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10-08-1992 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 8, 1992 A meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board was held on October 8, 1992. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Chairman Richard M. Fernandez with the following members present: Richard M. Fernandez Larry McClure Les Forney Cliff Walters Absent: Tom Laubenthal Also Present: Mr. Frank LuBien, Director Building & Zoning 1. Minutes - September 24, 1992 Mr. McClure moved to approve the Minutes of the September 24, 1992 meeting with the following amendment: Page 3 paragraph 2. "Mr. McClure commented on the dispro- portionate damage caused to frame construction buildings and how various roof materials withstood the high winds. He also commented on the need for the Village to revisit and fine tune our Disaster Plan and the need to keep trees trimmed to prevent power losses for long periods of time." Mr. Forney seconded the motion and It passed unanimously. 2. Request for approval of plans for restoration of buildings to original configuration and reinstatement of non -con forming status. Robert Kurland 969 NE 92 Street It was determined that the proper party was not present to represent the owner. Mr. Forney moved to amend the agenda to enter Item 2 to after Item 8 In order to have Mr. Karr, who was attempting to represent Mr. Kurland, telephone Mr. Kurland and have him come to attend the meeting now In progress. Mr. Mc Clure seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 3. Request for approval of fabric covered carport. Betty Anderson 9541 NE 2 Avenue Applicant withdrew application. Planning & Zoning Board meeting - 2 - October 8, 1992 4. Approval of flat roof addition Sallesh Mehta 10480 NE 5 Avenue Mr. Mehta introduced himself to the Board and expressed his reason for the flat roof was presented in the plans and that he would answer any questions that the Board may have. After a discussion, Mr. McClure moved to approve the present- ed plans. Mr. Forney seconded the motion and It passed unanimously. 5. Approval of detached sign Miami Shores Country Club 10000 Biscayne Blvd. Mr. Alberto Pozzi who represented the Country Club, asked the Board for authorization for the placement of the detached sign for the Country Club. Mr. Pozzi explained the sign would be an asset for identification purposes and promotion of the Country Club. After a discussion, Mr. Fernandez stated that he felt the materials proposed for the sign were not appropriate. He felt that the proposed materials of plywood and 4x4 beams were not the appropriate material to be used for Country Club sign and that Mr. Pozzi should reconsider the proposal. Mr. Forney stated that a sign would be appropriate for all the reasons that Mr. Pozzi stated. Mr. Walters agreed with Mr. Fernandez with regard to the pre- sented building materials but was not against a sign. Mr. McClure stated that he felt that a sign was not appropriate. Mr. Forney moved to approve the plans as submitted and the motion failed for lack of a second. After further discussion by the Board, Mr. McClure moved to deny the applicants plans as submitted. Mr. Walters seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: YES, McClure, Waiters and Fernandez, NO, Forney. The motion passed with a 3 to 1 vote. Considerations by the members In denying the application were: 1) no drawing with a seal was presented; 2) there were no assurances that wind load calculations had been considered for the area exposed; 3) the rear side of the sign would be unsightly, similar to usual fence considerations; 4) not an appropriate type of sign. Planning & Zoning Board meeting - 3 - October 8, 1992 Mr. Fernandez expressed his concern that reverters may exist in the deeds to this property and could cause problems. He has recalled reading the deeds to some village property that would prohibit the placement of commercial signs. He suggested that the Village Attorney be consulted for an opinion. Mr. Fernandez informed Mr. Pozzi that he could appeal the decision of the Planning & Zoning Board within 10 days of this meeting in writing to the Village Council. 5A. Request for approval of variance to permit shingle roof. Michael Giovio 1273 NE 92 Street Mr. Giovio told the Board that the shingle roof was already existing and that Hurricane Andrew blew off some of the shingles which led to a leak. In inspecting the roof, Mr. Giovio felt that It would be better to replace the entire roof rather than patching. Mr. Giovio would use fiberglass shingles to replace the roof. After a discussion, Mr. Walters moved to approve the variance as submitted. Mr. Forney seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Fernandez Informed Mr. Giovio that he would have to attend the October 20, 1992 Village Council meeting In order to get their approval of the variance. 6. Discussion an approval of proposed amendment to permit metal or fabric roofs for porches, patios and carports. After much discussion, Mr. McClure moved to amend the Ordinance as follows: "Section 2 (f) Metal or fabric roofs are permitted to cover porches, patios, and carports, In residential zone providing:" Mr. Walters seconded the motion and It passed unanimously. Mr. Forney moved to forward the Ordinance to the Village Attorney for his review and then to Council for approval. Mr. McClure seconded the motion and It passed unanimously. 7. Discussion and approval of proposed amendment to establish landscaping design and maintenance standards. After a discussion, Mr. Forney moved to approve the Ordinance as submitted and forward It to the Village Attorney for his review and then on to the Village Council for approval. Mr. Walters seconded the motion and it_ passed unanimously. Planning & Zoning Board meeting - 4 - October 8, 1992 8. Discussion - Licensing tree surgeons, tree cutters, etc. The Board had requested that Mr. Benton attend this meeting to discuss Board concerns about tree trimming for hurricane preparedness, access to the easements and alleyways as well as a continuing problem with tree trimmings and landscape waste even before Andrew. Mr. Benton, the Director of the Public Works Department spoke to the Board regarding this situation. He stated that after various discussions with the Village Attorney, he has been Informed that the licensing of these individuals would be difficult. After further discussion with the Board, it was suggested that the Village Council look into the Issue and establish a policy regarding the dumping of clippings, cuttings etc. that are left behind by the individuals and that the littering Ordinance should be enforced by the Police Department. The consensus of the Board was that this was a matter of investigation for the Board which it has taken, however, the Board does not believe that this Is within the provance to make a decision. The Board recommends that Council undertake a further consideration on this matter and confer with the Minutes of Planning & Zoning Board for the issues that were raised. Mr. Benton suggest that some time In the near future that the Post Hurricane procedures would have to be looked into and discussed. Mr. Fernandez suggested to have a public forum regarding Post Hurricane procedures with Mr. Benton present so as to get residential input and for the Planning & Zoning Board to contribute to the process. Mr. Walters stated that the pruning of trees is a necessity to prevent Post Hurricane damage. Mr. Benton stated that the "hatracking" of the ficus trees on Biscayne Boulevard saved them and that "hatracking" proved to be beneficial on various trees throughout the Village. Mr. Benton also stated that the Village Is approaching the 10 mil cap and funding becomes Increasingly scarce, the Village has to plan to plant a type of tree that does not require the type of manpower that some trees that In the Village now do. The Board considered the use of a policy to Increase cooper- ation between Public Works and Code Enforcement. Planning & Zoning Board meeting - 5 - October 8, 1992 The Board considered the licensing of tree cutters and lawn maintenance companies. 2. Request for approval of plans for restoration of buildings to original configuration and reinstatement of non -con forming status. Robert Kurland 969 NE 92 Street Applicant withdrew application. Old Business Mr. Fernandez requested Mr. LuBien to re -notice the Compre- hensive Plan Public Hearing. The Board requested that all matters ready for council consideration be forwarded to the next available coun agenda. A motion for adjournment was made at 8� I ''‘ Richard M. Fernandez Veronica A. Galli, • Secretary Chairman