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<br /> CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH FROM PAGE 3NE proposed site of the hotel. projected public benefit for
<br /> NOTICE OF ZONING HEARING I am very skeptical about the first year is about$4.8
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<br /> NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be studies in general." million.be held by the City Commission of This projection for an-
<br /> the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,in the David P.Samson Commission Chambers,Sunny PUBLIC BENEFITS nual dollars to the city
<br /> Isles Beach Government Center,18070 Collins Avenue,Sunny Isles Beach,Florida on Thursday, Both proponents and the increases to about$10.1 •
<br /> March 17 2016 at 6:30 p.m.,to consider the following Zoning application: But even some Beach opponents have thrown million by the hotel's fifth
<br /> Application: 17550 Collins Avenue,LLC("Applicant") business owners say the around misleading num- year of operation,$13.8
<br /> Project Name: 17550 Collins Avenue Site Plan Revision new hotel will inevitably bers for how much money million in year 30 and$25
<br /> Location: 17550 Collins Avenue create congestion—day the hotel is projected to million in year 60.This
<br /> Public Hearing 6: PZ2016-01 trippers,alternative trans- bring in on a yearly basis, assumes certain revenue
<br /> Summary: portation or not presenting low and high hurdles are cleared each
<br /> The Applicant is seeking a site plan modification of an approved site plan.Specifically,the "These people still need figures that suit their goals. year.
<br /> modification includes a reduction of the tower width,an increase of the west tower setbacks, to come out though[In- Mailers and television "When I heard that
<br /> an improved design of the west tower elevation,and an increase of 493 square feet of Floor terstate]95 and the Vene- ads backed by Portman we're going to get$25
<br /> Area Ratio(FAR)for a not to exceed amount of 127,381 square feet of FAR The Applicant tian[Causeway]and they and the Greater Miami million for projects in Mia-
<br /> is also seeking a waiver to place the temporary construction fence along the Collins Avenue need to get there,"said Convention and Visitors mi Beach,I thought that
<br /> property line. Nicola Meyer,vice presi- Bureau imply Miami Beach was a great idea,"said
<br /> Requests: dent of revenue and dis- will receive an average of Tom Richerson,a resident
<br /> tribution at family-owned $24.6 million in public and commercial real estate
<br /> . I. Pursuant to Section 265-18 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development South Beach boutique benefits a year from the developer."But when I
<br /> Regulations,the Applicant is requesting a site plan modification of an approved site plan hotels Circa 39 and The lease.That's true,but only went and looked into the
<br /> pursuant to Zoning Resolution No.15-Z-154 adopted on July le,2015. Palms Hotel and Spa. in that it is an average of numbers,it doesn't quite
<br /> 2. Pursuant to Section 265-63.3(E)of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development "Imagine there is a huge lease payments and taxes add up."
<br /> Regulations,the Applicant is requesting a waiver to place the temporary construction convention and everyone over the course of the 99 Currently,the land pro-
<br /> fence along the Collins Avenue property line. wants to see the Wynwood years. posed for the hotel has a
<br /> The plans reviewed are on file,and maybe examined,in the City Clerk's Office and are entitled district,they will still go By the same token,sev- small city office building
<br /> "Aurora Site Plan Revision",prepared by Revuelta Architecture International stamped date there somehow,they will eral lower figures are being designed by Art Deco pro-
<br /> received February 29,2016 consisting of 26 sheets. Plans are subject to revisions based cause traffic somehow." shared by local activists on neer Henry Hohauser,a
<br /> comments provided by staff of the City of Sunny Isles Beach.Plans are subject to modification. Other business owners social media. back room of the Fillmore
<br /> are more skeptical of mak- The city's financial aria- and a parking lot that gen-
<br /> Legal:All that portion of Tract 4 of the subdivision of Government Lot 6 Section 2 Township 52 South ing traffic a central issue, lysis shows rent payments erases$263,700 annually
<br /> Range 42 East and Government Lots 1,2,4 and portions of Government Lots 5 and 6 Section 11 Township saying the congestion is totaling$418,557 after the for the city.
