staff report to the zon2015-00018 municipal planning board

Property Location: 1608 Park Lake St., 1605

&1609 Woodward St., 741, 743, 745 N. Fern

Creek Ave. (Southeast intersection of Park Lake

At. & N. Fern Creek Ave.)(Parcel ID # 19-22-30

-1512-03-060, -100, -110, -090, -081, -071)

(±0.96 acres, District 4)

Applicant’s Request:

The applicant is requesting Planned Develop-

ment rezoning request for a 20 unit, 3-story, rear

-loaded townhome development.

S U M M A RY

Location Map Subject Site

Staff Report to the

Municipal Planning Board

August 18 , 2015

FERN CREEK 20 PD

Z O N 2 0 1 5 - 0 0 0 1 8

I T E M #9

Staff’s Recommendation:

Approval of the request, subject to the conditions

in this report.

Public Comment

Courtesy notices were mailed to property owners

within 400 ft. of the subject property during the

week of August 3, 2015. As of the published date

of this report, one inquiries have been received

from the public.

Updated: August 6, 2015

Owner

Jody Barry,

Adventist Health System

Applicant

Mark Kinchla

Project Planner

Michaëlle Petion, AICP

ZON2015-00018—Fern Creek 20 PD

FU TU RE LAN D US E MA P

OFF – LOW


PR O JE CT AN A LYS IS Project Description

The +0.96 acre subject site is located in the Colonialtown North neighborhood, north of Woodward St., south of Park Lake St., east

of N. Fern Creek Ave. and west of Altaloma Ave. The development site currently consists of a combination of residential and office

buildings. Proposed is a Planned Development (PD) rezoning to allow a 20 unit, 3-story, rear-loaded townhome development.

The site is zoned O-1/T/SP/AN (Office/Traditional City/Special Plan /Aircraft Noise overlays) and has a Future Land Use designa-

tion of Office Low. A rezoning to PD/T/SP/AN (Planned Development/Traditional City/Special Plan/ Aircraft Noise overlays) is

proposed. The proposal is consistent with the existing Future Land Use and proposed Zoning designations.

Previous Actions:

1920– Properties platted as part of the Colonial Groves Estates Arbor Villa Subdivision.

1935-1946 – Construction of existing onsite structures.

Project Context Currently comprised of 6 lots, the subject site has a vacant parcel and a combination of residences and office buildings on the re-

maining parcels. These structures are to be demolished upon development approval. See Table 1– Project Context for details on sur-

rounding uses.

Conformance with the GMP Allowable uses in the Office Low Intensity future land use are office, residential and public, recreational and institutional. There is

no minimum intensity or density in the Office Low Intensity future land use designation and the maximum density is 21 du/acre and

the maximum intensity is 0.40. The proposed 20-unit development meets density requirements. Future Land Use Subarea Policy

S.15.1 addresses the subject site. It states:

In order to protect residential neighborhoods from encroachment, the activity center, mixed use corridor

and office areas shall not be permitted to expand.

The existing future land use is Office Low Intensity and it will not be changed nor expanded into the abutting neighborhood and thus

is consistent with Subarea Policy S.15.1.

Conformance with the LDC/PD

The PD district is intended to provide a process for the evaluation of unique, individually planned developments which are not other-

wise permitted in the zoning districts and provide superior design. The subject site is zoned O-1/T/SP/AN (Office/Traditional City

overlay/Colonialtown Special Plan/ Aircraft Noise overlay) on the Official Zoning Map, and would maintain a default zoning as such

with the proposed PD rezoning. The Colonialtown Special Plan has no provisions that directly impact the site and in regards to the

Aircraft Noise Overlay the site is located in Zone E, which requires notification as a control for residential uses.

