2019-10-24 P&Z MinutesMayor Crystal Wagar
Vice Mayor Alice Burch
Vice Mayor Sean Brady
Councilman Stephen Loffredo
Councilman Jonathan Meltz
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Tom Benton, Village Manager
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk
PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING MINUTES
DATE: October 24, 2019 TIME: 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1) CALL TO ORDER
Chairman John Busta called the meeting to order.
2) ROLL CALL
Present:
Mr. Daniel Brady
Mr. David Snow
Ms. Alina Nunez
Chairman John Busta
Excused Absence: Ms. Irene Hegedus
Also, present:
Al Gonzalez, Esq., Assistant Village Attorney
Mr. Travis Kendall, Planning Director
Mariana Gracia, Planning Clerk
3) INTRODUCTION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Ms. Alina Nunez introduced herself, gave a brief overview of her current professional positions.
SELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS
Mr. Daniel Brady made a Motion to nominate Mr. John Busta to continue to be Chair of the Board,
Seconded by Mr. David Snow and the Motion was approved 4 -0
Mr. Daniel Brady made a Motion to nominate Mr. David Snow to continue to be Vice Chair of the
Board, Seconded by Mr. John Busta and the Motion was approved 4 -0.
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BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES
No Member disclosures given.
SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES
By Al Gonzalez, Assistant 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."
ACTION ITEM(S): PUBLIC HEARING(S)
NONE
4) MINUTES
Motion to approve the Minutes of September 26, 2019 made by Mr. Daniel Brady, Seconded by
Mr. David Snow and the Motion was approved 4 -0.
4.A APPROVAL OF SEPTEMBER 26, 2019 MINUTES
PZ Minutes September 26 2019.docx
5) TABLED ITEMS
NONE
6) NEW ITEMS
6.A STPL- 000054- 2019 -54 1201 NE 100 Street, Yael Bloom & Liron Beltzer (Owners), (Agent)
None; Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of
Regulations and Sec. 600. Site plan review for an addition.
No Public Comment.
Motion to approve subject to Staffs recommendations made by Mr. Daniel Brady, Seconded by
Mr. David Snow and the Motion was approved 4 -0.
6.B STPL- 000055- 2019 -55 921 NE 99 Street, Ralph and Karin Lara (Owners), (Agent) Marc
Campbell; Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of
Regulations and Sec. 600. Site plan review for an addition.
No Public Comment.
Motion to approve subject to Staffs recommendations made by Mr. Daniel Brady, Seconded by
Mr. David Snow and the Motion was approved 4 -0.
6.0 STPL- 000057- 2019 -57 140 NE 104 Street, Sreenath, Kota, & Rohini Reddy (Owners), (Agent)
Steven Luria; Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of
Regulations and Sec. 600. Site plan review for an addition.
No Public comment.
Motion to approve subject to Staffs recommendations with a restricted covenant to remain a
single- family home made by Mr. David Snow, Seconded by Ms. Alina Nunez and the Motion
was approved 4 -0.
6.1) STPL- 000058- 2019 -58 10928 NW 2nd Avenue, (Applicant) Elizabeth Whitney (Agent) Sobe
Builders LLC; 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 for a garage conversion.
No public comment.
Motion to approve subject to Staffs recommendations made by Mr. David Snow, Seconded by
Mi'. Daniel Brady and the Motion was approved 4 -0.
6.E Sr_'PL- 000059- 2019 -59 9416 NE 2nd Avenue, DWK Realty Group (Owner), (Agent) Same;
Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations and
Sec. 600. Site plan review for a change of use and sign.
No public comment.
Tie sign is not to exceed 16sq feet.
Motion to approve made by Ms. Alina Nunez, Seconded by Mr. Daniel Brady with amendment
subject to Staffs recommendations, Ms. Nunez amended her Motion and the Motion was
approved 4 -0.
6.F STPL- 000061- 2019 -61 1449 NE 104th Street, Ross Contney (Owners), (Agent) None; Pursuant
to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations and Sec. 600.
Site plan review for a dock.
No public comment.
Staff recommended adding lighting every other piling.
Motion to approve subject to Staff s recommendations made by Mr. Snow, Seconded by Mr.
Daniel Brady and the Motion was approved 4 -0.
6.G STPL- 000063 - 2019 -63 10021 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores Village Sreenath (Owner),
(Agent) MC Harry Associates; Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Sec.
400 Schedule of Regulations and Sec. 600. Site plan review for an addition.
Staff presented the application. The Applicant nor the Agent were present.
The Board asked questions as follows:
Mr. Snow asked. Who currently operates the library? Can we request that this person come
before the Board? What is the day -to -day operation? What they envision this addition to will be
used for? Before making anew expansion, I would like abetter understanding of the project.
Mr. Brady observed that the bathroom door could not be locked.
Mr. Brady, from a citizen participation point was the library board engaged in this project.
Mr. Brady commented on the current state of the library. How it is not a very comfortable place
for events.
Staff says that the needs of the facility considered before this addition applied.
Mr. Busta says that the community could benefit from this addition.
Mr. Snow asked, what is the project budget for this addition?
Ms. Nunez asked if the citizens of Miami Shores informed of this addition. Ms. Nunez asked,
what does Staff mean when he says the interested parties, who are those interested parties? The
residents, were they involved or asked about this addition? Ms. Nunez, can we (the Board) ask
that the residents be involved?
Staff says that this board does not specifically review the RFPRQ.
Mr. Snow does has a problem with this information, if the public has not been involved it is a
concern. He would not feel comfortable voting on something that has not had that input.
Mr. Busta addressed Mr. Kendall as to the application before us.
Public comment by Mr. Silvio Lennin - Mr. Lennin was in agreement with the Board's comments
and suggestions.
Staff clarifies that he is not aware of the process that follows this type of projects.
Mr. Snow clarifies that he would like to hear from the City Manager if he is the one making the
derision or if he feels that there is someone else making this decision then he or she should be
here.
Mr. Brady asked if there is a time constraint for this project.
Mr. Busta said it is in the best interest of the Applicant and Agent should be present, if they were
here, they could have answered these questions.
Motion to table the item and to request City Manager or the Chief Librarian be available for
questions at the next meeting made by Mr. Snow, Seconded by Mr. Daniel Brady and the Motion
was approved 4 -0.
7) CONTINUED ITEMS
NONE
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
NONE
8) BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
The Board asked as to the status of the fence ordinance. Staff informs the Board that Council
had tabled the fence ordinance.
9) NEXT REGULAR BOARD HEARING
Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 6:30 PM
10) ADJOURNMENT
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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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