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HPB 03-01-1995 G i1Y BEACH A!}-Am6ricaCttY AGENDA 1993 HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING CITY OF DELRAY BEACH Meeting Date: March 1, 1995 Type of Meeting: Regular Meeting Location: First Floor Conference Room Time: 6 :00 P.M. If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Historic Preservation Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting or hearing, such persons will need a record of these : proceedings, and for this purpose such persons may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made. Such record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. The City does not provide or prepare such record. Pursuant to F.S.286 . 0105 . I . CALL TO ORDER II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 15, 1995 • III . PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: Request for Variance 88-35 - 119 N.W. 5th Avenue St. Paul A.M.E. Church Individually listed on the Local Register of Historic Places Elizabeth Debs, Architect/Authorized Agent Requesting relief from LDR Section 4 . 3.4(K) to reduce the side setback to 6 ' 6" where 10 ' is required. IV. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS: COA 8-242, 119 N.W. 5th Avenue, St. Paul A.M.E. Church, individually listed on the Local Register of Historic Places . Approval for 119 N.W. 5th Avenue: Site Plan Design Elements Landscaping Approval for an associated parking lot on the west side of N.W. 5th Avenue: Site Plan Landscaping V. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS: None 4' VI . REPORTS AND COMMENTS: A. Historic District Representatives B. Board Members C. Staff VI . ADJOURN POSTED ON: February 23, 1995 c► Patricia Ca , Historic Preservation Planner MINUTES OF THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD CITY OF DELRAY BEACH DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA PUBLIC HEAR I N G MEETING DATE: MARCH 1, 1995 LOCATION: FIRST FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM I . ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chairman at 6 :00 P.M. Upon roll call it was determined that a quorum was present. MEMBERS PRESENT: Chairman Miller, John Vaughan, Charlie Williams, Sandy Jamison, Betty Devitt (arrived 6 : 10) , Julie Morgan MEMBERS ABSENT: Vera Farrington STAFF PRESENT: Pat Cayce, Steve Taylor, Diana Mund II . APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The Minutes for the Regular Meeting of February 15, 1995 were before the Board for consideration. Mr. Jamison moved to approve the Minutes with the condition that an addendum be attached to indicate his concern that staff' s interpretation of the discussion regarding the LDR text amendment with respect to "qualification for membership to HPB" reflected negatively on what was actually said. The motion was seconded by Ms . Morgan and passed by a vote of 5-0 . III . PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: At this point Ms . Devitt arrived at the meeting. A. Variance 88-5: St. Paul ' s A.M.E. Church; 119 N.W. 5th Avenue; Individually Listed on the Local Register of Historic Places; Elizabeth Debs, Architect/Authorized Agent, Debora Oster, Landscape Architect. It was moved by Mr. Jamison, seconded by Ms . Morgan and passed 6-0 to approve Variance 88-35 to Section 4 . 3 .4(K) to reduce the side setback requirement from 10 ' to 6 ' 6" based upon positive findings with respect to Section 4 .5 . 1(J) ( 1) (a) (b) (c) (d) . IV. CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS: A. COA 8-242 : St. Paul ' s A.M.E. Church; 119 N.W. 5th Avenue; Individually Listed on the Local Register of Historic Places; Elizabeth Debs, Architect/Authorized Agent, Debora Oster, Landscape Architect. It was moved by Mr. Jamison, seconded by Ms. Morgan and passed 6-0 to approve the request to reduce the required 10 ' perimeter landscaped setback to 5 ' along the north, south, and west boundaries of the proposed parking lot on the west side of N.W. 5th Avenue. It was moved by Ms. Devitt, seconded by Mr. Jamison and passed 6-0 to approve the site plan for the Phase II modifications to St. Paul 's A.M.E. Church based upon positive findings with respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards) of the Land Development Regulations, policies of the Comprehensive Plan and Section 2 .4 .5(F) (5) subject to the following conditions: 1. Provision of documentation as to how the landscaped areas within the parking lot on the west side of N.W. 5th Avenue will be separated from the vehicular use areas; 2 . Provision of shade trees for every 25 linear feet along the perimeter landscape setback buffer; 3. Provision of a hedge along the interior perimeter of the landscape setback that separates the vehicular use area from the adjacent right-of-way of N.W. 5th Avenue; 4 . Resodding of the areas on-site where the grass is non-existent; and, 5 . Conducting an exfiltration test. It was moved by Mr. Williams, seconded by Ms . Morgan and passed 6-0 to approve the landscape plan for the Phase II modifications to St. Paul ' s A.M.E. Church based upon positive findings with respect to Section 4 . 