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Commission moves forward on temporary Miami Beach Club sales center; public raises nuisance concerns
Summary
The commission considered a Desert Bluegrass zoning application for a temporary off‑site sales center at 18325 Collins Avenue, heard two neighbors (one supportive, one raising dust/vibration concerns), and approved a site plan and conditional use after staff recommended conditions; a setback variance was taken up separately during the same sequence.
The Sunny Isles Beach commission reviewed a Desert Bluegrass zoning application (PZ202515) on March 7 to allow a temporary off‑site sales center for the Miami Beach Club project at 18325 Collins Avenue.
Staff told the commission the application requests four approvals: conditional‑use approval for an off‑site temporary sales center, a north‑yard setback variance (staff described a request that would reduce the required 20‑foot setback to as little as 11 feet when roof overhangs are counted), site‑plan approval for a one‑story, 4,480‑square‑foot temporary sales center, and permission to use graphics and murals on temporary construction fencing. Staff found the project largely consistent with conditional‑use criteria and recommended approval subject to proffered conditions.
Applicant representative West Hevia described the site context, noting unified ownership with the existing Bentley sales center and arguing the small, one‑story sales center would be heavily landscaped and produce minimal public visibility. He said the applicant agreed to the conditions proposed by staff.
Neighbor Allen Call said he anticipated no problem with the temporary sales center. Victor Matos, general manager for the Trump Bridal condominium, said residents were concerned about dust, vibration and event activity associated with the developer and asked for protections against inconvenience.
The commission considered separate motions for the site plan, the variance and the conditional use. The record shows motions and aye votes for the site plan and the conditional‑use request after discussion; the variance was taken up separately during the same sequence. Commissioners emphasized that approvals would be subject to the conditions recommended by staff.
Next steps: Staff will finalize written conditions and the ordinance record; any required permit conditions or mitigation commitments will be enforced through standard code and site‑plan processes.
