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1 Office of Economic Development Downtown Development Review Board (DDRB) City Hall at St. James 117 West Duval St., 1 st Floor Lynwood Roberts Room Thursday, November 7, :00 p.m. Members: Ex-Officio and Staff Distribution: Timothy Miller, Chairman Bill Joyce, PW Chief Engineering & Construction Rafael Caldera, Vice-Chair Richard Ball, PW, Traffic Operations Division Craig Davisson, Secretary Don Redman, Member of Council, District 4 Montasser (Monty) Selim, Board Member Scott Shine, Jacksonville Waterways Commission Chris Flagg, Board Member James Boyle, JTA Representative Logan Rink, Board Member Vickie Drake, Ex-Officio Member Carol Worsham, Board Member Terry Lorince, Ex-Officio Member Andy Sikes, Board Member William Lyle, Ex-Officio Member Roland Udenze, Board Member Joel McEachin, Ex-Officio Member Michael Sands, Ex-Officio Member Ex-Officio and Staff Distribution: Jim Bailey, DIA Representative Ted Carter, OED Executive Director David DeCamp, Public Information Office Paul Crawford, OED Deputy Director J. Keith Brown, JTA Representative Alex Rudzinski, OED Director of Development Michelle Stephens, DDRB Recording Secretary Jim Klement, OED Staff Liaison Jason Teal, Assistant General Counsel Aundra Wallace, DIA CEO I. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Miller II. ACTION ITEMS Chairman Miller Approval of the October 3, 2013 Meeting Minutes Approval of the October 10, 2013 Workshop Meeting Minutes DDRB ( ), Request for Conceptual Review 220 Riverside Unity Plaza Improvements DDRB , Request for Conceptual Review Chase Bank Facade Improvements and Deviations DDRB , Request for Final Approval for a Deviation for Off-Street Parking - Harmony Dental Laboratory III. IV. INFORMATION/DISCUSSION ITEMS Chairman Miller OLD BUSINESS Chairman Miller V. NEW BUSINESS Chairman Miller

2 DDRB Meeting Agenda November 7, 2013 Page 2 of 2 VI. VII. PUBLIC COMMENTS Chairman Miller ADJOURNMENT Chairman Miller Next Scheduled Meeting: Thursday, December 5, 2013 at 2:00 p.m.

3 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, :00 P.M. II. ACTION ITEMS DDRB (aka ) Request for Conceptual Review 220 Riverside Unity Plaza Improvements

4 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD CONCEPTUAL REVIEW REQUEST FOR IMPROVEMETNS TO UNITY PLAZA DDRB APPLICATION (AKA DDRB , 220 RIVERSIDE) November 7, 2013 Project Name: Location: Request: Downtown Overlay District: Current Zoning District: Current Land Use Category: City Council District: Applicant/Agent: Unity Plaza (Presented as Part of the 220 Riverside Mixed-Use Development Previously Approved DDRB , and Under Construction) 220 Riverside Avenue Conceptual Review Note: The Applicant is Requesting Conceptual / Final Review Brooklyn District Commercial Residential and Office (CRO), Commercial Community/General-1 (CCG-1) Central Business District (CBD) District 9, The Honorable Warren Jones Jason E. Faulkner, AIA Studio 9 Architecture 315 East Bay Street, Suite 200 Jacksonville, Florida GENERAL INFORMATION DDRB Application (aka DDRB ) is s seeking approval for proposed improvements to Unity Plaza. The Plaza is adjacent to the project now under construction located at 220 Riverside Avenue that includes office/retail, residential, garage and surface parking. The Plaza is to be managed by JUPI (Jacksonville Unity Plaza, Inc.) and will have oversight from 220 Riverside Development Management and the COJ Parks and Recreation Department, as well as initial input from Department of Public Works. As such, thorough review of the Plaza design is important to ensure a successful Plaza development. The design of the Plaza includes a number of elevation changes, seating and pedestrian walk areas, stage and

