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Please stand by. We are going on air in 5 4 3 2 1. Good morning everyone and welcome to the April 10th zoning and board of adjustments meeting. I know we're a few members short. Uh I've been doing active
recruitment and I'm hoping by the next meeting we should have a full board. Um with that let's get started with attendance. >> Okay. >> Good morning everybody. I'm going to do a roll call. Uh Mr. Melly >> present. >> Miss Silverman >> here.
>> Mr. Krennic >> present. Mr. Mr. Naggler >> here. >> Mr. Silvers >> here. >> All right. Five of five members are present. We have a quorum. Um just for everybody so that you're aware, we do need unanimous decisions for variances to be approved since uh they require
five votes and and we only have five members on the board right now. >> Uh let's continue with any city updates as >> uh no updates other than the fact that there are some nominations for the commission to consider at the next meeting. So hopefully we'll have the two
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item or encouraging or arguing against its passage, defeat, modification, or continuence. So, at this time, I'd like to swear in all those that are present in chambers. If you can all anyone who's testifying this morning, if you can please uh stand, raise your right hand.
Do you swear or affirm that the testimony you'll be giving in this proceeding is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? >> I do. >> Thank you. And please be seated. And with that, if you can all silence or um put on vibrate your cell phones um and we'll turn the meeting back to Madame Chair.
Uh, I hope everyone had a chance to review the minutes from the February 6th meeting. >> Make a motion to approve. >> Second. >> Motion to uh >> All right, minutes pass. We have two
requests for continuances. ZBA220143125-153 Collins Avenue. Yes, this is um this is an appeal of a planning director's uh decision. It's been on the agenda for some time. The the two uh parties that are involved indicate that they do feel that they're going to come to an
agreement. They've been uh working on this agreement for some time, but they did request that there be um an additional continuence um for one month. >> So that's to the May meeting in a few weeks. Yes. >> Yes. >> Okay. Motion to approve. Second.
>> Okay, that passes. Um, next is ZBA250177 310 Alton Road. Um, this is a request for a variance for a s for several variances for a single family home. It's
an after the fact variance. Um, we were preparing the staff report and we noticed a few um other issues that the applicant needed to address. Um, so they are revising a few of their plans. Um, they should actually just got a message from them now. It should be ready by the May 1st meeting. Um, so they're
requesting a one-mon continuence as well. >> Wait, hold on. I need you to approach the um the po podium. Uh, please tell us your name. >> My name is Steven Bonjini >> and your address. >> Uh, 3000 Alton Road. who were the next door neighbor. Um, that construction was
done like two and a half years ago with zero permits. >> Mhm. >> They've been renting out the place, renting it out short term and just got in trouble for that two weeks ago. Have it for rent still right now online
and they've had zero variances. There's been zero things done on any of it and they just keep continuing it. It's been two and a half years. I think this needs to come to a decision or at least some kind of hearing. There's a special masters also going on supposedly, but that's been going on for a year and a half or so and nothing's happening. They
don't even have a permit on their permits all expired. Their applications, they don't even have a permit on. I mean, I don't know how long this is going to drag out. They're just going to be allowed to have that construction there, rent out the house. It's it's under a unsafe structures order and they're still renting it out. I don't know how they're doing that either. I
don't There has to be some enforcement on this property. >> Thank you. Good morning. My name is Iana Cruz Bonjini. I'm Steve's wife. I reside at 300 Alton Road, next door to 310 Alton Road.
And if if we're allowed to speak today, I don't know if we're talking about the continuence, we object to that. But if we're just if we're allowed to just go ahead and and speak our objection as to the substance, is that what we're doing? >> Yeah. Well, um what's before the board right now is a request for continuance.
