Response to DRC Review Comments City of Clearwater (4-11-14)5300 W. CYPRESS ST, STE 282 .TAMPA, FLORIDA 33607 | TEL. (813) 644-8333 .FAX (813) 644-7000
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April 11, 2014
Mr. Matthew Jackson
Planner III
City of Clearwater Planning & Development Department
100 S. Myrtle Avenue, Suite 210
Clearwater, Florida 33756
RE: RESPONSE TO DRC REVIEW COMMENTS
McDONALD'S RESTAURANT – CLEARWATER MALL
2871 GULF TO BAY BOULEVARD
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA 33759
CASE NUMBER: FLD2014-03009
Dear Mr. Jackson:
In response to DRC review comments dated March 28, 2014, High Point Engineering (HPE) is
providing the following:
Planning Review
Prior to CDB:
1. Please clarify how in the parking demand study a double drive-thru lane is expected to
reduce the number of off-street parking spaces needed.
Response: McDonalds has established that approximately seventy (70) percent of the
orders generated are drive-thru orders with the addition of the side-by-side
drive-thru lane. Customers will be able to place orders and be served faster
which creates less of a demand to go into the restaurant to place orders.
2. Revise to read "Setbacks" not "Building Setbacks" as setbacks are measured to all
structures, not just buildings.
Response: Please see sheet C-1 for revision.
3. Revise these numbers to include setbacks to structures, not just building.
Response: Please see sheet C-1 for revision.
4. Add a note to the plan that all signs will be reviewed under separate application request.
Mr. Matt Jackson
City of Clearwater
April 11, 2014
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Response: Note added, please see sheet C-4.2.
5. Provide the distance from the property line to the north edge of the bicycle rack pad.
Response: Distance added, please see sheet C-4.1.
6. Revise the 3.2 foot dimension to reflect the distance from the east property line to the outside
edge of the curb.
Response: Dimension has been revised to reflect the distance from the property line to
the back of curb. Refer to sheet C-4.1.
7. Staff only requires a 12 foot wide travel lane on the east side of the drive-thru lane. As such,
reduce the width of the drive-thru lane to provide the required five foot landscape buffer along
the east property line.
Response: The by-pass lane adjacent to the east side of the drive-thru lane has been
reduced in width to 14 feet to allow the delivery truck access. This allows for
a 4.5 foot landscape buffer along the east side of the property. Refer to sheet
C-4.1.
8. Can two additional off-street parking spaces be placed in the location shown?
Response: McDonalds needs a sidewalk and ramp to accept deliveries, therefore adding
two (2) additional parking spaces in this location isn't feasible.
9. Remove all detail sheets which do not require review until building permit.
Response: Acknowledged.
10. Clarify if the typical wall section is for the wall for the dumpster enclosure only or if also for
the proposed eight foot tall wall.
Response: The wall section shown on sheet C-7.2 is for the dumpster enclosure only.
11. Pursuant to CDC Section 3-1204.D, provide wheel stops for all off-street parking spaces
adjacent to landscaped areas.
Response: Landscape areas having off-street parking adjacent to them have been
revised such that the two (2) foot overhang of the vehicle does not encroach
into the landscaping
12. Add each plant symbol to the plant schedule table.
Response: Plant symbols are shown in the Plant Schedule, refer to sheet L-1.
Mr. Matt Jackson
City of Clearwater
April 11, 2014
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13. Pursuant to CDC Section 3-1302.C.1, the heights of the lamps shall not exceed 35 feet, or
one foot in height for each one foot the light fixture is setback from the setback line.
Along the north property line the setback line is 15 feet and along the east and west property
lines the setback line is five feet.
Response: Will be addressed during building plan review.
14. Add a note to the plan that all signs will be reviewed under separate application request.
Response: Note has been added, please see sheet C-4.2.
Engineering Review
Prior to Building Permit:
1. Please add the following demolition notes to the plans:
- All utilities shall be cut and capped prior to demolition. The Wastewater Supervisor shall be
notified.
- Demolition shall not cause any service interruptions for other utility customers.
- Water meters, double-detector checks and backflow preventers are owned by the City of
Clearwater. The City shall remove and retain these items.
Response: Notes have been added, please see sheet C-3.
1. As per Community Development Code Section 3-1701B, Sidewalks required, Plan
considerations, if the remodeling of an existing structure will exceed by 50% of the assessed
evaluation of the property where a sidewalk does not exist, an applicant shall provide for
construction of a sidewalk in an easement or right-of-way. If the property owner qualifies for an
exception, the property owner shall pay a fee in lieu of constructing the sidewalk to be used to
construct a sidewalk at a future date. Please show sidewalk in the Cross Boulevard right of way.
Response: Owner will pay a fee in lieu of constructing the sidewalk along Cross
Boulevard.
