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Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 7:00 pm
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POTENTIAL MOTION FOR APPROVAL: Based upon the staff report, the comments made
at the public hearing, and finding the request to be consistent with the City of Palmetto
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code, I move to recommend to the City Commission
the adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-05.
POTENTIAL MOTION FOR DENIAL: Based upon the information and materials provided
for this public hearing, staff report, comments and testimony made at the public
hearing, and finding the request to be inconsistent with the City of Palmetto
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code, I move to deny Ordinance No. 2022-05, and
direct the City Attorney to prepare a draft order for denial for City Commission approval
at the June 20, 2002, City Commission meeting.
Attachments:
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Attachment (Ord_2022-05.pdf)
5. PUBLIC HEARING ORDINANCE 2022-06 - Amendment to Ordinance 663 for the
Riviera Dunes Planned Development Project
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PALMETTO, FLORIDA,
AMENDING ORDINANCE 663, AS AMENDED, FOR THE RIVIERA DUNES PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT-MIXED USE PROJECT, GENERALLY LOCATED EAST OF U.S. 41 AND SOUTH
OF HABEN BOULEVARD; PROVIDING FINDINGS OF FACT; AMENDING SECTION 1 -
SUBSECTION 8 – TABLE 1 AND TABLE 2 TO UPDATE PARCEL IDENTIFICATION,
DEVELOPMENT AREAS AND USES CONSISTENT WITH CURRENT CONDITIONS; AMENDING
SECTION 1-SUBSECTION 13 TO UPDATE THE LAND USE EXCHANGE CONDITIONS AND
TABLE 3 LAND USE EXCHANGE MATRIX TO REFLECT PREVIOUS CHANGES IN THE LAND
USE EXCHANGE MATRIX THAT WAS ADOPTED WITH THE RIVIERA DUNES DEVELOPMENT
OF REGIONAL IMPACT DEVELOPMENT ORDER AMENDMENTS PROVIDED IN ORDINANCE
03-774 AND ORDINANCE 08-956; AND UPDATE THE CONCEPTUAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
TO REFLECT CURRENT CONDITIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT, SEVERABILITY,
AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
POTENTIAL MOTION FOR APPROVAL: Based upon the staff report, the comments made
at the public hearing, and finding the request to be consistent with the City of Palmetto
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code, I move to recommend to the City Commission
the adoption of Ordinance No. 2022-06.
POTENTIAL MOTION FOR DENIAL: Based upon the information and materials provided
for this public hearing, staff report, comments and testimony made at the public
hearing, and finding the request to be inconsistent with the City of Palmetto
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code, I move to deny Ordinance No. 2022-06, and
direct the City Attorney to prepare a draft order for denial for City Commission approval
at the June 20, 2002, City Commission meeting.
Attachments:
Attachment (Ord_2022-06.pdf)
POTENTIAL MOTION FOR APPROVAL: Based upon the staff report, the comments made
at the public hearing, and finding the request to be consistent with the City of Palmetto
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code, I move to recommend to the City Commission to
adopt Ordinance No. 2022-07, with conditions recommended by City staff.
POTENTIAL MOTION FOR DENIAL: Based upon the information and materials provided
for this public hearing, staff report, comments and testimony made at the public
hearing, and finding the request to be inconsistent with the City of Palmetto
Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code, I move to deny Ordinance No. 2022-07, and
direct the City Attorney to prepare a draft order for denial for City Commission approval
at the June 20, 2002, City Commission meeting.
Attachments:
Attachment (Ord_2022-07.pdf)
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Valerie attended the April 15th meeting concerning the proposed apartment
complex constructed by Epoch Development Group and property owner Dr. Gino
Sedillo located within Riviera Dunes at 301 & Haben Blvd.
Our first concern is the decline of Riviera Dunes property values once an
apartment complex is constructed next to our lovely luxury high rise
condominium. Well planned medical offices with labs not an emergency facility
would be a better choice for Riviera Dunes.
Residents of Riviera Dunes are provided gates codes to walk freely through other
neighborhoods. 1 can see the sharing of gate codes ending quickly. At the April
15th meeting one woman shared her concern of having apartment dwellers
walking through the neighborhoods. We share her concern.
Not one word of security was mentioned by President of EDG, Justin Sand.
Our second concern is the increase of traffic this proposed construction will add to
an already very congested 301 & Haben throughout the day & evening. The light
at Haben & 301 has already been timed to hold traffic longer on Haben before
turning on to 301. This complex is currently planned to hold 1. 7 parking spaces
per apartment. If all apartments are leased 300 plus cars can be parked or
moving at any given hour.
Our third concern is the lack of first Boor cinder block construction. The Epoch
Development Group proudly illustrates complete top to bottom wood frame
construction. We realize all apartments throughout the state of Florida are
constructed only of wood. Insanity! We don' t want complete wood construction
at Riviera Dunes due to termite infestation.
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Mrs. Deborah Sperry 2 4/ 18/ 2021
Our fourth concern is the lack of matching Riviera Dunes architectural design.
The illustration of buildings presented at the April 15th meeting by Justin Sand,
President of Epoch Development Group had no commonality to Riviera Dunes. He
did say that he could change the paint color. Never did I hear him say the
illustrated design was subject to change. If what I saw at the meeting doesn't
represent what is architecturally planned for Riviera Dunes, I will distrust Epoch
Development Group' s best interest for our community! What else was illustrated
or spoken that is never meant to be part of Rivera Dunes?
Our fifth concern is real estate agent Ms. Shay Hawkinberry' s conflict of interest as
Vice President of Dr. Gino Sedillo' s company and President of Riviera Dunes
Master Association. Ms. Hawkinberry opened the April 15th meeting and
introduced Justin Sand. How can Ms. Hawkinberry fairly represent the best
interest for Riviera Dunes while Vice President of Dr. Sedillo Company?
Impossible! Legal or not!!!!
We are requesting a meeting of the Bel Mare Board and the Bel Mare Association
to discuss the resident' s concerns and possible alternatives.
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deborahtsperry@gmaii. com
Deborah the developer stated that they build and manage until they establish good rash flows and then they spin the
properties off. It makes sense and if he said otherwise I would have trouble believing him. He stated the rents would be at
market or aprox $ 1. 751 square foot or $ 1500 to $3000/ month. The majority of the apts. will be 1 bedroom and fetch
1500/ month. This appears to be spot on River Song, The Aria ( new facility across from the hospital), Watermark, The
Carlton Arms, etc..
The City planner indicated to me that a traffic study would be required and improvements in the infrastructure pledged
before the project would be approved. The Developer said they had completed a traffic " analysis" and that no
improvements were required. I have a call in for the City Planner, who has been on vacation, to verify what is or isn' t
required.
It was also indicated that Riviera Dunes Way was not a City street and therefore did not have to comply with the
Complete Streets" ordinance.
They also said the issue before the City Planning and Zoning hearing this month would be continued as they were not
prepared. He indicated the meeting next month would be the important date.
There is no doubt in my mind that this is targeted as a mid priced apt complex. I don't know who attached the " Luxury" tag
but that just isn' t so. The Master Documents seem to have enough teeth to allow us to steer things into the luxury
category however they may not think that' s a financially viable model.
Someone has to organize the resistancel As you know it take a game plan and an all out effort. As a start though I believe
one has to determine what the owners in Bel Mare and Riviera Dunes want. If this gets shot down what do we end up
with? How can we help determine the outcome? There are a lot of questions that need to be answered.
Original Message—
From: debomhtsperry@gmail. 00m
To:' Eric Kfall' < ekralll @comcast.net>; Roger & Beverly Reason < bevreason@lcloud. cem>;' Bill' < bjhl18@aol.com>;
cmbeals@gmail. 00m
Sent: Mon, Apr 19, 2021 10: 58 am
Subject: RE: Enc, Property values ( re Apartments out front)
Dear friends,
This is not what I expected to we regarding the apartment complex. I definitely was told LUXURY Apartments that would
minor our Riviera Dunes Image. As you know we just returned last night from 2 weeks in NC. 1 think we need to
encourage all residents to put their concerns in writing to me so I can present them to the Master. The City of Palmetto
Planning & Zoning hearing is April 22, at 5: 45PM and the City Commission Public hearing is Monday May 3 at 710M. I will
be there for both and encourage all of us to attend if at all possible.
Showstoppers include - traffic & security. Its my understanding from Shay Hawkinberry that the rendering that was
brought to the Laguna meeting was just an example to show what 4 stories looked like as the developer did not have time
to prepare an exact rendering as they are in the " planning stage"
of the process. It looked an awful like the apartments across the bridge in Bradenton. Page 110
My main concern, is after the developer has completed the project ...will he sell it off to another developer/owner( most
likely) and then what happens?
We need to vet this company.
Deborah. Sperry
130 Riviera Dunes - way # mo3
PaCmett0, FC 34221- 7112
CetT941.4OO- 0499
More info
Eric,
I felt the same way as Cynthia before I read her email below. I still agree with Cynthia, Barb, Joyce and
any other person who has any common sense regarding the potential for this proposal. Adding a + 220
apartment complex to RDW will reduce the values of all adjacent condos and homes. No matter how
luxurious they are inside or outside, it will still be an apartment complex and each apartment is averaged
to have two automobiles. And, we have NO guarantee as to what would happen to the complex should it
sell in the future, which is the normal course. That unknown aspect could be even more horrendous to
property values.
Decreasing home values is the first resistance we have. The second, which also equally impacts the
entire Riviera Dunes area, is the fact that said apartment complex traffic will absolutely consume Riviera
Dunes Way and Haben, and that does not include the additional + 500 cars that will be traveling out of the
new apartments being built across from the Manatee School for the Arts and a future hotel at the
convention center. We will be prisoners within the Bel Mare gates because we won' t be able to get our
cars onto RDW or Haben at will.
On April 15, 2021 at 5: 19 PM, Eric Krall < ekrelll (E comcast.net> wrote:
Info
Eric, Joyce feels the proposed apartments are not in the best interest of
Riviera Dunes and Bel Mare.
Bill
neighborhood. there.)
Adding an
upscale Luxury condo to that
Upscale single -family
neighborhood will HURT the
home values UNLESS it' s a
VERY Upscale Condominium
that adds prestige to the
neighborhood.
luxury apartments"...
Are we supposed to believe
Are we supposed to
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believe that the landlord won' t
rent/ fill the apartments in the
summer ? LOW summer rates:
people moving in and out....
property values
PERMANENTLY.....
period.
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To Whom It May Concern,
As owners of a unit at the Bel Mare Condominiums located within the Riviera Dunes
Master Association, we want to express in writing our profound disappointment of the proposed
apartment complex on the property located in the empty lot between Bel Marc and 301 ( east -
west) and between Haben Boulevard and Ig Street East (north -south).
Our reasons for being totally against this proposed project follow:
Increased Traffic Problems: Residents have been told that the traffic study from two
years ago reflect results that could handle the additional traffic produced by a + 220 unit
apartment complex. That study would have been conducted BEFORE the additional
apartment complex now under construction opposite the Manatee School for the Arts and
the predicable traffic to be produced from the eventual hotel to be constructed at the
Convention Center. It is already a hazard to tum west onto Haben Blvd from Riviera
Dunes Way without additional traffic from all directions for various new construction
projects. This proposed apartment traffic bas no where to go but onto Riviera Dunes
Way to head east or south.
2. Decreased Property Values: Various experts have told current owners that even a
luxury apartment complex will reduce our home values. The City of Palmetto has
consistently stated that the largest tax payer in the area are the residents of Riviera Dunes.
Why would any county or city official want to reduce property values, and then also
reduce tax revenue? You can be guaranteed the owners of all Riviera Dunes properties
have NO interest in having their property values take a dive.
4. Low to Middle Income Housing Project: The proposed apartment complex is, by
definition of the County, a low to middle income housing project. Please refer to Item #2
above for the explanation as to how debilitating this would be for the neighborhood.
There may be a need for this type of housing in Manatee County but NOT within the
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Riviera Dunes planned development which is, and should be maintained as, a high- end
tax base for Manatee County.
5. Future Apartment Owners: History reflects that the large majority of apartment
complexes are sold repeatedly with new ownership reflecting lower expectations of the
project. Look around the Riviera Dunes Communities and ask yourself, "If I lived there
would I want a low to middle income apartment complex added to the communityT' The
scheme presented is not the reflection you should want for the established community
owners, for the visitors of the Convention Center or for the City of Palmetto. Again,
refer to Item # 2 above for a simple explanation as to how Manatee County and the City
of Palmetto will suffer from a tax revenue loss. In fact, ask any reshot what an apartment
complex will do to property values of surrounding luxury homes and condominiums.
Respectfully Submitted,
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deborahtsperry@gmaii. com
Dear Deborah:
Having attended last week' s Master Association meeting regarding the planned Riviera Dunes apartment
complex, I was surprised by several aspects of the discussion. I know that many of our neighbors are
expressing concern, and I would like to add Gigi' s voice and mine. For simplicity, I will use bullet points
AESTHETICS: Although we may have been led to believe that the development would consist of
luxury apartments," the presentation made it clear that "luxury" was not an accurate
descriptive. I have no objection to much- needed affordable housing; but, we should insist that the
new Riviera Dunes apartments reflect the design and aesthetics of the Riviera Dunes community. In
that respect, Ms. Hawkinberry commented that the apartments are preferable to a " big box store" on
the property. What they' re planning, however, is a " big box" apartment building.
TRAFFIC: At the meeting we were told that no special consideration was being given to traffic, and that
the added volume of cars was within the parameters of the original plan for Riviera Dunes. That plan
must be more than a decade old and certainly outdated. The developer commented that traffic
congestion is not his concern but rather that of the city. This should not be an acceptable response in
light of current and future traffic concerns. This has to be addressed now, as part of the plan to
The only person that I have copied on this note is our neighbor Eric Krall, because he sent me a copy of your
recent correspondence regarding the proposed development. We have not copied the Bel Mare Board on this
letter. May we ask if the Board shares these several concerns and is involved in this matter?
Respectfully,
Bob Collins
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deborahtsperry@gmaii. com
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Original Message—
From: Karla S. Owens < kowens@palmettofl. org>
To: Bill < bjhl 18@aol. com>
Sent: Tue, Apr 20, 20219 10 am
Subject: RE: Riviera Dunes apartments
The requirement for a traffic study is a condition of approval of their general development plan. They have not
submitted a traffic study yet for us to review. The City has access to their own traffic engineer who will review
the data submitted. It may, as you indicate, need to be updated. At this stage the proposed development
approval is only for zoning, not for actual construction of any structures/ project. There are still many items
which don' t appear to be complete or clear on the applicant' s submittal. For these reasons, Staff will be
requesting on Thursday that the Planning and Zoning Board continue the public hearing on this project until at
least May 20, 2021 in order to received more detail on this project from the developer.
Karla
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Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, and others make it happen."— Michael
Jordan 823
From: Bill < bjhl18@aol. com>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 20212: 01 PM
To: Karla S. Owens <kowens@palmetto0. org>
Subject: Re: Riviera Dunes apartments
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Request for Login Information
Karla I just attended a preview, by the developer, of the proposed apartments in Riviera Dunes. Per our discussion you
had indicated they would have to do a traffic study and commit to making necessary infrastructure improvements before
the project would be approved.
They indicated they have completed the traffic analysis and nothing has to be done. The problem is they are using old
data from the DRI. The world has changed in the last few years and the population has exploded in this part of Florida, It
would seem reasonable that they would need a new study of current traffic conditions including an allowance for the
addition of new buildings on Haben Blvd and the hotel. Please advise requirements.
Another question has to do with Riviera Dunes Way. They claim that is owned and maintained by the Riviera Dunes
Master Association and as such does not have to comply with the " Complete Streets" requirements. Is that so?
Is ti possible that the turn lane onto Haben , when traveling North, be extended all the way to the bridge? This would help
relieve Northbound congestion.
Thanks Bill
Original Message—
From: Karla S. Owens < kowensApalmettofl. om>
To: Bill < bihl 181a) aol. com>
Sent: Mon, Apr 5, 2021 8: 17 am
Subject: RE: Riviera Dunes apartments
Bill,
Karla
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Accomplishment will prove to be a journey, not a destination"— Dwight D. Eisenhower Page 119
Believe you can and you' re halfway there"— Theodore Roosevelt
Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, and others make it happen."— Michael
Jordan # 23
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Thanks so much for your prompt response. Could you forward a copy of Ordinance No. 663. I tried to access via City of
Palmetto site without success. Could be I am not skilled enough at the search. Thanks Bill
Original Message—
From: Karla S. Owens < kowens( oZoalmettofi. om>
To: valbieb( ftmaitcom < valbieb( a gmail. com>; bihi 18aaotcom < bih118( a2aol. com>
Cc: Kate Hill < khillfo) Dalmettofl. orO>
Sent: Thu, Apr 1, 20213: 22 pm
Subject: Riviera Dunes apartments
Per our telephone conversations this afternoon, please find a Dropbox link with all the documents 1 have pertaining to the proposed
Riviera Dunes apartment project. As discussed, should I received any other documentation or information prior to the Planning Board
hearing, I will forward it on to you. I will also send you the information pertaining to Zoom/ phone participation when I receive it
closer to the date of the meeting. Any feather questions, please let me know. Have a great weekend.
Karla
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4/ 20/ 21
Dear Lynn,
We are writing in regard to our initial concems on the proposed Epoch Residential, 4 -story, 262 unit apartment
complex within the Riviera Dunes Master Association Community.
Our fust concern as it relates to the Riviem Dunes community is how a commercially leased apartment complex
complies with our Master Association Development Planning documents. This undermines the " gated"
community concept of condominiums, homes and marina slips within the Master Plan Association. An un -gated
rental apartment complex increases the likelihood of drug dealing traffic, theft, vandalism and other criminal
traffic activity within Riviera Dunes. The very foundation of a gated community is the protection and security of
all residents'. Since the proposed complex would be located within the Master Association, pedestrian access of
transient rental occupants would flood our gated neighborhoods thus compromising the security within our gates.
If this complex is permitted to move forward, our community HOA' s will be forced to increase investments in
enhanced neighborhood security systems for our homes, condominiums and boats.
We also question ( based on their rendering presented) how their proposed architectural design and construction
complies with the Riviera Dunes' Mediterranean style building standards and guidelines. The rendering in no
way resembles the Riviera Dunes construction standards of stucco exteriors and tile/peaked roofs.
A 262 unit Epoch rental apartment complex will obviously lower property values of RD communities coupled
with the 220 unit low income apartment complex currently under construction on Haben Blvd. Additionally, we
have NO guarantee as to what would happen to the Epoch complex should it sell in the future, which is the
normal course. That unknown aspect could be even more detrimental to property values. Short term, " seasonal"
rental options within the complex was also not ruled out by the developer, which would further erode property
values.
Regarding the impact on traffic, this 262 unit complex is in addition to the 220 unit low income apartment
complex currently under construction on Haben Blvd. Therefore Haben Blvd. will experience an average of 800+
additional cars per day increasing an already stressed traffic issue. On Riviera Dunes Way, Epoch' s 220+
apartment complex alone will have an average of 400+ additional cars which will absolutely consume this small
community roadway for entering into our neighborhoods. Currently there is already a back up of cars that block
Riviera Dunes Way for residents, guests and service trucks trying to turn into the Bel Mare condominium gates.
