12-15-1998 Agenda Recap City of Aventura
Cblg Commission Ci~ Manager
Arthur L Snyder, Mayor Eric M. Soroka
Harry Hoizberg, Vice Mayor
CitV Clerk
Arthur Berger Teresa M. Smith, CMC
Jay R. Beskin
Ken Cohen Ci~ Attorne~
Jeffrey M. Perlow Weiss Scrota Helfman
t-~..----~.~l,~ofExce Patricia Rogers-Libert Pastoriza & Guedes
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Commission Meeting
December 15, 1998 - 6:00 P.M.
~. CALL TO ORDER~ROLL CALL
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ZONING HEARINGS - SPECIALLY SET BY COMMISSION FOR 6 P.M.
A. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA GRANTING SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR A
SELF-SERVICE STORAGE FACILITY IN A BU-2, SPECIAL BUSINESS
DISTRICT AS REQUIRED PURSUANT TO SECTION 33-247(38) OF THE
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE; GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM
CHAPTER 33 OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE TO ALLOW A
FLOOR AREA RATIO OF 1.66, WHERE A MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA
RATIO (FAR) OF 0.84 IS ALLOWED; GRANTING A VARIANCE FROM
CHAPTER 33 OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE REQUIRING A
DECORATIVE MASONRY WALL AT LEAST F1VE (5) FEET IN
HEIGHT ERECTED ON THE BUSINESS LOT OF THE COMMON
PROPERTY LINE ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY WHERE
A PROVISION OF CHAINLINK FENCE IS PROPOSED ON THE REAR
PROPERTY LINE; GRANTING SPECIAL EXCEPTION APPROVAL
FROM CHAPTER 33 OF THE DADE COUNTY CODE REQUIRING
THAT RESIDENTIAL USES ARE SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING
APPROVAL IN A BU-2, SPECIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT WHERE A
PROVISION OF A MANAGER' S APARTMENT ON SITE IS PROPOSED;
DENYING A VARIANCE FROM SIGN ORDINANCE NO. 97-17
PERMITTING WALL SIGNS ONLY ON BUILDINGS WHERE THE
MAJORITY OF THE FLOOR AREA IS IN RETAIL USE WHERE A
PROVISION OF TWO (2) WALL SIGNS IS PROPOSED FOR A NON-
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RETAIL USE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF UNIMPROVED MIAMI-GARDENS DRIVE EXTENSION
AND JACK SMITH BOULEVARD; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Denied
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING A SIGN VARIANCE FOR BUSY
BODY INC., LOCATED AT 21155 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD, TO
PERMIT THE ERECTION OF A SECOND WALL SIGN ON THE SOUTH
ELEVATION, SIGN SIZE NOT TO EXCEED 88 SQUARE FEET, WHERE
ONE (1) WALL SIGN IS ALLOWED BY CODE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Deferred
C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING RELEASE OF MIAMI-DADE
COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 3166 WHICH GRANTED SPECIAL
PERMIT APPROVAL TO ALLOW A CHILDREN'S AMUSEMENT
PARK, ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN AND CIRCUS WINTER QUARTERS
ON THE PROPERTY; APPROVING REZONING OF THE PROPERTY
FROM IU-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT TO RU-4M, MODIFIED
APARTMENT HOUSE DISTRICT; GRANTING VARIANCE FROM
CHAPTER 33 OF THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY CODE TO PERMIT A
TOTAL LOT COVERAGE OF 32.66% WHERE A MAXIMUM LOT
COVERAGE OF 30% IS ALLOWED FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF NE 28 COURT AND NE 185 STREET;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Approved with amendment that garages be maintained in the condition as
originally developed
D. 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 SCHOOL FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 20400 NE 30 AVENUE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Approved
E. MOTION TO APPROVE REQUEST BY JOSEPH B. KALLER FOR
WAIVER FROM MORATORIUM, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS AS
OUTLINED IN CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM DATED
DECEMBER 9, 1998
Action taken: Withdrawn
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F. MOTION TO APPROVE REQUEST BY NORMAN LEOPOLD FOR
WAIVER FROM MORATORIUM, SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS AS
OUTLINED IN CITY MANAGER'S MEMORANDUM DATED
DECEMBER 9, 1998
Action taken: Approved
4. APPROVAL OFMINUTES: CommissionMeefing November 17, 1998
Commission Workshop December 10, 1998
