1999-0617 Regular City Commision Meeting (2)

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5B. LIFE SAVING AWARD - JAMES ANDERSON ACTION: Mayor Samson announced that the award had been previously presented to Mr. Anderson. 6. ZONING: 6A. Public Hearing Number Z99-04 REQUEST OF CABANAS SERVICES, INC. PROPERTY OWNER AT 18655 NORTH BAY ROAD FOR A NON-USE VARIANCE OF SETBACK REQUIREMENTS TO PERMIT AN EXISTING GAZEBO AND METAL SHED TO SETBACK 1.6 FT. FROM THE REAR EAST PROPERTY LINE (5 FT REQUIRED). ACTION: Mayor Samson read a statement regarding procedure and decorum. City Clerk Brown-Morilla read the applicant's name, hearing number, and location. *The City Clerk administered the oath to the witnesses for the evening's Zoning hearing. City Attorney Dannheisser read a disclaimer for the Zoning hearing. Ex-parte disclosures: 0 Protests: 0 Waivers: 0 Public Speakers: Zoning & Code Administrator Jorge Vera; Ada Valiente Garcia; Code and Licensing Enforcement Officer Christopher Steers. Mr. Vera said the neighbors had submitted waivers of no objection. Ms. Valiente Garcia expressed concern about the history of illegally subdividing single family homes. Mayor Samson asked Mr. Vera to investigate. Commissioner Kauffman asked what could be done about illegal multifamily uses in single family home areas, and Chris Steers explained about the code enforcement efforts. Vice-Mayor Turetsky moved and Commissioner Morrow seconded a motion to approve the request with conditions 2-6. The motion was approved as Resolution No. 99-Z-32, by a roll call vote of 5-0 in favor. Vote: Commissioner Iglesias y Commissioner Kauffman yes Commissioner Morrow y Vice-Mayor Turetsky Samson Yes 7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING: 7A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, ADOPTING A NEW CODE SECTION ENTITLED FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION; PROVIDING STATUTORY AUTHORIZATION, FINDING OF FACT, PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES; Summary Minutes of the June 17, 1999, Regular City Commission Meeting - Page 2 of 10