2005 1011 Regular City Commission Meeting

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Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting October II, 2005 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida The purpose of this request is to modify the previously approved plans only to permit the expansion of a previously approved spa located with the Acqualina development. 1. Modification of plans approved under Condition B of Resolution 00-Z-46 passed and adopted by the City Commission on April 13, 2000 reading as follows: From: That the approval of the plan be substantially in accordance with that submitted for hearing entitled "Williams Island Sunny Isles Condominium", prepared by Robert M. Swedroe Architects - Planners dated stamped received 3/20/2000 consisting of 26 sheets. To: That the project shall be developed substantially in accordance with the plan submitted for public hearing for Williams Island Ocean Club and are on file with the City Zoning Department entitled "The Spa at Acqualina", prepared by ST A Architectural Group dated revised 3-8-05 consisting of 6 sheets. All plans and conditions approved under Resolution 00-Z-46 remain in affect. Protests 0 Waivers o Ex Parte -L Action: Mayor Edelcup gave opening remarks on zoning procedures/decorum andCityOerl<. Hines read a disclaimer for the Zoning hearing, and read the applicant's name, hearing number, location and then administered the oath to the witnesses for the Zoning hearing. Planning and Zoning Administrator Jorge Vera reported and recommended approval with conditions. Public Speakers: Clifford Schulman, Esq.; Vivien Blanco; Todd Traygash; Henry Kay Clifford Schulman, Esq., representing the applicant, reported that this request will basically give them more room for the spa and noted that they had induced the foremost spa developer in the world, Espa International based out of England, and introduced Vivien Blanco, the Manager for Espa International. Todd Traygash of ST A Architectural Group presented a rendering of the spa treatment pavilion addition. Commissioner Brezin said that she can see that the changes will not affect the footprint in any way and asked what the reason is for requesting these changes and what the benefit is. Ms. Blanco said that this is a luxury item and it takes time and space and the previous spa that was planned did not have enough space for someone to come and spend the entire day at the spa. Commissioner Goodman asked if the beach access would be affected and Mr. Schulman said no it would not. Mayor Edelcup said that this is an opportunity for the City to gain another amenity and it is something that all residents will be able to enjoy. Commissioner Brezin moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion for approval, subject to staff conditions. Resolution No. 05-Z-96 was approved by a roll call vote of5- o in favor. Vote: Commissioner Brezin yes Commissioner Goodman ~ Commissioner Iglesias yes Vice Mayor Thaler ~ Mayor Edelcup ~ 3