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01-23-1985 Regular Meeting• • MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING JANUARY 23, 1985 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board was held on January 23, 1986, at the Miami Shores Village Hall. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stobs, at 7:30 p.m., with the following members present: J. Robert Stobs, II, Chairman Patrick Duffy Thomas Laubenthal Larry T. McClure Robert J. Rossi Also present: Frank J. LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning 1. MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of December 12, 1985 were approved as written, by a motion made byTLaubenthal, seconded by Mr. Rossi, and carried unanimously. 2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR SCREEN ENCLOSURE OTHNEIL BLAKE 1098 N. E. 95th ST. Mr. LuBien outlined to Members that this request for a screen enclosure is for a non conforming swimming pool. The code re- quires a 10' set back, but the provided set back here is 2.9'. This requires a variance to the Schedule of Regulations, as the enclosure would encroach 7.1' into the required set back. Mr. Lou Anninio, Nova Construction, read a letter from Othneil Blake, citing his reasons for a hardship variance as: safety, beautification, and maintenance. In discussion, Members concurred, these reasons are not valid since reasonable use of the pool is not being denied. Also there is a concern for the neighbors, in having such an imposing structure abutting the property line. It also appears one section of the screen is 17' high. Further it was noted that since the pool is non conforming, to allow the screen enclosure would add to non conformance. Mr. Laubenthal moved to deny the request on the basis that the structure on the property line is imposing, and not suitable. The motion was seconded by Mr. Duffy, and passed unanimously. This goes to Council, only if Mr. Blake wishes to appeal. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD -2- 1/23/86 3. APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR DETACHED SIGN UNION OIL 8700 BISCAYNE BLVD. Mr. LuBien noted this request comes before the. Board as all detached signs must have Planning & Zoning Board approval. No representative from Crown Neon was present. Members reviewed sketches of the proposed sign. Much discussion followed concerning the size of the sign being too large, and not necessary, the fact that gas prices were not displayed as may be required by County Ordinance. Mr. Laubenthal moved to deny the request for the sign as submitted, on the basis there doesn't seem to be a major reason for the change, seconded by Mr. Duffy, and carried unanimously. action No CouncilAis required, unless there is an appeal. 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RE ROOF M. LEFKOWITZ 9405 N. E. 9th AVE. Members received information from Mr. LuBien that this is a variance request to Section 225. The house is fifty years old, and of wood frame construction. The request is to re roof with fiberglass shingles. Members received in their packets copy of a letter from Walter W. Baggesen, Jr., Architect, stating the existing roof framing is not strong enough to support a tile roof. Mr. Duffy moved to approve the request for variance to Section 225, seconded by Mr. Laubenthal, and passed unanimously. Mr. Lefkowitz was advised that Council action is required. Their next meeting is on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1986. Mr. Lefkowitz advised the Board of the many inconveniences, and damages that resulted from what he considered to be unreasonable delays. 5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR CARPORT ENCLOSURE FRANK FETCHET 1099 N. E. 104th ST. There is a garage which is in use, and sufficient off street parking is provided. The request to enclose the carport is to provide additional storage space. The Board noted all seems to be in order - no comments,.or questions. Mr. Rossi moved to approve the request, as submitted, seconded by Mr. Duffy,;and passed unanimously. No Council action is required. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD -3- 1/23/86 6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION SIGN JUAN BERRY 8851 BISCAYNE BLVD. Mr. LuBien noted the request is for a Construction Sign where work has not commenced, nor building permit issued. The proposed sign is 4' X 8'. A 32 sq ft. sign is permitted under our ordinance. The sign would be of plywood and double faced. Members reviewed photographs of the proposed sign. Much discussion followed. Members questioned how far away from approval the structure is. If unity had been obtained. Size. of. the sign was also discussed. Concern that the sign is more a commercial real estate sign than a construction sign was expressed. Mr. Duffy moved to deny the request, on the basis that the sign is classified as a Real Estate sign. Mr. Laubenthal seconded the motion, and it carried with a 4-1 vote, with Mr. Rossi dissenting. Mr. LuBien noted for the record, that Miami Shores Village is strongly in favor of the project and should aid Mr.Berry and give him all the encouragement we can. This will require Council approval should it be appealed. 7. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR DOCK DECK ISIDRO TORRES 1131 N. E. 104th ST. Members received copy of the site plan, showing existing dock, the proposed deck extending over dock which projects 4'6" over the water. Mr. Rod Bryson, representing Mr. Torres, stated he has.norpresen- tation, but will answer questions. He further; regrets the wood deck was built without a permit. Subsequently plans are submitted for approval and money, to cover financial penalty for the permit has been placed in escrow account. He also stated that he had been told there is no problem with the Corp of Engineers. Mr. Stobs advised Members that Planning & Zoning can approve on the basis of harmony only; for further approval to extend into the waterway beyond the property line it must be referred to the proper governing bodies. Following further discussion, Mr. Rossi moved to approve the request as to harmony, provided approval is received from any other agencies as required. Mr. Laubenthal seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. • • PLANNING & ZONING BOARD -4- 1/23/86 8. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR ALTERATION COLOSSAL BOOK MART 9070 BISCAYNE BLVD. Mr. LuBien advised Members that the/14s no change of use here, but a request for enlargement and alteration to the book store. The book store is taking over more space and the Optician will be using a smaller area. Mr. Franklin Grau, representing Colossal Book Mart, answered any questions the Board had. Mr. Rossi moved to approve the request, as submitted, seconded by Mr. Duffy, and carried unanimously. No Council action is required. 9. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS ED MC HALE 9500 N. E. 12th AVE. Mr. LuBien noted that the columns will be lathe and stucco, and change the appearance at ground level. There is no variance re- quirement. Mr. McClure movedito approve the request, seconded by Mr. Duffy, and carried unanimously. 10. DISCUSSION Discussion followed relating to the joint Workshop held on January 22, 1986. Planning & Zoning Board was requested to review B-1 and B-2 Districts and zones adjacent to B-1 & B-2, and report back in one month with findings and recommendations. It was decided to hold a Planning & Zoning Board Workshop in Mr. Forney's office, on January 30, 1986,at 7:00 p.m.. The primary topic of discussion being review of B-1 & B-2 Districts. Mr. LuBien was requested to arrange the details and further to furnish copies of land use map for the Members. Discussion also followed concerning the serpentine wall proposed by Mr. Crumpton around his residence. Mr. LuBien noted that he checked the layout before digging began, and everything seemed to be in order. • • PLANNING &ZONING BOARD -5- 1/23/86 The meeting adj ourned at 9:45 p.m.. Approved tA11:11W°