2. As per Community Development Code Section 3-1907B, Sidewalks/Bicycle paths and City
Construction Standard Index No. 109 for Sidewalks, Applicant shall bring all sub-standard
sidewalks and sidewalk ramps adjacent to or a part of the project up to standard, including
A.D.A. standards (raised detectable tactile surfaces or truncated domes per most recent FDOT
Indexes 304 and 310).
Response: Acknowledged.
3. If the proposed project necessitates infrastructure modifications to satisfy site-specific water
capacity and pressure requirements and/or wastewater capacity requirements, the modifications
shall be completed by the applicant and at their expense. If underground water mains and
hydrants are to be installed, the installation shall be completed and in service prior to
construction in accordance with Fire Department requirements.
Mr. Matt Jackson
City of Clearwater
April 11, 2014
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Response: Acknowledged.
4. As per Clearwater Code of Ordinances, Article IX., Reclaimed Water System, Section 32.376,
Use of potable water for irrigation is prohibited, no person shall use potable water for irrigation
through a new or existing lawn meter on property where reclaimed water distribution facilities
are available. If potable water is currently used for irrigation, then a connection to the reclaimed
water line in Cross Boulevard shall be established.
Response: Acknowledged, connection to the reclaimed water line in Cross Boulevard
has been shown on sheet C-6.
Prior to C.O.:
5. A right of way permit from FDOT for any work in Highway 60/Gulf to Bay Blvd shall be
provided.
Response: Acknowledged.
Prior to Building Permit:
6. Only Sheet C-4.1 was reviewed for General Engineering criteria. The additional details
provided in the plan set may have been necessary for other departmental reviews to provide
flexible development approval. Construction plans shall be reviewed in more detail prior to
receipt of the building permit.
Response: Acknowledged.
7. Any work in the Cross Boulevard right of way will require a city right of way use permit which
is permitted through the Engineering Department. Right of way permits can be found online at
http://myclearwater.com/gov/depts/pwa/engin/FormsApplications.asp
Response: Acknowledged.
8. DRC review is a prerequisite for Building Permit Review. Additional comments may be
forthcoming upon submittal of a Building Permit Application.
Response: Acknowledged.
Environmental Review
1. DRC review is a prerequisite for Building Permit Review; additional comments may be
forthcoming upon submittal of a Building Permit Application.
Response: Acknowledged.
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City of Clearwater
April 11, 2014
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2. Offsite discharge of produced groundwater from dewatering shall comply with dewatering
guidelines from Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(FDEP), F.A.C. 62-621(2).
Response: Acknowledged, no dewatering is anticipated being required as part of this
project.
3. Additional permits from State agencies, such as the Southwest Florida Water Management
District or Florida Department of Environmental Protection, maybe required. Approval does not
relieve the applicant from the requirements to obtain all other required permits and
authorizations.
Response: Acknowledged.
4. An Asbestos Survey is usually required prior to conducting any demolition or renovations.
Contact Pinellas County Air Quality (727/464-4422) for more information.
Response: Acknowledged.
5. Continue to provide erosion control measures on plan sheets and provide notes detailing
erosion control methods for Building Permit review.
Response: Acknowledged.
Land Resource Review
1. DRC review is a prerequisite for Building Permit Review, prior to issuance of a building permit
any and all performance based erosion and sedimentation control measures must be approved
by Environmental and or Stormwater Engineering, be installed properly, and inspected.
Response: Acknowledged.
2. Consider the type and location of potential freestanding signage in the front (north) landscape
buffer. Magnolias are great shade trees, however a tree that naturally is more limbed up (such
as a high rise live oak) may offer better visibility of signage without hacking the tree later.
Acknowledge.
Response: The 4 Little Gem Magnolias along Gulf to Bay Boulevard have been replaced
with 6 Royal Palms and 4 accent trees. Please see sheet L-1.
3. Some of the landscape islands do not appear to be 10 feet wide, yet they have shade trees
proposed. Shade trees must be a minimum of 5 feet away from impervious. Clarify the
dimension from back of curb to back of curb on the islands and revise the island or
the shade trees.
Response: Island dimensions have been clarified and adjusted to be a minimum 10 feet
wide, back of curb to back of curb. Please see sheet C-4.1.
Mr. Matt Jackson
City of Clearwater
April 11, 2014
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4. There is a 312 inch deficit proposed (which may change in response to comments and is
subject to a final landscape inspection) and must be paid to the tree bank at a rate of $48 per
inch for a total of $14,976. Acknowledge.
Response: Acknowledged, the total inch deficit is 263.
5. Provide details of the perimeter wall that is proposed. Specifically if tree #25 and #29 can be
retained the wall may need to be pier and lintel.
Response: Details of the perimeter wall will be provided sheet C-7.2.
