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Thursday, January 18, 2001, 7:00 p.m.
CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA
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AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Samson at 7:05 p.m., with the following officials
present:
Mayor David Samson
Vice Mayor Lila Kauffman
Commissioner Danny Iglesias
Commissioner Connie Morrow
Commissioner Irving Turetsky
City Manager Christopher J. Russo
City Attorney Lynn Dannheisser
City Clerk Richard Brown-Morilla
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND INVOCATION
Action: Mayor Samson lead the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Richard Schulman gave an
invocation.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3A. Regular City Commission Meeting—December 14, 2000.
Action: Vice Mayor Kauffman moved and Commissioner Turetsky seconded a motion to
approve the Summary Minutes as revised (page 5, item 11A, under Action second sentence
"In light of the revelation that the City's Comp Plan was officially adopted effective October
15, 2000," and "or" in last sentence). The motion was approved by a voice vote of 5-0 in
favor.
4. ORDER OF BUSINESS (Additions/Deletions/Amendments)
4A. Request to Hear Items.
Action: Mayor Samson read from the handout: ORDER OF BUSINESS: Hear item 9E after
item 8A;DELETIONS:Item 9C withdrawn; REVISIONS: Item 3A(revised page 5,item 11A);
Item 6B (revised memo from Jorge Vera); Item 9E (additional memo from James DeCocq,
revised resolution,and revised Exhibit A).Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner
Turetsky seconded a motion to approve making the changes. The motion was approved
by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
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5. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
5A. Police Officer of the Month for January 2001 —Officer Ken Hackett.
Action: Police Chief Fred Maas introduced Officer Ken Hackett and presented him
with a certificate and a check.
6. ZONING: ZONING HEARINGS ARE QUASI-JUDICIAL PUBLIC HEARINGS.
6A. Request of Marius and Claudette Roure, Owner of the Property Located at 335 1915'
Street, for the Following:
(Public Hearing#Z2000-10)
1. Non Use Variance of lot coverage requirements to permit an existing residence with a
lot coverage of 41% (35% required).
2. Non Use Variance of Setback requirements to permit an existing residence to setback
17.4 ft. from the front (south)property line (25 ft. required), and setback 18.85 ft. from
the rear(north) property line (25 ft. required).
3. Non Use Variance of Setback requirements to permit an existing residence to setback
5.15 ft.from the interior(east)side property line(7.5 ft.required),and setback 0 ft. from
the interior(west) side property line (7.5 ft. required).
Protests 0 Waivers 0 Ex-Pane 0
Action: Mayor Samson read a statement regarding procedure and decorum. City Clerk
Brown-Morilla read the applicant's name,hearing number,location and then administered the
oath to the witnesses for the Zoning hearings. City Attorney Dannheisser read a disclaimer for
the Zoning hearings. City Clerk Brown-Morilla asked if there were any ex-parte disclosures.
Public Speakers: Claudette Roure
Vice Mayor Kauffman moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to approve the
application with staff conditions. The motion was approved as Resolution No.01-Z-57,
by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Commissioner Turetsky ves
Vice Mayor Kauffman ves
Mayor Samson yes
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6B. Request of Blue Seas Associates, Owner of the Property Located at 17315 Collins Avenue
for the Following:
(Public Hearing #Z99-12)
1. Non Use Variance of Floor Area Ratio(F.A.R.)to permit a proposed development with
a total F.A.R and bonuses of 3.70 (maximum 2.5 F.A.R. and a possible F.A.R bonuses
for a total F.A.R. of 3.163 permitted)(30% amenities bonus pursuant to Section 33-
222(4)(b)(i) is calculated in the total bonus and floor area ratio).
2. Non Use Variance of Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) requiring single floors above 20 feet
above grade not to exceed 0.20 F.A.R.to waive same;to permit single floors with a 0.21
floor area ratio.
3. Non Use Variance of Setback requirements to permit the proposed tower building to
setback 25 ft(33.42 ft required)from the interior side(north)property line,setback 20 ft.
