04-14-1983 Regular Meeting•
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
APRIL 14, 1983
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning
Board was held at 7:30 p.m., April 14, 1983, at the Miami Shores
Village Hall, with the following members present:
J. Robert Stobs,.Chairman
J.S. Palmer
Kevin P. O'Connor
Roberta Johnson
Robert J. Rossi
Also Present: L.R. Forney, Village Manager •
Frank LuBien, Building Director
1. MINUTES:
Minutes of the meeting of March 24, 1983 were approved as
written by motion made by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs.
Johnson, and carried.
2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR ALTERATION &ADDITION
JOSE GROSSO, 130 N,E. 98 STREET
This item was on the agenda last. month and deferred because
Mr. Grosso was not present. The Building Director reviewed
the facts. Mr. Grosso proposes to enclose the carport and
provide two additional off-street parking areas. Plot
plan details that the proposed carport will become a
kitchen and the present kitchen will become a den. Plans
for alteration and addition meet with all requirements and
require Board approval.
Following discussion, Mr. O'Connor moved that we approve
application as submitted for alteration and addition,
seconded by Mr. Palmer and carried unanimously.
• 3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR FLAT ROOF ADDITION
JULIO LLAMOSAS,318`N.E. 103 STREET
Copy of site planwas examined by Board indicating the
position of the new addition, which Mr. LuBien notes
complies in all respects with our requirements for flat
roof additions. Flat roof additions to pitched roof
structures require Board approval.
The existing structure has 1,724 sq.ft., which allows Mr.
Llamosas 300 sq,ft, The proposed addition is 293 sq.ft.
This is an open porch, in the middle of the block, not visible
from the street. The question is whether or not to accept this
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as the only logical means of putting a roof on the addition.
Following discussion, Mrs. Johnson moved for approval of the
flat roof addition since it is under the allowable provision
in our code, seconded by Mr. O'Connor and carried unanimously.
4. REQUEST FOR VARIANCE FOR TWO SIGNS
ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI, 9401 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
This request is for variance for two incidental signs in
a residential zone; both signs exceed the area limitation,
both face Biscayne Boulevard and both are less than 10 feet
from the property line. Site plan submitted by Mr. Ben
Lopez, Architect, indicates signs are 411 feet apart and
read - Pastoral Center and St. Marthas Church.
Mr. Lopez advised that.the signs would be suitable to the
structure, will not be illuminated, as landscaping and
floodlights would be provided.
The Chairman read section 504 (b) (3), incidental signs
displayed in any R district. The Chairman expressed the
opinion that the ordinance was written for signs in R zone
only, and now that this property has been built upon, the
Board was no longer looking at an R zone property and variance
should be granted as is.
Discussion was held relative to existance of hardship due
to the unusual situation that a large significant area is
covered by minuscule signs, more than 400 feet apart.
Following further discussion, Mrs. Johnson moved. for approval
of variance to allow two signs, facing Biscayne Boulevard, due
to unusual and peculiar circumstances. Motion was seconded by
Mr. Rossi, and carried unanimously.
5. REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO PERMIT ROOF ADDITION
GRACIELA R. GONZALEZ, 100 N.E. 104 STREET
This request was before the Board in February and no action
was taken as the Board requested the Architect to supply
elevation information.
Mr. LuBien noted that in addition to the problem with the setback,
with the plans as submitted by Mr, James Nunn, Architect, in order
to maintain the lines of the building, there is a flat section at
the top of the roof, Visually it will not appear as a flat roof.
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The problem before the Board is that there is an existing single
family residence and an existing detached garage, The detached
garage is 5 feet from the rear property line; when it becomes
attached to the building, then that portion is a violation to
the rear setback requirements. The garage is presently con-
forming; when attached, it will no longer be an accessory
building but becomes a part of the house,
Following discussion by the Board re peculiar orientation,
options 'for attaching the garage and the question of setting a
precedent in this case, Mrs. Johnson moved that request for
variance to permit room addition be denied, seconded by Mr.
O'Connor and carried unanimously.
Mr. Nunn, as representative to Mrs. Gonzalez, was advised
of right to appeal decision to Council.
6. REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO PERMIT FIBERGLASS SHINGLE ROOF
ALLEN KELLEY, 882 N.E. 97 STREET
Building Director advised that the original roof on residence
at 882 N.E. 97 Street is flint -coated asbestos shingle, Dutch
lap and the structure will not support a tile roof. This
requires a variance to permit fiberglass shingle roof.
Mrs. Mary Singer, Realtor, Century 21, agent for the property
owner, who resides in Michigan, was requested by the Planning
Board to supply certification by a licensed architectural or
structural engineer that the structure is not capable of supporting
cement tile roof.
Mr. Rossi moved that we approve the variance for a fiberglass
shingle roof contingent upon receipt of verification from a
licensed registered architect or structural engineer that
the house.will not support a tile roof. Motion was seconded
by Mr. O'Connor and carried unanimously.
This is to go to Council.
Mr. Stobs conveyed congratulations, on behalf of the Planning & Zoning
Board,•to Kevin P. O'Connor, soon'to be Mayor of Miami Shores Village,
Mr: O'Connor expressed his pleasure in serving on the Board and stated
it was a great experience.• He further praised the work of our Chairman,
Mr. J. Robert Stobs. He emphasized the importance of Mr. Stobs contribution
to the community.
Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Secretary