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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 05 10 Public Hearings 500 Consider Aesthetic Review For Brighthouse Site Renovation CITY COMMISSION AGENDA Consent Informational ITEM 500 Public Hearing X Regular May 10. 2010 Meeting Mgr. / Dept Authorization REQUEST: The Community Development Department requests the Commission consider the aesthetic review for the Brighthouse site renovation. SYNOPSIS: This agenda item is for the aesthetic review for the renovation of an existing Brighthouse communication hub that is located on the east side of South Moss Road, across from its intersection with Alderwood Street North. Also being considered by the Commission are the site plan and special permit. CONSIDERATIONS: LAND USE, ZONING DESIGNATION, ETC.: Zoning: R -3 Multiple - Family Dwelling District Future Land Use Designation: High Density Residential APPLICABLE CODE: Chapter 6, ARTICLE VII. FENCES, WALLS, HEDGES Chapter 9, ARTICLE XI. NONCONFORMITIES Chapter 20, ZONING BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW : The approximate 10,000 square foot (0.23 acre) Brighthouse cable television, phone, and internet hub extension site is located on the east side of South Moss Road, across from its intersection with Alderwood Street North. The site was acquired and developed in 1973, with the existing buildings, fence, and 100 foot -tall tower constructed in or about 1995. The site was previously zoned C -2 General Commercial, but was rezoned to R -3 Multiple - Family Dwelling in 2001 (Ordinance No. 2001 -46, adopted September 10, 2001). Public and government services are a permitted use in the C -2 zoning May 10, 2010 PH Item 500 Page 2 district (Sec. 20 -252 (27) of the City Code), but are not listed as a permitted use or conditional use within the R -3 District — thus, the current use is legally nonconforming. The site is now a nonconforming site, in terms of (at minimum) the use, the tower height, and building setbacks. The site and reasonable modifications were protected by way of the franchise agreements that Brighthouse entered into with the City. However, pursuant to a new Florida law enacted in 2007 subjecting cable franchises to state regulation, Brighthouse "opted out" of its franchise agreement with the City in exchange for a state- issued certificate of franchise authority. Thus, it lost the protection afforded by the franchise agreement. The applicant reports that the tower has not been in use for several years. To continue to provide existing service, serve additional customers, and provide enhanced features, Brighthouse proposes to remove the tower, an existing generator pad, the southern-most concrete block building, and an existing metal shed and to construct another 600 SF equipment building (immediately adjacent to the existing 600 SF equipment building that will remain) and a 700 SF 12 -foot high generator enclosure. Landscaping is proposed with the site plan. The proposal is to provide a more visually appealing site that will produce less generator noise. The operations at the site will remain largely un- manned (except during construction, routine maintenance and upgrades, and "trouble- shooting "). The existing building and proposed structures do not meet the 35 -foot rear yard R -3 building setback requirements. Until 2004 (Ordinance No. 2004 -28, adopted July 12, 2004), the C -2 zoning district (this site was previously within the C -2 district) did not have minimum building setbacks (as stated above, the site had previously been within the C -2 district). For security reasons, there is an 8 -foot tall chain link fence with barbed wire around the site (Sec. 6 -189 of the City Code allows the Building Official to permit barbed wire above six (6) feet for security fences; fences are typically limited to a height of four (4) feet in front of the front building line, which, in this situation, would compromise security and the public safety). Section 20 -417 (Ordinance No. 2000 -07, adopted May 8, 2000) requires a 6 foot tall masonry wall between commercial and residential uses. Site up- grades or renovations typically require bringing the site into compliance with as many current code requirements as is possible. Staff supports waiving this requirement, because we believe that the building enhancements and landscaping are a better alternative than blank walls for the neighborhood. The building setbacks, fence, and wall are to be addressed through the Special Permit, described below. Special Permit. Recognizing that it is in the best interest of the community that certain nonconforming uses or structures are allowed to continue, and in some instances, significantly upgraded, the City Commission adopted Section 9 -568 of the City Code (Ordinance No. 2003 -36) on October 13, 2003. Section 9 -568 provides a "mechanism" for non - conforming uses and/or structures to be continued when they are not detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood and to the community values. The City Commission is authorized to impose conditions and safeguards as a condition of approval of any special permit granted under this section. Modification of the site will also require (at minimum) site plan review, aesthetic review, as well as demolition and building permits. May 10, 2010 PH Item 500 Page 3 AESTHETIC REVIEW: The submittal requirements for aesthetic review are set forth in Section 9 -605 and include the following: (a) a site plan; (b) elevations illustrating all sides of structures facing public streets or spaces; (c) illustrations of all walls, fences, and other accessory structures and the indication of height and their associated materials; (d) elevation of proposed exterior permanent signs or other constructed elements other than habitable space, if any; (e) illustrations of materials, texture, and colors to be used on all buildings, accessory structures, exterior signs; and (f) other architectural and engineering data as may be required. The procedures for review and approval are set forth in Section 9 -603. The City Commission may approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the application only after consideration of whether the following criteria have been satisfied: (1) The plans and specifications of the proposed project indicate that the setting, landscaping, proportions, materials, colors, textures, scale, unity, balance, rhythm, contrast, and simplicity are coordinated in a harmonious manner relevant to the particular proposal, surrounding area and cultural character of the community. The existing and proposed single story buildings are to be enhanced to better blend into the neighborhood. Staff believes it will fit into the surrounding area harmoniously. (2) The plans for the proposed project are in harmony with any future development which has been formally approved by the City within the surrounding area. The proposed plans bring the site substantially more into harmony with the area. No other development has been submitted or approved recently on this segment of South Moss Road. (3) The plans for the proposed project are not excessively similar or dissimilar to any other building, structure or sign which is either fully constructed, permitted but not fully constructed, or included on the same permit application, and facing upon the same or intersecting street within five hundred (500) feet of the proposed site, with respect to one or more of the following features of exterior design and appearance: (A)Front or side elevations, (B)Size and arrangement of elevation facing the street, including reverse arrangement, (C)Other significant features of design such as, but not limited to: materials, roof line, hardscape improvements, and height or design elements. The proposed building appears complementary but not excessively similar or dissimilar to the other structures in or approved in the immediate area. (4) The plans for the proposed project are in harmony with, or significantly enhance, the established character of other buildings, structures or signs in the surrounding area with respect May 10, 2010 PH Item 500 Page 4 to architectural specifications and design features deemed significant based upon commonly accepted architectural principles of the local community. There are no other similar existing buildings or structures of the same type in the immediate area. (5) The proposed project is consistent and compatible with the intent and purpose of this Article, the Comprehensive Plan for Winter Springs, design criteria adopted by the city (e.g. Town Center guidelines, SR 434 design specifications) and other applicable federal state or local laws. The building is not subject to the SR 434 or Town Center requirements, but will be reviewed for compliance with applicable life - safety codes by the Building Division and Seminole County Fire Department. (6) The proposed project has incorporated significant architectural enhancements such as concrete masonry units with stucco, marble, termite- resistant wood, wrought iron, brick, columns and piers, porches, arches, fountains, planting areas, display windows, and other distinctive design detailing and promoting the character of the community. The project has incorporated a number of features to make it blend into the community, including faux windows and shutters, an awning, and substantial landscaping. FISCAL IMPACT: Property taxes are assessed on the site and should increase with the improvements. The City collects taxes from various utilities. Permit, plan review, and impact fees will be collected. COMMUNICATION EFFORTS: No further efforts have been made for the aesthetic review, beyond those routinely done by the City Clerk's office. RECOMMENDATION: STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Commission approve the aesthetic review plans. 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