HomeMy WebLinkAboutZoning Resolution 25-Z-209RESOLUTION NO. 25-Z- -I—Dq
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A SITE PLAN MODIFICATION APPLICATION (PZ2024-07)
SUBMITTED BY LA PLAYA BEACH ASSOCIATES, LLC FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED
"ST. REGIS RESIDENCES," F/K/A "LA PLAYA BEACH" AND "LA PLAYA VARADERO"
TO DECREASE THE DENSITY FROM 490 UNITS TO 361 UNITS, TO MODIFY THE
BUILDING AMENITIES TO INCLUDE 14 CABANAS AND 10 GUEST SUITES,
DECREASE THE BEACH BAR AND GRILL FROM 5,200 SQ. FT. TO 4,207 SQ. FT.,
REDUCE THE PUBLIC RESTAURANT SPACE FROM 8,462 SQ. FT. TO 7,193 SQ. FT.,
CONVERT 5,170 SQ. FT. OF RESIDENTIAL AMENITY AREA TO 1,068 SQ. FT. OF
COMMERCIAL USE, AND ADD ONE LEVEL OF BELOW -GRADE PARKING TO TOWER
2; 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, La Playa Beach Associates, LLC (the "Applicant") is seeking approval of a Site
Plan Modification (PZ2024-07) to modify the approved site plan for the project "St. Regis
Residences" formerly known as, "La Playa Beach" and "La Playa Varadero," which was approved
by the City of Sunny Isles Beach ("City") pursuant to Resolution No. 15-Z-156, passed and adopted
November 19, 2015, and later modified through Resolution No. 16-Z-158, passed and adopted
April 21, 2016, and through Resolution No. 22-Z-189, passed and adopted February 17, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the Applicant's Site Plan Modification Application requests the following:
I. Pursuant to Section §265-18 and §265-35 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development
Regulations, the Applicant is seeking a Site Plan Modification for the project "St. Regis
Residences" formerly known as, "La Playa Beach" and "La Playa Varadero." The proposed
modification is to decrease the density from 490 units to 361 units, to modify the building
amenities to include 14 cabanas and 10 guest suites, decrease the Beach Bar and Grill from
5,200 sq. ft. to 4,207 sq. ft., reduce the public restaurant space from 8,462 sq. ft. to 7,193 sq.
ft., convert 5,170 sq. ft. of residential amenity area to 1,068 sq. ft. of commercial use, and
add one level of below -grade parking to Tower 2.
Legal: ALL OF TRACT "I", LESS THE SOUTH 216.66 FEET AS MEASURED AT RIGHT
ANGLES TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT "I", OF AMENDED PLAT
NORTH BISCAYNE BEACH, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS
RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 44, AT PAGE 42, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA.
TOGETHER WITH
THAT PARCEL OF LAND LYING EAST OF AND BOUNDED ON THE WEST BY
THE EAST LINE OF SAID TRACT "I", AND BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THE
EASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID TRACT "I", AND
BOUNDED ON THE EAST BY THE EROSION CONTROL LINE OF THE ATLANTIC
OCEAN, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 134 AT PAGE 47, OF SAID PUBLIC
RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND BOUNDED ON THE
SOUTH BY THE EASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH
216.66 FEET, AS MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
TRACT "I" OF AMENDED PLAT NORTH BISCAYNE BEACH.
AND
THE SOUTH 200 FEET OF TRACT "H", AS MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO
THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID TRACT "H", OF AMENDED PLAT NORTH BISCAYNE
BEACH, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK
44, AT PAGE 42, OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY,
FLORIDA.
TOGETHER WITH
THAT PARCEL OF LAND LYING EAST OF AND BOUNDED ON THE WEST BY
THE EAST LINE OF SAID TRACT "H", AND BOUNDED ON THE NORTH BY THE
EASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH 200 FEET OF
TRACT "H", AS MEASURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID
TRACT "H", AND BOUNDED ON THE EAST BY THE EROSION CONTROL LINE
OF THE ATLANTIC OCEAN, AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 134 AT PAGE 47,
OF SAID PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA, AND
BOUNDED ON THE SOUTH BY THE EASTERLY EXTENSION OF THE SOUTH
LINE OF SAID TRACT "H" OF AMENDED PLAT NORTH BISCAYNE BEACH.
ADDRESS: 18801 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach
FOLIO: 31-2202-003-0120
WHEREAS, on January 16, 2025, 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
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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.
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. 15-Z-156, and
as modified by Resolution No. 16-Z-158, and Resolution No. 22-Z-189:
To decrease the project density from 490 to 361 residential units, decrease the number
of cabanas from 17 to 14, reduce the number of guest suites from 13 to 10, decrease the
size of the Beach Bar and Grill from 5,200 sq. ft. to 4,207 sq. ft., reduce the size of the
public restaurant space from 8,462 sq. ft. to 7,193 sq. ft., convert 5,170 sq. ft. of
residential amenity area to 1,068 sq. ft. of commercial use, and add one level of below -
grade parking to Tower 2
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 approved under Resolution No. No. 15-Z-156, and as modified by Resolution
No. 16-Z-158, and Resolution No. 22-Z-189, to decrease the project density from 490 to 361
residential units, decrease the number of cabanas from 17 to 14, reduce the number of guest
suites from 13 to 10, decrease the size of the Beach Bar and Grill from 5,200 sq. ft. to 4,207 sq.
ft., reduce the size of the public restaurant space from 8,462 sq. ft. to 7,193 sq. ft., convert 5,170
sq. ft. of residential amenity area to 1,068 sq. ft. of commercial use, and add one level of below -
grade parking to Tower 2, is hereby APPROVED, subject to all conditions set forth in Section 4
below.