6 . 16 . It was moved by Mr. Jamison, seconded by Ms . Morgan and passed 6-0 to approve the Design Elements associated with the Phase II modifications for St. Paul ' s A.M.E. Church based upon positive findings with respect to the City' s Design Guidelines . The sign can be staff approved. - 2 - 03/01/95 V. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS : None VI . REPORTS AND COMMENTS : A. Reports from Historic District Representatives None B. Board Members None C . Staff Ms . Cayce informed the Board that the City would be participating in the League of Florida Cities documentary for the State ' s 150th Centennial which will be shown throughout the state on public broadcast TV. Ms . Cayce inquired if the Board was receptive to requiring that fences in historic districts be constructed so that the finished side faces outward from the interior of the lot . As the Board agreed, she stated that she will no longer approve fence permits that do not conform to this design, on the basis that the reverse construction is inappropriate in historic districts . An applicant who does not agree with this method of construction will come before the Board for review. This is the same treatment that requests for chain link fences in front yards are accorded, as they are permitted by the City, but not appropriate for historic districts . VII . ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business before the Board, Mr. Jamison moved to adjourn the meeting at 6 : 45 P .M. , seconded by Ms . Morgan and passed 6-0 . The undersigned is the Secretary of the Historic Preservation Board and the information provided herein is the Minutes of the meeting of said body for March 1 , 1995 , which were formally ad ed and app oved by the Board on March 15, 1995 . Diana and If the Minutes that you have received are not completed as indicated above, then this means that these are not the Official Minutes . They will become so after review and approval, which may involve some changes . - 3 - 03/01/95 STAFF REPORT HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD MEETING MARCH 1, 1995 AGENDA ITEM III VARIANCE REQUEST 88-35 119 N.W. 5TH AVENUE ST. PAUL A.M.E. CHURCH INDIVIDUALLY LISTED HISTORIC SITE ELIZABETH DEBS, ARCHITECT/AUTHORIZED AGENT ITEM BEFORE THE BOARD The action requested of the Board is that of granting a variance from LDR Section 4 . 3.4(K) to allow a single story vestibule addition to the existing church to be constructed 6 ' -6" from the side (north) property line, where a minimum setback of 10 feet is required. The addition is 21 ' 4" in length. BACKGROUND St. Paul A.M.E. Church was founded in 1897 . The church purchased Lot 5, Block 27 and constructed a church on the property in 1911. The church was re-built at the same location in 1958 . An addition was constructed in 1966 and a rectory was constructed in 1976 . On April 11, 1989, the City Commission designated the church property as an historic site and listed it on the Local Register of Historic Places. The buildings on the site are not historic and, at the request of the church, were omitted from the designation. Subsequently, a request from the church has been received, and accepted, to include the buildings as non-contributing structures on an historic site. This change in status requires that the approving body for site plans and exterior renovation be shifted from SPRAB to the HPB. Variance requests will be heard by the HPB as opposed to the Board of Adjustments . The HPB will review proposals from the church in the same manner as it does for any non-contributing building located within an historic district, using the criteria from LDR Section 4 .5. 