staff report to the zon2015-00049 municipal planning board

Property Location: 2021 & 2205 Orange Cen-

ter Blvd. (Northwest and northeast intersection

of Texas Ave. & Orange Center Blvd. )(Parcel

ID # 33-22-29-6212-03-001, 34-22-29-8542-03-

010) (±14.9 acres, District 6)

Applicant’s Request:

The applicant is requesting PD rezoning to allow

a two-phased multifamily development. Phase I

will consist of 200 units on the 12.1 acre portion

of the site while Phase II will consist of 120 sen-

ior residential units on the remaining 2.8 acres.

S U M M A RY

Location Map Subject Site

Staff Report to the

Municipal Planning Board

December 15 , 2015

THE V ILLAGES AT

WEST LAKE

Z O N 2 0 1 5 - 0 0 0 4 9

I T E M # 1 0

Staff’s Recommendation:

Approval of the request, subject to the conditions

in this report.

Public Comment

Courtesy notices were mailed to property owners

within 400 ft. of the subject property during the

week of November 30, 2015. As of the published

date of this report, no inquiries have been re-

ceived from the public.

A two-day charette and community meeting were

held August 12 & 13.

Updated: December 8, 2015

Owner

West Lake Phase I, LP

Applicant

Deborah Gackenback,

Harris Civil Engineers

Project Planner

Michaëlle Petion, AICP

Orange Center Blvd.

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PR O JE CT AN A LYS IS Project Description

The +14.9 acre subject site is located in the Lake Sunset neighborhood, south of Jacob Pl., north of Orange Center Blvd., east of S.

Ohio Ave. and west of S. Tampa Ave. The development site currently consists of two parcels, the larger of which is situated along

the east. The site is zoned R-3B (Medium Intensity Residential) and has a Future Land Use designation of Residential Medium. Pro-

posed is a Planned Development (PD) rezoning to allow a two-phased multifamily development. Phase I will consist of 200 units on

the 12.1 acre portion of the site while Phase II, the smaller parcel, will consist of 120 senior residential units. The proposal is consis-

tent with the existing Future Land Use and proposed Zoning designations.

Previous Actions:

1960– 2205 Orange Center Blvd. (western parcel, PII) platted as part of the Orange Center Manor Subdivision.

1965– 2021 Orange Center Blvd. (eastern parcel, PI)) platted as part of the Tamorange Subdivision.

Project Context As previously stated, the development site is comprised of 2 lots. Previously the site of 320 multi-family dwelling units, the residen-

tial structures still exist on site, though vacant. Demolition will occur as the proposal is for new construction. See Table 1– Project

Context for details on surrounding uses.

Conformance with the GMP The site has a future land use designation of Residential Medium Intensity. Phase I proposes 200 units resulting in a density of ap-

proximately 16.6 du/ac. Phase II consists of 120 units resulting in a density of 42.9 du/acre, exceeding the specified maximum den-

sity of 30 DU/Acre for RES-MED. Per Future Land Use Element Policy 2.4.5, clustering of density/intensity in Planned Develop-

ments is allowed. Therefore, in this instance, by clustering the density for the two parcels, the resulting density is 21.5 du/acre mak-

ing the proposed density compatible with the Future Land Use and zoning designations.

Conformance with the LDC/PD

The PD district is intended to provide a process for the evaluation of unique, individually planned developments which are not other-

wise permitted in the zoning districts and provide superior design. The subject site is zoned R-3B (Medium Intensity Residential) on

the Official Zoning Map, and would maintain a default zoning as such with the proposed PD rezoning.

Table 2- Development Standards details the maximum allowable density amongst other development standards. The R-3B zoning

designation allows a maximum of 21 du/ac. As previously stated, the clustering of the two parcels results in a density of 21.5 du/ac,

consistent with the future land use designation and thus the zoning. The applicant has not provided the proposed ISR but shall be

subject to a maximum of 70%, consistent with the underlying zoning.

Multi-family development below 75 ft. in height is subject to the development standards of LDC section 58.572. Specifically it pro-

vides setbacks and building separation requirements. For Phase I, the front yard is Texas Ave, with the rear along the eastern prop-

erty line. Orange Center Blvd. and Jacobs Pl. are street-side yards. Phase II has no rear or side yards so only front and street-side

yard requirements are applicable. Both phases request modification to the 25 ft. front/street side setback (15 ft. proposed). Table 3-

Setback Requirements list code requirement versus proposed. As it relates to the Phase I rear yard, it should be noted that this yard

is adjacent to a 20 ft. wide alley and commercial uses. A reduced setback would not be intrusive to those uses.

Table 1—Project Context

Future Land Use Zoning Surrounding Use

North Residential Low Intensity and

Public Recreational Institutional

R-1 & P Single Family Residential & Orange

Center Elementary

South Residential Medium Intensity &

Residential Low Intensity

R-3B & R-1 Residential

(single and multi-family)

East Activity Center Neighborhood

AC-N Commercial

West Residential Low Intensity R-1A

Single Family Residential


PR O JE CT AN A LYS IS

Transportation

Phase I of the site will have access to the City’s street network

via a private drive/faux-street. This private drive is proposed

to contain parallel parking as well as parking for the welcome

center and gates entries into the overall residential develop-

ment. The proposed development will result in a trip reduction

due to the senior living component though the overall unit

count (320 units) is the same as the previous multifamily use.