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Section 4. Conditions.
1. That the plans shall be substantially in accordance with that submitted for public hearing,
which are entitled "St. Regis Residences", prepared by Arquitectonica, stamped received
on January 10, 2025, consisting of 82 sheets. Additionally, the landscaping plans entitled
"St. Regis Sunny Isles Residences", prepared by EDSA, stamped received on December 6,
2024, consisting of 55 sheets. The civil plans entitled "St. Regis Residences", prepared by
Fortin, Leavy, Skiles, Inc., stamped received on June 7, 2024, consisting of 12 sheets.
2. 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.
3. All conditions and approvals enumerated under Resolution Nos. 15-Z-156, 2015-2497, 16-
Z-158, 2016-2511, 2017-2656, and 22-Z-189 shall remain in effect, unless modified or
deleted as part of this application.
4. Resolution 22-Z-189, Section 4.1., Condition number 3 shall be revised to eliminate the
shared parking agreement from the required Declaration of Restrictive Covenant and
recognize the reduction of cabanas to 14 and guest suites to 10.
5. The Applicant shall address comments provided by the City's Landscape Architect
Consultant regarding landscape plans per the memo dated 12/18/2024 prior to issuance
of building permit. The City Manager or designee shall review and provide additional
comments if necessary.
6. Development signage must conform to requirements of the Land Development
Regulations and will be addressed prior to issuance of building permit.
7. Loading spaces shall not be located in the front yard, which is between the building and
Collins Avenue.
8. All elements of the arrival features, water features, walls, development signage, and
sculpture podium bases shall not encroach into the 10' landscape easement along Collins
Avenue.,
9. 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.
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10. That the approved site plan shall remain valid for a period of 60 -months from the date of
the site plan modification approval, provided that a building permit is obtained for the
south tower within 24 -months. 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.
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 provision 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 -10—A day of Janes 2025.
CITY OF,S'[JNNY ISLE BEACH, FLORIDA
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Mauricio Bet'ancut, CMC, City Clerk
Larisa Svechin, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM
AND LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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Aldin E. Boileau for Nabors, Giblin
& Nickerson, P.A., City Attorney
Moved by: Seconded
Vote:
Mayor Svechin
✓ (Yes)
(No)
Vice Mayor Lama
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Joseph
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Stuyvesant
(Yes)
(No)
Commissioner Viscarra
(Yes)
(No)
C'TY OF SUN PNO
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH
STAFF REPORT
JANUARY 16, 2025
St. Regis Residences (FKA La Playa Beach)
Site Plan Modification
I. APPLICATION SUMMARY
Application Number: PZ2024-07
Application Summary: The Applicant is requesting a Site Plan Modification to decrease
the project density from 490 to 361 residential units, decrease the
number of cabanas from 17 to 14, reduce the number of guest
suites from 13 to 10, decrease the size of the Beach Bar and Grill
from 5,200 sq. ft. to 4,207 sq. ft., reduce the size of the public
restaurant space from 8,462 sq. ft. to 7,193 sq. ft., convert 5,170
sq. ft. of residential amenity area to 1,068 sq. ft. of commercial
use, and add one level of below -grade parking to Tower 2.
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Applicant/Owner: La Playa Beach Associates, LLC
1300 Brickell Avenue
Miami, FL 33131
ATTN: Ron L. Choron
11. SITE INFORMATION
Location: 18801 Collins Avenue
Land Area: 4.716 Acres (205,424 sq. ft.)
Folio: 31-2202-003-0120
Site Description: The property is a rectangular lot located on the east side of Collins
Avenue. It was developed in 1963 with a two-story motel with 349
units, known as the La Playa Varadero Motel Condominium.
Today, the property is improved with the temporary sales office
(approved per Resolution 2015-2444) on the northern side and
the deep soil mix is currently underway on the south side,
prepping the site for development.
Legal Description: All of Tract "I", less the South 216.66 feet as measured at right
angles to the South line of said Tract "I", of AMENDED PLAT
NORTH BISCAYNE BEACH, according to the plat thereof, as
recorded in Plat Book 44, at Page 42, of the Public Records of
Miami -Dade County, Florida.
TOGETHER WITH
That parcel of land lying East of and bounded on the West by the
East line of said Tract "I", and bounded on the North by the
Easterly extension of the North line of said Tract "I", and bounded
on the East by the Erosion Control Line of the Atlantic Ocean, as
recorded in Plat Book 134 at Page 47, of said Public Records of
Miami -Dade County, Florida, and bounded on the South by the
Easterly extension of the North line of the South 216.66 feet, as
measured at right angles to the South line of said Tract "I" of
AMENDED PLAT NORTH BISCAYNE BEACH.
AND
The South 200 feet of Tract "H", as measured at right angles to
the South line of said Tract "H", of AMENDED PLAT NORTH
BISCAYNE BEACH, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in
Plat Book 44, at Page 42, of the Public Records of Miami -Dade
County, Florida.
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TOGETHER WITH
That parcel of land lying East of and bounded on the West by the
East line of said Tract "H", and bounded on the North by the
Easterly extension of the North line of said South 200 feet of Tract
"H", as measured at right angles to the South line of said Tract
"H", and bounded on the East by the Erosion Control Line of the
Atlantic Ocean, as recorded in Plat Book 134 at Page 47, of said
Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida, and bounded on
the South by the Easterly extension of the South line of said Tract
"H" of AMENDED PLAT NORTH BISCAYNE BEACH.
