01-26-06MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 26, 2006
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held on Thursday,
January 26, 2005, at the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order by
Richard Fernandez, Chairman at 7:00 P.M. with the following persons present:
ITEM I: ROLL CALL: Richard Fernandez, Chairman
Sid Reese
W. Robert Abramitis
Cesar Sastre
Mark Ulmer
ALSO PRESENT: Travis Schenk, Michelle Melgren & Associates
Michelle Melgren, Michelle Melgren Associates
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Emilia S. Palmer, Recording Secretary
Mr. Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting.
Chairman Fernandez disclosed that he visited 1421 NE 104 St
Mr. Sastre disclosed that he visited 145 NW 95th St, 9275 N. Bayshore Dr,
1421 NE 104 St, 9190 Biscayne Blvd, 490 NE 94 St and 9999 NE 2nd Ave.
Mr. Abramitis disclosed that he visited all the sites.
Mr. Reese disclosed that he visited all the sites.
ITEM II: APPROVAL OF MINUTES-
The December 15, 2005 minutes were moved to the end of the agenda.
ITEM III: SCHEDULE ITEMS
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Hacienda Motel (tenant)
Leung Ventures (owner)
9101 Biscayne Boulevard
Sec. 604: Site plan approval-monument sign.
This application was table from the meeting on December 15, 2005. Mr. Travis Schenk
explained the basis of the request, and the site conditions, and recommended approval subject to
verification that the letter color will be red and blue, clarification of whether sign will be lit, the
method of lighting, reduction of shrubs height to 3 feet 6 inches, placement of the sign outside of
the site distance triangle, as generally indicated on the plans and corresponding reduction of non-
sign area are fully screened from view. Mr. Schenk stated that the applicant amended the
application and proposed a monument sign. He also explained that the monument sign meet with
the requirements of the zoning code. Mr. Schenk affirmed that the sign is outside the triangle of
visibility, and that the owner agreed on maintaining the shrubs at the required height. Mr. Schenk
affirmed that the scale is not accurate. Some of the board members are concerned about the
lettering color and the location of the sign. Mrs. Carisa Leung (president) and Mr. Victor Vasco
(agent) were present. Mrs. Leung stated that the shrubs will be maintained to the required height.
Mr. Vasco presented pictures and color samples of other business with monument signs. Mr.
Vasco testified that the sign will be fluorescent illuminated. After discussion from the board, Mr.
Ulmer made a motion to approve the site plan application subject to staff recommendation, that
the lettering for “HACIENDA MOTEL be the same (reddish maroon) and removal of the non-
conforming sign. Mr. Reese seconded. Motion passed 4-1. Mr. Sastre voted no.
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Helen Ruby (tenant)
First Fence (applicant)
145 NW 95 ST
Sec. 604: Site plan approval-Fence.
Mr. Mr. Schenk explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended
approval. Mr. Schenk stated that the applicant proposed to enclosed the property wit a perimeter
fence 3.5 feet tall along the front yard, 5 feet tall along the side yard and 5 feet tall in the rear
yard. He also stated that the front and side yard fence will be of galvanized steel construction and
the rear will be chain link fence. Mr. Schenk affirmed that the fences meet the code
requirements. Ms. Joan Hil (owner) was present. Ms. Hill affirmed that there will be no sharp
point on the fence. After further discussion, Mr. Abramitis made a motion to approve the site
plan application. Mr. Reese seconded. Motion passed 5-0.
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Jeff Davis (owner)
Michael Steffens (agent)
9275 N. Bayshore Drive
Sec. 601: site plan approval-third car garage & driveway.
Mr. Schenk explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of
the application. Mr. Schenk stated that the application was heard and denied on the December,
2005 hearing. The applicant proposed to enclose a second floor patio area on the rear of the
house, relocate pool equipment and A/C units outside of the required side yard, add a third
garage on the front of the house and provide a pavement to accommodate all three garages. The
driveway will be constructed of approximately 2’X2’ square pave surrounded by grass. Mr. Jeff
Davis (owner) and Mr. Michael Steffens (agent) were present. Mr. Steffens testified that the
garage doors will be flush panel doors. After a brief discussion from the board, Mr. Sastre made
a motion to approve the site plan application. Mr. Ulmer seconded. Mr. Abrimitis move for
discussion, he stated that he is concerned on the water drainage and that there is no water
drainage plan. Motion passed 4-1. Mr. Abramitis voted no.