Phase I requires a total of 350 parking spaces, where 363 are

proposed. Phase II of the site requires a minimum of 186 park-

ing spaces. (See Table 4 for details) Chapter 61, Part 3C allows

a 40% parking reduction for government assisted senior hous-

ing. A 40% reduction results in a minimum requirement of 112

parking spaces. The applicant proposes 106 spaces which is a

43% reduction. Staff will allow this provided the remaining 6

space difference is provided on Phase I and is designated for

the staff of the senior living facility.

Table 3—Setback Requirements

Yard Minimum Proposed

Required Phase I Phase II

Front 25 ft. 15 ft. 20 ft.

Side 20 ft. N/A N/A

Street-side 25 ft. 15 ft. 20 ft.

Rear 35 ft. 14 ft. N/A

Bldg

Separation

20 ft. 20 ft. N/A

Table 2—Development Standards

Phase Acreage Use Sq. Ft./

Dwelling

Units

Density (dwelling units per acre)

Max. 200 du/ac

FAR (floor area ratio)

Max. 0.35 FAR

Building Height ISR* (impervious surface

ratio)

Allowed Proposed Allowed Proposed Allowed Proposed Allowed Proposed

I 12.1

acres Residential

200 du

12-21*

du/ac

16.6 du/ac

N/A N/A 40 ft.

3-stories

0.70

TBA

II 2.8

Acres 120 du 42.9 du/ac

Total 14.9 21.5 d/ac*

*Future Land use allows a maximum of 30 du/ac

Table 4—Parking Requirements

Use Sq. Ft./

Dwelling Units

Minimum Ratio Minimum

Spaces

Required

Maximum Ratio Maximum

Spaces Permit-

ted

Multifamily– Phase I

1 bdrm 71 1.5 per unit 107

N/A —


3 bdrm 70 2 per unit 140

Multifamily– Phase II



Total Required 536

Total Provided 469*

* Senior facility 40% parking reduction is proposed. See analysis.


PR O JE CT AN A LYS IS School Impacts

On July 7, 2008, the City adopted a Public School Facilities Element (PSFE) and the Amended Interlocal Agreement for Public

School Facility Planning and Implementation of Concurrency which requires all residential developments be subject to school con-

currency review. Under the terms of the agreement, the City will advise OCPS of comprehensive plan amendments, zoning amend-

ments, and development proposals that may have the effect of increasing existing density. A Capacity Enhancement Agreement is

not required due to the request not including an increase in residential entitlements but Concurrency may be required. The applicant

shall coordinate with OCPS.


SU RVE Y

Phase I parcel

Phase II parcel


DE V EL OPME NT PL AN

Phase I

Phase II


Elevations


S I TE PH OTO S

Subject site as viewed from

Orange Center Blvd.

Site as viewed from Texas Ave.

Phase I is to the right with

Phase II on the left.

Phase II site as viewed

from Jacobs Pl.

Phase II site as viewed

from S. Ohio Ave.

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F I N DI N GS Subject to the conditions contained herein, the proposal is consistent with the requirements for approval of Planned Development

applications contained in Chapter 65 of the Land Development Code (LDC):

1. The proposal is consistent with the City’s Growth Management Plan.

2. The proposal is consistent with the purpose and intent of the PD zoning district and all other requirements of the LDC.

3. The proposal is compatible with surrounding land uses and the general character of the area.

4. The necessary public facilities will be adequate to serve the proposed use, or will be provided by the applicant as a condition of

this approval.

Staff recommends approval of ZON2015-00049 subject to the following conditions:

AE R IA L PHO TO

Subject site


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CO N D IT IO NS OF APP RO VAL


Growth Management

1. The Comprehensive Planning Studio has no objections to this request for PD zoning.

Land Development 1. Default Zoning. The underlying zoning shall default to the standards of the R-3B zoning district.

2. General Code Compliance. Development of the proposed project should be consistent with the conditions in this report and all

codes and ordinances of the City of Orlando, the State of Florida, and all other applicable regulatory agencies. All other applicable

state or federal permits must be obtained before commencing development.

3. Variances and modifications. Zoning variances and modification of standards may be approved pursuant to the procedures set

forth in Part 2J and Part 2F, Chapter 65, Orlando City Code, respectively. The planning official may also approve minor modifica-

tions and design modifications to fences, walls, landscaping, accessory structures, signs, and bufferyard requirements. Additionally,

recognizing that development plans can change in small ways between the planning and permitting stages of development, the plan-

ning official may approve up to a 10% modification of any applicable numerical development standard if the planning official finds

that the proposed modification is consistent with the applicable goals, objectives, and policies of the GMP, is compatible with nearby

existing land uses, would not result in inadequate public facilities, and is otherwise consistent with the public health, safety, and wel-

fare. When approving such a modification of a development standard, the planning official may impose one or more of the condi-

tions of development provided at section 65.334, Orlando City Code, but such condition or conditions must be reasonably calculated

to mitigate the identifiable land use impacts of the modified standard.