Future Land Use: Mixed Use - High Density Resort (MUHDR)
This category is intended to provide for resort style developments
(hotels, hotel -apartments and resorts), high quality residential
apartments (as -of -right 50 DUs/acre and 2.5 F.A.R.) and
associated internal accessory uses (restaurants and other
convenience services). Residential densities with bonuses may
not exceed eighty (80) units per acre for apartments. The density
may be increased by the utilization of TDRs.
Zoning District: Mixed Use - Resort (MU -R)
This district provides for multifamily dwellings at a maximum
density of 80 dwelling units per acre for condominiums and 125
dwelling units for apartment/hotel. Apartments, hotels, motels and
apartment -hotels, commercial services and retails goods internal
to the buildings and conference facilities are permitted uses. The
density may be increased by the utilization of TDRs.
Adjacent Properties:
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Existing Use
Zoning
Future Land Use Ma
North
High Density Residential
MU -R
Mixed Use -High Density Resort
Ocean III Condominiums
East
Water — Atlantic Ocean
N/A
Water
South
High Density Resort
MU -R
Mixed Use -High Density Resort
Marenas Beach Resort
West
Retail (Millennium Plaza)
B-1
Neighborhood Business
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III. REQUEST
Pursuant to Section §265-18 and §265-35 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land
Development Regulations, the Applicant is seeking a Site Plan Modification for the project
"St. Regis Residences" formerly known as, "La Playa Beach" and "La Playa Varadero."
The proposed modification is to decrease the density from 490 units to 361 units, to
modify the building amenities to include 14 cabanas and 10 guest suites, decrease the
Beach Bar and Grill from 5,200 sq. ft. to 4,207 sq. ft., reduce the public restaurant space
from 8,462 sq. ft. to 7,193 sq. ft., convert 5,170 sq. ft. of residential amenity area to 1,068
sq. ft. of commercial use, and add one level of below -grade parking to Tower 2.
IV. PLANNING REVIEW
On November 19, 2015, per Resolution 15-Z-156, the Applicant received site plan
approval for two 56 -story towers consisting of 431 residential condominiums, 60 hotel
units and 90 apartment -hotel units with a total of 1,228,435 square feet of floor area.
On April 21, 2016, per Resolution 16-Z-158, the Applicant received site plan modification
approval for two 56 -story towers consisting of 490 residential condominiums, 12 cabanas,
7,781 square feet of restaurant space, 7,780 square feet office space and 1,850 square
feet of retail space and 1,228,154 square feet of floor area.
On February 17, 2022, per Resolution 22-Z-189, the Applicant received another site plan
modification approval for two 62 -story towers consisting of 490 residential condominiums,
an 8,000 square foot private members club, a 5,200 square foot beach bar and grill
restaurant, an 8,462 square foot public restaurant, 17 cabanas, 13 guest suites, and a
shared parking agreement between the spa and restaurant uses.
The proposed modification is consistent with Future Land Use Element Policy 14B, which
establishes the maximum floor area ratio and density for the Mixed Use — Resort/High
Density future land use category. There is no proposed increase in the floor area ratio
and the modification proposes to decrease the number of dwelling units to 361. The
maximum number of dwelling units permissible by the Comprehensive Plan is 490.
V. ZONING SITE PLAN REVIEW
The following is an analysis of the proposed site plan with the site development standards
of the MU -R, "Mixed Use - Resort" zoning district, and other applicable Land Development
Regulations.
The plans reviewed are on file, and may be examined, in the City Clerk's Office and are
entitled "St. Regis Residences", prepared by Arquitectonica, stamped received on
January 10, 2025, consisting of 82 sheets. Additionally, the landscaping plans entitled "St.
Regis Sunny Isles Residences", prepared by EDSA, stamped received on December 6,
2024, consisting of 55 sheets. The civil plans entitled "St. Regis Residences", prepared
by Fortin, Leavy, Skiles, Inc., stamped received on June 7, 2024, consisting of 12 sheets.
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§265-33,D.' Mixetl Use . ResorF(MU R) `
Site Development Standards ,
Code Section
Required "'
Previously
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*** To provide more information on the floor area ratio (FAR), the approved plans per
Resolution 22-Z-189 impermissibly excluded floor area from the FAR calculations that
was located on levels -2 through 2. Code Section §265-35.D(9)(a)[1][e] was incorrectly
applied to exclude all floor area that is located within the parking structure. This excluded
floor area included amenity spaces, cabanas, corridors, elevator lobbies, the pool bar,
trash rooms, and bathrooms, while the only permissible exclusions are the parking spaces
themselves. The total area that was excluded was 24,369 square feet. Upon submittal of
the current site plan modification, this exclusion was revealed and corrected. The current
plans "grandfather" the previously excluded 24,369 square feet. All new floor area on
levels -2 through 2 are included in the FAR totals, such as pet spas, office spaces,
housekeeping, etc.
The site plan modification approved via Resolution 22-Z-189 included a shared parking
agreement between the spa and restaurant uses because there was a deficiency in
parking. However, the modification currently proposed decreased the unit density by 129
residential units, which decreased the required parking. Therefore, the shared parking
agreement is no longer required.
The City's planning, traffic, civil, and landscape consultants have reviewed the proposed
site plan modification for conformance with the applicable Land Development
Regulations. All comments were addressed, except for three comments from the
landscape architect, which are included as a condition of approval of this modification.
These comments are regarding street tree spacing, irrigation, and an discrepancy in the
quantities of native and drought tolerant plants.
