HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrders_Variances_06/09/2011_Good Shepherd ORDER OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
FILED: Village of Tequesta
CASE NO.: VAR -01 -11 Date: l I &M
Time:
IN RE: Good Shepherd Episcopal Church & School, Owner /Applicant
PROPERTY LOCATION:
400 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, FL 33469
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
25- 40 -42, E 620 FT OF S 275 FT(LESS S 15 FT RD R/W) OF NE 1/4 OF SE 1 /4
PARCEL CONTROL NUMBER:
60- 42- 40- 25 -00- 000 -5110
VARIANCE REQUESTED:
Variance from Sec.78 -705 (28)(b) and (32) to forgive the eight (8) additional parking
spaces required for the modification of a previously approved special exception to allow the
construction of a 1,997 s.£ single story addition onto the existing school in the R -1 Single Family
Dwelling Zoning District.
ORDER APPROVING APPLICATION
This cause came on to be heard upon the above application and the Tequesta Village
Council having considered the evidence presented by the applicant and other interested persons at a
hearing called and properly noticed, and the Tequesta Village Council, being otherwise duly
advised,
THEREUPON, THE TEQUESTA VILLAGE COUNCIL FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
1. The subject property is located in the R -1 — Single Family Dwelling District in the
Village of Tequesta.
2. The applicant has submitted all documents required by the Village's Code of
Ordinances for variance review.
3. The application and all supporting documentation and presentation materials as
reviewed by the Village Council at its June 9, 2011 meeting, and as kept on file by
the Village, are made a part hereof and are hereby incorporated by reference.
4. According to Section 78 -61, variance approval by the Village Council is required.
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5. The applicants have applied for a variance from Sec.78 -705 (28)(b) and (32) to
forgive the eight (8) additional parking spaces required for the modification of a
previously approved special exception to allow the construction of a 1,997 s.f. single
story addition onto the existing school.
6. Under the provisions of the Village Code of Ordinances, the Village Council has the
right, power and authority to act upon the request herein made.
IT IS THEREUPON CONSIDERED, ORDERED AND ADJUDGED BY THE VILLAGE
COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
The application for Variance, Case No. VAR -01 -11 with reference to the above described
property within the Village of Tequesta, Palm Beach County, Florida, to forgive the eight (8)
additional parking spaces required for the modification of a previously approved special exception
to allow the construction of a 1,997 s.f. single story addition onto the existing school in accordance
with the variance application attached hereto as Exhibit "A" is hereby APPROVED since the
Village Council hereby finds that the applicants have met the standards set forth in Section 78 -65 of
the Tequesta Zoning Code for variance approval.
* The term applicant(s) as used herein shall include all successors and assigns.
* The applicant's variance approval shall expire in six (6) months unless a building permit has
been obtained in accordance with ' 78 -68. If the building permit expires or is voided, the
variance approval also expires or becomes void.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS A DAY OF JUNE, 2011.
MAYOR TOM PAT O,
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor Paterno, Vice Mayor Arena and Council members Brennan, Humpage &
Turnquest; Village Manager Couzzo
FROM: Keith W. Davis, Esq.
DATE: June 6, 2011
RE: Variance; Process and Legal Issues
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church has applied for a Variance, which application will be
heard by the Village Council on June 9, 2011. This Memorandum will briefly outline the
variance process as well as the legal issues relevant to that process.
Variances are exemptions granted from certain land development regulations where
literal enforcement of the provisions of the land development regulations would result in an
unnecessary hardship to the land owner. Sec. 78 -65. The Board of Adjustment has jurisdiction
over variances in zoning districts R -1A and R -1 which contain single family dwellings. The
Village Council has jurisdiction over variances on all other land within the Village. Sec. 78 -61.
The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church is located in the R -1 zoning district; however, it is not a
single family dwelling and therefore the Village Council has jurisdiction over this variance
request.
In order for the Good Shepherd variance to be granted, the Village Council must find that
the requested variance meets the six (6) criteria of Sec. 78- 65(a)(2). Tip Staff Report prepared
by the Community Development Department discusses these criteria and factors in more detail.
In addition, the applicant has addressed each of these criteria in its application.
