PZ_Minutes_March_23_2023
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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
March 23,2023 INSERT TIME 6:30PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1) CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Mr. Busta called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM
2) ROLL CALL
Present
Mr. Finkelstein (Left early at 8:44pm due to an emergency)
Chair Mr. Busta
Mr. O’Hara
Mr. Bolton
Absent
Mr. Brady
Also, Present
Chanae Woods Village Attorney
Claudia Hasbun Planning and Zoning Director
Alizgreeth Tezen Planning and Zoning Technician
3) MINUTES
Approval of Minutes for February 23, 2023
2023-2-23 PB Minutes (Revised).pdf
Mr. O’Hara stated an error on page 1 item 3 in previous minutes, 5-0 instead of 3-0
Motion to approve with edit by Mr. Finkelstein seconded by Mr. O'Hara. 4-0
4) ACTION ITEM (S)
Historic Designation Review
Home by Architect- Alfred Browning Parker
Owner: Jennifer Frehling
Address: 1115 NE 97th ST.
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Ms. Hasbun read the letter out loud by the home owner for not being able to attend the meeting in
person. The request of the letter is to move forward to approving the home as a historical designation.
Mr. Bolton stated that there is no documentation that this application went to the historic board and got
approved. Ms. Hasbun brought up the minutes of November 16, 2022 from the Historic Preservation
Board stating that there was a motion to recommend an approval on item 4;
for property on 1115 NE 97 ST as a historic designation voted 4-0.
Ms. Woods stated that this is the last application that will be presented to the planning and zoning
board and this is an additional step taken to make this a recommended designation of historic approval
per the previous code, as current code has changed, the applicant is no longer required a
recommendation for approval from the planning and zoning board instead, it will be moved from historic
preservation board straight to council.
Public Comment: Historic Preservation Board Member (Chair Ms. Patricia Bonaduce & historic
preservation board member Jeffrey Saadeh spoke at the podium)
Ms. Patricia Bonaduce Chair of the historic preservation board came to the podium to recommend
approval of the property to a historic designation. Ms. Chair Bonaduce stated that this is an original
design by the architect Mr. Alfred Browning Parker and the petition is to preserve the integrity of the
history of the structure in correlation to Miami Shores Village and the rest of the homes designed by the
architect.
Mr. Bolton asked if the historic preservation board is keeping records or knows how many homes by
Mr. Alfred Browning Parker are in Miami Shores? Ms. Chair Bonaduce stated that it is difficult to answer
that question because there is research in place to check every home/structure to ensure the accuracy
of which are from Mr. Alfred Browning Parker or other similar renowned architects and designers.
Mr. Jeffrey Saadeh from Historic Preservation Board spoke and added that the research is being
conducted to ensure every home is being properly designated and that one additional home was
located and is also another Alfred Browing Parker home. Based on some data presented, Mr. Saadeh
stated that there are 500 homes designed by Mr. Alfred Browning Parker in South Florida as it currently
stands.
Motion to approve recommendation by Mr. Bolton Seconded by Mr. O’Hara 4-0.
1115 NE 97 St Historic Designation Package.pdf
1115 NE 97 ST Historic Designation PLANS.pdf
Ordinance Amendment of Board Name to "Planning and Zoning Board"
Ms. Hasbun stated that request was made by council member Alice Burch, even though this is not a
zoning code section it still affects the board but it is not a land use regulation and it is just a name
change and all the sections of the code where looked into during this process.
Chair Mr. Busta, asked will this be uniform and in the charter to which Ms. Woods stated that it will be
placed in the code of ordinances but in the charter will be amended differently.
Mr. Bolton asked about line 61 and 21 in (c). designation of historic landmarks and Ms. Woods stated
that was a typo and will be taken care of once the changes are made in the historic designation.
Motion to approve recommendation by Mr. Finkelstein and seconded by Mr. O’Hara 4-0.
sj(MSV) Planning and zoning Ordinance (Draft 3) (1).pdf
Disclosures: All board members visited the properties;
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Swearing in of the Witnesses by Attorney Chanae Woods
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.
ACTION ITEM(S): PUBLIC HEARING(S)
5) NEW ITEMS
5A. RSP-23-15
Owner: Daniel Jaramillo
Applicant: Daniel Jaramillo
Agent: Juan Zapata
Address: 549 NE 95th ST.
Request: The applicant is requesting site plan approval for a new one-story single-family
structure with 5,326 square foot of area, consisting of 5 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms.
Juan Zapata (Agent went to the podium)
Mr. O’Hara asked the agent to walk the board members through the project for a new
single-family home.
Mr. Zapata stated that it's a 5-bedroom single-family home with some flat roof areas and
different levels as well as parapets, different texture and materials to differentiate, office, also
stated that it's an open floor plan, a pool and pool deck, internal garden and it provides an open
driveway.
Chair Mr. Busta asked Ms. Hasbun if in the packages, have there been any changes made that
doesn’t require photos of the surrounding homes in relation to the property? to which Ms.
Hasbun stated no.
Ms. Hasbun stated that the existing home will be demolished in the future not as it was stated in
the staff report, per typo.
