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01-26-1984 Regular Meeting• 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. -2- January 26, 1984 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, • • -3R January 26, 1984 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. ec ''tary