p&z 10.13.05Planning and Zoning 1 October 13, 2005
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING October 13, 2005
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held on
Thursday, October 13, 2005, at the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order by
Cesar Sastre, Vice-Chairman at 7:00 P.M. with the following persons present:
ITEM I: ROLL CALL: Richard Fernandez, Chairman (arrived at 7:33 P.M)
Tim Crutchfield
Sid Reese
W. Robert Abramitis
Cesar Sastre
ALSO PRESENT: Al Berg, Planning & Zoning Director
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
ABSENT:
Emilia S. Palmer, Recording Secretary
Mr. Berg swore in all those participating in the meeting.
Mr. Sastre disclosed that he visited all the sites.
Mr. Abramitis disclosed that he visited all the sites.
Mr. Reese disclosed that he visited all the sites.
Mr. Crutchfield disclosed that he didn’t visit any properties.
ITEM II: APPROVAL OF MINUTES-
The September 7, 2005 minutes were moved to the end of the agenda.
ITEM III: SCHEDULE ITEMS
PZ05-0929-05
Denise J. Marino (owner)
9574 NW 1 Court
Sec.701: Appeal of Administrative Official- paint
Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, and the site conditions, and recommended
denial of appeal. Mr. Berg stated that the paint color is not appropriate for the existing
house as the color scheme is too dark and is not harmonious with the house in the
neighborhood. Denise Marino (owner) and Mr. William Valanella of Belle Mede
(designer) were present. Mrs. Marino stated that she made a lot of improvement to the
property and that she is satisfied with the color of the house. Mrs. Marino stated that she
wasn’t aware that she needed to obtain a permit to paint. Mr. Vallenella submitted
pictures of other houses that he felt-- were similar in color. After further discussion from
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the Board, Mr. Abramitis made a motion to uphold the Administrative Official decision.
Mr. Reese seconded. Motion passed (4-0).
PZ05-0825-12
G.G Salon (tenant)
Horizon Properties (owner)
9061 Biscayne Boulevard
Sec. 604: Site plan approval-window sign.
Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended
approval of the window sign. This application was tabled in a previous meeting. He
stated that the site is currently occupied by the salon and is located in the B-2 District
which allows 3 square feet of signage for each lineal foot of wall space. He explained
that the wall space is 20’ long which allowed 60 square feet of signage. There is an
existing cabinet sign (30 sq. ft.) that has been approved by the Board. The applicant is
requesting to add a window sign with “G.G. Salon and Spa” (11” letters), a list of some
of the services, and add the hours of operation and phone # to the front door (8” letter)
the total new signage would be 8 square feet. The list of services and the percentage of
window covering has been reduced and tastefully designed. After discussion from the
Board, Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to approve the application. Mr. Reese seconded.
Motion passed (4-0)
PZ05-0929-07
Ari Sklar (buyer)
Stanley and Marcella Walterman (owners)
423 NE 92 St
Sec. 604: site plan approval garage enclosure.
The applicants weren’t present. Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to table. Mr. Sastre
seconded. Motion passed (5-0).
PZ05-0825-09
Eugene Talbert (tenant)
Smart Cleaner (tenant)
Beatrice Shandolf (owner)
9835 NE 2 Ave
Sec. 604: Site plan approval-window sign.
Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended
approval of the application. This application was tabled in a previous meeting. Mr. Berg
stated that the applicant modified the size and color of the sign. The awning sign (Smart
Cleaners) will be with 8” white letters, window signage will be with 4” white letters
(Metro PCS) and the door will have the telephone # and the address with 3” letters. The
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tenant stated that the existing signage will be removed. After discussion from the Board,
Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to approve the application. Mr. Reese seconded. Motion
passed (5-0).
Immacula Pericles (tenant)
Bridal Design and Learning Center
Real Property Care (owner)
9723 NE 2 Ave
The applicant wasn’t present. Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to table. Mr. Reese
seconded. Motion passed (5-0).
ITEM II: APPROVAL OF MINUTES-
Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to approve the September 7, 2005 minutes with amended
corrections. Mr. Sastre seconded. Motion passed 5-0
V. NEXT MEETING.
The next regular meeting will be on October 27, 2005.
V. ADJOURNMENT
The October 13, 2005 Planning and Zoning meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M
__________________________ ____________________________
Emilia Palmer, Recording Secretary Chairman, Planning & Zoning Board