2005-05-25
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES
MA Y 25, 2005
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I AGENDA II ACTIØN-<DISCUSSION- VOTE I
I. Call to Order - Chairperson.
Technical Review Committee Meeting - Chairperson. Jim LaRue, City Planning Consultant, called the May 25, 2005 Technical Review Committee
meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
fiI. Chairperson and Staff Attendance - Chairperson. Each member stated their name and the organization that they are representing for the record.
V oting Members: Joe Boyd, City Building Official Absent
Brian Whitehall, City Administrator Present
Denny Davis, Police Chief Absent
Donnie Robertson, Public Works Director Present
Herb Smith, Fire Chief Present
Oscar Bermudez, City Engineer Present
Non-Voting Ex-Officio Members:
Eddie Trent, Okeechobee County Health Department Present
Jim LaRue, LaRue Planning and Management Services Present
John Cook, City Attorney Present
.. L.C. Fortner, Okeechobee Utility Authority Executive Director Present
atrina Cook, General Services Coordinator
III. New Business.
A. Court Plaza. CBC Management, Inc. is the property owner, Thomas C. Close is Jim LaRue, City Planning Consultant, briefly described the Staff Report as follows:
the applicant. The subject property is located in the 300 Block of North Parrott
Avenue. This site plan was previously considered on October 20, 2005, Planning Staff Report Discussion: The matter before the Technical Review Committee is the
December 15,2004, January 19,2005 and February 20,2005. While starting the modification of a previously submitted site plan for a proposed restaurant and two (2) office
development of the property, the applicant proposed to modify the site plan. buildings. There is an existing office on site of approximately 3,200 square feet. The applicant is
After consideration by the City of the proposed modifications, it was determined proposing to modify the site plan with the following changes: (1) North entrance will be relocated
that the Site Plan be must reviewed by the Technical Review Committee for towards the west by approximately 70 feet. (2) Proposed office building (4,000 square feet on the
approval of the requested changes.
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III. New Business, continued.
A. Court Plaza, continued. west) will be relocated to the south of the block instead ofthe north. Retention area will be moved
from the south to the north. (3) Seven parking spaces on 4th Street will be relocated to 2nd
A venue. (4) Dumpster relocated and another one added. (5) On-site parking spots have been re-
figured based on the approved parking reduction from City Council.
Oscar Bermudez, City Engineer, explained that an agreement between Mr. Close and the City was
to be executed to limit the size of the restaurant during lunch hours.
. John Cook, City Attorney, explained under the first site plan, the agreement was necessary. If the
parking requirements can be met with the revised site plan, it will not be necessary.
Oscar Bermudez reiterated the importance of the agreement.
Jim LaRue, City Planning Consultant, explained that he was recommending approval.
LC Fortner, Executive Director of the Okeechobee Utility Authority, explained that the meter has
been relocated, he stated he would check to see ifhe has a water main available for the west office
building. If not, one of the existing water main would need to be extended.
There were no comments from Herb Smith, Fire Chief; Eddie Trent, Health Department; or Donnie
Robertson, Public Works Director.
. Oscar Bermudez motioned to recommend approval for the Court Plaza Site Plan based on the
following stipulations:
1. Meet the Okeechobee Utility Authority's requirements,
2. Agreement between property owners and the City regarding parking during lunch
hours.
The motion was seconded by Donnie Robertson.
III. New Business, continued.
A. Court Plaza, continued. VOTE
BERMUDEZ - YEA
DAVIS - YEA
SMITH - YEA
ROBERTSON - YEA
WHITEHALL - YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
. B. BMJ Towing, Inc. BMJ Towing, Inc. is the property owner and applicant, Jim LaRue, City Planning Consultant, briefly described the Staff Report as follows:
represented by Loris Asmussen, project engineer. The applicant is proposing
construction of a 70' x 70' metal building, containing three offices and a shop, as Planning Staff Report Discussion: This is a site plan review for construction of a 70' X 70"
well as the associated infrastructure in a single phase. The subject property is metal building that will include three offices and a storage/shop with associated infrastructure. The
located on South Parrott A venue between Southwest Fourth Street and Southwest subject property is already developed with a mobile office and a single story metal building.
Fifth Street.
Planning Staff Report Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the site plan review
contingent upon the following conditions being met: (1) The applicant should clarify how the third
shop/storage bay will be accessed as it appears too close to the current building on the site. (2) The
applicant should verify that the proposed building height would not exceed 45 feet. Clarification
needs to be provided tying this site plan approval to all new parking and new structures.