VI. FINAL ANALYSIS
The proposed site plan modification is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Land
Development Regulations. Staff recommends the conditions outlined in Section VII be
included, should the City Commission approve the application.
Staff has compiled the relevant facts of the requested site plan modification and
recommends the application be presented to City Commission for consideration.
VII. CONDITIONS
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§265 46 Off Street Parking
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Proposed
Standard
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Off-street parking
833 spaces
1,000 spaces
900 spaces
Loading
4 spaces
8 spaces
8 spaces
The site plan modification approved via Resolution 22-Z-189 included a shared parking
agreement between the spa and restaurant uses because there was a deficiency in
parking. However, the modification currently proposed decreased the unit density by 129
residential units, which decreased the required parking. Therefore, the shared parking
agreement is no longer required.
The City's planning, traffic, civil, and landscape consultants have reviewed the proposed
site plan modification for conformance with the applicable Land Development
Regulations. All comments were addressed, except for three comments from the
landscape architect, which are included as a condition of approval of this modification.
These comments are regarding street tree spacing, irrigation, and an discrepancy in the
quantities of native and drought tolerant plants.
VI. FINAL ANALYSIS
The proposed site plan modification is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Land
Development Regulations. Staff recommends the conditions outlined in Section VII be
included, should the City Commission approve the application.
Staff has compiled the relevant facts of the requested site plan modification and
recommends the application be presented to City Commission for consideration.
VII. CONDITIONS
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If the City approves this application, the application will be subject to the following
conditions:
That the plans shall be substantially in accordance with that submitted for public
hearing, which are entitled "St. Regis Residences", prepared by Arquitectonica,
stamped received on January 10, 2025, consisting of 82 sheets. Additionally, the
landscaping plans entitled "St. Regis Sunny Isles Residences", prepared by EDSA,
stamped received on December 6, 2024, consisting of 55 sheets. The civil plans
entitled "St. Regis Residences", prepared by Fortin, Leavy, Skiles, Inc., stamped
received on June 7, 2024, consisting of 12 sheets.
2. 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.
3. All conditions and approvals enumerated under Resolution Nos. 15-Z-156, 2015-
2497, 16-Z-158, 2016-2511, 2017-2656, and 22-Z-189 shall remain in effect, unless
modified or deleted as part of this application.
4. Resolution 22-Z-189, Section 4.1., Condition number 3 shall be revised to eliminate
the shared parking agreement from the required Declaration of Restrictive Covenant
and recognize the reduction of cabanas to 14 and guest suites to 10.
5. The Applicant shall address comments provided by the City's Landscape Architect
Consultant regarding landscape plans per the memo dated 12/18/2024 prior to
issuance of building permit. The City Manager or designee shall review and provide
additional comments if necessary.
6. Development signage must conform to requirements of the Land Development
Regulations and will be addressed prior to issuance of building permit.
7. Loading spaces shall not be located in the front yard, which is between the building
and Collins Avenue.
8. All elements of the arrival features, water features, walls, development signage, and
sculpture podium bases shall not encroach into the 10' landscape easement along
Collins Avenue.
9. 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.
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10. 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.
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VIII. MAP REFERENCES
Zoning Map
January 16, 2025
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MILLERi%LEGG
Date: 12/18/24
To: Amy Canales, Planning & Zoning Administrator - City of Sunny Isles
Beach
From: Michael Bradley, RLA
CC: Ran Lee & Brian Shore, RLA,
Project: St. Regis, 18801 Collins Ave
Re: Site Plan Review: PZ2024-07 St. Regis Major Modification
The review of the Landscape Plans dated 11/01/24, and received on 12/09/24, prepared
by EDSA, for the above referenced Project has been completed and the following
comments are offered:
• Previous Comments Not Addressed
o SHEET LO -0-02:
■ Maximum spacing of street trees is 30LF on center, not
35 per Section 265-71.A. Calculation still shows math based
on 35LF. Requirement is met but update calculation
appropriately.
o OVERALL COMMENTS:
■ Provide irrigation plans to meet the requirements of
Section 265-68. Irrigation plans not submitted
■ Include native & drought tolerant designations in plant
palette to confirm calculations. Native designation has
been addressed and requirement met. Quantities between
plan charts and site calculations do not match. 86 shown in
plan charts, 92 shown in site calculations. Update quantities
accordingly
• Additional Comments from Re -review
o Provide written response to comments. Additional comments may be
provided upon review of a re -submittal.
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(954) 436-7000 • Fax: (954) 493-6539
EOE / DFW www.millerlegg.com
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Shubin Law Group
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION
December 6, 2024
Amy Canales, Planning and Zoning Director
City of Sunny Isles Beach
18070 Collins Avenue, 311 Floor
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
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RECEIVED
1/9/2025
PZ2024-07
PLANNING & ZONING DEPT.
Re: Second Amended Letter of Intent/La Playa Beach Associates, LLC/18801
Collins Avenue Application for Modification of Previously Approved Site -
Plan ("Application")
Dear Ms. Canales:
On behalf of this firm's client, La Playa Beach Associates LLC ("Applicant"), we
respectfully submit this Second Amended Letter of Intent in support of the Application for major'
modifications to the previously approved site plan seeking a density decrease and minor plan
amendments for the approximately 4.716 -acre oceanfront property located at 18801 Collins
Avenue (the "Property").
