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pz 10-21-10Page 1 of 5 Planning Board Regular Meeting October 21, 2010 MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 21, 2010 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning Board, was held on Thursday, October 21, 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 Valerie Bierley, Clerk Norm Bruhn, Building Oficial ABSENT: John Busta Mr. Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting. BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES: Chairman Fernandez visited 9899 NE 2 Ave. Mr. Abramitis visited all the properties Mr. Reese visited all the properties Mr. Madsen visited 379 NE 94 St; 9899 NE 2 Ave; 818 NE 92 St and 9537 NE 2 Ave. Page 2 of 5 Planning Board Regular Meeting October 21, 2010 SCHEDULE ITEMS: PZ-8-10-2010191 Ricardo Sandoval (Owner/Applicant) Danny Arguelles (Agent) 610 NE 105 St. Errors and Variances, Sec. 701 Appeal on allegation of error: Sec. 523.1 Construction Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523. Quality of Buildings generally. 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 applicant did not question staff. The Board questioned staff to identify what the error was. Staff stated he did not see an error. The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant concerning what they felt the allegation of error was. Mr. Arguelles agreed there was no error and spoke about the quality of the product he wanted approved. Mr. Madsen moved to deny the application and Mr. Abramitis seconded the motion. The vote was in favor of the motion 3-1. Mr. Reese voted no. PZ-9-10-2010194 Alejandro Bonet (Owner/Applicant) 1361 NE 104 St. Special Approvals, Sec. 600, 523 and 534: Site plan approval, Article 15. Waterfront Lands. Sec. 534 Development, Dock and Boat Lift 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 reflector lights on the dock. The applicant did not address the Board. The Board did not question the applicant. Mr. Abramitis moved to approve the application subject to staff recommendations and to include the condition they add reflectors. Mr. Reese seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 4-0. PZ-9-10-2010195 Wells Fargo Corporate Properties (Owner) Interstate Sign Crafters Inc. (Applicant) Nadin Austerfield (Agent) 9899 NE 2 Ave Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523. Sec. 504 Signs. Monument Sign. 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 Page 3 of 5 Planning Board Regular Meeting October 21, 2010 to compliance with listed conditions. The applicant did not question staff. The Board questioned staff about the type of sign the applicant is requesting. 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 unanimous in favor of the motion 4-0. PZ-9-10-2010196 Wells Fargo Corporate Properties (Owner) Interstate Sign Crafters Inc. (Applicant) Nadin Austerfield (Agent) 610 NE 105 St. Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523: Sec. 504. Signs. Wall Signs. Mr. Dacquisto provided background information and summarized the information on the Staff Report. The Planning & Zoning staff recommended approval for the front signage only within 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 asked staff if they could replace what was already there. Staff stated they needed to remove it if they change anything about it. The Board questioned staff about rear signage in another location and the reason for it was to identify tenants for customers entering in the rear of the building where the parking is. The applicant addressed the Board. The Board questioned the applicant concerning the change of the existing sign to the company’s name. Mr. Madsen moved to approve the application subject to staff recommendations for the front signage not the rear signage. Mr. Reese seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 4-0. PZ-9-10-2010197 Teresa Lefevre (Owner) 818 NE 92 St. Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523: Site Plan Approval, Sec. 523.1 & Sec. 604: Construction. Garage Conversion The applicant requested to be tabled. Mr. Abramitis Tabled this application for the next meeting. Mr. Madsen seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 4-0. PZ-9-10-2010198 Bennet Electric Co. (Owner) Mathew Pack (Applicant) 9537 NE 2 St. Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523: Article IV schedule of regulations: Change Of Use: Gym/personal trainer. 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 Page 4 of 5 Planning Board Regular Meeting October 21, 2010 to compliance with listed conditions. The Board questioned staff concerning the amount of parking spaces needed for this type of business. The applicant addressed the Board. The Board did not question the applicant. Mr. Abramitis moved to approve the application and add a cap on the number of clients at six, subject to staff recommendations and Mr. Reese seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 4-0. PZ-9-10-2010199 Kenny Kotalik (Owner) Renato Arana (Applicant) 950 NE 100 St. Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 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 nor the applicant had questions for staff. 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 unanimous in favor of the motion 4-0. PZ-9-10-2010200 William Jones (Owner) 379 NE 94 St. Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523: Site Plan Sec. 523.1 & Sec. 604: Construction. Accessory structure remodeling. Errors and Variances, Sec 702 Hardship variances: sec 400. Schedule of regulations R district, Rear Yard Depth. 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 where plans might be before the Village incorporated. 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. Madsen seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 4-0. ACTION ITEMS: PUBLIC HEARINGS a. Consider Zoning Code Amendments Sec. 404 [Compliance with space and area restrictions.] and Sec. 409 Schedule of Regulations to Increase minimum plot width and minimum plot area for R District properties. - Mr. Dacquisto stated the request made by Mr. Loffredo to amend sec. 404 [compliance with space and area restrictions] and sec. 409 Schedule of Regulations to increase lot width and therefore reduce the possibility of splitting lots to create two buildable plots Page 5 of 5 Planning Board Regular Meeting October 21, 2010 where we now have a house on one lot. The recommendation is to increase the minimum plot width to 80 feet and area to 8,000 sq ft. The existing exception language in section 404 would protect existing platted lots of less than 80 feet in width. Any platted lot of less than 80 feet in width would still be buildable provided residences are built on both sides of said platted lot and further provide the owner of said lot does not own a contiguous lot. The Board discussed methods to meet the 80 foot plot width requirement. Combining plots less than 80 feet to create plots of more than 80 feet in width or through a waiver of plat or replat. Both must be reviewed by the Planning Board and approved by the Village Council. Chairman Fernandez opened the floor for public comment but heard none and public hearing was closed. Mr. Reese moves to approve a resolution recommending to the Village Council, adoption of this amendment to the code. Mr. Abramitis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. b. Consider Zoning Code Amendment Sec. 504.2 Temporary political signs. - Mr. Dacquisto read a motion passed by the Village Council, sponsored by Mr. Herrera, to refer amendment of Section 504.2 [Temporary political signs of the Zoning Appendix Contained in the Village Code of Ordinances] to the Village Planning Board. The Village Council was concerned that property owners of unimproved lots and lots with vacant buildings were not being asked for their permission before political signs were placed on their property. The Planning Board discussed the negative impact of not passing this amendment. Then, after discussing ways to enforce this amendment the Board decided having a consent form signed by the property owner would help the Village know the property owner was aware of the sign placed on the owner’s property. Chairman Fernandez opened the floor for public comment but there was none. Mr. Reese moves to pass a resolution approving the proposed amendment in staff report and recommending it favorably to the Village Council. Mr. Abramitis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. DISCUSSION ITEMS: a. Referral by Village Manager requeting the Planning Board make a report and recommendation on a request by Dr. DaJuane Anderson, EdD to permit the Anderson Academy of Mathematics and Science a private 5-8 school at 9096 Biscayne Blvd. the shores Square Center., under Sec 609 [Granting of permits to schools] This item has been withdrawn. b. 2012 Evaluation and Appraisal Report Staff wanted to remind the Board we are in the April 2012 cycle for our Evaluation and Appraisal report. NEXT MEETING The next regular meeting will be on November 18, 2010 ADJOURNMENT The October 21, 2010 Planning & Zoning meeting was adjourned. __________________________ ____________________________ David Dacquisto, Director of Planning Chair, Planning & Zoning Board