Board Minutes PZ 12-03-22_unbound
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
10050 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL 33037-2304
www.miamishoresvillage.com
Main Number: 305-795-2207 Fax Number: 305-756-8972
David A. Dacquisto AICP, CFM, Director
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Village Hall Council Chambers
10050 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores
March 22, 2012
Thursday, 7:00 P.M.
I. ROLL CALL
Roll Call.
Present: Richard Fernandez, Chair, Sid Reese, Paul Madsen, Robert Abramitis,
John Busta, David Dacquisto, Director of Planning and Zoning (Not voting),
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney (Not voting).
Absent/Excused: Norm Bruhn, Building Official.
II. BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES
III. ACTION ITEMS: PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. None
IV. MINUTES
Motion: Approve minutes, Action: Accept, Moved by John Busta, Seconded by
Sid Reese.
a. February 23, 2012
V. SCHEDULED ITEMS
SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES BY VILLAGE ATTORNEY:
“Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony you are about to give
will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.”
TABLED ITEMS
None
NEW ITEMS
1. PZ-2-12-20123: 9540 NE 2nd Avenue, (Owner) Leocava LLC (Applicant) Arcoub
Abderrahim (Agent) Same; Special site plan review and approval. Pursuant to Articles V
and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Special Site plan review and approval. Wall sign.
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. Abderrahim
was present and did not have any questions. Board Members did not have any questions. Mr.
Abderrahim made a presentation of what he plans to put up on the wall.
Motion: Approve application subject to staff recommendations. Action: Accept, Moved by Paul
Madsen, Seconded by John Busta.
Motion passed unanimously.
Miami Shores Village, Planning Board Meeting
Agenda: March 22, 2012
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2. PZ-2-12-20124: 9636 NE 2nd Avenue, (Owner) Henry Everett (Applicant) Ed Kehrli
(Agent) Cesar Jofre; Pursuant to Articles V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Special Site
plan review and approval. Change of use to batting cages and batting instruction; and
Wall sign.
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, Ed
Kehrli and Agent Cesar Jofre were present to state their case. Mr. Abramitis asked if there was a
master sign agreement and answer is No. Mr. Chairman asked what was going to be on the sign
and Mr. Daquisto read what plans stated. Mr. Chairman made some observations regarding sign
and wording. Applicant gave his presentation. Mr. Chairman questioned about name and the fact
that the word school is in request. Mr. Sarafan clarified that the name school is just a logo and not
in fact a school. Mr. Madsen questioned if the sign was going to be illuminated and Mr. Kehrli
answered no, that it would only be painted on the wall. Mr. Abramitis asked about capacity and
and Mr. Kehrli responded there would only be around 4 to 5 athletes at any given hour, not high
volume. Mr. Abramitis also asked about the word school as well. Mr. Chairman gave concerns
about word school and previous requests for schools in Miami Shores. Mr. Sarafan read what
code states.
Motion: Approve application subject to staff recommendations, Action: Accept, Moved by Sid
Reese, Seconded by Paul Madsen.
Discussion by board members. Mr. Chairman asked to Bifurcate issue and make Change of Use
and Wall signage approval a separate issue.
Motion: Sid Reese withdrew motion and Paul Madsen withdrew second to Bifurcate issue.
Motion: Approve Change of Use application subject to staff recommendations. Action: Accept,
Moved by Sid Reese, seconded by Paul Madsen.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Chairman asked Mr. Kehrl about changes to wording.
Motion: Table wall sign. Moved by Paul seconded by John Busta.
3. PZ-2-12-20125:131 NE 96th Street, (Owner) Paul & Magdalena Cauchi (Applicant) Same
(Agent) James Poole; Pursuant to Articles IV, V and IV of Appendix A Zoning, Special
site plan review and approval. Garage conversion.
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information, summarized the information on the staff report
and read the staff recommendation and conditions of approval into the record. Ms. Cauchi was
present along with Agent James Poole. Applicant did not have any questions. Mr. Abrimitis
asked questions regarding garage location and existing door.
Motion: Approve application subject to staff recommendations. Action: Accept, Moved by John
Busta, Seconded by Paul Madsen,
Motion passed unanimously.
4. PZ-3-12-20126: 11300 NE 2nd Avenue, (Owner) Same (Applicant) Same (Agent) Merrill
Romanik; Pursuant to Articles IV, V and IV of Appendix A Zoning, Special site plan
review and approval. Batting cage.
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information, summarized the information on the staff report
and read the staff recommendation and conditions of approval into the record. Ms. Romanik,
Agent was present to state case. Correction made about elevation. Mr. Chairman asked if they
would be demoing the existing batting cage and answer was yes and if they would be lighting
facility and lighting that is already in place would stay. Mr. Reese asked about set back
measurement and Mr. Daquisto answered regarding Barry University, setback is established and
determined by planning board.
Miami Shores Village, Planning Board Meeting
Agenda: March 22, 2012
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Motion: Approve application subject to staff recommendations. Action: Accept, Moved by Paul
Madsen, Seconded by Sid Reese.
Motion passed unanimously.
PZ-2-12-20124: 9636 NE 2nd Avenue
Motion: Lift Wall sign issue from table. Moved by Paul Madsen and Seconded by John Busta.
Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Chairman asked if Mr. Kerhli had an opportunity go ahead and look over potential
amendments to wall sign application and if Mr. Daquisto was able to review and answer was yes.
Mr. Dacquisto reviewed amended application and recommendation is to approve. Sign will have
logo (US premier sports) and wording will be Athletic Development Center. Copy of logo has
been submitted.
Motion: Approve amended sign application subject to staff recommendations. Action: Accept,
Moved by Sid Reese, Seconded by Paul Madsen.
Motion passed unanimously.
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. None.
b. In relation to next meeting Mr. Daquisto provided some information
regarding xeriscaping. Mr. Daquisto put information link on Miami Shores
Website. Mr. Abramitis would like to have background information
regarding expense and training of xeriscaping specialist in order to provide
to the Village Council. Mr. Abramitis asked Mr. Sarafan legal expertise
regarding approving 1 or 2 properties requesting xeriscaping and try a test
plot and Mr. Sarafan advised.
VII. NEXT WORKSHOP
a. None scheduled.
VIII. NEXT REGULAR HEARING – April 26, 2012
a. Public Hearings on Xeriscaping.
b. Public Hearing on amendment of Hybrid Roof Ordinance.
c. Regular agenda.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
Pursuant to Chapter 286.0105, Florida Statutes, if person decides to appeal any matter
considered at such meeting or hearing, he may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the
proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal
is based.
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are a disabled person requiring any accommodations or assistance, including materials in
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