01-27-1994 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 27, 1994
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning
Board was held on January 27, 1994. The meeting was called
to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Walters with the following
members present:
Absent: Les Forney
Also Present: Mr. Frank LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning
1. Minutes - January 13, 1994
Mr. Blum moved to approve the Minutes of the January 13, 1994
with the following additions:
Item 2, paragraph 2 is to read: After a discussion, Mr. Smith
moved to approve the 5' fence with the suggestion to include
as a part of their ongoing Illumination study (which was
required by earlier action of this board), the consideration
of the installation of parking lot lighting within these pro-
posed fence piers. Mr. Blum seconded the motion and it pass-
ed unanimously.
Item 6, paragraph 1 is to read: Mr. Smith began the dis-
cussion by suggesting that The Planning and Zoning Board
adopt the current edition of The Secretary of the Interior's
Guidelines for Historic PReservatlon as its policy in the
selection of appropriate roofing materials for:
Structures built in Miami Shores prior to the adoption of
Ordinance 52.
Robert Blum
Charles Smith
Larry McClure
Cliff Watters
Any existing structure whose owner applies for a variance to
use a non -masonry roofing material.
After much discussion, Acting -chairman McClure requested that
Mr. Smith prepare a summary that deals only with roofing
materials.
Item 6 A, paragraph 1 the word "wood" is to be placed before
the word shingles.
The following to be inserted as paragraphs 2, 3 and 4:
Mr. Smith stated that Mr. LuBien was not correct in his
narrow Interpretation of the term "wood shingle"; that "Cedar
Shake", which Is a type of wood shingle, did In fact have
Dade County Product Approval; that "Cedar Shake" was the
original material specified in the plans for the structure
and that the intent of the motion was to require the use of
the original material.
Planning & Zoning meeting - 2 - January 27, 1993
Mr. Blum, author of the motion, concurred.
Mr. Smith advised the Board and the applicant that Mr. Dave
Packard of the South Florida Roofing and Sheet Metal Assoc.
had provided a list of local licensed roofers qualified to
install a cedar shake roof in Dade County.
Mr. McClure seconded the motion and It passed unanimously.
2. Introduction and explanation of 103rd Street
Beautification Project in conjunction with the
Village Beautification Committee.
Mr. Tom Benton, Assistant Village Manager and Public Works
Director began the discussion with the explanation of the
work that Is proposed for the area on 103rd Street from
NW 2 Avenue to Miami Court. Mr. Benton stated that the
proposed plan will include palm trees, hedges, sod and
underground irrigation. Entrance signs will also be
placed on the north and south corners of 103rd Street and NW
2 Avenue. The project will be maintained by the Public Works
Department and will take approximately 4 - 6 or possibly
sooner to get a special permit to begin the work.
Ms. Donna Baxter, Ms. Elizabeth Hernandez and Mr. Lance Harkey
of the Village Beautification Committee were also in present.
Public Comments
Ms. Dorothy Stevens
4 Ave and 103 Street
Ms. Stevens stated her concers regarding the lack of parking
space.
Mr. Nicholas Lee
157 NW 103 Street
Mr. Lee expressed his approval of the proposed plan.
3. Request for approval of variance to required side
and rear setbacks
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Lehman
1293 NE 95 Street
Both Mr. & Mrs. Lehman addressed the Board. They explained
that the contractor who began their Job abandoned the project.
The new contractor called for inspection of the pool deck and
the .basketball slab and was advised by Mr. LuBien that they did
not have the required setbacks.
After a much discussion, Mr. Smith moved to deny the request
for variance. Mr. Blum seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
Planning & Zoning meeting - 3 - January 27, 1994
3 A. Application to install vinyl siding
94 NW 96 Street
Mr. LuBien requested an opinion from the Board as to the
feasibility of installing vinyl siding to the front wall of the
residence. Reference was made to the provisions of the Code
and discussion followed.
• Mr. McClure moved to stipulate that the Board feels that vinyl
and aluminum siding are not appropriate materials for the
exterior of the home In accordance with the provisions of the
Code. Mr. Blum seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
A motion for adjournment was made at 9:10 P.M.
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Veronica A. Galli, Secretary
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Cil '; Wa ters, Chairman