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Agenda Item R9E Ex Parte Communications SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 CITY COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA ITEM R9E EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS The attached ex parte communications regarding the subject appeal are hereby disclosed and made part of the record pursuant to City Code Section 2-512. In addition to the attached communications, the following members of the City Commission received individual briefings by the Planning Department and City Attorney's Office: • Mayor Dan Gelber (briefed by Nick Kallergis, First Assistant City Attorney) • Commissioner Ricky Arriola (briefed by Nick Kallergis) • Commissioner Steven Meiner (briefed by Nick Kallergis) • Commissioner David Richardson (briefed by Nick Kallergis and Thomas R. Mooney, Planning Director) • Commissioner Mark Samuelian (briefed by Nick Kallergis) Saca, Paul From: Kallergis, Nick Sent: Monday, September 14,2020 6:34 PM To: Saca, Paul Subject: FW: Item R9E Appeal File No.: 19-002 Attachments: Appeal File 2020-001 Aaron and Erica Nahmad Appeal Summary.pdf,. From: "Chamberlin,Adrian" <AdrianChamberlin@miamibeachfl.gov> Date: Monday, September 14, 2020 at 10:13 AM To: Nick Kallergis<NickKallergis@miamibeachfl.gov> Cc: "Saca, Paul" <PaulSaca@miamibeachfl.gov>, "Burger, Michele" <MicheleBurger@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: FW: Item R9E Appeal File No.: 19-002 Good morning, Nick, Paul, I'm forwarding you this email since you'd asked to be informed of all ex parte communications on this matter. No reply to this email was sent by the Mayor or myself. Best, MIAMIBEACH Adrian Chamberlin Aide to Mayor Dan Gelber OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION 1700 Convention Center Drive,4th floor, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel:305-673-7000 ext. 26292/786-914-5306(cell)/www.miamibeachfl.gov/AdrianChamberlin@miamibeachfl.gov ShapetinitedStates` your future census START HERE> 2020 Complete the Census today! Click Here We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. From:Graham Penn<GPenn@brzoninglaw.com> Sent: Monday,September 14,2020 9:20 AM To:Gelber, Dan<DanGelber@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: Item R9E Appeal File No.: 19-002 [THIS MESSAGE COMES FROM AN EXTERNAL EMAIL-USE CAUTION WHEN REPLYING AND OPENING LINKS OR ATTACHMENTS] Mr. Mayor, 1 • Our firm represents Aaron and Erica Nahmad,whose unanimous DRB approval has been appealed.The appeal-will be heard by the Commission on Wednesday.Attached is a brief summary of the development timeline and our responses to the arguments raised by the objectors to the application.Also attached are excerpts from the development plans, which are already in the record. Graham Penn Bercow Radell'Fernandez Larkin&Tapanes 200 S. Biscayne Boulevard,Suite 850,Miami,FL 33131 gpenn(a),brzoninqlaw.com I www.brzoninclaw.com 0:(305)377 6229 I F:(305)377 6222 Download vCard View Biography @isPcOW RA®ELL FERNANDEZ LARKIN lisTAPAN S 8®lllilll. LANIS UCH AND EINV In06l&9LPoTAL LAM/ • • • • • • • • 2 City Commission Appeal File No. 2020-001 Sunset Islands 3 and 4 Property Owners, Inc. and Terry Bienstock v. City of Miami Beach Design Review Board Aaron and Erica Nahmad The Palau at Sunset Harbor Condominium Association, Inc. Approval Timeline for Rooftop'Improvements for Aaron and Erica Nahmad (1201 20 St, PH4 Miami Beach) Date Event April 2019 Filing of DRB Application July 2, 2019 DRB Unanimous Approval of Application July 2019 Objectors File Petition for Rehearing November 5, 2019 DRB Unanimous Denial of Objectors' Petition for Rehearing December 2019 Objectors File Appeal September 16, 2020 Commission to Review Appeal Total Time Elapsed: 17 months (and counting). Commission Standard of Review of DRB Decisions: The City Commission appeal review of a DRB Order is a very limited process. Based only on the record created by the DRB, the Commission must