2005 0210 Regular City Commission Meeting

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Summary Minutes: Regular City Commission Meeting February 10, 2005 City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida break ground in about two weeks, and that this design will compliment the design of Jade Beach 1. Ms. Burke said that this project meets all the regulations of the City's Land Development Regulations and that no variances are being requested. She noted that the project utilizes all of the bonuses available under the City's regulations including the dedication of an oceanfront park and the provision of a beach access easement which is 20- feet in width rather than the 15- feet required. She introduced Architect Carlos Ott who reported and presented renderings of the project. Planning and Zoning Administrator Jorge Vera reported that staff has no objections to this development, they meet all the requirements, and noted that on parking in the memo it says 9 on the handicapped and it should be 8, and also all the comments that are relating to traffic and landscaping have been addressed by the departments, and that Calvin Giordano has reviewed it and that they meet all the requirements. Commissioner Goodman asked about tandem parking and Ms. Burke said that they are giving out a single space for the smaller units but for a larger unit they will also get a tandem space for only their two cars, and there are still enough excess spaces for the valet guest parking. Vice Mayor Thaler asked to make sure that in the larger units that the two spaces would be for that unit only and that they can't sell them and Ms. Burke said she believes that is already in the documents but would double check it. Vice Mayor Thaler noted that in one part of the document there are 8 handicapped spaces and 9 in another part and said he feels that there should be more handicapped parking spaces, and Ms. Burke said she would definitely look into it and add a few more. Commissioner Iglesias asked to keep the pours in non peak hours, and Mayor Edelcup asked that there be no early starts. Mayor Edelcup asked Ms. Burke to consider some sort of art either on this private place or donation of art to one of the City's parks in keeping with the concept of beautifying the City. Ms. Burke said they will look into it, and noted that the art for this building is that incredible waterfall in the front. Mayor Edelcup thanked Ms. Burke and the developers for putting up a beautiful construction fence, and hopefully it will be emulated by other developers. Commissioner Iglesias noted that by the time they finish their building, the tree ordinance will be in place and maybe the City will take some of their unwanted trees. Commissioner Goodman moved and Vice Mayor Thaler seconded a motion for approval, subject to staff conditions. Resolution No. 05-Z-89 was approved by a roll call vote of5- o in favor. Vote: Commissioner Brezin ves Commissioner Goodman yes Commissioner Iglesias yes Vice Mayor Thaler yes Mayor Edelcup yes 7. ORDINANCES FOR FIRST READING 7 A. An Ordinance ofthe City Commission ofthe City of Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, Amending Section 265-46 of the Land Development Regulations Relating to Parking Regulations to Prohibit Parking of Vehicles on Front Lawns in Residential Districts and to Prohibit 3