So, you could address that. If it gets continued, then you're you'll be back in May May 1st to >> Well, yeah. We'd like we'd like to object to that because as we're standing here yesterday, it rained. Our our our our driveway floods now. Our driveway floods now because of what they did to
the grass that used to be next door is now paved over with impermeable materials. You know, I mean, that's why my husband's so upset. I mean, we've been dealing with this and now we have strangers showing up every now and then to Airbnb that house. So, yes. Uh we
object to the continuence. >> Um I am not sure what we do in this. >> I mean at this point we still have to vote. You still have to um have a motion to >> Can I ask a question? >> Sure. >> Is it possible that we could if we grant
the continuence just for example tell the party that is continually asking for continuences that this is the last one? this is going to be heard in May because there are issues that the neighbors have brought forward and we want to resolve the issue. So if he doesn't do the
continuence this time, you know, if he doesn't come and argue whatever he's arguing for next time, then we're going to I don't know if that's something that we could do. Just asking as position. What did you have? >> Yeah. No, I was going to, if I may, through the chair. >> Um I I had the same thought, but I also
wanted a little bit more um facts back background. Uh, how many times has this been continued? If someone is moving for a continuation, are they supposed to show up and ask for it? Because are they here asking for it? Um, how does all that work?
>> So, this this um item, I believe this is the first time it's on the agenda. Uh, let me double check that. >> It was on It was on for last >> It was on It was on for last month, but the meeting was cancelled, so that's why it's on um this month. um this without a
doubt they they have a lot of that's they're coming and this is an after the-act variant. So there's there's a lot of issues here without a doubt um and that's what they're they're seeking to address. I'm not um we don't we're not ready to present a recommendation yet um today. We we still have a lot of issues that we're we're working out with
them and just inconsistency between the plans and what's there. Um so it's you know it's up to the board to approve if they want to continue the item. Um uh but there's there's definitely you're right there's issues there. I mean it's >> May may I may I interject one more
thing? Um if we do go ahead and continue to the next month are may we have uh an opportunity to submit an objection in writing? >> Absolutely. >> Yes. Okay. >> Absolutely. >> Okay. >> Yes. Please do actually. I mean I because we hadn't heard anything. >> Um so we didn't realize there were there
were issues with an we thought they were simply permitting issues that we were dealing with. We didn't realize that there were other I would like to see. >> Yeah, absolutely. >> And one other thing, if you're looking into other things, the uh coverage of the artificial turf on the side lot. I don't know if that's one thing you're looking at, but please look into that cuz
>> they have cement a foot thick under that artificial turf going right up to almost the property line >> and that's what's causing all the water to go into our yard. It used to be >> We don't need to get any issues now, but please look into that is I don't see that even asking for a variance for that and that's going to have to be torn up
if they don't get a variance. And just for the record, we've owned our house for 25 years. >> Okay. >> Yeah, absolutely. There that's definitely one of the variances there. You're not allowed to cover the whole yard and they did. >> But is there setbacks on this? Sorry. >> But are there setbacks on the side?
Aren't there setbacks for the uh concrete on the side or artificial turf? >> Um you're you're only allowed to have artificial turf where a walkway is allowed and walkways are limited to 44 in. And I I know the entire >> sides or something. You can't do the whole side side lot. So that that's part of it that's not even under the
variance. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Just a question for staff. So if we were to not not grant the continuence, then then we'd hear it now. >> Theoretically, >> theoretically, you would hear, but staff's not prepared.
>> They don't have a recommendation yet. >> So I don't see how like we would really have an option just in general in any specific in this case, you know, not to grant it. So I I mean I I agree that >> you know >> but certainly you could put no further continuences if you so desire.
>> Yeah. >> My my only hesitation there would be uh you know if we don't have a full board by next meeting >> but that's not technically a continuence. That's just lack of quorum. >> No. But if we do have five and not seven you know that that could put you know
>> may may I may I uh I have a suggestion. If we withdraw the objection with a contingency that there will be no further continuences. Uh is that something that you guys can agree to? No, >> I'd rather have you object. I don't want you to wait for your >> Can I ask a question? Does staff think
they will be ready by next meeting? Like I you say there's a lot of issues here and you're working with the applicant. >> The objection was to the continuence. >> Oh, right. But I so I'm just wondering if just given the amount of issues and whatever research you have to do or I
mean God knows I don't know the whole process. Um you know do you think you could be you know ready by next meeting is that like is that a reasonable if we put that on you is it reasonable to put it on you? >> Yes. Yes. The issue was their plans um were were missing things that were there
that were built. Um and so they've seemed to have corrected that at least. Now, I'm not I'm not making any speculations as to what our recommendation is going to be, but but um from what I just saw, the plans are now at least correct. Um so so I think they're going to be ready to proceed.
