Title
SP2023-0001, West Pines Plaza, generally located on the south side of Pines Boulevard and west of SW 186 Avenue, site plan application. (Joseph)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Dwayne Dickerson, agent for owner HAC Pines LLC., requests site plan consideration for the construction of a new retail plaza with associated parking, lighting, signage, and landscaping. for the property located south of Pines Boulevard and west of SW 186 Avenue. The proposed site plan will occupy a vacant +- 2.2-acre parcel within the Watermen Pines Plat.
The City Commission at its November 12, 2015 meeting approved a zoning change application (ZC 2015-03) for +-5.3 acres of the Watermen property from B-3 (General Business) to C-1 (Commercial) with voluntary deed restrictions (Ordinance No. 1834). This rezoning is inclusive of the subject parcel.
On December 2, 2015, the City Commission also approved a plat note amendment to the development restrictions for the underlying Watermen Pines plat (SUB 2014-01) which is consistent with the site plan proposal.
The Planning and Zoning Board at its December 10, 2015 meeting approved the construction of a self-storage facility containing two storage buildings on site with associated landscape, traffic circulation, parking and signage on a +-3 acres of the Watermen Pines Plat.
BUILDINGS / STRUCTURES:
The applicant proposes the construction of a shopping plaza consisting of two buildings. The buildings proposed include the following:
• Building # 1 - A 27’-5” high, 10,177 square foot, multi-tenant building (eastern building - 7 bays)
• Building # 2 - A 22’-3” high, 4,877 square foot, multi-tenant building (western building - 3 bays)
The following colors are proposed for the exterior of the buildings:
• Main Body Color: August Moon (SW 294-C5)
• Sign Band Tower - Bittersweet Stem (SW 292-C3)
• Trim Cap / Trim - Sandy Ridge (SW 7535)
• Column Veneer - GenStone Desert Sunrise
• Column Accent - Misty (SW 6232)
• Aluminum Louver / Shade Structures - Greens (SW 6748)
• Standing Metal Roof (Aluminum) - Garland
ACCESS:
Main access to this site will be through the existing shared access road off Pines Boulevard (directly west of parcel) which services the existing site. The site is also accessible from Pines Boulevard through an opening on the Franklin Academy parcel to the east of the subject site.
A new walkway will be installed which will provide pedestrian connectivity from the existing sidewalk along Pines Boulevard to the site.
PARKING:
The applicant proposes to build 73 parking spaces for this plan where 71 spaces are required based on the following proposed retail, restaurant, bakery, and specialized medical uses*. In addition, a 10’ x 25’ loading zone is proposed at the southeast corner of the site.
*Note- The uses listed above are estimates from the applicant based on expected business profile at time of submittal. The applicant may change or modify its use, to reflect leasing. All uses proposed for this property are subject to zoning and parking compliance prior to issuance of a Certificate of Use.
The parking areas for this perimeter building will be illuminated by a series of 4000k LED fixtures (platinum) mounted on 25-foot-high poles. Additional full cut off fixtures will be mounted to the building at 10 feet high. All fixtures will be 4000k CCT. The lighting as proposed for this site conforms to residential lighting standards per Section 155.685-155.692 of the City Code of Ordinances.
SIGNAGE:
The applicant has revised the Uniform Sign Plan for this site which includes the proposed buildings as well as the existing self-storage facility. Signs are to be aluminum faced reverse channel letters (Black Myriad Pro). The Uniform sign plan provides for the standard design consideration for registered logos/trademarks.
The applicant proposes a shopping center monument sign near the entry road at the northwest corner of their property. The sign will consist of the name of the plaza and four tenants (routed letters). The proposed sign complies with city allowances.
LANDSCAPING:
The following landscape is being proposed for this site:
• Installation of 38 trees, 32 palms, 6 accent plants, 527 shrubs, and 702 ground covers and annuals. Primary tree species include: Quercus virginiana - Live oak, Ilex cassine - Dahoon holly, Bulnesia arborea - Verawood, Krugiodendron ferreum - Black ironwood, Coccoloba diversifolia - Pigeon plum, Conocarpus erectus sericeus - Silver buttonwood, Ligustrum japonicum - Japanese privet. Primary palm species include: Veitchia montgomeryana - Montgomery palm, Sabal palmetto - Cabbage palm. Primary shrub species are: Chrysobalanus icaco, Tripsacum dactyloides - Fakahatchee grass, Schefflera arboricola - Green dwarf schefflera, Clusia guttifera- Small leaf clusia.
OTHER SITE FEATURES:
No outdoor dining is proposed as part of this submittal. The future addition of outdoor dining would require approval of the City for its design and compliance with city parking code requirements.
Three dumpsters will be provided on site. Two of the dumpsters will be located at the southeast corner of the site. The third dumpster will be located on the south side of the lot, just east of building #2. All dumpsters will include enclosures painted to match the base color of the proposed buildings. The applicant provides a letter from WastePRO accepting the dumpster locations.
The applicant provides staff with an economic impact statement regarding the project. According to the applicant, the proposed project represents a +-$4-million-dollar investment in land and construction costs. This project will bring 6-10 new businesses to the area. leading to anywhere from 60-100 new local jobs for the community. The owner anticipates over 100 filled construction jobs during development.
A sustainability statement has also been provided by the applicant. The applicant provides a list of energy efficient materials which are being used in construction and operation of the building. The following items of note will be utilized by the applicant during construction of the building:
• White Roof (High SRI reduces Heat Island effect)
• Solar panels to offset energy use of site lighting and house panel.
• Building Automation System (reduces energy use and records performance).
• Lighting/signage controllers (reduces energy use).
• LED lighting both interior and exterior.
• Recycling program, Designated recycling collection area.
• Low E, insulated glazing in windows.
• Energy Star appliances where non-proprietary.
• Low flow plumbing fixtures water efficient plumbing fixtures.
• No CFC based refrigerants in any building systems.
• Low VOC materials: adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings, and flooring systems.
• Drip Irrigation (reduces water use).
• Water-efficient, regionally adapted, non-invasive landscape species.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approval.