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10-19-1998 Workshop Meeting City of Aventura City Commission Workshop Meeting OctObel 19, 1998 9:00 A. M. Executive Conference Room 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Agenda Founders Recognition Dinner Update Sign Code Issues Crane Legislation (Commissioner Cohen) Primary Date Revision (Commissioner Cohen) Other Business Next Workshop - October 29,1998 -9:00 A.M. Code Enforcement Process Community Redevelopment District In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, all persons who are disabled and who need special accommodations to participate in this meeting because of that disability should contact the Office of the City Clerk, 466-8901, not later than two days prior to such proceeding. CITY OF AVENTURA OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM FROM: Eric M. Soroka, City TO: DATE: October 1, 1998 SUBJECT: Zoning Issues Reference is made to your memo dated September 2, 1998 regarding sign variance issues. Attached, please find a staff report prepared to respond to your concerns. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me. EMS/aca Attachment cc: City Commission (wi attachment) CC0655-98 CITY OF AVENTURA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM TO: r FROM: nity Development Direct~ DATE: October 1, 1998 SUBJECT: Signage issues Pursuant to Commissioner Rogers-libert's request, please find following a response to her memorandum dated September 2, 1998 (attached): 1. Definition of corner location: Staff interprets corner location as the intersection of two streets. This definition should be added to the Code for clarification. 2. Height of building in relation to size of signs: I have contacted the following cities to obtain information regarding how they address the size of signage allowed in relation to the height of a building: Hallandale: does not provide special consideration for the height of a building in relation to the size of signage allowed. Miami Beach: does allow special consideration for taller buildings in that they allow a building identification sign for office buildings at 1 % of the gross wall area (for buildings 2 stories or more). This means that the taller a building is, the larger the gross wall area is, allowing a larger identification sign. North Miami Beach: does allow special consideration for taller buildings: 1-2 stories: 1 SF for each 1 LF frontage 3 stories: 1.5 SF for each 1 LF frontage 4 stories: 1.75 SF for each 1 LF frontage 5+ stories: 2 SF for each 1 LF frontage Generally, as a motorist or pedestrian, the line of vision is the bottom 35' of a building. Therefore, signage located at the top of a building only serves the purpose to provide identification, visible from a long distance away or from higher elevations such as bridges. Staff believes that the office buildings in the City are typically destination points where motorists are looking for addresses on the buildings as opposed to trying to locate the building from a greater distance. While it may be argued that one of the intentions of the Sign Code is to authorize the use of signs that are "legible under the circumstances in which they are seen", how often do we actually look up as we drive? Furthermore, all0wing larger signs does not enhance the physical appearance of the community and in fact seems to contradict what the Commission intended with the adoption of the Sign Code in eliminating the visual (sign) pollution allowed by the County. 