5 DDRB (aka DDRB , 220 Riverside) November 7, 2013 Page 2 entertainment areas and associated needs of active open public spaces including bathrooms. OED staff is reviewing for conceptual approval as the scale and character of the proposed development may necessitate additional review and comment from the DDRB, Parks and Recreation and Public Works Departments prior to final approval. It is noted the applicant may ask the DDRB to collapse its review to a conceptual/final, if sufficient information is provided at this meeting. The proposed Unity Plaza has Riverside Avenue frontage and is south of the developing 220 Riverside mixed-use project and is associated with City sponsored infrastructure improvements for drainage, utilities and right-of-way treatments in the area. DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR REVIEW Pursuant to the provisions of Section Powers and Duties of the Zoning Code, the DDRB shall review and make decisions with respect to all applications for development and redevelopment within the Downtown Overlay Zone: (i) to ensure consistency and compatibility of all proposed development and redevelopment with the Downtown Master Plan; and (ii) to consider the design related issues of each application to ensure compliance with these Downtown District Regulations and all related approved design guidelines and standards, to the extent applicable. Also, as part of its review and approval per Section , the DDRB, may authorize a deviation from the requirements if it makes a positive finding based on substantial competent evidence on the following criteria: (a) There are practical or economic difficulties in carrying out the strict letter of the requirement; (b) the request is not based exclusively upon a desire to reduce the cost of developing the site, but would accomplish some result that is in the public interest; (c) the proposed reduction or deviation will not substantially diminish property values in the area surrounding the site and will not substantially interfere with or injure the rights of others whose property would be affected by the deviation; (d) the proposed reduction or deviation will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, result in additional public expense or the creation of nuisances; and (e) the effect of the proposed reduction or deviation furthers the objectives, policies, design and intentions of the Downtown Master Plan. Staff review includes the applicable Development Guidelines and notes the following: 1. Off-Street Parking Overlay The intent of this guideline is to minimize the impact of developing parking and service areas associated with a development. The Plaza has available a number of different parking options including both surface and garage structure parking that will be available to the entire mixed-use development including Unity Plaza. Also, the master plan is designed to incorporate transportation alternatives and includes consideration for the future automated elevated skyway along Riverside Avenue as well as trolley and bus

6 DDRB (aka DDRB , 220 Riverside) November 7, 2013 Page 3 pull-off locations. The mixed-use project, including the Plaza is located in an urban setting, and as such, there is an expectation for a greater number of residential and commercial retail users to walk and use alternative transportation which shows compliance with this design element. Staff is of the opinion proposed improvements for Unity Plaza complies with this design guideline. 2. Surface Parking, Trash, Storage, and Loading Area Screening and Landscaping Requirements The intent of this guideline is to ensure appropriate screening and landscape treatment for pedestrian, parking, trash, storage and loading areas. The master plan for the project includes a number of opportunities that need to be addressed for trash and loading areas, and landscaping. The Plaza area, open to the public will benefit in operations and design function providing appropriate circulation and hardscape treatment is in place. These elements should include, but not be limited to seating/ benches, lighting, trash receptacles and other public needs. Staff is of the opinion additional detail addressing seating/benches, lighting, trash receptacles and other public needs should be provided by the applicant prior to DDRB final approval showing compliance with this design guideline. 3. Streetscape Design Standards The intent of this design guideline is to establish criteria requiring certain levels of quality and street level enhancement for pedestrian use and interaction. The master plan for 220 Riverside developments includes office/retail, residential units and garage and surface parking. The above uses will include Unity Plaza, a public park facility located adjacent to the existing fountain and residential and commercial development. The developer is not disturbing existing and approved streetscape design along Magnolia Street and also has received approval to modify Riverside Avenue streetscape with previous design approvals accommodating an 18 vehicle pull-off area. Included in the Unity Plaza project is the corner entry design and small plaza at the intersection of Forest and Magnolia Streets. This location will be a highly visual vehicle and pedestrian point of prominence for the Plaza. Clarification as to the design for the corner should be provided by the applicant to insure good design. Additionally, the applicant is proposing signage facing the intersection of Forest Street and Riverside Avenue; additional information needs to be provided to fully understand the final product, including lighting, materials and maintenance / vandal issues. Staff is of the opinion that details addressing pavement treatments, landscape schedules, and furniture styles as well as design and construction information should be provided by

