pz 2-26-09Planning and zoning February 26, 2009 1
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING February 26, 2009
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning Board, was held on Wednesday,
February 26, 2009, at the Village Hall. Richard Fernandez, Chair at 7:00 P.M. with the
following persons present, called the meeting to order:
ROLL CALL: Richard Fernandez, Chairman
Robert Abramitis
Sid Reese
Paul Madsen
Norman Powell
ALSO PRESENT: David Dacquisto, Zoning Director
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Valerie Bierley, Clerk
Mr. Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting.
MINUTES
Mr. Madsen moved to accept the December 3, 2008 and the January 22, 2009 minutes.
Mr. Powell Seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. 5-0
SCHEDULE ITEMS:
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Aviv Holdings LLC (Owner) (Applicant)
Mark Campbell (Agent)
9545 NE 2 Ave.
Special Approvals, Sections 600 & 523: Site Plan approval and Change of Use,
Restaurant 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 applicant clarified the application is a request
for flexibility to allow 2 restaurants or to have the option to combine the spaces to create
1 restaurant. The board questioned Mr. Dacquisto concerning the septic tank, the parking
and the signage.
The applicant addressed the Board and explained their purpose for not including the
signage at this time as well as the step by step process they are taking in order to
complete this project. The Board questioned the applicant concerning the light spillage
and the parking. Mr. Powell moved to approve the application with the recommendations
set forth by staff and adding the provision that the wall should be concrete not wood and
the applicant must return before the board for the signage and lighting issues. Mr. Reese
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. 5-0
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Kevin Lescott & Jacqueline James (Owner) (Applicant)
286 NE 99 St.
Special Approvals, Sec 600: Sec. 523. Site Plan approval, Garage conversion and side
deck.
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 did not question Mr. Dacquisto. The
Board questioned him briefly.
The applicant did not address the Board. The Board had no questions for the applicant.
Mr. Powell moved to approve the application with the recommendations set forth by
staff. Mr. Abramitis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion. 5-0
ACTION ITEMS: PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Approval of Planning Board report to the Village Council on the
amendment to permit Chickees in Miami Shores.
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information on the report to send to the Village
Council. Mr. Abramitis moved to adopt and send packet to council supporting their
decision. Mr. Madsen seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the
motion 5-0.
NEXT WORKSHOP
The next workshop hearing will be on March 12, 2009
a. Draft Zoning Code.
NEXT REGULAR HEARING
The next regular meeting will be on March 26, 2009
ADJOURNMENT
The February 26, 2008 Planning & Zoning meeting was adjourned at 8:30PM
__________________________ ____________________________
David Dacquisto, Director of Planning Chair, Planning & Zoning Board