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008-2001 LTC CITY OF MIAMI BEACH CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH FLORIDA 33139 OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER TELEPHONE: (305) 673-7010 FAX: (305) 673-n82 L.T.C. No. fJ - ZQO/ FROM: Mayor Neisen O. Kasdin and DATE: Members of the City Commission Jorge M. Gonzalez j ,./ City Manager ~ (j Sunset Harbour Con ( ominium Update January 9,2001 TO: SUBJECT: City staff has been working with residents of the Sunset Harbour North Tower, South Tower, and Townhouse condominium complex to identify and resolve a range of City service issues and concerns. At a meeting held with condominium residents on October 31, 2000, a number of specific problems were identified and subsequently referred to appropriate departments for resolution. Specific issues and the status of their resolution are detailed below by Department. Public Works Deoartment Issue: Severe flooding was experienced on Sunset Harbour Drive during the heavy October rains. In addition, there has been repeated flooding from salt water tidal intrusion in the storm water drainage system. Plans for storm water drainage improvements to address both issues were reported to be 90% complete and were scheduled to be forwarded to DERM for review in the month of November. Construction was scheduled to begin in February 2001 and be completed in 90-120 days. Status: Storm water drainage plans are still being finalized and are now scheduled to be forwarded to DERM for review in the second week of January. Construction is now scheduled for March. Issue: The swale at the southeast comer of 20th Street and Sunset Harbour Drive is constantly being run over by vehicles which damage the landscaping and leave deep ruts. Modifying the swale would require that the existing curb be demolished and rebuilt to significantly narrow the swale and increase the paved area for turning vehicles. Status: Mike Alvarez from the Public Works Department reports that the work to narrow the swale will be completed by the end of January. Issue: Residents complained that transit buses are again running along Sunset Harbour Drive. . Status: In response to inquires from the Public Works Department, Miami-Dade Transit stated that they are not running a bus line along Sunset Harbour Drive. ParkslLandscane Maintenance Denartment Issue: Grass and shrubs in the median and swales have died due to saltwater flooding from high tides. Status: Landscaping will be replaced after storm water improvements are completed. Issue: In response to citizens' concerns about noise and possible illegal uses, signage has been placed at the boat ramp stating hours and rules. Consistent enforcement of the regulations is required to effectively address the problem. If the problem cannot be controlled through enforcement, an access control arm will be needed at the ramp. Status: The signage appears to be working as no complaints have been received since the signs were installed. Parking regulations are being consistently enforced by the Parking and Police Departments. Planninl!: Denartment Issue: Residents complained about multiple violations at Sunset Harbor Marina of the restrictions on persons living on boats. Residents were told that the Planning Board would address the "live aboard" issue at their November 28, 2000 meeting. Residents requested that the item be heard at 5 :00 p.m. Status: The Planning Board discussed the issue at their November 28 meeting. After extensive discussion, the item was continued for 90 days to allow the applicant to meet with the Sunset Harbour residents to identify and address their concerns. The applicant's attorney subsequently submitted a report to the Planning Department on December 19 which stated that two meetings had been held with residents' representatives to date. The applicant's attorney asked that he be given an additional 30 days to enable him to meet with representatives from additional condo associations for the South Tower and the Townhouses that are in the process of being formed. The attorney for the residents supported this request for a 30 day extension and the Planning Department granted the request. The Planning Board hearing on the matter is now scheduled for March 27, 200 I. Issue: Residents are concerned about traffic and noise from the Purdy Lounge. The Planning Department was asked to research any conditional use restrictions on the establishment that need to be enforced. Status: The Planning Department reports that there aren't any conditional use restrictions on Purdy Lounge to be enforced. ~ Fire Department Issue: Residents of the North Tower expressed a range of building and fire safety concerns. Fire Division Chief Russell White told residents that no TCO (temporary certificate of occupancy) would be issued for the North Tower Annex until all fire safety requirements have been met. Status: According to Fire Division Chief Russell White, the North Tower Annex fire alarm problems have been resolved and a TCO has been applied for. Issue: Sunset Harbour North Property Manager Sam Janowitz offered to prepare a list of fire safety issues and submit the list to Fire Division Chief Russell White for review. Status: Mr. Janowitz submitted letters on several issues to Chief White. Issues related to an FPL vault and the building code which governed the building at the time of its construction were resolved. Issues related to the smoke evacuation system and balconies require Fire Department consultation with the Building Department, which cannot take place until pending litigation on the case is resolved. Code Compliance Department Issue: Purdy Lounge operates with a license that allows them to stay open until 5:00 a.m. Residents have complained about noise before and after 5:00 a.m. The Code Compliance Department agreed to monitor the property. Status: Code Compliance has periodically inspected the location during the last several months and determined that the establishment had operated beyond 5:00 a.m. on several occasions. Violation notices were issued and the operators were ordered to observe the 5:00 a.m. closing requirement. No additional closing time violations have occurred since the notices were issued. The location has also been inspected for noise violations in response to several complaints made by Sunset Harbour residents. No noise violations have been discovered but the location will continue to be monitored by the Police and Code Compliance Departments. Issue: Residents have complained about jet skis being launched from the boat ramps. Status: The Legal Department has advised the Code Compliance Department that City Code does not prohibit a business from launching jet skis or any other type of watercraft from the boat ramp. The jet ski operators are not permitted to conduct business at the boat ramp but are not prevented from using it for access to the water. Issue: Complaints were made regarding trash at 1849 Sunset Harbour Drive. The Special Master found the property owner guilty on October 26, 2000 and fined them $100 for having excessive trash and debris. Status: The location continues to be monitored to ensure compliance with the Special Master order. Issue: A complaint was made that the property at 1413 Sunset Harbour Drive, Unit 119 has an underground gas tank Status: The Sunset Harbour Townhouse management office reported on 01/04/00 that the tank has been removed. Issue: Publix deliveries are not being confined to the loading area and shopping carts are being abandoned around the property. Residents requested that Publix representatives be invited to the next community meeting. Status: Publix has been notified about shopping carts left in the neighborhood by shoppers and has agreed to patrol the area daily to retrieve unattended carts. Publix representatives will be invited to the next community meeting. Environmental Resources Deoartment Issue: Residents voiced questions about the City's sea wall restoration program. Status: Bruce Henderson, Environmental Specialist for the City of Miami Beach, will attend the next community meeting to answer questions. City staff will continue to provide services and information to the Sunset Harbour Associations to resolve any outstanding issues. {.]Jl 1)Jlf<y JMG~S/LWB/dps ~ C:\My Documents\Service Delivery\sunsetharbor.doc cc: Mayra Diaz-Buttacavoli, Assistant City Manager Christina M. Cuervo, Assistant City Manager Matthew D. Schwartz, Assistant City Manager Lynn W. Bernstein, Service Delivery Manager