7 DDRB (aka DDRB , 220 Riverside) November 7, 2013 Page 4 the applicant prior to DDRB final approval showing compliance with this design guideline. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The 220 Riverside project, including Unity Plaza, has an existing Re-Development Agreement, approved by City Council. Additionally, as a part of the development the applicant is proposing a public information sign for Unity Plaza, an approved sign per code. However, as noted, staff is of the opinion that additional design, operational and construction information regarding the sign be provided prior to DDRB final approval. RECOMMENDATION The Downtown Development Review Board Staff recommends: Conceptual Approval of DDRB Application (aka DDRB , 220 Riverside), subject to the following: 1. Applicant to provide complete hardscape and plant material schedules and include standards for pavers and pavement treatment, trash receptacles, furniture styles and night lighting fixture details prior to DDRB final approval. 2. Applicant to provide additional information for the sign design, including operational data such as well as illumination, letter materials size and font, and structural and construction information prior to DDRB final approval. 3. Applicant to provide additional design information for the corner of Forest and Magnolia Streets.

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44 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, :00 P.M. II. ACTION ITEMS DDRB Request for Conceptual Review Chase Bank Facade Improvements and Deviations

45 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD CONCEPTUAL APPROVAL REQUEST FOR FAÇADE IMPROVEMENTS AND DEVIATIONS For CHASE BANK DDRB APPLICATION November 7, 2013 Project Name: Location: Request: Downtown Overlay District: Current Zoning District: Current Land Use Category: City Council District: Applicant/Agent: Chase Bank, Façade Improvements 100 West Bay Street, with frontage on West Bay and Laura Streets Conceptual Approval of façade improvements for Bay and Laura Streets and Deviations to Sec Streetscape Design Standards, to substitute plant material in street planter on Bay Street. Central Civic Core District Commercial Central Business District (CCBD) Central Business District (CBD) District 4, the Honorable Don Redman bdg Architects Nutan Kulkarni, AIA, 100 South Ashley Drive, suite 100 Tampa Florida GENERAL INFORMATION DDRB Application is requesting Conceptual Approval for façade improvements and a deviation from Section Streetscape Design Standards for proposed modifications to the existing multi-story building and streetscape located at 100 West Bay Street at the southwest intersection of Laura and Bay Streets. The proposed improvements are to the first floor of the building façade and more specifically the applicant proposes to make modifications to the corner of the building façade facing Laura and Bay Streets so at to develop an inviting and pedestrian

46 DDRB November 7, 2013 Page 2 image for a future Chase Branch Bank. In additional to the building façade improvements, the applicant proposes to substitute a palm tree for an existing crape myrtle in the streetscape planter on the Bay Street frontage. DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR REVIEW Pursuant to the provisions of Section Powers and Duties of the Zoning Code, the DDRB shall review and make decisions with respect to all applications for development and redevelopment within the Downtown Overlay Zone: (i) to ensure consistency and compatibility of all proposed development and redevelopment with the Downtown Master Plan; and (ii) to consider the design related issues of each application to ensure compliance with these Downtown District Regulations and all related approved design guidelines and standards, to the extent applicable. The review of this DDRB application is based on the following applicable criteria pursuant to Section Development Guidelines of the Zoning Code and should a deviation be required the following criteria should be addressed prior to final approval: (a) There are practical or economic difficulties in carrying out the strict letter of the requirement; (b) the request is not based exclusively upon a desire to reduce the cost of developing the site, but would accomplish some result that is in the public interest; (c) the proposed reduction or deviation will not substantially diminish property values in the area surrounding the site and will not substantially interfere with or injure the rights of others whose property would be affected by the deviation; (d) the proposed reduction or deviation will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, result in additional public expense or the creation of nuisances; and (e) the effect of the proposed reduction or deviation furthers the objectives, policies, design and intentions of the Downtown Master Plan. Staff review includes the applicable Development Guidelines and notes the following: 1. Encroachment The intent of this guideline is for building facades to engage the pedestrian on the street. The criteria suggest providing differentiated building walls, open and inviting facades, human/pedestrian scale and varied horizontal and vertical articulation including awnings. As noted, the building is an existing multi-story structure with frontage on West Bay and Laura Streets. The applicant is proposing to modify the north east corner of the building s first floor. The improvements include new window, entrance, and portico treatment improving pedestrian interaction and access to the building and in the area. The conceptual drawings show a variety of modifications to the street frontage façade for Laura and Bay Streets, as well as modifications to the streetscape. However, additional information is needed to fully understand the modifications to each street frontage situation that addresses the foundation plantings along Laura Street and possible removal of streetscape plant materials as well as clarification of the removal and substitution of streetscape plant material for the West Bay Street frontage. Staff is generally

