Resolution No. 2022-18 Setback Variances Beit Jacob Safra Synagogue (19275 Mystic Point Drive) - February 1, 2022 CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2022-18
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, GRANTING APPROVAL OF VARIANCES FROM
SECTION 31-147 OF THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS (LDRS) TO PERMIT A REAR SETBACK OF SIX FEET
AND ONE INCH (61") AND A FRONT SETBACK OF TWENTY-THREE
FEET AND TWO INCHES (23'2"), WHERE THE LDRS REQUIRE A TEN
FOOT (10') REAR SETBACK AND A TWENTY-FIVE FOOT (25') FRONT
SETBACK, TO FACILITATE CONSTRUCTION OF A GUARDHOUSE
AND ENCLOSED PATIO AREA LOCATED AT 19275 MYSTIC POINT
DRIVE, CITY OF AVENTURA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the property described herein is zoned CF, Community Facilities; and
WHEREAS, the applicant, Alan S. Rosenthal on behalf of Beit Jacob Safra
Synagogue, through Application No. VAR2201-0001 , is requesting variances from
Section 31-147 of the City's Land Development Regulations (LDRS) to permit a rear
setback of six feet and one inch (61") and a front setback of twenty-three feet and two
inches (232"), where the LDRS require a ten foot (10') rear setback and a twenty-five foot
front set back (25'); and
WHEREAS, following proper notice, the City Commission has held a public
hearing as provided by law; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that the Application meets the criteria of
the applicable codes and ordinances, to the extent the Application is granted herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. Application for variances from Section 31-147 of the LDRs to permit a
rear setback of six feet and one inch (61") and a front setback of twenty-three feet and
two inches (23'2"), where the LDRS require a ten foot (10') rear setback and a twenty-
five foot (25') front setback is required by code, on property legally described in Exhibit
"A," is hereby granted exclusively to the Applicant, subject to the following conditions:
City of Aventura Resolution No. 202248
1) Plans submitted for building permit shall substantially comply with those submitted as
follows..
• "Beit Jacob Safra Synagogue", Cover Sheet, Sheet T-1 .0, prepared by Kaller
Architecture, dated, signed and sealed 11/08/21 .
• "Beit Jacob Safra Synagogue", Boundary & Topographic Survey, Sheet 1 of 2,
prepared by Fortin, Levy, Skiles, Inc., dated 09/01/21 .
• "Beit Jacob Safra Synagogue", Boundary & Topographic Survey, Sheet 2 of 2,
prepared by Fortin, Levy, Skiles, Inc., dated 09/01/21 .
• "Beit Jacob Safra Synagogue", Existing Site Plan, Sheet SP-1 , prepared by Kaller
Architecture, dated, signed and sealed 11/08/21 .
• "Beit Jacob Safra Synagogue", Demolition Site Plan, Sheet SP-D, prepared by Kaller
Architecture, dated, signed and sealed 11/08/21 .
• "Beit Jacob Safra Synagogue", Proposed Site Plan, Sheet SP-2, prepared by Kaller
Architecture, dated, signed and sealed 11/08/21 .
• "Beit Jacob Safra Synagogue", First Floor Demolition Plan, Sheet D-1.0, prepared by
Kaller Architecture, dated, signed and sealed 11/08/21.
• "Beit Jacob Safra Synagogue", Proposed Floor Plan, Sheet A-1 .0, prepared by Kaller
Architecture, dated, signed and sealed 11/08/21 .
• "Beit Jacob Safra Synagogue", Synagogue Side Elevation, and Booth Floor Plans &
Elevations, Sheet A-2.0, prepared by Kaller Architecture, dated, signed and sealed
11/08/21.
• "Beit Jacob Safra Synagogue", Synagogue Elevations, Sheet A-3.0, prepared by
Kaller Architecture, dated, signed and sealed 11/08/21.
• "Beit Jacob Safra Synagogue", Details, Sheet A-4.0, prepared by Kaller Architecture,
dated, signed and sealed 11/08/21 .
• "Beit Jacob Safra Synagogue", Ramp Details, Sheet A-5.0, prepared by Kaller
Architecture, dated, signed and sealed 11/08/21 .
• "Addition at the Safra Synagogue", Proposed Civil Plan, Sheet C-1 , prepared by
Zephyr Engineering, dated 3/26/2021 , signed and sealed 11/15/21 .
• "Beit Jacob Safra Synagogue", Landscape Plans, Sheet L-1 , prepared by Thomas
White, dated 3/25/2021 , signed and sealed 07/22/21 .
2) A building permit for the project shall be obtained within twelve (12) months of the date
of the Resolution or the approvals granted shall be deemed null and void unless extended
by a motion of the City Commission. The City Commission may, at a regular or special
meeting, grant up to a six-month extension request for good cause shown by the
applicant.
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 202248
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to issue permits in accordance with
the approvals and conditions herein provided and to indicate such approvals and
conditions upon the records of the City.
Section 3. Issuance of this development order by the City of Aventura does not in
any way create any right on the part of an applicant to obtain a permit from a state or
federal agency and does not create any liability on the part of the City of Aventura for
issuance of the development order if the applicant fails to obtain requisite approvals or
fulfill the obligations imposed by a state or federal agency or undertakes actions that result
in a violation of state or federal law. All applicable state and federal permits must be
obtained before commencement of the development. This condition is included pursuant
to Section 166.033, Florida Statutes, as amended.
Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Vice Mayor Friedland, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Dr. Marks, and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Jonathan Evans Absent
Commissioner Denise Landman Yes
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks Yes
Commissioner Marc Narotsky Yes
Commissioner Robert Shelley Yes
Vice Mayor Rachel S. Friedland Yes
Mayor Enid Weisman Yes
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 1st day of February, 2022.
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 202248
•
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVA , MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
This Resolution was filed in the Office of the City Clerk this 2nd day of February, 2022.
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CITY CLERK
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City of Aventura Resolution No. 2022-18
EXHIBIT "A" TO RESOLUTION NO. 2022-18
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LAND
A PORTION OF TRACT EE OF "FIFTH ADDITION BISCAYNE YACHT & COUNTRY
CLUB" ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 99 AT
PAGE 20 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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