PZ_Minutes_September_28_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
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MINUTES
SEPTEMBER 28TH, 2023 6:30PM 9900 NE 2ND AVENUE
1) CALL TO ORDER- Mr. Bolton called meeting to order at 6:41pm.
2) ROLL CALL
Present:
Mr. Connie Nappier III
Mr. Michael Finkelstein
Mr. John Bolton
Mr. Daniel Brady
Mr. Michael O’Hara
Also, Present:
Ms. Chanae Woods, Village Attorney
Ms. Claudia Hasbun, Planning & Zoning Director
Ms. Alizgreeth Tezen, Planning & Zoning Technician
3) MINUTES
3.A Approval of Minutes- July 27th, 2023
Motion to approve minutes by Mr. Brady seconded by Mr. O'Hara. 5-0.
PZ_Minutes_07_27_23.pdf
4) INTRODUCTION- NEW PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEMBERS
Mr. Bolton wants to thank Mr. Brady for returning to the board. Mr. Nappier III, spoke about his
time living in Miami Shores Village for over 25 years and his background in Real Estate.
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4.A Election for Planning & Zoning Board Chair and Vice Chair
Mr. O'Hara motion to appoint Mr. Bolton as chair seconded by Mr. Brady. 5-0.
Mr. Finkelstein motion to appoint Mr. O'Hara as vice chair, seconded by Mr. Nappier III.
5-0.
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5) RESOLUTION
5.A Zoning in progress
Ms. Hasbun stated now that the adoption of the comprehensive plan was put in place, staff
would like to move forward with the zoning code update. Since the zoning code has to reflect
the updates to the comprehensive plan then, the idea is to start the process with adopting the
zoning code. As soon as Village Council reviews and approved the zoning in progress
resolution then those updates can take place. This will not be treated as an ordinance thus, it
will require just one reading as a resolution and bring it up to the planning and zoning board’s
attention that there are a couple of applications that would be excluded during that process. This
means that the board would not be able to review those applications such as (rezoning and land
use admendments) and put them on hold until those updates are adopted for that zoning code.
Any additional applications related to site plan additions, garage conversion, new construction
will continue with that process. If the board decides to put all applications on hold this would
create issues in the community for the residents seeking home improvements. Ms. Woods
stated that staff is finalizing the recommendation to council in terms of the scope of the zoning in
progress would look like and what it would be applicable to. Ms. Hasbun stated that the zoning
in progress is for staff to start working on the text of the new zoning code and map. The
planning and zoning board will be the first body to review and provide recommendations and
then it will move forward to Village Council.
Mr. O'Hara asked staff to give the planning and zoning board the finalized draft with sufficient
time than that of the comprehensive plan and/or at least 30 days in advance to review the
material. Mr. Brady asked staff, how extensive would the zoning code and map would be? Ms.
Hasbun stated that it would be very extensive because it will be well served due to giving a new
update on the structure and how it is being laid down. Due to issues with applicants finding the
code and being able to understand the information. Chair Mr. Bolton asked Ms. Hasbun to
explain the process and how public input will be incorporated on the new zoning code and what
is the expected timeframe for a draft zoning change? Ms. Hasbun stated that at this stage there
has not been any engagement with the consultants for who is going to be working on the zoning
however once there is a proposal, a public engagement will be incorporated. In terms of time, is
most likely 9 months to 1-year to work on the entire zoning code. Chair Mr. Bolton asked Ms.
Hasbun if there is any applications right now for rezoning? Ms. Hasbun stated not at this
moment. Mr. Brady asked staff, does the current zoning code remain in place, until the new one
is reviewed by everyone and approved? Ms. Hasbun stated yes.
Mr. O'Hara asked if we could move the discussion item 9.A Discussion of Miami Dade County
Proposed Impervious Ordinance and provide Planning Board opinion to Village Council (By: Mr.
Bolton) and 9.B Proposed Ordinance and League of Cities Concerns League of Cities Concerns
to Impervious Ordinance.pdf to the top of the agenda? To get opinions from the design
professionals and mayor Burch who are present.
Motion to move discussion item 9.A and 9.B on top of the agenda by Mr. O’Hara,
seconded by Mr. Brady. 5-0.
