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02-26-1987 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING FEBRUARY 26, 1987 Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board meeting was held on February 26, 1987, at Miami Shores Village Hall. Chairman Stobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M., with the following members present: J. Robert Stobs II, Chairman Patrick L. Duffy Thomas Laubenthal Larry T. McClure Robert J. Rossi Also present: Frank LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning L. R. Forney, Jr., Village Manager 1. MINUTES - FEBRUARY 12, 1987 & FEBRUARY 19, 1987 The minutes of the meeting of February 12, 1987 were approved, as written, by a motion made by Mr. Laubenthal, seconded by Mr. Duffy, and passed unanimously. The minutes of the Workshop held on February 19, 1987, were approved, as written, by a motion made by Mr. Laubenthal, seconded by Mr. Rossi, and passed unanimously. 2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SITE PLANS FOR RESIDENCE HALL, CLASSROOM ADDITION, & ATHLETIC COMPLEX. BARRY UNIVERSITY 11300 N. E. 2nd Ave. Since two of the Planning & Zoning Board Members were unableto attend the Workshop, Mr. Jose Rodriguez outlined briefly the three components the University is seeking approval for at this time. He noted, West Hall is an undergraduate resident building on the SW portion of the Campus. It will entail partial demolition of tennis courts, construction of a common use building and a 64 space parking lot will be Phase 1. Phase 2 will be a general purpose academic building addition to Wiegand Hall. This addition in the NE quandron of the Campus will houseclassrooms related to the Sciences and will be physically connected on the second floor to Wiegand. An updated survey, landscaping and parking plans will be forthcoming. The 3rd Phase will be the proposed Sports Complex, which will include 6 tennis courts, two basketball courts and 4 racketball courts. A berme will be created in the NE quandron, as well as the first 54 spaces for parking. Forseeable.future plans will include other academic buildings, namely, Computer Science and Telecommunications, with parking west of Miami Ave. No time table has been set for the Pavilion as discussed at the Workshop. Mr. Rossi explained to those present that the details of Site Plan only, were discussed at length at workshop last week. Mr. Stobs explained the Workshop served to review in depth the overall Master Site Plan or Barry PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING -2- 2/26/87 University foot prints into the future, as related to the neighborhood, and impact on Miami Shores Village. The working drawings of each individual addition must come to Planning & Zoning for approval. Discussion continued concerning this matter. Mr. Laubenthal moved to approve the site plan based on the comments made at the Workshop session and the plans submitted. Mr. Rossi seconded the motion and then clarified the motion.. He noted that this is site plan approval for the resident hall, academic classroom addition, parking area and sports complex. Following further discussion concerning review of working drawings, South Hall lighting, and Council review, the motion carried by a unanimous vote. Mr. Czerniec was advised this progress and site plan will be presented to Council on Tuesday, March 3, 1987, 7:30 P.M. 3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR ADDITION WM. FLYNN 10402 N. E. 2nd Ave. Mr. LuBien explained that this comes for Planning & Zoning Board approval because of the flat roof addition. It is not visible from either street and is less than 15%. In response to query, Mr. Flynn explained the contractor will remove the concrete walls. The addition will be used primarily for storage, and the existing steps will remain. Also since there was no elevation drawing, Mr. McClure wanted to be sure windows will be in harmony. Mr. Flynn re- sponded the windows will be aluminum awning windows to conform with the rest of the house. Mr. Rossi moved to approve the addition as submitted, subject to the windows being. as stated, seconded by Mr. Duffy, and passed unanimously. 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR DETACHED GARAGE LEE BUCK 9233 N. MIAMI AVE. Mr. Buck indicated his new plans show removal of the existing accessory building and the addition of the detached garage with flat roof which is hidden from view by large trees. Mr. Stobs indicated visibility cannot be judged by vegetation. The roof should be pitched to conform harmoniously with the existing pitched roof residence. Hardship clause would not apply because of minimal additional cost. He read from Miami Shores Village zoning code- relating to this situation. Members concurred these new plans are far better than those presented earlier, a real effort has been made to conform, however the flat roof addition would require a variance because of the visibility from the side. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING -3- 2/26/87 Following further discussion, Mr. McClure moved to deny the request as presented, seconded by Mr. Laubenthal, and passed unanimously. Mr. Buck was advised of his right of appeal this decision to Council, or he could remove the accessory building and change garageaddition to a pitched roof for approval. 5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR SCREEN PORCH AND RAMP MARY & DAVID WENDELIN 53 N. E. 98th ST. Mr. Wendelin was advised that the application as submitted cannot be approved from the standpoint of harmony. The screen porch addition and the ramp & rail are constructed of wood, which is not aesthetically pleasing. There was much discussion concerning the exclusion of the screen porch, moving the ramp closer to the house and screening with shrubbery. Also there was discussion concerning the rail and the possibility of using a curb on the ramp instead. Mr. LuBien explained the ramp is conctructed of wood because it is considered a temporary structure and would be easier to remove when the need no longer exists. David Wendelin presented an alternate rendering ramp which the Board liked. Mr. Rossi moved to approve the alternate rendering of ramp and the land- scap ing, seconded by Mr. Duffy and passed unanimously. Mr. Stobs signed the back of this rendering. 6. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF AWNING MATERIAL FOR TENNIS UTILITY BUILDING Margaret Buchignani, Tennis Pro presented for approval a sample of the covering material to be used on the tennis building. She indicated that in canvassing those who worked in the area and tennis clientele, it is the unanimous consensus that the green and white stripe is more aesthetically pleasing. Because of the awning slope - both sides will be visible and therefore be the same. Members agreed that they would like a wider stripe because of the size of the awning, which Ms. Buchignani also agreed to. Mr. Rossi moved to approve the green and white awhing material with a broader stripe, seconded by Mr. Laubenthal, and passed unanimously. 7. LETTER - Mr. Stobs read a letter he sent to Steven Loffredo, Chairman of the Downtown Revitalization Board supporting the N. E. 2nd Avenue revitalization effort. 8. A letter was also read by Mr. Forney indicating that the matter of congregate living facilities and foster care centers must be addressed in the Comprehensive Plan. There is no alternative. Also Mr. Swarthout has come to terms with the Village to prepare the Comprehensive Plan and will be in our employ for two years. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING -4- 2/26/87 Input and dialogue with the Planning & Zoning Board will begin very soon. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. • ecre ary •