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Variance applications are heard by the Village Council (or the Board of Adjustment, as
noted above) at a quasi judicial public hearing. It is the burden of the applicant to establish,
through the presentation of competent, substantial evidence, that they have met each of the above
referenced. six (6) criteria. Competent, substantial evidence can be in the form of sworn
testimony, the development application, or other documents and materials presented at the public
hearing.
Competent substantial evidence has been defined by the Florida Supreme Court as
evidence that is sufficiently relevant and material that a reasonable mind would accept it as
adequate to support the conclusion reached. DeGroot v Sheffield, 95 So.2d 912, 916 (Fla. 1957).
In simple terms, competent, substantial evidence amounts to any valid reason supported by the
record. Orange County v. Butler, 877 So.2d 810, 813 (Fla. 5th DCA 2004).
The burden to establish that the granting of a variance is appropriate rests squarely on the
applicant. Unlike an application for a special exception use, this burden never shifts to the
Village for purposes of establishing that the criteria have not been met, and the Village is not
required to present any evidence that the variance would be adverse to the public interest in order
to deny the variance. Redner v. City Council of City of Tampa, 827 So.2d 1056 (Fla. 2nd DCA
2002).
Florida law is clear that "unnecessary hardship" required to be shown for the granting
of a variance is a characteristic of the subject property which renders the property virtually
unusable for the purpose or in the manner for which it is zoned. Maturo v. City of Coral Gables,
619 So.2d 455, 456 (Fla. 3d DCA 1993) The hardship cannot be one of mere economic
disadvantage, Nance v. Town of Indialantic 419 So.2d 1041 laF( 1982) and it is not relevant
whether variances have been granted to similarly situated applicants in the community, Ci ty o
Miami v. Herrera, 613 So.2d 2 (Fla. 1992)
Based on the competent, substantial evidence presented at the public hearing, the Village
Council may grant the request, deny the request or grant the request with the imposition of
special conditions designed to safeguard the surrounding property and neighborhood or the
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overall public health, safety and welfare of the Village. Sec. 78- 65(b). In the event that the
request is denied, the Village Council must state the reasons for the denial by way of explaining
which criteria have not been met. A failure to make such findings is considered a departure from
the essential requirements of law. Redner v. City Council of City of Tampa, 827 So.2d 1056 (Fla.
2 nd DCA 2002). Following a denial, the applicant is foreclosed from re- applying for ninety (90)
days from the date of such action. Sec. 78 -66.
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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
AGENDA ITEM TRANSMITTAL FORM 1
1. VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING:
Meeting Date: Meeting Type: Regular Ordinance #: N/A
June 9, 2011
Consent Agenda: No Resolution #: N/A
Originating Department: Community Development
2. AGENDA ITEM TITLE: (Wording form the SUBJECT line of your staff report)
VARIANCE CASE # VAR 01 -11.
Application of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, 400 Seabrook Road, Tequesta, FL 33469, for a Variance from
Code Section 78 -705 (28) (b) Required number of parking spaces. The Applicant proposes to construct a 1,997 square
foot addition to the existing school, which includes two (2) resource rooms and two (2) offices. Per Code, the proposed
addition also requires the provision of an additional 8 parking spaces. The Applicant is seeking a variance so that it does
not have to provide the required additional parking.
3. BU DGET / FIN IM PACT:
Account #: N/A Amount of this item: N/A
Current Budgeted Amount Available: Amount Remaining after item:
N/A N/A
Budget Transfer Required: No Appropriate Fund Balance: No
4. EXEC UTIVE SUMMARY OF MAJOR ISSUES: (This is a snap sho description of the agenda item)
The applicant proposes to construct a 1,997 square foot addition to the existing school, which includes two (2)
resource rooms and two (2) offices. Per Village's Code Section 78 -705 (28) (b) Required number of parking
spaces, the proposed addition also requires the provision of an additional eight (8) parking spaces. The
— applic ant is seeking a variance so that it does not have to p the additional parking.