4. Conformance with PD Required. Construction and development shall conform to approved site plans, elevations, and landscaping

plans on file with the City Planning Division and all conditions contained in this report, or as modified by the Municipal Planning

Board and City Council. When submitting plans to the Permitting Division for permitting, the applicant shall attach to each submittal

a copy of this staff report, and the excerpts of the Municipal Planning Board minutes.

5. Review by City Attorney’s Office. Municipal Planning Board recommendation of the conditions contained herein is subject to

review by the City Attorney’s Office for legal sufficiency and drafting of implementing documents.

6. Impervious surface ratio. The impervious surface ratio for each parcel may not exceed 0.70

7. Height. Maximum height shall not exceed 40 ft., as measured from grade to mid-peak of roof.

8. Setbacks. Minimum building setbacks are as follows: Front and street-side yards-15 ft., rear yard 14 ft. The eastern property line

of Phase I is the only rear yard.

9. Phase II. Phase II shall require a Letter of Determination for Administrative Master Plan.

10. Parking. Phase II is permitted a 40% parking reduction due to the senior housing nature of the development. Employee parking

for the senior housing shall be provided on the Phase I portion of the site.

11. Faux-Street. Phase I shall incorporate a “mainstreet” type of entrance with parallel parking and primary access to the site.

12. Final Site Plans. Phase I within the PD shall require a Final Site Plan Determination prior to the submission of building plans and

permits.

Urban Design

1. Streetscape

a. Street Trees – High rise live oaks trees shall be planted as the primary street tree in the parkway strip along Jacobs Place, Or-

ange Center Boulevard, Ohio Avenue, Texas Avenue and the central north‐south driveway in Parcel B.

b. Structural Soil – To minimize root damage to adjacent pavement areas, structural soil or a Planning Official approved equiva-

lent shall be installed around all canopy street trees in or adjacent to the public rights‐of‐ways.

c. Street Lights – Single acorn LED streetlights, consistent with the Downtown Streetscape Design Guidelines shall be installed

on Jacobs Place, Orange Center Boulevard, Ohio Avenue, Texas Avenue and the central north‐south driveway in Parcel B


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spaced based on OUC lighting requirements.

d. Sidewalk Connection – A minimum 5‐foot wide sidewalk shall be in Parcel B to the west side of the central north‐south drive

adjacent to the internal retention pond.

e. Corner Treatments—Corner treatments at all intersections adjacent to the subject property shall provide two accessibility

ramps at each corner perpendicular to the centerline.

f. Valve and Junction Boxes—All at grade junction, valve and control boxes in the streetscape zone shall be traffic bearing grade

boxes and lids and shall include a concrete apron unless located in the sidewalk.

g. Pedestrian Crossings—The east‐west pedestrian crossings at Texas Avenue and the central north‐south driveway in Parcel B

shall be pavement treatment a minimum of 7‐feet wide that contrasts with the material, color and/or texture of the vehicle lanes

in order to clearly define the pedestrian crossing area. Reflective paint alone is not acceptable, however may be used in conjunc-

tion with pavers or other surfaces to outline the pedestrian path for night time safety.

h. Curb Cuts—All existing curb cuts shall be removed and the streetscape and curbing restored during construction.

2. Architecture

a. Design Intent – The Parcel B multi‐family architectural elevations are generally approved as submitted. Final architectural

plans, elevations, materials and finishes for Parcel B shall be submitted to the Planning Official for final approval prior to sub-

mittal for building permits.

b. The architectural elevations for Parcel A shall be submitted for appearance review with its master plan submittal.

3. Site Plan

a. Sidewalk Connection – Each multi‐family building that faces a public right‐of‐way shall provide a sidewalk connection a

minimum of 5‐feet wide from the building to the public sidewalk. The sidewalk connection is allowed to be gated or secured.

The ground floor units with a door that faces the public‐right‐of‐way shall provide a minimum 4‐foot wide sidewalk connection

to the sidewalk that connects to the public sidewalk.

b. Windows ‐‐ The windows on all facades shall be recessed from the façade to provide additional design texture and shadow

lines to the building façade.

c. Dumpsters and Compactors — All dumpsters and trash compactors shall be screened with solid walls to match the surround-

ing principal structures. Decorative gates shall be installed to coordinate with the principal structures. Landscape screening in-

cluding low hedges and groundcovers are required to soften the view and appearance. The doors or gates shall be closed when

the refuse area is not in use.

d. Transparency – Building facades that face a street shall contain a minimum of 15% transparent materials. All glass at the

ground level shall be clear. Minimum light transmittance shall be 80%. High performance or low‐e glass may be considered as

an alternative with a minimum transmittance of 60%. No windows at the ground floor level shall be dry‐walled, or have perma-

nent partitions installed on the interior to block natural surveillance. Tinted, reflective, or spandrel glass does not count towards

meeting the transparency requirements.

e. Fencing ‐ Any fencing on the site shall be an open, CPTED‐approved fence, such as aluminum or wrought‐iron picket or ar-

chitectural mesh fencing. Except for construction fencing, chain link fencing is prohibited.

