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Treasure Coast Research Park

Design Review

Standards Manual

January 2011

Updated 08.11.2011

Treasure Coast Research Park . Design Review Standards Manual

Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction

1.1 Background

1.2 Purpose

1.3 Development Principles

1.4 Sustainable Design Strategies

1.5 Relationship to Other Documents

1.6 TCERDA’s Area Energy Influences

2.0 Conceptual Master Plan

2.1 Phasing and Development Capacity


2.3 Future Land Use and Zoning

2.4 Adjacent Uses

3.0 Architecture

3.1 Introduction

3.2 Architectural Guidelines

3.3 Architectural Vocabulary

3.4 Construction Methods and Materials

3.5 Sustainability and Peak Energy Efficiency

3.6 Code Research

3.7 Florida Statutes

4.0 Parking . Access . Roads

4.1 Access

4.2 Road Cross Sections

4.3 Parking Standards

4.4 Lighting

4.5 Sustainability and Green Design Strategies

5.0 Open Space and Common Areas

5.1 Hardscape

5.2 Site Amenities

5.2.1 Bicycle Racks

5.2.2 Seating

5.2.3 Recycling and Trash Receptacles

5.2.4 Bus Shelters and Transit

6.0 Landscaping

6.1 Preferred and Prohibited Species

6.2 Landscape Buffering

6.3 Landscape Screening

6.4 Foundation Planting

6.5 Landscape Professional

6.6 Sustainability and Green Design Guidelines

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7.0 Irrigation . Storm Water

7.1 Irrigation Design

7.2 Irrigation Water Use Zones

7.3 Irrigation Equipment

7.4 Stormwater: Sustainability and Green Design Guidelines

8.0 Signage

8.1 Monument and Directional Signs

8.2 Kiosks

9.0 Site Plan Review Process

9.1 Introduction

9.2 Design Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

9.2.1 DRAC Function

9.2.2 DRAC Committee Membership

9.3 Project Submission Evaluation Process

9.3.1 DRAC Review Timeline

9.3.2 DRAC Action

9.3.3 DRAC Review Time Period

9.3.4 Submittal Items for Final Design Review

9.3.4.1 Site and Other Similar Plans

9.3.4.2 Architectural Plans

9.3.4.3 Landscape Plans

9.3.4.4 Irrigation Plans

9.4 Design Review Standards Manual Revision Log

Introduction

1.0 1.1 Background

1.2 Purpose

1.3 Development Principles

1.4 Sustainable Design Strategies

1.5 Relationship to Other Documents

1.6 TCERDA’s Area Energy Influence


1.1 BACKGROUND

T he Treasure Coast Education, Research and Development Authority (TCERDA) in conjunction with the University of Florida Institute of Food

and Agricultural Sciences Indian River Research and Education Center (UF/IFAS/IRREC), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the St. Lucie County School District and St. Lucie County are the responsible parties developing the states largest research park — 1,650 acres. It is a state-of-the-art research campus focused on attracting research organizations investing in commercial innovation and scientific research.

The research park greatly enhances local job possibilities and elements of innovation. Area county efforts have attracted bioscience partners such as Torrey Pines, Oregon Health Science’s Vaccine Gene Therapy Institute and other partners. The development of Digital Domain showcases the County’s ability to attract not only world class partners, but also diverse industry giants. For the Treasure Coast Research Park, nothing is impossible and it is truly the best option for innovation.

This Design Review Standards Manual provides the fundamental backbone for the development for the projects within the park.

Introduction

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1.2 PURPOSE

The purpose of the Treasure Coast Research Park Design Review Standards (“Standards”) Manual is to produce a framework for high quality and aesthetically pleasing development that complements the area's natural beauty.

The Standards will help to preserve and enhance an environment pleasing to occupants, visitors, and neighbors.

These Standards are binding on all lessees, tenants and owners of buildings within the confines of the Treasure Coast Research Park, hereafter referred to as the "TCRP" or the "Park".

1.3 DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES

The TCRP is dedicated to incorporating Green Design and Green Technology

into the building designs and development plans, while respecting and enriching

the economic, environmental, and collective well-being of the area as a whole

by using clean energy.

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The following are the development principles to reinforce the vision of the park:

Emphasize design excellence and innovation throughout the park

Establish a design framework that supports flexible development options

Integrate sustainability and green design strategies in all aspects of the park’s development

Foster a spirit of collaboration and collegiality across the park through a well defined, pedestrian friendly and comfortable public realm

Maximize the site’s context as a leading center of innovation, connecting its benefits with the community

Connect the park with the other research and educational partners within the TCERDA area


1.4 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN STRATEGIES

T he Treasure Coast Research Park is committed to utilizing sustainable design strategies. The definition and technology related to sustainable design will change over the course of the park’s development, and consequently, it will present

different challenges to each new partner and designer. Nevertheless, sustainable design will always require a comprehensive integrated approach that evaluates the local, regional and global impact of every design decision. At a minimum, the Treasure Coast Research Park follows seven (7) broad sustainable design strategies that position the park as a world renowned leader in various sustainable practices. 1. LAND MANAGEMENT: Minimize erosion impacts during construction; use native plants; reduce irrigation; mimic natural stormwater patterns; reduce heat island effects; limit light pollution; and promote public transit, walking and bicycling. 2. WATER EFFICIENCY: Decrease the demand for potable water; manage water quality and quantity at the site. 3. ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND ATMOSPHERE PROTECTION: Evaluate on-site renewable energy sources such as solar, wind, and geothermal; evaluate building systems for most efficient use. 4. MATERIAL AND RESOURCE USE: Recycle all possible construction and demolition materials; use recycled and rapidly renew able materials where applicable; use locally manufactured products and materials to the extent possible. 5. INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY: Reduce airborne contaminants in ventilation and mechanical systems; limit volatile organic compounds in building materials; allow natural daylight and external views. 6. INNOVATION: Pursue innovative ideas and standards that surpass the minimum requirements.

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7. CARBON REDUCTION: Reduce vehicle trip miles; encourage the use of electric vehicles; use of canopy trees to increase air quality. All development within the park shall utilize a sustainable design standard’s program as adopted by the TCERDA board. One such design standard program is the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification programs developed by the U.S. Green Building Coalition (USGBC). A LEED Silver certified rating should be the minimum sought through this program. Another example is the program offered by the Florida Green Building Collation (FGBC), where a development project receives FGBCs development certification.

1.5 RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER DOCUMENTS

This Development Review Standards Manual complement the TCERDA Standard Ground Lease, the Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions for the Treasure Coast Research Park and the county adopted Planned Non-Residential Development (PNRD).

The TCERDA Design Review Standards Manual guides the design and development process for TCERDA park projects. All designers need to review and familiarize themselves with the manual.

Please contact TCERDA staff with any questions.


1.6 TCERDA’S AREA ENERGY INFLUENCES

S t. Lucie County is leading the way in developing renewable and sustainable energy programs. On June 21, 2010, the County received a $2.9M Federal Grant to establish a Solar

Loan Fund Program. This grant program is funded through the Department of Energy’s (DOE) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and was awarded to only 20 communities nationwide. As a leader in renewable energy programs, St. Lucie County was the only agency in Florida to receive this grant funding. To add to the excitement of this program, St. Lucie County’s efforts created a unique public/private partnership where $20m in commitments were raised by four area financial institutions (PNC, Sun Trust, Oculina, and IBM PGA banks). The County’s goal is to establish a strong local job market, while also providing funding for individuals and businesses to obtain an affordable means of achieving energy efficiency upgrades and installing recommended roof-top solar technologies (i.e., solar hot water heaters and photovoltaic systems). Additionally, the Solar Loan program will assist in attracting renewable energy companies into the Treasure Coast Research Park.

As the County’s partnering efforts continue with Indian River State College, the City of Port St. Lucie, the City of Ft. Pierce, the St. Lucie County School District, the Treasure Coast Research Park and area green businesses, a competitive edge will be obtained for the community. The TCERDA park will now have a vital ally in marketing their park as not only the State’s largest research park, but also as the leader in energy research and innovation. TCERDA will become the key player in energy research and opportunity and will continue to attract industry leaders like General Electric and others.

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Conceptual Master Plan

2.0 2.1 Phasing and Development Capacity


2.3 Future Land Use and Zoning

2.4 Adjacent Facilities


2.1 PHASING AND DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY

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2.1.1 PHASE MAP

As shown in the table to the right, phases I, II and III have a total of 633 acres, with a development capacity of 3,992,274 gross square feet. The additional 1,017 acres include a future High School, existing developments and a large agricultural tract, located west of the Turnpike, used extensively for agricultural research rounding out the 1,650 acre park.

2.1.2 DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY TABLE

Phase I - Core Research Campus Phase II - Future Expansion Phase III - Land Reserve SUBTOTAL Future High School Site Existing Developments & Agricultural Plots TOTAL

AC

154 146 333

633

60 957

1,650

FAR

0.10 - 0.25 0.10 - 0.25 0.00 - 0.05

0.04 - 0.12

DEV. CAPACITY (SF)

670,824 - 1,677,060 635,976 - 1,589,940 0 - 725,274

1,306,800 - 3,992,274

AC ACREAGE FAR FLOOR AREA RATIO DEV. CAPACITY (SF) DEVELOPMENT CAPACITY, GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE


2.2 CONCEPTUAL MASTER PLAN

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2.2.2 PHASE I - “MATRIX”

The phase I “matrix” conceptual master plan has three main design goals.

1) The ability to show a variety of site plan options and offer ideas to

future tenants.

2) To divide Phase I into four quads and provide a mid-quad intersection to enhance connectivity.

3) Introduce sustainable development components such as grass parking, bioswales, stormwater r e t e n t i o n , and common open space.

Each quad represents the various suggested design components of the research park.

QUAD I A reflects a curvilinear road network, where a common stormwater system supports individual development phases. The phased buildings could be developed as secure facilities, thus enabling a research facility the option of security.

QUAD I B represents the ability to develop small independent development sites that reflect a more traditional internal grid roadway system and self contained stormwater.

QUADs C and D represent a research campus incorporating key design ele-ments such as interrelated buildings, pedestrian walkways and an option for cafeteria style eating.


2.3 FUTURE LAND USE AND ZONING

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FUTURE LAND USE: SPECIAL DISTRICT (SD) RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PARK OVERLAY

St. Lucie County’s adopted comprehensive plan designates a Special District (SD) future land use for the park. The language provides ample room for development of a diversified park as shown from the excerpt from the St. Lucie County Land Development Regulations (05-19-2009)

“promote and strengthen the research, education and development of agriculture and the life sciences in the area generally described as lying between Orange Avenue and State Route 70, and west of Kings Highway to the North St. Lucie Water Control District Canal No. 52… provide a district where established and new education, research and scientific institutions, technological entrepreneurial ventures, and support services for these uses can develop and prosper. The district sets forth uses and standards that will protect, create and promote a community of scientific excellence and innovative education and technology by providing an atmosphere conducive to these activities.”

ZONING: PLANNED NON RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (PNRD) AGRICULTURE 2.5, 1 DU/2.5 AC (AG-2.5) OVERLAY ZONING: RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PARK SUBZONE: A St. Lucie County’s zoning designation for the research park is a split zoning with Planned Non-Residential development (PNRD) east of the Turnpike and Agriculture 2.5 (AG-2.5) to the west. The entire park has an overlay zoning of Research and Education Park with an “A” subzone. The Zoning Map 2.3.2 above, denotes the park’s zoning and identifies all adjacent zoning districts.

2.3.1 FUTURE LAND USE MAP 2.3.2 ZONING MAP

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2.4 ADJACENT FACILITIES

2.4.1 UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA INDIAN RIVER RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER (IFAS)

In addition to the University's main campus in Gainesville, degree programs and courses are offered at its 13 Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) Research and Education Centers situated throughout the state. IFAS specializes in agricultural research, extension and education.

The University's Indian River Research and Education Center (IRREC), located within the research park, began in 1947 with only one scientist and a small

laboratory. Today, through its more than 20 scientists and researchers, IRREC is known domestically and internationally for its cutting-edge research and high-quality educational programs.

At IRREC, students who hold an Associate in Arts degree may pursue a Bachelor's degree in either Agribusiness Management or Environmental Management. Master's degree programs include Agricultural Education and Communication, Entomology, Environmental Horticulture, and Environmental Science. Additionally, the Center offers a non-degree professional certificate in Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Education and Communication, and Entomology.

