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FALKANGER SNYDER MARTINEA.U & YATES
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA FALKANGER, SNYDER, MARTINEAU, & YATES ALL RIGHTS
RESERVED, THIS DOCUMENT OR PARTS THEREOF MAY NOT
BE REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT PERMISSION
DEVELOPER ARCHITECT
RK CENTERS FSMY ARCHITECTS & PLANNERS .
17100 COLLINS AVENUE, SUITE 225 888 SOUTH ANDREWS AVENUE, SUITE 300
SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA 33160 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316 j.J~JiJ
TELEPHONE: 305.949.4110 TELEPHONE: 954.764.6575 ~-~
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CIVIL ENGINEER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
KEITH KEITH IT1l
2312 SOUTH ANDREWS AVENUE 2312 SOUTH ANDREWS AVENUE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316
TELEPHONE: 954.788.3400 TELEPHONE: 954.788.3400
COVER SHEET
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DEPARTMENT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - URBAN DESIGN AND PLANNING
1/10/2020 2:23:03 PM
DRC
DEADLINE: Submittals must be received by 12:00 PM each business day. Pursuant to Section 47-24.1(1), the
Department will review all applications to determine completeness within five (5) business days. Applicants will
be notified via email, if plans do not meet the submittal requirements and if changes are required.
FEES: All applications for development permits are established by the City Commission, as set forth by resolution
and amended from time to time. In addition to the application fee, any additional costs incurred by the City
including review by a consultant on behalf of the City, or special advertising costs shall be paid by the
applicant. Any additional costs, which are unknown at the time of application, but are later incurred by the
City, shall be paid by the applicant prior to the issuance of a development permit.
NOTES: Optional 15-minute time slots are available during DRC meetings for scheduling to applicants, to obtain
signatures on completed DRC plans (including Pre-Planning and Zoning Board, Pre- City Commission and Final
DRC plans) from all representatives at one time, in preference to scheduling individual appointments.
Appointments are subject to availability. To make an appointment, please call 954-828-5020 latest by Friday at
12:00 noon prior to the meeting date.
INSTRUCTIONS: The following information is requested pursuant to the City’s Unified Land Development
Regulations (ULDR). The application must be filled out accurately and completely. Please print or type and
answer all questions. Indicate N/A if does not apply. To obtain information on a property such as land use,
zoning, ownership, folio, lot size, etc., please visit http://gis.fortlauderdale.gov/zoninggis.
ID Number: DSD.UDP.SP
Revision Number:
Revision Date:
Page:
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A. DEPARTMENT INFORMATION: (FOR STAFF USE ONLY)
Case Number Submittal Date Intake By
Civic Association City Commission District
B. OWNER/APPLICANT CONTACT INFORMATION: For purpose of identification, the PROPERTY OWNER is the APPLICANT
Property Owner’s Name RK ASSOCIATES #5 INC I Signature I
Address, City, State, Zip 17100 Collins Avenue, Suite 225, Miami Beach, FL 33160
Phone Number 3059494110 I Email IAZIDAR@RKCENTERS.COM
Proof of Ownership Warrenty Deed
[ ] Warranty Deed or [ ] Tax Record
C. AGENT CONTACT INFORMATION: If AGENT is to represent OWNER, notarized letter of consent is required
Agent’s Name
Address, City, State, Zip
Crush Law, P.A. - Courtney Callahan Crush Signature
400 SE 12TH ST. Building C., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
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Phone Number 9545222010 Email I CCRUSH@CRUSHLAW.COM
Letter of Consent Submitted [ ] Yes or [ ] No
D. DEVELOPMENT INFORMATION
Project Name RK Center Residences
Project Address 450 NE 9Letter)
(Provide Address Verification STREET, FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304
Legal Description PROGRESSO RESUB OF BLK 254 72-2 B LOTS 1 THRU 7 & LOTS 41 THRU 45 BLK 254
Tax ID Folio Numbers (For all parcels in development) 494234360011
Description of Project
Residential use, Retail, Restaurant, and Artist Gallery
Total Estimated Cost of Project $ (Including land costs) I Site Adjacent to Waterway No
I Yes No
ID Number: DSD.UDP.SP
Revision Number:
Revision Date:
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Required Documentation / Submittal Checklist
One (1) copy of the following documents:
COMPLETED APPLICATION with all pages filled out as applicable;
PROOF OF OWNERSHIP (warranty deed or tax record), including corporation documents and SunBiz verification if
applicable;
PROPERTY OWNER’S SIGNATURE and/or agent letter signed by the property owner;
PROJECT DESCRIPTION NARRATIVE describing project specifics. Please provide as much detail as possible. These
project specifics may include: architectural style and important design elements, trash disposal system,
security/gating system, hours of operation, multi-modal experience, site improvements, etc.;
ULDR CODE NARRATIVE response referencing all applicable sections of the ULDR, with point-by-point responses of
how project complies with criteria. Reference ULDR language that requires project to go through the Development
Review Committee process. Narratives must be on letterhead, dated, and with author indicated;
ADDRESS VERIFICATION FORM (To obtain for please contact Devon Anderson at 954-828-5233 or
DAnderson@fortlauderdale.gov); and,
ID Number: DSD.UDP.SP
Revision Number:
Revision Date:
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Technical Specifications For Plan Submittal
ID Number: DSD.UDP.SP
Revision Number:
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D. DETAILS Context site plan indicating proposed development
1. Provide details of: (Scale ¼” = 1’ min.) and outline of nearby properties with uses and height
Ground floor elevation labeled
Storefronts, awnings, entryway features, doors, NOTE: Please provide the .KMZ, .KML or .DAE files with
windows submittal when providing renderings.
Fences/walls
Dumpster H. LANDSCAPE PLAN (PREPARED BY A CERTIFIED
Light fixtures LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT)
Balconies, railings 1. Landscape plan drawn at a scale no less than
Trash receptacles, benches, other street furniture one (1) inch equals thirty (30) feet. (ULDR Section
Pavers, concrete, hardscape ground cover material 47-21). An overall project plan may be provided
Line of sight from sidewalk to roof (if mechanical at a smaller scale when using it to reference
equipment is on roof) section sheets provided. Landscape plan to be
designed so that landscaping shall not be
E. FLOOR PLANS (TYPICAL FLOOR PLAN MAY BE adversely affected by salt exposure, prevailing
SUBMITTED FOR LIKE FLOORS) winds, deep shadows, unusual soil conditions,
1. Delineate and dimension, indicating use of tidal fluctuations, etc.
spaces 2. Landscape plan must provide:
2. Show property lines and setbacks on all plans Title block including name and address of project,
RLA contact information, RLA seal and dated
3. Typical floor plan for multi-level structure
signature, original and sequential revision delta with
4. Floor plan for every level of parking garage revision date and narrative
5. Roof plan with mechanical equipment depicted North indicator, plans orientated to correctly
correspond with survey and site plan.
F. BUILDING ELEVATIONS (IN COLOR) Site information and landscape information, in
1. All building facades in color with directional tabular form, sorting required vs. provided
labels (ie. North, South) and building names if calculations
Property boundaries and dimensions, depth of
more than one building
landscape islands and perimeters and buffers,
2. Dimensions, including height and width of all property easements, adjacent right or way with street
structures tree planting and parallel parking if applicable,
3. Dimensions of setbacks and required stepbacks existing and proposed structures, vehicular use areas,
from property lines location of site amenities, dumpster, walls and
fencing, location of plantings, adjacent hardscape,
4. Dimension grade at crown of road, at curb,
curbing, walks, etc.
sidewalk, building entrance, and finished floor All underground and overhead utilities, light poles,
5. Indicate architectural elements, materials and ground mounted signs, billboards, transformers,
colors generators, fire hydrants, Siamese connections,
6. Include proposed signage adjacent or existing photovoltaic systems for
7. Building cross section with dimensions and use photovoltaic systems, etc.
type per level Site and right of way grading including swales,
retention areas, berms, bio swales, rain gardens, etc.
Structural soil, silva cell, or similar, illustrated and
G. ADDITIONAL RENDERINGS (as applicable) labeled
For projects in a Regional Activity Center zoning Appropriate clear sight distance areas at
district and/or subject to ULDR Section 47-25.3 intersections, cross section of street tree planting
Neighborhood Compatibility, and/or new buildings showing pedestrian clearance and underground soil
55’ or five stories or more in height, the following structure and overhead obstructions, etc.
are required: Landscape material schedule listing all plants and
Street-level perspective renderings of project in material. This will include key, botanical name,
context of surroundings, as viewed from a common name, quantity, overall height for
pedestrian level, with ground elements and hardwood and clear trunk for palms, plant spacing,
references to depict and determine appropriate native and/or Florida Friendly Landscaping indicator,
scale of project existing vs. proposed, etc.
Oblique aerial perspectives from opposing views, Hydrozone plantings illustrated and labeled
which indicate the mass outline of all proposed Installation, planting, staking, pruning, grading,
structures, including the outlines of adjacent existing protection, root pruning, relocation, etc. details and
structures specification for trees, palms, shrubs, groundcover,
hydrozone, mulch, structural soil or similar, etc.
ID Number: DSD.UDP.SP
Revision Number: 4 Approved by: Ella Parker, Urban Design and Planning Manager
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3. ISA Certified Arborist report for specimen trees. Details for accessible parking spaces and ramps
This report is to be on ISA Certified Arborist Accessible ramps on adjacent sidewalk
business letterhead with contact information and Compliance with applicable accessibility code
ISA Certification number clearly stated. This including accessible parking, accessible path from
report would include tree survey with numbered parking, and accessible path from adjacent ROW
trees, a corresponding table which includes tree Location of accessible parking signs – located at
back of sidewalk if possible
number, botanical name and common name,
Sight triangles are identified and clear of obstructions
trunk diameter at breast height, clear trunk for
Outside turning radii (50-feet) and adequate
palms, condition percentage, etc.; and a written
vehicular circulation for fire trucks
assessment of existing tree characteristics. All site related details shall be located on a separate
sheet
I. PHOTOMETRIC DIAGRAM All drainage must be maintained on site. The
1. Title Block including project name and design minimum landscape buffer may not be sufficient to
professional's address, email, and phone number achieve this
2. Date of initial plan preparation and any 2. Pavement Marking & Signage Plan
amendments Inclusion of signage details for nonstandard signs
3. Site plan indicating the location of property lines Inclusion of Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
and improvements (MUTCD) sign names (i.e. R1-1) and sign size
Inclusion of note: “All traffic signage and pavement
4. Location and description of all existing over story
markings to be provided on the site plan in
landscaping conformance with Broward County Traffic
5. Location and height of all lighting on the Engineering Division (BCHTED) and MUTCD
property Standards.”
6. Lighting control description and schedule All offsite pavement marking and signage shall be
7. Foot-candle readings must extend to all property approved by BCHTED.
lines
8. Note on plan stating that proposed lighting will
be designed and installed so as to reflect the
light away and prevent any glare or excessive
light on any adjacent property
J. CIVIL PLANS
1. Engineering Site Plan
Investigate existing utilities to determine any
proposed conflicts with site improvements. Contact
Engineering Records Tech - Steve Plummer at
StevePl@fortlauderdale.gov or (954) 828-5051 for as-
built information
Driveway connections - dimension to established
survey reference points (i.e. property corners)
Concrete, pavers, and asphalt clearly differentiated
Identification of all existing easements and
referencing of recorded documents (i.e. OR book &
page)
Right-of-way adjacent to parcel including labels,
width, and referencing of recorded documents
Abbreviated legal descriptions for adjacent parcels
Finished floor elevation for all buildings, including all
existing buildings referenced in NAVD 88
Location of existing and proposed fire hydrants
Inclusion of monument sign note: “Approved under
separate permit.”
Impervious and pervious areas, both area and
percentage are identified
Relationship of existing above ground features with
site improvements
Location of dumpster with relationship to easements
and existing underground utilities
ID Number: DSD.UDP.SP
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888 SOUTH ANDREWS AVE. SUITE 300
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316
PH:(954)764-6575 FAX:(954)764-8622
CA # AAC000447
R E V I S I O N S
DATE: COMM:
12.13.19 19023
RK VILLAGE
(SEARSTOWN SITE)
PARCEL II
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DRC
1 ZONING MAP
AS-000.2
AS-000.2
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 and Lots 45, 46, 47 and 48, in Block 253 of PROGRESSO, a
subdivision according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 2, Page 18 of the Public
888 SOUTH ANDREWS AVE. SUITE 300
Records of Dade County, Florida, said lands lying and being in Broward County, Florida.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316
PH:(954)764-6575 FAX:(954)764-8622
TO ROAD CENTERLINE
B.ZONING DESIGNATION RAC-UV
20' - 0"
20' - 0"
RESERVED, THIS DOCUMENT OR PARTS THEREOF MAY NOT
BE REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT PERMISSION
30' - 0"
CA # AAC000447
35' - 0"
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX D. WATER/WASTE WATER SERVICE PROVIDER CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE
XXX
PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10
TREE=01-15
XXX PALM=01-10
XXX
EASEMENT
TREE=01-15 TREE=01-15 TREE=01-15 TREE=01-15 TREE=01-15 TREE=01-15
10' - 0"
PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10
SETBACK
15' - 0"
F . RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
DWELLING UNIT BREAK DOWN AND TYPE
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX 2 BEDROOMS 6 UNITS
XXX XXX XXX
PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10 1 BEDROOM 16 UNITS
PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10
OUTDOOR SEATING
XXX XXX
35' - 0"
XXX
PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10
OUTDOOR SEATING
XXX
TO ROAD CENTERLINE 1290 SF
TREE=01-15
3480 SF
192 x 1 = 192 PARKING SPACES
RESIDENTIAL UNITS:
22 X 1.2 = 26.4 PARKING SPACES
20' - 0" 10' - 0"
XXX STAIR #1 STAIR #3
EASEMENT FIRE COMMAND XXX TOTAL PARKING REQUIRED 267 PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
TREE=01-15
XXX PROVIDED
PALM=01-10 LEVEL 01 0 PARKING SPACES
HOTEL DROP-OFF LEVEL 02 44 PARKING SPACES
LEVEL 03 74 PARKING SPACES
LEVEL 04 74 PARKING SPACES
LEVEL 05 69 PARKING SPACES
24' - 0"
TOTAL PARKING PROVIDED 288 PARKING SPACES PROVIDED
(INCLUDES 7 HANDICAPPED SPACES)
ALLOWED PROVIDED
HOTEL BACK-OF-HOUSE
N. SETBACKS FROM STREET CENTERLINE
LOADING ZONE (MASTERPLAN DESIGN GUIDELINES)
REQUIRED PROVIDED
24' - 0"
NORTH (NE 9TH ST) 15'-0" 15'-0"
EAST (NE 6TH AVE) 15'-0" 15'-0"
STAIR #2 TRASH SOUTH 0'-0" 0'-0"
TRASH COMPACTOR TRASH PICK-UP
LIFT WEST (NE 5TH AVE) 15'-0" 15'-0'
O. OPEN SPACE
STAIR #2 TRANSFER LEVEL 01 (GRADE) 6,900 SF
LEVEL 06 (AMENITY LEVEL) 18,510 SF
XXX
TOTAL 25,410 S.F.
XXX
PALM=01-10
TREE=01-15
P. VEHICULAR USE AREA SEE LANDSCAPE DRAWINGS
R E V I S I O N S
DATE: COMM:
XXX
PALM=01-10
RK CENTER HOTEL
(PARCEL II)
1 SITE PLAN
AS-101 1/16" = 1'-0" FIRE PROTECTION
PROJECT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL APPLICABLE SECTIONS OF NFPA AND THE
FLORIDA BUILDING CODE
10' X 36'
COMMERCIAL
TRASH PICK-UP
LOADING ZONE
POLICE
TRASH
LIFT ALL EXTERIOR WINDOWS AND DOORS TO BE IMPACT RATED
STAIR #2 TRANSFER
STAIRWELLS EGRESS ONLY ON FIRST LEVEL
TRASH
COMPACTOR
BUILDING TO BE FITTED WITH INTERCOM/VIDEO ACCESS CONTROL SYSTEM AT
HOTEL BACK-OF-HOUSE ENTRY/EXIT POINTS, ELEVATORS, PARKING GARAGE AND COMMON AREAS.
