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02-13-1992 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING February 13, 19Q2 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board was held on February 13, 1992; The meering was called to order at 7:40 PM: by Chairman, Mr. Fernandez, with the following members present: Richard M. Fernandez, Chairman Les Forney Larry T, McClure Cliff Walters Absent: Thomas Laubenthal Also present: Frank LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning Mr. Fernandez pointed out to Members that the meeting of February 28 was improperly noted as a Workshop, when it should have been noted and advertised as an additional meeting, The recommendations made at that meeting were recommended for adoption, 1. MINUTES - JANUARY 23, 1992 The minutes of the meeting of January 23, 1992 were approve., by a motion made by Mr, Forney, seconded by Mr.. McClure and passed Unanimously, 2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR BOAT LOCK & MARINE ELEVATOR RICHARD J. ROMAN, 1310 N. E, 101st STREET Mr. LuBien introduced the case and listed the pertinent materials in Member' packet. Further -Mr. LuBien stated he had gone out to look at the property and there is no problem, Mr. Robert Rossi of Southern Marine represented Mr, Roman. He stated therelAs a 36' setback on one side and 63' on the other, Construction plans are in compliance and are constitent with other docks and elevators in the area. He showed pictures of some others in the area he bad done, Mr. LuBien noted a permit must be obtained from Miami Shores Village before any other:.department is approached. This request has been tentatively approved by the County. Mr. McClure moved to approve the request as submitted, seconded by Mr. Forney, the motion carried unanimously. 3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR FIBER OPTIC CABLE OVER BISCAYNE CANAL'. SOUTHERN BELL, BISCAYNE CANAL AT N. E, 12th AVE, Since there was no Southern Bell representative present a motion was made by Mr, McClure to make this item 6A. on the agenda and hope someone does show up. The motion was seconded by Mr. Forney and passed unanimously, 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCE TO PERMIT R00M ADDITION MAX & ELIZABETH PRASCHNIK, 59 N. E. 101st ST. Mr. LuBien introduced the facts, stating necessary information is in the packet sent to Members, The house and the garage encroacdi on setbacks, This is a request for an addition to a non conforming house and garage, PLANNING & ZONING BD REG NIG -2-- 2/13/92 Mt. Praschnik stated he recently bought the house which was built in 1926 and unfortunately he cant move it, It is a two bedroom, one bath house and he wants to add a bath and a closet. The addition is not a convenience but a necessity, The mortgage 'company has required certain changes, some of which have been made. In his letter Mr. Praschnik replied to the criteria for a variance,, Hr. LuBien noted the request is not unreasonable and the code is clear a variance is required. Nr. Walters moved, the request as submitted be granted, seconded by Nr. Forney, and the motion carried unanimously, Mr. LuBien instructed Mr, & Mrs. Praschnik that Council will take a look ,t the request at their March 3rd meeting, 5. DISCUSSION - DEFINITION OF GASOLINE STATION Nr. LuBien read the definition of Gasoline Station, as it appears in the code, There is no listing for Service Station. Mr. Fernandez.state4. in a:'.brief background report that the former Downtown Revitalization Board and past Councils and followed by the Planning & Zoning Board was one of eliminating full service gasoline and service repair stations in the business district of Miami Shores, The issue then came before the Board in which Sheldon Smith (Cttgol was allowed to operate as a repair shop and an occupational license was issued. Planning & Zoning was sub- sequently informed the permission was in error, therefore permission was not granted to Harvey Hazan on Biscayne Blvd. The item went to. Council who took no action, but sent it back to Planning & Zoning for a report and recommendation, There was a great deal of continued discussion on the issue, Jiffy Lube was mentioned, Light vehicle repair in B--2 District was discussed, Cleanliness and a well kept place was discussed. Also discussed was the change of definition of Gasoline Station, and that Chevron on N, E. 2nd Ave is the only gasoline service station in Miami Shores and Sheldon Smith and Harvey Hazen are the only repair shops operating. Removal of the tanks and polution was mentioned. Light vehicle repair also was discussed. Mr, Fernandez mentioned two options in his report to Council, by their requested March 1 deadline. 