Creative Village Design Review Committee

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1 N. Terry Ave. CVDRC Staff Report Creative Village Design Review Committee April 11, 2017 Case Number MPL ARB Agenda Item 2 University of Central Florida Dr. Phillips Academic Commons Applicant Daniel Tarczynski, Partner SchenkelShultz Architecture Owner University of Central Florida W. Livingston St Subject Site Requested Action Campus Boundary Request for Specific Parcel Master Plan approval for a 4-story, 148,000 sq. ft. academic building and associated plaza improvements for the University of Central Florida Downtown Campus. Recommendation Approval, based on the conditions in the staff report Project Planner Doug Metzger, AICP, LMT Updated: April 7, 2017 Aerial Photograph S U M M A R Y Project Description This Specific Parcel Master Plan [SPMP] for the UCF Dr. Phillips Academic Commons is the first piece of the first phase of the Downtown UCF Campus. This SPMP includes a 4-story, 148,000 s.f. academic building and an associated plaza and open space. The subject site is bounded by W. Livingston St. on the north, N. Terry Ave. on the west, and the UCF Center for Emerging Media on the south and east. Project Background September 2014 UCF announces plans for a Downtown campus. City agrees to donate 15 acres of the Creative Village PD to UCF for the Downtown campus. April 2016 Florida Board of Governors approves project. Fall 2016 An amendment to the Creative Village PD, which included the UCF Cmpus is approved by the Municipal Planning Board. [ZON ] March 2017 The Orlando City Council approved the amended Creative Village PD Ordinance.

2 Page 2 P RO J E C T OVERV I E W [From the Applicant] The University of Central Florida s (UCF) new campus is centrally located in Downtown Orlando near City Hall, the Central Business District and the new Sports and Entertainment District. The 148,000 square-foot Dr. Phillips Academic Commons will be the heart of the new campus, serving both UCF and Valencia College. Academic programs from UCF s Digital Entertainment and Communication, Healthcare Technology and Public Service departments will be housed in the new building, as well as Valencia s Culinary Management, Hospitality Management and Graphics / Digital Media programs. As an integral part of the Downtown community, the new campus provides students close proximity and easy access to job and internship opportunities in their field of study. Transforming the way students live and learn in this new urban context, the innovative, 21st century Dr. Phillips Academic Commons will have collaborative learning spaces, classrooms, offices, computer labs, media commons/library, and space for academic and community events. The Academic Commons building is designed to integrate seamlessly with the Creative Village Master Plan and is consistent with the City of Orlando s Growth Management Plan. As an urban campus environment, the building s edge engages the street corners of W. Livingston Street and N. Terry Avenue. This detail of the building design is articulated and recessed to acknowledge the planned student housing building across the street. The ground floor was thoughtfully designed to serve as a street front with windows along the façade to create transparency between the academic activity occurring inside and outside the building. The 5-story building plan is designed with two academic wings that are connected by a bridge. The interior of the connecting bridge provides student activity and office spaces. This design allows for a central courtyard to be developed as additional buildings are planned in the future. Also, an east-west promenade has been created that will integrate the existing UCF Center for Emerging Media, which will be renovated as part of this project, with the new Dr. Phillips Academic Commons and the nearby UCF Parking Garage. Aesthetically, the exterior is comprised of precast concrete that will be detailed to emulate a progressive limestone façade with the modern glass bridge and corner element. This juxtaposition of materials and form will create a timeless urban building in downtown Orlando. CVDRC STA F F OVERV I E W Land Development - TeNeika Neasman Block 2 (lots E, F, G, and UCF) has an underlying zoning of AC-2 with a maximum height of 200 feet. The following footnote applies to development on the block: 9. Suitable alternative parking shall be made available to UCF within the CV site, as redevelopment of the surface parking area leased to UCF proceeds. The applicant is not proposing parking in association with this MPL approval, however parking will be provided in the existing Centroplex and proposed Student Housing garages. A parking garage will be constructed for this site on lots B, C, and D in Phase 2. The academic building will be a 5-story, 82 ft. tall academic building with two wings that are connected by a bridge. The connector bridge will house student activity and office space. The proposed FAR is.89 and ISR is.77. Section 3.12(b) of the PD states: At least 70% of the building wall must meet the maximum setback of 15 ft. Staff recommends approval of a Modification to allow the building wall to be setback 15 ft. from the back of curb and approve the proposed setbacks from the property line. Approval of this request is consistent with the approved streetscape and conceptual open space plan for this portion of the planned development. The building will be setback 4 ft. from W. Livingston Street and 0 ft. from N. Terry Avenue rights-of-way. The Dr. Phillips Academic Commons application complies with height, FAR, ISR, and land use as outlined in the Creative Village Planned Development Ordinance. The proposed setbacks from the back of curb and property line are consistent with the vision for this block.