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Ernesto Marquez (owner)
Mark Campbell (agent)
1421 NE 104 Street
Sec.604: site plan approval-carport enclosure
Mrs. Michelle Mellgren explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended
denial of the application as submitted, with a finding that the proposed improvements constitute
a separate dwelling unit. Mrs. Melgren stated that the applicant proposed to enclose the carport.
Mrs. Melgren testified that as indicated on the letter submitted by Mark Campbell, the interior
will include a new bathroom. The east side will feature a 10 foot wide garage door will be
installed in a newly constructed wall. The applicant indicated that the enclosure will be used as a
bedroom with a bathroom. . Mrs. Melgren affirmed that she contacted Mr. Campbell in reference
to the staff report. She stated that Mr. Campbell affirm that it was an error with the letter of
intent, and that he was going to provide an updated letter of intent stating that the site plan is just
an addition to the property. Mr. Ernesto Marquez (owner) and Mark Campbell (agent) were
present. Mr. Campbell affirmed that it was an error with the letter of intent, and he explained that
the application is only to enclose the carport into a garage. A copy of the amended letter of intent
was submitted. Mr. Reese made a motion to table. Motion failed for lack of a second. Mr.
Marquez testified that there is no intention to have a bedroom with a bathroom. After discussion
and testimony from applicant and staff, Mrs. Mellgren amended the staff report to approve the
site plan application, subject to labeling the use on the phase of the plan as a garage and the
closet as a closet. After discussion from the board, Mr. Ulmer made a motion to approve the site
plan application as indicated on the record. Mr. Sastre seconded. Motion passed 4-1. Chairman
Fernandez voted no.
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First States Group (owner)
Bank of America (tenant)
Thomas Sign & Awning (applicant)
9190 Biscayne Boulevard
Sec. 601: site plan approval-signs.
Mr. Schenk explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of
the two proposed wall signs and denial of the pole signs. Mr. Schenk stated that the application is
for the replacement of existing signage as well fro additional signage on the Bank of America
property. He also explained that a free standing sign at the corner of NE 92nd Street and Biscayne
Blvd., a free standing pole along 92nd Street, and a monument directional sign at the rear are
currently on the property to provide identification. The applicant proposed to add two wall signs
on the east and west elevation and replace the two pole signs currently on the property. Mr.
Schenk testified that these improvements are part of a nationwide campaign by Bank of America
to replace existing signs with the bank’s new corporate colors, and to provide better visibility and
improved appearance. He explained that the proposed pole sign face will be metal frame
construction with a sign face made of white translucent acrylic with embossed lettering and will
be internally illuminated. Mr. Gregory Davis (applicant) of Thomas Signs Awnings was present.
Mr. Davis submitted pictures of pole signs. Mr. Davis explained that the square footage and
height will remain he same. He also explained that the new design will be brighter (illuminated).
Some of the board members are concern in having a box sign in ht e B-1 District. After a brief
discussion from the board, Mr. Abramitis made a motion to deny the application. Mr. Ulmer
seconded. Motion passed 4-1. Mr. Sastre voted no.
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First States Group (owner)
Bank of America (tenant)
Thomas Sign & Awning (applicant)
9499 NE 2nd Avenue
Sec. 601: site plan approval-signs.
Mr. Schenk explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of
the two proposed wall signs and monument sign subject to raised curb landscaping surrounding
the monument sign and follow all landscaping requirements as provided in the code; monument
sign must be place at least five feet from the edge of any parking stall and outside of the site
distance triangle at the intersection of NE 94th Street and NE 2nd Ave and to change the sign face,
lettering and plan as recommended in this staff report as otherwise determined by the Board. Mr.
