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SOUTH WIND PLAZA 5335 North Military Trail MAJOR CPD AMENDMENT FOR RETAIL /RESTAURANT BUILDINGS PROJECT NARRATIVE/JUSTIFICATION STATEMENT February 13, 2018 I.

40 SOUTH WIND PLAZA 5335 North Military Trail MAJOR CPD AMENDMENT FOR RETAIL /RESTAURANT BUILDINGS PROJECT NARRATIVE/JUSTIFICATION STATEMENT February 13, 2018 I. REQUEST SUMMARY Johnston Group Development & Design, Inc., on behalf of 5335 North Military, LLC., (the Applicant ), hereby respectfully requests approval of a Major Commercial Planned Development Amendment application to allow for modifications to the previously approved plans. The proposed changes include a reduction in the square footage of a previously approved retail building and the addition of a new standalone restaurant building (the Project) on an approximately acre property located at the southwest corner of the intersection of 45 th Street and Military Trail (the Property ). Specifically, the subject petition involves the following requests, which are described in further detail in subsequent sections of this project narrative: Approval for the reduction of square footage of a previously approved one-story retail building; Approval for the addition of a 4,500 SF standalone restaurant with one drive-through; All associated site and landscape plan modifications necessary for both proposed buildings; Tree mitigation and replacement of the existing overgrown oak trees within the parking lot; A reconciliation of the square footage comprising the existing retail building. II. BACKGROUND The current site plan, which was approved by the City on December 14, 1987, allows for the development of 130,436 square feet of retail space and a 6,572 square foot bank. The bank, as constructed, comprised 5,945 square feet. Of the approved retail square footage a 119,994 multitenant retail building was constructed and there remains a 19,200 square foot one-story retail building on the west side of the property that has not yet been constructed. The Applicant has prepared preliminary architectural plans for the remaining one-story retail building comprising a total of 17,850 square feet which results in a proposed 1,350 square foot reduction in the building size. Additionally, the Applicant proposes to construct a 4,500 square foot freestanding restaurant building within the central/north area of the property. Accordingly, this request is for approval of the proposed one-story retail building plans, the proposed freestanding restaurant building plans, associated minor site and landscape revisions, and a revision in the amount of overall project square footage to 148,289 square feet. Existing uses adjacent to the Property are as follows: North: General commercial retail & industrial development

41 South Wind Plaza Major CPD Amendment Project Narrative/Justification Statement February 13, 2018 Page 2 of 4 West: Multifamily residential apartments South: Ballpark of the Palm Beaches East: Industrial & commercial retail development III. PROJECT DETAILS Development Program The proposed ultimate development program for the Project comprises the existing 119,994 square foot retail building, an existing 5,945 square foot bank with four drive-through lanes and 1 drive-up ATM, a proposed 17,850-square foot retail building (previously approved as a 19,200-square foot retail building) and a proposed 4,500 square-foot freestanding restaurant building with one drive-through lane. Tenants for the retail and restaurant buildings have not yet been secured but are in negotiations. Site Design The acre Project site consists of three (3) parcels: Tract A which comprises the main existing retail building along with both the proposed standalone retail/restaurant buildings, Tract B which comprises the existing bank, and Tract C which comprises the existing retention pond. The Project functions as one overall commercial retail development with cross-access and shared parking. There are three (3) existing access drives from 45 th Street and two (2) existing access points from Military Trail which will remain unchanged. Architecture The proposed architecture of the new retail and restaurant buildings has been designed for cohesiveness with the existing retail building and bank. The materials and colors of the two (2) proposed buildings will be comprised primarily of split face concrete masonry block with stucco and multi-colored accents. Decorative awnings have been placed on each building to further enhance aesthetics. Elevation drawings of the two (2) buildings are provided with this submittal. Landscaping and Buffering An updated landscape plan for the Project is provided with this submittal. All landscaping and buffering have been designed to meet the requirements of the Article XIV of the City s Zoning and Land Development Regulations. The proposed landscape palette includes, among other species, Pigeon Plum, Silver Buttonwood, Live Oak, Royal Palm, and Crape Myrtle. Signage Details for the proposed monument signs along 45 th Street are provided with this submittal. Wall signs for the proposed buildings will meet the requirements of the City s Zoning Code at the time of permitting.

