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Planning Board Regular Meeting
January 28, 2010
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING January 28, 2010
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning Board was held on Thursday, January
28, 2010, 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
Paul Madsen
Sid Reese
John Busta
ALSO PRESENT: David Dacquisto, Zoning Director
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Valerie Bierley, Clerk
Mr. Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting.
BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES:
Chairman Fernandez visited 640 NE 101 St.
Mr. Abramitis visited all the properties
Mr. Busta visted all the properties
Mr. Reese visited all the properties
SCHEDULE ITEMS:
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Joseph & Marie Milien (Owner/Applicant)
561-563 112 St.
Special Approvals, Sec. 600 & 523: Miami Dade Zoning Code applies: site plan
approval, garage conversion and interior remodeling of second residence on property
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 have any questions for staff.
The Board questioned staff about the ownership of the home and the second entrance.
The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant about the second
staircase outside leading upstairs to a bedroom. The applicant explained the want of a fire
escape due to a previous incident. Mr. Abramitis moved to approve the application and
Mr. Reese seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0. Mr.
Busta moved that if the applicant wants to come back before the board with the
appropriate plans to include the outside stair case the fee will be waived. Mr. Reese
seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0.
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Planning Board Regular Meeting
January 28, 2010
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John Grundhauser & Lois Weismantle (Owner/Applicant)
Marcial Rodriguez (Agent)
640 NE 101 St.
Special Approvals, Sec. 600 & 523: Site plan approval, sec 523.1 construction, 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 Mr. Dacquisto concerning
the colors recommended in the code book. The applicant questioned staff about the
recommended colors given in the report.
The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant about the type of
finish used on the metal roof. Mr. Reese moved to approve the application subject to staff
recommendations and Mr. Busta seconded the motion. The vote was in favor of the
motion 3-2. Mr. Abramitis and Chairman Fernandez voted no.
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Biscayne 88 Terr. LLc (Owner)
Huy Van (Applicant)
8825 Biscayne Blvd.
Special Approvals, Sec. 600 & 523: Site plan approval, sec 400 schedule of regulations
adopted change of use, nail salon
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 about the existing sign.
The applicant did not address the Board. The board did not question the applicant. Mr.
Madsen 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.
NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting will be on February 25, 2010
ADJOURNMENT
The January 28, 2010 Planning & Zoning meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
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David Dacquisto, Director of Planning Chair, Planning & Zoning Board