determine if the Board: (1) provided due process; (2) observed the essential requirements of the law; and (3) based its decision on competent substantial evidence. See City Code Section 118- 9(c)(4). The Appeal is not a public hearing at which new evidence is taken. The appeal process does not allow the Commission to revisit the merits of the application. Aaron and Erica Nahmad Response to Arguments by Objectors Objectors Argument Response Nahmads and the Palau Association has authority under condominium Condo Association could not documents to file application for limited common legally file an application that elements. impacted the other penthouse owners. Planning Director has sole authority to determine whether an application is properly filed — not within DRB's jurisdiction. Board's motion did not DRB's Motion included approval of Application, which include modification to 2012 clearly involved both approval of Nahmads' roof deck DRB Order. improvements and modification to 2012 Order. Intent of DRB was made crystal clear when it denied the Objectors' Petition for Rehearing, which included the same argument. Applicants needed to modify Planning Board condition did not, nor could it, require 2012 Planning Board Order. the DRB to take a specific action. DRB's action was consistent with Planning Board order and included additional limits on roof design. DRB lacked Substantial Record before the DRB includes more than sufficient Competent Evidence on evidence on the question of compatibility: (1) staff compatibility to approve report; (2) multiple photographs; (2) detailed site, Application. elevation, and landscape plans; (3) three dimensional renderings of the proposed improvements; and (4) a line of sight drawing. 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AND UNEOF SIGHT 118':=1'0II •I PALAU SUNSET HARBOR . • 2]SONW1EAveNn.bole 23 1201 20TH STREET PH4, MIAMI BEACH FL 33139 v,.„ ,.... ,ae Mia 001595-10 33127 A _ 0.8 AA 26001595-10 4000969 � Final DRB Submittal May 6th, 2019 • _ ,� � H RW'1N A�°”0° PEDRO G.SOARED.MA ..._, ) TUs gnoo N - .._ • _ -'AR-1371811D-0763 WAW.bluedesigncompany-com - From: Kallergis,Nick To: Seca,Paul Subject: RN:Comm.Meiners Meeting Re:Palau Date: Tuesday,September 15,2020 10:38:13 AM. From: "Huff, Amadeus" <AmadeusHuff@miamibeachfl.gov> Date:Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 8:33 AM To: Nick Kallergis<NickKallergis@miamibeachfl.gov> Cc: "Meiner, Steven" <StevenMeiner@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: Comm. Meiner's Meeting Re: Palau • Hello Nick, This email is to inform you that Commissioner Meiner met with Matthew Amster,Aaron J. Nahmad, Graham Penn, and Michael Larkin on the matter of the appeal re:the Palau condominium on January 9, 2020 at 5:30 pm. Thank you. MIAMIBEACH Amadeus Huff Aide to Commissioner Steven Meiner Office of the Mayor and Commission 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: 786-697-7763 www.miamibeachfl.gov From: Samuelian,Mark To: Saca,Paul Cc: Boksner,Aleksandr Subject: Palau DRB Appeal Date: Monday,September 14,2020 3:27:05 PM Several months ago, during an unrelated meeting with Mr. Bienstock, he broached the topic of the DRB Palau issue which we will be hearing on Wednesday. I did not initiate the conversation and do not believe in any way it will impact my objectivity. Thank you. MIAMIBEACH Mark Samuelian Commissioner Office of the Mayor and Commission 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: 305-673-7000/Ext. 7104 www.miamibeachfl.gov MIAMIBEACH Mark Samuelian Commissioner Office of the Mayor and Commission 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: 305-673-7000/Ext. 7104 www.miamibeachfl,gov MIAMIBEACH Mark Samuelian Commissioner Office of the Mayor and Commission 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: 305-673-7000/Ext. 7104 www.miamibeachfl.gov Saca, Paul From: Samuelian, Mark Sent: Tuesday, September 15,2020 5:27 PM To: Saca, Paul Cc: Aguila, Raul Subject: Communication from