>> I would have access to those plans. >> Yes, absolutely. >> I'm just not sure we can make a motion to say no more because we could hear that and then decide on the merits that we want to continue it next. So I don't see how we could like put how that how we could put that in a motion that would
no other continuences period. Well, is there a way to is there another way to put more pressure on the applicant to >> Again, I guess they this is the first time they've asked for it, but it >> So, let me ask this. >> This has obviously been going on for quite some time, right? And so, do they
have like, you know, a giant, you know, file of code violations or something? I mean, what what has been going on in the meantime when they haven't tried to get any variances >> and um, you know, and all of this other stuff has been going on?
Um, so, so they they do have several violations for construction without a permit. Um, I think >> yeah, I'm going to just hopefully I can get to the >> um the um so they're they're coming in for an after the fact variance. They did
start quite some time ago and it's been difficult to get um the correct plans submitted uh with this process. Um there's uh it's so it's it's after the fact they're basically drawing plans of what they
built without a permit. So So it's all it's it's it's an odd situation. Um let's see what Yeah. >> I was just curious if it's been going on for a while then why is is it just coming up now? >> Because they need a for for a building
violation they need a building permit to correct it. So it's either you legalize what's there or you have to remove everything. So you would need a demolition permit. So as part of the intake, you submit everything to the building department and then it gets
routed through the various departments for review under the 30-day guidelines. So planning would have failed the permit if there was issues as far as what is being attempted to be legalized like what we heard a little bit about the
artificial turf. So they would have to come to you guys for a variance. Uh if you deny the variance then that has to be removed. >> So there are two special magistrate cases that are open. Um they they have
been heard on January of this year. and they are older violations. Um I'm just pulling up the docket to see what they're supposed to be in compliance by July 6, 2026 or $100 a day fine will run
for each violation. So just given the given the balance that we're trying to and I understand the point that was has been made about you know if we we take our own you know we take ourselves hostage by saying no further continuences basically. So what
do you suggest as to being able to you know make sure that this doesn't drag on but yet not handcuff ourselves and if there's a reasonable reason to you know grant a continuence next time. I mean, how how can we pressure the applicant to, you know, get everything into us in
time and and be a good citizen when clearly we know he hasn't necessarily been a good citizen before. >> Well, one of the pressures is the special magistrate case, which is going to start to run fines in a couple of months if they're not fully inspected on the work that was out
there. So just for the board uh to know BBC 23001057 is a violation for renovation of a single family home to include all trades work to include a new attached addition windows, doors, kitchen renovation, renovation of all bathrooms, new
plumbing and electrical throughout high hat fixtures, AC units, mini splits, water heaters, fence gates, replace electrical panels and structural work to seal openings done without permits. need to cease and desist work immediately.
The other violation uh is for installation of a new driveway and pavers towards the front of the property without approved permits. All work must cease on the driveway and the pavers. So they do have a substantial amount of work. They essentially from what I could read here built the new house uh without
permits. So um I doubt that they will have this all done by July the state. So they'll be running fine. So another question just about that. >> I have no idea like you do something without a permit that doesn't mean you don't do it to code but it doesn't mean
that you do either right. So >> that's why we need drawings as >> buildings. I understand that but in the meantime while we're trying to fuss around and get all not that we're fussing around while while we're trying to get all the stuff that we need together to do a proper analysis has anybody from the city gone out there to
see if this is a fire hazard or some giant catastrophe? I mean, I just I I have no idea. And it may it may be and it may not be. Who knows? >> That's why the building department wrote the appropriate violation and issued a stop work order, cease and desist. So that can only be lifted by the building
official. So yes, it is considered life safety. The alternative would be to take the structure to the unsafe structures board and it would be under the standard of repair or demolish. Again, if they choose to repair it, they're going to have to seek certain variances from
what's been built out. But if if >> but these people are saying that they're Airbnbing the house, right? So you're saying it's under a life safety cease and desist order and they're still allowing people to live there. >> If there are code violations, then I strongly encourage the neighbors to
report it to code compliance because we cannot take anonymous complaints and if there are violations and if Airbnb rentals are pursued there, uh that would be two things to be discussed. One would be the code violation and the other would bring it to the building officials
attention. So, you know, right now the only thing before the board is whether to continue this to next month or not. >> All right. I guess you're trying to get us back on track. I was about to take it further off track. >> Okay. I mean, I'm just curious. They
just made the statement in a public forum. Um, >> it's got to be a written under this under Florida law. Uh, >> couple of years ago they passed it cannot be anonymous. It can't be just calling up and saying I want to report something. It has to be a written
complaint. >> Understood. Okay. So, I guess we get back on track with the continuence. I mean, so my position is that staff is not prepared to give us a a recommendation and I would be uncomfortable proceeding without a recommendation from staff. >> So, do is that a motion to approve?