And this does not consider the additional traffic projected from the fume hotel at the convention center on
Haben Blvd and all other associated service vehicle traffic related to these apartment complexes. What is the
plan to support this significant increased traffic load turning into 1" St E. down Riviera Dunes Way and Haben
Blvd? As it stands now, backed up traffic on Haben already is blocking access out of Riviera Dunes Way.
In closing, we understand development of this property is inevitable. We would support an owner occupied
residential gated community that complies with our architectural and construction style. We would also be
amenable to limited retail and/ or medical offices to support a service -based infrastructure for Riviera Dunes and
surrounding communities resulting in increased property values and tax basis.
Respectfully,
Deborah,
My husband Rick and I will be writing a letter opposing the development proposal and I need your address for the letter
I will attach and email to you once I have composed the letter.
Thank you,
LeeAnn Layne
Building 2, # 206
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From: Karla S. Owens < kowens(doalmettofl ore>
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 202110: 33 AM
To: Julie Kauzlarich < juliek@merchantservice. com>
Cc: Kera Hill < khill( ooalmettofl. ore>
Subject: Pending zoning action
Ms. Kauziarich,
I wanted to advise you that I am in receipt of your email to the Mayor' s office regarding your
opposition to the proposed zoning action regarding the property located in front of Bel Mare. I
will be sure to provide a copy of your email to each of the Planning Board members and enter
same into the record. If you would like to attend the meeting, it will be held at on April 22,
2021, City Hall, 516 8th Ave W in Palmetto. The meeting begins at 5: 45 pm. At this time, staff
will be recommending the Planning and Zoning Board continue this item to their May 20, 2021
meeting since the applicant has recently indicated that they have made some minor changes to
the plan. Staff needs time to review the new information so that we can make an informed
recommendation.
If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, you can attend by phone or by Zoom.
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Phone: Dial 1- 646- 876- 9923. The meeting ID is 969- 7355- 9421. If asked for a participant ID,
press #.
Karla Owens
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From: thbaldwin3( y7aol. com [ mai1to: thba1dwin3(@ao1. comj
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 202110: 49 AM
To: philliordeuochresidential. com
Cc: Shana Macri < smacri( acscrosi. com>
Subject: Riviera Dunes... proposed Aopt Complex...
Hello Phillip,
I attempted to listen in on the Webinar this week, but the reception was far too poor for
me to understand much of the conversation. Also, I was unable to communicate
questions.
So, I have some questions I' d like to ask you ro a newer and comment on. I will see that
your comments are forwarded to the present population at Riviera Dunes.:
The typical issue of traffic ...It appears from the footprint diagram that most traffic will
dump onto Haben Blvd via the presently existing exit from the Riviera Dunes hi -rise
section. Is this correct?
Haben Blvd is already heavily congested at the intersection signal onto Rte 301. Adding
additional substantial in -and -out flow from the proposed complex will greatly inhibit
traffic further. How do you intend to address this? Adding traffic, increasing traffic flow,
increasing wait times, increasing noise, frustration, likely increasing already prevalent
speeding along Haben Blvd, does nothing but degrade
Where is the residential parking form the complex... under the buildings or outside on
platens? If not undercover parking, a parking lot would be a serious detriment in the
overall, to Riviera Dunes.
I believe I overheard that average rents for the apartments would be around $ 1750. Is
this correct? if so, that makes the complex wholly incompatible with the property
valuations throughout Riviera Dunes and introduces a serious quality degradation of the
existing riviera Dunes community. Please comment.
Big question ...how does any residentlproperty owner currently living at Riviera
Dunes benefit from the proposed development?
Riviera Dunes is populated primarily with older, retired or matured families. There are
no facilities for children and the quietude is highly desirable to most residents.
Introducing a contiguous and integrated community of moderate rents attractive for
younger generations will do nothing to enhance living at Riviera Dunes. (This is not
intended to discriminate against children ...I love ' em.) Please comment.
We do not live in the hi -rises, but if we did, having a multi -story complex directly
impacting view, sunlight, would be a serious detriment to lifestyle, home values, and
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peaceful living. Having a bank off exterior decks in direct view seems to resemble
tenement lifestyle incompatible with Riviera Dunes. Please comment.
Crime... Riviera Dunes is relatively free of crime incidents, but the introduction of a high-
density moderate rent complex seriously increases the odds of problems. Please
comment.
Is fencing of the complex proposed to prevent general access to other areas of Riviera
Dunes? These are gated communities paying fees for the protective elements of HOA
living. Allowing a free- for-all would seriously affect the living stands of other residents.
Is any impact donation proposed to compensate present Riviera Dunes
communities? Please comment. Will Riviera Dunes communities have an opportunity to
negotiate for impact benefits? Please comment.
Will the proposed community be contributing to the Riviera Dunes General Funds?
During the design phase, are the architectural features to be compatible with other
Riviera Dunes architectural elements? Introducing any significantly contrasting design
may be detrimental in many aspects, as Rivera Dunes architectural is somewhat
traditional Italianate and contrasting it will a modernistic design might tend to age and
devalue the existing community. Will Riviera Dunes communities have the opportunity
to comment and influence the design elements?
What other responsibilities will the proposed complex have in regard to the safety,
wellbeing and lifestyle of other Riviera Dunes residents?
Are there any features or attributes in the land use planning that will be either
detrimental or beneficial to the existing Riviera dunes community. Please comment.
Will rules and regulations of the proposed community, such as parking of boats and
trailers, and other compatibility regulations mirror those regulations already in effect at
Riviera Dunes?
Is there an provision for property maintenance and upkeep that will guarantee to Riviera
Dunes residents that the project will not be allowed to deteriorate for any reason
whatsoever.
I understand there its no provision for low income set asides ...is this correct and
guaranteed?
Respectfully,
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Tom Baldwin
31310th Ave E,
Palmetto, FL 34221
617- 688- 6435
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deborahtsperry@gmaii. com
From:
Cary Daniel < cgdaniel@me.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:44 PM
To:
Deborah Sperry
Subject: Proposed development in Riviera Dunes
Ms Sperry,
This email is to share with you the concerns within the Homes of Riviera Dunes Association members
1) The additional traffic on Riviera Dunes Way particularly during the hours of 7: 00AM through 8: 30AM and between the
hours of 3: 30PM and 6:OO13M. With the current traffic on RDW, it can take up to 10 minutes tojoin the traffic flow onto
to Haben Blvd going west to have access to 301 over the bridge ( which currently is at a stand still for long periods of
time).
Adding school buses, and an additional 250 or so cars to this mix will definitely cause further hardships for our
residence' s. With the addition of the new apartment complexes on 301 and Manatee Avenue along with the additional
cars from the 62+ apartments on Haben Blvd currently being built, this issue is clearly not being addressed.
We understand that EVENTUALLY the hotel may be built next to the convention center and a turn a bout will then be put
in place, however turn a bout' s do not perform well in high traffic areas and with the lack of financing for the hotel, this
could be some time off in the future.
2) As the President of the Homes HOA, I had been wrongly informed by the seller' s agent that this project would be
gated and blend with the Associations architectural design. At the developers presentation, it was made clear that this is
NOT correct. Our concern for this community is keeping the security we pay for at the same level it is currently.
3) The architectural design that was presented at the developers presentation to the community was simply stick built
modern apartments similar to the new units built at Manatee Avenue and 301. The developer clearly stated that these
units would be stick built with shingle roofs. This is a serious concern. These units with be facing west directly across
from the Manatee River in front of Bel Mare Condominiums and our Marina. In the event of a significant hurricane, the
close proximity to our development will undoubtedly throw the debris from these lesser built units into our property
including these Valuable Association assets adding considerable damage. Similar construction, has we were led to
believe these were to be by the seller's agent would be of concrete, rebar and heavy tile roofing to aid in less damage to
our development as well as a mediterranean theme to aesthetically blend with our Development.
These are the most frequent comments I am receiving regarding this project from member of the Homes of Riveria
Dunes. We would appreciate your forwarding on our concerns to the appropriate city of Palmetto parties who have a
role in protecting all of our concerns and tax paying interests.
Respectfully,
Lynn Daniel
From:
Cary Daniel < cgdaniel@me.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 9:04 AM
To:
Deborah Sperry
Subject: Fwd: Epoch Residential Development in Riviera Dunes
Lynn Daniel
We are writing to express our many concerns about Epoch Residential developer' s plans to build 220+
rental units in our Master Associations Riviera Dunes Properties.
1. Significant increase in traffic on already overburdened Haben Road.
2.. Decreasing our property values.
3. Lack of bike lanes or sidewalks for all these 400+ people to get out of their buildings and into the
community.
Thank you,
Ellen and Jim Pope
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From: James H. Davis [ mailto ihdavismdOornail corn
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10: 29 PM
To: Bob Urso
Subject: Re: To Ensure Your Awareness
Bob, my two bits, plainly stated are that the infrastructure and support services can not handle the
traffic, policing, or emergency services Palmetto is obligated to provide now. Just as you are suggesting
and I agree. The additions they want to provide, make our community far worse; not better. With all the
other new business construction around, Palmetto has enough tax revenue to ramp up services to
accommodate these new projects before they are built. I don' t see that happening in the necessary,
foreseeable future.
Jim Davis
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deborahtsperry@g mail. com
Hi Deborah -
I apologize for this late email in regards to the meeting tonight. We are out of town and I was very interested in the
position of the Master Association as well as our Bel Mare position on this proposed development. I am verymuch
against it and will be writing to the commissioners and Planning Dept.
One of my biggest fears is based my own personal history- when a subdivision I lived In ( West Bradenton near IMG
Academy) had a weak POA and very much lacked owner participation. The empty lot that was adjacent to our
subdivision was sold to a developer who put plans in for a luxury rental development. Suddenly the luxury part was
dropped and it became HUD housing which affected our property value and increased crime substantially.
I wondered if our Bel Mare and Master associations also had a strong concern about the upheaval we will all face with
views, traffic, etc.
Will there be minutes for those who are not able to attend?
I appreciate your representation for our community and look forward to hearing feedback on the meeting.
Kind regards,
Gloria Cartwright
130- 403
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Hi,
Just want to express my concern about what I am hearing about the apartment complex being considered in front of our
buildings. I was unable to attend the informational meeting at Laguna because I am under the weather.
I understand that R is basically going to be affordable housing targeting the working class. What happened to it being a
senior community? What about it suppose to be upscale?
Is Epoch aware of the bridge situation that could affect the property in question?
Lastly, is the traffic situation. It was my understanding that Riviera Dunes Way belongs to the development and not the
city. If so, could access to it from the development be disallowed? With the new Reef near the school on Haben and the
new Hotelj??), I feel that not enough attention is being given to this major problem.
It sounds like there is believe that Shay has a huge connection to Gino and she is the one pushing so hard for this to
materialize. What is the CRA putting in to make this deal happen?
Thanks,
Kay
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deborahtsperry@gmaii. com
Attachments: Reasoned Opposition to Apartment Building. rtf, Untitled attachment 00724. html
When entering Riviera Dunes by 1st Street East or Riviera Dunes Way you
immediately see luxuriously landscaped entrance monument " Riviera Dunes. "
As you enter, you drive down a street lined with meticulously manicured giant palm
trees & landscaping, you see fastidiously maintained clean streets, and you are
surrounded by multi -millions of dollars worth of luxury homes, residences, & boats,
a prestigious marina, and a beautiful waterfront restaurant.
Riviera Dunes pays BIG MONEY for extreme security, providing Guarded Gates.
The apartment landlord/ owner will have total control of who can rent & rental
fees. He/ she can have winter, summer, monthly, or weekly rates ...or even
government subsidized housing.
We will have no control about who enters those apartment buildings. ( In
Lakewood Ranch I owned three homes in a guard -gated community. The association
only allowed us to rent on an annual basis then increased it to a two year minimum
rental. ) RIVIERA DUNES will have NO CONTROL over this new
owner/ landlord.
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NOTE: Ms. Hawkinberry has a BLATANT conflict of interest. She has a MASSIVE
FINANCIAL INCENTIVE to get this apartment complex built.
Very Sincerely,
Cynthia Beals
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Reasoned Opposition to Apartment
When entering Riviera Dunes by 1st Street East or Riviera Dunes Way you immediately see luxuriously
landscaped entrance monument " Riviera Dunes. "
As you enter, you drive down a street lined with meticulously manicured giant palm trees & landscaping,
you see fastidiously maintained clean streets, and you are surrounded by multi -millions of dollars worth
of luxury homes, residences, & boats, a prestigious marina, and a beautiful waterfront restaurant.
Riviera Dunes pays BIG MONEY for extreme security, providing Guarded Gates.
Common sense tells us that allowing an apartment building at the entrance to Riviera Dunes will
SEVERELY & PERMANENTLY DESTROY our PROPERTY VALUES, SEVERELY THREATEN OUR SAFETY &
SECURITY, exacerbate an already TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE' & crushingly diminish our quality of life &
enjoyment.
The apartment landlord/ owner will have total control of who can rent & rental fees. He/ she can have
winter, summer, monthly, or weekly rates ...or even government subsidized housing.
We will have no control about who enters those apartment buildings. (In Lakewood Ranch I owned
three homes in a guard -gated community. The association only allowed us to rent on an annual basis
then increased it to a two year minimum rental.) RIVIERA DUNES will have NO CONTROL over this new
owner/ landlord.
NOTE: Ms. Hawkinberry has a BLATANT conflict of interest. She has a MASSIVE FINANCIAL INCENTIVE to
get this apartment complex built.
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From: C < cmbeals( @gmail. com>
To: Eric Krall < ekralll@comcast. net>
Date: 04/ 14/ 20217: 08 PM
Although I have experience, I'm sure your " common sense" will
concur with my experience).
I was a Real Estate Broker in Maine...
We moved to Florida in 2001 & bought property in a beautiful Soda Raton gated
community.
My husband died and I moved to Lakewood Ranch. ( I bought 3 homes in a 24hr
guard - gated neighborhood. there.)
I believe that the luxury of BelMare with marina, helped, not hurt, the Riviera
Dunes neighborhood.)
In all my years I have NEVER EVER seen an apartment building suddenly built in
the midst of a High -End , community. An apartment building would not only be in
the midst of beautiful Riviera Dunes, it would be IN FRONT of it.... it would be
the FACE of Riviera Dunes.
I' ve been told, " These apartments will be high rent, luxury apartments"...
Are we supposed to believe that the high -paying snowbird renters would rent year
round ??? Are we supposed to believe that the landlord won' t rent/ fill the
apartments in the summer ? LOW summer rates: people moving in and out....
A Riviera Dunes style Medical office building would have a lot less negative impact.)
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KeraHill
From: DanLobeck <dlobeck@lobeckhanson. com>
Sent: Tuesday, July20,20218:41PM
To: Tamara Cornwell; Sheldon Jones; Harold Smith; Tambra Varnadore; BrianWilliams;
Shirley G.Bryant
Cc: Shirley G.Bryant; MarkBarnebey; Kera Hill;JimFreeman; LynnDaniel; Elizabeth Law;
JakePaglialonga
Subject: Riviera Dunes Apartments/ Proposed Ordinance 2021-04 -NoChoice ButtoDeny
Attachments: Riviera DunesMemo 7-20-21.docx
Importance: High
Andofcoursewewillnothavethetimetopresentthiscaseinfullatthehearing.
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Giselle Stolper and Robert Collins
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21 June 2021
As citizens and residents of the Riviera Dunes community, we are writing you regarding our
opposition to the proposed EPOCH General Development Plan for the Riviera Dunes Apartment
Complex.
We understand the need for growth and development in our city and we support the
development of the local tax base " in conformity with the City' s 2030 Comprehensive Plan."
The developer' s representative has led City officials to believe our community is supportive of
the proposed plan. WE ARE NOTM The developer' s representative, in fact, was removed from
her position as an Officer on the Riviera Dunes Master Association Board on April 22, 2021, due
to her conflict of interest.
The proposed Development Plan calls for several significant deviations from the City' s building
codes and ordinances for the specific purpose of maximizing the number of apartments to be
built, for the financial benefit of the developer( s).
In addition, they are requesting that the
Estuary land west of US 41 be allowed to be used in lieu of the developer providing the 25%
green space requirement under the City' s comprehensive plan.
There are already significant traffic and life safety issues that we face daily due to the density of
residents in our area. The addition of " The Reef," plus the new hotel and now this proposed
apartment complex will add well over 700 vehicles to our immediate vicinity with no apparent
plan to alleviate the existing traffic problems.
Representatives from our Community have tried to meet with City Officials and staff for the
past 3 months regarding our concerns and we have been largely ignored or worse, colluded
against. The Reef project was built with no requested input from our community regardless of
the impact to us. Now we are being disregarded in an attempt to fast- track the EPOCH project.
We join our Riviera Dunes neighbors informally requesting a 90 -day delay of the approval of
this proposal to allow our Community time to meet with staff and the developer to gather
information and provide our input in the planning and review process as required by the City' s
2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Respectfully,
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Giselle Stolper and Robert Collins
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HI Deborah,
I was on the call last night at City Hall and was told about the postponement of the meeting until next month after 45
minutes on hold. They need to fix the zoom product within their own systems as they could not hear the people on the
phone. They knew we were there, they knew we were off mute but they could not hear us.
I think it is in poor judgement to not have a complex with shops and eateries and then beautiful Condo' s FOR SALE only
on top with parking under the buildings. I see these pictures and although they are a betterment from the ones on
301/ Manatee Ave, it isn' t by much. In what has been provided in the proposal there is no plan for under building
parking? Why on earth would you take something on the Manatee River basically and not build out some wonderful
commerce in the 1St and 2nd floor?
This city has one chance here at Riviera Dunes to create a environment that brings in some tourism and much needed
office space. Having something special on this side of the bridge which they do not on the green bridge side is a wise
decision and a huge betterment to the city long term. The largest rental commercial office space building in Palmetto
that is next to the City Hall and where we had our office for 8 yrs. is the old Sheriff building and in poor and ugly
condition with horrible air conditioning and elevators that fail constantly and for the most part that' s it for professional
office space here in Palmetto. The city wants to do the same thing to the property by the boat ramp I hear which is a
apartment complex taking much needed property that is needed for additional parking for the boat ramp. They are
providing little parking for the trucks and trailers now and it will eventually render that area useless to the boaters. We
already have a huge complex just like this one being proposed here currently on Haben Blvd across from the
school! What are these city leaders thinking?
Having two properties here in the Riviera Dunes, Gino and I are very disappointed in the changes in our community this
would bring. It certainly won' t be good for the Sheraton Guests coming to the Marina if they continue to want to build
here. Extremely disappointed in Geno' s choice for the property but not surprised with the sale to the city of the
property for the roundabout. If it get any more congested by poorly managed property managers and unsafe to walk
the streets our property values will lesson. Perhaps they ( CITY HALL) will remember that in a couple years if this is built
sending out our lower property tax billings due to decreased values at year end. I fear many of us will move out of the
Riviera Dunes if this goes in as described. It seems that isn' t troubling the city though because they see $$ signs andPage
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From: C < cmbeals(@gmail. com>
To: Eric Krall < ekra1116i) comcast. net>
Date: 04/ 14/ 20217: 08 PM
Although I have experience, I' m sure your " common sense" will
concur with my experience).