In 2022, through Resolution 22-Z-189, the City approved a Major Site Plan Modification
for the Property that included a phased project with 490 residential units within two approximately
750 -foot -high towers consisting of 62 stories each, and the following amenities: (i) an 8,000 sqft.
private spa exclusive for Resident and Club Member use; (ii) an 8,462 sqft. public restaurant
consisting of 5,550 sqft. of indoor dining and 2,912 sqft. of outdoor dining; (iii) a Beach Bar &
Grill consisting of 3,450 sqft. of indoor dining and 1,750 sqft. of outdoor dining exclusive for
Resident and Club Member use; (iv) Conditional Use approval for a private members' Club; (iv)
17 private cabanas; and (v) 13 guest suites (the "2022 Approval").2 The total approved floor area
ratio, including approved transfer of development rights ("TDRs"), is 5.98 (1,228,435 sqft.).
1 While we maintain that the proposed amendments satisfy the requirements for a minor
modification under Section 265-18, City Code because they do not depart from the principal
concept of the approved plan, we understand that the City's position is that the substantial decrease
in proposed density requires review under the City's Major Site Plan Review process because the
proposed density results in more than a 5% decrease in project density. As a result we submit the
Application as a major modification in an abundance of caution. § 265-18, City LDR ("The City
Manager shall administratively approve "minor" changes and deviations from an approved site
plan which are in compliance with the provisions and intent of this chapter and which do not depart
from the principal concept of the approved plan.").
2 Previously known as "La Playa Varadaro," the project was originally approved by the City
Commission on November 19, 2015, through the adoption of Resolution No. 15-Z-156 (Site Plan
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The 2022 Approval is currently under construction with a Deep Soil Mix Permit in place
(132023-1803). As is typical for projects like this, market demands have changed and a density
decrease and minor design and program revisions are both necessary and desirable to enhance the
overall project. To accommodate these circumstances, the Applicant now seeks to amend the 2022
Approval, including the following:
1. Reduce density from 490 units to 361 units;
2. Increase FAR to the total approved FAR of 5.98 (from 1,192,039 to 1,228,435 sqft.);
3. Decrease Cabanas from 17 to 14;
4. Reduce Guest Suites from 13 to 10;
5. Decrease Beach Bar and Grill from 5,200 sqft. to 4,207 sqft. (3,056 sqft. indoor dining and
1,160 sqft. outdoor dining, and 1,565 sqft. kitchen area) and provide public access to the
Bar and Grill;
6. Reduce Public Restaurant from 8,462 sqft. to 7,193 sqft. (4,713 sqft. indoor dining and
1,227 sqft. outdoor dining, and 1,253 sqft. kitchen area);
7. Convert 5,170 sqft. of Residential Amenity area to 1,068 sqft. of Commercial Use on Level
4 of North Tower and provide required parking;
8. Add one level of below -grade parking to Tower 2;
9. Increase mechanical space to 70,000; and
10. Increase resident storage space to 23,581 sqft.
The Amended Project will retain all of the previous applicable approvals, including but not
limited to approved TDRs in the amount of 283,485 square feet of floor area and 119 dwelling
units; approved 25% decrease in building separation from 100 feet to 75 feet; approved design
flexibility allowance for side setbacks reducing side setbacks to 25 feet; approved phased
development and related 72 -month extended period to obtain a building permit.' Sufficient onsite
parking is provided for all proposed uses and thus a shared parking agreement is not needed.
Approval and use of TDRs) and Resolution No. 2015-2497 (transfer of public TDRs in the amount
of 283,485 square feet (and 119 dwelling units)). On April 21, 2016, the site -plan was modified
through Resolution 16-Z-158 and approved for 490 residential units and 12 cabana/suites. On
January 21, 2016, the City Commission also approved the potential transfer of 75,000 square feet
(and 35 dwelling units) from the property known as the "Corner House" property to the Property,
through the adoption of Resolution No. 2016-2511.
3 Consistent with Condition 13 of the approved project, the Applicant is seeking to maintain
the 72 -month extended period to obtain a building permit in order to accommodate the phased
development of the Project's two towers and account for potential shifts in market conditions. As
set forth in Condition 13, the 72 -month period would begin to run from the date of modified site -
plan approval and would not include any existing extensions received pursuant to section 252.363,
Fla. Stat.
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To effectuate the minor Project modifications, the Applicant requests the following:
1) Site plan approval adopting the plans entitled "La Playa" as prepared by the architectural
firm Arquitectonica and dated October 11, 2024 and as revised on November 13, 2024 to
address City review comments, and consisting of two phased 62 -story residential towers
with a total of 363 residential units; a branded restaurant of approximately 6,000 square
feet of combined indoor and outdoor dining; and a spa of approximately 8,000 square feet,
for a total of 1,224,432 square feet of floor area.
2) All other conditions and approvals contained in Resolution Nos. 15-Z-156, 2015-2497,
2016-2511 and 16-Z-158 would stay in full force and effect, as applicable.
As set forth in Condition 19 and 23 of Resolution 15-Z-156 and Condition 6 of Resolution
16-Z-158, Applicant reaffirms that it "shall pay the required contribution to the Art in Public Places
Fund in the amount equal to I% of the construction cost but not to exceed $500,000.00 in lieu of
the required artwork" or "if applicant chooses to propose an artwork prior to building permitting,
the applicant is not required to submit the remainder monetary contribution to meet the minimum
monetary requirement."
In addition, the Applicant has already met with: Miami -Dade County Fire Department for
staging of the proposed development; the City of North Miami Beach regarding water availability;
Miami -Dade County Water and Sewer regarding sewer availability; the Florida Department of
Transportation regarding Collins Avenue; the Florida Department of Environmental Protection
regarding existing approvals related to building siting in relationship to the Coastal Construction
Control Line (received Permit # DA000840); Miami -Dade County Department of Environmental
Resources Management; and the Federal Aviation Administration regarding tower height
(received Determination of no hazard to Air Navigation for 750 feet above mean sea level). The
Applicant is committed to continue to meet and discuss the proposed modified Project with these
agencies and will obtain all necessary approvals pursuant to Condition 12 of Resolution 15-Z-156.