IRREC provides regional leadership to agriculturalists through its research and extension programs, including biological, chemical and cultural pest management; entomology; virology; plant pathology for citrus, ornamental and vegetable crops; and control of invasive plants. Specific research areas include: water and nutrient management for citrus and flatwoods soils; epidemiology and control of citrus leaf and fruit diseases; evaluation of citrus and vegetable cultivars in Florida; utilization of soil amendments; and the micro-irrigation of horticultural crops in humid regions.

The Center also takes a leadership role in citrus, vegetable and water management on Florida's east coast as well as in the economic production of agricultural products, the post-harvest handling and packing of agricultural products and the biological control of invasive plants and aquaculture.

The IFAS facility is a major contributor and partner within the park. Together with the USDA, their missions greatly enhance the research potential of the park.


2.4 ADJACENT FACILITIES, CONTINUED

2.4.2 UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE (USDA) AGRICULTURE RESEARCH SERVICE

The United States Horticultural Research Laboratory, located within the research park, is a part of the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, South Atlantic Area. The laboratory has been in existence since 1892. Laboratory personnel, consisting of approximately 100 employees with 20 of those serving as Research Scientists, have been in their current state-of-the-art facility since 2000. Three separate research units comprise the Laboratory: Horticulture and Breeding; Subtropical Plant Pathology; and Subtropical Insects. The Lab operates two research farms, one within the TCERDA research park and another in Leesburg, Florida, collectively totaling 800 acres.

The U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory has national responsibility to conduct high priority research related to the following objectives:

Develop new control methods for insect pests of citrus and other subtropical fruits, vegetables and ornamentals;

Conduct basic physiological, biochemical, and pathological research on post harvest problems of horticultural crops;

Develop new citrus scion and rootstock varieties that have enhanced tolerance to environmental stress, resistance to diseases and pests, improved fruit quality and yield;

Conduct research on bacterial, fungal, and viral diseases plus nematodes of subtropical horticultural crops to improve production;

Develop alternatives and solutions to environmental stresses that cause losses in horticultural crop growth, survival, and production;

Develop production alternatives to the use of methyl bromide fumigation for pest control in horticultural crops; and

Conduct research to understand and reduce any negative impact of horticultural crop production on water quality.

Architecture v. 08-11-2011

3.0 3.1 Introduction

3.2 Architectural Guidelines

3.3 Architectural Vocabulary

3.4 Construction Methods and Materials

3.5 Sustainability and Peak Energy Efficiency

3.6 Code Research

3.7 Florida Statutes


3.1 INTRODUCTION v. 08-11-2011

3.1.1 PROJECT STATEMENT

Establish Building Guidelines to assist designers of buildings and site improvements within the Treasure Coast Research Park (TCRP).

The total building area for this “initial” eight acre site is 64,000 square feet. For the total 32 acre matrix, the proposed building area shall not exceed 256,000 square feet.

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3.1.2 ARCHITECTURAL THEME The common theme for the building architecture should be one that represents a research and development laboratory complex. A style that portrays a higher education campus environment utilizing construction materials and methods that are cutting edge and will endure the harsh elements of a south Florida environment for a minimum of fifty years.

Two architectural styles recommended are Florida Vernacular and a Technology Modern. The vernacular should emulate the existing USDA facility that exists within the research park.

Final building and site solutions incorporating the architectural themes must represent the Research Park as a community of innovation and an area catalyst for future development.

3.2.1 PARTIAL FLOOR PLAN EXAMPLE: MULTI-TENANT

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3.2 ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES v. 08-11-2011

3.1.2 TWO STORY BUILDINGS Maximum Building Height: 60’ Number of Stories Permitted: 1-4 Maximum Building Lot Coverage: 50%

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TWO STORY FRONT ELEVATION EXAMPLE: FLORIDA VERNACULAR

TWO STORY SIDE ELEVATION


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3.2.2 ONE STORY BUILDINGS Maximum Building Height: 60’ Number of Stories Permitted: 1-4 Maximum Building Lot Coverage: 50%

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ONE STORY FRONT ELEVATION

ONE STORY SIDE ELEVATION EXAMPLE: TECHNOLOGY MODERN


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3.3.1 BUILDING GUIDELINES

1. Designs for Building Envelopes should be models of sustainability, utilizing the latest in energy-saving technologies and recycled building materials.

2. Architects and Engineers are encouraged to take into account the true life-cycle cost of building construction, maintenance and operation expenses.

3. Architects and Engineers should be aware of the extreme heat, high humidity and 50 plus inches of annual rainfall when designing the perimeter envelope in order to insure a healthy, comfortable and productive building interior.

4. Incorporate natural daylighting within the offices and common circulation corridors whenever possible. Laboratories will usually require control of natural daylighting.

5. The roof assembly above wet laboratories for one story buildings should be flat or shallow sloping to facilitate rooftop equipment such as HVAC, fume hood and specialty items. On multistory buildings utilizing a sloping and flat roof combination, common vertical chase spaces will be required to facilitate the labs.

6. Structures and all exterior openings must meet or exceed the wind speed requirements in accordance with the current Florida Building Code.

7. Exterior glazing shall be impact rated, single or double glazed. Designers should consider Solar Heat Gain Coefficients and Visible Light Transmissions when selecting the final glazing products. In

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addition, window glazing should be of uniform color. No solar reflective glazings will be permitted.

8. Window frames may be of any color other than mill finish and clear anodized aluminum. Medium and Dark Bronze anodized are allowable. When frames are painted, utilize a high performance coating system such as powder coat or fluorocarbon.

9. Extended overhangs are recommended on sloping roof assemblies.

10. Window shading devices, fixed as metal or concrete meeting 140 mph wind loads are recommended. Canvas or fabric awnings are discouraged.

11. Covered walkways and car covers should be of a standard design, size, material and profile. Utilization of photovoltaic films to facilitate charging electric and hybrid vehicles parked below is encouraged.

12. Sloping roofs shall utilize a standing seam metal roofing system. Materials may be standard galvalume, painted galvalume, painted aluminum, or terne coated stainless steel. All fasteners must be concealed, with a maximum rib spacing of 20 inches center to center.

13. Soffit brackets, period detailing, artisan precast panels and decorative trim are encouraged.

14. To promote a collaborative connection within the research park and reduce trip times on the adjacent roadway systems, TCRP will consider incentives for providing usable square feet for tenant service space ie: copy/reproduction company, shipping, vending, computer store, coffee shop, etc.

15. Translucent panels, perforated metal panels and glass block are acceptable elements of design.

16. Exterior columns utilized in the Vernacular style shall be square or tapered. Any style of columns may be incorporated into the Technology Modern style.

17. Architectural designs should consider the visual identity for building entries utilizing portals, canopies, building projections, overhang extensions, tower elements or similar design concepts. Non-functional design elements incorporated into the massing of the primary building design are not recommended.

18. Building orientation should integrate into the matrix of the research park as a collaborative solution with adjacent neighbors to promote pedestrian circulation and business interaction.

19. Convenient employee and visitor access to parking areas and recreation areas is encouraged within the research park.

20. Specialty lighting of building exteriors is encouraged utilizing high performance fixtures to accentuate the architecture and celebrate the image of the park.

21. Advanced Technology Manufacturing facilities must give special consideration to shielding or concealing mechanical systems and assemblies utilized in the manufacturing process. Designers are encouraged to contain these systems, whenever possible, within the building envelope, and when not possible, to shield required exterior systems from view.


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3.3.2 INTERIOR SPACES

1. The use of a common lobby/circulation corridor in multi-tenant buildings is encouraged.

2. In multi-tenant buildings, the use of shared toilet facilities, janitors closet and break room are encouraged.

3. In multi-tenant buildings, individual HVAC, electrical meters, and water meters are recommended.

3.3.3 BUILDING AND SITE RELATIONSHIPS

1. Designers should work in concert to incorporate the concepts of C.P.T.E.D. (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design), to benefit all the research park tenants for a 24 hour work day.

2. Designers should avoid placement of parking lots on the street side of buildings.

3. When utilizing controlled access points to parking areas, consider an allowance for ample stacking room at access gates for peak traffic operation.

4. Designers should be cognizant of public and non-public spaces within the research park for secu-rity of employees and confidentiality of research ef-forts.

5. A covered walkway system connecting buildings within close proximity is recommended whenever possible.

6. TCRP encourages secured covered areas for bicycles, motorcycles and electric carts.

7. Common recreation areas and open landscaped spaces are encouraged throughout the research park.


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3.4.1 MAIN STRUCTURAL ASSEMBLY

1. Conventional concrete masonry units 8” or 12” widths, with formed and poured footings, columns and beams.

2. Structural steel pre-engineered mainframe buildings with masonry perimeter walls concealing the metal frames as infill structure. (No typical pre-engineered metal building systems will be permitted).

3. Tiltwall construction enhanced with architectural embellishments and projections to downplay the typical sterility of this type of building assembly. Core insulation systems are recommended in tilt wall systems.

4. Floor to floor assemblies in two or more story structures should be concrete utilizing precast, prestressed, poured in place, or a combination of both as an engineered system . Steel joists utilized in multistory buildings for laboratory occupancies are discouraged due to the typical dynamic vertical movement associated with this type of floor assembly. Lift slab systems are discouraged for similar reasons.

5. Innovative, sustainable structural systems, in addition to the above referenced systems are encouraged and will be reviewed on their individual merit by the TCRP.

6. Sloping roof assemblies should utilize engineered metal trusses, engineered shallow span steel joists, or similar structural systems.

7. All flat roof decks over laboratories of steel or concrete design should utilize an insulated 300 psi lightweight concrete topping or a minimum of 2,500 psi structural concrete topping for trafficability and to create positive drainage to roof drains. Roof drain leaders shall connect to a stormwater or harvesting collection system and cannot sheet flow discharge at grade.

8. All building slabs on grade should utilize a minimum of a 10 mil vapor retarder system, complete with all slab penetration taped wraps. Four and six mil polyethylene vapor barriers are discouraged.

9. Minimum floor elevations shall be at FEMA base flood elevation minimum plus 6 inches, or more, to a maximum of 24 inches above the established BFE (Base Flood Elevation).

3.4.2 BUILDING ENVELOPE

1. Exterior skin of buildings may be, but are not limited to, applied stucco, metal panels with flush, ribbed, or perforated faces, brick veneer, ceramics, glass curtain wall, cementitious or natural stone mechanically attached panels, coursed natural stone veneers, split faced color-through masonry units, polished or clad masonry units or similar natural materials. No embedded aggregate (i.e. River Rock or Chattahoochee) panels will be permitted. EIFS Engineered Insulation and Finish Systems) wall panels will be allowed only when applied over a minimum of

2 pound density insulation board. Avoid placement of EIFS systems close to finished grade and high traffic areas.

2. Clad exterior walls utilizing high efficiency insulated metal composition panels, flush or ribbed panels, over a typical structural substrate to form the envelope are recommended. High performance coatings are recommended on composition panels or utilize natural metals such as zinc, copper, stainless steel, etc. and allow them to oxidize per the manufacturer’s specs.

3. Designers are encouraged to utilize a roofing system with positive drainage to facilitate rainwater collection, storage or management. Light colored membranes and roofing systems are recommended to reduce heat island effect. Green roofs are discouraged due to high rainfall amounts in this geographic area.

4. Thermal efficiencies of building envelope shall comply with House Bill (F.S. 553-9061) each year through 2019.

5. All flat roofed buildings shall incorporate a parapet at the perimeters to partially conceal roof top equipment. Parapet caps and edge flashing/drip assemblies shall meet or exceed the minimum wind load requirements per Florida Building Code.

6. All exterior openings for doors, windows and skylights shall be impact rated. No exterior shuttering devices will be permitted.

Construction methods and materials may include, but are not limited to, the following:


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3.4.3 DOORS, WINDOWS, FINISHES & HARDWARE

1. All exterior door hardware systems shall be grade #1, with a single sourced manufacturer for common area maintenance rooms and of the architect’s choice of manufacturer for interior spaces.

2. All exposed metal fasteners, nails and screws, etc. on building exteriors shall be type 304 or 308 stainless steel. All exterior structural or decorative connector plates and bolts shall be type 316 or 2205 stainless to prevent rust.

3. All exterior door frames shall be fiberglass or 14 to 16 gauge galvanized metal. No wood frames will be allowed on building exteriors. Interior frames can be of any material.

4. All exterior door hinges shall be heavy duty, tamper proof, ball bearing, type 316 or 2205 stainless steel to prevent rust, and provide added security.

