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04-23-1992 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING APRIL 23, 1992 A meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board was held on April 23, 1992. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 pm by Chairman, Mr. Fernandez, with the following members present: Richard M. Fernandez, Chairman Les Forney Thomas Laubenthal Cliff Waiters Absent: Larry McClure Also present: Mr. Frank LuBlen, Director of Building & Zoning 1. Mr. Laubenthal made a motion to approve the minutes from the April 9, 1992 meeting with the following Items amended; page 1 Item 2 Is to read "Mr. McClure made a motion etc". Page 3 paragraph 2 is to read "Mr. Fernandez called a recess at 8:25 pm as a result of a passing train." Mr. Forney seconded the motion as amended and the motion passed unanimously. 2. Request for approval of plans for garage enclosure Mr. William Burke 301 NE 102 Street Mr. Burke explained to the Board that he wants to utilize the extra bath and water facilities already existing In the area and make a guest bedroom. Mr. Laubenthal made a motion to approve the plans as submitt- ed and Mr. Forney seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. 3. Request for approval of plans for garage enclosure Mr. & Mrs. John Schmit 1263 NE 94 Street Mr. & Mrs. Schmit explained to the Board that they would like to enclose their two car garage, remove the existing garage door and use the space for a laundry room and exercise room with air conditioning. After much discussion, the Board expressed their concern of the side door remaining open and that it would appear that it would make for a seperate entrance to the enclosed area that could be later used as an apartment. Also the Board express- ed their concern regarding the removal of the existing garage door and not reconstructing the parking area. Planning & Zoning Reg.Mtg. - 2 - April 23, 1992 Mr. & Mrs. Schmit responded that leaving the side door would enable them to retain an exit at that side of the house for safety reasons primarily. Mr. Schmit agreed that the removal of the garage door would create somewhat of a eye sore with the fact of a driveway leading to a solid wall and after further discussion agreed to have the plans revised with a new driveway. Mr. Forney made a motion to approve the plans with the amend- ment that Mr. Schmit is required to cut back the driveway to make the appearance of the driveway more residential. Mr. Walters seconded the notion and the motion passed with a 3 to one vote with Mr. Laubenthal voting no. 4. Request for approval of Plans for garage enclosure. Mr. Robert Trayhey 69 NE 103 Street Mr. Trayhey's request was withdrawn per Mr. LuBien. 5. Zoning Amendments Review The Board discussed the wording on Map 3 - Archdiocese. The word "Institutional" should be changed to "Community Facility." Mr. Fernandez express his opinion In the matter of how in the past the Robert K. Swarthout Inc. Consultants have performed their duties exceptionally well but with the handling of this particular Comprehensive Plan the con- sulting firm has been less than average and has caused the Board to review various matters more than once because of errors and omissions. Mr. Fernandez called a recess at 8:25 pm and reconvened at 8:33 pm. 6. Comprehensive Plan Amendments - Review. Mr. Fernandez opened the discussion with the review of the dog track and the futuristic possibility of rezoning the area to a B1 district. Mr. Forney objected to this procedure by saying that Mr. Fernandez was out of order with continuing the discussion of the dog track because the issue was closed at a previous meeting. After further discussion, the Board decided to table item 6 In its entirety until the next Board meeting and have a full Board present. Mr. Fernandez proposed to Include the following language to the Comprehensive Plan under. page 11 B Dog Track:, paragraph 4 after the wording "subject parcel." " and would conflict with community policy of existing business districts." Mr. Fernandez called a short recess at 8:50 pm due to an emergency for Mr. Forney. The meeting reconvened at 8:53 pm. Planning & Zoning Reg.Mt. - 3 - April 23, 1992 7. Landscape Ordinance Review Mr. Forney suggested to add the following wording to the Ordinance, paragraph C "that a vegtable garden shall be prohibited from the front and side yard areas". After a short discussion, Mr. Forney was called away at 8:55 pm with the prior emergency and the meeting continued with a quorum. Mr. LuBien expressed his opinion that in the Landscape Ordinance under Design Standards, • paragraph E should be eliminated because of theconflict that may arise If "grandfather conditions" are in a particular situation. Mr. Laubenthal and Mr. Fernandez concurred that without a full Board present that any further discussion would not be beneficial. Mr. Fernandez suggested to place this Item on the next agenda when the Board will be In full attendance. PUBLIC COMMENTS Mr. Gregory John Pecchlo 400 NW 112 Terrace Ask why put off the dog track discussion. Mr. Laubenthal explained, with the absence of Mr. McClure, who was a beneficial part of the discussion, not here to contribute to the discussion, the remaining Board members decided to place the Item on the next agenda. Mr. Arthur Hutcheson 220 NW 112 Terrace Asked why Is it a problem that you feel you need to have more on the situation of zoning single family residential when the dog track property Is basicly In a single family residential family area and we already have a downtown why do you have to have many reasons to substantiate your claim of wanting to reinforce 11 and why you are balancing t•he existing downtown on the possibility of it going B1 ? Mr. LuBien and the Board responded that the Comprehensive Plan Is at a State level standard that when a use Is discontinued and that use can not be automatically filled, properties normally evolve up to the next highest use. • • Planning & Zoning Reg.Mtg. - 4 - April 23, 1992 8. New Business Mr. Laubenthal requested to bring up at the next meeting a discussion regarding a quasi masonry material that he feels should be further reviewed as an acceptable material to be used In Miami Shores. The meeting adjourned at 9:15 pm Veronica A. 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