6. Absolutely no trees are being retained. Understood it is a tight site to design. Why are trees
#29 and #25 being removed? It appears there may be as much as 10 feet between the trees
and the top of the stormwater bank. Consider trying to shift the storm water pond away from the
trees.
Response: Trees 32, 33 and 36 along Cross Boulevard have their roots highly exposed
due to soil erosion. Trees 32, 33, 34, 36 and 38, location under the power
lines, show signs of abuse due to trimming. Modify the layout of the 8 ft
screen wall in the back of the property to save tree 25 is not feasible due to
cost. Also, trees 25 and 29 will be very difficult to protect with lintels since the
proposed pond will imposed a 3 ft berm over the root system. In addition, the
foundation of the 8 ft screen wall on the western end (approx. 50 feet) has to
be installed deep due to the existing topography.
Traffic Engineering Review
1. Minimize vehicular conflict points by removing one of the two right turn only egress. If a full
access driveway is desired along S.R. 60 (Gulf to Bay Blvd.) then applicant shall acquire FDOT
approval. Traffic Engineering recommends that the driveway operate as a right-in and right-out
only.
Response: Please note that the proposed driveway connection has a left out and right
out lanes. The applicant has applied to FDOT for a Driveway Connection Permit.
2. Provide hand railing to comply with 2012 Florida Accessibility Code For Building
Construction.
Response: Please note that hand railing is not required along the sidewalk connecting
the proposed building to the public sidewalk on Gulf to Bay Boulevard.
3. The submitted traffic impact study is not acceptable at this time, please see Traffic
Engineering for comments.
Response: Traffic Impact Study comments have been resolved.
Mr. Matt Jackson
City of Clearwater
April 11, 2014
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4. Obtain FDOT permit for driveway access or other work within the state road right-of-way.
Response: Acknowledged.
General Note(s):
5. Applicant shall comply with the current Transportation Impact Fee Ordinance and fee
schedule and paid prior to a Certificate of Occupancy (C.O.).
Response: Acknowledged.
6. DRC review is a prerequisite for Building Permit Review; additional comments may be
forthcoming upon submittal of a Building Permit Application.
Response: Acknowledged.
7. Provide wheel stops where parking stalls abut a sidewalk to prevent a parked vehicle from
over hanging onto the pedestrian walkway.
Response: Wheel stops are not needed. The minimum required width for the ADA
accessible path is 3 ft. The proposed sidewalk adjacent the building is 6.7 ft so even with
parked vehicles over hanging 2 ft onto the sidewalk there will be sufficient space
available for pedestrians.
8. Provide slope of ADA ramp. ADA ramp shall comply with 2012 Florida Accessibility Code For
Building Construction.
Response: Acknowledged.
9. Install no left turn symbol (R3-2) sign at the bottom of stop sign per current MUTCD
standards.
Response: Please note that the proposed driveway connection has a left out and right
out lanes. R3-2 sign is not required.
10. Truck tracks impact the circled parking stalls. Is this restaurant a 24 hour, 7 days a week
business? If so vehicle(s) parked in the impacted parking stalls are unacceptable. Furthermore,
the drive through operation will be impacted, if is a 24/7 a week operation.
Response: Truck tracks will not run over parking stalls. Please see sheet TP-1 for
revision.
Stormwater Review
Prior to Building Permit
1. Where are cross sections A-A and B-B located in plans?
Mr. Matt Jackson
City of Clearwater
April 11, 2014
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Response: Please refer to Cross Sections sheet C-5.4 and C-5.5.
2. Provide a copy of the approved SWFWMD permit
Response: SWFWMD will be provided prior to building permit.
3. Prior to certificate of occupancy issuance, please submit a copy of the approved FDOT
drainage connection permit.
Response: Please see attached FDOT drainage connection permit exemption letter.
4. Please use City's rational method to calculate the required attenuation.
Response: Please refer to drainage calculations.
5. The site is required to provide not only water quality but also quantity for attenuation.
Response: Please refer to drainage calculations.
6. Please verify that there will be no adverse impacts to adjoining properties.
Response: Please refer to drainage calculations.
7. Show roof drain collection system and direct to pond for treatment and attenuation.
Response: Please refer to Paving Grading and Drainage sheet C-5.1.
8. Finished work at the existing driveway and any areas within the City's R-O-W shall not result
in ponding issues. Temporary flooding of the restored area within the R-O-W may be needed for
thorough inspection.
Response: Acknowledged.
9. Flood Zone X - Design for 25 YR Storm event in drainage Calculations
Response: Please refer to drainage calculations.
If you have any questions or require any additional information, don't hesitate to contact me at
(813) 644-8333 or by email at bgrajales@hpe-fl.com
Sincerely,
HIGH POINT ENGINEERING, INC
Braulio Grajales
Principal