3.4.4 MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, DATA & COMMUNICATIONS

1. All buildings shall utilize enclosed electrical rooms for tenant metering, switch gear and electrical mains.

2. Security system and access control systems are en-couraged.

3. All buildings shall include a phone/fiber room as a stand alone dedicated space for termination of

communication service rough-ins. Individual tenants shall have an I.T. or I.S. room within their own suite to insure data security.

4. Building exterior lighting utilizing compact fluorescent or LED is encouraged.

5. Any ground mounted condensing units (HVAC) shall be located in a common equipment courtyard with perimeter decorative masonry walls or green walls for control of lateral sound projection.

6. All sanitary waste lines in wet labs must be acid resistant.

7. All interior HVAC ductwork should be insulated metal with flex duct drops in areas utilizing Suspended Acousti-cal Tile systems. High performance fiber duct composi-tion ductwork is also recommended.

8. A solar hot water heating system as the primary source for heating potable water is recommended.

9. All tenants shall design their HVAC systems to facilitate a future chilled water loop provided by the utility authority for the entire research park. Air handling units shall incorporate dual coil capabilities (DX and Chilled Water).

10. Combustible and non-combustible lab gases for daily operations will require the exterior storage tanks be buried in lieu of above ground mounting, unless shielded from view.

11. All electrical conduit systems, within the building envelope, for tenant power and lighting, are encouraged to be overhead in lieu of below slab, to facilitate the future repurposing of the building that may result in slab cutting.

12. All hot and cold water supply lines are encouraged to be run overhead in copper or CPVC piping to facilitate repurposing of the building that may result in slab cutting.

13. When utilizing emergency or power generators, special care in the placement and orientation of the unit(s) shall configure the exhaust discharge away from any HVAC make-up air intake grilles. Generators may be ground mounted in weather rated enclosures and surrounded by a visual barrier; such as a landscaped masonry wall, or confined within an enclosed building with an access door and overhead service door. Design of the generator building should complement the primary building architecture.

14. Lightning arrestor systems shall be installed on all buildings.

15. Roof mounted equipment may include, but is not limited to, HVAC units, chamber room chillers, room exhaust fans, fume hood exhausts, access hatches, satellite uplink antenna, solar collector arrays, and data collection systems.

17. Bio-hazardous and chemical waste in sanitary plumbing systems should be directed through a common collection tank in multi-tenant or single tenant buildings prior to periodic cleanout by a licensed independent hauler at the tenants expense.

18. Prospects should consider the use of low intensity, shielded fixtures in concert with timers or photocells to turn off non-e s sent i a l s i t e l i ght ing . P ro jects should minimize the lighting of landscape features, and adopt a policy of reduced light pollution.


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3.5.1 SUSTAINABLE BUILDINGS

All buildings shall adhere to the principles of sustainability for the exterior envelope, interior finishes, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems.

The USGBC (United States Green Building Council) LEED for New Construction version 3.0, or a similar rating system, shall be used as a guideline for design and construction of all new buildings within the research park. For any state-owned buildings within the park compliance with F.S 255.251 is required.

For any county, municipal, school district, state university, community college, or Florida State Court building, compliance with FS255.2575 is required. These buildings, however, are not required to be registered, nor certified, with the USGBC. It shall be the Architect’s design team challenge to foster sustainable design, and to be as progressive as the project budget allows for incorporating efficiency-driven design innovations into the buildings and related elements of site design.

All site and building development within the Research Park must adhere to basic and fundamental principles of sustainability.

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Architects and designers should be aware of Florida House Bill 7135, effective 1 March 2009 as FS 553.9061, which establishes a schedule to increase the thermal efficiency of buildings through 2019. Architects must meet or exceed these requirements in their building designs as follows:

1. 15% increase in efficiency effective as of March 1, 2009.

2. 20% in 2010.

3. 30% in 2013.

4. 40% in 2016.

5. 50% in 2019.


3.5 SUSTAINABILITY AND PEAK ENERGY EFFICIENCY, CONT. v. 08-11-2011

3.5.2 PEAK ENERGY EFFICIENCY

1. The Primary Objective for the Building and Sites developed and constructed within the research park is to reduce their demand on energy consumption by 25% to 50% over the current benchmark levels established by ASHRAE 105-2007 or ASHRAE 90.1-2007, for the years 2011 through 2015, 50% to 80% for 2016 through 2020 and 80% to 100% by 2030. Given that the AIA (American Institute of Architects), ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers), and USGBC (United States Green Building Council) have all signed onto similar goals, it’s fair to ask: “Can these goals be achieved within the geographic boundaries of the Research Park?”

Def. Peak Energy Efficiency The intersection of operational value and building performance created through superior efficiencies in site and building systems.

2. Applicants considering the research park are encour-aged to utilize any of the following “preferential” and “secondary” energy conservation systems when devel-oping their site and building designs. Alternative and innovative systems relative to energy conservation, as they are developed and refined, will certainly be con-sidered by the Design Review Advisory Committee for use within the research park.

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3.5.3 PREFERENTIAL SYSTEMS

1. Utilize photovoltaics for daily energy consumption to reduce demand from the utility source.

a. Roof-top arrays (single faced or dual faced on highly reflective roof membrane systems).

b. Ground mounted arrays.

c. Built-in (BIPV) integrated solar films on metal or simi-lar roof panel systems.

d. Glazing collectors. (Integral with the glazing of windows).

e. Canopy shading collectors (built into semi-transparent walkway covers).

f. Canopy collectors (covered parking structures).

g. Site Lighting Collectors (panels and poles) with bat-tery units for nighttime operation.

2. Utilize a geo-thermal loop for cool ground water to all buildings for use in heat pump air-conditioning systems. Water is acquired using deep flow wells and is injected back into the same aquifer supply from which it was drawn. System can be designed as modular for growth within the research park.

3. Living green walls (coined as vegitecture or vertical landscaping) can be defined as free standing or structural walls that are partially or completely covered with vegetation. According to Green Roofs for Healthy Cities, a green wall can be composed of pre-vegetated panels or fabrics, vertical modules, grown using a trellis system. Benefits for using living green walls include: building protection from sun, rain, and temperature changes, noise

Green screens are a specific type of green wall system composed of a trellis system that train vines and other plants to vertically climb up a building’s façade. This technology allows for increased aesthetic appeal as well as use as a buffer to hide mechanical equipment and other distracting building elements.



4. Utilize solar hot water collection and storage system for heating potable water source. This usually involves a roof-top array of collection piping with insulated storage tanks within the building. Pumps to maintain a re-circulation system can be solar powered.

5. Utilize optimum envelope performance systems to reduce cooling and heating demand loads for electricity. For Architects, new technologies and systems in this realm of design are constantly emerging. Of course, Green Elements of design should be incorporated into the envelope and interior finishes as they also may affect energy performance.

6. Utilize LED (Light Emitting Diodes) lighting systems throughout the building interiors and exterior spaces whenever possible when task appropriate, in combination with smart technology lighting management systems.

7. Utilize daily tracking controlled exterior shading de-vices over east, south and west expanses of walls, integrated with light shelves to optimize natural daylight harvesting within building interiors.

8. Incorporate rainwater harvesting systems utilizing rooftop collection and ground source “sheet flow” collection off of hardscaped and sodded areas. Restrict the collected water for irrigation and a water source for flushing toilets and urinals, and as mop sink supply water. All water storage tanks should be underground and positioned above the wet season ground water table. Similar systems can be incorporated into roadway sections to irrigate medians.

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9. Capture all HVAC condensate water and direct to the underground rainwater storage tanks. All supply water is pumped via an underground wet well system.

10. Utilize cost effective products; those with a measurable positive life cycle cost and return on investment to building owners.

11. Multiple story structures are preferred over several one story buildings to reduce the percentage of impervious surface in the park. Decreasing impervious surfaces, such as the roofs of buildings, helps to regulate temperatures and reduce the heat island effect. The impervious surface absorbs heat and causes temperatures to rise where these impervious surfaces exist. When the amount of impervious surfaces is reduced, the volume and speed of stormwater runoff is also reduced.



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3.5.4 SECONDARY SYSTEMS/TECHNOLOGY FOR CONSIDERATION

1. Solar thermal air conditioning utilizing collected hot water heated by the sun and processed by a vapor absorption chiller to deliver 37 to 39 degree water to the air handling units within each building. Possible use for large scale buildings or a group of buildings within the park. Can be designed as modular for future expansion.

2. Acquiring “Water from Air” to provide laboratory grade water. Basically a water generator utilizing a dehumidification and water purifying system. Best performance in high humidity climate zones. Units can be solar power driven. When utilized, the design, installation and maintenance must be by individual building owners or tenants.

3. Waste management for building grey water (water generated by sinks, water coolers, showers and urinals). Utilize an on-site ecological engineered system to treat this water and reuse on site for landscape irrigation. When utilized, the design, installation and maintenance must be by individual building owners or tenants.

4. Utilize occupancy sensors for HVAC/ Cooling management systems that cool rooms to comfort levels only when occupied.

5. Utilize stored circulated hot water produced by the rooftop solar water collection system, to internally

heat the buildings. Utilize passive heat gain in winter months at south and west oriented windows in concert with programmable daily shading tracking devices over the glazed openings.

6. Utilize chilled beam technology to cool open laboratory areas that do not require suspended acoustical ceilings. This system can be combined with the solar thermal A/C system chilled water lines and an internal dehumidification system like the “Water from Air” system.

7. Consider Wind Power from helical axis generators mounted horizontally on roof-tops at the building parapets or vertically on the buildings corners where maximum wind speeds occur. Consider large-scale blade driven rotary generators with self-feathering blades to protect them from high wind events. These wind farming units could be located west of the turnpike in the Ag zoned areas.


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3.6.1 BUILDING OCCUPANCY USES AND CLASSIFICATIONS

Building occupancy uses and classifications within the TCRP may include, but are not limited to, laboratories, research and development buildings, educational institutions, professional offices, electronic data processing, advanced technology manufacturing, and similar uses. Laboratory buildings may be a combination of wet and dry labs. Occupancy classifications shall be in accordance with the current edition of the Florida Building Code (FBC).

“Advanced Technology Manufacturing” means:

Scientifically-oriented production or assembly, including but not limited to, research and development facilities for prototyping, fabricating, converting, servicing, testing, altering, processing, assembling, handling or distributing any products or commodities. These activities include but are not limited to related alternative energy, emission reduction, biofuel development, marine sciences, biomedical, green technologies and alliances, biotechnology, and/or genetic engineering or applications, provided that no such use shall:

1. Cause or result in the excessive dissemination of dust, smoke, gas or fumes, odors, noise, vibration or light be-yond the boundaries of the lot on which the use in con-ducted; menace by reason of fire, explosion, radiation or other physical hazards; harmful discharge of waste mate-rials; or unusual traffic hazards or congestion due to type or amount of vehicles required by the use.

2. Be dangerous to the comfort, peace, enjoyment, health or safety of the community or the abutting areas or tend to their disturbance or annoyance.

3.6.2 CONSTRUCTION TYPE Per the current edition of the Florida Building Code (FBC); the proposed construction types will be Type V(B) and Type III(B). Per FBC, “Type V construction is that type of construction in which the structural elements, exterior walls and interior walls are of any materials permitted by the code.” In addition, “Type III construction is that type of construction in which the exterior walls are of noncombustible materials and the interior building elements are of any material permitted by the code.” Type V offers the maximum flexibility to the designer by way of allowing the use of all types of construction materials, both noncombustible and combustible and is suitable for buildings up to three stories that are fully protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system. Type III construction will be required for all four story structures, however, the final construction type ultimately is the choice of the Architect of record.

3.6.3 GENERAL BUILDING HEIGHTS AND AREAS Architects and Designers shall comply with the FBC chapter regarding maximum building heights and areas, and the special exceptions and area modifications allowed when providing sprinkler systems.

Architects and Designers shall adhere to St. Lucie County’s policy of providing an automatic fire sprinkler system in all structures even when not required by the FBC and Life Safety Code.

3.6.4 OCCUPANT LOAD The occupant load for the buildings shall be per the current editions of the Florida Building Code and NFPA Life Safety Code.