4. Landscape and Hardscape

a. Landscape Plan ‐‐ Proposed landscape plans are required to meet the revised landscape code, which took effect on April 1st,

2014. Please revise as necessary to meet City Code Chapters 60 and 61. A spreadsheet showing compliance with the Minimum

Required Landscape Score (MRLS) must be included with the permit plans. A digital spreadsheet form is available at http://

www.cityoforlando.net/city‐planning/landscape‐code/ . The City Code is available online at https://library.municode.com/

index.aspx?clientId=13349&stateId=9&stateName=Florida

b. Appearance Review – Final landscape and hardscape plans including colors, materials, fixtures and a plat list shall be submit-

ted to the Planning Official prior to submittal of building permits for review and approval.

5. Lighting ‐ A lighting plan compliant with the City’s lighting regulations [Chapter 63 2M.] including photometrics and all proposed

exterior lighting fixtures shall be submitted to the Planning Official for approval prior to submittal of building permits.

6. Mechanical Equipment

a. Venting & Exhaust— All venting and exhaust for mechanical equipment and other utilities shall be below 3‐feet or above 8 ft.

on the building elevations and shall be integrated with the building design so as to be seamless with the overall architecture of

the building.

f. Transformer Area Screening—Transformer areas visible from the ROW shall be screened with a decorative, opaque wall and

gates up to 6‐feet in height. A landscape screen including low hedges and groundcovers are required to soften the view and ap-


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pearance. The doors or gates shall be closed when the transformer is not being accessed. Transformers not visible from the

ROW shall be screened with a vegetative buffer.

b. Mechanical Equipment—All ground mounted and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from view and meet the

screening conditions Sec. 58.982 ‐ 984of the Land Development Code.

c. HVAC Clusters – Clusters of ground mounted HVAC units shall not be located between any building façade and the public

rights‐of‐way. HVAC shall be screened with a minimum 36‐inch fence and a minimum 36‐inch tall row of hedges.

d. Backflow Preventer—Backflow preventer[s] shall be located so as to not be directly visible from the right‐of‐way and should

be screened from view with landscaping where necessary. They shall be clearly identified on the final utilities plan.

e. Overhead Powerlines— Existing overhead powerlines on the development site shall be

undergrounded during construction.

f. Final Elevations—The location and configuration of all exterior venting and mechanical

equipment shall be depicted on the building elevations in the Final Site Plan Review.

7. Signage – All signage shall meet the size, type and location requirements of Chapter 64 of the Land

Development Code.

Transportation Planning 1. COMMERCIAL PLANS SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS. The submitted construction plans shall include a site plan (to engi-

neering scale) and show the following: property lines, legal description, curbs, street pavement edges, public sidewalks, loading/

unloading areas, parking spaces, solid waste location, etc. (Please see the Commercial Plans Submittal Checklist: http://

www.cityoforlando.net/permits). Reference Orlando Land Development Code (LDC), Chapters 60, 61, and 65, and the Engineering

Standards Manual (ESM).

2. WORK WITHIN ROAD R-O-W REQUIREMENTS. For any construction work planned or required within a public right-of-way

or City sidewalk easement adjacent to a public right-of-way (including but not limited to: irrigation, drainage, utility, cable, side-

walk, driveway, road construction/reconstruction or landscaping), the owner/applicant shall submit the following:

Maintenance of traffic plans (M.O.T.) (For more information/detailed requirements contact the Office of Special Events & Permits at

407-246-3704) Roadway plans including paving, grading, pavement markings and signage (Contact the Permitting Transportation

Engineering Reviewer at 407-246-3079 for details)

A copy of all required County and State permits (If permits are pending attach a copy of the application)

3. FDOT/OC APPROVAL/PERMITS REQUIREMENTS. The proposed driveway removals and median closures along Orange Cen-

ter Blvd will require Orange County permits and approvals. The Owner/Applicant shall provide a copy of the permits and approval

(or letter of intent of approval) from the approving agency to the City of Orlando prior to final permit/construction plans approval.

4. ROADWAY PAVEMENT MARKING REQUIREMENTS. The installation of Pavement Markings and Traffic Control Devices

(stop signs, signals, etc., as applicable to proposal) shall be shown per Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) stan-

dards, and Orlando Engineering Standards Manual (ESM) Chapter 8, Section 8.01 requirements.

5. HANDICAP RAMPS AT STREET INTERSECTIONS REQUIREMENTS. Handicap (HC) ramps shall be constructed at the

street intersection(s) and driveway connection(s) to comply with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). Pedestrian ramps at

street corners shall be designed to provide a separate ramp in each direction.

6. PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS REQUIREMENTS. The main pedestrian crossing areas between the buildings and the parking areas

shall be clearly marked with pavement markings and maintained at all times in accordance with Manual of Uniform Traffic Control

Devices (MUTCD) standards.

7. DRIVEWAY REMOVAL REQUIREMENTS. The Owner/Applicant shall remove all unapproved curb cuts / driveways and shall

restore all curbs, gutters, parkways and sidewalks to Orlando Engineering Standards Manual (ESM) requirements and standards.

Specific to the driveway removals on Orange Center Blvd, the median must be closed as well creating a contiguous median from

Texas Ave to the site driveway aligning with Dollins Ave.

