pz 5-24-07Planning and Zoning 1 May 24, 2007
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING May 24, 2007
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held on
Thursday, May 24, 2007, at the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order by
Richard Fernandez, Chairman at 7:00 P.M. with the following persons present:
ROLL CALL: Richard Fernandez, Chairman
Mark Ulmer
Robert Abramitis
Sid Reese
ALSO PRESENT: David Dacquisto, Planning & Zoning Director
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Valerie Bierley, Village Clerk
Anthony Flores, Code Enforcement Officer
ABSENT: Cesar Sastre
Mr. Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting.
BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES:
Mr. Abramitis disclosed he visited all of the properties.
Mr. Reese disclosed he visited each property.
Mr. Fernandez disclosed he visited property 61 NE 102 St. and 1301 NE 101 St. and he
also received a letter from one of the applicant’s neighbors requesting the item be
tabled due to the fact they were unable to attend the meeting.
Mr. Ulmer disclosed he visited all properties.
SCHEDULE ITEMS:
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Marrus Corp. (owner)
Betty Lasch (agent) (applicant)
9165 Park Dr.
Sec. 600: Sec. 504. Signs. Wall sign.
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 listed conditions. The applicant briefly questioned Mr. Dacquisto.
The applicant did not address the Board. The Board had no questions for the applicant.
After a discussion by the Board Mr. Ulmer moved to approve the front only sign and all
other lash signs are to be removed along with the recommendations set forth by staff. Mr.
Reese seconded the motion, the vote was in favor of the motion 3-1, Mr. Abramitis voted
no.
Planning and Zoning 2 May 24, 2007
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Gregorio Borja owner) (applicant)
1301 NE 101 St.
Sec. 600: Sec.523. Site plan approval, two story addition, fence, driveway and pool deck.
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the
Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended denial of the site plan with a
finding that it is not consistent with the technical provisions of the code. Although the
applicant had no questions for Mr. Dacquisto the Board did questioned him.
The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant and after further
discussion Mr. Reese moved to table the application. Mr. Ulmer seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 4-0.
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Teresa Verges (Owners) (applicant)
1200 NE 92 St.
Sec. 702: Hardship Variances. Sec. 400. Pool equipment in side yard.
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the
Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended denial of the site plan with a
finding that it is not consistent with the technical provisions of the code. Although the
applicant had no questions for Mr. Dacquisto the Board did questioned him.
The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant and after further
discussion Mr. Ulmer moved to deny the application, Mr. Abramitis seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 4-0.
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David Davis (Owner) (applicant)
10125 NE 2 Ave.
Sec. 702: Hardship variances. Sec. 400. Driveway width.
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the
Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended denial of the site plan with a
finding that it is not consistent with the technical provisions of the code. Although the
applicant had no questions for Mr. Dacquisto the Board did questioned him.
The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant and after further
discussion Mr. Ulmer moved to approve the application with 20ft. drop curve and another
10ft. to the south along with the recommendations set forth by Staff. Mr. Abramitis
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 4-0.
Planning and Zoning 3 May 24, 2007
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Julio Regalado (owner) (applicant)
61 NE 102 Ave.
Sec. 701: Appeal on allegation of error. Fountain in front yard.
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the
Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended denial of the site plan with a
finding that it is not consistent with the technical provisions of the code. Although the
applicant had no questions for Mr. Dacquisto the Board did questioned him.
The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant and after further
discussion from the board, Mr. Abramitis moved to uphold the staff’s recommendation of
denial. Mr. Fernandez seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion 4-0.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Mr. Ulmer made a motion to approve all of the minutes, Mr. Reese seconded the motion.
Motion passed 4-0.
DISCUSSION:
The Board held a discussion concerning the paint colors. Mr. Flores who is the person in
charge of approving paint colors for the homes of Miami Shores, was there to present
color samples he put together for residents to have more of an option when choosing
colors for their homes.
NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting will be on June 28, 2007
ADJOURNMENT
The May 24, 2007 Planning & Zoning meeting was adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
__________________________ ____________________________
Valerie Bierley, Clerk Chairman, Planning & Zoning Board