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Board Minutes PZ14-02-27_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 MINUTES Village Hall Council Chambers 10050 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores FEBRUARY 27, 2014 THURSDAY, 7:00 P.M. I) ROLL CALL John Busta, Robert Abramitis, Chairman Richard Fernandez Absent: Steve Zelkowitz, Sid Reese. II) BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES III) ACTION ITEMS: PUBLIC HEARING 1) None. IV) MINUTES 1) The minutes of January 23, 2014, and January 30, 2014, are not currently available. V) SCHEDULED ITEMS 1) 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.” Motion: move item number 6 to 3A Moved by Robert Abramitis, seconded by John Busta. VI) TABLED ITEMS Motion: Lift item PZ-12-13-201367: 555 NE 93rd Street from table. Moved by Robert Abramitis, seconded by John Busta. 1) PZ-12-13-201367: 555 NE 93rd Street, (Owner) Veronica Molina, (Applicant) Same, (Agent) None; Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations and Sec. 600. Site plan review and approval required. Garage conversion attached garage. Mr. Dacquisto provided background information, summarized the information on the staff report and read the staff recommendation and conditions of approval into the record. Board members did not have any questions. Motion: Approve subject to staff recommendations. Miami Shores Village, Planning Board Meeting Agenda: February 27, 2014 2 Moved by Robert Abramitis, seconded by John Busta. Approved unanimously. VII) NEW ITEMS 1) PZ-1-14-201474: 1235 NE 93rd Street, (Owner) Richard Suero, (Applicant) Lissette Pacheco, (Agent) None; Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations, Sec. 523.1(6)e and Sec. 600. Site plan review and approval required. Metal roof. Mr. Dacquisto provided background information, summarized the information on the staff report and read the staff recommendation and conditions of approval into the record. Chairman asked about color of the metal roof. Mr. Busta asked about installation of use of materials. Motion: Approve subject to staff recommendations. Moved by John Busta, seconded by Robert Abramitis Approved unanimously. 2) PZ-1-14-201475: 1080 NE 105th Street, (Owner) Veronique Sfara, (Applicant) Jose Calvo, South Marine Const., (Agent) None; Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations, Sec. 534 and Sec. 600. Site plan review and approval required. Waterfront development. Dock. Wood deck on plot and past seawall. Mr. Dacquisto provided background information, summarized the information on the staff report and read the staff recommendation and conditions of approval into the record. Jose Calvo was present as contractor and asked staff about clarification to the dimensions in the staff’s recommendations. Mr. Abramitis asked about definition of the D5 boundary. Staff stated it is site lines that prevent someone from putting in anything that obstructs neighbors view. Owner was previously before board and approval was given to build a deck up to the seawall and not past into canal. Staff requests that if board approves deck over seawall and over the canal that the board provide staff with guidance as to what the board will approve in future. Mr. Busta asked about site plan approval in file from DERM. Jose Calvo gave presentation that in the D5 triangle a written permission was given by neighbor and that was requested from DERM prior to approval. Chairman asked if a deck could be designed that does not encroach on setback. Mr. Abramitis asked if a new drainage plan was submitted and staff answered no. Discussion by board regarding board’s determinations. Motion: Move to table item. Moved by Robert Abramitis, seconded by John Busta. Approved unanimously. 3) PZ-1-14-201476: 1248 NE 98th Street, (Owner) John and Marie Perikles, (Applicant) Same, (Agent) Victor Bruce; Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations, Sec. 518 (2), Sec. 523.1 (6) (e) and Sec. 600. Site plan review and approval required. First and second story additions. Metal roof. Fence in the front yard. Miami Shores Village, Planning Board Meeting Agenda: February 27, 2014 3 Mr. Dacquisto provided background information, summarized the information on the staff report and read the staff recommendation and conditions of approval into the record. Additional condition added by staff to approve an 18 inch tall masonry wall in front yard. Mr. Abramitis asked staff question in regard to variances with mound system height and if approved by board, would future approvals be handled administratively. Staff stated if mound system is higher than approved and a higher wall is needed than that could be an issue. Staff requests that architect speak to mound system height needed. Victor Bruce addresses mound system and states water table will determine the height of the mound system and that information will be presented to board at time of application. Mr. Busta asked about hardy board (cement material) that will be used. Motion: Approve subject to staff recommendations with additional requirement that the mound under no event be higher than 18 inches for the septic and the wall restraining the septic system be no higher than 24 inches. Moved by Robert Abramitis, seconded by John Busta. Motion approved unanimously. . 4) PZ-2-14-201479: 1490 NE 101st Street, (Owner) Richard & Theresa Caccamise, (Applicant) Same, (Agent) Victor Bruce; Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations, Sec 518 (2), Sec. 534 and Sec. 600. Site plan review and approval required. Waterfront development. New residence. Fence in the front yard. 