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Home My WebLink AboutReso 2016-2626 RESOLUTION NO. 2016- 2(, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 15-Z-150 TO EXTEND THE TIME PERIOD TO OBTAIN A BUILDING PERMIT BY TDR TOWERS MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. (THE "APPLICANT") FOR THE PROJECT ENTITLED "TRUMP TOWERS I, II & III PARKING EXTENSION" LOCATED AT 15811, 15901, AND 16001 COLLINS AVENUE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 265-11 (L) OF THE CITY CODE; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND THE CITY ATTORNEY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Applicant has requested an extension of time to pull a building permit in accordance with Resolution No. 15-Z-150, adopted on February 19, 2015; and WHEREAS, the Applicant's zoning approval is set to expire on February 19, 2017 and the Applicant has stated good grounds for the extension request; and WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to approve the request for extension and extends the zoning approval issued under Resolution No. 15-Z-150 to February 19, 2018. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA,AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Approval of Extension Request. Pursuant to Section 265-11(L) of the City Code, the City Commission hereby approves the request for extension submitted by the Applicant, TDR Towers Master Association, Inc. and extends the zoning approval issued under Resolution No. 15-Z-150 to February 19, 2018. Section 2. Authority of the City Manager and City Attorney. The City Commission provides the City Manager and City Attorney with the authority to do all things necessary to effectuate this Resolution. Section 3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of November 20 6. Georg . Scholl, Mayor 2016 TDR Master Site Plan Extension Page 1 of 2 ATTEST: , • . c ,Jane A. nes, MMC, City Clerk r. 41,j, APPROVED AS TO FORM AND . - . / FFICIENCY: 41- D!1 ans ttinot, City Attorney • Moved by: ( 1wau k-t0k) Seconded by: l .IDLcv 1 W Vote: 5-0 Mayor Scholl ✓(Yes) (No) Vice Mayor Gatto ✓(Yes) (No) Commissioner Aelion _/(Yes) (No) Commissioner Goldman ✓ es) (No) Commissioner Levines) (No) 2016 TDR Master Site Plan Extension Page 2 of 2 1 t'. t.Y! '.'�i`:Fl`R2 �>.4,i'!- 'QS'Uc•M+�f<W21[ .�'M4.SlIF'iiYG" L SIU1[IE1 • F1IU [ ' HUt111 • Lffl1 E1E LBT [1 1fl1S SEJI1 ha __ �vS''Yti•7 T 1'..vjZZf5F:"S�:C�P's'Xe rndh� SQq.T r eS£i•:�Ji� .. _ ___ SR H L - L A W . C O M GARY M. MARS,ESQUIRE REPLY TO CORAL GABLES OFFICE • GMARS@SRIIL-LAW.COM October 28, 2016 RECEIVED VIA FEDERAL EXPRESS Claudia Hasbun Planning and Zoning Administrator OCT 3 1 2016 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH PLANNING & ZONING DEPT. 18070 Collins Avenue, 3`dFloor Sunny Isles Beach, Florida 33160 City of Sunny Isles Beach,FL RE: TDR TOWERS MASTER ASSOCIATION, INC. Request for Extension of Resolution No. 15-Z-150 Parking Expansion Project (the "Project") Dear Ms. Hasbun: The undersigned law firm represents the interests of TDR Towers Master Association, Inc. (hereinafter"Association"). This letter shall serve as the Association's request for extension of time for an additional twelve (12) months to comply with the terms and conditions of Resolution 15-Z-150 that was passed and adopted as of February 19, 2015 and issued February 23, 2015. Pursuant to City of Sunny Isles Ordinance 265-11 N(3)we are requesting an extension of time prior to the expiration of the twenty-four (24) month time period that was provided. Please note that the Association has not applied for any permits due to the fact that it has been in the process of evaluating the necessary construction financing for this anticipated multi-million dollar project. Furthermore, the Association has been working diligently in educating the unit owners on the project and obtaining study reports to ensure structural soundness of the proposed additional parking levels before applying for any permits. In summary, the Project consists of three existing condominium buildings with three residential towers sharing a parking pedestal built on approximately 7.9 acres along Collins Avenue. There are a total of 813 residential units within the property and it currently provides 1,050 parking spaces which are being serviced by full time valet personnel. The Project proposes a design change and building modification for the