APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF GOD 1046 W. WASHINGTON ST.

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1 Staff Report to the Municipal Planning Board March 15, 2016 CUP Item #1 APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF GOD 1046 W. WASHINGTON ST. W. JEFFERSON ST. BENSON AVE. POLK ST. DEWITT DR. Location Map Subject Site S UMMARY Applicant/Owner Renel Vincent, Pastor Eglise De Dieu Apostolique (Apostolic Church of God) Project Planner Jim Burnett, AICP Updated: March 7, 2016 Property Location: 1046 W. Washington St. (south side of W. Washington St., north side of Dewitt Dr., between N. Orange Blossom Trl. and N. Westmoreland Dr.) (Parcel ID #s , -120 and 130; 0.39 acres, District 5). Applicant s Request: The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to retain a church and to construct a small parking lot for church use in the Callahan neighborhood. A church was previously approved for this location under CUP but was established without securing any permits for conversion of the buildings for a church use (the associated parking lot was never constructed). The property is designated as Residential Medium Intensity on the City s Future Land Use Map, and is zoned R-2B/T/PH (One to Five- Family Residential, Traditional City Overlay, Parramore Heritage Overlay). Staff Recommendation: Approval of the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the conditions in this staff report. Public Comment: Courtesy notices were mailed to property owners within 300 ft. of the subject property the week of February 29, As of the mail-out of the staff report, staff has received no comments from the public relative to the CUP request.

2 Page 2 F UTURE LAND USE MAP RES-MED SUBJECT PROPERTY MUC-MED UR-AC Z ONING MAP MU-1/SP MU-1/T/SP/PH SUBJECT PROPERTY I-G/T/PH AC-2/T/PH

3 Page 3 P ROJECT ANALYSIS Project Description The applicant is requesting a new Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to retain operation of an existing church in the Callahan neighborhood east of N. Orange Blossom Trl. The existing church was previously approved in September 2008 (CUP ) but the owner/applicant failed to secure permits for previous upgrades to the property and the CUP subsequently expired in September Via the new CUP, the owner/applicant would complete work on the two (2) church buildings and would install a paved parking lot in the west and rear portion of the property. A Conditional Use Permit is required for a Public Benefit Use when located in the R-2B/T/SP/PH zoning district. Previous Actions 1919: Subject properties platted as part of West Central Park Subdivision. 1925: Residence initially constructed/established at 1123 DeWitt Dr. (demolished in 2008). 1953: Two (2) commercial buildings constructed/established at 1046 and 1124 W. Washington St. 2008: Properties acquired by current owner; Conditional Use Permit (CUP) approved to allow a new church (Public Benefit Use (PBU)(CUP ). 9/2009: CUP Expired; Church cited by Code Enforcement for operating without having secured permits for site improvements (tied to CUP). Project Context The church occupies two (2) former commercial buildings on the south side of W. Washington St. east of N. Orange Blossom Trl., with dirt/gravel parking to the west and south. The owner/applicant is trying to get after-the fact permit for interior changes to the church buildings and also intends to improve the side and rear parking areas (see Table 1 below for additional details on the adjoining properties). Table 1 - Project Context Direction Future Land Use Zoning Existing Uses North (Across W. Washington St.) Residential Medium Intensity (RES-MED) R-2B/T/SP/PH (One to Five-Family Residential, Traditional City Overlay, W. Washington Special Plan Overlay, Parramore Heritage Overlay) Vacant Lot & Apartment Building South (Across Dewitt Dr.) RES-MED R-2B/T/PH Single-Family Homes East RES-MED R-2B/T/PH Vacant Lot West RES-MED R-2B/T/PH Single-Family Home Conditional Use Permit Criteria (LDC Section ) The Municipal Planning Board and City Council shall consider the following factors in their review of Conditional Use Permit applications: 1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent of the use and all other requirements of the LDC. 2. Growth Management Plan (GMP). The consistency of the proposal with all applicable policies of the City's adopted GMP. 3. Compatibility. The compatibility of the proposal with surrounding land uses and the general character of the area including such factors as height, bulk, scale, intensity, traffic, noise, drainage, dust, lighting, appearance, etc. 4. Public Facilities and Services. Will necessary public facilities (both on- and off-site), such as transportation, sanitation, water, sewer, drainage, emergency services, education, recreation, etc. be adequate to serve the proposed use. 5. Residential Displacement. Determine the extent to which the proposed use, location and building site design would displace existing residential uses on the site or would encourage displacement of residential uses adjacent to the site, and consider alter native uses, locations and/or site designs which could minimize residential displacement. 6. Other Matters. Any other matter which the Board/Council may deem appropriate and relevant to the specific proposal. Purpose and Intent The purpose of the request is to seek after-the-fact permits for past upgrades to an existing church and make continued improvements to the parking area of the church. Public Benefit Uses require a valid Conditional Use Permit (CUP) within the R- 2B/T/SP/PH zoning district. Conformance with the GMP and Zoning

