A) CUP2014-00028 - City of Orlando

CUP2014-00028
MPL2014-00037
ITEM # 4
Staff Report to the
Municipal Planning Board
January 20, 2015
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Subject Site
S U M M A RY
Owner
Haresh Karamchandani
2600 Semoran Sai LLC
Applicant
Haresh Karamchandani
2600 Semoran Sai LLC
Project Planner
TeNeika Neasman
Updated: January 12, 2015
Property Location: 2600 S. Semoran Blvd.
south of E. Michigan Street, east of Dixie
Belle Drive, West of Semoran Boulevard,
and north of Lake Margaret (±1.21 acres,
District 2)
Applicant’s Request:
CUP2014-00028- Applicant is requesting a
Conditional Use Permit for a new Zaxby’s
restaurant with a drive-through in the South
Semoran Neighborhood.
The property is designated as Neighborhood
Community Center on the City’s Future
Land Use Map, and is zoned AC-N/AN/SP.
MPL2014-00037– Applicant is requesting
Master Plan approval to develop a Zaxby’s
on the subject site.
Staff’s Recommendation:
Approval of the request, subject to the conditions in this report.
Public Comments:
Courtesy notices were mailed to property
owners within 300 ft. of the subject property
the week of January 6, 2015. As of the mailout of the staff report, staff has received no
public inquiries relative to the CUP request.
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Project Description
The applicant is requesting a drive-through for the development of a Zaxby’s restaurant on the corner of Semoran Blvd. and Michigan Ave., next to a Steak N’ Shake. Per the CUP application, the applicant states:
“Semoran Blvd. is primarily a commercial road, operated by the Florida Department of Transportation, and the surrounding
neighborhood is occupied predominantly by retail and food establishment services. The proposed use is a Zaxby’s chicken
restaurant with a drive-thru. The proposed use is compatible with the neighborhood uses based on the retail and food
establishments in the area surrounding the site. The project will be developed in a single phase.”
Table 1 - Project Context (AC-N/AN/SP zoning)
Future Land Use
Zoning
Surrounding Use
North
(Across Michigan Street)
NEIGH-AC, OFFICE-MED, and UR-AC
(Across Michigan Street)
AC-N/AN/SP, O-2/AN, and R-3A/AN
Commercial, Office,
Residential
East
(Across Semoran Blvd.)
RES-MED and CONSERV
(Across Semoran Blvd.)
R-3B/AN and C/AN
Multi-Family Residential,
Conservation
South
RES-MED
R-3B/AN
Multi-Family
West
OFFICE-MED
O-2/AN
Office
The subject site is located at 2600 S. Semoran Boulevard, south of E. Grant Street, north of Lake Margaret Drive, west of Semoran
Boulevard, and east of Dixie Belle Drive. The site consists of ±1.21 acre of vacant commercial land. The site is zoned AC-N/AN/SP
(Neighborhood Activity Center in the Aircraft Noise and Semoran Gateway Special Plan Area Overlay Districts) with a consists
future land use designation of Neigh-AC (Neighborhood Activity Center).
Previous Actions:
1987: A Master Plan was approved for the Risa Kay development on the site (MPL87-122) (existing MPL for the site)
1990: A Condition Use Permit is issued for a drive-in car wash (CUP90-095)
1996: Property originally platted as part of the Michigan Park Subdivision
2002: Waiver to combine a lot and a portion of another (Lot 2 + Lot 3) for redevelopment with a gas station. (SUB2002-00066)
2003: Property partially replatted as Century Center Phase II
2014: Property acquired by current owner (2600 Semoran Sai LLC)
Purpose and Intent
The purpose of the request is to allow a restaurant with a drive-through, which requires a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in the AC-N
zoning district. The purpose of the request for a Master Plan (MPL) is to allow an eating and drinking establishment on the site. As
noted below, a previous MPL (from when the site was proposed to be a mixed use development) expired, and so a new MPL is required.
Conformance with the GMP and Zoning
The property is in the Neighborhood Activity Center future land use designation, with
Table 2 Development Standards (AC-N/AN/SP)
AC-N/AN/SP (Neighborhood Activity CenFront
Sides (North
Rear
Floor Area Impervious Surter, Aircraft Noise Overlay, Semoran Gate- Building
Setbacks
(S.
&
South)
(west)
Ratio
face Ratio (ISR)
way Special Plan Overlay) zoning.