Table 1—Project Context

Future Land Use Zoning Surrounding Use

North Office Low Intensity Office /Traditional City/Special

Plan/Aircraft Noise overlays

(O-1/T/SP/AN)

Residential & Office

South Mixed Use Corridor High Intensity Mixed-Use/Traditional City/Aircraft

Noise overlays

(MU-2//T/AN)

Commercial Plaza

East Office Low Intensity &

Residential Low Intensity

Residential & Office/Traditional

City/Special Plan/ Aircraft Noise

overlays

(R-2A& O-1/T/SP/AN)

Residential & Office

West Office Low Intensity Office /Traditional City/Special

Plan/Aircraft Noise overlays

(O-1/T/SP/AN)

Office & Townhomes


PR O JE CT AN A LYS IS

Table 2- Development Standards details the maximum allowable density amongst other development standards. The proposed 20

units results in the maximum permitted 21 du/ac. A building height of 30 ft. is proposed, measured to mid-peak of roof, consistent

with the O-1/T zoning district. The applicant has not provided the proposed ISR but shall be subject to a maximum of 70%, consis-

tent with the underlying zoning.

City code has specific lot standards and setback requirements for attached

dwellings (townhomes). Tables 3 & 4 outline the required and proposed

standards, which are being modified as a part of this PD request. The mini-

mum lot area proposed is 1,352 sq. ft., which is below the minimum, but it

should be noted that the average lot area is larger than the minimum and

therefore the development includes several lots that exceed the minimum.

Front setbacks along Woodard and Park Lake St. are +18 ft. while the inte-

rior lots that front on the mews provide a front setback of +15 ft. The N. Fern Creek Street-side yards setback includes the sidewalk

and partial width of the on-street parking spaces, which are within the property lines. It should also be noted that included in the rear

setbacks are 5 ft. deep cantilevered balconies. A Bufferyard ‘A’ (5 -7 ft in width) is required along the eastern property line. The

applicant proposes to provide a bufferyard width of 6.5 ft. with a 6 ft. tall block wall.

Transportation

The subject development will have access to the City’s roadway network via a one -way driveway entering off of Woodward St. and

exiting directly on to Park Lake St. This one-way driveway shall provide additional internal two-way traffic circulation for the resi-

dents and garbage collection service vehicles. The proposed 20 townhomes results in a trip generation of approximately 126 average

daily trips. The development therefore did not merit a traffic study. Chapter 61 of the LDC requires 1 parking space for attached

dwellings and 2 spaces when these dwellings exceed 2,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area. The applicant proposes a two-car garage for all

of the units. On-street parking is also proposed on the adjacent streets though they do not count towards the minimum parking re-

quirement.

Table 3—Minimum Lot Standards

Required Proposed

Minimum lot area 1600 sq. ft. 1352 sq. ft.

Average lot area 1800 sq. ft. 2109 sq. ft.

Minimum lot width 20 ft. 20 ft.

Table 4—Setback Requirements

Yard Required Minimum

Proposed

Front 20 ft. 15ft.

Side* 10 ft. 29.2 ft.

Street-side 15 ft. 19.6 in.

Rear 20 ft. 15 ft.***

*Applies to end units only.

*** Does not include balconies.

Table 2—Development Standards

Phase Acreage Use Sq. Ft./

Dwelling

Units

Density (dwelling units per acre)

Max. 200 du/ac

FAR (floor area ratio)

Max. 0.35 FAR

Building Height ISR* (impervious surface

ratio)

Allowed Proposed Current PD

Allowance Proposed Allowed Proposed Maximum

Existing

PD

Proposed/

Existing/

Allocated

0.96

acres Residential

20 du

proposed 21 du/ac 21 du/ac N/A N/A 30 ft.

3-stories 30 ft.

0.70

TBA


PR O JE CT AN A LYS IS School Impacts

On July 7, 2008, the City adopted a Public School Facilities Element (PSFE) and the Amended Interlocal Agreement for Public

School Facility Planning and Implementation of Concurrency which requires all residential developments be subject to school con-

currency review. Under the terms of the agreement, the City will advise OCPS of comprehensive plan amendments, zoning amend-

ments, and development proposals that may have the effect of increasing existing density. A Capacity Enhancement Agreement is

not required due to the request not including an increase in residential entitlements but Concurrency shall be required as the previous

uses do not result in vesting of the requested 20 units.

