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04-22-1993 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING APRIL 22, 1993 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board was held on April 22, 1993. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Vice -Chairman Thomas Laubenthal with the following members present: Les Forney Cliff Walters Larry McClure Thomas Laubenthal Also Present: Mr. Frank LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning Mr. LuBien stated to the Board that Mr. Richard M. Fernandez resigned as Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Board because of being elected to the Miami Shores Village Council. Mr. Laubenthal spoke on behalf of the Board to congratulate Mr. Richard M. Fernandez on being elected to the Miami Shores Village Council. Mr. Laubenthal thanked Mr. Fernandez for his time, dedication and contributions to the Planning & Zoning Board. 1. Minutes - April 8, 1993 Mr. Forney requested to amend the Minutes as follows: Page 1 item 2 third paragraph is to read: 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. Forney seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Walters requested to amend the Minutes as follows: Page 2 Item 4. A second paragraph Is to read: 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. Mr. Forney moved to approve the Minutes of April 8, 1993 as amended. Mr. Walters seconded the motion and It passed unanimously. 2. Request for approval of variance to allow gravel In front swale Mr. Randy Mannapperuma 21 NE 107 St Planning & Zoning Board meeting - 2 - April 22, 1993 This item was tabled until Mr. Mannapperuma was able to be contacted to appear before the Board. 2. A Request for approval of flat roof screened porch addition Knut Ohlsson 118 NW 111 Street . Mr. Ohlsson explained to the Board that he would like to add a flat roof screened porch In order to enjoy the area better. After a discussion regarding the enclosure of the water heater and washer, Mr. Ohisson amended his request to add the enclosure of the water heater and washer with glass block. Mr. Walter moved to approve the request to add a flat roof screened porch with the enclosure of the washer and water heater in glass block. Mr. Forney seconded the motion and It passed unanimously. 2. Request for approval of variance to allow gravel In front swale Mr. Randy Mannapperuma 21 NE 107 Street Mr. LuBien explained that Mr. Mannapperuma was having a problem with drainage In the swale area In front of hls home and that he was advlsed by a Public Works supervisor that gravel on the swale area might Improve the problem of dralnage. Mr. LuBien went on to explain that the supervisor advlsed Mr. Mannapperuma without having knowledge of the regulations pertaining to the use of gravel in this type of situation. Mr. Mannapperuma explained that the area Is the property of Miami Shores Village and that whenever it rains, the entire area Is flooded and the water does not drain off properly. He went on to explain that he put the gravel there on the advisement of the Public Works supervisor. Mr. Laubenthal explained to Mr. Mannapperuma that placing gravel on top of the impacted dirt would not solve the problem. In order for the water to drain properly, a back- hoe would have to remove the Impacted dirt and grass could be placed In the area and proper drainage will take place. After further discussion, Mr. Forney made a motion that this Issue be referred to the Village Manager for further review by the Village Manager and the Public Works Department with a recommendation by the Public Works Department. Mr. McClure seconded the motion and It passed unanimously. Planning & Zoning Board meeting - 3 - April 22, 1993 3. Election of Chairman Mr. Laubenthal explained that with the resignation of Mr. Fernandez, a Chairperson needed to be elected. He went on to explain that the Council will solicit for a new member of the Board but until such a person Is selected the Planning & Zoning Board will operate with 4 members. Mr. Walters nominated Mr. Larry McClure to serve as the interm chairperson until September when there would be a new Board and the new Board could at that time elect a new chair- person. (Mr. Walters and Mr. McClure terms expire In September). Mr. Forney seconded the nomination and the vote was unanimous. Mr. McClure accepted the nomination. Meeting was adjourned at 8:17 P.M. 1:14-e/y,c, eronica A. Galli, Secretary • OR& s Laube ing Chat