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Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting January 19,2017 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida <br /> Svechin also asked who the target audience would be for these units. Rich Brock responded <br /> saying that, after market research, it was determined that a need for a high-end luxury rental <br /> for millennials was warranted. That group includes young professionals, both couples and <br /> singles. The rent will start at around $2,000 and go up to about $2,800 per month. <br /> Commissioner Svechin mentioned that she still has concerns with the need for variances,and <br /> the impact that it will have on the already overcrowded school with the number of additional <br /> students expected to attend. However, she believes there is a need for a rental community in <br /> the city and echoed Commissioner Gatto's comments regarding the developer's right to <br /> build. <br /> Vice Mayor Goldman mentioned that since she resides on the south side of Poinciana <br /> Island, she is the most impacted by this development. She explained that she currently faces <br /> a surface parking lot that lacks aesthetics and the addition of a baywalk is a welcomed <br /> improvement. Vice Mayor Goldman also agreed with Commissioner Svechin in that there is <br /> a need for a rental community in the city. She recognizes the need for workforce housing, <br /> something that she has always been in favor of, and this project addresses that need. <br /> Mayor Scholl mentioned that he has met with the developer numerous occasions over the <br /> course of his time as Mayor. He recalled that the first plan that was presented to him he <br /> disagreed with because too many variances were being asked for with no benefits to the <br /> public; and so he asked the developers to go back to the drawing board. A second plan was <br /> presented that he again disagreed with for the same reasons. After a third time, the <br /> developer came back with the plan that is now before the commission. This plan brings <br /> down the height of the tower, splitting it in 2 buildings; adds the workforce housing <br /> component, the baywalk, and includes the dedication of the parcel of land along Collins <br /> Avenue for the continuation of the Intracoastal Parks. <br /> Mayor Scholl also echoed the sentiments and comments of the rest of the Commission in <br /> regards to the variances. He agrees that they are variances that are insular to their community <br /> and have no impact on the neighboring properties. Mayor Scholl concluded reiterating the <br /> fact that the developer has right to build on his property so long as it is done within the <br /> confines of the City Code. <br /> Vice Mayor Goldman moved and Commissioner Gatto seconded a motion for approval. <br /> Resolution No. 17-Z-161 was adopted by a roll call vote of 3-1-1, in favor. <br /> Vote: Commissioner Aelion absent <br /> Commissioner Gatto yes <br /> Commissioner Svechin no <br /> Vice Mayor Goldman yes <br /> Mayor Scholl yes <br /> 6 <br />