10-11-1984 Regular Meeting1
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
OCTOBER 11, 1984
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board
was held on October 11, 1984, 7:30 p.m., at the Miami Shores Village Hall,
with the following members present:
J. Robert Stobs, 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 moved for -approval of the minutes of the meeting of
September 27, 1984 as written, seconded by Mr. Wiesen, and carried
unanimously.
2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR PLANS TO RAISE GARAGE ROOF
HORACIO AGUIRRE
9820 N. E. 5th AVE. RD.
Mr. LuBien furnished members with a sketch showing the existing
house and garage, and a sketch illustrating a typical section of
the proposed raised roof. He stated, the detached, non -conforming
garage has a loft, which is presently used as a storage area.
Mr. Aguirre is requesting the roof be raised to 7'4" to make it
easier to walk around.
Mr. Thomas Carlos, Attorney and friend of Mr. Aguirre, in reply to
query and concern of members, stated that Mr. Aguirre has no inten-
tion whatever to turn the garage into a habitable area. He further
noted that Mr. Aguirre wants to raise the garage to store and display
private papers and memorabilia. Also, that Mr. Aguirre has the best
interest of the neighbors and neighborhood at heart, and read one of
several letters from neighbors, attesting to his character and in-
tention, and also their statement of no objection to the plans.
Mr. Stobs and 'Mr. Rossikere unable to drive by the residence to observe
the situation, and have a concern about continuing construction on a
non -conforming structure. Also, Mr. Stobs feels the raising of the
roof on a garage in the rear would then exceed the height of the one
story house in front.
Following further discussion, Mr. Wiesen moved to table this request
until the next meeting, October 25, to give members additional time
to view the situation and study the request,, seconded by Mr. Rossi,
and carried unanimously.
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3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR TRELLIS
MICHELLE GOLDSTEIN
420 N. E. 95th ST.
Members reviewed sketches of the proposed trellis, south elevation
(Rear), and a letter from Mr. & Mrs. James Goldstein, outlining
their request. Mr. LuBien noted a variance to Sec. 225 (g) is
required, the trellis extends beyond roof eave line.
Members concurred that the Ordinance is very, very clear in that
masonry construction only is permitted, and that the roof should
not extend beyond the eave line. The only variance which may be
granted would have to be based on hardship, which does not apply
in this particular case.
In reply to Mr. Stobs question, Mr. Goldstein stated he is not in
favor of a flat roof trellis, as it is not in keeping with the
style of the house or neighborhood. Also, he was not aware of
all the procedures for obtaining approval for his request.
Mr. Laubenthal noted the structure establishes itself as a roof
not a trellis, it is very attractive, innovative, and progressive;
however the community has an obbligation to maintain a standard.
Mr. Stobs advised Mr. Goldstein that he may proceed to Council
with the request if he so wished.
Following additional discussion Mr. Goldstein withdrew his request,
stating it is not this important for him to pursue the request.
4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR WOOD SCREEN
BRUCE KELLER
1238 N. E. 96th ST.
Mr. LuBien presented, for members review, a sketch illustrating the
Wood Private Screen, which is proposed to surround a Spa. He stated
that the Spa and Private Screen are in the rear but visible from
the front and that he is requesting approval as to Harmony, as
mentioned in Sec. 523, extensive use of wood.
All members agree there seems to be no problem with the request.
Mr. Wiesen moved to approve the plans for the wood screen, seconded
• by Mr. Duffy, and passed unanimously.
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Mr. H. T. Whitehead, contractor, representing Mr. Keller was advised
that this does not need to be approved by Council.
5. Mr. LuBien advised Mr. Stobs, Chairman, that the. October 25th meeting
will be a Public Hearing and in response to Mr._ LuBien's query stated
the Request cases will follow the Public Hearing.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
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