3. Fines for Sign Violations: I feel comfortable that staff presently addresses sign code violations/fines in an efficient manner. Overall, code staff tries to work with violators to comply with violations prior to issuing violationslfines. In the event that fines are imposed, the matter is scheduled for Special Master and, at that time, staff requests that the Special Master impose fines and administrative costs for the violation. If the matter proceeds to public hearing approval, and is not scheduled for Special Master, planning staff requests that fines be paid as a condition of public hearing approval. Presently, these procedures seem to be working as violationslfines have been collected, both through the public hearing conditions and the Special Master procedures. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or additional information you may need. Attachment Imemo/soroka 083098 signage 2 To: From: Dote: Subject: CITY OF AVENTURA \t3~ !?~ tf?';/~ ~~ o OFRCE OF lHE CllY COMMISSION MEMORANDlJM Eric Soroko CI ty Manoger Potricla Rogers-Libert Commissioner September 2, 1998 Zoning Issues At lost night's meeting, applicants for sign variances raised some Issues which, perhaps, should be considerations under our sign code. " Definiti91LQf corner locatfQn: As staff explained last night, to be eligible for two signs, 0 corner locotlon must be located olong two mojor streets. As pointed out last night, some estobllshments on the corner of a street or internol roadway may require the additional signage almost a directional slgnage for patrons. Can you ond staff review our sign code ond odvise If this provision should be modified? " Height of buildlna in relation to size of slans: The Woshington Mutual representa- tives suggested that the City should take Into account the height of a building when colculatlng permitted size of signs. Out sign code permits a larger size sign for retail estabilshments based upon distance from Blscayne Boulevard. Perhaps we should have a similar adjustment for office buildings. Can you and staff review this issue and advise? " Firl~c~ fO"~!9':t\.{J9!QtI9ns: Commissioner Perlow expressed concern that granting of 0 vorlance did not result In a woiver of fines for sign violations. Can the code be modified to provide that, if, as a result of a notice of violation, an applicant applies for a variance, the applicant agrees to wolve his/her right to a hearing by the spe- cial master and pay the fine? Thank you for your assistance. c: Mayor & Commission CITY OF AVENTURA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM FROM: EO, M. So""", c;.f.,.. Brenda Kelley, Community lopment Directo~ TO: DATE: October 15,1998 SUBJECT: Signage - Logos I have obtained the following information regarding how Hallandale and North Miami Beach address the issue of logos in their signage approvals: Hallandale: 1. logos are allowed and counted as part of the sign area; 2. logos are allowed as stand alone signage which logo then counts towards the signage allowed for that property. North Miami Beach: 1. logos are allowed and counted as part of the sign area; 2. logos are not allowed as stand alone signage. except for certain circumstances such as one side only of a gasoline station service island canopy; 3. logos on wall signs are not allowed to be taller than the tallest letter. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or additional information you may need. Jmemoisoroka 101598 signage Mayor Julio Robaina Chairman (305) 663-6341 OJ - .