2000-0914 Regular City Commission Meeting

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Summary Minutes-Regular City Commission Meeting September 14,2000 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the applicant's name, hearing number, and asked if there were any ex-pane disclosures, and Mayor Samson disclosed that on four occasions he was approached by people speaking in favor of the request. Public Speakers: Stanley Price, Esq.; Kobi Karp;Jorge Vera; Marla Dumas;Bill Lone; Cecile Sippin; Gerry Goodman; Herb Abramson; Nick Gaulitas Kobi Karp presented a three-dimensional site plan of the neighborhood, a historic photograph and current aerial photos of the area. Jorge Vera disclosed a defect in the City's legal notice. Commissioner Kauffman asked about the zoning of the site. Mr. Vera suggested that the proposal was not compatible with the surrounding area,nor with the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioner Iglesias asked where the construction staging would occur. Mr. Karp said that John Shepherd had said the access would be through the Pier Park. Marla Dumas expressed concerns that might be raised as to potential fiscal liability for the City as a result of the"permit agreement"for use of the Park regarding income and lease. She noted the need to amend the agreement to clarify that if the County decides that property tax is due, the lessee would be obliged to pay the tax. She also reviewed other concerns detailed in her report. Mr. Price said that he agreed to her conditions including the landscaping on site and within the public land. Mayor Samson objected to a variety of concerns. Mr. Price said that the developer was willing to submit plans that will show that the building would be moved thirty feet east, and to scale back on the size of the parking garage by trading space on the parking garage across the street. Mayor Samson suggested deferral. Commissioner Kauffman suggested deferral to complete negotiations. Mr. Vera suggested deferral to clarify the issues, including a disagreement on the FAR. Commissioner Iglesias noted he had problems with compatibility with the proposal and suggested reducing the parking structure. He suggested a continuation until a date certain. Vice Mayor Morrow moved and Commissioner Kauffman seconded a motion to continue the public hearing until Thursday,September 21 at 6:30 p.m.or after the public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan.The motion was approved by a vote of 5-0 in favor. 611). Request of Crescent Heights XLIV, Inc., Owner of the Property Located at the Northwest Corner of 192od Street and Collins Avenue for the Following: (Hearing #Z2000-08) 1. Modification of Condition 1 (F) of Resolution 98-Z-23 passed and adopted by the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach on the 8'h of October, 1998 reading as follows: 5