>> Yeah, I have a motion to approve. A motion to grant the continuence. >> Do I have a second? >> Second. >> Continuence process. >> No. Um alterations to that, right? >> No. >> Okay. New application. Um
>> we we just need the vote. Is it unanimous? >> No. >> By acclamation. >> I didn't know Mr. Silvers was looking this way, so I wasn't sure if you >> Oh, January second. >> I know, but I didn't know what the vote was. >> All in favor? No, we all have favor. >> Sorry.
>> After the second then that then that allows us to >> I thought I did do that. >> But we didn't. All in favor? >> Thank you. >> Your applications ZBA250194
4550 Sheridan Avenue. This application has been filed requesting a variance to reduce the required front yard setback to allow for the construction of a swimming pool and deck on an irregular lot with an existing home. This home is located in
the RS4 zoning district and it was built in 1937 and it has an unit size about 2,000 square ft. Specifically, the applicant is seeking the following variance. a variance of the required front yard setback of 20 ft to construct a new
swimming pool with a front setback of 5 ft to the pool coping. Um um this lot has an irregular shape and the existing home occupies the majority of the rear yard which limits the available space for new amenities. Due
to its configuration, the only feasible location for a swimming pool is in the front yard. The land development regulations require that swimming pools follow their main building setback which for a singlestory home is 20 ft. The setback requirement, property shape and
existing home layout do not allow for a pool in any other location. Requiring full compliance with the setback requirements would impose a significant hardship and practical difficulty. In currently the front yard is enclosed by an existing 5-ft tall wooden fence
and a closure hedge that will remain. As a result, negative impacts are not anticipated from granting the proposed variance. Uh in light of these circumstances, the staff is supportive of granting the proposed variance. So I will leave the applicant to to present.
>> Hello. Please take your name. >> Wait, before we start, any board disclosures? >> No. Okay. Um, and I'll set the clock at 10 minutes. If you need more time, please ask the chair. Okay, >> perfect. >> Thank you. >> Hello, my name is Maria Viarees. Thank
you for having us today. Um, this is my client. Um, and the property is located in 4550 Sheridan Avenue. I don't know if you guys can see the presentation we put up. Perfect. Um, my, you know, we're
asking like, um, Mr. Jeravito mentioned um to build a swimming pool in the front of the property. If you can see here the the law of the home this property the law is very irregular. So in the rear and the sides they really
have no space to build a pool. Um my clients love their home you know it's they have called it as their forever home and they would really love to be able to enjoy it for their family and add a pool. um every design the design we're proposing meets the side and the
rear setbacks and they also uh comply with all the other zoning um and building regulations. Um we are meeting the the permeability um issue. We have everything up to up to code. Um, this will allow my client to
have again just a a more a proper home, a uh just a a better home to enjoy with their friends and family, live a healthier lifestyle, and it will also increase, you know, it could increase the property value. Um, here you can see
the survey. It also shows you again there's very small space in the rear on the sides. They have about 5 ft in the rear about 13 ft and you know with the setbacks we would not be able to build anything in the in the rear. Um this is
where we are proposing to put the pool which is in the front yard. Um this is what it looks like right now in the inside. They have they have all this area closed by fence and um shrubs. So there's nothing that it will affect the
public. The public it will look the same. And if you can see here, this is a proposed site plan of what we would like to to build. Again, everything meets the calculations needed for drainage. Um, it's just, you know, they again, it's
just enhancing the property for their lifestyle. Here you can see a few renders of what they are envisioning and can't wait to have in their home. Um, this is what it would look like. They have more than enough green space
to meet the code as well. >> Would you like to say anything? I don't know. >> Don, do you want to say anything? >> Yeah. Hi, I'm the home. Thank you so much for for considering our our um
proposal. Um we would really I mean the only adjustment we're asking is for it to be a little bit further away from the house. Um and so just we would like to have you know if we have it I think it's 12 inches from the house is what would be >> um
>> um is what we're just asking for it to be a little bit further so we can have some usable space between the house and the pool. >> Yes. >> Yeah. If if we keep the the regular front set bikes they will really be able to have they really would not be able to have a
swimming pool in the front. Um it would be very very small. So if we if we are able to encroach into the front step back, you know, they'll be able to build this nice living space in their yard in their front yard. >> Yeah. And so we're just asking for a pool. Um we've talked to all of our
neighbors. We have letters from >> our left side, our right side, um straight across the street. They're all they don't have any issues or concerns with it. >> Um and we just we would really appreciate your consideration. >> Yes. >> Thank you. Yeah, I saw the letters and
thank you for coming in personally. Um, anyone on the public or on Zoom? I don't see anything. I don't see anyone here. >> There are If you're on Zoom, please raise your hand if you'd like to speak. >> No hands raised. >> Any questions from the board?