(minimums)
Semo(maximum)
(maximum)
There is no minimum lot size requirement
ran)
under the AC-N zoning; development standards are provided in Table 2 to the right.
Required
ft.
0 to 3 ft.
20 ft.
0.30
0.75
The property is in the Aircraft Noise (AN)
Proposed
41 ft.
38.4 ft.
44.1 ft.
0.07
0.70
Overlay, which identifies the area as being
in the flight path of Orlando International
Airport. The proposed use is consistent with the GMP and LDC and is consistent with the AC-N/AN/SP zoning district.
Compatibility. The property is abutted by an eating and drinking use to the south, residential multi-family apartments to the west
and east, and commercial to the north (across E. Michigan Street).
Public Facilities and Service. Public facilities and services are existing on the site from the previous use. Any on-site lighting for the
proposed use shall be shielded away from adjacent uses and be shut off (except for security lighting) when the business is closed.
Residential Displacement. No residential uses will be displaced via the proposed restaurant development.
Additional Analysis. All building and site improvements must be permitted prior to construction, and must meet all applicable City
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Codes with regard to setbacks, size, height per applicable AC-N/AN/SP development standards.
Existing Zoning and Future Land Use
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit and Master Plan of the site for proposed restaurant (Zaxby’s) development.
The AC-N/AN/SP zoning district requires a front yard setback of 0 ft., a side yard setback of 0-3 ft., a rear yard setback of 20 ft., and
a street side yard setback of 0 ft. from the property line. The proposed development shall comply with setback regulations for the AC
-N/AN/SP zoning district at .07 Floor Area Ratio (FAR). The 3,847 sq. ft. proposed building will comply with the minimum of 0 and
maximum of .30 FAR.
The Semoran Gateway Special Plan is intended to preserve and strengthen commercial land uses and redevelopment opportunities
within the Semoran Blvd. corridor, to enhance pedestrian safety and the “Main Street” character of the corridor, and to give the corridor a unified, consistent image so that it has a feel of a recognizable district, while also improving the visibility of businesses within
the corridor. The Semoran Gateway Special Plan contains a list of prohibited uses; the proposed use is not listed on the prohibited
use list. The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for the proposed Zaxby’s drive-through, per section 58 part 1B allowable use tables, and a new Master Plan approval for the development of a fast-food restaurant chain (Zaxby’s) on the subject site.
In 1987, a mixed retail and office development master plan (Risa Kay) was approved for this site by the MPB with the following
conditions for rezoning:
 No building on the site shall be more than two-story in height.
 The dumpster shall be located away from the view of the adjacent condominium complex.
 A brick-faced masonry wall shall be constructed along the property line adjoining the condominium complex.
 No windows shall be located on the building walls facing the condominium complex.
 No unscreened mechanical units shall be placed on the roof of the buildings on the site.
 No eating and/or drinking establishments, with the exclusion of a delicatessen, shall be operated on the site.
 All lighting will be directed inward on the site to minimize any off-site glare on the surrounding residential neighborhoods.
The Risa Kay Master Plan was amended, in 1987, to allow for accessory parking for the O-2 district. The following conditions were
revised:
 The revised site plan that was submitted, July 13, 1987 will be used
 In reference to the parking lot landscaping, there will be a 3 part buffer yard requirement, vehicular use area requirement, and
other appropriate sections of the Land Development Code
 Michigan Street is to be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer prior to the issuance of any approval for permits
 The applicant shall comply with the Department of Transportation Engineering on the location and design of access points
The Master Plan shall be amended to include eating and drinking use in addition to the permitted delicatessen use approved by the
1989 Risa Kay Master Plan.
The new master plan approval will replace the existing (1987) mixed retail and office development for a Zaxby’s development. The
conditional use and master plan requests are consistent with the adopted Future Land Use designation, the zoning district, the Semoran Gateway Special Plan and is compatible with the surrounding area. Staff is recommending approval of the Conditional Use Permit for the drive-through and Master Plan for the development of Zaxby’s at 2600 S. Semoran Blvd.
Conditional Use Permit (Section 65.285 of the LDC)
Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent and all other requirements of the Land Development Code.
Growth Management Plan. Whether the proposal is consistent with all applicable policies of the City’s adopted Growth Management
Plan.