47 DDRB November 7, 2013 Page 3 supportive of the proposed improvements but is of the opinion that to provide consistency with each street frontage and the proposed pedestrian movement on the adjacent sidewalk, more information is needed to understand the proposed improvements. Specifically the improvements to the Laura Street frontage for the façade treatment addresses only that portion of the building occupied by Chase. Additional improvements to the entire building footprint, such as removing all of the planters facing the Laura Street frontage will provide a more uniform and complimentary presentation and pedestrian engagement. Also, the drawings are not clear on the removal and or replacement of plant material in streetscape planters for the Laura Street and West Bay Street streetscape planters, which needs to be addressed prior to final DDRB approval. Staff is of the opinion that this design element has addressed and complies with this design guideline but additional improvements will further enhance the final product and may be appropriate to have a better overall design complimentary of the adjacent streetscape along Laura and West Bay Streets. 2. Entrances This criterion requires at least one pedestrian entrance door on each building elevation facing a street for new developments. The existing building presently has one lobby entrance from the West Bay Street frontage. The applicant proposes to add new entrances to the West Bay and Laura Street frontages, improving the pedestrian access to the building and interaction with activity on adjacent street frontage. Additionally, new transparency resulting from proposed new window treatment will improve night security and viability by providing additional lighting towards the adjacent sidewalk. Staff is of the opinion that this design element has been addressed and complies with this design guideline. 3. Streetscape Design Standards The intent of this design guideline is to establish criteria requiring certain levels of quality and street level enhancement for pedestrian use and interaction. The site presently has streetscape improvements on the Laura and West Bay Street frontages that meet the standards. The applicant is requesting to substitute a palm tree for the existing crape myrtle on the West Bay Street frontage planter to provide better visibility to the building and the first floor activity. This deviation will require review and approval of DDRB prior to final approval. Staff notes that the recommended palm would be a date palm, as presently exists on the opposite corner east of the building, at the entry to the Wells Fargo Building. Additionally, the applicant is requesting removing planters adjacent to the building on the Laura Street frontage to provide better pedestrian circulation. However, as noted, the streetscape information is not complete with regards to the removal of plant material and replacements. The streetscape for Laura Street shows possible removal of plant material as well as substitution of plant material on for one planter in the Bay Street

48 DDRB November 7, 2013 Page 4 frontage. Additional substitution of plant material should be considered to provide a stronger identity for the entire building as well as the Chase corner improvements. Staff notes that the removal and proposed substitution of plant material will require a deviation for the modification to the Streetscape on Laura and West Bay Street frontages prior to DDRB final approval. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Prior to final approval the applicant will need to provide documentation as to the advertisement for the requested deviation. RECOMMENDATION The Downtown Development Review Board Staff recommends: Conceptual Approval for DDRB Application , subject to the following: 1. Applicant to provide specifications and information regarding the request for plant material removal and substitution for the Laura Street and West Bay Street streetscape frontage and receive a deviation prior to DDRB final approval. 2. Applicant to investigate the removal of additional foundation plantings on the Laura Street frontage to develop a more consistent pedestrian engagement.