>> Just >> the existing hedge that's against the wall, the fence. >> Yes. >> Is that going to be removed? >> Uh, no. Because there they have a gate on the side that >> No, but the hedge itself is it's the trees that are blocking the to the street. >> Not not necessary. We have enough
access. You have enough room there. >> Yes, we have we need about six to seven ft to go in and do other construction and we have that space. >> I guess because of the configuration of the lot. >> Yes. >> You have a limited ability to put a swimming pool other than where you have
it. >> Yes, there is. with the ex >> with the existing hedge and trees that are there. I think it would completely block it from the public. >> Yes. >> So, >> yes, >> I think it's a good solution.
>> Question for staff. Is this a unique lot size in that area or the all the lots or a lot of the lots are similar? >> This is a unique um Yeah, this this block is unique. Most of the blocks in this neighborhood are pretty standard and and this is a very unique block. Um, I have a question. It said that
you're recommending approval with conditions, but what were the conditions? >> The conditions in the order. >> It says paragraph B, but I don't see an attachment of paragraph B. >> All right. So we have there they're usually standard conditions that we
include in the order that um they require that the plans uh be submitted consistent with what was approved by the board and with the direction of the board. Uh requires that the final order be recorded. So they're just standard things. We don't have any in this case um this variance we didn't feel it
needed any particular mitigation. Just as long as everything's consistent with the plans that were submitted including the landscaping that they keep keep the the hedge that's proposed um they should be they should be okay. Okay. >> Yeah. >> Any other questions?
No. Do I have a motion to approve? >> Motion to approve. Do >> I have a second? >> I'll second. >> Any oppose? >> No. >> All in favor? >> All in favor? >> I >> I >> Congratulations. Great.
>> Thank you so much. We really appreciate it. >> Would you like me to turn in the the neighbor like letters approving? >> Yes, if you can. Yeah. Yeah. We'll add it to the file. >> Perfect. >> If you can just >> Should I email it to you or give it to >> um Yeah, feel free to if you have them physically here, we give us to give it to us and we can scan them
>> to to you. >> Yeah. >> Thank you. >> Um okay, moving on to ZBA250195825 Collins Avenue. Uh this application or this application has been filed requesting a variance of the side interior and some of sideyard setbacks
to allow for the construction of an emergency egress stairs for an existing apartment building. Okay. So this is um the Corinthian condominium on uh located on Collins Avenue just north of 58th Street. Um they are currently uh undertaking some
renovations um of their pool deck and as part of that the fire marshall has required that they add a second means of egress um for fire safety. Um this lot um is a legally non-conforming lot. There's a parking deck that surrounds um
the building and really um this is the only area where they could put uh the fire exit. There's no other places on the site where they could have that second means of egress. Um the um as a result of that they're set back uh the the stairs encroach into the setback a
minimal amount. Um it's um 1 1.54 ft into the required sideyard setback. Um so they need a they need a variance for that. Um and then there's another issue. We advertised some of the sideyards. However, the plans um were shown and um
they appeared that the north side of the lot was a surface parking lot, but it's actually a structured garage. So, there's actually zero setback on the north side of the lot. So, they do need a some of the sideyard setback as well. Um and that's not included in the draft order. Um so, we do recommend that um
that a variance for the sum of the sideyards be added to the draft order. It was advertised that way. um looking at it, it seemed like they might need it. Um so in an abundance of caution, we included it. Um and so that would
require um a variance of 19.36 ft of the sum of the sideyard setback in addition to the sideyard setback of 1 uh 54 ft. Um the applicant has some pictures that they can show of the location. There's minimal impacts. the adjacent property
to the south um where which this will be facing has a uh there's a there's a privacy wall between the two properties and the property to the south has an egress stair that's basically parallel that's parallel to this so it'll be stairs facing stairs there will be no negative impacts it won't impact views
um and so with that staff recommends that the application be approved subject to the conditions in the draft order um which are the standard conditions >> any disclosures Uh, can you please state your name? >> Good morning. Uh, Alfredo Gonzalez is with offices 33 Southeast Second Avenue
on behalf of um the uh 5825 Corinthian Condominium Association. Um, I also wanted so we could put up on I do have a PowerPoint. Perfect. Um, and I'll walk through we are requesting two variances.
