2023-1-26 PB- Minutes
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Mayor Sandra Harris
Vice Mayor Daniel Marinberg
Councilmember Alice Burch
Councilmember Timothy Crutchfield
Councilmember Wesley Castellanos
Esmond Scott, Village Manager
Sarah Johnston, Village Attorney
Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk
MEETING MINUTES
DATE: January 26, 2023 TIME: 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1) CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Mr. Busta called the meeting to order at 6:35 PM
2) ROLL CALL
Mr.Brady
Mr.Bolton
Chair Mr.Busta
Mr. O'Hara
Mr. Finkelstein
Also, Present
Village Attorney Narinah Jean Baptiste
Claudia Hasbun Planning and Zoning Director
Alizgreeth Tezen Planning and Zoning Technician
Swearing in of the Witnesses by Attorney Narinah Jean Baptiste.
Will everyone that is going to testify tonight, please raise your right hand and swear to tell the truth,
the whole truth and nothing but the truth.
Ms. Alice Burch spoke to the Planning board and a letter was read to the Board in regards to the
comprehensive plan. Ms. Burch is asking if its proper for the comprehensive plan to go to the
DEO after reading the letter to the audience.
Ms. Johnston and Ms. Woods spoke in a live zoom call to the Planning
Board members regarding miscommunication for the 11-17-2022 meeting. Board has not
received a phone call, or email response.
Ms. Johnston stated that it is not legally required to discuss the item of 11-17-2022.
Chair Mr.Busta stated that it should still be shown to the board members and members of the
Village. Attorney Johnston asked can she provide said documents in the next meeting. Mr.
Bolton asked to see the changes of what was made to the comprehensive plan as a courtesy to
the public before the second hearing.
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3) MINUTES
3.A Approval of the Minutes for November 17, 2022 and December 15, 2022.
Motion to approve by Mr.Busta Second by Mr. Bolton 5-0. November 17, 2022.
Motion to approve by Mr.Busta Second by Mr. O'Hara 5-0. December 15, 2022
2022-11-17 PB Minutes.pdf
2022-12-15 PB Minutes.pdf
4) TABLED ITEMS: (No Tabled Items)
5) ACTION ITEM(S): PUBLIC HEARING(S)
5.A VAR-85-2022
Owner: GEORGE R KISZYNSKI TRS
Applicant: GEORGE R KISZYNSKI TRS
Agent: ALEXANDER KISZYNSKI
Address: 1600 NE 104 ST
Request: The applicant is requesting site plan approval for a driveway variance to provide an
east side setback of 5 feet whereas 10 feet are required.
Mr. Finklestein, Mr. Brady, Chair Mr. Busta and Mr. O'Hara stated they visited the site.
Mr. George R. Kiszynski (Owner) and Enriquez Nunez (General Contractor) spoke at the
meeting.
Mr. Bolton is asked about the side setback in the plans.
Mr. Finkelstain asked about the septic tank and drainage field location.
Mr. Brady asked about the neighbor's input on the reduction on the setback, owner
(Mr.Kiszynski) stated he has not spoken to the new neighbor. No written or verbal
statement was given for from the neighbor.
Mr. O'Hara asked why erect concrete column due to the fact that it might look imposing
to the frontage.
Mr. Kiszynski response was to help with aesthetics and functionality approach with the
entry to the garage.
Mr. Busta asked Ms. Hasbun does the applicant need to present a site survey with the
building permit application. Ms. Hasbun's response was yes.
Motion to table with conditions by Chair Mr. Busta to ask for neighbor's permission or
Written permission that he/she does not object. As well as, with Planning and Zoning and
Building department to see why septic system was approved second by Mr. Brady. 4-1
VAR-85-2022_1600_NE_104_ST.pdf
1600 NE 104 St_Applications.pdf
1600 NE 104 St_Plans.pdf
5.B RSP-000086-2022
Owner: GEOFFREY WATTS
Applicant: GEOFFREY WATTS
Agent: RALPH TRAIT ARCHITECT INC
Address: 94 NE 99TH STREET
Request: The applicant is requesting site plan approval for a 506 square feet one-story addition
to accommodate a new master bedroom with a corridor/vestibule.
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Mr. Geoffrey Watts (Owner) and Mr. Ralph Trait (Agent/Architect) spoke at the meeting.
Mr. O'Hara asked the Agent to explain the request for a 506 square feet addition. Mr. Trait said
it was to add an additional bedroom for the house.
Mr.Brady was not sure of the materiality of the vestibule and asked about the transition to the
front and back of the home.
