02-10-1994 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 10, 1994
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning
Board was held on Thursday, February 10, 1994. The meeting
was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by Chairman Walters with the
following members present:
Robert Blum
Les Forney
Charles Smith
Larry McClure
Cliff Walters
Also Present: Mr. Frank LuBlen, Director of Building & Zoning
Mr. Bill Fann, Village Attorney
1. Minutes - January 27, 1994
Mr. Blum moved to approve the Minutes of the January 27, 1994
meeting as submitted. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and 'It
passed unanimously.
Mr. Fann recommended to the Board to broaden the verbage of
the minutes in circumstances particular to variances so the
Council can better determine the hardship cause related to
the request for the variance.
2. Request for approval of petition for change of zoning.
William A. Allen
9701 Biscayne Blvd
Mr. Fann stated his opinion that this matter should not be heard
by this Board at this time. He also stated that this matter
should be advertised and noticed to the property owners In the
area in question before any Board could make a Judgement.
Mr. Robert Koppen, attorney for Mr. William Allen stated his
concern regarding the Master Plan and the effect the zoning
change will have. Mr. Koppen also stated that he is trying to
understand the rules and trying to be In compliance with the
Village.
Mr. Fann stated that he has not yet looked into the matter of
the Master Plan and that the Plan may have to be amended. He
also stated that he will discuss this issue with Mr. Koppen and
be guided accordingly.
3. Request for approval of plans for a garage addition.
John Watt
389 NE 99 Street
Mr. LuBien stated that the property owner wants to add a 2 car
garage structure to an existing 1 car garage structure. Mr.
LuBlen also stated that the present structure Is non -conforming
inasmuch as the set back Is less then the required 5' set back.
Planning & Zoning meeting
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Mr. Forney stated the addition will improve the appearance of
the residence but if used as a commercial space it would not be
acceptable.
Mr. Smith stated that the application was not properly before
the Board and that the residence is designated an historic site
and that this issue should be brought before the Historic
Preservation Board as required by the covenant on file with the
Building Department.
After further discussion, the applicant withdrew his application.
3 A. Request for approval of signs on building
Boris Moroz
9726/9730 NE 2 Avenue
Mr. LuBien stated that the Village Code does not provide for a
sign on the side of a building on an inside lot.
Mr. Smith stated his concern with the height of the placement of
the sign as it would relate to possible future construction on
adjoining corner lot.
Mr. Walters stated that if the adjacent property owner did not
object that he saw no problem.
Mr. McClure moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr.
Forney seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
4. Request for approval of amendment regarding Historic
Cuban Tile
On behalf of Mr. Warren Bittner, Mr. LuBien requested this item
be considered for approval of recommendation for approval by the
Village Council.
Mr. Bittner began the discussion by explaining to the Board that
the South Florida Building Code does not allow Historic Cuban
Tile as a usable building material. He went on to explain that
the stress tests applied to the Cuban the showed that the
manufactured the in today's market broke at 410 lbs. The
antique Cuban tile broke at 500-800 lbs.
After further discussion, Mr. Forney moved to recommend approval
by the Council of the proposed ordinance amending Chapter 1 of
the South Florida Building Code relating to title and scope;
defining historic Cuban tile;specifytng preference for and method
of reapplication; encouraging salvage in the event of removal;
providing exemption from testing and product control require-
ments; providing for serverabtlity, Inclusion in the South
Florida Building Code, and an effective date.
Mr. Smith seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
(A copy of the proposed ordinance is attached.)
The Board also approved the presentation of this recommendation
to the Council as soon as possible without the approved minutes.
Planning & Zoning meeting
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Mr. Smith stated that the Council requested the Planning & Zoning
Board discuss non masonry roofing material alternatives and
corner lot provisions for dish antenna -Installation and requested
that these Items be placed on the agenda of the next meeting.
Mr. Taylor of 9301 NE 12 Avenue discussed the placement of a dish
antenna on his property by the Board's approval of a variance.
Mr. LuBien stated that according to the Code, the antenna could
be placed at the southeast area of the property. This location
would align with the front yard of the property to the east, and
therefore, would not be in harmony with existing surroundings.
Mr. Forney agreed with Mr. LuBien.
The Board agreed to have this Item placed on the next meeting's
agenda.
A motion for adjournment was made at 9:15 P.M.
Veronica A. Galli, Secretary
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alt rs, Chairman