I was a Real Estate Broker in Maine...
I bought my first multi - family apartment building in 1985.
I married, & my husband and I owned/ lived in 2 homes
and then 2 oceanfront condos.
We moved to Florida in 2001 & bought property in a beautiful Bodo Raton gated
community.
My husband died and I moved to Lakewood Ranch. ( I bought 3 homes in a 24hr
guard - gated neighborhood. there.)
I believe that the luxury of BelMare with marina, helped, not hurt, the Riviera
Dunes neighborhood.)
In all my years I have NEVER EVER seen an apartment building suddenly built in
the midst of a High - End , community. An apartment building would not only be in
the midst of beautiful Riviera Dunes, it would be IN FRONT of it.... it would be
the FACE of Riviera Dunes.
I' ve been told, " These apartments will be high rent, luxury apartments"...
Are we supposed to believe that the high - paying snowbird renters would rent year
round ??? Are we supposed to believe that the landlord won' t rent/ fill the
apartments in the summer ? LOW summer rates: people moving in and out....
A Riviera Dunes style Medical office building would have a lot less negative impact.)
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Kera Hill
Ms. Kauziarich,
I wanted to advise you that I am in receipt of your email to the Mayor' s office regarding your opposition to the
proposed zoning action regarding the property located in front of Bel Mare. I will be sure to provide a copy of
your email to each of the Planning Board members and enter same into the record. If you would like to attend
the meeting, it will be held at on April 22, 2021, City Hall, 516 8th Ave W in Palmetto. The meeting begins at
5: 45 pm. At this time, staff will be recommending the Planning and Zoning Board continue this item to their
May 20, 2021 meeting since the applicant has recently indicated that they have made some minor changes to
the plan. Staff needs time to review the new information so that we can make an informed
recommendation.
If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, you can attend by phone or by Zoom.
Zoom: Download Zoom Client Meetings on your computer or cell phone. When prompted click on:
Karla Owens
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From: Shirley G.Bryant
Sent: Tuesday, July20,20215:43PM
To: Vanessa A.Cochran; Penny Johnston; KeraHill;JimFreeman
Subject: Fwd:Epoch andother build outsinPalmetto
FYI
Regards,
ShirleyGrooverBryant
Mayor
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Haben Blvd.
2) Building setback: twenty- five ( 25) feet from wall- to- wall between
structures.
3) Public or private right- of- way setback: thirty- five ( 35) feet from any
structure to right -of way.
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Over 90% of plan is impervious for storm water
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The Palms - 58
Laguna— 160
The Hammocks — 65
The Courtney — 72
Marina - 219
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Pedestrian & Traffic Safety Concerns
Currently struggling with over 10, 000 cars per day with
numerous blind spots, illegal U -Turns , traffic back ups
and student pedestrians
Review this project to insure that it meets the precepts of the City of Palmetto 2030
Comprehensive Plan, Section 2 Transportation — Goals Objectives and Policies.
Specifically —
Policy 2. 1. 5: The City shall continue to implement regulations that provide for the
construction of off-site road improvements by developers which mitigate traffic
congestion and safety in the immediate area of their development.
Signage
Exteriors/ Facades
Mechanical Equipment 1- 7- 4.
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Closing Remarks
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Closing Statement
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We would like to thank the Planning & Zoning Board
Members for giving us the opportunity to present our
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Supporting Slides on Deck
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Sec. 8. 1.
Development guidelines.
Intent and purpose.
It is the intent and purpose of these regulations that the planned development ( PD) concept
be utilized to promote:
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Sec. 8. 5.
Development guidelines.
The purposes of these guidelines is to establish a general checklist for the
preparation and review of the planned development proposal. The guidelines
serve to identify minimum or maximum standards from which the proposal
should not deviate, unless otherwise approved by the city council.
a) Minimum setbacks:
I ) Perimeter landscaped setbacks: thirty- five ( 35) feet between the walls of all
structures and the perimeter of the district.
2) Building setback: twenty- five ( 25) feet from wall- to- wall between structures.
3) Public or private right- of- way setback: thirty- five ( 35) feet from any structure to
right- of- way.
4) Structures over thirty- five ( 35) feet in height: Additional one ( 1) foot of setback at
ground level for each additional two ( 2) feet of height.
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Palmetto City Zoning Code Appendix B
Sec. 8. 8
Development guidelines.
b) Substantial deviation: City council shall use the following guidelines to
determine if the requested changes constitute a substantial deviation:
Section 15. 4
C— Standards The following standards shall apply
to all applications for specific permit approval.
on property values.
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Riviera Dunes Community Goals
pathways.
Lynn Daniel
865-300-0236
DearCommissionerSmith,
MyhusbandandIhavebeenresidentsofManateeCountyfor48years. Twoyears
ago,wemovedfromthecityofAnnaMariatoPalmetto. Wepurchasedour
PalmettohomeinJanuaryof2022andhaveenjoyedtheamenitiesourlovelysmall
cityhastooffer. Itwastheuncheckeddevelopment, theovercrowdingbya
transientpopulationandthebottlenecktrafficthatprecipitatedourdecisiontoleave
theisland”. WefelttheproblemsofAnnaMariaIslandweretheresultofthethree
city’sgovernmentalboardsdismissingtheemphaticallyvoicedconcernsofthe
island’sresidents: turningawayfromquality-of-lifeconcernsandleaningtoward
financiallydrivendecisions.
ThesesameissuesarenowturningourattentiontothePalmettoCity
Commission. Wearewritingtoexpressdeepconcernfortheimproperlyscheduled
PlanningandZoningBoardhearingregardingamultitudeofzoningchangesforthe
cityofPalmetto, andevenmoreconcerning, thescheduledJune1,2022,City
Commissionvoteontheseproposedzoningchanges. Thesheervolumeofthe
proposedzoningordinanceandthemagnitudeoftheimpactthesechangeswillhave
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onourcityrequireproperandtimelypublicnotification, intensereview,andample
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opportunityforpublicquestionsandcomments. Ithasbeenbroughttoour
attentionthatcitygovernmentproceduralnetworkssetinplaceforthestated
purposeofassuringafullyinformedandvettedcitizenryhavebeenviolated. The
citizensofPalmettodeserveyourfullconsideration, completehonestyandfull
transparencyinanydecision-makingprocess, butmostespeciallydecisionsregarding
suchimminentimpactfulissues. Regardlessofthecommission’sfinalvoteonthese
zoningchangesthecitizensofPalmettomustbeabletotrustthatourcommissioners
setthewillofthecitizenstheyserveinaplaceofparamountimportanceby,atthe
veryleast,followingproperproceduralchannels. Pleasebecertainyoudoso.
Respectfully,
TerryandConstanceWagner
16123rd StreetCircleEast
Palmetto,FL34221
Constance Wagner
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KeraHill
Subject: FW:Phone Call
Cassi
Thanksforyourtimetoday. Asoneofthehomeowners whohasbeenahomeowner since2014 ,IamfortheApartment
complex proposed. AsIhavetoldthePresident ofourhomeowners association nottotakeapositionfromonesideor
anotherbuttobeneutral.Thoselotshavebeenvacantnowformanyyears . IamtiredoftheviewoftheSeven -Eleven
andCircusesandotherthingsthatareaalwaysthere.IthinkaNicelylandscaped 4storybuilding wouldlookwaybetter
aswellascuttingdownthenoicefromHWY41.MysupportisforthenewComplex.
Thefasterthebetter!
Thankyou
GeorgeErnst
Thanks,
CassiBailey
Assistant CityClerk
CityofPalmetto
P) 941.723.4570
F) 941.723.4576
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KeraHill
From: MarkBarnebey <mbarnebey@blalockwalters. com>
Sent: Monday, June14,20219:30AM
To: Shirley G.Bryant; KeraHill
Cc: Mohammed Rayan
Subject: RE:ReRiviera Dunes fromRobHartwell
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Date: June11,2021at8:35:34AMEDT
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Cc: KeraHill <khill@palmettofl.org>,Mohammed Rayan <mrayan@palmettofl.org>,MarkBarnebey
mbarnebey@blalockwalters. com>
Subject: ReRivieraDunesfromRobHartwell
FromRobHartwell:
Shirley, didyougetmytextrequestforameetingwithRivieraDunesleadership?
Regards,
ShirleyGrooverBryant
Mayor
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KeraHill
From: Marisa Powers <mpowers@blalockwalters. com>
Sent: Monday, June14,20214:07PM
To: Randy Iaboni
Cc: KeraHill
Subject: RE:Meeting re:Proposed Riviera Dunes Development
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contained inthis communication ( including any attachments) was not intended orwritten tobe used, and cannot be used, for thepurpose of (i)
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Originalmessage --------
From: MorrisBencini <mbencini@evergreenerosionllc. com>
Date: 6/14/216:53AM (GMT-05:00)
To:randy@iabonirealestate.com
Subject: Meeting re:Proposed RivieraDunesDevelopment
Randy:
Morris Bencini
ChiefFinancial Officer
Palmetto, FL34221
Ph. 863-670-5020
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KeraHill
Subject: FW:Riviera Dunes Density CalcsandPastP&ZStaffComments
Attachments: 2022RDDensity Calculations.xlsx; ScanApr27,2022.pdf;P&ZStaffDensity
Discussion.pdf
Brad:
Pleasecallmeatthecellnumberlistedbelowifyouwishtodiscussthesedensities aswellasanyotheritemsregarding
ourissueswiththisproject ascurrently proposed. IknowLynnspoketoyouaboutthetrafficandparkingissuesaswell
asthenegative impactweanticipate fromthenewReefproperty andthenewhotelbehindtheconvention center.
Thankyou.
Morris Bencini
ChiefFinancial Officer
Evergreen Erosion Services LLC
1180 8th Ave. W, #308
Palmetto, FL34221
Ph. 863-670-5020
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RivieraDunesDensityCalculations
Multi-FamilyOrganizatons
BelMare: AcreageUnitsdu/ AC
Parcel ID #258163700914.8357
Parcel ID #25816009591.3125
Parcel ID #25816530091.3801
17.52831247.07
Laguna: AcreageUnitsdu/ AC
Parcel ID #25816500091.7585
Parcel ID #25816275294.6000
Parcel ID #25816325091.7727
Parcel ID #25816289691.9480
10.079216816.67
Hammocks: AcreageUnitsdu/ AC
Parcel ID #25816234591.0936
Parcel ID #25816233594.0307
Parcel ID #25816234091.3115
6. 43586510.10
Average forAllRiviera
Dunes Multi-Family: 34.043335710.49
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Ownership: LAGUNA RIVIERA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION INC
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Requested Density Credits: Pursuant to Section 9. 5 of the Zoning Ordinance, the applicant has
requested a density of 30. 5 du/ acre. The base density for the PD zoning district is 16 du/ acre.
Section 9. 5 of Appendix " B" of the Palmetto Code, however, provides criteria for qualification
for a density bonus up to 45 du/ acre where the preliminary and final development plans include
one or more of the criteria listed therein. In this case, the developer meets criteria set forth in
Section 9. 5( b)( 5),as infill development within the Community Redevelopment Area. As
reference,
existing building heights and densities of other multi - family projects in the
surrounding area are as follows:
As noted above, the two existing condominium projects immediately adjacent to the subject
property contain 36 du/ acre and 22. 6 du/'acre and range from 7 to 15 stories. This project will
serve an important purpose to infill the CRA area along U. S. 41, which qualifies the Applicant
for density credits. The Applicant' s proposed density of 31. 3 du/ acre, then, is compatible with
the surrounding uses and will provide good infill of long -vacant property.
Requested Deviations:
1. A DE VIA TIONfrom, Vection 8.5( a)( 1) to reduce theperimeter landscape buffer width from
35 feet to 10 feet along the west property line along U.S. 41, and reduce the perimeter
landscape buffer from 3.5 feet to 20 feet along the north property line adjacent to Haben
Boulevard.
The Applicant has proposed a comprehensive landscape plan for the property
bordering the apartment complex. The development is surrounded by roadway except for the
7- 11 store to the northwest. Consequently, the need for a 3.5 -foot landscape buffer to separate
differing uses or development does not exist. Staff supports this proposed deviation.
2. A DEVIATIONfrom Section 8.5(x)( 2) to reduce the building setback between wall-to- wall
of structures front 2.S feet to 20 feet specific to the building area in and around the amenity
center. This is a multi -family development designed to function as a coherent community with
equal access to the clubhouse, pool and amenity center. All life safety code and building code
requirements for separation of buildings are not just met, but will be exceeded with a reduction
of setbacks between structures to twenty ( 20) feet. Again, landscaping and open space will also
be planted between buildings to provide more greenery. Staff supports this proposed deviation.
3.
A DEVIATION front Section 8. 5( x)( 3) and (4) to reduce the minimum building setback
along public orprivate right- of-way from 35 feet to 20 feet. As discussed in Request # 1 above,
the subject property is surrounded on all sides by roadway except for the northwest corner where
the 7- 11 building is located. The Applicant has proposed a landscape plan to separate the project
and parking areas from surrounding area roadways to provide for a visually pleasing separation.
Staff supports this proposed deviation.
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We are missing the boat here. We have the experienced developers to create an exciting
development on THIS side of the bridge that would bring some of this business over to Palmetto!
We can compete on both 14th AND 301.....
We believe there are much more profitable and well suited options for the land in front of
Riviera dunes all the way down to the waterfront as well as the estuary. Please don' t let this
once in a lifetime opportunity disappear forever.
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Good morning, I' m concerned with the proposed changes for the Riviera Dunes development area. I recently moved to the
area and find that there appears to be a large majority of the residents who oppose the changes, but the City Commissioners
appear to be supportive. I believe the City of Palmetto has made a lot of good decisions with managing for the future, but am
finding it difficult to see how this continues to make improvements. I' d like to speak with you regarding the matter. An email
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I am so disappointed in my city leaders. This could have been us. This is why we bought two homes here in Riviera Dunes
because we always knew we would have a community around us that provided shops, restaurants and a resort environment.
Just like what the smart city of Bradenton is doing with the Daiquiri Deck is doing.
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We' re so disappointed in your changing the zoning and allowing a apartment complex to go into the Riviera Dunes.
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ERIC & VALERIE KRALL
Valerie attended the April 15th meeting concerning the proposed apartment
complex constructed by Epoch Development Group and property owner Dr. Gino
Sedillo located within Riviera Dunes at 301 & Haben Blvd.
Our first concern is the decline of Riviera Dunes property values once an
apartment complex is constructed next to our lovely luxury high rise
condominium. Well planned medical offices with labs not an emergency facility
would be a better choice for Riviera Dunes.
Residents of Riviera Dunes are provided gates codes to walk freely through other
neighborhoods. 1 can see the sharing of gate codes ending quickly. At the April
15th meeting one woman shared her concern of having apartment dwellers
walking through the neighborhoods. We share her concern.
Not one word of security was mentioned by President of EDG, Justin Sand.
Our second concern is the increase of traffic this proposed construction will add to
an already very congested 301 & Haben throughout the day & evening. The light
at Haben & 301 has already been timed to hold traffic longer on Haben before
turning on to 301. This complex is currently planned to hold 1. 7 parking spaces
per apartment. If all apartments are leased 300 plus cars can be parked or
moving at any given hour.
Our third concern is the lack of first Boor cinder block construction. The Epoch
Development Group proudly illustrates complete top to bottom wood frame
construction. We realize all apartments throughout the state of Florida are
constructed only of wood. Insanity! We don' t want complete wood construction
at Riviera Dunes due to termite infestation.
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Mrs. Deborah Sperry 2 4/ 18/ 2021
Our fourth concern is the lack of matching Riviera Dunes architectural design.
The illustration of buildings presented at the April 15th meeting by Justin Sand,
President of Epoch Development Group had no commonality to Riviera Dunes. He
did say that he could change the paint color. Never did I hear him say the
illustrated design was subject to change. If what I saw at the meeting doesn't
represent what is architecturally planned for Riviera Dunes, I will distrust Epoch
Development Group' s best interest for our community! What else was illustrated
or spoken that is never meant to be part of Rivera Dunes?
Our fifth concern is real estate agent Ms. Shay Hawkinberry' s conflict of interest as
Vice President of Dr. Gino Sedillo' s company and President of Riviera Dunes
Master Association. Ms. Hawkinberry opened the April 15th meeting and
introduced Justin Sand. How can Ms. Hawkinberry fairly represent the best
interest for Riviera Dunes while Vice President of Dr. Sedillo Company?
Impossible! Legal or not!!!!
We are requesting a meeting of the Bel Mare Board and the Bel Mare Association
to discuss the resident' s concerns and possible alternatives.
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deborahtsperry@gmaii. com
Deborah the developer stated that they build and manage until they establish good rash flows and then they spin the
properties off. It makes sense and if he said otherwise I would have trouble believing him. He stated the rents would be at
market or aprox $ 1. 751 square foot or $ 1500 to $3000/ month. The majority of the apts. will be 1 bedroom and fetch
1500/ month. This appears to be spot on River Song, The Aria ( new facility across from the hospital), Watermark, The
Carlton Arms, etc..
The City planner indicated to me that a traffic study would be required and improvements in the infrastructure pledged
before the project would be approved. The Developer said they had completed a traffic " analysis" and that no
improvements were required. I have a call in for the City Planner, who has been on vacation, to verify what is or isn' t
required.
It was also indicated that Riviera Dunes Way was not a City street and therefore did not have to comply with the
Complete Streets" ordinance.
They also said the issue before the City Planning and Zoning hearing this month would be continued as they were not
prepared. He indicated the meeting next month would be the important date.
There is no doubt in my mind that this is targeted as a mid priced apt complex. I don't know who attached the " Luxury" tag
but that just isn' t so. The Master Documents seem to have enough teeth to allow us to steer things into the luxury
category however they may not think that' s a financially viable model.
Someone has to organize the resistancel As you know it take a game plan and an all out effort. As a start though I believe
one has to determine what the owners in Bel Mare and Riviera Dunes want. If this gets shot down what do we end up
with? How can we help determine the outcome? There are a lot of questions that need to be answered.
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To:' Eric Kfall' < ekralll @comcast.net>; Roger & Beverly Reason < bevreason@lcloud. cem>;' Bill' < bjhl18@aol.com>;
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Sent: Mon, Apr 19, 2021 10: 58 am
Subject: RE: Enc, Property values ( re Apartments out front)
Dear friends,
This is not what I expected to we regarding the apartment complex. I definitely was told LUXURY Apartments that would
minor our Riviera Dunes Image. As you know we just returned last night from 2 weeks in NC. 1 think we need to
encourage all residents to put their concerns in writing to me so I can present them to the Master. The City of Palmetto
Planning & Zoning hearing is April 22, at 5: 45PM and the City Commission Public hearing is Monday May 3 at 710M. I will
be there for both and encourage all of us to attend if at all possible.
Showstoppers include - traffic & security. Its my understanding from Shay Hawkinberry that the rendering that was
brought to the Laguna meeting was just an example to show what 4 stories looked like as the developer did not have time
to prepare an exact rendering as they are in the " planning stage"
of the process. It looked an awful like the apartments across the bridge in Bradenton. Page 258
My main concern, is after the developer has completed the project ...will he sell it off to another developer/owner( most
likely) and then what happens?