5. APPROVALS:
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Dept. Head: Finance Director: E] Reviewed for Financial
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No Financial Impact
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Attorney: (for legal sufficiency) Yes ❑ No ❑
Village Manager: ^ �
• SUBMIT FOR COUNCIL DISCUSSION:
• APPROVE ITEM: ❑
• DENY ITEM: ❑
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Staff Report — Village Council Meeting — 06.9.11
1. PETITION DESCRIPTION
APPLICANT: James M. Stergas, AIA
Stergas & Associates, AIA
1940 Riverside Drive
Tequesta, FL 33469
Owner: Good Shepherd Episcopal Church and School
402 Seabrook Road
Tequesta, FL 33469
REQUEST: The applicant is requesting a Variance from the Village's Code Section 78 -705 (28) (b)
Required number of parking spaces.
2. LAND USE AND ZONING
EXISTING LAND USE FUTURE LAND USE ZONING
SUBJECT Residential Low Density Residential Low Density R -1 Single Family Dwelling
PROPERTY
North Residential low Density Residential Low Density R -1 Single Family Dwelling
South Commercial Commercial C -1 Commercial
Public Buildings and Public Buildings and
Grounds _ Grounds
East Residential Low Density Residential Low Density R -1 Single Family Dwelling
Public Buildings and Public Buildings and C -1 Commercial
Grounds _ Grounds _
West Recreation and Open Recreation and Open C -1 Commercial
Space Space R -OP Recreation and Open
Commercial Commercial Space
3. BACKGROUND
The applicant proposes to construct a 1,997 square foot addition to the existing school which
includes two (2) resource rooms and two (2) offices, Per Village's Code Section 78 -705 (28) (b)
Required number of parking spaces, the proposed addition requires the provision of an additional
eight (8) parking spaces. The applicant is seeking a variance so that it does not have to provide the
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required additional parking. In this case, the code requires three (3) spaces per each administrative
office (2 offices x 3 spaces= 6 spaces); and 1 (one) space per room used for class instruction (2
resource rooms x 1 space= 2 spaces). Total required parking is eight (8) parking spaces.
4. STAFF ANALYSIS
Section 78 -65 (a) (2) of the Village Code authorizes upon application in specific cases such variance
from the terms of this chapter as will not be contrary to the public interest, where, owing to special
conditions, a literal enforcement of the provisions of this chapter will result in unnecessary hardship.
The power to grant any such variance shall be limited by and contingent upon a finding by the Village
Council that:
a. Special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land, structure, or building
involved and which are not applicable to other lands, structures or buildings in the same zoning
district.
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church has previously required Variances from the Village's Code
Section 78 -705 Required number of parking spaces:
1. Initial Development Approval to allow a Church affiliated elementary school in 1996 a
variance was granted to provide 79 parking spaces for all Church uses in lieu of providing 131
spaces as required by the Village Code. In case of mixed uses, the total requirement of off-
street parking shall be the sum of the requirements of the various uses computed separately.
2. Church Sanctuary Expansion in 2002 a variance was granted to provide 35 parking spaces in
lieu of providing 233 spaces that would be required for a 7,000 square foot expansion of the
sanctuary.
b. The special conditions and circumstance do not result from the actions of the applicant.
The Church and school (K -5` grade) were approved as a special exception within the R -1 Single -
Family Residential District of the Village in 1996. The Church and school were not able to meet
parking Code requirements since its initial approval.
c. Granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is
denied by this chapter to other lands, buildings or structures in the same zoning district.
Granting this variance will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this
chapter to other lands, buildings or structures in the same zoning district. Any other property
owner could apply for a variance of the Village code.
d. Literal interpretation of the provisions of this chapter would deprive the applicant of rights
commonly enjoyed by other properties in the same zoning district under the terms of this
chapter and would work unnecessary and undue hardship on the applicant.
The applicant proposes to construct a 1,997 square foot addition to the existing school which
includes two (2) resource rooms and two (2) offices. The applicant states that the addition will
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not add more personnel to the existing school. According to the applicant, the intent of the
addition is to better accommodate uses that are currently shared by the school personnel.
Per Village's Code Section 78 -705 (28) (b) and (32) the proposed addition requires the provision
of an additional eight (8) parking spaces. The Village code requires to calculate parking spaces
based on the sum of the requirements of the various uses computed separately.
In this case, the code requires three (3) spaces per each administrative office (2 offices x 3
spaces= 6 spaces); and 1 (one) space per room used for class instruction (2 resource rooms x 1
space= 2 spaces). Total required parking is eight (8) parking spaces.
e. The variance granted is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of
the land, building or structure.
