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Planning Board Regular Meeting
December 6, 2007
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 6, 2007
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning Board was held on Thursday,
December 6, 2007, at the Village Hall. Richard Fernandez, Chair at 7:00 P.M. with the
following persons present, called the meeting to order:
ROLL CALL: Present Were:
Richard Fernandez, Chairman
Robert Abramitis
Sid Reese
Norman Powell
ALSO PRESENT: David Dacquisto, Zoning Director
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
ABSENT: Cesar Sastre
Mr. Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting.
BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES:
Mr. Fernandez had no disclosures.
Mr. Abramitis disclosed that he visited all properties except 210 NE 107th St.
Mr. Reese disclosed that he visited all of the properties.
Mr. Powell had no disclosures.
SCHEDULE ITEMS:
Tabled Items
PZ-9-07-200753
Eleanor Butler (Owner) (Applicant)
123 NE 97th Street
Mark Campbell (Agent)
Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523. Site plan approval, Addition
Errors and Variances, Sec. 702: Hardship variances. Sec. 400. Accessory Buildings,
setback from main structure.
The applicant submitted a requested that the item be tabled. Mr. Abramitis moved to table
item PZ-9-07-200753, Mr. Reed seconded the motion and the vote was in favor of the
motion 4-0.
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PZ-10-07-200756
Martin Mejia (Owner) (Applicant)
333 NE 91st Street
Errors and Variances, Sec. 702: Hardship variances. Sec. 521. Required off-street
parking. (b) (2) a. Driveway / parking on property.
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the
Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff did not make a recommendation on the new
driveway plan submitted by the applicant. The applicant had no questions for Mr.
Dacquisto. The Board questioned Mr. Dacquisto pertaining to the driveway.
The applicant addressed the Board. Mr. Meijia stated the proposed driveway would
provide a 1-foot wide landscape strip extending from the garage for 5 feet. Mr. Dacquisto
had no questions for the applicant. The Board questioned the applicant. The Board
discussed driveway options and concluded that the Board could support allowing the
Director to approve the driveway at the proposed width without the need for a variance if
the applicant provided a 1-foot landscape strip starting at the alley pavement and
extending for 5 feet.
Following discussion by the Board Mr. Abramitis moved to deny the application, Mr.
Powell seconded the motion and the vote was in favor of the motion 4-0.
New Items
PZ-9-07-200752
Randy Mannapperuma (Owner) (Applicant)
210 NE 107th Street
Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523. Site plan approval, Garage addition.
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the
Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended approval of the proposed site
plan with the finding that it is consistent with the technical provisions of the code subject
to compliance with the four (4) listed conditions. The applicant had no questions for Mr.
Dacquisto.
The applicant did not address the Board.
Following discussion by the Board, Mr. Reed moved to approve the application with the
four (4) recommendations set fourth by staff. Mr. Abramitis seconded the motion and the
vote was in favor of the motion 4-0.
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PZ-9-07-200752
Nicola Meyer (Owner) (Applicant)
860 NE 98th Street
Ana Alvarez (Agent)
Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523. Site plan approval, Addition, second story.
Garage conversion.
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the
Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended approval of the proposed site
plan with the finding that it is consistent with the technical provisions of the code subject
to compliance with the six (6) listed conditions. The applicant had no questions for Mr.
Dacquisto. The Board questioned Mr. Dacquisto pertaining to the driveway. The Board
commented on and discussed the overhead line across the property, landscaping, DERM
requirements, drainage from the roof, the maid’s quarters and how traffic flows through
the structure.
The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant. The Board
asked for clarification on roof drainage and how it would be handled. The property will
have eaves directing water away from the building. The Board asked if the applicant
objected to having a unity of title filed with the property, the applicant had no objection
and agreed to the unity of title.
Following discussion by the Board Mr. Reed moved to approve the application with the
six (6) recommendations set fourth by staff adding a seventh condition that a unity of title
be filed with the properties and an eighth, that a landscape strip be created in the middle
of the driveway running its length. Mr. Powell seconded the motion and the vote was in
favor of the motion 4-0.
PZ-11-07-200758
MSVC LLC (Owner)
9480 NE 2nd Ave.
Casa Toscana Fine Foods and Wines
Sandra Stefani (Tenant)
Special Approvals, Sec 600: Sec. 400. Change of use take out to restaurant;
Sec. 521. (c) Off-site parking spaces.
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the
Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended approval of the proposed
change of use to allow a 120 square foot restaurant within the store and off-site parking
lease with the finding that it is consistent with the technical provisions of the code subject
to compliance with the five (5) listed conditions. The applicant had no questions for Mr.
Dacquisto. The Board questioned Mr. Dacquisto. The Board went over the history of the
business.
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Mr. Johnson representing the applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the
applicant. The Board asked if the applicant had any objection to an additional condition
being added to place a sign at the location of the off site parking space identifying the
space as parking for employees of Casa Toscana. The applicant had no objection.
Following discussion by the Board Mr. Reed moved to approve the application with the
five (5) recommendations set fourth by staff adding a sixth condition that a sign be
placed at the location of the off site parking space identifying it for use by employees of
Casa Toscana only. Mr. Powell seconded the motion and the vote was in favor of the
motion 4-0.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
a. Parking in the downtown.
Staff discussed their research into parking demand and supply in Miami Shores. Staff
also described the parking regulations applicable to specific streets such as Lincoln Road
in Miami Beach. The Board discussed the issue and proposed continuing the discussion
at the next workshop meeting at which time the Board would develop an action plan to
study parking issues in Miami Shores.
NEXT MEETING
The next workshop meeting will be on January 10, 2008
The next regular meeting will be on January 24, 2008
ADJOURNMENT
The December 6, 2007 Planning & Zoning meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
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David Dacquisto, Director of Planning Chair, Planning & Zoning Board