Phased Permitting Unfazed in Miami Beach

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MIAMI MIRROR TRUE REFLECTIONS850COMMERCESTREETUNFAZED

IstheBuildingDepartmentunderprivatesupervisionofPermitDoctor?


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MIAMI MIRROR TRUE REFLECTIONSoutanemptypenthouse.Asmallfeeforthedemopermitwaspaid,andnearlyahalf million

dollars in constructionwas completedbefore I finally convinced the citymanager,providing

himwithphotographicevidencethattherewasnopreviousconstruction intheunit,tohave

inspectorsgoup,inspectandstopthejob.

Andthen

Icomplained

that

adouble

permit

fee

fine

had

not

been

imposed

on

what

Ibelieved

wasanefforttocheatthecityof fees,Ontheotherhand,theunlicensedgeneralcontractor

claimed that he intended to get a master permit all along via his unlicensed architect and

permitfixerorexpeditor,whoprovidedfortherentalofacontractorslicense.Heinsistedthat

hewasonlydoingwhateverybodyelsedoes,justgetaheadofthejob, forwhichamaster

permitwas applied for, as anownerbuilder remodel at less than half the contracted value

although theownerwas apension fundmanagedby aWisconsindeveloper and contractor

unlicensed in Florida who had done unpermitted work in South Beach condo units he had

flipped.

Itappearedthattheownercouldhavecompletedoveramilliondollarsofconstructionwork

for a few hundreddollars inpermit fees and thenwalk away, letting thepaperwork expire

withoutcallingforinspections.Indeed,theheadinspectorrefusedtoarrangeforaninspection

of work that was ongoing during the stop work period unless he had evidence of

construction.

A$28,000doublepermitfeefinewaseventuallyimposedbutreluctantly;Everybodydoesit

was, in retrospect, probably a correct statement. The work dragged on and on and finally

passedmuster,butanarrangementwasmadethatnofinesfordelaysincompliancewouldbe

imposedbythespecialmasters,whohavebeenvirtuallyreducedtobeingapoliticalarmofthe

BuildingDepartment.

Incredibly,Commissioner JonahWolfsonspearheadedaneffort towaivedoublepermit fees;

the formercitymanager,apparentlyunwilling toupsetwhateverybodydoes, recommended

continued flexibility.The interim citymanager agreed,butowners shouldhave to confess

wrongdoingi.e.startingworkwithoutpermits,beforegettingabreak. Thecityattorney,much

tohiscredit,raisedalegalobjectiontowaivingstatelaw,soanendrunwasmadetothestate

boardinhopesofgettingageneralwaiverauthority.

Soisphasedpermittingthelegitimizationofwhatalmosteverybodydidandeverybodyknew,

andnobody cared aboutuntil a fewpeople thought the rules shouldbe strictly followed to

preventfraudandwaste?

Finally,what licensesdoesPermitDoctorhold thatqualifies theprivatecompany that leases

space from CityHall to administer permits and manage inspections?Why does the city no


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MIAMI MIRROR TRUE REFLECTIONSBP140284 BSUBPLUM APPROVED 2013-11-06

BP140476 BSUBPLUM APPROVED 2013-12-06

BR970220 BREC VOID 1997-07-11

BREV131627 BREV APPROVED 2013-06-18

BREV131692 BREV APPLIED 2013-06-28BREV132159 BREV APPROVED 2013-09-12

BREV140008 BREV APPROVED 2013-10-02

BREV140731 BREV APPLIED 2014-01-08

BREV140823 BREV APPLIED 2014-01-22

BREV140882 BREV INREVIEW 2014-01-29

FP060428 FPERM FINAL 2006-06-14

FP070261 FPERM FINAL 2007-03-15

FP130699 FPERM FINAL 2013-08-12

FP140035 FPERM FINAL 2013-10-15FP140089 FPERM APPROVED 2013-10-30

FP140157 FPERM APPROVED 2013-11-26

FP140287 FPERM APPROVED 2014-01-30

InspectionsStatusPayment History

Case / Application / Permit Number B1305232Type / Classification BUILD

ALTRMD: Alteration/RemodelingBLDG: Building

Address

850 COMMERCE STMiami Beach, FL 33139

Parcel Number

42030092100

File Date 2014-07-30Status APPROVED

Status Date N/AValuation $963,469.00

Fees $19,207.93Payments $19,207.93

Balance $0.00Description PRIV PROV INSP ONLY - Interior Build


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MIAMI MIRROR TRUE REFLECTIONSout of a Restaurant and Exterior fountain andWindows/ Doors and Roof ( Green Roof),Fence and Canopy

View Map(Click the "Back" button on the browser to return to Permit Manager.)Contacts