The requested variance is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of
the land, building or structure.
f. The grant of the variance will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of this
chapter and such variance will not be injurious to the area involved or otherwise detrimental
to the public welfare.
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church has been part of the Village since 1963 and the existing school
was built in 1997. Shortage of parking space has been critical throughout the Church continuous
expansion up to this point. Notice of this variance application was mailed to all property owners
300 -foot radius to communicate the applicant intent, and most importantly to have the
opportunity to express their concerns, if any, about this petition.
S. FINAL REMARKS
This variance application met the requirements set on Section 78 -63 notice of hearing. The
notice of hearing was advertised in the Jupiter Courier on 05.01.11; and, it was also mailed to all
property owners located within a 300 -foot radius of the property for which a variance is
requested.
Per Code Section 78 -68, if no time limit is specified by the Village Council, the variance shall
expire within six months for the date of grant, unless a building permit based upon and
incorporating the variance is issued within the six month period and construction has begun
thereunder.
This report was prepared by Nilsa Zacarias, AICP, and;
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DEPARTAMW OF CONMUNMY DEVELOPMENT
345 Tequesta Drive
Tepesta, FL 33469
(561) 768-0450 F= (561) 768-0698
APPLICATION FOR VARIANCE
NAME OF APPLICANT, • GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL CHURCH & SCHOOL DATE: 4/7/2011 (revised)
MAILING ADDRESS .402 SEABROOK ROAD, TEQUESTA, FL 33469 PHUIYE:__ 756 -5507
PARCEL ADDRESS: 402 SEABROOK ROAD, TEQUESTA, FL
LOT 25 BLOCK: 40 SWDMSION: 42 PCN: 60- 42- 40 -25 -00 =000 - 5.11.0
NATURE OF VARIANCE Village of Tequesta Code of Ordinances Section 78 -705 subsection (28) (b) ,
and subsection '(32), requires additional parking for our proposed Elementary School Resource Room &
Offices addition; and we are requesting a variance from the literal application of these code sections.
JUSTIFICATION OF VARIANCE: Please address the six criteria of the Zoning -Code; Ref: Ark III, Sec. 7&4 V)A F.
If your variance request is related to the public waters of the State of Florida, comprising the Lozahatchee River and
the Intracoastal Waterway including all creeks, canals or tributaries therewith, you must also address the ten criteria
listed in the attached Zoning Code; Ref: Ark XIA Sec. 78-937M, (1X10).
SEE ATTACHED
FEE: $1,000.00
NOTE: APPLICANT SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INTEMS WITH THIS APPLICATION:
1) Curnent sealed survey of properly showing an strucchms and setbacks.
2) Drawings to scale of proposed improvements.
3) Wnthm approval from. property owner, if other than applicant.
4) Any other documentation pertinent to this application.
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GOOD SHEPHERD EPISCOPAL SCHOOL AND CHURCH
PARKING VARIANCE REQUEST
May 24, 2011 (revised)
1) That the special conditions and circumstances exist which are peculiar to the land.
Good Shepherd Episcopal School and Church has required variances to the literal application of
the Village Code of Ordinances, Section 78 -705 Subsections (28) (b) and (32) since the inception
and initial approval of the School by the Village in 1996 due to special conditions. Further, Good
Shepherd is the only mixed -use site in the Village containing a Church function and an
Elementary School function; and thus is the only property of its mixed -use type that requires
accumulative parking for Church and School.
2) The special conditions and circumstances do not result from the actions of the applicant.
Good Shepherd had no say relative to the requirements of Section 78 -705 Subsections (28) (b)
and (32) of the Village Code, and this project cannot meet the literal interpretation of these
code sections. Further this code does not address non - concurrent use of parking on the same
property, and thus literal interpretation of this section of the code will require redundant /over
parking (see attached Traffic Summary addressing analysis for non - concurrent parking).
3) Granting the variance requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is
denied by this chapter to other lands, buildings or structures in the same zoning district.
As this is the only property in the Village with a Church and School mixed -use functions, as well
as the only R -1 zoned property with Church and School mixed use, granting the variance
requested will not confer on the applicant any special privilege that is denied by this chapter to
other lands, buildings or structures in the same zoning district.
