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2024-03-28 PZB Minutes 1 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 March 28th, 2024 6:30pm Council Chambers 1. CALL TO ORDER- By Chair Bolton at 6:30pm 2. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Mr. Bolton Mr. Brady Mr. Nappier III Absent: Mr. Finkelstein – Excused Mr. O’Hara – Excused Also present: Chanae Woods- Village Attorney Alex David – Interim Planning Director, CGA Alizgreeth Tezen – Planning and Zoning Technician Antonio Augello- Planner, CGA 3. ORDER OF BUSINESS - (Additions, Deletions, and Deferrals) Mr. David announced minor corrections to Items 8A. and 8D. 4. PUBLIC COMMENTS - 2-Minute Time Limit (Non-Item Specific) Mr. Saadeh – Spoke in support of the Historic Designation of 525 NE 93rd St on the agenda and wants it to be an example of Tropical modern architecture. Toni McCormick – Spoke on the history of Miami Shores and gave insight of its heritage. Ms. Respondek – Spoke to let the board know that the vote must be 3-0 and encouraged a moratorium to pause new single-family home construction. 2 Marian Shopper – Spoke about her investment in Miami Shores and explained the intent of maintaining the current footprint of the existing home. She is in opposition of new homes being built. 5. MINUTES 5.A. Approval of the Minutes – February 22, 2024 PZ MINUTES 02-22-2024.pdf Move to approve minutes by Mr. Brady, Seconded by Mr. Brady. 3-0. 6. QUASI-JUDICIAL ITEM(S) - Please be advised that the following item(s) on the Board’s agenda are Quasi-Judicial in nature. If you wish to comment upon these items, please indicate the item number you would like to address when the announcement regarding the quasi-judicial item is made. An opportunity for persons to speak on each item will be made available after the applicant and staff have made their presentations on each item. SWEARING IN - All testimony, including public testimony and evidence, will be made under oath or affirmation. In accordance with Section 2-100 of the Village Code, any Lobbyists must register before addressing the Board on any of the following items. Board members must disclose any ex-parte communications concerning any items on the agenda, pursuant to Section 2-86 of the Village Code. (Board Members Disclosures, if applicable). 7. TABLED ITEM(S) 7.A. RSP-23-117 Owner: Ross Romash and Caroline Romash Applicant: Ross Romash and Caroline Romash Agents: Cody and Dane Thamann, Darci Cohen Address: 9707 NE 13th AVE. Request: The applicant is requesting approval for the following: 1. Construction of a new two-story single-family home totaling up to 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. RSP-23-117-Staff Report.pdf RSP-23-117 -Application.pdf RSP-23-117-Plans Motion to untable the item The agents spoke, explaining the intention of the design, provided feedback on changing the massing, and with respect to the massing concerns from the public. Public Comment: Brandon Spirk- stated that the renderings and A-210 does not show the intention and the step back of the wall and explained that it looks different than the visual perspective as is not continuous. 3 Mr. Bolton stated the new proposal is an improvement to the design but the FAR is massive. Mr. Nappier III stated that he is not in support of the lot coverage percentage. Move to approve subject to staff conditions by Mr. Nappier III. Seconded by Mr. Brady. Vote: 3-0. 8. NEW ITEM(S) 8.A. Historic Designation Review: HP-24-01 Owner: Edwin T. Reeder Address: 525 NE 93rd ST. Planning and Zoning Board Memo-Historic Designation-HP-24-01.pdf Mr. David stated that there is a presentation of the application and explained significant structures designed by the architect. Public Comment: Patricia Bonaduce – (HPB chair) is in support of the application and wants to preserve the mid-century architecture. The architect is prominent and wants to continue the trend of designating historic homes. Both the home and the artwork are original. Move to approve subject to staff conditions by Mr. Brady. Seconded by Mr. Nappier III. Vote: 3-0. 8.B. RSP-24-1 Owner: Bruno Luis Payrol Garcia Applicant: Ernesto Hechavarria Agent: Ernesto Hechavarria Address: 34 NW 97th ST. The applicant is requesting approval for the following items: 1. New construction of a two-story single-family home totaling 5,210 square feet; 83,662 cubic feet 2. Exterior modifications including driveway, landscape, pool & pool deck. RSP-24-1-Staff Report.pdf RSP-24-1-Application.pdf RSP-24-1-Plans.pdf Mr. David spoke about the project, gave the background described in the staff report and included the square footage. Mr. Hechavarria spoke and explained the project. He will provide landscaping and foliage around the house even though it was not shown during the meeting. The existing trees will be maintained. Public Comment: Brandon Sprik spoke about not seeing context in the renderings and add variations to the façade. Mr. David asked the board for clarification, Mr. Bolton asked for greater articulation and be in sync with the environment of the neighborhood. 