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APPLICATION WEINER & ARONSON, P .A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW - ....-.-.- ._---;...~ The Clark House 102 North Swinton Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 Telephone: (561) 265-2666 Telecopier: (561) 272-6831 E-mail: jmankoff@zonelaw.com ., DEe , 2 '. MICHAEL S. WEINER CAROLEJ.ARONSON JASON S. MANKOFF KERRY D. SAFIER December 12, 2007 Via Hand Deliverv Ms. Sherie Coale City of Boynton Beach 100 East Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, Florida 33425 Re: Seaview Park Club - Request for Extension Our File No.: JLLC002 Dear Sherie: Enclosed please find the revised Request for Extension for Seaview Park Club requesting a one (1) year extension. I am confirming with you that this matter will be heard by the Community Redevelopment Agency on January 8, 2008 and the City Commission on February 5, 2008. Enclosed is a letter from Mr. Bobby Gardner, who is a member of Prager, Sealy & Co., LLC, which is a member of Jacksonville Landco, LLC, the owner of the property. Also enclosed is a brochure of Oakleaf Plantation, which is a Hutson Companies Development, which is a joint venturer in the project. More information on Hutson Companies can be obtained at its website: www.hutsoncompanies.com. More information on Prager, Sealy & Co., LLC can be obtained at www.praqer.com. If you should have any questions or need any additional information, please contact me. Very truly yours, .~~. ~:;; Mankoff JSM: ek Enclosure Cc: Mr. Bobby Gardner (w/o enclosure) Michael S. Weiner, Esq. (w/o enclosure) Ms. Ashlee L. Vargo (w/o enclosure) O:\JLLC002\Letter to Sherie Coale revised extension request. Dee 12. 2007.doc WEINER & ARONSON, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAW The Clark House 102 North Swinton Avenue Delray Beach, Florida 33444 Telephone: (561) 265-2666 Telecopier: (561) 272-6831 E-mail: jmankoff@zonelaw.com MICHAEL S. WEINER CAROLE J. ARONSON JASON S. MANKOFF KERRY D. SAFIER December 12, 2007 Via Hand Delivery Mr. Michael W. Rumpf Director of Planning & Zoning City of Boynton Beach 100 East Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, Florida 33425 Re: Seaview Park Club - Request for Extension Our File No.: JLLC002 Dear Mike: This letter is a request for a site plan extension on behalf of our client, Jacksonville Landco, LLC, ("Landco") for the project known as Seaview Park Club ("Project"). The development of the Project was being undertaken by Lennar Homes, LLC ("Lennar") pursuant to an option agreement. The option agreement held by Lennar was terminated as of July, 2007 at which time our client was assigned Lennar's interest, plans and approvals for the Project. Since July, 2007, our client has been diligently working to continue development of the site and secure a building permit for the Project. However, it appears that they will not have secured a building permit prior to the expiration of the site plan on February 15, 2008. In addition, they have not had sufficient time to evaluate the product designs assigned to them by Lennar in light of current market conditions. Thus, by this letter we are officially requesting an extension to the site plan for a period of twelve (12) months to allow our client time to effectively evaluate the product and to secure building permits for the Project. Although the original applicant, Lennar, withdrew its involvement with the Project, our client remains committed to moving it forward. The following is a list of accomplishments that demonstrates our client's good faith efforts: ~ Landco continues to work to complete development of the underlying site in preparation for vertical construction, including site work and construction of the dock facilities; O:\JLLCOO2\Revised letter to Rumpf re extension request.Dee 12. 2007.doc December 12,2007 Page 2 of 2 ~ Applications for Building permits associated with Building #4 were submitted to the City in October 2007; ~ Fees paid to date to the City for the above permits total approximately $17,500; and ~ General infrastructure work on the site is almost complete. Again, our client is committed to completing the development of the Project, but needs additional time to perform an effective evaluation of the market and designed product and to secure building permits for the same. All of this is being done, and a site plan extension is being requested, in order to best ensure the success of the Project. If at all possible, we respectfully request that this extension request be placed on the January 8, 2008 CRA agenda and the subsequent City Commission agenda of February 5, 2008. Enclosed please find a check in the amount of Five Hundred ($500.00) Dollars made payable to the City of Boynton Beach. We understand that the applicant is responsible for the notice requirements. We will fulfill the notice responsibility as required prior to any public hearings. Please confirm with me the respective dates that this extension request will be heard so that I can prepare the appropriate notice. If you have any additional questions regarding the extension request, please feel free to contact me. Very truly yours, ~~Off JSM:alv Enclosure cc: Mr. Bobby Gardner (via email and regular mail w/o enclosure) Michael S. Weiner, Esquire (w/o enclosure) Ms. Ashlee L Vargo (w/o enclosure) O:\JLLCOO2\Revised letter to Rumpf re extension request.Dee 12. 