--------- Friday [music] from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Newport [music] Fishing Pier located at 16501 Collins Avenue is open daily except for Tuesdays and Fridays [music]
from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Pier Park and the Newport Fishing Pier on Tuesdays and Fridays is from 10:30 a.m. [music] to 10:00 p.m. Intra coastal parks located at 161000
Collins Avenue are open daily from sunrise to sunset. The Inter Coastal Parks Playground is open daily except for Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. [music] And the Inter Coastal Parks Playground
hours on Thursdays are from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Visit sibl.net/parks net/parks [music] for all park rules, guidelines, amenities, and [music] hours.
Sunny Isles Beach Ocean Rescue would like to remind you wheelchairs are available to our beach patrons. Wheelchairs for beach patrons are free, easy to push even on the soft
sand of our beaches, and available 7 days a week during the Sunny Isles Beach Ocean Rescue operating hours. Beach patrons can request a wheelchair from any lifeguard tower. Please have your driver's license or your Sunny Isles
Beach resident ID card available. >> [music] [music] [music] [music] >> Heat [music] [music] up here. [music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [music] [music]
Heat. Heat. [music] >> [music] [music] >> calendar of events. For complete event details, visit sibfl.net/events. [music] [music] >> [music] >> The drone is the first responder program
here in the city of Sunny Islands Beach is the first contracted nonBA autonomous drone dock [music] setup in the state of Florida. This new Skyio X10 dock in conjunction with Axon Air has provided us an opportunity in the citizens of Sunny Isles Beach a tremendous benefit.
This is a game-changing piece of [music] technology and enters us into a new era of public safety and protecting our citizens. We are able to respond to [music] calls for service, emergencies, traffic crashes, missing people,
drowning victims much quicker than we ever could have. being an extra set of eyes, they can be there in literally [music] seconds. 20 seconds of launching the drone, it is up in the air and on its way and will provide that extra layer of security and make [music] our
response time so much quicker. When the dispatcher receives a call, the drone pilot officer is already in the real-time crime center with the dispatchers. [music] From the time they hear the call, they're already inputting the address into the system. They then initiate the launch [music] sequence
that goes within approximately a 20- second process which sends the signal to the dock which is on the roof. The actually slides back [music] open. The drone does a quick self test. It launches itself in the air, orients [music] itself, and then starts to fly to the call that we've dispatched it to.
With its technology, [music] it's able to navigate around obstacles, get there the most expeditious [music] route that it can, and bring itself back when it's ready. I believe the drone [music] will benefit the entire city, whether it's our residents, our
visitors, our police officers. This is a tremendous [music] technological advancement and piece of equipment and truly exemplifies the motto of the city of [music] Sunny Isles Beach, which is the height of living. October is pedestrian safety month [music] and the Sunnyhouse Beach Police
Department has some tips on how to stay safe as you navigate through our city. Always use designated crosswalk when crossing the street. [music] Wait for the walk signal before stepping up. Make sure approaching drivers see you and have enough time to stop. [music] Avoid distraction and keep your eyes on
your surroundings. And when walking [music] at night, wear bright and reflective clothing to make yourself visible to drivers. Let's make our street safer for everyone, one step at a time. The Golden [music] Shores Punch Station, it's a capital improvement project that the city has been working for a while
now. This project is important because it's going to [music] help out with heavy rains and flooding throughout the Golden Shores neighborhood. Today we hit a milestone [music] in the project because we are testing the pumps. The project consists on installation of [music] two brand new pumps. Each one is a 12,000 gallons per minute which is
going to increase tremendously the flow and the suction in order to get [music] rid of water, any potential flooding or heavy rain. If we get a lot of rain, I [music] can just increase the capacity on the pond with my foam if needed to be. Another addition and part of the project is installation of brand new
generator. It's a 300 kilowatt generator. The beauty of it that it [music] runs through natural gas which contaminates less and it's more efficient. So with the new pump station and the addition of [music] two brand new pumps which is increasing the capacity. It will help us mitigate
flooding faster. Also with the PLC system, we will have a better control over the whole station because we will be able to control it remotely. And then the additional backup generator. It's a great feature that is [music] going to help us just in case if something goes bad after a big storm. We [music] will
have power at all times and the station will be running constantly. Adventure begins [music] at Sunny Isles Beach, a city like no other. Spanning just 1.78 [music] square miles, this charming city boasts not one or two, but 11 public parks.
With nearly [music] 22,000 residents, our parks are within walking distance for everyone. Whether you're [music] into baseball, soccer, joining your friends at yoga, spending time on the playgrounds, or just soaking up the [music] sun, there's something for everyone. Sunny Isles Beach caters to
every age with a variety of events and programs. Did we mention that [music] one of our parks comes with a breathtaking ocean view? Here you [music] can bask in the beauty of the coast, connecting with nature in a way that's truly special. Sunny Isles Beach,
where adventure, [music] community, and natural beauty come together to create a unique city that we're proud to call home. Hi, I'm Detective Gino Alonso with the Sunny House Beach Police Department. I'm also [music] detached to the human trafficking division at the State
Attorney's Office. January is human trafficking prevention month. And did you know that approximately over 20 million people worldwide are victims of [music] human trafficking? If you or someone you know might be a victim, please contact your local police department or the 24hour national
hotline number down below. Remember, if [music] you see something, say something. You could possibly be saving a life. Hello, Sunny Als Beach. I'm here at the Gateway Park pedestrian [music] bridge where important upgrades have been completed on both elevators thanks to the support of our city commission. The
elevators now feature new glass doors [music] for cleaner look and added safety. Inside, new security cameras are monitored around the clock through our Kings 3 system called Mosaic 1. This advanced technology can alert personnel if someone falls or needs help. And [music] riders can also press the call button inside the elevator to reach
assistance immediately. Getting around the city just got safer [music] and easier. [music] Heat. Heat. [music] [music] [music] Heat. [music] [music] Heat.
[music] >> [music] >> I think my favorite part was the hot cocoa. It was super delicious and I love seeing everybody so happy. They look so so glad to be here. It's a really wonderful event. >> [music] >> Winterfest brings out the child in
everyone. It's amazing. I love it. I think it's the best event in the Sunny Islands during this year. And look at the decorations. It's amazing. I have no other words. It's very fun. [music] and [singing] the tree, all the lights,
everything is amazing. Tiny Isles, of course, [music] [music] >> when we can play together and have fun. I [music] get to play with my friends. >> Spend time with my brother. >> [music] [music]
[music] >> Winterfest is really good. Like you can tell there's like a lot of good things here to do and it's fun activities. It's been really fun. Spend time with my friends. I also really like the hot cocoa. So, and then that's also how I meet a lot of people. Like I just met her here. >> [music]
>> I think it's wonderful. There's so many great Christmas decorations and Santa is literally right over there. It's the best. >> Every year we're celebrated with our friends, with our family. Happy [music] New Year. Merry Christmas. >> [music] >> Catch the SIB shuttle. [music] For your
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The SIB shuttle is free and available to everyone. Please be at [music] your SIB shuttle stop approximately 10 minutes before the scheduled time. And remember, [music] we have a strict no tipping policy.
Smoking, food, [music] and drinks are not permitted on the SIB shuttle. Animals, [music] with the exception of service animals, are not permitted on the SIB [music] shuttle. And please remember, only bring as much
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any construction zone. FDOT takes steps to reduce construction effects, but you might experience the following around the work site. Travel lane closures,
increased dust and noise, and workers or equipment moving around the area. Hello, Sunny Al Beach. I'm here at the North Bay Road Pedestrian Bridge where you may notice some new improvements. The bridge has been repaired and
enhanced with new ADA compliant surface and updated safety ballers. A new green stripe lane on the bridge ramps is reserved for scooter riders and bicyclists. When entering the bridge, please keep to the east side, remaining
[music] safely separated from pedestrians. This ensures a safer experience for everyone. As we enjoy these enhancements together, we kindly ask for your help in keeping the bridge clean and safe. Please dispose of gum [music] and trash properly and be
mindful when walking pets so we can continue to take pride [music] in this beautiful public space. These upgrades are part of our ongoing commitment to keep pedestrians safe and make our [music] city accessible to all. >> [music]
[music] [music] >> Heat. Heat. [music] >> [music] >> Heat. Heat. [music] >> [music] >> Providing a safe and secure facilities for our residents and employees continues to be a top priority.
Therefore, starting Monday, July 18th, the Sunny Isles Beach Government Center lobby will have a dedicated security guard at all times. This will allow for a secure and convenient access point to our police
department through the main entrance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can learn more at sibfl.net/c city- hall. The Sunny Isles Beach Police Department
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9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Check-in process. >> [clears throat] >> David. Good evening everyone. It's 6:31. I'm going to give you another minute just to settle in, please. There's a few people that are still um still outside, so we're just going to
wait for them to get through. Thank you. Yes, sir. >> All right. Good evening, everyone. Two. I know we still have a few people outside, but I'm going to ask meeting to order. Mauricio, roll call.
>> Commissioner Sverent. Commissioner Llama Joseph, Vice Mayor Viscara >> here, >> Mayor Fetchin >> here. >> All members present. Ma'am, >> get everyone to stand for the pledge of allegiance. Vitali, will you lead us in
>> the flag of United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible. >> Please be seated. Welcome. >> [clears throat] >> We have an >> Good evening everyone and thank you for
the invitation. Father, Son, Holy Spirit. Amen. Almighty and gracious God, we gather this day as servants of our community seeking your wisdom and guidance. You are the source of all harmony and the father of every
[snorts] people and c culture. As we begin this meeting, we ask you to pour out your spirit of understanding upon our city and upon all who have been entrusted with leadership. Look with kindness upon our community
and our world. Where division, fear, and conflict too often overshadow hope. Free our hearts from prejudice, indifference, and the temptation to see others as less deserving of dignity and respect. Help
us to appreciate the rich diversity within our city. The many backgrounds, languages, and traditions that together form a beautiful tapestry. May this diversity never be a cause for
division, but a reminder of the shared humanity we hold in common. Guide our commissioners and all who serve our residents. Inspire them to choose a path of dialogue, fairness, and
mutual respect. Grant them clarity of mind, patience in deliberation, and courage to pursuit what promotes the common good. Make us mindful that we are neighbors and fellow pilgrims, responsible for one
another and for the future we shape together. May peace, cooperation, and goodwill flourish in our city. And may the work we undertake today contribute to a more
just and harmonious community. We ask all this in your holy name. Amen. >> Thank you, Father. >> Thank you. Okay. >> Do the uh approval of the minutes commission.
>> I need a motion. second. >> Thank you. Okay, your opening statement, mayor. >> Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. We appreciate your attendance and thank you for joining us tonight. Before we begin,
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public speaker card and submit it to the city clerk before the relevant item is announced. Each speaker is granted a maximum of three minutes. Should you, the chair will notify you to conclude your remarks. Speak directly to the
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Please exit the chamber quietly and without disruption. The goal of our meetings is to facilitate public input and participation. However, [snorts] disruptive or disorderly conduct hinders our collective objective. Individuals who want to speak on an item on the
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threeinut comment per item. If you exceed the three-minut allotment, the chair will advise you to finish your comment. If you speak out of turn without permission from the chair and or you do not cease speaking after one warning, you will be escorted out of chambers. [clears throat]
In order to maintain orderly conduct and or proper decorum at these meetings, anyone who interferes with the orderly process of the meetings after a warning may be removed from the meeting and may be barred from further appearance before the city commission as permitted in S286,
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>> Good evening everyone. Um, first of all, thank we as a commission certainly appreciate it when we have uh a lot of the public come out. I just want to reiterate some of of what you just heard because we have so many people in the audience and I understand a lot of people are signed up to speak. Uh I I am going to be
really strict with these rules. Please stick to three minutes. Uh we also have a court reporter who who needs to be able to hear everyone. So please do not speak um at a turn. If you must have a private conversation, please take it outside. The acoustics here make it so
that we hear everything here and it's very very distracting uh and disrespectful. So, please, if you need to have a conversation, take it outside. I'm I'm limiting it to three minutes. Um, and I I just want to say I want to make sure everyone is heard. We appreciate you being here. I want to
acknowledge some former elected officials in the audience. Uh, former mayor Dana Goldman is here. Uh, former vice mayor, I thought I saw Danny Glacius. Oh, there you are, sir. And, uh, former mayor, uh, Normanup, thank you for, uh, participating and being
here. Okay, Mauricio. Next item. >> So, first item is to address the order of business. Um, sorry, maybe just give me one second. >> Please go ahead. >> Okay, so we just have uh some minor changes to tonight's agenda. Um the
following items have been revised. Uh to reflect that um the commissioner Joseph has requested to be listed as a co-sponsor for resolution resolution number 9V as well. We also
have an add-on for a proclamation issued in in honor of Black History Month. And then we also have as a result of the 3:00 workshop an add-on to approve a resolution supporting some legislative bills.