4 Motion to table the application by Mr. Brady. Seconded by Mr. Nappier III. Vote: 3-0. 8.C. RSP-24-4 Owner: Salim Chraibi (Urban Homes 7 LLC) Applicant: Salim Chraibi (Urban Homes 7 LLC) Agent: Cheryl Bassan (PPAL) - Preschel Bassan Studio, LLC Address: 159 NE 99th ST. Folio: 11-3206-013-2255 The applicant is requesting approval for the following items: 1. Construction of a two-story single-family home totaling 4,156 square feet; 57,880 cubic feet. 2. Exterior modifications including driveway, landscape, pool & pool deck, fencing, covered deck. RSP-24-4-Staff Report.pdf RSP-24-4-Application.pdf RSP-24-4-Plans.pdf (w/Signatures) RSP-24-4-Plans.pdf (w/o Signatures) Mr. David spoke about the parcel, the square footage and provided the information based on the zoning code. Ms. Bassan (Agent) spoke about the project and its design intent. There was a thorough presentation of the project including the proposed materials. Mr. Bolton asked if the height from grade was 27 feet. Public Comment: Mr. Brandon Spirk asked a question about the roof. Move to approve subject to staff conditions by Mr. Nappier III, Seconded by Mr. Brady. Vote: 3-0. 8.D. RSP-24-5 Owner: Artyom Poghosyan Applicant: Artyom Poghosyan Agent: Hamza El Kabbaj Address: 29 NW 105th ST. The applicant is requesting approval for the following items: 1. New construction of a two-story single-family home totaling 3,990 square feet; 41,961.92 cubic feet 2. Exterior modifications including driveway, landscape, pool & pool deck. RSP-24-5-Staff Report.pdf RSP-24-5-Application.pdf RSP-24-5-Plans.pdf Mr. Poghosyan spoke and gave the information on the intention of the design. The existing house would be demolished to build a new structure. The proposed design intends to be in harmony with the neighborhood while providing a different architectural perspective. Mr. Brady stated he likes the eave on the house. 5 Public Comment: Brandon Spirk - Spoke and said that there should still be more articulation. Ms. Stewart - Spoke in agreement with the proposal. Move to approve subject to staff conditions by Mr. Brady. Seconded by Mr. Nappier III. Vote: 3-0. 8.E. RSP-24-6 Owner: Orlando Iglesias Applicant: Orlando Iglesias Agent: Orlando Iglesias Address: 395 NW 111th TER. The applicant is requesting approval for the following items: 1. Additions to the front and rear of the existing structure. 2. Exterior modifications including front porch, rear patio, new drain field. RSP-24-6-Staff Report.pdf RSP-24-6-Application.pdf RSP-24-6-Plans.pdf Mr. David stated the history of the application and gave insights about the development proposal. Mr. Iglesias explained about modernizing the home and moving forward with the application. Mr. Brady encouraged the applicant to clean up and maintain the property as improvements take place. Move to approve subject to staff conditions by Mr. Nappier III. Seconded by Mr. Brady. Vote: 3-0. 8.F. RSP-24-11 Owner: New Ventures, Inc (Sanjesh P Sharma) Applicant: New Ventures, Inc (Sanjesh P Sharma) Agent: Jonathon Max Albert Address: 1180 NE 102nd ST. The applicant is requesting approval for the two items: 1. Construct a 726 square feet addition and enclose an existing covered terrace of 367.92 square feet. RSP-24-11-Staff Report.pdf RSP-24-11-Application.pdf RSP-24-11-Plans.pdf Mr. Max Albert spoke on the item. Mr. David stated the idea is to enclose the terrace and maintain the home as one-story. The interior east side is being kept the same. Mr. Sharma stated that he wanted to maintain the house and the neighborhood as a single-family one-story. Move to approve subject to staff conditions by Mr. Brady. Seconded by Mr. Nappier III. Vote: 3-0. 6 8.G. RSP-24-12 Owner: Miami Shores Villas, LLC (Cory Reiter) Applicant: Miami Shores Villas, LLC (Cory Reiter) Agent: Southern Marine Construction, Inc (Robert Rossi) Address: 1280 NE 105th ST. The applicant is requesting approval for the following items: 1. Replacing the existing 160’x5’ dock with a new 180’x5’. RSP-24-12-Staff Report.pdf RSP-24-12-Application.pdf RSP-24-12-Plans.pdf Mr. David spoke and provided the history of this item. This application is coming back before the board because the DO expired. Mr. Brady asked about the width of the canal and explained that it would be safer to maintain safety light for boats that come through. Mr. Rossi stated that light reflectors were already incorporated. Move to approve subject to staff conditions by Mr. Brady. Seconded by Mr. Nappier III. Vote: 3-0. 