3.7 FLORIDA STATUTES v. 08-11-2011

Thermal Efficiency Standards Section 553.9061, F.S., is created to implement increases in thermal efficiency standards. The Florida Building Com-mission is to adapt requirements to increase the energy efficiency in new construction every three years, starting with a 20 percent increase by 2010 and increasing 10 per-cent every three years until an increase of 50 percent is obtained by 2019. 255.2575 Energy-Efficient and Sustainable Build-ings (1) The Legislature declares that there is an important state interest in promoting the construction of energy-efficient and sustainable buildings. Government leader-ship in promoting these standards is vital to demonstrate the state’s commitment to energy conservation, saving taxpayers money, and raising public awareness of energy rating systems. (2) All county, municipal, school district, water manage-ment district, state university, community college, and Florida state court buildings shall be constructed to meet the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) Leader-ship in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating sys-tem, the Green Building Initiative’s Green Globes rating system, the Florida Green Building Coalition standards, or a nationally recognized, high-performance green building rating system as approved by the Department of Manage-ment Services. This section shall apply to all county, municipal, school district, water management district, state university, community college, and Florida state court buildings the architectural plans of which are com-menced after July 1, 2008.

Parking . Access . Roads

4.0 4.1 Access and Existing Infrastructure

4.2 Roads and Cross Sections

4.3 Parking Standards

4.4 Lighting

4.5 Sustainability and Green Design Strategies


4.1 ACCESS AND EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE

4.1.1 ROADWAY ACCESS The conceptual expanded grid network to the TCRP is shown in 4.1.3 map to the right. The northern and south-ern extensions act as an alternate road to Kings Highway. Green: Northern extension to Orange Avenue Pink: Southern extension to Okeechobee Road Blue: East/West connection from Rock Road to Kings Highway Yellow: Rock Road improvement to Crossroads Parkway The park will utilize “block” or quad style development to master plan the park. Phase I was divided into four quads and a mid-quad intersection was provided to enhance connectivity. This theme shall be echoed throughout the parks development, where applicable.

4.1.2 EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE

The existing infrastructure in the park include Comcast cable, Florida Gas, Florida Power and Light, Fort Peirce Utility Authority and At&T.

4.1.4 PHASE I ROAD WAY AND STREET TREE PLAN 4.1.3 MAP

Image 4.1.5 Detail of a mid-quad intersection

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4.2 ROAD CROSS SECTIONS

4.2.1 PRIMARY ROAD WAY SECTION: GRAHAM AND EXPLORATION PARKWAY 2- LANE DIVIDED SUBURBAN SECTION - INTERIM

4-LANE DIVIDED ULTIMATE SECTION - ULTIMATE


4.3 PARKING STANDARDS

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4.3.1 SURFACE PARKING LOTS Standard parking spaces are shall be a minimum of

9 feet in width and 18.5 feet in depth in conjunc-tion with a 24 foot wide drive aisle.

Handicap parking spaces shall be 12 foot wide plus

a 5 foot wide stripped area and 18.5 in depth in conjunction with a 24 foot wide drive aisle.

Handicap parking spaces shall meet all ADA require-ments including, but not limited to: signage, strip-ping, detectable warning strips and ramps.

A 2 foot overhang may be utilized to reduce the

parking space to 16.5 feet if a solid curb or wheel stop is installed.

Wheel stops are preferred over a curb. If the parking space is attached to a sidewalk

the sidewalk must meet the ADA requirement width plus the 2 foot overhang.

Surface parking lots are encouraged to incorporate

pervious pavers, stabilized grass, and other similar methods to assist with water runoff and reduce the heat island effect. The TCERDA DRAC will review proposals for the ability to sustain such appropriate design principles.

4.3.1.2 STANDARD AND HANDICAP PARKING DETAIL WITH D CURB

4.3.1.3 HANDICAP SIGNAGE AND STRIPPING

4.3.1.2 STANDARD AND HANDICAP PARKING DETAIL WITH WHEEL STOPS


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4.3.3 PARKING FOR ALTERNATIVE MODES OF TRANSPORTATION The Research Park encourages the use of alternate

forms of transportation on development sites. At the discretion of the DRAC, up to 10 percent of the required vehicle parking per site plan application may be converted to parking spaces for alternative modes of transportation such as golf carts, segways, electric vehicles, scooters and other such forms of transportation.

The Research Park also encourages the use of bicycles. Appropriate bicycle stations should be provided within each development.

Consistent with LEED requirement, the Research Park also encourages the use of hybrid fuel vehicles. Designated parking spaces may be provided for these types of vehicles. Their designation close to a building can encourage a greater use and desire.

4.3.2 STRUCTURED PARKING

To promote pedestrian accessibility through the site, parking garages and structures are encouraged.

Parking spaces may be determined by the Design Review Advisory Committee (DRAC) in conjunction with a 26 foot wide drive aisle.

Parking garage/structure elevations shall be designed to disguise its use through architectural and other aesthetic treatments, such as display windows, arches, banding, pilasters, decorative planters and green screens.

Images 4.3.4.1 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations


VEHICULAR USE AREAS (VUA)

This section shall act as a general guideline for parking lot and vehicular use areas (VUA).

Generally, seventy-five (75) percent of all trees (native pre-ferred) required within the vehicular use areas and in parking lots shall be canopy trees. Palms (native only) may count as one required tree. The total number of palm trees utilized within the VUA may account for twenty-five (25) percent of the total required trees.

TERMINAL ISLANDS

A terminal island shall be a minimum width of 12’ and a minimum depth of a parking space.

Each terminal island shall include one (1) tree per island. Ground treatment for terminal islands shall be limited to

shrubs and ground covers. No sod shall be allowed. INTERIOR ISLANDS

An interior island is required for each sequential 10 park-ing spaces unless a minimum 12’ wide parking perpendicu-lar median is utilized.

The minimum width of a interior island shall be the same

dimension of a standard parking space. Curbing is not required for interior landscape islands. Each interior island shall include one (1) tree per island. Ground treatment for interior islands shall be limited to

shrubs and ground covers. No sod shall be allowed.

4.3 OFF STREET PARKING LOT & VEHICULAR USE AREAS (VUA)


LANDSCAPE MEDIANS Divider medians are required for VAU or parking

lots with at least two (2) or more parking bays. A waiver will be allowed per DRAC approval

for the use of photovoltaic (PV) parking structures or similar.

Landscape medians shall be a minimum of 12’ wide.

Curbing is not required for landscape medians. However, if curbing is used the 8’ minimum dimen-sion is measured from inside of curb to inside of curb

Parking spaces adjacent to divider medians that are

not curbed shall implement parking stops. Utilizing divider medians as water conveyance,

storm water treatment or storage in the form of bio-swales and rain gardens is highly encouraged. The landscape selection for these areas should be read-ily adaptable to frequent inundation of water.

One (1) tree shall be required for every 30 linear

feet. Clustering shall be permitted provided there is a rational distribution of shade provide over the VUA.

Ground treatment for divider medians shall be lim-

ited to shrubs and ground covers. No sod shall be allowed.

4.3 OFF STREET PARKING LOT & VEHICULAR USE AREAS (VUA)

Alternate Landscape Protection: Alternate forms of landscape protection may be implemented. Any

alternate solutions are subject to review and approval by the De-sign Review Committee.

LIMITS OF CLEAR SIGHT All sight distances and requirements for streets, roads, thorough-fares, entrances, etc. should conform to Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standards; Reference FDOT Index 546. Exceptions shall be permitted on a case be case biases upon recom-mend by a professional landscape architect. STREET TREATMENT Premier Roads:

Landscaping along premier roads shall present a higher level of detail and structured impression. Design details shall include pedestrian accents, formal arrangements in the perimeter land-scape and buffers, street tree plantings, and inter-connections between pedestrian and vehicular areas. The premier roadway system shall reflect the unique character of a world class re-search campus.

Landscape Medians- Landscape medians shall be completely

planted with a combination of trees and palms. In addition, a combination of first, second and third tier shrubs shall be used. No sod shall be used in the landscape medians.

LANDSCAPE DIAMONDS Landscape diamonds are not preferred because they util-ize a larger percentage of impervious surface. Landscape medians are preferred. LANDSCAPE PROTECTION Landscape areas shall be protected from vehicular en-croachment through the use of: Curbing:

All landscape shall be separated from vehicular use areas by six inch, non-mountable, FDOT-type “D” or FDOT-type “F”, concrete curbing. Curbing shall be ma-chine-laid, formed-in-place or integrally installed with the pavement.

Wheel Stops:

Wheel stops shall be a minimum six inches in height above the finished grade.

Wheel stops shall be properly anchored and main-

tained in good condition. The space between the wheel stop and the front end of the parking space may be paved for anchoring and maintenance.

Wheel stops shall be installed a minimum of 2’ from

edge of pavement. Landscape shall be installed a minimum of 4’ from

parking stops.


4.4 LIGHTING

T he lighting within the Treasure Coast Research Park will help outline a hierarchy for the differ-ent vehicular and pedestrian use areas. The

lighting design should adhere to all CPTED principals and be in accordance with the Dark Sky Initiative to reduce light pollution. Sustainable design strategies like the use of energy efficient products, solar energy, and recycled and locally manufactured products should be incorporated as practically possible.

4.4.1 STREET LIGHTS LED lights are preferred, but metal halide light

fixture with low energy usage is acceptable. Luminaries and lighting systems shall be designed,

constructed, and installed to: Control glare and light trespass, minimize obtrusive

light, eliminate the increase of lighting levels on competing sites.

Provide safe roadways for motorist, cyclists and pe-destrians, conserve energy.

Preserve resources while maintaining safety & secu-rity while discouraging unlawful or unwanted activity.

Automatic timing devices with a photo sensor or an astronomical time clock, which control the hours of illumination, shall be required for all parking lots, outdoor displays and parking garages. These devices may remain on Eastern Standard Time throughout the year.

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Control glare and light trespass, minimize obtrusive light, eliminate the increase of lighting levels on competing sites.

All lighting shall conform to Illuminaton Engineering Society (ISE)Standards as well as applicable ANSI Standards.

Full cut-off lighting fixtures are required for all lighting fixtures including, but not limited to:

Street/Roadway Pedestrian Pathways ParkingLots/Garages Landscape

Buildings

PREMIER ROADS Lighting of premier roads shall compliment the

scale of the roadways and provide lighting for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Lighting design may utilize a multi-purpose pole to illuminate both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Maximum pole height shall be 25’ above finish grade.

The maximum illumination at the property line of an adjoining parcels or public ROW shall conform to ISE & ANSI standards for outdoor lighting.

Any light that creates glare observable outside of the defined right of way shall be prohibited.


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4.4 LIGHTING, CONTINUED

PEDESTRIAN OPTION 2 PALADIN

PEDESTRIAN OPTION 3 ANNAPOLIS


SECONDARY ROADS Lighting of secondary roads shall compliment the

scale of the roadways and surrounding area of de-velopment and provide lighting for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Lighting design should utilize a multi-purpose pole to illuminate both vehicular and pedestrian traffic.



Any light that creates glare observable outside of the defined right of way shall be prohibited.

ALLEYS AND VUAs Lighting design may utilize a multi-purpose pole to

illuminate both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Building lights are also acceptable.




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4.4.3 PARKING LOTS Parking lot lighting design shall promote a secure environment for the property owner, commuter and vehicle. Parking Lots: Parking lot lighting design shall pro-

mote a secure environment for the property owner, commuter and vehicle.


LED lights are preferred, but metal halide light fix-ture with low energy usage is acceptable.


4.4.4 PEDESTRIAN LIGHTING

Lighting for pedestrian travel areas shall be de-signed to provide a clear, uninterrupted cone of vi-sion for the visitor. The lighting shall employ CPTED principals to promote safety.

Efficient products like LED lights are encouraged however other methods of lighting consistent with the lighting design of the TCERDA campus may be acceptable.

Overhead lighting, path lighting & bollards shall conform to ISE & ANSI standards for outdoor lighting.


4.4.5 LANDSCAPE LIGHTING

Outdoor lighting used to illuminate landscape objects mounted on apole, pedestal or platformmust use full cut-off or directionally shielded lighting fixtures to di-rect light to intended landscape.

