HomeMy WebLinkAboutZoning Resolution 22-Z-191RESOLUTION NO. 22-Z- 1 I I
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY
ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SITE PLAN MODIFICATION
APPLICATION (PZ2022-08) SUBMITTED BY LEN A. HAUSSLER, FOR
THE PROJECT ENTITLED "MANSIONS AT ACQUALINA" TO
INCREASE THE FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) OF DWELLING UNIT
3901-02 BY 824 SQUARE FEET OF FAR, THROUGH THE CITY'S
TRANSFER DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS (TDR) PROGRAM, BY
ENCLOSING A SECTION OF THE DWELLING UNIT'S BALCONY,
WHICH WILL INCREASE THE APPROVED OVERALL SQUARE
FOOTAGE OF FAR FOR MANSIONS AT ACQUALINA PROJECT FROM
433,875 SQUARE FEET OF FAR TO 434,699 SQUARE FEET OF FAR;
PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO
ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Len A. Haussler (the "Applicant") is seeking approval of a Site Plan
Modification (PZ2022-08) to modify the approved site plan for the Mansions at Acqualina project
which was approved by the City of Sunny Isles Beach ("City") pursuant to Resolution No. 11-Z-
124 passed and adopted December 22, 2011, and later modified through Resolution No. 12-Z-127
passed and adopted March 15, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the overall Mansions at Acqualina project initially utilized 431,305 square
feet of Floor Area Ratio ("FAR"), and throughout the years, several independent unit owners
(Resolution No. 16-Z-159, Resolution No. 17-Z-164, Resolution No. 19-Z-170, Resolution No.
19-Z-171, Resolution No. 21-Z-181, Resolution No. 21-Z-183, Resolution No. 21-Z-185 and
Resolution No. 22 -Z -Mid, have obtained approval for balcony enclosures, through the City's
Transfer Development Rights ("TDR") program, increasing the overall FAR of the project to
433,875 square feet of FAR; and
WHEREAS, the applicant is seeking to increase the FAR of dwelling Unit 3901-02 by
824 square feet of FAR, through the City's TDR program, by enclosing a section of the dwelling
unit's balcony; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the instant site plan modification, the Applicant is seeking to
purchase TDR's in the amount of 824 square feet of FAR and zero (0) dwelling units; and
WHEREAS, via Resolution 2022 , the City Commission approved the Applicant's
purchase of TDRs in the amount of 824 square feet of FAR and 0 dwelling units from the City's
public TDR bank, and further approved the assignment of solely the 824 square feet of FAR to the
property located at 17749 Collins Avenue Unit 3901-02 in furtherance of the requested site plan
modification; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant's site plan modification application requests the following:
1. Pursuant to Section §265-18 and §265-35 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development
Regulations, the Applicant is requesting a Site Plan Modification to an approved site plan for
an increase in Floor Area Ratio (FAR) from 433,875 square feet of FAR to 434,699 square feet
of FAR. The increase of 824 square feet will only affect dwelling Unit 3901-02, increasing the
overall FAR of the unit from 9,218 square feet to 10,042 square feet of FAR.
2. Pursuant to Section §265-23 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations,
the Applicant is requesting approval for the purchase and assignment of TDRs in the amount of
824 square feet of FAR and 0 dwelling units from the City's public TDR bank account.
Legal Description: 17749 COLLINS AVENUE CONDO UNIT 3901 UNDIV
1.162791% INT IN COMMON ELEMENTS OFF REC 29719-
2548; 17749 COLLINS AVENUE CONDO UNIT 3902 UNDIV
1.162791% INT IN COMMON ELEMENTS OFF REC 29719-
2548
Address: 17749 Collins Avenue Unit #3901-02
Folio: 31-2211-083-0001 (Reference)
31-2211-083-0350 (Unit)
31-2211-083-0780 (Unit)
WHEREAS, on September 15, 2022, the City Commission conducted a public hearing on
the site plan modification application; and
WHEREAS, the public hearing was duly advertised and held as required by law, all
interested parties concerned with the matter were heard, and due and proper consideration was
given to the matter and to the positive recommendation contained in the City's Development
Review Report; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission reviewed the application for site plan modification, the
written and oral recommendations of the Development Services Department, including the
recommended conditions, and hereby finds competent substantial evidence to support a showing
by the Applicant that the request for an approval for a site plan modification is in compliance with
the City's Land Development Regulations and the Comprehensive Plan, and maintains the basic
intent and purpose of the zoning, subdivision or other land use regulations, which is to protect the
general welfare of the public, particularly as it affects the stability and appearance of the
community; and further finds that the application should be granted, subject to the conditions
described herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Incorporation of Recitals. The foregoing recital paragraphs are hereby
ratified and confirmed as being true and the same are hereby made part of this Resolution.