>> All right. I need a motion to approve the change to the agenda. >> Some >> thank you [snorts] to um the zoning section of our agenda. The first item is 5A. And before we do that, I just need to read introductory
statements. One second. >> Okay. [clears throat and cough] >> Are we okay with seating back there? There's enough chairs. >> [clears throat] >> Okay, ladies and gentlemen, this evening's agenda has one new zoning
application and one continued zoning application from last month's public hearing. The city commission will be conducting public hearings to review and consider both these applications. In these matters, the city commission sits in a quasi judicial capacity. The city commission will hear testimony from city
staff, the applicants, and members of the public. With regards to the continued zoning application from last month's public hearing, the city attorney will provide further guidance and information procedures for the continuation of said public hearing prior to its commencement.
>> [clears throat] >> All materials attached to the agenda are considered part of the record as well as any additional documentary evidence that is introduced and accepted into the recorded into the recording during these hearings. If you intend to speak or provide testimony on a on any zoning
application, you must be sworn in by the city clerk and should also fill out a public speaker card and give it to the city clerk before the agenda is called. When you are called to speak, please state your name on the record, your address, and whether you've been sworn in. Please make your comments concisely.
With regards to the new zoning application, the procedure will be as follows. The city staff will present first. After city staff has made the presentations, the applicant will make their presentation in support of their application. Thereafter, the hearing will be open to members of the public to
speak in support of or against the pending application. City commission may set time limits for members of the public to speak. After members of the public, both staff and applicant may make additional statements, rebuttal, and the applicant
has the right to cross-examine any witness. Thereafter, the public hearing portion of the item will be closed and the commission will commence deliberations and make a decision on the application. Ultimately, the decision made by the city commission at the conclusion of each hearing must be based upon
competent substantial evidence which has been presented during the course of the hearings and must adhere to the essential requirements of the law. Competent suspential evidence is defined as evidence that is sufficiently relevant and material that a reasonable mind would accept it as adequate support
adequately support the conclusion reached and includes the documentary evidence in the record, city's staff report, comments or opinions of professional staff, fact-based comments of neighbors, residents, and lay persons and opinion testimony but only by
witnesses who are qualified as experts. Competent substantial evidence does not include conjecture, speculation or generalized opinions or statements in support or in opposition to the matter. Attorney testimony is generally not competent substantial evidence unless the attorney has some expertise in a
relevant area. So any member of the commission has had any expert contacts or communications with the applicant or the applicant's representatives, received any expert opinions, or made any site visits. They must be disclosed and meet part of the
record. Are there any disclosures by the commission? And please be specific. >> I've had discussions with Arthur and with the attorneys from Armani. >> Have you conducted any site visits to the >> No site visits?
>> No site visits. Okay. >> Also had communications with them >> with our third project. Yes. Mayor, >> no site vis visits. I've had uh one conversation with Arthur Gallagher. >> Vice Mayor, >> no site visits. I met with the applicant
and I also spoke u Alexander Stelman. >> I want to add no expert opinions. >> Well, whatever I we received through through you the the extra documents, but that's it. >> But nothing directly from the applicant
or the representatives. And I'm sorry, Commissioner Siosen and Commissioner Joseph. Did you receive any expert opinions from the applicants? >> Not from the >> Any expert opinions >> from any other party? >> Yes, I did from the Armani lawyer.
>> From the Armani? >> Yes. >> Uh, Commissioner Joseph, >> I had I had received a report from >> Okay. Thank you, Commissioner Lama. >> Yes. spoke with the applicant and spoke with the attorneys from uh Armani Kaza.
No, >> thanks. Okay. So, now everyone that will be speaking um I'm going to do a a zoning preamble and you'll be sworn in. So, anyone that has submitted a public speaker card, including the applicant
and the representatives, anyone else, you're going to have to be sworn in before making any comments. So the zoning preamble reads, "In accordance with the LDRs of the city of Sunny Al's Beach, all items to be heard today have been legally advertised. Notices have been mailed and posted on the properties. All persons wishing to speak
at this hearing, please raise your right arm to be sworn in. Everyone that submitted a public speaker card. Do you swear testimony you're about to give is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. So help you God." >> Thank you.
Okay. So 5A is a zoning application submitted by MBRE Investments LLC. [snorts] Um for for your benefit procedure slightly um for purposes of
expert opinion disclosures, I just want to put on the record that you all received an email, I believe yesterday, with purported opinions. I'm not opining that it is in fact an expert opinion, but that's what it purported to say. So, just for the record, you did receive that. Uh, >> oh, okay. I didn't count that as an
expert opinion, but All right, that's >> just for full disclosure, you you've been made aware of it. Uh, as you are aware, we had a quasi judicial hearing on this matter last month and it was continued. So, this is not a denovo hearing. You already had public comment.
You had deliberations. Um, so tonight again we'll go through the process where staff will tee it up for the lack of a better term. The applicant may come up and offer rebuttal and whatever they want to say in regards
to the application. Um, you can reopen even though it's been closed. You can reopen public comment. Uh, but it should be limited to uh the topics for which that was the basis for the continuation that occurred. uh those topics it should
be limited to those topics and anything else the applicant may provide with regards to any presentation they make this evening but it should be limited to that it's not a denovo hearing where you're starting from scratch because you've already had a hearing this is
just a continuation so it's limited in scope >> may one second because I feel like we have a lot more people here than we did last time so for clarification could you please clarify what those I what that is >> well ultimately that you you're going to
decide that but um from my recollection there was some indication that there needed to be some additional time was given for communication to occur between the applicant and some neighbors. Um I believe that one if not the primary issue. So certainly comment can be taken
on that. Uh again to the extent that applicant makes any presentation this evening uh that's fair game as well. Republic can speak on that. Vice Mayor, did you have a question? >> That was my question. >> Okay. All right. So, I'm gonna uh especially since everyone already
filled out their cards. Uh but uh please again, just a reminder if if you can uh to to stick to that topic with the understanding that there might be other things that come up and there's many of you. So, please if um if you're going to be repeating a comment, I'd appreciate
if you just make it more succinct. Okay. And >> I'm sorry, just the meeting with the neighbors and what was anything that they bring up. >> Right. So, the applicant may whatever they're going to discuss this evening is fair game for for any additional comment from the public as well as obviously
yourselves. >> And I I'm just going to reiterate one more time that any private conversations I'm going to and then I am going to ask you to step outside and please be respectful of everyone that's going to be up here. Um just let everyone speak and no shouting from from uh the
audience. Thank you. Please go ahead. >> Okay. Good evening maners. Uh this is zoning application PZ 202508 for the site of the Miami Beach Club development project. As stated already, this is a continuation from the January 15th
public hearing and to date the applicant has not submitted any new materials to the city and therefore the requests and staff analysis that were presented last month remain the same. I'm going to provide a brief presentation to serve as a refresher of the application requests to serve uh your discussion this
evening. The applicant is the owner of the property MBRE Investments LLC and the subject property is located at 1 19051 Collins Avenue. Uh the future land use category is mixeduse highdensity resort and the
zoning district is mixeduse resort. The property is 2.012 acres in size. The application before you includes seven requests. The first request is for site plan approval. The project is 62 stories tall and the applicant provided the FAA
determination of no hazard letter as well as the Miami date aviation department determination letter which establishes the allowable height for the project at 828 ft NAVD. These letters were attached to the staff report. The proposed project is 145 condominium
units or 72 dwelling units per acre. This is below the maximum number of units the property is eligible for based on its future land use category. On the lobby level, there is a private restaurant space intended for residents and their guests.
In total, the project has 524,212.8 ft of floor area, which is a 5.98 floor area ratio. This is the maximum F the property is eligible for with transferable development rights and development bonuses. The proposed density and intensity is
consistent with the future land use category of mixed use highdensity resort. There are no variance requests in this included in this site plan application. The second request is the purchase and assignment of TDRs. The applicant is requesting 120,972.18
square feet of floor area and 48 dwelling units from the city's public TDR bank. The third request is for a payment agreement in the form of a promisory note for the TDR purchase and the development bonuses. The fourth request is to defer the work of art requirements to after site plan
approval but prior to TCO. The fifth request is to use graphics and murals on a temporary construction fence. And the sixth request is regarding extensions of time to up to five years to obtain uh building permitting and five years from that to for completion
of the project. The final request is for a shared parking agreement between the residential condominium units and the private restaurant uses. Um this is the proposed site plan for ref. Here you can see the 20 foot beach
access of the property square foot oceanfront park on the east side and the two driveway connections to Collins Avenue. That concludes my presentation and I will be available for questions. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. Are there any questions of the commission?
All right. Um Mauricio just late and are signing up to speak on this item. Are you going to be swearing them in separately or Okay. Okay. So people you you still have an opportunity to speak if you'd like to sign up. Okay.
Are we getting any sort of uh presentation from the applicant? No. >> Hi. My address is 3800 Northeast 1st Avenue Sweet 200. On behalf of MBRE Investments LLC, I'd like to defer any presentation
or rebuttal till after the public comment so that we only get up once and we can address any of the issues that are raised. if the the mayor agrees. >> All right. If you if you can just clarify for us because this is where we sort of left off the the ask was to meet with the the neighbors. Have has that
happened? >> Yes, we have met multiple times with the representatives of Armani Casa and we have met in person with the condo association for ocean 2 and met with their attorney as well. >> Okay. Thank you. All right.
>> Very briefly, Jeffrey Bass is my name. 1515 Sunset Drive is my address. I'm co-consel with Miss Slavvens. Um, just on a procedural issue, we know you have a lot of speakers and we know the city attorney has limited the scope. I don't want to stand up and object. People are going to say whatever they're going to
say. Um, but just for the smoothness of the hearing, your honor. Um, I'm not going to object speaker by speaker by speaker. We just want to preserve upfront the objection that comments outside the scope of tonight's hearing are fundamentally irrelevant. So, with that, you'll see us uh for a rebuttal
after the public. >> I appreciate that and thank you. >> And mayor, if I may add, uh Mr. Bass has also filed a uh and submitted a motion uh stating objections with regards to the submission you received by email yesterday as well as a motion to strike.
My council to you is, you know, they obviously have made they're going to make their uh objections uh uh on the record >> and uh not to strike the materials, >> right? I I don't think that there's any reason to anybody that want >> but I just wanted you to be aware that that motion is pending. Yeah.
>> Yeah. Okay. All right. Thank you. >> The first speaker Joel Simon. >> Hi Joel. Your name and address for the record please. >> Hey there. Uh Joel Simon 18975 Collins Avenue. >> And you were sworn in. >> I was sworn in. Okay. I was well thanks
for seeing us again. Good to see you guys. Uh the main thing is everybody in Armanasa is not objecting with developing this property. We are all for it. They build beautiful buildings.