4.4.6 SIGN LIGHTING LED lights shall be used to illuminate signage.


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ROAD WAY / PARKING OPTION 2 OUTDOOR TUBE

ROAD WAY / PARKING OPTION 3 BOUNCE


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4.5.1 GRASS PARKING STANDARDS



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4.5.1 LANDSCAPE MEDIAN: BIOSWALE DETAIL, SEE SECTION 7.4.1 FOR MORE INFORMATION



4.5.3 SOLAR ELECTRIC CARPORT

Landscape medians can be waived if solar eclectic carports are utilized in the VUA parking design. Solar electric carport– mounted system “Solaire Parking Canopies TM” www.recsolar.com www.solairegeneration.com

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4.5.2 LANDSCAPE MEDIAN: BIOSWALE DETAIL, SEE SECTION 7.4.1 FOR MORE INFORMATION

Open Space and Common Areas

5.0 5.1 Hardscape

5.2 Site Amenities


5.0 OPEN SPACE AND COMMON AREAS

H ardscape surfaces used throughout the Treasure Coast Research Park will serve various purposes. For the purposes of this document, the term hard-

scape is a general term describing paved horizontal sur-faces used for vehicular and pedestrian movement; verti-cal surfaces in the forms of fences, freestanding walls, or similar structural barriers used for spatial definition in the research park; and site furnishings such as benches, trash receptacles and bicycle racks. The purpose of this section of the Design Standards Manual is to define acceptable practices in the design of hard-scape areas for private parcels developed within the re-search park. TCERDA as the master developer of the property will have a well defined architectural image within the public and common areas of the research park. TCERDA expects private developers of park parcels to pro-vide hardscape designs that are complimentary and sup-port the overall architectural theme of the park. While manufacturers of hardscape and site amenities products change and update their product lines on a regular basis this section of the manual provides guidelines and exam-ples of the types of furnishing, paving, and fencing designs that TCERDA would find acceptable. Detailed layout plans and product information should be provided to the TCERDA Design Review Committee for approval in confor-mance with the submittal processes outlined in this man-ual. TCERDA intends to provide an innovative and competitive research environment. The outdoor spaces of the Treas-ure Coast Research Park will reflect this innovative cli-

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mate in its selection of exterior elements in the public realm while respecting the architectural history and context of the TCERDA’s host community of Ft. Pierce. Consistent with the other site design strategies outlined in this manual, a primary goal of the hardscape design should be to incorporate and promote sustainable design practices in the selection and placement of hardscape elements. The use of materials that minimize stormwater run-off, help treat stormwater for qual-ity and reduce the heat island effects should be considered. The use of recycled materials, and locally manufactured products is also encouraged. The use of natural materials proven to withstand the test of time are preferred and en-couraged. All hardscape and site amenities must comply with current local building codes, Florida Building Code, and the American with Disabilities Act.

5.1.1 PAVEMENT Horizontal hardscape surfaces will serve to define roadways, sidewalks, bicycle paths, parking and loading areas, and pe-destrian gathering spaces. TCERDA has an established color and material palette that should be emulated or compli-mented on individual sites. The use of paving materials (pavers, cobblestone, etc.) with high aesthetic value at pri-mary building entries, areas of high pedestrian traffic, and highly visible vehicular intersections is encouraged in order to establish a safe and well defined hierarchy of outdoor spaces. Below is a listing of acceptable materials for different pave-ment applications seen throughout the park as well as visual references for design guidance. The use of natural clay and/or stone material is preferred over concrete pavers.

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ROADS All premier, primary, secondary, and alley roads shall be paved with a durable material such as asphalt, con-crete, or pavers. Primitive Roads (i.e. agricultural roads in an agri-

cultural research facility) can be constructed with compacted gravel , lime or shell rock.

Parking Lots Primary – Shall be paved with durable paving. Overflow – Shall be designed with a stabilized turf or pervious pavers. In suitable locations, gravel may be appropriate. Plazas Brick Pavers Concrete Pavers Stamped Concrete Porous Paving Natural Stone Materials Pedestrian Circulation (Primary and Secondary) Brick Pavers Concrete Pavers Stamped Concrete Porous Paving Pedestrian Circulation (Primitive) Poured in Place Rubber Mulch Porous Paving Compacted Shell rock Stabilized Earth Crushed concrete with mulch surface

5.1 HARDSCAPE

Image 5.1.1 — Boardwalk through natural areas and wetlands. Image 5.1.2 — Paver Plaza


5.2.1 BICYCLE RACKS

Bicycle racks shall be located around the research park near buildings and pedestrian plazas, and special points of interests. Below is a listing of acceptable materials for different bicycle racks seen throughout the park as well as visual references for design guid-ance. Bicycle racks shall be within 200 yards of all building entrances that can accommodate at least 8 bicycles. Should individual buildings be seeking LEED Certifica-tion through the United States Green Building Council more stringent requirements may be necessary. Bicycle racks area shall be marked with way finding signage.

5.2 SITE AMENITIES

5.2.2 SEATING Seating areas shall be located throughout the research park within pedestrian plazas, along pedestrian corridors, near build-ings, and special points of interests such as bus shelters and in-formation kiosks. Below is a listing of requirements for differ-ent seating applications seen throughout the park as well as vis-ual references for design guidance. Seating requirements for a plaza – 1 lineal foot of seating for

every 50 s.f. of plaza space Seating requirements for a bus shelter – 1 lineal foot of seat-

ing for every 15 s.f. of covered shelter space Seating requirements for primary pedestrian corridors

Minimum (1) 6’ bench for every 300 linear feet of corridor. Seating requirements for secondary pedestrian corridors –

Minimum (1) 6’ bench for every 600 linear feet of corridor. Seating requirements for primitive pedestrian corridors –

Minimum (1) 6’ bench for every 1200 linear feet of corridor. Benches shall be a minimum of 6’ long Seatwalls – shall have minimum height of 18” and a minimum

width of 12” Picnic Tables - shall be incorporated where possible to en-

courage outdoor activities and opportunities for eating and social interaction.

Barrier Free Design - seating areas shall provide equal oppor-

tunities for access and use by handicap individuals.


5.2.4 BUS SHELTERS & TRANSIT

Bus shelters shall provide way finding information and shaded seating for pedestrians waiting to connect with the mass trans-portation system. Below is a listing of acceptable materials for different pavement applications seen throughout the park as well as visual references for design guidance. Recommended Size Shelter that is 15’x10’ Min. Seating: (1 lineal foot 15 s.f. of shelter area) Benches: Proposed benches should generally be fixed

to the ground or structure. Seat walls: Seat walls in close proximity to transit activ-

ity zones shall be encouraged to supplement bench seating. Seat walls shall be 18” tall and a minimum of 12” wide.

Signage: Provide way finding signage at key points of interest to encourage utilization of off site points of interest

Recycling and Trash Receptacle Solar Powered and LED Lighting shall be encouraged to re-

duce energy consumption. Optional Amenities News Paper Dispenser - News paper / Educational Information, Water Fountain

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5.2.3 RECYCLING AND TRASH

RECEPTACLES Recycling and trash receptacles shall be located around the research park near building entrances and pedestrian plazas, and special points of interests. Be-low is a listing of requirements and different images of receptacles for use throughout the park as visual references for design guidance. Recycling receptacles shall provide separate containers for paper, glass, aluminum, and plastic Receptacles shall be mounted so they are secure to prevent falling over.

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5.2 SITE AMENITIES

OPTION 1 REST


5.2 SITE AMENITIES

OPTION 2 PARC VUE


5.2 SITE AMENITIES

OPTION 3 LAKE SIDE


5.2 SITE AMENITIES

OPTION 4 PLEXUS

Landscaping

6.0 6.1 Preferred and Prohibited Species

6.2 Landscape Buffering

6.3 Landscape Screening

6.4 Foundation Planting

6.5 Landscape Professional

6.6 Sustainability and Green Design Guidelines


6.0 LANDSCAPING

Ilex opaca ‘Arenicola’ (Scrub Holly) * Ilex x attenuata ‘Savannah’ (Savannah Holly) * Juniperus chinensis ‘Spartan’ (Spartan Juniper) Juniperus chinensis ‘Torulosa’ (Torulosa Juniper) Juniperus virginiana (Red Cedar) * Lagerstroemia indica ‘Muskogee’ (Crape Myrtle) Lagerstroemia indica ‘Natchez’ (Crape Myrtle) Lagerstroemia indica ‘Tuskegee’ (Crape Myrtle) Ligustrum japonicum (Privet) Magnolia virginiana ‘Silver Mist (Sweet Bay) * Myricanthes fragrans (Simpson’s Stopper) * Parkinsonia aculeata (Jerusalem Thorn) Pinus elliottii ‘Densa’ (South Florida Slash Pine) * Rhaphiolepis indica ‘Majestic Beauty’ (Indian Hawthorn) Tabebuia argentea (Yellow Trumpet Tree) Tabebuia impetiginosa (Pink Tabebuia Tree)

PALM TREES

Acoelorrhaphe wrightii (Paurotis Palm)* Bismarckia nobilis (Bismarck Palm) Butia capitata (Pindo Palm)* Chamaerops humilis (European Fan Palm) Livistona decipiens (Ribbon Palm) Phoenix canariensis (Date Palm) Phoenix dactylifera (Medjool Palm) Phoenix roebe linii (Pygmy Date Palm) Rhapidophyllum hystrix (Needle Palm) * Roystonea elata (Royal Palm)* Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm)* Trachycarpus fortune (Windmill Palm) Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm)* Trachycarpus fortune (Windmill Palm)

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The plant palettes should include a mixture of native plant species and sub-tropical plant species appropri-ate to plant hardiness zone 9 and should include plants that are drought tolerant, low maintenance and toler-ant of temperatures of 20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. Below are suggested plant species. This is not a com-prehensive list and plant material not on this list may be used with the consent of the TCERDA Design Review Committee. (*) Denotes Florida Native

6.1.1 PREFERRED SPECIES

CANOPY TREES

Acer rubrum (Red Maple) * Carya floridana (Scrub Hickory) * Magnolia grandiflora (Southern Magnolia) * Pinus elliottii densa (South Florida Slash Pine). * Platanus occidentalis (American Sycamore) * Quercus virginianna (Live Oak) * Quercus geminata (Sand Live Oak) * Taxodium distichum (Bald Cypress) * Ulmus americana (American Elm) * Ulmus alata (Winged Elm) * Ulmus americana ‘Floridana’ (Florida Elm) *

ACCENT / SMALL TREES

Chionanthus virginicus (Fringe Tree) * Cupressus sempervirens (Italian Cypress) Conocarpus erectus ‘Sericeus’ (Silver Buttonwood) * Gordonia lasianthus (Loblolly Bay) * Ilex cassine (Dahoon Holly)*

SHRUBS

Agave sp. (Agave) Capparis cynophallophora (Jamaican Capper) * Crinum asiaticum (Crinum Lily) Crinum augustum ‘Queen Emma’ (Purple Crinum Lily) Euryops (Bush Daisy) Ficus microcarpa ‘Green Island’ (Green Island Ficus) Hamelia patens ‘Nana’ (Dwarf Firebush) Ilex opaca ‘Burfordii Compacta’ (Dwarf Burford Holly) Ilex vomitoria ‘Nana’ (Dwarf Yaupon Holly) * Ilex vomitoria (Dwarf Yaupon Holly) * Juniperus chinensis ‘Parsonii’ (Parson’s Juniper) Lyonia ferruginea (Rusty Lyonia) * Myrcianthes fragrans ‘Compacta’ (Dwarf Simpson’s Stopper) * Myrica cerifera ‘Pumila’ (Dwarf Wax Myrtle) * Podocarpus macrophyllus (Podocarpus) Pittosporum tobira (Japanese Pittosporum) Podocarpus ‘Pringles’ (Dwarf Podocarpus) Psychotria nervosa 'Nana' (Dwarf Coffee) * Rhaphiolepis indica (Dwarf Indian Hawthorne) Schefflera arboricola ‘Trinette’ (Variegated Schefflera) Senna mexicana ‘Chapmanii’ (Bahama Cassia) * Serenoa repens ‘Cinerea’ (Silver Saw Palmetto) * Sophora tomentosa (Necklacepod) * Rhaphiolepsis indica (Indian Hawthorne) Vaccinium darrowii (Darwin’s Blueberry) * Viburnum obovatum ‘Densa’ (Dwarf Walter’s Viburnum) * Viburnum suspensum (Sandankwa Viburnum)


6.1.1 PREFERRED SPECIES, CONTINUED

NATIVE GRASSES

Andropogon virginicus var. glaucus (Chalky Bluestem) * Andropogon virginicus (Broomsedge Bluestem) * Eragrostis spectabilis (Purple Lovegrass) * Muhlenbergia capillaries (Muhly Grass) * Spartina bakeri (Sand Cordgrass) * Tripsacum dactyloides ( Fakahatchee Grass) *

