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Board Minutes PZ 11-12-08_unbound 2003MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2011 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning Board was held on Thursday, December 8, 2011, at the Village Hall. Board Chair Richard Fernandez called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. with the following persons present: I. ROLL CALL Roll Call. Present: Richard Fernandez, Chair, Sid Reese, Paul Madsen, David Dacquisto, Director of Planning and Zoning (Not voting), Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney (Not voting). Absent/Excused: Robert Abramitis, John Busta, Norm Bruhn, Building Official. Mister Abramitis arrived at 7:05 p.m. II. BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES Sid Reese: All Paul Madsen: All III. ACTION ITEMS: PUBLIC HEARINGS a. None were scheduled. IV. MINUTES a. November 10, 2011 Motion: Reopen minutes, Action: Approve, Moved by Sid Reese, Seconded by Paul Madsen. Mr. Abramitis asked that the minutes be changed to include his statement at the hearing that generally he does not support flat roof houses or houses of a modern minimalist design, however, this house is an exception due to its unique location at end the of cul-de-sac in an isolated location on a canal and bordering the golf club. Motion: Approve minutes as amended, Action: Approve, Moved by Sid Reese, Seconded by Paul Madsen. V. SCHEDULED ITEMS Page 2 of 3 SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES BY VILLAGE ATTORNEY: Village Attorney, Mr. Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting. TABLED ITEMS NONE NEW ITEMS 1. PZ-11-11-2011269, Kirk Wagar (Owner), 145 NE 94th Street, Same (Applicant), None (Agent); Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Special site plan review, site plan modification and approval, to add an addition to the first floor with expanded kitchen, covered terrace and second floor addition of master bedroom and open terrace. Mr. Dacquisto provided background information, summarized the information on the staff report and read the staff recommendation and conditions of approval into the record. Applicant had no questions. Mr. Madsen asked about the 5 foot setback. Mr. Dacquisto stated it was an existing condition on an historic house and staff was considering the fact the setback was being maintained and the addition was in line with the existing setback. Mr. Fernandez asked about variances and staff said they were handling it as a site plan because the existing side yard setback was being maintained. Public hearing opened. Public hearing closed. Motion: Approve PZ-11-11-2011269 with staff conditions, Action: Approve, Moved by Paul Madsen, Seconded by Sid Reese. 2. PZ-11-11-2011270, 7800 NE 2nd Ave LTD (Owner), 216 NE 98th St, Jorje Espinoza (Applicant), Lizbeth Vientos (Agent); Pursuant to Articles V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Special site plan review and approval for wall and window signage. Mr. Dacquisto provided background information, summarized the information on the staff report and read the staff recommendation and conditions of approval into the record. Mr. Sheskin attorney for applicant, asked if the staff recommendation was for approval staff answered yes. Board questioned the size of the sign. Proposed signage exceeds sign allowance for the storefront by 1 sq ft. Applicant agreed to reduce the signage by 1 sq ft. Public hearing opened. Public hearing closed. Motion: Approve PZ-11-22-2011270 with staff conditions and new condition #4. Signage of nineteen (19) square feet is approved., Action: Approve, Moved by Sid Reese, Seconded by Paul Madsen. Page 3 of 3 VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS a. Y shaped, hammer shaped and other driveways in front yard. Direction to staff. Board discussed driveways on plots outside the swale. Board wanted parking in swale brought into compliance with the code when new parking in swale was proposed. Mr. Sarafan clarified his opinion that the director made a distinction between new driveways on the swale and maintenance of existing parking on swale. Staff talked about code and the allowance for 20 ft driveways and the provision that all paved areas in the front yard may not add up to more than 50% of the front yard. Board members discussed having driveways over 20 feet in width brought before the board. Mr. Sarafan clarified that Mr. Dacquisto was before them for guidance because he is receiving these requests. Mr. Kenny spoke in favor of allowing him to park cars in his front yard on a y shaped driveway. His lot is 150 feet wide. Trees block view of parking area from street. Mr. Kenny asked for a decision on his request and the Board pointed out the question of parking in the front yard was a discussion item being explored in general and not aimed at any particular property. Mr. Reese asked where we stand now. Mr. Sarafan said Mr. Dacquisto has authority to bring anything before board. VII. NEXT WORKSHOP a. None scheduled VIII. NEXT REGULAR HEARING – January 26, 2012 a. Regular agenda. IX. ADJOURNMENT The December 8, 2011 Planning and Zoning meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.