Solid Waste

The Solid Waste Division has reviewed the development and will allow a refuse container site waiver, allowing the use of City black

garbage carts along internal drive-aisles as the authorized solid waste disposal usage for this project.


SU RVE Y


DE V EL OPME NT PL AN

Required Bufferyard

A. 6.5 ft. wide with

6 ft. tall wall pro-

posed.


Elevations


Cross Section


S I TE PH OTO S

Subject site as viewed from N. Fern Creek Ave.

Site as viewed from Woodward St.

Site as viewed from Park Lake St.


Property adjacent to south-

eastern edge of subject site.

AD J A CE NT PR OP ERTI ES

Townhome development under construction

across from subject site on N. Fern Creek Ave.

Residences across the

street on Park Lake St.

Commercial development across

Woodward St. from the subject

property.

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F I N DI N GS Subject to the conditions contained herein, the proposal is consistent with the requirements for approval of Planned Development

applications contained in Chapter 65 of the Land Development Code (LDC):

1. The proposal is consistent with the City’s Growth Management Plan.

2. The proposal is consistent with the purpose and intent of the PD zoning district and all other requirements of the LDC.

3. The proposal is compatible with surrounding land uses and the general character of the area.

4. The necessary public facilities will be adequate to serve the proposed use, or will be provided by the applicant as a condition of

this approval.

Staff recommends approval of ZON2015-00018 subject to the following conditions:

AE R IA L PHO TO

Subject site


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CO N D IT IO NS OF APP RO VAL


Growth Management

1. The Comprehensive Planning Studio has no objections to this request for PD zoning.

Land Development 1. Default Zoning. The underlying zoning shall default to the standards of the O-1/T/SP/AN zoning district.

2. General Code Compliance. Development of the proposed project should be consistent with the conditions in this report and all

codes and ordinances of the City of Orlando, the State of Florida, and all other applicable regulatory agencies. All other applicable

state or federal permits must be obtained before commencing development.

3. Variances and modifications. Zoning variances and modification of standards may be approved pursuant to the procedures set

forth in Part 2J and Part 2F, Chapter 65, Orlando City Code, respectively. The planning official may also approve minor modifica-

tions and design modifications to fences, walls, landscaping, accessory structures, signs, and bufferyard requirements. Additionally,

recognizing that development plans can change in small ways between the planning and permitting stages of development, the plan-

ning official may approve up to a 10% modification of any applicable numerical development standard if the planning official finds

that the proposed modification is consistent with the applicable goals, objectives, and policies of the GMP, is compatible with nearby

existing land uses, would not result in inadequate public facilities, and is otherwise consistent with the public health, safety, and wel-

fare. When approving such a modification of a development standard, the planning official may impose one or more of the condi-

tions of development provided at section 65.334, Orlando City Code, but such condition or conditions must be reasonably calculated

to mitigate the identifiable land use impacts of the modified standard.

4. Conformance with PD Required. Construction and development shall conform to approved site plans, elevations, and landscaping

plans on file with the City Planning Division and all conditions contained in this report, or as modified by the Municipal Planning

Board and City Council. When submitting plans to the Permitting Division for permitting, the applicant shall attach to each submittal

a copy of this staff report, and the excerpts of the Municipal Planning Board minutes.

5. Review by City Attorney’s Office. Municipal Planning Board recommendation of the conditions contained herein is subject to

review by the City Attorney’s Office for legal sufficiency and drafting of implementing documents.

6. Impervious surface ratio. The impervious surface ratio for the Property may not exceed 0.70

8. Height. Maximum height shall not exceed 30 ft., as measured from grade to mid-peak of roof.

7. Lot Width. The minimum permitted lot width shall be a minimum of 20 ft. in width.

8. Lot Area. The minimum lot area permitted is 1,352 sq. ft. with a minimum average lot area of 2,109 sq. ft.

9. Setbacks. The minimum required setbacks for the overall property shall be as follows: 19.6 ft. on N. Fern Creek Ave., 18.7 ft. on

Woodward and Park Lake St., 29.2 ft. along the east property line, consistent with the proposed site plan.