1 and the Delray Beach Design Guidelines. ANALYSIS OF THE VARIANCE REQUEST St. Paul Church is a significant asset to N.W. 5th Avenue, once the premiere commercial and cultural center of the neighborhood. The congregation wants to re-affirm its commitment to the neighborhood by expanding its facilities at the historic location rather than relocating to a larger site or leaving the neighborhood altogether. r Staff Report Variance Request 88-35 Page2 Currently the sanctuary, parish hall and parsonage form an awkward "U" around an asphalt parking area. In the proposed plan the existing elements are unified through the additions . The shaped roof of the new vestibule carries through the new courtyard to form an open portico and turns to make the new entry porch for the classrooms and parish hall. The new vestibule is meant to create a grand symmetrical entrance and to provide necessary functions within its interior. Inside the new vestibule one enters a central foyer, the church offices and a parson' s study are to the right and handicapped bathroom facilities and the choir room are to the left. Both the offices are less than 10 ' wide and cannot be reduced in width. The choir room, also less that 10 ' wide, is designed to be symmetrical with the office side (south) . It is the choir room that encroaches on the north side setback by 3 ' 6" . With a reduced width on the choir side the grand entry feature of the vestibule becomes lopsided and unbalanced. Given the constraints of the site, even the smallest useable width for the vestibule addition extends into the setback. In addition to providing for the growth of the congregation, the intent of the improvement program is to create a uniform traditional exterior. The new entry feature is the significant design element which adds strength and solidity to the redesign and provides balance and symmetry to the existing twin bell towers . STAFF COMMENTS Pursuant to Section 4 .5 . 1(J) Historic Preservation Board to act on Variances; when the Historic Preservation Board acts on variance requests it is guided by the following as an alternative to the criteria normally used by the Board of Adjustments. ( 1) That a variance is necessary to maintain the historic character of property through demonstration that: (a) A variance would not be contrary to the public interest, safety , or welfare. The north property line is 135. 6 ' in length and the existing church building is set back 16 .6 ' from the north property line, where the required setback is 10 ' . The new vestibule is located to the west of the existing building and only encroaches 3 ' 6" into the western portion of the north setback for a length of 21 ' 4" . Therefore, sufficient open space exists between adjacent buildings to support the above criteria. Staff Report Variance Request 88-35 Page3 (b) Special conditions and circumstances exist, because of the historic setting and nature of the location which are not applicable to other lands, in the same zoning district, which have not been designated as historic sites nor listed on the Local Register of Historic Places . This is the original site of St Paul Church and has been deemed worthy of designation to the local register. It is admirable that church chooses to remodel and enlarge on its historic site rather than relocate to the suburbs where many of its members now live. Special social and historic conditions exist which are not applicable to others properties in the CF Zoning District. (c) Literal interpretation of the existing ordinance would alter the character of the historic site to such an extent that it would not be feasible to preserve the historic character of the site. The site is recognized historically as the home of St. Paul Church and is therefore an important cultural presence on N.W. 5th Avenue. To deny the variance will severely alter the exterior symmetry and balance proposed for the new entrance and will diminish the church's visual impact on N.W. 5th Avenue. (d) The variance is the minimum necessary to preserve the historic character of the historic site. This is the minimum variance necessary to construct the proposed vestibule addition. A balanced and symmetrical entrance is necessary to preserve the historic character of the church on the site and to retain its relationship to the streetscape. ALTERNATIVE ACTION 1. Approve the variance to Section 4 .3 .4(K) to reduce the side setback requirement from 10 ' to 6 ' 6" ' based on making positive findings with respect to Section 4 .5 . 1(J) ( 1) (a) (b) (c) (d) . 2 . Deny the variance to Section 4 . 3 .4 (K) to reduce the side setback requirement from 10 ' to 6 ' 6" based on a failure to make positive findings with respect to Section 4 .5 . 