2024-01-25 PZB Minutes1
Mayor George Burch
Vice Mayor Jesse Valinsky
Councilmember Neil Cantor
Councilmember Jerome Charles
Councilmember Sandra Harris
Esmond Scott, Village Manager
Chanae Wood, Village Attorney
Ysabely Rodriguez, Village Clerk
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
MEETING MINUTES
January 25th, 2024 6:30pm 9900 NE 2nd AVE.
1) CALL TO ORDER- Chair Mr. Bolton called meeting to order at 6:30pm.
2) ROLL CALL
Present:
Mr. Nappier III
Mr. Finkelstein
Chair Mr. Bolton
Mr. Brady
Mr. O’Hara
Also, Present:
Ms. Chanae Wood –Village Attorney
Mr. Alex David – Interim Planning and Zoning Director
Mr. Antonio Augello –Interim Planner
Ms. Alizgreeth Tezen- Planning and Zoning Technician
3) MINUTES
3.A. Approval of the Minutes from November 16, 2023
Mr. Brady moved to approve minutes Seconded by Mr. Finkelstein. 5-0.
4) GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENTS -2- Minute Time Limit
Maria McGuiness- Ms. McGuiness spoke in opposition to various applications on tonight’s
agenda and expressed urgency for the zoning code to be updated and amended promptly.
Barry Asmus- Is adjacent to the proposed home at 525 NE 101st ST. Mr. Asmus’ concern is
about the size in square footage and appearance. He stated that the surrounding houses are
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historic homes in 1925. Mr. Asmus also stated that the area is designated as a historic district
by the national registry for historic homes.
Katherine Garcia- Ms. Garcia stated that the notice was not sufficient and also agrees with Mr.
Asmus that the project is out of style and not harmonious with the character of Miami Shores
Village neighborhood. Ms. Garcia stated that her main concern is the green space that is being
lost.
Andrew Stefanick- Mr. Stefanick stated that the style is not harmonious with the Mediterranean
around the neighborhood. Soften the look will help with the stark design. Mr. Stefanick also had
concerns with the trees.
Allan Filgueiras- Mr. Filgueiras is the owner and stated that the existing home was an eye sore
for the street and visited several houses to see the character of the neighborhood.
Message from Mr. Scott (Village Manager)
Mr. Scott spoke about the increase in workload for the planning, zoning and resiliency
department and the efforts for finding a new director is still on going. Several applicants have
been interviewed and two offers were made. Calvin Giordano and Associates is assisting the
department to ensure that the level of service is met, Alex David and Antonio Augello are here
on a temporary basis.
ACTION ITEM(S): PUBLIC HEARING(S) - BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES
SWEARING IN OF WITNESSES BY VILLAGE ATTORNEY:
“Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony you are about to give will be the truth, the whole
truth, and nothing but the truth.”
Ms. Wood administered the oath.
5) PLANNING, ZONING & RESILIENCY DEPARTMENT UPDATE
Mr. David spoke briefly about the assistance Calvin Giordano and Associates is providing to
The Planning, Zoning and Resiliency Department for Miami Shores Village and reiterated what
Mr. Scott stated that it will be until the Village is able to find a permanent Planning and Zoning
Director. Mr. David provided the Board with his background.
6) ACTION ITEM(S):
6.A. Planning and Zoning Board Calendar 2024 Year
Chair Bolton asked staff to correct the proposed dates on the
calendar as they don’t seem to align with the fourth day of the month.
Correct dates should be: March 28th, June 27th, and November 21st
Mr. Brady moved to approve Planning and Zoning Board Calendar
as amended, Seconded by Mr. Nappier III. 5-0.
6.B. Development Order Extension
STPL-000029-2022
Owner: Daniel Marinberg and Carlos Canasi
Applicant: Daniel Marinberg and Carlos Canasi
Agent: N/A
Address: 1550 NE 103rd ST.
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The Applicant is requesting a Development Order extension until June
6, 2024.