9.A Discussion of Miami Dade County Proposed Impervious Ordinance and provide Planning Board
opinion to Village Council (By: Mr. Bolton)
9.B Proposed Ordinance and League of Cities Concerns
League of Cities Concerns to Impervious Ordinance.pdf
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Chair Mr. Bolton stated that the point of the discussion is to get the planning and zoning board
feedback on Miami-Dade County’s proposed impervious ordinance and provide an opinion to
council with comments. In relation to this ordinance, the second item shows the opinions of the
league of cities having issues with the ordinance and opposing it. Chair Mr. Bolton stated his
opinion that the ordinance, sec. 24-15 requires DERM to review any structural and non-pervious
surface improvements such as: driveways, patios, pools, decks, sidewalks, unless the DERM
director issues a determination that there is a municipal in effect that is as effective as the
County’s if not then the County will have to review and approve an application. Also, it requires
a full engineering report stating that a comprehensive signed and sealed report reviewing all the
data that the project will fully comply with the chapter’s rules and regulations and will not cause
any pollution as defined.”
Chair Mr. Bolton stated that he is a civil engineer and it is great that more work is being put on
them however; it is a bit excessive to require such reports for a simple patio, driveway change,
etc. Chair Mr. Bolton opened up for the planning and zoning board to discuss what is the
opinion and comments that can be brought up to Village Council?
Mr. Finkelstein stated that he is against this ordinance since it will create more costs for the
applicant and more delays.
Mr. O'Hara stated that many of the neighbors are adding impermeable surfaces in there yards
and not having dirt or grass. This causes more flooding and many residents have extended the
driveway into the swale and Mr. O’Hara reviewed the video from the county on reviewing the
ordinance. Chair Mr. Bolton asked what the County's intent? To which Mr. O'Hara stated that it’s
to protect the aquafer as well as pollutants that go in the Bay. Mr. O’Hara says that he is not
against it since it’s promoting sustainability and also feels it’s a bit overkill with the civil
engineering report but feels that the County should meet in the middle. Mr. Brady asked staff
what type of civil plans and reports would an applicant provide for additions, driveways,
gazebos, etc to submit to planning and zoning? Ms. Hasbun stated that the applicant would
have to submit civil plans to Village staff when it is for additions, and new construction for storm
water. When it comes to smaller home exterior improvements such as driveways, patios,
walkways and such then those do not require a civil engineering report/plans, the architect
would provide a design that doesn’t affect the drainage of the parcel. Village staff has already
prepared a memo for the October 3rd Village Council agenda as it is a main concern not just for
one department but also for many such as the building department, public works, etc. Mr. Brady
asked if staff is opposing this ordinance? Ms. Hasbun stated that at this moment staff is still
waiting on response feedback from the County especially how this ordinance is overreaching
the municipality jurisdictions and regulatory powers from the Village.
Chair Mr. Bolton open it to public comment:
Mr. Mayor Burch stated that there are 34 cities of the Miami Dade league of cities. There is a
lawsuit against the state an example: Miami Beach. The senate bill 102 and the impervious
ordinance are all part of what the 34 leagues of cities are going against it. Mr. Burch is opposed
to the ordinance.
Mr. Enrique Fernandez (Professional engineer and Building Official) Cutler Bay resident
Stated “he is not a resident of Miami Shores, and as an inspector of water ways feels that
DERM has exceeded and violated many of the rules and regulation that govern cities, counties
and municipalities and are trying to justify the failure in infrastructure that they failed to do…” Mr.
Fernandez also stated “Miami Shores is its own city, they are their own rules, and they have the
authority...” Mr. Fernandez is opposing the ordinance.
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Mr. Manny Mora (Registered Architect) Palmetto Bay resident is against the regulation and
believes that “he has run into similar problems at other cities. He also believes that every city
should have control over their own zoning...” Mr. Mora also stated “adding a little Berm and
elevate the capacity of retention..” Mr. Mora is opposing the ordinance.
Chair Mr. Bolton, asked the board to propose a resolution to go to council and have an opinion
on this matter. Mr. Brady asked Ms. Hasbun if she see the current code standards as adequate
and rigorous to that of the County? Ms. Hasbun stated that they are sufficient. As this ordinance
is at the discretion of the DERM director on what is sufficient standards for civil engineering
reporting.