& MEP
EACH UNIT AND COMMERCIAL UNIT WILL BE PRE WIRED FOR A MONITORED
SINGLE UNIT TRUCK 30' SECURITY SYSTEM AND THE POOL DECK WILL INCORPORATE SAFETY FEATURES
TO PREVENT UNSUPERVISED CHILDREN FROM ACCESSING THE POOL .
UNIT ENTRY DOORS SHALL BE SOLID, IMPACT RESISTANT WITH A DEADBOLT AND
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2 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION DEVICES SHALL BE PLACED IN THE PARKING PERMIT
AS-101 1/32" = 1'-0" GARAGE, POOL AND COMMON AREAS.
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BUILDING
1 STORY
BUILDING 12.13.19 19023
NE 6TH TERR
NE 5TH AVE
RK VILLAGE
(SEARSTOWN SITE)
PROPOSED PARCEL II
30 STORY
RESIDENTIAL
1 STORY
550 NE 9TH STREET
RETAIL
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304
PROPOSED
24 STORY
RESIDENTIAL
NE 9TH ST
NE 9TH ST
CONTEXT PLAN
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DRC
20' - 0"
TO ROAD CENTERLINE
JEFF FALKANGER, DOUG SNYDER
30' - 0"
LARRY MARTINEAU, JIRO YATES
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
35' - 0"
COPYRIGHT 2012
XXX
PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10
EASEMENT
PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10 PALM=01-10
10' - 0"
CA # AAC000447
SETBACK
15' - 0"
270' - 1"
240' - 1"
XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
XXX XXX XXX
PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10 PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10 PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10
PALM=01-10
XXX XXX
XXX
PALM=01-10
XXX
PALM=01-10
35' - 0"
PALM=01-10
TO ROAD CENTERLINE
PALM=01-10
15' - 0"
CAFE SETBACK
XXX
OUTDOOR SEATING
1290 SF XXX
OUTDOOR SEATING
TREE=01-15
30' - 0"
XXX
116' - 8"
PALM=01-10
HOTEL DROP-OFF
185' - 0"
XXX XXX
PALM=01-10
TREE=01-15
HOTEL BACK-OF-HOUSE
& MEP
TRANSFORMER XXX
PALM=01-10
R E V I S I O N S
STAIR #2 TRASH
LIFT TRASH COMPACTOR 10' X 36' COMMERCIAL TRASH
PICK-UP DATE: COMM:
12.13.19 19023
STAIR #2 TRANSFER
RK VILLAGE
XXX
(SEARSTOWN SITE)
68' - 4"
XXX
PALM=01-10
8% RAMP
PARCEL II
UP
TREE=01-15
LEGEND PALM=01-10
PROPERTY LINE
SETBACK
EASEMENT
XXX
RIGHT-OF-WAY
XXX
PALM=01-10
TREE=01-15
Level 1
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AS-111 3/32" = 1'-0"
AS-111
888 SOUTH ANDREWS AVE. SUITE 300
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316
PH:(954)764-6575 FAX:(954)764-8622
CA # AAC000447
18' - 0"
TYP.
MEP / STORAGE
44 PARKING SPACES
85' - 0"
ELEVATOR LOBBY
MEP / STORAGE
MEP /
STORAGE
MEP / STORAGE
ELEV #4
185' - 0"
MEP /
STORAGE
R E V I S I O N S
STAIR #2
DATE: COMM:
SETBACK
EASEMENT
RIGHT-OF-WAY
LEVEL-02 - GARAGE
Level 2
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AS-112 3/32" = 1'-0"
AS-112
888 SOUTH ANDREWS AVE. SUITE 300
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316
PH:(954)764-6575 FAX:(954)764-8622
18' - 0"
TYP.
MEP / STORAGE
ELEVATOR LOBBY
MEP / STORAGE
5% RAMP DOWN
MEP / STORAGE MEP / STORAGE
5% RAMP UP
ELEV #4
185' - 0"
MEP / STORAGE
R E V I S I O N S
STAIR #2
DATE: COMM:
12.13.19 19023
RK VILLAGE
(SEARSTOWN SITE)
PARCEL II
LEGEND
PROPERTY LINE
SETBACK
RIGHT-OF-WAY
Levels 3 & 4
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AS-113 3/32" = 1'-0"
AS-113
888 SOUTH ANDREWS AVE. SUITE 300
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316
PH:(954)764-6575 FAX:(954)764-8622
18' - 0"
TYP.
MEP / STORAGE
ELEVATOR LOBBY
POOL POOL
EQUIP. (POOL DECK ABOVE)
ROOM
MEP /
STORAGE
MEP / STORAGE
ELEV #4
MEP /
STORAGE
R E V I S I O N S
STAIR #2
DATE: COMM:
12.13.19 19023
RK VILLAGE
(SEARSTOWN SITE)
PARCEL II
27 PARKING SPACES @ LEVEL 5.5
550 NE 9TH STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304
LEGEND
PROPERTY LINE
RIGHT-OF-WAY
LEVEL 05 - GARAGE
Level 5
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AS-114 3/32" = 1'-0"
AS-114
888 SOUTH ANDREWS AVE. SUITE 300
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316
PH:(954)764-6575 FAX:(954)764-8622
CA # AAC000447
GLASS GUARDRAIL AT BUILDING EDGE, TYP.
143' - 1" 39' - 11"
TOWER STEPBACK
15' - 0"
LANDSCAPED AREA
51' - 10"
35' - 1"
85' - 0"
HOTEL BACK-OF-HOUSE
LANDSCAPED AREA
TOWER STEPBACK
POOL
30' - 0"
HOTEL BACK-OF-HOUSE
HARDSCAPED EGRESS PATH
LANDSCAPED AREA
ELEV #4
185' - 0"
LANDSCAPED AREA
94' - 2"
R E V I S I O N S
GLASS GUARDRAIL AT
BUILDING EDGE, TYP.
STAIR #2
DATE: COMM:
12.13.19 19023
30' - 0"
TOWER STEPBACK HOTEL BACK-OF-HOUSE
15' - 0"
TOWER STEPBACK
RK VILLAGE
(SEARSTOWN SITE)
PARCEL II
TOWER STEPBACK
LEGEND
30' - 0"
PROPERTY LINE
LANDSCAPED AREA
SETBACK
EASEMENT
RIGHT-OF-WAY
Level 6
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AS-115 3/32" = 1'-0"
AS-115
888 SOUTH ANDREWS AVE. SUITE 300
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316
PH:(954)764-6575 FAX:(954)764-8622
143' - 1" 184' - 4"193' - 4" 33' - 11" 6' - 0" CA # AAC000447
TOWER STEPBACK
9' - 0"
15' - 0"
6' - 0"
BALCONY
BALCONY
45' - 10"
POOL DECK
BELOW
1-BEDROOM 2-BEDROOM
ELEV #1 ELEV #2 ELEV #3
STAIR #1
4' - 3"
TOWER STEPBACK
12' - 8"
30' - 0"
1-BEDROOM
2-BEDROOM
ELEV #4
64' - 3"
B.O.H.
1-BEDROOM
1' - 0"
OUTLINE OF DECORATIVE CORNICE ABOVE
STAIR #2
BALCONY
29' - 0"
1-BEDROOM
DATE: COMM:
3' - 6"
4' - 3"
EDGE OF STRUCTURE BELOW
TOWER STEPBACK
LEGEND 550 NE 9TH STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304
30' - 0"
PROPERTY LINE
26' - 6"
SETBACK
EASEMENT
RIGHT-OF-WAY
Levels 15-16
1/10/2020 1:54:57 PM
1 DRC
AS-116.1 3/32" = 1'-0"
AS-116.1
888 SOUTH ANDREWS AVE. SUITE 300
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316
PH:(954)764-6575 FAX:(954)764-8622
58' - 11" 187' - 2" 24' - 0" JEFF FALKANGER, DOUG SNYDER
LARRY MARTINEAU, JIRO YATES
COPYRIGHT 2012
CA # AAC000447
24' - 0"
DECORATIVE CORNICE BELOW DECORATIVE CORNICE
11' - 0"
PARAPET
51' - 10"
35' - 1"
ELEVATOR
MACHINE ROOM
STAIR #1
ELEVATORS #1-3
4' - 2"
MECHANICAL
67' - 10"
TOWER STEPBACK
PARAPET
DECORATIVE CORNICE BELOW
30' - 0"
25' - 10"
DECORATIVE ANGULAR
FIN BELOW
ELEV #4
MECHANICAL
94' - 2"
R E V I S I O N S
STAIR #2
41' - 3"
DATE: COMM:
12.13.19 19023
33' - 7"
30' - 0"
TOWER STEPBACK
RK VILLAGE
(SEARSTOWN SITE)
PARCEL II
4' - 2"
550 NE 9TH STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304
25' - 9" 34' - 5" 4' - 9" 30' - 6" 8' - 1" 31' - 6"
TOWER STEPBACK
LEGEND
25' - 10"
DECORATIVE CORNICE BELOW
SETBACK
EASEMENT
RIGHT-OF-WAY
ROOF PLAN
12/12/2019 8:57:54 PM
1 DRC
AS-117 3/32" = 1'-0"
AS-117
888 SOUTH ANDREWS AVE. SUITE 300
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316
PH:(954)764-6575 FAX:(954)764-8622
CA # AAC000447
T.O. DECORATIVE PARAPET
186'-10"
ROOF
168'-6"
LEVEL 16
158'-6" DESIGNED DRAWN CHECKED
JY JY/LH JY
LEVEL 15
148'-6"
BALCONIES
LEVEL 14
138'-6"
LEVEL 13
128'-6"
TRANSPARENT GLASS
RAILINGS
LEVEL 12
118'-6"
FLOOR-TO-CEILING
GLASS
LEVEL 10
98'-6"
LEVEL 09
88'-6"
TRANSPARENT GLASS
RAILINGS
SCULPTURAL MESH
LEVEL 08
78'-6"
SCULPTURAL MESH
TRANSPARENT GLASS RAILINGS
LEVEL 07
68'-6" R E V I S I O N S
LIGHTWELL TO GARAGE
LEVEL 06
58'-6"
LEVEL 05.5
48'-10"
LEVEL 05
44'-0"
DATE: COMM:
12.13.19 19023
LEVEL 04
34'-4" RK VILLAGE
(SEARSTOWN SITE)
LEVEL 03 PARCEL II
24'-8"
OUTDOOR SEATING
AREA OUTDOOR SEATING
AREA
LEVEL 01
0'-0"
EXTERIOR ELEVATION
North Elevation
12/12/2019 8:57:55 PM
1 DRC
AS-201 3/32" = 1'-0"
AS-201
30' - 0" 15' - 0" 15' - 0"
TOWER STEPBACK TOWER STEPBACK SETBACK 888 SOUTH ANDREWS AVE. SUITE 300
CA # AAC000447
METAL MESH
DECORATIVE FIN
DECORATIVE FIN PARAPET
PARAPET
ROOF
168'-6"
LEVEL 15
148'-6"
FLOOR-TO-CEILING
GLASS
LEVEL 14
138'-6"
LEVEL 13
128'-6"
LEVEL 12
118'-6"
LEVEL 11
108'-6"
METAL MESH
DECORATIVE FIN
LEVEL 10
98'-6"
LEVEL 09
88'-6"
LEVEL 08
78'-6"
SCULPTURAL MESH HISTORIC BREEZE BLOCK
BALCONY DIVIDERS
LIGHTWELL TO GARAGE
LEVEL 07 R E V I S I O N S
TRANSPARENT GLASS 68'-6"
RAILINGS
LEVEL 06
58'-6"
LEVEL 05.5
48'-10"
LEVEL 05
44'-0" DATE: COMM:
12.13.19 19023
LEVEL 04 RK VILLAGE
34'-4"
(SEARSTOWN SITE)
PARCEL II
LEVEL 03
24'-8"
LEVEL 01
0'-0"
LIGHTWELL TO GARAGE
12/12/2019 8:57:55 PM
1 DRC
AS-202 3/32" = 1'-0"
AS-202
WEST PROPERTY LINE
SETBACK TOWER STEPBACK FALKANGER, SNYDER, MARTINEAU, & YATES ALL RIGHTS
RESERVED, THIS DOCUMENT OR PARTS THEREOF MAY NOT
T.O. DECORATIVE PARAPET BE REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT PERMISSION
186'-10"
CA # AAC000447
ROOF
168'-6"
LEVEL 16
158'-6"
LEVEL 13
128'-6"
LEVEL 12
118'-6"
LEVEL 11
108'-6"
LEVEL 10
98'-6"
LEVEL 09
88'-6"
MURAL WALL AT PROPERTY LINE
MURAL WALL AT
PROPERTY LINE
TRANSPARENT GLASS RAILINGS LEVEL 08
78'-6"
R E V I S I O N S
LEVEL 06
58'-6"
LEVEL 05.5
48'-10"
LEVEL 05
44'-0"
DATE: COMM:
LEVEL 04
34'-4" 12.13.19 19023
RK VILLAGE
LEVEL 03
24'-8" (SEARSTOWN SITE)
PARCEL II
LEVEL 02
15'-0"
550 NE 9TH STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304
LEVEL 01
0'-0"
EXTERIOR ELEVATION
South Elevation
12/12/2019 8:57:55 PM
1
DRC
AS-203 3/32" = 1'-0"
AS-203
SOUTH PROPERTY LINE
888 SOUTH ANDREWS AVE. SUITE 300
30' - 0"
JEFF FALKANGER, DOUG SNYDER
15' - 0" 15' - 0"
TOWER STEPBACK
LARRY MARTINEAU, JIRO YATES
SETBACK TOWER STEPBACK COPYRIGHT 2012
DECORATIVE FIN PARAPET
FALKANGER, SNYDER, MARTINEAU, & YATES ALL RIGHTS
RESERVED, THIS DOCUMENT OR PARTS THEREOF MAY NOT
T.O. DECORATIVE PARAPET BE REPRODUCED IN ANY FORM WITHOUT PERMISSION
186'-10"
CA # AAC000447
ROOF
168'-6"
LEVEL 15 JY JY/LH JY
148'-6"
LEVEL 14
138'-6"
LEVEL 13
128'-6"
LEVEL 12
118'-6"
LEVEL 11
108'-6"
LEVEL 10
98'-6"
FLOOR-TO-CEILING
GLASS
LEVEL 08
78'-6"
SCULPTURAL MESH
MURAL WALL AT
PROPERTY LINE
LIGHTWELL TO
GARAGE LEVEL 07
TRANSPARENT GLASS 68'-6"
TRANSPARENT RAILINGS
GLASS RAILINGS
R E V I S I O N S
LEVEL 06
58'-6"
LEVEL 05.5
48'-10"
LEVEL 05
44'-0"
DATE: COMM:
LEVEL 04
34'-4" 12.13.19 19023
RK VILLAGE
LEVEL 03
24'-8"
(SEARSTOWN SITE)
PARCEL II
LEVEL 02
15'-0" 550 NE 9TH STREET
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL 33304
NEW DROP-OFF
ALLEY
LEVEL 01
0'-0"
LIGHTWELL TO GARAGE
EXTERIOR ELEVATION
1 West Elevation
12/12/2019 8:57:56 PM
DRC
AS-204 3/32" = 1'-0"
AS-204
888 SOUTH ANDREWS AVE. SUITE 300
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316
PH:(954)764-6575 FAX:(954)764-8622
CA # AAC000447
R E V I S I O N S
DATE: COMM:
12.13.19 19023
RK VILLAGE
(SEARSTOWN SITE)
PARCEL II
12/12/2019 8:57:56 PM
DRC
AS-205
