2012-0920 Regular City Commission Meeting

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Summary Minutes:Regular City Commission Meeting September 20,2012 City of Sunny Isles Beach,Florida Regulations, the Applicant is requesting a variance to permit a pedestal to tower front setback to be 22'-6", where a minimum of 25'-0" is allowed in accordance with Section 265-38 (Summary Chart B) of the Land Development Regulations. 4. Pursuant to Section 265-15 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations, the Applicant is requesting a variance to permit a pedestal to tower side setback to be 0'-0", where a minimum of 25'-0" is allowed in accordance with Section 265-38 (Summary Chart B) of the Land Development Regulations. 5. Pursuant to Section 265-13 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations, the Applicant is requesting a conditional use to permit an enclosed commercial marina. 6. Pursuant to Section 265-63.3 (G) of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development Regulations, the Applicant is requesting the use of graphics and murals on a temporary construction fence. Protests 0 Waivers 0 Ex Parte 0 Action: Mayor Edelcup gave opening remarks on zoning procedures/decorum. City Clerk Hines read a disclaimer for the Zoning hearing, and administered the oath to witnesses. City Planner Claudia Hasbun reported that this project was presented to the Commission on October 19, 2006, unanimously approved under Resolution No. 06-Z-104. The present submission is basically the same design with minor modifications to be in compliance with the City's new Code and Fire Department requirements. The City has no objections as the request is consistent with the Land Development Regulations and the Comprehensive Plan. Public Speakers: Lynn M. Dannheisser, Esq.; Kobi Karp, Architect; Marianna Talalaevsky; Rabbi Alexander Kaller Lynn M. Dannheisser, Esq. representing Urbis and Key International, LLLP, owner of the property, described the project named 400 Sunny Isles Beach Marina, noting that it is about the same as the prior project submitted in 2006. At about that same time the real estate market dropped out,the project laid low,but the Applicant was very hopeful that things would turn around and had the staying power to do so. They kept up and renewed their TDRs so they would be able to apply for them once again which is why we are here today. The project is essentially the same except for the fact that the plans have been amended to accommodate updated Fire and Building Codes and the addition of four (4) new townhomes and some balconies. Ms. Dannheisser presented an aerial of the 2.54 acre site. Kobi Karp, Architect, presented a 3-D model and renderings of this unique project and they are looking to continue the bayside promenade east to the water and sewer treatment site. To the west they will connect to the Park and to the future Community Center. Mayor Edelcup asked if the marina is only for the residents or is it going to be commercial?Mr.Karp said it is a full service marina, open to the residents and also to the public to store their boat there. Vice Mayor Thaler said that we have an Ordinance pending on jet skis and motorized vehicles, and he inquired whether this will fit into our new Ordinance. City Attorney Ottinot said that the Applicant has requested conditional use as part of their application. The Ordinance basically states that any type of use of boat storage requires Commission approval, 3