3 Page 3 CVDRC STA F F OVERV I E W [CONT.] Appearance Review Doug Metzger The Dr. Phillips Academic Commons is the first building block in the creation of a true, Downtown urban campus for the University of Central Florida and Valencia College. Addressing the re-aligned W. Livingston St. and N. Terry Avenue, the academic building will be the first keystone to anchor the Livingston and Terry intersection, the heart of the Creative Village. From the reviewers standpoint we must remember that these first pieces are just the beginning of the Phase One Campus Plan. Over the next few months the CVDRC will also be reviewing the plans and designs for a parking garage and central facilities plant to the west of this initial development that will complete the Phase One Campus Plan. Combined with the student housing building, to be sited on the northwest corner of the Livingston and Terry intersection, that will be presented to the CVDRC for review and approval at the May 2017 CVDRC meeting, this first phase will be well on the way to supporting the 7,700 students programmed for this campus. Technically, there is not a single strong physical entry to the Academic Commons building along W. Livingston St. However, the large space created under the bridge that connects the east and west wings of the academic building will be a much grander entry statement and front door to the Academic Commons and UCF campus than any single doorway could possibly convey. The east-west promenade between the Academic Commons and the UCF Center for Emerging Media will create a campus spine that connects these first two pieces of the 15-acre campus to future east and west campus expansion areas. The design and materials of the courtyard and promenade provide a variety of shaded spaces for individual reflection, as well as more open spaces for small and large group gatherings. The formal landscape and cohesive hardscape design create ordered and clearly defined pedestrian connections between the new and future campus elements. The pathways are also designed to support maintenance vehicles and to provide emergency vehicle access to the central portion of the campus. Low-impact rain gardens incorporated into the promenade will provide stormwater storage and treatment, establish an energy and water efficient landscape and soften the formal edges of the promenade. The Creative Village PD states that buildings should be designed with forward-looking technology in architecture, materials, and reflect an urban environment. Use of technology in creative, modern, and distinctive ways should be incorporated into buildings, especially along Primary Corridors. While the exterior architecture of the Academic Commons may not be considered especially forward-looking, the building design definitely has a timeless academic character. Additionally, the distinctive interior spaces create innovative and collaborative educational environments infused with the latest technologies and energy efficiencies that will set the standard for the next generation of teaching and educational approaches. The building design and siting also establishes a strong urban form along Livingston and Terry with minimal setbacks, the use of durable materials, extensive transparency and high levels of connectivity on all sides of the building. The future is very bright for education in Downtown Orlando and this is just the beginning.