4 Page 4 The property is in the Residential Medium Intensity future land use designation and is zoned R-2B/T/SP/PH (One to Five- Family Residential, Traditional City (T) Overlay, W. Washington Special Plan (SP) Overlay, Parramore Heritage (PH) Overlay). The minimum non-residential lot size in the R-2B/T/SP/PH zoning district is 7,500 sq. ft. The 16,988 sq. ft. (0.39 acres) property is consistent with the minimum lot requirements under R- 2B/T/SP/PH zoning, per Table 2 below. Overlay Districts Traditional City (T) Overlay - The property is in the older Uses Church (facing W. Washington St.) 20/6 (existing nonconforming) area of the City platted and/or developed prior to WW2. Generally, throughout the Traditional City Overlay district, no parking is allowed between the principal building and the street or within the front yard setback. The previous nonconforming commercial uses had pull-in parking from W. Washington St. and additional curb cuts on DeWitt Dr. to the south. With the past conversion from commercial uses to a Public Benefit Use (PBU), the church was required to locate the required parking south of the two (2) buildings, accessed from a single driveway onto W. Washington St. Existing curbcuts on W. Washington St. and on DeWitt Dr. were to have been closed/removed. W. Washington St. Special Plan (SP) Overlay - Per Section of the Land Development Code (LDC), the West Washington St. SP Overlay was established to separate residential from non-residential uses using design and buffers where possible. For this site, driveway access shall be from W. Washington St., rather than from DeWitt St. or other side streets. Screening and buffer requirements shall be used where the non-residential use abuts residential uses (to the west and south). The City installed landscaped medians on DeWitt Dr. to provide such buffering between non-residential uses on W. Washington St. and residential uses on DeWitt Dr. Compatibility. As shown on Table 1 on the previous page, the property is abutted by residential uses or vacant residential lots on all sides. As previously noted, the church has been in operation since 2008, when the previous CUP was approved, albeit, without permits for interior improvements. The site plan provided for the 2008 CUP request is nearly identical to the proposed site plan. The church will continue to be compatible with the surrounding residential community. Public Facilities and Service. Public facilities exist to serve the existing church and proposed improvements. Any existing or new on-site lighting shall be shielded away from adjacent residential uses and (except for security lighting) be shut off when the sanctuary is not being used. Residential Displacement. No residential uses will be displaced via continued church operation or via the proposed church improvements. Additional Analysis Table 2 (above) depicts applicable development standards for the subject property. Any new buildings, paved parking areas, permanent landscaping, fences and signs must be permitted prior to construction, and must meet all applicable City Codes with regard to setbacks, size and height per the R-2B/T/SP/PH development standards. Transportation Planning Parking. Parking requirements for the existing sanctuary are shown in Table 3 at right. All parking spaces and drive aisles will be paved. Table 2 - Development Standards (R-2B/T/SP/PH zoning) Setbacks (Minimum/Proposed) (ft.) Front Side Rear (east) 5 / 8+ (west) 5 / 46 Non-Residential Floor Area Ratio Max/Existing (facing DeWitt Dr.) 25 / 34 Table 3 - Parking Requirements (spaces) (per LDC Section , Figure 27) Use Minimum Ratio Min. Required Church/Religious Institution (3,615 sq. ft.) Total Provided Imp. Surface Ratio (ISR) Max/Proposed 2 spaces/1,000 sq. ft. gross floor area (GFA) Building Height - Max/ Existing 0.30 / % / 50% 30 ft. / 15 ft. 7 spaces (no maximum) 12 spaces (including 1 handicapped) Traffic. Access to and from the site is currently from W. Washington St. (a 2-lane collector) and DeWitt Dr. (a 2-lane residential cul-de-sac). A 24-ft. wide 2-way paved drive aisle is proposed on the west side of the property to access the proposed rear parking lot. Per the W. Washington St. Special Plan Overlay, existing driveway aprons on DeWitt Dr. and an existing apron on W. Washington St. will be removed and replaced with curbing and sod. Pedestrian Access. The existing church is currently served by LYNX transit, route #25 Mercy Dr./Shader Rd. and #54 Old Winter Garden Rd. Per LDC Section , the applicant is required to provide 4 short-term bicycle spaces on the church property. There are existing sidewalks on both W. Washington St. and on DeWitt Dr. A new sidewalk is to be extended from the sanctuary to the front sidewalk on W. Washington St. and another sidewalk will connect to the rear parking lot. Staff is requesting that the sanctuary and rear parking area also be connected to the sidewalk on the north side of DeWitt Dr.