Jackie Lalonde, re: Palau Paul, I received an email and voice mail from Ms. Lalonde. I do not believe that her messages will impact my objectivity in any way. MIAMIBEACH Mark Samuelian Commissioner Office of the Mayor and Commission 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel:305-673-7000/Ext.7104 .www.miamibeachfl.gov MIAMIBEACH Mark Samuelian Commissioner Office of the Mayor and Commission 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel:305-673-7000/Ext.7104 www.miamibeachfl.gov M IAM(BEACH Mark Samuelian Commissioner Office of the Mayor and Commission 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel:305-673-7000/Ext.7104 www.miamibeachfl.gov From: Samuelian,Mark To: Saca,Paul Subject: Fwd:Item R9E Commission Meeting Date: Wednesday,September 16,2020 3:11:53 PM Attachments: image008.pnq image003.onq image004.pnq image005.onq imaae006.onq image007.anq Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: "Samuelian, Mark" <Mark@miamibeachfl.gov> Date: September 16, 2020 at 3:11:32 PM EDT To: "Saca, Paul" <PaulSaca@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: Fwd: Item R9E Commission Meeting Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Sara de los Reyes <saradlr@outlook.com> Date: September 15, 2020 at 5:31:50 PM EDT To: "Gelber, Dan" <DanGelber@miamibeachfl.gov>, "Arriola, Ricky" <RickyArriola@miamibeachfl.gov>, "Samuelian, Mark" <Mark@miamibeachfl.gov>, "Meiner, Steven" <StevenMeiner@miamibeachfl.gov>, "Richardson,David" <DavidRichardson@miamibeachfl.gov>, "Gongora, Michael" <Michael@miamibeachfl.gov>, "Steinberg, Micky" <MickySteinberg@miamibeachfl.gov> Cc: Sara de los Reyes<saradlr@outlook.com>,THE TOWNHOUSE AT SUNSET HARBOUR<mefreundlich@gmail.com> Subject: RE: Item R9E Commission Meeting [THIS MESSAGE COMES FROM AN EXTERNAL EMAIL- • USE CAUTION WHEN REPLYING AND OPENING LINKS OR ATTACHMENTS ] Dear Mayor and Commissioners; I am writing in regards of the Sunset Islands 3 & 4 and Terry Bienstock vs. Aaron & Erica Nahmad and Palau Condo Assoc. Last year I meet with Nahmad's attorney and architect and they presented this beautiful enhanced roof top area for family and children to enjoy. I personally supported this project and thought it was all done and approved. I just find out that while it was approved it is being heard again at one of the committee. The Sunset Islands residents have all of their back yards facing the Palau and they all enjoy the pool, barbecue and kids playing in their back yard with no complaints nor objections from the Palau nor Sunset Homes. The Nahmad's also have kids and their only private outdoor backyard is their enhanced roof top that they have working to get it done for a couple of years with city and neighborhood approval. They are a family with children just like all the families in Sunset Island 3&4 that face Palau and Sunset Town Homes, except their outdoor space is their roof top. I totally support their request and please approve this project that has added cost, time and effort for the city and owners of this space. Why make their lives difficult? This family has children's staying at home from •COVID-19 and they want a safe outdoor environment to enjoy with their family, feel free, safe to play. I hope you approve this project and we can all move on this issue and they can enjoy their outdoor living with family and children. Best Regards, Sara de los Reyes saradlr@outlook.com Office: 305-538-8825 Mobile: 305-607-7540 From: Marilyn Freundlich<mefreundlich@gmail.com> •Sent:Tuesday,September 15, 2020 3:37 PM To: dangelber@miamibeachfl.gov; Ricky Arriola <RickyArriola@miamibeachfl.gov>; Mark Samuelian commissioner MB <MarkSamuelian@.miamibeachfl.gov>;stevenmeiner@miamibeachfl.gov; DavidRichardson@miamibeachfl.gov; michael gongora <Michaelgongora@miamibeachfl.gov>; Micky Steinberg <MickySteinberg@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: Item R9E Commission Meeting Honorable Mayor and Commissioners: I am writing to you regarding the above item: Sunset