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COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM 203
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April 26, 2004
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REQUEST:
The Community Development Department- Planning Division requests that the City
Commission, acknowledge variations from the Code (related to Building 1 and Building 2 of the
Town Center) which will be incorporated into a future amendment to the Development
Agreement.
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this agenda item is to request an amendment to the Development Agreement for
variations to the Town Center Code for Building 1 and Building 2. The amended Development
Agreement will be prepared by the Attorney's office and will be presented to the Commission at
another time.
APPLICABLE CODE:
Sec. 20-326. Building elements.
(a) Awnings and Marquees:
Depth= 5 ft. minimum.
Height= 10ft. minimum clear.
Length= 25% to 100% of building front.
The above requirements apply to first-floor awmngs.
requirements for awnings above the first floor.
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There are no mlmmum
(e) Stoops:
Depth= 6 ft. minimum.
Length= 5 ft. minimum.
. . . Sidewalks shall have clear access for pedestrians. Stoops may be covered or
uncovered.
Sec. 20-327. Architectural guidelines.
(d) Opacity and facades:
Retail storefront areas only:
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June 23, 2003
Regular Item G
. . .Doors or entrances with public access shall be provided at intervals no greater than
fifty (50) feet, unless otherwise approved by the development review committee.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Staff has worked diligently with Randall Paulson Architects, James Doran and J. Raymond
Construction to resolve site conditions related to Building 1 and Building 2. Consideration of
certain site conditions has warranted changes to Building 1 and 2 that deviate from the Code.
FINDINGS:
These minor changes require an amendment to the Development Agreement. They include:
Awnings on Building 1 were allowed at a 9 ft. height (instead of 10ft.) in exchange for getting
deeper awnings (6 ft. depth rather than 5 ft. depth). After discussion with Dover-Kohl, it was
determined that this slight reduction in height would not be hazardous to pedestrians and would
provide more shade (which is desperately needed) for pedestrians along the street frontage.
One doorway facing Tuskawilla Road on Building 1 was removed to accommodate the sidewalk
grade. The Commission might recall this discussion from the Workshop and Site Field Trip with
JDC back in February. On Building 2, one doorway facing Tree Swallow Drive (Town Center
entrance off of Tuskawilla Road) was removed after consultation with Dover-Kohl and
StreetSense. The unanimous consensus was that removal of the doorway onto Tree Swallow
Drive did not impact the integrity of the design and was not critical for the success of the space
from a retail point of view. The need for a handicapped ramp leading to the front entryway was a
compelling interest which conflicted with the door location. Accomodating the grade differences
along the sidewalks has been a huge issue for both Building 1 and Building 2. Egress
requirements are satisfied without these doors.
The stoop that includes the handicap ramp on the north side of Building 2 is only 4 ft. deep.
Although this covered area is considered a stoop on the front the building, on the north side of
the building (Tree Swallow Drive) it functions less like a "stoop", and more like a covered
handicap ramp. It would be a mistake to narrow the sidewalk along Tree Swallow Drive to
accommodate a wider ramp.
It is important that these minor discrepancies be acknowledged and followed with an amendment
to the Developer's Agreement.
RECOMMENDATIONS: Staff recommends that the City Commission acknowledge
these minor discrepancies to the Code and direct the Attorney to prepare an amendment to the
Development Agreement to include these items.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
COMMISSION ACTION:
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