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P&Z 2.23.06MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 23, 2006 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held on Thursday, February 23, 2006 at the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order by ITEM I: ROLL CALL: Richard Fernandez, Chairman Sid Reese W. Robert Abramitis ABSENT: Cesar Sastre Mark Ulmer ALSO PRESENT: Travis Schenk, Michelle Melgren & Associates Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney Emilia S. Palmer, Recording Secretar y Mr. Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting. Chairman Fernandez disclosed that he visited from a previous meeting and that he visited 1205 NE 95 St and a conversation with Mr. Al Davis. He also disclosed that he had a conversation with Mr. Mark Campbell. Mr. Abramitis disclosed that he visited all the sites, and that he had a conversation in reference to 1205 NE 95 St Mr. Reese disclosed that he had a conversation with Mr. Myers Noel. ITEM III: SCHEDULE ITEMS PZ06-0126-9 James Quinlan (owner) Nextel (applicant) 9999 NE 2nd Avenue Sec. 604: Site plan approval-rooftop antennas. This application was table from the meeting on January 26, 2006 to give the applicants an opportunity to produce more details and provide alternatives as to design, height, and locations on the building. Mr. Snay 393 Ashton St Palm Beach, FL was present. Mr. Snay did a photo presentation. He presented three different designs for the rooftop antennas. 1) antenna screen with shelter on the propose location 2) antenna screen moving the shelter to the center of the building 3) Tower on top of the building. He also stated that he prefer the site plan as submitted previously. Mr. Snay explains that the rooftop antennas would not be visible from a stand point. Mr. James Quinlan (owner) was present. Mr. Quinlan affirmed that there is not enough space in the interior of the building to install the shelter. A public comment was made by Mrs. Madeline Romanello of 160 Enterprises. Mrs. Romanello testified that Miami Shores needed more reception. After discussion from the board, Mr. Sastre made a motion to approve the site plan subject to reduce the size of the shelter within 40 foot. Motion failed for lack of a second. Mr. Ulmer made a motion to deny the site plan application. Mr. Abramitis seconded. Mr. Ulmer stated that the site plan is not compatible with the village. Motion passed 3-2. Mr. Sastre and Chairman Fernandez voted no. PZ06-0223-1 Subway (tenant) Ari Sklar (owner) MSVC LLC 9458 NE 2nd Ave Sec. 604: Site plan approval-Change in use Mr. Schenk explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended denial of the application for change in use. Mr. Schenk stated that the applicant proposed to build an interior commercial space of 961 square foot for a restaurant with, there will be 7 tables for sit-down dining. This will require 1 parking space for 100 square feet. Mr.Schenk stated that the site plan was approved fro retail only. He testified that that the site plans shows a total of 1690 of square feet for sit-down restaurant space and 7225 square feet of retail space. The sit-down restaurant space will required 17 parking spaces and 29 parking spaces for retail. Mr. Oscar Sklar was there to present the case. Mr. Skalr testified that there is an agreement with 9699 NE 2nd Ave for additional parking for the. New information was submitted. Staff stated that they needed time to review the new information that was submitted. Some of the members are concern about the parking requirements. After further discussion from the Board, Mr. Ulmer made a motion to table the site plan application. Mr. Reese seconded. Motion passed 4-1. Mr. Abramitis voted no. PZ06-0223-2 Luis && Carrie Reynoso(owner) Daniel Menendez (applicant) 325 NE 104 st 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, subject to be harmonious with the neighborhood, provide two trees at least 12 foot in height approve by the village in the swale, remove or reshaped that an existing planter, provide color samples and that the 50 sq. foot concrete pad on northwest corner of property must be use only for garbage pick up. Mr. Daniel Menendez (architect) was present. Mr. Schenk stated that the applicant propose a complete remodeling project that will add a second story, circular driveway and a pool in the rear yard. The circular driveway will provide access to the existing garage. He stated that two trees at least 12 in height be provided when paving on the swale. According to the survey a planter exist on the southeast corner of the house, which encroaches3 feet into the side yard. Mr. Daniel Menendez (architect) was present. Mr. Sastre stated that there is many home with planter or architectural features. Chairman Fernandez concern on the color and style of the roof, palm trees that exceed that height of the building, and the property wasn’t posted. Mr. Abramitis stated that the house doesn’t match with other homes in the neighborhood. After a brief discussion from the board, Mr. Sastre made a motion to table the site plan application. Mr. Abramitis seconded. Motion passed 4-1. Mr. Ulmer voted no. PZ06-0223-3 Scot & Cherryl Marken (owner) 134 NE 100 St Sec.604: site plan approval-carport enclosure Mr.Schenk explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the application subject