MEMO42006Butler Comments
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M E M O R A N D U M
DATE: April 5th, 2006
TO: Applicant File
FROM: Travis Minch
RE: Planning & Zoning Board Hearing, Site Plan Review
The Butler Residence, 1461 NE 102nd Street
The following comments must be addressed by April 10th, 2006 in order to be placed
onto the April 20th, 2006 P&Z Board agenda.
1. The comments on the Planning and Zoning Critique Sheet dated March 2nd and March 9th of
2006 and found in the applicant file have yet to be adequately addressed. The front
driveway has yet to be dimensioned and the rear lot coverage calculation is unclear. Please
note that the Village Code restricts rear yard coverage to 20%. ((Sec. 409) Appendix A)
Currently, plans do not express rear yard coverage calculation as a percentage. Please
indicate on plans which areas are being included in the calculation and then express the
result as a percentage.
2. At the time of the initial review, a survey was not provided. As a result, front, side, and rear
dimensions could not be determined and a complete review could not be conducted. At the
time of this review, a survey was made available and is has been discovered by staff that
the proposed addition does not meet the rear setback required by Village Code. Please
note that residential dwellings have a rear yard setback of 15’ while accessory building have
a rear yard setback of 5’ providing that there is 15 feet between the accessory building and
the main building. ((Sec 409) Appendix A)
3. Miami Shores Village Code does not make an exception for patio pavers within the side or
rear setback. The use of a soft dashed line or “fade outs” to indicate the edge of pavement
is confusing. Please indicate the edge of pavement by a solid lines and dimension
pavement from side and rear property lines.
4. Please note that development of waterfront land is subject to the approval of the Planning
and Zoning board and the review is made according to a criteria which includes the retention
of the natural vegetation near the water’s edge. (Sec. 534) The large paved area adjacent
to the waterfront appears to be in conflict with the intent of the Code, however, this
determination can only be made by the Planning and Zoning Board during Site Plan Review.
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5. Please note that flat roofs are permitted on existing pitched-roof structures providing that
they are approved by Planning and Zoning board and that they are not visible from the front
elevation of the building on an inside lot. (Sec 523.1(e)). Applicant should consider whether
the proposed flat roof will be visible from the front elevation.
6. Please note that Miami Shores Village Code can be accessed free online at
www.municode.com if you would like to consult any of the sections referenced in this review.
7. Because extensive changes will need to be made to the current set of submitted plans. It is
advised by staff that the applicant submit only one copy to Miami Shores Planning and
Zoning office for a preliminary site plan review before resubmitting ten copies to the
Planning and Zoning Board. If this option is pursued, the applicant will need to reschedule
their hearing for the month of May.
If the applicant would like to be heard on the April 20th meeting, ten (10) sets of revised
plans will need to be submitted by April 10th to the Village providing that they address all of
the comments above and meet all minimum code requirements.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call.