Compatibility. The compatibility of the proposal with surrounding land uses and the general character of the area including such factors as height, bulk, scale, intensity, traffic, noise, drainage, dust lighting, and appearance.
Public Facilities and Services. Whether necessary public facilities (both on-site and off-site), such as transportation, sanitation, water, sewer, drainage, emergency services, education, and recreation, will be adequate to serve the proposed use.
Residential Displacement. For public benefit uses, the Municipal Planning Board and the City Council must consider the extent to
which the proposed use, location, and building site design would displace existing residential uses on the site or would encourage
displacement of residential uses adjacent to the site. They must also consider alternative uses, location, and site designs that could
minimize residential displacement.
Other Matters. Any other lawful matter that the Municipal Planning Board deems appropriate and relevant to the specific proposal.
Master Plan (Section 65.335 of the LDC)
Purpose and Intent. The proposal must be in conformance with the purpose and intent of the Land Development Code.
Growth Management Plan. The proposal must be consistent with all applicable provisions of the City’s adopted Growth Manage-
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ment Plan.
Use and District Requirements. The proposal must conform to the requirements of the zoning district(s) in which it is located and,
where applicable, to the requirements of Chapter 58 for the particular use or activity under consideration.
Performance and Design Regulations. The proposal must conform to all applicable performance and design regulations of Chapters
58, 60, 61, and 62.
Public Facilities and Services. All necessary public facilities and services (both on-site and off-site), such as transportation, sanitation, water, sewer, drainage, emergency services, education, recreation, and other essential public facilities and services, must be
adequate to serve the proposed use.
Table 3– Parking Requirements
Transportation Planning
Parking. Parking for the proposed restaurant with drive-through is per LDC Section
61.322, Figure 27, as shown in Table 3 to the right. The existing parking area is asphalt
and will be re-sealed and restriped prior to the restaurant opening for business.
Traffic. Vehicular access to the site is from two cross access points near E. Michigan St.
and S. Semoran Blvd. to the north (E. Michigan St.) and east (S. Semoran Blvd.). Crossaccess easements already exist between this lot and the existing lots to the west and south
of the property.
Pedestrian Access. There is an existing sidewalk on the south side of E. Michigan St.
north of the proposed restaurant. There is also an existing sidewalk on the west side of
Semoran Blvd. east of the proposed restaurant. Staff is requesting that there be a more
direct sidewalk from the front sidewalk to the front door of the new restaurant.
Architecture/Urban Design
The proposed new Zaxby’s will consist of a 3,847 sq. ft. building with 5 ft. wide walkways and a drive-through (pick up) window to the south of the building.
Use
Required Spaces
(Minimum/Maximum)
Restaurant
with DriveThrough
(3,847 sq. ft.
bldg.)
Min.– 5 spaces/1,000 sq.
ft. GFA
Max.– 20 Spaces/1,000
sq. ft. GFA
Min./Max.
Required
19/77 spaces
Proposed
39 spaces (2 handicap
spaces provided)
Gross Floor Area (GFA)
Buffers & Landscaping. No buffer yard requirements exist for this proposed development on the subject site. The adjoining uses
are eating and drinking and multifamily which do not warrantee a need for a buffer yard. The site shall comply with the vehicular use
areas (parking lot) buffer requirement of 7.5 from the property lines, per section 61.312 (a7) of the LDC.
Signage. Per LDC Section 64.201, sign area for the proposed restaurant is banded on linear square frontage facing Semoran Blvd.,
which equates to 198.3 sq. ft. of the total signage available for the site, including ground, wall, window, or other signs visible from
the public R-O-W. all new signage will require permits prior to sign fabrication and placement. Banners, streamers and windoperated advertising devises are prohibited. Digital signs are also prohibited.
School Impact
Not applicable, the use will be non-residential commercial use.
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AERIAL PHOTO
Subject
Site
SITE PLAN
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Southern view of the property from the Steak N’ Shake
Joint access from E. Michigan Street, west of the subject site
Adjacent Condominiums west of the subject site
North view of the subject site
Retention pond to the east of the subject site, on Semoran Blvd.
View of the east of the property from Michigan St.
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North elevation of the property view south of E. Michigan St.
Northeast elevation of the property view south of E. Michigan
St. and west of Semoran Blvd.
East elevation of the property view west of Semoran Blvd.