(33.42 ft. required) from the interior side(south)property line and to permit a proposed
decorative waterfall to setback 28.75 ft. (50 ft. required).
4. Non Use Variance of Setback requirements to permit the proposed parking garage
structure below 20 feet from grade to setback 0 ft (20 ft. required) from the interior side
(north and south) property lines.
5. Non Use Variance of Zoning Regulations to permit a view corridor width of 20 feet(25
feet required).
6. Non Use Variance of Zoning Regulations as it applies to maximum building
obstruction to permit proposed development to obstruct 55% (55 ft)of the width of the
site above 20 ft above grade (50%-50 ft obstruction permitted).
7. Non Use Variance of Parking Regulations to permit 165 parking spaces (229 spaces
required).
8. Non Use Variance of Parking Regulations to permit 28%tandem parking(20%tandem
parking permitted).
9. Non Use Variance of Parking Regulations to permit a one-way isle width of 12.16
feet(14 feet required).
10. Non Use Variance of Parking Regulations requiring driveway isles width with parking
on either side to be 22 feet; to waive same to permit 15.91 feet driveway isle.
Protests 2 Waivers 0 Ex-Parte 0
Action: (Deferred from 11/15/00)
[Clerk's Note: The following documents were submitted at the meeting:a revised memo from
Jorge Vera, Zoning and Code Administrator;protest letters from Alejandro and Kate Arce
and Julia Sotolongo; and documents from Jeffrey Bercow, Esq.] Mayor Samson read a
statement regarding procedure and decorum. City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the applicant's
name,hearing number, location and then administered the oath to the witnesses for the Zoning
hearings. City Attorney Dannheisser read a disclaimer for the Zoning hearings. City Clerk
Brown-Morilla asked if there were any ex-pane disclosures, and there were none.
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Public Speakers: Jeffrey Bercow, Esq.; Kobi Karp; Jorge Vera, Zoning and Code
Administrator; Marla Dumas, Community Planning and Development Director; Mary Ann
Eicke;William Lone; Gerry Goodman; Lorens Tronet, President of the Florida Ocean Club at
17275 Collins Avenue.
Jeffrey Bercow,Esq. and Kobi Karp,project Architect,said that although the request is for an
apartment hotel,the project will operate as a hotel,and be operated by the same hotelier as the
neighboring property. Mr. Bercow requested withdrawal without prejudice of items 2,9,and
10. He said that requests #'s 1 and 7 are without staff support. He recited the names of
various projects that had received zoning variances granting increased FAR and he submitted
into the record, copies of the City's draft Zoning Resolutions for those projects.
Mr. Karp said the project will operate with full valet parking, 24 hours a day. In response to
Vice Mayor Kauffman's question, Mr. Bercow said they are willing to meet all the staff
conditions,except they asked to waive the waiting period,and asked for 30 days from the end
of the appeal period, and to amend Vera's condition #13 to include the wording "unless a
building permit is issued for the project."
Zoning and Code Administrator Jorge Vera read his revised report that was distributed at the
meeting. Community Planning and Development Director Marla Dumas presented her report
and noted that she agreed with Mr. Vera in recommending deferral or denial without prejudice
of the applicant's request for non use variances relating to floor area ratio and parking, and
approval with conditions of the variances relating to building obstruction, view corridor and
setbacks.
Lorens Tronet, President of the Florida Ocean Club, a residential building at 17275 Collins
Avenue, asked members of the audience who had come in opposition to the application to
stand, and then individuals did stand. Mr.Tronet expressed opposition to each of the
requested variances. Mr. Bercow cross-examined Mr. Tronet,and also questioned Mr.Karp.
