273 NE 98 St (2)MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
MARCH 19, 1999
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board was held on Thursday March 18, 1999 at the
Village Hall, commencing at 7:36 PM, with the following present:
Robert Blum, Chairman
Ivor Hegedus, Vice - Chairman
Max Wolfe Sturman
Jim McCoy
Norman Powell
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Also Present: Frank LuBien, Building & Zoning Director
Veronica A. Galli, Recording Secretary
All witnesses expected to testify were sworn in at this time.
ITEM #1 MINUTES, FEBRUARY 18, 1999
Mr. Sturman moved to accept the Minutes as presented. Mr. Hegedus seconded the motion and the vote
was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FENCE INSTALLATION.
Luis Biancalana 9301 NE 9 Place
Mr. LuBien informed the Board that the ordinance requires a 3 1 /2 foot high fence in the front yard, a five
foot high fence on the side yard and/or rear yard. Mrs. Biancalana informed the Board that she wanted
consistency in the height of the fence. She stated that the consistency would create harmony with the
overall landscaping of her home. Mr. Sturman moved to approve the request as submitted. Mr.Hegedus
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
11 EM #3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR REVISION TO COVERED TERRACE
ADDITION.
Guy E. O'Grady, M.D. 800 NE 96 Street
Mr. LuBien informed the Board that Mr. O'Grady withdrew his request because he (Mr. O'Grady)
could not attend the meeting.
ITEM #4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR PRE - FABRICATED FIREPLACE
INSTALLATION.
Denise Bergqvist 701 Grand Concourse
Mr. Jonathan Zenus, contractor for Ms. Bergqvist stated that the pre- fabricated fireplace installation
would be more harmonious with the construction of the home if installed on the backside of the ridge
and not the front ridge. After further discussion, Mr. Hegedus moved to approve the request with the
condition that an elbow be placed to the back ridge line and that if this condition is not met, the
applicant must come back to re- apply. Mr. McCoy seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in
favor.
ITEM #5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCE TO INSTALL FIBERGLASS
SHINGLES.
Jane Hyde 561 NE 101 Street
Ms. Hyde stated that she has kept the home maintained for many years and that the request to install
fiberglass shingles on the west side of her home over a single door entrance is a necessary improvement.
Ms. Hyde provided a letter from an engineer stating that the roof in the stated area will not hold the
weight of tile. Mr. McCoy moved to approve the request as submitted. Mr. Hegedus seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR GARAGE ENCLOSURE.
Bruce Alspach, D.D.S. 967 NE 91 Terrace
Mr. McCoy stated his concern of the possibility that the enclosed area turning into a rental area by
having an exterior door. Mr. Blum stated his concern with the exterior door, flood elevation, parking
and that there would be no access to the main living quarters. Mr. Hegedus stated that if the kitchen
door is eliminated, a fire hazard would be a possibility. Mr. Powell stated his concem regarding the
possibility of a rental space development. After further discussion, Mr. McCoy moved to accept the
request with the exception that the exterior door be enclosed at the time of the renovation. Mr.Powell
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF APPEAL OF BUILDING OFFICIAL'S EXTERIOR
COLOR REJECTION.
Chris Master 273 NE 98 Street
Mr. LuBien stated the submitted color was not appropriate nor in harmony with the surrounding area.
Ms.Ines Hegedus informed the Board that the submitted colors, Benjamin Moore #805 Blue and #272
Yellow, were approved by the Historical Preservation Board at a meeting held on Monday March 15,
1999. Mr.LuBien stated he was not notified of the approval with a Certificate of Appropriateness from
the Historical Preservation Board. Mr. Powell stated his disapproval that no pictures or any written
support from the Historical Preservation Board was provided for the review of the Planning & Zoning
Board. Mr. Powell went on to request that the Chairman, Mr. Blum request that all requests for approval
of appeal of the Building Official's decision pertaining to exterior color of homes have photos of the
home submitted along with any and all supportive paperwork on information pertaining to the request at
the time the request is submitted to the Buildng Official. Mr. Hegedus moved to accept the request as
approved by the Historical Preservation Board. Mr. Sturman seconded the motion and the vote passed
with Mr. Powell and Mr. McCoy voting NO. Mr. Blum, Mr. Sturman and Mr. Hegedus voting YES.
ITEM #8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF APPEAL OF BUILDING OFFICIAL'S EXTERIOR
COLOR REJECTION.