Southeast elevation of the property view north of the Steak N’
Shake with proposed drive-through shown
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FINDINGS
Staff finds that the proposed Zaxby’s Restaurant CUP and MPL are consistent with the requirements for approval for a Conditional
Use Permit and Master Plan applications as contained in Section 65.285 and Section 65.335 of the Land Development Code (LDC):
1. The proposed Conditional Use Permit and Master Plan are consistent with the City’s Growth Management Plan.
2. The proposed Conditional Use Permit and Master Plan are consistent with the City’s Land Development Code.
3. The proposed development meets the standards for development in the AC-N/AN/SP zoning district.
Staff Recommendation
Based on the information provided in the staff report and the findings noted above, staff recommends approval of the Semoran
Zaxby’s (with Drive-Through) Conditional Use Permit and Master Plan, subject to the conditions in this staff report.
C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N
Land Development
For questions regarding Land Development, please contact TeNeika Neasman at 407.246.4257 or
[email protected].
Transportation Planning
For questions regarding Transportation Planning plan review, please contact Nancy Ottini at 407-246-3529 or [email protected]
Engineering/Zoning
For questions regarding Engineering or Zoning contact Keith Grayson at (407)246-3234 or [email protected]. To
obtain plan review status, schedule/cancel an inspection and obtain inspection results, please call PROMPT, our Interactive Voice
Response System at 407.246.4444.
Growth Management
For questions regarding Growth Management plan review, please contact Michelle Beamon at [email protected]
or 407.246.3145.
Orlando Police Department
For questions regarding Orlando Police Department plan reviews or to obtain a copy of the brochure, contact Audra Nordaby at
407.246.2454 or [email protected].
R E V I E W / A P P R O VA L P R O C E S S — N E X T S T E P S
1.
2.
Minutes from the January 20, 2015 MPB meeting are scheduled for review and approval by City Council on Monday, February
23, 2015.
Building permits may be submitted following the MPB meeting but cannot be approved until the City Council approves the
January 2015 MPB meeting minutes.
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Land Development
1. General Code Compliance. Development of the proposed project shall be consistent with the conditions in this report and all
codes and ordinances of the City of Orlando, the State of Florida and all applicable regulatory agencies.
2. Previous Approvals Consistency. The proposed development shall be consistent with the conditions of the previous approvals
(Risa Kay Property– Rezoning and Master Plan approval from March 18, 1986 MPB meeting minutes (attached))
3. FAR. Floor Area Ratio shall comply with the AC-N/AN/SP zoning district requirement of 0.30.
4. Drive-through. Drive-through shall be redesigned to be oriented south of the property/proposed building, away from Michigan
Street.
5. Joint Access. Cross access easements or similar mechanisms shall be used to provide joint access between the parking areas of
adjacent properties. This shall preclude drivers from having to use the street network to access a neighboring parcel.
Growth Management Studio
The Comprehensive Planning Studio has no objections to the proposed conditional use and master plan applications.
Urban Design
1. Dumpster. The dumpster enclosure exterior finishes shall match the exterior finishes of the principal building; shall have decorative additionally be landscaped with evergreen medium to large shrubs.
2. Landscaping. The landscape plan must comply with City Code.
3. Street Tree. Street tree planting along Michigan Avenue shall be completed.
4. Building Location. The building shall be moved 3’ to 5’ closer to Semoran Boulevard.
5. Site Orientation. Consider flipping the driveway and parking rows on the north side of the building, so that the parking is adjacent to the building not have to cross drive aisles to reach the entrance.
6. Retention Pond. Consider reconstructing the retention pond to be adjacent to the west project boundary, and bringing the building closer to Semoran Boulevard.
Transportation Planning
The Transportation Planning Division supports the applicant's request provided that the owner/applicant complies with the following:
1. Commercial Plans Submittal. Future construction plans shall include a site plan (to engineering scale) and show the following:
property lines, legal description, curbs, street pavement edges, public sidewalks, loading/unloading areas, parking spaces, solid
waste location, etc. (Please see the Commercial Plans Submittal Checklist: http://www.cityoforlando.net/permits). Reference
Orlando Land Development Code (LDC), Chapters 60, 61, and 65, and the Engineering Standards Manual (ESM).
2. FDOT Approval/ Permits Requirements. The proposed improvements, located within the Semoran Blvd (SR 436) right-of-way,
require Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) permits and approvals. The Owner/Applicant shall provide a copy of the
permits and approval (or letter of intent of approval) from the approving agency to the City of Orlando prior to final permit/
construction plans approval.
