2021-02-25 PB Minutes
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Mayor Crystal Wagar
Vice Mayor Alice Burch
Vice Mayor Sean Brady
Councilman Stephen Loffredo
Councilman Jonathan Meltz
Tom Benton, Village Manager
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk
PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING MINUTES
DATE: February 25, 2021 TIME: 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1) CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Busta called the meeting to order at 6:31 PM
SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES
“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.”
2) ROLL CALL
Present:
Mr. Brady
Mr. Bolton
Ms. Hegedus
Mr. Snow
Chairman Busta
Also, present:
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Travis Kendall, Planning and Zoning Director
Mariana Gracia, Planning Board Clerk
Board Member Disclosures: Mr. Bolton disclosed that he had visited 366 NE 99 Street and 11255
NE 93 Street.
3) MINUTES
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Motion to approve the Minutes of January 21, 2021 by Mr. Brady, seconded by Mr. Snow
and the vote was unanimous in favor of the Motion.
3.A Approval of the Minutes of January 21, 2021
P&Z Minutes for January 21, 2021.pdf
3.B Discussion at the direction of council to increase the allowable length of boats from 26 to 30 feet.
Mr. Kendall gave a brief introduction as to what its being asked the Board approve.
There was discussion amongst the Board and Mr. Sarafan about the implications of increasing the length
of boats.
Mr. Sarafan read into the record the Code pertaining to the keeping of Boats on property site.
The Board had a consensus about needing more information in order to make a decision.
There was no public comment.
Motion to request Staff for more information by Mr. Brady, second by Mr. Snow and the Motion
approved unanimously.
Motion to rescind the previous Motion and to Table the item made by Mr. Brady, seconded by
Mr. Snow and the Motion approved unanimously.
ACTION ITEM(S): PUBLIC HEARING(S)
4) TABLED ITEMS
4.A Historic Nomination to forward to Council - 230 NE 94 Street
Motion to un-table the item by Ms. Hegedus, seconded by Mr. Brady and the Motion approved
unanimously
Staff gave a brief presentation about the item. The Board asked questions.
Motion to recommend to Council the property at 230 NE 94 Street be historically designated,
Motion made by Mr. Bolton, seconded by Mr. Brady and the Motion was unanimously approved.
230 NE 94 Street - Historic Nomination 1.pdf
5) NEW ITEMS
5.A STPL-000002-2021 366 NE 99th Street (Applicant) Itay Ben Zvi & Lauren Ohayon (Agent)
Victor Bruce; 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 an addition.
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Staff presented and recommended approval of the item.
Victor Bruce, Agent was present and did not wish to present.
The Board asked questions.
There was no public comment.
Motion to approve subject to Staff's recommendations with Covenant recommended by Staff
made by Mr. Bolton, seconded by Mr. Brady and the Motion was approved 3-2 with Mr. Snow
and Ms. Hegedus voting against it.
STPL-000002-2021-01_two story addition_Ohayon_Bruce.pdf
366 NE 99 Street _ Application.pdf
366 NE 99 Street _ Plans.pdf
5.B STPL-000003-2021 107 NE 91st Street (Applicant) Sean Grimberg (Agent) Carlina Arronte;
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 an addition.
Staff presented and recommended approval of the item.
Carlina Arronte, Agent was present and did not wish to present.
The Board asked questions
There was no public comment.
Motion to approve subject to Staff's recommendations made by Mr. Bolton, seconded by Mr.
Snow and the Motion approved unanimously.
STPL-000003-2021-02_Addition_Grimberg_Arronte.pdf
107 NE 91 ST - Application.pdf
107 NE 91 ST - Plans.pdf
5.C STPL-000005-2021 1255 NE 93 Street (Applicant) 1255 Miami Shores LLC (Agent) Jaun
Berry; 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 an addition.
Staff presented and recommended approval of the item. Architect, Juan Berry was present and
gave a small presentation, stood for questions.
The Board asked questions.
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Public Comment: Mr. John Mueller, neighbor. He asked if this was going to be a two-story
house. He was also concerned about the radiances on the property.
Public Comment closed.
Motion to approve subject to Staff's recommendations and that the roof be consistent throughout
made by Ms. Hegedus, seconded by Mr. Brady and the Motion was approved 3-2 with Mr. Snow
and Mr. Bolton voting against.
STPL-000005-2021-03_Addition_Alessandro_Berry.pdf
1255 NE 93 Street - Application.pdf
1255 NE 93 Street - Plans.pdf
5.D STPL-000006-2021 1165 NE 104th Street (Applicant) Neil Cantor (Agent) Enrique Fernandez;
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 an addition.
Staff gave a small presentation and recommends approval.
Enrique Fernandez, Registered Engineer brought in new plans for the Board to review.
The Board reviewed and asked questions.
There was no public comment.
Motion to approve subject to Staff's recommendations, approving amended application including
elevation drawing as presented on the Dais, Motion by Mr. Snow, seconded by Mr. Bolton and
the Motion unanimously approved.
STPL-000006-2021-04_two story addition_Cantor_Fernandez.pdf
1165 NE 104 ST - Application.pdf
5.E STPL-000007-2021 19 NW 109th Street, (Applicant) Miami Shores Capitol Group LLC (Agent)
Heica Construction Corp; 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 new Sigle
Family Home.
Staff made a presentation and recommended approval.
Mr. Daniel Rivero was present and proceeded to present. Mr. Jesus Luongo was present for
questions by the Board.
The Board asked questions.
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There was no public comment.
Motion to approve subject to Staff's recommendations, making sure that the windows remain
consistent throughout and to provide for a 5' separation on the driveway, Motion made by Ms.
Hegedus, seconded by Mr. Brady and the Motion unanimously approved.
STPL-000007-2021_5_New construction_Pavia.pdf
19 NW 109 ST - Application.pdf
19 NW 109 ST - Plans.pdf
6) CONTINUED ITEMS
7) BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Discussion amongst the Board about the applications been approved by the Board and the impact
they have on the community. Mr. Snow, additions are very large in scale; requirements not
being done with real thought about the character of the homes in Miami Shores. Staff shimmed
in on the issue of Sewer installation not to happen any time soon. Lot coverage discussed by the
Board and Staff. Staff agrees to bring back to the Board more information regarding
setbacks. Mr. Sarafan spoke about incomplete applications and their late submittals.
8) NEXT REGULAR BOARD HEARING - March 25, 2021
9) ADJOURNMENT