10. Balconies. Balconies are limited to a depth of 5 ft. when overhanging within the two-way drive-aisle.

11. Trash pick-up. Collection of trash bins shall occur internal to the site.

12. Bufferyard. Bufferyard B, a minimum of 5 ft. in width to include a 6 ft. tall block wall, shall be provided along the east property

line.

13. Accessory Structures. Accessory structure, pools and fencing shall be prohibited on an individual lot basis.

14. Screening. Screening of the two-way drive-aisle from N. Fern Creek shall include a 3 ft. tall kneewall, consistent with the build-

ing design. The kneeall shall screen the drive-aisle in its entirety and groundcover or a hedge shall be provided between the wall and

the ROW.


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Urban Design

Prior to applying for building permits, the applicant shall complete a formal Appearance Review Process with the Appearance Re-

view Officer and a Final Site Plan approved by the Zoning Official. The following shall be included in this subsequent submission:

1. Provide axionometric renderings of the project, with detailed elevations showing building materials, colors and treatments on all

facades.

2. Provide a landscaping plan for review showing the landscaping calculations; additional points are required for the project since it

is a PD (see the landscaping spreadsheet). The project shall include buffers that provide logical screening of the adjacent home's

backyard areas, hedges to screen walls, shade and understory trees on site, and other plantings so that the end units along Fern Creek

appear as single family homes.

3. Turf between the street and the front facades along all rights of way shall have plantings that better define the public and private

realms and contain no greater than 60% turf areas.

4. A knee or screen wall shall terminate the alley areas along Fern Creek in order to screen the alley areas and prevent through

movement of vehicles.

5. The privacy wall shall have an architectural treatment, with its pilasters ending with a capital, paint details to match the principal

structure, create a base middle and top treatment that articulates the wall (where the first two feet have a different treatment and color

than the top 4 feet), and a more pronounced cap to the wall.

6. Final site plan review shall be provided simultaneously with the appearance review, and provide signed and sealed drawings from

a civil engineer to further detail the various design improvements to the public realm (on-street parking, curbs, drainage, etc).

7. Each unit shall have a tree in the grass area in front of each unit. The final appearance review will detail the species of the tree,

but there is a high preference to alternate between understory and canopy trees in front of each unit.

8. Mechanical equipment, backflow preventor, and utility meters shall be screened from the street and all common areas, per code,

treated as mechanical equipment. As per code, they cannot be located between any building and the street.

Transportation Planning 1. Parking Lot Design. The proposed parking lot must comply with Orlando Land Development Code (LDC) and Engineering Stan-

dards Manual (ESM) requirements. Refer to LDC, Chapter 61, Part 3, for parking and loading standards. The proposed additional

parking area in the rear shall meet the following requirements:

a. Standard automobile spaces shall be a minimum of 9 feet wide by 18.5 feet deep.

b. Minimum acceptable drive aisle width for 90 degree parking stalls shall be 24 feet.

c. Parallel parking stalls shall have a minimum length of 23 ft. and minimum width of 9 ft. (Sec. 61.309)

c. Compact spaces are not permitted in surface lots.

2. Roadway Pavement Marking Requirements and Signage. The installation of Pavement Markings and Traffic Control Devices

(stop signs, signals, etc., as applicable to proposal) shall be shown per Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) stan-

dards, and Orlando Engineering Standards Manual (ESM) Chapter 8, Section 8.01 requirements. One-way-out and one-way-in only

pavement markings, along with regulatory signs (do not enter, stop sign, etc…) shall be installed at driveway access points.

3. Pedestrian Crossings. The main pedestrian crossing areas between the townhome unit’s driveway areas and the public sidewa lk

shall be clearly marked with pavement markings and maintained at all times. The markings can utilize a stamped concrete, texture or

color delineating the crossing area, in accordance with Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards.