We need to vet this company.
Deborah. Sperry
130 Riviera Dunes - way # mo3
PaCmett0, FC 34221- 7112
CetT941.4OO- 0499
More info
Eric,
I felt the same way as Cynthia before I read her email below. I still agree with Cynthia, Barb, Joyce and
any other person who has any common sense regarding the potential for this proposal. Adding a + 220
apartment complex to RDW will reduce the values of all adjacent condos and homes. No matter how
luxurious they are inside or outside, it will still be an apartment complex and each apartment is averaged
to have two automobiles. And, we have NO guarantee as to what would happen to the complex should it
sell in the future, which is the normal course. That unknown aspect could be even more horrendous to
property values.
Decreasing home values is the first resistance we have. The second, which also equally impacts the
entire Riviera Dunes area, is the fact that said apartment complex traffic will absolutely consume Riviera
Dunes Way and Haben, and that does not include the additional + 500 cars that will be traveling out of the
new apartments being built across from the Manatee School for the Arts and a future hotel at the
convention center. We will be prisoners within the Bel Mare gates because we won' t be able to get our
cars onto RDW or Haben at will.
On April 15, 2021 at 5: 19 PM, Eric Krall < ekrelll (E comcast.net> wrote:
Info
Eric, Joyce feels the proposed apartments are not in the best interest of
Riviera Dunes and Bel Mare.
Bill
neighborhood. there.)
Adding an
upscale Luxury condo to that
Upscale single -family
neighborhood will HURT the
home values UNLESS it' s a
VERY Upscale Condominium
that adds prestige to the
neighborhood.
luxury apartments"...
Are we supposed to believe
Are we supposed to
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believe that the landlord won' t
rent/ fill the apartments in the
summer ? LOW summer rates:
people moving in and out....
property values
PERMANENTLY.....
period.
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To Whom It May Concern,
As owners of a unit at the Bel Mare Condominiums located within the Riviera Dunes
Master Association, we want to express in writing our profound disappointment of the proposed
apartment complex on the property located in the empty lot between Bel Marc and 301 ( east -
west) and between Haben Boulevard and Ig Street East (north -south).
Our reasons for being totally against this proposed project follow:
Increased Traffic Problems: Residents have been told that the traffic study from two
years ago reflect results that could handle the additional traffic produced by a + 220 unit
apartment complex. That study would have been conducted BEFORE the additional
apartment complex now under construction opposite the Manatee School for the Arts and
the predicable traffic to be produced from the eventual hotel to be constructed at the
Convention Center. It is already a hazard to tum west onto Haben Blvd from Riviera
Dunes Way without additional traffic from all directions for various new construction
projects. This proposed apartment traffic bas no where to go but onto Riviera Dunes
Way to head east or south.
2. Decreased Property Values: Various experts have told current owners that even a
luxury apartment complex will reduce our home values. The City of Palmetto has
consistently stated that the largest tax payer in the area are the residents of Riviera Dunes.
Why would any county or city official want to reduce property values, and then also
reduce tax revenue? You can be guaranteed the owners of all Riviera Dunes properties
have NO interest in having their property values take a dive.
4. Low to Middle Income Housing Project: The proposed apartment complex is, by
definition of the County, a low to middle income housing project. Please refer to Item #2
above for the explanation as to how debilitating this would be for the neighborhood.
There may be a need for this type of housing in Manatee County but NOT within the
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Riviera Dunes planned development which is, and should be maintained as, a high- end
tax base for Manatee County.
5. Future Apartment Owners: History reflects that the large majority of apartment
complexes are sold repeatedly with new ownership reflecting lower expectations of the
project. Look around the Riviera Dunes Communities and ask yourself, "If I lived there
would I want a low to middle income apartment complex added to the communityT' The
scheme presented is not the reflection you should want for the established community
owners, for the visitors of the Convention Center or for the City of Palmetto. Again,
refer to Item # 2 above for a simple explanation as to how Manatee County and the City
of Palmetto will suffer from a tax revenue loss. In fact, ask any reshot what an apartment
complex will do to property values of surrounding luxury homes and condominiums.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Dear Deborah:
Having attended last week' s Master Association meeting regarding the planned Riviera Dunes apartment
complex, I was surprised by several aspects of the discussion. I know that many of our neighbors are
expressing concern, and I would like to add Gigi' s voice and mine. For simplicity, I will use bullet points
AESTHETICS: Although we may have been led to believe that the development would consist of
luxury apartments," the presentation made it clear that "luxury" was not an accurate
descriptive. I have no objection to much- needed affordable housing; but, we should insist that the
new Riviera Dunes apartments reflect the design and aesthetics of the Riviera Dunes community. In
that respect, Ms. Hawkinberry commented that the apartments are preferable to a " big box store" on
the property. What they' re planning, however, is a " big box" apartment building.
TRAFFIC: At the meeting we were told that no special consideration was being given to traffic, and that
the added volume of cars was within the parameters of the original plan for Riviera Dunes. That plan
must be more than a decade old and certainly outdated. The developer commented that traffic
congestion is not his concern but rather that of the city. This should not be an acceptable response in
light of current and future traffic concerns. This has to be addressed now, as part of the plan to
The only person that I have copied on this note is our neighbor Eric Krall, because he sent me a copy of your
recent correspondence regarding the proposed development. We have not copied the Bel Mare Board on this
letter. May we ask if the Board shares these several concerns and is involved in this matter?
Respectfully,
Bob Collins
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To: Bill < bjhl 18@aol. com>
Sent: Tue, Apr 20, 20219 10 am
Subject: RE: Riviera Dunes apartments
The requirement for a traffic study is a condition of approval of their general development plan. They have not
submitted a traffic study yet for us to review. The City has access to their own traffic engineer who will review
the data submitted. It may, as you indicate, need to be updated. At this stage the proposed development
approval is only for zoning, not for actual construction of any structures/ project. There are still many items
which don' t appear to be complete or clear on the applicant' s submittal. For these reasons, Staff will be
requesting on Thursday that the Planning and Zoning Board continue the public hearing on this project until at
least May 20, 2021 in order to received more detail on this project from the developer.
Karla
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From: Bill < bjhl18@aol. com>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 20212: 01 PM
To: Karla S. Owens <kowens@palmetto0. org>
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Karla I just attended a preview, by the developer, of the proposed apartments in Riviera Dunes. Per our discussion you
had indicated they would have to do a traffic study and commit to making necessary infrastructure improvements before
the project would be approved.
They indicated they have completed the traffic analysis and nothing has to be done. The problem is they are using old
data from the DRI. The world has changed in the last few years and the population has exploded in this part of Florida, It
would seem reasonable that they would need a new study of current traffic conditions including an allowance for the
addition of new buildings on Haben Blvd and the hotel. Please advise requirements.
Another question has to do with Riviera Dunes Way. They claim that is owned and maintained by the Riviera Dunes
Master Association and as such does not have to comply with the " Complete Streets" requirements. Is that so?
Is ti possible that the turn lane onto Haben , when traveling North, be extended all the way to the bridge? This would help
relieve Northbound congestion.
Thanks Bill
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Sent: Mon, Apr 5, 2021 8: 17 am
Subject: RE: Riviera Dunes apartments
Bill,
Karla
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Thanks so much for your prompt response. Could you forward a copy of Ordinance No. 663. I tried to access via City of
Palmetto site without success. Could be I am not skilled enough at the search. Thanks Bill
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Cc: Kate Hill < khillfo) Dalmettofl. orO>
Sent: Thu, Apr 1, 20213: 22 pm
Subject: Riviera Dunes apartments
Per our telephone conversations this afternoon, please find a Dropbox link with all the documents 1 have pertaining to the proposed
Riviera Dunes apartment project. As discussed, should I received any other documentation or information prior to the Planning Board
hearing, I will forward it on to you. I will also send you the information pertaining to Zoom/ phone participation when I receive it
closer to the date of the meeting. Any feather questions, please let me know. Have a great weekend.
Karla
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Dear Lynn,
We are writing in regard to our initial concems on the proposed Epoch Residential, 4 -story, 262 unit apartment
complex within the Riviera Dunes Master Association Community.
Our fust concern as it relates to the Riviem Dunes community is how a commercially leased apartment complex
complies with our Master Association Development Planning documents. This undermines the " gated"
community concept of condominiums, homes and marina slips within the Master Plan Association. An un -gated
rental apartment complex increases the likelihood of drug dealing traffic, theft, vandalism and other criminal
traffic activity within Riviera Dunes. The very foundation of a gated community is the protection and security of
all residents'. Since the proposed complex would be located within the Master Association, pedestrian access of
transient rental occupants would flood our gated neighborhoods thus compromising the security within our gates.
If this complex is permitted to move forward, our community HOA' s will be forced to increase investments in
enhanced neighborhood security systems for our homes, condominiums and boats.
We also question ( based on their rendering presented) how their proposed architectural design and construction
complies with the Riviera Dunes' Mediterranean style building standards and guidelines. The rendering in no
way resembles the Riviera Dunes construction standards of stucco exteriors and tile/peaked roofs.
A 262 unit Epoch rental apartment complex will obviously lower property values of RD communities coupled
with the 220 unit low income apartment complex currently under construction on Haben Blvd. Additionally, we
have NO guarantee as to what would happen to the Epoch complex should it sell in the future, which is the
normal course. That unknown aspect could be even more detrimental to property values. Short term, " seasonal"
rental options within the complex was also not ruled out by the developer, which would further erode property
values.
Regarding the impact on traffic, this 262 unit complex is in addition to the 220 unit low income apartment
complex currently under construction on Haben Blvd. Therefore Haben Blvd. will experience an average of 800+
additional cars per day increasing an already stressed traffic issue. On Riviera Dunes Way, Epoch' s 220+
apartment complex alone will have an average of 400+ additional cars which will absolutely consume this small
community roadway for entering into our neighborhoods. Currently there is already a back up of cars that block
Riviera Dunes Way for residents, guests and service trucks trying to turn into the Bel Mare condominium gates.
And this does not consider the additional traffic projected from the fume hotel at the convention center on
Haben Blvd and all other associated service vehicle traffic related to these apartment complexes. What is the
plan to support this significant increased traffic load turning into 1" St E. down Riviera Dunes Way and Haben
Blvd? As it stands now, backed up traffic on Haben already is blocking access out of Riviera Dunes Way.
In closing, we understand development of this property is inevitable. We would support an owner occupied
residential gated community that complies with our architectural and construction style. We would also be
amenable to limited retail and/ or medical offices to support a service -based infrastructure for Riviera Dunes and
surrounding communities resulting in increased property values and tax basis.
Respectfully,
Deborah,
My husband Rick and I will be writing a letter opposing the development proposal and I need your address for the letter
I will attach and email to you once I have composed the letter.
Thank you,
LeeAnn Layne
Building 2, # 206
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From: Karla S. Owens < kowens(doalmettofl ore>
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 202110: 33 AM
To: Julie Kauzlarich < juliek@merchantservice. com>
Cc: Kera Hill < khill( ooalmettofl. ore>
Subject: Pending zoning action
Ms. Kauziarich,
I wanted to advise you that I am in receipt of your email to the Mayor' s office regarding your
opposition to the proposed zoning action regarding the property located in front of Bel Mare. I
will be sure to provide a copy of your email to each of the Planning Board members and enter
same into the record. If you would like to attend the meeting, it will be held at on April 22,
2021, City Hall, 516 8th Ave W in Palmetto. The meeting begins at 5: 45 pm. At this time, staff
will be recommending the Planning and Zoning Board continue this item to their May 20, 2021
meeting since the applicant has recently indicated that they have made some minor changes to
the plan. Staff needs time to review the new information so that we can make an informed
recommendation.
If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, you can attend by phone or by Zoom.
Zoom: Download Zoom Client Meetings on your computer or cell phone. When prompted click
on: https// zoom. us/ j/ 96973559421
Phone: Dial 1- 646- 876- 9923. The meeting ID is 969- 7355- 9421. If asked for a participant ID,
press #.
Karla Owens
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From: thbaldwin3( y7aol. com [ mai1to: thba1dwin3(@ao1. comj
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 202110: 49 AM
To: philliordeuochresidential. com
Cc: Shana Macri < smacri( acscrosi. com>
Subject: Riviera Dunes... proposed Aopt Complex...
Hello Phillip,
I attempted to listen in on the Webinar this week, but the reception was far too poor for
me to understand much of the conversation. Also, I was unable to communicate
questions.
So, I have some questions I' d like to ask you ro a newer and comment on. I will see that
your comments are forwarded to the present population at Riviera Dunes.:
The typical issue of traffic ...It appears from the footprint diagram that most traffic will
dump onto Haben Blvd via the presently existing exit from the Riviera Dunes hi -rise
section. Is this correct?
Haben Blvd is already heavily congested at the intersection signal onto Rte 301. Adding
additional substantial in -and -out flow from the proposed complex will greatly inhibit
traffic further. How do you intend to address this? Adding traffic, increasing traffic flow,
increasing wait times, increasing noise, frustration, likely increasing already prevalent
speeding along Haben Blvd, does nothing but degrade
Where is the residential parking form the complex... under the buildings or outside on
platens? If not undercover parking, a parking lot would be a serious detriment in the
overall, to Riviera Dunes.
I believe I overheard that average rents for the apartments would be around $ 1750. Is
this correct? if so, that makes the complex wholly incompatible with the property
valuations throughout Riviera Dunes and introduces a serious quality degradation of the
existing riviera Dunes community. Please comment.
Big question ...how does any residentlproperty owner currently living at Riviera
Dunes benefit from the proposed development?
Riviera Dunes is populated primarily with older, retired or matured families. There are
no facilities for children and the quietude is highly desirable to most residents.
Introducing a contiguous and integrated community of moderate rents attractive for
younger generations will do nothing to enhance living at Riviera Dunes. (This is not
intended to discriminate against children ...I love ' em.) Please comment.
We do not live in the hi -rises, but if we did, having a multi -story complex directly
impacting view, sunlight, would be a serious detriment to lifestyle, home values, and
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peaceful living. Having a bank off exterior decks in direct view seems to resemble
tenement lifestyle incompatible with Riviera Dunes. Please comment.
Crime... Riviera Dunes is relatively free of crime incidents, but the introduction of a high-
density moderate rent complex seriously increases the odds of problems. Please
comment.
Is fencing of the complex proposed to prevent general access to other areas of Riviera
Dunes? These are gated communities paying fees for the protective elements of HOA
living. Allowing a free- for-all would seriously affect the living stands of other residents.
Is any impact donation proposed to compensate present Riviera Dunes
communities? Please comment. Will Riviera Dunes communities have an opportunity to
negotiate for impact benefits? Please comment.
Will the proposed community be contributing to the Riviera Dunes General Funds?
During the design phase, are the architectural features to be compatible with other
Riviera Dunes architectural elements? Introducing any significantly contrasting design
may be detrimental in many aspects, as Rivera Dunes architectural is somewhat
traditional Italianate and contrasting it will a modernistic design might tend to age and
devalue the existing community. Will Riviera Dunes communities have the opportunity
to comment and influence the design elements?
What other responsibilities will the proposed complex have in regard to the safety,
wellbeing and lifestyle of other Riviera Dunes residents?
Are there any features or attributes in the land use planning that will be either
detrimental or beneficial to the existing Riviera dunes community. Please comment.
Will rules and regulations of the proposed community, such as parking of boats and
trailers, and other compatibility regulations mirror those regulations already in effect at
Riviera Dunes?
Is there an provision for property maintenance and upkeep that will guarantee to Riviera
Dunes residents that the project will not be allowed to deteriorate for any reason
whatsoever.
I understand there its no provision for low income set asides ...is this correct and
guaranteed?
Respectfully,
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Tom Baldwin
31310th Ave E,
Palmetto, FL 34221
617- 688- 6435
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deborahtsperry@gmaii. com
From:
Cary Daniel < cgdaniel@me.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:44 PM
To:
Deborah Sperry
Subject: Proposed development in Riviera Dunes
Ms Sperry,
This email is to share with you the concerns within the Homes of Riviera Dunes Association members
1) The additional traffic on Riviera Dunes Way particularly during the hours of 7: 00AM through 8: 30AM and between the
hours of 3: 30PM and 6:OO13M. With the current traffic on RDW, it can take up to 10 minutes tojoin the traffic flow onto
to Haben Blvd going west to have access to 301 over the bridge ( which currently is at a stand still for long periods of
time).
Adding school buses, and an additional 250 or so cars to this mix will definitely cause further hardships for our
residence' s. With the addition of the new apartment complexes on 301 and Manatee Avenue along with the additional
cars from the 62+ apartments on Haben Blvd currently being built, this issue is clearly not being addressed.
We understand that EVENTUALLY the hotel may be built next to the convention center and a turn a bout will then be put
in place, however turn a bout' s do not perform well in high traffic areas and with the lack of financing for the hotel, this
could be some time off in the future.
2) As the President of the Homes HOA, I had been wrongly informed by the seller' s agent that this project would be
gated and blend with the Associations architectural design. At the developers presentation, it was made clear that this is
NOT correct. Our concern for this community is keeping the security we pay for at the same level it is currently.
3) The architectural design that was presented at the developers presentation to the community was simply stick built
modern apartments similar to the new units built at Manatee Avenue and 301. The developer clearly stated that these
units would be stick built with shingle roofs. This is a serious concern. These units with be facing west directly across
from the Manatee River in front of Bel Mare Condominiums and our Marina. In the event of a significant hurricane, the
close proximity to our development will undoubtedly throw the debris from these lesser built units into our property
including these Valuable Association assets adding considerable damage. Similar construction, has we were led to
believe these were to be by the seller's agent would be of concrete, rebar and heavy tile roofing to aid in less damage to
our development as well as a mediterranean theme to aesthetically blend with our Development.
These are the most frequent comments I am receiving regarding this project from member of the Homes of Riveria
Dunes. We would appreciate your forwarding on our concerns to the appropriate city of Palmetto parties who have a
role in protecting all of our concerns and tax paying interests.
Respectfully,
Lynn Daniel
From:
Cary Daniel < cgdaniel@me.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 9:04 AM
To:
Deborah Sperry
Subject: Fwd: Epoch Residential Development in Riviera Dunes
Lynn Daniel
We are writing to express our many concerns about Epoch Residential developer' s plans to build 220+
rental units in our Master Associations Riviera Dunes Properties.
1. Significant increase in traffic on already overburdened Haben Road.
2.. Decreasing our property values.
3. Lack of bike lanes or sidewalks for all these 400+ people to get out of their buildings and into the
community.
Thank you,
Ellen and Jim Pope
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From: James H. Davis [ mailto ihdavismdOornail corn
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10: 29 PM
To: Bob Urso
Subject: Re: To Ensure Your Awareness
Bob, my two bits, plainly stated are that the infrastructure and support services can not handle the
traffic, policing, or emergency services Palmetto is obligated to provide now. Just as you are suggesting
and I agree. The additions they want to provide, make our community far worse; not better. With all the
other new business construction around, Palmetto has enough tax revenue to ramp up services to
accommodate these new projects before they are built. I don' t see that happening in the necessary,
foreseeable future.
Jim Davis
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Hi Deborah -
I apologize for this late email in regards to the meeting tonight. We are out of town and I was very interested in the
position of the Master Association as well as our Bel Mare position on this proposed development. I am verymuch
against it and will be writing to the commissioners and Planning Dept.