We looked at this the last time and I commented on how beautiful it's going to be. Our issues are more about what this city can actually handle as far as these developments are going up with regard to traffic, with regard to
first responders access. God forbid if there is a natural disaster, how we're going to evacuate this slip of land that we have. The traffic situation that we have right now is absolutely unbearable. And I'm not even talking about the high season. I'm talking about any season. I don't
leave the building from 3:00 in the afternoon till 6:00 at night. 6 o'clock in the afternoon, rather. It's impossible. Can take 20 minutes to make a U-turn with all of these new buildings. And it's not exclusive to this development. It's a it's a
culmination of all these buildings that are going up. It's the St. Regis two towers. It's the Bentley. It's the open lots that are going to be developed. It's the Sahara, which is eventually going to be taken down. and another building is going to go up there. The
concerns are are real and other people can talk about the turtles and the shadows and all of that which is still relevant. I mean, we do deal with this turtle issue as a result of the fact that we can't even use our cabanas at night because of the lights from the camp cabanas being emanating. And now you're going to have this massive tower
and it's going to have lights up there and it's going to be shining down onto the beach at night. It's just a lot of inconsistency and a little a little bit of hypocrisy. I'm very good friends with the mayor of Golden Beach, Glenn Singer, who I uh spoke with about his situation with the
Regalia. And initially, the regalia was supposed to be 62 floors and four units per floor. He fought that. He fought that to agree that there ended up being three developers. The first one went bankrupt, then there were two, and he was successful in taking from 62 floors to
42, one unit per floor. and his concerns are exactly similar to what I'm discussing right now. So again, we're not objecting to the development. We're objecting to the responsibility of the city to allow this development to take place with all of these other parameters that are happening. It's going to be too
much. We're destroying the city. It's not just the Sunny Isles people. It's everybody that travels through Sunny Isles. It's the Halllandale. It's Hollywood. It's B Harbor. It's it's Surfside. They're building the Regalia the the Revage. It's beautiful. It's 25 floors at 4,000 a foot. I'm a
capitalist. I want them to make as much money to help all of our property values. We need to be responsible. And I think the legacy of this council has got to keep Sunny Isles buoyant and make it a destination and save this beautiful piece of land that we have instead of
making it a parking lot. The businesses across the street, you can't even park in those parking lots as it is now. I know. I'm done. >> Thank you. >> Well, thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you. All right. Um, next speaker, if I could, uh, please, no, no clapping, please. Um, because I want to make sure everyone gets their
their time. So, please keep it to three minutes and and please stay try to stay on point as to what we're discussing here and not a repeat of the last um meeting. Mauricio, next speaker, >> Joel Lavine. Collins, I've been sworn in. Okay, we
could just be close to the microphone, please. >> Sorry. I'm respectful of the rules you laid out. So, I'm going to comment based upon the communications and the interactions we've had with the developers in the assignment you gave them and reflect on that in particular.
So, it's going to be pertinent. >> Um, my concerns last time remain. It's about safety. Safety for the people. As I pointed out, I'm a sudden death expert and the delays um in terms of emergency
vehicles will cost lives. Uh and second, safety of our building. Um and specifically, we were told not to worry about the drilling at that meeting. Uh but because the drilling techniques are new, yet you all know that you've had damage in neighboring properties to
other projects that have gone on. Um I was a we wanted it we were asked whether or why this is now and not before and the answer is that just like in medicine uh which I practice uh the rules change
as more information becomes available. So the rules of what you approved back in 2014 15 16 may not necessarily apply for today. And then finally, I am an environmentalist and I do think the turtles are important and that's part of your thing. That wasn't brought up in
that meeting. So you can strike it if you like. I'm happy if you strike it. [snorts] Um I really am here to plead with you that your primary responsibility is to the citizens of Sunny Isles, it doesn't have to do with me, it doesn't have to do with Joel, doesn't have to do with the
residents of the couple of buildings. Yes, we um know our rights. We know what the rules are with respect to sound ordinances. We know what they are with respect to vibration in the city of Miami Dade. And basically the meeting they ignored it all. Ignored it. And
they said we're going to do we want and you'll hear more about it. But the document they sent to us was an absolute insult to anybody's intelligence. And you'll hear more about that later. But what you're hear today is really your responsibility is the Sunny Isles and you have irrespective of what was
written in the papers, you have the absolute right not to reject development. We're not asking you to reject development, but we're asking you to do to take take a step back and do it the right way. And what I'm here to ask you to do is I'm pleading you and I think it's your responsibility. You need
to commission independent reports, not reports delivered by us, not reports delivered by them. They're biased potentially or maybe they're not. You have a responsibility to get the reports to ensure safety in all the respects. Safety of the buildings, safety of the
turtles, safety of of the emergency services, safety of the citizens should there be a natural disaster. And that is your responsibility. It's not to the developers and it's not to me. And that's what I'm here to plead with. And as I said, I would relate it to the to
the meetings we had with the developers which so it's all on the record, please. Thank you. >> Thank you. Next speaker, please. >> Maya Zafrani. >> Good evening. My name is Mayor Safrani and I am the president of the 18975
Collins Avenue condominium association also known as the residence by Armani Gaza. I was here in January and left that meeting feeling hopeful hopeful that there would be meaningful cooperation from the developer in protecting our building and more importantly our residents. Since the
last commission meeting where the project was discussed, the association met with the developer and its representative. We made our concerns clear, not vaged, not emotional, but specific, detailed and grounded in expert review. In response, we received
a generic construct construction uh construction cooperation agreement. I did not meaningfully address the multitude of concern we raised. Instead, I asked the association to wave substantial right in exchange for minimal monitoring protections. We are
frankly insulted by the imbalance of that document. Our legal council spent considerable time carefully redlinining and revising the proposal to make it fair and not one-sided, not punitive, not just just balanced. And then on the
eve of this hearing, we received a short of list, a short list of bullet points in response. That is not meaningful negotiation. That is not good faith engagement. That is going through the motions and so that can stand before you say say and say discussion are ongoing.
Words without substant are just word. The this commission is being asked to approve the project of enormous scale on impact. At a minimum it warrants [clears throat] independent review not just reliance and consultant reports paid by the applicant. The association has retained an expert someone who you
have heard or you will hear from will demonstrate that the rosy picture presented by the developer in is incomplete and overly optimistic. That alone warrants caution. We respectively urge you take the time commission your own expert if necessary. Do not rely
solely on self studies prepared by the party seeking approval. And I will leave you with this question. Why are you afraid to vote no? Why you are you afraid to pause the process until there has been adequate meaningful review? You
owe that to every resident who came here tonight to oppose this site plan approval and the purchase of TDRs as presented. And you owe to the many resident of Sonia Sonia Ice Beach who could not be here tonight but who will leave with consequence of your
decisions. The resident elected you to be their boss. Tonight is your opportunity to show them that you are listening. Vote no. Thank you. >> Thank you. Next speaker, please. [snorts]
>> George Lawrence. >> Hi, I'm a resident of Ocean 2. Um, >> uh, your full name, please. And >> yes, [clears throat] George Lawrence. >> Thank you. and I reside at lower a lower penthouse in Ocean 2 and one of the original purchasers
and um I have great respect for George Perez. In fact, my family has owned in Ocean One, Ocean 2, Ocean Three, M one Miami, and 500 Bickl. And it's and we
also appreciate the great cultural and uh philanthropic philanthropic contributions of Paris. But um I wish to comment on the TDRs,
the thing commonly known as air rights. I was fortunate enough to get a scholarship to uh architecture school at Cornell and I it's a five-year program. Then I moved to New York and there I
went to night school at NYU and became a lawyer. Also after that I worked for John Lindseay in the office of Midtown Planning where TDRs were invented. They were invented to save the theater district. There was a definite benefit
and there was a burden and this north of Time Square office developers had bought up the land and the theater district was threatened. There was no city involvement. These were all private
agreements, but it was strictly transfer. If you saved the theater, you would be able to add more floors to your office building. And there was definitely a b benefit and burden concept. I am on a 40th floor of
ocean 2 and I will be suffering the burden. The burden is less light, less air, and no view of dump founding bay. I can't see where the the benefit is. I'm
trying to find the benefit. I What amenity is being produced for this transfer of air rights? I mean, I know it's being transferred from the other side of Collins Avenue, but so what what's you're not preserving a theater
district. You're not doing anything. and and the city is involved. I've seen no economic calculations of how anything is derived. John Lindseay was a straight arrow. So they were scrupulous in doing the
development and getting the economics right. I don't see any of it here. This is like the sale of indulgences which created the pro Protestant re reformation. I mean, it's it's uh I can't I can't fathom it.
>> Thank you. >> Thank you, >> Maio. >> Mark and TBY. >> Hi. Your name and address for the record, please. >> Good evening. Uh [clears throat] my name is Mark Antivi. Good evening, commissioners and mayor. Uh my name is
Mark Antibi. My family and I own three units in Ocean 2, 1911 Collins Avenue. I'm here to represent Ocean 2. Uh you know, we're immediately uh adjacent to this 65story building that you're trying
to uh to uh to build. We're not opposed to the development. We support responsible growth. What we're asking for are reasonable, modern safety protocols and proportionate to the scale of this project. The proposed tower is more than double
double the height of mass of ocean 2 and it requires deep excavation pile installation and dewatering. Ocean 2 is a 20-year-old built under earlier codes and soil assumptions. That combination,
extreme height disparity and existing occupied building is where structural risk must be addressed before this construction begins. Monitoring alone is not enough. Monitoring tells you when
something is wrong. It does not stabilize a structure, protect the residents of our building, or fund emergency action. Financial security must exist in advance. In South Florida, we have learned tragically that
waiting until warning signs appear is not acceptable. The collapse of Champagne Tower South taught us that known risk must not be mitigated upfront. We're requesting four things, please.
independent structural monitoring, clear stop work thresholds, full responsibility for damages, and a $50 million structural protection escrow fund to protect our building before this excavation begins. We're very scared and
nervous about the impacts of this building, [clears throat] cracks, dust, all these things that that that happen to our buildings. This is not punitive. It's not preventative. It does not stop construction and it exceeds excuse me.
It ensures and precedes responsibility. Once excavation begins, there's no undue button. We respectfully ask the city to require these protections from the developers. So, so development and resident safety must move forward together. Thank you.
>> Thank you. Next speaker, please. [clears throat] >> Alex Alonzo. If I could just remind everyone to please speak to the um to what we're limited to, I'd appreciate that. Please, your name and address for the record, Alex. >> Good evening, mayor and commissioners.
My name is Alex Alonzo. The address is 4000 Hollywood Boulevard, Sweet 265 South. I'm here on behalf of 18975 Collins Avenue Condominium Association Incorporated, also known as the Residences by Omani Casa. I wasn't at
the last commission hearing. However, I did have the opportunity to review it from home. I must say I was surprised by a lot of the statements that I heard, most notably by some of the commissioners expressing concern in terms of whether or not they even had
the ability to oppose or vote against this. I tell you, you do have that ability. You have this thing known as discretion. Discretion is tempered by reason. We have an expert that is here today to present competing evidence with
respect to the traffic studies, the parking study, and the maneuverability exhibits that you have received. You owe it to every single constituent, every resident of the city of Sunny Isles Beach. not only those here, but those at home that were unable to be here to take
this information into account to allow those voices to be heard to do your due diligence before you rubber stamp an approval. Make no mistake about it, if you do not take the time to do that now, you will not have an adequate opportunity to address these issues
moving forward. Echoed throughout the staff report that's been issued are these conditions. conditions ultimately kick the proverbial can down the road. The time is here. Right now, while you are fully invested and imbued with the
power to be commissioners, you have the ability to make those decisions. You want to talk about power, you have it. I don't. How do I know this? You've literally limited me to speak for no more than three minutes. I have plenty of say, plenty to say, not a lot of time
to say it. But what you need to understand is that the people in here, they have legitimate grievances and concerns. We now know things today that we did not know before. We know that construction has adverse impacts on surrounding property. We owe it to every
single current resident of Sunny Isles Beach that owns property that is concerned about the safety of their community to take these issues into consideration. We have to do this. You must do this. Your discretion is vested within chapter
265. It gives you the ability to ultimately make affirmative findings that the project will not create adverse impacts, is combatible, protects public health, safety, and welfare. We have an expert that will tell you there are legitimate concerns related to fire and
life safety associated with the present plans that have been presented before you. There are too many questions that remain unanswered. You owe it to yourself to not only consider the reports that we've provided, but even to obtain your own. There is due diligence
to the extent you put trust in a party, you must verify. Trust, but verify. There are many people here today and the reason they are here is to make their voices heard. And I implore you to hear them. >> Thank you. Next speaker, >> David Taxman.