4. City Services Sidewalk Easement. The proposed project shall require a 5 ft. wide City Services Sidewalk Easement to be located

the length of the property along N. Fern Creek Avenue and Woodward Street. The City Services Easement dedication forms are

posted on the City's website.

Alternatively, if the Applicant wishes, the permit to be issued prior to the recording of such easement(s), the permit may be issued

with a hold placed on the final inspection until the required document(s) are approved and recorded.


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5. Solid Waste / Dumpster: The final site plan shall show the location and size of the on-site solid waste compactor(s) / dumpster(s)

with concrete pads, and enclosures with doors. The solid waste container(s) shall not be located directly adjacent to the public street.

Proposed dumpster location does not meet the necessary 50’ back-up distance needed for maneuvering on site. If a dumpster will not

be provided documentation shall be provided from the City's Solid Waste Division indicating curb pick-up or other approved ar-

rangement.

Transportation Engineering

1. At all project entrances, clear sight distances for drivers and pedestrians shall not be blocked by signs, buildings, building col-

umns, landscaping, or other visual impediments. No structure, fence, wall, or other visual impediment shall obstruct vision between

3 feet and 8 feet in height above street level. The street corner / driveway visibility area shall be shown and noted on construction

plans and any future site plan submittals. The applicant shall design the site plan as necessary to comply with the Florida Greenbook

and the FDOT Design Standards Index.

2. Construct parallel parking bays on N Fern creek, Park Lake Street , and Woodward Street and remove additional parking on sight,

the number and locations of the on- street parking stalls shall be reviewed and approved by City Transportation Engineering during

the permitting stage and may differ from what is presented in the site plan associated with this case.

3. The handicap ramps at the intersections of Woodward Street and Park Lake Street will be brought to current FDOT standards.

High emphasis crosswalks will also be required as provided in FDOT Design Standards Index 17346.

4. Parallel parking spaces shall be 23 feet long.

5. Sidewalk next to on-street parking shall be 6' wide to allow for car door openings.

6. interior drive aisles shall incorporate an additional 3 feet of "backup" space or provide an autoturn analysis that depicts the ability

of vehicles to utilize that space for backing out maneuvers.

7. Curb radii at interior intersections shall be a minimum of 5 feet.

8. The proposed driveway shall meet Orlando Land Development Code (LDC), Chapter 61 (Sections 61.240 ¿ 61.242), and Engi-

neering Standards Manual (ESM), Section 8.11, design requirements including, but not limited to the following:

a. Driveway width;

b. Spacing (driveway spacing from other driveways);

c. Number and location of driveways;

d. Angle;

e. Radii; and

f. Grade

9. The final site plan shall show the location and size of the on-site solid waste compactor(s) / dumpster(s) with concrete pads, and

enclosures with doors, should a dumpster be provided. The solid waste container(s) shall not be located adjacent to any single family

houses or directly adjacent to the public street. Dumpsters shall be located to provide a minimum 50 feet of clear backup space and

constructed per Orlando Engineering Standards Manual (ESM) requirements, OR documentation shall be provided from the City's

Solid Waste Division indicating curb pick-up or other approved arrangement.

Engineering/Zoning

The Office of Permitting Services recommends approval of the proposed Planned Development, subject to the conditions contained

in this report.

1. Sewers Lateral. All sanitary sewer construction is to be in accordance with the Engineering Standards Manual. The sanitary sewer

lines are to be dedicated to and maintained by the property owner. One lateral for each lot is required. Section 9.03.02 (J) of the

ESM provides that a double wye is not acceptable.

2. Storm– Misc. The stormwater system needs to be shown as a tract (private) on the final subdivision plat that will be maintain by

the Homeowner Association.


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3.Storm– NPDES. Construction activities including clearing, grading and excavating activities shall obtain an Environmental Pro-

tection Agency (EPA) National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit, except: Operations that result in the dis-

turbance of less than five acres total land area which are not part of a larger common plan of development or sale.