Mr. David introduced the application for a development order extension
providing the planning and zoning board with a background and
explaining the need to such request. Several dates were corrected on
the record. The Board then discussed the item. Mr. O’Hara asked about
page. 2 on the staff report, recommendation number 6, to correct the
date to July 6th, 2024.
Public Comment:
Maria McGuiness
Ms. McGuiness asked about the extension process. Ms. McGuiness
asked is that something that becomes a condition to this extension?
Chair Mr. Bolton stated that it’s a rule.
Mr. Brady moved to approve development order extension as
outlined on the staff report, seconded by Mr. O’Hara. 5-0.
7. TABLED ITEMS
7.A.
7.B.
RSP-23-93
Owner: Thomas and Maria Conway
Applicant: Thomas and Maria Conway
Agent: N/A
Address: 575 NE 95 St
Request: The applicant is requesting approval for the following:
1. First floor addition of 825 square feet
2. Second story addition of 1,583 square feet
3. One detached cabana addition of 500 square feet
4. Exterior landscape and driveway modifications
Motion to untable all items by Mr. Brady, seconded by Mr. O’Hara.
5-0.
Mr. Thomas Conway (Owner spoke at the podium) described the
application. The Board considered the application and provided several
comments concerning the roof and driveway.
Motion to approve by Mr. Brady with amended conditions by Mr.
O’Hara, requires that no door opening to be added on the second
floor roof deck, and staff conditions to the driveway and public
right of way approach need to conform to Sec. 521.2 seconded by
Mr. Nappier III. 5-0.
RSP-23-100
Owner: Adrian Maki LLC - John Hicks
Applicant: John Hicks
Agent: Seth Long
Address: 1131 NE 104th ST.
The applicant is requesting approval for the following:
1. Rear addition of a cabana half bathroom (Toilet and Sink)
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7.C.
2. Façade modification
3. Extending the roof
(Julian Quinn) (Agent’s Representative spoke at the podium) described
the application. The intent of the project is to do an interior renovation
with rebuilding the rear side of the home. 100 square feet will be the
total amount. Mr. Brady asked about the additional square footage if
that is in relation to the rear of the house? Mr. Quinn stated not much is
being added because the intent is to demolish the existing portion.
Mr. O’Hara moved to approve subject to staff conditions seconded
by Mr. Brady. 5-0.
RSP-23-101
Owner: Jaya Kader
Applicant: Jaya Kader
Agent: N/A
Address: 253 NE 101st St
Request: The applicant is requesting approval for the following:
1. Two (2) one-story additions totaling 890 square feet; 39,160
cubic feet
2. Façade modification
3. Exterior modifications including driveway,
landscape, fencing, open terrace
Ms.Kader (Owner spoke at the podium) stated that the intention is to
add a master bedroom, a gym and a covered terrace. The Board asked
if stone was being removed at the front door? Ms. Kader stated no. Mr.
O’Hara also asked about the awning on the front? Ms. Kader stated
that she may change the cloth but that’s later in the future. The original
home had a flat roof and had an added gable. Majority is flat.
Mr. O’Hara moved to approve subject to amended staff conditions
including that the stone be kept on the front, seconded by Mr.
Brady. 5-0.
8. NEW ITEMS
8.A
RSP-23-105
Owner: Jonathan Goldberg Kidon & Rachel Chenelle Mayer
Applicant: Jonathan Goldberg Kidon & Rachel Chenelle Mayer
Agent: Norman Blandon
Address: 75 NE 92nd St
Request: The applicant is requesting approval for the following:
1. One-story detached accessory addition totaling 190 square feet
2. New carport totaling up to 323 square feet
3. Exterior modifications including driveway,
landscape, fencing, covered deck
Mr. Blandon (Agent spoke at the podium) described the application. The Board
discussed the item including carport setbacks.
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8.B
Mr. O’Hara moved to approve subject to staff conditions seconded by Mr.