BIOSWALES

Acer rubrum (Red Maple) * Annona glabra (Pond Apple) * Aristida stricta (Wiregrass) * Canna flaccid (Yellow Canna) * Chrysobalanus icaco (Cocoplum) * Hymenocalis (Spider Lily) * Ilex cassine (Dahoon Holly) * Muhlenbergia capillaries (Muhly Grass) * Myrica cerfiera (Wax Myrtle) * Osmunda cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern) * Personia borbonia (Red Bay) * Phyla nodiflora (Fogfruit) * Sabal palmetto (Cabbage Palm)* Sisyrinchium angustifolium (Blue Eyed Grass) * Serenoa repens (Saw Palmetto) * Spartina bakeri (Sand Cordgrass) * Taxodium distichum (Bald Cypress) * Tripsacum dactyloides (Fakahatchee Grass) *

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GROUNDCOVERS

Agapanthus spp. (Lily of the Nile) Ajuga reptans (Ajuga) Aptenia cordifolia (Baby Sun Rose) Arachis glabrata (Perennial Peanut) Bulbine spp. S/W Crytomium falcatum (Holly Fern) * Dietes vegeta (African Iris) Ernodea littoralis (Beach Creeper) * Gaillardia pulchella (Blanket Flower) * Helianthus debilis (Beach Sunflower) * Hemerocallis spp. (Daylily) Lantana camara ‘New Gold’ (New Gold Lantana) Lantana montevidensis (Purple Trailing Lantana) Liriope muscari (Monkey Grass) Mitchella repens (Partridge Berry)* Nephrolepis exaltata (Boston Fern) * Ophoipogon japonica (Mondo Grass) Osmunda cinnamomea (Cinnamon Fern)* Salvia misella (Creeping Sage) * Trachelospermum asiaticum ‘Minima’ (Jasmine Min-ima) Woodwardia areolata (Netted Chain Fern) * Zamia floridana (Coontie) *

AQUATIC PLANTS

Annona glabra (Pond Apple) * Eleocharis (Spike Rush) Nymphaea odorata (Fragrant Waterlily) * Pontederia cordata (Pickerel Weed) * Rumophra adiantiformis (Leatherleaf Fern) Sagittaria lancifolia (Lance-leaf Arrowhead) * Sagittaria latifolia (Duck Potato) * Scirpus acutus (Bulrush) Thalia geniculata (Fire Flag) *


Landscape Buffers shall be provided adjacent to all pub-lic Rights-of Way (R.O.W.) with the exception of dedi-cated alleys. Buffer widths shall vary along streets, roads, boulevards or other categories of vehicular ac-cess. The ultimate R.O.W. width is denoted in the chart below:

BUFFER TREATMENT

One hundred (100) percent of the landscape buffer length shall be treated with landscape (trees, shrubs and groundcover). A minimum of seventy-five (75) percent of this landscape buffer shall be comprised of a continuous vertical landscape a minimum of three (3) feet in height and planted in a meandering or undulat-ing pattern. Landscape buffers should maintain natu-ralistic form and be designed for long-term sustainabil-ity.

TREES & PALMS The clustering of trees and palms is highly encouraged. Clusters shall be spaced no more than 60 feet on cen-ter. Tree clusters shall consist of trees of varying height. The average height of the tree clusters shall equal the minimum tree height requirement. Tree clusters should be designed with odd numbers and spaced no more than one hundred (100) feet apart. The windows created by tree clusters shall frame views and provide site visibility for passive security. A tree density of one (1) tree per thirty (30) linear shall be required. See chart below for tree ratio chart.

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Category I & Category II Plants listed by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council (FLEPPC) species list, most current edition shall not be permitted for the TCERDA site.

Canopy Trees 1:1

Accent/Small Tree 2:1

Large Palms (Roystonea, Bismarckia & Phoenix species (with the exception of Phoenix roebelenii) 1:1

Small Palms 3:1

Clumping Palms 1:1

6.1.2 PROHIBITED SPECIES 6.2 LANDSCAPE BUFFERING


BERMING Berms shall be rolling, undulating, or offset. The land-scape berms should complement the landscape and may be used in conjunction with landscape to achieve the minimum vertical of the screen buffer, frame or screen views and provide visual interest. If pedestrian pathways are incorporated into the buffer/berm the berm shall be designed to meet ADA standards Minimum berm height is 2’. Maximum berm height is 5’ Maximum vertical slope shall be 4:1 and minimum slope shall be 1:20. Natural and varying slopes are en-couraged. 6:1 average slope is considered optimum. Slopes steeper than 4:1 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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SHRUBS AND GROUNDCOVERS Shrubs & Groundcover - Shrub and Groundcover mass-ing shall be planted in manner that creates a layering effect. The shrub and groundcover layout shall in-clude two (2) to three (3) tiers visible from the public R.O.W. The shrub and groundcover layout shall be planted in a meandering or undulating pattern that compliments the tree layout. The first tier shall be comprised of landscape mate-

rial ranging in mature height from 6” to 18” at a density of two (2) shrubs per (one) 1 linear foot. The first tier of landscape shall occupy a minimum of fifty (50) percent of the length of the landscape buffer.

The second tier shall be comprised of landscape

material ranging in mature height from 18” to 30” at a density of one (1) shrub per (two) 2 linear feet. The second tier of landscape shall occupy a mini-mum of seventy-five (75) percent of the length of the landscape buffer.

The third tier shall be comprised of landscape ma-

terial ranging in mature height from 36” to 60” at a density of one (1) shrub per (four) 4 linear feet. The third tier of landscape shall occupy a minimum of eighty-five (85) percent of the length of the landscape buffer.

All other landscape buffer areas shall be sodded

SCREENING

The use of landscape materials (trees, shrubs, and hedges) to provide transitions between land uses, individual properties, storage areas, loading bays, parking structures, refuse collection, utility areas and other services visible from public views and pedestrian areas. Screens shall not impede public safety. Green screens, fences or berms may be used to en-hance screening to achieve the desired screening ef-fect. At the time of planting, the landscape material should be mature enough to provide a 3’ high visual barrier. The use of green screens, trellis or other structural elements is highly encouraged to soften architecture, attenuate noise, improve air quality, and reduce heat gain. Examples of these are: Freestanding Walls Decorative Fences or Railings Green Facades/Living Walls Cable or Structural Trellis

6.2 LANDSCAPE BUFFERING


6.3.2 SCREENING UTILITIES AND MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT All above ground utilities and mechanical equipment shall be completely screened by walls and/or opaque landscaping on three sides from surrounding properties and public view. Suggested landscape material shall consist of red tip cocoplum, wax myrtle and vibirnum susupensum planted 2-3’ on center to achieve 100% opacity.

PLAN VIEW

ELEVATION

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6.3.1 SCREENING ACCESSORY STRUCTURES The use of landscape materials (trees, shrubs, and hedges) to provide transitions between land uses, individual properties, storage areas, loading bays, parking structures, refuse collection, utility areas and other services visible from public views and pedestrian areas. Screens shall not impede public safety. Green screens, fences or berms may be used to enhance screening to achieve the desired screening effect. At the time of planting, the landscape material should be mature enough to provide a 3’ high visual barrier. The use of green screens, trellis or other structural elements is highly encouraged to soften architecture, attenuate noise, improve air quality, and reduce heat gain. Examples of these are: Freestanding Walls Decorative Fences or Railings Green Facades/Living Walls Cable or Structural Trellis

6.3 LANDSCAPE SCREENING


Shrub and ground cover requirements within the foundation planting area shall consist of three (3) tiers. The first tier shall be comprised of landscape material

ranging in mature height from 6” to 12” at a density of two (2) shrubs per (one) 1 linear foot. The first tier of landscape shall occupy a minimum of eighty (80) percent of the length of the foundation planting area.

The second tier shall be comprised of landscape material

ranging in mature height from 18” to 24” at a density of one (1) shrub per (two) 2 linear feet. The second tier of landscape shall occupy a minimum of seventy-five (75) percent of the length of the foundation planting area.

The third tier shall be comprised of landscape material

ranging in mature height from 24” to 48” at a density of one (1) shrub per (four) 4 linear feet. The third tier of landscape shall occupy a minimum of seventy-five (75) percent of the length of the foundation planting area.

Artwork, sculpture or other corporate identity signage

shall be allowed within the foundation planting area. The ground treatment of these elements shall be determined during the approval process by the Architectural Design Review Board.

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Foundation plantings are required along building fa-cades. Foundation plantings shall be designed to com-pliment architecture, denote access and screen unde-sirable views. The landscape should adhere to CPTED principals and enhance the overall quality of surround-ing area. Average width of foundation planting areas shall be 10’ from building edge to adjacent on all building exposures with the exception of loading bays. If green screens, wall attached or freestanding are used within the foundation planting area, the required planting area may be reduced. Foundation plantings may also be reduced or eliminated in areas where hardscape elements have been designed to engage the building. Hardscape areas adjacent to building founda-tions shall encorporate planters, potted trees and palms, trellises and similar elements. Required foundation plantings shall be planted as fol-lows: Trees - One (1) tree or palm shall be required per 25 linear feet of building façade, excluding access and delivery bays. Trees and palms may be distributed along the façade evenly or in clusters, whichever compliments the building architecture most appropriately. Plant material selection shall respond to building height. A minimum of fifty (50) percent of the re-quired foundation trees/palms shall be a minimum of two-thirds of the building height.

6.4 FOUNDATION PLANTING

LANDSCAPE PLANS A landscape plan shall be prepared and submitted to the Design Review Board. The landscape plan shall conform to the criteria described within these design review stan-dards. Variations to achieve specific design objectives and for exemplary design shall be encouraged and re-viewed on a case-by-case basis.

Landscape plans shall be prepared at a scale appropriate for the specific application, however, not greater than 1” = 40’. All plans shall be CADD drawings in AutoCAD or Mi-crostation and referenced in state plane coordinates. Landscape plans shall be coordinated with the site utility, drainage and lighting plans. The location of all ease-ments, utilities, drainage, infrastructure and lighting shall be referenced and labeled on the landscape plan.

LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONAL Landscape plans shall be prepared by a state of Florida registered landscape architect or under the direct supervi-sion on the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agri-cultural Sciences (IFAS).

6.5 LANDSCAPE PROFESSIONAL


6.6 LANDSCAPE: SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN DESIGN GUIDELINES

PLANT MATERIAL Plant materials should be carefully selected for aes-thetic value, environmental benefits, and long-term sustainability. Plant material selection must be site specific with respect to solar exposure, orientation, soils, and environmental conditions. Without proper location, even native plants can perform poorly in the wrong landscape setting. Landscape design shall re-spond to the architecture of adjacent buildings while still creating an environment that is pleasant and en-courages outdoor activity.. The use of plant materials to create outdoor rooms and outdoor spaces is strongly encouraged. The use of plant materials that provide environmental benefits and wildlife utilization shall be integral to the landscape design. WATER REDUCTION The landscape design composition and plant material selection shall provide a demonstrated reduction in water utilization. The use of drought tolerant plant species shall be encouraged. The landscape design should take into consideration the water requirements of adjacent plants. Plant material used in bioswales and areas prone to retain water shall be tolerant of saturated and wet environments.

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SHADE TREES The use of shade trees shall be encouraged within ve-hicular use areas to reduce the urban heat island ef-fect. The use of large trees at the time of installation is encouraged. Shade trees should be placed to achieve a seventy-five percent (75%) canopy coverage of vehicular use areas within fifteen (15) years. Pla-zas, walkways, and seating areas should also be planted to provide shade that encourages pedestrian interaction.

NATURALISTIC PLANTINGS Landscape designs that recognize and incorporate the natural growth of the plant are generally more sustain-able and require less trimming and all around mainte-nance. Naturalistic landscape design principles should be utilized for open spaces, buffer areas and bioswales. Trees, palms, and shrubs should be planted in a variety of sizes and heights to mimic natural clus-ters specific to the environment where they are found. A diversity of species which attracts wildlife is also en-couraged.

Irrigation . Storm Water

7.0 7.1 Irrigation Design

7.2 Irrigation Water Use Zones

7.3 Irrigation Equipment

7.4 Stormwater: Sustainability and Green Design Guidelines


7.0 IRRIGATION

7.1.1 IRRIGATION PLANS The irrigation plan shall show the following, but not be limited to: Irrigation point(s) of connection (POC) and design

capacity. Water meter size and location. Major components of the irrigation system, includ-

ing all pumps, controllers, filters, valves, and pipe size.

Number each zone (valve) and indicate the size and flow rate in gallons per minute (GPM).

ZONE SCHEDULE Precipitation rate expressed in inches per hour for

each zone. Total flow rate (flow velocity not to ex-ceed five (5) feet per second in gallons per minute (GPM) and operating pressure pounds per square inch (PSI) for each spray, rotor, and bubbler zone and gallons per hour (GPH) and operating pressure for low-flow irrigation zones.

Indicate the type of material each zone will cover, such as turf, shrub, or drip.

IRRIGATION LEGEND Separate symbols for all irrigation equipment with

different spray patterns, precipitation rates, and pressure compensating devices.

General description of equipment. Manufacturer’s name and model number for all

specified equipment. Spray radius per nozzle, required spacing, flow

rate, and specified PSI.

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The irrigation system shall be designed to conform with the requirements of all applicable codes and follow the best irrigation practices as set forth by the Irrigation Association. Should any conflict exist, the require-ments of the codes shall prevail. It is the responsibility of the owner/installation contractor to insure the en-tire system is installed according to all applicable laws, rules, regulations and conventions. Irrigation contrac-tor shall be responsible for obtaining all required per-mits according to federal, state and local laws.

7.1 IRRIGATION DESIGN Irrigation systems shall be designed to reduce water consumption and to achieve the sustainability initia-tives of TCERDA. To the extent possible, shrubs, trees and turf areas shall be designed on separate zones. Areas of dense shade and reduced solar exposure (north exposures) should be on separate zones. The use of drip irrigation, in appropriate locations is en-couraged. The irrigation design shall clearly demon-strate water reduction. One hundred percent (100%) coverage should be provided to areas intended to re-ceive irrigation.

SUSTAINABLE, NON-IRRIGATED ZONE Irrigation shall be temporary for establishment purposes and

during times of drought. Plant types include native shrub ar-eas, Bahia sod with light foot traffic, meadows, and bioswales.

At a minimum, these areas shall be irrigated manually using quick coupling valves during establishment.

Water consumption should not exceed 0.5 inches per week on average.

MODERATE WATER USE ZONE Moderate water use zones shall include shrub areas adjacent

to buildings, areas with heavy foot traffic, and focal areas. Moderate water use zones shall be irrigated using low angle

spray nozzles, drip line or drip emitters when adjacent to buildings or hardscapes. Bubblers shall be encouraged for in-dividual shade trees and major palms. Standard spray and rotator nozzles may be used in areas not adjacent to build-ings or hardscapes.

Water consumption shall not exceed 1 inch per week.

HIGH WATER USE ZONE High water use zones shall include active use turf areas and

areas requiring turf stabilization. High water use zones shall be irrigated using rotors for large

areas, or rotator nozzles for medium to small areas. Water consumption shall not exceed 1.5 inches per week.

7.2.1 WATER SOURCE The use of potable water for irrigation shall be prohibited. The use of water from stormwater retention lakes shall be

encouraged. The use of wells shall be considered on a case-by-case basis.

7.2 IRRIGATION WATER USE ZONES


OVERHEAD SPRAYS ROTATOR Low volume, multi-stream, multi-trajectory rotator

nozzles to encourage fewer zones and lower mainte-nance/installation costs.

High distribution uniformity rates (efficiency) and low, matched precipitation rates encourage deeper root growth, a high tolerance for drought conditions, and less runoff.

6” popups for turf, 12” popups for shrub areas. Risers shall not be used along pedestrian paths or roadways.

Check valve, pressure regulator, and restricted flow options.

ROTORS Popup, gear driven rotors. Check valve, pressure regulator, and restricted flow

options. INSTALLATION Check valves must be installed at irrigation heads as

needed to prevent low head drainage and puddling. Nozzle precipitation rates for all heads within each

zone must be matched to within 20% of one another. Irrigated areas shall not be less than four (4) feet

wide, except when using micro or drip irrigation. Rotator heads shall be installed 4" from sidewalks or

curbed roadways and 12" from uncurbed roadways and building foundations. Rotors shall be installed 4" from sidewalks or curbed roadways, and 18" from uncurbed roadways. Rotors shall not be used adjacent to building foundations.

7.3 IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT

DRIP/MICRO LOW-VOLUME DRIPLINE/EMITTERS Dripline Drip Emitters BUBBLERS Flood bubblers within tree and palm pits. Root watering systems within hardscape areas. FILTRATION Install a basket type, 200 mesh stainless steel filter

for each drip zone valve.

VALVES REMOTE CONTROL VALVES Pressure regulating and scrubber valve options

should be considered. INSTALLATION Locate valves prior to excavation. Insure that valve location provides for easy access

and that there is no interference with physical structures, plants, trees, poles, or utilities. Valve boxes must be placed a minimum of 12" and a maxi-mum of 15" from the edge of pavement, curbs, etc. and the top of the box must be 2" above finish grade.

PIPE LATERALS Class 200 PVC or Class 160 PVC Schedule 40 PVC fittings, solvent weld Minimum pipe size: 3/4" MAINLINE Class 200 PVC, Gasketed Ductile iron fittings SLEEVES AND CONDUIT Schedule 40 PVC Sleeve diameter shall be twice the size of pipe it is carry-

ing. Minimum pipe size: 2" INSTALLATION The installation of tracer wire along mainlines and laterals

is strongly encouraged to permit easy location and prevent inadvertent cutting of pipes.

When laying out mainlines place a maximum of 18" away from either the back of curb, front of walk, back of walk, or other hardscape to allow for ease in locating and pro-tection from physical damage. Install all lateral pipe near edges of pavement or against buildings whenever possible to allow space for plant root balls. Always install piping inside project properties boundary.

Mainline pipe depth measured to the top of pipe shall be 36" minimum, including at vehicular crossings.

Lateral line depths measured to top of pipe shall be: 18" minimum for 3/4"-3" PVC with a 30" minimum at vehicular crossings; 24" minimum for 4" PVC and above with a 30" minimum at vehicular crossings.


SYSTEM EQUIPMENT FLOW SENSORS The irrigation system shall be capable of a flow

monitoring and alert system by the controller. CONTROLLER The irrigation controller shall be capable of operat-

ing as a stand-alone-system. The irrigation controller shall be of a hybrid type

that combines electromechanical and microproces-sor-based circuitry capable of fully automatic and manual operation.

The controller shall be capable of monitoring and reporting real-time flow, and logging of errors and site malfunctions (high and low flow alerts).

The controller must be capable of communication with an off-site central control, management and monitoring system.

The controller shall be capable of adjusting the irri-gation runtimes and schedules based on demand, availability of water, and on-site or off-site evapotranspiration data.

WEATHER SENSORS The irrigation system shall have an on-site weather

station or an ET based controller that collects evapotranspiration (ET) data to automatically adjust station runtimes.

7.3 IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT


vegetation shall be taken. Flow rates entering the bio-swale must be less than 1 foot per second. OVERFLOW PIPE A spillway shall be incorporated into the water catch-ment area to allow alleviate excess water. The dis-charge invert should be set no higher than 12 inches above the soil surface.

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7.4.1 BIO-SWALES Bio-swales shall be utilized as first stage filtration sys-tems for surface water runoff associated with but not limited to roadways, parking lots, and landscape areas. Bio-swales shall be designed as a component of the overall drainage system. Bio-swale areas should not be used on sites with a continuous flow from but not lim-ited to groundwater, sump pumps, or other sources. Bottom of the bio-swale shall generally be a minimum 1’ above seasonal high water table, measured from the lowest point of the drainage pipe. If 1’ of cover can-not be obtained above the seasonal high water table the minimum, cover requirement may be waived pro-vided a structural barrier is implemented to prevent hydraulic contribution of the surrounding water table. The design of the bio-swale system shall be designed as such to allow storm water to pass through 3 inches of mulch and a minimum of 2 feet of filter material be-fore entering the master drainage system. The guidelines listed below are considered to be mini-mum standards.

PRE-FILTER Shall be implemented where possible. Pre filter is a vegetative filter such as a grass channel that separates the contributing drainage area and the ponding area. In the absence of a grass filter strip, alternative means to reduce runoff and prevent erosion of side slopes and

7.4 STORM WATER: SUSTAINABILITY AND GREEN DESIGN GUIDELINES

PONDING AREA Surface storage of runoff. The maximum depth of the ponding area should be 12 inches maximum, a 6 to 8 inch depth is pre-ferred. The maximum draw down time should be no more than 36 hours. The design of surface system should maximize the dis-tance of flow.


SAND BED Well-drained zone that facilitates infiltration into the native soil or under drain. The sand bed shall be 12 to 18 inches. The sand bed material should consist of the following: - Silt or clay content should be less than 15%. - The saturated hydraulic conductivity shall be equal to or greater than the maximum conductivity of surrounding soils.

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ORGANIC MULCH LAYER Retards weed establishment, regulates soil tempera-ture and moisture, and adds organic matter to the soil. The mulch depth shall not exceed 3 inches in depth and cover the surface of the basin to at least 6 inches above the expected high water line. Hardwood mulch is preferred, but partially composted mulch is accept-able. PLANTING SOIL FILTER BED Planting media for vegetation and a matrix for soil mi-crobes. The planting soil should be a minimum of 12 inches and comprised of the following: Sandy loam, loamy sand, or loam texture. Clay content should range from 10 to max of 25%. Soil pH should be between 5.5 and 6.5. Soil organic matter content should be 3 to 5%. Infiltration rate should be equal to or greater than the

maximum conductivity of surrounding soils. Soil mix should be uniform and free of stones,

stumps, roots, or other similar material greater than 2 inches in size.



inch to ½-inch double washed pea gravel. Pea gravel should extend at least 24 inches on ei-

ther side of the drainpipe. Clean outs should be provided every 400 linear feet

and have open access. LANDSCAPING Landscape selection shall be based on hydrologic con-ditions as well as aesthetics. The selection of native or Florida-friendly plants is suggested. Plant material should be well established before the bio-swale water conveyance system is activated. Clean outs should be provided every 400 linear feet

and have open access. Species should be well adapted to regional climate. Species should be tolerant of short-term flooding as

well as periods of low soil moisture.

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7.4.1 BIO-SWALES, CONTINUED

UNDER DRAIN Provides positive drainage of storm water catchment area. The under drain pipe should be at least 6-inch-diameter PVC pipe and contain the following: Pipe should have at least four rows of 3/8-inch per-

forations spaced at 6-inch center. Pipe should have a slope of at least 0.5% for drain-

age. Pipe should be laid on 3 inches of double-washed

No 57 aggregate and then filled around both sides of the pipe and over the top at least 2 inches.

Gravel should extend at least 12 inches on either side of the pipe.

A non-degradable, non-woven filter fabric shall be laid over the course gravel.

Filter fabric should be covered with 2 inches of ¼-


Native species will only be permitted in Bio-swales. Plants placement should mimic a natural system. Woody vegetation should be placed along the banks and

edges of the bottom. No trees should be planted direct flow.

Signage

8.0 8.1 Monument and Directional Signs

8.2 Kiosks

8.3 Building Signage


8.1 MONUMENT AND DIRECTIONAL SIGNS

8.1.1 CONCEPT 1

MONUMENT SIGN VEHICLE DIRECTIONAL SIGN PEDESTRIAN DIRECTIONAL SIGN

8.1.2 CONCEPT 2


8.1.2 CONCEPT 3



8.2 KIOSKS

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Kiosks within the Treasure Coast Research Park are points of interest that provide the users with shaded seating, way finding information, and posts for local news and events. Shelters shall follow sustainable design guidelines such as the use of recycled materials, the use of locally manufac-tured products and materials, and use of solar energy. The exploration of innovative sustainable design ideas that raise the bar beyond minimum requirements are encouraged. Below is a listing of requirements and different Kiosks seen throughout the park as visual references for design guid-ance.

KIOSK FOR PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN CORRIDORS Shall be located at intersections of major pedestrian

corridors. Shall be located near threshold of plazas and major pe-

destrian corridors.

SIGNAGE

Provide way finding signage for points of interest on site.

Pin-up space for selective posting or advertisements Recycling and Trash Receptacle Solar Powered or wired LED Lighting Seating - (optional)

OPTIONAL AMENITIES

News paper Dispenser - News paper / Educational Infor-mation

Water Fountains Vending Machines


8.3 BUILDING SIGNAGE v. 08-11-2011

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The standard font shall be Trebuchet MS. Other fonts and colors are recommended below. The standard color shall be black unless corporate colors are used. The use of a logo should be incorporated into the signage to promote and celebrate identity. Letters shall be individually pin mounted channel letters which are back-lit or internally lit. The use

of LED lights for internally illuminated letters are encouraged. The use of race tracks, exposed neon, rack and/or mounted signs shall be prohibited. Dimensions shown are the maximum letter heights.

