01-09-1992 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING
January 9, 1992
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board
was held on January 9, 1992, The meeting was called to order at 7;30 P,M,
by Chairman, Mr, Fernandez., with the following members present.
Richard M, Fernandez, Chairman
Les Forney
Thomas Laubenthal
Larry T. McClure
Cliff Walters
Also present: Frank LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning
1. MINUTES ,- DECEMBER 12, 1991
The minutes cif the meeting of December 12, 1991 were approved by a
motion made by Mr. Laubenthal, seconded by Mr. McClure, and passed unanimously.
Mr. Fernandez asked for an amendment to the agenda, Item 6A will be;
Discussion - December 13, letter to Gail Macdonald from Rob°t R. Swarthout, Inc,
2, REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCE JOINING HOUSE & GARAGE WITH R00M ADDN.
WILLIAM BILLINGS, 285 N. E. 103rd ST.
Mr, LuBien explained, this item was before the Board before and a complete
set of plans was requested.
Mr, Billings was present. He stated,he wants to connect the garage to the
house with the proposed room addition. He has a very large lot and has lived in
the house since 1986. He has done much to upgrade the property since that time,
Members reviewed the large set of plans. There was much discussion con-
cerning the 2/3 ft the garage encroaches in the rear, The original plans of the
property were pulled by Mr. LuBien, and Members reviewed these. It was deter-
mined the house was not built as drawn. Mr. Fernandez indicated a diligent
searck of the record was made.
Mr, Wlaters moved to approve the request for a variance-, seconded by
Mr. Forney, In discussion Mr. Laubenthal made a suggestion concerning the
roof line. NIr. McClure commented concerning the obvious addition to the non-
conforming structure, Ni. LuBien read from Pg .1604, Sec 524, c. of the zoning
code book,
The question was called
Mr, Fernandez voted No.
It was explained to Mr.
meeting of January 21, 1992,
and the motion passed by a 4/1 vote,
Billings,`.this item will go before Council at their
and he must be present.
3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR GARAGE ENCLOSURE
JAMES PRUETT, 138 N. E. 107th ST
Mr. LuBien stated, these. plans had been before the Board about three times,
A complete set of plans has been obtained. Most of the pertinent information
is included in Members packet. The architect made a couple of changes to the
elevation. which Mr. LuBien suggested, which would give a truer representation.
In the previous drawings there was insufficient informationon the porch
section and the front elevation on the garage enclosure,
Mr. Pruett was present but had no comment.
Mr. Walters asked Mr. LuBien concerning elevation for flood purposes,
Mr. LuBien replied the floor is being lifted and then is no problem,
Mr. Walters moved to approve the request, seconded by Mr, McClure, and
passed unanimously.
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4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR GARAGE ENCLOSURE
IGNACIO SOTO, 280 N, E, 107th ST n_
Mr, LuBien in introducing this request stated, the applicant is leaving
the garage door in place,
Mr. Fernandez called Members attention to the plumbing, which will be
left in place, the potential for an additional bath, and the side door,
Mr. Laubenthal noted there is little visible change on the outside, it seems
to be all interior remodeling.
Mr. Soto explained the garage door is metal and the door tracts will be.
removed, He desires more storage area,
It was suggested the side door be removed which Mr, Soto agreed upon,
Mr. Laubenthal moved the application be approved with the removal of the
side door, seconded by Mr, Forney, the motion passed unanimously,
A break was taken, The meeting reconvened at 8120 P,M, ,
5. RESOLUTION AND MAP FOR ZONING AMENDMENTS
Mr. Fernandez explained he had asked the Village Attorney.to take a look
at the Resolution and the Map. Mr. Fernandez said Mr, Fann saw no problems
as to form, He further noted the CF District needs another look, as does also
the PRO District.
Mr. Forney commented he feels the CF District is an excellent idea, and
a definite advantage to the Village.
It was noted the 2,5 acre for churches and schools under the Schedule of
Regulations is good.
Discussion ensued and much discussion continued concerning a fire station
at 96th Street and N. E. 2nd Avenue, Also it was commented that the County
can acquire any property they want, Spot zoning was addressed,
It was determined that under the Schedule of Regulations, CF, 2, read --
Governmental Uses. Leaving off Village. Mr. Fernandez noted, there seems to
be no problem with the PRO District. One must be careful when reading the
map, Mr. LuBien noted. Mr. Fernandez noted the other changes are the P from
Public to Parks. Under the R District numbers 2, 3, & 9 are being omitted
under permitted uses, Amendments are made to the map as per requirement to
bring the map in line with the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr, LuBien explained the Resolution and Zoning map amendments must be
advertised for Public Hearing before going to. Council.
Mr. Laubenthal moved to approve the Resolution, Schedule of Regulation and
the new map, with the change, the motion was seconded by Mr. Forney and passed
unanimously.
6. DISCUSSION— METAL STRUCTURES
Mr.. LuBien explained Members need to consider the flat roof over a pool,
patio and if this flat roof should be counted in the flat roof addition,
Mr. Forney commented he is in favor of an aluminum patio cover in the
rear, but it should not be counted in flat roof area, A reasonable size should
also be set.
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Mr, LuBien informed Members the Code presently states a carport must
be in the prolongation of the side building line,
Mr, McClure is in favor of looking into this item., this muust be addressed
as an exception to the masonry construction,
Mr. Walters feels it is the right thing to do, but in the rear yard,
Mr. Laubenthal agrees these .metal structures should be allowed, but in
the residential zone and prolongation only,
The consensus that Metal Structures are ok, but in the rear yard, and not
to be seen from the street, The size (how much). was discussed at length, It
was determined a patio or carport addition should not exceed 20% or 400 sq, ft,,
for discussion,
It was determined this issue will be resolved for Public Bearing,
Mr. Fernandez will attempt to draft proposal for discussion by the next meeting,
6A, DISCUSSION - DECEMBER 13 LETTER TO GAIL MACDONALD FROM ROBERT K.
SWARTBOUT, INC
Mr. Fernandez stated this came to Planning & Zoning as a result of request
made to Swarthout, Inc, Copies were subsequently made for each Member. The
purpose is to help with the amendment package to provide the needed City
Planning Consultant, Mr. Fernandez further noted he is not sure exactly what
iia being. given,
Mr. Forney commented, it appears 6 steps are required, Do 2 & 3 include
all the things that the Members wanted, he is not sure it does, The future
Land Use needs to be corrected in the Comprehensive Plan, The structure is ok
Robert Swarthout will meet State requirements. The question remains, has every-
thing been included in 2 & 3? Other comments: Is the CF District included?
Swarthout is getting us to the Department of Community Affairs, but will they
represent us all the way? What about follow up? Many questions remain,
Mr. Fernandez will call Mr. Pitkin with questions, Be will also inform the
Village Manager that this letter and price are premature, at this time,
The Comprehensive Plan review must be finished, The meeting for this is
scheduled for January 22, 1992,
There is Council concern as to Mr, Pitkin attending all meetings,
Mr, Fernandez agreed to call:°Gail Macdonald, Mr. Pitkin, and Mr, Swarthout
for the purpose of discussion as to what their intention: is, report back to
Members so that all will be informed,
Mr, LuBien had a question concerning a dog grooming parlor on N. E, 2nd Ave.,
and was told this occupation is not allowed without sewers, No permit or
Occupational License can be issued. They must contact DERM.
Concerning his question for. a fruit and vegetable market, it was
determined this occupation is alright,
The meeting adjourned at 9:35 P,M,.
S cretsry
Approved
n, hard F Fernandez