2022-04-28 PB MinutesMayor Sandra Harris
Vice Mayor Daniel Marinberg
Councilmember Alice Burch
Councilmember Katia Saint Fleur
Councilmember Crystal Wagar
Esmond Scott, Village Manager
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk
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PLANNING AND ZONING MEETING MINUTES
DATE: April 28, 2022 TIME: 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1) CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM by Chairman Busta.
2) ROLL CALL
Present:
Mr. Bolton
Ms. Hegedus
Mr. Busta
Excused Absence:
Mr. Snow
Mr. Brady
Also Present:
Omar Bradford, Village Attorney
Claudia Hasbun, Planning, Zoning & Resiliency Director
Mariana Gracia, Planning Board Secretary
3) MINUTES
3. A Approval of the Meeting Minutes for February 22, 2022
Approval of the Special Meeting Minutes for April 4, 2022
2022-April 4_PB_Special Meeting Minutes.pdf
2022-2-24 PB_ Meeting Minutes.pdf
Motion to approve the Minutes for April 4, 2022 and February 24, 2022 by Ms. Hegedus, seconded by
Mr. Bolton and the Motion was approved 3-0.
ACTION ITEM(S): PUBLIC HEARING(S)
4) TABLED ITEMS
4. A STPL-000002-2022 1275 NE 93 ST (Applicant) Jorge Guinovart (Agent) J & E; Construction Pursuant to
Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations and Sec. 600. Site plan
review for a new single family residence.
Motion to un-table the item by Ms. Hegedus, seconded by Mr. Bolton and the Motion was approved 3-0.
Ms. Hasbun presented the item and recommended approval with conditions attached.
The Board had no questions for Ms. Hasbun.
Mr. Guinovart gave a short presentation in which he explained that the house had been reduced in size from the
original proposed.
Ms. Hasbun read into the record that the house had a 6% reduction from the original proposed size.
Public Comment Now Open:
1. Mr. Frederick. Lives in the house adjacent. He is here as a concerned neighbor. The application does not fit
the surrounding neighborhood. He is concerned about his privacy. He was here for the previous
application by Mr. Guiunovart were there was discussion about various things like the windows and
height of the property which seems to be the case for this new application.
2. Michael Reguzzoni Neighbor at 1260 NE 93 Street. He is concerned about privacy. Issues with placement of
pool from septic. This application is destroying the character of the neighborhood. The house at 1276
NE 93 Street is an Air B&B. Asking for Demolition to be suspended.
3. Mr. Harvey Ivy lives next door to the applicant's property at 1268 NE 93 Street. This builder has built another
house with many issues which includes drain -field in the back instead of the front of the property. There
is no egress at this property. He objects to the driveway in this property.
Public Comment Closed.
There was Board comments about the houses in the surrounding areas not complying with the height
requirements.
Staff informs the Board that this application is up to code.
Mr. Bradford informs the Board that there are zoning changes in progress.
The Board expressed concerns about lot coverage being higher than usual.
Motion to approve subject to Staff Recommendations by Ms. Hegedus, seconded by Mr. Busta and the
Motion was approved 3-0.
STPL-000002-2022_1275 NE 93 Street V2.pdf
1275 NE 93 Street - Application.pdf
1275 NE 93 Street - New Plans 2.pdf
1275 NE 93 Street - New Plans.pdf
5) NEW ITEMS
5. A STPL-000008-2022 115 NE 94 ST, (Applicant) William John Jurberg TRS William John Jurberg REV
Trust (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 two-story addition to a single-family dwelling unit.
Staff presented the two story addition and pointed out that this application has a 10' setback instead of 15'
setback. Staff is recommending to table or deny this application.
There was discussion amongst the Board and Staff regarding this application's issues with the Code or
Ordinances.
The Applicant explained that he has spoken to previous Director about the setbacks.
Ms. Hasbun said that the Code makes the determination on side and corner lots. According to the Code is 15'
setback.
Mr. Busta asked the Applicant to meet with Staff to go over the application prior to coming back to the Board.
Motion to table by Mr. Bolton, seconded by Ms. Hegedus and the Motion was approved 3-0.
STPL-000008-2022_115 NE_94 Street.pdf
115 NE 94 Street - Application.pdf
115 NE 94 Street - Plans.pdf
5. B STPL-000009-2022 1036 NE 96 ST, (Applicant) Wendy Gallego (Agent) Jose Alberto Sbarra; Pursuant
to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations. Site plan review for a
major alteration and addition to a single family dwelling unit.
Ms. Hasbun presented the single family dwelling addition with proposed driveway.
The Board asked questions.
Mr. Busta mentioned that there were a lot of things that were not provided in this application.
Ms. Hegedus mentioned that the A/C is in the right place and asked why the entrance to the A/C. Fixed staircase
to A/C on the roof are clearly visible.
The Agent Mr. Sbarra explained about the demolition of the east side and the addition of a second floor. They are
relocating two palms to the front. When he spoke to previous Director he was told that a landscape plan
was not needed.
Motion to approve subject to Staffs recommendations with the conditions attached by Ms. Hegedus,
seconded by Mr. Bolton and the Motion was approved 3-0.
STPL-000009-2022_1036 NE 96 Street.pdf
1036 NE 96 Street - Application.pdf
1036 NE 96 Street - Plans.pdf
5. C STPL-000012-2022 17 NW 107 ST, (Applicant) Vittorio Rota (Agent) Dbuiltek LLC; Pursuant to
Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations, and Sec. 600. Site plan
review for a two-story addition to a single-family dwelling unit.