I just want to remind you all please because we do have a lot of speakers uh this is not meant to reopen public speaking to what we already heard at the last meeting so please try to keep your comments to what we're are discussing now >> if I just maybe recognize as a
procedural this is a report to which we objected okay make sure we renew that objection >> please yes We can do that, but you're not on the Just Hold on. It's your time, sir. Go ahead. >> Your name and address for the record, please. >> Yeah. David Taxman, uh 601 Northeast
27th Street, Miami, Florida. Uh I'm also um working with Eiseningation with the the Armani Casa Residences. Um so I work for mobility and parking services. I'm a licensed traffic engineer and parking consultant. Um, I
had the opportunity to review the uh, parking and traffic study that was submitted in association for this project. Um, and there are some issues associated with it. I'm going to start with the shared parking analysis. One of the main things is is they uh, referenced ULI, Urban Land Institute
shared parking to get a reduction. However, they're using your code two spaces per unit. In ULI, they base it on bedrooms. So it's based for three plus bedrooms, the ratio is 2.65.
At that ratio alone, you'd be required to provide 385 spaces. Fortunately, [clears throat] a lot of codes can be outdated. It's nothing against the city, but you know, the dynamic of different properties, you know, take on different codes that
should be required. I mean, you're building, I'll just reference, there's going to be 65bedroom units. That's like 65 mansions that you know the the dynamic of the people that are living in those properties own multiple vehicles. They
have multiple workers and service people that are coming to them at a higher rate. So it requires more parking. You only get one chance to get this right. So they're offering an eight space reduction on that two space requirement and they probably need closer to 400
spaces. uh traffic impact analysis. I'm going to touch on I you looked at two intersections. So they looked at the driveway and William and Liam causeway two intersections. So they did not take into account analyzing the impact of the cars coming off William Leman Causeway,
which is probably at least 30% of the traffic and when they're going to have to make a U-turn at those north and south intersections. So very limited study area. They did not include the Bentley residences traffic. They referenced it in the study, but then they later state that they did not
include it because of the traffic study that was done by Bentley Residences shows a net reduction in traffic. However, when they did the counts, it was in 2025. That development that was at the Bentley residence site had been demolished. There was no traffic generated to it.
So, some issues there. Um, I'm just limited for time here. the maneuverability analysis. The garbage trucks will have to make a two-point turn upon entering and then go into reverse down the service drive, which will then pass by the entrance and exit
to the garage, the main entrance. So, anybody that's using self park will probably use that entrance. So, that's going to get your most of your traffic other than the people that are going to valet or get drop off. So, you're creating a dangerous hazard with oncoming traffic. >> Thank you, sir. >> So, I appreciate it. Thank you. >> Thank you,
>> Madam Mayor. I do have the right to cross-examine their expert. Um, I could call him back later. >> Yes, absolutely. Yes. >> Okay. >> Alisandra Stlman. [clears throat] >> Alisandra Stlman, 4000 Hollywood Boulevard, Sweet 265 South. Good
evening, mayor and commissioners. The question tonight is whether the city will vote to approve the site plan and transfer TDRs, public assets that belong to your residents without exercising the full measure of its authority to protect those residents from imbalance of money, power, and leverage that exists in
transactions like this. Developers are in the business of protecting their interests. That is expected. But the city's in the business of protecting their residents. And tonight, that responsibility rests with you. After the hearing in January, when cooperation was encouraged and good faith engagement was
requested, the developer presented what they labeled a construction cooperation agreement. The agreed the agreement included many sweeping protections for the developer, but lacked any meaningful cooperation or good faith. In exchange for a waiver of all its rights, an irrevocable crane easement and
indemnification for the developer, among many other ridiculous provisions, the developer offered limited monitoring measures controlled entirely by the developer without independent access to real-time data by the association or its professionals. That is not cooperation.
This is leverage. And it's leverage designed to isolate the developer from liability, particularly when monitoring data matters. The reality is that monitoring devices are already in use in other high-rise buildings and projects in the city. And the results of that data are not theoretical. They're real.
[snorts] When agreements limit transparency, restrict oversight, and shift liability from the developer, that should guide how carefully this commission reviews the other approvals that are being requested tonight. That same pattern appears in the financial structure before you tonight. The appraisal submitted by the developer
fixes the TDR price at 124 per square feet. Although I've seen a bunch of documents that say different things and it looks like the numbers keep changing and it's as of September 2025. It's a backwardlooking. It doesn't consider appreciation. It doesn't protect it doesn't project what the development
rights may be worth 5 to 10 years from now. Yet the developers asking for 10 years which is unprecedented. For St. Reges it was four and four. They're asking for 10 and 10 when your code provides for two and two. They want to secure TDRs today at
yesterday's prices and to pay later. It's a TDR land grab. Interest doesn't begin until a permit is issued. Principal is not advertised. Payment balloons after TCO and the security is non-existent. You're having a 26.6
million promisory note not with no guarantees executed by a single purpose entity. This is not shared risk. This is not this is controlled risk controlled by the applicant with the with the city assuming timing appreciation enforcement risk as well as a permanent skyline
change. Um ultimately at a minimum we're demanding independent review, independent geotechnical review and clear financing projection. Why is the city hesitant to vote no? >> You're here. There's a discretion and
you the comprehensive plan and your code gives you that discretion. You're continuing constituents elected you for a reason. >> Please take that into account and vote no. >> Thank you. >> Next speaker, >> Ari Stiger. >> Um,
different item. >> Okay. Sorry [snorts] about that. >> It's okay. We have a lot. >> Can't read the last name. I'm sorry. Ariel. >> All right. Your name and address for the record, please. >> Name is Ariel Freedler. I'm the vice president of the Regalia board and here
on behalf of the Regalia um right regalia board um 19575 Collins Avenue. First thing is we were never reached out to. Maybe we're not a neighbor enough, but I think it will the traffic and a lot of the things that people said here will impact us. So, we
would appreciate a meeting with the developer. And I'm not going to repeat everything. I want to let everyone talk. I mean, Sunny Alles just the first speaker just said everything I was going to say, so I'm not going to repeat it. But Sunny Isles has a major problem with
traffic that is only getting worse every day. It's almost untenable to live here. And I've never said that before. I've never been to a meeting here. And I've been very disappointed with pretty much what we're doing about traffic. I don't know what there is to do, but there is one thing that can be done. Do not add
to traffic. I don't expect miracles. I don't expect trolleys. I I don't even know what we can do. Just if you have the ability not to give like bonuses to developers to make more traffic, you're
voted to do that. That's all that's my only request. I'm a capitalist build. I probably oppose things like this, but it's untenable right now and I'm begging you to do something about it. >> Thank you. Next speaker,
>> Atazi, [clears throat] >> everyone's been sworn in, Mauricio. >> Yes, so far. >> Yeah. All right. Your name and address for the record, please. And that you've been sworn in. >> My name is Itaya Razi. I've been sworn in. My address is 17550. Okay. So, first of all, good evening,
mayor and commissioner. Uh, speak into the mic, please. >> Yes. I'm sorry. So, I support this project because I believe it's the right step forward for San. We live in a competitive area. Cities that continue to grow in smart and organized way to
stay strong. When we approve quality projects, we show the same thing to other major cities in our area. growth in South Florida is is something that will happen no matter what. Uh the question is that we guide it in a
responsible way. Good development in the right place helps keep the city attractive protects property values and keeps suns at the top destination. Doing nothing is not a solution. If we want our city to stay strong and relevant, we have to move forward with good projects,
help the small people and build something that we wish to raise our kids in. Thank you. >> Thank you. Next speaker, please. >> Next speaker, Tohar Bhaltz. your name and address for the record,
please. >> Good evening to our Bhut 400 Sunny Isles. Okay, so as a resident, I understand the change can bring concerns. However, I believe this development has been carefully designed and responsibly planned. I will contribute the strength
and value of our neighborhood. I'm confident reflects smart progress for our city. So I do want to say that I support this project and I believe this is the right thing for the city. >> Thank you. Next speaker, please. >> Um I'm going to warn you one time. If
you're going to call out, I'm going to have you removed. Diane Drekin. >> It's absurd. [clears throat] >> Hi Diane. >> Hi. My name is Diane Drapkin and I live
at Ocean 2 and I came here about over 20 years ago and uh Sunny Als was completely different and I loved it. But today it's a city that is so difficult to live with. And I'm asking you because
I'm concerned about you giving additional development rights which may be uh more than allowed by code. How do you determine when you can give development rights if it's to the public's benefit?
Does the developer for this project meet the requirements that allow them to add the extra square footage um above asis zoning? Perhaps this needs more examination. I know um we had the good
neighbor uh the fellows came from uh [clears throat] the the developers group to talk to us but really we didn't resolve anything. We didn't get a written agreement. And personally, I think we need a lot more time to uh
adjust and look at what's happening here. That would be beneficial to our building and our neighbors building. Um the fact that I came here for the beach and the sun and now there probably won't be any after 2 or 2:30 is very very
detrimental to all of us. And so I am going to ask you all to give us some more time [clears throat] to look at this project and to settle some of these issues. Thank you. >> Thank you. Next speaker, please.
>> Dropkin. >> I was here. I was here last week and spoke and I was thinking about the problem. >> If uh Oliver, if you can please just uh your name and your address for the record, please. >> Yeah. Oliver Drabkin. and I live at Ocean 2 condominium 3908. Um anyway, I
thought was thinking about the problem and I think it's very simple. First of all, I'd like to ask, do any of of the commissioners actually live on the east side of Collins Avenue right now? >> We don't go back. >> Nobody. So to me, it's almost like
somebody in Oklahoma giving zoning in downtown Manhattan. Either we need redistric >> sir, if you could just be closer to the microphone, please. I think we either need to redistrict the thing and have like uh Sunny ales towers where we can vote and decide what would be good for our community. Right now that's not
being done and I feel kind of betrayed by all of you and that's all I have to say. >> Thank you sir. Next next speaker please. Alan Cole, >> Alan Call, 210 174th Street, Winston Tower 600. And I just wanted to um well,
I wanted to disclose I'm an engineer, structural engineer, and I have not talked to the developer, haven't talked to none of the commissioners or city. Um, this is my own neutral opinion and I would like to say congratulations. This is incredible. I mean to come up with a
project with only 145 units. Winston Tower is over three times that size. The amount of traffic that we I apologize for the traffic that we put on our streets. I come in and out of my condo probably six to 10 times a day going up and down the traffic. These 145 units
are only a few more units than the Miami Beach Club. It's actually a couple less than the Sahara Beach Club. So to have a project of this magnitude, I I would believe that um if you look at the studies when they're sold out,
you'll probably never see more than 50% occupied. So that's like 70 units. So you're basically getting a a even trade-off for two two stories with um about the same number of units. So I don't believe it's going to have um that
much of an impact. The impact of traffic is more so coming from Aventura shores coming traffic people trying to avoid the Aventura traffic. If you want to worry about traffic just look at you know ways of um minimizing the traffic
coming from outside north and south and west of the city. But I um I'm in favor of it and I congratulate you all. >> Thank you. Next speaker please. Um, ladies and gentlemen, we we have a a court reporter here who needs to hear
everyone and I' I've asked please to be respectful. Mauricio, next speaker, >> Ryan Mandel. >> Hi, Brian. Your name and address for the record, please. >> Good evening. Ryan Mandel, 17901 Collins Avenue. [snorts] Um,
I've been living in Sunny Isles for more than 20 years. I've watched it grow. Um, and I believe that a project like this is in the best favor of the city. I, um, moved here because of the city's
financial security, because of the magnificent skyline, and I hope we get to see that continue with projects like this. And to echo the 145 units, I do think that that's an important factor to consider. Um, thank you.
>> Thank you. Next speaker, please. >> Gavin Hancock. >> Hi, Gavin. Your name and address for the record, please. >> Hi, good evening. My name is Gavin Hancock and I'm a Sunny Isles resident at 228 Point Sienna Island Drive. Um, so I'm here in support of this development.