Commissioner Morrow asked what the FAR would be if the elevator shafts, stairways, and
amenities areas would not be calculated in the FAR. In response to Mayor Samson's question
about the Streetscape Master Plan, Mr. Karp agreed to have landscaping to comply with the
Plan. Mayor Samson said there were too many hotel units, and if it was a hotel, where was
the restaurant? Mayor Samson asked them to reduce the number of units by 30. He said his
concerns were over FAR and the parking, so if the number of units was reduced, the FAR
would drop and the demand for parking would drop. Mr. Karp listed the amenities including a
restaurant.
Commissioner Iglesias expressed oppositions to the requested FAR,however he did not share
the concern about the parking issue since the property would operate as a hotel. He also
expressed disagreement in our calculating the elevator shafts, stairways, and amenities areas
in the FAR.
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Commissioner Iglesias moved to approve 6B as modified at the meeting, but reduce the
FAR to 3.163 (omitting from the FAR the elevator shafts, stairways, balconies, and
amenities areas), bringing the project to 137,720 square feet permitted, including
everything. Commissioner Morrow seconded the motion.
Mayor Samson again asked the developer to reduce the number of units by 30,which would
help with the parking problem.
City Attorney Dannheisser noted that under the new Land Development Regulations such
things as elevator shafts, stairways, and amenities areas would be removed from FAR
calculations, but there would be no setback variances permitted.
Following discussion,Commissioner Morrow moved and Vice Mayor Kauffman seconded a
motion to defer(continue the public hearing)the application to February 22,2001. The
motion was approved as by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Commissioner Turetsky yes
Vice Mayor Kauffman yes
Mayor Samson yes
7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING
7A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Relating to
Public Safety, Requiring Locking Devices on Firearms Stored in the City of Sunny Isles
Beach; Providing Severability, Inclusion in the Code, and an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Attorney Dannheisser presented her
report and said that the County was requiring that we adopt the ordinance.
Public Speakers: Chief Fred Maas
Vice Mayor Kauffman moved and Commissioner Turetsky seconded a motion to approve
the proposal on first reading. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in
favor. Second reading, public hearing will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2001.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Commissioner Turetsky yes
Vice Mayor Kauffman yes
Mayor Samson yes
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7B. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Relating to
Abandoned or Lost Property; Providing for a Repealer; Providing for Severability;
Providing for Inclusion into the Code; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Attorney Dannheisser read the
report.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Turetsky moved and Vice Mayor Kauffman seconded a motion to approve
the proposal on first reading. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in
favor. Second reading, public hearing will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2001.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Commissioner Turetsky yes
Vice Mayor Kauffman yes
Mayor Samson }_es
7C. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Amending
and Clarifying Ordinance No. 2000-107, With Respect to Rules and Procedures to Define
Applicability of Rule 5.06 to Zoning Matters and to Exclude Zoning Matters from
Reconsideration Under Rule 7.01(K); Providing for a Repealer; Providing for Severability;
Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Attorney Dannheisser presented the
report.
Public Speakers: Gerry Goodman
Vice Mayor Kauffman moved and Commissioner Turetsky seconded a motion to approve
the proposal on first reading. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in
favor. Second reading, public hearing will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2001.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Commissioner Turetsky yes
Vice Mayor Kauffman y
Mayor Samson yes
7D. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,Amending
Ordinance 98-52 to Revise the Time Limit from One Year to Two Years Within Which a
Building Permit Must Issue for any Variance,Special Exception,New Use,Special Permit or
Unusual Use Heretofore or Hereafter Granted; Providing for Quarterly Notice in a
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Newspaper of General Circulation Within the City Limits for the Two-Year Time Period;
Providing for Administrative Relief Procedure from this Ordinance,Providing for an Appeal
to the City Commission;Providing for a Repealer; Providing for Severability; Providing for
an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Attorney Dannheisser read the
report.