~.. ~ " FLA. Coalition for the Reconstruction of U.S. 1 5100 Southwest 87th Avenue Miami, FL 33165 Gene Flinn General Chairman (305) 274-0033 Council Member Cindie Blanck ( ~~Chairperson 3Ub) 234-2121 Colin Baenziger Executive Director 792-2136 Dear Colleague: There is a 200.5 Billion Dollar Transportation Bill now pending before Congress. Efforts are underway to create an alliance of all municipalities bordering U. S. Highway 1 for the purpose of lobbying thf' Ff'deral government to include the resurfacing of U.S. Highway 1 as part of this transportation initiative. U.S. Highway 1 is the only exit from the Florida Keys in case of a hurricane or other natural disasters. Because of major military and other government facilities located in the Florida Keys which are accessible by ground only this highway is used exclusively by the United states Government. Commercial businesses also rely on U. S. Highway 1 as their main road of transportation. The City of South Miami has sponsored a resolution calling upon the Federal government to include the resurfacing of U.S. Highway 1 in South Florida as part of this Transportation Bill. As Chairman of the FLA. Coalition for the Reconstruction of U.S. 1, I encourage your goverhing body to become part of the team by sponsoring a similar resolution. Our combined efforts will send a strong message to Washington. If you so desire, Mr. Gene Flinn, General Chairman or myself are available to make a presentation before your governing body about this initiative. Thanking you in advance for your consideration of this request please give me a call at (305) 663-6340. Respectfully, ~~Il~ Julio Robaina, Mayor City of South Miami RESOLUTION NO. 225 -98-10493 A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, URGING THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO INCLUDE THE RESURFACING OF U.S. HIGHWAY 1 IN SOUTH FLORIDA AS PART OF THE $200.5 BILLION DOLLAR TRANSPORTATION BILL NOW PENDING BEFORE CONGRESS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS the City of South Miami is responsible for the health, safety and welfare of the city'S residents; and WHEREAS, the united States government has major military and other facilities located in the Florida Keys that are accessible on the ground only by U.S. Highway 1; and WHEREAS, the Florida Keys are the home of many people as well as a major tourist attraction; and WHEREAS, U.S. Highway 1 is the only means of entering and exiting the Florida Keys; and WHEREAS, U.S. Highway 1 is the only exit from the Florida Keys in case of a hurricane or other natural disaster; and WHEREAS, the portion of U. S. Highway 1 located in South Florida and specifically in the Florida Keys is in need of being resurfaced. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The City of South Miami calls upon the Federal government to include the resurfacing of U.S. Highway 1 in South Florida as part of the $200.5 Billion dollar transportation bill now pending before Congress. Section 2. The city Clerk is hereby directed to provide copies of this resolution to all members of Florida's delegation to the United States Congress. Section 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately after adoption hereof. PASSED and ADOPTED THIS 4TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1998. Attest: :.. ?--~ ~ MAYOR ~=,~ CITY CLE COMMISSION VOTE: Mayor Robaina: Vice Mayor Oliveros: commissioner Bethel: Commissioner Russell: Commissioner Feliu: 5-0 Yea Yea Yea Yea Yea READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~~/ b. ~/)~~ CITY ATTORNEyf CITY OF AVENTURA COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT FROM: Eric M. Soroka, Ci r of Community service@ TO: DATE: October 16,1998 SUBJECT: Founders Day Recognition Dinner Report Please find attached a status report and projected attendance figures for the November 8 Dinner. We have moved the dinner to the Grand Ballroom at the Turnberry Resort to accommodate the number of expected guests. The complimentary and paid invitations were mailed on September 28. We will be making up individualized table assignments so our guests will be able to pick their table cards at the welcome table. The presentation plaques have been ordered and as soon as we