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Planning Board Regular Meeting
November 18, 2010
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMER 18, 2010
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning Board, was held on Thursday,
November 18, 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
John Busta
ALSO PRESENT: Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
David Dacquisto, Zoning Director
Valerie Bierley, Clerk
Norm Bruhn, Building Oficial
Mr. Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting.
BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES:
Mr. Abramitis visited 818 NE 92 St.
Mr. Reese visited all the properties except 9537 NE 2 Ave.
Mr. Madsen visited all the properties except 9537 NE 2 Ave. and 9820 NE 2 Ave.
Mr. Busta visited all the properties.
TABLED ITEMS:
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Teresa Lefevre (Owner/Applicant)
818 NE 92 St.
Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523: Site Plan Approval, Sec 523.1 & Sec. 604:
Construction, 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 applicant asked why they needed to remove the
garage door. The Board asked staff questions concerning the parking on this property
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and if there are existing windows or doors leading to the outside and what the elevation is
for the garage.
The applicant addressed the board. The Board questioned the applicant concerning the
existing bathroom in the garage and recommended they get an architect. Mr. Abramitis
moved to table the application until the next meeting. Mr. Madsen seconded the motion.
The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0.
SCHEDULE ITEMS:
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Jose Aitken (Owner/Applicant)
Mark Campbell (Agent)
1411 NE 103 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 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 did not agree that there was an 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.
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Michelle Minagorri (Owner/Applicant)
901 NE 91 Tr..
Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523: Sec. 518(b): Construction. Fence front yard.
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.
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Miami Shores Center LLC (Owner)
Frantz Maurissin (Applicant)
9820 NE 2 Ave
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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 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 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.
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MSVC LLC (Owner)
Miami Independent learners, LLC (Applicant)
9472 NE 2 Ave.
Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523: Article IV Schedule of Regulations: Change of
use; tutoring.
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.
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Christopher Savits (Owner)
Miami Beach Seawalls (Applicant)
1460 NE 103 St.
Special Approvals, Sec. 600, 523 & 534: Site Plan Approval, Article 15. Waterfront
Lands. Sec. 534 Development, Dock and Boat lift.
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.
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Shores Square Investments LLC. (Owner)
TD Bank (Applicant)
Erik Wilczek (Agent)
9005 Biscayne Blvd.
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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 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 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.
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Jaime Sibauste (Owner)
Julio Sibauste (Agent)
580 NE 106 St.
Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523: Site Plan Approval, Sec. 523.1 & Sec. 604:
Construction, Second story addition with atruim.
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.
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Tina Portner (Owner)
Mark Campbell (Agent)
870 NE 92 St.
Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523: Site Plan Sec. 523. Site Plan Approval, Sec. 523.1
& Sec. 604: Construction, addition, open kitchen / cabana, bathroom and bedroom.
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.
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Sharpar Realty (Owner)
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Rosa Flores (Applicant)
217 NE 98 St.
Special Approvals, Sec. 600: Sec. 523: Article IV Schedule of Regulations: Change of
use; Nail Salon. 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 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.
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Bennet Electric Co. (Owner)
Mathew Pack (Applicant)
9537 NE 2 Ave.
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 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 address the Board. The Board did not question the applicant. Mr.
Madsen moved to approve the application subject to staff recommendations and
amending two instead of four. Mr. Reese seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous
in favor of the motion 5-0.
MINUTES:
Mr. Busta moved to approve July 22, 2010 minutes and Mr. Reese seconded the motion.
The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
NEXT MEETING
The next regular meeting will be on January 27, 2011
ADJOURNMENT
The October 21, 2010 Planning & Zoning meeting was adjourned.
__________________________ ____________________________
David Dacquisto, Director of Planning Chair, Planning & Zoning Board