Mr. Brady would like to propose to council to move very cautiously in terms of reviewing the
proposed ordinance to ensure that it is not duplicate of our current efforts or costly to the
residents of Miami-Dade County and the planning and zoning board will work with them to
identify any detritus effects of the ordinance. Per his concerns is that this will go into the DERM
Bureaucracy and will not go away anytime soon as well as create delays.
Proposed motion by Mr. Brady to urge the Village Council to review the consequences of the
Miami-Dade County Impervious Ordinance to ensure it is not burdensome or costly to the
residents of Miami Shores Village.
Mr. Nappier III, is against the ordinance and does not like that DERM has the final say with no
appeal process on what the village residents can or cannot do. In terms of the rainwater
retention, the Village can do that ourselves instead of having the county control that.
Motion to urge the Village Council to carefully review the consequences of the Miami-
Dade County’s Impervious Ordinance to ensure it is not burdensome or costly to the
residents of Miami Shores Village Mr. Brady seconded by Mr. Finkelstein. 4-1.
Chair Mr. Bolton wants to make a stronger position to council to be prepared.
Motion to reconsider by Mr. O'Hara seconded by Mr. Brady. 5-0.
While the Planning and Zoning Board appreciates the intent of the proposed ordinance,
the Planning and Zoning Board recommends that the Village Council urge Miami-Dade
County not to approve the impervious ordinance as written by Mr. O’Hara seconded by
Mr. Brady. 5-0
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ACTION ITEM(S): PUBLIC HEARING(S)
6) TABLED ITEMS
6.A RSP-23-33
Owner: Yolepsis Carpio
Applicant: Yolepsis Carpio
Agent: Michael Rodriguez
Address: 333 NE 103rd ST.
Request: Site Plan Review Modification for a Garage Addition of 337 sqft. and one-story
addition up to 481 sqft.
Motion to untable by Mr. Brady seconded by Mr. O'Hara. 5-0.
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Mr. Rodriguez (Agent spoke at the podium)
Mr. Rodriguez stated that after speaking with the neighbor about the concerns for a two-story
addition stated to changing it to just a one-story addition. Mr. O'Hara stated that he is pleased
with the cooperation of the agent for listening to the concerns. Chair opens to public comments.
Motion to approve by Mr. Brady, seconded by Mr. Nappier III, 5-0.
RSP-23-34.pdf
RSP-23-34-333_NE_103rd_ST-Application.pdf
RSP-23-34-333_NE_103rd_ST-Plans.pdf
7) NEW ITEMS
7.A RSP-23-33
Owner: Stephanie Fichera
Applicant: N/A
Agent: Iselle Hernandez
Address: 2 NE 108th ST.
Request: Site Plan Review Approval for a Garage Conversion
Mr. Brady asked staff if this application ever came to the planning and zoning board before? Ms.
Hasbun stated no. Ms. Hernandez (agent) spoke that they will be doing a garage conversion
and maintaining a pleasing asethetic. Mr. Bolton asked what is the intention on changing the
roof? Ms. Hernandez stated that the roof will be matched to what is existing. Chair opens to
public comments.
Motion to approve by Mr. O'Hara seconded by Mr. Brady. 5-0.
RSP-23-33.pdf
RSP-23-33-2nd_NE_108th_ST-Application.pdf
RSP-23-33-2nd_NE_108th_ST-Plans.pdf
7.B RSP-23-54 / VAR-23-55
Owner: Jerrold A. Dumas
Applicant: Jerrold A. Dumas
Agent: N/A
Address: 1140 NE 91st TER.
Request: Site Plan Review Approval for a Garage Conversion, Facade Modification, variance of
7 feet and 5 inches on east side of property.
Mr. Dumas (Applicant spoke at the podium)
Ms. Hasbun stated that there are two applications which include a garage conversion, facade
modification and separate variance application. Ms. Woods advised the board about the
direction on how the variance would go. Mr. O'Hara asked if the variance fails can or can't
applicant proceed with the rest of the application? Ms. Woods stated that if the site plan shows
the variance as is and it cannot be approved. Mr. Bolton asked is the applicant extending to the
short size? Due to adding footprint to the variance. Ms. Hasbun stated that his property was
approved to be built at 7 feet in opposed to the 10 feet as it currently states in the code.