Mr. O'Hara stated that there is a lot of blank wall massing, and the orientation of the windows
are flanking on the left side yard instead of the front yard and is there a way to break up the
massing to accommodate the ambiguity of large blank walls for the neighbors. Mr. Zapata
stated that the intent for that design is to provide privacy and landscaping will be added to
accommodate those blank walls. The other comment is regarding the constants of the address
of the house if it can be rearranged to the street. Mr. Bolton asked about the height of the
different roof types and how that is being shown in sheet A-6, to which Mr. Zapata added that
it’s a sample for the material and not the actual design. Mr. Bolton asked about the height of the
living room area, and it was stated that it will be 12 feet ceiling. Chair Mr. Busta asked to submit
a landscape plan as well.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bolton and Seconded by Mr. O'Hara 4-0.
RSP-23-15.pdf
RSP-23-15- 549 NE 95 ST -Application.pdf
RSP-23-15- 549 NE 95 ST -Plans.pdf
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5B. RSP-23-16
Owner: David & Leslie Hart
Applicant: David & Leslie Hart
Agent: Seth Long
Address: 381 NE 98th ST.
Request: The applicant is requesting site plan approval for a garage conversion.
Mr. Seth Long (Agent spoke at podium) and Mr. Julian Klein (Architect)
Mr. O’Hara asked can the plans be added in the agenda as the link is not shown to have the
plans.
Mr. Bolton asked about what is going to be the change to the exterior of the project the street
elevation of the foyer and asked about the south facing window being removed and Mr. Seth
stated that it's going to bring back the original conditions of the house. Mr. Bolton stated that in
sheet A-201 has a brick texture and is that going to be changed and Mr. Seth stated that it will
be replaced with stucco. Mr. Chair Busta asked about the stone of the chimney and Mr. Seth
stated that it will not be replaced and kept the same.
Motion to approve by Mr. O’Hara seconded by Mr. Bolton 4-0.
RSP-23-16.pdf
RSP-23-16- 381 NE 98 ST -Application.pdf
RSP-23-16- 381 NE 98 ST -Plans.pdf
5C. RSP-23-17
Owner: Michael Hunt & Kristen Ashburn
Applicant: Victor Bruce
Agent: Victor Bruce
Address: 434 NE 95th ST.
Request: The Applicant is requesting site plan approval for a two-story addition of approximately
2,642 square feet of area with a covered terrace.
Marcela Bruce (Mr. Bruce’s Wife)
Mr. O’Hara asked Ms. Bruce to go over the project to the board.
Ms. Bruce stated that there is a privacy wall and a second story is being added and demolishing
a flat roof to the back of the home. Mr. O’Hara asked about the front proposal affecting the art
deco design, Page A-3 and A-8, shows an entrance feature is being shown and that it is
blocking the current trim and style of the façade.
Ms. Ashburn (Owner) spoke at the podium
She stated that she is not looking to remove the front design proposal and stated that it's a
safety feature to help when opening the door and wanted to move forward with the wall and
arched element to provide privacy for her and her children that reside in the home.
The homeowner stated that the front is going to be a type of foyer to protect the outside
elements and provide privacy to the main street of 95th. This will create more light in the front
without having to use blinds. Provide a barrier from the outside elements with the use wooden
shutter louver doors and helps with air flow.
Mr. O’Hara stated that he knows the issues with living in a busy street. He stated that the style
of what the homeowner is trying to do does not match the art deco feel and it looks different.
Ms. Woods stated that there are no architectural design standards in the code.
Mr. Finklestein stated that this is a beautiful design and does not like the modern items.
Mr. Bolton stated that he agrees with Mr. O’Hara and likes the art deco design.
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Motion to approve by Mr. Finklestein and Seconded by Mr. Bolton. 3-1.
RSP-23-17.pdf
RSP-23-17- 434 NE 95 ST -Application.pdf
RSP-23-17- 434 NE 95 ST -Plans.pdf
5D. RSP-23-18
Owner: Lance and Jennifer Tinkler
Applicant: Lance and Jennifer Tinkler
Agent: Relvy Moronta Hernandez
Address: 620 NE 101st ST.
Request: The applicant is requesting site plan approval for outdoor accessory structures
consisting of two gazebos and an outdoor bath, totaling up to 1,233 square feet. Front façade
improvements are also included.
Mr. Relvy (Agent) Mr. Lance Tinkler (Owner)
Presentation made by Mr. Relvy showcasing a gazebo with roof slabs and showing the finish of
the outdoor bathroom, concrete slab canopy and a front step with water feature. Aluminum
screen with low elevation to the sidewalk. A pool and deck as well. Mr. O’Hara stated that he
appreciated the presentation bought forth to the public. Mr. Bolton asked about the water
feature, if there adding fish? both Mr. Tinkler and Mr. Relvy stated that no fish feature will be
added.
Another question was asked about the T-square structure outdoor restroom, and asked if there
is intention for providing a buffer or privacy to the proposal? Mr. Tinkler specified that the
incorporation of landscape will help for privacy and will be added.
Motion to approve by Mr. O’Hara Second by Mr. Bolton 4-0.