Komal Bhojwani 9101 NE 2 Avenue
Mr. LuBien stated the submitted color was not in harmony with the area. After much discussion, Mr.
Sturman moved to approve the application as submitted (colors 4/D 446 and 3/B 439) and Mr. Hegedus
seconded the motion. Mr. McCoy moved to amend the motion to colors #446D and HC119. After
discussion, the main motion as amended was voted on and approved unanimously in favor.
ITEM #9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF APPEAL OF BUILDING OFFICIAL'S EXTERIOR
COLOR REJECTION.
Nancy Dowson 289 NE 102 Street
Mr. LuBien stated the color submitted is not appropriate nor in harmony with the surrounding area. Ms.
Dowson stated that the original color of the home shown through when they were scrapping the home to
repaint it and that she matched that color to the submitted color . After further discussion, Mr. Sturman
moved to approve the request as submitted. Mr. Hegedus seconded the motion and the vote was 4 to 1
for approval with Mr. Powell voting against. The motion passed.
Ms. Inez Hegedus addressed the Board stating that the study she has been working on regarding the
color of exterior paint on homes in the Miami Shores area for the past 6 months has stagnated and she is
resigning her position with the study.
Mr. Ivor Hegedus addressed the Board announcing his resignation as Vice - Chairman of the Planning &
Zoning Board. Mr. Hegedus is relocating outside of the Miami Shores area.
Mr. Tom Benton, Village Manager addressed the Board regarding the Village Disaster Preparedness.
He explained that the Hurricane Plan is reviewed every May. This review would encompass other
natural disasters such as tornado, flooding etc. Mr. Benton also stated that the Public Works personnel
have been trained in disaster techniques, and mutual aid agreements are in place and are expected to
work smoothly.
The March 18, 1999 meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board was adjourned at 9:45 PM.
Robert Blum, Chairman
PLANNING BOARD AGENDA OF
Name of Owner /Applicant
rejection (Sec. 523).
Present Zoning R - 18.5
Area of Present Building
Area of Proposed Addition
Total Area
Parking Spaces Provided
Council Action Required
Planning Board Action
Council Action
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F O R I D A
Chris Masters
Name of Architect/Contractor Phone No.
Address of Property, and/or Legal Description
March 18, 1999
273 NE 98th Street
ITFMVI NO. 7
Director of Building a&id Zoning
Phone No.(305) 758 -7431
Nature ofRequest approval of appeal of Building Official's exterior color
Parking Spaces Required with Addition
Setbacks as per Code : Front Side Rear
Setbacks Provided : Front Side Rear
Variances/Zoning Change None
NOTE: Colors have been approved by Historic Preservation Board.
Section 523. [Quality of buildings generally.]
All buildings shall be generally harmonious in character and
appearance, including exterior color, with existing buildings in
the neighborhood and shall be appropriate to their surroundings.
In the event that an application is made for a building permit for
the construction of a building, or the performance of work on an
existing building, that, prima facie, would be inharmonious or
inappropriate in the manner indicated above, such permit shall
not be issued except on recommendation by the planning board
and approval by the village council, as provided in Article VI.
(Ord. No. 503, § 2, 1 -6 -87)
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
NAME OF PROPERTY (if applicable) :
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
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NAME(S) OF APPLICANT(S): OA 813 ' /
(NOTE: IF THE APPLICANT IS A PERSON
OTHER THAN THE OWNER(S) • EVIDENCE
OF THAT PERSON'S AUTHORITY AS AGENT
MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION.)
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TELEPHONE OF APPLICANT(S): (305) 8 743 / ; (305) 7 O h
ADDRESS OF APPLICANT(S):
(if different than address of property)
PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY:
CLASSIFICATION OF WORK FOR WHICH CERTIFICATE IS DESIRED:
(circle the letter next to the appropriate classification)
A. MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR: The act or process of applying measures to sustain the existing form, integrity and
material of a building or structure and the existing Porn or vegetative cover of a site. It may include initial stabilization work
where necessary, as well as on -going maintenance and repair. Samples of material must be submitted with the Application.
B. RESTORATION: The process of accurately recovering the form and details of a property and its setting as it appeared at
a particular period of time by means of the removal of later work or by the replacement of missing earlier work. All
applications for restoration shall include site plans (if required by the Building Permit), a statement with bibliography
historically justifying the work and any additional photos or infomation to support the proposed work.
