage West T/U (Transportation Utilities U (Utilities) Airport Aerial (2018) STANDARDS FOR SITE PLAN REVIEW ST. LUCIE WORKS Wallaby's Fabrications, LLC Major Adjustment to Minor Site Plan Page 3 AS SET FORTH IN THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTION 11.02.07 Section 11.02.07 establishes the Standards for Review for Site Plans and shall be granted only if the applicant demonstrates the following: A. Consistency with Local Ordinances and Comprehensive Plan Consistency with the Land Development Code The Major Adjustment to Minor Site Plan is consistent with the general purpose, goals, objectives, and standards of the Land Development Code (LDC) and Comprehensive Plan. The subject 1.2-acre property is zoned IL (Industrial, Light) which is consistent with the IND (Industrial) future land use designation. The manufacturing of metal products is classified by Standard Industrial Code (SIC) Major Group 34 — Fabricated Metal Products, except machinery and transportation equipment. Fabrication of metal products is a permitted use in the IL zoning district as per LDC, Section 3.01.03.T.10. Furthermore, the existing site and proposed addition, comply with LDC, Section 7.04.01-Lot Size and Dimensional Requirements. Supplementary improvements to parking and landscaping also comply with applicable LDC requirements. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan The proposed development is consistent with local ordinances and the County's Comprehensive Plan. The manufacturing activities engaged by this company are defined in the Comprehensive Plan as a "Targeted Industry" that produces skilled, high paying, long term employment that contributes to the overall quality of life of County residents. This development increases operational capacity to meet current and future customer demand, enabling growth within this targeted industry category. The business expansion supports new capital investment, advancing the following Comprehensive Plan objectives and supporting policies: Objective 1.1.11: St. Lucie County shall continue to work with the interested groups and agencies to increase and broaden the County's economic base while expanding existing business and industrial opportunities. Policy 1.1.11.1 - St. Lucie County shall actively assist to the maximum extent practical in the recruitment of clean high growth industrial activities and maintain an expedited permitting process for bona fide economic development projects, especially those within the Targeted Industry List. Objective 10.1.1: Develop and implement activities designed to improve the overall prosperity of St. Lucie County and its residents. Policy 10.1.1.2 - Encourage redevelopment projects and business expansions that will promote economic development opportunities. Objective 10.2.1: Support efforts to diversify St. Lucie County's economy and to make the county an effective competitor. Policy 10.2.1.3 - Identj� locations for and encourage development of economic clusters for business and industry that would benefit from being located near related industries in the area as well as for other desired contributory business users with the potential for significant employment. ST. LUCIE WORKS Wallaby's Fabrications, LLC 'fajor Adjustment to Minor Site Plan Page 4 B. Effect on Nearby Properties Compatibility of Use The subject site is located within the Airport Industrial Park, surrounded by complementary industrial uses. The project will not cause an undue adverse effects upon nearby properties. All manufacturing activities will occur indoors, minimizing any offensive effects such as noise, vibration, odor, and dust from the fabrication process. Traffic The proposed expansion is projected to generate approximately 14 new average daily trips, of which 2 trips are during AM Peak Hour and 2 during PM Peak Hour. Industrial 331 Street is expected to continue operating at an acceptable Level of Service. C. Adequacy ofPublic Facilities Water/Wastewater Service Public facilities are adequate for this expansion of the site. The development is located within the Urban Services Boundary (USB). The site is connected to water service through Fort Pierce Utilities Authority (FPUA) and private septic system for wastewater. FPUA has approved the request. Right -of -Way Adequacy The Industrial 33" Street right-of-way is sufficient, existing at a width of 100 feet. Schools and Parks This is a commercial development and no impacts to public schools or parks are anticipated. D. Adequacy of Fire Protection The proposed site plan adjustment will not impose additional impacts to the St Lucie County Fire District. The closest Fire Station (Fire Station # 4 - Airport) is located approximately one -quarter of a mile to the north, at 3601 Industrial 3Y Street. E. Environmental Impact Findings This site is unique, in that over eighty percent (80%) of the parcel is either impervious surface(s) or buildings, with limited availability for the required landscape. In an effort to assist the applicant to meet their Land Development Code requirements, County staff developed a plan to allow the required hedge material along the south perimeter to be installed in the adjacent County drainage right-of-way (ROW) with a license agreement identifying private maintenance. Additionally, the applicant has provided the required eight (8) native shade trees for utilization in an ERD identified landscape improvement project. Recommendation ST. LUCIE WORKS Wallaby's Fabrications, LLC lajor Adjustment to Minor Site Plan Page 5 ERD supports the approval of the proposed major adjustment to minor site plan application with the conditions as outlined below. Conditions of Approval 1. Prior to the issuance of a Vegetation Removal Permit, the developer shall execute a Revocable License Agreement with St. Lucie County to place landscape material within the County's right-of- way. 2. Prior to the issuance of a Vegetation Removal Permit, the developer shall provide eight (8) native shade trees to the Environmental Resources Department to be used within an identified County initiated landscape improvement project, in lieu of onsite planting. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff has determined that the proposed Major Adjustment to Minor Site Plan meets the standards for review outlined in Section 11.02.07 of the Land Development Code and is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. Therefore, staff recommends approval subject to the conditions outlined in PDS Order No. 18-024. Attachments: Draft PDS Order No. 19-024 Minor Site Plan (PDS Order Exhibit "A") ERD Final Report ST. LUCIE WORKS BULK STEEL September 18, 2019 Buck Steel, INC. 5401 N. University Dr Suite 104 Coconut Creek, FL 33067 Re: WWirallaby's Fabrication lwind Job ri05-21735 SCgNN Street Fort Pierce, FL 34946St �4c/eC F� Saint Lucie County 041V WRF 110'-0" W x 85'-6" L x 20'-0" EH Roof Slope 1.0:12 To whom it may concern: In our professional opinion, the above referenced buildings have been designed to sustain no less than the requested design loads as listed on the order documents, applied per Florida Building Code 2017 specifically as follows: Risk Category Dead Load Collateral Load Roof Live Load Ground Snow Load Wind Speed Wit (3-sec gust) Wind Speed V.sd Serviceability Wind Speed Internal Pressure Coefficient II - Normal Metal Building Only 1.0 psf Other 20.0 psf Reducible 0.0 psf 160 mph Exposure = C 124 mph 88 mph ±0.18 Wind design is based on a Fully Enclosed building. All building envelope accessories (windows, doors, etc.) not provided by the metal building fabricator must be designed to sustain no less than the same wind criteria as the building. For components, cladding, and MWFRS, deflections involving wind are based on 10-year serviceability wind pressures. Seismic Importance Factor le = 1.00 Spectral Response Acceleration, Ss = 0.060 Design Spectral Response, SDa = 0.0640 Spectral Response Acceleration, S, = 0.030 Design Spectral Response, SD, = 0.0480 Seismic Design Category = A Site Class = D FILE C e-"" Page 1 of 2 HUCK .ST��L Other Loads: N/A Design is in accordance with the 2012 AISI North American Specification for the Design of Cold -Formed Steel Structural Members, the 2010 AISC Specification for Structural Steel Buildings, the A WS D1.1-10 Structural Welding Code - Steel, the AWS D1.3-08 Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel, and generally accepted engineering practices. The engineer whose seal and signature appears on these documents represents Whirlwind Steel Buildings, Inc and is not the Engineer of Record (EOR) for the overall construction project. It is expressly noted that this letter of professional opinion includes only the steel building as designed and furnished by the metal building fabricator, and specifically excludes all accessories, anchor rods, foundation, masonry, general contract work, or any field modifications deviating from the metal building system construction documents. Sincerely, Ronald Mays, PE Whirlwind Steel Buildings, Inc This item has been digitally signed and sealed by Ronald H Mays, PE., on date referenced below. Printed copies of this document are not considered signed and sealed and the signature must be verified on any electronic copies. Page 2 of 2 Sep 20, 2019 71744 STATE OF