4. ESM. The City Council Adopted the Engineering Standards Manual (ESM), Fourth Edition on March 9, 2009. All plans must

conform to the ESM and all construction must be accomplished in accordance to the ESM.

5. Sidewalk. As per Section 61.225 of the Land Development Code, a 5 foot wide concrete sidewalk is required along all dedicated

rights-of-way. Any existing sidewalk damaged or broken is to be repaired.

6. Sewer-FDEP. This project requires a Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) permit for the sanitary sewer sys-

tem. The Office of Permitting Services processes the permit for projects with reserved sewer capacity. At the time of FDEP permit

submittal to the Office of Permitting Services, the following is required:

1. Permit Application - signed/sealed by the owner. This Bureau will complete page 10 of 11 when the construction plans are ap-

proved. 2. Construction Plans - six sets, signed/sealed by the engineer. The plans are to include the on-site and off-site sewer design

together with the City's details. If a lift station is part of the sewer design, the engineer is to submit the shop drawings for the lift

station (private or public).

The construction plans are reviewed by the City of Orlando's Waste Water Bureau and returned to the Office of Permitting Services

when approved. This Office will contact the engineer to pick up the application and two sets of the approved plans or the transport

to FDEP. The remaining sets will be retained by the Office for distribution.

Reminder: PLEASE ALLOW 3-4 WEEKS FOR THIS PROCESS

7. Street Tree Fund. The Orlando City Council approved a Resolution at the January 27, 1997 City Council Meeting. Section 61.226

of the City's Land Development Code provides for a Street Tree Trust Fund. The developer is responsible for the installation of street

trees prior to final of the building permit. The Street Tree speciations are 12'-14' height of canopy tree.

8. Concurrency– Chapter 59. All new construction, change in use, additions, or redevelopments are required to submit a Concurrency

Management application as a part of the building plan review process.

9. Plat. This property is required to plat in accordance with Section 65.401 of the City's Land Development Code prior to the issu-

ance of building permits.

10. On-Site Fees. At the time of development, the owner/developer is required to pay an on-site inspection fee at a rate of up to 3%

of the on-site improvements, excluding the building, in accordance with City Land Development Code, Section 65.604.

11. Eng. Misc. Contact the Bureau of Parks (407) 246-2283 for a tree removal permit before removing any 4" caliper or larger trees.

Contact the Bureau of Parks (407) 246-2283 for a tree encroachment permit prior to encroaching within the canopy of any 4" caliper

or larger trees. All future elevation shown on a boundary/topographic survey shall use the North American Vertical Datum of 1988

(NAVD 88).

12. Storm– Water Management District. The owner/developer is required to design and construct an on-site storm water system in

accordance with the Orlando Urban Storm Water Management Manual and the approved Master Drainage Plan. Approval from St

Johns River Water Management District is required. The system is to be privately owned and maintained.

Police 1. CPTED. The Orlando Police Department has reviewed the plans Fern Creek 20 (townhomes) PD located at 741 Fern Creek Ave.,

utilizing CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles. CPTED emphasizes the proper design and effective

use of a created environment to reduce crime and enhance the quality of life. There are four overlapping strategies in CPTED that

apply to any development: Natural Surveillance, Natural Access Control, Territorial Reinforcement and Target Hardening.

2. Natural Surveillance. Design the site to keep intruders easily observable. This is promoted by features that maximize visibility of

people, parking areas and building entrances; doors and windows that look out onto streets and parking areas; pedestrian-friendly

sidewalks and street; porches or patios and adequate nighttime lighting.


