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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM I
Consent
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Public Hearin
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February 10, 2003
Meeting
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REQUEST: Community Development Department and StaffDRC requests that the City
Commission consider a proposed policy for glass tinting (including the
application of tinting film) to first floor windows within the Town Center
buildings, This policy is intended to maintain views into stores along street
frontage in a manner that encourages pedestrian traffic.
PURPOSE: While the need for heat, glare and UV protection can be great in south-facing
windows of the Town Center, glass tinting can result in a reflective surface (as
demonstrated in the photo), defeating the opportunity for visibility into
establishment and defeating the purpose of the window placement along the street
frontage.
CONSIDERATION:
Tinting film has already been applied by at least one tenant (Great Clips for hair)
and another is requesting permission (Rachel Nicole's Salon), Staff inquired of
Dover, Kohl & Partners for additional input on this topic.
James Dougherty indicated that a "Low 'E' Glass" can reduce the heat
transmission while allowing the glass to remain transparent. For tenants of
buildings already constructed who wish to reduce heat gain, a UV shield tinting
film is available. Unfortunately, this material only reduces about half of the UV
rays, but it is relatively transparent. Rachel Nicole's Salon is requesting
permission for a 35% tinting film from Florida Custom Tinting in Longwood.
Staff has contacted Florida Custom Tinting to obtain samples of three different
films which will be passed around for your review.
February 10,2003
Regular Item I
Page 2 of2
APPLICABLE CODE:
Section 20 - 327, Architectural guidelines,
VISUALS: Photo of Great Clips store frontage.
Three (3) different product samples of Llumar Window Film will be circulated
RECOMMENDATION:
The StaffDRC recommends the City Commission reject any film that darkens the
glass, such as the Llumar" N1035 SR CDF" or the "N1050SRCDF" or
equivalent. (The use of a "transparent" or clear UV film, such as the Llumar "UV
CL SR PS" or equivalent is acceptable under the current Code.)
In addition, StaffDRC requests that the Commission direct Code Enforcement to
oversee the removal of any non-clear tinting film which may have already been
installed on first floor windows within the Town Center, such as at Great Clips for
hair.
CITY COMMISSION ACTION:
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PERFORMANCE DATA
SOLAR TRANSMITTANCE 35%
SOLAR REFLECTANCE 17%
SOLAR ABSORPTANCE 48%
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VISIBLE LIGHT TRANSMITTANCE 35%
VISIBLE LIGHT REFLECTANCE 19%
GLARE REDUCTION 61%
EMISSIVITY ,88
WINTER MEDIAN U VALUE 1 ~1 0 .
LUMINOUS EFFICACY .64
ULTRAVIOLET REJECTED 99%
SOLAR ENERGY REJECTED 52%
SHADING COEFFICIENT .55
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EMISSIVITY .89
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SOLAR TRANSMITTANCE 84%
SOLAR REFLECTANCE 9%
SOLAR ABSORPTANCE 7%
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GLARE REDUCTION 7%
EMISSIVITY .83
WINTER MEDIAN U VALUE .99
LUMINOUS' EFFICACY ,85
ULTRAVIOLET REJECTED 99.9%
SOLAR ENERGY REJECTED 14%
SHADING COEFFICIENT .99
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Date: 02/10/03
The following Document was distributed on
02/10/03 by Eloise Sahlstrom regarding Regular
Agenda Item "I".
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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
1126 STATE ROAD 434
WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708
407-327-5967
FAX:407-327-6695
FACISIMILE TRANSMITTAL
DATE:
February 7, 2003
TO:
James Dougherty
Dover, Kohl & Partners
FAX:
(305) 666-0360
FROM:
Eloise Sahlstrom, AICP, ASLA
PAGES:
4
RE:
Winter Springs Town Center
Hi James-
We have more questions, The Town Center Code does not address window
coverings, other than shutters, I noticed down at Celebration some of the
windows had horizontal blinds or cafe curtains. I found some images in a book
(that I will be faxed concurrently with this email, for your review). Can you give
me some input on what you think is appropriate if anything? This kind of goes
along with the glass tinting issue as the tenants all seem to be having similar
demands to reduce the "viewing in", glare, color fading, etc. Please address:
vertical blinds, horizontal blinds, sheer cafe curtains, swags and shades, leaded
or divided glass, etched glass, etc.
I also noticed in some of the images, a display case effect (as we have with
Publix) which could also reduce the interior "exposure" particularly if the display
is flanked by a cafe curtain at waist height. Please advise.
I will be meeting with the Commission on Monday night regarding the window
tinting,
Thanks,
Eloise,
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