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04-27-1989 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE April 27, 1989 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board was held on April 27, 1989, at the Miami Shores Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7;35 P,M, by Chairman Rossi, with the following members present; Robert J. Rossi, Chairman Terrell F. Chamhers, Jr. Richard , Fernandez Thomas Laubenthal Absent; Larry T. McClure Also present: Frank LuBien, Director of,Building & Zoning 1. MINUTES - April 13, 1989 Mr. Fernandez suggested the transcript of the motion on Item #5, Discussion - Zoning, as distributed (by the Secretary) to each Member, be shown as a correction to the minutes of the meeting of April 13, 1989. The minutes were then approved, as corrected, by a motion made by Mr. Laubenthal, seconded by Mr. Chambers, and passed unanimously. A copy of this transcript will also be made a permanent part of the minutes. 2. DISCUSSION -ROOF DISH ANTENNA Franklin Grau Mr. LuBien noted that Mr, Grau did inform him that he would be out of town for this meeting. Mr. LuBien suggested the discussion be postponed pending Mr. Grau's presence at the next meeting, so that he is made aware of Members' questions and concerns regarding the roof top satellite.dish on NE 2 Ave.. Also Mr. McClure is absent and it was anticipated he too would like to participate in discussion. With this information in mind, Mr, Laubenthal moved to. table the discussion to the next meeting for full Board participation, and Mr. Franklin Grau's presence. Motion was seconded by Mr. Fernandez, and passed unanimously. Mr. Rossi informed Mr. LuBien that the satellite dish seems to be function- ing and this should not be. He requested that Mr. LuBien send a letter to the proper persons informing them that the satellite dish cannot be used until it is properly installed according to code, and received a Certificate of Use. 3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR GARAGE ENCLOSURE Ambroise Jean Batiste. 10516 NW 2 Ave. Ms. Patience Haliburton, Prestige Consultants-Draftsperson,for Mr. & Mrs Baptiste, noted the wish is to convert the garage to a utility room, and a bedroom for their nephew, Mr. LuBien noted the utility room is existing, they want to put up a partition to make the bedroom. Mr. Rossi expressed Membersmajor concerns regarding garage enclosures. Residence are designed with a garage, integrity cannot be compromised when the garage is enclosed, PLANNING & ZONING BOARD -2-- 4/27/89 There was a great deal of discussion concerning the plans as submitted. Suggestions were made about a wing wall, landscaping, planter in front, removal of, utility room door, and extend the partition wall across on the interior. Discussion continued as Members agreed they could not vote for approval as submitted. Mr. Baptiste was at the meeting and Ms, Haliburton asked his approval concerning necessary changes:in•order to comply, and obtain the Boards' approval. Ms.. Haliburton stated that she will redraw the plans showing the full wall extended across the utility room anda. planter in the front. Following further discussion concerning garage enclosures, Mr. Laubenthal made a motion to approve -the garage enclosure, subject to.revised drawings submitted for permit, with the interior partition wall being extended across the room, and a planter in front, Mr, Chambers seconded. the motion. In continued discussion, it was noted the revised plans will show access to the storage area from the outside only, and the relocation of:a window will give light to the room. The question was called and the motion passed unanimously. 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL, OF GARAGE ENCLOSURE PALOMO 174 NW 109 ST Mr. C, Rios explained that he is a friend of Mr. & Mrs. Palomo, and he drew the plans. Mr. & Mrs. Palomo were present at the meeting. Mr. Rios indicated the owners added the extra bath and want to use the garage as a den. Mr. Rossi noted the garage dooraccess is from the alley, and this partially solved some problems, A most important point is that a permit must be applied for. He further explained the two fears of rental and integrity. There is really no need for the door to the outside. In discussion, Mr. LuBien replied to query that this is a homeowner job, and it is underway. The owners were stopped pending approval by the Planning & Zoning Board. It was suggested, the. driveway ribbons be cut back, a window placed in the rear for the sake of -balance, and the rear door be removed. Mr. Rios con- sulted with Mr. & Mrs. Palomo.who.agreed.to the•corrections. Mr Laubenthal moved to approve. the garage enclosure, subject to there being no exit door, a window, installed in the rear wall for distribution of balance, removal of 3' asphalt apron., and landscaped other than sod. Mr. Fernandez seconded the motion which passed by unanimous vote. Mr. Rossi requested revised drawings be submitted to Mr. LuBien for permit. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD 5. APPROVAL OF SIGNS R. Silverman 8817 Bits cayne Blvd, -3- 4/27/89 lir. Silverman had noplans_ and the sketches available were enclosed with Members' packet. He stated he had just signed, a three year lease on the space which needs extensive repairs. The property is for sale but he wants to give the building a professional look while he is there. This pylon which is part of:the building is also a partof his lease arrangement. Mr. LuBien noted the sq, ft, of the lower sign as indicated is to scale and is acceptable, The sign. in question is the large sign to be placed on the pylon attached to the building. It is the motel sign and available. Mr. LuBien brought it to the Board because it may be identified as an attached/detached sign, A detached sign on Biscayne Blvd.can be no higher than 25', the size must be .approved by the Planning & Zoning Board. .There was considerable discussion on the issue. Mr. LuBien read from the Code of Ordinance that section which refers to signs in B -1/B-2 zone. (Pg 1592<-F.-(1), Mr, Rossi notedit difinitely is attached to the building. Comparison was made to other signs in Miami Shores, and the extensive deliberation to obtain harmony at Tropical Chevrolet, Circle K, Tony Roma, and Militana building, In referring back to the code the larger question now is harmony, Mr. Rossi noted it may be harmonious to the architectural style of the building as was intended. Now the question becomes is it a sign or architectural feature. Members reviewed photographs of other buildings in the area, and discussed the large size of the sign further. Members concurred they -would like to see the motel sign removed altogether. The sq ft on the lower sketched sign is plenty big enough, a scale of proportion should be maintained for harmony. Mr. Fernandez felt his sense of propriety is impugned,upon by 250 sq ft of signage, it is not in keeping with overall improvement. we want to see in the area, the sign is too big and we haven't even discussed color yet. Mr. Fernandez moved to deny the application as submitted, on the basis that it is not harmonious, seconded by Mr. Laubenthal. Following continued discussion the question was called4 and the motion passed unanimously. Much discussion -continued. concerning sign clutter, removal of the motel sign, smallei sign, compromise, and two faced sign; Mr. Rossi explained the right of appeal.to Village Council. or Mr. Silverman can resubmit a plan within size limitations. Mr. Fernandez suggested discussion be closed. 6. APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR ACCESSORY STRUCTURE DAVID WENDELIN 53 NW 98 ST Members received sketched drawings of -the structure. Tie side, rear and 15' from the main building .setbacks will comply if permitted. Mr. Rossi explained this structure is unique toNiami Shoresand requested explanation from Mr, Wendelin. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD -4e- 4/27/89 Mr. Wendelin explained to the Board that he has an older son who has about one year to live, The twelve year old is experiencing a.great deal of stress, and this skate board ramp was built to ease some`of his stress, keep him home -as much as possible, and. keep him busy. He apologized for building the ramp without a permit, he didn't know a permit was needed, In reply to query'from,Mr., Rossi, Mr. Wendelin further stated, the ramp is made of pressure treated plywood on a block. foundation. He further told the Board he is in the construction business and the ramp.was built with the help of his father; it is not tied down and movable.. Mr. Rossi ex- plained he has a problem with the construction material deteriorating, maintenance.of the ramp, and the danger of falling. The big problem is construction integrity. In discussion Members wondered if this is classed as playground equipment or a building, the code book identifying anything with a footing as being a structure, should it be anchored to the ground? There has been only one complaint dealing with the construction without a permit. Mr. LuBien in- formed Members that should the. Building Official refuse to issue a permit the applicant has an option to appeal to the Planning & Zoning Board which is what happened in this case. After continued discussion, Mr. Fernandez moved to table a decision pending review and opinion from the Village Attorney, seconded by Mr. Laubenthal. In continued discussion, Mr-. Wendelin stated he will obtain an engineer diagram sealed by an architect. The motion passed unanimously. 7. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT - DISCUSSION Because this was not an agenda item, Mr. Fernandez. moved to add to the agenda, DISCUSSION - An ordinance amending Sec 239 (a) of Article II of Miami Shores Village Zoning Ordinance 270,...redefining incidental signs to include signs of notice or direction displayed by any Governmental Agency; ... the motion was seconded by Mr. Chambers, and passed unanimously. Mr. Rossi explained this is referenced to the sign to be erected on NE 96 St. Mr. Fann expressed reservation„ and felt the sign be approved subject to this Ordinance change. Much discussion occured concerning Sec 239 being definitioned, a sub- paragraph.added. If the sign is not advertising, it must be incidental. The wording seems ambiguous with wording in Sec 504. This should be cleared up for future definitional purposes. Mr. Rossi. suggested Mr, Fernandez. be a one man committee to speak with Mr. Fann, Village Attorney in an attempt to iron out questions the Board may have. Mr. Fann may have. a.clear explanation and it can be brought back to the Board as written, Mr. Laubenthal moved:to table this discussion to the next meeting, seconded by Mr, Chambers, and passed, by unanimous vote, PLANNING & ZONING BOARD.. -5� 4/27/89 Mr. LuBien, reminded Members:of the Special Bullentin distributed concerning a one day:Seminar in June for Planning & Zoning Board Members, There being no further business,. the meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M. •