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Page 2 The proposed garage will contain 597 parking spaces The garage will provide for both private and public use. It will service the existing hotel across Collins Avenue and Samson Park immediately to the south of the hotel. The parking garage will not only benefit the hotel it will also provide the public the benefit of additional parking close to the beach. Whether or not there is an approval for the district boundary change. staff is recommending that the Commission deny the alternative request for a use variance to permit the proposed garage in the existing zoning district. The applicant has failed to demonstrate that if the requested use variance is not approved, the applicant will have no reasonable use of the property. Staff recommends approval for the special exception for site plan approval.. A site inspection by staff shows the residential property to the west would be the one that would be most affected by the impact of the structure, staff has taken into account that the site design of the proposed garage would abut an existing garage servicing the apartment complex creating a buffer between the proposed garage and the livable units. Therefore, staff feels the proposed garage design is not out off character with the neighborhood and does not create a nuisance to the adjoining properties. Staff also recommends for approval for non use variances of lot coverage, setbacks and landscaping. The applicant has provided an additional 453 parking spaces on two additional floor in an area of less size than the existing parking lot which currently has 144 parking spaces. The applicant has also provided a greater setback for the parking spaces from the front and side street property lines than what is existing. The site plan shows a proposed meandering sidewalk within their own property away from the flow of traffic of Sunny Isles Beach Blvd for the public safety. The proposed landscaping plan goes well beyond what existing landscape there is now. The openings in the garage structure will be enclosed with a trellis and planted with bouganvilleas and will be buffered with a lush landscape of trees and bushes from the right of way. The roof top parking will have two tennis courts to service the hotel and portions will also be landscaped. The applicant has worked with staff and has made an effort to reduce the impact that the proposed garage structure will create to the neighborhood.. Although the applicant requests seem excessive, staff feels that the proposed project is providing a greater amount of parking and landscaping than was there before. The design overall is in harmony with the neighborhood and provides the City with additional off street parking for the community. CONDITIONS 1. That a site plan be submitted to and meet with the approval of the Building Official upon the submittal of an application for a building permit: said plans to include among other things but not limited thereto, location of structure or structures, types, sizes and location of signs, light standards.off street parking areas, exits and entrances, drainage. walls, etc.