. Loris Asmussen, Project Engineer, explained that the building height will be below 45 feet.
Oscar Bermudez, City Engineer, explained that he was concerned with the boundaries of the
project.
Jim LaRue explained that the Site Plan must demonstrate the designated area of development, so
the parking can be calculated appropriately. He explained that since there are so many existing
buildings on the site, the concern would be that some of them would be sold and the parking would
become an issue.
Loris Asmussen, Project Engineer, explained that the property owners were not planning to sell
anything.
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III. New Business, continued.
B. BMJ Towing, Inc., continued. David Williams, property owner, explained that the site is listed under unified ownership.
Jim LaRue questioned whether it would be okay with the property owner if the City approved this
Site Plan based on the entire site.
David Williams responded yes, approval based on the entire site would be okay. Mr. Williams
explained that the existing mobile home would be removed from the site.
. Oscar Bermudez explained that he did not want Mr. Williams to sell off pieces of the property in
the future. He continued by explaining that the future sale will cause parking problems for the
existing buildings as well as the new buildings that the buyers are going to propose.
Loris Asmussen, Project Engineer, explained that the site is currently elevated and they are unable
to drain to the Department of Transportation's right-of-way.
LC Fortner, Executive Director of the Okeechobee Utility Authority, questioned the property
owner regarding the plan for water and wastewater disposal.
David Williams explained that there is existing water available and an existing septic tank.
LC Fortner explained that sewer was available across the street at V-Save in case they would rather
. use sewer. Mr. Fortner asked if they were planning to use their existing meter for water.
David Williams responded that the existing meter would be fine.
Eddie Trent, Environmental Health Department, explained that the developers must comply with
the Health Department's concerns related to the development or extension of the drainfield.
John Cook, City Attorney, explained that the site plan is approved as outlined on the plans. If
additional buildings are added, or if some of the property was sold; they would be required to meet
all applicable City codes. He continued by explaining that a new site plan would have to be
submitted showing that the parking and drainage requirements would be met.
Herb Smith, Fire Chief, questioned what would be stored within the buildings.
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III. New Business, continued.
B. BMJ Towing, Inc., continued. David Williams explained that the building would be used as temporary storage for cars. He stated
there would be no hazardous materials stored within the building.
Oscar Bermudez motioned to approve the BMJ Towing Site Plan with the following stipulations:
1. Meeting all of the Environmental's Health Department's concerns,
2. Meeting all of the Okeechobee Utility Authorities concerns,
'" Fire Department access along Southwest Td A venue, and
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. 4. Rear entrance that meets Engineering Department's concerns.
The motion was seconded by Donnie Robertson.
VOTE
BERMUDEZ - YEA
DAVIS - YEA
SMITH - YEA
ROBERTSON - YEA
WHITEHALL - YEA
MOTION CARRIED.
C. Adjournment - Chairperson. There being no further items on the agenda, Jim LaRue adjourned the Technical Review
Committee Meeting at 10:30 a.m.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any decision made by the
. Technical Review Committee with respect to any matter considered at this proceeding. such interested person will
need a record of the proceedings. and for such purpose may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is
made. which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. General Services tapes
arc for the sole purpose of backup for ot1ìcial records of the Department.
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ATTEST:
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Katrina Cook, General Services Coordinator
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CITY OF OKEECHOBEE - MAY 25, 2005 -
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE - HANDWRITTEN MINUTES
I. CALL TO ORDER - Chairperson: May 25.2005 Technical Review Committee Meeting.
\0 a.m.
II. STAFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary
Present Absent
Joe Boyd, Building Official ./
John Cook, Interim-Administrator v
Denny Davis, Police Chief ./
Donnie Robertson, Public Works ,/
Director
Eddie Trent, Okee County Health /
Dept.
Herb Smith, Fire Chief \/
John Cook, Attorney v
Jim LaRue, LaRue Planning and J
Mgmt.
L.C. Fortner, Okee Utility Authority ,;
Oscar Bermudez, Engineer /
Katrina Cook, General Services V
Coord.
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III. NEW BUSINESS - Chairperson Joe Boyd.
A. Court Plaza. CBC Management, Inc. is the property owner, Thomas C.
Close is the applicant. The applicant is proposing to develop a two
phase project consisting of a restaurant in phase one and office
buildings in phase two. The subject property is located in the 300
Block of North Parrott Avenue. This site plan was previously
considered on October 20, 2004, December 15, 2004, January 19, 2005,
and approved in February 20, 2005. While starting the development of
the property, the applicant proposed to modify the site plan. After
consideration by the City of the proposed modifications, it was
determined that the Site Plan be must reviewed by the Technical
Review Committee for approval of the requested changes.