8. DRIVEWAYS – SIGHT DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS. At all project entrances, clear sight distances for drivers and pedestrians

shall not be blocked by signs, buildings, building columns, landscaping, or other visual impediments. No structure, fence, wall, or


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other visual impediment shall obstruct vision between 2 feet and 8 feet in height above street level. The street corner / driveway visi-

bility area shall be shown and noted on construction plans and any future site plan submittals. The applicant shall design the site

plan as necessary to comply with the street corner visibility requirements (Chapter 60, Sections 60.141 through Sections 60.143) and

the driveways and curb cuts requirements (Chapter 61, Sections 61.101 through Sections 61.107) of the Orlando Land Development

Code (LDC). Furthermore, these driveways will line up roadways or drive aisle to form ‘+’ intersections where all four approaches

cross in a single point.

9. ROAD TURN LANE REQUIREMENTS. The proposed intersection of the site driveway from Parcel ‘B’ to Orange Center Blvd

requires the design and construction of a left turn from Orange Center Blvd into the property, in accordance with the Orlando Engi-

neering Standards Manual (ESM), Section 8.10.

10. PARKING LOT DESIGN. The proposed parking lot must comply with Orlando Land Development Code (LDC) and Engineer-

ing Standards Manual (ESM) requirements. Refer to LDC, Chapter 61, Part 3, for parking and loading standards. The proposed park-

ing lot shall be redesigned to meet the following requirements:

a. Minimum acceptable angle of parking shall be 45 degrees.

b. Standard automobile spaces shall be a minimum of 9 feet wide by 18.5 feet deep.

c. Minimum acceptable aisle width for 2-way traffic flow shall be 24 feet.

d. Parking lots shall be designed to eliminate the need for backing and maneuvering from or onto streets in order to

maneuver out of parking spaces, maneuver between parking aisles or leave the lot.

e. Compact spaces are not permitted in surface lots.

f. Parallel parking stalls shall be a minimum of 9 feet wide by 23 feet deep.

11. PARKING LOT TRAFFIC CONTROL REQUIREMENTS. Parking lot traffic control shall be shown per Manual of Uniform

Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards (stop signs, stop bars/lines, "Do Not Enter" signs, and pavement arrows) at internal

driving aisle intersections. Show 30-inch stop signs and 24-inch stop bars/lines at exits from property. Stop signs and stop bars/lines

shall be located in-line and 4 feet behind sidewalks/crosswalks.

12. PARKING SURFACES REQUIREMENTS. All parking lots, loading areas, and vehicular use areas shall have a durable all-

weather surface with drainage and surface water control as required by the City Engineer, in accordance with Chapter 61 of the Or-

lando Land Development Code (LDC). Stone shall be permitted only to meet tree protection requirements, and only where mini-

mum parking requirements would otherwise go unmet, as approved by the City Engineer. Where stone is permitted, the Owner/

Applicant shall pave the driveway/driving aisle within the first 15 feet of the driveway measured from the street right-of-way (R-O-

W) line. Coarse aggregate, such as gravel, smaller than standard size #4 (in accordance with the Florida Department of Transporta-

tion's Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Section 901) is not permitted.

13. DUMPSTER/COMPACTOR. Garbage containers shall be located to allow direct access without requiring excessive maneuver-

ing or backing up more than 50 ft.

14. NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES. The proposed number of parking spaces must comply with the Orlando Land Development

Code (LDC) requirements set forth in Chapter 61, Part 3C. Any proposed reduction in parking allowable in the LDC must be accom-

panied by a written justification.

15. BICYCLE PARKING. Per City Code Sec. 61.333, long-term and short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be provided for em-

ployees, residents and others to use. The short term bike racks should be placed near the entrance to the buildings, for use by the gen-

eral public. The remaining long term spaces may be located within buildings for use by employees or residents. In all instances, the

racks shall be located so as not to create conflicts with pedestrians or other vehicles.

16. ON-SITE SIDEWALK SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS. A paved pedestrian/handicap connection and/or sidewalk shall be pro-

vided from the public sidewalks to the main building entrances. Additionally, the through driveway in parcel ‘B’ shall have sidewalk

available on each side of the driveway providing a continuous path from Orange Center Blvd to Jacob Pl.

17. DOOR OPENING REQUIREMENTS. Doors (and any pedestrian entrances) that lead directly from the sidewalk shall be re-

cessed so the doors do not swing open into the sidewalk area.

18. LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS. The location of any existing, required, and proposed parking lot landscaping, including

trees, hedges, and walls/fences, shall be shown on the site plan and meet the requirements of the Orlando Land Development Code


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(LDC), Chapters 60 and 61.

19. ON-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS. Along Jacob Place and Texas Avenue, a parkway section is encouraged to be con-

verted to on street parking which can be separated into sections with landscaping or street trees placed in the separations. The exist-

ing landscape plan shows a line of trees in this parkway which would be desired on the back side of the sidewalk in this design.

20. SECURITY GATES REQUIREMENTS. The location and design of all vehicle and pedestrian access / security gates shall meet

Orlando Land Development Code (LDC) and Engineering Standards Manual (ESM) requirements. Vehicle access gates shall be

designed to provide a turn-around area for denied or errant entries, vehicular storage / stacking, guest access, emergency access, etc.