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50 Location Map 2

51 Site Aerial 3

52 Site Tax Parcel Map 4

53 Flood Map Site 5

54 Site FLUM Map 6

55 Site Zoning Map 7

56 Existing: Site Plan/ Survey 8

57 Proposed improvements for Chase Branch Building: Add entrance to the Chase branch from Laura Street Relocate entrance on Bay Street to the corner bay Provide ADA compliant access to the entrance doors. Plan planters to complement, along the accessible entrance Add Aluminum Composite Panel (ACM) canopies spanning over Chase occupied bays. Canopy is to be lit internally as well as above. Add ACM paneling at existing stucco band along entire length of the building on the two sides Streetscape: Remove planter at Laura Street and add new planters at columns Coordinate pavers to match the improvements Replace the Crepe Myrtle on Bay Street by a Sylvester Palm to complement trees at the other corner across Laura Street Building lighting to add to the streetscape. Signage and banners to complement Signage: Signage and banners indicated for concept and will be prepared to comply with applicable code 9

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62 Proposed: Corner View with ACM canopy and paneling 14

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65 Proposed from Laura Street, showing ACM canopy and ACM wall panels 17

66 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, :00 P.M. II. ACTION ITEMS DDRB Request for Final Approval for a Deviation for Off-Street Parking - Harmony Dental Laboratory

67 DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD REQUEST FOR DEVIATIONS For HARMONY DENTAL LABORATORY DDRB APPLICATION November 7, 2013 Project Name: Location: Harmony Dental Laboratory Accessory Parking 758 W Duval Street, Parcel No The area is bound on the north by West Duval, on the west by Madison, and on the south by West Monroe Streets. The site is presently the location of Harmony Dental Laboratory. Request: Final Approval for a Deviation to Sec Off-Street Parking Overlay requirements allowing an additional 14 parking spaces to the existing 72 spaces previously approved. Downtown Overlay District: Current Zoning District: Current Land Use Category: City Council District: Applicant/Agent: LaVilla District Commercial Community/General-2 (CCG-2) Central Business District (CBD) District 9, the Honorable Warren Jones Erick J. Almond, P.E. Executive Vice President 3609 Hendricks Avenue Jacksonville Florida GENERAL INFORMATION DDRB Application is requesting final approval for a deviation from Section Off-Street Parking requirement to modify the existing on-site retention allowing an additional 14 surface parking spaces for the adjacent existing Harmony Dental Laboratory building. The site is presently developed with a 19,000 sq. ft. building with an associated 72 parking spaces previously approved by JEDC. The total number of spaces at the time of approval exceeded the number of spaces allowed by the Downtown Overlay by 29 spaces. The

68 DDRB November 7, 2013 Page 2 request by the applicant at this time is for an additional 14 spaces to be located where the storm water retention now exists on site. The storm water will be captured in new underground detention system. The new parking spaces will connect with the existing surface lot with frontages on West Duval and Madison Streets allowing a more desirable vehicle access to the adjacent streets including proposed access to West Monroe Street. The existing surface parking complies with the required landscaping and the applicant has provided drawings that show the new parking area will be in compliance with the code. DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR REVIEW Pursuant to the provisions of Section Powers and Duties of the Zoning Code, and Section Deviations from Standards by Downtown Design Review Board, the DDRB may authorize a deviation from and of the requirements if it makes a positive finding, based on substantial and competent evidence for the following criteria: (a) There are practical or economic difficulties in carrying out the strict letter of the requirement; (b) the request is not based exclusively upon a desire to reduce the cost of developing the site, but would accomplish some result that is in the public interest; (c) the proposed reduction or deviation will not substantially diminish property values in the area surrounding the site and will not substantially interfere with or injure the rights of others whose property would be affected by the deviation; (d) the proposed reduction or deviation will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, result in additional public expense or the creation of nuisances; and (e) the effect of the proposed reduction or deviation furthers the objectives, policies, design and intentions of the Downtown Master Plan. Staff has reviewed the deviation request included in the applicant s letter and makes the following findings: (a) There are practical difficulties that support the deviation for additional on-site parking as there are few or limited safe and secure available public parking spaces within the immediate area for use by the tenants of the building. (b) The deviation is not based exclusively on the desire to reduce the cost of the developing the site but rather would allow the applicant to provide additional safe and secure vehicle parking to ensure the successful and continued operation of the dental service facility. The improvements would be at the cost and responsibility of the owner and on private property. (c) The proposed deviation will not diminish property values in the area nor interfere with or injure the rights of others, rather the proposed additional parking improvements will add to property values as the deviation will allow the owner to replace an existing on-site open storm water retention area with surface parking and landscaping and capture the required storm water with an engineered underground vault system developing a more esthetic visual to the site as well as providing additional on-site parking for tenant use.

