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2022-10-27 PB Minutes 1 Mayor Sandra Harris Vice Mayor Daniel Marinberg Councilmember Alice Burch Councilmember Katia Saint Fleur Councilmember Crystal Wagar Esmond Scott, Village Manager Sarah Johnston, Village Attorney Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk PLANNING BOARD MEETING MINUTES DATE: 10-27-2022 TIME: 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1) CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Busta called the meeting to order at 6:34 PM. 2) ROLL CALL Board member Bolton Board member Brady Board member O'Hara Chairperson Busta Absent: Board member Finkelstein Also, present: Ms. Narina Jean Baptiste Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk 2) BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES Michael O’Hara and Dan Brady visited the properties. Busta 9655 8755, 9833, 755, 9628 4) TABLED ITEMS 4.A File Number: RSP-000054-2022 Folio Number: 11-3205-027-0400 Applicant: CHRISTOPHER DISCHINO Agent: ORLANDO LAMAS Property Address: 1080 NE 92 ST Type of Request: The applicant is requesting site plan approval for a second floor addition of 850 square feet and a terrace enclosure of 340 square feet for a total of 3,434 square feet of area. In addition, the applicant is requesting a variance approval for the second floor addition to be setback at the front yard 22 feet and 5 inches whereas 25 feet are required and a west side setback providing 9 feet and 6 inches whereas 10 feet is required. Staff Report 2 1080 NE 92 ST Application.pdf 1080 NE 92 ST- Plans 1080 NE 92 ST- Presentation 1080 NE 92 ST- Additional documents.pdf Motion to untable by DB and the Motion was approved 4-0 Christopher Dischino (applicant) and Justin Brook (counsel) introduced themselves. No public comment DB/MO 4-0 Motion to approve variances Motion to approve the application To untable DB/ 4-0 4.B File Number: VAR-000058-2022 Folio Number: 11-3206-014-3171 Applicant: VICTOR BRUCE Agent: VICTOR BRUCE Property Address: 9655 BISCAYNE BLVD Type of Request: The applicant is requesting a variance approval for a south site setback providing 8 feet and 8 inches whereas 10 feet is required, due to the site plan approval request for an addition of 633 square feet above the existing garage. The addition is to provide for a suite master bedroom with a balcony. Staff Report 9655 Biscayne Blvd. - Application 9655 Biscayne Blvd - Plans Motion to untable DB/MO and the Motion was approved 4-0 Victor Bruce (agent) introduced himself. Planning Director provided an overview. Agent explained the hatch pattern depicted in the plan to highlight the encroaching area. No public comment DB to approve the variance subject to recommendations MO 4-0 4.C File Number: RSP-000060-2022 Folio Number: 11-3205-022-0010 Applicant: WESLEY A CASTELLANOS & GEHAN CASTELLANOS Agent: WESLEY A CASTELLANOS Property Address: 875 NE 92 ST Type of Request: The applicant is requesting site plan approval for an addition of 2,156 square feet of area. The additions are (1) an entry feature with a loggia modifying the façade of the existing building; (2) a 3 den/movie room; and (3) an expanded kitchen, hall, dining and living room, and a master suite for a total of 3,367 square feet of area. Staff Report 875 ne 92 street -Application 875 NE 92 St- Plans Map of Boundary Survey Motion to untable - DB/JBolton Castellanos introduced himself. Mr. Brady disclosed he is friends with the applicant. Ms. Hasbun introduced the item. No public comments, Motion to approve by MO/Bolton- subject to staff recommendations 5) NEW ITEMS 5.A File Number: RSP-000061-2022 Folio Number: 11-3206-013-1951 Applicant: VICTOR BRUCE Agent: VICTOR BRUCE Property Address: 157 NE 101 St Type of Request: The applicant is requesting site plan approval for a one-story addition of 1,094 square feet at the east side yard area. The addition is to accommodate the kitchen, laundry, gym, and master bedrooms. The total area of the single family home is to be 2,885 square feet. Staff Report 157 NE 101 ST - Applications.pdf 157 NE 101 ST - Plans.pdf Agent Victor Bruce introduced himself. Ms. Hasbun provided an overview. No public comments. Motion to Approve DB/Jbolton- subject to staff recommendations 4-0 5.B File Number: RSP-000062-2022 Folio Number: 11-3206-014-3730 Applicant: ANTHONY LOPEZ Agent: JUAN ZAPATA Property Address: 1035 NE 96 ST Type of Request: The applicant is requesting site plan approval for a detached pool cabana bathroom of 52 square feet with a pergola. Staff Report 4 1035 