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05-23-1991 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING MAY 23, 1991 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board was held on May 23, 1991. The meeting was called to order at 7:33 pm by the Chairman, Mr. Fernandez, with the following members present: Richard Fernandez Terrell F. Chambers, Jr. Les Forney Thomas Laubenthal Larry T. McClure Also Present: Frank LuBlen, Director of Building & Zoning 1. Minutes - May 9, 1991 Planning & Zoning Board meeting Mr. Fernandez led a discussion as to the interpretation of the Intent of the discussion pertaining to Ms. Macdonald's comments and the Board's opinion of the situation with regard to Downtown Revitalization. Mr. Laubenthal moved to table the minutes of the May 9, 1991 Planning & Zoning Board meeting with Mr. Fernandez making the necessary corrections. Mr. Forney seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 2. Request for approval of plans for garage alteration: Jamy De Fex 1080 NE 104 Street Mr. Chambers made a motion to approve the garage alter- ation and Mr. McClure seconded the motion and passed unanimously. 2A.Request for approval of plans for garage alteration: Katherine Byrd & Daniel Rivas 879 NE 97 Street Mr. Laubenthal suggested closing the side door, and stuccoing the entire front of the garage in order to avoid any future misunderstandings with the property owner as to whether or not the enclosure will be used as Independent living quarters. Mr. Laubenthal made a motion to approve the garage alteration with the exception that no side door be added to the alteration and that the entire front of the garage be stuccoed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Chambers and passed unanimously. 3. Discussion of Comprehensive Review - Downtown Miami Shores Ms. Susie Lawson of 145 NE 98 St expressed opposition to any changes to the Downtown area. Ms. Lawson strongly opposes the possibility of a residential rental area in the Down- town area. Ms. Lawson also added that Tight office re- sidential zoning would be beneficial to development. Ms. Nancy Ancrum of 103 NE 99 Street expressed opposition to any changes In the Downtown area and expecially expressed her opposition to high rise rental property development in the Downtown area. Mr. Lance represented Ms. Elizabeth Hutchinson of 230 NE 102 Steet. He expressed Ms. Hutchinson's opposition to changing of zoning In the Downtown area and strongly suggested to get the Downtown property owners to Improve their properties. Mr. Lance also stated that the property owners In the Down- town should Invest the money to improve their buildings to attract new business. Mr. & Mrs. Detwiler of 229 NE 101 Street spoke seperately of their opposition to expansion of the Downtown area. Mr. Detwiler opposed the idea of expanding the commercial area of the Downtown area so that it would overflow Into the re- sidential area. Mr. John Carr of 246 NE 101 Street expressed opposition to any expansion of the commercial area. He stated that ex- pansion is not a viable solution and that the type of bus- iness In the Downtown area should not be the large commercial type and that It should be something -that would appeal to the community. Mr. Edward Harrigan of 260 NE 99 Street strongly opposed any business development and/or rezoning In the Downtown area. Mr. Fred Favorite of 107 NE 96 Street expressed opposition to rezoning the residential area and supported the fact of keep- ing the limit on commercial sites to 4 stories In order to have the residential quality remain the same. Mr. George Frix of 9713-9715 NE 2 Avenue, 125 NW 100 Terr., and 334 NE 100 Street spoke on behalf of a few of the Down- town property owners and suggested to modify the zoning In a specific area for redevelopment. Mr. Frix suggested that a 110 ft. building be constructed In the Downtown area so as to give the tenants a airy, lighted and spacious view In the hope that the building would draw tenants out of the down- town Miami area. He expressed the general opinion of the property owners that they did not want to put money Into property If they could not get it back. Mr. Frix expressed the need to modify the zoning code and not to expand It and that Internal modification would benefit all businesses In the Downtown area. Mr. Donald Ciippinger of 165 NE 98 Street explained that flexability Is necessary In the zoning code In order to develop the Downtown area. Chairman Fernandez called a 10 minute break at 9:26 pm The meeting was brought back to order at 9:36 pm and Ms. Barbara Witte suggested to the Board that Mr. Frix did not represent all of the Downtown property owners, but Just a certain percentage. Ms. Witte also relttered that we need to look at incentives for property owners In the Downtown area. Also, Ms. Wittie stated that the advantage of having owners rather than renters Downtown Is not a valid argument as most Downtown properties are now rented and there are no landlords living in their buildings. Mr. Forney commented that he would be In support of Mr. Frix's Idea of expanding the zoning code with modification. Mr. McClure commented that a sewer line would be necessary to develop Mr. Frix's Idea. Mr. Fernandez commented that upgrading of the properties is a massive undertaking with a substantial cost to the developer. And that the property owners would have to be aware of this. Mr. Chambers stated that It would be Imperative to determine what will benefit the community if there were to be any changes in the zoning code. Mr. Laubenthal explained that It would be very Important to establish a policy that Is acceptable to the all residents. Mr. Fernandez stated that the Immediate problems in the Down- town area were economical and not zoning and that zoning Is a long term solution to the redevelopment of the area. 4. Adoption of final design guidelines - Mr. Fernandez in- formed the Board that Mr. Fann, the Village Attorney, advised him that the Planning & Zoning Board did not have the authority to "adopt" guidelines but they could advise their opinion. 5. Landscape Ordinance - Mr. Laubenthal Informed the Board that Mr. Forney and he had a very successful meeting and that their draft of the ordinance will be completed shortly and possibly after one more meeting. 6. Roof material - Mr. McClure submitted to the Board his recommendation to the Code for Roof material and the Board made the following changes: Section 225. Masonry construction. Construction of all exterior walls and all structural elements of a building shall be of stone, cement or cement products, brick or tile, and as further detailed in Chapter 27 of the South Florida Building Code. Any change from existing materials In place shall require the approval of the Planning and zoning Board. All roofs with Inclines of not less than two and one-half (2 1/2) inches per foot and all mansard facias shall be of the following material: 1) Clay tile; 2) White concrete tile; 3) Solid color cement tile which color is impregnated with the same color intensity throughout; 4) Thick butt variegated slate; 5) Seamed metal, commercial zones only; 6) Metal shingles; commercial zones only; with the following exceptions: (f) All roofs having an incline of less than two and one-half (2 1/2) inches per foot shall be constructed of built-up roofing material and gravel, modified bitumen, or fiberglass cap. Any substantial change from existing materials in place shall require approval of the Planning & Zoning Board. The motion was made by Mr. Laubenthal and seconded by Mr. McClure to submit the change to Mr. Fann for form. The motion passed unanimously. In a discussion, the Board agreed and Chairman Fernandez con- curred that he would represent the Planning & Zoning Board at the ADHOC meeting. Chairman Fernandez also announced that Ms. Galley of Barry University will be addressing the Planning &Zoning Board th a survey that was taken within Miami Shores. The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m j4,'/ �. airman Richard Fernande Secretary (194717