The condominium was built in 1967 and is pre is existing legally non-conforming. Um they have been as part of ongoing reertification issues working on the pool deck the under the current life safety requirements of the fire
department. uh that require a second egress unfortunately and I'll go through here's a survey of the site the um the site is built on to the north there's a parking deck so at the property line which was legal in 1967 so there's no
room to go off through the north uh when you go to the east as towards the beachwalk um we already have one egress there and there's a very narrow uh space between the parking deck and the pool deck to to the property line. So, we
couldn't facilitate another egress in that area. So, the only place where we could actually incorporate a second um egress would be and I here we did I did a little analysis uh on this exhibit where you'll see that we could add a
stair a staircase that goes out our driveway, our interior driveway of the property on the southern portion. And when you when you take a look at it, you'll see that oh, I want also want to know for the record the the building is not increasing any occupancy. It's the
existing uh units um mezzine level and the existing pool deck that's triggered under the the code today because of the renovation this uh new egress. So what they're doing is adding an emergency stair egress along up against the wall.
I'll show you some pictures. And then um I wanted to Roelio I went I I this morning I reviewed the order. Uh I think the numbers are wrong on the sumides. Uh if you look at my exhibit and we can get into it after I'll go
I'll finish going through the presentation but um we're going to need a relief on the summer sides by 19 ft 36 in cuz since the summer is a 16% of lot
width which could be uh provided either from the north or the south or in some combination and our northern property line we're built to the property line. Uh we have to meet 100% of the sum aside to the south. That puts the sum of aside
today somewhere inside the parking deck underneath inside the building. If you see the exhibit uh the blue line, you'll see that uh substantially within the structure is it would be the the required sumide. So we're actually
asking for a relief of 16.32 sorry we're going to provide 163.2 ft. We're asking for relief by 19.36 ft of the sum of the side. So um and I'll go through here. So you can see
this is from the Collins Avenue from the sidewalk. It's we have hedges and it pretty much blocks all the way in the rear of the property where the stairwell will be added. Uh here's another view. We're actually you know obviously under construction right now which is a lot of
fun to um And then we'll have some renderings. This is uh some of our renderings. This is where the stairwell we work with staff to make sure it blends in. Uh it's painted white so it blends in with the building less intrusive.