Action taken: Approved with amendment to Workshop Minutes noting that a design for
entrance feature at 213th Street and study as to the feasibility of constructing entrance sign
at 178th Street to be provided to Commission
5. AGENDA: Request for Deletions/Emergency Additions
6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: None
7. CONSENT AGENDA:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA,
AMENDING THE CITY CODE BY CREATING ARTICLE V
"CONSTRUCTION SITES" CONSISTING OF SECTION 14-100
"SECURING OF CONSTRUCTION SITES", OF CHAPTER 14
"BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS" TO PROVIDE FOR
SECURING OF ACCESS TO AND MATERIALS AT CONSTRUCTION
SITES WITHIN THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR AUTHORITY AND
LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS, INTENT AND PURPOSE, OBJECTIVES,
PROHIBITIONS, DEFINITIONS, ADMINISTRATION; PROVIDING
PENALTY; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING INCLUSION IN
CODE; PROVIDING EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Establishes regulations for securing eonstruction sites within the City)
Action taken: Approved with amendment to definition of"Secure"
B. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, SELECTING THE FIRM OF WALLACE
ROBERTS & TODD TO PERFORM PROFESSIONAL PLANNING
SERVICES RELATIVE TO ISQ NO. 98-10-28-2, COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FEASIBILITY STUDY; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ON
BEHALF OF SAID CITY, TO NEGOTIATE THE TERMS AND FEES
FOR SAID WORK; AUTHORIZING NEGOTIATIONS WITH
ALTERNATE FIRM TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED SERVICES
SHOULD NEGOTIATIONS WITH SELECTED FIRM BE
UNSUCCESSFUL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Selects firm to perform community redevelopment district feasibility study)
Action taken: Approved
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C. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER ENTO
THE ATTAC[IED MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND THE CITY OF ltALLANDALE FOR LAW
ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT TH]~ AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
(Authorizes execution of Mutual Aid Agreement for police services with the City of
Hallandale)
Action taken: Approved
D. A RESOLUTION OF ~ CITY COMMISSION OF THi*~ CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING ~ CITY MANAGER ON
BEHALF OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO
THE ATTACHED MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
AVENTURA AND BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT
ACTIVITIES; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Authorizes execution of Mutual Aid Agreement for police services with Bal Harbour
Village)
Action taken: Approved
E. A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COMMISSION OF TIlE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, APPROVING TIlE APPOINTMENT OF
MEMBERS TO THE CITY OF AVENTURA BEAUTIFICATION
ADVISORY BOARD; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Provides for re-appointment of members to the Beautification Advisory Board)
Action taken: Approved
F. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 26 "ELECTIONS" AT
ARTICLE lI "C1TY COMMISSION AND MAYOR" BY CREATING
SECTION 26-2}2 "COMMENCEMENT OF TERM OF ELECTED
OFFICIALS"; PROVIDING FOR COMMENCEMENT OF TERM OF
OFFICE OF ELECTED OFFICIALS OF THE CITY; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING
FOR EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Establishes the commencement of terms of office of elected officials)
Action taken: Approved with amendment to (c) that terms of office for elections after 2001
commence the third day after the third Tuesday in March
G. A RESOLUTION OF TIlE CITY COMMISSION OF TIlE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTIIORIZING TIlE CITY MANAGER TO
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EXECUTE THE ATTACHED WORK AUTHORIZATION NO. 15414.51
FOR THE PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION PLANS AND
DOCUMENTS FOR NE 185TM STREET AND NE 28TM COURT
IMPROVEMENTS BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF AVENTURA AND