5 Page 5 Architecture/Urban Design Per LDC Section , a minimum 15% transparency is required for the front building facades (facing W. Washington St.). Previously blocked-in windows facing W. Washington St. shall be restored (to come closer to meeting required transparency). Buffers & Landscaping. Aside from replacing the gravel and dirt parking area with a paved parking lot and small dry retention area in the rear yard, the site will not change significantly. Per LDC Section , Figures 6 & 7 and per the Zoning Official, a bufferyard A, with a minimum 7.5-ft. deep vehicle use buffer with a durable landscape screen at least 4 ft. tall at planting and grown to 5 ft. in height one year after planting, is required along the south and west lot lines abutting residential uses. A buffer is not required along the east lot line (abutting a vacant residential lot). Signage. Per LDC Section , signs for churches or similar organizations are allowed on non-commercial properties, provided that such signs are not larger than 32 sq. ft. in area. Digital reader/message board signs are prohibited, as are monument or pole signs within the Traditional City Overlay. Any new on-site signage will need permits prior to sign fabrication and placement. GOOGLE SITE PHOTO Existing sanctuary Church as viewed from W. Washington St. A ERIAL PHOTO SUBJECT PROPERTY

6 Page SURVEY W. Washington St. 2nd Church Building Existing parking Concrete pad Existing Sanctuary Existing gravel Existing gravel Driveway DeWitt Dr. GOOGLE SITE PHOTO DeWitt Dr. W. Washington St. 2nd church building and unimproved parking on the west side, with DeWitt Dr. to the rear.

