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03-08-1984 Regular Meeting1 1 MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING MARCH 8, 1984 A regular meeting of Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held on March 8, 1984, 7:30 p,m., at the Miami Shores Village Hall, with the following members present: Robert J, Rossi,• Acting Chairman Patrick Duffy Thomas Laubenthal J, Leslie Wiesen, Tardy Absent: J, Robert Stobs, Jr., Chairman (Out of town) Also present: Frank J. LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning 1, MINUTES: Mr. Duffy called attention to pg. 3, paragraph 5 of the minutes of the February 23, 1984 meeting. The sentence should read, .....minutes of the Revitalization Board meetings thus far, and all future meetings. Mr. Duffy moved to approve the minutes as corrected, seconded by Mr. Laubenthal and carried unanimously. 2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FIBERGLASS SHINGLE REROOF: ALAN CUADROS 47 N. W. 100 TERRACE Mr, LuBien explained that Mr. & Mrs. Cuadros were unable to attend this meeting because of a previous •obligation. The Building Director refreshed the Board's memory regarding the nature of the request, stating, the home was constructed in 1936 with wood shingles on the roof, the present roof is asphalt shingles. Mr. & Mrs. Cuadros attended a meeting on January 26, 1984 with their original request for a variance; whereupon the Board advised them to secure a letter from a licensed architect or structural engineer stating that the house is not capable of supporting a cement tile roof. Sub- sequently a letter from J. W. Murphy, P.E., President of Summit Engineering, attesting to the fact, is presented at this time. Mr. Rossi noted that the only problem he could detect in reviewing the letter is the lack of the Engineering Seal, by Summit Engineering, on the letter. Discussion followed regarding the Board's previous request to view a sample of the fiberglass shingle to be used. Mr. Laubenthal,moved to waive the option to review a sample of the shingles and to accept the letter conditional that, a letter with the engineering seal be obtained for the permanent file, seconded by Mr. Duffy and carried unanimously. -2- March 8, 1984 3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PARKING PLAN MICHAEL HARRISON 1196 N. E. 97 Street Mr. LuBien outlined Sec 2, of the Code of Ordinance with special reference to Off Street Parking Space, (with the following exceptions), (1) approval of site plan by the Planning Board. Members reviewed a street map indicating corner plot location of the Harrison house, and a site plan sketch submitted by Mrs. Harrison. This plan indicates the proposed parking area will be in the front yard, 20' long and 20' wide and 10' inside the property line, with the drive- way extending out to the street, which will be of concrete construction. Mr. Harrison stated that there is no existing closed garage space, making it necessary to park in the front yard which is not too appealing, and he wishes to get the cars off the lawn. He further stated that though there is an alley in the rear, it is not desirable for parking as it does not pro- vide easy access into the house. Mr. Rossi related to Mr, Harrison that history is being made, in that this is the first such case to come before the Board since the new ordinance, two weeks ago this request would have to be denied: Following further discussion, Mr. Duffy moved to accept the plan as submitted, seconded by Mr. Laubenthal, and carried unanimously, 3-A. APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR FOYER ADDITION MORTON LEFKOWITZ 9405 N. E. 9 Avenue Mr. LuBien recalled for the members that denial of the previous plans was necessary, because the basic structure was not of CBS construction. Mr. Lefkowitz has submitted a new plan, a CBS wall, faced with ship lap siding to harmonize with the exist- ing house. The members were in agreement that this new plan maintains the overall integrity of the original design attempt. And the re- quired ordinances have been met. Following discussion, Mr, Laubenthal moved that the plans as submitted, in the revised condition, reflecting masonry con- struction, and definitely demonstrating harmony with respect to the roof, be accepted and the variance granted, seconded by Mr. Duffy, and carried unanimously. Mr. Rossi thanked Mr. Lefkowitz for his cooperation and all his efforts to conform to the code. He advised Mr. Lefkowitz that the recommendation must now come before the Council for final approval. That meeting will be one week from Tuesday (March 20, 1984 at 7:30 p.m,). 1 -3- March 8, 1984 Mr, Wiesen arrived at this point. 4. COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTY - 5.42 ACRES NORTH OF THE COUNTRY CLUB. Mr, Rossi summarized the letter from Mr, Forney, Village Manager. He noted that in July 1983 the Council was con- templating sell of this land, and in order to do so, the land needed to be removed from the Comprehensive Use Plan as recreational land to residential. The Village Council has determined to take no action to dispose of this land at this time, The request is now made to consider the matter with the objective to reverse the action of July 1983, and return the 5.42 acres to a designation of Parks and Recreational use on the Future Land Use Map of the Comprehensive Plan, Lengthy discussion followed. All members agreed that the process of double checks and balances is advantageous, Members also feel the need to respond to the best interest of the Village. Mr. Duffy stated, the Country Club management has expressed a possible future need for expansion of the physical facilities and parking need. Mr. Duffy further noted that he is an optimist and very strongly believes in the future growth of the area. He, therefore, moved to amend the Master Plan to show the 5.42 acres north of the Country Club as Parks and Recreational on the Future Land Use Map, seconded by Mr. Laubenthal, and carried unanimously, 5. ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO APPENDIX A - ZONING RE: WATERFRONT PROPERTY Much discussion followed concerning Section 232 Plot Depth Amendment: The mean distance from the front line of a plot to its rear or waterside line, Mr, LuBien stated the property line and waterside line may or may not.be synomous. Mr. Duffy recommended that the Board pursue the definition of waterside line. Mr. Wiesen stated the Corp of Engineers makes decisions for seawall or dockage outside of the property line or waterside line. Mr. Wiesen further stated that a property line is determined by the legal plat line, which is pre -determined. 1 • • 1 -4- March 8, 1984 Mr, Laubenthal agreed to striking street and waterside on the basis that the Plat Line is the determining factor in establishing the property line. Mr. Rossi stated that this amendment does not address the pecularities or basic issue of waterfront property, Much discussion followed. Mr. Laubenthal recommended that further discussion be tabled until the next meeting, The meeting adjourned 9:00 p,m. .44 e