Islands 3 &4 and Terry Bienstock v.CMB DRB,Aaron & Erica Nahmad and Palau Condo Assoc. I personally was involved with the process of Palau from the inception.;: The developer bent over backwards to satisfy the demands of Sunset Islands 3 &4 and Mr. Bienstock, as well as the pressure they put on the City Staff and Boards at the time. This project has been a magnificent asset to the Sunset Harbour Neighborhood and the residents of the condominium, many of which I know personally, are exemplary citizens who have added their input and expertise to the betterment of the entire Sunset Harbour neighborhood. The request that the Nahmad family is asking is fair and unobtrusive. Our current DRB, which I find to be extremely exigent and I do follow their meetings closely, have agreed that the project has merits and has approved it. I find it quite arrogant,to be frank,that the residents of the Islands and Mr. Biensotck are able to have a party, a barbecue, have their children play in their yards, particularly now in times of this pandemic which we have no idea how much longer it will last,and they will deny this same rights to the residents of the Palau. I live in the Townhomes and have never heard a noise coming from Palau. We cannot say the same for the party houses in the Islands. I support this request and ask you kindly to approve it and put this matter to rest once and for all,granting the residents of buildings the same privileges that single family home owners enjoy. Sincerely, Marilyn Freundlich From: Boksner,Aleksandr To: Saca,Paul Subject: RN:Item R9E Commission Meeting Date: Wednesday,September 16,2020 3:30:38 PM MIAMIBEACH Aleksandr Boksner, Chief Deputy City Attorney From:Steinberg, Micky<MickySteinberg@miamibeachfl.gov> Sent:Wednesday, September 16, 2020 3:11 PM To: Boksner,Aleksandr<AleksandrBoksner@miamibeachfl.gov>; Kallergis, Nick <NickKallergis@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: Fwd: Item R9E Commission Meeting Begin forwarded message: From: Marilyn Freundlich <mefreundlich(lgmail.com> Date:September 15, 2020 at 3:36:54 PM EDT To:dangelberPmiamibeachfl.gov, Ricky Arriola<RickyArriola@miamibeachfl.gov>, Mark Samuelian commissioner MB<MarkSamuelianPmiamibeachfl.gov>, stevenmeinerPmiamibeachfl.gov, DavidRichardsonPmiamibeachfl.gov, michael gongora<MichaelgongoraPmiamibeachfl.gov>, Micky Steinberg <MickySteinbergPmiamibeachfl.gov> Subject:Item R9E Commission Meeting [THIS MESSAGE COMES FROM AN EXTERNAL EMAIL-USE CAUTION WHEN REPLYING AND OPENING LINKS OR ATTACHMENTS] Honorable Mayor and Commissioners: I am writing to you regarding the above item: Sunset Islands 3 &4 and Terry Bienstock v.CMB DRB, Aaron & Erica Nahmad and Palau Condo Assoc. I personally was involved with the process of Palau from the inception.', The developer bent over backwards to satisfy the demands of Sunset Islands 3&4 and Mr. Bienstock, as well as the pressure they put on the City Staff and Boards at the time. This project has been a magnificent asset to the Sunset Harbour Neighborhood and the residents of the condominium, many of which I know personally, are exemplary citizens who have added their input and expertise to the betterment of the entire Sunset Harbour neighborhood. The request that the Nahmad family is asking is fair and unobtrusive. Our current DRB, which I find to be extremely exigent and I do follow their meetings closely, have agreed that the project has merits and has approved it. I find it quite arrogant,to be frank, that the residents of the Islands and Mr. Biensotck are able to have a party, a barbecue, have their children play in their yards, particularly now in times of this pandemic which we have no idea how much longer it will last, and they will deny this same rights to the residents of the Palau. I live in the Townhomes and have never heard a noise coming from Palau.We cannot say the same for the party houses in the Islands. I support this request and ask you kindly to approve it and put this matter to rest once and