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4) Literal interpretation of the provisions of this chapter.
Good Shepherd has required variances to the literal interpretation of the Village Code of
Ordinances, Section 78 -705 Subsections (28) (b) and (32) since the inception of the School. And
as the two major uses on the site, the Church and the School, are non - concurrent uses, applying
the literal interpretation of the code which requires calculation of parking for each use on a
accumulative basis, versus allowing non - concurrent use of parking count, creates an undue and
unnecessary hardship on the School as well as the Church. It likewise creates a waste of natural
resources and unnecessary additional impact on the local ecology.
5) The variance granted is the minimum variance that will make possible the reasonable use of the
land, building or structure.
Granting the requested variance is the minimum that will achieve proper parking requirements
for the unique use conditions of this site.
6) The grant of the variance will be in harmony with the general intent and purpose of this chapter
and such variance will not be injurious -to the area involved or otherwise detrimental to -the
public welfare.
Since its inception in 1963, Good Shepherd Church, and added School component in 1997, have
been a positive influence on the community.
And with the Good Shepherd's proximity to the Central Business District and residential areas, it
provides a transitional element, or buffer. Likewise, the school was approved, under this
Chapter, on this site with the expectation that the Village and the school would be allowed to
grow in parallel; much as the Village Municipal Facilities have expanded with the growth of the
village. Currently the School's student population is around 40% village residents. Thus the
proposed school expansion program is not inconsistent with what was anticipated when
originally approved on this site.
Additionally, to effectuate efficient student pick -up in the afternoons, Good Shepherd School
has staggered release times, which includes a recent reinitiation of tiered elementary school
pickup. The pickup times are: Early Learning dismissal at 11:30, Pre - School dismissal at 2:10, and
the tiered Elementary School dismissal with 1'` tier at 2:55 and 2 tier at 3 :05. Further, should
enrollment increase above 150 students, a 3` tier dismissal of 3:15 will be implemented.
Also, Good Shepherd School is going to upgrade (fill in missing shrubs) the existing hedge along
the south property line as part of this variance approval.
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Upon approval of the variance allowing for non - concurrent parking calculation of the School and
Church functions, the 1 -story, 1,997 square foot addition will be able to be built with the
minimum use of natural resources and impact on the ecology. To enforce the strict
interpretation of the parking code would in fact be what would cause a negative impact on the
area, as literal interpretation would require installation of unused and /or underused parking for
the school with its resultant negative impact on the environment and ecology.
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Kimley -Horn
and Associates, Inc.
• its 200
April 11, 2011 1920 Wekiva Way
West Palm Beach. Florida
James M. Stergas, AIA, LEEDO AP 33411
Stergas & Associates, AIA
19540 Riverside Drive
Tequesta, Florida 33469
Re: Good Shepherd Episcopal Church and School
Site Plan Modification — Traffic and Parking Summary
Tequesta, Florida
KHA # 144071001
Dear Mr. Stergas:
Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. has prepared the following statement
to address traffic and parking requirements for the proposed site plan
modification at the existing Good Shepherd Episcopal Church and
School. The site is located on the east side of Seabrook Road north of
Tequesta Drive in Tequesta, Florida.
Background
Currently, the site includes the following:
Church: 12,500 s.f. sanctuary
5,200 s.f. offices
4,700 s.f. parish hall
Thrift Shop: 2,600 s.f. retail store
School: 13,622 s.f, school
1,140 s.f. covered area
It is proposed to remove the 1,140 s.f. covered area that is connected to
the school building and replace it with a 1,997 s.f. building addition. The
building will house two resource rooms and two offices.
Section 78 -705 of the Village of Tequesta Code provides the parking
requirements for uses within the Village. Following are the requirements
outlined in the code for the uses on this site:
Church /House of worship: 1 space per 4 seats, or 1 space per 30 square
feet of auditorium area, whichever is greater.
Retail sales and service: 1 space per 250 square feet of area which is
devoted to sales, display and customer service.
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TEL 561 845 0665
FAX 561 863 8175
Kimley -Horn
and Associates, Inc. James M. Stergas, AIA, LEED®AP, April 11, 2011, Page 2
Auditorium, stadium, assembly hall, cultural and civic center,
gymnasium, theater, community recreation center: One space per four
fixed seats in largest assembly room or area, or for each 40 square feet
of floor area available for the accommodation of movable seats in the
largest assembly room, or one space per 150 square feet of gross floor
area, whichever is applicable to the facility.