Um, I've actually worked in the construction industry for about 15 years. And so, somebody who works in the industry, I can attest that this team there, they're a world-class developer. They build amazing facilities using a best-in-class consulting team. Um, I'm
very very familiar with developers work. Uh, highly recommend them or highly recommend for the approval of this project. Buildings like this, in my opinion, are what bring people into this community and what makes Sunny Isles beautiful overall. [clears throat] They understand uh how to successfully
successfully develop a complex project of this magnitude on time as a respectful neighbor, especially with the tight logistics it takes to build an area like this. They know how to work through pre-construction with their contractors to ensure the concerns of the residents are addressed to safely
deliver a high-class project while being respectful to the community environment and adjacent structures to avoid any adverse impacts. To those in objection of this development that live here adjacent in high-rise structures, it seems unfair that their buildings were able to be constructed by this one
shouldn't. And secondly, if a traffic study is to be used in objection, is that the argument that all future buildings should not be allowed to be constructed? Thank you. >> Thank you. Next speaker, please. >> Eli the Don. [clears throat]
>> Hi Eli. Your name and address for the record, please. My name is Ellie Don 1861 18671 Collins Avenue apartment 304 and also my office is in Sunnia Island Arcade Plaza. Um I just wanted to say to
the commissioner that um I strongly support this project because the developer is super known and super professional. It's not somebody that coming now and to develop 300 unit as a
multif family. It's a very high-end project. Most of the people going to be here probably 20% of the time in season time. Offseason there is no traffic at all. Even in the season
there's no traffic. I drive to my office every day. I drive to my office every day and most of the time there's no traffic. I mean and sometime there's traffic coming in from Aventura but on a daily basis I don't see the traffic. Um
I strongly support this project. I think it's going to add a lot of value to Sunny alle beach as we have many other good projects and this going to be another super project that is going to look amazing. I fully support it. >> Thank you sir. Next speaker please. >> Joseph Isaacov.
>> I just want to remind everyone that this is a formal hearing. It's being recorded. We have a court reporter and I'm asking again for everyone to be respectful, especially the attorneys in the room. >> Good evening. Joseph Isacov, 255189
Terrace. Um, a Sunny All resident for the past nine years. I support this development and other new developments in the city. We are Sunny Als Beach is known for its
beautiful skyline and I don't think we should stop now and I'm sure we have the best staff and they will somehow figure out the traffic just as just as you did until now. Thank you. >> Thank you. Next speaker, please. >> Craig and I apologize I can't make out
the last name. >> Craig or Greg. >> Craig. >> Craig. Okay. Craig, if you can just give us your name and your address for the record and speak to the microphone. It's [snorts] my bad penmanship. Last name is Stud Nikki. >> Thank you. >> I am Craig Studiki. I live in Ocean 2,
1911 Collins Avenue. I've been living here since uh 2001. Like some of my neighbors, I was one of the first residents to move here all the way from Aventura. I have a lot in common with a lot of people in this. Uh two things. Number one, I love living in Sunny Isles. I
have six grandkids now. They live in New York. when they come and visit me, we spend all day all day on that beach and it's it's truly a pleasure. Number one. Number two, this place is safe. You've all done a great job of making families feel extremely safe here. And number three, there's a lot of people like me
that live in buildings that were ocean one, Ocean 2, Ocean 3, Ocean 4, Armanasa, 145 units is not going to impact what we all are a little bit concerned with with traffic. And from my point of view, this
property is going to get developed one way or another by somebody. I personally would much rather have it in the hands of this development team that for over 50 years has executed all over South Florida a professional standard of building beautiful residential living
and they are going to build a high-end. You know, from my perspective, especially since CO, there are families moving to South Florida, numbers we've never seen before. Families, they love this community called Sunny Isles. And what they're going to develop is a perfect perfect complement to what I see
every single day. Families moving from literally all over the world to my community, Sunny Als Beach. So yeah, I'm very much in favor of this particular property in the hands of this development company. Thank you. >> Thank you, sir. Next speaker, please. >> Delia Pacheco.
>> Dalia. >> Delia. >> Delia Pacheco. >> Dalia Pacheco. >> Okay. Next speaker. Noir. Mercho. Mercho. >> Noir. >> Spelled it. >> N A W A R.
>> Okay. >> Your uh name and address, sir, for the record, please. And if you just pull it down so it's easier for you. >> No. Mar show 1911 Callis Avenue, Ocean 2. >> Were you sworn in? >> Pardon? >> Were you sworn in? >> Did you come here when you had to raise your hand? I did not, but I can.
>> Okay, we can do that really quick. >> Raise your right. Do you swear this morning you're about to give the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. So help you God. >> Yes, [snorts] I do. >> Thank you. >> Thank you, sir. >> So, I've had my unit here for 19 years. Um, and I echo the concerns about the my
fellow residents and and neighbors. I don't want to make this too long, but uh major concern are safety, uh, traffic and structural safety. Um and um um it's kind of ironic like uh most of the
people who are in support of the of the of the project are people who don't live on on that line. You know, most of them are, you know, uh people who don't uh experience the experience that we have uh as far as traffic. Um it took me
12 minutes from my apartment to get here today. It's like 0.8 miles. I googled so you know you know what I mean. Um nobody is objecting to a new project. I'm sure um all these smaller buildings one way one way or the other or one day or the
other they're going to be gone and a beautiful project is going to come up but it's just the scale of it. So I think if you can take that into account I think it' be very helpful to us. >> Thank you sir. >> Thank you. >> Next speaker please. >> Dennis man.
address. You're about to give us the truth, the whole truth, and of the truth. >> Yes. >> Thank you. >> Okay. >> Hi. Your name and address for the record, please. >> Dennis Mangon. Um I'm really nervous. I don't do this kind of stuff. 18975 Collins Avenue, apartment 4305. Um just
want to thank everybody for their time. I mean, I don't want to be here, but I think it's important to as a member of the community to be here. So, I want to thank everybody for their time. I do feel always safe in city of Sun. I think that the police department does an incredible job. I think the people on the beach at lifeguard does incredible
job. I make my living from selling new construction like the St. Reges Sunny Isles. >> You could just come a little closer to >> I I make my living selling new construction. I make my living by doing pre-development planning. I might not have a career after tonight.
Um what I'm just asking the building's going to get built. There's no doubt in my mind. But what I'm asking you as human beings and and individuals, if you measure the sidewalk from the street to like where the buildings start in the volume of people, it's a very particular
piece of land where Armanasa exits the St. Regis is going to bring. Let's just talk facts now, not emotional. I I'm not for the building getting built. I'm not against the building getting built. What I really would like is you as human beings and have the the control over how
the traffic flow is the you could plan things in a way that m make it least intrusive and save lives because there's no doubt in my mind the way people drive here and the amount of of increased traffic here that that is a
very dangerous sidewalk. I only I have a dog. I don't have children. It's it's it's dangerous and it's doesn't the more cars you put on it the more dangerous it's going to get. So just please what I'm asking is to just look at that. Don't I didn't do a study. I I I don't
like coming to these things. I'm 66 years old. I don't want to be here. But I feel as a as a as a person in the community, you have to basically you you can't have an opinion. You have to you have to participate. Um I can't walk my dog at night near that street. It's it's
so busy and um you know you guys you don't need a study to understand that intersection and how that intersection how highly traveled it is. So um
thank everybody for their time and um you know as a human being you you you really have you really have to look at this really really closely not just from you know I'm in the pre development business it's how I make my living um but you have to protect us thank you for
your time >> thank you sir next speaker Buzzline. >> Hi Sarah. Your name your name and address for >> Good evening. Yes. My name is Sarah Goslin and I reside in 330 Sunny Isles Boulevard. So I I'm here as a real
estate professional and a res. >> Were you sworn in? >> No. Do you swear that this you're about to give is the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth? >> Yes, sir. >> Thank you. >> So again, good evening. Like I said, I live in Sunny Isles and I I also make a
living here for the past 20 years. So Sunny Isles is not only my business but also my home. I am in favor of the project because first and foremost, I do believe that it will bring major revenue to our city. It
will help our growing community. I'm a real estate broker and I can tell you this is a fact. More and more people are moving to Sunny Isles whether we like it or not. It will help with infrastructure, police, beach maintenance, create jobs. It will help boost the economy for Sunny
Isles businesses. So, this is a straightforward fact. While I do understand the concern that some of us have a in respect to traffic, we are dealing with mainly luxury buyers that are here. They have second homes. They don't commute to work. So they
don't really are out there in the streets during rush hour and also um again they use it as second homes and um it's just like not the type of people that will be out in the traffic as one
of the main concern was this evening. I also believe that the old buildings eventually have to be replaced by modern construction built by new codes better engineering and safer structure. Sunny Isles is known it's known worldwide and
I lived in Israel. I lived in Europe and I lived here for the past 20 years. We are a very international community and we're known for the skyline, the vertical character of the city is just part of its identity and I do believe it's a fact. So after learning more about the
proposal, I feel confident that it aligns with city standard expectations and it represents careful and planning responsible growth development like the proposed one is going to help secure the future of our community and I
respectfully urge you to support it. >> Thank you ma'am. Next speaker, Mauricio. >> Jackie Schloosh. >> Jackie. Not Jackie. You don't have to. You You don't You can
just come and say you're opposed or you're in you're supporting or opposed. >> Jack from uh >> your name and your address for the record. And please close the microphone. >> Uh ocean 21911 calling Avenue. Were you sworn in? >> Um, >> were you sworn in? >> Excuse me.
>> Were you sworn in? >> Sure. >> Do you swear the testimony you're about to give is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? >> Yes, I do. Thank you. >> All right. Please. Your name? >> Um, well, I live here for about 20 years. >> Your name, please. >> Jackie Schlo. >> Oh, thank you.
>> Um, and um 20 years ago, it was beautiful to live in it. even beautiful to live here today. But um everybody talk about the traffic and whatever is going on. You know, if you
drive from Ocean 2 all the way south to J Beach, you'll have almost bumper to bumper on the way back also north to south plus um this called Sunny Isles Beach. This is
what I wanted to to say in in in in general which after 2 p.m. it's from the ocean side it's kind of shady San Beach because you can see the towers
on top of each other on the beach and we we have shade we don't have really um a sun after 2 p.m. and another building that will come it's will kill the entire beach in where we live. So
maybe you build it a little bit backward, maybe it will be a little bit lower. It to build it will be built. I know. But to be considered that we still going to have a beach and a lot of buildings in
the entire shore are pretty much shade after 2 p.m. And that's my main thing. >> Thank you, sir. Next speaker, please. >> Stephanie Katz. And I I will allow more speakers. So if you wanted to speak, you can still sign
up to speak. >> Settle down, please. >> Have not been sworn in. So >> do you swear testimony you're about to give is the truth. The whole truth. >> I do. [snorts] >> If you can just bring the microphone lower. >> Oh, yes. >> Thank you. Your name and your address, please. My name is Stephanie Katz and I
live at Ocean 2, unit 2202. I wanted to thank you for allowing me to speak. Um, I'm not going to repeat a lot of what my neighbors have said about the concerns um that we have about safety, traffic, etc. My focus right now is just um the
shading on the beach. It's one of the reasons that I moved here. Uh I enjoy the beach, but it's very a big concern for me. Um, I'd like you to review the added TDR bonuses. Um, it seems illogical that the oceanfront park and
beach recreation public benefits are really public benefits when we have a dark beach after 2:00 for 700 linear feet. Please protect the public. This is your job. Please do it and don't approve this or at least review it more
carefully. We need more time. For the record, I'm submitting the um shadow studies to support what I'm saying and I'd like to put those in the record if I could. And thank you very much for your time. >> Okay. Thank you. You can uh give that just to the uh clerk, please.
>> All right. Um Mr. City Clerk, next speaker. >> Hi, Miss Clash. Mrs. Clash, were you sworn in? >> The mayor disappeared. Mr. >> Were you sworn in? >> Do you swear the testimony you're about to give is the truth, the whole truth, and but the truth?