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Mr. Dumas presented and stated that this home was built in 1955 and the proposal is to change
it to a 4 bed and 3-1/2 baths and the conversion of the garage, will be a master suite. The intent
in the front is to make a uniform entry with new impact windows and changing the roof to grey
standing seam.
The covered outdoor living area is also being modified. The interior niche is going to be closed
off and turned into a closet. The master suite will be extended and lined to the existing wall. Mr.
Dumas stated that he has had several conversions with the neighbors and they we're
concerned if the home was going to be built up vertically and they decided to maintain it one-
story.
Mr. Brady asked is the variance is to continue with the line of the house? Mr. Dumas said yes.
Mr. O'Hara asked what is the setback from the neighbor to what he is requesting? Mr. Dumas
said it is the same. 7'-1/2"
Mr. O'Hara asked is there a way to not seek a variance and do a flat roof. Mr. Dumas stated it
would be more issues with load and structure integrity with the house and additional concern for
costs. The architect came to the podium and stated no rainwater will cause issues with the
neighboring property or cause concerns for flooding. Mr. Bolton asked if the existing plans on
record show that those were approved in that manner in the past.
Mr. O'Hara stated that the variance is set in place to have a higher standard and wanted input
from the neighbors to go for the variance, and possibly table it to the next meeting. Mr. Nappier
III, stated he agrees however there already is a variance from the past and that should be taken
into consideration.
Chair opens to public comments. Mr. Jesus stated that he does not see this as a big issue as
the applicant is grandfathering something that was already put in place.
Motion to not approve variance by Mr. O'Hara, motion fail 1-4.
Motion to approve variance by Mr. Brady, seconded by Mr. Finkelstein. 4-1.
Motion to approve facade modification, garage conversion, garage addition with pool
being surrounded with grass instead of impervious material by Mr. O'Hara seconded by
Mr. Brady. 5-0.
RSP-23-54 & VAR-23-55.pdf
RSP_VAR-23-55- 1140_NE_91st_TER-Application.pdf
RSP_VAR-23-55- 1140_NE_91st_TER-Plans.pdf
7.C RSP-23-68
Owner: Alain Josep
Applicant: Alain Josep
Agent: John Udbardy
Address: 815 NE 91st TER
Request: Site Plan Modification approval for 76 sqft not to exceed 1,268 sqft. addition.
Mr. Bolton asked about site plan A-102 as it shows a survey discrepancy and does it affect the
application. There is no impact on that side of the building and no need to seek a variance. Mr.
John Udbardy (Agent spoke at the podium). Mr. Udbardy is modifying the facade and is
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planning on maintaining the same footprint. Mr. O'Hara asked where is the 76 square feet being
done. Mr. Udbardy stated that it's the overall square footage on the bubbled scope of work.
Mr. Brady asked is there an internal hallway, to which Mr. Udbardy stated yes. Chair opens to
public comments.
Motion to approve by Mr. O'Hara seconded by Mr. Brady. 5-0.
RSP-23-68.pdf
RSP-23-68-815_NE_91st_TER-Application.pdf
RSP-23-68-815_NE_91st_TER-Plans.pdf
7.D RSP-23-69
Owner: Junior Heriveaux - 113 Miami Shores LLC
Applicant: Junior Heriveaux - 113 Miami Shores LLC
Agent: N/A
Address: 113 NW 105th ST
Request: Site Plan Review Approval for a Garage Conversion and Facade Modification.
Junior (Owner spoke at the podium)
Mr. Heriveaux spoke and stated that this is a simple garage conversion. Mr. Nappier III, asked is
it the same floor or a step down? Mr. Heriveaux stated yes. Chair opens to public comments.
Mr. Brady motion to approve seconded by Mr. Finkelstein. 5-0.
RSP-23-69.pdf
RSP-23-69-113_NW_105th_ST-Application.pdf
RSP-23-69-113_NW_105th_ST-Plans.pdf
7.E RSP-23-70
Owner: Alan Mourad
Applicant: Alan Mourad
Agent: N/A
Address: 160 NW 104th ST.
Request: Site Plan Review Approval for an Addition of 818 square feet.