NE 96 ST - Application.pdf 1035 NE 96 ST - Plans.pdf Agent Juan Zapata introduced himself. Ms. Hasbun provided an overview and recommended approval. No public comments Motion to approve MO/Jbolton- subject to staff recommendations 5.C File Number: RSP-000063-2022 Folio Number: 11-3206-013-1090 Applicant: MAURIZIO GIAMBRONE Agent: ANGEL LAMELA Property Address: 9833 N MIAMI AVE Type of Request: The applicant is requesting site plan approval for a new two-story single family dwelling with approximately 4,876 square feet of area. The proposal includes demolition of the existing building and construction of four bedrooms, five bathrooms with a double car garage. In addition, a pool and a roof terrace overlooking east and west. The proposed design is modifying the main frontage of building; main entrance is to be along NE 99 Street. Staff Report 9833 N Miami Ave - Application.pdf 9833 N Miami Ave - Plans.pdf Agent and applicant introduced themselves. Ms. Hasbun provided an overview and recommended approval. She indicated the south facing neighbor has requested the applicant to place a tree as a buffer. Mr. OHara explained there are various properties on North Miami Avenue that have the side of the property facing North Miami Avenue. Claudia explained front setback dictates the front of the property. Therefore, the front of the property will face 99 Street. No public comment. Motion to approve MO/DB- subject to staff recommendations and 99 Street address change approval by USPS and other agencies if required and extra shade tree.4-0 5.D File Number: RSP-000070-2022 Folio Number: 11-3206-014-2320 Applicant: DANIEL DE ONTANON & ROBERTA DE FREITAS Agent: N/A Property Address: 755 NE 97 ST Type of Request: The applicant is requesting site plan approval for a new two-story single family dwelling with approximately 5,294 square feet of living area. The proposal includes demolition of the existing building and construction of five bedrooms, four bathrooms with a double car garage. In addition, a pool a pool pavilion is also proposed. 5 Staff Report 755 NE 97 ST - Applications.pdf 755 NE 97 ST - Plans.pdf Applicant and agent introduced themselves. Ms. Hasbun provided an overview and recommended approval. No Public comments Responding to applicant, Ms. Hasbun explained white metal roofs are prohibited due to the reflectiveness of such color. Motion to approve MO/JBolton- subject to staff recommendations 4-0 5.E File Number: STPL-000072-2022 Folio Number: 11-3206-013-2510 Applicant: PALAZZO LEONI LLC TODD LEONI Agent: JONATHAN ARVILLI Property Address: 9628 NE 2 AVENUE Type of Request: The applicant is requesting site plan approval for a façade modification of an existing commercial building. The façade modification consists of the demolition of existing entry double doors and enlargement of existing small windows with the installation of storefront doors and large storefront impact windows. The wall finishes are to be stucco to match the rest of the building. The applicant is modifying the interior of the current vacant commercial space to accommodate a healthy food services establishment. Staff Report 9628 NE 2 Ave - Application.pdf 9628 NE 2 Ave - Plans.pdf Agent introduced himself. Ms. Hasbun provided an overview and recommended approval. No public comment. Motion to approve DB/JBolton- subject to staff recommendations 4-0 6) BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Brady spoke about the county allowing for auxiliary housing development. Municipalities are not allowed to prohibit (ancestry dwelling units). Village Attorney said she would research and get back to Mr. Brady regarding any preemption Brady encouraged Council to continue informing the public about the Comprehensive Plan. Bolton spoke about the increasing size of the homes in Miami Shores. Asked the board if they would like to schedule a meeting to discuss FARs. Ms. Hasbun replied by explaining that a timeline will be created. However, the zoning code review will encompass such discussion, which will transpire after the Comp Plan. This does not preclude the board from discussing such topic affecting single-family homes in the meantime. 6 JBolton/DB- for staff to bring forth processes regarding the review of FARs and lot coverage requirements affecting single family homes and Zoning in progress clarification and when it's triggered for board consideration. 4-0 best practices as well. Busta recommended for Council to jointly meet with PZ Board to discuss such matters. 7) NEXT REGULAR BOARD HEARING 8) ADJOURNMENT