69 DDRB November 7, 2013 Page 3 (d) The proposed deviation will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, result in additional public expense or the creation of nuisances as all improvements are made on private property at the cost to the applicant. Additionally, the improvements will provide a safe and attractive parking on-site for continued operation of the dental facility and replace an unsightly and potentially dangerous open storm water retention area with an underground vault system. (e) The proposed deviation furthers the objectives, policies, design and intentions of the Downtown Master Plan as it will allow an existing service orientated development to be further improved with additional safe and secure parking for the tenants of the associated building. This additional parking will allow the continued growth and viability of the existing business.. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION The applicant has provided documentation as to the advertisements for the deviation as required. RECOMMENDATION Downtown Development Review Board Staff recommends: Final Approval for DDRB Deviation to Section Off-Street Parking, allowing modification of the site plan for 14 additional vehicle spaces.

70 Harmony Dental Laboratory Parking Modification Presented by: Almond Engineering, P.A. November 7, 2013 DDBR CONCEPTUAL REVIEW

71 HARMONY DENTAL LABORATORY PARKING MODIFICATIONS DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT REVIEW BOARD (DDRB) CONCEPTUAL REVIEW DDBR November 7,

72 PROJECT SITE DDBR November 7,

73 SITE AERIAL DDBR November 7,

74 SITE AERIAL DDBR November 7,

75 ZONING DDBR November 7,

76 MASTER PLAN DDBR November 7,

77 DDBR EXISTING CONDITIONS Looking northwest across Monroe Street W at existing dry retention pond Harmony Dental Laboratory is located to the left of the pond November 7,

78 EXISTING CONDITIONS DDBR Southwest corner of pond looking across Monroe Street W Southeast corner of pond looking across Monroe Street West November 7,

79 EXISTING CONDITIONS DDBR Looking westerly at the existing dry retention pond November 7,

80 EXISTING CONDITIONS DDBR Northwest corner of retention pond Northeast corner of retention pond November 7, 2013 East edge of retention pond Looking southeast across retention pond 11

81 EXISTING CONDITIONS DDBR View from south edge of retention pond facing northeast View from northeast corner of retention pond facing east View from northeast corner of retention pond facing south November 7,

82 SITE PLAN DDBR I. Existing Parking Conditions: Per COJ Zoning Code Section (f)(1), Business, commercial or personal service establishments require 3 spaces per 1,000 SF. Current building is 19,000 SF, therefore 3 x 19 = 57 spaces required. Currently, a total of 72 spaces are provided. II. III. Downtown Overlay Zone and Downtown District Regulations: Per COJ Zoning Code Section (a), Minimum off-street parking requirements shall be 50% of the requirement. 57 required x 50% = 28.5 Request: Increase parking by 14 spaces which will be placed in the area of an existing dry detention pond that will be converted to an underground vaulted storm water detention facility. This proposed project does not include any modifications to the existing building. November 7,

83 EXISTING SITE PLAN DDBR November 7,

84 PROPOSED PARKING CROSS SECTION DDBR November 7,

85 PROPOSED LANDSCAPE DETAIL DDBR November 7,

86 PROPOSED LANDSCAPE DETAIL DDBR November 7,

87 PROPOSED MASTER SITE PLAN DDBR November 7,