construction of two (2) parking decks above the existing parking decks, between the towers, in order to increase the total parking count and parking garage square footage. The proposed Project design will increase the total parking count to approximately 1,390 parking spaces (340 new spaces). The total square footage of the Project is anticipated to be approximately 83,316 square feet. As you may be aware, the garage as originally constructed, fail to provide enough parking spaces for the residents, guests and invitees who reside and visit the property. Unfortunately, the Association inherited an insufficient number of parking spaces from the Developer and was not a party to or involved with the original project design and site approvals. During the construction 201 Alhambra Circle Eleventh Floor Coral Gables, Florida 33134 Miami-Dade: 305.442.3334 Fax: 305.443.3292 Toll Free: 800.737.1390 Claudia Hasbun October 28, 2016 Page 2 of the towers, the Developer entered into a buy down with the City and in exchange for a contribution to Off-Street Parking the Developer was approved for the reduction of 20% (244) of the required parking spaces. The loss of the previously mentioned parking spaces has had a direct impact on the Association's ability to accommodate and meet parking needs. Currently, the parking demand and need on the property is so great that the Association has had to expend funds to rent additional parking spaces thereby requiring valet staff to cross Collins Avenue for the retrieval of vehicles. The hardship, lack of parking spaces, which the Association is currently experiencing, is not an economic hardship, but rather a logistic and planning hardship as the current parking garage has poor use of existing space and the Association is unable to accommodate its resident's vehicles. One way in which the Association intends to logistically address the insufficient number of parking spaces is to install mechanical parking lifts, as a component of the Project, which will provide additional parking spaces without the need for a large amount of additional square footage. The Association seeks the approval of this extension to prevent the Association and its residents from a continuing undue hardship. The variances have already been approved which will make the Association's goal of additional parking spaces possible. The variances will allow the Association to increase the number of parking spaces available to its residents and will improve the community by providing aesthetically pleasing landscaping along the Association's portion of Collins Avenue and the beach. The Association believes that this Project and the approved variances will enhance property values for its residents and the surrounding community and will not negatively impact public safety or the general welfare. The Association is hopeful that the City will find the foregoing request for extension to be in the best interests of the residents of the Association and the surrounding community. On behalf of the Association, thank you for your consideration. Should you have any questions or concerns while undertaking your review of this request, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. Sincerely, SIEGF ED, RIVE A, HYMAN, LERNER, D TOR , MA S & SOBEL, P.A. GA M. M( S, ESIRE For the Fir GM/jaj • cc: TDR Towers Master Association, Inc. H:\LIBRARY\CASES\7183\2130948\3AC8203.DOCX ,SJNJS`Fs City of Sunny Isles Beach (r: =�=�=� zon7noyci:illei:szecthiu�': , Florida 33160 e.P2);F,;,..° 4:- (305)947-0606 City Hall `qr of 3UN "aG (305)949-3113 Fax MEMORANDUM TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Commission VIA: Christopher J. Russo, City Manager FROM: Claudia C. Hasbun, Planning and Zoning Director DATE: 11/17/2016 Request to Extend Site Plan for Trump Towers I, II, & I I I RE' parking garage extension. RECOMMENDATION: This Resolution is presented for your consideration. REASONS: The TDR Towers Master Association, Inc. (Applicant) is requesting an extension of time to pull a building permit in accordance with Resolution No. 15-Z-150, adopted on February 19th, 2015. The Applicant's zoning approval is set to expire on February 19th, 2017 and the Applicant has stated good grounds for the extension request. The request is for one additional year from the original zoning approval expiration date. ATTACHMENTS: Description Resolution Letter of Request Item Number: 10.F. 272