1(J) ( 1) (a) (b) (c) (d) . RECOMMENDED ACTION 1. Approve the variance to Section 4 . 3 .4(K) to reduce the side setback requirement from 10 ' to 6 ' 6" based on making positive findings with respect to Section 4 .5 . 1(J) ( 1) (a) (b) (c) (d) . file/y:var-35-2 HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD CITY OF DELRAY BEACH --- STAFF REPORT --- ME= NG DATE: March 1, 1995 AGENDA ITEM: IV.A. ITEM: COA 8-242 — St. Paul's A.M.E. Church, Individually Listed on the Local Register of Historic Places. j f-'--t-----1 -t" -4--w a.1-L- i_,1 r , r ► . -. _ — — — — �-- �i� •a Ir. - - — _� i _ s� z — — _ 7.111 �I c arr HALL a_ Ell.c ---.^ , --� N.W. N.E. ' L 2 t z _ Z� 2 . I- t Z illf _ TENNIS CENTER f `1 ��� lii SCHOOL 1 [ 4" El ATLANTIC AVENUE OLD , 1ff[1111111111 11 itI lnii NumI ME1 ir---1 lal E G EERAL DATA: . • Owner St.Paul AME Church Applicant Board of Trustees St.Paul AME Church Agent Elizibeth Debs EDRC Architects,Inc. Location On the east and west sides of NW 5th Avenue,between NW 1st Street and NW 2nd Street. Property Size 0.942 Acres City Land Use Plan Redevelopment Area#1 City Zoning CF(Community Facilities) Adjacent Zoning North:GC(General Commercial) East: R-1-A(Single Family Residential) South: GC West:R-1-A Existing Land Use Existing church with associated parsonage and attendant parking and I landscaping. Development Proposal Certificate of Appropriateness for an expansion of the facilities in three phases: 1.Addition of clasasrooms and kitchen facilities. 2.Vestibule addition,57 nev seats,modifications to the existing parking lot,and addition of a new parking lot with associated landscaping. 3.Interior modifications to the sanctuary. Water Service Existing on site. Sewer Service Existing on site. ITEM BEFORE THE B O A R D : The action before the Board is that of approval of COA 8-242 which incorporates the following aspects of the development proposal for the Phase II improvements to St. Paul 's A.M.E. Church ( 119 N.W. 5th Avenue) : * Site Plan * Landscape Plan * Design Elements The subject property is located on the east side of N.W. 5th Avenue, between N.W. 1st Street and N.W. 2nd Street. BACKGROUND : St. Paul 's A.M.E. Church was founded in 1897 . The Church purchased Lot 5, Block 27 and constructed a church on the property in 1911. The church was re-built at the same location in 1958 . An addition was constructed in 1966 and a rectory was constructed in 1976 . On April 11, 1989, the City Commission designated Lot 5 of the Church' property as a historical site. The buildings on the site, however, were not designated as historic. Therefore, approval of any modification of the existing buildings would rest with the Site Plan Review and Appearance Board (SPRAB) . In January, 1995, the Board approved the elevations associated with the Phase I construction a 1,597 sq. ft. parish hall expansion. During review of the modification, the Church was notified that the elevations would require approval by SPRAB. Subsequently, a request from the Church has been received, and accepted, to change the approving body for any modifications at the St. Paul 's site from SPRAB to HPB based upon the site being designated historic. The request also provides verification that the Church understands that in the future all requests for any modifications would fall under the purview of the Historic Preservation Board. The non-impacting site plan associated with the elevations for the parish hall (Phase I) were approved administratively. With acceptance of the above request, the modifications for Phase II of St. Paul ' A.M.E. Church are now before the Board for consideration. SITE PLAN ANAL Y S I S : PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Phase II modifications to St. Paul ' s A.M.E. church involve the following: * a new vestibule with foyer, bathrooms, choir room, and pastor offices; HPB Staff Report St. Paul ' s A.M.E. Church Phase II Page 2 * 54 new seats in the existing sanctuary; * parking modifications to the existing parking lot south of the church; * a new courtyard area; * a new parking lot on the west side of N.W. 5th Avenue, and; * associated landscaping. COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS: Right-of-Way Dedication: Currently, N.W. 5th Avenue contains 40 ' of right-of-way. Pursuant to Section 5.3. 