01-23-1992 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING
January 23, 1992
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board
was held on January 23, 1992. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M.
by Chairman, lir, Fernandez, with the following members present:
Richard II, Fernandez, Chairman
Les Forney
Thomas Laubenthal
Larry T, McClure
Cliff Walters
Also Present: Frank LuBien, Director Of Building .& Zoning
• The agenda was amended to. add item numher 5A Minutes of the meeting
of Wednesday, January 22, 1992 by a motion by NY. Laubenthal, seconded by
Mr. McClure, and passed unanimously.
1. MINUTES - JANUARY 9, 1992
The minutes of the meeting of January 9, 1992 were approved, as corrected,
by a motion made by Mr, Laubenthal, seconded by Mr, McClure, and Passed by a
unanimous vote,
2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR ALTERATION AND ADDITION
JOSEPH PIERRE, 557 N. E, 92nd STREET
Mr. LuBien introduced the case, stating that all pertinent information is
in Members packet, At the previous meeting the waiver of plat was discussed &
Members expressed the desire to see something in a drawing of exactly what is
planned. He showed and explained a composit hoto and rendering of how the
house will look when the work is complete; Tfle house is not designated a Historic
Landmark,
HX, Scott Jay, Attorney was present to represent- DT, Joseph Pierre,
He stated they have complied with the required setbacks. The garage on the exist-
ing house was added later.
Mr. Fernandez in addressing DT, Pierre, the owner, asked if he planned to
stay in the house. This information will aid the Members to ascertain if they
are addressing Dr, Pierre's request or a potential buyer. Dr. Pierre stated he
does plan to stay in the house. The house is very small and he wants to add a
pool and bath and closet space. The new garage will not occupy the den area,
Discussion continued.
Mr. Smith, architect replied to Mr. EhClure that the water holding tank
will be removed, He also clarified for Mr. McClure where the proposed demolishion
will be,
There was much continued discussion cOncerning the cost, rear wall,. the
new 75" lot to be built on and the existing garden wall on the west side of the
house, This 9" wall could be reduced to 5. Members raised concerns seeing a
beautiful home cut up and set a precedent of subdivision, but cannot deny the
request, The Board wants to maintain harmony and the architectural integrity,
MX. Forney moved to approve the request with the removal of the wall,
seconded by. MX. Laubenthal for discussion,
Mr. McClure commented Members must consider the changes being made to the
house as being in harmony with the house and the community or the request can be
denied, His major concern is in removing the wall which belongs there, he would
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however; be willing to have the wall reduced in height, He does not likethe
term modify wall.
Mr. LuBien would have no problem enforcing the code -if the motion states
the southwest garden wall will be reduced to 5' or less, This was made a part
of the motion, the question was called and the motion passed unanimously.
3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR WAIVER OF PLAT
JOSEPH PIERRE, 557 N, E, 92nd STREET
The previous request and discussion was for the alteration and addition
to the existing house, No discussion was forthcoming for the waiver of plat.
Mr, Forney moved the request be approved, the motion was seconded by
Mr. Laubenthal and carried unanimously.
It was clarified this is a preliminary waiver, also that it must go to
Council,
4, REQUEST FO1. APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR GARAGE ENCLOSURE
GLADSTONE PHILLIPS, 1248 N, E, 98th STREET
Besides the information in Members packet, Mr, LuBien gave Members a
completecopy of sealed plans for their review,
Mr, & Mrs. Phillips indicated he wants to use the garage for storage and
laundry, The door needs to be replaced and enclosure seemed better than replac-
ing the door, It is not being finished as living quarters,
Mr, Fernandez explained the reason for scrutinizing the enclosure, the
guidelines and plumbing in the garage,
Discussed also were the awning type windows installed to match the other
windows, the basketball post and the desire that it not look like a garage when
finished and the driveway cutback.
A five minute break was taken, The meeting reconvened at 8;25 P,M,
Mr, Laubenthal made a motion to approve the request provided the driveway
is cut back a minimum of 51', The motion was seconded by Mr, McClure and carried
unanimously,
Mr, Phillips commented he does understand the intent,
5, APPEAL OF BUILDING OFFICIAL'S CODE.INTEBPERTATIQN
ROBERT COOK, 74 N, E, 111th.STREET
Mr, LuBien indicated letters regarding the situation are in Members packet,
Mr, LuBien stated that as.far back as he can recall, when he began to work for
Miami Shores Village, white file was, grey tile painted white, This has always
been the policy of accepting this as a white roof, It is Mr,•Jook's contention
that white roof should be white cement tile and the color white be impregnated
throughout, He noted the narrow issue of appeal appears on pg 1569, Sec 225,
1-4,
Mr. Cook disagreed with the item as it appears on the agenda. He noted
he is requesting Members interpertation of the code, He produced title. samples
from roofing manufacturers, and stated he feels as noted in (3) his roof should
be white impregnated throughout the tile and not painted as was. done,
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The 2 & 3 of this section were discussed at length and rebuttaled.
The price differential was discussed, It also was noted that the three
previous Planning & Zoning Board Chairmen agreed that with white it is meant
grey painted white tile, The issue was discussed at length and interpertation
of the code was discussed,
Mr. Forney made a motion to deny the appeal on the basis that no error
was made by the Building Official in his Code interpertation, Mr. Laubenthal
seconded :the motion. After continued discussion the question was called and
the motion carried by a 3/2 vote, Nr. Fernandez and Mr. Walters voted NO.
Mr, Fernandez noted this is a matter for future discussion and it will be
on the special meeting agenda for Wednesday, February.26, 1992,
Nr. Cook stated , he asked for the Planning & Zoning Board Code interper
tation and.this he feels is not answered,
Mr. LuBien indicated that every decision made by the Planning & Zoning
Board has the right of appeal to Council.
5A. NINUTES 7 WORKSHOP MEETING, JANUARY 22, 1992
There were two changes to these minutes on page 1, and one on page. 2, 2,
Following correction, these minutes were approved as corrected by a motion made
by Nr. Forney, seconded by Nr. Laubenthal, and passed 4/1, Nr, Laubenthal
abstained as he was not present at that meeting,
6. The Meeting adjourned at 9145 P.N,
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