1998-1112 Regular City Commission Meeting

Home Browse Search

Public Speakers: Stanley Price, Esq.; Kobi Karp, AIA; Leib Kamishev; Building Official Michael Berkman; Zoning & Code Administrator Jorge Vera.; City Attorney Dannheisser Mr. Berkman's Planning recommendation was for denial of the request, while Mr. Vera's Zoning opinion was in favor of approval. Mr.Price and Mr.Berkman debated the interpretation of whether an apartment/hotel is an appropriate use on North Bay Road. Commissioner Iglesias asked the City Attorney her legal opinion on the disagreement. City Attorney Dannheisser said she concurred with Zoning staff and agreed with Mr. Price's interpretation. Vice Mayor Turetsky questioned the number of stories of the project and Mr.Karp clarified that it would be 11 levels of apartments on top of 2 levels of parking. Mayor Samson said he wanted assurances that the project would maintain a front desk, maid service, valet parking, etc. Mr. Price said the developer had submitted a ten year contract for a management company to operate the project as an apartment/hotel. He agreed to proffer that there would be a management company to operate as an apartment/hotel. Mr. Berkman said his opinion is that the non-use variances are not compatible with the neighboring uses. Commissioner Kauffman expressed concern about the traffic congestion traveling on North Bay Road, and also at the intersection with Collins Avenue next to Publix. Commissioner Morrow moved and Commissioner Iglesias seconded a motion to approve the request. The motion was approved as Resolution No. 98-Z-26, by a roll call vote of 3-2 Vote: Commissioner Iglesias ves Commissioner Kauffman no Commissioner Morrow Les Vice-Mayor Turetsky y Mayor Samson no 6. C. Hearing No. Z970001261c] REQUEST OF CASTELITA INVESTMENT CORP./M & N PROPERTIES L.L.C.ID.P. CARAVAN L.L.0 , OWNER OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 19101-191111-19115 COLLINS AVENUE FOR THE FOLLOWING: 1. Special Exception for site plan approval to permit an apartment hotel. 2. Non Use Variance of lot coverage requirements to permit proposed development with a lot coverage of 49% (40% permitted). 3. Non Use Variance of floor area ratio (F.A.R.) requirements to permit a floor area ratio of 2.98 for the proposed development (2.0 F.A.R. permitted). 4. Non Use Variance of setback requirement to permit proposed building to setback 140 ft (185.6 ft required) from the rear(east) property line. 5. Non Use Variance of setback requirement to permit proposed building to setback 25 ft (215 ft required) from the interior side(south)property line and setback 87.67 ft (148 ft required) from the interior side (north) property line. 6. Non Use Variance of height requirements to permit proposed building with a height varying from (29 floors) 291 ft to (42 floors 422 ft (71.28 ft to 370 ft permitted height). Summary Minutes of the November 12, 1998, City Commission Meeting - Page 4 of 13