PZ_Minutes_April_27_2023
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Mayor George Burch
Vice Mayor Jesse Valinsky
Councilmember Jerome Charles
Councilmember Sandra Harris
Councilmember Daniel Marinberg
Esmond Scott, Village Manager
Sarah Johnston, Village Attorney
Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk
MEETING MINUTES
DATE: 4-27-2023 TIME: 6:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1) CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Mr. Busta called the meeting to order at 6:40pm
2) ROLL CALL
Present:
Chairperson Busta
Mr. Finklestein
Mr. Bolton
Mr. O’Hara
Absent:
Mr. Brady
Also Present:
Ms. Chane Woods Village Attorney
Ms. Claudia Hasbun Planning and Zoning Director
Ms. Alizgreeth Tezen Planning and Zoning Technician
3) MINUTES
3.A Approval of Minutes for March 23, 2023
Mr. O'Hara had a question regarding comments made at the end of last month’s meeting
regarding the comprehensive plan and zoning at the 105th property. There was a request for
clarification about this property and Ms. Hasbun stated that the current zoning map shows it
as multifamily and that was the correction.
Approved of minutes Mr. O'Hara seconded by Mr. Finklestein. 4-0.
Ms. Hasbun read out loud the ordinance of the extensions and explained the permit process
must be started by the deadline of the 6 months.
2023-3-23 PB Minutes.pdf
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4) ACTION ITEM(S):
4.A STPL-5-2021
Owner: Domenico Alessandro
Applicant: Domenico Alessandro
Agent: N/A
Address: 1255 NE 93rd ST
Request: Development Order Extension
The architect (spoke at the podium)
Mr. Bolton asked Ms. Hasbun why the applicant took a delay from the time of the new
ordinance in December until April to ask for administrative extension, to which the architect
stated that it was due to the external agencies and abiding by the 50 percent rule for
flooding purposes.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bolton seconded by Mr. O'Hara 4-0.
STPL-5-2021.pdf
DO-STPL-000005-2021_Alessandro_Berry.pdf
1255 NE 93 Street - Previous Plans.pdf
4.B STPL-27-2021
Owner: Frank and Jennifer Hornstein
Applicant: Frank and Jennifer Hornstein
Agent: Wesley Castellanos- Castellano Design Studio
Address: 9800 NE 5 AVE
Request: Development Order Extension
Mr. Finklestein asked was there any reviews from the building permit and Ms. Hasbun
stated no. Mr. Busta asked if there was a reason why they are asking for an extension to
which she stated it was due to various reasons. Mr. Bolton asked if they have until May to
turn in the plans, to which Ms. Hasbun stated that if they don't turn it in by May deadline
then they have to return to the Planning and Zoning Board.
Motion to move to the end of the meeting,
Motion to approve the extension by Mr. Bolton and Seconded by Mr. Finkelstein. 4-0.
STPL-27-2021-27.pdf
DO-STPL-000027-2021-27_Hornstein_Arronte.pdf
9800 NE 5 AVE - Previous Plans.pdf
4.C STPL-73-2021
Owner: NINETY7 LLC- Jennifer McConney
Applicant: NINETY7 LLC- Jennifer McConney
Agent: N/A
Address: 230 NE 97 ST
Request: Development Order Extension
Jennifer McConney (Spoke at the podium)
Mr. O'Hara asked if the applicant's submitted to the building department and asked why a
need for an extension is there. Ms. Hasbun stated that they needed to go through the
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external agencies in
order to move forward with the building department. Ms. Hasbun stated that work was not
commenced until now and therefore it was a different development order. Mr. Busta asked
why they took so long to obtain the permit. Ms. McConney stated that it's due to the fact that
since this is a commercial project it's different than a residential project and its more
extensive with DERM and HRS.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bolton condition #6 and #7 will be corrected second by
Mr. O'Hara 4-0.
STPL-73-2021.pdf
DO-STPL-000073-2021_1101 Miami Shores_McConnery.pdf
230 NE 97 ST - Previous Plans.pdf
ACTION ITEM(S): PUBLIC HEARING(S)
5) NEW ITEMS
5.A RSP-23-23
Owner: Karen Ramos
Applicant: Karen Ramos
Agent: Andres Arevalo & Luis Gracias
Address: 65 NW 95 ST
Request: Site plan review for a garage conversion
Karen Ramos (Owner) Andres Arevalo (Agent)
Ms. Ramos stated that the space is for the expanding family. Mr. Bolton asked why is there
a box in the middle of the house and Ms. Ramos stated that it's a lower level and it's to help
to level it to the roof. Ms. Ramos stated that the area is for the kitchen to be expanded to
provide height and they asked if there is going to be a parapet wall to which Ms. Ramos
stated that it will be run off.
Motion to approve by Mr. O'Hara seconded by Mr. Finklestein 4-0.
