2002 1024 City Commission Workshop

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could result in problems with the wetlands. He also expressed the desire that side setbacks be well established to protect the views of the existing buildings. Commissioner Edelcup suggested having two districts with different standards within the B-2 district using one set of standards south of the Winston Tower 600 building to Sunny Isles Boulevard; and a different standard north of 174th Street. Ms. Eichner suggested the need for additional zoning categories, and that a zoning-in- progress ordinance could be used until the zoning overlay district is adopted. Vice Mayor Iglesias emphasized that on the west side of Collins Avenue we want playas. After discussion Ms. Eichner clarified that for the B-2 district south of the Winston Towers 600 building to Sunny Isles Boulevard: the standards for the two corner properties (from 172nd Street to the Winston Towers 600 building, and the same on the corner of Sunny Isles Boulevard and Collins Avenue) would have a height of 325 feet, and a minimum front setback on Collins Avenue of 30 feet; with the middle area having 190 feet height and 150 feet front setback from Collins Avenue. Mayor said that we need an additional 10 feet of front setback for future roadway expansion. Ms. Grub- Frieser cautioned that we couldn't require the extra front setback for a zoning district to use it for a road. The City could have a 30 to 35 feet setback, and iflin the future there becomes a need for street expansion, then the land would be available. It seemed clear that there needed to be a different standard north of 174th Street. 1 Ms. Eichner said she was uncomfortable without having more time to review the planning principles involved in the B-2 district proposals, and that would take several more months. She said we could go forward with the LDR's and later finish the Town Center Overlay. Ms. Grub-Frieser explained the greater legal !defensibility of a moratorium. Mayor Samson suggested having the lm reading on November 7, 2002, without the areas still under debate. There was a brief recess at 8:45 p.m. Mayor Samson sought clarification from Zoning Director Jorge Vera regarding the existing zoning classifications that are more restrictive than what is being contemplated in the new LDR's. B. Minor Changes to Approved Site Plan: Vice Mayor Iglesias requested that the City Commission not get involved in every little detailed change, but there was no support for his position. C. Vested Rights Provisions: Ms. Grub-Frieser explained the new language of the vested rights sections. Vice Mayor Iglesias proposed specific standards for a multi-phased development, and Ms. Grub- Frieser also suggested standards. Summery Minutes:LDR's Workshop,Oct 24,2002 Page 2