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05-28-1992 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING MAY 28, 1992 A meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board was held on May 28, 1992. The meeting was called to order at 7:37 pm by Chairman Richard Fernandez with the following members present: Richard Fernandez Thomas Laubenthal Cliff Walters Les Forney Absent: Larry McClure Also Present: Mr. Frank LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning 1. Mr. Laubenthal made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 14, 1992 Planning & Zoning Board meeting with the follow- ing amendment to page 3, second paragraph to read as follows: 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, and there are no deed restrictions on the property. Mr. Forney seconded the motion and the minutes were accepted as amended by a unanimous vote. 2. Request approval of plans for baseball dugouts. Miami Shores Village Community Center Mr. J. D. Varney was present to answer questions. The Board reviewed the presented plans and, after discussion, Mr. Forney made a motion to approve the plans as presented. Mr. Walters seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. 3. Request for approval of plans for dish antenna Chevron USA Inc. 9601 NE 2 Avenue This Item was tabled until the representative of the dish antenna company arrived. 4. Request for approval of variance to permit fiberglass shingle roof James and Mariam Barco 9326 NW 2 Place Planning & Zoning Board meeting - 2 - May 28, 1992 Mr. LuBien presented a letter from a structural engineer which stipulated that the existing roof structure would not support a tile roof. Mr. Forney made a motion to approve the plans as submitted. Mr. Laubenthal seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. 5. Request for approval of continuance of variance. Dade County Public Schools 11441 NW 2 Avenue Ms. Della Zaher and Ms. Kathy Wilber represented Dade County Public Schools and, after much discussion, the consensus of the Board was that the variance was originally permitted by the Village Council and not the Planning & Zoning Board and that the variance should be brought before the Village Council for approval. Also, the Board strongly suggested that the owner of the property, Barry University, have a representative present at the Council meeting on June 16, 1992. Mr. Forney made a motion that this matter was not a proper matter to come before the Planning and Zoning Board, but should be referred directly to the Council. Mr. Laubenthal seconded the motion and the motion passed with a 3 to 1 vote with Mr. Fernandez voting NO and Mr. Fernandez commented that all variance matters start at the Planning & Zoning level. 6. Request for approval of variance for flat roof addition. Shelia Bishop 290 NE 103 Street Ms. Bishop and Mr. Bob Cook, the contractor for Ms. Bishop, addressed the Board describing the circumstances requiring the variance. Ms. Bishop works nights and can only enjoy the yard during the day. Also, Ms. Bishop has skin cancer and needs to have the rear yard shaded. After further discussion, the Board explained that the Code states that a flat roof can not be seen from a side road and that the square footage that Ms. Bishop Is asking for far exceeds the allowed amount. Mr. Cook explained that Ms. Bishop would reduce the area to be roofed to the allowed amount. After further discussion, Mr. Laubenthal made a motion to deny the variance as submitted by the applicant. Mr. Forney seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Fernandez Informed the applicant that if she were to re- submit the plan and request a variance with the reduction in footage for the roof, that there would be no extra cost to her for the variance by the Village of Miami Shores. 6A. Request for approval of amendment to sign Ordinance Miami Shores Chamber of Commerce 9701 NE 2 Avenue Ms. Betty Lasch explained to the Board that when a property Is for sale in the Shores, the law restricts the reactor to displaying one sign. The consensus of the Chamber of Commerce Is that at least one more directional sign be placed In the vicinity of the house for sale and limit the time of the display of the sign to four hours. Planning & Zoning Board meeting - 3 - May 28, 1992 The Board discussed the request and determined that what is needed Is to clarify the street locations and that better signage for road directions would alleviate the situation. Mr. Fernandez suggested to Ms. Lasch that she submit a specific proposal and the Board would deal with It at that time. 3. Request for approval of plans for dish antenna. Chevron USA Inc. 9601 NE 2 Avenue Ms. Jo Collins represented Vidcom Corporation, the contractor that would be installing the dish antenna. She presented the plans for the installation and, after discussion, Mr. Laubenthal made a motion to accept the plans as submitted. Mr. Forney seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously. Mr. Fernandez called a recess at 8:50 pm and the meeting reconvened at 8:56 pm. 7. Zoning amendments review. This Item was deferred until Mr. Laubenthal Is able to confer with Mr. Pitkin. 8. Comprehensive Pian amendments review - set date for Public Hearing. Upon review of the Comprehensive Plan, Mr. Fernandez brought to the Board's attention: 1. That the format is not consistent and should be uniform throughout the document. 2. Mr. Fernandez also suggested that on page 5, Proposed Use Designations - B, the following should be Inserted as a footnote or direct statement. " The purpose of this amendment Is not to eliminate the dog track. It Is intended to promote future land use and development, should the dog track cease operation, that Is consistent with the residential character of Miami Shores and not In conflict with public policies." 3. On Page 9, *4 Public Facilities Impact, 1st paragraph, 2nd sentence should be omitted. After discussion, Mr. Fernandez suggested that Mr. Laubenthal discuss with Mr. Pitkin the above changes to the Comprehensive Plan and have Mr. Pitkin prepare a final draft for review by the Board and Mr. Fann, the Village Attorney. At such time the Board will consider setting a date for a public hearing. • • Planning & Zoning Board meeting - 4 - May 28, 1992 9. Landscape Ordinance review. The consensus of the Board was to accept the Landscape Ordinance as written and wait until such time as the Com- prehensive Plan was In the final draft before presentinoth documents at a public hearing. 10. Motion to adjourn 10:11 pm. Veronica A. Gaily Secretary chard FeVnand, Cha I rm