42 South Wind Plaza Major CPD Amendment Project Narrative/Justification Statement February 13, 2018 Page 3 of 4 Parking The total parking required for the overall Project based on the proposed uses is 616 spaces. A total of 631 parking spaces are being provided with the inclusion of new employee parking spaces on the south side of the existing retail building. As noted previously, the site is intended to function as one overall commercial retail development with cross-access and shared parking across the entire site. Drainage Minor modifications to the existing drainage system will be made to accommodate the new retail and freestanding restaurant buildings. Civil construction plans will be submitted to the City s Engineering Department for permitting. IV. Standards for Code Compliance Section 94-32(a) of the City s Zoning Code provides the standards listed below in bold typeface to be considered by the City when reviewing proposed amendments to the text or map of the LDRs. The Applicant s demonstration of compliance of the proposed requests with each standard is also found below in italics typeface. 1. Whether the proposed amendment is consistent with all elements of the City of West Beach Comprehensive Plan. Demonstration of Compliance: Objective 2.1 of the Future Land Use Element of the City s Comprehensive Plan states, in part, that the City shall facilitate and encourage infill development. The proposed amendment will facilitate the success of the project through a revitalization made possible by viable infill commercial development within an already established and built up urban area. 2. Whether there exist changed conditions that require an amendment. Demonstration of Compliance: As a result of the recent completion of the Ballpark of the Palm Beaches to the south of the property, the Project site is better served with modern architecture, landscape and signage. Given the existing fabric of the commercial development that exists within the stretch of 45 th Street along which the Project will be located and the significant number of residential units in the immediate vicinity, the Property is ripe for a new commercial-retail out-parcel development that will serve the adjacent residents. 3. Whether the proposed amendment is in conformance with all applicable portions of the City Development Code. Demonstration of Compliance: The requested approvals is in conformance with the City Development Code.

43 South Wind Plaza Major CPD Amendment Project Narrative/Justification Statement February 13, 2018 Page 4 of 4 4. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment is inconsistent with existing and proposed land uses. Demonstration of Compliance: The proposed reduction of square footage of Building A and addition of the freestanding restaurant building is consistent with the existing surrounding land uses. 5. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would exceed the capacity of public facilities, including but not limited to transportation, sewerage, water supply, parks, fire, police, drainage, schools, and emergency medical facilities. Demonstration of Compliance: The proposal will not exceed the capacity of public facilities. Requests for confirmation of same have been submitted in writing to the applicable public facility providers and will be provided to the City immediately upon receipt. 6. Whether and the extent to which, the proposed amendment would result in significant Adverse impacts on the natural environment. Demonstration of Compliance: The requested approvals will not result in significant adverse impacts to the natural environment. 7. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would adversely affect property values in the area. Demonstration of Compliance: The continued development of the Property as a commercial retail project would not adversely affect property values in the area. The proposed commercial retail project will provide valuable neighborhood-serving uses in close proximity to the residential homes and businesses in the area thereby having a positive effect on property values. 8. Whether and the extent to which the proposed amendment would result in an orderly and logical development pattern and the specific identification of any negative effects on such pattern. Demonstration of Compliance: The continued development of the Property as a commercial retail project will result in an orderly and logical development pattern. There are no negative effects of the proposed PD amendment. Based on the above and attached information, Johnston Group Development & Design, agent on behalf of the Applicant, respectfully requests the approval of the proposed Major Planned Development Amendment.

CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH PLANNING BOARD Meeting Date: July 17, 2018 Planning Board Case No. 1670I

CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH PLANNING BOARD Meeting Date: July 17, 2018 Planning Board Case No. 1670I Palms Gateway Commercial Planned Development (CPD) Southeast Corner of Belvedere Road and Australian Avenue