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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
yea DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
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Miami Shores, FL 33037 -2304
www.miamishoresvillage.com
Main Number: 305 - 795 -2207 Fax Number: 305 - 756 -8972
Travis Kendall, Director
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING BOARD MEETING
Village Hall Council Chambers
10050 NE 2 "1 Avenue, Miami Shores
March 22, 2018
THURSDAY, 6:30 P.M.
I) CALL TO ORDER
In attendance:
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Travis Kendall, Planning and Zoning Director
Mariana Gracia, Clerk
II) CALL TO ORDER
1) Roll Call
Present: Mr. Harrison Bergman, Mr. Daniel Brady, Mr. David Snow, Ms. Irene
Hegedus, Chairman John Busta.
III) BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES:
Mr. Brady disclosed that he visited: 1420 NE 101 Street, 9839 NE 13 Avenue, and
1205 NE 95 Street.
Mr. Bergman disclosed that he visited: 299 NE 99 Street.
Mr. Busta disclosed that he had visited: 299 NE 99 Street, 1420 NE 101 Street, and
354 NE 91 Street.
IV) SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES
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."
I) MINUTES
1) February 22, 2018
Motion to approve by Mr. Brady, seconded by Mr. Busta and the Motion was
approved unanimously.
II) TABLED ITEMS
1) None
III) NEW ITEMS
1) PZ- 3- 22 -18 -11 299 NE 99th Street, Trevor and Krystle Hague (Owner), have
filed an application for site plan review before the Planning Board on the above
property. The applicants seek approval: 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, for an addition, and exterior renovation.
Motion to approve subject to Staff's recommendations by Mr. Brady, seconded by
Ms. Hegedus and the Motion was approved unanimously.
2) PZ- 3- 22 -18 -12 870 NE 92ND Street, Tina Gerson (Owner), has filed an
application for site plan review before the Planning Board on the above property.
The applicant seeks approval: Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A
Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations and Sec. 600. Site plan review for a
garage conversion.
Motion to approve subject to Staff's recommendation and subject to the windows
mounting to match the rest of the house by Ms. Hegedus, seconded by Mr. Snow and
the vote was approved`unanimously.
3) PZ- 3- 22 -18 -13 1420 NE 101 Street, Miami Shores FL 33138, (Owners) Mr &
Mrs Allen, (Agent) Cesar Molina; Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix
A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations and Sec. 600. Site plan review and a
new home.
Motion to approve subject to Staff's recommendation with the added covenant that
the residence remain a single family residence by Ms. Hegedus, seconded by Mr.
Brady and the Motion was approved unanimously.
4) PZ- 3- 22 -18 -14 116 NE 97th Street, (Owners) Watersedge Shores LLC (Agent)
Victor Bruce; Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400
Schedule of Regulations and Sec. 600. Site plan review for a garage conversion.
Motion to approve subject to Staff's recommendations by Ms. Hegedus, seconded
by Ms. Bergman and the Motion was approved unanimously.
5) PZ- 3- 22 -18 -15 354 NE 91st Street, Mr and Mrs Puentes (Owns), have filed an
application for site plan review before the Planning Board on the above property.
The applicant seeks approval: Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A
Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations and Sec. 600. Site plan review and
approval for an addition.
Motion to approve subject to Staff's recommendations by Mr. Brady, seconded by
Mr. Snow and the Motion was approved unanimously.
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6) PZ- 3- 22 -18 -16 9839 NE 13th Avenue, Jeffery and Valentina Gutchess (Owners),
have filed an application for site plan review before the Planning Board on the
above property. The applicant seeks approval: 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, renovations.
Motion to approve subject to Staff's recommendations with a restricted covenant for
the residence to remain a single family residence by Ms. Hegedus, seconded by Mr.
Snow and the Motion was approved unanimously.
7) PZ- 3- 22 -18 -17 1135 NE 99th Street, Lori and Keith Freiman (Owners), have filed
an application for site plan review before the Planning Board on the above
property. The applicant seeks approval: Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of
Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations and Sec. 600. Site plan
review and approval for a garage conversion.
Motion to approve subject to Staff's recommendations by Mr. Brady, seconded by
Mr. Bergman and the Motion was approved unanimously.
8) PZ- 3- 22- 18 -18: 9545 NE 2nd Avenue, (Owner) DVS LLC, (Applicant) Dunkin
Donuts, (Agent) Sign Effex; Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A
Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations, Sec. 504. (f), (g) (2) and Sec. 600. Site
plan review and approval required. Signs
Application was withdrawn by Applicant.
9) PZ- 3- 22- 18 -19: 9545 NE 2nd Avenue, (Owner) DVS LLC, (Applicant) Dunkin
Donuts, (Agent) Sign Effex; Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A
Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations, Sec. 504. (f), (g) (2) and Sec. 600. Site
plan review and approval required. Signs
Motion to approve subject to Staff Recommendations by Mr. Bergman, seconded
by Mr. Snow and the Motion was approved unanimously.
10) PZ- 3- 22- 18 -20: 9628 NE 2nd Avenue, (Owner) PALLAZO LEONI LLC,
(Applicant) Todd Leoini, (Agent) None; Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of
Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations, Sec. 504. (f), (g) (2) and
Sec. 600. Site plan review and approval required. Change of Use (Art Studio and
Gallery).
1- Change of Use — Motion to approve subject to Staff Recommendations by Mr.