In addition, Applicant has met with Miami -Dade County Public Schools Planning, Design, and
Sustainability to reconfirm public school concurrency and will obtain concurrency review approval
as required under Condition 14 of Resolution No. 15-Z-156.
As always, should you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
Ian E. DeMello
For the firm
cc: Stan Morris, City Manager
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PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATION
4� = Hearing #
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Date Received
Folio Number
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1 . Proposed Project Name: LA PLAYA BEACH
Name of Applicant LA PLAYA BEACH ASSOCIATES LLC
a. If applicant is the owner, give name exactly as recorded on deed.
b. If applicant is lessee, attach copy of valid lease of one (1) year or more and Property
Owners Sworn -to -Consent.
C. If applicant is a corporation, partnership, limited partnership, or trustee, a separate
Disclosure of Interest form must be completed.
Applicant Mailing Address 1300 BRICKELL AVE C
City MIAMI State FLORIDA Zip 33131
Tel. # (during working hours) 305.351.1000 e-mail rtchoroLn'@fortuneintlgmup.com
4. Name of Property Owner LA PLAYA BEACH ASSOCIATES LLC
Mailing Address 1300 BRICKELL AVE
City MIAMI State FLORIDA Zip 33131
Tel. # (during working hours) 305.351.1000 e-mail Hchomn@fortuneintlgroup.com
Contact Person RON L. CHORON
Mailing Address 1300 BRICKELL AVE C
City MIAMI State FLORIDA Zip 33131
Tel. # (during working hours) 305.351.1000 e-mail rlchomn@fortuneintlgroup.com
6. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY COVERED BY THE APPLICATION
a. if subdivided, provide lot, block, complete name of subdivision, plat book and
page number.
b. if metes and bounds description, provide complete legal description (including
section, township and range).
c. if separate request apply to different areas, provide the legal description of each
area covered by a separate request.
d. attach a separate, typed sheet if necessary. Verify the legal description is
correct.
SEEATTACHED
Address or location of subject property: 18801 COLLINS AVE, SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA 33160
Size of property: 435.61 ft. x 469.99 ft. acres 4.716
City of Sunny Isles Beach Public Hearing Application Package Page 4 of 23 25
Date subject property acquired Por leased[15TH day of NOV 2014
term of lease years/months.
10. Does property owner own contiguous property to the subject property? If so, give
complete legal description of entire contiguous property. (If lengthy, please type on a sheet
labeled "Contiguous Property".
NO
11. Is there an option to purchaseDr lease❑the subject property or property contiguous
thereto?
[]Yes or ONo
If yes, who are the potential purchasers or lessees? (Complete section of Disclosure of
Interest form also).
12. Present zoning classification (s): Mu -R
13. REQUEST (S) COVERED UNDER THIS APPLICATION:
Please check the appropriate box and give a brief description of the nature of the
request in the space provided:
❑ Comprehensive Plan Amendment
❑ District Boundary Change (s)
❑ Site Plan Approval
❑ Conditional Use
❑ Variance
❑ Plat Approval
❑ Transfer Development Rights
❑ Vested Rights
❑ Appeals
* Other: SITE PLAN MODIFICATION
14. Has a public hearing been held on this property within the last year and a half? ❑ yes G6 no
If yes, applicants name
Date of hearing_
Nature of hearing_
Decision of hearing_
Resolution #
City of Sunny Isles Beach Public Hearing Application Package Page 5 of 23 26
15. Is this hearing being requested as a result of violation notice?[] yes E]no
If yes, give name to which violation notice was served
Nature of
16. Are there any existing structures on the property? F1 yes [] no
If yes, briefly describe SALES GALLERY
17. Is there any existing use on the property? E] yes rl no
If yes, what is the use and when was it established?
T Ton SALES CENTER
Established 0.13.2022
City of Sunny Isles Beach Public Hearing Application Package Page 6 of 23 27
OWNERSHIP AFFIDAVIT
FOR LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
STATS OF FLOSIDA Public Hearing No.
COUNTY OF MIAMI•DADE
Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared
hereinafter the Affiant (s), who being first duly sworn by me, on oath, deposes and says:
1. Affiant is the manager, or managing member of the LA PLAYA BEACH ASSOCIATES
Limited Liability Company with the following
address:
1300 SRICKELL AVE, MIAMI. FLORIDA 33131
2. The Limited Liability Company owns or lease (circle one) the property, which is the
subject of the proposed hearing.
3. The subject property is legally described as:
SEE ATTACHMENT
4. Affiant is legally authorized to file this application for public hearing,
5. Affiant understands this affidavit is subject to the penalties of law for perjury and the
possibility of voiding of any zoning granted at public hearing.
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Affiant understands that the matters attached to and made part of the application arc
honest and true to the best of my knowledge and belief. I understand this application must
be complete and accurate before the application can be submitted and the hearing
advertized.
Signature
Print Name
Sworn to and subscribed before mei�n the 21 day of ) , 24 9C ,
Affiant is personally known to md'or has produced as
Identification. . Il - C _ �1
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DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
If the property which is the subject of the application is owned or leased by a CORPORATION,
list the principal stockholders and principal officers or stockholders consist of another corporation
(s), trustee (s), partnership (s) or other similar entities, further disclosures shall be required which
disclosures the identity of the individual (s) (natural persons having the ultimate ownership interest
in the aforementioned entity).