Brady. 5-0.
RSP-23-106
Owner: Allan Filgueiras
Applicant: Allan Filgueiras
Agent: Pedreiras INC. –Elvier Gonzalez
Address: 1299 NE 104th St
Request: The applicant is requesting approval for the following:
1. New construction of a two-story single-family home totaling 4,287
square feet; 81,192 cubic feet
2. Exterior modifications including driveway, landscape, fencing, covered
deck
Mr. Filgueriras, Mr. Gonzalez (Owner and Agent spoke at the podium)
described the application.
Mr. David stated that page 4 on the staff report that the plans are dated
11.17.2023 & 11.15.2023 but the architect sign and sealed them on
12.12.2023. The Board discussed the project and had several questions and
comments, including the need for renderings.
Mr. O’Hara moved to approve subject to amended staff conditions
including submitting colored renderings seconded by Mr. Brady. 5-0.
8.C RSP-23-108
Owner: Catherline C. McCulloch
Applicant: Catherline C. McCulloch
Agent: Frank De La Paz
Address: 9357 NE 9th PL
Request: The applicant is requesting approval for the following:
1. Garage conversion
2. Exterior landscape modifications including (Driveway,
Landscape, fencing, covered deck)
Mr. Frank De La Paz (Agent spoke at the podium)
Mr. Finkelstein moved to approve subject to staff conditions seconded by
Mr. Nappier III. 5-0.
8.D. RSP-23-112
Owner: Jonathan C. Buckland, & Cassidy D. Buckland
Applicant: Cassidy D. Buckland
Agent: Ed Fortich
Address: 358 NE 94th St
Request: The applicant is requesting approval for the following:
1. New construction of a two-story single-family home totaling 7,933
square feet;
2. Exterior modifications including driveway, pool & pool deck, landscape,
fencing, covered deck
Mr. Ed Fortich (Agent spoke at the podium) began to describe the project. The
Board discussed the project with applicant in an informal manner as the agent
authorization was not available.
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Mr. Brady moved to table seconded, by Mr. O’Hara. 5-0.
8.E. VAR-23-113
Owner: Jorge Bonamino
Applicant: Jorge Bonamino
Agent: Maria Rodriguez
Address: 34 NW 96th St
Request: The applicant is requesting approval for the following:
1. Driveway variance to provide a west side setback of 5 feet
whereas 10 feet are required
2. Safe Site Distance Triangle for Private Property
3. Safe Site Distance Triangle for Swale
4. Driveway on right-of-way
Ms. Rodriguez and Mr. Bonamino (Agent and Owner spoke at the podium)
Mr. David stated that Sec. 521 shows that the safe sight triangle needs to be 10
feet from the private property and the swale. This is concerning a safety issue
and because the property is heavily vegetated, and staff is recommending
denial. The Board discussed this item and had concerns about the driveway
and site triangle and the requirement for two spaces on-site.
Public Comment:
Katherine Garcia- Ms. Garcia stated that it would benefit to maintain the tree
and not to destroy and be sustainable Miami Shores.
Motion to approve with condition, to maintain the 5-foot area as sod in
order to maintain the visibility safe sight triangle. Seconded by Mr.
Nappier III. (Denied by: Mr. Finkelstein, Chair Mr. Bolton, and Mr. Brady).
2-3. Motion Failed
8.F. RSP-23-114
Owner: Jorge Bonamino
Applicant: Jorge Bonamino
Agent: Maria Rodriguez
Address: 34 NW 96th St
Request: The applicant is requesting approval for the following:
1. Porch enclosure of 155 square feet; 1,414 cubic feet which is visible
from the public right of way
Ms. Rodriguez and Mr. Bonamino (Agent and Owner) described the
application. The Board discussed the application and its relationship to the
driveway application. Based on the scale of the change, Mr. David feels that
the applicant can move forward with the permit for the enclosure without
needing to require the two parking spaces. Mr. David stated that he and Ms.
