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04-08-1993 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING& ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING APRIL 8, 1993 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board was held on April 8, 1993. The meeting was called to order at 7:36 P.M. by Chairman Richard M. Fernandez with the following members present: Richard M. Fernandez Les Forney Cliff Walters Also Present: Mr. Frank LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning Absent: Mr. Larry McClure Mr. Tom Laubenthal 1. Minutes - February 25, 1993 Mr. Forney moved to approve the minutes of the February 25, 1993 meeting as submitted. Mr. Walters seconded the motion and It passed unanimously. 2. Request for Approval of Site Pian Walgreens 9020 Biscayne Blvd. Mr. LuBien opened the discussion stating that the plans that were submitted for approval were In compliance. Mr. LuBien stated that Mr. Laubenthal recommended that Royal Palms be placed on the Biscayne Blvd side of the property. Mr. Koppen who represented Walgreens, stated that the Royal Palms would be no problem if the City required them. After further discussion, the Board asked Mr. Koppen to discuss with Mr. Benton, the Public Works Director If there were any restrictions as to what trees should be planted on Biscayne Blvd. Mr. Walters moved to approve the site plan for building, parking and access. Mr. Forney stated that recognizing the Issue of a liquor store within 500 ft. of an already existing liquor store, the site plan review process was moved forward, but Issue of use is yet unresolved and shall be delt with as a seperate issue. With this fact stated, Mr. Forned seconded the mot,lon and It passed unanimously. 3. Request for approval of variance for shingle roof Manuel Quiroga 9341 NE 9 Avenue Mr. LuBien stated that the letter submitted by Mr. Grau stat- ing that the existing roof needed to be replaced and that the • • Planning & Zoning Board meeting - 2 - April 8, 1993 existing rafters would not support tile was In fact a true statement. After a slight discussion, Mr. Walters moved to approve the Variance to allow a shingle roof. Mr. Forney seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 4. Request for approval of plans for second floor trellis. Marcus/Pyle 295 NE 94 Street Mr. Marcus and Mr. Pyle presented to the Board a drawing of the proposed trellis. After a slight discussion, Mr. Forney moved to approve the plans as submitted for a second floor trellis. Mr. Walters seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 4. A. Request for approval of plans to enclose garage Hogen Grable 795 NE 95 Street Mr. LuBien stated that the proposed enclosure was in comp- liance with the code. After a slight discussion, Mr. Forney moved to approve the plans as submitted for the enclosure of the garage. Mr. Walters seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Walters stated that he would like to have a discussion with the Board, at a future date, regarding the enclosure of garages and the associated problem of cars that are parked haphazardly on swale areas. 4. B. Election of Chairman The Board discussed the fact that the Planning & Zoning Board was not In full attendance and that this item would have to be postponed. 4A.(1) Discussion - Definition of single family Mr. Fernandez advised the Board that the village's code and definition of a "single family" was being questioned and that there is a possibility that in the future, the Planning and Zoning Board may have to change the code and Its definition of a single family. A motion for adjournment was made Veronica A. Galli Secretary :Thomas Loub= thal Acting,afrman /'