3. FDOT Contact. Stan Gainey, 407-858-5900, ext. 132
4. On-Site Sidewalk System Requirements. A paved pedestrian/handicap connection and/or sidewalk shall be provided from the
public sidewalk on S. Semoran Blvd. to the main building entrance. Along with a code compliant pedestrian cross-walk and
sidewalk from the restaurant to the western property line of the multi-family development.
5. Bicycle Parking General Requirements. Bicycle parking shall be provided as required in accordance with the standards of Chapter 61, Part 3D of the Orlando Land Development Code, and shall be made available prior to the issuance of any Certificate of
Occupancy/Completion for the use being served. Parking facilities that comply with the standards for long-term bicycle parking
may also be used to meet the short-term bicycle parking requirements. Covered bicycle parking is encouraged wherever the
design of the building or use being served by the bicycle parking facility includes a covered area that could accommodate such
facilities either as proposed or through economical redesign.
6. Number of Bicycle Parking Spaces Required. Bicycle parking shall be provided as required in the Orlando Land Development
Code (LDC), Chapter 61, Figure 28. For this use, 4 short-term bicycle parking spaces are required.
7. Traffic Study Project Exceeds 1000+ Trips. Policy 1.8.11 of the Transportation Element of the Orlando Growth Management
Plan (GMP) states that applicants for development proposals inside and outside the TCEA shall conduct a neighborhood impact
analysis if the proposed development is projected to generate more than 1,000 daily trips. If existing traffic on collector or local
streets is projected to increase by more than ten percent (10%) due to the project, the developer shall mitigate through appropriate traffic calming or transportation demand management measures. The Project Planner will coordinate a methodology meeting
with Transportation Planning, Transportation Engineering and the applicant.
Transportation Impact Fees
1. Estimated Transportation Impact Fees. Any new construction, change in use, addition, or redevelopment of a site or structure
shall be subject to a review for Transportation Impact Fees. An estimated Transportation Impact Fee in the amount of
$139,122.00, based on the construction of 3,847 square feet of fast food restaurant use, will be due at the time of building permit
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2.
3.
issuance, subject to change upon final permit plan review. For a copy of the complete ordinance or impact fee rate chart, you
may reference our website at: http://www.cityoforlando.net/planning/Transportation/ifees.htm
Exemptions or Credits. Any exemptions or credits against the Transportation Impact Fee must be reviewed prior to permit issuance. All Transportation Impact Fee Credits shall be initiated and processed by the Transportation Impact Fee Coordinator.
Credit shall be available for the previous use located on the subject site.
Concurrency Management. The applicant shall comply with all applicable requirements of Chapter 59, the Concurrency Management Ordinance, to ensure that all public facilities and services are available concurrent with the proposed development, and
that the potential impacts on public facilities and services are mitigated. All new construction, changes in use, additions or redevelopment are required to submit a Concurrency Management application as a part of the building plan review process. A Concurrency Management application is available on the City's website: http://www.cityoforlando.net/permits/forms/
concurrency.htm
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Orlando Police Department
The Orlando Police Department has reviewed the plans for the Semoran Zaxby’s located at 2600 S. Semoran Blvd., utilizing
CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) principles. CPTED emphasizes the proper design and effective use
of a created environment to reduce crime and enhance the quality of life. There are four overlapping strategies in CPTED that apply
to any development: Natural Surveillance, Natural Access Control, Territorial Reinforcement and Target Hardening.
Natural Surveillance. Design the sites to keep intruders easily observable. This is promoted by features that maximize visibility of
people, parking areas and building entrances; doors and windows that look out onto streets and parking areas; pedestrian-friendly
sidewalks and street; and adequate nighttime lighting.
1. All lighting for this project shall meet or exceed the guidelines in Orlando City Code, Title II, Chapter 63, Part 2M.
2. Lighting is universally considered to be the most important security feature. Illumination, uniformity, and glare should all be
taken into consideration.
3. Good lighting provides visual guidance and orientation to employees and visitors and improves the perception of their safety
especially in areas not easily observed from main walkways.
4. Appropriate lighting should be included in any areas anticipated to be utilized after dark. This includes parking areas, entrances,
trash and recycle enclosures, and service or delivery areas.