Alan Mourad (Spoke at the podium)
Mr. Mourad stated that this is an addition, a new pool, gazebo. Chair opens to public comments.
Motion to approve by Mr. O'Hara seconded by Mr Brady. 5-0.
RSP-23-70.pdf
RSP-23-70-160_NW_104th_ST-Application.pdf
RSP-23-70-160_NW_104th_ST-Plans.pdf
7.F RSP-23-71
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Owner: Zachary Cangiano & Katie Cundy
Applicant: Zachary Cangiano & Katie Cundy
Agent: Jordi Esteban
Address: 373 NE 104th ST.
Request: Site Plan Review Approval for an Addition of 798 square feet.
Mr. Esteban (agent spoke at the podium)
Mr. Esteban stated that this addition is for a master bedroom, laundry and will add value to the
property. The septic system is also being replaced. Since the addition is at the rear, the
rendering is presenting how it will look.
Mr. Bolton asked did the agent forget to add the garage door, Mr. Esteban stated that is a
rendering of the existing left view of the house. Chair opens to public comments.
Motion to approve by Mr. Finkelstein, seconded by Mr. O'Hara. 5-0.
RSP-23-71.pdf
RSP-23-71-373_NE_104th_ST-Application.pdf
RSP-23-71-373_NE_104th_ST-Plans.pdf
7.G RSP-23-72
Owner: Andrea Salazar -Salazar International Investments
Applicant: Andrea Salazar -Salazar International Investments
Agent: N/A
Address: 10604 NW 2nd AVE.
Request: Site Plan Modification approval for a facade modification.
Andrea Salazar (Owner spoke at the podium)
Ms. Salazar stated that they are only changing the front facade with a new trim and improve the
aesthetic. This project has not started yet. Mr. Brady asked why a door by the garage is there
where in the previous application it wasn't? The applicant stated that it is for convenient access
to the kitchen. Mr. Bolton asked if the front is fixed windows? Ms. Salazar stated yes. Chair
opens to public comments.
Motion to approve by Mr. Brady seconded by Mr. Finkelstein. 5-0.
RSP-23-72.pdf
RSP-23-72-10604_NW_2nd_AVE-Application.pdf
RSP-23-72-10604_NW_2nd_AVE-Plans.pdf
7.H RSP-23-73
Owner: Daneri Heredia- Deep Blue Developers LLC
Applicant: Kirsten Brown Garcia
Agent: Gonzalo Munoz- Sixsides Construction LLC
Address: 49 NW 108th ST.
Request: Site Plan Review Approval for a Garage Conversion and an Addition of 412 square
feet.
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Ms. Susana (On behave of the owner)
Mr. Finkelstein asked why there is no closet in bedroom three. Reference to (Sheet A-007) west
elevation is showing there are no windows. Ms. Susana stated the owner did not want any
windows and the position of where the bed is makes it hard to accommodate if a window was
there. Mr. Brady asked is there a way to add a window in the back due to having a blank wall in
the rear. Chair opens to public comments.
Motion to approve seconded by Mr. Nappier III, 5-0.
RSP-23-73.pdf
RSP-23-73-49_NW_108th_ST-Application.pdf
RSP-23-73-49_NW_108th_ST-Plans.pdf
7.I RSP-23-74
Owner: 114 Miami Shores LLC- Andrea Greenwald
Applicant: 114 Miami Shores LLC- Andrea GreenwaldAgent: N/A
Agent: Daniel Riveros
Address: 144 NW 110th ST.
Request: Site Plan Review Approval for a New Construction of a Single-Family Home total
2,548 square feet.
Andrea Greenwald and Daniel Riveros (Agent spoke at the podium and owner)
Mr. O'Hara asked does Miami Shores Village approve a demolition permit before coming to the
planning and zoning board. Mr. Finkelstein asked about the approximate square footage of the
area.
Mr. Riveros stated that this home is similar to other homes that were built in Miami Shores
Village.
Mr. Bolton asked the engineer if he designed the other home as well. Chair opens to public
comments.
Motion to approve by Mr. Nappier III, seconded by Mr. Brady. 5-0.
