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PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
JANUARY 26, 1984
Lei regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning
Board was held on January 26, 1983, 7:30 p.m., at the Miami
Shores Village Hall, with the following members present:
1,
Absent: None
Also present:
MINUTES:
J, Robert Stobs, Jr, Chairman
Robert J, Rossi
Patrick Duffy
J, Leslie Wiesen
Thomas J, Laubenthal
Frank J. LuBien, Director of Bldg, & Zoning
It was noted that Mr. Laubenthal's name is misspelled in
the minutes, Mr. Rossi made a motion to accept the minutes
of the December 8, 1983 meeting as corrected, seconded by
Mr. Laubenthal and carried unanimously.
2. REQUEST FOR VARIANCE TO APPROVE FIBERGLASS SHINGLE REROOF
Alan Caudros, 47 N. W. 100th Terr.
Mr. LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning advised members
that the home was constructed in 1936 with wood shingles
on the roof. Present roof is asphalt shingles. It has
never had a tile roof.
Discussion followed as to the strength of the roof structure
to support a cement tile load, and the color and composite
of the fiberglass. Mr Laubenthal wondered about the con-
sistancy or harmony of the fiberglass.
Mr. Stobs clarified for Mr, Caudros the consensus of the
members to support his request with the proper certifications,
Mr. Laubenthal moved that Mr. Caudros have the opportunity
to return with certification from a licensed architect or
structural engineer that the house is not capable of sup-
porting a cement tile roof. Also that a sample of the
fiberglass shingle, he planned to use, be shown to the
Board. Motion.seconded by Mr. Wiesen, carried unanimously.
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3. APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR ADDITION AND ALTERATION:
Dr. G. L. Richards, Jr., 9111 Park Drive (581 N. E. 91 St)
As members reviewed the plans, Mr. LuBien explained the
Ordinance problem, and advised that the variance requested
for the flat roof addition is visible from the street,
Also the building does not conform to required front set
back.
Mr. R. K. Johnson, Architect for Dr. Richards, Jr.,
answered questions relating to the slope of the flat roof,
Mr, Rossi requested a check for existing variance or change,
at the time the building was constructed,
Mr. LuBien read from the minutes of 6/6/63 meeting, the
issue of petition to close the unused portion of 91 St.
abutting the west side of Railroad and portion of 89 St.
on east and west side of Railroad. No action taken.
Neither was there a variance involved in the reading of
minutes of the Planning & Zoning meeting of 9/2/63.
Mr. Stobs read from minutes of the meeting of 2/13/69 at
which time, a petition for building addition with no off-
street parking was issued.
Mr. Stobs, stated the issue, regardless of what the
previous Planning & Zoning Boards did or did not do, this
plan does not conform with regard to the flat roof and
front set back; however there is no inconsistancy in this
situation.
Mr. Wiesen moved to approve variance based on hardship,
the flat roof, shielded by screen not easily visible from
front property line or street, and addition as per plans
presented. Seconded by Mr. Laubenthal, and carried by
unanimous vote.
This matter will come before Council on Tuesday, Feb, 7,
1984 for final approval.
4, APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR ADDITIONS:AND ALTERATIONS
Henry Keller, Jr., 1291 N, E, 96 Street
Building Director outlined the request for variance be-
cause the building does not conform to required rear set
back and additions require approval for stand point of
harmony.
Mr. Pete Whitehead, Contractor for Mr. Keller explained
the prints and plans as members reviewed same. He described
in depth the plans for wall, pool, set back, jacuzzi,
garage enclosure and preservation of existing landscaping
and vegetation, Mr, Keller related some interesting facts
on the originality of the house,
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The consensus of the members was to reject the plan as
submitted-, Mr, Laubenthal suggested a plan be submitted
to bring alteration and addition into visual harmony with-
out the screen on front.
, Whitehead then presented an alternate plan, This plan
has a barrel tile roof to conform with the rest of the
house. The plan was discussed at length,
Mr. Laubenthal, =Wed to accept the second plan (identified
as page 6) as submitted, including three items listed;
pool, foyer, and garage with modification, Seconded by
Nor, Duffy and motion carried unanimously,
Mr, Keller was advised to return with an alternate plan
for the front screen enclosure,
5, Following conclusion of regular order of business, dis-
cussion concerning the responsibilities of Steven Rubinstein,
Staff Assistant, intern, was held,
Chairman, Stobs suggested that Mr. Rubinstein be invited
to attend the next Planning & Zoning Board meeting so that
this Board might avail itself of his knowledge in Urban
Planning, especially to check with Tallahassee on a Master
Plan,
Mr, Stobs requested the following items be placed on the
agenda for discussion at the next meeting: Comprehensive
Plan, Waterfront Property, and Church Zoned Property,
Mr, Stobs further stated the need for an ordinance addressing
a plan for use of available property.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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