Board Minutes PZ 12-06-28
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
June 28, 2012
Thursday, 7:00 P.M.
I. ROLL CALL
Present: Richard Fernandez, Chair, Sid Reese, Paul Madsen, John Busta, David
Dacquisto, Director of Planning and Zoning (Not voting), Richard Sarafan, Village
Attorney (Not voting).
Absent/Excused: Robert Abramitis.
II. BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES
III. ACTION ITEMS: PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. During the regularly scheduled Council Meeting of Tuesday, January 17, 2012,
Councilman Loffredo raised the issue of xeriscaping for front yards. Following a
brief discussion, a motion was made, seconded and unanimously passed to have
the Planning & Zoning Board research and report back to the Council as to
whether creating an amendment to the Code for xeriscaping (Florida Friendly
Landscaping) in the front would be appropriate.
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information regarding public hearings held
on this matter.
Motion to approve report.
Moved by: John Busta, Seconded by Paul Madsen.
No Discussion.
Motion passed unanimously.
b. During the regularly scheduled Council Meeting of Tuesday, February 7, 2012,
the village council discussed the ordinance permitting hybrid roofs and making
the amendment permanent. Following discussion, a motion was made, seconded
and unanimously passed to have the Planning & Zoning Board hold a public
hearing to review and consider an amendment to the existing hybrid roof
amendment Sec. 523.1 (k) to allow solar panels on the rear roof only and to
eliminate the restriction on how far apart the rows of clay tile may be laid.
Mr. Dacquisto provided background information regarding public hearings held
on this matter. Mr. Chairman made comments about prior board discussion in
agreement to other solar options that did not require 15 inch gaps. Mr. Dacquisto
read report that was presented and will be presented to council.
Motion to approve report.
Moved by: Paul Madsen, Seconded by John Busta
No Discussion.
Motion passed unanimously.
Miami Shores Village, Planning Board Meeting
Agenda: June 28, 2012
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IV. MINUTES
a. May 24, 2012
Motion: Approve minutes, Action: Accept, Moved by John Busta, Seconded by
Paul Madsen.
Minutes approved unanimously.
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-5-12-201217: 9767 NE 13 Avenue, (Owner) Angelo Napolitano Trustee, (Applicant)
Same, (Agent) Thomas Gili; Pursuant to Articles IV, V and Vi of Appendix A Zoning,
Special site plan review and approval. W aterfront development. Addition.
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.
Napolitano was present along with Mr. Thomas Gili, Agent. Mr. Gili asked Mr. Dacquisto
about an injection well for water retention and if this system would be able to work. Mr.
Dacquisto answered that it is the owner’s responsibility to show if it could be done, staff
cannot tell owner how to do it. Mr. Chairman asked about percentages for flat roofs. Mr.
Dacquisto stated it would be over 20% flat roof if the deck was considered. Board asked
questions about living space and materials.
Motion to Approve subject to staff recommendations. Action: Accept; Moved by
Paul Madsen ,Seconded by John Busta.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. PZ-5-12-201218: 674 Grand Concourse, (Owner) Carlos and Barbara Miramontes,
(Applicant) Same, (Agent) Denis Solano & Samir Kafruni; Pursuant to Articles IV, V and
VI of Appendix A Zoning, Special site plan review and approval. Addition and remodeling
to main residence and accessory structure.
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.
and Mrs. Miramontes were present along with agent but did not have questions for Mr.
Dacquisto. Mr. Madsen asked if the accessory structure was currently in compliance with
code. Mr. Dacquisto said no regarding setback accessory structure. Mr. Sarafan stated
that current code does not have a provision regarding non-conforming structures. Board
members did not have further questions for applicant.
Motion to Approve subject to staff recommendations. Action: Accept; Moved by
Sid Reese,Seconded by John Busta.
Motion passed unanimously.
Miami Shores Village, Planning Board Meeting
Agenda: June 28, 2012
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3. PZ-5-12-201219: 1002 NE 105th Street, (Owner) Brett Carlson, (Applicant) Same, (Agent)
Victor Bruce; Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI 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.
Victor Bruce was present on behalf of owner and asked Mr. Dacquisto regarding the
definition about family in the code, and how it is determined. Mr. Sarafan read what code
states. Mr. Bruce explained that two brothers will be living in the home since parents
have passed away. Board members asked Mr. Bruce questions regarding family
members that would be living in property, layout and closing or re-directing certain exits.
Motion to Approve subject to staff recommendations with the following
amendment to close west door and move door that is facing south, so it would
face east. Action: Accept; Moved by John Busta, Seconded by Paul Madsen.
Motion passed unanimously.
4. PZ-6-12-201220: 1550 NE 103rd Street, (Owner) Mark Llerona, (Applicant) Same,
(Agent) James McKenzie; Pursuant to Articles IV, V, and VI of Appendix A Zoning,
Special site plan review and approval. Waterfront development. Dock and boat lift.
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.
Llerona and agent were present and did not have questions for staff. Mr. Chairman asked
about lighting and solar options rather than electrical lighting.
Motion to Approve subject to staff recommendations. Action: Accept; Moved by
Sid Reese, Seconded by Paul Madsen.
Motion passed unanimously.
VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Review of zoning code, dates for workshops and establishing process for
review. Village council direction to Planning Board.
Mr. Dacquisto informed board members on work being done regarding code
revision.
VII. NEXT WORKSHOP
a. None scheduled.
VIII. NEXT REGULAR HEARING – July 26, 2012, there is no meeting in August.
a. 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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