receive the prototype for approval, I will show it to you. Flowers, entertainment, and parking arrangements are now final. We need to give the final number of guests to Turnberry by November 4th, 1998. If you need any additional information, please feel free to contact me. Attachments Founders Recognition Dinner Status Report October 16, 1998 Event moved to Grand Ballroom Potential attendance of 300+ Sponsors being contacted for table guest lists Private south entrance to Grand Ballroom will be utilized. Separate valet parking attendants will be assigned Guests will be assigned tables according to their preference of dinner partners. Keys to the City will be given to Founders in walnut and glass presentation plaque. Tentative Proaram 1. 7 - 8 PM: Cocktails in Grand Ballroom Foyer with one hour open bar and hors d'oeuvres. 2. 8 PM: Dinner in Grand Ballroom 3. 8: 15 PM: Mayor's Welcome and Introduction of Master of Ceremonies Eugene Stearns. 4. Invocation by 5. Introduction of Founders 6. Introduction of City Commission 7. Introduction of Sponsors. 8. 8:30 PM: Dinner is served 9. 9:15 PM: Dessert is cleared, Special Presentations to Founders by Mayor Arthur Snyder and Eugene Stearns. 10.9:45 - 11 PM: Dancing. '98 Founders Recognition Dinner Guest List 1 Weiss, Serota, Helfman 2 Weiss, Serota, Helfman 3 Weiss, Serota, Helfman 4 Weiss, Serota, Helfman 5 Weiss, Serota, Helfman 6 Weiss, Serota, Helfman 7 Weiss, Serota, Helfman 8 Weiss, Serota, Helfman 9 Weiss, Serota, Helfman 10 Weiss, Serota, Helfman 11 Weiss, Serota, Helfman 12 Weiss, Serota, Helfman 13 Weiss, Serota, Helfman 14 Weiss, Serota, Helfman 15 Weiss, Serota, Helfman 16 Weiss, Serota, Helfman 17 Weiss, Serota, Helfman 18 Weiss, Serota, Helfman 19 Weiss, Serota, Helfman 20 Weiss, Serota, Helfman 21 HTE 22 HTE 23 HTE 24 HTE 25 HTE 26 HTE 27 HTE 28 HTE 29 HTE 30 HTE 31 Keith & Schnars 32 Keith & Schnars 33 Keith & Schnars 34 Keith & Schnars 35 Keith & Schnars 36 Keith & Schnars 37 Keith & Schnars 38 Keith & Schnars 39 Keith & Schnars 40 Keith & Schnars 41 Greenberg & Taurig 42 Greenberg & Taurig 43 Greenberg & Taurig 44 Greenberg & Taurig 45 Greenberg & Taurig 46 Greenberg & Taurig 47 Greenberg & Taurig 48 Greenberg & Taurig 49 Greenberg & Taurig 50 Greenberg & Taurig 51 CAP. Engineering Page 1 '98 Founders Recognition Dinner Guest List 52 CA P. Engineering 53 CAP. Engineering 54 CAP. Engineering 55 CAP. Engineering 56 CAP. Engineering 57 CAP. Engineering 58 CAP. Engineering 59 CAP. Engineering 60 CAP. Engineering 61 Ron Book & Associates 62 Ron Book & Associates 63 Ron Book & Associates 64 Ron Book & Associates 65 Ron Book & Associates 66 Ron Book & Associates 67 Ron Book & Associates 68 Ron Book & Associates 69 Ron Book & Associates 70 Ron Book & Associates 71 Turnberry Associates 72 Turnberry Associates 73 Turnberry Associates 74 Turnberry Associates 75 Tumberry Associates 76 Turnberry Associates 77 Turnberry Associates 78 Tumberry Associates 79 Turnberry Associates 80 Tumberry Associates 81 Rubin Steiner 82 Gladis Steiner 83 Ken Cohen 84 Muriel Cohen 85 George Feffer 86 Mrs. F effer 87 June Zimmennan Stevens 88 Robert C. Stevens 89 Harry Holzberg 90 Teri Holzberg 91 Len Brenner 92 Alyce Brenner 93 Don Brodey 94 Lily Brodey 95 Ron Cohen 96 Myra Cohen 97 Charlotte Weinberg 98 Lonnie Weinberg 99 Bemard Weinstein 100 Weinstein Guest 101 Eugene Steams, Esq. 102 Diana Steams Page 2 '98 Founders Recognition Dinner Guest List 103 Mayor Arthur Snyder 104 Snyder Guest 105 Commissioner Beskin 106 Beskin Guest - P. Cook 107 Commissioner Arthur Burger 108 Joyce Burger 109 Commissioner Jeffrey Perlow 110 Mrs. Perlow 111 Commissioner Patricia Rogers-Libert 112 Paul Libert 113 Bernie Schonfeld 114 Eva Deak(Schonfeld Guest) 115 116 Leonard Geller 117 Toby