09-02-2003
City r~mm;".úm
Jeffrey M, Perlow, Mayor
A ~e City of
~ventura
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City MlUH//F
Eric M, Soroka
Zev Auerbaeh
Jay R. Beskin
Ken Cohen
Bob Diamond
Manny Grossman
Harry Holzberg
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Teresa M, Soroka, CMC
CityAttom""
Weiss Serota Helfman Pastoriza
Guedes Boniske & Cole
1. CALL TO ORDER\ROLL CALL
AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 2, 2003 6 PM
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Govemment Center
19200 West Country Club Drive
Aventu'a, Florida 33180
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ZONING HEARINGS: SPECIALLY SET BY COMMISSION FOR 6 P.M.
QUASI-JUDICIAL PlJ8LIC HEARINGS - Please be advised that the following items on the Commission's agenda are
quasi-judicial in nature. lfyou wish to object 0' comment upon any of these items, please infmm the Maymwhen he requests
public comments. An opportunity fo, persons to speak on each item will be made available after the applicant and staff have
made thei, presentations on each item. All testimony, including public testimony and evidence, will be made under oath 0'
affinnation. Additionally, each person who gives testimony may be subject to cross-examination. If you refuse either to be
cross-examined 0' to be swom, you, testimony will be given its due weight. The general public will not be permitted to
cross-examine witnesses, but the public may request the Commission to ask questions of staff 0' witnesses on thei, behalf
Persons representing o'ganizations must p,esent evidence of thei, authority to speak fo' the ocganization. Further details of
the quasi-judicial procedures may be obtained from the Cleek.
MOTION FOR DEFERRAL OF APPLICATION BY WILLIAMS
ISLAND SYNAGOGUE, INC. 04-CU-03 FOR CONDITIONAL
USE APPROVAL FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF A SYNAGOGUE
IN MULTIFAMILY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (RMF4)
DISTRICT.
Action taken: Final deferral to November 4, 2003
A.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SIGN VARIANCE
FOR HARBOUR CENTRE LOCATED AT 18851 NE 29TH
AVENUE, TO PERMIT A WALL SIGN OF 71 SQUARE FEET
ON A BUILDING ELEVATION THAT FACES AN ADJACENT
RESIDENTIALLY ZONED PROPERTY WITHIN 300 FEET OF
THE ELEVATION, WHERE WALL SIGNS ARE NOT
ALLOWED BY CODE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2003-56
B.
C.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SIGN VARIANCE
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FOR NORTHERN TRUST BANK LOCATED AT 18909 NE 29th
AVENUE, TO PERMIT TWO (2) WALL SIGNS WITHIN 300
FEET OF A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY, WHERE WALL SIGNS
ARE NOT ALLOWED BY CODE, AND TO PERMIT THE
PRIMARY AND SECONDARY WALL SIGNS TO BE THE SAME
SIZE AT 35 SQUARE FEET EACH, WHERE THE SECONDARY
SIGN IS LIMITED TO FIFTY (50) PERCENT OF THE SQUARE
FOOTAGE OF THE PRIMARY SIGN; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted, with amendment, as Resolution No. 2003-57
D.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA GRANTING APPROVAL OF A
VARIANCE FROM SECTION 31-143(t)(3)(d) OF THE CITY'S
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A FRONT
YARD SETBACK OF 12' FOR TOWNHOMES, WHERE A 25'
SETBACK IS REQUIRED BY CODE, TO ALLOW A STREET
SIDEYARD SETBACK OF 7.5' FOR TOWNHOMES, WHERE A
20' SETBACK IS REQURIED BY CODE, TO ALLOW A REAR
YARD SETBACK OF 16' FOR TOWNHOMES WHERE A 25'
SETBACK IS REQUIRED BY CODE AND TO ALLOW A SIDE
YARD SETBACK OF 10' FOR THE SOUTH CONDOMINIUM
BUILDING, WHERE A 25' SETBACK IS REQUIRED BY CODE;
GRANTING APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 31-
143(t)(3)(a) OF THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A LOT SIZE OF 1281 SQUARE
FEET FOR TOWNHOMES, WHERE 1600 SQUARE FEET IS
REQUIRED BY CODE; GRANTING APPROVAL OF A
VARIANCE FROM SECTION 31-171(b)(2) OF THE CITY'S
LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO PERMIT TWO
INTERIOR PARKING SPACES FOR TOWNHOMES, WHERE
ONE EXTERIOR AND ONE INTERIOR SPACE IS REQUIRED
BY CODE; GRANTING APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE FROM
SECTION 31-143(t)(3)(b) OF THE CITY'S LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ALLOW A BUILDING
HEIGHT THAT CREATES A SHADOW ON ADJACENT
PROPERTY, WHERE THE CODE REQUIRES THAT ALL
BUILDINGS IN THE RMF4 ZONING DISTRICT EXCEEDING
100' IN HEIGHT SHALL BE SITUATED SUCH THAT THE
SHADOW CREATED BY THE SUN AT 12:00 NOON ON
DECEMBER 21 WILL NOT FALL ON ANY ADJACENT
PROPERTY EXCEPT FOR PUBLIC ROAD RIGHTS-OF-WAY;
GRANTING APPROVAL OF A VARIANCE TO ALLOW
DRIVEWAY SEPARATIONS OF 95' ON THE EXTENSION OF
MIAMI GARDENS DRIVE AND 25' ON NE 28 COURT, WHERE
A MINIMUM SEPARATION OF 150' OF LANDSCAPED
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FRONTAGE IS REQUIRED BY CODE; FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED ON NE 28 COURT AT NE 185 STREET, CITY OF
A VENTURA; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2003-64