>> Yes. >> Thank you. >> Okay, guy. So, mayor, commissioner, everybody here, I have one concern. I live in Ocean 2 1 911 Collins and this
place is my retirement place. We moved down here 10 10 years ago and my concern that last time last month you as a commissioners and you're as a commission here you gave us one month
only to negotiate some fair settlement with the developers. So we are not here I'm not here basically to argue with desert or with the related group. I know that I cannot win that case but I really concern about
all the resident in our building that we don't have a fair shot to go and discuss and have our attorney finalize something that we have to that we have to accomplish between us
and them so we can sleep better. you see that it's very hard for me. I'm so emotional. It's very hard for me to talk because I know what all of my friend and my neighbors are thinking and how they feel about it. And I think that we got
really they like get taken advantage for not getting more time and I know commissioner I'm so sorry to point you that you are insisted not to give more than one month. I appreciate Jerry Joseph that he tried to give us three
months for that. So I'm only here really begging for at least another month or two months so we have time to accomplish what we started because really as of now we have no agreement, no understanding and nothing else like that. So if you can help us with that everybody will
appreciate it. >> Thank you very much. >> Thank you sir. All right, next speaker, >> Victoria Stern. >> Good evening everyone. My name is Victoria Stern. I'm living in 100 Bay View Drive. >> Min, can you raise your right arm,
please? >> I did. You already did. Thank you. >> I'm from the beginning. Um, I would like to say I'm living in Sanales more than 10 years. I live in Sanales. I'm walking Sanas. I'm not real estate but I really
support this project. I think we have such a beautiful city. It's growing. It's beautiful. And uh I just would like tell you I support this project. Thank you. Thank you. Next speaker please.
>> Sonia Schoffer. >> And were you sworn in Sheffer? I don't know, but I'll do it again. >> Do you swear testimony you're about to give is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. So, you got it. Thank you. >> I do. >> Hello. I'm sure you guys can hear me. I don't know if you remember me. >> Yes, but still your name and address for the record.
>> No problem. Thank you. Sonia Schffer. Feel like I'm a little short. Okay. Sonia Sheffer, Ocean 21911 Collins Avenue. My glasses. Okay. Reminder again, guys. I'm here representing all of the units of Ocean
2. I am the board president. The gentleman that was just up here is my vice president. And I'm not going to echo what everyone else said. It's pretty obvious. We all have the same concerns. What I would like to ask for is more time. We are looking for an
additional extension because we do not have adequate time. Time is not in our favor, guys. Since we saw you last time, we did meet with the developer. They did reach out to us. We played phone tag in the beginning. excuse me, for about two
weeks to lay out the timeline for you. I invited them to our board meeting, which I will give them uh respect that they came to. We had a lot of owners show up. They answered our questions to the best of their ability. Uh I think the gentleman's name was Eric. Eric did a
good job. It was not an easy uh room, if you will, but we really are asking for more time to get adequate representation. We did receive the same agreement that was completely biased to their side, which is normal and expected. So, we weren't surprised, but
we need time. We do not have representation. We did try to join forces with Armani's attorney, but clearly we have different views and we're uh different impacted, right? So, what I really want to talk about again
is we're really asking for an extension. We understand that we can't stop the building. Would we love for it to be 42 floors? Yes. But what we would really love is time to make a good neighbor agreement or a good neighbor contract or letter because what was sent to us, I
will say, was completely biased to them. It was basically we'll give you a little bit and you can sign away all your rights. I know we may not look too smart, but we're smart enough to not sign that. Another thing I'd like to talk about at a minimum is what the gentleman said in the beginning is a
word named discretion. Part: 2
Okay. Can you um I need a motion. >> So move. >> I need a second. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I >> I Okay. N >> noted. 9B. 9B is a resolution approving the terms and conditions of a promisary note for the payment of approved bonuses
and transferable development rates in the amount of 26,649,84959 for the approved site plan application submitted by MBR Investments LLC for the project entitled Miami Beach Club consisting of a 62story residential
condominium tower with 524,212.8 8 square feet of floor area ratio, excuse me, floor area, including a 2,390 square foot private restaurant and 145 residential dwelling units. >> Okay, this needs to be revised. Correct.
>> These will we'll have to bring this back because we'll have to agree on the language of the promisary notes. So based on the concession made or the conditional approval >> with plan, we'll have to bring that next defer to we need to defer or >> it's a resol. Yeah, you could defer it.
It's a resolution. So, it's not advertised. So, it's not like you have to do to it state specific, but we'll need to work on the terms of this. Uh, >> okay. >> Mr. City Man um clerk, do we need a deferment? >> Yes, please. If if I may before the vote, madame
mayor, um because the total amount doesn't change and the concept of a promisory note doesn't change, >> would it be possible to amend the resolution to identify that this payment will be made in the form of two promisory notes for the same purpose as
described in the header of the resolution? >> Can we do that, Alan? Well, the code actually requires you to accept the terms of the actual promisary note, which you don't have at this point because they're going to be split. >> The terms are the same. Just
>> Well, I don't know that because I haven't seen the promisary notes that are going to be split and >> it's a it's a form. It's a city standard form is my understanding >> which has been asked to be split. So I you the way you you all are supposed to
approve the promisary notes themselves >> in your code which you technically don't have at this point. >> Okay. What's >> what is the concern? >> Um it's just coming back another month. Um but also I mean I we could probably
draft something this evening and if we want to hear it at the end of the agenda. >> I would not feel comfortable advising my client on the fly on two new promisary notes. We want you to stay comfortable. Thank you. Okay. Thank you. >> It's late. It's late. This is when mistakes could happen. We don't want a mistake. >> Okay.
>> We'll try to get them to you well in advance and prep. >> I don't want to I don't want to add an an extra zero by accident. >> We'll wait till Monday to send them to you though, so you can rest tomorrow. >> So So we'll make a motion to defer. Okay. >> Okay. I need a second. >> Second. >> Second. All >> in favor? I
>> Okay. All right. Now we're back to 6B. >> So 6B is Excuse me. 5B. 5B is a request from Blue from Desert Blue Grass for a conditional use
approval variance and site plan approval for a temporary off-site sales center located at 18325 Collins Avenue. >> Okay. Good evening, Mayor, Vice Mayor, Commission. Uh this is zoning application PZ 202215 for the Miami
Beach Club Sales Center. Oops. Uh, the applicant is the owner of the property, Dieser Bluegrass LLC, and the subject property is located at 18325 Collins Avenue. It is a rectangular lot located on the east side of Collins Avenue, and it is currently developed
with the Bentley Sales Center on the southern portion of the lot and the remaining portion of the Blueg Grass Motel condo on the northern portion of the lot. And that's what you can see on the aerial image on the screen. The future land use category for the property is mixeduse highdensity resort and the zoning district is mixeduse
resort. The application before you includes several requests. The first request is a conditional use approval for an off-site temporary sales center because the sales center itself is not located on the actual development site. The code determines that this needs to be approved by conditional use which has
to come before the commission. staff found that the application u was consistent with the conditional use criteria of the code and recommends it to be considered by the city commission. The second request is a setback variance to reduce the north sideyard setback
from 20 ft to 11 ft. Um the land development regulation require variances to be reviewed against seven distinct criteria. Um and it also states that the variance must meet all seven criteria in order to be supported by the code. So staff
reviewed the setback variance against the code and found that it meets most of these criteria but not all. In particular, the proposed structure is temporary and it is significantly smaller in size than what is permitted on the property and that is a special exception a special circumstance to this
project that's um not applicable to other structures in the district. That being said, literal interpretation of the setback requirements would not deprive the applicant of rights commonly enjoyed by other properties. The third request is for site plan approval of the one-story temporary sale
center with 4,480 square feet of floor area. And finally, the applicant requests the use of graphics and murals on the on the temporary construction fence. Here I'm going to allow the to point out that what is in sales
center and what is blue existing. Okay. >> Requested conditional use and variances. Then staff finds that the proposed sales center to be consistent with the land and recommends that it be considered by the city commission conditions outlined.
Thank you. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Good evening, Madame Mayor, commissioners. For the record, West Heavy at 3800 Northeast 1st Avenue. Miami, Florida 33135. Here on behalf of Desert Bluegrass, we're pleased uh to present the sales
center application for the Miami Beach Club, which is the previous item that was just reviewed by this commission. Our entire team remains present here today. So, if you have uh any questions beyond my presentation, we can make folks available to uh respond. I could get the presentation up. So, as
mentioned by Amy, uh this location is several blocks south of where the actual Miami Beach Club Tower will be. It is immediately north of the existing Bentley uh sales center, and it is uh just south of the Bluegrass Condo Hotel. And this was provided to the clerk by
email, but I wanted to hand out a hard copy as well. We have a letter of support from the condominium board, what remains uh of the Bluegrass to the North, and I'd like to enter it into the record. Sahara, my apologies, Sahara. So again again uh as Amy as Amy
mentioned the the just to the south of the subject property is the existing Bentley sales center and you'll see on your screen the current conditions of the Sahara to the north which would which is the subject property and would be demolished to make way for this uh
proposed sales center. Um >> bluegrass >> blueg grass. Thank you. bluegrass. Correct. Uh and so the request as Amy laid out are are several parts as required by code, a conditional use, a site plan, approval, uh uh
temporary construction fence graphics, and then a minor variance along the northern portion of the sales center uh which I'll get into in just just a moment. But uh it's about the the current required setback is 20 ft, whereas we're proposing a 14t building
setback. And if you count the roof overhang, it's an 11 foot request. So you you saw this image on the screen previously in in staff's presentation. One thing I wanted to note is the nice thing about having unified ownership between the existing Bentley sales
center and the proposed uh sales center to the north is the fact that we can actually create a nice internal connection via an internal roadway which allows enhanced maneuverability and additional flexibility, some nice connectivity that would otherwise be unavailable if they were separate owners.
So uh just to discuss the variance request very briefly again it's it's along this sort of slender portion of a of a modest size sales center building where the current setback requirement is 20 ft which is really designed as you
know for large towers. This is a modest uh sales center building which is one story. Um so it is a you know a minor request which we believe is appropriate in the context um it'll help fit the proper programming for this building this sales center which is you know
modern top class and really includes some some of the features that we that we prefer to program in here and need to program in here which I'll get into in just a moment. >> May I ask a question really quick? Sure. That's not a a a beach access.
>> No, this would be a private uh you know establishment. Yeah. And >> yeah, there's no current beach access. Yeah, >> correct. Um, and I'll mention again, this this building is quite a ways, just to go back just a moment, this building is quite a ways set into the property.
It's lushly landscape it landscaped. Um, so it's tucked away. You won't even really see much of the building. Uh, from the street, which is an improvement over, you know, what's there, you'll be looking at landscaping for the most part. Um, and then of course the building size is is is rather small. Um
so floor plan so you know you're all familiar with what what a sales center is. Uh this one in particular will be designed uh around a main entryway which will lead to several activated areas including a a uh a model of the proposed
building and of and and a media inter an interactive media area for visualization and other ways of looking at what's uh proposed. And then there'll be other areas throughout such as conference rooms and similar but also samples of of what the units and components of the
units will look feel function like. And again it'll be a you know concier size uh type experience where you arrive you know by appointment and you're ushered through uh you know to the various areas and to have the various discussions
interactions you need to assess the the the project. Uh, elevations. I'm breezing through this out of respect for everyone's time, but elevations again, one story, modern design, top quality finishes. Again, our architecture team is here if you have any questions. More elevations and just
a summary of everything that Amy and I just went through in terms of the technical requests. Uh, we agree to all proper condition, all the conditions requested by staff and uh, we would respectfully request your approval. Thank you. >> Thank you. Do we have public speakers?
>> We do. Alan Alan call. Okay. >> Your name and address, Alan. >> Alan Call, 18335 Collins Avenue, unit 158 and 159. Sahara Beach Club. Um, they've always been good neighbors to us. They have the Bentley sales office
there, and I anticipate no problem or any problems with them. There's a fence divided there and if they can put up with the temporary hotel guests that sometimes we have in the complex, we take no exception. >> Thank you. Any other speakers?
>> No, ma'am. >> Yes. >> Yes. IB. Yes. >> Uh, Victor Mats. >> No, we don't need >> Yeah. Thank you. >> Your name and address for the record, please.
>> Victor Mats. Um, my address is 119 Southwest 6th Avenue, Miami, Florida, 33130. I represent Trump Royale Condominium as a general manager. Uh, once this notice went up, my emails
and phone didn't stop ringing. Because the property is directly adjacent to us and even though we love desert developments, we know that we want to make sure that the property itself once it's being developed
has all or meets all of the criteria to prevent dust, all of any vibrations or anything that could be affecting us directly. Also, our residents are very concerned about the building of the
cell center and the use of it because we know that the developer has been very extravagant with parties and what have not. So, we want to make sure that our residents are not inconvenienced. >> That's it. Thank you.
>> Thank you. Any other speakers? >> No other speakers. Okay. Um, anybody from the commission has a question or a comment? >> All right, I'll take a motion. >> Motion. >> Mayor, just for the record, you're voting on three different resolutions.
There's one for the site plan, one for the variance, and uh the conditional use >> separately for each >> uh you should. >> Okay. >> Okay. One second. >> Do I do I need a separate motion for each or can have one motion?
>> Okay. While you're getting that, I just want to address the parties when um any parties and and correct me Susan if I'm wrong that are had on the beach, they require a permit. >> Yes, ma'am. >> Okay. And what do we normally do with
the neighbors? Are they made aware of it? How does that work? It depends on the extent of the party. If there's fireworks or something like that, yes. But typically, no. There's no required notice to neighbors. >> Okay. >> Since we're all negotiating, would you all be willing to just let them know if
you're going to be having fireworks? >> Thank you. >> No, they at the Trump >> just invite them. >> We're north. We're north of Bentley Bentley sales center. >> Right. Right. Right. On the other side.
That's just true. >> Okay. So, the first motion would be for the site plan application submitted by Desert Blue Grass for a temporary sales center consisting of a one-story building with 4,480 square feet of floor area ratio.
>> Okay. I need a motion. >> Motion. >> Need a second. >> Second. >> All in favor? I >> Okay, next item. Next. >> The next motion is for the variance submitted by Desert Blue Grass to reduce
the north from 20 ft to 11 ft. >> Okay, I need a motion. >> Motion. >> Second. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I know. >> It'll be a no. Okay. Third motion. And the final motion is
the zoning application for a conditional use. >> Need a motion, please. >> Motion. >> Second. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I >> I >> All right. Next item. >> Okay.
>> Thank you. >> Imagine the pressure this guy had. >> Everybody watched him. >> He went after all of you. >> Bye. Thank you. Look, I get to go home. >> Everybody.
>> Okay. All right. Mauricio on next item cuz come on. >> So, we're now in ordinances for first reading. A lot of people for the scooters. 6A is an ordinance amending chapter 256. All right, everyone. Okay.
>> All right. Go ahead. >> Okay. 6A is an ordinance of the city commission of the city of Sunny Alis Beach, Florida, amending chapter 256, article 6 entitled motorized scooters, coasters, skateboards, and other similar wheeled devices. >> Section 256-47
entitled requirements and restrictions. Section 256-48 entitled penalties and enforcement. and 256-49 entitled effective date of enforcement of the code of ordinances of the city of Sunny Al Beach establishing a an age
restriction for the operation of motorized scooters requiring governmentissued photographic identification for the operation of motorized scooters and enhancing penalties and enforcement providing for repealer providing for serverability providing for codification and providing
for an effective date. >> Okay. Uh we have co- compliance manager coming to present this or or the city manager. >> Yes, it's going to be me. >> Okay. >> Mayor, vice mayor, members of the commission in in consideration always of transparency.
The main thing I want to tell you about this ordinance is and this is based on your direction. People under the age of 16 are not going to be allowed to ride electric scooters. So, if this passes, this means that when
school starts, there's going to be obviously we're going to do our education and enforcement like we've been doing. But, I just want to make you all aware if this passes when school starts, the children are heading to school in the scooters. Um, we're going
to be out there doing our enforcement. But this is based results of the survey and based on the workshops and the meetings we've had. So based on that we can answer any further questions. But I wanted you to know that up front. >> All right. Let me just start first with
No, I want if we have any public comment and then we'll start. >> We need public comment. >> Yes, we do. >> Okay. >> Stephen Hirs. >> Stephen Hirs 17201 Collins. Long evening. I'll try to make this really short and the city manager uh
kind of already stole my thunder in the sense that um the legislature allowed us to do with min uh minimum age requirements for scooters last year and this ordinance
presents that. Um, I I look off my balcony and I see uh children going to school, coming from school routinely, quite a few, a lot. So, I present my thought to the
commission for consideration that there be an exception allowing students of the Norman Saddle Cup K through8 school to utilize motorized schoolers solely to going to school and coming home returning after school. It's a
finite number of uh students that would be uh allowed this privilege. uh parents would uh that rely on that as a mode of transportation. It's easy to say, well, they can just walk to school.
But some of the children are at a greater distance than uh most parents at a tender age would want their children to walk. At least on a scooter, you're you're moving a little quicker, less chance of of something happening.
>> Really? >> Um >> I don't know about that. scooters. This would be given as a privilege, not a right to these children. It could be coordinated uh appropriately. And the second comment I have of the uh
proposed uh ordinance is it removes uh any type of a warning and it immediately assesses a fine of $250. No less than no less than 250, no more than 500.
And um the problem I see with that, as I've seen in other locations, uh especially, you hear this when we implement red light cameras and other types of camera devices, um people are going to say this is just a revenue driver. if uh we are
immediately giving a a violation as opposed to a warning. As I said, it's a it would be easy to determine who the cycle or the scooter driver is. Um, and it could be uh a first warning that
would be in the database that's used by the city so that the second time an enforcement officer would know that this is should be uh cited or finded. Thank you for allowing me to talk. >> Thank you. Do we have any more speakers?
>> I but I believe he left. >> He left. Okay. >> All right. Public comments closed. Commissioner Joseph. >> Yes. So I believe that we if we were to pass this ordinance
tonight, second reading in March, 30 days education, we that brings us to May. We still have a month during the regular school year or half a month. When does school end? >> At the end of May.
>> End of May. So, we have a full month to have the scooters off the streets as 70% of our residents wanted. We have to adhere to our surveys where we have 70% of our residents want to
feel safer on the sidewalks and uh taking the scooters out of the K through8 will do that I believe. >> Okay. Anyone else? >> Yeah. Go ahead, please, Vice Mayor. Okay. So, I know that there's been a lot
of frustration around this issue for a long time. Uh, and I think that we've been very proactive within what we were allowed to do. People just wanted us to like tackle it right away, but the laws didn't allow it and then when the laws changed. So, we've been doing what we
can do as the laws allow us. I think um I was disappointed that when we tried the registration that the school didn't really cooperate with us, but I'm I'm hoping that the school will help us spread the message once they can because it's going to affect their students once
they um they're no longer allowed. As I mentioned uh in the workshop, I think uh we should time this. I guess we can use discretion in terms of enforcement that we should time this with the end of the school year because it's um you know as
if you're a parent that's I wouldn't be putting a nine-year-old on a scooter. I disagree that you know the tender age is better on the scooter than the walking. I think tender age means you need to be making plans to get get your kid to school in a supervised manner. Um but
right now I think we need to time it uh with the school year. Um for those who are upset that this is going to be taken away, I think they need to understand that like the students have been the problem and the students haven't not all
of them but enough of them that um that we needed to take this action. Um, and since we're going to be requiring ID, I I asked at the workshop that we see if we can get like the mini flow um back like during the summer and like get the
word out for the teenagers so they can get that ID because doesn't matter if you're 17 or 18. If you don't have ID on you, then you're in violation of that ordinance, right? Well, actually, I guess it wouldn't apply. Yeah, it would. >> Okay. And if you're relying on a scooter
to get your kid to school, that doesn't mean they're without options. Okay. They can ride a bicycle. They can ride a scooter without a little engine. It's not that you're out of options. And yes, you can walk. Um so, so that's it. I think um I don't know if we implement the grace period or whatever, but I
think we should time it with the school year and we'll have the summer to get it to get it um to get do the education and everything else. >> Okay. Commissioner Lama, any comments? >> Yes. So I think this is a um first step
in the right direction hopefully. Um I think the enforcement portion is going to be a challenge, but it's got to go hand in hand. There's got to be consequences obviously for for for the offenders, but there's got to be
education as well. Um I do think that the first violation, the first offense should be a warning. Okay. And that's it. You get one warning and after that, you know, you you you do
have a fine. I agree with the amount um of the fines. Uh the first fine 250 is it's okay. And then 500 because it's got to be impactful where we really
are able to make our streets safe. We don't want any tragic accidents. And um we just need to work on the timing of this. I think there's got to be an education portion. And um I would
like to start it once the school year starts, but I mean we're still in February, so I I don't want to wait that long because a lot could happen from now until when do they go back in August, right? >> Yeah. >> Yes. >> Yeah. I mean I don't know. Let's discuss
the timing of it, but I I would like to, you know, start before >> Okay. Commissioner Stewent, >> I just the motorized scooters, it's going to be all those kind of vehicles like little motorcycles, etc. are being
part of this in the definition, right? >> Not for the restrictions you're imposing now. That's only for motorized scooters. The only other thing that the legislature has done is allowed you to do those same type of restrictions for ebikes. And again, I think we spoke at
the workshop last time, ebikes are distinct. They have pedals, they have a motor, but that does not include the type of bikes like the dirt, the electric dirt bikes. It doesn't include those. Uh, but those are the only two types of motorized micromobility
vehicles that the legislature um is allowing local governments to regulate in the sense of age and uh ID. So, so, so we are regulating everything that we can basically. >> Yeah, we haven't done ebikes yet. We haven't touched ebikes. This is strictly
for motorized scooters. >> Okay. So, those little motorcycles are not being part of this and we cannot >> not not the age and the and it depends on if it's the little motorcycles if it's actually if
depending on the size of the engine and so on and so forth, they may be regulated under state statute differently. It depends on the CC's and everything else, but uh yeah, this this is strictly for motorized. >> I'm totally fine with this and for this, but can we um do the research to maybe
put this to include that those little motorcycles and all of that because they go very fast and they're having more and more and they're very little. I see eight years old on those. >> The little motorcycles I believe based on and again depending they may be regulated by by state law. Um,
>> yes, Julie Davico complaints mandatory. I just wanted to add that there is a a bill that's being passed right now that actually involves the ebikes. So, we may want to wait obviously until that passes to see because they are trying to regulate it further because that has been an issue and
>> correct >> uh that they've perceived in in other municipalities. >> Okay. Thank you. No, like I said, I'm totally fine with the way it is right now and just to keep that in mind and monitor that those regulations that they are doing in Tallahassee. So later on we
can either expand the ordinance or you know make a different one etc. because like I said I my son is seven years old peers of him have those little motorcycles with a big helmet and everything. It's just extremely scary
how a parent will do that. I see them almost every day during the soccer trainings over there. So, I'm just saying it is scary. So, we need to try to protect our little ones. So, and about um the government issue ID. I only have a
question about that. Can it be um our um residence ID? No, it has to have picture, date, uh, birth date on it, which you don't have on your um, >> can we change it to be able to put the picture and all of that? So, in case
that some people maybe don't have the requirements to because of legal status or whatever, uh, to get a government issue ID with the um, this DMV um, we can do it or at least consider something
like that. I mean, I defer to the manager, but it's it's a tough business to get into to start issuing because you have to, you know, you do it slightly with your your youth programs now where you have to have birth certificate certificates, uh, you know, proof of age, things of that sort. So, it's a
it's a tedious process to issue those. Um, and then also there I haven't looked at it lately, but you want something like that's issued with Florida that's not only tamperproof, but you can't copy and make fakes and stuff. So, I'm not
saying no. Legally, you probably can, but I would defer to the city manager about that because that's that's a big business to get into. >> Maybe for next month if we just can consider. I'm okay with the um completely okay with taking it the one with the DMV, but just to keep in mind
that some people might not be able to get it. So, if they come to us, maybe we can do some sort of exception with them. Okay. >> I think our our ID requirements are probably even tougher than the state ones. >> But now, when it comes to immigration, that's the thing.