888 SOUTH ANDREWS AVE. SUITE 300
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316
PH:(954)764-6575 FAX:(954)764-8622
CA # AAC000447
X re f \. S
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RCT U
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RK VILLAGE
PARCEL 2 GARAGE
LEVEL 1 - LIGHTING
Luminaire Schedule
Symbol Qty Label Description LLF Lum. Lumens
14 GA CREE LTG#: IG-NM-5S-J-40K-UL-WH / MTD AT 9' AFF 0.900 7500
Calculation Summary
Label CalcType Units Avg Max Min Avg/Min Max/Min
ENTRANCE AREA Illuminance Fc 50.05 75.1 23.3 2.15 3.22
Filename: RKV-G2-L1-2019-12-04.AGI
GA GA GA
GA GA GA
54.3 70.0 63.1 41.7
GA GA GA
58.1 75.1 67.9 43.9
R E V I S I O N S
37.2 46.7 43.0 28.1
GA
9.1 14.1 11.9 6.5
DATE: COMM:
12.13.19 19023
RK VILLAGE
(SEARSTOWN SITE)
PARCEL II
12/12/2019 8:57:57 PM
DRC
AS-301
888 SOUTH ANDREWS AVE. SUITE 300
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316
PH:(954)764-6575 FAX:(954)764-8622
CA # AAC000447
X re f .\ . \S
_ R
T C
U
T R
U .E
d g
w
2.4 2.6 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.3 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.2 2.9 2.9 2.4 2.3 2.8 3.2 3.6 3.8 3.9 3.8 4.1 4.1 3.9 4.1 4.1 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.4
RK VILLAGE
5.5 5.6 6.3 5.7 6.7 6.2 6.6 5.9 6.8 6.3 6.7 6.0 6.9 6.3 6.7 5.9 6.7 5.9 5.8 4.0 3.8 5.3 6.7 7.4 7.7 8.1 7.6 8.1 8.2 7.7 8.5 8.4 7.9 8.0 7.6 7.4
MEP/
9.3 11.4
GA
10.1 8.7 11.0 12.2
GA
10.5 8.9 11.2 12.3
GA
10.6 9.0 11.2 12.3
GA
10.6 9.0 11.1 11.8
GA
9.3 5.7 5.1 7.8 12.5 13.5
GA
11.9 13.3 14.5
GA
12.5 12.6 14.7
GA
13.9 13.0 15.0
GA
14.0 11.8 13.2
GA
STORAGE
PARCEL 2 GARAGE
11.8 15.2 12.4 10.6 13.9 16.2 12.8 10.8 14.0 16.3 12.9 10.8 14.1 16.3 12.9 10.9 14.0 15.8 11.4 7.0 6.2 9.5 16.1 17.4 14.3 16.7 18.7 15.1 15.2 19.0 17.4 15.6 19.3 17.7 14.1 16.7
LEVEL2 - LIGHTING
12.4 12.9 14.0 11.8 14.7 14.0 14.5 12.1 14.9 14.2 14.6 12.1 14.9 14.2 14.6 12.2 15.0 13.8 13.2 8.2 7.2 11.1 15.0 16.4 16.5 17.3 16.6 17.0 17.1 16.8 18.0 17.7 17.4 17.6 16.4 16.5 14.5 10.7 4.8
GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA
10.2 12.5 10.9 9.9 12.4 13.7 11.7 10.3 12.7 13.9 11.7 10.3 12.6 13.8 11.7 10.4 13.0 14.3 11.4 8.2 7.0 9.2 14.2 15.3 13.0 14.7 15.4 13.4 13.4 15.4 15.1 13.8 16.5 15.5 12.8 14.6 14.1 8.3 4.3
Luminaire Schedule
Symbol Qty Label Description LLF Lum. Lumens
8.3 9.2 9.7 8.9 10.8 10.9 10.9 9.6 11.2 11.1 10.9 9.4 11.0 10.8 10.5 9.3 11.8 13.1 12.7 9.9 8.1 9.7 11.9 12.9 12.8 13.1 12.7 12.4 12.1 12.1 12.9 13.1 13.3 13.4 12.7 12.6 11.2 8.2 4.1
49 GA CREE LTG#: IG-NM-5S-J-40K-UL-WH / MTD AT 9' AFF 0.900 7500
4.5 5.1 6.1 7.8 8.0 8.3 8.0 8.4 8.2 8.2 7.7 8.0 7.2 6.8 6.6 8.5 11.7 14.0 12.2 9.2 9.2 9.7 10.3 10.5 10.3 9.8 7.6 8.4 9.5 10.1 10.5 10.3 9.9 8.7 6.7 3.7
GA
2.3 2.9 4.3 8.1 8.9 8.9 9.4 8.8 8.9 8.6 8.7 8.3 9.4 14.9 12.9 9.6 11.0 10.9 11.6 11.8 11.4 10.5 5.1 6.2 9.2 11.0 12.0 11.6 11.6 10.1 7.7 3.9
GA GA GA GA
Calculation Summary
12.4 12.2 10.1 11.9 13.5 10.2 9.5 12.6 11.9 8.8 11.4 13.2 11.2 11.2 14.0 11.3 3.9 5.1 8.1 13.6 13.3 10.6 13.0 13.0 7.2 3.7
GA GA GA Label CalcType Units Avg Max Min Avg/Min Max/Min
ELEV. LOBBY DRIVE AISLES Illuminance Fc 11.15 17.2 5.5 2.03 3.13
12.2 11.9 9.5 11.4 13.3 9.6 8.9 12.3 11.6 7.4 10.6 11.3 11.8 11.7 11.6 10.4 3.6 4.9 8.3 11.1 12.1 11.6 11.9 10.7 7.7 3.8
PARKING AREAS Illuminance Fc 6.20 13.5 2.3 2.70 5.87
6.2 7.0 6.9 7.5 6.9 7.0 6.6 6.9 6.3 5.8 8.4 9.2 10.0 10.0 9.3 8.4 3.5 4.5 7.0 8.8 9.7 9.7 9.6 8.4 6.5 3.6
Filename: RKV-G2-L2-2019-12-04.AGI
2.9 3.3 3.4 3.6 3.4 3.5 3.3 3.3 3.0 MEP/ 5.9 9.6 10.3 11.4 11.4 10.7 9.9 3.4 4.6 8.0 10.3 11.5 11.3 11.3 10.0 7.6 3.8
STORAGE
GA GA GA GA
5.4 10.0 12.6 11.0 10.9 13.7 10.9 3.2 4.4 7.5 13.2 13.0 10.4 12.9 13.0 7.1 3.7
5.6 9.6 10.8 11.5 11.5 11.4 10.1 3.4 4.6 8.0 10.9 11.9 11.5 11.8 10.7 7.6 3.8
4.9 7.9 8.8 9.7 9.8 9.1 8.3 3.4 4.3 6.9 8.6 9.6 9.6 9.5 8.4 6.5 3.6
5.4 9.3 10.1 11.2 11.2 10.6 9.8 3.3 4.5 8.0 10.2 11.4 11.2 11.3 10.0 7.5 3.7
GA GA GA GA
5.2 9.8 12.4 10.9 10.9 13.6 10.8 3.1 4.3 7.5 13.2 13.0 10.4 12.9 13.0 7.1 3.6
5.5 9.5 10.8 11.6 11.5 11.3 10.0 3.3 4.5 8.0 10.9 11.9 11.5 11.8 10.6 7.5 3.7
4.9 7.9 9.0 10.3 10.2 9.1 7.7 9.8 9.9 9.5 8.4 6.2 3.4
R E V I S I O N S
5.4 9.4 10.6 12.7 12.5 10.7 11.7 11.9 11.2 10.0 6.9 3.4
GA GA GA GA
5.2 10.0 13.0 12.1 14.2 13.9 13.3 11.1 13.6 12.0
9.5 11.1 10.8 9.3 OPEN TO HOTEL 8.9 10.1 10.4 9.7 8.4
BOH BELOW
GA GA GA GA
13.6 12.9 15.0 14.6 14.0 14.0 11.8 14.2 12.5 OPEN TO HOTEL
OPEN TO HOTEL BOH BELOW
BOH BELOW
12.7 15.0 15.1 13.3 10.3 6.7 5.6 5.5 6.6 9.8 12.7 13.9 13.6 13.2 11.6
DATE: COMM:
12.0 14.9 15.2 12.7 11.0 8.7 8.9 8.7 8.8 10.4 11.9 13.1 13.3 12.3 10.9 12.13.19 19023
12/12/2019 8:57:57 PM
DRC
AS-302
888 SOUTH ANDREWS AVE. SUITE 300
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316
PH:(954)764-6575 FAX:(954)764-8622
CA # AAC000447
X re f \. S
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RTCR
U
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2.4 2.6 3.0 3.0 3.2 3.1 3.2 3.1 3.3 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.3 3.2 3.3 3.1 3.2 2.9 2.9 2.4 2.3 2.8 3.3 3.6 3.8 3.9 3.8 4.1 4.1 3.9 4.1 4.1 3.9 3.8 3.7 3.4
RK VILLAGE DESIGNED
JY
DRAWN
JY/LH
CHECKED
JY
5.5 5.6 6.3 5.7 6.7 6.2 6.6 5.9 6.8 6.3 6.7 6.0 6.9 6.3 6.7 5.9 6.7 5.9 5.8 4.0 3.8 5.3 6.7 7.4 7.7 8.1 7.6 8.1 8.2 7.7 8.5 8.4 7.9 8.0 7.6 7.4
9.3 11.4
GA
10.1 8.7 11.0 12.2
GA
10.5 8.9 11.2 12.3
GA
10.6 9.0 11.2 12.3
GA
10.6 8.9 11.1 11.8
GA
9.3 5.7 5.1 7.8 12.5 13.5
GA
11.9 13.4 14.5
GA
12.5 12.6 14.7
GA
13.9 13.0 15.0
GA
14.0 11.8 13.2
GA
PARCEL 2 GARAGE
11.8 15.2 12.4 10.6 13.9 16.2 12.8 10.8 14.0 16.3 12.9 10.8 14.1 16.3 12.9 10.9 14.0 15.8 11.4 7.0 6.2 9.5 16.1 17.4 14.3 16.7 18.7 15.1 15.2 19.0 17.4 15.6 19.3 17.7 14.1 16.7
LEVEL3 - LIGHTING
12.4 12.9 14.0 11.8 14.7 14.0 14.5 12.1 14.9 14.2 14.6 12.1 14.9 14.2 14.6 12.2 15.0 13.8 13.2 8.2 7.2 11.1 15.0 16.4 16.5 17.4 16.6 17.0 17.1 16.8 18.0 17.7 17.4 17.6 16.4 16.5 14.5 10.7 4.8
GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA GA
10.2 12.5 10.9 9.9 12.4 13.7 11.7 10.3 12.7 13.9 11.7 10.3 12.6 13.8 11.6 10.4 12.9 14.2 11.4 8.1 6.9 9.1 14.1 15.2 13.0 14.8 15.5 13.5 13.5 15.5 15.1 13.8 16.5 15.6 12.8 14.6 14.1 8.3 4.3
Luminaire Schedule
Symbol Qty Label Description LLF Lum. Lumens
8.3 9.2 9.7 8.9 10.8 10.9 10.9 9.6 11.1 11.1 10.9 9.4 11.0 10.8 10.5 9.3 11.7 13.0 12.6 9.7 7.8 9.5 11.8 12.7 12.8 13.3 12.8 12.7 12.4 12.3 13.0 13.1 13.3 13.5 12.7 12.6 11.2 8.2 4.1
48 GA CREE LTG#: IG-NM-5S-J-40K-UL-WH / MTD AT 9' AFF 0.900 7500
4.5 5.1 6.1 7.8 8.0 8.3 8.0 8.4 8.2 8.2 7.7 8.0 7.2 6.8 6.6 8.5 11.6 13.8 11.8 8.5 8.3 9.5 10.1 10.4 10.7 10.0 9.6 8.5 7.9 8.5 9.6 10.1 10.6 10.3 9.9 8.7 6.7 3.7
GA
2.3 2.9 4.3 8.1 8.9 8.9 9.4 8.8 8.9 8.6 8.7 8.3 9.2 14.6 12.2 8.1 9.0 10.9 11.6 11.8 12.0 10.9 9.8 6.7 5.6 6.5 9.3 11.1 12.0 11.6 11.6 10.1 7.7 3.9
GA GA GA GA
Calculation Summary
12.4 12.2 10.1 11.9 13.5 10.2 9.5 12.6 11.9 7.1 8.2 13.0 13.8 11.0 12.6 13.3 8.8 5.8 4.5 5.4 8.2 13.7 13.3 10.7 13.0 13.1 7.2 3.7
GA GA GA Label CalcType Units Avg Max Min Avg/Min Max/Min
DRIVE AISLES Illuminance Fc 11.62 17.6 4.3 2.70 4.09
12.2 11.9 9.5 11.4 13.3 9.6 8.9 12.3 11.6 5.5 8.1 11.0 11.9 11.7 12.1 11.1 9.2 5.6 4.3 5.2 8.5 11.2 12.1 11.6 11.9 10.7 7.7 3.8
PARKING AREAS Illuminance Fc 6.99 14.0 1.4 4.99 10.00
6.2 7.0 6.9 7.5 6.8 7.0 6.6 6.8 6.3 4.3 6.7 8.7 9.7 9.9 10.0 9.0 7.7 5.1 4.1 4.8 7.2 8.8 9.8 9.8 9.6 8.4 6.5 3.6
Filename: RKV-G2-L3-2019-12-04.AGI
2.9 3.3 3.4 3.6 3.4 3.5 3.3 3.3 3.0 4.0 7.4 10.2 11.2 11.4 11.6 10.3 8.8 5.3 4.1 4.9 8.2 10.4 11.5 11.3 11.4 10.0 7.6 3.8
GA GA GA GA
3.6 6.7 12.3 13.4 10.7 12.3 12.9 8.3 5.1 3.9 4.7 7.7 13.3 13.1 10.5 12.9 13.0 7.1 3.7
3.6 7.2 10.5 11.6 11.5 11.8 10.9 8.9 5.3 4.0 4.9 8.2 11.0 11.9 11.5 11.8 10.7 7.6 3.8
3.4 6.1 8.4 9.4 9.8 9.8 8.8 7.5 5.0 4.0 4.7 7.1 8.7 9.7 9.7 9.5 8.4 6.5 3.6
3.5 7.0 9.9 11.1 11.3 11.5 10.2 8.7 5.2 4.0 4.9 8.1 10.3 11.5 11.3 11.3 10.0 7.5 3.8
GA GA GA GA
3.3 6.5 12.1 13.3 10.6 12.2 12.8 8.3 5.1 3.8 4.7 7.6 13.2 13.0 10.4 12.9 13.0 7.1 3.7
3.5 7.0 10.4 11.5 11.4 11.8 10.8 8.8 5.3 4.0 4.9 8.2 11.0 11.9 11.5 11.8 10.7 7.6 3.8
3.3 6.0 8.3 9.3 9.7 9.8 8.8 7.5 5.0 4.0 4.7 7.1 8.7 9.7 9.7 9.5 8.4 6.5 3.6
3.4 6.9 9.9 11.0 11.3 11.4 10.2 8.7 5.2 4.0 4.9 8.1 10.3 11.5 11.3 11.3 10.0 7.6 3.8
GA GA GA GA
3.3 6.5 12.1 13.3 10.6 12.2 12.8 8.3 5.1 3.9 4.7 7.7 13.3 13.1 10.5 12.9 13.0 7.1 3.7
3.5 7.1 10.4 11.6 11.6 11.9 10.9 8.9 5.4 4.1 5.0 8.3 11.1 12.0 11.6 11.9 10.8 7.7 3.9
R E V I S I O N S
3.4 6.2 8.5 9.7 10.1 10.1 9.1 4.8 7.3 9.0 10.0 10.1 9.9 8.7 6.7 3.7
3.6 7.4 10.5 11.8 12.1 12.3 10.8 9.3 5.6 4.3 5.2 8.7 11.0 12.3 12.1 12.1 10.7 8.1 4.0
GA GA GA GA
3.7 7.5 13.7 15.1 12.5 14.1 14.5 9.6 5.8 4.3 5.3 8.9 14.9 14.9 12.3 14.8 14.6 8.3 4.2
4.2 9.4 14.2 15.8 15.7 16.2 14.5 11.9 6.5 4.7 5.9 11.0 14.7 16.3 15.7 16.2 14.4 10.4 4.8
3.9 8.5 14.8 16.3 14.2 15.6 16.0 10.9 5.9 4.3 5.4 10.0 16.1 16.2 14.1 16.1 15.8 9.5 4.4
GA GA GA GA
3.2 6.9 12.8 13.9 11.5 12.9 14.0 8.9 4.9 3.5 4.5 8.1 14.0 13.6 11.4 13.5 13.8 7.7 3.6
2.4 4.8 6.7 7.6 7.8 8.0 6.8 6.1 3.6 2.8 3.4 5.7 6.9 7.9 7.8 7.8 6.7 5.3 2.6
DATE: COMM:
1.4 2.3 3.1 3.5 3.7 3.7 3.3 3.0 2.2 1.9 2.1 2.8 3.3 3.6 3.7 3.6 3.1 2.5 1.6 12.13.19 19023
RK VILLAGE
(SEARSTOWN SITE)
PARCEL II
12/12/2019 8:57:57 PM
DRC
AS-303
888 SOUTH ANDREWS AVE. SUITE 300
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33316
PH:(954)764-6575 FAX:(954)764-8622
CA # AAC000447
R E V I S I O N S
DATE: COMM:
12.13.19 19023
RK VILLAGE
(SEARSTOWN SITE)
PARCEL II
3D VIEWS
12/12/2019 8:57:58 PM
DRC
CA # AAC000447
R E V I S I O N S
DATE: COMM:
12.13.19 19023
RK VILLAGE
(SEARSTOWN SITE)
PARCEL II
NE 5TH TERRACE LOOKING SOUTH NE CORNER OF PARCEL II (AS VIEWED FROM PARCEL II (AS VIEWED FROM NE 9TH ST)
NE 9TH ST)
12/12/2019 8:57:58 PM
DRC
AS-902
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT – URBAN DESIGN & PLANNING
DESIGN REVIEW TEAM (DRT) SITE PLAN REVIEW APPLICATION
DEADLINE: Submittals must be received by 4:00 PM each business day. Pursuant to Section 47-24.1(1), the
Department will review all applications to determine completeness within five (5) business days. Applicants will be
notified via e-mail, if plans do not meet the submittal requirements and if changes are required.