for all, granting the residents of buildings the same privileges that single family home owners enjoy. Sincerely, Marilyn Freundlich From: Boksner,Aleksandr To: Saca,Paul Subject: RN:Dejavu all over again""""1 This was Settled!!!Sunset Islands 3&4 Response Date: Wednesday,September 16,2020 3:30:47 PM Attachments: Sunsetlslands(5).pdf ATT00001.htm MIAMIBEACH Aleksandr Boksner, Chief Deputy City Attorney From:Steinberg, Micky<MickySteinberg@miamibeachfl.gov> Sent:Wednesday, September 16, 2020 3:12 PM To: Boksner,Aleksandr<AleksandrBoksner@miamibeachfl.gov>; Kallergis, Nick <NickKallergis@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: Fwd: Dejavu all over again)l l l I This was Settled!!! 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From: Boksner,Aleksandr To: Seca,Paul Subject: FW:Item R9E Commission Meeting Date: Wednesday,September 16,2020 3:30:57 PM Attachments: imace003.onq imaoe004.onq image005.onq imaae006.onq jmace007.onq image001.onq MIAMIBEACH Aleksandr Boksner, Chief Deputy City Attorney From:Steinberg, Micky<MickySteinberg@miamibeachfl.gov> Sent:Wednesday,September 16, 2020 3:12 PM To: Kallergis, Nick<NickKallergis@miamibeachfl.gov>; Boksner,Aleksandr <AleksandrBoksner@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: Fwd: Item R9E Commission Meeting Begin forwarded message: From:Sara de los Reyes<saradlr@outlook.com> Date:September 15, 2020 at 5:31:45 PM EDT To: "dangelber@miamibeachfl.gov"<dangelberPmiamibeachfl.gov>, Ricky Arriola <RickyArriola@miamibeachfl.gov>, Mark Samuelian commissioner MB <Mark$amcelian@miamibeachfl.gov>, "stevenmeiner@miamibeachfl.gov" <stevenmeiner@miamibeachfl.gov>, "DavidRichardson@miamibeachfl.gov" <DavidRichardsonJmiamibeachfl.gov>, michael gongora • <Michaelgongora@miamibeachfl.gov>, Micky Steinberg <MickySteinberg@miamibeachfl.gov> Cc:Sara de los Reyes<saradlr@outlook.com>, Marilyn Freundlich <mefreundlich@gmail.corh> Subject: RE: Item R9E Commission Meeting [THIS MESSAGE COMES FROM AN EXTERNAL EMAIL- USE CAUTION WHEN REPLYING AND OPENING LINKS OR ATTACHMENTS] Dear Mayor and Commissioners; I am writing in regards of the Sunset Islands 3 & 4 and Terry Bienstock vs. Aaron & Erica Nahmad and Palau Condo Assoc. Last year I meet with Nahmad's attorney and architect and they presented this beautiful enhanced roof top area for family andchildren to enjoy. I personally supported this project and thought it was all done and approved. I just find out that while it was approved it is being heard again at one of the committee. The Sunset Islands residents have all of their back yards facing the Palau and they all enjoy the pool, barbecue and kids playing in their back yard with no complaints nor objections from the Palau nor Sunset Homes. The Nahmad's also have kids and their only private outdoor backyard is their enhanced roof top that they have working to get it done for a couple of years with city and neighborhood approval. They are a family with children just like all the families in Sunset Island 3&4 that face Palau and Sunset Town Homes, except their outdoor space is their roof top. I totally support their request and please approve this project that has added cost, time and effort for the city and owners of this space. Why make their lives difficult? This family has children's staying at home from COVID-19 and they want a safe outdoor environment to enjoy with their family, feel free, safe to play. I hope you approve this project and we can all move on this issue and they can enjoy their outdoor living with family and children. Best Regards, Sara de los Reyes saradlr@outlook.com Office: 305-538-8825 Mobile: 305-607-7540 in a From: Marilyn Freundlich<mefreundlich@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday,September 15, 2020 3:37 PM To: dangelber@miamibeachfl.gov; Ricky Arriola <RickyArriola@miamibeachfl.gov>; Mark Samuelian commissioner MB<MarkSamuelian@miamibeachfl.gov>; stevenmeiner@miamibeachfl.gov; DavidRichardsonPmiamibeachfl.gov; michael gongora <Michaelgongora@rniamibeachfl.gov>; Micky