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03-12-1992 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING March 12, 1992 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board was held on March 12, 1992, The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Chairman, Mr. Fernandez, with the following members present: Richard M, Fernandez, Chairman Les Forney Thomas Laubenthal Cliff Walters Absent; Lat. McClure Also present; Frank LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning 1. MINUTES --MARCH 12, 1992 Correction to the minutes was made on Pg 2., 6, Members concurred new and replacement tile roofs should have color throughout, The minutes of the meet- ing of February.27, 1992 were approved, as amended, by a motion made by Mr. Laubenthal, seconded by Mr. Forney, and passed unanimously. 2. REQUEST FOR CODE INTERPRETATION J. M. AHLSTEDT, 46 N. VV. 94th ST. Mr. Ahlstedt was not present for the meeting. Mr. LuBien in introducing the case stated, Mr, Ahlstedt was observed working on his car and was cited by 14r, Roche for violation of the Schedule of Regulation, He was not satisfied with the response from the village Manager and so brought it to the Planning & Zoning Board, There is presently no code violation. Members agreed this should not be on this agenda as the Planning & Zoning Board is not in a position to interpret the code, There is.no reason for this Board to consider the request, It should be left in the hands of Administration, It is not an appeal of position as much. as a case of controversy, Mr, Fernandez suggested it appropriate to submit a resolution to this a ffect. Mr. Forney made a motion that Planning & Zoning not consider the item, but send it back to the Village Nanager, as it is not the responsibility of this Board to make the determination of the ordinance. Mr, Laubenthal seconded the motion which passed unanimously. 3. DISCUSSION - LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE This item was discussed at length. It was requested the reason for this Ordinance, as set down by Mr. Forney, be emphasized, 1. The necessity for setting standards for Miami Shores Village, 2, Codify the Landscape Ordinance, Mr, Laubenthal gave a background of the ordinance for Mr, Walters, It was also noted, this is not new, about 25 municipalities have a Landscape Ordinance., It was determined this Landscape Ordinance with.the corrections made at the last meeting, be delivered to the Village Attorney to place in proper Ordinance form, withs. request that he expedite the matter. Commercial Landscape Ordinance was also discussed at length., It was determined this is not the time for a commercial Ordinance, it could be detrimental. PLANNING & ZONING BD REG MTG -2- 4. DISCUSSION - METAL STRUCTURES presented .n metal structures Mr. Fernandez AMEOMMWommomp a list of criteria - olProw, Metal structures may be allowed, but in the rear yard. They would be 400 sq ft.or 20% of the flat and tiled area combined, harmonious in coloring, and in compliance with Dade County code, attached or unattached, and no variation on the side setback. Mr. Walters explained some observations he had made and raised questions which need discussion. Weather tight additions were discussed. Sec 225 (a) - (g) an exception .might be added to this section was discussed and determined to be necessary, Discussion - Metal Structures will make a later agenda, 5. DISCUSSION - BOATS & BOAT DAVITS 3/12/92 Boat davits is the simpler of the two and was discussed at length, It was determined boat davits are ok as long as they comply with the setbacks. Davits will be left as is. Question was raised as to new owner or plat restrictions. Setbacks must be protected, Lengthy discussion ensued concerning boat length.,, Mr. LuBien noted that boats are the only items that can be in the side yard, Though boat length was the issue, boat height was also discussed and boat super -structure was mentioned, Reality of the circumstance needs discussion and discussion on boat length and boat height will be on an agenda when Mr, McClure is present. 6, Mr. LuBien called Members attention to the memo he distributed from Mr, Steve Pitkin, He called Members attention to the time schedule and in- formed them, Mr4 Pitkin will attend the March 26th meeting to go thru his memo and plan with. Members. 7. St Marthas Diocean Center was discussed, It was determined this should be in the CF District, but may have been overlooked, This may be one question to clarify with Mr, Pitkin at the next meeting. 8. It was noted Certified copies concerning.the April 9th Public Hearing were sent out to everyone within 500'' of the affected area as dictated by law, The. meeting adjourned at 8;5Q PM, ' �stA/0,1 ecr'tary