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. Abramitis asked about future breakaway walls and possible outcome. Staff answered that it is the intent of the applicant along with architect as shown on the drawings to have breakaway walls and use breakaway materials but it will be decided by an engineer if this will be possible. If there are minor changes to drawings approved, staff will be able to approve administratively but if major changes are presented then the applicant will need to present new plans to board. Victor Bruce gave presentation. Mr. Abramitis asked about changes from initial plans and architect stated they reduced about 60% of windows. Mr. Busta asked about metal wire mesh material and Mr. Bruce stated that it is pre- manufactured iodized aluminum. Mr. Chairman asked about pool structure and if there was a bathroom outside and Mr. Bruce stated that he is not sure what FEMA will allow. Public Comment Jerry Pumo, 1500 NE 101 Street asked about NE rear yard is elevated and asked what is the purpose of the elevation and how high? Victor Bruce stated it is existing fill from property and the elevation is 4feet. Chairman asked the height of the wall of dirt and after reviewing plans it is measured at 4ft 6inches. Mr. Abramitis asked possibly having dirt slope down and Mr. Bruce stated wall is for water retention on the property. Mr. Abramitis asked about bay deck complying with code. A reasonable access has previously been approved and that’s how it has been analyzed. Discussion by board about plans and look of outside home. Motion: Approve subject to staff recommendations. Moved by John Busta, seconded by Robert Abramitis Approved unanimously. Miami Shores Village, Planning Board Meeting Agenda: February 27, 2014 4 5) PZ-1-14-201477: 925 NE 92nd Street, (Owner) Frank Mainade, (Applicant) Luis Ojeda (Agent) None; Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations and Sec. 600. Site plan review and approval required. One story addition. Garage conversion attached garage. 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. Ojeda was present as agent for Mr. Mainade and stated the owner is not sure if the pool will be built, and depending on the development of the addition and the construction of project will determine the pool being built. They do wish to reflect the possibility of a pool in the future. Mr. Abramitis asked staff if new door will lead to courtyard or to outside. Staff stated new door will lead to outside but asks if whether or not there will be a pool because board has previously approved doors in bathrooms when leading to pool area. Chairman addresses door that would lead to pool and clarifies with agent that there is no existing pool plan. Chairman addresses concerns with creating entrances that could lead to creating apartments within a home. If applicant is not putting in a pool than door should not be considered as part of approval until pool is built and agent agrees. Motion: Approve subject to staff recommendations with the added requirement that the bathroom door be removed from site plan. Moved by Robert Abramitis, seconded by John Busta. Motion approved unanimously. 6) PZ-2-14-201478: 38 NW 108th Street, (Owner) Miami Property Solution, (Applicant) Same, (Agent) Amparo Mejia; Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations and Sec. 600. Site plan review and approval required. Garage conversion attached garage. 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. Abramitis asked about parkway and if it was legally permitted. Staff stated he did not know. Motion: Approve subject to staff recommendations with added requirement that any illegal pavement in the swale be removed and replaced with grass. Moved by Robert Abramitis, seconded by John Busta. Chairman asks attorney Richard Sarafan what is illegal paving in the swale. Attorney states it would be any paving for which there is no building permit on record. Mr. Abramitis states his intention for motion is that if swale was properly permitted than applicant can continue to have it but if garage was enclosed and parking shifted to the swale illegal paving than property should return to its natural state. Motion withdrawn- by Robert Abramitis, seconded by John Busta. Motion: Approve subject to staff recommendations with the additional requirement that the condition of the swale be brought into compliance with the existing Miami Shores code. Moved by Robert Abramitis, seconded by John Busta. Miami Shores Village, Planning Board Meeting Agenda: February 27, 2014 5 Motion approved unanimously. I) DISCUSSION ITEMS 1) Guidance for staff. Good side of fence to neighbor when neighbor has a fence; solid or chain link. Board width request for 5.5 inch (6 inch board) instead of 4 inch. John Busta gave comment of good side facing out and 6inch board. Chairman likes good side of fence facing out to neighbor. Mr. Abramitis likes good side to face out, picket fence and not 6 inch board and keep it 2 to 4. Mr. Busta retracts comment about liking 6 inch board because he did not know he was addressing a picket fence and so he would agree with Mr. Abramitis on keeping the 2 to 4 inch board. Board agrees on 4 Inch boards to remain. II) NEXT WORKSHOP – TBD. 1) Set date for workshop, FAR, Green Space, Open Space and Village Height Limit. Not week of March 10th. III) NEXT REGULAR HEARING – March 27, 2014. 1) Regular agenda. IV) 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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