>> No, I think anyone can get a state ID. You just can't get a driver's license, >> right? >> Just to consider that. Yeah. Okay. And and when it comes to the accommodations with the um timing, uh I'm okay with everything. I would not make any
modification to the ordinance. Uh however uh to what we're we what we were discussing before um as a mom as well uh when you have certain accommodation that you are used to that they come either walking or in the bicycle or whatever to
make that different accommodation within the last month of school is not that easy for certain people. So I know we are going to be in that period of education. So if we can just you know make it a little bit longer and be a
little bit more on the education portion of it until the end of the school year that way uh they know it's up to here that you can do it and that's it and you know and take it from there. So they know from May to August that by August it does give you the time to do the
accommodations. >> So sorry may I say something? >> Yeah go ahead. >> Yeah I I sorry regarding the timing. So, um I I know we're going to implement this 30 days after the second reading, right?
>> I I I I mis maybe I misunderstood um Vice Mayor Viscara, I thought you said that you wanted to implement this when the school year starts again in August. >> No, I want to I just I just want what what what Fabola just said. Like if I
had a a an 8-year-old, I would never let my 8-year-old ride a scooter. Okay. By him. Correct. Okay. >> Let's say that I did and that's just how my life works and that I have it set up that way and now all of a sudden I can't >> and what am I going to do, right? I may not have the resources, you know, like I
put myself in that single mom situation >> and and I I uh I would I would be >> I would be in trouble, right? How am I going to get my kid to school if I have to go to work or whatever? So, so that's
why I think we if we, you know, we can, however you guys want to handle it, but if we can just make it so that we really have until the end of the school year, like May, whatever, you know, we're talking this is April. We're saying stretch it to May. Let give
families a chance to to make those adjustments and and then we have the whole summer to, you know, educate. Hopefully, the school will get on board with this one. I I really was very upset with them. I I still am upset with them about that. Um and you know, educate them and do all you know everything else
and and parents can then go buy a a normal bike or you know, whatever. >> Okay. >> So maybe instead of 30 days to give 60 days >> 60 days >> and so to give a 60-day uh um time for the education portion before we start
giving the fines. >> Okay. >> Yeah, I think we're going to have to have a very intensive campaign. Yeah, we we can put that in there. And al you can also always we could put 60 days in the in the ordinance, but you can if you need an extra you don't need to start,
>> right? That that's to your discretion. So you can always push it further if for some reason something comes up without going back and changing the ordinance. So >> So you saying that a um 8-year-old is safer riding a scooter, going through red lights than walking? >> What? No, no one said that. Um okay, no
one said that. Oh, it sounded like that. >> No, that's not what I said at all. I said exactly the opposite of that. >> No. Um, yeah, I I think that um this is going to be very tough for our community, but uh I think to I forgot
who said this, but it's because of the behavior that we've had to do this. Um, and I would I would love it, Steve, if we didn't because I agree with you. So many students use it to get to school. And I'm not going to make any commentary on what people decide to do for their kids. You know, everyone has the right
to raise their kids however they want to, but once that oversteps into the safety of others, that's where we unfortunately have to get involved. I am not I think we should not be in the business of telling people how to parent their kids, but we have to make sure people are safe. So, it's going to be
tough, but I think uh we have to do it. So, all right. I'll take a motion. So moved >> with the 60 days or we going to leave it to enforcement? >> 60 60 days. >> Okay. With the 60 days. >> I don't even know. >> We can put in 60 days. >> Okay. So we need to amend it.
>> So we're planning for everything to take effect when the new year >> throughout the summer and then including school year starts. No good. No. Yeah. That's right. >> Yes. >> So it'll all be in effect. The education will be >> we'll have the whole summer to do all of that and the first day of school there
will be no scooters, >> right? going to school because those kids are not 16, >> right? >> Okay. And if the parents are the ones driving, that also doesn't apply if they have a kid with them, right? Because we can't have two per thing. >> So, okay. So, motion with the uh 60-day amendment. >> Yes. All right.
>> And I'll second it. >> Okay. >> Mauricio, >> Commissioner. >> Vice Mayor Piscaro. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Joseph. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Lama. >> Yes. >> Mayor Setchan. >> Yes. The ordinances passes on first
reading five to zero. >> Okay. Next item please. Next item is 6B which is an ordinance of the city commission of the city of San Florida amending chapter 265 article 5 section
265-11 entitled procedures of general applicability and section 265-18 entitled administrative site plan review of the code of ordinances of the city of Sunny Al Beach to clarify update and streamline development application
procedures providing for repealer providing for servability, providing for transmittable to the state planning agency, and providing for an effective date. >> Okay, Amy. >> Okay. Good evening, mayor, vice mayor, and commissioners. Um, this ordinance amends article 5 of the land development
regulations, which is entitled development review procedures, and this ordinance accomplishes two things. First, it removes the requirement for applicants to submit physical documents and therefore allows us to transition to a fully digital process. This will improve efficiency. It's more convenient
for our customers and provides better record management. The second is that it reiterates something that is currently implied by the code, but it's not expressly stated, which is that development projects must maintain all elements of an approved site plan and the conditions of approval um in
perpetuity unless a site plan modification is approved. I'm happy to answer any questions. >> Do we have any public speakers? >> No. Yes, we do. >> Okay. >> Stephen Hirs. Stephen Hirs 17201 Collins. Real quick, just anytime I see something that
reduces um paper reduction acts and makes things and saves money and digitizes. It deserves some acknowledgement. Um and I appreciate Amy for her doing this. Thank
you. >> Thank you. Any other speakers? >> No, ma'am. >> All right. Are there any questions? >> No. >> I'll take a motion, please. >> Motion. Second. >> Commission. Vice Mayor Viscara. >> Yes. >> Commissioner Joseph, >> yes.
>> Commissioner Lama, >> yes. >> Commissioner Cyson, >> yes. >> Mayor Fetchin, >> yes. >> The ordinance is the ordinance passes on first reading. Um, it will also be referred to the local planning agency prior to final approval. >> Okay. Next item.
>> Actually, just a correction on that. It that actually doesn't need to go to the state planning agency. So that was just we'll correct the the title before second reading. >> Okay. But it will go to the local planning agency. >> Yes. >> Next month, not the state. Yes. Okay.
Six C is an ordinance of the city commission of the city of Sunny Alis Beach, Florida, repealing article 3 in chapter 108 of the code of ordinances of the city of Sunny Beach entitled sea turtle protection standards and creating a new article 3 in chapter 108 entitled sea turtle protection standards to
establish updated regulations and standards for coastal and beach artificial lighting providing for servability providing for repealer providing for inclusion in the code providing for an effective date. Okay. Good evening, mayor, vice mayor, commissioners. This ordinance proposes
to repeal the city's existing sea turtle protection standards in article 3 of chapter 108 and replace it with an ordinance that follows and was drafted from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission or FWC's model ordinance. The FWC is required by statute to establish
guidelines that help local governments reduce the impact of artificial lighting and they have created the model ordinance for reference. However, it is up to each individual jurisdiction, whether it's the municipality or the counties, to enforce to adopt and enforce their own ordinances. The FWC
has three main guidelines for light visible from the beach, which is keep it low, keep it long, and keep it shielded. This means that fixtures need to be as low as possible to the ground and produce the lowest wattage or lumens necessary. that the light bulbs produce
only long wavelength light and that is what creates that amber color that we're familiar with during the sea turtles nesting season. And finally, keep the point source of the light shielded and facing downward. Our current ordinance addresses some but not all of these guidelines. Primarily,
the current ordinance does not require the long. So, we have taken the FWC model ordinance and modified it for our community's needs. The ordinance addresses various types of exterior and interior lighting. I'm not going to go through all of them right now, but I'll be happy to answer any of your
questions. Enforcement is going to be split into a few different categories. All new construction at time of adoption of this ordinance will need to be in compliance. For existing developments with light visible from the beach, there is a three-year grace period for exterior lighting to come into compliance, as
well as the interior of commercial businesses and the amenity or common areas of buildings. The interior lighting for individual condo units and hotel guest rooms is encouraged. They are encouraged to reduce or eliminate the visibility of lighting from the beach at nighttime, but they will not be
subject to full compliance of the ordinance. Um, strengthening this ordinance is just one tool to help decrease the number of sea turtle hatchling disorientation events. So, thank you. >> Okay. >> I have a question. >> Wait one second. Do we have public speakers? >> No, ma'am. Not for this one.
>> All right. Go ahead. >> Okay. So when you say disorientation, is that that they end up dying? >> They go to the other side. >> No, no, no. Hold on. >> A disorientation event is when the hatchlings don't go towards the ocean. They go in the opposite direction.
>> Okay. And do they turn around eventually? >> Um I can't answer that. Sometimes they're found and rehabilitated. Sometimes they die. Um it's just a disorientation event. >> Okay. So I have
uh let's see in total nests in 2025 in Sunny Isles we had 89 nests and 34 disorientations. What is meant by a disorientation? We don't have people standing out on the beach waiting for the to turn these
turtles around. So what happens? >> Every morning they they go out and they check the nests. >> Yeah. This the Miami date sea turtle conservancy. every single morning during sea turtle nesting season, go out and they count the number of nests and they document any disorientation events that
they notice. So they can determine a disorientation event by the tracks that are made by the hatchlings. >> And so if they're going away from the beach towards, you know, the west side and they're kind of making these crazy track marks, that's called a disorientation. >> So they're out there every morning. So
they find them and they turn them around >> if they can find them. That's it's not necessarily that they can be found. >> Oh, okay. So, so this is not a complete um you know it's not enough information
or because of the lighting the way it currently is that's the reason for the disorientations. Correct. Or there are always disorientations whether it there's no lighting issue. >> Disorientation can happen for different reasons. Artificial lighting is
something that worsens disorientation events. So like I said, >> the main cause, >> this is one tool that we can use to help decrease the number of disorientation events. >> I understand. But to what degree is the lighting a reason for the disorientation? >> I couldn't answer that. I'm sorry.
>> Well, we need to answer that because we're putting a lot of money into, if I may, >> the lighting issue. >> It's known as one of the primary causes of disorientations because the turtles are oriented by the light of the moon. Correct. >> And that's how they they're able to know which way to go. But as far as the
extent and the specifics to that, that would be a question for the uh conservancy. >> Okay. >> So, we need to have that answer before we go and >> cause all this money to be expended. >> Go ahead, Mr. City Manager. I just
wanted to add Commissioner Joseph because this came up during our workshop and I wanted you to be aware that this the implementation of this ordinance would also affect city uh property
thereby affecting our budget. So that we're going to have to adjust our lighting, the lighting along Collins, >> and it may also include if we can't retrofit the existing light poles, it may cause
us to have to install some sort of new light pole with u an accompanying easement agreement. >> Right. >> So there are budgetary cons uh considerations. >> No, I have that all here. That's what I'm reading from. Okay.
>> Yeah. So, I mean, this could be at least a million dollars or more. >> Plus, we're not considering the uh the the buildings on the beach. We're talking about causing these people to have to get shades.
So, you know, $600 for each window that we're causing these people, you know, to have code enforcement go after them. Otherwise, I think we need to understand this disorientation better.
>> It's encouraged, not forced for the Yeah. >> Commissioner Stew. >> Yeah, I'm totally in favor of this. Yeah. >> Okay. Anyone else? >> I'm I'm in favor. >> Um I'm I'm somewhat aligned because I am
concerned about the cost. I love the turtles. I love the environment, but when it hits our budget, I I did not know that we would have to be changing so many of our fixtures, and that concerns me. >> But also, where we have the empty lots,
>> right? It's what do we do there? >> Yeah. So, you know, there was a property across the street that was in violation, then you know, that property across the street, you know, whether it's >> No, but that's us. We're the property. >> Yeah. I mean, we we may have to adjust
some some some lighting as well in our in our buildings. Um, just one thing to clarify. Yeah. Completely be like the city manager mentioned be an impact to uh the city's budgets. There are >> seems like a real slippery slope. There there are available grants uh through
the department of transportation and FWC and through the conservancy where they have uh helped some municipalities with some of the costs and and and changing the lighting fixtures. And we received an email today also mentioning that
there's also the potential of, you know, alternate means of compliance, perhaps shielding and things that we may not need to completely retrofit um some of our lighting. Again, those are