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Section 2. Findings and Conclusions. Based upon an analysis of the site plan
application and the standards for approval of a site plan modification under the City's Land
Development Regulations, the City Commission hereby finds and concludes that the Applicant's
request for a site plan modification of the approved site plan under Resolution No. 11-Z-124
adopted on December 22, 2011, which was later modified by Resolution Nos. 12-Z-127, 16-Z-
159, 17-Z-164, 19-Z-170, 19-Z-171, 21-Z-181, 21-Z-183, 21-Z-185, and 22 -Z -
increase the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of dwelling Unit 3901-02 by 824 square feet
of FAR, through the City's TDRs program, by enclosing the dwelling unit's
balcony, thus increasing the overall square footage of FAR for Mansions at
Acqualina project from 433,875 square feet of FAR to 434,699 square feet of FAR.
is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and the Land Development Regulations of the City
of Sunny Isles Beach, and there is substantial competent evidence to support approval of the
application.
Section 3. Approval. The Applicant's request for a site plan modification of the
approved site plan under Resolution No. 11-Z-124 adopted on December 22, 2011, which was
later modified by Resolution Nos. 12-Z-127, 16-Z-159, 17-Z-164, 19-Z-170, 19-Z-171, 21-Z-181,
21-Z-183, 21-Z-185 and 22-Z- to increase the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of dwelling Unit 3901-
02 by 824 square feet of FAR, through the City's TDRs program, by enclosing a section of the
dwelling unit's western balcony and a portion of an interior corridor adjacent to the unit, thus
increasing the overall square footage of FAR for Mansions at Acqualina project from 433,875
square feet of FAR to 434,699 square feet of FAR, is hereby approved subject to all conditions set
forth in Section 4 below.
Section 4_ Conditions_
I. Conditions to be completed before demolition, below grade or building permits are
issued.
A. That the plans in the approval be substantially in accordance with that submitted for public
hearing, which are entitled "Interior Remodeling for Existing Residence Mansions at
Aqualina — 17749 Collins Ave Unit #3901-02", prepared by MS Architects, Inc. stamped
received August 29, 2022, consisting of 10 sheets. Plans are subject to revisions -based
comments provided by zoning staff of the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Plans are subject to
modification.
B. If the accepted appraised value is at $125.00, the Applicant shall submit evidence of
purchase of the required 824 square feet of FAR and 0 dwelling units of Transfer
Development Rights (TDRs) subject to the Site Plan Approval. That the Applicant provides
the City with the total amount of the approved purchased price of $103,000 for the TDR's
purchased from the City's Public TDR Bank. Failure to pay the required amount within the
ten (10) working days of approval of the Transfer of Development Rights (TDRs)
application and site plan application shall result in an automatic voiding of the City
Commission approval of the Receiving Site, transfer of TDRs, and site plan approval.
C. Upon the submittal of an application for a building permit, the plans submitted shall be
approved by the Planning and Zoning Department and be consistent with the specific site
plan approved by the City Commission. Plans shall include all the required elements of
the site plan pursuant to the City's Land Development Regulations and recommendations.
Should compliance with recommendations result in a change that would not be considered
"minor" in accordance with Section 265-18 of the City Code; the Applicant shall be
required to obtain another approval of the City Commission.
D. That the Applicant complies with all conditions and permit requirements, including but not
limited to, Miami -Dade County DERM, the Fire Department, Water and Sewer
Departments, etc.
E. Upon the submittal of an application for a building permit, the City will only issue a
building permit for this proposed project following written approval from the Mansion at
Acqualina Condominium Association.
F. That the Applicant shall pay all fees related to the review of the application described
herein and shall have paid all other fees due to the City including but not limited to TDRs
and Bonuses.
G. That the Applicant must present a recordable Unity of Title to combine units 3901 and
3902 into one parcel.
II. Conditions to be completed before any Certificate of Occupancy is issued.
A. Under Section 267-4, the City Manager and/or his/her designee in review of any
application, may refer any such application presented to it to such engineering, planning,
legal, technical, or environmental consultant or professional(s) employed by the City as the
Manager shall deem reasonably necessary to enable him/her to review such application as
required by law. Charges made by such consultants or professionals shall be in accord
with the charges customarily made for such services in Miami -Dade County, and pursuant
to an existing contractual agreement by and between the City and such consultant. Charges
made by the City shall be in accord with the hourly rates charged by such consultants or
hourly rates of employed professionals and shall be paid within 30 days on submission of
City voucher.