to provide on-site parking, and elimination of the direct exterior access to the proposed improvements, or execution and recordation of a restriction, in a form approved by the Village Attorney, against conversion of the improvement to rental unit. Mr. Schenk stated that the applicant proposed to enclose the existing garage and convert the space into anew den and laundry room. Mr. Shcenk also stated that the applicant didn’t provide an updated survey, but upon visual inspection there have been no improvement to the property. The existing driveway that services the garage will be cut to provide a five-foot landscape strip. The existing driveway within the property is 29.81 feet long, which provides only one parking space on the property. PZ06-0223-4 Sidney & Melinda Reese (owner) 960 NE 97 St Sec. 601: site plan approval-Addition Mr. Schenk explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the application. Mr. Schenk stated that the applicant proposed an addition to the rear of the existing house and a new front entry porch. The proposed rear addition meets all applicable Code requirements. The addition will satisfy minimum yard requirements of 10 feet in the side yard, 15 feet in the rear, and at 20 feet tall is under the maximum height restriction of 30 feet for the R-20 zoning district. Mr. Sidney Reese was there to present the case. Mr. Sidney Reese Sr. steps down from the board. After discussion from the Boar, Mr. Sastre made a motion to approve the application, subject to provide a landscape plan at time of permitting. Mr. Abramitis seconded. Motion passed 4-0. PZ06-0223-5 Barry University (owner) Freddy Ulloa (applicant) 11300 NE 2nd Ave Sec. 601: site plan approval-Phase I of Graduate Medical Building Mr. Ulmer made a motion to table the application, so staff has the opportunity to revise the plans that were previously submitted. Mr. Abrimitis seconded. Motion passed 4-1. Mr. Reese voted no. PZ06-0223-6 160 Enterprises LLC (owner) Madeline Romanello (applicant0 160 NE 99 ST Model I Sec.604: site plan approval-New single family Mr. Schenk explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the application subject to demolish existing concrete block structure. A demolition permit is required. Provide a detailed survey at time of permitting showing existing structures, all easements/right –of-way lines, existing elevations, and trees. Mr. Schenk testified that the applicant proposes a two story residence with Spanish style architecture. The residence will have access to NE 99th Street via a 20-foot wide driveway with brick pavers. The residence will have two car-garages, which provides the lot with enough parking. The landscape plan shows two oak trees to be placed in the swale, as the Code requires a minimum of two 12-foot trees per 75 feet of frontage if the applicants are paving on the swale. He also stated that the applicant proposes to provide a 40 square foot clear area for garbage removal at the rear property line along the alley. The proposed residence will be 33,337.08 cubic feet, which exceeds the minimum cubage requirements of 18,599 cubic feet in this zoning district. PZ06-0223-7 160 Enterprises LLC (owner) Madeline Romanello (applicant) 160 NE 99 ST Model II Sec.604: site plan approval-New single family Mr. Schenk explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the application subject to reduce the height of the existing wall to three feet within the 10-foot sight distance triangle, provide more architectural relief and style on the left side elevation, demolish existing concrete block structure. A demotion permit is required; provide a detailed survey at time of permitting showing existing structures, all easements, /right-of-way lines, existing elevations, and trees and to be harmonious with the community. The applicant proposes to build one single family residence on one of the two new lots. The applicant also proposed a two story residence with modern style box architecture. The residence will have access to NE 99th Street via a 20-foot wide driveway with brick pavers. The residence will have a two-car garage. The landscape plan shows two oak trees to be place in the swale. The applicant proposed to provide a 40 square foot clear area for garbage removal at the rear property line along the alley. Mrs. Madeline Romanello (owner) and James Smith (architect) were there to present the case. Mr. Smith stated that the concrete wall was for security & visualization purposes. He suggested that he will add a gable. Mr. Tim Crutchfield for public comments was there. Mr. Crutchfield stated that the two properties are similar. Mr. Sastre suggested adding an architural feature or turning the second floor more to the rear. Some of the Board members are concern that the two structures are similar. After further discussion from the board, Mr. Abramitis made a motion to table the application. Mr. Sastre seconded. Motion passed 3-2. Mr. Reese and Mr. Ulmer voted no. ITEM II: APPROVAL OF MINUTES- V. NEXT MEETING. The next regular meeting will be on March 23,2006 V. ADJOURNMENT The May 26, 2005 Planning and Zoning meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M **** The May 26, 2005 meeting the recordings were not clear*** __________________________ ____________________________ Emilia Palmer, Recording Secretary Chairman, Planning & Zoning Board