<br /> 52 South Range 42 East as recorded in Nat Book 10 at Page 64 of the Public Records of Miami-Dade
<br /> County,Florida,more particularly described as follows to wit: part of a larger issue that hotel's first year in oper- Should the 99-year lease
<br /> That portion of the East 200 Feet of Tract 4 of subdivision Government Lot 6 Section 2 Township 52 does not play directly into ation,2018.That's a com- be approved,Portman
<br /> South Range 42 East and Government Lots 1,2,4 and portions of Government Lou 5 and 6 Section the convention center bination of a minimum would use$400 million of
<br /> 11 Township 52 South Range 42 East as recorded in Plat Book 10 at Page 64 of the Public Records of hotel. rent and variable rent, private financing to build
<br /> Miami-Dade County,Florida,lying immediately West of and adjacent to the West right-of-way line of "That hotel is going to depending on revenues. the hotel.No public sub-
<br /> State Road A-I-A as shown by plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 45 at Page 39 of the Public Records of generate traffic,yes,but is The first three years that sidy would contribute to
<br /> Dade County,Florida,said East 200 feet being measured at right angles to the West right-of-way line of it generating more traffic are considered a`warm- this.The project would
<br /> said State Road A-1-A;EXCEPT the North 300 feet of said Tract 4 measured at right angles to the North that there is now?I don't up"period for the new have to clear one of the
<br /> line of said Tract 4 AND ALSO EXCEPT the Southl85 feet of said Tract 4 measured at right angles to the think so,"said Mike Palma, hotel as new convention city's land use boards,the
<br /> South line of said Tract 4.(The North 75 Feet of the South 185 feet of the East 200 feet of said Tract 4, executive vice president business is projected to Design Review Board,
<br /> lying immediately Wes of State RoadA-1-A has been deeded as an easement for road purposes,said deed and managing partner for come in.The Beach would before shovels hit the
<br /> being recorded in the Public Records of Dade County,Florida,under Clerk's File No.2130903.)it being the Clevelander South receive a minimum fixed ground.
<br /> intended to demise all of Lot 5-A together with all the land contiguous and adjacent thereto South of said Beach Hotel on Ocean rent or 2.5 percent of the This article includes rdm-
<br /> Lot 5-A up to the North line of the 75 foot easement as shown on the plat attached hereto. P
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<br /> Size of Property: 0.99 acres(43,l98 sq.ft.) Hotel and Essex House gross operating revenues, ments from the Public In-
<br /> Hotel on Collins Avenue. whichever is greater.In sight Network,an online
<br /> Zone: B-1 Neighborhood Business Other residents are wary years four through seven, community of people who
<br /> All persons are invited to appear at this meeting or be represented by an agent,or to express their views of any new development at that minimum rent is set have agreed to share their
<br /> in writing addressed to the City Clerk,City of Sunny Isles Beach,18070 Collins Avenue,Sunny Isles all because of the present around$1.5 million annual- insights with the Miami
<br /> Beach,Florida,33160.The courts have ruled that it is improper to contact a City Commission member morass of cars that can ly and goes up slightly each Herald and WLRN.Become
<br /> individually,either orally or in writing about any zoning applications.Maps and other data pertaining clog the island any day. year. a source at
<br /> to these applications are available for public inspection during normal business hours in City Hall.Any "It's anybody's guess When that figure is add- MiamiHerald.com/insight.
<br /> zoning hearing may be continued at this meeting and under such circumstances,additional legal notice what the traffic is going to ed to the taxes that would
<br /> would not be provided.Any persons wishing to speak at a public hearing should register with the City be like—it's already bad," have to be paid by Port- Joey Flechas:305-376-3602,
<br /> Clerk prior to that item being heard.Inquiries regarding the item may be directed to the City Clerk at said Jane Losson,who lives man,such as hotel bed @jocJiech
<br /> (305)792-1703.Please refer to the hearing number when making an inquiry.If a person decides to
<br /> appeal any decision made by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting two blocks away from the taxes and resort taxes,the
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