7 Page 7 S ITE PLAN Curbcuts to be removed LANDSCAPE DETAILS

8 Page 8 F INDINGS Staff finds that the Apostolic Church of God CUP (@1046 W. Washington St.) is consistent with the requirements for approval of Conditional Use Permit applications as contained in Section of the Land Development Code (LDC): 1. The CUP request is consistent with the City s Growth Management Plan. 2. The CUP request is consistent with the City s Land Development Code. 3. The proposed development meets the standards for development in the R-2B/T/SP/PH zoning district. Staff Recommendation Based on the information provided in the staff report and the findings noted above, staff recommends approval of the Apostolic Church of God CUP, subject to the conditions in this staff report. C ONDITIONS OF APPROVAL (REQUIRED) Land Development 1. Impervious Surface Ratio (ISR) - ISR is limited to 60% for the property (±50% is proposed). 2. Approved Site Plan - The Conditional Use Permit is valid only for the site plan shown on page 7 of this staff report and any changes necessary as a condition of this staff report. The CUP is not transferable to another property. 3. Parking - Per LDC Section , Figure 27, a minimum 7 parking spaces are required for the existing church, with 12 spaces being provided, including one (1) handicapped space. Existing parking located between the sanctuary and W. Washington St. shall be removed and the space re-sodded or landscaped. All parking spaces shall be paved (no rock or gravel spaces) and curb stops placed (if no curbing is installed). 4. Non-Residential Floor-Area-Ratio (FAR) - Non-residential FAR is limited to a maximum of 0.3 (0.21 is proposed). 5. Signage - Not more than 32 sq. ft. of signage is allowed for the existing church. All signs shall be permitted prior to fabrication and placement. 6. Buffers - A bufferyard A, with a minimum 7.5-ft. deep vehicle use buffer is required on the south and west lot lines of the property. Buffer/landscaping details are provided on page 7 of this report. 7. Final Site Plan Determination - A Final Site Plan Determination shall be submitted for Planning approval prior to applying for permits to ensure that necessary changes were made to the site plans per the conditions within this staff report. (see additional Informational Conditions on the following page) Urban Design 1. An Appearance Review shall be required prior to submitting for permitting, and prior to building permits being issued. If a review meeting is not possible, all applicable drawings may be ed for review by the Urban Design reviewer. 2. Landscaping shall comply with Land Development Code Chapter 60. All new plants used shall be drought-tolerant plants native to Central Florida. 3. Change the laurel oaks shown on the plans (unless they are existing trees to be preserved) to live oaks, shumard oaks, or magnolias. 4. St. Augustine turf shall not be used. Change to bahiagrass or appropriate groundcover. 5. Cypress mulch shall not be used. 6. Parking space width shall be minimized where possible to decrease the amount of pavement and decrease the overall site ISR. 7. In order to better comply with Traditional City 15% street facade transparency requirements, all previously blocked-in window spaces facing W. Washington St. shall be restored back to windows. 8. Any new site lighting shall conform to the City s Lighting Ordinance (LDC Chapter 63, Part 2M). Transportation Planning 1. Parking Lot Dimensions - If the parking lot is constructed without curbs surrounding the asphalt surface, the dimensions for the parking stalls, drive aisle, and sidewalk shall be 17-ft. south stall depth, 23-ft. wide drive aisle, 18.5 ft. north stall depth & 4-ft. wide sidewalk The wheel stops for the south row of parking shall be placed at the edge of the pavement. The front edge of the wheel stops for the north side shall be placed 1.5 ft. from the edge of pavement. If the parking lot will have standard curbs on the north and south sides, the depth of the south row of parking may be reduced to 16.5 ft. and the wheel stops deleted from the plans. The sidewalk may be increased to 6 ft. width, the parking stall depth decreased to 16.5 ft., and the wheel stops deleted from the plans. With or without curbs, the first 1.5 ft. of the landscape buffer in front of the south row of parking stalls shall be planted with vegetation that has a normal growing height of less than 1 ft.