RSP-23-74.pdf
RSP-23-74-144_NW_110th_ST-Application.pdf
RSP-23-74-144_NW_110th_ST-Plans.pdf
7.J RSP-23-75
Owner: Tricia Craan
Applicant: Tricia Craan
Agent: Gregory Foucharz
Address: 665 Grand Concourse
Request: Site Plan Review Approval for an Addition of 315 square feet.
Mr. Foucharz (agent spoke at the podium)
Mr. Foucharz stated the changes to the height was to make the space look a little bit bigger and
improve the aesthetics of the interior.
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Mr. Brady asked where the new construction is being built. Mr. Foucharz stated that it is being
built in the back. There was a beam in the middle that hindered the extension to the roof so the
engineer recommended going up. Chair opens to public comments.
Motion to approve by Mr. Finkelstein, seconded by Mr. Nappier III, 5-0.
RSP-23-75.pdf
RSP-23-75-665_Grand_Concourse-Application.pdf
RSP-23-75-665_Grand_Concourse-Plans.pdf
7.K RSP-23-76
Owner: David Castillo
Applicant: David Castillo
Agent: Nelson De Leon
Address: 9830 NE 5th AVE RD.
Request: Site Plan Review Approval for (2) two Additions of 1,751 square feet.
Mr. De Leon (spoke at the podium)
The owner's intent is to make the home more functional and the idea is to create an artist studio
and the second floor is to make a master bedroom that flanks to the neighborhood. The idea is
to maintain the same style with respect to the rest of the neighborhood. Mr. Bolton asked about
the width of the property, the frontage is 150 feet and the rear is wider. What is the FAR of the
home. Chair opens to public comments.
Motion to approve by Mr. Brady, seconded by Mr. Finkelstein. 5-0.
RSP-23-76.pdf
RSP-23-76-9830_NE_5th_AVE_RD-Application.pdf
RSP-23-76-9830_NE_5th_AVE_RD-Plans.pdf
7.L RSP-23-77
Owner: Neil Cantor
Applicant: Neil Cantor
Agent: Eikengineering - Enrique Fernandez
Address: 1165 NE 104th ST.
Request: Site Plan Review for Approval for a two-story addition up to 1,065 square feet.
Mr. Imberge, and Enrique Fernandez (Spoke at the podium)
Mr. Brady asked about any new changes being done. Mr. Fernandez said just the color. Chair
opens to public comments.
Motion to approve by Mr. Brady seconded by Mr. O'Hara. 5-0.
RSP-23-77.pdf
RSP-23-77-1165_NE_104th_ST-Application.pdf
RSP-23-77-1165_NE_104th_ST-Plans.pdf
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7.M RSP-23-78
Owner: Andres Leyva & Maria C Daza
Applicant: Andres Leyva & Maria C Daza
Agent: Victor Bruce
Address: 1200 NE 103rd ST.
Request: Site Plan Review Approval for (2) two-story and a (1) one-story additions of a total of
1,666 square feet.
Mr. Bruce (Agent spoke at the podium)
Mr. O'Hara asked Mr. Bruce for a presentation. Mr. Brady asked about the square footage. Mr.
Bruce stated that the single-story home intent is to add a single-story in the gap and then adding
a second story above the garage in order not to rebuild. The roof is staying the same and the
impact is minimal. Mr. Finkelstein stated that it is a long walk to the restroom. Chair opens to
public comments.
Motion to approve by Mr. Finkelstein, seconded by Mr. Napper III, 5-0.
RSP-23-78.pdf
RSP-23-78-1200_NE_103rd_ST-Application.pdf
RSP-23-78-1200_NE_103rd_ST-Plans.pdf
7.N RSP-23-79
Owner: Omer Dror & Kyle Dror
Applicant: Omer Dror & Kyle Dror
Agent: Wesley Castellanos
Address: 1201 NE 97th ST.
Request: Site Plan Review for Approval for a two-story addition up to 1,435 square feet. and a
one-story addition up to 649 square feet.
Mr. Wesley Castellanos (Spoke at the podium)
Mr. Castellanos stated that the proposal is to bring back the revival architectural style and
generate value to the home. This a transitional 1951 home to provide an outdoor living space
design element.