1. Suggested modification to the definition approach, 2. A new use in the B-2 District. The report to Council was discussed further and Public Hearing mentioned. N. Forney made a motion that Planning & Zoning does not believe it appropriate or necessary to change the definition. of Gasoline Stations, but instead it is appropriate to add new use to B-2 Zone of Minor Vehicle Repair, Mr. Walters seconded the motion, Changing the definition and additional use was discussed further. The question was called and the motion carried by a 3/1 vote of the Members present, Mr,. McClure voted No, A break was taken at 8:35 PM. The meeting reconvened at 8:47, (a suggested definition) Following continued discussion an additional use was added, the heading will be "Minor Vehicle Repair" and it will be as follows; "Any place that is used for minor vehicle repair, but not includingthe keeping of any vehicles for rental or the performance of any auto bodywork, welding,. painting, engine or radiator: rebuilding,:; transmission repair < and not including any repair work on buses or on trucks of lone -and -one-half ton capacity or more, No overnight outdoor storage of vehicles." PLANNING & ZONING BD REG MTG -3- 2/13/92 Nr. Forney made a motion to accept the above definition, seconded by Mr. Walters and carried unanimously. Mr. Walters left at 9 PM. 6A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR FIBER-OPTIC CABLE OVER BISCAYNE CANAL SOUTHERN BELL, BISCAYNE CANAL AT N. E. 12th AVE, Brief discussion took place, Mr, LuBien had informed Southern Bell representative of the meeting, day and time. No one was present. Also it was mentioned that adjoining property owners be informally noted. Mr. Forney made a motion to table the request for an opportunity to hear Southern Bell representative, Mr. McClure seconded the motion which .passed unanimously, 7. DISCUSSION MEMORANDUM RESOLUTION & MAP FOR ZONING AMENDMENTS Mr. LuBien showed a copy of the proposed Ordinance and the map for amendments as prepared by Stephen Pitkin. He had color coded areas of the map for notification of residents for Public Hearing, Financing for this purpose and method was discussed at length. It was recommended this must be done, and done properly. The proposed changes are many and they must be tidied up. Mr. LuBien and Mr. Fernandez had a conference call with Mr, Pitkin today, who then sent a memorandum, by fax, clarifing the difference in the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan, and the procedure for enacting them, Mr. LuBien recommended. the Public Hearing be April 9th. Mr. McClure moved that a Public Hearing for the purpose of discussing the Resolution proposed by Mr., Pitkin*s firm and approved by the Planning & Zoning Board, and Mr. Fann be held on April 9th. The motion was seconded by Nr. Forney and carried unanimously, 8, COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Current proposed changes; ll.is complete, 4) is routine, 2) and 31 are part of the Swarthout contract. Other areas of rami Shores to add to this list were discussed and mentioned by Mr. Fernandez for economic reasons, Mr. Forney moved that a land planner be engaged in the procedures to Enact Changes in the Comprehensive Plan to 1), 2) and 3), Mr, McClure seconded the motion which carried unanimously. Nr. McClure was concerned about the time frame and expressed this concern to Members, FIRE STATION Conversation ensued concerning the new Fire Station on N°,. E, 2nd. Avenue„ and the memo from Gail McDonald, Mr. LuBien had discussed this with. Nr. Parkinson, who said he would. be present this evening, but did not show, Planning and Zoning would. need to approve a Fire Station at that location, Mr. LuBien reported that Fire Stations are in the residential zone all over the county. PLANNING & ZONING BD REG MTG -4- 2/13/92 COMMERCIAL SIGN AT COUNTRY CLUB This item was discussed, Mr, LuBien in response to complaints, called Mr. Hart to replace the sign, which is unacceptable, and Nr. LuBien will persue it if It is ok with Nis Macdonald. Mr. LuBien mentioned a time change request for the additional -meeting of February 26. Members were not in favor of such a change. The meeting adjourned at 9:50 P.X. • Approve chard )1, Fe ..dez, Chairman