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pz 07-22-09Page 1 of 5 Planning Board Regular Meeting July 22, 2009 MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING July 22, 2009 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning Board was held on Thursday, July 22, 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 Paul Madsen ALSO PRESENT: David Dacquisto, Zoning Director Norm Bruhn, Building Official Valerie Bierley, Clerk ABSENT: Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney Chairman Fernandez swore in all those participating in the meeting. BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES: Chairman Fernandez visited 9550 N Bayshore Dr. and 8980 Biscayne Blvd. Mr. Abramitis visited all the sites. Mr. Reese visited all the sites. SCHEDULE ITEMS: PZ-4-09-2009135 Biscayne 88 Terr. (Owner/Applicant) 8833 Biscayne Blvd. Go Cellular (Applicant) Monica Soler (Agent) 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 Board questioned Mr. Dacquisto concerning the top portion of the building for signage. The applicant did not question Mr. Dacquisto. The applicant did not address the Board. The Board did not question the applicant. After a discussion by the board, this application was split in two parts. Mr. Abramitis moved to approve the application subject to staff recommendations for the wall sign and Mr. Reese seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0. Mr. Powell moved to approve the second signage that extends above the building subject to staff recommendations. Mr. Reese seconded the motion and the vote was in favor of the motion 4-1. Mr. Abramitis voted no. Page 2 of 5 Planning Board Regular Meeting July 22, 2009 PZ-6-09-2009137 Jorge Cabrera (Owner/Applicant) 9550 N. Bayshore Dr. Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523. Site plan approval, Façade improvements. 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 and Mr. Bruhn concerning wind loads. The applicant did not question Mr. Dacquisto. The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant about what additional stone needed to be done and where. After a discussion by the Board, Mr. Reese moved to approve the application subject to staff recommendations and Mr. Powell seconded the motion. The vote was in favor of the motion 3-2. Mr. Madsen and Chairman Fernandez voted no. PZ-6-09-2009138 Miami Shores Presbyterian Church (Owner/Applicant) 602 NE 96 St. Wilda Womer (Applicant) Steven Siebert (Agent) Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523. Site plan approval, Façade improvements. 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 concerning the plexiglas roof and the awning. The applicant did not question Mr. Dacquisto. The applicant addressed the Board. After a discussion by the board, Mr. Abramitis moved to approve the application subject to staff recommendations and Mr. Reese seconded the motion. The vote was in unanimous favor of the motion 5-0. PZ-6-09-2009139 John Berryman III (Owner/Applicant) 248 NE 98 St. Special Approvals, 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, nor the applicant had questions for Mr. Dacquisto. The applicant did not address the Board. The Board did not question the applicant. Mr. Powell moved to approve the application subject to staff recommendations and Mr. Madsen seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0. Page 3 of 5 Planning Board Regular Meeting July 22, 2009 PZ-6-09-2009140 John Militana (Owner) 8980 Biscayne Blvd. Melys Boisnote (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 denial of the proposed site plan with the finding that it is not consistent with the technical provisions of the code. However, should the applicant agree to remove four sq. ft. of signage and the board is in concurrence, staff has listed criteria for approval. The applicant inquired about the removal of the signage. The Board questioned whether the signs were existing or being proposed. The applicant did not address the Board. The Board questioned staff concerning which district the applicant’s business is located. The Board questioned the applicant concerning what type of business was proposed for signage and the legality of it. The applicant stated it was a school with several business names under one main name in the county records. The Board also questioned what information was written on the lease between the tenant and the building owner. After a discussion from the board Mr. Powell moved to table the application and Mr. Madsen seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0. PZ-6-09-2009142 Camp Biscayne at the Grove (Owner) 9600 NE 2 Ave. Miriam Rodriguez (Applicant) Daryl Brickman (Agent) 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 Board questioned staff concerning the pole sign and a ground mounted sign. The applicant did not have any questions for staff. The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant how many times the name “Chase” would appear on the building and if the awning would have any lettering on