Ms. Hasbun presented the single-family dwelling addition.
The Board had no questions.
Public Comment Open.
There was no public comment.
Public Comment closed.
Motion to approve subject to Staffs recommendations with conditions attached by Mr. Bolton, seconded
by Ms. Hegedus and the Motion was approved 3-0.
STPL-000012-2022_17 NW 107 Street.pdf
17 NW 107 Street - Application.pdf
17 NW 107 Street - Plans.pdf
5. D STPL-000013-2022 1421 NE 104 ST, (Applicant) Henry Dow (Agent) William Hamilton Arthur;
Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations, and Sec.
600. Site plan review for a two-story addition and a metal roof for the entire structure.
This item was deferred per Applicant's request.
STPL-000013-2022_1421 NE 104 Street.pdf
1421 NE 104 Street - Application.pdf
1421 NE 104 Street - Plans.pdf
5.E STPL-000014-2022 116 NE 97 ST, (Applicant) Watersedge Shores LLC (Agent) Joanne & Seth Long;
Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations, and Sec.
600. Site plan review for a partial garage conversion.
Ms. Hasbun presented the partial garage conversion to the Board and recommends approval.
The Board asked questions.
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There was no public comment.
Motion to approve subject to Staffs recommendations with conditions attached by Mr. Bolton, seconded
by Ms. Hegedus and the Motion was approved 3-0.
STPL-000014-2022_116 NE 97 Street.pdf
116 NE 97 Street - Application.pdf
116 NE 97 Street - Plans.pdf
5. F STPL-000016-2022 1481 NE 102 ST, (Applicant) George & Karen Godfrey (Agent) NONE; Pursuant to
Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations, Sec. 560; and Sec. 600.
Site plan review for a new seawall and boatlift.
Ms. Hasbun presented the site plan review for a new seawall and boatlift and recommends approval.
The Board asked questions.
The Applicant thanked Staff for their cooperation.
There was no public comment.
Motion to approve subject to Staffs recommendations with the conditions that the pilings lighting be
researched made by Ms. Hegedus, seconded by Mr. Bolton and the Motion was approved 3-0.
STPL-000016-2022_1481 NE 102 Street.pdf
1481 NE 102 Street - Application.pdf
1481 NE 102 Street - Plans.pdf
5. G STPL-000017-2022 1190 NE 100 ST, (Applicant) Elsa Levy (Agent) DNA Design & Architecture;
Pursuant to Articles IV, V and VI of Appendix A Zoning, Sec. 400 Schedule of Regulations. Site plan
review for a major alteration and addition to a single family dwelling unit.
Ms. Hasbun presented the major alteration and addition to the single family dwelling unit and recommends
approval.
There were no questions to Staff.
There were no questions to the Agent.
The Agent gave a short presentation of the Mimo Architecture keeping the character of the house.
There were no questions from the Board.
There was no public comment.
Motion to approve subject to Staffs recommendations by Mr. Bolton, seconded by Ms. Hegedus and the
Motion was approved 3-0.
STPL-000017-2022_1190 NE 100 Street.pdf
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1190 NE 100 Street - Application.pdf
1190 NE 100 Street - Pictures.pdf
1190 NE 100 Street - Plans.pdf
7) BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Discussion by the Board regarding directing Staff to research Code for lot coverage and advice at next
meeting.
The Board would like for Staff to look into other municipalities to compare with our Code.
Mr. Busta asked Staff to contact the two members that are not present today to ask for their input regarding
what the Board wants to do for signage and other things that the Board has been discussing in previous
meetings.
Staff asked the Board for direction and possible list of items that the Board would like to have Staff research
about inconsistencies with the Comp Plan and also the Code.
Motion to have the Planning Director come back to the Board next meeting what is required to amend the
zoning code at coverage and FAR requirement, lease research and advise, Motion by Mr. Bolton,
seconded by Ms. Hegedus and the Motion was approved 3-0.
Staff would like for the Board to give direction about changes they would like to address regarding the Code of
Ordinances and the Comprehensive Plan Update.
Staff asked about Square footage and items within the land development regulation that can be approved by
Staff or by the Board.
Staff would like a list of items that the Board would like to touch upon. It would be a good idea to look at the
entire code to see what needs to be done.
Motion reiterated by Mr. Bolton.
Mr. Bolton mentioned that at the last Council meeting Ms. Wagar made a statement regarding an item given to
this Board some time ago (when Travis was here) and she was still waiting for a response. Mr. Bolton
also said that Travis had brought some things to the Board that he doesn't know if there is any decision 1.
Artificial Turf and another item he cannot remember what it was. Maybe Staff can research what the
Planning Board comments were about it. Mr. Busta recalls that there was a time frame of 8 months, and
asked Staff to research and give an answer to Councilmember Wagar.
Ms. Hasbun mentioned that there was another item on the agenda regarding the annual report by the Planning
Board. What is the process that the Board follows to submit the annual report, what is the Board's
preferences to do this, and how can Staff support to include in the annual report. Mr. Busta will
contact Staff since he has done the annual report in the past.
Mr. Busta welcomed Councilmember Burch who was present in the audience. Ms. Burch said she came for
one reason, and that is to say thank you to all of you, she personally can say she wholeheartedly
appreciates what the Board does. She appreciates every review and what the Board does. She mentioned
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our volunteer recognition and spoke about her appreciation for the Boards expertise. Please pass it on to
the absent members of the Board. Mr. Busta thanks Ms. Burch for your service Mr. Busta.
9) ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 PM.