Woods share the same opinion that this modification does not extend to the
level of needing to deal with the non-conformity with parking. Ms. Woods stated
that the effect on the non-conformity is when a building is being enlarged and
per what is being presented to the board it would not need to extend to that
level since the non-conformity is not being expanded or increased. Ms. Woods
also added that based on the language that this application will not be affected
by the outcome of the previous item on the variance as both are not tied
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together. Mr. Brady would suggest staff to reach out to the building department
to see if this is something that the applicant would move forward or will they
need to comply with the ten-foot setback.
Motion to table by Mr. Brady seconded by Mr. O'Hara 3-2.
(Denied by: Chair Mr. Bolton and Mr. Nappier III)
8.G. RSP-23-115
Owner: Frank Marzano
Applicant: Frank Marzano
Agent: Scott Bakos
Address: 309 NE 99th St
Request: The applicant is requesting approval for the following:
1. Expanding second floor terrace to 535 Square feet; expanding kitchen
and foyer on the first floor 191 square feet; both expansions and
existing residence total 6,060 square feet; 66,015 cubic feet
2. Façade modification
3. Exterior modifications including driveway,
landscape, fencing, covered deck
Mr. Bakos (Agent spoke at the podium) described the application. The Board
discussed the application and the “centering” of the front.
Motion to approve subject to staff conditions by Mr. Brady, seconded by
Mr. Nappier III. 5-0.
8.H. RSP-23-117
Owner: Ross Romash and Caroline Romash
Applicant: Ross Romash and Caroline Romash
Agent: Cody Thamann
Address: 9707 NE 13th Ave
Request: The applicant is requesting approval for the following:
1. New construction of a two-story single-family home totaling 9,975
square feet; (112,200 cubic feet)
2. New Seawall, and Dock
3. Exterior modifications including driveway,
landscape, pool & pool deck, fencing, covered deck
Mr. Cody Thamann (Agent spoke at the podium) described the application.
Mr. David stated there are two issues he would like to address and
have them be part of a condition that the applicant correct the septic
system as it is shown to be partially underneath the proposed driveway;
also that the a/c units to be screened to limit noise. The Board discussed the
application and focused on the front façade and recommended revisiting the
design Mr. Brady asked the agent to speak to the neighbors to get feedback.
Mr. O’Hara stated that revisiting the design will help to make everyone happy.
Public Comment:
Andrew Stefanick- Asked staff about the drainage field being put under a
driveway can that be possible? Mr. David stated that based on the county
regulations he would have to verify. Chair Mr. Bolton stated that he has seen
manholes being placed over the design of the driveway.
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Motion to table by Mr. O’Hara seconded by Mr. Brady. 5-0.
8.I. RSP-23-118
Owner: Pedro L. Porras
Applicant: Pedro L. Porras
Agent: Lissandra Castillo
Address: 220 NE 105th St
Request: The applicant is requesting approval for the following:
1. Garage conversion for a covered patio and master bedroom
2. Exterior modifications including new driveway,
landscape, fencing, covered deck
Ms. Castillo (Agent spoke at podium) described the application.
Mr. David asked that the applicant revise page A-100 as some items are not
reflected of clear to staff. The palm tree shown in the location provided is not
accurate and it is actually towards the west side of the walkway. The catch
basin should be shown in the proper location. The Board then discussed the
application.
Motion to approve subject to staff conditions by Mr. Nappier III, seconded
by Mr. Brady III. 5-0.
8.J. RSP-23-119
Owner: Jonathan Berkenstadt
Applicant: Jonathan Berkenstadt
Agent: N/A
Address: 1301 NE 100 St
Request: The applicant is requesting approval for the following:
1. A 3-car garage addition totaling 684 square feet
2. A gym addition totaling 545 square feet
Mr. Victor Ceron (Agent spoke at the podium) described the application.
Mr. David stated that the only comment the applicant would need to provide is
the dimension from the north property line to the gym at the time of permitting.