Corporation Name
Name, Address and Office
Percentage of Stock
If the property which is the subject of the application is owned or leased by a LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY list the members or stockholders consist of another corporation (s),
trustee (s), partnership (s) or other similar entities, further disclosures shall be required which
disclosures the identity of the individual (s) (natural persons having the ultimate ownership interest
in the aforementioned entity).
LA PLAYA BEACH ASSOCIATES, LLC
LLC Name
Name, Address and Office
LA PLAYA MM, LLC
LA PLAYA INVESTMENTS, LLC
CH LA PLAYA, LLC
CORNER HOUSE, LLC
SM LA PLAYA, LLC
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20.66
20.63
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18.05
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PLANNING & ZONING DEPT.
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If the property, which is the subject of the application, is owned or leased by a TRUSTEE, list the
beneficiaries of the trust and the percentage of interest held by each. {Note: where the beneficiary
(s) consist of corporation (s), another trust (s), partnership (s) or other similar entities, further
disclosure shall be required which disclosures the identity of the individual (s), (natural persons)
having the ultimate ownership interest in the aforementioned entity).
Trust Name
Name and Address
Percentage of Interest
If the property, which is the subject of the application, is owned or lease by a PARNERTSHIP or
LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, list the principals of the partnership, including general and limited
partners. {Note; where the other similar entities, further disclosures shall be required which
disclosures the identity of the individual (s) (natural person) having the ultimate ownership interest
in the aforementioned entity).
PARTNERSHIP OR LIMITED PARTNERSHIP NAME
NAME AND ADDRESS
PERCENTAGE OF OWNERSHIP
If there is a CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE, whether contingent on this application or not and
whether a Corporation, Trustee or Partnership list the names of the contract purchasers below,
including the principal officers, stockholders, beneficiaries or partners. {Note; where the principal
officers, stockholders, beneficiaries or partners consist of another corporation, trust, partnership or
other similar entities, further disclosure shall be required which discloses the identity of the
individual (s) (natural persons) having the ultimate ownership interest in the aforementioned entity) .
NAME
City of Sunny Isles Beach Public Hearing Application Package Page 15 of 23 30
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NAME, ADDRESS AND OFFICE (if applicable) Percentage of Interest
Date of Contract:
If any contingency clause or contract terns involve additional parties, list all individuals or officers,
if a corporation, partnership or trust.
For any changes of ownership or changes in contracts for purchase subsequent to the date of the
application, but prior to the date of final public hearing, a supplemental disclosure of interest shall
be filed.
The above is a full disclosure of all parties ofintere
and beliet'zArA±T
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* Disclosure shall not be required of any entity; the equity interest is which are regularly traded on
an established securities market in the United States or other country; or any entity, the ownership
interest of which are held in a limited partnership consisting of more than 5,000 separate 'interest
and where no one person or entity holds more than a total of 5% of the ownership interest in the
limited partnership.
Public Hearing No:
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE APPLICANT
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING
I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the preliminary review of plans of the proposed project by
the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), and/or the Department of Environmental
Resources Management (DERM), the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). In addition,
the Miami -Dade County Fire Department (MDFD) for the staging area of the proposed project along
with the Miami -Dade County Biscayne Bay Shoreline Development Review Committee will review
and cortunent for approval all development applications. These comments sometimes include
requirements for an additional public hearing before (DERM) and the Environmental Quality
Control Board, (EQCB) in the preparation and execution of agreements to run with the land, which
are recorded, prior to obtaining a building permit.
i understand that is my responsibilities as the applicant or applicants representative to promptly
follow through with the compliance of DEP, DERM, MDFD, and for Florida Department of
Transportation FDOT requirements or to advise this office in writing if the application will not go
forward and may be considered withdrawn. Contact with the above-mentioned agencies is advised
during the hearing process.
Pen -nit requirements: I also understand that the Florida Building Code, DEP, DERM, MDFD, and
for Florida Department of Transportation FDOT may contain requirements that affect my ability to
obtain a required building permit for my project, even if the zoning application is approved at public
hearing. I am aware that a Building Permit is required for all construction and that I am responsible
for obtaining the required permit, all required inspections, the Certificate of Use and Occupancy or
Certificate of Completion for any and all structures and additions whether proposed or existing
without pen -nits. Additionally I am aware a Certificate of Use and Occupancy must be obtained for
the use of the property, if approved at a Zoning Hearing and that failure to obtain the required permits
and; or Certificates of Completion, Use and Occupancy will result in the initiation of enforcement
action against the occupant and owner. I further understand that submittal of Zoning Hearing
application will not necessary forestall enforcement action against the property.
Fees: i understand that the hearing fees paid at the time of Pili 6ad
be total o of the
hearing and that I will be advised of any other fees that can e a v' epi li aring
application.
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CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH
NOTICE OF ZONING HEARING
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing will be held by the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles
Beach, Florida, in the David P. Samson Commission Chambers, Sunny Isles Beach Government Center, 18070 Collins
Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida on THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2025, AT 6:30 P.M., to consider the following
Zoning application:
Public Hearing #: PZ2024-07
Application:
St. Regis Residences (FKA La Playa Beach)
Applicant:
La Playa Beach Associates, LLC
Property Location:
18801 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Size of Property:
4.71 acres (205,424 sq ft)
Zoning District:
MU -R (Mixed Use -Resort District)
Summary: The Applicant has submitted an application for a Site Plan Modification to the approved project St. Regis
Residences, formerly known as La Playa Beach, located at 18801 Collins Ave. The original site plan was approved
by City Commission pursuant to Zoning Resolution No. 15-Z-156, adopted on November 19, 2015, later modified on
April 21, 2016, pursuant to Resolution No. 16-Z-158, and modified on February 17, 2022, pursuant to Resolution No.
