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PZ Planning Workshop 14-01-30 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 WORKSHOP Village Hall Conference Room 10050 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores JANUARY 30, 2014 THURSDAY, 7:00 P.M. I. ROLL CALL Steve Zelkowitz, John Busta, Sid Reese, Robert Abramitis, Richard Fernandez In Attendance: David Dacquisto; Planning and Zoning Director Karen Banda; Clerk Richard Sarafan; Village Attorney II. BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES III. ACTION ITEMS a. None IV. MINUTES a. None V. SCHEDULED ITEMS a. None VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS a. FAR, Green Space and Open Space Workshop Discussion Motion: Move to suspend rules of chairman to open conversation. Moved by Robert Abramitis, seconded by Sid Reese. Board discusses terms open space and green space. Open space means that there is not a building with a roof but there is a construction on the space. FAR (Florida Area Ratio) term is also discussed and commercial properties use FAR because it tackles how high you can go. FAR does not really tackle residential area. What is developed on a parcel is the discussion by board. Does FAR work the same on irregular lots. FAR is simply square foot measurements and will not be affected the different size lots. Miami Shores Village, Planning Board Meeting Agenda: April 25, 2013 2 FAR is more open to the sky when you work with one floor. The second story begins to affect the neighbors. FAR, building coverage or green space and open space is what architect would like. Rule only works for size but board will make final ruling at meeting on design. Normal development right now based on a 2 story residence generates an FAR of 1.0 the development right based on a 1 story residence generates an FAR of .5. Mr. Abramitis is concerned that owners want to build out on their property to the existing setbacks. Mr. Abramitis would like something in code that regulates look of building, such as no blank walls on second floor and have certain architectural features that are required to meet before board approves. Board members that agree with FAR John Busta Sid Reese Robert Abramitis agrees with FAR but alter setbacks with green space. Would like to see concrete examples of house that were built. (Staff to present houses) Steve Zelkowitz states that it depends on the FAR number that is voted on. Would rather see with certain code restrictions like architectural features. Richard Fernandez recommends for board members to bring 3 different homes that are not on water front and 1 that is. Time frame – 1 week. On water properties that are not in Miami Shores, but shores appropriate houses. Board members discuss open space and green space. All members agree there should be a guide line. Current Green space requirement is 10%. We have more green space because of septic system. Open space Included- paved driveway, deck on the ground. Open space purpose so that entire space is not filled up. Drainage and massing. Green space- pervious drainage, esthetics and not over cementing village. Concept that you need a certain amount of space that is not covered by a building and only a certain amount can be impervious. Mr. Abramitis questions how far back would a house need to be to keep the same view to second floor if the height limitation is increased. Board asks to see map that shows zone affected by FEMA. Chairman asks if they would like to designate a separate overlay for FEMA affected zone. Miami Shores Village, Planning Board Meeting Agenda: April 25, 2013 3 Robert Abramits– Solve VE zone for 42 homes in Miami Shores without building a wall that affects neighbors. A wall of imposing homes, not just a brick wall. Looking for a line of site approach. Sid Reese- John Busta- Appreciates input and will think about discussion. Steve Zelkowitz- For record family lives in one 42 homes. Owners should not be treated differently from other owners. Chairman- Everyone treated equally. Staff asks about properties on Biscayne Bay and will discuss at the next meeting. Next workshop date will be discussed at Feb. 27 meeting. VII. NEXT WORKSHOP – TBA. a. Tentative, topic to be determined. VIII. NEXT REGULAR HEARING – February 27, 2014. 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. Miami Shores Village complies with the provisions of the American with Disability Act. If you are a disabled person requiring any accommodations or assistance, including materials in accessible format, a sign language interpreter (5 days notice required), or information, please notify the Village Clerk’s office of such need at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance.