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their review as the TDR Towers Project was originally constructed in accordance with said 2005 standards. 1. Building Separation §265-35 D. (5). The Association understands that to preserve ocean views for properties west of Collins Avenue, primary use buildings exceeding 20 feet in height above grade on the same site shall be separated by a minimum of 100 feet as measured parallel to Collins Avenue. a. The Association is requesting a variance to allow 0'-0"Building Separation between the new pedestal deck and existing residential Towers for the two new parking decks to be constructed instead of the existing 120'-0"separation currently in place. It is suggested that this requested variance will not have a negative impact on the surrounding community as the building separation between the Towers above the new parking decks will remain the same. 2. Building Width §265-35 D. (6). The Association understands that to further preserve ocean views for properties west of Collins Avenue, for parcels 200 feet or more in width, the maximum building width, as measured parallel to Collins Avenue, of any single structure or portion thereof exceeding 20 feet in height above grade shall be 250 feet. a. The Association is requesting a variance to allow the new pedestal height of 46'-0"to the top of the new lanai deck and 62'-8"to the top of the new pavilion structure instead of the existing 19'-11"height currently in place. It is suggested that this requested variance will not have a negative impact on the surrounding community as the pedestal height will only be increased between the residential towers. 3. Parking Spaces Dimension§265-46 A. (7)(a). The Association understands that each parking space provided pursuant to the provisions of the Code of Ordinances of Sunny Isles Beach shall be not less than 9 feet by 18 feet in length for residential developments. a. In 2005 the Code of Ordinances of Sunny Isles Beach provided that all parking spaces shall be not less than 8.5 feet by 18 feet in length it was later amended to increase the width of all parking spaces to 9 feet. The Association is requesting a variance to allow the new parking spaces to be constructed 8.5 feet wide by 18 feet in length which would be equal to the original building design as approved by the City in 2005. In further support of the Association's request for the City's approval, of the above requested variances, please be advised that it is the Association's highest priority to provide additional parking spaces within its garage without compromising the aesthetic features of the TDR Towers Project. As you may be aware the TDR Towers Project as originally constructed fails to provide enough parking spaces for the Residents, Guests and Invitees who reside and visit the property. Unfortunately, the Association inherited an insufficient number of parking spaces from the Developer and was not a party to or involved with the original project design and site approvals. During the construction of the TDR Towers Project the Developer entered into a buy down with the City and in exchange for a contribution to Off-Street Parking the Developer was approved for the reduction of 20% (244) of the required parking spaces. The loss of the previously mentioned parking spaces has had a direct impact on the Association's ability to accommodate and meet the parking needs of the TDR Towers Project. Currently, the parking demand and need on the property is so great that the Association has had to expend funds to rent additional parking spaces thereby requiring valet staff to cross Collins Avenue for the retrieval of vehicles. The hardship, lack of parking spaces, which the Association is currently experiencing, is not an economic hardship but rather a logistic and 6 PZ2014-17 TDR Trump Towers Parking Garage—Site Plan Modification