The gates shall be positioned (offset) to allow the length of at least one design vehicle to be stored between the keypad and the side-

walk / road right-of-way (R-O-W) line. A detailed, scaled, and dimensioned preliminary design shall be submitted for review.

Transportation Engineering

1. The proposed driveway opening in the center of the project off of Orange Center Blvd shall line up with Dollins Ave. The pro-

posed Jacobs Place driveway shall line up with existing curbcuts on the north side of Jacobs Place.

2. Developer shall coordinate with the City and OUC to determine relocation of the utility poles from median on Orange Center

Blvd. At a minimum the existing utility poles shall be relocated as needed due to proposed driveways that will require new median

openings and existing driveways that will be closed that must have the medians closed as well.

3. A median opening and a turn lane shall be provided on Orange Center Blvd for westbound traffic turning north into the develop-

ment. The design shall follow FDOT criteria and shall have final approval by the City Transportation Engineer.

4. Median openings on Orange Center Blvd that will no longer be utilized shall be closed and a raised median shall be placed back in

those locations.

5. All modifications to the median shall match the existing cross section.

6. The developer is encourage to provide on street parking on the east side of Texas Ave and the south side of Jacobs Place through

the construction of parking bays.

8. Handicapped ramps at all street intersections of the development shall be brought up to current ADA compliance and an approved

FDOT type of ramp shall be used.

9. A 30 ft by 30 ft corner Clip will be required at S. Ohio Ave and Orange Center Blvd at existing signal location in the form of ei-

ther public ROW or a City Services Easement.

10. Provide data showing that drop off at Texas Ave will be large enough for emergency vehicles to access.

11. Sidewalks adjacent to parking and drive aisles shall be 6 feet wide minimum. Sidewalks directly next to travel ways shall also be

6 feet wide.

12. All interior roads shall be privately maintained. The north south road shall provide access to the public but be privately main-

tained and be platted as such.

13. Any gates proposed shall comply with Orlando Land Development requirements.

14. All sidewalks around the perimeter of the property that are damaged shall be repaired and brought to current City of Orlando and

ADA standards.

15. All existing driveways that will no longer be utilized shall be closed; the curb and gutter replaced and brought to current City of

Orlando standards.

16. Provide a sidewalk at the west side of the stormwater pond.


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17. All public sidewalks within the property boundary will require a City Services easement. For any construction work planned or

required within a public right-of-way or City sidewalk easement adjacent to a public right-of-way (including but not limited to: irri-

gation, drainage, utility, cable, sidewalk, driveway, road construction/reconstruction or landscaping), the Owner/Applicant shall sub-

mit the following:

• Maintenance of traffic plans (M.O.T.) (For more information/detailed requirements contact the Office of Special Events &

Permits at 407-246-3704) • Roadway plans including paving, grading, pavement markings and signage (Contact the Permitting Transportation Engi-

neering Reviewer at 407-246-3079 for details)

18. A copy of all required County and State permits (If permits are pending attach a copy of the application)

19. At all project entrances, clear sight distances for drivers and pedestrians shall not be blocked by signs, buildings, building col-

umns, landscaping, or other visual impediments. No structure, fence, wall, or other visual impediment shall obstruct vision between

3 feet and 8 feet in height above street level. The street corner / driveway visibility area shall be shown and noted on construction

plans and any future site plan submittals. The applicant shall design the site plan as necessary to comply with the Florida Greenbook

and the FDOT Design Standards Index.

Wastewater

1. The construction plans shall depict the existing sanitary sewer mains on the property, removal or proper abandonment of existing

sanitary sewer mains that may be in conflict with proposed construction, new sewer mains in conjunction with the proposed redevel-

opment, and the connection to the existing City sewer system. Sanitary sewer construction shall be in compliance with Chapter 9 of

the City of Orlando Engineering Standards Manual (ESM). Construction plans depicting the sanitary sewer system will be reviewed

by the Wastewater Division in conjunction with a building and/or engineering permit application prior to construction. Based on the

application documentation, the number of residential units that previously existed on the site matches the number of proposed resi-

dential units.

Police 1. CPTED Review. The Orlando Police Department has reviewed the plans for The Villages @ West Lakes, Phase 1 located at 2205

Orange Center Blvd., utilizing CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles. CPTED emphasizes the

proper design and effective use of a created environment to reduce crime and enhance the quality of life. There are four overlapping

strategies in CPTED that apply to any development: Natural Surveillance, Natural Access Control, Territorial Reinforcement and

Target Hardening.

2. Natural Surveillance. Design the site to keep intruders easily observable. This is promoted by features that maximize visibility of

people, parking areas and building entrances; doors and windows that look out onto streets and parking areas; pedestrian-friendly

sidewalks and street; porches or patios and adequate nighttime lighting.