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IV. Adjourn Technical Review Committee Meeting - Chairperson \O··50a.m.
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
OFFICIAL AGENDA MAY 25, 2005
CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
55 S.E. 3RD A VENUE PAGE 1 OF 2
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
I. CALL TO ORDER: May 25, 2005, 10:00 a.m. - Chairperson
II. ST AFF ATTENDANCE - Secretary.
V oting Members: Joe Boyd, City Building Official
. Denny Davis, Police Chief
Donnie Robertson, Public Works Director
Jim LaRue, LaRue Planning and Management Services
Herb Smith, City Fire Chief
Oscar Bermudez, City Engineer
John Cook, Interim City Administrator
Non-Voting Ex-Officio Members:
Katrina Cook, General Services Coordinator
Eddie Trent, Okeechobee County Health Department
John Cook, City Attorney
L.C. Fortner, Okeechobee Utility Authority Executive Director
. III. NEW BUSINESS - Chairperson.
A. Court Plaza. CBC Management, Inc. is the property owner, Thomas C. Close is the applicant. The applicant is proposing
to develop a two phase project consisting of a restaurant in phase one and office buildings in phase two. The subject property
is located in the 300 Block of North Parrott Avenue. This site plan was previously considered on October 20, 2004,
December 15,2004, January 19,2005, and approved in February 20,2005. While starting the development of the property,
the applicant proposed to modify the site plan. After consideration by the City of the proposed modifications, it was
determined that the Site Plan be must reviewed by the Technical Review Committee for approval ofthe requested changes.
MAY 25,2005 - AGENDA - PAGE 2 OF 2
III. NEW BUSINESS - Chairperson.
B. BMJ Towing, Inc. BMJ Towing, Inc. is the property owner and applicant, represented by Loris Asmussen, project engineer. The
applicant is proposing construction of a 70' x 70' metal building, containing three offices and a shop, as well as the associated
infrastructure in a single phase. The subject property is located on South Parrott A venue between Southwest Fourth Street and
Southwest Fifth Street.
IV. ADJOURN TECHNICAL REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING - Chairperson.
. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE AND BE ADVISED that if any person desires to appeal any decision made by the Technical Review Committee with respect to any matter considered at this
proceeding, such interested person will nccd a record of the proccedings, and for such purpose may need to ensure a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. Tapes arc tor the sole purpose of backup for official records of the Department.
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City of Okeechobee
55 Southeast 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
Phone: (863) 763-3372 Fax (883) 763-1686
Application for Site Plan Review
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Is proposed use different from existing or prior use? ,-Yes) <X-NO) ~N/A)
Total land area In square feet: or acres: J, 3. 7
Existing impervious surface: _square feet acres % of site
Additional impervious surface: square feet acres __% of site
Proposed total impervious surface square feet acres % of site
Source of Potable Water: Method of sewage disposal:
Current zoning: Current Future land Use;
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CONSTRUCTION, INC Martin County Office: 10995 S.E. Federal Rwy., #3, Robe Sound, FL 33455
4/26/05
Jim LaRue
LaRue Planning & Management Services
1375 Jackson Street, Suite 206
Fort Myers, FL 33901-2845
Project: Court Plaza Site Plan
Re: Minor Changes
Dear Mr. LaRue,
We would like to make some minor changes to the approved site plan for the above referenced
project. The changes are shown on a revised site plan dated 4/13/05. Following is a list of the
proposed changes:
1) North Entrance - To be moved towards the West approximately 70'.
2) 4,000 S.F. proposed office building - Flip flop with retention area, both are on the
West side of the block.
3) 4th Street parking - Move the 7 parking spots to 2nd Avenue.
4) Relocated dumpster and added a dumpster.
5) On-site parking spots - Due to the above changes we have 4 less parking spots.
According to the parking study we now have 3 extra parking spots.
6) Parking General ~ I will work closely with John Cook and the City Council in regards
to our parking agreement and future buildings on this site.
The site data and drainage calculations haven't changed.
Weare in the process of discussing the proposed changes with Herb Smith (Fire Chief), Donnie
Robertson (City Road Department) and OUA.
If proposed changes are approved by you and the above named, will an engineered sealed set of
as-builts surfice for City records and documentation?
Please contact me at your convenience to discuss the above information.