Mr. Bolton asked if this a Mediterranean approach with the arches. Mr. Castellanos stated the
elements are shown and it is a lot of movement. Mr. Castellanos presented to the board
members that certified mail and packages were delivered to the neighbors to make them aware
of the 2-story addition. Mr. Bolton asked about how much square footage under a/c is being
proposed. 5,000 is the new proposed a/c. Mr. Brady asked that this is a significant change from
everything that is around the area which is mid-century. Mr. Brady stated that per the
landscaping it would be hard to decipher the current facade shape. Mr. Castellanos stated that
the mound that is existing is being brought down and the driveway is being brought up. Mr.
Bolton asked how FEMA is playing a role in the flood elevation of the design. Mr. Castellanos
stated that the home is at 9-6' for the FEMA regulations. Mr. Castellanos stated that currently it
meets the requirements.
Mr. O'Hara stated that he appreciates that the agent went the extra mile to advise the neighbors
on concerns about the project. Chair opens to public comments.
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Motion to approve by Mr. Brady seconded by Mr. O'Hara. 5-0.
RSP-23-79.pdf
RSP-23-79-1201_NE_97th_ST-Application.pdf
RSP-23-79-1201_NE_97th_ST-Plans.pdf
7.O RSP-23-80
Owner: Daniel Jaramillo -Improvement Development 04 LLC
Applicant: Daniel Jaramillo -Improvement Development 04 LLC
Agent: Juan Zapata
Address: 549 NE 95th ST.
Request: Site Plan Modification Approval for a garage conversion of 288 square feet. Chair
opens to public comments.
Motion to table for next meeting October 26th, 2023; by Mr. Brady seconded by Mr.
O'Hara. 5-0.
RSP-23-80.pdf
RSP-23-80-549_NE_95th_ST-Application.pdf
RSP-23-80-549_NE_95th_ST-Plans.pdf
7.P RSP-23-81
Owner: Marmor 4407 LLC- Alejandro Moreno
Applicant: Marmor 4407 LLC- Alejandro Moreno
Agent: Edgar Gonzalez
Address: 54 NW 96th ST.
Request: Site Plan Modification approval for a facade modification and height increase.
Edgar Gonzalez (Agent spoke at podium)
Mr. Gonzalez stated that the change of the roof will maintain stormwater within the property.
Mr. Gonzalez also stated there is a trellis that is being done to the front facade. Mr. Bolton
asked why there is a change of pitched roof to flat with parapet? Mr. Gonzalez stated the flat
roof is least expensive. Mr. Bolton asked if this would create a challenge due to the trees? Mr.
Gonzalez stated no. Mr. Brady asked about the finish of the outdoor terrace. Chair opens to
public comments.
Motion to approve by Mr. Finkelstein, seconded by Mr. Brady. 5-0.
RSP-23-81.pdf
RSP-23-81-54_NW_96th_ST-Application.pdf
RSP-23-81-54_NW_96th_ST-Plans.pdf
8) PUBLIC COMMENTS: NONE
9) BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
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Mr. Brady asked about diminishing the amount of paper and can the board just get the plans
and pdfs of the application that would reduce the amount of paper being wasted. Mr. Finkelstein
also shared the same sentiments about the waste of paper. Ms. Hasbun stated that a couple
months ago an electronic submitted process was tested, recently the village ordered tablets for
all board members to review the documents and it would be easier to review and it would be
available before the end of the year. Mr. Bolton stated that the only challenge is making notes
and needs the plans to look at physically. Mr. Bolton stated that just the plans is necessary. Ms.
Hasbun stated that they will have an adobe reader for the board members to review and can
make notes.
Mr. O'Hara asked about the days planned in advance to review the plans? Mr. O'Hara aksed
would the ipad need connection or wifi access to review the files? Ms. Hasbun stated that the
board members will still have access to the plans and documents offline.
Mr. O'Hara wanted to take sometime to thank Mr. Busta for his service and wanted to set
something up for giving him a chance to say thank you, or a plaque. Ms. Hasbun stated that she
will coordinate with the Village Clerk to give the recognition.
Mr. Finkelstein will not be here in the next meeting.
10) NEXT REGULAR BOARD HEARING - OCTOBER 26, 2023
11) ADJOURNMENT- Motion to adjourn 9:16pm by Mr. Bolton; seconded