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03-10-1994 Regular Meeting• MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING MARCH 10, 1994 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board was held on Thursday, March 10, 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 24, 1994 Mr. Forney moved to approve the Minutes of the February 24, 1994 meeting as submitted. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 2. Request for approval of plans for garage enclosure Howard D. Cawein 700 NE 93 Street Mr. Sidney Reese represented Mr. Cawein and explained that Mr. Cawein would like to enclose his one car garage. He also stipulated that the one car garage is not big enough to be used as a garage and that there Is an existing two car garage which was added to the original structure, and this is where they park their cars. The enclosure Is Intended to augment the space available to the kitchen and the living room. Mr. McClure stated that for him to approve the request the brick In front of the home would have to be covered or removed in order to be In harmony with the rest of the home. Mr. Smith agreed with Mr. McClure Mr. Reese stated that the property owner, Mr. Cawein would be more than happy to cooperate 'with the requirements of the Code. Mr. McClure moved to approve the request with the understand- ing that the brick will be removed and the finished area of the enclosed garage will be stuccoed with a smooth uniform surface to match other stoccoed surfaces. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Planning & Zoning meeting - 2 - March 10, 1994 3. Request for approval of additional dish antenna to existing screened area of Archdiocese of Miami 9920 NE 2 Avenue Ms. Marla Clements and Mr. Tony Facclolo represented the Archodiocese of Miami. Mr. LuBien stated that the request of an additional dish antenna was In order. There Is an existing screen on the roof which houses the existing dish antenna. There is ample space for a second antenna. Mr. McClure moved to approve the request as submitted. Mr. Blum seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 4. Discussion - Draft Proposal to revise Sec. 518 (b), Appendix A Zoning Mr. Smith stated that the Intent of the revision Is to stipulate the usage of masonsry or ornamental design fence materials In the front yard. Mr. LuBien stated that consideration should be given to the numerous corner residences with a conventional facing. Mr. McClure stated the requirements should tie into the adjoining lot. Mr. Walters stated that this is a complicated situation that needs added definition. Mr. Blum stated that he is also sensitive to the problem and the situation needs to be looked at clearly. Mr. Smith commented that he will take into consideration the comments of the Board and revise the draft proposal. Discussion Mr. Blum stated he had received two letters concerning the property at 969 NE 92 Street, and he wished to know more about the situation. Mr. Walters stated he also had received the letters and also wanted to know more about it. He said he will discuss the Issues raised in the letters with the Village Attorney. Mr. Forney pointed out that the Item was not on the agenda, and that it would be improper to hold any discussion of the matter. Planning & Zoning meeting - 3 - March 10, 1994 Mr. Blum said he was merely seeking information and he believ- ed we could talk about anything we wanted to at a public meeting. Mr. Forney replied that as a quasi -Judicial body we (the Board) had to be extremely careful about the matters we dis- cussed. Something relating to the particular property in question might well come before the Board in the future. Therefore, it would be totally improper to discuss It now. He said that If information about the matter was needed it should be requested from the Village Attorney, Mr. Fann. The discussion continued. Mr. Forney stated he would not participate In the discussion and he left the meeting. A motion for adjournment was made at 8:15 P.M i Veronica A. Galli, Secretary • Ci441111* f Waiters, Cha an