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05-14-1992 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING MAY 14, 1992 A meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board was held on May 14, 1992. The meeting was called to order at 7:32 pm by Acting Chairman Thomas Laubenthal with the follow- ing members present: Les Forney Thomas Laubenthal Larry McClure Cliff Walters (arrived at 8:05 pm) Absent: Richard Fernandez Also present: Mr. Frank LuBten, Director of Building & Zoning 1. Mr. Forney made a motion to approve the minutes of the April 23, 1992 Planning & Zoning meeting. Mr. McClure seconded the motion and passed unanimously. 2. Request for approval of outside vent. Majorie Milner 1254 NE 100 Street Mr. Mike Peraill of Peoples gas represented Ms. Milner and explained to the Board the process of installing the outside vent and that It would not be unsightly. Mr. McClure ex- pressed his concern that the vent will be unsightly and that Peoples Gas must modify their installation and make It look more like a gutter than a vent by bringing the vent nearer to the house. Ms. Milner objected to having the vent installed through the roof because the roof Is 40 years old and she anticipates a problem with the roof if the vent was to be Installed this way. Ms. Milner stated that both her neighbors have no pro- blem with the installation of the vent. Mr. Forney make a motion to approve the outside vent as long as the vent Is painted to match the house color. Mr. McClure seconded the motion and passed unanimously. 3. Discussion: County proposal for fire station. Dade County Fire Dept. 9500 NE 2 Avenue Chief Robert David Paulsson represented Dade County. He stated to the Board that Dade County has been looking at this site for a few years and wafted until funds were available to purchase this particular site. Planning & Zoning Board meeting - 2 - May 14, 1992 Mr. Gianni Lehmann, Project Development Coordinator presented sketches of the planned site and explained that the facade of the fire station would enhance the downtown area and the overall size of the facility would Increase from 2,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. Ms. Barbara Matthews, of the Department of Development and Facilities Management, stated one problem that was considered by Dade County was the placement of the barricades. But with the 95th Street location, Dade County felt that the barri- cades would not be a problem. Chief Paullson stated that an environmental study was con- ducted on the site and there was no problem. Mr. Walters stated that with the development of a non-taxable property, the tax base would decrease and he felt that the possibility of a taxable property being developed on the site would be more appropriate for the Village. PUBLIC COMMENTS Edward Gadol 37 NE 100 Street Asked the Chief how many calls did the fire station respond to and did they respond outside of Miami Shores. The Chief responded he did not have the numbers available as to how many calls the department responded to and that the fire station did respond outside the limits of Miami Shores. Paul Blake 9632 NE 5 Avenue Road Jack Greco 51 NE 110 Street 0 Mary Kay Boulton 187 NE 100 Street Stated that he Is a resident as well as a fire rescue personnel and that the facility would be a asset to the downtown rede- velopment area and that the new facility would fit right In with the downtown facade. Spoke in favor the new fire station and stated that the central location of the new facility would not be a pro- blem for response time. Spoke In favor of the new fire station and asked why did the Village let all the churches and non-taxable facilities In the Village a long time ago and that that was not reason to stop this facility from being built. Planning & Zoning Board meeting - 3 - May 14, 1992 Mr. Forney expressed his concern about the loss of tax revenue but, explained that a fire station In the downtown area on a site that has been vacated for such a long time would only enhance the area. In regard to the use of Memorial Park as a site for the fire station, Mayor Johnson stated that he had conferred with Mr. Fann, the Village Attorney, who was In contact with the previous property owner. There are no deed restrictions on the property. Mr. McClure asked why not purchase the Park property on 94th street and NE 2 Avenue for the new facility. The Chief re- sponded that the rear of the property has an alley and residents and it Is extremely difficult to obtain a "Park" site. Mr. Forney expressed his opinion that a Park land site should by no means be used for development and only be used as a park. Ms. Salvagni 77 NE 100 St Spoke In favor of the new facility and stated that the structure would add to the facade of the downtown area. She also stated that the location Is a minimum Interference to residents. Mr. Laubenthal thanked all the Fire Department representatives of Dade County for presenting the proposal and expressed his opinion as well as Mr. McClure and Mr. Forney that the new fire station would be an enhancement to the downtown area. Mr. Laubenthal called a recess at 8:47 pm and the meeting re- convened at 9 pm. 4. Request for approval of plans for addition to church. St. Rose of Lima 410 NE 105 Street Mr. Ben Lopez, the architect for St. Rose, stated that the pur- pose of the new construction is to return the rectory to living quarters for the priests of the parish and provide business offices for the church. After further discussion, Mr. McClure moved to approve the plans as submitted. Mr. Forney seconded the motion and passed unanimously. 5. Request for approval of 5'access walk In side set back. R. Martinez 718 NE 95 Street Mr. Martinez, after a discussion with the Board, withdrew his application. • Planning & Zoning Board meeting - 4 - May 14, 1992 6. Request for approval of variance for flat roof addition. Sallesh Mehta 10480 NE 5 Avenue Mr. Mehta explained to the Board that he wants to enclose the area so he could utilize the space. Mr. Laubenthal explained to Mr. Mehta that he had many options to consider In the expansion of his roof and that the presented plan was not acceptable. After further discussion, Mr. McClure moved to deny the request. Mr. Forney seconded the motion and passed unanimously. 7. Zoning Amendments review. The Board agreed that the verbiage on the area maps should agree and that the CF - community facility, should replace the verbi- age "Institutional". Mr. Laubenthal agreed to call Mr. Pitkin and discuss this problem and get clarification of the verbiage. 8. Comprehensive Plan amendments review - set date for Public Hearing. Mr. Forney moved to table this Item until the next meeting be- cause of the absence of Mr. Fernandez. Mr. McClure seconded the motion and passed unanimously. 9. Landscape Ordinance review. The Board agreed to delete the present "e" under section DESIGN STANDARDS, and add the following: Vegetable gardens are permitted In the rear yard. Mr. Forney made a motion to present the revised Landscape Ordinance to Mr. Fann for approval and have it returned as soon as possible to the Board. Mr. McClure seconded the motion and passed unanimously. 10. Discussion - Quasi Masonry roofing material. The Board discussed the possibility of adding the Quasi masonry roofing material along with other materials as acceptable materials but in order to do so, the Board would request the contractor to supply them specifications of the composite of the material. 11. A motion for adjournment was made at 10:35 pm. Veronica A. Galli, Secretary omas Laubi"ntha I a,.i Acting C '`man