Name CONSTRUCTION SERVICE SOLUTIONSBusiness N/A

Relationship CONTRACTORPhone N/A

Name COMMERCE ST PROPERTIES LLCBusiness N/A

Relationship OWNERPhone N/A

Name CONSTRUCTION SERVICE SOLUTIONSBusiness N/A

Relationship APPLICANTPhone N/A

Name HOMLEID, TANYABusiness N/A

Relationship ENGINEERPhone N/A

Name STA ARCH GROUPBusiness N/A

Relationship ARCHITECT

InspectionsStatusPayment History

Case / Application / Permit Number B1306689Type / Classification BPHASED

ALTRMD-C: Alteration/Remodeling CommBLDG: Building

Address

850 COMMERCE STMiami Beach, FL 33139

Parcel Number

42030092100

File Date 2014-07-13Status REVOKED

Status Date N/AValuation $566,439.00

Fees $1,500.00Payments $1,500.00

Balance $0.00


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MIAMI MIRROR TRUE REFLECTIONSDescription

PHASE PERMIT PRIV PROV INSP ONLYfor Inteior Buildout of Restauraunt-B1305232

View Map(Click the "Back" button on the browser to return to Permit Manager.)Contacts

Name

CONSTRUCTION SERVICE SOLUTIONS,LLC

Business N/ARelationship CONTRACTOR

Phone N/A

Name

CONSTRUCTION SERVICE SOLUTIONS,LLC

Business N/ARelationship APPLICANT

Phone N/A

Name HOMLEID, TANYABusiness N/ARelationship ENGINEER

Phone N/A

Name OCEAN ONE AT SOUTH POINTE LLCBusiness N/A

Relationship OWNERPhone N/A

Name TRAGASH, TODD BBusiness N/A

Relationship ARCHITECTPhone N/A


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PHASED PERMIT APPROVAL

ring two sets of plans calculations survey an d permit application to the permitcounter to obtain process number for your regular building permit2 Once the upfront fee has been paid and the process number has been obtained bring anadditional application an d two additional sets of plans of the architectural an d structuralportion of the building that yo u would like to permit under the Phased Permit process to theBuilding Official for approval3 In addition to the documents required above you will also be required to submit letterfromamDade WASA of intention to issue the water and sewer allocation letter4 Take application to the Permit ounter to obtain plan number an d return to the se e th eBuilding Official5 Do not take Phased Permit plans to the Plans Processing Desk after obtaining your plannumber Before returning to the Building Official for plans approval yo u must first obtainapproval from the Planning Department an d the F lo od P la in C o m p li an c e S e ct io n of theBuilding Department Next se e the Building Official with your plans and Phased PermitRequest Form and a letter from the private provider that will perform your inspectionsuntil th e a ctu al B u ild in g permit is issued Phase Permit plans will not be reviewed by othertrades

6 After the approval of the uilding Official yo u will need to return to the permit counter toobtain an d pa y for the permit Please be advised that the cost of the Phased Permit is nonrefundable and will not be credited to the final building permit7 Y ou m ay need additional trade Phased permits electrical mechanical plumbingecPlease be sure to notify the permit counter when requesting these permits to linkthemand not pull them from the phase permit This will ensure that the tr ad e p e rm i ts can betransferred to the building permit once obtained8 A National Pollutant and Discharge Elimination System NPDES permit may be requiredStorm water erosion an d sediment control during construction demolition or relatedactivities that impact onehalfcre or more shall be in accordance with the citysMunicipalSeparateormewer System MS4 permit9 Separate permits from City of Miami Beach Public Works Department may be required forwork on th e public rights of way that involve paving sidewalks excavation drainagemaintenance of trafficstreet closure tree removal relocationplanting or dewatering etc asneeded For applicable permits please contact Public Works Department at 3 5 7 7 8Note The Phased Permit cost is 2 for Commercial New Construction 5for Commercial Interior Alteration only for Residential New Constructionand is valid for sixonths only You must obtain your master permit within sixmonthsfrom the date of issuance


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CITY OF MIAMI BEACHPHASED PERMIT - NEW CONSTRUCTION AND INTERIOR ALTERA nONS ONLY

INDElvfNITY A t ID HOLD HARtvlLESS

WHEREAS, (Property Owner), in accordance with the Florida Building Code, 2010 ed., Section105.13 entitled Phased Permit Approval , wishes to commence construction at , hereinafter theProject ; and Address

\\lIEREAS, the Building Official is willing to issue a Phased Permit, subject to the Written Procedures governing thePhased Permit, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by the Owner and Contractor; and

WHEREAS, a National Pollutant and Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit may be required. Storm water,erosion and sediment control during construction, demolition, or related acti vities that impact one-half (1/2) acre or more, shall be inaccordance with the City's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit; and

WHEREAS, separate permits from the City of Miami Beach Public Works Department are required prior to work in thepublic right of way and in easements dedicated to the City; and

WHEREAS, all construction activity on new or existing structures within an historic district or site require a certificate ofappropriateness in advance from the Historic Preservation Board or staff as required by the City Code; and

WHEREAS, this Phased Permit does not allow any demolition.NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and

suff iciency of which is acknowledge, Owner hereby agrees as follows:1. In accordance with the Florida Building Code, 20 I 0 ed., Sec. 105.13, Owner agrees to indemnify and hold harmless and

release and discharge the City of Miami Beach (hereinafter City ), including its employees, from any and all liabilityarising out of, or in connection with the issuance of said Phased Permit.