One of my biggest fears is based my own personal history- when a subdivision I lived In ( West Bradenton near IMG
Academy) had a weak POA and very much lacked owner participation. The empty lot that was adjacent to our
subdivision was sold to a developer who put plans in for a luxury rental development. Suddenly the luxury part was
dropped and it became HUD housing which affected our property value and increased crime substantially.
I wondered if our Bel Mare and Master associations also had a strong concern about the upheaval we will all face with
views, traffic, etc.
Will there be minutes for those who are not able to attend?
I appreciate your representation for our community and look forward to hearing feedback on the meeting.
Kind regards,
Gloria Cartwright
130- 403
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deborahtsperry@gmaii. com
Hi,
Just want to express my concern about what I am hearing about the apartment complex being considered in front of our
buildings. I was unable to attend the informational meeting at Laguna because I am under the weather.
I understand that R is basically going to be affordable housing targeting the working class. What happened to it being a
senior community? What about it suppose to be upscale?
Is Epoch aware of the bridge situation that could affect the property in question?
Lastly, is the traffic situation. It was my understanding that Riviera Dunes Way belongs to the development and not the
city. If so, could access to it from the development be disallowed? With the new Reef near the school on Haben and the
new Hotelj??), I feel that not enough attention is being given to this major problem.
It sounds like there is believe that Shay has a huge connection to Gino and she is the one pushing so hard for this to
materialize. What is the CRA putting in to make this deal happen?
Thanks,
Kay
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Attachments: Reasoned Opposition to Apartment Building. rtf, Untitled attachment 00724. html
When entering Riviera Dunes by 1st Street East or Riviera Dunes Way you
immediately see luxuriously landscaped entrance monument " Riviera Dunes. "
As you enter, you drive down a street lined with meticulously manicured giant palm
trees & landscaping, you see fastidiously maintained clean streets, and you are
surrounded by multi -millions of dollars worth of luxury homes, residences, & boats,
a prestigious marina, and a beautiful waterfront restaurant.
Riviera Dunes pays BIG MONEY for extreme security, providing Guarded Gates.
The apartment landlord/ owner will have total control of who can rent & rental
fees. He/ she can have winter, summer, monthly, or weekly rates ...or even
government subsidized housing.
We will have no control about who enters those apartment buildings. ( In
Lakewood Ranch I owned three homes in a guard -gated community. The association
only allowed us to rent on an annual basis then increased it to a two year minimum
rental. ) RIVIERA DUNES will have NO CONTROL over this new
owner/ landlord.
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NOTE: Ms. Hawkinberry has a BLATANT conflict of interest. She has a MASSIVE
FINANCIAL INCENTIVE to get this apartment complex built.
Very Sincerely,
Cynthia Beals
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Reasoned Opposition to Apartment
When entering Riviera Dunes by 1st Street East or Riviera Dunes Way you immediately see luxuriously
landscaped entrance monument " Riviera Dunes. "
As you enter, you drive down a street lined with meticulously manicured giant palm trees & landscaping,
you see fastidiously maintained clean streets, and you are surrounded by multi -millions of dollars worth
of luxury homes, residences, & boats, a prestigious marina, and a beautiful waterfront restaurant.
Riviera Dunes pays BIG MONEY for extreme security, providing Guarded Gates.
Common sense tells us that allowing an apartment building at the entrance to Riviera Dunes will
SEVERELY & PERMANENTLY DESTROY our PROPERTY VALUES, SEVERELY THREATEN OUR SAFETY &
SECURITY, exacerbate an already TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE' & crushingly diminish our quality of life &
enjoyment.
The apartment landlord/ owner will have total control of who can rent & rental fees. He/ she can have
winter, summer, monthly, or weekly rates ...or even government subsidized housing.
We will have no control about who enters those apartment buildings. (In Lakewood Ranch I owned
three homes in a guard -gated community. The association only allowed us to rent on an annual basis
then increased it to a two year minimum rental.) RIVIERA DUNES will have NO CONTROL over this new
owner/ landlord.
NOTE: Ms. Hawkinberry has a BLATANT conflict of interest. She has a MASSIVE FINANCIAL INCENTIVE to
get this apartment complex built.
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From: C < cmbeals( @gmail. com>
To: Eric Krall < ekralll@comcast. net>
Date: 04/ 14/ 20217: 08 PM
Although I have experience, I'm sure your " common sense" will
concur with my experience).
I was a Real Estate Broker in Maine...
We moved to Florida in 2001 & bought property in a beautiful Soda Raton gated
community.
My husband died and I moved to Lakewood Ranch. ( I bought 3 homes in a 24hr
guard - gated neighborhood. there.)
I believe that the luxury of BelMare with marina, helped, not hurt, the Riviera
Dunes neighborhood.)
In all my years I have NEVER EVER seen an apartment building suddenly built in
the midst of a High -End , community. An apartment building would not only be in
the midst of beautiful Riviera Dunes, it would be IN FRONT of it.... it would be
the FACE of Riviera Dunes.
I' ve been told, " These apartments will be high rent, luxury apartments"...
Are we supposed to believe that the high -paying snowbird renters would rent year
round ??? Are we supposed to believe that the landlord won' t rent/ fill the
apartments in the summer ? LOW summer rates: people moving in and out....
A Riviera Dunes style Medical office building would have a lot less negative impact.)
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From: DanLobeck <dlobeck@lobeckhanson. com>
Sent: Tuesday, July20,20218:41PM
To: Tamara Cornwell; Sheldon Jones; Harold Smith; Tambra Varnadore; BrianWilliams;
Shirley G.Bryant
Cc: Shirley G.Bryant; MarkBarnebey; Kera Hill;JimFreeman; LynnDaniel; Elizabeth Law;
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Subject: Riviera Dunes Apartments/ Proposed Ordinance 2021-04 -NoChoice ButtoDeny
Attachments: Riviera DunesMemo 7-20-21.docx
Importance: High
Andofcoursewewillnothavethetimetopresentthiscaseinfullatthehearing.
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Giselle Stolper and Robert Collins
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21 June 2021
As citizens and residents of the Riviera Dunes community, we are writing you regarding our
opposition to the proposed EPOCH General Development Plan for the Riviera Dunes Apartment
Complex.
We understand the need for growth and development in our city and we support the
development of the local tax base " in conformity with the City' s 2030 Comprehensive Plan."
The developer' s representative has led City officials to believe our community is supportive of
the proposed plan. WE ARE NOTM The developer' s representative, in fact, was removed from
her position as an Officer on the Riviera Dunes Master Association Board on April 22, 2021, due
to her conflict of interest.
The proposed Development Plan calls for several significant deviations from the City' s building
codes and ordinances for the specific purpose of maximizing the number of apartments to be
built, for the financial benefit of the developer( s).
In addition, they are requesting that the
Estuary land west of US 41 be allowed to be used in lieu of the developer providing the 25%
green space requirement under the City' s comprehensive plan.
There are already significant traffic and life safety issues that we face daily due to the density of
residents in our area. The addition of " The Reef," plus the new hotel and now this proposed
apartment complex will add well over 700 vehicles to our immediate vicinity with no apparent
plan to alleviate the existing traffic problems.
Representatives from our Community have tried to meet with City Officials and staff for the
past 3 months regarding our concerns and we have been largely ignored or worse, colluded
against. The Reef project was built with no requested input from our community regardless of
the impact to us. Now we are being disregarded in an attempt to fast- track the EPOCH project.
We join our Riviera Dunes neighbors informally requesting a 90 -day delay of the approval of
this proposal to allow our Community time to meet with staff and the developer to gather
information and provide our input in the planning and review process as required by the City' s
2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Respectfully,
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Giselle Stolper and Robert Collins
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HI Deborah,
I was on the call last night at City Hall and was told about the postponement of the meeting until next month after 45
minutes on hold. They need to fix the zoom product within their own systems as they could not hear the people on the
phone. They knew we were there, they knew we were off mute but they could not hear us.
I think it is in poor judgement to not have a complex with shops and eateries and then beautiful Condo' s FOR SALE only
on top with parking under the buildings. I see these pictures and although they are a betterment from the ones on
301/ Manatee Ave, it isn' t by much. In what has been provided in the proposal there is no plan for under building
parking? Why on earth would you take something on the Manatee River basically and not build out some wonderful
commerce in the 1St and 2nd floor?
This city has one chance here at Riviera Dunes to create a environment that brings in some tourism and much needed
office space. Having something special on this side of the bridge which they do not on the green bridge side is a wise
decision and a huge betterment to the city long term. The largest rental commercial office space building in Palmetto
that is next to the City Hall and where we had our office for 8 yrs. is the old Sheriff building and in poor and ugly
condition with horrible air conditioning and elevators that fail constantly and for the most part that' s it for professional
office space here in Palmetto. The city wants to do the same thing to the property by the boat ramp I hear which is a
apartment complex taking much needed property that is needed for additional parking for the boat ramp. They are
providing little parking for the trucks and trailers now and it will eventually render that area useless to the boaters. We
already have a huge complex just like this one being proposed here currently on Haben Blvd across from the
school! What are these city leaders thinking?
Having two properties here in the Riviera Dunes, Gino and I are very disappointed in the changes in our community this
would bring. It certainly won' t be good for the Sheraton Guests coming to the Marina if they continue to want to build
here. Extremely disappointed in Geno' s choice for the property but not surprised with the sale to the city of the
property for the roundabout. If it get any more congested by poorly managed property managers and unsafe to walk
the streets our property values will lesson. Perhaps they ( CITY HALL) will remember that in a couple years if this is built
sending out our lower property tax billings due to decreased values at year end. I fear many of us will move out of the
Riviera Dunes if this goes in as described. It seems that isn' t troubling the city though because they see $$ signs andPage
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From: C < cmbeals(@gmail. com>
To: Eric Krall < ekra1116i) comcast. net>
Date: 04/ 14/ 20217: 08 PM
Although I have experience, I' m sure your " common sense" will
concur with my experience).
I was a Real Estate Broker in Maine...
I bought my first multi - family apartment building in 1985.
I married, & my husband and I owned/ lived in 2 homes
and then 2 oceanfront condos.
We moved to Florida in 2001 & bought property in a beautiful Bodo Raton gated
community.
My husband died and I moved to Lakewood Ranch. ( I bought 3 homes in a 24hr
guard - gated neighborhood. there.)
I believe that the luxury of BelMare with marina, helped, not hurt, the Riviera
Dunes neighborhood.)
In all my years I have NEVER EVER seen an apartment building suddenly built in
the midst of a High - End , community. An apartment building would not only be in
the midst of beautiful Riviera Dunes, it would be IN FRONT of it.... it would be
the FACE of Riviera Dunes.
I' ve been told, " These apartments will be high rent, luxury apartments"...
Are we supposed to believe that the high - paying snowbird renters would rent year
round ??? Are we supposed to believe that the landlord won' t rent/ fill the
apartments in the summer ? LOW summer rates: people moving in and out....
A Riviera Dunes style Medical office building would have a lot less negative impact.)
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Kera Hill
Ms. Kauziarich,
I wanted to advise you that I am in receipt of your email to the Mayor' s office regarding your opposition to the
proposed zoning action regarding the property located in front of Bel Mare. I will be sure to provide a copy of
your email to each of the Planning Board members and enter same into the record. If you would like to attend
the meeting, it will be held at on April 22, 2021, City Hall, 516 8th Ave W in Palmetto. The meeting begins at
5: 45 pm. At this time, staff will be recommending the Planning and Zoning Board continue this item to their
May 20, 2021 meeting since the applicant has recently indicated that they have made some minor changes to
the plan. Staff needs time to review the new information so that we can make an informed
recommendation.
If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, you can attend by phone or by Zoom.
Zoom: Download Zoom Client Meetings on your computer or cell phone. When prompted click on:
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From: Shirley G.Bryant
Sent: Tuesday, July20,20215:43PM
To: Vanessa A.Cochran; Penny Johnston; KeraHill;JimFreeman
Subject: Fwd:Epoch andother build outsinPalmetto
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Riviera Dunes guidelines.
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Objective 1. 6
Policy 1. 6. 1 The City shall limit densities within the Coastal High
Hazard Area to 4 du / ac and 6 du / ac in standard zoning districts
ora maximum of 10 du/ ac in planned development zoning
districts.
Proposed Area is within a coastal high hazard zone. Per the city
plan.
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Should Not Be Approved.
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1) Perimeter landscaped setbacks: thirty- five ( 35) feet between the walls
of all structures and the perimeter of the district.
Proposed deviation from 35' down to 10' along US 41 and to 20' along
Haben Blvd.
2) Building setback: twenty- five ( 25) feet from wall- to- wall between
structures.
3) Public or private right- of- way setback: thirty- five ( 35) feet from any
structure to right -of way.
4) Structures over thirty- five ( 35) feet in height: Additional one ( 1) foot of
setback at ground level for each additional two ( 2) feet of height
Proposed deviation is to reduce to 20 feet.
Red line
denotes actual
property line.
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Actual location
of US -41
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long.
Existing Ordinance dictates 91, 800 sq. ft. of parking space peg
fit"
April ' Developer Deviation Requesi
4. A DEVIATION from Section 28- 78( b) to reduce the residential parking
ratio from 2 spaces per unit to 1. 75 spaces per unit. "
The majority of
Florida jurisdictions in the Tampa Bay area require only 1. 5 spaces/ unit
for multi -family development. The Applicant has built other similar
multi -family projects in the central Florida area providing less than two
2) spaces/ unit and has not experienced issues involving lack of
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On our Marina Lots & Boulevard ... ? Along Riviera Dunes Way...?
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ben Space Requirement
Developer Deviation
Required Open Space was satisfied when the original developer for Riviera Dunes
Are children expected to dash across US -41 to play and ride their bikes
Over 90% of plan is impervious for storm water
Tiny grass area, 0. 05 acre section to support 255 owner pets? Spillover issue
Dog Park
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Traffic Critical Issues
Planning & Zoning Stipulates a Traffic Study to be done ` AFTER" Plan approval
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Current density
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The Palms - 58
Laguna— 160
The Hammocks — 65
The Courtney — 72
Marina - 219
7- 11 Convenience Store
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Pedestrian & Traffic Safety Concerns
Currently struggling with over 10, 000 cars per day with
numerous blind spots, illegal U -Turns , traffic back ups
and student pedestrians
Review this project to insure that it meets the precepts of the City of Palmetto 2030
Comprehensive Plan, Section 2 Transportation — Goals Objectives and Policies.
Specifically —
Policy 2. 1. 5: The City shall continue to implement regulations that provide for the
construction of off-site road improvements by developers which mitigate traffic
congestion and safety in the immediate area of their development.
Signage
Exteriors/ Facades
Mechanical Equipment 1- 7- 4.
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Shade Structures
Landscape Buffers
Foundation Planting
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Sidewalks
Access/ Roadways
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Closing Remarks
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Closing Statement
FA2
We would like to thank the Planning & Zoning Board
Members for giving us the opportunity to present our
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Supporting Slides on Deck
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Misrepresentation & Conflict of Interest
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Sec. 8. 1.
Development guidelines.
Intent and purpose.
It is the intent and purpose of these regulations that the planned development ( PD) concept
be utilized to promote:
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Sec. 8. 5.
Development guidelines.
The purposes of these guidelines is to establish a general checklist for the
preparation and review of the planned development proposal. The guidelines
serve to identify minimum or maximum standards from which the proposal
should not deviate, unless otherwise approved by the city council.
a) Minimum setbacks:
I ) Perimeter landscaped setbacks: thirty- five ( 35) feet between the walls of all
structures and the perimeter of the district.
2) Building setback: twenty- five ( 25) feet from wall- to- wall between structures.
3) Public or private right- of- way setback: thirty- five ( 35) feet from any structure to
right- of- way.
4) Structures over thirty- five ( 35) feet in height: Additional one ( 1) foot of setback at
ground level for each additional two ( 2) feet of height.
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i) Minimum common open space and recreation areas:
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setback areas, road right- of- way and minimum yards, and
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Palmetto City Zoning Code Appendix B
Sec. 8. 8
Development guidelines.
b) Substantial deviation: City council shall use the following guidelines to
determine if the requested changes constitute a substantial deviation:
Section 15. 4
C— Standards The following standards shall apply
to all applications for specific permit approval.
on property values.
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Riviera Dunes Community Goals
pathways.
Lynn Daniel
865-300-0236
DearCommissionerSmith,
MyhusbandandIhavebeenresidentsofManateeCountyfor48years. Twoyears
ago,wemovedfromthecityofAnnaMariatoPalmetto. Wepurchasedour
PalmettohomeinJanuaryof2022andhaveenjoyedtheamenitiesourlovelysmall
cityhastooffer. Itwastheuncheckeddevelopment, theovercrowdingbya
transientpopulationandthebottlenecktrafficthatprecipitatedourdecisiontoleave
theisland”. WefelttheproblemsofAnnaMariaIslandweretheresultofthethree
city’sgovernmentalboardsdismissingtheemphaticallyvoicedconcernsofthe
island’sresidents: turningawayfromquality-of-lifeconcernsandleaningtoward
financiallydrivendecisions.
ThesesameissuesarenowturningourattentiontothePalmettoCity
Commission. Wearewritingtoexpressdeepconcernfortheimproperlyscheduled
PlanningandZoningBoardhearingregardingamultitudeofzoningchangesforthe
cityofPalmetto, andevenmoreconcerning, thescheduledJune1,2022,City
Commissionvoteontheseproposedzoningchanges. Thesheervolumeofthe
proposedzoningordinanceandthemagnitudeoftheimpactthesechangeswillhave
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onourcityrequireproperandtimelypublicnotification, intensereview,andample
1
opportunityforpublicquestionsandcomments. Ithasbeenbroughttoour
attentionthatcitygovernmentproceduralnetworkssetinplaceforthestated
purposeofassuringafullyinformedandvettedcitizenryhavebeenviolated. The
citizensofPalmettodeserveyourfullconsideration, completehonestyandfull
transparencyinanydecision-makingprocess, butmostespeciallydecisionsregarding
suchimminentimpactfulissues. Regardlessofthecommission’sfinalvoteonthese
zoningchangesthecitizensofPalmettomustbeabletotrustthatourcommissioners
setthewillofthecitizenstheyserveinaplaceofparamountimportanceby,atthe
veryleast,followingproperproceduralchannels. Pleasebecertainyoudoso.
Respectfully,
TerryandConstanceWagner
16123rd StreetCircleEast
Palmetto,FL34221
Constance Wagner
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KeraHill
Subject: FW:Phone Call
Cassi
Thanksforyourtimetoday. Asoneofthehomeowners whohasbeenahomeowner since2014 ,IamfortheApartment
complex proposed. AsIhavetoldthePresident ofourhomeowners association nottotakeapositionfromonesideor
anotherbuttobeneutral.Thoselotshavebeenvacantnowformanyyears . IamtiredoftheviewoftheSeven -Eleven
andCircusesandotherthingsthatareaalwaysthere.IthinkaNicelylandscaped 4storybuilding wouldlookwaybetter
aswellascuttingdownthenoicefromHWY41.MysupportisforthenewComplex.
Thefasterthebetter!
