04-28-1994 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 28, 1994
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores planning & Zoning
Board was held on Thursday, April 28, 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
Cliff Walters
Absent: Larry McClure
Also Present: Mr. Frank LuBien, Director Building & Zoning
1. Minutes - April 14, 1994
Mr. Forney moved to approve the Minutes of April 14, 1994 as
submitted. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
2. Request for approval of variances to permit
construction of a 54 -unit condominium; also, site
plan approval. Robert E. Lee Corporation and Soka
Corporation. Biscayne Blvd and 105 Street
Mr. LuBien began the discussion by stating a request for
variances as follows:
1. Height 40 ft. (maximum allowed 40' requested 80'),
2. Rear setback 5' (required 15' - proposed 10')
3. Density. Required land area for 54 units is 113,200
sq. ft. Site area is 48,000 sq. ft. (shortage of
65,200 sq. ft. of land area)
Mr. Edgar Fitchett, architect, and Mr. J. Kenneth Kinsella,
developer for the Robert E. Lee Corporation spoke to the
Board.
Mr. Fitchett explained that the reason for the request of a
height variance Is the first floor living space for this
protect will be above the existing wall constructed by
Quayside therefore, providing a view for the tenant rather
than a solid cememt block wall.
Mr. Smith stated that If the developer would change the
address to Biscayne Blvd rather than 105 street, the
rear setback would be an acceptable setback.
Mr. Fitchett thanked Mr. Smith and stated that the change
would be very likely.
Planning & Zoning meeting
- 2 - April 28, 1994
After much discussion regarding density, it was determined
that a variance request was appropriate.
Mr. Forney moved to approve the request for variance of
height and density stating that the hardship is the very
narrow size of the lot combined with the changed social con-
ditions which force added security measures for parking. Mr.
Blum seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Mr.
Forney, Mr. Blum, Mr. Smith YES. Chairman Walters NO. The
motion passed with a 3 to 1 vote.
3. Request for approval of density variance and site
plan approval. Robert E. Lee Corporation and Soka
Corporation. Biscayne Blvd. and 105 St.
Mr. LuBien stated that the proposed pian shows 18 units to be
constructed. The density required land area for 18 units is
34,800 sq. ft. The site area is 32,053 sq. ft. Indicating a
shortage of 2,747 sq.ft.
Chairman Walters stated that If the "mix" of the units were
changed, it would be possible to comply with the Code.
Mr. Forney moved that the size of the property does not per-
mit the optimum mix of the appartments suitable fo rthe pro-
perty and therefore a hardship exists. Mr. Blum seconded the
motion for discussion.
After much discussion regarding density and requirements to
Code, Mr. LuBien referred to the Code Book and stated that
the area of the proposed site that Is zoned A2 had a
different set back than the other lots and determined the
square footage Is within the Code and a variance Is not
needed.
Mr. Forney withdrew his motion.
Mr. Kinsella assured the Board that he
could to comply with the Village Code and
Mr. Forney moved to have Item 4 on the
the next meeting due to the late hour.
the motion and It passed unanimously.
Due to new Information presented at the meeting regarding
Item 2 of the agenda, Mr. Smith moved to revisit Item 2 for
discussion. Mr. Blum seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
will do whatever he
thanked the Board.
agenda tabled until
Mr. Smith seconded
The new information presented was that there are 2 zoning
districts, A-1 and A-2 which require density calculations by
two different formulas.
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Planning & Zoning meeting
- 3 - April 28, 1994
After a discussion, Mr. Forney moved to recommend to the
Village Council approval of a variance for the following
hardship reasons:
1. Sociological change of the area requiring
greater security.
2. The peculiar and unusual layout of the property.
3. The property exists on the border of an extremely
dense property.
Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the vote was as follows:
Mr. Forney, Mr. Smith and Mr. Blum YES; Chairman Walters NO.
A motion for adjournment was made at 9:30 P.M.
Veronica A. Galli, Secretary
r9 McClure, Acting Chairman