it. The Board also questioned the color, size and lighting of the wall sign that will replace the existing sign. The board then addressed the pole sign request. They asked the applicant the dimensions of the proposed sign as well as the existing sign. The board asked if the pole sign was for advertisement and the applicant responded it was for direction to the parking. Chairman Fernandez requested to handle this application in two parts. For the atm, awning and wall signage Mr. Abramitis moved to approve the application subject to staff recommendations and Mr. Powell seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0. For the pole sign request, Mr. Abramitis moved to deny the application and Mr. Madsen seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0. PZ-6-09-2009143 Page 4 of 5 Planning Board Regular Meeting July 22, 2009 Miami Shores Center LLC (Owner/Applicant) 9802 NE 2nd Ave. GM Signs Inc. (Agent) Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 504.. Signs. Wall signs. The applicant did not show up for the meeting. Mr. Abramitis moved to table this item till the next meeting and Mr. Reese seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0. PZ-6-09-2009144 Miami Shoes Investment Group LLC (Owner/Applicant) 9450 NE 2 Ave. Ari Sklar (Agent) Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523: Amendment to conditions of approval 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 nor the applicant had any questions for staff. The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant about how many spaces he was requesting to drop. Mr. Reese moved to approve the application subject to staff recommendations and Mr. Madsen seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0. PZ-6-09-2009145 NHS Housing Development LLC (Owner/Applicant) 11016 NW 2nd Ave. David Harder (Agent) Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523: Metal roof. 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 staff concerning the neighborhood prevailing roof type. They also asked his opinion if this type of roof would stand out in the neighborhood. The applicant did not have any questions for staff. The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned if the solar water heating panel shown on the plans were before the board for approval. They also asked what the solar reflecting index was for the roof. The board asked if this structure required a roof of any kind. They then asked if the reason for the roof proposed was to be in harmony with the neighborhood and if the study they did with determining energy efficiency with and without metal roofs was done with all types of roof material or just the concrete and the metal. The board asked if the making of the building has been inspected by the Village Building Department as it is being manufactured. After a discussion by the board, Mr. Abramitis moved to deny the application and Mr. Powell seconded the motion. The vote was in favor of the motion 4-1. Mr. Reese voted no. Page 5 of 5 Planning Board Regular Meeting July 22, 2009 PZ-6-09-2009146 Daniel Green (Owner/Applicant) 62 NW 108 St. Phillip St. Louis (Agent) Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523: Garage Conversion and 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 Board questioned staff concerning the covenant for single family use. The applicant did not have any questions for staff. The applicant did not address the Board. The Board did not question the applicant. Mr. Reese moved to approve the application subject to staff recommendations and Mr. Abramitis seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0. Side Note: Chairman Fernandez moved to reconsider his vote concerning the first item on the agenda PZ 4-09-2009135. Mr. Abramitis seconded the motion and the vote was in favor of the motion 4-1. Mr. Madsen voted no. The vote for item PZ 4-09-2009135 is passed with 3-2, Mr. Abramitis and Chairman Fernandez voted no. Minutes: Mr. Reese moved to accept the June 25th 2009 mintues and Mr. Madsen seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motio.5-0. ACTION ITEMS: PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Comprehensive Plan Amendment. 1. Recommendation to Village Council on Adoption of map 1.4 Future Land Use as amended changing the Baptisit Church of Miami Shores property from Single-Family Residential to Institutional. 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. Chairman Fernandez opened the floor for public comments. There were none and the public comments section was closed. After a discussion by the Board, Mr. Reese moved to approve recommendations by staff. Mr. Powell seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0. NEXT MEETING The next workshop meeting will be on September 10, 2009 The next regular meeting will be on September 24, 2009 ADJOURNMENT The July 22, 2009 Planning & Zoning meeting was adjourned at 10:00 P.M. __________________________ ____________________________ David Dacquisto, Director of Planning Chair, Planning & Zoning Board