A Design Review shall be completed prior to DRC submittal for residential projects proposed in the Downtown
Regional Activity Center (Downtown-RAC). The intent of the Design Review process is to assist applicants desiring
to develop projects within the Downtown and South Regional Activity Center Districts meet the intent of the
applicable master plan design guidelines and standards for the areas.
NOTES: Prior to formal submittal of applications, applicants are encouraged to schedule an appointment with
Urban Design & Planning Division staff to obtain feedback regarding subject proposals. The meetings provide an
opportunity for applicants to obtain feedback and general direction, prior to expending significant effort on design
and preparation of submittal documents.
FEES: All applications for development permits are established by the City Commission, as set forth by resolution
and amended from time to time. In addition to the application fee, any additional costs incurred by the City
including review by a consultant on behalf of the City, or special advertising costs shall be paid by the applicant.
Any additional costs, which are unknown at the time of application, but are later incurred by the City, shall be paid
by the applicant prior to the issuance of a development permit.
Page 1 of 1 Approval by: Ella Parker, Urban Design & Planning Manager
Uncontrolled in hard copy unless otherwise marked
Development / Project Address 845 NE 5 Terrace and NE 5 Avenue, Fort Lauderdale FL 33304
Request / Description of Project
Tower guidelines:
Non-residential: preferred 32,000GSF floor plate max.
Residential: Buildings up to 15 floors: preferred 18,000GSF X
floor plate max.
Residential: Buildings up to 30 floors: preferred 12,500GSF
floor plate max.
The tower floorplate is 12,700 square feet.
Urban Neighborhood
3A Frame the street with appropriate street wall heights: 2 to 6
floors.
Tower Guidelines:
Non-residential: 8 floors max with a min 12ft step back on
portion over 6 floors: preferred 16,000 GSF floor plate max.
Residential: 12 floors max with a min 12ft step back on
portion over 6 floors: preferred 10,000 GSF floor plate max.
COMMENTS
Contents:
R.K. Center Hotel is proposed on the southwest corner of NE 9th Street and NE 5th Avenue. The
property is zoned Regional Activity Center – Urban Village District (RAC-UV) and within the
‘Near Downtown’ character area of the Downtown Master Plan.
The entire project entails three (3) separate properties with 3 separate independent site plan
applications. This application focuses on the hotel Site II – 550 NE 9TH STREET.
R.K. Center Hotel proposes one 15 story hotel tower with an extensive public realm
improvement that aligns with the public realm improvements associated with the project to the
south. R.K. Center Hotel is geared for an active urban lifestyle and is designed to provide
amenities for the project as well as the general public and surrounding neighborhoods.
The architecture of R.K. Center Hotel takes its inspiration from the mid-century modern era in
which the original Searstown was developed while adding modern flare and materials to create
a truly “Fort Lauderdale” style to the project.
Active ground floor uses (Restaurant; Café; and hotel Lobby) are proposed around all of the
street fronts to present a pedestrian face to the public. Both food service and street front retail
uses are proposed.
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Section 2: Comprehensive Plan Compliance
R.K. Center Hotel is consistent with the goals, permitted uses and development intensity set
forth in the RAC land use designation which is indented to encourage quality development and
give definition to the urban form.
R.K. Center Hotel has been designed to meet the intent and purpose of the RAC-UV zoning
district. R.K. Center Hotel proposes an elegant hotel use. Further, R.K. Center Hotel proposes
ground floor commercial uses in a pedestrian friendly atmosphere, hoping to be the catalyst for
future development in the surrounding area. Further still, R.K. Center Hotel proposes wide
pedestrian friendly sidewalks; and lush street tree canopies in accordance with the master plan
for the area.
Pursuant to section 47-13.10 of the ULDR, hotels; retail; and restaurant are permitted uses.
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Section 5: Sec. 47-13.20 – Downtown RAC
A. Applicability: The following regulations shall apply to those uses permitted within the Downtown
RAC district, as shown on the List of Permitted and Conditional Uses, Sections 47-13.10 to 47-
13.14.
The proposed hotel and restaurant uses are Permitted Uses in the RAC-UV District.
B. Density. The permitted density within the Downtown RAC is provided in the City of Fort Lauderdale
Comprehensive Plan, Permitted Land Uses, as amended from time to time, and per Section 47-28,
Flexibility Rules, and any other applicable provisions in the Unified Land Development Regulations.
1. Allocation of units.
a. The department shall review development permits to ensure compliance with the maximum
number of dwelling units.
b. Unit allocation shall be on a first come, first served basis and allocated at the time of site
plan approval.
c. Upon expiration of approved site plan, the unused density shall be returned to the density
pool from which density was allocated.
2. 1989 Density. Regulations for the assignment of the five thousand one hundred (5,100) dwelling
units allocated by the 1989 Comprehensive Plan are provided in Section 47-13.20.C through
Section 47-13.20.0.
3. Post 2003 Units. Dwelling units in excess of the five thousand one hundred (5,100) in the
Downtown RAC, as certified by amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, shall be allocated in
accordance with the following:
a. Application and Review Process. A development application shall be submitted to the
department as provided in ULDR, Section 47-24.1.
b. Criteria. An application for a development permit requesting the allocation of Post 2003 units
shall be reviewed for compliance with the ULDR regulations, as applicable to the proposed
development, and shall meet the Downtown Master Plan ("DMP") design guidelines or has
proposed alternative designs which meet the intent of the DMP. In the event compliance with
the ULDR would not permit consistency with the design guidelines, the design guidelines
shall govern.
c. Effective date. The development permit shall not take effect until the 30-day city commission
request for review has expired. Effective date shall be the 30-day expiration.
Understood.
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feet, unless such walls contain windows, doors, recesses of four (4) feet or more, or other
transparent or decorative elements.
The entire ground floor of the building and rights-of-way are provided with transparent and
active use of café; restaurant; and walk-up lobbies for a depth that exceeds twenty (20) feet.
2. Roof lines: Roof lines within the RAC-CC and RAC-AS districts shall be designed with sloping
roofs or stepped roof forms. Flat roofs may be permitted, but must have a parapet facing any
street front. Mechanical roof-top equipment must be screened from all grade-level views within
any RAC district.
Not applicable, this project is within the RAC-UV, however, mechanical roof-top equipment will
be screened from all grade-level views. Additionally, as can be seen in the plan set, the unique
roof structures meet the intent of this requirement and provide for an impactful visually
appealing skyline.
3. Design Criteria: Within all RAC districts principal structures shall provide a minimum of four (4)
of the following architectural features: variation in rooflines, terracing, cantilevering, angling,
balconies, arcades, cornices, architectural ornamentation, color and material banding, or
courtyards, plazas or landscaped areas which encourage pedestrian interaction between the
development site and public areas. Every façade of a principal structure shall contain at least
three (3) of the above architectural features.
Architectural features included in the design of the R.K. Center Hotel exceed the required
minimum of four elements to be used in an RAC District, and a minimum of three on each
façade. The architectural elements proposed include variation in roof lines, terracing and step
backs, contemporary cornices, architectural ornamentation, stepping and amenity open space
which encourage pedestrian interaction between the development site and public areas.
R.K. Center Hotel proposes 240 hotel rooms. See Section 8 for compliance with Downtown
Master Plan Design Guidelines.
5. RAC fencing: Within the RAC districts, chain-link fencing shall not be permitted along any
pedestrian priority or image street. In all other areas of the RAC, any chain-link fencing shall be
black or green vinyl coated. Temporary fencing may be permitted pursuant to Section 47-19.5.
6. Existing Structure:
D. Parking regulations:
1. Off-street parking regulations are as provided in Section 47-20, Parking and Loading
Requirements, except as provided herein:
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a. RAC-CC and RAC-AS districts. Development within the RAC-CC and RAC-AS
districts shall be exempt from providing off-street parking requirements, except for a
nonresidential use on a parcel located within one hundred (100) feet of a parcel zoned
RAC-UV, RAC-RPO, or RAC-TMU.
b. RAC-UV, RAC-WMU, and RAC-RPO districts. RAC-UV, RAC-WMU and RAC-RPO
district residential parking requirements are reduced from the general parking
requirements as provided in Table 3, Section 47-20, Parking and Loading
Requirements.....
288 parking spaces are provided – see Site Plan Data at Sheet AS-101 for calculations.
2. Parking garage. The minimum design standards for a parking garage are:
a. Sloped garage ramps facing and within one hundred (100) feet of pedestrian priority and
image streets and the seawall or high water mark of the New River shall have ornamental
grating or other architectural features which screen the sloped ramp from view from the
pedestrian priority and image street.
The garage accesses are located on NE 6th Avenue; and NE 5th Ave. and meet the minimum
design standards.
b. Parked vehicles shall be screened from view from abutting public rights-of-way, excluding
alleys. Screening may be provided by intervening buildings, architectural detailing such as
ornamental grating, or landscaping.
Opaque concrete walls, architectural elements including pilasters, artistic screening panel, and
ornamental grille are used for screening of parked vehicles.
c. Pedestrian walkways shall be provided between a parking garage and any principal or
accessory building it serves and to abutting public spaces.
i. When a parking garage is provided for a principal structure on the same plot, the
design of the parking garage shall complement and contain architectural features
consistent with the principal structure, or
ii. When a parking garage is the principal use on a plot, it shall be designed so that
the uppermost parapet or roof of the parking garage contains elevational changes
averaging at least three (3) feet in height and ten (10) feet in length every fifty (50)
horizontal feet or less.
The facades of the garages are designed to complement and become part of the composition of
the architecture of the principal structures.
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E. Open space for residential uses:
R.K. Center Hotel is not proposing residential uses, however it does provides 25,410 SF of open
space (6,900 SF at grade and 18,510 on amenity levels).
F. RAC landscape requirements. Surface parking lots within the RAC district shall meet the
landscape requirements for vehicular use areas as specified in Section 47-21, Landscaping and
Tree Preservation Requirements.
Not applicable, no surface parking lot is proposed for the R.K. Center Hotel
The proposed R.K. Center Hotel is not located on an Image Street or Pedestrian Priority Street
however, great efforts in design have been expended to create an exemplary pedestrian
experience on all street frontages.
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L. All other RAC district streets:
1. Setback:
a. A minimum setback of five feet shall be provided from the property line along the
street.
R.K. Center Hotel provides much greater than five-foot street setbacks on all streets (35’) – see
site plan for details. In general, the pedestrian realm has been prioritized to create wide
expansive sidewalks and engaging pedestrian friendly areas.
2. Street trees:
The design of the R.K. Center Hotel meets other applicable ULDR provisions.
Detailed compliance with the Downtown Master Plan Design Guidelines is provided in Section 8
herein. The landscaping proposed meets the intent of the code by placing street trees within
the right-of-ways on all adjoining streets. All species used are the designated tree for that
particular street. Tree spacing meets the required maximum for trees.
A. Applicability. The adequacy requirements set forth herein shall be used by the city to evaluate
the demand created on public services and facilities created by a proposed development permit.
Applicant understands this requirement. The adequacy requirements stated in ULDR Section
47-25.2 are applicable to the R.K. Center Hotel to evaluate the demand it will place on public
services and facilities.
B. Communications network. Buildings and developments shall not interfere with the city's
communication network. Developments shall be modified to accommodate the needs of the city's
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communication network, to eliminate any interference a development would create or otherwise
accommodate the needs of the city's communication network within the development proposal.
Applicant understands this requirement. The proposed R.K. Center Hotel will not adversely
affect the City’s communication network.
Applicant understands this requirement. The storm water management facilities implemented
into the R.K. Center Hotel will meet the adopted level of service requiring the retention of the
first inch of runoff from the entire site or two and one-half (21/2) inches of runoff from the
impervious surface (whichever is greater).
E. Fire protection. Fire protection service shall be adequate to protect people and property in the
proposed development. Adequate water supply, fire hydrants, fire apparatus and facilities shall be
provided in accordance with the Florida Building Code, South Florida Fire Code and other accepted
applicable fire and safety standards.
R.K. Center Hotel will be designed to ensure that fire protection service shall be adequate to
protect occupants and property. Specifically, adequate water supply, fire hydrants, fire
apparatus and facilities will be provided in accordance with the Florida Building Code, South
Florida Fire Code and other accepted applicable fire and safety standards.
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1. The manner and amount of providing park and open space is as provided in Section 47-
38A, Park Impact Fees, of the ULDR.
2. No building permit shall be issued until the park impact fee required by Section 47-38A
of the ULDR has been paid in full by the applicant.
Applicant understands this requirement. The Applicant will ensure that the R.K. Center Hotel
meets the park dedication requirements listed in ULDR Section 47-25.2.
G. Police protection. Police protection service shall be adequate to protect people and property in
the proposed development. The development shall provide improvements which are consistent with
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) to minimize the risk to public safety and
assure adequate police protection.
Police protection services will be adequate to protect people and property in the proposed R.K.
Center Hotel. The R.K. Center Hotel will include adequate CCTV and security controls and
monitoring, and natural surveillance to protect the building’s residents, employees and visitors.
H. Potable water.
1. Adequate potable water service shall be provided for the needs of the proposed
development. The proposed development shall be designed to provide adequate areas
and easements which may be needed for the installation and maintenance of potable water
systems in accordance with city engineering standards, the Florida Building Code, and
applicable health and environmental regulations. The existing water treatment facilities and
systems shall have sufficient capacity to provide for the needs of the proposed
development and for other developments in the service area which are occupied, available
for occupancy, for which building permits are in effect or for which potable water treatment
capacity has been reserved. Capital expansion charges for water and sewer facilities shall
be paid by the developer in accordance with Resolution 85-265, as it is amended from time
to time. Improvements to the potable water service and system shall be made in
accordance with city engineering standards and other accepted applicable engineering
standards.