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE
APPROVAL TO PERMIT AN ELEVEN STORY, 129 FOOT
HIGH RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN OTHER THAN MEDITERRANEAN STYLE AND A
TRANFER OF DENSITY FOR 0.344 ACRES FROM LAND TO
BE DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF AVENTURA; FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3029 NE 188 STREET; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Deferred to October 7, 2003 Commission Meeting
E.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE
APPROVAL TO PERMIT AN ELEVEN STORY, 135 FOOT
HIGH RESIDENTIAL BUILDING WITH ARCHITECTURAL
DESIGN OTHER THAN MEDITERRANEAN STYLE AND A
TRANFER OF DENSITY ON 1.216 ACRES FROM LAND TO BE
DEDICATED TO THE CITY OF AVENTURA; FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3131 NE 188 STREET; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Deferred to October 7, 2003 Commission Meeting
F.
4. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions
5. SPECIAL PRESENT A TIONS: None.
6. CONSENT AGENDA: Mattecs included under the Consent Agenda are self-explanatory and are not
expected to require discussion or review. Items will be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by any
member of the Commission, thai item must be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered separately.
A.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
July I, 2003 Commission Meeting
July 17, 2003 Budget Review Meeting
June 17,2003 Workshop Meeting
Action taken: Approved
B.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED TRAFFIC
CONTROL JURISDICTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN VILLA
DORADA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, INc. AND THE
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CITY OF A VENTURA; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS
OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(Authorizes City Manager to execute agreement providing traffic
enforcement for Villa Dorada Condominium Association, Inc.)
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2003-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA DECLARING CERTAIN
PROPERTY LISTED UNDER THE ASSETS OF THE CITY AS
SURPLUS TO THE NEEDS OF THE CITY; DESCRIBING THE
MANNER OF DISPOSAL; AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY
OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Declares certain property of the City as surplus and provides manner of
disposal)
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2003-59
c.
MOTION AUTHORIZING THE APPROPRIATION OF UP TO
$47,200 FOR THE CRIME AND PREVENTION PROGRAM AND
THE PURCHASE OF FILING CABINET SYSTEM AND
SUPPLIES FOR COMMUNITY PATROL/CRIME PREVENTION
UNIT, OVERHEAD PROJECTOR AND SWAT EQUIPMENT
FROM THE POLICE FORFEITURE FUND IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM DATED
AUGUST 21, 2003.
Action taken: Approved
D.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED WORK
AUTHORIZATION NO. 01-0103-035 FOR PROFESSIONAL
DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE HOSPITAL DISTRICT NE 213TH
STREET CONNECTOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF A VENTURA AND
CRAVEN THOMPSON AND ASSOCIATES, INc.; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Authorizes City Manager to execute work authorization with Craven
Thompson and Associates for design services for Hospital District NE
213 th Street Connector drainage improvements)
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2003-60
E.
F.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA DEDICATING AN EIGHTEEN (18)
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FOOT BY TWENTY (20) FOOT EASEMENT TO THE CITY OF
NORTH MIAMI BEACH ON THE A VENTURA CHARTER
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE; PROVIDING FOR
RECORDATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Approves dedication of easement to the City of North Miami Beach for
operation and maintenance of water services for the Aventura Charter
Elementary School)
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2003-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO TAKE NECESSARY ACTION TO ACQUIRE
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
SURPLUS PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF
BISCA YNE BOULEVARD BETWEEN NE 202ND STREET AND
NE 203RD STREET (PARCEL 6002, APPROXIMATELY .34
ACRE SITE); ACKNOWLEDGING THE SURPLUS PROPERTY
WILL BE UTILIZED FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES AS OPEN
SPACE LANDSCAPED AREA; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Authorizes City Manager to take necessary action to acquire FDOT
surplus property for open space landscaped area at no cost to the City)
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2003-62
G.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED PURCHASE AND
SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE EXOTIC GARDENS, INC.