4 Page 4 CVDRC CONDITIONS OF APPROVA L CVDRC Staff has reviewed the Applicant s submittal documents and and recommends approval of this application with the following conditions of approval: Land Development 1. Scope of Master Plan- This use shall operate only as described within this report. All of the improvements shown in the attached site plan (and as amended by any conditions found herein) are required as a condition of approval. Any changes in the use of the site, the operation of the project, or the site plan as described herein may require a new or amended Master Plan (see Minor Modifications condition below). This approval is not transferable to another property. 2. Modifications- Minor modifications and design changes including but not limited to fences, signs, landscaping, interior alterations, and other minor changes, that are required beyond those previously reviewed by the Creative Village Design Review Committee, may be approved by the Planning Official without further review by the Creative Village Design Review Committee. Major changes shall require additional review by the Creative Village Design Review Committee. 3. General Code Compliance- Development of the proposed project shall be consistent with the conditions in this staff report and all codes and ordinances of the City of Orlando, the State of Florida, and all other applicable regulatory agencies. 4. Land Use and Zoning- Except as provided herein, development of the property shall be consistent with the allowed uses and development standards of the Creative Village Planned Development zoning designation, AC-2 default zoning district designation. 5. Regulations Subject to Code- Except as provided herein, the proposed project is subject to the conditions of this report and all codes and ordinances of the State of Florida, City of Orlando and all other applicable regulatory agencies. 6. Master Plan Expiration- Upon approval of the Master Plan By City Council, a building permit shall be obtained for any new work to the site within two (2) years of approval of the Master Plan, or the Master Plan shall expire (the applicant would then need to apply for a new Master Plan). If a building permit for the work requiring said Master Plan expires, then the Master Plan is no longer valid and the applicant must apply for a new Master Plan or a new master plan amendment. However, the Planning Official may extend the time limit for the Master plan for one period of up to 12 Months for good cause shown, upon written application filed 30 days prior to the expiration date of said Master plan. 7. Height- The height must not exceed the maximum of 100 ft. 8. Impervious Surface Ratio- The applicant shall identify the amount of pervious surface that is to remain, and must provide a cumulative total for all approved Master Plans. 9. Floor Area Ratio- the FAR must not exceed the maximum of 1.00 FAR. 10. Setback Modification 70% of the building wall must meet the minimum setback of zero ft. As provided by subsection (5), Florida Statutes, issuance of a development permit by a municipality does not in any way create any right on the part of an applicant to obtain a permit from a state or federal agency and does not create any liability on the part of the municipality for issuance of the permit if the applicant fails to obtain requisite approvals or fulfill the obligations imposed by a state or federal agency or undertakes actions that result in a violation of state or federal law. In accordance with subsection (5), Florida Statutes, it is hereby made a condition of this permit that all other applicable state or federal permits be obtained before commencement of the development. Appearance Review 1. Streetscape A. Streetscape Design and Maintenance i. All streetscape design and construction is required to comply with the Creative Village Streetscape Design Guidelines and the conditions in this staff report. ii. Maintenance Agreement The applicant shall enter into a maintenance agreement with the City to define maintenance responsibilities for the streetscape zone. iii. City Services Easement A city services easement shall be provided by the applicant for any portion of the streetscape zone that extends beyond the right-of-way.

5 Page 5 B. General Streetscape Requirements: i. Completion of Existing Streetscape Per the Creative Village Streetscape Design Guidelines the parcel developer is responsible for completing the construction of the 15-foot streetscape zone along W. Livingston Street and N. Terry Avenue prior to issuance of a Certificate of occupancy for the Academic commons. This includes: Installing structural soil, or a Planning Official approved equivalent, per the design guidelines to the inward edge of the 15-foot streetscape zone. Installing street trees in the tree wells that do not currently contain street trees, Constructing the final 5-feet of sidewalk in the 15-foot streetscape zone. Adding furnishings as required in the streetscape design guidelines. ii. CVDRC CONDITIONS OF APPROVA L [CONT.] Street Trees High rise live oaks trees shall be planted as the primary street tree in the tree wells. Sylvester Palms may be used as accent trees at the building entrances. iii. Valve and Junction Boxes All at grade junction, valve and control boxes in the streetscape zone shall be traffic bearing grade boxes and lids. Box lids must be painted a color that matches the adjacent streetscape material. iv. Curb Cuts All existing curb cuts shall be removed and the streetscape and curbing restored during construction. 2. Architecture A. Skyline Architecture CVDRC Staff recommends the cornice at the top of the building s pre-cast sections be enhanced in order to better define where the building touches the sky. B. Final Building Elevations Prior to commencement of vertical construction of the Academic Commons color building elevations and black and white perspective massing illustrations must be submitted to CVDRC staff to ensureconsistency with the CVDRC approval. C. Windows The windows on all facades shall be recessed from the façade to provide additional design, texture and shadow lines to the building façade. C. Transparency i. All glass at the ground level shall be clear. Minimum light transmittance shall be 80%. High performance or low-e glass may be considered as an alternative with a minimum transmittance of 60%. ii. No windows at the ground floor level shall be dry-walled, or have permanent partitions installed on the interior to block natural surveillance. iii. Tinted, reflective, or spandrel glass does not count towards meeting the transparency requirements. 3. Lighting A. A lighting plan compliant with the City s lighting regulations [Chapter 63 2M.] including photometrics and all proposed exterior lighting fixtures shall be submitted for CVDRC staff approval prior to issuance of building permits. B. It is encourage that the top or skyline architecture of the buildings be significantly lit in order to distinguish the building in the night time skyline. C. Night time building elevations must be submitted to CVDRC staff prior to issuance of building permits. 4. Mechanical Equipment F. Venting & Exhaust All potential venting and exhaust must be directed to the roof of the building and must not be visible from the public right-of-way. Exhaust venting is not permitted on any street facing façade of the building. All other vents and exhaust for mechanical equipment and other utilities must be a minimum of 12 ft. above grade, must be integrated with the building design and painted to match the surrounding building color so as to be seamless with the overall architecture of the building. G. Transformer Area Screening Transformer areas outside the building envelope shall be screened with a hedge, 36- inches tall at the time of planting and maintained at a minimum 48-inches tall in order to screen the transformer. H. Mechanical Equipment All ground mounted and rooftop mechanical equipment shall be screened from view at eye level and meet the screening conditions of the Land Development Code. I. Backflow Preventer Backflow preventer[s] shall be located so as to not be directly visible from the right-of-way and should be screened from view where necessary. J. Fencing Any fencing on the site shall be an open, CPTED-approved fence, such as aluminum picket or welded wire fencing. Other than temporary construction fences chain link fencing is prohibited. K. Final Elevations The location and configuration of all exterior venting and mechanical equipment shall be depicted on the final building elevations and submitted to CVDRC staff prior to commencement of vertical construction.

