Resolution No. 2023-11 Approving Sign Variance and Lighting Variance with Conditions for Aventura Hilton - February 7, 2023 CITY OF AVENTURA RESOLUTION NO. 2023-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING A SIGN VARIANCE FROM
SECTION 31-191(J)(2)(D) OF THE CITY'S LAND DEVELOPMENT
REGULATIONS TO PERMIT A THIRD WALL SIGN ON THE
NORTHEAST ELEVATION, WHERE ONLY TWO WALL SIGNS ARE
ALLOWED BY CODE; APPROVING AN OUTDOOR LIGHTING
VARIANCE FROM SECTION 31-234(E) OF THE CITY'S LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR THE ADDITION OF EXTERIOR
LIGHTING ON THE SOUTHWEST AND NORTHEAST ELEVATIONS
LOCATED AND MOUNTED AT EIGHTY FEET ABOVE GRADE, WHERE
HEIGHTS NO GREATER THAN THIRTY FEET ARE ALLOWED BY
CODE, ON THE AVENTURA HILTON LOCATED AT 2885 NE 191
STREET; PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Section 31-191(m)(8) of the City Code of Ordinances provides that a
"variance may be granted upon a showing by the applicant that the sign variance
maintains the basic intent and purpose of these regulations, particularly as it affects the
stability and appearance of the City and provided that the variance will otherwise be
compatible with the surrounding land uses and would not be detrimental to the
community"; and
WHEREAS, the property described herein is zoned B2, Community Business
District; and
WHEREAS, the applicant, Aventura Hospitality, LLC ("Aventura Hospitality"),
through Application No. SV2212-0001 , is requesting a sign variance from Section 31-
1910)(2)(d) of the City' s Land Development Regulations ("LDRs") to permit a third wall
sign to be located on the northeast elevation of the property legally described in Exhibit
"A", where only two wall signs per building are permitted; and
WHEREAS, the applicant, Aventura Hospitality, is requesting a variance from
Section 31-234(e) of the City's LDRs to permit the addition of exterior lighting on the
southwest and northeast elevations of the existing Aventura Hilton hotel located and
mounted at eighty feet above grade, where heights no greater than thirty feet are allowed
on the property legally described in Exhibit "A"; and
WHEREAS, following proper notice, the City Commission has held a public
hearing as provided by law; and
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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. The sign variance from Section 31-1910)(2)(d) of the City' s Land
Development Regulations (LDRs) to permit a third wall sign, where only two wall signs
per building are permitted; and the addition of exterior lighting on the southwest and
northeast elevations mounted at eighty feet above grade, where heights no greater than
thirty feet are allowed on the property legally described in Exhibit "A" are hereby granted,
exclusively to the Applicant, subject to the following conditions:
1) Plans submitted for building permit shall substantially comply with those
submitted as follows:
• "Aventura Hilton Hotel", Sheets V-0 through V-5, dated 08/19/2021 and
Sheet A410, prepared by Prime Design Associates, dated 03/08/2017.
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.
3) The permit for the lighting proposed on the southwest facade will not be issued
prior to: a) Champion Retail Limited offers no written objection to the lighting
proposed for the southwest elevation on or before March 7, 2023 or b) the City
Commission approves a Resolution at the March 7, 2023 Commission meeting
removing this condition of approval.
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.
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Section 4. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Bloom, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Kruss, and upon being put to a
vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Amit Bloom Yes
Commissioner Rachel S. Friedland Yes
Commissioner Paul A. Kruss Yes
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks Yes
Commissioner Michael Stern Yes
Vice Mayor Billy Joel Yes
Mayor Howard S. Weinberg Yes
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th day of February, 2023.
•
WARD S. WEINBERG, E8Q.
'v _. MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
CITY ATTORNEY
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