1(D) (2) , local roads with curb and gutter are required to have a total of 50 ' of right-of-way, therefore a 5 ' right-of-way dedication is required along each side of N.W. 5th Avenue. This requirement is generally reduced upon recommendation by the City Engineer. As the City has installed sidewalk pavers, curb, and gutter, and it is unlikely that additional right-of-way will be obtained to increase the right-of-way along N.W. 5th Avenue, the City Engineer has no objections to granting a waiver to this requirement. Landscape Buffer: Pursuant to LDR Section 4 .3.4 (K) (Development Matrix) , a 10 ' perimeter setback is required along CF zoned properties . Pursuant to LDR Section 4 .4 .21(H) ( 1) , the required setback shall be a landscaped setback. This requirement is not met along the south property line of the main property, nor on the north, south, or west property lines of the parking lot across the street. There exists sufficient area on the main property to provide the landscape setback along the south property line by reducing the parking aisle width from 35 ' to the required minimum width of 24 ' . However, the proposed parking lot across from the main structure does not appear to have sufficient area to provide the landscape setback and provide sufficient parking. The landscape setback is required to buffer CF zoned properties from adjacent land uses . To the south of the proposed parking lot on the west side of N.W. 5th Avenue exists a City owned. parking lot, to the west exists a single family residence separated from the proposed parking lot by an alley, and to the north exists the S.D. Spady House, which was recently designated as a Local Historic Site. The landscape buffer on the south property line of the proposed parking lot is provided by a row of existing Mahogany trees and Cherry hedge. The landscaping along the west property line provides sufficient buffer material as it is also adjacent to a public alley. The north property line is more vital as it is adjacent to an existing residence, however the City Horticulturist feels that the proposed Mahogany trees and Redtip Cocoplum hedge will provide an adequate buffer. HPB Staff Report St. Paul 's A.M.E. Church Phase II Page 3 A reduction of the required 10 ft. perimeter landscape setback may be allowed pursuant to LDR Section 4 .4 .21(F) , which states that the standards set forth in Section 4 .3 .4 shall apply as "guidelines" for site development. All deviations from these "guidelines" must be approved by the Board. Parking: The proposed parking lot on the west side of N.W. 5th Avenue shows stabilized sod over a shellrock base with a one-way 30 degree design. While the plan meets code, staff has concerns with the proposed design. Attached to this report is an alternative design that the Board may want to review. Comprehensive Plan Policies : A review of the objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan was conducted and the following applicable policy is noted. Land Use Element Objective A-4 - The redevelopment of land and buildings shall provide for the preservation of historic resources. This objective shall be met through continued adherence to the City' s Historic Preservation Ordinance. This objective is being met by adhering to the historic preservation guidelines and the Historic Preservation Ordinance. Technical Items : While the site plan has accommodated most of the staff concerns the following items are outstanding, and will need be addressed prior to building permit submittal . 1. Relocation of the two handicapped spaces along the south property line of the main church property from the south parking tier to the north parking tier for better handicapped access to the church. 2 . Provision of documentation as to how the landscaped areas within the parking lot on the west side of N.W. 5th Avenue will be separated from the vehicular use areas. 3 . Provision of shade trees for every 25 linear ft. along the perimeter landscape setback buffer. 4 . Reduction of the aisle width within the parking lot south of the church property on the east side of N.W. 5th Avenue from 35 ft. to 24 ft. 5. Provision of a 10 ft. landscape setback along the south property line of the church property on the east side of N.W. 5th Avenue. 6 . Provision of a hedge along the interior perimeter of the landscape setback that separates the vehicular use area from the adjacent right-of-way of N.W. 5th Avenue. HPB Staff Report St. Paul ' s A.M.E. Church Phase II Page 4 7 . Resodding of the areas on-site where the grass is non-existent. 