Title
SP 2020-06, International Union of Operating Engineers, 19700 SW 68 Court, site plan application. (Joseph)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Arcwerks Incorporated, agent for owner South Florida Operating Engineers Apprentice & Training Trust, has requested site plan consideration for the construction of an operations / training building with associated parking, traffic circulation, landscape, lighting, and signage.
On January 24, 2002 the Planning and Zoning Board approved a site plan amendment application (SP 2001-51) for the development of three trailers on the property. On April 28, 2005, the Planning and Zoning Board approved the installation of a static mounted electric construction crane on site (MSC 2005-18).
BUILDINGS / STRUCTURES:
The applicant proposes a 24’-9.5” foot high (highest point), 8,025 square foot building to be located on the west side of the +-5 acre parcel. The proposed building will house garage area, offices and training rooms. The following colors are proposed for this building:
• Base Color - Sherwin Williams 7070 - Site White
• Trim - Sherwin Williams 7075 - Web Gray
• Trim Cap / Metal Canopies - Sherwin Williams 6258 - Tricorn Black
• Doors / Rolling Doors / Metal Accents Panels / louvers- Sherwin Williams 7072 - Online
ACCESS:
Access to this storage site will be through an existing opening in the cul-de-sac off of Deer Creek Pass.
PARKING:
The applicant proposes 30 parking spaces on site where 27 parking spaces are required based on Code. Parking will be provided to the north and east of the proposed building as depicted within the site plan.
SIGNAGE:
A 59.45 square foot attached building sign will be located on the east elevation of the building. The externally illuminated aluminum sign will display the union logo in black and white; and the text, “INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 487 TRAINING CENTER” in black letters.
LANDSCAPING:
Landscape for this property consists of the following:
• Installation of 34 trees, 18 palm trees and 970 shrubs and ground covers are proposed on the property. Primary species of trees include Eagleston Holly, Bald Cypress and Live Oak. Primary species of palm trees include Montgomery Palm, Double Montgomery Palm and Macarthur Palm. Primary species of shrubs and ground covers include Firebush, Green Island Ficus and Java White Copperleaf.
OTHER SITE FEATURES:
The proposed parking area will be illuminated by two (2) concrete pole mounted full cut off fixtures (30 feet in height) as well as five (5) full cut off fixtures which will be placed along the east elevation of the proposed building (18 feet high).
A trash dumpster with enclosure will be located near the southwest corner of the site.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has reviewed the proposed site plan and finds that the proposal meets code requirements. Staff therefore recommends approval of this application.