KEITH AND SCHNARS, P.A.; 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 Work Authorization with Keith & Schnars to
prepare construction plans and documents £or improvements on NE 185~h Street
and NE 28t~ Court)
Action taken: Approved
H. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO
EXECUTE THE ATTACHED STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN OWNER (CITY OF AVENTURA) AND CONSTRUCTION
MANAGER (JAMES A. CUMMINGS, INC.) FOR THE CONSTRUCTION
OF THE GOVERNMENT CENTER PROJECT; ESTABLISHING THE
GUARANTEED MAXIMUM PRICE AT $13,028,946; AUTHORIZING
THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY
OUT THE AIMS OF THIS RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
(Authorizes City Manag~c to execute Agreement for construction of Government
Center at a Guaranteed Maximum Price of $13,028,946)
Action taken: Approved
L A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AND OTHERWISE ENTER INTO THE
ATTACHED CHANGE ORDER FOR BID NO. 98-2-2-2 BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY AND M. VILA & ASSOCIATES, INC.;
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 Change Order for Founders Park
development relative to drainage system, water se~wiee line and additional concrete
slabs)
Action taken: Approved
J. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADJUSTING THE 1997/98 FISCAL YEAR
OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "A"
ATTACHED HERETO; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO
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ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
(Final cleanup budget amendment for fiscal year 1997/98)
Action taken: Approved
K. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA APPROVING THE WILLIAMS ISLAND FILTH
AMENDED FINAL PLAT SECTION 10, TOWNSHIP 52 SOUTH, RANGE
42 EAST CITY OF AVENTURA, MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA;
PROVIDING FOR RECORDATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
(Approves Williams Island Fifth Amended Final Plat)
Action taken: Approved
8. PUBLIC HEARING: ORDINANCES - FIRST READING: None
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS: ORDINANCES - SECOND READING:
A. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING
THE CITY CODE BY AMENDING CHAPTER 34 "PLANNING AND
ZONING", AMENDING ARTICLE IV "ZONING" AT DMSION I
"GENERALLY" TO CREATE SECTION 34-95 "RESTRICTION UPON
VARIANCE AND OTHER DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS"; TO
PROHIBIT ACTION UPON APPLICATIONS PRIOR TO ABATEMENT OF
VIOLATION; REQUIRENG REMOVAL BOND UNDER CERTAIN
CIRCUMSTANCES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR
INCLUSION IN CODE; PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE DATE
Action taken: Approved
B. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 98-22, WHICH
ORDINANCE ADOPTED A BUDGET FOR THE 1998/99 FISCAL YEAR
BY REVISING THE 1998/99 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING AND CAPITAL
BUDGET AS OUTLINED IN EXHIBIT "A" ATTACHED HERETO;
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL THINGS
NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS ORDINANCE;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Approved
C. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, ADOPTING
THE~ COMPREmt~NSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF AVENTURA (THE
"PLAN"), PURSUANT TO SECTION 163.3161, ET SEQ. FLORIDA
STATUTES, "LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING
AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION ACT;" PROVIDING FOR
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SEVERABILITY; REPLACING PREVIOUSLY APPLICABLE MIAMI-
DADE COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Action taken: Approved
10. RESOLUTIONS: None
1 ~. OTHER BUSINESS:
MOTION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY MANAGER TO
PREPARE REGULATIONS RELATING TO WINDSHIELD ADVERTISING
FLYERS (COMMISSIONER BESK1N)
Action taken: Approved
~ 2. REPORTS
~ 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
~ 4. ADJOURNMENT
SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS:
COMMISSION MEETING JANUARY 5, 1999 6 P.M.
COMMISSION WORKSHOP JANUARY 19, 1999 9 A.M.*
*Governmem Center 2999 NE 191st Street Suite 500
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