AND THE CITY OF A VENTURA FOR THE PURCHASE OF SIX
ACRES ADJACENT TO WATERWAYS PARK FOR THE
PURCHASE PRICE OF $3,800,000; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Authorizes City Manager to execute purchase/sale agreement for six
acres of property to expand Waterways Park)
Action taken: Removed from Agenda
H.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA; SUPPORTING THE FLORIDA
FREE TRADE OF THE AMERICAS ("FTAA") EFFORTS TO
PROMOTE MIAMI AS THE NATURAL LOCATION FOR THE
PERMANENT SECRETARIAT OF THE FTAA; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2003-67
I.
J.
REQUEST BY THE RELATED GROUP OF FLORIDA FOR
EXTENSION OF THE APPROVALS GRANTED THROUGH
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RESOLUTION NO. 2002-46 FOR AN ADDITIONAL SIX (6)
MONTH PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 3, 2003 TO MARCH 3,
2004.
(Phase I of Loehmann's Shopping Center redevelopment project)
Action taken: Approved
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE ATTACHED PUMP STATION
COST SHARING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
INVESTURA, L.L.C., VENA VENTURA, L.L.C., VENA VENTURA
II, L.L.c., THE RELATED COMPANIES OF FLORIDA, THE
PRUDENTIAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA AND
THE CITY OF A VENTURA; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2003-68
K.
MOTION TO REJECT ALL BIDS TENDERED FOR BID NO. 03-
8-11-2 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
IN ACCORDANCE WITH STAFF REPORT DATED AUGUST 25,
2003
Action taken: Approved
L.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA ENDORSING THE "NO PLACE
FOR HATE" CAMPAIGN SPEARHEADED BY THE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY COMMUNITY RELATIONS BOARD AND
ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2003-63
M.
7. ORDINANCES: FIRST READING/PUBLIC INPUT: None
8. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCES - SECOND READING:
A.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN BY
AMENDING THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION
FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON NE 28 COURT AT NE 185
STREET, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT
"A", FROM BUSINESS AND OFFICE TO MEDIUM HIGH
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL
TO THE AGENCIES AS REQUIRED UNDER CHAPTER 163,
PART II, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Action taken: Enacted, with additional provision, as Ordinance No. 2003-09
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
A VENTURA BY AMENDING THE ZONING DESIGNATION
FOR THREE PARCELS OF LAND LOCATED ON NE 28 COURT
AT NE 185 STREET, AND AS MORE PARTICULARLY
DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A, FROM B2, COMMUNITY
BUSINESS DISTRICT TO RMF4, MULTIFAMILY HIGH
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT; APPROVING A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY;
PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Enacted as Ordinance No. 2003-10
B.
9. RESOLUTIONS:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA ABANDONING A 450 FOOT LONG
SEGMENT OF NE 28 COURT LYING SOUTH OF NE 185
STREET, TOTALING 0.72 ACRES; PROVIDING FOR
RECORDATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2003-65
A.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING MODIFICATION OF
A PREVIOUS APPROVAL TO ALLOW THE EXPANSION OF
AN EXISTING DAY-CARE/PRE-
SCHOOL/ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 20400 NE 30 AVENUE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2003-66
B.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF A VENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING APPROVAL OF
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON BEHALF OF THE
CITY TO EXECUTE APPROPRIATE GRANT DOCUMENTS;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Adopted as Resolution No. 2003-69
c.
10. OTHER BUSINESS:
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REQUEST BY AVENTURA'S FINEST HAND CAR WASH FOR CITY
COMMISSION TO PLACE ON FUTURE AGENDA REQUEST FOR
EXTENSION OF TIME TO CONTINUE TO OPERATE HAND CAR
WASH BUSINESS AT 2890 NE 187TH STREET
Action taken: Approved for placement on October 7, 2003 agenda
11. PUBLIC COMMENTS
12. REPORTS
13. ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS
COMMISSION MEETING
OCTOBER 7,2003
6 P.M.
COMMISSION WORKSHOP
OCTOBER 16, 2003
10 A.M.
This meeting is open to the public. In accoedance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of ]990, all persons who a" disabled
and who need special accommodations to participate in this meetmg because of that disability should contact the Office of the City
Cleek. 305-466-890]. not later than two days prine to such pmceeding. One oe mo" membecs of the City of Aventuca Advi,OIY
Boacds may be in attendance. Anyone wishing to appeal any decision made by the Aventuca City Commission with "'pect to any
mattee considered at such meeting 0' hearing will need a "corn of the pmceedings and, foe such pu'1'°", may need to ensu" that a
verbatim "coed of the pmceedings is made, which reco,d includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be
based. Agenda items may be viewed at the Office of the City Cleek, City of Aventuca Government Center, ]9200 W. Country Club
Drive, Aventuca, Florida, 33] 80. Anyone wishing to obtain a copy of any agenda item should contact the City Cleek at 305-466-
8901.
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