Geller 118 Stanley Weintraub (Novick Party) 119 Barbara Weintraub (Novick Party) 120 Robert Fox 121 Joyce Fox 122 Ted LeSavoy 123 Delores LeSavoy 124 Mount Sinai 125 Mount Sinai 126 Mount Sinai 127 Mount Sinai 128 Mount Sinai 129 Mount Sinai 130 Mount Sinai 131 Mount Sinai 132 Mount Sinai 133 Mount Sinai 134 Burton Young 135 Sheila Young 136 Cablevision 137 Cablevision 138 Cablevision 139 Cablevision 140 Cablevision 141 Cablevision 142 Cablevision 143 Cablevision 144 Cablevision 145 Cablevision 146 Jacques Gustavsson 147 Gunilla Gustavsson 148 Thomas Nepola 149 Ina Nepola 150 Joe Paresi 151 Jessie Paresi 152 Bruce Rosenwasser 153 Sylvia Rosenwasser Page 3 '98 Founders Recognition Dinner Guest List 154 Julius Yudell 155 Ronnie Yudell 156 Manny Katz 157 Frema Katz 158 Ben Buxton 159 Jeri Buxton 160 Sheldon Adler 161 Gloria Adler 162 Herb Ett 163 Jeri Ett 164 Sy Schachner 165 Sylvia Schachner 166 Bob Shore 167 Sandy Shore 168 Milt Siegel 169 Linda Siegel 170 Steve Raviv 171 Sheba Raviv 172 Bob Novick 173 Marlene Novick 174 Sid Brodsky 175 Barbara Brodsky 176 Julie Summer 177 Ethel Summer 178 Hery Kaufman 179 Fran Kaufman 180 Joe LaMotta 181 Margherita LaMotta 182 Stuart Wagner 183 Linda Wagner 164 Marty Blumenthal 185 Paula Muriello 186 Ruby Honickman 187 Helen Honickman 188 Bob Diamond (Wagner Ck) 189 Arlene Diamond 190 Mel Kartzmert 191 Mrs. Kartzmerl (Gert) 192 Saul Stein 193 Rhea Stein 194 Marty Bloom 195 Cynthia Bloom 196 Stan Bramow 197 Della Bramow 198 Morris Kay 199 Jan Brooks 200 Harriet Brooks 201 Sid Zuckerman 202 Ada Zuckerman-114 203 Dan Eichmann 204 Vera Eichmann Page 4 '98 Founders Recognition Dinner Guest List 205 Alfred Nesbitt 206 Marian Nesbitt 207 Claude Greenleaf 208 Janie Gooden Greenleaf 209 Dr. Marvin Malamut 210 Marlene Malamut 211 David L. Glazer 212 Mr. Norman Seider (Steiner) 213 Mrs. Norman Seider 214 Mr. Norman Shapiro(Steiner) 215 Mrs. Norman Shapiro 216 Mr. Jerry Braude (Steiner) 217 Mrs. Jerry Braude 218 Mr. Jack Reifler (Steiner) 219 Mrs. Jack Reifler 220 Mr. Phil Dubler (Steiner) 221 Mrs. Phil Dubler 222 Mrs. Laura Michaelson (Steiner) 223 Mr. Stuart Schiller(Steiner) 224 Mrs. Stuart Schiller 225 Mr. Jeffery Schiller (Steiner) 226 Mrs. Jeffery Schiller 227 Scott Schiller 228 Jeremy Schiller 229 Dr. Richard Siegler (Steiner) 230 Mrs. Richard Siegler 231 Mr. Robert Pizik (Steiner) 232 Mrs. Robert Pizik 233 Mr. Julius Cooper (Steiner) 234 Mrs. Julius Cooper 235 Deborah Flowers (AMC) 236 John Flowers (AMC) 237 Elaine Adler (AMC) 238 Howard Adler (AMC) 239 (AMe) 240 (AMe) 241 Porto Vita 242 Porto Vita 243 Porto Vita 244 Porto Vita 245 Porto Vita 246 Porto Vita 247 Porto Vita 248 Porto Vita 249 Porto Vita 250 Porto Vita 251 Joint Council 252 Joint Council 253 Joint Council 254 Joint Council 255 Joint Council Page 5 '98 Founders Recognition Dinner Guest List 256 Joint Council 257 Joint Council 258 Joint Council 259 Joint Council 260 Joint Council 261 Lawrence Weinstein (Bemie Weinstein's Son 262 Reverand James Gooden 263 Mrs. James Gooden 264 Mr. Murkel Coppins 265 Mr. Murkel Coppins 266 Mr. Steven I. Barish 267 Ms. Irene Barouh Barish 268 Mr. James Watts 269 Mrs. Lee Watts 270 Janet Laine 271 Laine Guest 272 Michael Schiff & Associates 273 Michael Schiff & Associates 274 Michael Schiff & Associates 275 Michael Schiff & Associates 276 Michael Schiff & Associates 277 Michael Schiff & Associates 278 Michael Schiff & Associates 279 Michael Schiff & Associates 280 Michael Schiff & Associates 281 Michael Schiff & Associates 282 Mr. Steven M. Weisberg 283 Martha Mcinnis (Weisberg Guest) 284 Susan Fried 285 Susan Fried 286 Susan Fried 287 Susan Fried 288 Susan Fried 289 Susan Fried 290 Susan Fried 291 Susan Fried 292 Susan Fried 293 Susan Fried 294 295 296 297 298 299 Page 6