And that's why we need a variance um for those two spots. I do want to point out that um we do meet the hardships because there are special conditions. These are pre-existing building um and the fire
code as it is today in 2026 is not wasn't applicable in when the building was built. Uh we're not expanding or um the building. Um in addition to that, we're we found the minimum width stairwell that could be
added. So, we're not asking for a greater variance. It's necessary and it wouldn't create any hardship or harm in the neighborhood. Actually, it would enhance it. It would provide a a life safety to the unit owners of the building. >> And if anyone and we're if we correct
the second variance, >> then we support the conditions in the order. >> Any questions? >> Um, anyone on Zoom or in the public? >> That concludes your pres. Yeah, that that concludes my presentation. >> So, I'll stop the clock for that and now
we'll go to the public. >> All right. >> Anybody on Zoom? If you'd like to speak, raise your hand. >> No hands raised. >> I'll close the public. >> Anyone in the board have any question? >> So, is this staircase going to be used or is just an emergency? There's going
to be like a gate on it so people can >> There'll be a gate, a security gate as we have on the other side. It's really going to be used only for emergencies. It's not intended to exit the property. Thanks. >> Right now for um just to answer,
typically when you're on the pool deck, there are doors into the mezzine level that then you go you go into the lobby and that's how people typically access the pool from that portion. There's also an entrance through the um I could
through the northern side of the pool deck that starts the parking deck. There's also an egress there. There's an exit to the building. So, you come out the building, you go into the pool, and then you walk to the eastern portion and walk down to those stairs to get to the
beach and beachwalk. >> What would be the gate the height of the gate that emergency gate you're talking about? the we're proposing to make it um and I don't have the exact height at a low height on the at the at the uh low point, but when we're up at the parking
deck have a higher point so it it keeps security of the building. Um you can't access the parking deck today, the pool deck with our uh without a fob and all our other entrances are are are keyed entry with a larger gate. So, we're
looking at putting um some type of gate that's a little higher at the pool deck so it wouldn't interfere with the desk. I know at one point they were talking about doing a complete enclosure similar to what's at the beachwalk, but uh we agreed with staff that that would
be a more intrusive and more visible um structure than what we're proposing. >> Mr. >> Yeah, Mr. for staff. Um I guess needless to say this would uh meet what the fire
marshall is looking for? >> Yes. And as the fire marshall, does anyone else need to look at what it now does, which is seemingly put people into a a roadway? I mean, it seems like it goes into an entrance or
exit to a parking garage. Is that okay? Is that >> Yeah. Yes. It it gets people to the ground level so they can evacuate the site. Um it's it's what's commonly done in many of the other buildings that are a little more modern. Um you see you see a staircase on the sideyard that brings one to the front and they typically have one that does go into the back as well.
>> Okay. And then um >> two two means of egress >> and and I can I can give you some more information on that if you like. >> No, it's fine. Thank you. And then um and then I know you said it's not written into the order, but we would add it into the order. The sum of the sideyards.
>> Yes, the I it is I apologize. It is in it is in the order, but it it does have an incorrect number. >> Um, >> well, it has two. >> Yes, it has uh some of the sideyard setbacks. It says 1.54 ft, which is the the same number used for the side interior setback. So, it should be
corrected to say 9.36 ft. >> 19.36 ft. >> I just want to confirm that staff is recommending approval of that variance also. >> Yes. Thank you. >> Yeah, they they they go hand in hand. And I believe the 35.72 should be 35.68.
>> The required. >> Yeah, the required. >> I agree. >> That's that's 16% of 223 ft, which is the lot width. >> Yeah. the the plan that was submitted um the engineer and and and led us to believe
that the north part of the site was a surface parking lot and therefore it appeared that they met the sum of the sideyard setbacks but it's actually a a a two-story parking structure so it doesn't meet the sum of the sideyard setbacks. So that's why we had the confusion.
>> Yeah. And I apologize. I I came in later and when I talked to Roelio about it I had to I explained to him that I'm familiar with the site. um that is a parking but from the survey it does appear that it's a surface parking lot so it would easily um
>> but thankfully we did advertise it I when I was looking at it I'm like something is off here so I so thankfully we did advertise it so it's okay to include the variance >> okay um I think you're being pretty reasonable I don't know there's any other option so thank you
>> um do I have a motion to approve >> I make a motion to approve >> second second with those with those changes right on the second variance 35.68 68 and 19 whatever it was point >> I think >> I thought you were doing another math
>> any opposed all in favor I >> I motion passes >> thank you very much have a great time >> thank you for coming in um your thing the agenda is a little out of order but um I would just move on
from here the future meeting date reminder is May 1st >> the next meeting will be May 1st Is there any idea how many items will be on there? >> Um, we have one new application. Um, the item that was continued from today's
meeting and there is um an appeal. Uh, they likely want a full board. So, they may be requesting a continuence unless we have a full board for that appeal. And and likely the appeal that we have on there today, if we don't have a full board, they might request another continuence. Okay. So um so two at a
minimum but maybe maybe three. >> All right. Thanks. >> Okay. >> That concludes our meeting. >> Going back to the office. >> Yes. >> Motion to conclude. Ajourn. >> Motion to adjourn. >> Second. >> I
thank you. >> I'm sorry. You said our next meeting is >> May 1st.