22-Z-189. The project was approved for two 62 -story towers with 490 condominium units and 1,228,435 sq. ft. of
floor area. The proposed modification, further detailed below, includes decreasing the number of condominium units,
decreasing the floor area square footage, decreasing parking, and redistributing programmed areas.
Request: Pursuant to Section §265-18 and §265-35 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations,
the Applicant is seeking a Site Plan Modification to decrease the density from 490 units to 360 units, decrease the
cabanas from 17 to 14, reduce the guest suites from 13 to 10, decrease the Beach Bar and Grill from 5,200 sq. ft. to
4,207 sq. ft., reduce the public restaurant space from 8,462 sq. ft. to 7,193 sq. ft., convert 5,170 sq. ft. of residential
amenity area to 1,068 sq. ft. of commercial use, and provide required parking, and add one level of below -grade
parking to Tower 2.
The plans reviewed are on file, and may be examined, in the City Clerk's Office and are entitled "St. Regis
Residences", prepared by Arquitectonica, stamped received on December 24, 2024, consisting of 82 sheets.
Additionally, the landscaping plans entitled "St. Regis Sunny Isles Residences", prepared by EDSA, stamped received
on December 6, 2024, consisting of 55 sheets. The civil plans entitled "St. Regis Residences", prepared by Fortin,
Leavy, Skiles, Inc., stamped received on June 7, 2024, consisting of 12 sheets. Plans are subject to revisions based on
comments provided by zoning staff of the City of Sunny Isles Beach. Plans are subject to modification.
Legal: All of Tract "I", less the South 216.66 feet as measured at right angles to the South line of said Tract "1", of
AMENDED PLAT NORTH BISCAYNE BEACH, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 44, at Page
42, of the Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida. TOGETHER WITH That parcel of land lying East of and
bounded on the West by the East line of said Tract "I", and bounded on the North by the Easterly extension of the
North line of said Tract "I", and bounded on the East by the Erosion Control Line of the Atlantic Ocean, as recorded
in Plat Book 134 at Page 47, of said Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida, and bounded on the South by
the Easterly extension of the North line of the South 216.66 feet, as measured at right angles to the South line of said
Tract "I" of AMENDED PLAT NORTH BISCAYNE BEACH AND The South 200 feet of Tract "H", as measured at
right angles to the South line of said Tract "H", of AMENDED PLAT NORTH BISCAYNE BEACH, according to
the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 44, at Page 42, of the Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida.
TOGETHER WITH That parcel of land lying East of and bounded on the West by the East line of said Tract "H", and
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bounded on the North by the Easterly extension of the North line of said South 200 feet of Tract "H", as measured at
right angles to the South line of said Tract "H", and bounded on the East by the Erosion Control Line of the Atlantic
Ocean, as recorded in Plat Book 134 at Page 47, of said Public Records of Miami -Dade County, Florida, and bounded
on the South by the Easterly extension of the South line of said Tract "H" of AMENDED PLAT NORTH BISCAYNE
BEACH.
All persons are invited to appear at this meeting or be represented by an agent, or to express their views in writing
addressed to the City Clerk, City of Sunny Isles Beach, 18070 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 or
by sending an email to PublicComments@sibfl.net. All comments and questions must be received prior to the
commencement of the meeting. Maps and other data pertaining to these applications are available for public inspection
during normal business hours in City Hall. The hearing on these matters may be continued at this meeting and under
such circumstances, additional legal notice would not be provided. If a person decides to appeal any decision made
by the City Commission with respect to any matter considered at such meeting, they will need a record of the
proceedings and, for such purpose, may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record
includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. This notice does not constitute consent by
the City for introduction or admission of otherwise inadmissible or irrelevant evidence, nor does it authorize challenges
or appeals not otherwise allowed by law. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, all persons who are
disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact
the City Clerk at 305-792-1703, TTY 305-792-1589 no later than 48 hours prior to the proceedings.
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18070 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160
(305) 947-0606 City Hall
(305) 949-3113 Fax
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Commissioners
VIA: Stan Morris, City Manager
FROM: Amy Canales, Planning and Zoning Director
DATE: January 16, 2025
RE: Zoning Application for Major Site Plan Modification for the St. Regis
Residences Development Project Located at 18801 Collins Avenue (PZ2024-
07)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff has compiled the relevant facts, presented in the attached staff report, and recommends the
application be presented to City Commission for consideration.
REASONS:
The Applicant proposed a Site Plan Modification the St. Regis Residences project (FKA La Playa Beach)
to decrease the project density from 490 to 361 residential units, decrease the number of cabanas from
17 to 14, reduce the number of guest suites from 13 to 10, decrease the size of the Beach Bar and Grill
from 5,200 sq. ft. to 4,207 sq. -ft., reduce the size of the public restaurant space from 8,462 sq. ft. to
7,193 sq. ft., convert 5,170 sq. ft. of residential amenity area to 1,068 sq. ft. of commercial use, and add
one level of below -grade parking to Tower 2.
Included in the attachments are selected sheets from the submitted plans; full plan sets may be
requested through the City Clerk's office.
ATTACHMENTS:
Staff Report
Letter of Intent
Item Number: 5.A
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Application
Proposed Plans (Abbreviated Set)
Public Notice Flyer
Resolution
Item Number: 5.A
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