pz11-15-07Planning and Zoning 1 May 24, 2007
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING NOV. 15, 2007
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held on
Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007, at the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order by
Robert Abramitis, Vice Chairman at 7:00 P.M. with the following persons present:
ROLL CALL: Richard Fernandez, Chairman (arrived at 7:26)
Cesar Sastre
Sid Reese
Robert Abramitis
Norman Powell
ALSO PRESENT: David Dacquisto, Planning & Zoning Director
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Valerie Bierley, Village Clerk
Mr. Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting.
BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES:
Mr. Abramitis disclosed he visited each property.
Mr. Reese disclosed he visited each property.
Mr. Sastre disclosed he visited each property.
Mr. Powell disclosed he visited each property.
SCHEDULE ITEMS:
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Martha Rodriguez (owner)
1361 NE 103 St.
Errors and Variances, Sec. 702: Hardship variances. Sec. 400. Front yard setback; Sec.
523 Step unapproved materials
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.
The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant. Following
discussion by the Board Mr. Sastre moved to deny application, Mr. Powell seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 4-0.
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Oren Kattan (Owner)
Joseph Kaller (Agent)
9005 Biscayne Blvd.
Special approvals, Sec, 600: Sec. 523. Site plan approval, Remodeling building façade,
conversation of one (1) retail space to four (4) tenant spaces.
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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 Board questioned Mr. Dacquisto.
The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant and after further
discussion Mr. Abramitis moved to approve the application subject to the conditions set
forth by staff and adding that they keep the restrictions already in place with current
video stores. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion 5-0.
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Robert Butler (Owners)
Mark Campbell (agent)
123 NE 97 St.
Sec. 600: Sec. 523. Site plan approval, addition. Errors and Variances, Sec. 702.
Hardship variances. Sec.400. Accessory Buidlings, setback from main structure.
Mr. Sastre moved to table this application. Mr. Reese seconded the motion and the voted
was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0.
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Leonardo Kocking (Owner)
308 NE 96 St.
Sec. 600: Sec. 523. Site plan approval, Addition, garage conversion; Sec. 518. Fences,
fence in front yard.
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 Board questioned Mr. Dacquisto.
The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant, and after a
discussion Mr. Sastre moved to approve the application along with the recommendations
set forth by Staff. Mr. Reese seconded the motion and the vote was in favor of the motion
4-1. Mr. Abramitis voted no.
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Patrick Penkwitt (Owner)
500 Grand Concourse
Sec. 600: Sec. 523. Site plan approval, 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 listed conditions. The Board questioned Mr. Dacquisto.
The applicant addressed the Board. The Board did not question the applicant, and after a
discussion Mr. Reese moved to approve the application along with the recommendations
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set forth by Staff. Mr. Powell seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor
of the motion 5-0.
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Martin Mejia (Owner)
333 NE 91 St.
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 recommended denial of the site plan with a
finding that it is not consistent with the technical provisions of the code. The applicant
and the board questioned Mr. Dacquisto.
The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant. After further
discussion Mr. Sastre moved to table the application. Mr. Reese seconded the motion.
The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0.
ACTION ITEMS: PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED AMENDMENT: Miami Shores Code 2025
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Goals, Objectives, Polocies
The Public Hearing was reopened for the Comprehensive Plan. No one from the public
spoke. Mr. Sastre moved to approve amendment previously discussed in last months
meeting. Mr. Reese seconded the motion. The vote was in favor of the motion 4-1. Mr.
Abramitis voted no.
NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting will be on Oct. 18, 2007
ADJOURNMENT
The Sept. 27, 2007 Planning & Zoning meeting was adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
__________________________ ____________________________
Valerie Bierley, Clerk Chairman, Planning & Zoning Board