Thankyou
GeorgeErnst
Thanks,
CassiBailey
Assistant CityClerk
CityofPalmetto
P) 941.723.4570
F) 941.723.4576
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KeraHill
From: MarkBarnebey <mbarnebey@blalockwalters. com>
Sent: Monday, June14,20219:30AM
To: Shirley G.Bryant; KeraHill
Cc: Mohammed Rayan
Subject: RE:ReRiviera Dunes fromRobHartwell
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Date: June11,2021at8:35:34AMEDT
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Cc: KeraHill <khill@palmettofl.org>,Mohammed Rayan <mrayan@palmettofl.org>,MarkBarnebey
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Subject: ReRivieraDunesfromRobHartwell
FromRobHartwell:
Shirley, didyougetmytextrequestforameetingwithRivieraDunesleadership?
Regards,
ShirleyGrooverBryant
Mayor
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From: Marisa Powers <mpowers@blalockwalters. com>
Sent: Monday, June14,20214:07PM
To: Randy Iaboni
Cc: KeraHill
Subject: RE:Meeting re:Proposed Riviera Dunes Development
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contained inthis communication ( including any attachments) was not intended orwritten tobe used, and cannot be used, for thepurpose of (i)
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From: MorrisBencini <mbencini@evergreenerosionllc. com>
Date: 6/14/216:53AM (GMT-05:00)
To:randy@iabonirealestate.com
Subject: Meeting re:Proposed RivieraDunesDevelopment
Randy:
Morris Bencini
ChiefFinancial Officer
Palmetto, FL34221
Ph. 863-670-5020
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KeraHill
Subject: FW:Riviera Dunes Density CalcsandPastP&ZStaffComments
Attachments: 2022RDDensity Calculations.xlsx; ScanApr27,2022.pdf;P&ZStaffDensity
Discussion.pdf
Brad:
Pleasecallmeatthecellnumberlistedbelowifyouwishtodiscussthesedensities aswellasanyotheritemsregarding
ourissueswiththisproject ascurrently proposed. IknowLynnspoketoyouaboutthetrafficandparkingissuesaswell
asthenegative impactweanticipate fromthenewReefproperty andthenewhotelbehindtheconvention center.
Thankyou.
Morris Bencini
ChiefFinancial Officer
Evergreen Erosion Services LLC
1180 8th Ave. W, #308
Palmetto, FL34221
Ph. 863-670-5020
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Multi-FamilyOrganizatons
BelMare: AcreageUnitsdu/ AC
Parcel ID #258163700914.8357
Parcel ID #25816009591.3125
Parcel ID #25816530091.3801
17.52831247.07
Laguna: AcreageUnitsdu/ AC
Parcel ID #25816500091.7585
Parcel ID #25816275294.6000
Parcel ID #25816325091.7727
Parcel ID #25816289691.9480
10.079216816.67
Hammocks: AcreageUnitsdu/ AC
Parcel ID #25816234591.0936
Parcel ID #25816233594.0307
Parcel ID #25816234091.3115
6. 43586510.10
Average forAllRiviera
Dunes Multi-Family: 34.043335710.49
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Requested Density Credits: Pursuant to Section 9. 5 of the Zoning Ordinance, the applicant has
requested a density of 30. 5 du/ acre. The base density for the PD zoning district is 16 du/ acre.
Section 9. 5 of Appendix " B" of the Palmetto Code, however, provides criteria for qualification
for a density bonus up to 45 du/ acre where the preliminary and final development plans include
one or more of the criteria listed therein. In this case, the developer meets criteria set forth in
Section 9. 5( b)( 5),as infill development within the Community Redevelopment Area. As
reference,
existing building heights and densities of other multi - family projects in the
surrounding area are as follows:
As noted above, the two existing condominium projects immediately adjacent to the subject
property contain 36 du/ acre and 22. 6 du/'acre and range from 7 to 15 stories. This project will
serve an important purpose to infill the CRA area along U. S. 41, which qualifies the Applicant
for density credits. The Applicant' s proposed density of 31. 3 du/ acre, then, is compatible with
the surrounding uses and will provide good infill of long -vacant property.
Requested Deviations:
1. A DE VIA TIONfrom, Vection 8.5( a)( 1) to reduce theperimeter landscape buffer width from
35 feet to 10 feet along the west property line along U.S. 41, and reduce the perimeter
landscape buffer from 3.5 feet to 20 feet along the north property line adjacent to Haben
Boulevard.
The Applicant has proposed a comprehensive landscape plan for the property
bordering the apartment complex. The development is surrounded by roadway except for the
7- 11 store to the northwest. Consequently, the need for a 3.5 -foot landscape buffer to separate
differing uses or development does not exist. Staff supports this proposed deviation.
2. A DEVIATIONfrom Section 8.5(x)( 2) to reduce the building setback between wall-to- wall
of structures front 2.S feet to 20 feet specific to the building area in and around the amenity
center. This is a multi -family development designed to function as a coherent community with
equal access to the clubhouse, pool and amenity center. All life safety code and building code
requirements for separation of buildings are not just met, but will be exceeded with a reduction
of setbacks between structures to twenty ( 20) feet. Again, landscaping and open space will also
be planted between buildings to provide more greenery. Staff supports this proposed deviation.
3.
A DEVIATION front Section 8. 5( x)( 3) and (4) to reduce the minimum building setback
along public orprivate right- of-way from 35 feet to 20 feet. As discussed in Request # 1 above,
the subject property is surrounded on all sides by roadway except for the northwest corner where
the 7- 11 building is located. The Applicant has proposed a landscape plan to separate the project
and parking areas from surrounding area roadways to provide for a visually pleasing separation.
Staff supports this proposed deviation.
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We are missing the boat here. We have the experienced developers to create an exciting
development on THIS side of the bridge that would bring some of this business over to Palmetto!
We can compete on both 14th AND 301.....
We believe there are much more profitable and well suited options for the land in front of
Riviera dunes all the way down to the waterfront as well as the estuary. Please don' t let this
once in a lifetime opportunity disappear forever.
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Good morning, I' m concerned with the proposed changes for the Riviera Dunes development area. I recently moved to the
area and find that there appears to be a large majority of the residents who oppose the changes, but the City Commissioners
appear to be supportive. I believe the City of Palmetto has made a lot of good decisions with managing for the future, but am
finding it difficult to see how this continues to make improvements. I' d like to speak with you regarding the matter. An email
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I am so disappointed in my city leaders. This could have been us. This is why we bought two homes here in Riviera Dunes
because we always knew we would have a community around us that provided shops, restaurants and a resort environment.
Just like what the smart city of Bradenton is doing with the Daiquiri Deck is doing.
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We' re so disappointed in your changing the zoning and allowing a apartment complex to go into the Riviera Dunes.
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ERIC & VALERIE KRALL
Valerie attended the April 15th meeting concerning the proposed apartment
complex constructed by Epoch Development Group and property owner Dr. Gino
Sedillo located within Riviera Dunes at 301 & Haben Blvd.
Our first concern is the decline of Riviera Dunes property values once an
apartment complex is constructed next to our lovely luxury high rise
condominium. Well planned medical offices with labs not an emergency facility
would be a better choice for Riviera Dunes.
Residents of Riviera Dunes are provided gates codes to walk freely through other
neighborhoods. 1 can see the sharing of gate codes ending quickly. At the April
15th meeting one woman shared her concern of having apartment dwellers
walking through the neighborhoods. We share her concern.
Not one word of security was mentioned by President of EDG, Justin Sand.
Our second concern is the increase of traffic this proposed construction will add to
an already very congested 301 & Haben throughout the day & evening. The light
at Haben & 301 has already been timed to hold traffic longer on Haben before
turning on to 301. This complex is currently planned to hold 1. 7 parking spaces
per apartment. If all apartments are leased 300 plus cars can be parked or
moving at any given hour.
Our third concern is the lack of first Boor cinder block construction. The Epoch
Development Group proudly illustrates complete top to bottom wood frame
construction. We realize all apartments throughout the state of Florida are
constructed only of wood. Insanity! We don' t want complete wood construction
at Riviera Dunes due to termite infestation.
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Mrs. Deborah Sperry 2 4/ 18/ 2021
Our fourth concern is the lack of matching Riviera Dunes architectural design.
The illustration of buildings presented at the April 15th meeting by Justin Sand,
President of Epoch Development Group had no commonality to Riviera Dunes. He
did say that he could change the paint color. Never did I hear him say the
illustrated design was subject to change. If what I saw at the meeting doesn't
represent what is architecturally planned for Riviera Dunes, I will distrust Epoch
Development Group' s best interest for our community! What else was illustrated
or spoken that is never meant to be part of Rivera Dunes?
Our fifth concern is real estate agent Ms. Shay Hawkinberry' s conflict of interest as
Vice President of Dr. Gino Sedillo' s company and President of Riviera Dunes
Master Association. Ms. Hawkinberry opened the April 15th meeting and
introduced Justin Sand. How can Ms. Hawkinberry fairly represent the best
interest for Riviera Dunes while Vice President of Dr. Sedillo Company?
Impossible! Legal or not!!!!
We are requesting a meeting of the Bel Mare Board and the Bel Mare Association
to discuss the resident' s concerns and possible alternatives.
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deborahtsperry@gmaii. com
Deborah the developer stated that they build and manage until they establish good rash flows and then they spin the
properties off. It makes sense and if he said otherwise I would have trouble believing him. He stated the rents would be at
market or aprox $ 1. 751 square foot or $ 1500 to $3000/ month. The majority of the apts. will be 1 bedroom and fetch
1500/ month. This appears to be spot on River Song, The Aria ( new facility across from the hospital), Watermark, The
Carlton Arms, etc..
The City planner indicated to me that a traffic study would be required and improvements in the infrastructure pledged
before the project would be approved. The Developer said they had completed a traffic " analysis" and that no
improvements were required. I have a call in for the City Planner, who has been on vacation, to verify what is or isn' t
required.
It was also indicated that Riviera Dunes Way was not a City street and therefore did not have to comply with the
Complete Streets" ordinance.
They also said the issue before the City Planning and Zoning hearing this month would be continued as they were not
prepared. He indicated the meeting next month would be the important date.
There is no doubt in my mind that this is targeted as a mid priced apt complex. I don't know who attached the " Luxury" tag
but that just isn' t so. The Master Documents seem to have enough teeth to allow us to steer things into the luxury
category however they may not think that' s a financially viable model.
Someone has to organize the resistancel As you know it take a game plan and an all out effort. As a start though I believe
one has to determine what the owners in Bel Mare and Riviera Dunes want. If this gets shot down what do we end up
with? How can we help determine the outcome? There are a lot of questions that need to be answered.
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To:' Eric Kfall' < ekralll @comcast.net>; Roger & Beverly Reason < bevreason@lcloud. cem>;' Bill' < bjhl18@aol.com>;
cmbeals@gmail. 00m
Sent: Mon, Apr 19, 2021 10: 58 am
Subject: RE: Enc, Property values ( re Apartments out front)
Dear friends,
This is not what I expected to we regarding the apartment complex. I definitely was told LUXURY Apartments that would
minor our Riviera Dunes Image. As you know we just returned last night from 2 weeks in NC. 1 think we need to
encourage all residents to put their concerns in writing to me so I can present them to the Master. The City of Palmetto
Planning & Zoning hearing is April 22, at 5: 45PM and the City Commission Public hearing is Monday May 3 at 710M. I will
be there for both and encourage all of us to attend if at all possible.
Showstoppers include - traffic & security. Its my understanding from Shay Hawkinberry that the rendering that was
brought to the Laguna meeting was just an example to show what 4 stories looked like as the developer did not have time
to prepare an exact rendering as they are in the " planning stage"
of the process. It looked an awful like the apartments across the bridge in Bradenton. Page 419
My main concern, is after the developer has completed the project ...will he sell it off to another developer/owner( most
likely) and then what happens?
We need to vet this company.
Deborah. Sperry
130 Riviera Dunes - way # mo3
PaCmett0, FC 34221- 7112
CetT941.4OO- 0499
More info
Eric,
I felt the same way as Cynthia before I read her email below. I still agree with Cynthia, Barb, Joyce and
any other person who has any common sense regarding the potential for this proposal. Adding a + 220
apartment complex to RDW will reduce the values of all adjacent condos and homes. No matter how
luxurious they are inside or outside, it will still be an apartment complex and each apartment is averaged
to have two automobiles. And, we have NO guarantee as to what would happen to the complex should it
sell in the future, which is the normal course. That unknown aspect could be even more horrendous to
property values.
Decreasing home values is the first resistance we have. The second, which also equally impacts the
entire Riviera Dunes area, is the fact that said apartment complex traffic will absolutely consume Riviera
Dunes Way and Haben, and that does not include the additional + 500 cars that will be traveling out of the
new apartments being built across from the Manatee School for the Arts and a future hotel at the
convention center. We will be prisoners within the Bel Mare gates because we won' t be able to get our
cars onto RDW or Haben at will.
On April 15, 2021 at 5: 19 PM, Eric Krall < ekrelll (E comcast.net> wrote:
Info
Eric, Joyce feels the proposed apartments are not in the best interest of
Riviera Dunes and Bel Mare.
Bill
neighborhood. there.)
Adding an
upscale Luxury condo to that
Upscale single -family
neighborhood will HURT the
home values UNLESS it' s a
VERY Upscale Condominium
that adds prestige to the
neighborhood.
luxury apartments"...
Are we supposed to believe
Are we supposed to
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believe that the landlord won' t
rent/ fill the apartments in the
summer ? LOW summer rates:
people moving in and out....
property values
PERMANENTLY.....
period.
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To Whom It May Concern,
As owners of a unit at the Bel Mare Condominiums located within the Riviera Dunes
Master Association, we want to express in writing our profound disappointment of the proposed
apartment complex on the property located in the empty lot between Bel Marc and 301 ( east -
west) and between Haben Boulevard and Ig Street East (north -south).
Our reasons for being totally against this proposed project follow:
Increased Traffic Problems: Residents have been told that the traffic study from two
years ago reflect results that could handle the additional traffic produced by a + 220 unit
apartment complex. That study would have been conducted BEFORE the additional
apartment complex now under construction opposite the Manatee School for the Arts and
the predicable traffic to be produced from the eventual hotel to be constructed at the
Convention Center. It is already a hazard to tum west onto Haben Blvd from Riviera
Dunes Way without additional traffic from all directions for various new construction
projects. This proposed apartment traffic bas no where to go but onto Riviera Dunes
Way to head east or south.
2. Decreased Property Values: Various experts have told current owners that even a
luxury apartment complex will reduce our home values. The City of Palmetto has
consistently stated that the largest tax payer in the area are the residents of Riviera Dunes.
Why would any county or city official want to reduce property values, and then also
reduce tax revenue? You can be guaranteed the owners of all Riviera Dunes properties
have NO interest in having their property values take a dive.
4. Low to Middle Income Housing Project: The proposed apartment complex is, by
definition of the County, a low to middle income housing project. Please refer to Item #2
above for the explanation as to how debilitating this would be for the neighborhood.
There may be a need for this type of housing in Manatee County but NOT within the
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Riviera Dunes planned development which is, and should be maintained as, a high- end
tax base for Manatee County.
5. Future Apartment Owners: History reflects that the large majority of apartment
complexes are sold repeatedly with new ownership reflecting lower expectations of the
project. Look around the Riviera Dunes Communities and ask yourself, "If I lived there
would I want a low to middle income apartment complex added to the communityT' The
scheme presented is not the reflection you should want for the established community
owners, for the visitors of the Convention Center or for the City of Palmetto. Again,
refer to Item # 2 above for a simple explanation as to how Manatee County and the City
of Palmetto will suffer from a tax revenue loss. In fact, ask any reshot what an apartment
complex will do to property values of surrounding luxury homes and condominiums.
Respectfully Submitted,
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deborahtsperry@gmaii. com
Dear Deborah:
Having attended last week' s Master Association meeting regarding the planned Riviera Dunes apartment
complex, I was surprised by several aspects of the discussion. I know that many of our neighbors are
expressing concern, and I would like to add Gigi' s voice and mine. For simplicity, I will use bullet points
AESTHETICS: Although we may have been led to believe that the development would consist of
luxury apartments," the presentation made it clear that "luxury" was not an accurate
descriptive. I have no objection to much- needed affordable housing; but, we should insist that the
new Riviera Dunes apartments reflect the design and aesthetics of the Riviera Dunes community. In
that respect, Ms. Hawkinberry commented that the apartments are preferable to a " big box store" on
the property. What they' re planning, however, is a " big box" apartment building.
TRAFFIC: At the meeting we were told that no special consideration was being given to traffic, and that
the added volume of cars was within the parameters of the original plan for Riviera Dunes. That plan
must be more than a decade old and certainly outdated. The developer commented that traffic
congestion is not his concern but rather that of the city. This should not be an acceptable response in
light of current and future traffic concerns. This has to be addressed now, as part of the plan to
The only person that I have copied on this note is our neighbor Eric Krall, because he sent me a copy of your
recent correspondence regarding the proposed development. We have not copied the Bel Mare Board on this
letter. May we ask if the Board shares these several concerns and is involved in this matter?
Respectfully,
Bob Collins
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To: Bill < bjhl 18@aol. com>
Sent: Tue, Apr 20, 20219 10 am
Subject: RE: Riviera Dunes apartments
The requirement for a traffic study is a condition of approval of their general development plan. They have not
submitted a traffic study yet for us to review. The City has access to their own traffic engineer who will review
the data submitted. It may, as you indicate, need to be updated. At this stage the proposed development
approval is only for zoning, not for actual construction of any structures/ project. There are still many items
which don' t appear to be complete or clear on the applicant' s submittal. For these reasons, Staff will be
requesting on Thursday that the Planning and Zoning Board continue the public hearing on this project until at
least May 20, 2021 in order to received more detail on this project from the developer.
Karla
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From: Bill < bjhl18@aol. com>
Sent: Friday, April 16, 20212: 01 PM
To: Karla S. Owens <kowens@palmetto0. org>
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Karla I just attended a preview, by the developer, of the proposed apartments in Riviera Dunes. Per our discussion you
had indicated they would have to do a traffic study and commit to making necessary infrastructure improvements before
the project would be approved.
They indicated they have completed the traffic analysis and nothing has to be done. The problem is they are using old
data from the DRI. The world has changed in the last few years and the population has exploded in this part of Florida, It
would seem reasonable that they would need a new study of current traffic conditions including an allowance for the
addition of new buildings on Haben Blvd and the hotel. Please advise requirements.
Another question has to do with Riviera Dunes Way. They claim that is owned and maintained by the Riviera Dunes
Master Association and as such does not have to comply with the " Complete Streets" requirements. Is that so?
Is ti possible that the turn lane onto Haben , when traveling North, be extended all the way to the bridge? This would help
relieve Northbound congestion.
