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***
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Emilia Palmer, Recording Secretary Chairman, Planning & Zoning Board