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02-24-1994 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING FEBRUARY 24, 1994 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board was held on Thursday, February 24, 1994. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Walters with the following members present: Robert Blum Les Forney Charles Smith Larry McClure Cliff Walters Also Present; Mr. Frank LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning 1. Minutes - February 10, 1994 Mr. McClure moved to approve the Minutes of the February 10, 1994 meeting with the following amendments: Page 2 second paragraph Is to read: 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 Dept. Page 2 first paragraph Is to read: Mr. Smith stated that the Council requested the Planning & Zoning Board discuss non masonry roofing material alternatives and corner lot pro- visions for dish antenna Installation and requested that these Items be placed on the agenda of the next meeting. Mr. Forney seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 2. Request for approval of signs. Angelo P. Thrower, MD 9840 NE 2 Avenue Mr. Blum stated that he was concerned that the inside lots may become a series of billboards, signs, etc and Is not in favor of advertising on walls. He also stated his concerns that the signs should be In accordance with the street scape of 2nd Avenue. Mr. LuBien stated that the Village Attorney, Mr. Fann, ex- pressed his opinion In a case approximately 5 - 6 years ago that the side wall space Is available for use by the occupant of that store only. Mr. LuBien also stated that the size of the sign Is controlled by the Village Code. Mr. Forney moved to approve the request as submitted. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and It passed unanimously. Planning & Zoning meeting - 2 - February 24, 1994 3. Discussion - Draft Proposal regarding dish antenna location on corner lots. Mr. Walters stated that the proposed draft, as presented, is more restrictive for residents on corner lots. Mr. LuBien stated that this situation would only apply to a few residents In Miami Shores and that there is no defined hardship In the case of Mr. Taylor. Mr. McClure stated that there Is no reason why a resident should see a dish antenna In a front yard and that a dish antenna should be In the rear yard for all structures. Mr. Smith moved to Instruct the Village Attorney to provide an amendment to section 516 (c) (2) a 1, so that dish antennas will be located between the prolongations of side building lines and eliminate any other verbage contrary to that provision. Mr. McClure seconded the motion and It passed unanimously. 4. Discussion - draft Proposal regarding amending Sec. 225 of Appendix A, to Include Historic Cuban barrel tile, as an approved material, and to add certain requirements in connection with roofing variances. Mr. LuBien stated that it was not necessary to add Historic Cuban Barrel Tile to the Amendment as per the Village Attorney, Cuban Barrel Tile is clay tile. Mr. LuBien also stated that no action should be taken until Dade County takes action regarding Historic Cuban Barrel Tile. Mr. LuBien requested Mr. Smith to get a technical definition of a architectural grade 80 shingle. Mr. Forney also asked Mr. Smith to provide samples of propos- ed materials. Mr. Smith suggested to have an engineer certify In writing that a roof cannot support weight of required materials. Mr. LuBien stated that the engineer will usually recommend a material that the roof will support. Mr. LuBien also suggested that the engineer Include In his report, the maximum weight the roof will support. • Mr. McClure suggested to consider looking at modern roofing materials and asked Mr. LuBien If a roofing representative could address the Board on roofing materials and possibly answer their questions. Planning & Zoning meeting - 3 - February 24, 1994 Mr. LuBien stated that he would contact the Roofers Association and try to get a representative to attend a Planning & Zoning meeting. Mr. Walters thanked Mr. Smith for his effort to compose the • draft presented to the Board and asked Mr. Smith to incor- porate the discussed Issues and resubmit the draft to the Board. Mr. Smith agreed to Incorporate the Issues and resubmit the draft. A motion for adjournment was made at 8:40 P.M. Veronica A. Galli, Secretary • L CI /Walters, Chairman