Schools, Elementary and junior high: Three spaces per room used for
administrative offices, plus one space per room used for class
instruction, plus one space for each six seats in the auditorium and other
places of assembly or facilities available to the public.
Parking Calculations
Previously, a variance was granted to allow the sanctuary to be parked
at a lesser rate than the maximum rate (1 space per 30 square feet of
auditorium area) that would have normally been required by code.
Based upon the variance granted, the parking supply designated for the
church use is 78 parking spaces.
Based upon the code requirements for office use, it was previously
determined that the church offices would require 16 parking spaces.
Similarly, previous calculations performed for the parish hall (place of
assembly) and the thrift store (retail use) indicated that these uses would
require a supply of 19 and 7 parking spaces, respectively.
The school has an approval for 169 students and includes 7 classrooms
and 2 resource rooms for grades 1 through 5, a day care facility with 6
teachers /staff members, 1 office and a media center. Based upon this
current allocation of uses, the school has a current parking requirement
of 17 parking spaces. Based upon the code, the addition of two
resource rooms (classrooms) and two offices, the school parking
requirement will increase by 8 spaces to 25 spaces.
Therefore, on a cumulative basis, the parking requirements for the site
would be:
78 spaces (church, based upon variance)
+ 16 spaces (church office)
+ 19 spaces (parish hall)
+ 7 spaces (thrift store)
+ 25 spaces (school)
145 parking spaces
Currently, the site includes a total supply of 83 parking spaces, which is
less than the cumulative site parking requirement. However, it is
important to note that the church and school components of the site,
which comprise the bulk of the site parking requirements, operate on
non - concurrent schedules. Typically, the thrift store use and school use
are open during weekdays, representing a total of 32 required parking
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and Associates I n c. James M. Stergas, AIA, LEED® AP, April 11, 2011, Page 3
spaces. During this time, only the church offices will typically be in use.
However, on occasion, the parish hall might also be used on a weekday;
therefore, a conservative analysis was performed assuming 100% use of
the parish hall on a weekday during school and thrift store hours.
Conversely, on Sundays, the church sanctuary will be in use for worship
services; however, during the same time that worship services are
occurring, the church offices and parish hall will not be in use. Instead,
those facilities may be in use before or after worship services.
Additionally, the thrift store and school uses will not be in operation on
Sundays. Table 1 summarizes a comparison of the parking
requirements based upon actual site usage during weekday and Sunday
conditions.
Table 1
Summa of Parkinic Utilization - W eekd a and Sunday Conditions
Use Parking Weekday Sunday
Supply
Allocated
Per Use _
C hurc h 78 0% 0 100% 78 _
Church 16 100% 16 0% 0
Office _
Parish 19 100% 19 0% 0
Hall
Thrift 7 100% 7 0% 0
Store
School 25 100% 25 0% 0
Total 67 78
Therefore, as shown in Table 1, the parking supply is expected to
adequately accommodate the site requirements because of the non -
concurrent nature of uses on site.
Traffic Generation
The Palm Beach County Traffic Division publishes trip generation rates
to calculate the anticipated traffic volumes generated by different types
of land use. For school uses, the trip generation rates are calculated
based upon the number of students at the school facility. In this case,
the approved school enrollment is not proposed to be changed; instead,
the proposed replacement of the 1,140 square foot covered area with a
1,997 square foot permanent addition will serve the currently- approved
enrollment of the school. Therefore, based upon the County standards,
because the school enrollment is not proposed to change, the
anticipated volume of trips generated by this facility is not expected to
change.
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and Associates Inc. James M. Stergas, AIA, LEED® AP, April 11, 2011, Page 4
Summary
Based upon the information contained herein, the proposed site plan
modification is not anticipated to create any new traffic impacts.
Furthermore, the parking supply provided is anticipated to adequately
accommodate the parking requirements for the site. Should you have
any questions, please contact me via phone at (561) 845 -0665 or via e-
mail at chris.hegaen(cDkimley- horn.com
Sincerely,
K.I.MLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.
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