Thanks Bill
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To: Bill < bihl 181a) aol. com>
Sent: Mon, Apr 5, 2021 8: 17 am
Subject: RE: Riviera Dunes apartments
Bill,
Karla
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Thanks so much for your prompt response. Could you forward a copy of Ordinance No. 663. I tried to access via City of
Palmetto site without success. Could be I am not skilled enough at the search. Thanks Bill
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Cc: Kate Hill < khillfo) Dalmettofl. orO>
Sent: Thu, Apr 1, 20213: 22 pm
Subject: Riviera Dunes apartments
Per our telephone conversations this afternoon, please find a Dropbox link with all the documents 1 have pertaining to the proposed
Riviera Dunes apartment project. As discussed, should I received any other documentation or information prior to the Planning Board
hearing, I will forward it on to you. I will also send you the information pertaining to Zoom/ phone participation when I receive it
closer to the date of the meeting. Any feather questions, please let me know. Have a great weekend.
Karla
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Dear Lynn,
We are writing in regard to our initial concems on the proposed Epoch Residential, 4 -story, 262 unit apartment
complex within the Riviera Dunes Master Association Community.
Our fust concern as it relates to the Riviem Dunes community is how a commercially leased apartment complex
complies with our Master Association Development Planning documents. This undermines the " gated"
community concept of condominiums, homes and marina slips within the Master Plan Association. An un -gated
rental apartment complex increases the likelihood of drug dealing traffic, theft, vandalism and other criminal
traffic activity within Riviera Dunes. The very foundation of a gated community is the protection and security of
all residents'. Since the proposed complex would be located within the Master Association, pedestrian access of
transient rental occupants would flood our gated neighborhoods thus compromising the security within our gates.
If this complex is permitted to move forward, our community HOA' s will be forced to increase investments in
enhanced neighborhood security systems for our homes, condominiums and boats.
We also question ( based on their rendering presented) how their proposed architectural design and construction
complies with the Riviera Dunes' Mediterranean style building standards and guidelines. The rendering in no
way resembles the Riviera Dunes construction standards of stucco exteriors and tile/peaked roofs.
A 262 unit Epoch rental apartment complex will obviously lower property values of RD communities coupled
with the 220 unit low income apartment complex currently under construction on Haben Blvd. Additionally, we
have NO guarantee as to what would happen to the Epoch complex should it sell in the future, which is the
normal course. That unknown aspect could be even more detrimental to property values. Short term, " seasonal"
rental options within the complex was also not ruled out by the developer, which would further erode property
values.
Regarding the impact on traffic, this 262 unit complex is in addition to the 220 unit low income apartment
complex currently under construction on Haben Blvd. Therefore Haben Blvd. will experience an average of 800+
additional cars per day increasing an already stressed traffic issue. On Riviera Dunes Way, Epoch' s 220+
apartment complex alone will have an average of 400+ additional cars which will absolutely consume this small
community roadway for entering into our neighborhoods. Currently there is already a back up of cars that block
Riviera Dunes Way for residents, guests and service trucks trying to turn into the Bel Mare condominium gates.
And this does not consider the additional traffic projected from the fume hotel at the convention center on
Haben Blvd and all other associated service vehicle traffic related to these apartment complexes. What is the
plan to support this significant increased traffic load turning into 1" St E. down Riviera Dunes Way and Haben
Blvd? As it stands now, backed up traffic on Haben already is blocking access out of Riviera Dunes Way.
In closing, we understand development of this property is inevitable. We would support an owner occupied
residential gated community that complies with our architectural and construction style. We would also be
amenable to limited retail and/ or medical offices to support a service -based infrastructure for Riviera Dunes and
surrounding communities resulting in increased property values and tax basis.
Respectfully,
Deborah,
My husband Rick and I will be writing a letter opposing the development proposal and I need your address for the letter
I will attach and email to you once I have composed the letter.
Thank you,
LeeAnn Layne
Building 2, # 206
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From: Karla S. Owens < kowens(doalmettofl ore>
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 202110: 33 AM
To: Julie Kauzlarich < juliek@merchantservice. com>
Cc: Kera Hill < khill( ooalmettofl. ore>
Subject: Pending zoning action
Ms. Kauziarich,
I wanted to advise you that I am in receipt of your email to the Mayor' s office regarding your
opposition to the proposed zoning action regarding the property located in front of Bel Mare. I
will be sure to provide a copy of your email to each of the Planning Board members and enter
same into the record. If you would like to attend the meeting, it will be held at on April 22,
2021, City Hall, 516 8th Ave W in Palmetto. The meeting begins at 5: 45 pm. At this time, staff
will be recommending the Planning and Zoning Board continue this item to their May 20, 2021
meeting since the applicant has recently indicated that they have made some minor changes to
the plan. Staff needs time to review the new information so that we can make an informed
recommendation.
If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, you can attend by phone or by Zoom.
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Phone: Dial 1- 646- 876- 9923. The meeting ID is 969- 7355- 9421. If asked for a participant ID,
press #.
Karla Owens
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From: thbaldwin3( y7aol. com [ mai1to: thba1dwin3(@ao1. comj
Sent: Saturday, April 17, 202110: 49 AM
To: philliordeuochresidential. com
Cc: Shana Macri < smacri( acscrosi. com>
Subject: Riviera Dunes... proposed Aopt Complex...
Hello Phillip,
I attempted to listen in on the Webinar this week, but the reception was far too poor for
me to understand much of the conversation. Also, I was unable to communicate
questions.
So, I have some questions I' d like to ask you ro a newer and comment on. I will see that
your comments are forwarded to the present population at Riviera Dunes.:
The typical issue of traffic ...It appears from the footprint diagram that most traffic will
dump onto Haben Blvd via the presently existing exit from the Riviera Dunes hi -rise
section. Is this correct?
Haben Blvd is already heavily congested at the intersection signal onto Rte 301. Adding
additional substantial in -and -out flow from the proposed complex will greatly inhibit
traffic further. How do you intend to address this? Adding traffic, increasing traffic flow,
increasing wait times, increasing noise, frustration, likely increasing already prevalent
speeding along Haben Blvd, does nothing but degrade
Where is the residential parking form the complex... under the buildings or outside on
platens? If not undercover parking, a parking lot would be a serious detriment in the
overall, to Riviera Dunes.
I believe I overheard that average rents for the apartments would be around $ 1750. Is
this correct? if so, that makes the complex wholly incompatible with the property
valuations throughout Riviera Dunes and introduces a serious quality degradation of the
existing riviera Dunes community. Please comment.
Big question ...how does any residentlproperty owner currently living at Riviera
Dunes benefit from the proposed development?
Riviera Dunes is populated primarily with older, retired or matured families. There are
no facilities for children and the quietude is highly desirable to most residents.
Introducing a contiguous and integrated community of moderate rents attractive for
younger generations will do nothing to enhance living at Riviera Dunes. (This is not
intended to discriminate against children ...I love ' em.) Please comment.
We do not live in the hi -rises, but if we did, having a multi -story complex directly
impacting view, sunlight, would be a serious detriment to lifestyle, home values, and
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peaceful living. Having a bank off exterior decks in direct view seems to resemble
tenement lifestyle incompatible with Riviera Dunes. Please comment.
Crime... Riviera Dunes is relatively free of crime incidents, but the introduction of a high-
density moderate rent complex seriously increases the odds of problems. Please
comment.
Is fencing of the complex proposed to prevent general access to other areas of Riviera
Dunes? These are gated communities paying fees for the protective elements of HOA
living. Allowing a free- for-all would seriously affect the living stands of other residents.
Is any impact donation proposed to compensate present Riviera Dunes
communities? Please comment. Will Riviera Dunes communities have an opportunity to
negotiate for impact benefits? Please comment.
Will the proposed community be contributing to the Riviera Dunes General Funds?
During the design phase, are the architectural features to be compatible with other
Riviera Dunes architectural elements? Introducing any significantly contrasting design
may be detrimental in many aspects, as Rivera Dunes architectural is somewhat
traditional Italianate and contrasting it will a modernistic design might tend to age and
devalue the existing community. Will Riviera Dunes communities have the opportunity
to comment and influence the design elements?
What other responsibilities will the proposed complex have in regard to the safety,
wellbeing and lifestyle of other Riviera Dunes residents?
Are there any features or attributes in the land use planning that will be either
detrimental or beneficial to the existing Riviera dunes community. Please comment.
Will rules and regulations of the proposed community, such as parking of boats and
trailers, and other compatibility regulations mirror those regulations already in effect at
Riviera Dunes?
Is there an provision for property maintenance and upkeep that will guarantee to Riviera
Dunes residents that the project will not be allowed to deteriorate for any reason
whatsoever.
I understand there its no provision for low income set asides ...is this correct and
guaranteed?
Respectfully,
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Tom Baldwin
31310th Ave E,
Palmetto, FL 34221
617- 688- 6435
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deborahtsperry@gmaii. com
From:
Cary Daniel < cgdaniel@me.com>
Sent:
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10:44 PM
To:
Deborah Sperry
Subject: Proposed development in Riviera Dunes
Ms Sperry,
This email is to share with you the concerns within the Homes of Riviera Dunes Association members
1) The additional traffic on Riviera Dunes Way particularly during the hours of 7: 00AM through 8: 30AM and between the
hours of 3: 30PM and 6:OO13M. With the current traffic on RDW, it can take up to 10 minutes tojoin the traffic flow onto
to Haben Blvd going west to have access to 301 over the bridge ( which currently is at a stand still for long periods of
time).
Adding school buses, and an additional 250 or so cars to this mix will definitely cause further hardships for our
residence' s. With the addition of the new apartment complexes on 301 and Manatee Avenue along with the additional
cars from the 62+ apartments on Haben Blvd currently being built, this issue is clearly not being addressed.
We understand that EVENTUALLY the hotel may be built next to the convention center and a turn a bout will then be put
in place, however turn a bout' s do not perform well in high traffic areas and with the lack of financing for the hotel, this
could be some time off in the future.
2) As the President of the Homes HOA, I had been wrongly informed by the seller' s agent that this project would be
gated and blend with the Associations architectural design. At the developers presentation, it was made clear that this is
NOT correct. Our concern for this community is keeping the security we pay for at the same level it is currently.
3) The architectural design that was presented at the developers presentation to the community was simply stick built
modern apartments similar to the new units built at Manatee Avenue and 301. The developer clearly stated that these
units would be stick built with shingle roofs. This is a serious concern. These units with be facing west directly across
from the Manatee River in front of Bel Mare Condominiums and our Marina. In the event of a significant hurricane, the
close proximity to our development will undoubtedly throw the debris from these lesser built units into our property
including these Valuable Association assets adding considerable damage. Similar construction, has we were led to
believe these were to be by the seller's agent would be of concrete, rebar and heavy tile roofing to aid in less damage to
our development as well as a mediterranean theme to aesthetically blend with our Development.
These are the most frequent comments I am receiving regarding this project from member of the Homes of Riveria
Dunes. We would appreciate your forwarding on our concerns to the appropriate city of Palmetto parties who have a
role in protecting all of our concerns and tax paying interests.
Respectfully,
Lynn Daniel
From:
Cary Daniel < cgdaniel@me.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 9:04 AM
To:
Deborah Sperry
Subject: Fwd: Epoch Residential Development in Riviera Dunes
Lynn Daniel
We are writing to express our many concerns about Epoch Residential developer' s plans to build 220+
rental units in our Master Associations Riviera Dunes Properties.
1. Significant increase in traffic on already overburdened Haben Road.
2.. Decreasing our property values.
3. Lack of bike lanes or sidewalks for all these 400+ people to get out of their buildings and into the
community.
Thank you,
Ellen and Jim Pope
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From: James H. Davis [ mailto ihdavismdOornail corn
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2021 10: 29 PM
To: Bob Urso
Subject: Re: To Ensure Your Awareness
Bob, my two bits, plainly stated are that the infrastructure and support services can not handle the
traffic, policing, or emergency services Palmetto is obligated to provide now. Just as you are suggesting
and I agree. The additions they want to provide, make our community far worse; not better. With all the
other new business construction around, Palmetto has enough tax revenue to ramp up services to
accommodate these new projects before they are built. I don' t see that happening in the necessary,
foreseeable future.
Jim Davis
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deborahtsperry@g mail. com
Hi Deborah -
I apologize for this late email in regards to the meeting tonight. We are out of town and I was very interested in the
position of the Master Association as well as our Bel Mare position on this proposed development. I am verymuch
against it and will be writing to the commissioners and Planning Dept.
One of my biggest fears is based my own personal history- when a subdivision I lived In ( West Bradenton near IMG
Academy) had a weak POA and very much lacked owner participation. The empty lot that was adjacent to our
subdivision was sold to a developer who put plans in for a luxury rental development. Suddenly the luxury part was
dropped and it became HUD housing which affected our property value and increased crime substantially.
I wondered if our Bel Mare and Master associations also had a strong concern about the upheaval we will all face with
views, traffic, etc.
Will there be minutes for those who are not able to attend?
I appreciate your representation for our community and look forward to hearing feedback on the meeting.
Kind regards,
Gloria Cartwright
130- 403
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deborahtsperry@gmaii. com
Hi,
Just want to express my concern about what I am hearing about the apartment complex being considered in front of our
buildings. I was unable to attend the informational meeting at Laguna because I am under the weather.
I understand that R is basically going to be affordable housing targeting the working class. What happened to it being a
senior community? What about it suppose to be upscale?
Is Epoch aware of the bridge situation that could affect the property in question?
Lastly, is the traffic situation. It was my understanding that Riviera Dunes Way belongs to the development and not the
city. If so, could access to it from the development be disallowed? With the new Reef near the school on Haben and the
new Hotelj??), I feel that not enough attention is being given to this major problem.
It sounds like there is believe that Shay has a huge connection to Gino and she is the one pushing so hard for this to
materialize. What is the CRA putting in to make this deal happen?
Thanks,
Kay
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deborahtsperry@gmaii. com
Attachments: Reasoned Opposition to Apartment Building. rtf, Untitled attachment 00724. html
When entering Riviera Dunes by 1st Street East or Riviera Dunes Way you
immediately see luxuriously landscaped entrance monument " Riviera Dunes. "
As you enter, you drive down a street lined with meticulously manicured giant palm
trees & landscaping, you see fastidiously maintained clean streets, and you are
surrounded by multi -millions of dollars worth of luxury homes, residences, & boats,
a prestigious marina, and a beautiful waterfront restaurant.
Riviera Dunes pays BIG MONEY for extreme security, providing Guarded Gates.
The apartment landlord/ owner will have total control of who can rent & rental
fees. He/ she can have winter, summer, monthly, or weekly rates ...or even
government subsidized housing.
We will have no control about who enters those apartment buildings. ( In
Lakewood Ranch I owned three homes in a guard -gated community. The association
only allowed us to rent on an annual basis then increased it to a two year minimum
rental. ) RIVIERA DUNES will have NO CONTROL over this new
owner/ landlord.
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NOTE: Ms. Hawkinberry has a BLATANT conflict of interest. She has a MASSIVE
FINANCIAL INCENTIVE to get this apartment complex built.
Very Sincerely,
Cynthia Beals
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Reasoned Opposition to Apartment
When entering Riviera Dunes by 1st Street East or Riviera Dunes Way you immediately see luxuriously
landscaped entrance monument " Riviera Dunes. "
As you enter, you drive down a street lined with meticulously manicured giant palm trees & landscaping,
you see fastidiously maintained clean streets, and you are surrounded by multi -millions of dollars worth
of luxury homes, residences, & boats, a prestigious marina, and a beautiful waterfront restaurant.
Riviera Dunes pays BIG MONEY for extreme security, providing Guarded Gates.
Common sense tells us that allowing an apartment building at the entrance to Riviera Dunes will
SEVERELY & PERMANENTLY DESTROY our PROPERTY VALUES, SEVERELY THREATEN OUR SAFETY &
SECURITY, exacerbate an already TRAFFIC NIGHTMARE' & crushingly diminish our quality of life &
enjoyment.
The apartment landlord/ owner will have total control of who can rent & rental fees. He/ she can have
winter, summer, monthly, or weekly rates ...or even government subsidized housing.
We will have no control about who enters those apartment buildings. (In Lakewood Ranch I owned
three homes in a guard -gated community. The association only allowed us to rent on an annual basis
then increased it to a two year minimum rental.) RIVIERA DUNES will have NO CONTROL over this new
owner/ landlord.
NOTE: Ms. Hawkinberry has a BLATANT conflict of interest. She has a MASSIVE FINANCIAL INCENTIVE to
get this apartment complex built.
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From: C < cmbeals( @gmail. com>
To: Eric Krall < ekralll@comcast. net>
Date: 04/ 14/ 20217: 08 PM
Although I have experience, I'm sure your " common sense" will
concur with my experience).
I was a Real Estate Broker in Maine...
We moved to Florida in 2001 & bought property in a beautiful Soda Raton gated
community.
My husband died and I moved to Lakewood Ranch. ( I bought 3 homes in a 24hr
guard - gated neighborhood. there.)
I believe that the luxury of BelMare with marina, helped, not hurt, the Riviera
Dunes neighborhood.)
In all my years I have NEVER EVER seen an apartment building suddenly built in
the midst of a High -End , community. An apartment building would not only be in
the midst of beautiful Riviera Dunes, it would be IN FRONT of it.... it would be
the FACE of Riviera Dunes.
I' ve been told, " These apartments will be high rent, luxury apartments"...
Are we supposed to believe that the high -paying snowbird renters would rent year
round ??? Are we supposed to believe that the landlord won' t rent/ fill the
apartments in the summer ? LOW summer rates: people moving in and out....
A Riviera Dunes style Medical office building would have a lot less negative impact.)
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KeraHill
From: DanLobeck <dlobeck@lobeckhanson. com>
Sent: Tuesday, July20,20218:41PM
To: Tamara Cornwell; Sheldon Jones; Harold Smith; Tambra Varnadore; BrianWilliams;
Shirley G.Bryant
Cc: Shirley G.Bryant; MarkBarnebey; Kera Hill;JimFreeman; LynnDaniel; Elizabeth Law;
JakePaglialonga
Subject: Riviera Dunes Apartments/ Proposed Ordinance 2021-04 -NoChoice ButtoDeny
Attachments: Riviera DunesMemo 7-20-21.docx
Importance: High
Andofcoursewewillnothavethetimetopresentthiscaseinfullatthehearing.
Thankyouverymuchforyourconsiderations.
DanLobeck, Esq.
FloridaBarBoardCertified in
Condominium andPlannedDevelopment Law Page 445
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Sarasota, FL 34237
Telephone: (941) 955-5622
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Giselle Stolper and Robert Collins
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21 June 2021
As citizens and residents of the Riviera Dunes community, we are writing you regarding our
opposition to the proposed EPOCH General Development Plan for the Riviera Dunes Apartment
Complex.
We understand the need for growth and development in our city and we support the
development of the local tax base " in conformity with the City' s 2030 Comprehensive Plan."
The developer' s representative has led City officials to believe our community is supportive of
the proposed plan. WE ARE NOTM The developer' s representative, in fact, was removed from
her position as an Officer on the Riviera Dunes Master Association Board on April 22, 2021, due
to her conflict of interest.
The proposed Development Plan calls for several significant deviations from the City' s building
codes and ordinances for the specific purpose of maximizing the number of apartments to be
built, for the financial benefit of the developer( s).
In addition, they are requesting that the
Estuary land west of US 41 be allowed to be used in lieu of the developer providing the 25%
green space requirement under the City' s comprehensive plan.
There are already significant traffic and life safety issues that we face daily due to the density of
residents in our area. The addition of " The Reef," plus the new hotel and now this proposed
apartment complex will add well over 700 vehicles to our immediate vicinity with no apparent
plan to alleviate the existing traffic problems.