MAXIMUM SIGNAGE LOCATIONS The diagram below illustrates the maximum Building ID and/or primary corporate logo locations (tenant and suite identification sign locations are not shown).


8.3 BUILDING SIGNAGE, continued v. 08-11-2011

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Principle Corporate Logos shall be limited to one per building, a maximum of 48” in height and a maximum of 16 square feet per sign. Additional Corporate Logos shall be permitted for buildings with a street frontage, one per street frontage.

Building Identification (ID) signs (or Principle Tenant signs) shall be limited to one per building, a maximum of 24” in height and a maximum 40 square feet per sign. When a Building ID sign is used in conjunction with a corporate logo the maximum square footage of the sign may be increased to 50 square feet. Additional Building ID signs shall be permitted for buildings with a street frontage, one per street frontage.

Ground floor tenants with direct entrances from the exterior shall be permitted tenant signage. Tenant signs shall be limited to one sign per tenant entrance (limit 4 signs), a maximum of 12” in height and a maximum on 20 square feet per sign. A tenant entrance must be architecturally defined (not just a door) and located below the second floor line.

Suite Identification / directional signs shall be limited to on per building entrance (limit 2 signs), a maximum of 2” in letter height and a maximum on 3 square feet. These signs shall be either a placard style sign or a window sign.

Window signage shall be limited to pedestrian oriented way finding located on or near the main entrance door.

SIGNAGE SQUARE FOOTAGE CALCULATION Signage area shall be calculated based on the height of the letters and length of the sign as indicated below.


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MULTISTORY BUILDINGS Building ID signs shall be located on the top of the building below the parapet line. Principle Corporate Logos shall be limited to one per building,

a maximum of 48” in height and a maximum of 16 square feet per sign. Additional Corporate Logos shall be permitted for buildings with a street frontage, one per street frontage.

Building Identification (ID) signs (or Principle Tenant signs) shall be limited to one per building, a maximum of 24” in height and a maximum 40 square feet per sign. When a Building ID sign is used in conjunction with a corporate logo the maximum square footage of the sign may be increased to 50 square feet. Additional Building ID signs shall be permitted for buildings with a street frontage, one per street frontage.

Ground floor tenants with direct entrances from the exterior shall be permitted tenant signage. Tenant signs shall be limited to one sign per tenant entrance (limit 4 signs), a maximum of 12” in height and a maximum on 20 square feet per sign. A tenant entrance must be architecturally defined (not just a door) and located below the second floor line.

Suite Identification / directional signs shall be limited to on per building entrance (limit 2 signs), a maximum of 2” in letter height and a maximum on 3 square feet. These signs shall be either a placard style sign or a window sign.

Window signage shall be limited to pedestrian oriented way finding located on or near the main entrance door.

Site Plan Review Process v. 08-11-2011

9.0 9.1 Introduction

9.2 Design Review Advisory Committee (DRAC)

9.3 Project Submission Evaluation Process

9.4 Design Review Standards Manual Revision Log


9.1 INTRODUCTION v. 08-11-2011

All site modifications are required to be reviewed by the Treasure Coast Research Park Design Review Advi-sory Committee (DRAC). Landscape or site improve-ments within the TCERDA controlled Research Park may not be undertaken until the approvals described in this document have been obtained. Similarly, the final landscape, irrigation, signage, hardscape and site light-ing plans shall not be submitted to the County, or if applicable, City, building and/or development review department for permitting until the DRAC has reviewed and approved them. The DRAC does not assume responsibility for the struc-tural integrity or public health and safety of any of the landscape, irrigation and/or site improvements. Com-pliance with applicable state law, local government ordinances, building codes and/or regulations that are more restrictive than these guidelines shall take prece-dent. If such state laws, ordinances, codes, or regula-tions are less restrictive than the guidelines, then the guidelines take precedence.

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9.2 DESIGN REVIEW ADVISORY COMMITTEE (DRAC) v. 08-11-2011

9.2.1 DRAC FUNCTION The function of the Research Park Design Review Advi-sory Committee (DRAC) is to exercise control over the development of the Research Park in terms of its aes-thetic qualities and to maintain its design integrity. The Committee's purpose is to review all site layout and architectural presentations and approve or disap-prove proposals.

9.2.2 DRAC COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP The Design Review Advisory Committee is composed of the following TCERDA representatives, local government representatives and local professionals appointed by TCERDA: TCERDA, Chairperson

TCERDA, Vice Chairperson

TCERDA, CEO

Director, St Lucie County Public Works

Director, St Lucie County Planning and Zoning

Director, Ft. Pierce Planning and Zoning

Appointed by the TCERDA DRAC

Florida Licensed Architect

Florida Licensed Land Planner

Florida Licensed Civil Engineer Only TCERDA Board members and the TCERDA CEO vote on matters before the committee. All other members serve in an advisory capacity.

Non-voting members shall serve individual terms at the discre-tion of the TCERDA Board, which unless otherwise determined by TCERDA, non-votary members serve staggered terms of three years commencing July 1, 2011.


9.3 PROJECT SUBMISSION EVALUATION PROCESS v. 08-11-2011

Project Submission Evaluation Process The Process is designed to simplify and expedite ap-proval while preserving the design integrity and the spirit of innovation integral to the TCERDA develop-ment. The submission evaluation process starts with TCERDA’s Design Review Standards Manual. The cur-rent Manual outlines design principles and construction policies that guide development within the Treasure Coast Research Park. TCERDA has selected expert lo-cally knowledgeable professionals that are available to assist owners and their professional development team and to expedite project approval. Each Applicant’s written and design submission is reviewed by the DRAC designated Architect, Land Planner and Civil Engineer who provide the Applicant with professional evaluation and feedback based upon the current Design Review Checklist. This checklist is provided upon completion to the DRAC for review. The current guidelines and checklist are designed to encourage flexibility in de-sign and construction methods. After meeting to dis-cuss and assess the total project, the DRAC.

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9.3.1 TCRP REVIEW TIMELINE Step 1. Preliminary Submission Review Meeting It is suggested that preliminary review meetings be held between the DRAC and the owner/lease holder, the builder and the designer prior to any formal appli-cation. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the requirements for submittal and answer any specific questions regarding the guidelines or specific issues related to proposed development, modifications, or redevelopment. Preliminary approvals may be provided by the DRAC if desired by the Applicant, thus assisting with an Applicants financing and/or design process. Preliminary approvals do not guarantee Final approval, but can greatly improve the overall design review proc-ess. Step 2. Applicant Submission Step 3. Submission Review Applicant receives a Design Rating Report by Professional Team Step 4. DRAC Meeting Step 5. DRAC Action

9.3.2 DRAC ACTION The DRAC will review the application for completeness and conformance to the design guidelines. The DRAC will meet and make a determination on each application. The decision will be one of the following: Additional Information Request Approval with Comments Resubmission Request Approval An approval with comments must be addressed by the Applicant and resubmitted to the DRAC. Any denied application may be revised and resubmitted. Modifica-tions made after the final plans have been approved must be submitted back to the DRAC.

9.3.3 DRAC REVIEW TIME PERIOD DRAC will respond in writing within five (5) business days of the Applicant’s initial submission. Within three (3) days of DRAC approval, TCERDA and the TCERDA professional team will coordinate a meeting with St Lucie County Growth Management to expedite the County Planning review and approval. [The Applicant is responsible for payment of professional review time for all work related to the submitted project charged at their agreed per diem or hourly rate then in effect and for all public agency application and permit fee.]


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9.3.4 SUBMITTAL ITEMS FOR FINAL DESIGN REVIEW All buildings must be designed by a registered architect and all landscape plans by a registered landscape ar-chitect. The TCERDA Board is not responsible for re-views related to building safety, structural, mechani-cal, electrical and other building components.

9.3.4.1 SITE AND OTHER SIMILAR PLANS The following information should be provided on sub-mitted base sheets when applicable: 1. Title Block Information - Provide a complete title block with: a. Name, address and telephone numbers of the project team b. Plat or lot number, adjacent street names c. Scale and north arrow d. Type and date of submittal 2. Acknowledgement Statement A Statement needs to be provided on the plans acknowledging that the Applicant has prepared the plans in accordance with the current edition of the TCERDA Design Review Guidelines. 3. Site Information a. Lot and Boundary Information (clearly shown with different linetype symbols and labeled) 1. Perimeter lot/property lines 2. Building setbacks and dimensions

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3. Dedicated drainage and utility easements b. Adjacencies (screened back on base) 1. Existing and/or proposed roadways 2. Existing and/or proposed sidewalks 3. Existing site building footprints 4. Existing entrances and access drives 5. Existing fences and/or walls located along shared lot or parcel lines 6. Adjacent lakes and/or wetlands c. Buildings and Structures 1. Location and footprint of building(s) 2. Location and footprint of attached or detached loading, service and refuse areas 3. Location and graphic representation of ground floor windows, doors, columns, etc. 4. Location of outdoor garden and/or storage areas (if applicable) d. Proposed Grading and Drainage 1. Existing spot grades to be met at perimeter of the shared lot or parcel lines 2. Finish floor of all attached or detached structures 3. Swales and/or yard drains e. Site Elements 1. Location of pedestrian paving such as walkways, plazas, bike racks, benches, bus stops, fences, walls, etc. Plans need to provide the type of paving, walkway materials, finishes, colors, etc. 2. Location of vehicular paving such as park

ing, access and service drives, crosswalks, etc. 3. Location of walls and/or fences and any other vertical site or waterscape elements 4. Location, including copy, size, shape, color, typeface, location, illumination and materials for any proposed signage 5. Location of trash receptacles and dumpsters 6. Location of light fixtures on site. Plans need to provide a detail of the light fixture, including light shields f. Water Features 1. Location of stormwater facilities g. Utilities and Easements 1. Location of ground mounted utilities such as transformers, etc. 2. Location of wall-mounted utilities such as meters, panel boxes, etc. 3. Location of potable and irrigation main water lines and building service lines 4. Location of utility, drainage and other easements

9.3.4.2 Architectural Plans The following information should be provided on architectural plans when applicable: Exterior materials, colors, textures and shapes. Exterior elevations of all sides of each building. Typical building sections showing typical details articulating win-

dow and door details and related fenestration. Typical floor plans for ground and u pper floors Details of building parapet including screening of all roof mounted

mechanical equipment. Roof plans depicting roof scopes and all roof mounted mechanical

equipment Location and details of all ground mounted mechanical equipment

and generators.


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9.3.4.3 Landscape Plans The following information should be provided on land-scape plans (when applicable): 1. Tabular and Site Data: Lot dimensions and the total site area of the pro-

ject. The total area of the development or parcel that is landscaped and the % of that total in each part of the site that is related to entrances, build-ing foundations, off-street parking, service areas and stormwater detention.

Percentage of native and xeriscape plant materials. Location and type of all trees, palms, shrubs, groundcover, annual and grass sod beds.

Location of all trees and palms using different graphic symbols to identify species.

A plant callout and quantity for each plant type keyed to a separate plant schedule (Note: the plan callouts will match those provided in the landscape guidelines plant list).

A plant schedule with the following information provided for each plant type: 1. Plan key, quanti-ties, scientific and common names, minimum root-ball size and tree caliper, and DBH at the time of installation, minimum plant height and spread at time of installation, typical on center (o.c.) plant spacing and any necessary remarks to clarify any special technical or design needs.

A statement confirming that all plant materials meet or exceed the requirements for Florida No 1. or better.

All landscape plans shall be prepared by a profes-sional landscape architect with current registration in the State of Florida.

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9.3.4.4 Irrigation Plans: The following information should be provided on irriga-tion plans (when applicable): Tabular, Dimensional, Line Work and Site Data Location of the Point of Connection to the proposed

water source Location of the automatic controller and number of

stations Location of the required rain sensor Location of the main line and head layout of each

zone with each type shown as a symbol Location, and size, of all control valves All Irrigation plans shall be prepared by an irrigation designer currently certified by the Irrigation Associa-tion or by a professional Landscape Architect with cur-rent registration in the State of Florida. Written narrative outlining measures taken to reduce water use and describing how zones have been estab-lished to match precipitation rates for differing land-scape material.

9.4 DESIGN REVIEW STANDARDS MANUAL REVISION LOG

01.12.2011 Approval of DRSM by TCERDA Board 08.09.2011 Revisions to Section 3.0 Architecture

Addition of Section 8.3 Building Signage Revisions to Section 9.0 Site Plan Review Process Addition of Application Checklist and Sustainability Checklist

08.11.2011 Approval of 08.09.2011 DRSM revisions by TCERDA Board


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