/ C REHABILITATION: The process of returning a property to a state of utility through repair or alteration which makes
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possible an efficient contemporary use while preserving those portions or features of the property which are significant to its
historical. architectural and cultural values. All applications for rehabilitation shall include: site plans (if required by Building
Permit). and any other supplementary information. such as drawings. that will support the proposed project.
D. DEMOLITION: The process of destroying or tearing down a building or structure or a part thereof. or the process of
removing or destroying an archeological site or a part thereof: The applicant shall include a report explaining why the proposed
action should occur. If this action is to occur for reasons of financial hardship, all pertinent financial data should he included
pertaining to the cost of preservation. demolition and new construction. Any other material pertinent to the application is also
encouraged as supplementary information.
E. NEW CONSTRUCTION: The process of constructing a building or structure that has never existed at that location.
Applications shall include : a site plan. elevations, floor plan and/or landscape plan.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT (Explain what changes will be made
and how they will be accomplished - use continuation sheet if necessary - all applications
shall be accompanied by at least one 3" x 5" photograph of the property):
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I (WE) CERTIFY TO THE BEST OF MY (OUR) KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF THAT ALL INFORMATION IN
THIS APPLICATION AND ITS ATTACHMENTS IS TRUE AND CORRECT:
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SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT(S):
SIGNATURE OF OWNER(S):
CERTIFICATION
FOR BOARD USE ONLY
APPLICATION DATE (date application received by Secretary of the Board):
DECISION OF THE BOARD (circle the appropriate number):
I. APPROVED
3. DENIED
SIGNATURE OF CHAIRMAN:
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NOTICE TO APPLICANT(S)
HEARING: The Board will act upon the Application within ten (10) working days after receipt of the
Application by the Secretary of the Board. You will be notified by the Chairman of the date of the
hearing. An Application will not be considered until the required supplementary material has been
provided and the Applicant and the owner sign the Application attesting to the truthfulness of the
information provided.
APPEALS: Any person desiring to appeal a decision of the Board shall within fourteen (14) days from
the date of such decision, file a written notice of appeal with the Village Clerk.
HELPFUL TIP: Historic photographs, photographs showing existing conditions, proposed plans and
drawings, and samples of proposed materials are all very important in assisting the Board in making an
informed decision.
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
APPLICATION FOR A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS
NAME OF PROPERTY (if applicable) :
ADDRESS OF PROPERTY:
NAME(S) OF APPLICANT(S):
(NOTE: IF THE APPLICANT IS A PERSON
OTHER THAN THE OWNER(S) , EVIDENCE
OF THAT PERSON'S AUTHORITY AS AGENT
MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION
FORM : MSHPB.COA (adopted 4/95)
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TELEPHONE OF APPLICANT(S): (305) 7-i-M/; (305) V6 7 iP O
ADDRESS OF APPLICANT(S): go-g
(if different than address of property)
PRESENT USE OF PROPERTY: ke5 I c e- 1 e 2�
CLASSIFICATION OF WORK FOR WHICH CERTIFICATE IS DESIRED:
(circle the letter next to the appropriate classification)
MAINTENANCE OR REPAIR: The act or process of applying measures to sustain the existing torte. integrity and
material of a building or structure and the existing form or vegetative cover of a site. It may include initial stabilization work.
where necessary, as well as on -going maintenance and repair. Samples of material must be submitted with the Application.
B. RESTORATION: The process of accurately recovering the form and details of a property and its setting as it appeared at
a particular period of time by means of the removal of later work or by the replacement of missing earlier work. All
applications for restoration shall include site plans (if required by the Building Permit), a statement with bibliography
historically justifying the work. and any additional photos or information to support the proposed work.
C. REHABILITATION: The process of returning a property to a state of utility through repair or alteration which makes
possible an efficient contemporary use while preserving those portions or features of the property which are significant to its
historical. architectural and cultural values. All applications for rehabilitation shall include: site plans (if required by Building
Permit). and any other supplementary inlimnation, such as drawings. that will support the proposed project.
D. DEMO/3'TI0N: The process of destroying or tearing down a huilding or structure or a part thereof. or the process of
removing or destroying an archeological site or a part thereof. The applicant shall include a report explaining why the proposed
action should oct.ur. If this action is to occur for reasons of financial hardship, all pertinent financial data should be included
pertaining to the cost of preservation. demolition and new construction. Any other material pertinent to the application is also
encouraged as supplementary information.
E. NEW CONSTRUCTION: The process ol' constructing a huilding or structure that has never existed at that location.
Applications shall include : a site plan. elevations, floor plan and/or landscape plan.