Representatives from our Community have tried to meet with City Officials and staff for the
past 3 months regarding our concerns and we have been largely ignored or worse, colluded
against. The Reef project was built with no requested input from our community regardless of
the impact to us. Now we are being disregarded in an attempt to fast- track the EPOCH project.
We join our Riviera Dunes neighbors informally requesting a 90 -day delay of the approval of
this proposal to allow our Community time to meet with staff and the developer to gather
information and provide our input in the planning and review process as required by the City' s
2030 Comprehensive Plan.
Respectfully,
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Giselle Stolper and Robert Collins
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HI Deborah,
I was on the call last night at City Hall and was told about the postponement of the meeting until next month after 45
minutes on hold. They need to fix the zoom product within their own systems as they could not hear the people on the
phone. They knew we were there, they knew we were off mute but they could not hear us.
I think it is in poor judgement to not have a complex with shops and eateries and then beautiful Condo' s FOR SALE only
on top with parking under the buildings. I see these pictures and although they are a betterment from the ones on
301/ Manatee Ave, it isn' t by much. In what has been provided in the proposal there is no plan for under building
parking? Why on earth would you take something on the Manatee River basically and not build out some wonderful
commerce in the 1St and 2nd floor?
This city has one chance here at Riviera Dunes to create a environment that brings in some tourism and much needed
office space. Having something special on this side of the bridge which they do not on the green bridge side is a wise
decision and a huge betterment to the city long term. The largest rental commercial office space building in Palmetto
that is next to the City Hall and where we had our office for 8 yrs. is the old Sheriff building and in poor and ugly
condition with horrible air conditioning and elevators that fail constantly and for the most part that' s it for professional
office space here in Palmetto. The city wants to do the same thing to the property by the boat ramp I hear which is a
apartment complex taking much needed property that is needed for additional parking for the boat ramp. They are
providing little parking for the trucks and trailers now and it will eventually render that area useless to the boaters. We
already have a huge complex just like this one being proposed here currently on Haben Blvd across from the
school! What are these city leaders thinking?
Having two properties here in the Riviera Dunes, Gino and I are very disappointed in the changes in our community this
would bring. It certainly won' t be good for the Sheraton Guests coming to the Marina if they continue to want to build
here. Extremely disappointed in Geno' s choice for the property but not surprised with the sale to the city of the
property for the roundabout. If it get any more congested by poorly managed property managers and unsafe to walk
the streets our property values will lesson. Perhaps they ( CITY HALL) will remember that in a couple years if this is built
sending out our lower property tax billings due to decreased values at year end. I fear many of us will move out of the
Riviera Dunes if this goes in as described. It seems that isn' t troubling the city though because they see $$ signs andPage
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From: C < cmbeals(@gmail. com>
To: Eric Krall < ekra1116i) comcast. net>
Date: 04/ 14/ 20217: 08 PM
Although I have experience, I' m sure your " common sense" will
concur with my experience).
I was a Real Estate Broker in Maine...
I bought my first multi - family apartment building in 1985.
I married, & my husband and I owned/ lived in 2 homes
and then 2 oceanfront condos.
We moved to Florida in 2001 & bought property in a beautiful Bodo Raton gated
community.
My husband died and I moved to Lakewood Ranch. ( I bought 3 homes in a 24hr
guard - gated neighborhood. there.)
I believe that the luxury of BelMare with marina, helped, not hurt, the Riviera
Dunes neighborhood.)
In all my years I have NEVER EVER seen an apartment building suddenly built in
the midst of a High - End , community. An apartment building would not only be in
the midst of beautiful Riviera Dunes, it would be IN FRONT of it.... it would be
the FACE of Riviera Dunes.
I' ve been told, " These apartments will be high rent, luxury apartments"...
Are we supposed to believe that the high - paying snowbird renters would rent year
round ??? Are we supposed to believe that the landlord won' t rent/ fill the
apartments in the summer ? LOW summer rates: people moving in and out....
A Riviera Dunes style Medical office building would have a lot less negative impact.)
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Kera Hill
Ms. Kauziarich,
I wanted to advise you that I am in receipt of your email to the Mayor' s office regarding your opposition to the
proposed zoning action regarding the property located in front of Bel Mare. I will be sure to provide a copy of
your email to each of the Planning Board members and enter same into the record. If you would like to attend
the meeting, it will be held at on April 22, 2021, City Hall, 516 8th Ave W in Palmetto. The meeting begins at
5: 45 pm. At this time, staff will be recommending the Planning and Zoning Board continue this item to their
May 20, 2021 meeting since the applicant has recently indicated that they have made some minor changes to
the plan. Staff needs time to review the new information so that we can make an informed
recommendation.
If you would like to attend the meeting virtually, you can attend by phone or by Zoom.
Zoom: Download Zoom Client Meetings on your computer or cell phone. When prompted click on:
Karla Owens
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KeraHill
From: Shirley G.Bryant
Sent: Tuesday, July20,20215:43PM
To: Vanessa A.Cochran; Penny Johnston; KeraHill;JimFreeman
Subject: Fwd:Epoch andother build outsinPalmetto
FYI
Regards,
ShirleyGrooverBryant
Mayor
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Subject: EpochandotherbuildoutsinPalmetto
GoodMorning,
BestRegards,
JulieKauzlarich, HomeOwner
RivieraDunesandtheHammocks
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1: 1 Public Participation
Accordingly we are here today as the " general public" to " participate"
adequate time for due process and compliance in accordance with City and
Riviera Dunes guidelines.
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Objective 1. 6
Policy 1. 6. 1 The City shall limit densities within the Coastal High
Hazard Area to 4 du / ac and 6 du / ac in standard zoning districts
ora maximum of 10 du/ ac in planned development zoning
districts.
Proposed Area is within a coastal high hazard zone. Per the city
plan.
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Should Not Be Approved.
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a) Minimum setbacks.
1) Perimeter landscaped setbacks: thirty- five ( 35) feet between the walls
of all structures and the perimeter of the district.
Proposed deviation from 35' down to 10' along US 41 and to 20' along
Haben Blvd.
2) Building setback: twenty- five ( 25) feet from wall- to- wall between
structures.
3) Public or private right- of- way setback: thirty- five ( 35) feet from any
structure to right -of way.
4) Structures over thirty- five ( 35) feet in height: Additional one ( 1) foot of
setback at ground level for each additional two ( 2) feet of height
Proposed deviation is to reduce to 20 feet.
Red line
denotes actual
property line.
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of US -41
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long.
Existing Ordinance dictates 91, 800 sq. ft. of parking space peg
fit"
April ' Developer Deviation Requesi
4. A DEVIATION from Section 28- 78( b) to reduce the residential parking
ratio from 2 spaces per unit to 1. 75 spaces per unit. "
The majority of
Florida jurisdictions in the Tampa Bay area require only 1. 5 spaces/ unit
for multi -family development. The Applicant has built other similar
multi -family projects in the central Florida area providing less than two
2) spaces/ unit and has not experienced issues involving lack of
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On our Marina Lots & Boulevard ... ? Along Riviera Dunes Way...?
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ben Space Requirement
Developer Deviation
Required Open Space was satisfied when the original developer for Riviera Dunes
Are children expected to dash across US -41 to play and ride their bikes
Over 90% of plan is impervious for storm water
Tiny grass area, 0. 05 acre section to support 255 owner pets? Spillover issue
Dog Park
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Traffic Critical Issues
Planning & Zoning Stipulates a Traffic Study to be done ` AFTER" Plan approval
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Haben Blvd ( 1 mile long) is the only access road to serve the following:
Current density
Bel Mare — 124 Residences
The Palms - 58
Laguna— 160
The Hammocks — 65
The Courtney — 72
Marina - 219
7- 11 Convenience Store
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Pedestrian & Traffic Safety Concerns
Currently struggling with over 10, 000 cars per day with
numerous blind spots, illegal U -Turns , traffic back ups
and student pedestrians
Review this project to insure that it meets the precepts of the City of Palmetto 2030
Comprehensive Plan, Section 2 Transportation — Goals Objectives and Policies.
Specifically —
Policy 2. 1. 5: The City shall continue to implement regulations that provide for the
construction of off-site road improvements by developers which mitigate traffic
congestion and safety in the immediate area of their development.
Signage
Exteriors/ Facades
Mechanical Equipment 1- 7- 4.
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Shade Structures
Landscape Buffers
Foundation Planting
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Sidewalks
Access/ Roadways
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Closing Remarks
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Closing Statement
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We would like to thank the Planning & Zoning Board
Members for giving us the opportunity to present our
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Supporting Slides on Deck
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Sec. 8. 1.
Development guidelines.
Intent and purpose.
It is the intent and purpose of these regulations that the planned development ( PD) concept
be utilized to promote:
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Sec. 8. 5.
Development guidelines.
The purposes of these guidelines is to establish a general checklist for the
preparation and review of the planned development proposal. The guidelines
serve to identify minimum or maximum standards from which the proposal
should not deviate, unless otherwise approved by the city council.
a) Minimum setbacks:
I ) Perimeter landscaped setbacks: thirty- five ( 35) feet between the walls of all
structures and the perimeter of the district.
2) Building setback: twenty- five ( 25) feet from wall- to- wall between structures.
3) Public or private right- of- way setback: thirty- five ( 35) feet from any structure to
right- of- way.
4) Structures over thirty- five ( 35) feet in height: Additional one ( 1) foot of setback at
ground level for each additional two ( 2) feet of height.
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i) Minimum common open space and recreation areas:
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setback areas, road right- of- way and minimum yards, and
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Palmetto City Zoning Code Appendix B
Sec. 8. 8
Development guidelines.
b) Substantial deviation: City council shall use the following guidelines to
determine if the requested changes constitute a substantial deviation:
Section 15. 4
C— Standards The following standards shall apply
to all applications for specific permit approval.
on property values.
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Riviera Dunes Community Goals
pathways.
Lynn Daniel
865-300-0236
DearCommissionerSmith,
MyhusbandandIhavebeenresidentsofManateeCountyfor48years. Twoyears
ago,wemovedfromthecityofAnnaMariatoPalmetto. Wepurchasedour
PalmettohomeinJanuaryof2022andhaveenjoyedtheamenitiesourlovelysmall
cityhastooffer. Itwastheuncheckeddevelopment, theovercrowdingbya
transientpopulationandthebottlenecktrafficthatprecipitatedourdecisiontoleave
theisland”. WefelttheproblemsofAnnaMariaIslandweretheresultofthethree
city’sgovernmentalboardsdismissingtheemphaticallyvoicedconcernsofthe
island’sresidents: turningawayfromquality-of-lifeconcernsandleaningtoward
financiallydrivendecisions.
ThesesameissuesarenowturningourattentiontothePalmettoCity
Commission. Wearewritingtoexpressdeepconcernfortheimproperlyscheduled
PlanningandZoningBoardhearingregardingamultitudeofzoningchangesforthe
cityofPalmetto, andevenmoreconcerning, thescheduledJune1,2022,City
Commissionvoteontheseproposedzoningchanges. Thesheervolumeofthe
proposedzoningordinanceandthemagnitudeoftheimpactthesechangeswillhave
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onourcityrequireproperandtimelypublicnotification, intensereview,andample
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opportunityforpublicquestionsandcomments. Ithasbeenbroughttoour
attentionthatcitygovernmentproceduralnetworkssetinplaceforthestated
purposeofassuringafullyinformedandvettedcitizenryhavebeenviolated. The
citizensofPalmettodeserveyourfullconsideration, completehonestyandfull
transparencyinanydecision-makingprocess, butmostespeciallydecisionsregarding
suchimminentimpactfulissues. Regardlessofthecommission’sfinalvoteonthese
zoningchangesthecitizensofPalmettomustbeabletotrustthatourcommissioners
setthewillofthecitizenstheyserveinaplaceofparamountimportanceby,atthe
veryleast,followingproperproceduralchannels. Pleasebecertainyoudoso.
Respectfully,
TerryandConstanceWagner
16123rd StreetCircleEast
Palmetto,FL34221
Constance Wagner
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KeraHill
Subject: FW:Phone Call
Cassi
Thanksforyourtimetoday. Asoneofthehomeowners whohasbeenahomeowner since2014 ,IamfortheApartment
complex proposed. AsIhavetoldthePresident ofourhomeowners association nottotakeapositionfromonesideor
anotherbuttobeneutral.Thoselotshavebeenvacantnowformanyyears . IamtiredoftheviewoftheSeven -Eleven
andCircusesandotherthingsthatareaalwaysthere.IthinkaNicelylandscaped 4storybuilding wouldlookwaybetter
aswellascuttingdownthenoicefromHWY41.MysupportisforthenewComplex.
Thefasterthebetter!
Thankyou
GeorgeErnst
Thanks,
CassiBailey
Assistant CityClerk
CityofPalmetto
P) 941.723.4570
F) 941.723.4576
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KeraHill
From: MarkBarnebey <mbarnebey@blalockwalters. com>
Sent: Monday, June14,20219:30AM
To: Shirley G.Bryant; KeraHill
Cc: Mohammed Rayan
Subject: RE:ReRiviera Dunes fromRobHartwell
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Date: June11,2021at8:35:34AMEDT
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Cc: KeraHill <khill@palmettofl.org>,Mohammed Rayan <mrayan@palmettofl.org>,MarkBarnebey
mbarnebey@blalockwalters. com>
Subject: ReRivieraDunesfromRobHartwell
FromRobHartwell:
Shirley, didyougetmytextrequestforameetingwithRivieraDunesleadership?
Regards,
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Mayor
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KeraHill
From: Marisa Powers <mpowers@blalockwalters. com>
Sent: Monday, June14,20214:07PM
To: Randy Iaboni
Cc: KeraHill
Subject: RE:Meeting re:Proposed Riviera Dunes Development
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From: MorrisBencini <mbencini@evergreenerosionllc. com>
Date: 6/14/216:53AM (GMT-05:00)
To:randy@iabonirealestate.com
Subject: Meeting re:Proposed RivieraDunesDevelopment
Randy:
Morris Bencini
ChiefFinancial Officer
Palmetto, FL34221
Ph. 863-670-5020
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KeraHill
Subject: FW:Riviera Dunes Density CalcsandPastP&ZStaffComments
Attachments: 2022RDDensity Calculations.xlsx; ScanApr27,2022.pdf;P&ZStaffDensity
Discussion.pdf
Brad:
Pleasecallmeatthecellnumberlistedbelowifyouwishtodiscussthesedensities aswellasanyotheritemsregarding
ourissueswiththisproject ascurrently proposed. IknowLynnspoketoyouaboutthetrafficandparkingissuesaswell
asthenegative impactweanticipate fromthenewReefproperty andthenewhotelbehindtheconvention center.
Thankyou.
Morris Bencini
ChiefFinancial Officer
Evergreen Erosion Services LLC
1180 8th Ave. W, #308
Palmetto, FL34221
Ph. 863-670-5020
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RivieraDunesDensityCalculations
Multi-FamilyOrganizatons
BelMare: AcreageUnitsdu/ AC
Parcel ID #258163700914.8357
Parcel ID #25816009591.3125
Parcel ID #25816530091.3801
17.52831247.07
Laguna: AcreageUnitsdu/ AC
Parcel ID #25816500091.7585
Parcel ID #25816275294.6000
Parcel ID #25816325091.7727
Parcel ID #25816289691.9480
10.079216816.67
Hammocks: AcreageUnitsdu/ AC
Parcel ID #25816234591.0936
Parcel ID #25816233594.0307
Parcel ID #25816234091.3115
6. 43586510.10
Average forAllRiviera
Dunes Multi-Family: 34.043335710.49
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Requested Density Credits: Pursuant to Section 9. 5 of the Zoning Ordinance, the applicant has
requested a density of 30. 5 du/ acre. The base density for the PD zoning district is 16 du/ acre.
Section 9. 5 of Appendix " B" of the Palmetto Code, however, provides criteria for qualification
for a density bonus up to 45 du/ acre where the preliminary and final development plans include
one or more of the criteria listed therein. In this case, the developer meets criteria set forth in
Section 9. 5( b)( 5),as infill development within the Community Redevelopment Area. As
reference,
existing building heights and densities of other multi - family projects in the
surrounding area are as follows:
As noted above, the two existing condominium projects immediately adjacent to the subject
property contain 36 du/ acre and 22. 6 du/'acre and range from 7 to 15 stories. This project will
serve an important purpose to infill the CRA area along U. S. 41, which qualifies the Applicant
for density credits. The Applicant' s proposed density of 31. 3 du/ acre, then, is compatible with
the surrounding uses and will provide good infill of long -vacant property.
Requested Deviations:
1. A DE VIA TIONfrom, Vection 8.5( a)( 1) to reduce theperimeter landscape buffer width from
35 feet to 10 feet along the west property line along U.S. 41, and reduce the perimeter
landscape buffer from 3.5 feet to 20 feet along the north property line adjacent to Haben
Boulevard.
The Applicant has proposed a comprehensive landscape plan for the property
bordering the apartment complex. The development is surrounded by roadway except for the
7- 11 store to the northwest. Consequently, the need for a 3.5 -foot landscape buffer to separate
differing uses or development does not exist. Staff supports this proposed deviation.
2. A DEVIATIONfrom Section 8.5(x)( 2) to reduce the building setback between wall-to- wall
of structures front 2.S feet to 20 feet specific to the building area in and around the amenity
center. This is a multi -family development designed to function as a coherent community with
equal access to the clubhouse, pool and amenity center. All life safety code and building code
requirements for separation of buildings are not just met, but will be exceeded with a reduction
of setbacks between structures to twenty ( 20) feet. Again, landscaping and open space will also
be planted between buildings to provide more greenery. Staff supports this proposed deviation.
3.
A DEVIATION front Section 8. 5( x)( 3) and (4) to reduce the minimum building setback
along public orprivate right- of-way from 35 feet to 20 feet. As discussed in Request # 1 above,
the subject property is surrounded on all sides by roadway except for the northwest corner where
the 7- 11 building is located. The Applicant has proposed a landscape plan to separate the project
and parking areas from surrounding area roadways to provide for a visually pleasing separation.
Staff supports this proposed deviation.
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We are missing the boat here. We have the experienced developers to create an exciting
development on THIS side of the bridge that would bring some of this business over to Palmetto!
We can compete on both 14th AND 301.....
We believe there are much more profitable and well suited options for the land in front of
Riviera dunes all the way down to the waterfront as well as the estuary. Please don' t let this
once in a lifetime opportunity disappear forever.
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Good morning, I' m concerned with the proposed changes for the Riviera Dunes development area. I recently moved to the
area and find that there appears to be a large majority of the residents who oppose the changes, but the City Commissioners
appear to be supportive. I believe the City of Palmetto has made a lot of good decisions with managing for the future, but am
finding it difficult to see how this continues to make improvements. I' d like to speak with you regarding the matter. An email
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I am so disappointed in my city leaders. This could have been us. This is why we bought two homes here in Riviera Dunes
because we always knew we would have a community around us that provided shops, restaurants and a resort environment.
Just like what the smart city of Bradenton is doing with the Daiquiri Deck is doing.
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We' re so disappointed in your changing the zoning and allowing a apartment complex to go into the Riviera Dunes.
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