Steinberg <MickySteinberg@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: Item R9E Commission Meeting Honorable Mayor and Commissioners: I am writing to you regarding the above item: Sunset Islands 3 &4 and Terry Bienstock v.CMB DRB,Aaron & Erica Nahmad and Palau Condo Assoc. I personally was involved with the process of Palau from the inception.t' The developer bent over backwards to satisfy the demands of Sunset Islands 3 &4 and Mr. Bienstock, as well as the pressure they put on the City Staff and Boards at the time. This project has been a magnificent asset to the Sunset Harbour Neighborhood and the residents of the condominium, many of which I know personally, are exemplary citizens who have added their input and expertise to the betterment of the entire Sunset Harbour neighborhood. The request that the Nahmad family is asking is fair and unobtrusive. Our current DRB, which I find to be extremely exigent and I do follow their meetings closely, have agreed that the project has merits and has approved it. I find it quite arrogant,to be frank, that the residents of the Islands and Mr. Biensotck are able to have a party, a barbecue, have their children play in their yards, particularly now in times of this pandemic which we have no idea how much longer it will last, and they will deny this same rights to the residents of the Palau. I live in the Townhomes and have never heard a noise coming from Palau.We cannot say the same for the party houses in the Islands. I support this request and ask you kindly to approve it and put this matter to rest once and for all,granting the residents of buildings the same privileges that single family home owners enjoy. Sincerely, Marilyn Freundlich From: Boksner.Aleksandr • To: Saca.Paul Subject: FW:Item R9E Appeal File No.: 19-002 Date: Wednesday,September 16,2020 3:31:16 PM Attachments: Apoeal File 2070-001 Aaron and Erica Nahmad Appeal Summarvf2l.odf ATT00001.htm MIAMIBEACH Aleksandr Boksner, Chief Deputy City Attorney From:Steinberg, Micky<MickySteinberg@miamibeachfl.gov> Sent:Wednesday,September 16, 2020 3:13 PM To: Kallergis, Nick<NickKallergis@miamibeachfl.gov>; Boksner,Aleksandr <AleksandrBoksner@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: Fwd: Item R9E Appeal File No.: 19-002 • Begin forwarded message: From: Graham Penn <GPenn(a)brzoninglaw.com> Date:September 14, 2020 at 9:21:22 AM EDT To: Commissioner Micky Steinberg<mickyPmiamibeachfl.gov> Cc: "tathianetrofinoPmiamibeachfl.gov" <tathianetrofinoPmiamibeachfl.gov> Subject: Item R9E Appeal File No.: 19-002 [THIS MESSAGE,COMES FROM AN EXTERNAL EMAIL- USE CAUTION WHEN REPLYING AND OPENING LINKS OR ATTACHMENTS] Commissioner, Our firm represents Aaron and Erica Nahmad, whose unanimous DRB approval has been appealed.The appeal will be heard by the Commission on Wednesday.Attached is a brief summary of the development timeline and our responses to the arguments raised by the objectors to the application.Also attached are excerpts from the development plans, which are already in the record. • Graham Penn Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin&Tapanes 200 S.Biscayne Boulevard,Suite 850,Miami,FL 33131 gpenn@brzoninglaw.com I www.brzoninglaw corn o:(305)377 6229 I F:(305)377 6222 Download vCard - View Biograohv I - signature_346776585 j lel i From: Boksner,Aleksandr To: Saca,Paul Subject: FW:Commission Meeting 9/16-appeal of approved Palau rooftop improvements-CMB Appeal 2019-002 (DRB19-0392&DRB22889) Date: Wednesday,September 16,2020 3:31:16 PM MIAMIBEACH Aleksandr Boksner, Chief Deputy City Attorney From: Huff,Amadeus<AmadeusHuff@miamibeachfl.gov> Sent:Wednesday, September 16, 2020 3:14 PM To: Kallergis, Nick<NickKallergis@miamibeachfl.gov>; Boksner,Aleksandr <AleksandrBoksner@miamibeachfl.gov> Cc: Meiner,Steven<StevenMeiner@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: FW: Commission Meeting 9/16-.appeal of approved Palau rooftop improvements-CMB Appeal 2019-002 (DRB19-0392& DRB22889) Gentlemen, Below is the email traffic of me setting up a meeting between Commissioner Meiner and the appellants.The date of the meeting has already been disclosed to Nick on a separate email. Thank you. MIAMIBEACH Amadeus Huff Aide to Commissioner Steven Meiner Office of the Mayor and Commission 1700 Convention Center Drive. Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel: 786-697-7763 www.miamibeachfl.gov From: Matthew Amster<MAmster@brzoninglaw.com> Date:Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 10:52 AM To: "Huff, Amadeus" <AmadeusHuff@miamibeachfl.gov>, "Meiner, Steven" <StevenMeiner@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: RE: Commission Meeting 9/16-appeal of approved Palau rooftop improvements- CMB Appeal 2019-002 (DRB19-0392 & DRB22889) [THIS MESSAGE COMES FROM AN EXTERNAL EMAIL- USE CAUTION WHEN REPLYING AND OPENING LINKS OR ATTACHMENTS] • • Thank you. I forwarded it to our client and my partners at the firm who will also join. Best Regards, Matt Matthew Amster Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin&Tapanes 200 S.Biscayne Boulevard,Suite 850,Miami,FL 33131 frtamsternbrzonincalaw corn I www brzoninglaw.com • o:(305)377 6236 I F:(305)377 6222 Download vCard i View Bioaraohv Image removed by sender. The information contained in this,electronic message is privileged and confidential and is intended only for the use of the individual named above and others who have been specifically authorized to receive it.If the recipient is not the intended recipient,you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or duplication of the communication is strictly prohibited.If you have received this communication in error,or if any problems occur with transmission,please immediately notify us by telephone(305)374-5300. • From: Huff,Amadeus<AmadeusHuff@miamibeachfl.gov> Sent:Thursday,September 3, 2020 10:48 AM To: Matthew Amster<MAmster@brzoninglaw.com>; Meiner,Steven <StevenMeiner@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: Re: Commission Meeting 9/16- appeal of approved Palau rooftop improvements-CMB Appeal 2019-002 (DRB19-0392& DRB22889) Perfect.Teleconference works best.The Teams invite will include a call-in number. Thank you. MIAMIBEACH Amadeus Huff Aide to Commissioner Steven Meiner Office of the Mayor and Commission • 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. FL 33139 Tel: 786-697-7763 www.miamibeachfl.gov From: Matthew Amster<MAmsterPbrzoninglaw.com> Date:Thursday, September 3, 2020 at 10:46 AM To: "Huff, Amadeus" <AmadeusHuff@miamibeachfl.gov>, "Meiner, Steven" <StevenMeinerPmiamibeachfl.gov> Subject: RE: Commission Meeting 9/16 appeal of approved Palau rooftop improvements- CMB Appeal 2019-002 (DRB19-0392 & DRB22889) • [THIS MESSAGE COMES FROM AN EXTERNAL EMAIL- USE CAUTION WHEN REPLYING AND OPENING LINKS OR ATTACHMENTS] Amadeus,thanks for getting back to me. Yes, 9/9 at 5:30 pm works for us. Shall I share an invite or will you? Also,we can do a Zoom or Teams virtual call or a teleconference,whatever your preference. Please let me know,thanks! Matt Matthew Amster Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin&Tapanes 200 S.Biscayne Boulevard,Suite 850,Miami,FL 33131 mamsterrbrzoninalaw.com I www.brzoninalaw.com 0:(305)377 6236 I F:(305)377 6222 Download vCard I View Biograohv • Image removed by sender. The information contained in this electronic message is privileged and confidential and is intended only for the use of the individual named above and others who have been specifically authorized to receive it.If the recipient is not the intended recipient,you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or duplication of the communication is strictly prohibited.If you have received this communication in error;or if any problems occur with transmission,please immediately notify us by telephone(305)374-5300. From: Huff,Amadeus<AmadeusHuff(imiamibeachfl.gov> Sent:Thursday, September 3, 2020 10:32 AM To: Matthew Amster<MAmsterPbrzoninglaw.com>; Meiner,Steven <StevenMeiner(tmiamibeachfl.gov> Subject: Re: Commission Meeting 9/16-appeal of approved Palau rooftop improvements-CMB Appeal 2019-002 (DRB19-0392& DRB22889) Hi Matthew, • How does September 9 at 5:30 pm work for you? Thanks. MIAMIBEACH Amadeus Huff • Aide to Commissioner Steven Meiner Office of the Mayor and Commission 1700 Convention Center Drive. Miami Beach. FL 33139 Tel: 786-697-7763 www.miamibeachfl.gov • From: Matthew Amster<MAmsterPbrzoninglaw.com> Date:Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 9:33 AM To: "Meiner, Steven" <StevenMeinerPmiamibeachfl.gov> Cc: "Huff, Amadeus" <AmadeusHuffPmiamibeachfl.gov> Subject: Commission Meeting 9/16-appeal of approved Palau rooftop improvements-CMB Appeal 2019-002 (DRB19-0392 & DRB22889) [THIS MESSAGE COMES FROM AN EXTERNAL EMAIL-USE CAUTION WHEN REPLYING AND OPENING LINKS OR ATTACHMENTS] Good,morning Commissioner Meiner,I hope this finds you well and keeping safe. In July 2019,we helped AJ and Erica Nahmad,penthouse owners at the Palau at 1201 20 St,other penthouse owners and the Palau at Sunset Harbor Condo Association to get modest and tasteful rooftop improvements, such as decking, shade structures, stair bulkhead and landscaping, approved by the Design Review Board. These . improvements will allow their growing family to transform the existing,totally barren rooftop,into a usable backyard. See attached excerpt of approved plans. The Sunset Islands 3 and 4 Property Owners,Inc. and Terry Bienstock appealed the DRB Approval and the Commission will hear the appeal on 9/16 as a time certain item at 3 pm. On behalf of the Nahmad family,we would like a few minutes of your time for a teleconference or virtual meeting to discuss the appeal. Please let us know your • availability between now and the 9/16 Commission meeting. Thank you and stay safe. Matt Matthew Amster Bercow Radell Fernandez Larkin&Tapanes 200 S.Biscayne Boulevard,Suite 850,Miami,FL 33131 fnamsterho brz_oninglaw.com I www.brzoninglaw.com 0:(305)377 6236 I F:(305)377 6222 Download vGard View Biography (Image removed by sender. lel i The information contained in this electronic message is privileged and confidential and is intended only for the use of the individual named above and others who have been specifically authorized to receive it.If the recipient is not the intended recipient,you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or duplication of the communication is strictly prohibited.If you have received this communication in error,or if any problems occur with transmission,please immediately notify us by telephone(305)374-5300. Saca, Paul From: Boksner,Aleksandr Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 8:18 PM To: Saca, Paul Subject FW: DRB/Nahmad appeal MI4M1BEACH Aleksandr Boksner, Chief Deputy City Attorney From: Huff,Amadeus<AmadeusHuff@miamibeachfl.gov> Sent:Wednesday,September 16,2020 7:12 PM To: Meiner,Steven<StevenMeiner@miamibeachfl.gov>;Boksner,Aleksandr<AleksandrBoksner@miamibeachfl.gov>; Kallergis, Nick<NickKallergis@miamibeachfl.gov> Subject: FW: DRB/Nahmad appeal FYI. MIAMIBEACH Amadeus Huff Aide to Commissioner Steven Meiner Office of.the.Mayor and Commission 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139 Tel:786-697-7763 www.miamibeachfl.eov From: Etan Mark<Etan@markmigdal.com> Date:Wednesday,September 16, 2020 at 4:30 PM To: "Huff,Amadeus"<AmadeusHuff@miamibeachfl.gov> Cc: 'Michael Larkin' <MLarkin@brzoninglaw.com> Subject: DRB/Nahmad appeal [THIS NIES- AGFCOMES FROM.AN EXTERNAL EMAIL• USE:CAiJT.EON.WHEN REPLYING AND OPENING LINKS OR ATTACHMENTS I Amadeus, I hope you are well.As a constituent and neighbor, I've been looking for an opportunity to meet the Commissioner Meiner in person. I attended the hearing today and (as the Nahmads'attorney) I would be remiss if I didn't disabuse hin of some of his misconceptions concerning the Palau,the Settlement Agreement,and the rest. Please let me know if we can make that happen! 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