B. At the time of submission of any application or thereafter, it is required that an escrow
account be established, from which withdrawals shall be made to reimburse the City for
the cost of professional review services, if any. The Applicant shall then provide funds to
the City for deposit into such account in an amount to be determined by the City Manager,
based on his/her evaluation of the nature and complexity of the application. The Applicant
shall be provided with copies of any City voucher for such services as they are submitted
to the City. When the balance in such escrow is reduced to one-third (1/3) of its initial
amount, the applicant shall deposit additional funds into such account to bring its balance
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up to the amount of the initial deposit. If such account is not replenished within thirty -days
(30) after the applicant is notified, in writing, of the requirements for such additional
deposit, the City may suspend its review of the application. An application shall be deemed
incomplete if any amount shall be outstanding. A building permit or Certificate of Use
and Certificate of Occupancy shall not be issued unless all professional review fees charged
in connection with the applicant's project have been reimbursed to the City. Once all
pertinent charges have been paid, the City shall refund to the Applicant any funds
remaining on deposit.
C. The Applicant shall furnish payment and performance bond in an amount determined by
the Building Official to ensure Applicant's performance of public improvements required
pursuant to site plan approval and in accordance with recommendations of the Building
Official after review of construction plans submitted based on development approval
granted herein. Any such bond shall be issued by a surety having a minimum rating of A-
1 in the Best's Key Rating Guide, Property/Casualty Edition, shall be subject to the
approval of the City, and shall provide that "this bond may not be cancelled or allowed to
lapse until 30 days after receipt by the City, by certified mail, return receipt requested, of
written notice from the issuer of the bond of intent to cancel or not to renew". As
improvements are made the City, within its discretion, may reduce or eliminate the bond
amount. These rights reserved by the City with respect to any construction bond established
pursuant to this section are in addition to all other rights and remedies the City may have
under this Resolution, in law or in equity.
III. Other Conditions.
A. That the Applicant obtains a Certificate of Occupancy and a Certificate of Use from the
City upon compliance with all terms and conditions. The Certificate of Occupancy and
Certificate of Use shall be subject to cancellation upon violation of any of the conditions.
B. That the approved site plan shall remain valid for a period of 24 -months from the date of
the site plan modification approval. If no building permit is issued within the 24 -month
time period, the site plan shall be considered null and void and of no force and effect.
C. That the Applicant complies with all City Ordinances, County, State and Federal Laws
and Regulations applicable to development and permit approvals.
NO BUILDING PERMIT SHALL BE ISSUED UNLESS THE APPLICANT HAS
SUBMITTED ALL DOCUMENTS REFERRED TO UNDER THIS RESOLUTION AND
SHALL HAVE PAID ALL IMPACT FEES, BONUSES AND PROFESSIONAL FEES (AS
PER SECTION 267-4 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH) AND
ALL OTHER FEES DUE AND OWING PURSUANT TO THE APPLICABLE LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, AND SHALL HAVE SUBMITTED PAYMENT TO
THE CITY FOR ALL TRANSFER OF DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS, OR SHALL HAVE
OTHERWISE PRODUCED EVIDENCE THAT THE PERMITTED PRIVATE
DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS AS SET FORTH HEREINABOVE HAVE BEEN
TRANSFERRED.
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FAILURE BY THE CITY TO TIMELY ENFORCE ANY OF THE ABOVE CONDITIONS
DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A WAIVER OF THE SAME AND IF THE APPLICANT, ITS
SUCCESSORS, OR, ASSIGNS, DOES NOT PERFORM SUCH CONDITIONS WITHIN
FIVE (5) DAYS AFTER WRITTEN NOTICE, THE CITY RETAINS THE RIGHT TO
STOP CONSTRUCTION, IF NECESSARY, UNTIL THAT CONDITION IS MET. BY
ACTING UNDER THIS APPROVAL, APPLICANT HEREBY CONSENTS TO ALL
THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
Section 5. Authorization of City Manager. The City Manager is hereby
authorized to do all things necessary to effectuate this Resolution.
Section 6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or
portion of this Resolution is, for any reason, held invalid or unconstitutional by any Court of
competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent
provisions and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining potions of this
Resolution.
Section 7. Repealer. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict
herewith shall be and are hereby repealed.
Section 8. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon
adoption.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 15th day of September, 2022.
APPROVED AS—TO FORM
All A FICIENCY:
EdvVrd A. Dion, City Attorney
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA
By its City Commissi n
By:
Da obin Goldman, Mayor
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Moved by: ��' I/1"sC,4e4tSeconded by. G txy
Vote:
Mayor Goldman
✓,(Yes)
(No)
Vice Mayor Viscarra
Commissioner Joseph
(Yes)
--Z(Yes)
(No)
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Lama
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant
(Yes)
(No)