The existing Harbor Point Condominium building, built in approximately 1959, was a 4-story building consisting of 37 studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom units. The subject parcel is bordered to the north and south by relatively new, luxury, 19- and 20- story residential condominium buildings. The existing Harbor Point Condominium building has been demolished except for a small area which will be renovated to serve as a sales office.
The applicant is seeking approval for a new 48 unit, 19 story, luxury residential condominium building located west of the 1997 Coastal Construction Control Line in compliance with the City's new coastal setback code. The project consists of the construction of a new single residential structure above a ground level main parking structure. Proposed site amenities include a pool, sundeck and pavilion area, and indoor fitness center and club room located at the lobby/plaza level. In addition, substantial landscape and dune area improvements are proposed between the 1979 and 1997 Coastal Construction Control Line area.
The 2015 Assessed Value for the property was $11,497,764. The projected completed value for the 48 units proposed will increase to approximately $120,000,000. The projected is anticipated to be complete in the summer of 2018.
In order for the Site Plan Application (SP-15-14) to be constructed on the subject parcels, the abandonment of the Harbor Point Drive right-of-way (AB-15-02) is necessary. The abandonment will be presented as a separate agenda item. The proposed replat area (PA-15-02) will include new utility easements to cover the existing utilities easements as needed for the new construction on the property.
Due to the unusual shape of the lot, the age of the existing entry access and other limiting factors in relation to vehicle and emergency vehicle access standards, mitigation of a small, barely functioning wetland will be necessary along the Harbor Point Drive right-of-way. As mitigation for this wetland area, KT 5000 LLC will be donating $350,000 to a special wetland mitigation fund to be used for the acquisition, conservation, and/or maintenance of wetland and/or special preservation land.
In accordance with City Resolution 236-04, on January 5, 2015 the applicant held a public community meeting on Singer Island, at 1229 E Blue Heron Blvd. Meeting minutes have been attached.
At the January 14, 2016 Planning and Zoning Board meeting, the Board recommended approval of the site plan and replat applications.
Staff also recommends approval of the site plan and replat application with the following conditions:
- Visitor parking spaces specified on the site plan must remain for visitor parking in perpetuity and may not be sold for private use.
- A Sea Turtle Protection Lighting Plan approved by PBC and/or State agency is required to be submitted to the City prior to issuance of construction permits.
- Documentation from FDEP authorizing the removal and mitigation of mangroves must be provided to the City prior to issuance of building permits.
- Approval from FDEP for any dune modifications and/or walkways east of the 1979 CCCL must be provided to the City prior to issuance of construction permits.
- A landscape bond at 110% of the value of landscaping and irrigation is required prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
- A beach renourishment access easement shall be executed with Palm Beach County for the maintenance and/or renourishment of the beach through this site.
- Within 90 days of City Council approval of this Resolution, the applicant shall contribute $350,000 to the City, which shall be kept within a special wetland mitigation account and be used solely for the acquisition, conservation and/or maintenance of wetland and/or special preservation land.
- Future amendments to this site plan may be made administratively so long as the site plan does not deviate greater than five percent (5%) from the originally approved submittal.
- All future advertising must state that the development is located in the City of Riviera Beach. Fees and penalties in accordance with City Code Sec. 31-554 will be levied against the property owner and/or business for violation of this condition.
- This development must receive final Certificate of Occupancy from the City for all buildings and units approved within five years of the approval of this resolution (by February 3, 2021) or the resolution shall be considered null and void, requiring the applicant to resubmit site plan fees and application for site plan approval and re-initiate the site plan approval process.