08-23-1984 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 23, 1984
A regular meeting of the Miami. Shores Planning & Zoning Board
was held on August 23, 1984, 7:30 p.m., at the Miami Shores Village Hall,
with the following members present:
J. Robert Stobs II, Chairman
Patrick L. Duffy
Thomas Laubenthal
Robert J. Rossi
J. Leslie Wiesen
Also present: Frank J. LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning
1. MINUTES
Mr. Rossi recommended an amendment to the minutes of August 9, 1984,
page 2, paragraph 4, to read, 'Mr. Laubenthal moved to deny the
application as Submitted, on the basis that it might be financially
impractical'. Motion was seconded by Mr. Wiesen, arid carried
unanimously
2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR TRELLIS AT FRONT ENTRY
GEORGE OBENOUR
147 N. W. 109th ST.
Mr. LuBien explained, he is seeking the Boards approval because
of a small contradiction, as he sees. it. He stated that he has
no objection to the trellis itself, as the plans were prepared
by a registered architect. Members reviewed Plot Plan of the
block, illustrating variations of setbacks of adjoining proper-
ties. He explained the variations are a result of F.H.A. approved
subdivisions and an attempt to avoid exact uniformity of appear-
ance. Mr. LuBien noted that the average setback as shown is
34.98 ft., Mr. Obenour's_ required setback is 35 ft.. The Schedule
of Regulations in referring to trellis says, it should be 25 ft.,
for this reason, Mr. LuBien feels the need. for Board approval.
It was the consensus of the members that since there is no encroach-
ment or violation, there shouldbe no objection.
Mr. Wiesen moved to approve the plans as submitted, seconded by
Mr. Duffy, and carried unanimously.
Mr. Obenour did attend the meeting and thanked the Board for their
approval.
3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR GARAGE ENCLOSURE
JAMES GOLDSTEIN
420 N. E. 95th ST.
As members reviewed the plans, Mr. LuBien stated this case requires
the Board's approval, as is customary. for all garage enclosures.
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He called attention to the required off street parking which has
been provided for. Approval forthegarage enclosure is sought
as a non rental unit and for aesthetic appearance.
Mr. Rossi, in observing the detail.of the plans commented that
this is the type of detail work (showing elevation) members need
to make intelligent., educated decisions.
Mr. Goldstein further explained his plans to avoid completely the
• semblance of a closed up garage, and his plans for landscaping.
Following further discussion, Mr. Wiesen moved to approve the
request, seconded by Mr. Laubenthal-:and.carried unanimously.
4. AMENDMENT TO SECTION 518
Mr. Stobs requested that Mr. LuBien.make.copies for the Board of
the minutes:of the Planning & Zoning Board, Feb. 22, 1979 which
he had received from Al Toussaint.
Copies were distributed. Much discussion followed concerning the
comments of this. meeting and the proposed amendment to the Zoning
Ord. #270, Section 518, referring to.fence bench mark and the
need to define same.
Mr. LuBien stated that he is satisfied with the ordinance as it
is, he has no problem measuring fence height from the point of
installation, and feels an ordinance will cause considerable con-
troversy. He further noted, creation of an artificial situation
to circumbent the ordinance is never acceptable.
Mr. LuBien explained that he is primarily concerned with a ruling
from the Planning & Zoning Board -and Mr. Fann,concerning restric-
tion of fence attachments.
Members were given copies of the.South Florida Building Code and
the Dade County Code, addressing fence zoning: codes.
Mr. LuBien noted he:has.no objection to the attachments or reed
screening,, so long as it is properly:maintaine.d in a sightly manner.
Discussion. continued, concerning maintainance of attachments, and
who determines the need for replacement.
It was finally,. recommended that Mr. LuBien:will.further consult
with Mr. Fann, Village Attorney, requesting inclusion of wording,
"no attachments'.', or other suitable wordage.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Approved
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