2. Owner agrees that this Phased Permit for the structure shall proceed at the holder's own risk with the building operationand without any assurance that a building permit for the entire structure will be granted. Owner further agrees thatcorrect ions may be required at the time of the issuance of the building permit to meet the requirements of the technicalcodes as well as the Land Development Regulations of the City Code.

3. Owner agrees that if any demolition occurs on the Property, the Phased Permit shall be automatically revoked by theBuilding Official without further notice to the Property Owner and Contractor and all construction shall immediatelystop.4. Owner agrees that if construction occurs on or over public property or a City easement, all encroachments shall bedemolished, with proper permits, prior to the building permit being issued for the entire structure.

5. Owner agrees that the Phased Permit does not imply review of or compliance with the Florida Fire Prevention Code andthat any work requiring a Fire Permit is not included in this Phased Permit and therefore cannot commence without saidpermit. Any required Fire Permit cannot be issued without an approved design document as prescribed in FloridaStatutes.

6. The obligations of the Owner under this Agreement shall become operative and effective only upon the issuance toOwner of a Phased Permit for construction.

7. Owner acknowledges that the acceptance of the Phased Permit is a complete waiver and estoppel as to any rights, real,apparent or otherwise, to challenge the validity of any conditions hereof.

8. Owner acknowledges that any construction activity in violation of the above may require correction or removal to comeinto compliance with City Code and other applicable laws and regulations, at no cost to the City.

IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, and dohereunto set their hand and seal on the date and year as indicated below.

SIGN TUR P G FOLLOWS


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BUILDING DEPARTMENT1700 Convention Center Drive, 2 FloorMiami Beach, Florida 33139Phone: 305 673-7610 Fax: 305 673-7857

NOTICE TO BUILDING OFFICIAL OFUSE OF PRIVATE PROVIDERProject Name: _Parcel Tax : _Services to be provided: Plans Review _ Inspections _Note: If the notice applies to either private plan review or private inspection services the Building Official may require,at his or her discretion, the private provider be used for both services pursuant to Section 553.791 2) Florida Statue.I , the fee owner,affirm I have entered into a contract with the Private Provider indicated below to conduct the services indicated bove

Private Provider Firm: _Address: _Telephone: _Email Address Optional): _Florida License, Registration or Certificate : _I have elected to use one or more private providers to provide building code plans review and/or inspection serviceson the building that is the subject of the enclosed permit application, as authorized by s.553.791, Florida Statutes. Iunderstand that the local building official may not review the plans submitted or perform the required buildinginspections to determine compliance with the applicable codes, except to the extent specified in said law. Instead,plans review and/or required building inspections will be performed by licensed or certified personnel identified in theapplication. The law requires minimum insurance requirements for such personnel, but I understand that I mayrequire more insurance to protect my interests. By executing this form, I acknowledge that I h ve made inquiryregarding the competence of the licensed or certified personnel and the level of their insurance and am satisfied thatmy interests are adequately protected. I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the local government, thelocal building official, and their building code enforcement personnel from any and all claims arising from my use ofthese licensed or certif ied personnel to perform building code inspection services with respect to the building that isthe subject of the enclosed permit application.I understand the Building Official retains authority to review plans, make required inspections, and enforce theapplicable codes within his or her charge pursuant to the standards established by s. 553.791, Florida Statutes. If Imake any changes to the listed private providers or the services to be provided by those private providers, I shall,within 1 business day after any change, update this notice to reflect such changes. The building plans review and/orinspection services provided by the private provider is limited to building code compliance and does not includereview for fire code, land use, environmental or other codes.The following attachments are provided as required:1. Qualification statements and/or resumes of the private provider and all duly authorized representatives.2. Proof of insurance for professional and comprehensive liability in the amount of 1 million per occurrencerelating to all services performed as a private provider, including tail coverage for a minimum of 5 yearssubsequent to the performance of building code inspection services.

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INDIVIDU LName Address Phone _

SignatureSTATE OF FLORIDACOUNTyOF _Before me, this day of 20 , personally appeared _who executed the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that same was executed for the purposestherein expressed. [ Personally known [ Procured Identification - Type of Identification _

Signature of Notary Public SealORPOR TIONName Address Phone _

SignatureSTATE OF FLORIDACOUNTyOF _Before me, this day of 20 , personally appeared _of a corporation, on behalf of the state corporation, who executed the foreforegoing instrument, and acknowledged that same was executed for the purposes therein expressed.[ ] Personally known [ Procured Identification - Type of Identification _

Signature of Notary Public SealP RTERSHIPName, Address Phone _

SignatureSTATE OF FLORIDACOUNTyOF _Before me, this day of 20 , personally appeared _partnership, who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that same was executed for thepurposes therein [ Personally known [ Procured Identification - Type of Identification _

Signature of Notary Public Seal

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