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• A photometric plan was not available at the time of this review. Lighting plays a very important role in CPTED. It is

crucial that lighting sends the right messages to the public about the safe and appropriate use of space at different times

of the day and night.

o All lighting for this project shall meet or exceed the guidelines in Orlando City Code, Title II, Chapter 63.

o In order to create a sense of safety, pedestrian-scale lighting should be used in all high-pedestrian traffic

areas throughout the development to include building and parking entrances, common areas and walkways.

o Appropriate lighting should be included in all areas anticipated to be used after-dark.

o Lighting should not be screened out by landscaping or building structures such as overhangs or awnings.

o Uniformity of light is crucial to avoid 'dark' spots, especially in parking areas.

o Any illumination shall not cause a glare or excessive brightness that adversely affects the vision of pedes-

trians or motor vehicle operators on public or private property.

o Pedestrian walkways and common areas should be lit so that a person with normal vision is able to iden-

tify a face from a distance of 30 feet during nighttime hours.

o The use of full cut-off or shielded light fixtures can direct light where it is intended while reducing light

trespass, glare, and waste.

o Lighting fixtures should be reliable, easy to maintain, withstand the elements, and be vandal-resistant. • Landscaping is another crucial aspect of CPTED. Low-growing shrubs are an excellent means for defining an area that

requires visual surveillance.

o All shrubs should be kept trimmed to no higher than 2 ½ feet and should not block windows.

o Tree branches should be kept trimmed to a minimum of 6 feet from the ground; branches should be kept

away from roofs; trees should not prevent building occupants from viewing entrances, sidewalks or parking areas;

tree canopies should not interfere with lighting or mechanical surveillance.

o A maintenance plan is essential in landscaping. • Entry doors on all residential units should contain 180° viewers/peep holes or small windows with security glass.

• All sides of the buildings should contain windows to facilitate surveillance of allies, walkways, and common areas.

• Porches and patios should be constructed of an open design (not behind solid walls) to reduce potential hiding places or

ambush points.

" Benches or outdoor furniture placed in common areas are a good way to increase surveillance and encourage community

interaction. Consider furniture designs that encourage stopping and resting but reduce opportunities for potential offenders (i.e. a

ribbed design rather than solid and center rails or arm rests to discourage sleeping).

" Bicycle parking (if installed) should be observable from building entrances, securely fastened and not hidden behind land-

scaping.

3. Natural Access Control. Design the site to decrease crime opportunity by denying access to crime targets and creating in offend-

ers, a perception of risk. This can be accomplished by designing streets, alleys, sidewalks, building and parking entrances to clearly

indicate public routes and discourage access to private areas with structural and landscape elements.

• Entrances should be clearly defined by walkways, signs, and landscaping. Landscaping used around entrances should

create clear way-finding, be well lit and not block entrances or create ambush points. • There should be no easy access to the roofs.

• Way-finding can help guide users to authorized areas while discouraging potential offenders.

• Traffic calming techniques as well as surface and gateway treatments can encourage safe vehicle speeds, reduce colli-

sion frequency and increase the safety and the perception of safety for non-motorized users. • Walkways should be a minimum 6' in width to enhance pedestrian flow.

4. Territorial Reinforcement. Design can create or extend a sphere of influence, where users develop a sense of territorial control,

while potential offenders are discouraged. This is promoted by incorporating features that define property lines and distinguish pri-

vate spaces from public spaces such as; landscape plantings, pavement designs, gateway treatments and CPTED open design (see-

through) fences. • The property should be designed to encourage interaction between neighbors.

• Each residential unit should have an address that is clearly visible from the street or parking area, with numbers a mini-

mum of five-inches high made of non-reflective material. • Fencing can add security, delineate property lines, allow transparency for surveillance, be unobtrusive, and create a

sense of community. CPTED open style fencing is a good option to consider. Another option is landscape buffers,

which include hostile vegetation, to delineate public from private spaces. The fencing and landscape buffer may be


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used together to further define and control spaces. • Maintenance is an important aspect of territorial reinforcement. A well-maintained area sends the message that people

notice and care about what happens in an area. This in turn discourages vandalism and other crimes.

5. Target Hardening. This can be accomplished by features that prohibit entry or access such as window locks, dead bolts for doors

and interior door hinges.

• Exterior doors should contain 180° viewers/peep holes, interior hinges, single cylinder deadbolt locks with a minimum

two-inch throw, metal frames with 3" screws in the strike plates, and be made of solid core construction. • Door locks should be located a minimum of 40 inches from adjacent windows.