• A photometric plan was not available at the time of this review. Lighting plays a very important role in CPTED. It is

crucial that lighting sends the right messages to the public about the safe and appropriate use of space at different times

of the day and night.

o All lighting for this project shall meet or exceed the guidelines in Orlando City Code, Title II, Chapter 63.

o In order to create a sense of safety, pedestrian-scale lighting should be used in all high-pedestrian traffic

areas throughout the development to include building entrances, pedestrian promenades, parking facility entrances,

common areas, courtyards, amenities, walkways and service areas.

o Appropriate lighting should be included in all areas anticipated to be used after-dark.

o Lighting should not be screened out by landscaping or building structures such as overhangs or awnings.

o Uniformity of light is crucial to avoid 'dark' spots, especially in parking areas.

o Any illumination shall not cause a glare or excessive brightness that adversely affects the vision of pedes-

trians or motor vehicle operators on public or private property.

o Pedestrian walkways, service entrances and access routes open to public spaces should be lit so that a per-

son with normal vision is able to identify a face from a distance of 30 feet during nighttime hours.

o The use of full cut-off or shielded light fixtures can direct light where it is intended while reducing light

trespass, glare, and waste.


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• Landscaping is another crucial aspect of CPTED. Trees branches should be kept trimmed to no lower than 6 feet from

the ground and shrubs should be kept trimmed to no higher than 30 inches. Avoid conflicts between landscaping and

lighting, especially lighting adjacent to canopy trees. Landscaping should not create blind spots or hiding places and

should not block/cover windows. Open green spaces should be observable from nearby structures. • Outdoor furniture is a good way to increase surveillance and encourage community interaction. Consider furniture de-

signs that encourage stopping and resting but reduce opportunities for potential offenders (i.e. a ribbed design rather

than solid and center rails or arm rests to discourage sleeping). • Bicycle parking should be observable from entrances, securely fastened and not hidden behind landscaping or shear

walls. • All sides of the buildings should have windows to observe the walkways, parking areas and driving lanes.

• Stairwells should be constructed of an open design (not behind solid walls) and the staircase design should allow for

visibility. • Elevator lobbies (if installed) should be well lit and reflective surface materials or decorative mirrors may be used in

these 'coves' to aid in natural surveillance and safety for users. • Consider convex mirrors or reflective material to facilitate surveillance around interior 90° corners.

• Entry doors on all residential units should contain 180° viewers/peep holes.

• Railings around porches should be made of an open design to facilitate natural surveillance on and off the property.

• Since there is typically no natural surveillance around dumpsters or service areas, be sure these areas are well-lit and

that lighting is well maintained. • Where possible, offices, leasing areas, lobbies, or interior amenities should have exterior windows and furniture ori-

ented to improve surveillance of public areas. • Public restrooms should be visible from the main customer areas and away from outside exits.

3. Natural Access Control. Design the site to decrease crime opportunity by denying access to crime targets and creating in offend-

ers, a perception of risk. This can be accomplished by designing street, walkway, building and parking lot entrances to clearly indi-

cate public routes and discourage access to private areas with structural and landscape elements. • Public entrances should be clearly defined by walkways, signs, landscaping, and architectural elements. Landscaping

used around building and parking entrances should create clear way-finding, be well lit and not block the entrances,

interfere with driver site lines or create ambush points. • There should be no easy access to the roof of any building.

• Signs located throughout the parking facility should remind users to lock their vehicles and keep valuables out of sight.

• Way-finding located throughout the project should help guide users to authorized areas while discouraging potential

offenders. • Signage with hours of operation should be clearly visible at any public entrance.

• The use of traffic calming measures as well as surface and gateway treatments is encouraged to promote safe vehicle

speeds, reduce collision frequency and increase the safety and the perception of safety for non-motorized users. • Walkways should be a minimum 6' in width to enhance pedestrian flow.

• Bollards are a good option to consider in key locations to protect pedestrians, life-safety elements, critical utilities and

control or direct traffic.

4. Territorial Reinforcement. Design can create or extend a sphere of influence, where users develop a sense of territorial control,

while potential offenders are discouraged. This is promoted by incorporating features that define property lines and distinguish pri-

vate spaces from public spaces such as; landscape plantings, pavement designs, gateway treatments and CPTED open design (see-

through) fences. • The property should be designed to encourage interaction between authorized users.

• Each separate functional space or dwelling unit should have an address that is clearly visible with numbers a minimum

of five-inches high made of non-reflective material.

o Note: If the parking facility has spaces that are reserved for residents, the numbers should not coincide

with the dwelling unit numbers for the safety of the residents. • Fencing could be used in select areas to add security, delineate property lines, allow transparency for surveillance, be

unobtrusive, and create a sense of community. CPTED open style fencing is a good option to consider. These fences

may contain pedestrian access points that utilize mechanical access control. Another option is landscape buffers, which

include hostile vegetation, to delineate public from private spaces. The fencing and landscape buffer may be used to-

gether to further define and control spaces. • Maintenance is an important aspect of territorial reinforcement. A well-maintained area sends the message that people

notice and care about what happens in an area. This in turn discourages vandalism and other crimes.


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5. Target Hardening. This can be accomplished by features that prohibit entry or access such as window locks, dead bolts for doors

and interior door hinges. • Exterior doors should contain 180° viewers/peep holes, interior hinges, single cylinder deadbolt locks with a minimum

two-inch throw, metal frames with 3" screws in the strike plates, and be made of solid core material. This includes fa-

cility and storage room doors. • Door locks should be located a minimum of 40 inches from adjacent windows.