The Board discussed the project and previous approvals.
Motion to approve subject to staff conditions by Mr. Brady, seconded by
Mr. O’Hara III. 5-0.
8.K. RSP-23-120
Owner: Gregory Kutylo
Applicant: Gregory Kutylo
Agent: Victor Bruce
Address: 848 NE 91st Ter
Request: The applicant is requesting approval for the following:
1. Second floor addition totaling 1,983 Square feet;
2. First floor terrace addition totaling 545 square feet; both expansions
totaling 3,549 square feet; (40,030 cubic feet total)
3. Façade modification
4. Exterior modifications including driveway, pool &
pool deck, roof, landscape, covered terrace
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Victor Bruce (Agent spoke at podium) described the application.
Mr. Bruce stated that they are correcting the existing, interior renovation, and
doing a façade modification.
Motion to approve subject to staff conditions by Mr. O’Hara, seconded by
Mr. Finkelstein III. 5-0.
8.L. RSP-23-122
Owner: Aslan Enterprise Group, LLC- Carolina M. Amaya
Applicant: Aslan Enterprise Group, LLC- Carolina M. Amaya
Agent: Raul Cruz
Address: 525 NE 101st ST.
Request: The applicant is requesting approval for the following:
1. New construction of a two-story single-family home totaling
6,401.62 square feet; 112,200 cubic feet
2. Exterior modifications including driveway, landscape, pool & pool deck,
fencing, covered deck
Mr. Raul Cruz (Agent spoke at podium) described the application.
Mr. David stated that the applicant must meet the landscape requirements with
Chapter 18A of Miami-Dade County. The Board discussed the application,
design and its and neighboring residents’ concerns about the large street
presence. Mr. Cruz responded the concerns.
Public Comment:
Barry Asmus- Is opposed to the construction of the home and is stating that it is
a historic home and is adjacent to the property. There is a lack of green space
and is concerned with the item on flooding concerns. Mr. Asmus stated that the
neighbors did not have sufficient time to look over the plans.
Katherine Garcia- States that she is offended with the design and it is out of
character with the street and how massive it is in comparison to the other
homes in the area.
Jean Stefanick - She stated that it is not in harmony with the block and it does
not belong with the character of the neighborhood.
Andrew Stefanick-Same sentiments as previous commentator that it is not
harmonious with the character of the neighborhood.
Martha Kern - Ms. Kern feels it does not fit and it would be better by the bay.
Mr. O’Hara moved to table seconded by Mr. Brady. 5-0.
8.M. RSP-23-123
Owner: Turnvill, LLC- Lionel Turnier
Applicant: Turnvill, LLC- Lionel Turnier
Agent: Raul Cruz
Address: 590 NE 96th ST.
The applicant is requesting approval for the following:
1. Expanding second floor terrace to 496 square feet
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2. Accessory detached conversion into a cabana totaling 530.75 square
feet
3. Exterior modifications including driveway, landscape, fencing, covered
terrace
Mr. Raul Cruz (Agent spoke at podium) described the application.
Mr. Cruz discussed the condition of the existing residence and proposed
renovations. The accessory building is only remodeling the doors and keeping
the same footprint as it. The style of the home will be maintained throughout
the project. Mr. O’Hara asked about the roof type is it going to be shingles or
architectural? Mr. Cruz stated architectural.
Move to approve by Mr. Brady seconded by Mr. Nappier III. 5-0.
9. PUBLIC COMMENTS - 2-Minute Time Limit
10. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS
Mr. O'Hara asked on an update on the public notice requirements. Mr. David also stated that
staff is bringing back the remaining Comprehensive Plan Elements, bringing a new zoning code
amendment to create a new Community Residential District, a new zoning map will clean up the
existing one that is not clear. The next phase is condense some of those districts and to clear
the agenda for next month.
11. NEXT REGULAR BOARD HEARING – February 22, 2024
12. ADJOURNMENT