Schenk stated that the applicant requested to replace existing signage as well for additional
signage on the Bank of America property. The existing signage that identifies the bank is at the
front of the building along NE 2nd Avenue and as a monument sign at the corner of NE 2nd
Avenue and NE 94th Street. The applicant proposed to provide one additional sign along NE 95th
Street. Mr. Schenk also explained that these improvements are part of a nationwide campaign by
Bank of America to replace all existing sign with the bank’s new corporate colors, and to provide
a better visibility and improved appearance. Mr. Schenk also explained that the proposed sign
face will be a metal frame construction with a sign face made of white translucent acrylic with
embossed lettering and will be internally illuminated. Mr. Gregory Davis (applicant) of Thomas
Sign & Awning was present. He testified that there would be no problem on changing the face
from white to opaque. Some of the board members are concern on having box sign on the
building. After discussion from the board, Mr. Sastre made a motion to approve as recommended
on the staff report with the opaque face. Chairman Fernandez seconded. Motion failed to pass.
Mr. Ulmer made a motion to approve the monument sign with the opaque face. Mr. Sastre
seconded. Motion passed 5-0.
Mr. Ulmer made a motion to approve the box sign that faced NE 2nd Ave that the sign face
opaque and the lettering and symbol translucent and to deny sign E025. Mr. Sastre seconded.
Motion passed 5-0
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Camilla Pires (applicant
Marcella Pires (owner)
173 NE 106 Street
Sec.604: site plan approval-garage enclosure
Applicant withdrew application.
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Richard Gonzalez (owner)
490 NE 94 Street
Sec.604: site plan approval-garage enclosure
Mr. Schenk explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of
the application subject to remove a portion of the driveway to provide a five foot wide landscape
strip between remaining driveway and utility/ storage room and to record a declaration of
restrictive covenants restricting the room’s use as a rental unit. Mr. Schenk stated that the
applicant proposed to remove the existing garage door to replace it with French doors. Mr.
Richard Gonzalez (owner) was present. Mr. Gonzalez submitted pictures of the existing garage.
Mr. Gonzalez testified that the garage was more like a utility room and it was never been use as a
garage. After discussion from the board, Mr. Sastre made a motion to approve subject to staff
recommendation, to the breathing holes remain as is and installation of French doors. Mr. Reese
seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-1. Chairman Fernandez voted no.
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James Quinlan (owner)
Nextel Telecommunications (applicant)
9999 NE 2nd Avenue
Sec.604: site plan approval-antennas
Mrs.Melgren explained that the applicant proposed to installed antennas and associated
equipment on the roof to of the Shoreview Center building. She also stated that staff is unclear
on how this issue has been handled in the past and therefore, defers recommendation to the
board. Chairman stated that this is an exterior chase. Mr. Sarafan explained that the approved
permit have to meet all the building code requirements and the FCC regulations. Mr. Jim Snay
(applicant) Nextel Telecommunication was present. Mr. Snay explained that most code required
one parking space. He also explained that these antennas will not interfere with other facilities or
homes. Some of the board members agree that the Village need more coverage. Mr. Marcel
Gomez (applicant) 6700 N. Andrews Ave Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309 was present. Mr. Gomez
explained that the chase will be place on the north side of the building. Some of the board
members are concern with an exterior chase and the visualization of the box on top of the roof.
Chairman Fernandez stated that he will prefer for an interior chase. Mr. Gomez stated that in
case of a disaster reinforcement generator will be installed in order to have a better signal. Mr.
Abrimitis moved to table the application. Mr. Sastre seconded. Motion passed 4-1. Mr. Ulmer
voted no.
V. NEXT MEETING.
The next regular meeting will be on February 23, 2006.
VI. ADMINISTRATIVE
Future topics:
1. Boat size
2. Downtown design standard
3. Signs.
4. Drainage
5. Yard statutes
6. Lot coverage
V. ADJOURNMENT
The January 26, 2006 Planning and Zoning meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M
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Emilia Palmer, Recording Secretary Chairman, Planning & Zoning Board