Motion to approve by Mr.Brady with conditions of a covenant to the addition that it is not used
as a rental space. Seconded by Mr. Bolton. 5-0
RSP-86-2022_94_NE_99_ST.pdf
94 NE 99 ST_Applications.pdf
94 NE 99 ST_Plans.pdf
5.C RSP-000087-2022
Owner: LUIS MORERA
Applicant: LUIS MORERA
Agent: LUIS MORERA
Address: 30 NE 95TH STREET
Request: The applicant is requesting site plan approval for a 663 square feet one-story addition
to accommodate a new master bedroom with a corridor.
Mr. Luis Morera (Owner & Applicant) Spoke at meeting.
Mr.Brady asked about plan sheet A-06 proposed master plan and when he observes the
elevations, asked the owner if that is going to be a covered patio that goes out to the pool?
Mr. Morera responded that the door leading to the pool is a patio area.
Chair Mr.Busta asked about the exit door and the interior door from the garage and in the
proposed interior modifications.
Motion to approve by Mr. O'Hara Seconded by Mr. Bolton with conditions. 5-0
RSP-87-2022_30_NE_95_ST.pdf
30 NE 95 ST_Applications.pdf
30 NE 95 ST_Plans.pdf
5.D RSP-000088-2022
Owner: STEVEN B. WILLIAMS & ABIGAIL PRICE-WILLIAMS
Applicant: VICTOR BRUCE
Agent: VICTOR BRUCE
Address: 100 NE 99TH STREET
Request: The applicant is requesting site plan approval for additions up to 1,765 square feet of
area including a new kitchen, dining, foyer, a covered terrace and a one-carport. In addition, the
applicant is seeking a partial garage conversion for a new office, with new roof and one-carport
to remain with accessible ramp on the west side of the property.
Mr. Victor Bruce (Agent) spoke at the meeting.
Mr. O'Hara wanted to understand the project and Mr. Bruce responded with adding higher
ceiling spaces to the addition to provide ample space for the garage and office. More changes
to the west side than the east side or foyer, great kitchen, etc.
Mr. Brady asked about the front door being moved to the great room. Mr. Bruce stated that the
lower ceiling spaces will be the new bedrooms. (Sheet A-07) shows the elevation of the carport
and breeze block that does not enclose the carport.
Motion to approve with conditions by O'Hara, seconded by Mr. Finkelstein. 5-0.
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RSP-88-2022_100_NE_99_ST.pdf
100 NE 99 ST_Applications.pdf
100 NE 99 ST_Plans.pdf
5.E RSP-000090-2022
Owner: DANIEL HAINES & L. KATE INMAN
Applicant: DANIEL HAINES & L. KATE INMAN
Agent: DANIEL HAINES & L. KATE INMAN
Address: 1453 NE 104TH STREET
Request: The applicant is requesting site plan approval for a 973 square feet addition, to the
first and second floor with additional interior and exterior modifications.
(Scott Bakos was not in the authorized affidavit at the time of the application, however a new affidavit
was provided, and the Board Members agreed to let Mr. Bakos represent the Applicants)
Mr. Brady asked about the pool deck if it was meeting at the proper elevation height. Mr. Bakos
stated that the pool deck will be in grade zero.
Chair Mr. Busta asked about the square footage. Mr. Bakos stated that it will be 600 square
feet. on the second floor.
Mr. O'Hara asked if anything is going to be changed in the front. Mr. Bakos stated that the front
will be kept the same and preserve the design.
Mr. O'Hara asked about the excess height of the home due to the fact that the rest of the homes
are not exceeding that height.
Motion to approve Mr. Brady and Seconded by Mr. Finklestein. 5-0.
RSP-90-2022_1453_NE_104_ST.pdf
1453 NE 104 ST_Applications.pdf
1453 NE 104 ST_Plans.pdf
6) PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comment for Ms. Alice Burch letter. Ms. Maria McGuiness is opposing the change of the
comprehensive plan that may affect the hotel in that parcel.
Mr. Bolton is asking about the changes of mixed-use to multi-family regarding those
designations. Ms. Hasbun stated that it was regarding the height of the designation. Mr. Brady
asked about the concern for the 105th street property of it being a multi-family.
7) BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Land Development Regulations for residential districts:
Staff reported on zoning regulation of single-family homes, rear setbacks, and comparisons to
other areas such as (Coral Gables, El portal). Also, have a maximum ground coverage.
Chairman Mr. Busta added that the planning and zoning department should start adding FAR as
part of the staff report. Mr. Bolton asked why they have to disclose that they visited the property.
Chair Mr. Busta asked Ms. Hasbun in the meeting timeframe for February 23,2023 6:30.
Mr. O'Hara asked for public notice planning and zoning meeting, with a larger threshold
instead of nearby neighbors.
8) NEXT REGULAR BOARD HEARING – February 23, 2023
9) ADJOURNMENT