Brady, seconded by Mr. Snow and the Motion was approved Unanimously.
2- Site Plan Review — Motion to approve with a condition that the owner will
remove the dark tinting on the window in as much as it is not a financial burden
and practical by Mr. Bergman, seconded by Mr. Snow and the Motion was
approved unanimously.
11) PZ- 3- 22 -18 -21 1205 NE 95th Street, Robert Bailey (Owner), has filed an
application for site plan review before the Planning Board on the above property.
The applicant seeks approval: Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A
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Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations and Sec. 600. Exterior renovation
(entry feature).
The Applicant did not show. Motion to table by Mr. Snow, seconded by Mr.
Bergman and the Motion was approved unanimously.
IV) CONTINUED ITEMS:
a) Subdivision of Lots
Item tabled to the end of the meeting.
b) Generators in the Front Yard
Mr. Kendall is recommending approval of generators to be installed in the
Front Yard. This item is being brought for P& Z review by Council's order.
The Board had concerns and made statements about Staff s recommendation.
Public Hearing Now Open
1. Councilwoman Alice Burch of 1440 NE 101 Street was present
and wanted to testify. Councilwoman Burch began by first
thanking the Board for their service. Councilwoman Burch
spoke about her experience with side yard generators and some
restrictions that P &Z had put in place. Councilwoman Burch
continued by giving an account of her neighbor's experience
trying to get a generator in her side yard. How the generator
was inundated with salt water when Storm Irma hit, also her
neighbor lost the seawall. Councilwoman Burch states that the
particular homes in the VE Zone have significant space in the
Front Yard that could be camouflashed similar to the plans
seen earlier tonight. Councilwoman Burch continued by
urging the Board to comprise a plan that would allow the
generators be installed in the Front Yard.
Mr. Snow on behalf of the Board thanked Councilwoman
Burch for her testimony. It was discussed at length to possibly
consider it specifically for VE Zones.
Staff s recommendation is for generators to be allowed in Front
Yard's Village wide.
Mr. Snow spoke about the homes on the water compared to the
rest of the homes in the village.
Mr. Sarafan gave some general conceptual comments to the
Board. In general the Board should be aware of the law of
unintended consequences. It is often not a good idea to
legislate to address the concepts across the board. Mr. Sarafan
briefly explained to the Board his concern about this type of
legislating. Mr. Sarafan some quick comments.
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1. Why are we putting this under structures constituting
accessory buildings ?Are we going to call this generators
accessory buildings?
2. Do we have a definition of permanent residential generators?
I think you started by saying that there are no regulation
setbacks on generators. When you say interior setback is this
intended to be side setback?
There was extensive discussion between Staff and the Board regarding the particulars of
this item.
Mr. Sarafan asked that the Chair suspend the rules and allow the Board to discuss this
item.
At this time all the Board gave their particular opinions and the way they see this issue.
The consensus of the Board is that they need more information from Staff.
The Board asked questions to Staff.
Staff responded with additional information.
Mr. Sarafan spoke about the way that the Board should approach this issue going
forward.
Mr. Snow is most concerned about the visibility of these generators.
Discussion by the Board took place at this time.
The Board expressed their concerns about this item. The Board was in agreement to set
this item to be further discussed at next hearing.
V) PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
a) Fences Walls and Hedges in front yards adjacent parks
Mr. Kendall gave a brief description of the background of this particular item.
Staff advised that this item was published accordingly.
The Board asked questions about the Code.
Staff explained what is considered when looking at specific setbacks.
Staff's recommendation is to approve.
Ms. Hegedus wanted more information regarding the lots.
Board discussion took place at this time.
Public Hearing now open:
1. Councilwoman Alice Burch had comments about what is in the
Code regarding who can build along these porperties. Also,
what is defined as their side yards.
Public Hearing is now closed.
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The Board had discussion at this time.
Mr. Sarafan recalls not too many variances have been granted for fence heights in
the front yard.
Staff defines the definition of a front yard. Staff gave a lengthy explanation to
the Board about the definition of a front yard.
There was some discussion about front yard definition.
518 Fences, Walls and Hedges was briefly mentioned by Mr. Sarafan.
The word abutting was discussed by the Board.
Board discussion took place at this time.
Staff advises that Council would like for the Board to consider this item.
The Board would like more information before making any recommendation.
The Board is in consensus that more information is required.
Motion to table by Mr. Brady — seconded by Bergman and the Motion was
approved unanimously.
Public Hearing now open.
Councilwoman Alice Burch explains that both of these items
are unique situations wherein a variance could have been
granted. Variances have been overwhelmenly denied and
consistenly denied. Councilwoman Burch spoke at length
about specific situations on the Bay where a variance would be
appropriate.
Public Hearing now closed.
b) The Board decided to hear the Subdivison of lots at this time.
Subidivision of lots — Staff gave a brief explanation of the subdivision of lots. Staff
has drafted more information for the Board.
Public Hearing open
No public present to testify
Public hearing now closed
There was extensive discussion about this item by Staff and the Board.
Motion to recommend to the Coucil as drafted by Staff by Mr. Brady,
Seconded by Chairman Busta and the vote was unanimous in favor of the
Motion.
VIII) DISCUSSION
a) none
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IX) NEXT REGULAR BOARD HEARING — April 26, 2018.
X) ADJOURNMENT
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