The Property is platted. Adequate potable water service systems will be designed to meet the
needs of the proposed R.K. Center Hotel, in accordance with City engineering standards, the
Florida Building Code, and applicable health and environmental regulations.
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b. If there is adequate capacity available in the city treatment plant to serve the
proposed development, the city shall reserve the necessary capacity to serve the
development.
c. Where the county is the projected service provider, a similar written assurance
will be required.
I. Sanitary sewer.
1. If the system is tied into the city treatment facility, the available capacity shall be determined by
subtracting committed capacity and present flow from the design capacity. If there is available
capacity, the city shall determine the impact of the proposed development utilizing Table 3, Water
and Wastewater, on file with the department.
The Property is platted. The Applicant will provide adequate sanitary sewer systems to meet the
needs of the proposed R.K. Center Hotel, in accordance with City engineering standards, the
Florida Building Code, and applicable health and environmental regulations. Septic tanks will
not be utilized on the Property.
2. If there is adequate capacity available in the city treatment plant to serve the proposed
development, the city shall reserve the necessary capacity to serve the proposed development.
3. Where the county is the projected service provider, a written assurance will be required.
4. Where septic tanks will be utilized, the applicant shall secure and submit to the city a certificate
from the Broward County Health Unit that certifies that the site is or can be made suitable for an on-
site sewage disposal system for the proposed use.
J. Schools. For all development including residential units, the applicant shall be required to mitigate the
impact of such development on public school facilities in accordance with the Broward County Land
Development Code or section 47-38C. Educational Mitigation, as applicable and shall provide documentation
to the city that such education mitigation requirement has been satisfied.
R.K. Center Hotel does not propose any residential uses and therefore does not meet the
threshold for this requirement.
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K. Solid waste.
1. Adequate solid waste collection facilities and service shall be obtained by the applicant in
connection with the proposed development and evidence shall be provided to the city demonstrating
that all solid waste will be disposed of in a manner that complies with all governmental requirements.
2. Solid waste facilities. Where the city provides solid waste collection service and adequate
service can be provided, an adequacy finding shall be issued. Where there is another service
provider, a written assurance will be required. The impacts of the proposed development will be
determined based on Table 4, Solid Waste, on file with the department.
Applicant will procure adequate solid waste collection facilities and services in connection with
the proposed R.K. Center Hotel and will provide evidence to the City demonstrating that all solid
waste will be disposed of in a manner that complies with all governmental requirements.
L. Stormwater. Adequate stormwater facilities and systems shall be provided so that the removal of
stormwater will not adversely affect adjacent streets and properties or the public stormwater facilities and
systems in accordance with the Florida Building Code, city engineering standards and other accepted
applicable engineering standards.
R.K. Center Hotel will provide adequate storm water facilities and systems so that the removal
of storm water will not adversely affect adjacent streets and properties or the public storm water
facilities and systems in accordance with the Florida Building Code, City engineering standards
and other accepted applicable engineering standards.
M. Transportation facilities.
1. The capacity for transportation facilities shall be evaluated based on Table 1, Generalized Daily
Level of Service Maximum Volumes, on file with the department. If a development is within a
compact deferral area, the available traffic capacity shall be determined in accordance with Table 2,
Flowchart, on file with the department.
Understood, the Property is platted. The Applicant will mitigate the R.K. Center Hotel’s
transportation impacts through payment of its Transit Oriented Concurrency assessment fee. The
funds, in combination with those from other planned developments and other Broward County
funds, will be used to implementation the County’s 5-year County Transit Program.
2. Regional transportation network. The regional transportation network shall have the adequate
capacity, and safe and efficient traffic circulation to serve the proposed development. Adequate
capacity and safe and efficient traffic circulation shall be determined by using existing and site-
specific traffic studies, the adopted traffic elements of the city and the county comprehensive plans,
and accepted applicable traffic engineering standards. Site-specific traffic studies may be required to
be made and paid for by the applicant when the city determines such a study is needed in order to
evaluate the impacts of the proposed development on proposed or existing roadways as provided for
in subsection M.4. An applicant may submit such a study to the city which will be considered by the
DRC in its review. Roadway improvements needed to upgrade the regional transportation network
shall be made in accordance with the city, the county, and Florida Department of Transportation
traffic engineering standards and plans as applicable.
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Understood, the Property is platted. The R.K. Center Hotel participation in the Transit Oriented
Concurrency program mitigates any potential impacts on the regional transportation system.
3. Local streets. Local streets shall have adequate capacity, safe and efficient traffic circulation,
and appropriate functional classification to serve the proposed development. Adequate capacity and
safe and efficient traffic circulation shall be determined by using existing and site-specific traffic
studies, the city's comprehensive plan and accepted applicable traffic engineering standards. Site-
specific traffic studies may be required to be made and paid for by the applicant when the city
determines such a study is required in order to evaluate the impact of the proposed development on
proposed or existing roadways as provided for in subsection M.4. An applicant may submit to the city
such a study to be considered as part of the DRC review. Street improvements needed to upgrade
the capacity or comply with the functional classification of local streets shall be made in accordance
with the city engineering standards and acceptable applicable traffic engineering standards. Local
streets are those streets that are not classified as federal, state or county roadways on the functional
classification map adopted by the State of Florida.
Applicant understands this requirement. The local streets providing access to R.K. Center Hotel
have adequate capacity and provides safe and efficient access.
i. Provide an estimate of the number of average and peak hour trips per day generated
and directions or routes of travel for all trips with an external end.
ii. Estimate how traffic from the proposed development will change traffic volumes, levels
of service, and circulation on the existing and programmed trafficways.
iii. If traffic generated by the proposed development requires any modification of existing
or programmed components of the regional or local trafficways, define what city, county or
state agencies have programmed the necessary construction and how this programming
relates to the proposed development.
iv. A further detailed analysis and any other information that the review committee
considers relevant.
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vi. When this subsection M.4.b. applies, the traffic study shall include an analysis of how
the peak loading will affect the transportation system including, if necessary, an
operational plan showing how the peak trips will be controlled and managed.
R.K. Center Hotel (Keith Team) has coordinated with the City’s TAM department and will
provide study upon completion.
5. Dedication of rights-of-way. Property shall be conveyed to the public by plat, deed or grant of
easement as needed in accordance with the Broward County Trafficways Plan, the city's
comprehensive plan, subdivision regulations and accepted applicable traffic engineering standards.
So noted.
6. Pedestrian facilities. Sidewalks, pedestrian crossing and other pedestrian facilities shall be
provided to encourage safe and adequate pedestrian movement on-site and along roadways to
adjacent properties. Transit service facilities shall be provided for as required by the city and Broward
County Transit. Pedestrian facilities shall be designed and installed in accordance with city
engineering standards and accepted applicable engineering standards.
R.K. Center Hotel will provide sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and other pedestrian-friendly
facilities, to encourage safe and adequate pedestrian movement on-site and along roadway
frontages.
7. Primary arterial street frontage. Where a proposed development abuts a primary arterial street
either existing or proposed in the trafficways plan, the development review committee (DRC) may
require marginal access street, reverse frontage with screen planting contained in a nonaccess
reservation along the rear property line, deep lots with or without rear service alleys, or such other
treatment as may be necessary for adequate protection of residential properties and to assure
separation of through and level traffic.
So noted. R.K. Center Hotel is designed to line the primary street(s) with ground floor active
uses and the garage screening is designed to be an integral part of the architecture of the
building.
8. Other roadway improvements. Roadways adjustments, traffic control devices, mechanisms, and
access restrictions may be required to control traffic flow or divert traffic, as needed to reduce or
eliminate development generated traffic.
So noted. R.K. Center Hotel’s participation in the Transit Oriented Concurrency program
mitigates its traffic impacts. Additionally, turn lanes are proposed as presented in the Civil
Engineering sheets of the plan set.
9. Street trees. In order to provide for adequate landscaping along streets within the city, street
trees shall be required along the length of the property abutting a street. A minimum of fifty percent
(50%) of the required street trees shall be shade trees, and the remaining street trees may be
provided as flowering or palm trees. These percentages may be varied based on existing or
proposed physical conditions which may prevent the ability to comply with the street tree
requirements of this subsection. The street trees shall be planted at a minimum height and size in
accordance with the requirements of Section 47-21, Landscape and Tree Preservation
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Requirements, except in the downtown RAC districts the requirements of Sec. 47-13.20.H.8 shall
apply. The location and number of street trees shall be determined by the department based on the
height, bulk, mass and design of the developments on the site and the proposed development's
compatibility to surrounding properties. The requirements for street trees, as provided herein, may be
located within the public right-of-way as approved by the entity with jurisdiction over the abutting
right-of-way.
Trees have been provided in accordance with the above requirement. See the landscape plans
included in the application documents.
N. Wastewater.
1. Wastewater. Adequate wastewater services shall be provided for the needs of the proposed
development. The proposed development shall be designed to provide adequate areas and
easements which may be needed for the installation and maintenance of a wastewater and disposal
system in accordance with applicable health, environmental and engineering regulations and
standards. The existing wastewater treatment facilities and systems shall have adequate capacity to
provide for the needs of the proposed development and for other developments in the service area
which are occupied, available for occupancy, for which building permits are in effect or for which
wastewater treatment or disposal capacity has been reserved. Capital expansion charges for water
and sewer facilities shall be paid by the developer in accordance with Resolution 85-265, as it is
amended for time to time. Improvements to the wastewater facilities and system shall be made in
accordance with the city engineering and accepted applicable engineering standards.
Applicant understands this requirement. The Applicant will provide adequate wastewater
services for the needs of the proposed R.K. Center Hotel, including adequate areas and
easements which may be needed for the installation and maintenance of a wastewater and
disposal system in accordance with applicable health, environmental and engineering
regulations and standards.
O. Trash management requirements. A trash management plan shall be required in connection with non-
residential uses that provide prepackaged food or beverages for off-site consumption. Existing non-residential
uses of this type shall adopt a trash management plan within six (6) months of the effective date of this provision.
The Applicant will ensure that all trash collection is appropriately provided for.
Q. Hurricane evacuation. If a development or site is located east of the River, the applicant shall submit
documentation from Broward County or such agency with jurisdiction over hurricane evacuation analysis
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either indicating that acceptable level of service of hurricane evacuation routes and hurricane emergency
shelter capacity shall be maintained without impairment resulting from a proposed development or describing
actions or development modifications necessary to be implemented in order to maintain level of service and
capacity.
Not applicable, the Property is not located east of the Intracoastal waterway.
The proposed R.K. Center is located on the south side of Sunrise Boulevard abutting Flagler
Drive to the west and Federal Highway to the East. The property is zoned Regional Activity
Center – Urban Village (RAC-UV), and is located in the ‘Near Downtown’ character area of the
Downtown Master Plan. The proposed R.K. Center is a multiple use project that includes
multifamily residential units and other amenities and supportive functions.
The current property is inhospitable and discourages pedestrian activities. The proposed R.K.
Center provides a residential choice and lifestyle that does not exist in the current in the Near
Downtown area. R.K. Center provides interconnectivity with other developments in the evolving
neighborhood
R.K. Center increases residential opportunities and offers choices in the Near Downtown area.
R.K. Center will help connect and strengthen the neighborhood. Building a community of mixed
uses married with green space that is needed within the Near Downtown.
The proposed density is consistent with the objective in achieving a peak in a compact by
placing the tower on the edge of Sunrise Boulevard and gradually scaling down into surrounding
neighborhoods. The proposed building height is consistent Downtown Master Plan Guidelines.
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Principle 5 – Surround the core with strong, walkable, mixed-income neighborhoods:
R.K. Center adds to the key mix to the neighborhood. Broward County Transit bus routes pass
in front of the R.K. Center on Federal Highway. R.K. Center is located on one of the largest
corridors in Fort Lauderdale. R.K. Center will provide walkable, pedestrian friendly streetscape
to serve as a catalyst and link for active use of the neighborhood in both east-west and north-
south directions.
To the greatest extent possible, R.K. Center is designed with a substantial amount of green
space, open airspace, and transparency bringing a better pedestrian experience to the
surrounding community.
Principle 7 – Get greater value from past investments and existing resources:
Not applicable, the R.K. Center property is not part of the Riverwalk Corridor.
Principle 9 – Return the river to its central role and better connect the two sides:
Not applicable, the R.K. Center property is not connected to the Las Olas Riverwalk Corridor.
Principle 10 – Green the Downtown with a connected system of parks, trails and streets:
Landscape materials similar to the design vocabulary used in the existing downtown will be
integrated with a pedestrian walkway.
R.K. Center is designed as an integral part of a 24/7 live, work play downtown to reduce
vehicular use. R.K. Center is accessible to public transit.
R.K. Center is centrally located among other existing developments in the neighborhood and will
serve as a pivotal link to strengthen the area among other office, residential and transitional use
developments in the Near Downtown area.
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Las Olas&Riverwalk Corridor:
Goal 1 – Strengthen the Las Olas Corridor
Goal 4: Better connect the Riverwalk and the Las Olas Corridor
Goal 1 – Encourage preservation of historic features related to Fort Lauderdale’s urban form:
R.K. Center meets the goal by respecting the existing street grid pattern of the RAC and will
encourage restoration of the vibrant street life and main street quality.
Environment:
The proposed R.K. Center meets criteria of Smart growth strategies to promote environmentally
sustainable approach to city-building through mixed-use, vibrant, walkable communities and
areas of high density uses.
The use of parking garage eliminates the need for surface parking, and reduces runoff. Storm
water discharge will meet all State, County and City Engineering standards.
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Goal 2 – Decrease air pollution in Downtown:
R.K. Center meets the goal of reducing the number of necessary automobile trips within the
Downtown district. The proposed building has multiple levels of recreation to improve the
microclimate of a traditional downtown.
R.K. Center is designed with environmentally sustainable principles and practices. The design
of the building with multiple landscape treatments and amenity floors will reduce heat gain to the
building.
Aside from meeting Code required canopy trees, the ground floor will invite the community in at
all sides providing both pedestrian comfort and walkability.
Goal 2 – Encourage the creation of new parks and public spaces in Downtown:
Goal 3 – Link parks and open spaces into an interconnected recreational and pedestrian network of
trails and linear parks:
The proposed R.K. Center will fill the gap in providing continuous pedestrian oriented, tree-lined
streets in both north-south and east-west direction.
Goal 1 – Respect the publicly owned street grid and alley system:
R.K. Center is designed to respect the existing publicly owned street grid.
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Goal 3 – Make Fort Lauderdale bicycle friendly:
The Applicant is supportive of city-wide programs to encourage bicycle use. Covered visitor
bicycle parking and secured resident bicycle storage is provided.
Goal 5 – Create a multi-modal transit hub at the historic Flagler Rail Line:
The Applicant is supportive of creating a multi-modal transit hub within walking distance to R.K.
Center.
R.K. Center proposes multifamily residential community and ground floor retail space, along
with other active uses within mixed use buildings.
Not applicable.
R.K. Center offers a housing option that complements the current downtown.
The proposed ground floor retail space will serve the residents of the R.K. Center as well as the
neighborhood.
The program for R.K. Center is developed to build on the distinctive quality of the existing
downtown and become an integral part of the fabric of the Near Downtown mixed-use Center.
Not applicable
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Goal 7 – Reduce the negative impacts of parking garages:
The façade of the garage is wrapped with distinctive screening and designed, as well as
architectural elements including pilasters, aluminum mesh screen, and ornamental grille to
screen parked vehicles.
The architecture of the R.K. Center is designed to create a landmark building with clean
contemporary lines and variation in form. The building will enhance the skyline of the existing
neighborhood.