5. Exterior lighting should not be screened out by landscaping (especially pedestrian scale lighting) or building structures such as
overhangs or awnings.
6. Uniformity of light is crucial to avoid ‘dark’ spots, especially in parking areas.
7. Any illumination shall not cause a glare or excessive brightness that adversely affects the vision of pedestrians or motor vehicle
operators on public or private property.
8. Pedestrian walkways, back lanes and access routes open to public spaces should be lit so that a person with normal vision is able
to identify a face from a distance of 30 feet during nighttime hours.
9. Lighting fixtures should be reliable, easy to maintain, withstand the elements, and be vandal-resistant.
10. Landscaping: Low-growing shrubs are an excellent means for defining an area that requires visual surveillance.
11. All shrubs should be kept trimmed to no higher than 2 ½ feet and should not block windows.
12. Tree branches should be kept trimmed to a minimum of 6 feet from the ground; branches should be kept away from roof; trees
should not prevent building occupants from viewing entrances or sidewalks; tree canopies should not interfere with lighting or
mechanical surveillance.
13. A maintenance plan is essential in landscaping.
14. Exterior (non public) doors should be made of a solid material, metal frames, interior hinges (or hinges with security pins), a
minimum 3” screws in the strike plates and have 180° viewers/peep holes or small windows.
15. Since there is typically no natural surveillance between buildings and dumpsters, be sure this area is well-lit and that lighting is
well maintained.
Bicycle parking should be observable from the building entrances, securely fastened and not hidden behind landscaping.
Ensure that any awnings or overhangs do not interfere with lighting if these locations are to be used during nighttime hours.
Window signs should cover no more than 15% of the windows.
Decals which display height measures should be posted inside each entrance.
Public restrooms should be visible from the main customer areas and away from outside exits.
Natural Access Control. Design the sites to decrease crime opportunity by denying access to crime targets and creating in offend-
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ers, a perception of risk. This can be accomplished by designing street, sidewalks, building and parking lot entrances to clearly
indicate public routes and discourage access to private areas with structural and landscape elements.
1. Public entrances should be clearly defined by walkways, signs, and landscaping. Landscaping used around the property should
create clear way-finding, be well lit and not block entrances or create ambush points.
2. There should be no easy access to the roof of the building.
3. If awnings are installed over exterior doors, ensure they do not block lighting of the doors.
4. Signs located in the parking lot should remind employees and customers to lock their vehicles and keep valuables out of sight.
5. Way-finding located throughout the property should help guide users to authorized areas while discouraging potential offenders
6. Signage with hours of operation should be clearly visible at any public entrance.
7. Traffic calming techniques as well as surface and gateway treatments should be used to encourage safe vehicle speeds, reduce
collision frequency and increase the safety and the perception of safety for non-motorized users.
8. Walkways should be a minimum 6’ in width to enhance pedestrian flow.
9. Cashier or reception area should have unobstructed views of approaching customers and employees.
10. Bollards are a good option to consider in key locations around the building to protect life-safety elements and critical utilities.
Territorial Reinforcement. Design can create or extend a sphere of influence, where users develop a sense of territorial control,
while potential offenders are discouraged. This is promoted by features that define property lines and distinguish private spaces from
public spaces using landscape plantings, pavement designs, gateway treatments and CPTED open design (see-through) fences.
1. The property should be designed to encourage interaction between users.
2. The business should have an address that is clearly visible from the parking lot and street with numbers a minimum of fiveinches high made of non-reflective material.
3. Fencing can add security, delineate property lines, allow transparency for surveillance, be unobtrusive, and create a sense of
community. CPTED style fencing, up to 6-foot in height, made of commercial grade steel is a good option to consider. Another
option is landscape buffers that include hostile vegetation, to delineate public from private spaces. The fencing and landscape
buffer may be used together to further define and control spaces.
4. Maintenance is an important aspect of territorial reinforcement. A well-maintained area sends the message that people notice
and care about what happens in an area. This in turn discourages vandalism and other crimes.
5. Air conditioner units should be caged and the cages should be locked at all times.
Target Hardening. This is accomplished by incorporating features that prohibit entry or access such as window locks, singlecylinder dead bolts for doors and interior door hinges.
1. Door locks should be located a minimum of 40 inches from adjacent windows.
2. An access control system should be utilized to keep private areas private such as employee break areas, storage rooms and employee only entrances.