• All windows that open should have locks.

• Sliding glass doors should have one permanent door on the outside and the inside moving door should have a docking

device and a pin or secondary lock. • Air conditioner units should be caged and the cages should be securely locked.

• An access control system should be considered so only authorized personnel have access to restricted or non-public

areas. This can be incorporated into the parking facility and residential amenities areas as well. • Common area doors or gates should have locks that automatically lock when the doors close.

• If alarm or security systems are installed, each unique space or dwelling unit should have a separate system that can be

regularly tested and maintained by the occupants. During working hours, commercial alarm systems (to include any

common areas and residential amenities) should be programmed so that a short beep is sounded if an exterior door

opens. • A video surveillance system capable of recording and retrieving an image to assist in offender identification and appre-

hension should be considered throughout this project. Cameras should be mounted at an optimal height to capture of-

fender identification ("aiming" down from steep angles often results in images of the offender's hat). Cameras should be

placed in several locations throughout the parking areas, property access points and common areas; especially areas

with sheer walls, limited or no natural surveillance. • If alarm or security systems are installed, each dwelling unit should have a separate system that can be regularly tested

and maintained by the occupants. • Back or service doors (non-public) should be kept locked from the outside at all times. Internal business policy should

prohibit the "propping open" of exterior doors. • Large glass doors and windows should be made of impact resistant glass or a security film. If installing security film,

ensure that the light transmittance of the security film is greater than or equal to the light transmittance of the window's

glass. • Common areas should have signs that clearly identify operating hours and state that facilities are only for use by resi-

dents.

Additional precautions, such as silent alarms, hold-up alarms, retail training (what to do during a robbery) and Neighborhood watch,

should be discussed with OPD's Crime Prevention Unit Officer Joseph Lundy, 407.246.2095.

6. Construction Site Protection. Due to the continued trend of theft of building materials and equipment from construction sites, Or-

lando Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit strongly recommends that the developer institute the following crime prevention/

security measures at this project site:

1) Post signs at the site that theft from the site or trespassing on a construction site is a felony under Florida Law and that

the developer will prosecute.

2) To improve visibility of potential offenders by OPD patrol officers, perimeter lighting should be installed at a minimum

of 150 foot intervals and at a height not less than fifteen (15') from the ground. The light source used should have a mini-

mum light output of 2,000 lumens, shall be protected by a vandal resistant cover, and shall be lighted during the hours of

darkness.

3) In addition to lighting, one of the following physical security measures should be installed:

a. Fencing, not less than six (6') feet in height, which is designed to preclude human intrusion, should be installed

along the perimeter boundaries of the site and should be secured with chain and fire department padlocks for emer-

gency vehicle access; post in a clear area, an emergency contact person and phones numbers for after hours, in case

of an emergency; or

b. A uniformed security guard should be hired to continually patrol the construction site during the hours when con-

struction work has ceased.

4) Valuable construction materials and tools should be protected in a secondary fenced, locked cage. Post in a clean, open

area, the name and numbers of an emergency contact person for OPD in case of a night-time emergency.


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CO N TAC T IN F ORM AT IO N Growth Management

For questions regarding Growth Management plan review, please contact Wes Shaffer at (407) 246-3792 or tho-

[email protected]

Land Development

For questions regarding Land Development review, please contact Michaëlle Petion at (407) 246-3837 or

[email protected].

Urban Design

For questions regarding Urban Design plan review, please contact Doug Metzger at 407.246.3414 or

[email protected]

Transportation Planning

For questions regarding Transportation Planning plan review, please contact Matthew Wiesenfeld at (407)246-2290 or

[email protected]

Transportation Engineering

For questions regarding Transportation Engineering issues, please contact Lauren Torres at 407-246-3220 or lau-

[email protected].

Engineering/Zoning

For questions regarding Engineering or Zoning contact Keith Grayson at (407)246-3234 or [email protected]. To

obtain plan review status, schedule/cancel an inspection and obtain inspection results, please call PROMPT, our Interactive Voice

Response System at 407.246.4444.

Wastewater

For questions regarding Wastewater review, please contact David Breitrick at 407-246-3525 or

[email protected]

Police

For questions regarding Police plan review, please contact Audra Nordaby at 407-246-2454 or [email protected].

Building

For questions regarding Building Plan Review issues contact Don Fields at (407) 246-2654 or [email protected].

Parks

For questions regarding Tree removal issues contact Justin Garber at (407) 246-4047 or [email protected]

Transportation Impact Fees

For questions and information regarding Transportation Impact Fee Rates you may contact Nancy Ottini at (407)246-3529 or

[email protected]

RE V I E W /AP P R O VA L PRO C ESS—NE X T ST E P S 1. MPB minutes scheduled for review and approval by City Council.

2. City Council review and approval of First reading of ordinance.

3. City Council review and approval of Second reading of ordinance.

4. Applicant applies for a Minor Subdivision.

5. Applicant applies for a Letter of Determination for Final site Plan Review.

6. Applicant submits for building permits.

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