RSP-23-18.pdf
RSP-23-18- 620 NE 101 ST -Application.pdf
RSP-23-18- 620 NE 101 ST -Plans.pdf
RSP-23-18- 620 NE 101 ST -survey.pdf
5E. RSP-23-19
Owner: Wendy M. Gallego
Applicant: Wendy M. Gallego
Agent: Jose Alberto Sbarra
Address: 1036 NE 96th ST.
Request: The applicant is requesting site plan approval for an architectural style modification
from Spanish Revival to a Contemporary, this includes roof replacement from a pitch to a flat
concrete roof with parapets, a façade modification and new exterior materials. In addition, there
is a rear addition of less than 400 square feet being requested.
Mr. Jose A. Sbarra (Agent)
Mr. O’Hara asked about the original elevations, plans and sections. Ms. Hasbun pulled up the
original set of plans and presented them to the board. Mr. Sbarra stated that the home was not
structurally sound, so the chimney had to be replaced and the roof was also rotten and needed
to be replaced as well. The addition played a factor in the process of the home renovation after
further determining through the process that this projects original application was not moving
forward due to economic, and design issues.
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Mr. O’Hara stated that he likes the design of the house’s roof than the previous and the issue
that he has is the description is not clear to the public in terms of the request being brought in
the application description.
Mr. O’Hara indicated that the request should match the plans and asked to have the previously
approved plans with this agenda.
Mr. Bolton is asking is there an overlay on the concrete slab and Mr. Sbarra is stating that it was
demolished and some walls were refurbished to maintain the structural integrity of the home.
Motion to approve by Mr. O’Hara with the requirement of development order with history
of property and seconded by Mr. Finklestein 4-0.
RSP-23-19.pdf
RSP-23-19- 1036 NE 96 ST -Application.pdf
RSP-23-19- 1036 NE 96 ST -Plans.pdf
1036 NE 96 Street - Application.pdf (Previous Application)
1036 NE 96 Street - Plans.pdf (Previous Application)
5F. RSP-23-21
Owner: Alex Ochoa
Applicant: Alex Ochoa
Agent: Wesley Castellanos
Address: 1249 NE 97th ST.
Request: The applicant is requesting site plan approval for a two-story addition to a single-family
building with approximately 1,071 square foot.
Mr. Alex Ochoa spoke at the podium.
Mr. O’Hara asked about the previous approval and Chair Mr. Busta asked is this property being
ready to move forward with the building permit.
Motion to approve by Mr. Bolton and Seconded by Mr. O’Hara 4-0.
RSP-23-21.pdf
RSP-23-21 -1249 NE 97 ST -Application.pdf
RSP-23-21 -1249 NE 97 ST -Plans.pdf
6) DISCUSSION ITEMS
6A.Miami Shores Village FAR and Lot Coverage Analysis
Ms. Hasbun stated in having a minimum green open space percentage in addition to FAR Lot
Coverage regulations and recommended to add it in the staff report to balance out the
regulation. The study was to give the board members an idea of what future applications for
new construction can look like for the village.
Mr. Bolton stated that the lot coverage is the most controlling out of all of the analysis. An
update to the code and adding a lot of coverage percentage. Ms. Hasbun stated that we can
start drafting language to the zoning code. Mr. Bolton asked about the threshold can it be the
volume of two-story or set it back some. The board agreed with the analysis and wish to move
forward.
MSV FAR_Lot_Coverage_Analysis_March2023.pdf
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7) BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
During the last council meeting, council did not elect to continue the moratorium and
Chair Mr. Busta and Mr. O’Hara asked Ms. Hasbun about how this will be worked out for new
applicants. Ms. Hasbun stated that when the moratorium expires an applicant or owner can
apply for a FLU or Zoning modification and will be presented to the Planning board for approval
and then council. The criteria have to conform with the current comprehensive and zoning code
and be consistent with both. There would have to be a review for the particular parcel. Ms.
Wood stated we are in an EAR process and the DEO knows the applicant would not need to
apply because we are in current review of the comprehensive plan.
Mr. Finklestein had to leave due to an emergency at 8:44pm
Mr. Bolton asked about the septic tank if it’s being talked about the comprehensive plan with the
septic to sewer. Mr. Bolton asked is there a motion on recommendation to get the consultants
involved in the septic to sewer plan. Are there any engineers that will initiate the master plan for
this project? Mr. Bolton asked is there some authority that the director has to select this
engineering company to create this master plan. Ms. Hasbun stated about the Village’s efforts
are in place to develop a master plan and public works village is in charge of the septic to sewer
plan.
Public Commentator: Carol Responek
Ms. Responek spoke about the dislike of the Moratorium not having an extension and brought a
lot of backlash from the community and is asking the planning board to speak up on delaying
the process to restate the moratorium to help and protect her community.
Public Commentator: Maria McGuiness stated that she echoed what Ms. Responek said and
believes that the Village council did not do the appropriate decision to keep the moratorium
available in order to give the village time to finish drafting the comprehensive plan before any
applications are submitted to the board.
8) NEXT REGULAR BOARD HEARING - April 27, 2023
9) ADJOURNMENT motion Bolton seconded by Mr. O’Hara 3-0