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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AFTER ACTION REPORT
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2007
9:00 A.M.
CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS, THIRD FLOOR
1700 CONVENTION CENTER DR., MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA
A. PROGRESS REPORTS
1. FILE NO. 2684 CLAY HOTEL PARTNERSHIP, LTD.
CHOCOLATE, INC. (TENANT)
506 ESPANOLA WAY a/k/a 1436 DREXEL AVE.
LOTS 1 and 2; BLOCK 4B
ESPANOLA VILLAS FIRST ADDITION
PLAT BOOK 9-147;
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
This item was continued from the September 7, 2007 meeting.
The applicant will present a progress report regarding the operation of this
restaurant which obtained a variance on January 8, 1999 to sell/serve
alcoholic beverages within 300 feet of an educational facility (Fisher-
Feinberg Elementary School). The progress report is required to address
a cure letter, dated August 20, 2007, referencing possible violations of the
conditions of the variance order.
NO FURTHER PROGRESS REPORTS UNLESS VIOLATIONS OR
NOTICES OF VIOLATION ARE ISSUED.
2. FILE NO.3260 BYHALL, LLC
401 69TH STREET
LOTS 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, AND 10, BLOCK H,
“CORRECTED PLAT OF ATLANTIC HEIGHTS”
LESS AND EXCEPT THE EAST 2 FEET OF
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LOTS 7, 8, 9, AND 10M IN SAID BLOCK H,
PLAT BOOK 9, PG 14;
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
The applicant will present a progress report associated with the
construction of two (2) egress stairs to an existing seventeen (17) story
building, which received variances on January 5, 2007.
PROGRESS REPORT DUE IN 30 DAYS (NOVEMBER 2, 2007).
B. EXTENSIONS OF TIME
3. FILE NO. 3177 GREEN COMET, LLC
344 OCEAN DRIVE
LOT 3 LESS EASTERLY 15 FT.; BLOCK 4
OCEAN BEACH FLA. SUBDIVISION
PLAT BOOK 2, PG 38;
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
The applicant is requesting the following modification to a condition of
approval for variances associated with the construction of a new three (3)
story, four (4) unit residential building:
A condition of the Order dated March 3, 2006 requires that a building
permit be obtained by September 3, 2007. The applicant is requesting a
one (1) year extension of time to obtain a full building permit by
September 3, 2008.
6 MONTHS AND 10 DAYS EXTENSION OF TIME GRANTED
(MARCH 13, 2008).
4. FILE NO. 3181 TERRA BEACHSIDE VILLAS II, LLC
a/k/a TERRA II BEACHSIDE VILLAS
6064 COLLINS AVENUE
LOTS 2,3,4 and 5; LYLE G. HALL SUBDIVISION
PLAT BOOK 40, PG 5;
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
The applicant is requesting the following modification to a condition of
approval for variances associated with the construction of a 32 unit
addition to the north of the previously approved 117 unit Terra project:
A condition of the Order dated March 3, 2006 requires that a building
permit be obtained by September 3, 2007. The applicant is requesting a
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one (1) year extension of time to obtain a full building permit by
September 3, 2008.
APPROVED WITH ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS.
C. MODIFICATION
5. FILE NO. 2961 FONTAINEBLEAU FLORIDA TOWER 3, LLC
4441 COLLINS AVENUE
(4391 COLLINS AVENUE, TOWER III)
23 26 27 34 53 42 MIAMI BEACH IMP CO
SUB PB 5-8 LOT 200FT X 270 FT N OF BLK 39
MARKED R P VAN CAMP LESS S75FT & LESS
WLY25FT MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
(FOR COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION, PLEASE
CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPT.)
The applicant is requesting a modification to a condition of approval for a
variance associated with the construction of an addition to an existing
hotel.
The applicant is requesting a modification to a condition of the April 1,
2005 Modification/Extension of Time Order to permit the applicant six (6)
months, up to May 7, 2008, in which to complete the project.
APPROVED.
D. CONTINUED CASES
6. FILE NO. 3297 88 LA GORCE, LLC.
88 LA GORCE CIRCLE
LOTS 5 AND THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF LOT
6, BLOCK 4 “LA GORCE ISLAND”,
PLAT BOOK 40, PG 7;
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
(FOR COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION PLEASE
CONTACT THE PLANNING DEPT.)
This case was continued from the September 7, 2007 meeting.
The applicant is requesting the following variances in order to permit the
retention of an existing two (2) story single family residence:
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1. A variance to waive 1’ - 3 ¼” of the minimum required interior side
yard setback of 11’ - 4 ½” in order to retain the north building line at
10’ - 1 ¼” from the north property line.
2. A variance to waive 8’ - 10 ½”of the minimum required sum of the
side yards of 28’ - 5 ½” in order to provide a sum of the side yards
of 19’ - 7”.
APPROVED.
7. FILE NO. 3308 JHMB, LLC d/b/a JAMES HOTEL
100 21ST STREET
LOTS 1, 3 AND 5; BLOCK A, OF AMENDED PLAT
OF THE OCEAN FRONT PROPERTY OF THE
MIAMI BEACH IMPROVEMENT COMPANY
PLAT BOOK 5, PG 7;
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
This case was continued from the August 3, 2007 meeting.
The applicant is requesting the following variances in order to permit the
partial demolition, renovation and restoration of the existing 8-story hotel,
including the extension of the existing single story cabana structure at the
rear of the site, a one-story addition to the southwest area of the property,
an addition at the southwest corner of the building and the installation of
signage on the west side of an existing wall:
1. A variance to waive Section 138-172 which prohibits flat wall signs
above the ground floor in order to install a flat wall sign with copy
reading “The James” on the west side of an existing wall.