8. Conducting an exfiltration test. DESIGN ELEMENTS ANAL Y S I S : The development proposal includes the following design elements (exterior alterations) which require analysis with respect to compatibility with the existing structure. A new vestibule addition provides a symmetrical look for the main church structure. A new porch addition is proposed for a more grand entrance. An archway that continues the gable roof theme is shown leading into the new courtyard. These elements provide a balanced view of the church that is a welcome addition to the area. ARCITECTURAL ELEVATIONS : The new vestibule is oriented along N.W. 5th Avenue (west elevation) and provides a centrally located roofed porch area leading to the main sanctuary. The porch is being expanded from 12 ' to 19 ' . The existing gabled roof with two towers on either side is being retained. The vertical bands and vertical windows along the west elevation are being eliminated in favor of the expanded porch and smaller windows . The north elevation will remain the same, except for the new vestibule addition. The new vestibule will extend 10 ' north from the existing building. The elevation for the vestibule will be white stucco to match the existing building, continue the gable roof theme, and will contain one small window. The south and east elevations were approved by the Board along with Phase I on February 1, 1995 . LAND S CAP E ANAL Y S I S : On the main church property located on the east side of N.W. 5th Avenue the landscape plan proposes Royal Poinciana trees, Mahogany trees, a Ligustrum tree, Evergreen Giant, Cardboard. Plant, and Wax Myrtle along the west property line. Green Buttonwood and Wax Myrtle are proposed along the south and east property lines . Rusty Fig, Nora Grant, Queen Palms, Pigmy Date Palms, and Evergreen Giant are proposed within the courtyard. Within the proposed parking lot on the west side of N.W. 5th Avenue Mahogany trees and Redtip Cocoplum are proposed along the north and west boundaries . Royal Poinciana and Mahogany trees are existing within the N.W. 5th Avenue right-of-way. Pink Tabs and Sabal Palms are shown within the interior of the parking lot. Existing Mahogany trees and a Cherry Hedge will be used to buffer the south property line of the parking lot. HPB Staff Report St. Paul 's A.M.E. Church Phase II Page 5 While the landscape plan is sufficient, minor changes and additions have been required by the City Horticulturist. REQUIRED FINDINGS: Pursuant to Section 3 . 1 . 1 (Required Findings) , prior to the approval of development applications, certain findings must be made in a form which is part of the official record. This may be achieved through information on the application, written materials submitted by the applicant, the staff report, or minutes . Findings shall be made by the body which has the authority to approve or deny the development application. These findings relate to the following areas: Section 3. 1. 1 (A) - Future Land Use Map: The subject property has a land use plan designation of Redevelopment Area #1 and a zoning designation of CF (Community Facilities) . The CF zoning district is consistent with the Redevelopment Area #1 land use plan designation. Pursuant to LDR Section 4 .4 .21(B) (5) , within CF, churches are allowed as a permitted use. Based upon the above, it is appropriate to make a positive finding with respect to the Future Land Use Map. Section 3 . 1. 1 (B) - Concurrency: As described in Appendix A, a positive finding of concurrency can be made as it relates to water, sewer, streets and traffic, drainage, parks and recreation, open space, and solid waste. Section 3 . 1. 1 (C) - Consistency (Standards for Site Plan Actions) : As described in Appendix B, a positive finding of consistency can be made as it relates to Standards for Site Plan Actions . Section 3 . 1. 1 (D) - Compliance With the Land Development Regulations: As described under the Site Plan Analysis Section of this report, a positive finding of compliance with the LDR's can be made, upon addressing all outstanding items attached as conditions of approval. Section 2 .4 .5 (F) (5) - Compatibility (Site Plan Findings) : The approving body must make a finding that development of the property pursuant to the site plan will be compatible and harmonious with adjacent and nearby properties and the City as a. whole, so as not cause substantial depreciation of property values . The subject property is bordered on the north and south by the GC (General Commercial) zone district, and on the east and west by the R-1A (Single Family Residential) zone district. North is a multiple family structure; south is a commercial structure; east are single family residences, and