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6. ZONING: <br /> A) Hearing No. Z980009 <br /> REQUEST OF WILLIAMS ISLAND OCEAN CLUB, INC., OWNER OF PROPERTY <br /> AT 17875 COLLINS AVENUE FOR THE FOLLOWING: <br /> 1. Unusual Use to permit a private recreational facility (to wit, a beach club, <br /> lockers, restaurant/lounge and related uses)in conjunction with an existing hotel. <br /> 2. Non Use Variance of parking requirements to permit a total of 119 parking <br /> spaces (46 parking spaces are tandem) (226 spaces required). <br /> 3. Non Use Variance to permit tandem parking (none permitted). <br /> 4. Non Use Variance to permit an existing chickee hut to setback 0' ft (25' <br /> required) from the rear (east) property line. <br /> Ex-parte disclosures 0 Protests 0 Waivers 0 <br /> ACTION: [The Public Hearing for agenda item 6-B, No. Z980010 was held <br /> simultaneously with this item] City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the applicant's name, <br /> hearing number, location, and request. *The City Clerk administered the oath to the <br /> witnesses for all of the evening's Zoning hearings. City Attorney Dannheisser read <br /> a disclaimer for all** of the evening's Zoning hearings. <br /> Public Speakers: Joseph Goldstein, Esq.; City Building Official Michael Berkman; <br /> Zoning and Code Administrator George Vera; Bobby Dean Phillips; Rocco DeSangro; <br /> Cecile Sippin; Ada Valiente Garcia. <br /> Mr. Goldstein, displayed photos and diagrams to enable the beach club facility to <br /> operate their property at the Pan American Hotel site. He noted that 226 parking <br /> spaces would be required for the hotel under current code (they are 109 spaces <br /> short), and the proposed beach club facility would require 13 parking spaces, for a <br /> combined total of 239. Therefore they have requested the ability to have tandem <br /> parking in the main hotel facility and the tennis court facility, with the latter being used <br /> as a valet parking lot. To accommodate the beach access issue, a covenant for a <br /> grant of a ten foot wide easement is being provided, along with improvements to <br /> Collins Avene. Mr. Goldstein also proffered reinstallation of public utility underground. <br /> A signed covenant has been provided, and Mr. Goldstein said that an extra condition <br /> is that the applicant will provide a joinder from a mortgagee. <br /> Vice Mayor Turetsky asked about the elevation of the tennis court which is currently <br /> 2 or 3 feet higher. Commissioner Kauffman inquired about the term "joinder" and Mr. <br /> Goldstein indicated that the bank holding the mortgage will back up the commitment <br /> that runs with the land. Commissioner Morrow noted that if the site had a high rise, <br /> there would be greater traffic impact. She asked if there is any other favor that might <br /> come to benefit the residents of the club. Mr. Goldstein said that residents can <br /> become members, and they are providing a beach access. Mayor inquired when the <br /> beach access would be open to the public. Mr. Goldstein stated it would be before <br /> them getting the C.O. for the beach club. Mayor wants to have a sign saying "public <br /> beach access." Mr. Goldstein said yes but, expressed concern regarding safety; he <br /> said they will work with the City to coordinate it. City Attorney Dannheisser asked <br /> about rewording the covenant. Mr. Goldstein suggested leaving the covenant as it is, <br /> Summary Minutes of the August 13, 1998, City Commission Meeting - Page 2 of 14 <br />