6 Page 6 CVDRC CONDITIONS OF APPROVA L [CONT.] 5. Signage A Master Sign Plan [MSP] for the campus, including both low-rise and high-rise signage must be submitted for a separate CVDRC approval prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The MSP shall clearly show how signage will be allocated across the campus. High-rise signs are permitted consistent with Sec , The Downtown Special Sign District of the Land Development Code but will require CVDRC approval prior to permitting unless incorporated into the MSP. 6. Telecommunications Equipment Screening Buildings should be designed to accommodate future placement of telecommunications equipment. Screening areas should be built into rooftop areas so that the placement and screening of the telecommunications equipment does not become an afterthought. 7. CVDRC Construction Observation A. Prior to the commencement of vertical construction the general contractor, developer and architect will schedule a coordination meeting with CVDRC Staff to review the CVDRC conditions of approval and the CVDRC review process for any proposed changes that may occur during construction. B. The general contractor shall schedule periodic meetings with the CVDRC staff as needed to update staff on the project progress and potential issues complying with the CVDRC conditions of approval. C. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy CVDRC staff will review the project site for compliance with the CVDRC conditions of approval. Dr. Phillips Academic Commons

7 Page 7 SITE M P L U CF D r. P h i ll ips A c a de m ic C o m m o n s M as te r P l an PLANS Massing Study Student Housing/Classroom Building UCF Phase One

8 Page 8 SITE M P L U CF D r. P h i ll ips A c a de m ic C o m m o n s M as te r P l an PLANS Conceptual Campus Plan Architectural Site Plan

9 Page 9 Q UA D CIRC U L AT I O N The Quad Livingston Campus Entry

10 Page 10 P RO M E N A D E AND EMERG E N C Y ACCESS CIRC U L AT I O N Activating The Street Promenade Circulation

11 Page 11 L A N D S C A P E AND UTILITY PLANS Landscape Plan Utility Plan

12 Page 12 M P L U CF D r. P h i ll ips A c a de m ic C o m m o n s M as te r P l an DR. PHILLIPS ACADEMIC COMMONS First Floor/Site Plan Floor Plan Diagrams

13 Page 13 D R. PHILLIPS ACADEMIC COMMO N S ELEVAT I O N S North [Livingston] Elevation West [Terry] Elevation

14 Page 14 D R. PHILLIPS ACADEMIC COMMO N S ELEVAT I O N S South Elevation East Elevation

15 Page 15 C O U R T YA R D ELEVAT I O N East Courtyard Elevation