west is the N.W. 5th Avenue right-of-way. The proposed additions to the church are appropriate in the Community Facilities district. HPB Staff Report St. Paul ' s A.M.E. Church Phase II Page 6 Compatibility with the multiple family residence to the north will be achieved through the provision of required landscaping. Landscaping will also buffer the church from the single family residences to the east and the commercial development to the south. Upgrading of the site will provide an overall enhancement to the area, therefore a positive finding of compatibility can be made. REVIEW BY OTHERS: The CRA (Community Redevelopment Agency) reviewed the Phase II modifications on February 23, 1995 . The Agency recommended approval of the plan as submitted. The subject project is not located within an area that requires review by the DDA (Downtown Development Authority) . A special notice has been mailed to the Delray Merchants and West Atlantic Property Owners Associations . Any letters of objection will be presented to the Board during the regular meeting. ASSESSMENT AND CONCLUSION: The Phase II improvements associated with St. Paul ' s A.M.E. Church are consistent in form with the existing church. Positive findings can be made with respect to compatibility. As with the designation of the S.D. Spady House directly across the street from the church, the improvements will be a positive addition to the area and will provide an uplifting appearance along N.W. 5th Avenue. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS: A. Continue with direction. B. Approve the site plan, landscape plan, and design elements for the Phase II modifications to St. Paul ' s A.M.E. Church based upon positive findings with respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards) , and Section 2 .4 .5(F) (5) (Finding of Compatibility) of the Land Development Regulations and the policies of the Comprehensive Plan subject to conditions . C. Deny the site plan and landscape plan, with basis stated. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: By Separate Motions : A. Reduction Approve the request to reduce the required 10 ft. perimeter landscaped setback to 5 ft. along the north, south, and west boundaries of the proposed parking lot on the west side of N.W. 5th Avenue. HPB Staff Report St. Paul ' s A.M.E. Church Phase II Page 7 B. Site Plan Approve the site plan for the Phase II modifications to St. Paul 's A.M.E. Church based upon positive findings with respect to Chapter 3 (Performance Standards) of the Land Development Regulations, policies of the Comprehensive Plan and Section 2 .4 .5(F) (5) subject to the following conditions : 1. Relocation of the two handicapped spaces along the south property line of the main church property from the south parking tier to the north parking tier for better handicapped access to the church. 2 . Provision of documentation as to how the landscaped areas within the parking lot on the west side of N.W. 5th Avenue will be separated from the vehicular use areas . 3 . Provision of shade trees for every 25 linear ft. along the perimeter landscape setback buffer. 4 . Reduction of the aisle width within the parking lot south of the church property on the east side of N.W. 5th Avenue from 35 ft. to 24 ft. 5. Provision of a 10 ft. landscape setback along the south property line of the church property on the east side of N.W. 5th Avenue. 6 . Provision of a hedge along the interior perimeter of the landscape setback that separates the vehicular use area from the adjacent right-of-way of N.W. 5th Avenue. 7 . Resodding of the areas on-site where the grass is non-existent. 8. Conducting an exfiltration test. C. Landscape Plan Approve the landscape plan for the Phase II modifications to St. Paul ' s A.M.E. Church based upon positive findings with respect to Section 4 . 6 . 16 . D. Design Guidelines Approve the Design Elements associated with the Phase II modifications for St. Paul ' s A.M.E. Church based upon positive findings with respect to the City' s Design Guidelines . HPB Staff Report St. Paul ' s A.M.E. Church Phase II Page 8 Attachments: * Appendix A * Appendix B * Location Map * Site Plan * Landscape Plan * Alternative Parking Plan HPB Staff Report St. Paul 's A.M.E. Church Phase II Page 9 APPENDIX A CONCURRENCY FINDINGS: Pursuant to Section 3 . 1 . 