Sincerely yours,
m.(k
Thomas C. Close
863-634-5348
Cell phone
Corporate Office: (863) 467-0831 . Fax (863) 763-6337 Martin County Office: (772) 546-7150· Fax (772) 545-1079
State License #CGC048773
Commercial Property Development· Residential Construction' Design-Build' Construction Management· Interior Renovations
· 1375 Ja~ Street, Suite 206
Fort Mye , Florida 33901-2845
Phone: 239-334-3366 Fax: 239-334-6384
Email: larue-planning(á?att.net
Staff Report - Site Plan
Review
Prepared jòr: The City of Okeechobee
Applicant: Chris Close - Court Plaza
Staff Report . .
Site Plan Review Applicant's Name: Chris Close
General Information
Applicant: Close Construction, Inc.
Applicant Address: 301 NW 4th Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34972
Phone Number: 863-467 -0831
Legal Description of Subject Property:
Lots 1-12, Inclusive, Block 123, Okeechobee according to the plat thereof as
recorded in Plat Book 5, Page 5 of the Public Records of Okeechobee County,
Florida.
Discussion:
The matter before the Technical Review Committee is the modification of a
previously submitted site plan for a proposed restaurant and two (2) office
buildings. There is an existing office on site of approximately 3,200 square feet. The
applicant is proposing to modifY the site plan with the following changes:
1. North entrance will be relocated towards the west by approximately 70 feet.
2. Proposed office building (4,000 square feet on the west) will be relocated to
the south of the block instead of the north. Retention area will be moved
from the south to the north.
3. Seven (7) parking spaces on 4th Street will be relocated to 2nd Avenue.
4. Dumpster relocated and another one added.
5. On-site parking spots have been refigured based on the approved parking
reduction ÍÌ"om City Council.
Findings:
Required Provided
Existing Land Use 1 office building 3 office buildings & restaurant
Future Land Use Map Commercial Commercial
Zoning CHV CHV
Density nIa nIa
Min Lot Area 6,250 square feet 94,500 square feet
Min Lot Width 50 feet 300 feet
Setback Requirements
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Staff Report
Site Plan Review Applicant's Name: Chris Close
Required Provided
Front None
Sides None
Rear None, but 20' abutting
residential
Max Lot Coverage 50% 21.37%
Max Imperv Surface 85% 71.36%
Maximum Height 45 No elevation shown
Parking Office 98 spaces provided on site
12,590 sf/300sf= 42 32 spaces provided on street
42-20%= 34 required spaces Total 130 parking spaces
Number of spaces Restaurant
8,758 sf/75sf= 117 The applicant has a 20%
117-20% = 93 required reduction in parking allowed
spaces by the City Council.
Total = 127 spaces
Landscaping
Parking Area 18 sq .ft./parking space & 1 Requirement Met
tree for ea 72 sq.ft. = 32 trees
1 tree & 3 shrubs/300 sq. ft.
of buffer
Buffer Minimum 10ft. width Requirement Met
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the site plan as it has been determined that the all
requirements have been met for proposed modification of the site.
Submitted by:
James G. LaRue, AICP
Planning Consultant
October 13, 2004
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City of Okeechobee
55 Southeast 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, Florida 34974
Phone: (863) 763-3372 Fax (863) 763-1686
Application for Site Plan Review
Name of Project: BMJTOWlNG
Applicant: BMJ TOWING. INC. Property Owner: BMJ TOWING. INC.
Description of project including all proposed uses: Construction of a 70' x 70' metal buildin2
that is proposed to contain 3-offices (one for BMJ) and a shop in the rear accessable to
BMJ. Inc. Parkin2. stormwater mana2ement (retention swales) and associated
infrastructure is also proposed.
Number/description of phases: Site development is proposed in a sin2le
phase.
Location of/Directions to the project: Site is located between Southwest 4th Street and
Southwest 5th Street directlv adiacent to and west of US 441 South (Parrott Avenue).
Enclosed is an aerial and plans that include a location map (Cover Sheet).
Existing improvements on property: The proiect site (Parcel Ill) is presentlv undeveloped
and serves to store vehicles. The entire contif!Uous ownership has been shelled and is bein2
utilized as a towin2 service. Adiacent to SW 2nd Avenue is the existin2 office. a sin21e-storv
metal buildin2 and an "open" shop.