RSP-23-23.pdf
RSP-23-23- 65 NW 95 ST -Application.pdf
RSP-23-23- 65 NW 95 ST -Plans.pdf
5.B RSP-23-27
Owner: Rebecca Ocariz
Applicant: Rebecca Ocariz
Agent: Dennys Lopez
Address: 389 NE 99 ST
Request: Site plan review for a garage conversion and an addition
Ms. Ocariz (Owner) Mr. Lopez (Agent)
Mr. Ocariz stated that the application went to the historic preservation board and we able to
obtain a certificate of appropriateness.
Mr. O'Hara asked about the comments made by the board members, to which Ms. Hasbun
stated that the board approved with conditions to repurposing windows/awnings over
windows, same stucco and color, the garage conversion into cabana maintain the wood
floor.
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Mr. O'Hara asked about Sheet A-3.0 east elevation and removing the set of windows
and Mr. Ocariz stated that a new kitchen will be replaced there with a solid wall. Mr. O'Hara
asked about the addition on Sheet A-4.0 south elevation and stated that it looks modern
than Mediteranea revival. The addition must be distinguished than the current historic home.
Awnings will be included and sliding doors will also be placed.
Mr. Busta asked about the colors of the house and commented on the stucco being able to
match it to the existing.
Motion to approve by Mr. O'Hara and Seconded by Mr. Finkelstein. 4-0.
RSP-23-27.pdf
RSP-23-27- 389 NE 99 ST -Application.pdf
RSP-23-27- 389 NE 99 ST -Plans.pdf
5.C RSP-23-28
Owner: Liang Liu & Liu-Chi Wen Ping
Applicant: Victor Bruce
Agent: Victor Bruce
Address: 1097 NE 98 ST
Request: Site plan review for two additions
Mr. Bruce (Agent spoke at the podium)
Mr. Bruce stated that the roof is being changed to metal standing seam.
Public commentator: Carlos Guadamuz
A letter was submitted to the board members opposing the project because
it is imposing on the neighbors due to the views, economic concerns, and day to day life
and value of the adjacent properties. The second floor is an issue for privacy and visibility for
the neighbors. The house also changes the character of the neighborhood of Miami Shores.
(Attached Letter Link) https://cloud.msvfl.gov/s/7ppRxgDzJ3tiDom
Motion by Mr. Bolton continue to speak Seconded by Mr. O’Hara 4-0
extend to 3 minutes. 4-0
Mr. O'Hara asked about the concerns expressed from the neighbor. Mr. Bruce stated that the
windows are not imposing on the privacy of the neighbor also the max building allowed is not
exceeding the 30 feet allowed. Mr. O'Hara asked if the owner reached out to any of the
neighbors to advise on the development. Mr. O'Hara stated that the owner should come back
with comments and time to address the concerns of the neighbors.
Motion to table by Mr. O’Hara 1-4. Motion did not pass.
Motion to approve by Mr. Busta seconded by Mr. Finklestein. 3-1.
RSP-23-28.pdf
RSP-23-28- 1097 NE 98 ST -Application.pdf
RSP-23-28- 1097 NE 98 ST -Plans.pdf
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5.D RSP-23-29
Owner: Cesar Henao
Applicant: Cesar Henao
Agent: N/A
Address: 114 NE 103 ST
Request: Site plan review for a garage conversion
Cesar Henao (Owner spoke at the podium)
Mr. Bolton asked about the error with the building department and stated that this was not
addressed to the planning and zoning board because of error with the building department.
Ms. Woods elaborated with what "IF" the planning and zoning board does not approve the
development order to which Ms. Hasbun stated that the applicant has 30 days to appeal.
Mr. Busta wanted to add a comment that the letter intent was well written and asked if the
applicant wanted to make a presentation. Mr. O'Hara wanted to clarify that the applicant was
not aware of him having to be present.
Motion to approve by Mr. O'Hara seconded by Mr. Finklestein 4-0
RSP-23-29.pdf
RSP-23-29- 114 NE 103 ST -Application.pdf
RSP-23-29- 114 NE 103 ST -Plans.pdf
6) BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Mr. O'Hara stated that Mayor, Mr. Burch was present at the meeting, and wanted to recognize
his attendance. Mr. Bolton asked about an application in January on a Variance on the
drainage field being raised and a small wall was put to accommodate the driveway and asked
about following up on this request. Board members were concerned about the variance and
being able to assist this case.
Mr. Bolton stated that he appreciated the electronic process and stated that the electronic
review process in an easier way to save paper and reduce delivering the packages. Ms.
Hasbun stated that this would be added part of the budget process. Mr. Finkelstein asked if
parking a trailer is part of a zoning question. Mr. O'Hara asked if there has been any
application
7) NEXT REGULAR BOARD HEARING - MAY 25, 2023
8) ADJOURNMENT- by 8:35pm