1998-1008 Regular City Commission Meeting

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Vice-Mayor Turetsky ves Mayor Samson ves [City Clerk's note: A recess was called, and the meeting continued with other agenda items, eventually returning to the joint public hearing on these two applications.] After the recess, Mr. Berkman used a diagram to report that the sidewalk is 5' not 6', landscaping would remain at 8',they would narrow by 6" to widen a total of 12"each side- for a total of two feet - which will enable them to widen two lanes from 10' to 11' bringing them closer to FDOT standard; they are willing to extend the transition in a standard DOT right turn lane configuration; they have agreed to take down the wall and heavily landscape the area so the building would not be visible; an unobstructed sign feature would be dedicated to Intercoastal; they have not agreed to changing to a one way out only. Mayor Samson noted drivers would be making a left turn into Intercoastal, then a left turn into the property. He wants them to make a right hand turn only. Mr. Solov expressed concern about traffic coming out, and the width. Mr. Dellagloria stated that the valets will be required to use the Intracoastal entrance to enter the parking area to get to the garage. Mr. Galbut said this is a 4 acre site and they have taken out one entrance and one exit. Mr. Berkman noted they have eliminated one of the curb cuts. Mayor Samson expressed concern there will be many accidents. Mr. Galbut agreed to give a covenant that they would instruct the valets that they must use the entrance, and there would be a MI-time attendant so that if any valet attempted to use the wrong entrance, they would no longer work for the Aventura Beach Club. It was agreed that during construction the main front entrance will be used. Mayor Samson said he wanted to have the sign taken down now. Mr. Galbut agreed. Mr. Dellagloria said the applicant had agreed to underground the two utility poles that are on the north end of the property, both on the west side of Collins. Vice Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to approve the request. The motion was approved as Resolution No. 98-Z-22, by a roll call vote of 5-0 Vote: Commissioner Iglesias yes Commissioner Kauffman yes Commissioner Morrow y Vice-Mayor Turetsky yes Mayor Samson 6. B. Hearing No. Z980008 REQUEST OF RESIDENCES OF SUNNY ISLES INC., OWNER OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF 192'STREET AND COLLINS AVENUE FOR THE FOLLOWING: 3. Non Use Variance of setback and spacing requirements to permit proposed garage to setback 10'-3" (20' required) from the front (south) property line and be spaced 15' (20' required) from the principal building. 4. Non Use Variance of parking requirements to permit 508 parking spaces (718 spaces Summary Minutes of the October 8, 1998, Regular City Commission Meeting - Page 3 of 13