2. If the above variance is approved, the applicant then requests a
variance to exceed by 205 sq. ft. the maximum allowable size of 30
sq. ft. for flat wall signs in order to install the above sign with a size
of 235 sq. ft.
3. A variance to waive 7” of the required interior pedestal setback of
10’ - 0” in order to build a one story addition at the southwest side
of the property at 9’ - 5” from the west property line, following the
existing building line.
4. A variance to waive 6’ - 7 ½” of the required interior tower setback
of 16’ - 0 ½” in order to build an addition at the southwest side of
the property at 9’ - 5” from the west property line, following the
existing building line.
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5. A variance to exceed by 24% the maximum permitted lot coverage
of 50% within the Oceanfront Overlay in order to allow a coverage
of 74%.
APPLICANT REQUESTED 60 DAYS CONTINUANCE (DECEMBER 7,
2007).
8. FILE NO. 3321 CYPRESS BAY DEVELOPMENT, LLC.
1225-1237 20TH STREET
ALL LOTS 23 AND 24 AND THE NORTH 70,000
FEET OF LOTS 25 AND 26 IN BLOCK 15A OF
“ISLAND VIEW ADDITION OF MIAMI BEACH BAY
SHORE COMPANY”,
PLAT BOOK 9, PG 144;
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
This case was continued from the September 7, 2007 meeting.
The applicant is requesting the following variances in order to permit the
construction of a new five (5) story mixed-use structure on a vacant lot:
1. A variance to exceed by 2’ - 3” the maximum allowable building
height of 50’ - 0” in order to build a 52’ - 3” tall structure, as
measured from grade (+3.75’ NGVD) to the top of the roof slab.
2. A variance to waive all of the minimum required setback dimension
of 1’ - 6” from the edge of the required interior drive to the face of a
structural column.
Variance 2 has been withdrawn by the applicant.
APPLICANT REQUESTED 30 DAYS CONTINUANCE (NOVEMBER 2,
2007).
9. FILE NO. 3327 81 WASHINGTON ASSOCIATES, LTD.
81 WASHINGTON AVENUE, 230 1ST STREET
LOTS 20 AND 21, BLOCK 10, OCEAN BEACH
PLATBOOK 2, PG. 38;
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
This case was continued from the September 7, 2007 meeting.
The applicant is requesting the following variance to permit the elimination
of five (5) existing parking spaces in order to allow the renovation of the
existing structure, incorporating a new restaurant at ground level,
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commercial space at the second level and two hotel units, with
kitchenettes at the 3rd level, along with a rooftop deck :
1. A variance to waive Section 130-35 that requires that no existing
required parking space may be eliminated for any use in order to
eliminate the five existing required parking spaces to create outdoor
dining areas and entry canopies.
2. A variance to waive 2’ - 9” of the minimum required 5’ - 0” rear
setback in order to construct a spiral stair at 2’ - 3” from the east
property line, facing the alley.
Variance 2 has been withdrawn by the applicant.
THIS CASE WAS WITHDRAWN BY THE APPLICANT (WITH
PREJUDICE).
E. NEW CASES
10. FILE NO. 3331 ANTHONY PARKS
4712 ALTON ROAD
LOT 18, BLOCK 3,
OF PLAT OF NAUTILUS SUBDIVISION
PLAT BOOK 8, PG 95;
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
The applicant is requesting the following variances in order to build a one-
story addition at the northwest corner and a two-story addition at the south
side of an existing one-story single family residence:
1. A variance to waive a range between 1’ - 0” and 6” of the minimum
required interior side yard setback of 7’ - 6” in order to build a one-
story addition, following the existing building line, at a range
between 6’ - 6” and 7’ - 0” from the north property line.
2. A variance to waive a range between 2’ - 0” and 1” of the minimum
required interior side yard setback of 7’ - 6” in order to build a two-
story addition at a range between 5’ - 6” and 7’ - 5” from the south
property line.
3. A variance to waive 4’ - 9” of the minimum required sum of the side
yards of 15’ - 6” in order to provide a sum of the side yards of 10’ -
9”.
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4. A variance to waive 2’ - 11” of the minimum required front yard
setback of 20’ - 0” in order to build a two-story circular element, a
hall at the ground floor and a balcony at the second floor, at 17’ - 1”
from the front property line.
CONTINUED FOR 60 DAYS (DECEMBER 7, 2007).
F. NEXT MEETING DATE
November 2, 2007
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation
to participate in this proceeding, persons with disabilities, or to request material in accessible format,
contact the Board's administrator at (305)673-7550 no later than four (4) days prior to the proceeding.
If hearing impaired or for sign language interpreters, telephone (305)673-7219 (TDD) five (5) days prior
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
FLOOD PLAIN MANAGEMENT BOARD
AFTER ACTION REPORT
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2007
City Hall - 1700 Convention Center Drive, Commission Chambers - Third Floor
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
1. FILE NO. FP07-05 RC 909, LLC
909 COLLINS AVENUE
LOT 10, BLOCK 14,
OF OCEAN BEACH ADDITION NO. 2,
PLAT BOOK 2, PG 56;
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
The applicant is requesting a variance to waive the minimum required
base flood plain elevation to allow the renovation and restoration of an
existing 2-story structure and the construction of a retail addition at the
front, facing Collins Avenue.
CONTINUED FOR 30 DAYS (NOVEMBER 2, 2007).
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation
to participate in this proceeding, persons with disabilities, or to request material in accessible format,
contact the Board's administrator at (305)673-7550 no later than four (4) days prior to the proceeding.
If hearing impaired or for sign language interpreters, telephone (305)673-7219 (TDD) five (5) days prior
to the proceeding. F:\PLAN\$zba\AFTERAC\aftFPMBOctober, 2007.doc