Is proposed use different ftom existing or prior use? ( Yes) ( X No) ( N/A)
Total Land area in square feet: 61.027.6 or acres: 1.401
Existing impervious surface: 8.867 square feet 0.2 acres 14.5 % of site
Additional impervious surface: 19.452 square feet 0.45 acres 32 % of site
Proposed total impervious surface 28,319 square feet 0.65 acres 46.4 % of site
Current zoning: Commercial Current Future Land Use: Commercial
Parcel identification number: 3-21-37-35-0020-02170-0040
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Application for Site Plan Review
Name of project: BMJTOWNING
Applicant: BMJ TOWING. INC.
Address: 30870 NW 144TH AVENUE
Okeechobee. F1l. 34972
Phone: (863) 2845 Fax:
Other phone: (863) 763-0747
Contact Person: Loris C. Asmussen. P.E.
Address: P.O. BOX 1998 . Okeechobee. FL. 34973-1998
Phone: (863) 763-8546 Fax: (863) 467-8560
Other phone: (863) 610-0043
Property Owner: BMJ. INC.
Address: 419 SOUTHWEST 2ND AVENUE
OKEECHOBEE. FL. 34974
Phone: (863) 763-2845 Fax:
Engineer: Loris C. Asmussen. P .E.
Address: P.O. BOX 1998
Okeechobee. FL. 34973-1998
Phone: (863) 763-8546 Cell: (863) 610-0043
Surveyor: James Almond
Address: 2973 Southwest 3rd Terrace
Okeechobee. F1l. 34974
Phone: (863) 467-5700 Fax:
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May 3, 2005
City of Okeechobee
Technical Review Committee
55 SE Third Avenue
Okeechobee, Fl. 34974-2903
Subject: BMJ TOWING
Section 21ff37S1R35E, Okeechobee County
To Whom It May Concern:
Enclosed is our submittal for Site Plan Review for the above-mentioned project.
Proposed is construction of a 70' x 70' metal building containing three (3) offices
fronting US 441 South. In addition, the rear of the building is to be used by BMJ Towing
as a shop area. One of the proposed offices will serve as the new office for BMJ and will
be accessible from the shop. The remaining offices will be leased as business space,
accessible only from US 441 South. Vehicle access from the front of the building to the
rear is not provided. As discussed on-site with the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT) Staff, an exemption is allowable for the ¡roposed configuration. The existing
access to BMJ Towing, located on Southwest 2n Avenue, will continue to be used by
employees and tow-trucks.
In addition to the proposed building, the necessary infrastructure is proposed. This
includes parking (including two handicap spaces), storm water management, road access
and landscaping. The site is designed to be handicap accessible. As discussed with
FDOT, all drainage is to be directed away from US 441 South right-of-way. On-site
retention swales will be used to provide one-half inch of dry pre-treatment prior to
overflow to the historic receiving system (SW 2nd Avenue). '
Construction plans are provided showing the proposed facilities and details. In addition,
the "Checklist for Site Plan Review Applications" was used to compile this submittal.
Thank you in advance for your assistance in making this project a reality. Building plans
are being provided by others and will be submitted to the Building Department for
approval prior to initiation of construction activity. Should you have any questions
please contact me at (863) 763-8546 or on my mobile at (863) 610-0043.
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Loris C. Asmussen, P .E.
Asmussen Engineering
C: BMJ Towing, Inc.
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Staff Report . .
Site Plan Review Applicant's Name: BMJ Towing, Inc.
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Owner: BMJ Towing, Inc.
Contact: Loris C. Asmussen
Owner Address: P.O. Box 1998
Okeechobee, FL 34973-1998
Owner Phone Number: 863-763-8546, Fax: 863-467-8560
863-610-0043 mobile
Legal Description of Subject Property
PARCEL I
LOT 1, LESS THE SOUTH 52 FEET THEREOF, AND LOT 2, BLOCK 217, FIRST
ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 5, PAGE 6, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE
COUNTY, FLORIDA.
ALSO:
BEGINNING ON THE NORTH LINE OF 4TH STREET AT THE INTERSECTION OF
THE EAST LINE OF KISSIMMEE STREET, RUN NORTH ALONG THE EAST LINE
OF KISSIMMEE STREET A DISTANCE OF 147.5 FEET; THENCE EAST,
PARALLELING 4TH STREET TO THE WEST LINE OF BLOCK 217, OF FIRST
ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE WEST
BORDER OF SAID BLOCK 217 TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL II
A PORTION OF THE ABANDONED AND VACATED RIGHT-OF-WAY OF NORTH
AND SOUTH CURVE STREETS AND A PORTION OF THE ABANDONED
FLORIDA EAST COAST RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY LYING IN SECTION 21,
TOWNSHIP 37 SOUTH, RANGE 35 EAST, OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA,
AND BEING MORE PARTICULARLY BOUNDED AND DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE POINT OF INTERSECTION OF THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OS S.W. 5TH STREET F/K/A/ FOURTH STREET AND THE EAST RIGHT-
OF-WAY LINE OS S.W. 2ND AVENUE F/K/A/ KISSIMMEE STREET ACCORDING
TO THE PLAT OF FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE AS RECORDED IN PLAT
BOOK 5, PAGE 6, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA;
THENCE RUN NORTH ALONG THE EAST RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID S.W.
