04-22-1981 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
April 22, 1981
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board was
held at 7:30 p.m., April 22, 1981, at the Miami Shores Community Center,
with the following members present:
Mr. J. Robert Stobs, Chairman
Mr. J. S. Palmer
Mrs. Roberta Johnson
Mr. Kevin O'Connor
Mr. Kenneth Cutchens
Mr. Frank LuBien, Building Director and Code Enforcement Officer,
was also present.
Minutes of the meeting of April 9, 1981, were approved as written
by motion made by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mr. Cutchens and carried.
(1) PUBLIC HEARING ON PETITION TO REZONE PROPERTY AT
9190 BISCAYNE BLVD. FROM "0" TO "B" ZONE.
A petition had been filed by the First State Bank of Miami
to rezone the property located at 9190 Biscayne Blvd. (formerly U.S.F.& G.
building) from the present "0" zoning (Professional offices) to a "B" zone
for use as a bank. Property owners within 500 ft. of this location were
notified of the hearing.
Mr. William Mooney presented the bank's plans for this
property which included three lanes of drive-ins and 7 teller cages, the
traffic flow going in and out on N. E. 92nd Street. It was also indicated
that the parking areas would be sufficient for public and employee parking.
Chairman Stobs stated that banks were not listed as a permitted
use in the 0 Zone, and that the Board must consider the impact of traffic on
the neighborhood.
Sven Rostad, 10650 N. E. 10th Ct., didn't think there would be
any parking problems.
Robert Lewin, who had made an appraisal of the property for the
bank, state the U.S.F.& G. had at least double the number of employees the
bank will have.
John Knezvich , 711 N. E. 93rd St., asked about required parking
spaces and size of sign, direction of sign and lighting. He asked if it was
necessary to change the zoning, if a use variance could be granted, that he
was opposed to rezoning.
Margaret Bryant, 705 N. E. 92nd St., was concerned about the
flow of traffic in and out of 92nd St.
Board member or expressed hi-s-cancern o -n -xtend-i-ng
the business district up the Boulevard.
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It was pointed out that a use variance is not permitted.
Chairman Stobs concluded that the property owners would not
like to see a zoning change, and proposed as an alternate, that the "0"
zoning be amended to permit a bank.
George Frix, 155 N. E. 96th St., asked about other "0" zoning
and how this would affect these areas.
After conclusion of discussion Mr. Palmer moved that the "0"
zone be amended to allow banking use, The motion was seconded by Mr. Cutchen
and carried unanimously.
(2) Request for variance to permit fiberglass shingle roof
by owner Robert Iozia, 440 N. E. 91st St.
Mr. LuBien reported that the roof was put on without
permit, that a tile roof had been removed and the reroofing was done with
fiberglass shingles in 1979. After several notices the case was brought
before the Code Enforcement Board. Mr. Wallace Garrick, attorney for Mr.
Iozia, explained the background the re -roofing and argued that the home
was in harmony with the others in the neighborhood. He also presented a
letter from Mr. William Bradford, engineer, who stated that he was of the
opinion that the construction might not withhold re -roofing with tile.
Following all discussion Mr. O'Connor moved that the
request be denied, based on Ordinance No. 403-79. The motion was seconded
by Mrs. Johnson and carried unanimously. P 2-
(3) Request for approval of plans for new residence with
wood deck at 2nd floor, and variance to allow a 6 ft.
CBS wall, owner Sven Rostad.
The proposed residence is to be built on Lot 1, Block
6, Miami Shores Estates Sub., at the corner of N. E. 10th Court and 107th
Street. Mr. LuBien reported that the type of construction complies in
regard to the wood deck in that it would be considered an open porch which
can be framed with wood as long as it is structurally sound. The only
exception being the wood railing. Mr. Rostad agreed to provide an ornamental
iron railing. The wood porch was accepted by the Board. The 6 ft. wall on
107th Street was denied by motion made by Mrs. Johnson, seconded by Mr.
O'Connor and passed unanimously.
(4) Request for approval of use and occupancy at
9325 Park Drive by Spectrum Programs Inc.
Mr. LuBien presented a parking plan for this building
which has approximately 6100 sq. ft. of space. There are 16 parking spaces
on site and 7 on street. The representative from Spectrum stated that they
intended to use this office space only for administrative offices and not
cl i n i cel -ter -rehabi 1i tati ve use. ihe Board discussed licensing powers if
the office use is violated. Mrs. Johnson moved that approval be granted .
with the license specifically issued for administrative offices only. The
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motion was seconded by Mr. O'Connor and passed 4/1 with Mr. Cutchens
dissenting.
(5) Request for approval of use and occupancy at
9715 N. E. 2nd Ave., owner George Frix.
A plan for a restaurant and delicatessen was approved
as to use by motion made by Mrs. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Cutchens and carried
unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
Village Cl
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Approved:
Chairman
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