Design Guidelines:
Principles of Street Design:
S1 - Maintain a fine-grained street grid: discourage vacations.
Bike lanes have been incorporated into the design in all applicable and available locations.
S5 – Maximize street trees on all Downtown streets: Palms -22ft.; Shadetrees - 30 ft.
S6 – Encourage location of primary row of street trees between sidewalk and street:
S8 – Minimum horizontal clearance (from building face) fortrees: Palms - 6ft; Shade trees - 12ft.
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Minimum horizonal clearance has been provided throughout the site. See Site Plan Sheet SP-
101
S9 – Encourage shade trees along streets and palm trees to mark intersections:
Shade trees are proposed along all the streets and clusters of palms mark the intersections.
S11 – Encourage curb radius reduction at street intersections to a preferred maximum of 15 feet, or
a preferred maximum of 20 feet at major arterial roadways:
Curb radius varies throughout the site and they are existing – See sheet SP-101
The project's curb cuts have been located on the "secondary" streets (ne 5th avenue & ne 6th
avenue) rather than the "primary" street (ne 9th street). The project has been designed with an
internal vehicular drop-off in order to reduce vehicular traffic on ne 9th street (the primary
street). The entrance to the parking garage has also been internalized via the internal drop-off
alley. The internal drop-off requires (2) curb cuts on the secondary streets (one entrance/exit on
ne 5th Ave, and one entrance/exit on ne 6th Ave). A third curb cut is required for the loading
and garbage areas, and is located on ne 6th avenue.
See SP -101 for lane widths. The lane configuration is proposed based on the streetscape
design provided in the Downtown MP and in accordance with FDOT requirements.
S14 – Encourage reduced design speeds on all RAC streets (15- 40 mph).
Traffic calming design solutions, such as on-street parking and reduced traffic lane widths, are
being proposed to slower the traffic.
S15 –Encourage fixed Rights-of-Way and setbacks for all lDowntown streets (to eliminate uncoordinated City
setback and County easement requirements). Note: Design of Local streets with public r.o.w.s greater than
60’will require consultation with Urban Design & Planning Division.
The utilization of on street parking will help encourage slower travel speeds.
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Principles of Building Design:
B1 – Framing the street: building “streetwall” should generally meet setback line:
B2 – Framing the street: encourage open space site requirementsfor use as pedestrian public space instead
of unusable,leftover ‘green perimeter’.
The project features a special aggregation of open space on the north side of the building which
includes:
-5840 square feet of open public space
-1750 square feet of covered pedestrian walkway
-580 square feet of outdoor seating areas
B3 – Framing the street: minimum and maximum building “streetwall” heights:(see character area
guidelines for specifics).
The project sits within the "near downtown" character area and as such encourages a street
wall height of maximum 7 stories. The street walls at the rights-of-way are 5.5 stories, less than
the prescribed maximum. the majority of linear right-of-way frontage consists of a covered
walkway adjacent to 15' high glass storefronts.
Each right-of-way has a maximum streetwall length of less than 300 feet.
The near downtown character area encourages maximum floor plates of 32,000 square feet for
non-residential towers. The floor plate of this hotel tower is 12,740 square feet.
B6 – Where buildings with towers are located with frontages on multiple streets, the towers are
encouraged to orient towards the “Primary Street”:
The primary frontage of the building is on NE 9th Street, the “primary street”
B7 – Where towers are located on streets < or = 60ft, increased step backs from the ‘shoulder’ are
encouraged to reduce the impact on the street.
The lower levels of the building are set back 35’ from the centerline of each right-of-way. The tower is set
back an additional 15’ from the edge of the lower levels.
B8 – Surface parking: discourage parking and access along the Primary Street frontage:
There are no proposed curb cuts for either access or parking along the primary street frontage
(NE 9th Street).
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B9 – Parking garages: encourage access from secondary streets and alleys.
Encourage street level activities and minimize visual exposure of parking, with active space on the ground
floor of a parking garage. Upper floors of a parking garage should not be visible along primary streets,
waterways, and parks. Active spaces on the upper floors are encouraged as a preferred design.
The vehicular access points are from the secondary streets (NE 5th Avenue and NE 6th Avenue).
The parking garage is accessed via the internal drop-off alley. The parking garage will be
screened from view on all streets.
The main pedestrian entrances to the hotel, café, and restaurant are on the NE 9th Street (the
primary street). The café and restaurant are also designed with seating and secondary
entrances facing NE 5th Avenue and NE 6th Avenue, respectively. These secondary entrances
aim to draw pedestrians into the building from all rights-of way.
B11 – Maximize active uses and ‘extroverted’ ground floors with retail in strategic locations:
The project incorporates overhangs along the storefront portions of the building, which includes
the entre length of the façade along NE 9th Street (the primary street).
B13 – Encourage balconies and bay windows to animate residential building facades:
Each building utilizes balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows at the ground level and in the hotel
room units.
B15 – High rises to maximize active lower floor uses and pedestrian-oriented design at ground
floor:
The ground level is lined with commercial uses and the internalization of the hotel drop-off
promotes a pedestrian-active zone at the hotel’s perimeter. Additionally, the hotel drop-off alley
includes a sidewalk, creating yet another option for pedestrian exploration.
B16 – Building Design guidelines do not apply to Civic Buildings and Cultural Facilities:
Not applicable.
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B17 – Discourage development above rights-of-way: (air rights).
The garage will be enclosed and hidden from exterior views and direct light will not be visible
from the garage interior. All exterior spaces will utilize fixtures and photometrics that will be
designed to minimize light spillover off of the property.
All efforts will be made to mitigate noise. Acoustical louvers will be utilized for mechanical
equipment that require exterior ventilation.
The project’s tower is set back 30’ from side and rear lot lines, with the exception of some non-
occupiable decorative elements which are set back 25’-9” from side and rear lot lines.
B21 – Vertical open space between multiple towers on a single development site:
B22 – Residential: Encourage minimum ground floor elevation of 2 ft above public sidewalk level for individual
ground floor entrances to private units.
Not applicable. This is not a residential building and thus does not have private units.
B24 – The Fifth Façade: Encourage green roofs as visual amenities that provide a combination of usable,
landscaped spaces(recreation & open space benefits) and sustainable roof treatments (environmental
benefits).
The project has an extensive green roof system on the 6th floor amenity deck.
Quality of Architecture:
Q1 – Skyline Drama: Encourage towers to contribute to the overall lskyline composition.
The building is designed with dramatic angular parapets at the roof level which complement the
mid-century design and create silhouettes for the skyline.
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Q2 – Expressive ‘tops’: Encourage expressive tops for tall buildings above 37 stories in Near Downtown
and Downtown Core.
Q3 – Durability and Quality of Materials: Encourage high quality materials for the entire building, with special
emphasis on detailing and durability for the first 2 floors.
The first 2 levels of the project use high quality materials including glass and an intricate
aluminum panel system. The upper levels consist of vast expanses of reflective glass, as well
as intricate metal screen detailing and historic concrete breezeway.
Though the site and existing buildings on site are not "historic", the project was designed to pay
homage to the 1950’s Mid-Century style (see design concept narrative).
Q5 – Parking Podium Façades: Where structured parking must be exposed to the street, exceptionally
creative solutions should be explored.
The parking podium is lined with an intricate aluminum screening system as well as extravagant
light wells.
Q6 – Response to Natural Environment: Encourage architecture to respond to the unique nature of the south
Florida environment (solar orientation, wind direction, rain). Examples: Open breezeway corridors oriented
toward prevailing winds; energy efficient glazing; above ground storm water capture and reuse through bio-
swales and rain gardens; solar roof panes/awnings.
Covered pedestrian walkways protect pedestrians from South Florida rain showers and hot sun.
The slenderness of the tower allows prevailing winds to move around the tower.
Q7 – Creative façade composition: Encourage a rich layering of architectural elements throughout the
building, with special attention to facades below the shoulder level.
The building façade layers many architectural elements including transparent glass at the
ground level, commercial areas, intricate sculptural metal screening, and lightwells at the
garage area (levels 2-5.5). The tower façade features angular sculptural elements which
contributes to the homage paid to mid-century architecture and the mid-century automobile.
Q8 – Original self-confident design: Encourage a range of architectural styles that each create a strong
identity, strive for the highest quality expression of its chosen architectural vocabulary.
The building combines current modern style with midcentury modern design to ultimately result
in an inviting pedestrian environment and contribute a soft silhouette to the Fort Lauderdale
skyline.
Storefronts:
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SF1 – Retail Location Strategy: Encourage ground floor retail in preferred locations.
Commercial spaces are located on the NE 9th Street and feature outdoor seating areas at the
corners of the site.
SF2 – Encourage a combination of storefront styles and types In adjacent buildings, or within single buildings,
to create variety and visual interest at the street level.
The project provides full-height lazing along the commercial spaces, which can be adjusted by
each tenant to create a variety of visual interest suitable for each tenant.
SF3 – Encourage durable materials for ground floor retail and cultural uses.
SF4 – Encourage 15 ft minimum floor-to-floor height and encourage interior ground floor flush with adjacent
public sidewalk.
The ground level floor-to-floor height is 15 feet. The ground level shall be as flush with the
adjacent grade as allowable.
All of the commercial uses at the ground level include clear glass facades, including at the
outdoor seating areas.
See response B-12. Additionally, the shaded pedestrian walkways meet the prescribed
minimum of 5’-0” and are designed to be as deep as 11 feet at the building entry areas.
SF7 – Encourage multi-level storefront displays to disguise unfriendly uses or blank walls:
2A Frame the street with appropriate street wall heights: shoulder: 3-7 floors,
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2B Encourage maximum building height of 30 floors
2c Encourage more slender towers to compliment the skyline and provide more light
and air to streets/open spaces below.
The towers are set back from the base of the building 30’ where adjacent to another property
and 15’ where fronting a right-of-way, ultimately resulting in a slender tower that allows light and
air to the spaces below.
Tower Guidelines
Non-Residential: preferred 32,000 GSF floor plate max.
Residential: buildings up to 15 floors: preferred 18,000 GSF floor plate max.
Residential: buildings over 15 floors: preferred 12,500 GSF floor plate max.
R. K. Center Hotel complies. The hotel is 15 stories and the floorplate is 12,740 square feet.
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R.K. Center Hotel
550 NE 9TH STREET
DRT Narrative
Contents:
R.K. Center Hotel is proposed on the southwest corner of NE 9th Street and NE 5th Avenue. The
property is zoned Regional Activity Center – Urban Village District (RAC-UV) and within the
‘Near Downtown’ character area of the Downtown Master Plan.
The entire project entails three (3) separate properties with 3 separate independent site plan
applications. This application focuses on the hotel Site II – 550 NE 9TH STREET.
R.K. Center Hotel proposes one 15 story hotel tower with an extensive public realm
improvement that aligns with the public realm improvements associated with the project to the
south. R.K. Center Hotel is geared for an active urban lifestyle and is designed to provide
amenities for the project as well as the general public and surrounding neighborhoods.
The architecture of R.K. Center Hotel takes its inspiration from the mid-century modern era in
which the original Searstown was developed while adding modern flare and materials to create
a truly “Fort Lauderdale” style to the project.
Active ground floor uses (Restaurant; Café; and hotel Lobby) are proposed around all of the
street fronts to present a pedestrian face to the public. Both food service and street front retail
uses are proposed.
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Section 2: Comprehensive Plan Compliance
R.K. Center Hotel is consistent with the goals, permitted uses and development intensity set
forth in the RAC land use designation which is indented to encourage quality development and
give definition to the urban form.
R.K. Center Hotel has been designed to meet the intent and purpose of the RAC-UV zoning
district. R.K. Center Hotel proposes an elegant hotel use. Further, R.K. Center Hotel proposes
ground floor commercial uses in a pedestrian friendly atmosphere, hoping to be the catalyst for
future development in the surrounding area. Further still, R.K. Center Hotel proposes wide
pedestrian friendly sidewalks; and lush street tree canopies in accordance with the master plan
for the area.
Pursuant to section 47-13.10 of the ULDR, hotels; retail; and restaurant are permitted uses.
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Section 5: Sec. 47-13.20 – Downtown RAC
A. Applicability: The following regulations shall apply to those uses permitted within the Downtown
RAC district, as shown on the List of Permitted and Conditional Uses, Sections 47-13.10 to 47-
13.14.
The proposed hotel and restaurant uses are Permitted Uses in the RAC-UV District.
B. Density. The permitted density within the Downtown RAC is provided in the City of Fort Lauderdale
Comprehensive Plan, Permitted Land Uses, as amended from time to time, and per Section 47-28,
Flexibility Rules, and any other applicable provisions in the Unified Land Development Regulations.
1. Allocation of units.
a. The department shall review development permits to ensure compliance with the maximum
number of dwelling units.
b. Unit allocation shall be on a first come, first served basis and allocated at the time of site
plan approval.
c. Upon expiration of approved site plan, the unused density shall be returned to the density
pool from which density was allocated.
2. 1989 Density. Regulations for the assignment of the five thousand one hundred (5,100) dwelling
units allocated by the 1989 Comprehensive Plan are provided in Section 47-13.20.C through
Section 47-13.20.0.
3. Post 2003 Units. Dwelling units in excess of the five thousand one hundred (5,100) in the
Downtown RAC, as certified by amendments to the Comprehensive Plan, shall be allocated in
accordance with the following:
a. Application and Review Process. A development application shall be submitted to the
department as provided in ULDR, Section 47-24.1.
b. Criteria. An application for a development permit requesting the allocation of Post 2003 units
shall be reviewed for compliance with the ULDR regulations, as applicable to the proposed
development, and shall meet the Downtown Master Plan ("DMP") design guidelines or has
proposed alternative designs which meet the intent of the DMP. In the event compliance with
the ULDR would not permit consistency with the design guidelines, the design guidelines
shall govern.
c. Effective date. The development permit shall not take effect until the 30-day city commission
request for review has expired. Effective date shall be the 30-day expiration.
Understood.
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feet, unless such walls contain windows, doors, recesses of four (4) feet or more, or other
transparent or decorative elements.
The entire ground floor of the building and rights-of-way are provided with transparent and
active use of café; restaurant; and walk-up lobbies for a depth that exceeds twenty (20) feet.
2. Roof lines: Roof lines within the RAC-CC and RAC-AS districts shall be designed with sloping
roofs or stepped roof forms. Flat roofs may be permitted, but must have a parapet facing any
street front. Mechanical roof-top equipment must be screened from all grade-level views within
any RAC district.
Not applicable, this project is within the RAC-UV, however, mechanical roof-top equipment will
be screened from all grade-level views. Additionally, as can be seen in the plan set, the unique
roof structures meet the intent of this requirement and provide for an impactful visually
appealing skyline.
3. Design Criteria: Within all RAC districts principal structures shall provide a minimum of four (4)
of the following architectural features: variation in rooflines, terracing, cantilevering, angling,
balconies, arcades, cornices, architectural ornamentation, color and material banding, or
courtyards, plazas or landscaped areas which encourage pedestrian interaction between the
development site and public areas. Every façade of a principal structure shall contain at least
three (3) of the above architectural features.
Architectural features included in the design of the R.K. Center Hotel exceed the required
minimum of four elements to be used in an RAC District, and a minimum of three on each
façade. The architectural elements proposed include variation in roof lines, terracing and step
backs, contemporary cornices, architectural ornamentation, stepping and amenity open space
which encourage pedestrian interaction between the development site and public areas.
R.K. Center Hotel proposes 240 hotel rooms. See Section 8 for compliance with Downtown
Master Plan Design Guidelines.
5. RAC fencing: Within the RAC districts, chain-link fencing shall not be permitted along any
pedestrian priority or image street. In all other areas of the RAC, any chain-link fencing shall be
black or green vinyl coated. Temporary fencing may be permitted pursuant to Section 47-19.5.
6. Existing Structure:
D. Parking regulations:
1. Off-street parking regulations are as provided in Section 47-20, Parking and Loading
Requirements, except as provided herein:
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a. RAC-CC and RAC-AS districts. Development within the RAC-CC and RAC-AS
districts shall be exempt from providing off-street parking requirements, except for a
nonresidential use on a parcel located within one hundred (100) feet of a parcel zoned
RAC-UV, RAC-RPO, or RAC-TMU.
b. RAC-UV, RAC-WMU, and RAC-RPO districts. RAC-UV, RAC-WMU and RAC-RPO
district residential parking requirements are reduced from the general parking
requirements as provided in Table 3, Section 47-20, Parking and Loading
Requirements.....
288 parking spaces are provided – see Site Plan Data at Sheet AS-101 for calculations.
2. Parking garage. The minimum design standards for a parking garage are:
a. Sloped garage ramps facing and within one hundred (100) feet of pedestrian priority and
image streets and the seawall or high water mark of the New River shall have ornamental
grating or other architectural features which screen the sloped ramp from view from the
pedestrian priority and image street.
The garage accesses are located on NE 6th Avenue; and NE 5th Ave. and meet the minimum
design standards.
b. Parked vehicles shall be screened from view from abutting public rights-of-way, excluding
alleys. Screening may be provided by intervening buildings, architectural detailing such as
ornamental grating, or landscaping.
Opaque concrete walls, architectural elements including pilasters, artistic screening panel, and
ornamental grille are used for screening of parked vehicles.
c. Pedestrian walkways shall be provided between a parking garage and any principal or
accessory building it serves and to abutting public spaces.
i. When a parking garage is provided for a principal structure on the same plot, the
design of the parking garage shall complement and contain architectural features
consistent with the principal structure, or
ii. When a parking garage is the principal use on a plot, it shall be designed so that
the uppermost parapet or roof of the parking garage contains elevational changes
averaging at least three (3) feet in height and ten (10) feet in length every fifty (50)
horizontal feet or less.
The facades of the garages are designed to complement and become part of the composition of
the architecture of the principal structures.
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E. Open space for residential uses:
R.K. Center Hotel is not proposing residential uses, however it does provides 25,410 SF of open
space (6,900 SF at grade and 18,510 on amenity levels).
F. RAC landscape requirements. Surface parking lots within the RAC district shall meet the
landscape requirements for vehicular use areas as specified in Section 47-21, Landscaping and
Tree Preservation Requirements.
Not applicable, no surface parking lot is proposed for the R.K. Center Hotel
The proposed R.K. Center Hotel is not located on an Image Street or Pedestrian Priority Street
however, great efforts in design have been expended to create an exemplary pedestrian
experience on all street frontages.
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L. All other RAC district streets:
1. Setback:
a. A minimum setback of five feet shall be provided from the property line along the
street.
R.K. Center Hotel provides much greater than five-foot street setbacks on all streets (35’) – see
site plan for details. In general, the pedestrian realm has been prioritized to create wide
expansive sidewalks and engaging pedestrian friendly areas.
2. Street trees:
The design of the R.K. Center Hotel meets other applicable ULDR provisions.
Detailed compliance with the Downtown Master Plan Design Guidelines is provided in Section 8
herein. The landscaping proposed meets the intent of the code by placing street trees within
the right-of-ways on all adjoining streets. All species used are the designated tree for that
particular street. Tree spacing meets the required maximum for trees.
A. Applicability. The adequacy requirements set forth herein shall be used by the city to evaluate
the demand created on public services and facilities created by a proposed development permit.
Applicant understands this requirement. The adequacy requirements stated in ULDR Section
47-25.2 are applicable to the R.K. Center Hotel to evaluate the demand it will place on public
services and facilities.
B. Communications network. Buildings and developments shall not interfere with the city's
communication network. Developments shall be modified to accommodate the needs of the city's
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communication network, to eliminate any interference a development would create or otherwise
accommodate the needs of the city's communication network within the development proposal.
Applicant understands this requirement. The proposed R.K. Center Hotel will not adversely
affect the City’s communication network.
Applicant understands this requirement. The storm water management facilities implemented
into the R.K. Center Hotel will meet the adopted level of service requiring the retention of the
first inch of runoff from the entire site or two and one-half (21/2) inches of runoff from the
impervious surface (whichever is greater).
E. Fire protection. Fire protection service shall be adequate to protect people and property in the
proposed development. Adequate water supply, fire hydrants, fire apparatus and facilities shall be
provided in accordance with the Florida Building Code, South Florida Fire Code and other accepted
applicable fire and safety standards.
R.K. Center Hotel will be designed to ensure that fire protection service shall be adequate to
protect occupants and property. Specifically, adequate water supply, fire hydrants, fire
apparatus and facilities will be provided in accordance with the Florida Building Code, South
Florida Fire Code and other accepted applicable fire and safety standards.
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1. The manner and amount of providing park and open space is as provided in Section 47-
38A, Park Impact Fees, of the ULDR.
2. No building permit shall be issued until the park impact fee required by Section 47-38A
of the ULDR has been paid in full by the applicant.
Applicant understands this requirement. The Applicant will ensure that the R.K. Center Hotel
meets the park dedication requirements listed in ULDR Section 47-25.2.
G. Police protection. Police protection service shall be adequate to protect people and property in
the proposed development. The development shall provide improvements which are consistent with
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) to minimize the risk to public safety and
assure adequate police protection.
Police protection services will be adequate to protect people and property in the proposed R.K.
Center Hotel. The R.K. Center Hotel will include adequate CCTV and security controls and
monitoring, and natural surveillance to protect the building’s residents, employees and visitors.
H. Potable water.
1. Adequate potable water service shall be provided for the needs of the proposed
development. The proposed development shall be designed to provide adequate areas
and easements which may be needed for the installation and maintenance of potable water
systems in accordance with city engineering standards, the Florida Building Code, and
applicable health and environmental regulations. The existing water treatment facilities and
systems shall have sufficient capacity to provide for the needs of the proposed
development and for other developments in the service area which are occupied, available
for occupancy, for which building permits are in effect or for which potable water treatment
capacity has been reserved. Capital expansion charges for water and sewer facilities shall
be paid by the developer in accordance with Resolution 85-265, as it is amended from time
to time. Improvements to the potable water service and system shall be made in
accordance with city engineering standards and other accepted applicable engineering
standards.
The Property is platted. Adequate potable water service systems will be designed to meet the
needs of the proposed R.K. Center Hotel, in accordance with City engineering standards, the
Florida Building Code, and applicable health and environmental regulations.
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b. If there is adequate capacity available in the city treatment plant to serve the
proposed development, the city shall reserve the necessary capacity to serve the
development.
c. Where the county is the projected service provider, a similar written assurance
will be required.
I. Sanitary sewer.
1. If the system is tied into the city treatment facility, the available capacity shall be determined by
subtracting committed capacity and present flow from the design capacity. If there is available
capacity, the city shall determine the impact of the proposed development utilizing Table 3, Water
and Wastewater, on file with the department.
The Property is platted. The Applicant will provide adequate sanitary sewer systems to meet the
needs of the proposed R.K. Center Hotel, in accordance with City engineering standards, the
Florida Building Code, and applicable health and environmental regulations. Septic tanks will
not be utilized on the Property.
2. If there is adequate capacity available in the city treatment plant to serve the proposed
development, the city shall reserve the necessary capacity to serve the proposed development.
3. Where the county is the projected service provider, a written assurance will be required.
4. Where septic tanks will be utilized, the applicant shall secure and submit to the city a certificate
from the Broward County Health Unit that certifies that the site is or can be made suitable for an on-
site sewage disposal system for the proposed use.
J. Schools. For all development including residential units, the applicant shall be required to mitigate the
impact of such development on public school facilities in accordance with the Broward County Land
Development Code or section 47-38C. Educational Mitigation, as applicable and shall provide documentation
to the city that such education mitigation requirement has been satisfied.
R.K. Center Hotel does not propose any residential uses and therefore does not meet the
threshold for this requirement.
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K. Solid waste.
1. Adequate solid waste collection facilities and service shall be obtained by the applicant in
connection with the proposed development and evidence shall be provided to the city demonstrating
that all solid waste will be disposed of in a manner that complies with all governmental requirements.
2. Solid waste facilities. Where the city provides solid waste collection service and adequate
service can be provided, an adequacy finding shall be issued. Where there is another service
provider, a written assurance will be required. The impacts of the proposed development will be
determined based on Table 4, Solid Waste, on file with the department.
Applicant will procure adequate solid waste collection facilities and services in connection with
the proposed R.K. Center Hotel and will provide evidence to the City demonstrating that all solid
waste will be disposed of in a manner that complies with all governmental requirements.
L. Stormwater. Adequate stormwater facilities and systems shall be provided so that the removal of
stormwater will not adversely affect adjacent streets and properties or the public stormwater facilities and
systems in accordance with the Florida Building Code, city engineering standards and other accepted
applicable engineering standards.
R.K. Center Hotel will provide adequate storm water facilities and systems so that the removal
of storm water will not adversely affect adjacent streets and properties or the public storm water
facilities and systems in accordance with the Florida Building Code, City engineering standards
and other accepted applicable engineering standards.
M. Transportation facilities.
1. The capacity for transportation facilities shall be evaluated based on Table 1, Generalized Daily
Level of Service Maximum Volumes, on file with the department. If a development is within a
compact deferral area, the available traffic capacity shall be determined in accordance with Table 2,
Flowchart, on file with the department.
Understood, the Property is platted. The Applicant will mitigate the R.K. Center Hotel’s
transportation impacts through payment of its Transit Oriented Concurrency assessment fee. The
funds, in combination with those from other planned developments and other Broward County
funds, will be used to implementation the County’s 5-year County Transit Program.
2. Regional transportation network. The regional transportation network shall have the adequate
capacity, and safe and efficient traffic circulation to serve the proposed development. Adequate
capacity and safe and efficient traffic circulation shall be determined by using existing and site-
specific traffic studies, the adopted traffic elements of the city and the county comprehensive plans,
and accepted applicable traffic engineering standards. Site-specific traffic studies may be required to
be made and paid for by the applicant when the city determines such a study is needed in order to
evaluate the impacts of the proposed development on proposed or existing roadways as provided for
in subsection M.4. An applicant may submit such a study to the city which will be considered by the
DRC in its review. Roadway improvements needed to upgrade the regional transportation network
shall be made in accordance with the city, the county, and Florida Department of Transportation
traffic engineering standards and plans as applicable.
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Understood, the Property is platted. The R.K. Center Hotel participation in the Transit Oriented
Concurrency program mitigates any potential impacts on the regional transportation system.
3. Local streets. Local streets shall have adequate capacity, safe and efficient traffic circulation,
and appropriate functional classification to serve the proposed development. Adequate capacity and
safe and efficient traffic circulation shall be determined by using existing and site-specific traffic
studies, the city's comprehensive plan and accepted applicable traffic engineering standards. Site-
specific traffic studies may be required to be made and paid for by the applicant when the city
determines such a study is required in order to evaluate the impact of the proposed development on
proposed or existing roadways as provided for in subsection M.4. An applicant may submit to the city
such a study to be considered as part of the DRC review. Street improvements needed to upgrade
the capacity or comply with the functional classification of local streets shall be made in accordance
with the city engineering standards and acceptable applicable traffic engineering standards. Local
streets are those streets that are not classified as federal, state or county roadways on the functional
classification map adopted by the State of Florida.
Applicant understands this requirement. The local streets providing access to R.K. Center Hotel
have adequate capacity and provides safe and efficient access.
i. Provide an estimate of the number of average and peak hour trips per day generated
and directions or routes of travel for all trips with an external end.
ii. Estimate how traffic from the proposed development will change traffic volumes, levels
of service, and circulation on the existing and programmed trafficways.
iii. If traffic generated by the proposed development requires any modification of existing
or programmed components of the regional or local trafficways, define what city, county or
state agencies have programmed the necessary construction and how this programming
relates to the proposed development.
iv. A further detailed analysis and any other information that the review committee
considers relevant.
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vi. When this subsection M.4.b. applies, the traffic study shall include an analysis of how
the peak loading will affect the transportation system including, if necessary, an
operational plan showing how the peak trips will be controlled and managed.
R.K. Center Hotel (Keith Team) has coordinated with the City’s TAM department and will
provide study upon completion.
5. Dedication of rights-of-way. Property shall be conveyed to the public by plat, deed or grant of
easement as needed in accordance with the Broward County Trafficways Plan, the city's
comprehensive plan, subdivision regulations and accepted applicable traffic engineering standards.
So noted.
6. Pedestrian facilities. Sidewalks, pedestrian crossing and other pedestrian facilities shall be
provided to encourage safe and adequate pedestrian movement on-site and along roadways to
adjacent properties. Transit service facilities shall be provided for as required by the city and Broward
County Transit. Pedestrian facilities shall be designed and installed in accordance with city
engineering standards and accepted applicable engineering standards.
R.K. Center Hotel will provide sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and other pedestrian-friendly
facilities, to encourage safe and adequate pedestrian movement on-site and along roadway
frontages.
7. Primary arterial street frontage. Where a proposed development abuts a primary arterial street
either existing or proposed in the trafficways plan, the development review committee (DRC) may
require marginal access street, reverse frontage with screen planting contained in a nonaccess
reservation along the rear property line, deep lots with or without rear service alleys, or such other
treatment as may be necessary for adequate protection of residential properties and to assure
separation of through and level traffic.
So noted. R.K. Center Hotel is designed to line the primary street(s) with ground floor active
uses and the garage screening is designed to be an integral part of the architecture of the
building.
8. Other roadway improvements. Roadways adjustments, traffic control devices, mechanisms, and
access restrictions may be required to control traffic flow or divert traffic, as needed to reduce or
eliminate development generated traffic.
So noted. R.K. Center Hotel’s participation in the Transit Oriented Concurrency program
mitigates its traffic impacts. Additionally, turn lanes are proposed as presented in the Civil
Engineering sheets of the plan set.
9. Street trees. In order to provide for adequate landscaping along streets within the city, street
trees shall be required along the length of the property abutting a street. A minimum of fifty percent
(50%) of the required street trees shall be shade trees, and the remaining street trees may be
provided as flowering or palm trees. These percentages may be varied based on existing or
proposed physical conditions which may prevent the ability to comply with the street tree
requirements of this subsection. The street trees shall be planted at a minimum height and size in
accordance with the requirements of Section 47-21, Landscape and Tree Preservation
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Requirements, except in the downtown RAC districts the requirements of Sec. 47-13.20.H.8 shall
apply. The location and number of street trees shall be determined by the department based on the
height, bulk, mass and design of the developments on the site and the proposed development's
compatibility to surrounding properties. The requirements for street trees, as provided herein, may be
located within the public right-of-way as approved by the entity with jurisdiction over the abutting
right-of-way.
Trees have been provided in accordance with the above requirement. See the landscape plans
included in the application documents.
N. Wastewater.
1. Wastewater. Adequate wastewater services shall be provided for the needs of the proposed
development. The proposed development shall be designed to provide adequate areas and
easements which may be needed for the installation and maintenance of a wastewater and disposal
system in accordance with applicable health, environmental and engineering regulations and
standards. The existing wastewater treatment facilities and systems shall have adequate capacity to
provide for the needs of the proposed development and for other developments in the service area
which are occupied, available for occupancy, for which building permits are in effect or for which
wastewater treatment or disposal capacity has been reserved. Capital expansion charges for water
and sewer facilities shall be paid by the developer in accordance with Resolution 85-265, as it is
amended for time to time. Improvements to the wastewater facilities and system shall be made in
accordance with the city engineering and accepted applicable engineering standards.
Applicant understands this requirement. The Applicant will provide adequate wastewater
services for the needs of the proposed R.K. Center Hotel, including adequate areas and
easements which may be needed for the installation and maintenance of a wastewater and
disposal system in accordance with applicable health, environmental and engineering
regulations and standards.
O. Trash management requirements. A trash management plan shall be required in connection with non-
residential uses that provide prepackaged food or beverages for off-site consumption. Existing non-residential
uses of this type shall adopt a trash management plan within six (6) months of the effective date of this provision.
