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Planning Board Regular Meeting
May 28, 2009
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING May 28, 2009
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning Board was held on Thursday, May 28,
2009, at the Village Hall. Richard Fernandez, Chair at 7:00 P.M. with the following
persons present, called the meeting to order:
PRESENT: Richard Fernandez, Chairman
Robert Abramitis
Sid Reese
Norman Powell
ALSO PRESENT: David Dacquisto, Zoning Director
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
ABSENT: Paul Madsen
Mr. Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting.
BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES:
Chairman Fernandez visited 1291 NE 102 St. / 1223 NE 102 St.
Mr. Abramitis visited all the sites.
SCHEDULE ITEMS:
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Emmanuel Paz (Owner/Applicant)
1291 NE 102 St.
Victor Bruce (Agent)
Errors and Variances, Sec. 702 Hardship variances: sec. 400. Schedule of Regulations R
District, Rear Yard Depth Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523 Site Plan approval,
Garage conversion, addition
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the
Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended denial of the proposed site plan
with the finding that it is not consistent with the technical provisions of the code. The
Board is concerned this property is historically designated by the national historic registry
but not on the local historic registry. They discussed tabling this item until they have
gone before the Historic Reservation Board for their recommendations. The applicant
expressed their want to go forward with this Board. Mr. Powell moved to send the
application to the historical board. Mr. Abramitis seconded the motion and the vote was
in favor of the motion 3-1, Mr. Reese voted no.
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Camp Biscayne at the Grove LLC (Owner)
9600 NE 2 Ave.
Medi Partners LLC (Applicant)
Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 504. Signs. Wall Signs
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 questioned report concerning the
number of signage they are applying for. Mr. Dacquisto amended the report to state two
signs not one. The Board had no questions.
The applicant addressed the Board thanking them for approving the signage and
explained the type business is more retail than doctor’s office. The Board asked about
other facilities they would use when a situation they could not handle in that office arises.
He explained although this is an independent place he would direct patients to North
Shore Medical. The board asked Mr. Dacquisto about the septic tanks. Mr. Reese moved
to approve the application subject to staff recommendations and Mr. Powell seconded the
motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 4-0.
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Diana Auvert (Owner)
1223 NE 102 St.
Deanna Belloso (Applicant/Agent)
Special Approvals, Sec. 600 & 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 adjustment to the parking pad, finding that it is consistent with the technical
provisions of the code subject to compliance with listed conditions. The applicant
questioned the condition of adjusting the parking pad. The Board questioned Mr.
Dacquisto concerning the wooden deck, the percentage of the open area on the property
and the location of the septic tank.
The applicant addressed the Board, verifying the wooden deck has been permitted. The
Board questioned the applicant about any bathrooms in the proposed request. Another
concern of the Board was whether both husband and wife should sign this consent form
or if the wife’s signature is enough and if there is an exit through the proposed office.
After reviewing the site plan Mr. Abramitis moved to approve the amended application
with the removal of the bath and shower subject to staff recommendations and adding a
condition that Mr. Auvert must sign a consent form before the permit issued. Mr. Reese
seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 4-0.
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Tanya Nieto-Winzey (Owner/Applicant)
9777 NE 5 Ave. Rd.
Errors and Variances, Sec. 701 Appeal on allegation of error: Fences, Sec. 518(b)
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the
Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended denial of the proposed site plan
with the finding that it is not consistent with the technical provisions of the code. The
Board clarified this is an application for and appeal on allegation of error. The applicant
did not question Mr. Dacquisto but the Board did. The Board questioned whether the
fence was existing and what type of fence was allowed in the front yard.
The applicant addressed the Board. The applicant verified the fence is existing. She
explained she spoke with Mr. Dacquisto concerning the design of the fence. Mr.
Dacquisto questioned what type of permit she applied for. The Board asked for a copy of
the permit, which the applicant provided and the dollar amount of the contract. Then they
questioned the height of the front yard. Mr. Abramitis moved to deny the application and
Mr. Powell seconded the motion. The vote was in favor of the motion 3-1, Mr. Reese
voted no.
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Mike and Dorothy Essington (Owner/Applicant)
55 NE 100 St.
Mark Campbell (Agent)
Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523. Site Plan approval, 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 listed conditions. The applicant nor the Board had questions for Mr.
Dacquisto.
The applicant addressed the Board. The Board inquired about the new doorway and
where it would lead and where the future pool will be placed. Mr. Reese moved to
approve the application subject to staff recommendations and Mr. Powell seconded the
motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 4-0.
IV. ACTION ITEMS: PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
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V. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
a. Drafting Zoning Code.
The Board and Mr. Dacquisto discussed the changes made to articles 70, 75, 80, 85, 90,
91, 95, 96 and 100 in the Zoning Code.
NEXT MEETING
The next workshop meeting will be on June 11, 2009
The next regular meeting will be on June 25, 2009
ADJOURNMENT
The May 28, 2009 Planning & Zoning meeting was adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
__________________________ ____________________________
David Dacquisto, Director of Planning Chair, Planning & Zoning Board