9 Page 9 C ONDITIONS OF APPROVAL (REQUIRED) 2. Bike Parking - Per LDC Sec , bike racks shall be installed to provide space for four (4) bikes to be secured. The racks shall conform to City standards and be located on an impervious surface so as not to interfere with pedestrian or other vehicu lar movements. Transportation Engineering 1. Curbcut Removal - The Owner/applicant shall remove all previous curbcuts/driveways and shall restore all curbs, gutters, park ways and sidewalks to Orlando Engineering Standards Manual (ESM) requirements and standards on both W. Washington St. and DeWitt Dr. 2. Sidewalk Extension - A pedestrian connection from the church building to the sidewalk parallel to DeWitt Dr. is required. 3. Crosswalks - High emphasis crosswalks, as shown in FDOT Design Standards Index 17346, are required. Stop bar and sign placement shall be 4 ft. from said crosswalk. 4. W. Washington Sidewalk - The entire existing sidewalk along W. Washington Street in front of the subject property is in disrepair. Within said property boundaries, the owner/developer shall repair the existing sidewalk and bring it up to city standards. 5. Vehicle Maneuvering - Per the submitted site plan, vehicles backing out of parking spaces #5 and #6 cannot properly maneuver due to the location of the proposed handicap ramp (sidewalk) and sidewalk near the westernmost church building. In order to allow for better vehicular maneuverability, the owner/developer shall remove the proposed sidewalk and relocate the proposed handicap ramp (sidewalk) closer to the church building. This realignment shall provide both parking spaces with the proper radii to maneuver. (see additional Informational Conditions below) Permitting - Replat - The property shall be replatted per LDC Section prior to the issuance of building permits (check to see if a binding lot agreement/plat waiver (in lieu of the replat requirement) is allowed at time of Final Site Plan Determination). Stormwater - The proposed retention pond and parking lot appear to be close to the sanitary sewer lateral that services 1046 W. Washington St. (per City GIS records). Sanitary sewer service location information is not included in documentation submitted by the applicant and shall be depicted on construction plans for review by the Wastewater Division prior to building permit issuance. INFORMATIONAL COMMENTS Land Development 1. Scope of Conditional Use. 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 Conditional Use Permit/MPL (see "Minor Modifications" condition). This approval is not transferable to another property. 2. Minor 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 Municipal Planning Board, may be approved by the Planning Official without further review by the Municipal Planning Board. Major changes shall require additional review by the Municipal Planning Board. 3. Permit Compliance. All plans submitted with the applicant's building permit application(s) must comply with the conditions of approval provided in the Municipal Planning Board staff report and any amendments to those conditions approved by the Municipal Planning Board or City Council. No building permit will be issued for this project until all conditions of approval are complied with and reflected in the plans submitted with the building permit application. 4. 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. Transportation Engineering 1. Driveway Permit - The proposed driveway shall meet Orlando Land Development Code (LDC), Sections & , and 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 2. FDOT/Orange County Permits - The proposed improvements, located within the W. Washington St./SR 526 right-of-way, re-