Public Speakers: Gerry Goodman
Commissioner Turetsky moved and Vice Mayor Kauffman seconded a motion to approve
the proposal on first reading. The motion was approved by a roll call vote of 5-0 in
favor. Second reading, public hearing will be held on Thursday, February 22, 2001.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias Yes
Commissioner Morrow yes
Commissioner Turetsky yes
Vice Mayor Kauffman yes
Mayor Samson yes
8. ORDINANCES FOR SECOND READING (Public Hearings)
8A. An Ordinance of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Further
Amending Ordinance 98-52,Amending Section 33-317 Entitled"Limitation on Issuance of
Permits," to Include a Section Which Requires Compliance With Zoning Code and All
Zoning Resolutions Issued Thereunder Before Any Permit is Issued; Providing for a
Repealer; Providing for Severability; Providing for Inclusion in the Code; Providing for an
Effective Date. (First Reading 12/14/00)
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Attorney Dannheisser presented her
report.
Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Kauffman moved and Commissioner Turetsky seconded a motion to adopt the
ordinance. Ordinance No. 2001-112 was adopted by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor.
Vote: Commissioner Iglesias }es
Commissioner Morrow yes
Commissioner Turetsky yes
Vice Mayor Kauffman yes
Mayor Samson yes
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9. RESOLUTIONS
9A. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida,Amending
Resolution No. 2000-277A Establishing a Schedule for City Commission Meetings for
Calendar Year 2001,by Changing the February 15,2001 Meeting to Thursday,February 22,
2001; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title.
Public Speakers: None
Vice Mayor Kauffman moved and Commissioner Turetsky seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 2001-301 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
9B. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Objecting to
the Recent Windstorm Insurance Rate Increase by the Florida Windstorm Underwriting
Association(FWUA);Urging the Governor of Florida and the Florida Legislature to Convene
a Special Session to Address the Rate Increase and the Structure of the Florida Windstorm
Underwriting Association Panel Responsible for Approving the Rate Increase;and Directing
the City Clerk to Forward a Copy of This Resolution to the Governor and the Florida
Legislature; Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and Mayor Samson presented his report.
Public Speakers: None •
Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Turetsky seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 2001-302 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
9C. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Adopting an
Interlocal Agreement By and Between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and Miami-Dade
County with Respect to Water and Sewer Pump Stations Located Within the City Limits
of Sunny Isles Beach, in the Form Attached Hereto as Exhibit "A"; Authorizing the City
Manager and City Attorney to Negotiate Any Technical Changes to the Agreement;
Authorizing the City Manager to Execute Said Agreement on Behalf of the City;Providing for
an Effective Date.
Action: This item withdrawn by City staff.
9D. A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Approving
the Sublease Agreement By and Between the City of Sunny Isles Beach and Ocean Two
Limited Partnership and R.K.Associates,Attached Hereto as Exhibit"A";Authorizing the
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City Manager to Execute the Addendums and Do All Other Things Necessary to Effectuate
Same; Providing for an Effective Date. [Clerk's Note: New rental space for the Building
Department]
Action: City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Turetsky moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to approve
the resolution. Resolution No. 2001-303 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in favor.
9E. Public Hearing
A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida,Approving
the City's 2001 Legislative Community Budget Requests, Appropriations and Grants
from the State Legislature,Attached as Exhibit"A,"Pursuant to Florida Statute§216.052;
Providing for an Effective Date.
Action: [City Clerk's note:a revised resolution and additional memo were distributed at the
meeting.] City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the title and City Manager Russo presented his
report and stated that an item was added to Exhibit A: Parks- FRDAP Grant Application for
Active Park Acquisition. Mayor Samson opened the public hearing.
Public Speakers: None
Commissioner Morrow moved and Vice Mayor Kauffivan seconded a motion to approve the
resolution as revised. Resolution No. 2001-304 was adopted by a voice vote of 5-0 in
favor.
10. MOTIONS
None
11. DISCUSSION ITEMS
11A. After item 5A,Mayor Samson read a memo from Police Chief Fred Maas complimenting the
Police Department's Holiday Task Force for their outstanding performance.
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12. CITIZENS' FORUM: REQUESTS, PETITIONS & OTHER COMMUNICATIONS
12A. Gerry Goodman complimented the Mayor and the City Commission on the good job that
they are doing.
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13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.
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