9. LEGISLATIVE ITEM(S) 9.A. Ordinance – Notice of Public Hearing Regulations Location: Village wide Requestor: Miami Shores Village Request: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING THE VILLAGE’S CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTION 1002, “NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING,” TO AMEND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Public Notice Regulations (Memo, Ordinance Draft) Mr. David spoke about the public notice requirements and explained this process is similar in other cities. Ms. Woods spoke about single-family homes are usually exempt from notice requirements and a courtesy notice can be something that is required if the Board chooses to do so. However, it is not required by code. Ms. Woods also added that if the Board decides to move forward with the notice requirement for single- family homes, then the Village would need to add a cost recovery fee. The cost would have to be determined. Courtesy notices consist of sending out mail announcements to residents within a 500-foot radius from the project. Zoning signage does not meet this requirement. Mr. Bolton suggested checking line 35 to be accurate. Ms. Woods stated the extra requirements would be starting at line 147 and how they will be given to the applicants as an option to pursue. Public Comment: Ms. McCormick - Suggest not to add this to the code as most of the 7 Village Residents are active on the website. Mr. McDowell - Is opposed to the mailing notices since it takes time to do and is expensive. Move to table item and exempt single-family homes and provide updates by Mr. Brady. Seconded by Mr. Nappier III. Vote: 3-0 10. DISCUSSION ITEM(S) 10.A. Community Residential District Workshop Mr. David stated that May 14th would be an ideal date, tentatively around 6-6:30 pm and location to be determined. Mr. David stated that staff is re-writing the code and have the draft available to pass around to the public and have everyone in one room and with examples to get the public feedback. Chair Bolton stated that he would prefer to have the code draft simple and have the draft ready before the April 25, 2024. The idea is to maintain the code simple. Ms. Wood gave the board agenda deadline on the April 25th, 2024 meeting. There will be nothing within 2 weeks before the April 11, 2024 and by April 25th, 2024. The option brought by Ms. Wood is to have a discussion item and have a draft half-done but with a better understanding and finalize the document before the workshop. Mr. David stated that his idea is to bring examples and get feedback from the public. Public Comments: Mr. McDowell - stated that he would like for the board to see the site plan and see the idea of “Doral-Urbana” project and how the zoning code proposed is mimicking that. 10.B. Residential Zoning Districts Development Regulations Chair Bolton spoke about the comparisons for FAR and Lot Coverages for the previously approved plans. The idea is to have a draft ordinance to control the amount of FAR (Floor Area Ratio) for single-family homes until the rest of the code is fixed and updated. This would be part of the ordinance in the workshop. Mr. David stated that this is a heavy lift and per the current code it would be ideal to condense the districts to about 4-5 or more manageable districts. Also, the other component that needs to be considered is the individual property rights which will involve an analysis. 10.C. FAR analysis for recently approved Single-Family dwellings Single-Family Residences Zoning Regulation Sample.pdf Previous Coverage Study 3-08-23.pdf Ms. Wood stated that the priority is to establish and work on the R-District based on the FLU change. The timeline would be based on the direction from staff and being able to accomplish it. 8 Public Comment: Ms. Respondek - Asked to put pervious and green space requirements. Ms. McCormick - Asked would the analysis shown limit the “sugar cubes” 11. PUBLIC COMMENTS - 2-Minute Time Limit 12. BOARD MEMBER COMMENTS Mr. Nappier III, asked who created the chart analysis of FAR? Chair Mr. Bolton stated that this was given to staff to calculate and have a metric to have an idea. 13. NEXT REGULAR BOARD HEARING – April 25th, 2024 14. ADJOURNMENT- Chair Mr. Bolton at 9:38 pm. The Village Council may consider and act upon such other business as may come before it. 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