3. A security camera system capable of recording and retrieving an image to assist in offender identification and apprehension
should be installed. Security cameras should be mounted at an optimal height to capture offender identification (“aiming” down
from the ceiling often results in images of the offender’s hat). CCTVs should also be placed in several locations throughout the
parking areas, especially areas with limited or no natural surveillance.
4. The restaurant should have a commercial alarm system that is regularly maintained. During working hours, the alarm system
should be programmed so that a short beep is sounded if a door opens.
5. OPD’s Crime Prevention Unit encourages the use of tempered or impact resistant glass for all large glass doors and windows or
a security film (such as Lexan™) to reduce the opportunity for burglaries, i.e. “smash and grabs”. If security film is utilized,
ensure that the light transmittance of the security film is greater than or equal to the light transmittance of the window's glass.
6. Non-public doors should be kept locked from the outside at all times. Internal restaurant policy should prohibit the “propping
open” of exterior doors.
7. The restaurant should contain a drop safe or cash management device.
8. A conspicuous sign should be placed at the entrance which states that the cash register contains $50 or less.
Additional Precautions. Additional precautions such as silent alarms and retail theft training (what to do during a robbery), should
be discussed with OPD’s Crime Prevention Unit Officer Edward Rosado, 407.246.2097.
Construction Site Crime Prevention. Due to the continued trend of theft of building materials and equipment from construction
sites, Orlando Police Department’s Crime Prevention Unit strongly recommends that the developer institute the following crime prevention/security measures at this project site:
1. Post signs at the site that theft from the site or trespassing on a construction site is a felony under Florida Law and that the developer will prosecute.
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To improve visibility of potential offenders by OPD patrol officers, perimeter lighting should be installed at a minimum of 150
foot intervals and at a height not less than fifteen (15’) from the ground. The light source used should have a minimum light output of 2,000 lumens, shall be protected by a vandal resistant cover, and shall be lighted during the hours of darkness.
3. In addition to lighting, one of the following physical security measures should be installed:
4. Fencing, not less than six (6’) feet in height, which is designed to preclude human intrusion, should be installed along the perimeter
5. boundaries of the site and should be secured with chain and fire department padlocks for emergency vehicle access; post in a
clear
6. area, an emergency contact person and phones numbers for after hours, in case of an emergency; or
7. A uniformed security guard should be hired to continually patrol the construction site during the hours when construction work
has ceased.
8. Valuable construction materials and tools should be protected in a secondary fenced, locked cage.
9. Post in a clean, open area, the name and numbers of an emergency contact person for OPD in case of a night-time emergency.
10. If you have any questions, please call the Crime Prevention Unit Officer Edward Rosado, 407.246.2097.
Innovative Response to Improve Safety (I.R.I.S.) Camera System. OPD recommends that the developer contact OPD in an effort
to coordinate camera system technology. OPD has the ability to monitor specified external camera systems from private facilities at the will of the developer or building owner. OPD monitoring will be in addition to self- monitoring and will not replace
building camera monitoring. OPD will not have the ability to interfere with or manipulate building camera systems, only view.
The additional monitoring is beneficial to both the developer/owner and OPD as a crime prevention and overall public safety
solution. IRIS questions should be directed to the Orlando Police Department, Sgt. Andy Brennan, at [email protected].
Mutualink© - Real-time interoperable communications multimedia sharing. Mutualink© is an IP-based multimedia overlay
network, designed to leverage the sharing of your existing radio, video, telephone, and IP -sensory equipment including
disparate systems, as well as next-generation communication technology.
Security and Public Safety agencies using Mutualink© have the dual benefit of maintaining full control of their radio,
video, telephone, and IP-sensory related resources, while making them available for interoperable connection with other
agencies' systems with the click of a mouse. Interconnection with the Mutualink© network is achieved without impacting
the operation of existing console and remote control equipment. The developer is encouraged to contact OPD in an effort to
coordinate security and surveillance system technology. OPD has the ability to monitor specified camera systems from private
facilities at the will of the developer or building owner. OPD monitoring will be in addition to self- monitoring and will not replace building camera monitoring. OPD will not have the ability to interfere with or manipulate building camera systems, only
view. The additional monitoring is beneficial to both the developer/owner and OPD as a crime prevention and overall public
safety solution.
Mutualink© questions should be directed to the Orlando Police Department, Sergeant Andy Brennan, at [email protected].