2ND AVENUE A DISTANCE OF 147.5 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING;
THENCE RUN EAST, PARALLEL TO THE NORTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF S.W.
5TH STREET, TO A POINT ON THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF BLOCK 217 IN
SAID FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE; THENCE RUN NORTHEASTERLY
ALONG THE WEST BOUNDARY LINE OF SAID BLOCK 217 TO A POINT ON THE
SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF S.W. 4TH STREET F/K/A/ FIFTH AVENUE;
THENCE RUN WEST ALONG THE SOUTH RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE OF SAID S.W.
4TH STREET TO THE POINT OF INTERSECTION WITH THE EASE RIGHT-OF-WAY
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Staff Report . .
Site Plan Review Applicant's Name: 8MJ Towing, Inc.
LINE OF SAID S.W. i<lD A VENUE; THENCE RUN SOUTH ALONG THE RIGHT-OF-
WAY LINE OF SAID S. W. 2ND A VENUE TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
PARCEL III
THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF THE NORTH 200 FEET OF THE FRACTIONAL EAST Y:z
OF BLOCK 217, FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT
THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 1, PAGE 11, PUBLIC RECORDS OF
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED
AS FOLLOWS: BEGINNING AT A POINT WHERE THE SOUTH LINE OF FIFTH
A VENUE INTERSECTS THE WEST LINE OF PARROTT A VENUE (ACCORDING
TO SAID PLAT OF FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE), THENCE RUN SOUTH
ALONG THE WEST LINE OF PARROTT A VENUE 100 FEET TO THE POINT OF
BEGINNING, THENCE RUN WEST 142.5 FEET, THENCE RUN SOUTH ALONG
THE EAST SIDE OF ALLEY 100 FEET, THENCE RUN EAST TO THE WEST LINE
OF PARROTT AVENUE 142.5 FEET, THENCE RUN NORTH ALONG THE WEST
LINE OF PARROTT A VENUE 100 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING. BEING
THE MIDDLE 100 FEET OF THE 300 FEET FRONTING ON PARROTT A VENUE OF
BLOCK 217, FIRST ADDITION TO OKEECHOBEE AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
1, PAGE 11, PUBLIC RECORDS OF OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
This is a site plan review for construction of a 70' X 70" metal building that will
include three offices and a storage/shop with associated infrastructure. The subject
property is already developed with a mobile office and a single story metal building.
Existin!!: Proposed
Land Use Mobile office & single story Metal building (3 offices and 1
metal building storage/shop)
Future Land Use Map Commercial Commercial
Zoning CHV CHV
Required Provided
Density NA NA
Min Lot Area 6,250 square feet 61,027 square feet
Min Lot Width 50 feet 100 feet
Setback Requirements
Front 20 ft-l 0 ft to parking 10 feet to parking
Sides 8 ft-20 ft abutting residential 20 feet
Rear 10 ft-20 ft abutting 1 0 feet
residential
Max Lot Coverage 50% 26%
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Staff Report . .
Site Plan Review Applicant's Name: BMJ Towing, Inc.
Max Imperv Surface 85% 46.4%
Maximum Height 45 feet Not shown
Parking
Number of spaces Office = 1/300 sf= 8 Office = 8
Shop/Storage = 1/500 sf = 5 Shop/Storage = 6
Total = 13 Total = 14
Landscaping
Parking Area 18 sf per parking space, then 2 trees and 48 shrubs
1 tree for each 72 sf of
required area = 3 trees
Buffer lOft along street frontage 10ft along street
2 ft along property line 2 along property line
Staff recommends approval of the site plan review contingent upon the following
conditions being met:
1. The applicant should clarifY how the third shop/storage bay will be accessed
as it appears too close to the current building on the site.
2. The applicant should verifY that the proposed building height would not
exceed 45 feet.
3. Clarification needs to be provided tying this site plan approval to all new
parking and new structures.
Submitted by:
James G. LaRue, AICP
Planning Consultant
May 18, 2005
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