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Planning Board Regular Meeting
April 22, 2010
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING May 27, 2010
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning Board, was held on Thursday, May
27, 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
Sid Reese
Paul Madsen
Robert Abramitis
ALSO PRESENT: Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
David Dacquisto, Zoning Director
ABSENT: John Busta
Valerie Bierley, Clerk
Mr. Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting.
BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES:
Chairman Fernandez visited 893 NE 96 St and 9005 Biscayne Blvd.
Mr. Reese visited all the properties
Mr. Madsen visited 893 NE 96 St and 304 NE 99 St.
Mr. Abramitis visited 9005 Biscayne Blvd.
SCHEDULE ITEMS:
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Shores Square Investments LLC (Owner)
TD Bank (Applicant)
Erik Wilczek P.E. (Agent)
9005 Biscayne Blvd.
Special Approvals, Sec. 600 & 523: Site plan approval, Sec 523.1 & Sec. 604:
Construction, new building, change of use retail to bank and site plan review.
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
vestibule.
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The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant about the bank’s
experience concerning vestibules and about the photometrics for the outside a.t.m.. The
board also questioned the entrance and exists for the traffic flow. Mr. Reese moved to
approve the application and Mr. Madsen seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous
in favor of the motion 4-0.
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John Peterson (Owner/Applicant)
893 NE 96 St.
Special Approvals, Sec. 600 Site plan approval, sec 521 & Sec 604: parking
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 planning Board find that the proposal merits approval, the planning
Board must make a finding that the proposed improvements are harmonious with the
community, as required in section 523 of the Code and, in that regard may add further
conditions or delete or modify staff recommended conditions deny the application, or
continue the item for future consideration. The Board questioned staff about the existing
gravel in the parking area and asked if there were any other parking on the property.
The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant about the existing
parking. Mr. Abramitis moved to deny the application and Mr. Madsen seconded the
motion. The vote was favor of the motion 3-1. Mr. Reese voted no.
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John Forbes (Owner/Applicant)
Pedro Bravo (Agent)
304 NE 99 St.
Special Approvals, Sec. 600 & 523: Site Plan Approval, Sec 523.1 & Sec. 604:
Construction 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 the breezeway and a
covenant concerning the opening of it.
The applicant did not address the Board. The Board questioned the applicant about the
breezeway area. Mr. Reese moved to approve the application subject to staff
recommendations and Mr. Madsen seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous favor
of the motion 4-0.
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Joseph & Marie Milien (Owner/Applicant)
561-63 NW 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.
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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 staff about the number of
staircases if the outside staircase is existing. The board also questioned what material the
staircase was made out of and the concern for fire safety issues.
The applicant addressed the Board. The Board did not question the applicant. Mr.
Madsen moved to approve the application and Mr. Reese seconded the motion. The vote
was in favor of the motion 3-1. Mr. Abramitis voted no.
MINUTES
Mr. Reese moved to accept the April 22, 2010 minutes. Mr. Fernandez
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. 4-0
NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting will be on June 24, 2010
ADJOURNMENT
The May 27, 2010 Planning & Zoning meeting was adjourned.
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David Dacquisto, Director of Planning Chair, Planning & Zoning Board