• All windows that open should have locks.

• Sliding glass doors should have one permanent door on the outside and the inside moving door should have a docking

device and a pin. • Air conditioner units should be caged and the cages should be securely locked at all times.

• If alarm or security systems are installed, each dwelling unit should have a separate system that can be regularly tested

and maintained by the occupants. • A security camera system capable of recording and retrieving an image to assist in offender identification and appre-

hension may be a consideration. Security cameras should be mounted at an optimal height to capture offender identifi-

cation ("aiming" down at sharp angles often results in images of the offender's hat). CCTVs may also be placed in sev-

eral locations along the allies or common areas, especially areas with limited or no natural surveillance. • Large glass doors and windows should be made of impact resistant glass or a security film (such as Lexan™). If install-

ing security film, ensure that the light transmittance of the security film is greater than or equal to the light transmit-

tance of the window's glass.

6. Construction Site Protection. Due to the continued trend of theft of building materials and equipment from construction sites, Or-

lando Police Department's Crime Prevention Unit strongly recommends that the developer institute the following crime prevention/

security measures at this project site: • Post signs at the site that theft from the site or trespassing on a construction site is a felony under Florida Law and that

the developer will prosecute. • To improve visibility of potential offenders by OPD patrol officers, perimeter lighting should be installed at a minimum

of 150 foot intervals and at a height not less than fifteen (15') from the ground. The light source used should have a

minimum light output of 2,000 lumens, shall be protected by a vandal resistant cover, and shall be lighted during the

hours of darkness. • In addition to lighting, one of the following physical security measures should be installed:

o Fencing, not less than six (6') feet in height, which is designed to preclude human intrusion, should be

installed along the perimeter boundaries of the site and should be secured with chain and fire department padlocks

for emergency vehicle access; post in a clear area, an emergency contact person and phones numbers for after

hours, in case of an emergency; or

o A uniformed security guard should be hired to continually patrol the construction site during the hours

when construction work has ceased. • Valuable construction materials and tools should be protected in a secondary fenced, locked cage.

• Post in a clean, open area, the name and numbers of an emergency contact person for OPD in case of a night-time

emergency.

If you have any questions, please call the Crime Prevention Unit Officer Karen Long, 407.246.2489.


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CO N TAC T IN F ORM AT IO N Growth Management

For questions regarding Growth Management plan review, please contact Mary-Stewart Droege at (407) 246-3276 or Mary-

[email protected]

Land Development

For questions regarding Land Development review, please contact Michaëlle Petion at (407) 246-3837 or

[email protected].

Urban Design

For questions regarding Urban Design plan review, please contact Jason Burton at 407.246.3389 or

[email protected]

Transportation Planning

For questions regarding Transportation Planning plan review, please contact Nancy Ottini at 407-246-3529 or

[email protected]

Transportation Engineering

For questions regarding Transportation Engineering issues, please contact Lauren Torres at 407-246-3220 or lau-

[email protected].

Engineering/Zoning

For questions regarding Engineering or Zoning contact Keith Grayson at (407)246-3234 or [email protected]. To

obtain plan review status, schedule/cancel an inspection and obtain inspection results, please call PROMPT, our Interactive Voice

Response System at 407.246.4444.

Wastewater

For questions regarding Wastewater review, please contact David Breitrick at 407-246-3525 or

[email protected]

Police

For questions regarding Police plan review, please contact Audra Nordaby at 407-246-2454 or [email protected].

Building

For questions regarding Building Plan Review issues contact Don Fields at (407) 246-2654 or [email protected].

Parks

For questions regarding Tree removal issues contact Justin Garber at (407) 246-4047 or [email protected]

RE V I E W /AP P R O VA L PRO C ESS—NE X T ST E P S 1. MPB minutes scheduled for review and approval by City Council.

2. City Council review and approval of First reading of ordinance.

3. City Council review and approval of Second reading of ordinance.

4. Applicant applies for a Minor Subdivision.

5. Applicant submits for building permits.

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