1(B) Concurrency as defined pursuant to Objective B-2 of the Land Use Element of the Comprehensive Plan must be met and a determination made that the public facility needs of the requested land use and/or development application will not exceed the ability of the City to fund and provide, or to require the provision of, needed capital improvements for the following areas : Water and Sewer: With respect to water and sewer service, the following is noted: * Water service is provided to the site via a service lateral connection to the existing 6" water main located within the N.W. 5th Avenue right-of-way. * Sewer service is provided to the site via a service lateral connection to an existing 8" sewer main located within the N.W. 5th Avenue right-of-way. * Adequate fire suppression is provided via an existing fire hydrant located at the northeast corner of N.W. 5th Avenue and N.W. 1st Street. No water or sewer main extensions or upgrading is required with this development proposal. Capacity exists to serve both the water and sewer needs of this development. Streets and Traffic: Pursuant to Palm Beach County's Traffic Performance Standards, non-residential uses that generate less than 200 gross trips are exempt from providing a traffic study. Based upon the Institute of Traffic Engineers Trip Generation Manual, church uses generate 9 .5 trips/1000 square feet of floor area. The addition of 2,840 square feet (Phases I and II) of additional church space St. Paul's A.M.E. will therefore generate 27 ADT (Average Daily Trips) . The traffic generated by this development will not have an adverse impact on the level of service standards . Based upon the above, a positive finding with respect to traffic concurrency can be made. Parks and Recreation Facilities: Park dedication requirements do not apply for nonresidential uses . Thus, the proposed development will not have an impact with respect to this level of service standard. Solid Waste: Trash generated each year by church uses are 1. 6 pounds per square foot per year. The increase of 2,840 sq. ft. can be easily accommodated by the existing facilities and thus, will not be significant with respect to level of service standards . HPB Staff Report St. Paul ' s A.M.E. Church Phase II Page 10 Drainage: No new drainage demands are being added to the existing church which will affect the existing drainage situation. Drainage for the new parking lot on the west side of N.W. 5th Avenue is being accommodated via construction of an exfiltration trench. No problems are anticipated from the design and use of the system. Open Space: Pursuant to Section 4 .3.4(K) (Development Matrix) , the subject property is required to provide 25% open space. 31% of open space is indicated on the landscape plan, thereby meeting this requirement. HPB Staff Report St. Paul 's A.M.E. Church Phase II Page 11 APPENDIXB STANDARDS FOR SITE PLAN ACTIONS A. Building design, landscaping, and lighting (glare) shall be such that they do not create unwarranted distractions or blockage of visibility as it pertains to traffic circulation. Not applicable Meets intent of standard X Does not meet intent B. Appropriate separation of travelways is made for vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians in a manner consistent with objective D-1 of the Traffic Element. Not applicable Meets intent of standard X Does not meet intent C. Open Space enhancements described in Open Space and Recreation Objective B-1, are appropriately addressed. Not applicable X Meets intent of standard Does not meet intent D. That any street widening associated with the development shall not be detrimental upon desired character and cohesiveness of affected residential areas . Not applicable X Meets intent of standard Does not meet intent E. Development of vacant land which is zoned for residential purposes shall be planned in a manner which is consistent with adjacent development regardless of zoning designations . Not applicable X Meets intent of standard Does not meet intent HPB Staff Report St. Paul ' s A.M.E. Church Phase II Page 12 F. Vacant property shall be developed in a manner so that the future use and intensity are appropriate in terms of soil, topographic, and other applicable physical considerations; complementary to adjacent land uses; and fulfills remaining land use needs. Not applicable X Meets intent of standard Does not meet intent G. In order to provide for more balance demographic mix, the development of "large scale adult oriented communities" on the remaining vacant land is discouraged. Not applicable X Meets intent of standard Does not meet intent Staff Report Prepared by: Steven E. 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