10 Page 10 I NFORMATIONAL COMMENTS (CONTINUED) quire Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) / Orange County permits and approvals. The Owner/Applicant shall provide a copy of the permits and approval (or letter of intent of approval) from the approving agency to the City of Orlando prior to final permit/construction plans approval. 3. R-O-W Construction - For any construction work planned or required within a public right-of-way or City sidewalk easement adjacent to a public right-of-way (including but not limited to: irrigation, drainage, utility, cable, sidewalk, driveway, road construction/reconstruction or landscaping), the Owner/Applicant shall submit the following: a. Maintenance of traffic plans (M.O.T.) (For more information/detailed requirements, contact the Office of Special Events & Permits at ). b. Roadway plans including paving, grading, pavement markings and signage (contact the Permitting Transportation Engineering Reviewer at for details). c. A copy of all required County and State permits (If permits are pending, attach a copy of the application). 4. Sight Distances - At all project entrances, clear sight distances for drivers and pedestrians shall not be blocked by signs, buildings, building columns, landscaping, or other visual impediments. No structure, fence, wall, or other visual impediment shall obstruct vision between 2 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. Sight lines shall be provided on both site plans and landscape plans. 5. Waste Containers - 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 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 ESM requirements, OR documentation shall be provided from the City's Solid Waste Division indicating curb pick-up or other approved arrangement. Permitting 1. Need to provide drainage calculations and a geotechnical report for this development. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan need to be submitted in accordance with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) requirement. 2. At the time of development, the owner/developer is required to pay an on-site inspection fee that is a percentage of the cost of the on-site improvements, excluding the building, in accordance with City Land Development Code, Section 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. 4. The Office of Permitting Services is authorized to make a determination of approval/disapproval of refuse container sites. Approval/disapproval of the use of commercial hand pick-up of refuse from any non-residential entity shall be determined solely by the Refuse Collection Bureau Staff. 5. Stormwater control measures to minimize the impact of the erosion/sedimentation shall be incorporated in the site plan and a detailed description of these measures are to be included with the final engineering submittal. This is in accordance with Sec tion 6 of the Orlando Urban Storm Water Management Manual. Police The Orlando Police Department has reviewed the plans for the Apostolic Church of God site improvements, located at 1046 W. Washington St., utilizing CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles. CPTED emphasizes the proper design and effective use of the built 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. 1. 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; pedestrianfriendly sidewalks and street; porches or patios and adequate nighttime lighting. 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, Chapter 63, Part 2M. o Lighting is universally considered to be the most important security feature in a parking facility. Illumination, uniformity, and glare should all be taken into consideration. Lighting fixtures should be reliable, easy to maintain, withstand the ele ments, and be vandal-resistant.

11 Page 11 I NFORMATIONAL COMMENTS (CONTINUED) o In order to create a sense of safety, pedestrian-scale lighting should be used in any high-pedestrian traffic areas to include building entrances, parking facility entrances, and common areas. 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 pedestrians or motor vehicle operators on public or private property. o Pedestrian walkways, back lanes and access routes open to public spaces should be lit so that a person with normal vision is able to identify 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. Landscaping is another crucial aspect of CPTED. Trees branches should be kept trimmed to no lower than 6 feet from the ground and shrubs should be kept trimmed to no higher than 30 inches. Avoid conflicts between landscaping and lighting, especially lighting adjacent to canopy trees. Landscaping should not create blind spots or hiding places and should not block/cover windows. Open green spaces should be observable from nearby structures. Benches or outdoor furniture placed in common areas are a good way to increase surveillance and encourage positive 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 entrances, securely fastened and not hidden behind landscaping or shear walls. Ensure that any canopies or awnings do not interfere with pedestrian scale lighting, especially in all locations used during nighttime hours. Vehicle and pedestrian entrances should be well lit and defined by landscaping, signage and/or architectural design. Exterior or non-public doors should contain 180 viewers/peep holes or small windows with security glass. Since there is typically no natural surveillance along sheer wall, be sure these areas are well-lit and that lighting is well maintained. Where possible, offices, welcome areas, or lobbies should have exterior windows and furniture oriented to improve surveillance of public areas. All sides of a building should have windows to observe the walkways, parking areas and driving lanes. Advertisements or displays should not be located in windows. If advertisements must be used, they should be small in size and located in an area where observation in or out of the building will not be obstructed. Public restrooms should be visible from the main customer areas and away from outside exits. 2. Natural Access Control: Design the site to decrease crime opportunity by denying access to crime targets and creating in offenders, a perception of risk. This can be accomplished by designing street, walkway, building and parking lot entrances to clearly indicate public routes and discourage access to private areas with structural and landscape elements. Public entrances should be clearly defined by walkways, signs, and landscaping. Landscaping used around building and parking facility 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 roof of any building. Way-finding located throughout the property should help guide users to authorized areas while discouraging potential offenders. Signage with hours of operation should be clearly visible at any public entrance. The use of traffic calming measures as well as surface and gateway treatments can promote safe vehicle speeds, reduce collision 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. Bollards are a good means for discouraging or controlling access. Use bollard styles that are appropriate for the application; that is, bollards designed to stop vehicle traffic are a different density and strength than those used to direct pedestrian flow. Bollards can also serve a dual purpose when incorporated with lighting and/or way-finding. They can be used in key locations around the property to protect pedestrians, life-safety elements, critical utilities and control or direct traffic.