2007.doe Jacksonville Landco" LLC 200 S. Orange Avenue, Suite 1900, Orlando, FL 32801 Ph: 407-481-9182 - Fax: 407-849-1496 December 11, 2007 Mr. Michael W. Rumpf Director of Planning & Zoning City of Boynton Beach 100 East Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, Florida 33425 RE: Seaview Park Club Boynton Beach, Florida Dear Mr. Rumpf, I wanted to provide you with some information about Jacksonville Landco, LLC ("Landco"), the owner of the property known as the Seaview Park Club project (the "Project"). Succinctly, Landco has the requisite expertise and intends to develop the Project. Following is brief description of the company, its current activities with regard to the Project, and a short resume of its partners. By way of background, Landco is an entity that was formed to landbank residential developments for homebuilders. The partners of Landco are certain principals of The Hutson Companies ("Hutson") and Prager, Sealy & Co., LLC ("Sealy"). Briefly, Hutson has extensive construction and development experience, while Sealy has an extensive real estate finance and underwriting background, with a growing base in development. Understanding the risks associated with the real estate market in general, and landbanking in particular, the Landco partners have planned from the start to utilize their combined skills to build out the projects that its client homebuilders have chosen not to complete. Accordingly, since Lennar's departure from the vertical component of the Project, Landco has undertaken the necessary steps to continue the development of the site, and secure a building permit. Landco has not engaged a broker or actively marketed the Project. As you are aware, Landco submitted a building permit package in order to begin construction of the first of four residential buildings currently planned. It has been working with Carr Residential, a south Florida contractor to identify certain components to be incorporated into the project, as well as prepare necessary shop drawings from subcontractors that will be utilized in the construction process. Landco has also engaged Ms. Linda Love of American Realty Consultants to advise it on various aspects of planning and marketing the Project, as well as to provide a current overview of the marketplace. Mr. Michael W. Rumpt December 11, 2007 Page 2 of2 We are seeking a site plan extension for a number of reasons, most notably because additional time is necessary to more effectively evaluate the market and complete planning for a project that will be successful. As stated above, Hutson and Sealy, the partners in Landco have the experience necessary to successfully complete the Project. Hutson brings extensive development and construction experience. Beginning in 1973, D.W. Hutson Construction was a pioneer in the northeast Florida homebuilding industry. With firm roots in the principles of value, convenience and lifestyle, D.W. Hutson Construction brought forth dozens of residential communities, including more than 12,000 homes. Most notably, the firm is credited with the residential development and construction of much of Jacksonville's south Mandarin area. Noted for its environmental sensitivity, exceptional financial strength and its commitment to developing family-friendly communities, The Hutson Companies currently owns and is developing projects in Clay, Duval and St. Johns Counties, with total development rights to over 12,000 single and multifamily homes, as well as over 7 million square feet of commercial, office and industrial space. As a complement to the construction experience of the Hutson side of Landco, the Sealy side brings the underwriting and financing experience of over $5 billion of Florida real estate transactions. In addition, it is currently in the process of completing development of a number of communities and is partners in two residential building operations in Brevard County and Osceola County, Florida. The continued development of the Project, including its vertical construction, is consistent with Landco's business plan, as it is consistent with the real estate expertise of the partners within Landco. Recognizing the nuances of the particular Boynton Beach marketplace, Landco has engaged the services of those with localized specialties in order best move forward with the development of the Project. Weare available to answer whatever questions may arise in this regard, and look forward to meeting with whomever might be posing them. In the meantime, should you require additional information, please do not hesitate to contact me. 9nville Landco, LLC \ I (~ 'J \ \, J Robert M. GJJner PROJECT NAME: Seaview Park Club LOCATION: 1620 N. Federal Hwy PCN: 08-43-45-22-00-002-0020 I FILE NO.: SPTE 08-003 II TYPE OF APPLICATION: I AGENT/CONT ACT PERSON: OWNER: Jacksonville Landco, LLC Jason Mankoff, Esquire ADDRESS: Weiner & Aronson OWNER: ADDRESS: 102 N. Swinton Avenue FAX: Delray Beach, FL 33444 PHONE: FAX: 561-272-6831 PHONE: 561-265-2666 E-Mail: i mankoff(Q),zonelaw .com SUBMITTAL / RESUBMITT AL 12/5/07 1 ST REVIEW COMMENTS DUE: PUBLIC NOTICE/ SIGNS 30 days /10 days 12/29/07 IPARC: TART MEETING: LEGAL AD PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEETING: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT 1/8/08 AGENCY BOARD CITY COMMISSION MEETING: 2/5/08 COMMENTS: S:\Planning\SHARED\WP\PROJECTS\Seaview Park Club\SPTE 08-003\2007 PROJECT TRACKING INFO.doc