The Applicant will ensure that all trash collection is appropriately provided for.
Q. Hurricane evacuation. If a development or site is located east of the River, the applicant shall submit
documentation from Broward County or such agency with jurisdiction over hurricane evacuation analysis
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either indicating that acceptable level of service of hurricane evacuation routes and hurricane emergency
shelter capacity shall be maintained without impairment resulting from a proposed development or describing
actions or development modifications necessary to be implemented in order to maintain level of service and
capacity.
Not applicable, the Property is not located east of the Intracoastal waterway.
The proposed R.K. Center is located on the south side of Sunrise Boulevard abutting Flagler
Drive to the west and Federal Highway to the East. The property is zoned Regional Activity
Center – Urban Village (RAC-UV), and is located in the ‘Near Downtown’ character area of the
Downtown Master Plan. The proposed R.K. Center is a multiple use project that includes
multifamily residential units and other amenities and supportive functions.
The current property is inhospitable and discourages pedestrian activities. The proposed R.K.
Center provides a residential choice and lifestyle that does not exist in the current in the Near
Downtown area. R.K. Center provides interconnectivity with other developments in the evolving
neighborhood
R.K. Center increases residential opportunities and offers choices in the Near Downtown area.
R.K. Center will help connect and strengthen the neighborhood. Building a community of mixed
uses married with green space that is needed within the Near Downtown.
The proposed density is consistent with the objective in achieving a peak in a compact by
placing the tower on the edge of Sunrise Boulevard and gradually scaling down into surrounding
neighborhoods. The proposed building height is consistent Downtown Master Plan Guidelines.
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Principle 5 – Surround the core with strong, walkable, mixed-income neighborhoods:
R.K. Center adds to the key mix to the neighborhood. Broward County Transit bus routes pass
in front of the R.K. Center on Federal Highway. R.K. Center is located on one of the largest
corridors in Fort Lauderdale. R.K. Center will provide walkable, pedestrian friendly streetscape
to serve as a catalyst and link for active use of the neighborhood in both east-west and north-
south directions.
To the greatest extent possible, R.K. Center is designed with a substantial amount of green
space, open airspace, and transparency bringing a better pedestrian experience to the
surrounding community.
Principle 7 – Get greater value from past investments and existing resources:
Not applicable, the R.K. Center property is not part of the Riverwalk Corridor.
Principle 9 – Return the river to its central role and better connect the two sides:
Not applicable, the R.K. Center property is not connected to the Las Olas Riverwalk Corridor.
Principle 10 – Green the Downtown with a connected system of parks, trails and streets:
Landscape materials similar to the design vocabulary used in the existing downtown will be
integrated with a pedestrian walkway.
R.K. Center is designed as an integral part of a 24/7 live, work play downtown to reduce
vehicular use. R.K. Center is accessible to public transit.
R.K. Center is centrally located among other existing developments in the neighborhood and will
serve as a pivotal link to strengthen the area among other office, residential and transitional use
developments in the Near Downtown area.
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Las Olas&Riverwalk Corridor:
Goal 1 – Strengthen the Las Olas Corridor
Goal 4: Better connect the Riverwalk and the Las Olas Corridor
Goal 1 – Encourage preservation of historic features related to Fort Lauderdale’s urban form:
R.K. Center meets the goal by respecting the existing street grid pattern of the RAC and will
encourage restoration of the vibrant street life and main street quality.
Environment:
The proposed R.K. Center meets criteria of Smart growth strategies to promote environmentally
sustainable approach to city-building through mixed-use, vibrant, walkable communities and
areas of high density uses.
The use of parking garage eliminates the need for surface parking, and reduces runoff. Storm
water discharge will meet all State, County and City Engineering standards.
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Goal 2 – Decrease air pollution in Downtown:
R.K. Center meets the goal of reducing the number of necessary automobile trips within the
Downtown district. The proposed building has multiple levels of recreation to improve the
microclimate of a traditional downtown.
R.K. Center is designed with environmentally sustainable principles and practices. The design
of the building with multiple landscape treatments and amenity floors will reduce heat gain to the
building.
Aside from meeting Code required canopy trees, the ground floor will invite the community in at
all sides providing both pedestrian comfort and walkability.
Goal 2 – Encourage the creation of new parks and public spaces in Downtown:
Goal 3 – Link parks and open spaces into an interconnected recreational and pedestrian network of
trails and linear parks:
The proposed R.K. Center will fill the gap in providing continuous pedestrian oriented, tree-lined
streets in both north-south and east-west direction.
Goal 1 – Respect the publicly owned street grid and alley system:
R.K. Center is designed to respect the existing publicly owned street grid.
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Goal 3 – Make Fort Lauderdale bicycle friendly:
The Applicant is supportive of city-wide programs to encourage bicycle use. Covered visitor
bicycle parking and secured resident bicycle storage is provided.
Goal 5 – Create a multi-modal transit hub at the historic Flagler Rail Line:
The Applicant is supportive of creating a multi-modal transit hub within walking distance to R.K.
Center.
R.K. Center proposes multifamily residential community and ground floor retail space, along
with other active uses within mixed use buildings.
Not applicable.
R.K. Center offers a housing option that complements the current downtown.
The proposed ground floor retail space will serve the residents of the R.K. Center as well as the
neighborhood.
The program for R.K. Center is developed to build on the distinctive quality of the existing
downtown and become an integral part of the fabric of the Near Downtown mixed-use Center.
Not applicable
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Goal 7 – Reduce the negative impacts of parking garages:
The façade of the garage is wrapped with distinctive screening and designed, as well as
architectural elements including pilasters, aluminum mesh screen, and ornamental grille to
screen parked vehicles.
The architecture of the R.K. Center is designed to create a landmark building with clean
contemporary lines and variation in form. The building will enhance the skyline of the existing
neighborhood.
Design Guidelines:
Principles of Street Design:
S1 - Maintain a fine-grained street grid: discourage vacations.
Bike lanes have been incorporated into the design in all applicable and available locations.
S5 – Maximize street trees on all Downtown streets: Palms -22ft.; Shadetrees - 30 ft.
S6 – Encourage location of primary row of street trees between sidewalk and street:
S8 – Minimum horizontal clearance (from building face) fortrees: Palms - 6ft; Shade trees - 12ft.
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Minimum horizonal clearance has been provided throughout the site. See Site Plan Sheet SP-
101
S9 – Encourage shade trees along streets and palm trees to mark intersections:
Shade trees are proposed along all the streets and clusters of palms mark the intersections.
S11 – Encourage curb radius reduction at street intersections to a preferred maximum of 15 feet, or
a preferred maximum of 20 feet at major arterial roadways:
Curb radius varies throughout the site and they are existing – See sheet SP-101
The project's curb cuts have been located on the "secondary" streets (ne 5th avenue & ne 6th
avenue) rather than the "primary" street (ne 9th street). The project has been designed with an
internal vehicular drop-off in order to reduce vehicular traffic on ne 9th street (the primary
street). The entrance to the parking garage has also been internalized via the internal drop-off
alley. The internal drop-off requires (2) curb cuts on the secondary streets (one entrance/exit on
ne 5th Ave, and one entrance/exit on ne 6th Ave). A third curb cut is required for the loading
and garbage areas, and is located on ne 6th avenue.
See SP -101 for lane widths. The lane configuration is proposed based on the streetscape
design provided in the Downtown MP and in accordance with FDOT requirements.
S14 – Encourage reduced design speeds on all RAC streets (15- 40 mph).
Traffic calming design solutions, such as on-street parking and reduced traffic lane widths, are
being proposed to slower the traffic.
S15 –Encourage fixed Rights-of-Way and setbacks for all lDowntown streets (to eliminate uncoordinated City
setback and County easement requirements). Note: Design of Local streets with public r.o.w.s greater than
60’will require consultation with Urban Design & Planning Division.
The utilization of on street parking will help encourage slower travel speeds.
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Principles of Building Design:
B1 – Framing the street: building “streetwall” should generally meet setback line:
B2 – Framing the street: encourage open space site requirementsfor use as pedestrian public space instead
of unusable,leftover ‘green perimeter’.
The project features a special aggregation of open space on the north side of the building which
includes:
-5840 square feet of open public space
-1750 square feet of covered pedestrian walkway
-580 square feet of outdoor seating areas
B3 – Framing the street: minimum and maximum building “streetwall” heights:(see character area
guidelines for specifics).
The project sits within the "near downtown" character area and as such encourages a street
wall height of maximum 7 stories. The street walls at the rights-of-way are 5.5 stories, less than
the prescribed maximum. the majority of linear right-of-way frontage consists of a covered
walkway adjacent to 15' high glass storefronts.
Each right-of-way has a maximum streetwall length of less than 300 feet.
The near downtown character area encourages maximum floor plates of 32,000 square feet for
non-residential towers. The floor plate of this hotel tower is 12,740 square feet.
B6 – Where buildings with towers are located with frontages on multiple streets, the towers are
encouraged to orient towards the “Primary Street”:
The primary frontage of the building is on NE 9th Street, the “primary street”
B7 – Where towers are located on streets < or = 60ft, increased step backs from the ‘shoulder’ are
encouraged to reduce the impact on the street.
The lower levels of the building are set back 35’ from the centerline of each right-of-way. The tower is set
back an additional 15’ from the edge of the lower levels.
B8 – Surface parking: discourage parking and access along the Primary Street frontage:
There are no proposed curb cuts for either access or parking along the primary street frontage
(NE 9th Street).
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B9 – Parking garages: encourage access from secondary streets and alleys.
Encourage street level activities and minimize visual exposure of parking, with active space on the ground
floor of a parking garage. Upper floors of a parking garage should not be visible along primary streets,
waterways, and parks. Active spaces on the upper floors are encouraged as a preferred design.
The vehicular access points are from the secondary streets (NE 5th Avenue and NE 6th Avenue).
The parking garage is accessed via the internal drop-off alley. The parking garage will be
screened from view on all streets.
The main pedestrian entrances to the hotel, café, and restaurant are on the NE 9th Street (the
primary street). The café and restaurant are also designed with seating and secondary
entrances facing NE 5th Avenue and NE 6th Avenue, respectively. These secondary entrances
aim to draw pedestrians into the building from all rights-of way.
B11 – Maximize active uses and ‘extroverted’ ground floors with retail in strategic locations:
The project incorporates overhangs along the storefront portions of the building, which includes
the entre length of the façade along NE 9th Street (the primary street).
B13 – Encourage balconies and bay windows to animate residential building facades:
Each building utilizes balconies and floor-to-ceiling windows at the ground level and in the hotel
room units.
B15 – High rises to maximize active lower floor uses and pedestrian-oriented design at ground
floor:
The ground level is lined with commercial uses and the internalization of the hotel drop-off
promotes a pedestrian-active zone at the hotel’s perimeter. Additionally, the hotel drop-off alley
includes a sidewalk, creating yet another option for pedestrian exploration.
B16 – Building Design guidelines do not apply to Civic Buildings and Cultural Facilities:
Not applicable.
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B17 – Discourage development above rights-of-way: (air rights).
The garage will be enclosed and hidden from exterior views and direct light will not be visible
from the garage interior. All exterior spaces will utilize fixtures and photometrics that will be
designed to minimize light spillover off of the property.
All efforts will be made to mitigate noise. Acoustical louvers will be utilized for mechanical
equipment that require exterior ventilation.
The project’s tower is set back 30’ from side and rear lot lines, with the exception of some non-
occupiable decorative elements which are set back 25’-9” from side and rear lot lines.
B21 – Vertical open space between multiple towers on a single development site:
B22 – Residential: Encourage minimum ground floor elevation of 2 ft above public sidewalk level for individual
ground floor entrances to private units.
Not applicable. This is not a residential building and thus does not have private units.
B24 – The Fifth Façade: Encourage green roofs as visual amenities that provide a combination of usable,
landscaped spaces(recreation & open space benefits) and sustainable roof treatments (environmental
benefits).
The project has an extensive green roof system on the 6th floor amenity deck.
Quality of Architecture:
Q1 – Skyline Drama: Encourage towers to contribute to the overall lskyline composition.
The building is designed with dramatic angular parapets at the roof level which complement the
mid-century design and create silhouettes for the skyline.
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Q2 – Expressive ‘tops’: Encourage expressive tops for tall buildings above 37 stories in Near Downtown
and Downtown Core.
Q3 – Durability and Quality of Materials: Encourage high quality materials for the entire building, with special
emphasis on detailing and durability for the first 2 floors.
The first 2 levels of the project use high quality materials including glass and an intricate
aluminum panel system. The upper levels consist of vast expanses of reflective glass, as well
as intricate metal screen detailing and historic concrete breezeway.
Though the site and existing buildings on site are not "historic", the project was designed to pay
homage to the 1950’s Mid-Century style (see design concept narrative).
Q5 – Parking Podium Façades: Where structured parking must be exposed to the street, exceptionally
creative solutions should be explored.
The parking podium is lined with an intricate aluminum screening system as well as extravagant
light wells.
Q6 – Response to Natural Environment: Encourage architecture to respond to the unique nature of the south
Florida environment (solar orientation, wind direction, rain). Examples: Open breezeway corridors oriented
toward prevailing winds; energy efficient glazing; above ground storm water capture and reuse through bio-
swales and rain gardens; solar roof panes/awnings.
Covered pedestrian walkways protect pedestrians from South Florida rain showers and hot sun.
The slenderness of the tower allows prevailing winds to move around the tower.
Q7 – Creative façade composition: Encourage a rich layering of architectural elements throughout the
building, with special attention to facades below the shoulder level.
The building façade layers many architectural elements including transparent glass at the
ground level, commercial areas, intricate sculptural metal screening, and lightwells at the
garage area (levels 2-5.5). The tower façade features angular sculptural elements which
contributes to the homage paid to mid-century architecture and the mid-century automobile.
Q8 – Original self-confident design: Encourage a range of architectural styles that each create a strong
identity, strive for the highest quality expression of its chosen architectural vocabulary.
The building combines current modern style with midcentury modern design to ultimately result
in an inviting pedestrian environment and contribute a soft silhouette to the Fort Lauderdale
skyline.
Storefronts:
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SF1 – Retail Location Strategy: Encourage ground floor retail in preferred locations.
Commercial spaces are located on the NE 9th Street and feature outdoor seating areas at the
corners of the site.
SF2 – Encourage a combination of storefront styles and types In adjacent buildings, or within single buildings,
to create variety and visual interest at the street level.
The project provides full-height lazing along the commercial spaces, which can be adjusted by
each tenant to create a variety of visual interest suitable for each tenant.
SF3 – Encourage durable materials for ground floor retail and cultural uses.
SF4 – Encourage 15 ft minimum floor-to-floor height and encourage interior ground floor flush with adjacent
public sidewalk.
The ground level floor-to-floor height is 15 feet. The ground level shall be as flush with the
adjacent grade as allowable.
All of the commercial uses at the ground level include clear glass facades, including at the
outdoor seating areas.
See response B-12. Additionally, the shaded pedestrian walkways meet the prescribed
minimum of 5’-0” and are designed to be as deep as 11 feet at the building entry areas.
SF7 – Encourage multi-level storefront displays to disguise unfriendly uses or blank walls:
2A Frame the street with appropriate street wall heights: shoulder: 3-7 floors,
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2B Encourage maximum building height of 30 floors
2c Encourage more slender towers to compliment the skyline and provide more light
and air to streets/open spaces below.
The towers are set back from the base of the building 30’ where adjacent to another property
and 15’ where fronting a right-of-way, ultimately resulting in a slender tower that allows light and
air to the spaces below.
Tower Guidelines
Non-Residential: preferred 32,000 GSF floor plate max.
Residential: buildings up to 15 floors: preferred 18,000 GSF floor plate max.
Residential: buildings over 15 floors: preferred 12,500 GSF floor plate max.
R. K. Center Hotel complies. The hotel is 15 stories and the floorplate is 12,740 square feet.
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