12 Page 12 I NFORMATIONAL COMMENTS (CONTINUED) 3. 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 private 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 authorized users. The address should be clearly visible from the roadway and parking areas with numbers a minimum 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 style open design is a good option to consider. These fences may contain vehicle and/or pedestrian access points that utilize mechanical access control for the property. Another option is landscape buffers, which include hostile vegetation, to delineate public from private spaces. The fencing and landscape buffer may be 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. 4. 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. Door locks should be located a minimum of 40 inches from adjacent windows. Air conditioner units should be caged and the cages should be securely locked. An access control system should be considered so only authorized personnel have access to restricted or non-public areas. If an alarm or security system is installed, it should be regularly tested and maintained. During working hours, commercial alarm systems should be programmed so that a short beep sounds if an exterior door opens. A video surveillance system capable of recording and retrieving an image to assist in offender identification and apprehension should be considered for this project. Cameras should be mounted at an optimal height to capture offender identification: aiming down from steep angles often results in images of the offender s hat. Cameras should also be placed in several locations throughout the parking areas, property access points and common areas; especially areas with limited or no natural surveillance. Back or service doors (non-public) should be kept locked from the outside at all times and should contain 180 viewers/peepholes or small windows with security glass. Internal business policy should prohibit the propping open of exterior doors. Large glass doors and windows should be made of impact resistant glass or a security film to reduce the opportunity for burglaries. If installing security film, ensure that the light transmittance of the security film is greater than or equal to the light transmittance of the window's glass. Any windows that open should have locks. Additional precautions, such as silent alarms, hold-up alarms, retail training and Business Watch, should be discussed with OPD s Crime Prevention Unit Master Police Officer Earl Jackson, Additional Recommendations: 5. Construction Site Crime Prevention: Due to the continued trend of theft of building materials and equipment from construction sites, Orlando Police Department s Crime Prevention Unit strongly recommends that the developer institute the following crime prevention/security measures at this project site: a) 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. b) 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. c) In addition to lighting, one of the following physical security measures should be installed: i. 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 emergen cy; or ii. A uniformed security guard should be hired to continually patrol the construction site during the hours when construc-

13 Page 13 I NFORMATIONAL COMMENTS (CONTINUED) tion work has ceased. d) Valuable construction materials and tools should be protected in a secondary fenced, locked cage. e) Post in a clean, open area, the name and number of an emergency contact person for OPD in case of a nighttime emergency. If you have any questions, please call the Crime Prevention Unit Master Police Officer Earl Jackson, at C ONTACT INFORMATION Land Development Contact Jim Burnett at or at james.burnett@cityoforlando.net. Urban Design/Landscaping Contact Ken Pelham at or at kenneth.pelham@cityoforlando.net, or Doug Metzger, at or at douglas. metzger@cityoforlando.net Transportation Planning Contact John Rhoades at or at john.rhoades@cityoforlando.net. Transportation Engineering Contact Lauren Torres at or at lauren.torres@cityoforlando.net. Police Contact Audra Nordaby at or at audra.nordaby@cityoforlando.net. Permitting/Engineering Contact Keith Grayson at or at keith.grayson@cityoforlando.net. Stormwater Contact Dave Breitrick at or at david.breitrick@cityoforlando.net. R EVIEW/APPROVAL PROCESS - NEXT STEPS 1. Minutes from the March 15, 2016 MPB meeting are scheduled for review and approval by City Council on Mon. April 18, Permits may be submitted following the MPB meeting but cannot be issued until the City Council approves said MPB meeting minutes and until after the Final Site Plan Determination has been submitted and approved (to implement the changes requiredwithin this staff report).