11-10-1994 Regular MeetingMiami Shores Village
Planning & Zoning Board
Regular Meeting
November 10, 1994
• The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board was held on Thursday,
November 10, 1994 at the Village Hall commencing at 7:30 P.M. with the following members
present:
Present:
Cliff Walters
Charles Smith
Robert Blum
Louis Imbergia
Absent: Mark Ulmer
Also Present: Frank LuBien
ITEM #1 MINUTES
In reference to the October 27, 1994 Planning & Zoning Board Minutes, Mr. Smith had submitted
major changes to the Minutes for the Board to review. Chairman Walters requested that Mr.
Smith outline his proposed changes. Discussion ensued regarding the need for the changes and a
consensus of the Board was to make the following changes in the October 27, 1994 Minutes (see
attached). Mr. Smith moved to approve the Planning & Zoning Board Minutes of October 27,
1994 as amended. Mr. Blum seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCE TO ALLOW RE -ROOF WITH
ASPHALT SHINGLES - MIAMI SHORES COMMUNITY CHURCH
9823 N.E. 4th AVENUE
This item was withdrawn from the Agenda, pending action by the Historic Preservation Board.
ITEM #3 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING DOCUMENTATION
OF EXISTING USES.
This item was withdrawn from the Agenda and will be heard at a later date.
ITEM #4 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING GARAGE
ENCLOSURES.
This item was withdrawn from the Agenda and will be heard at a later date.
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ITEM #5 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING WINDOW
REPLACEMENT
This item was withdrawn from the Agenda and will be heard at a later date.
ITEM #6 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PROPOSED POLICY
GUIDELINES FOR ROOFING MATERIAL VARIANCES.
Mr. Smith submitted a draft of proposed policy guidelines for roofing material variances
(attached). Discussion regarding roofing standards as they relate to the South Florida Building
Codes and how these standards may be applied to the Village Code followed. Mr. LuBien
indicated that it was very difficult to know exactly what "standard" is, as "standard" is a variable
depending upon the individual structure. Mr. LuBien indicated that the South Florida Building
Code lists minimum standards. Mr. Imburgia indicated that the South Florida Building Code will
not build a house for you - it is an interpretive document. Mr. LuBien stated that there is a listing
of approved roofing products and the specific manufacturers of these approved products lists the
applicable specifications. Mr. Smith expressed his concerns with the current system, in that the
hardship variance process requires only an engineering report stating that the structure will not
hold a tile roof, but does not require that the engineer address the manner in which this conclusion
was reached. The concensus of the Board was that they would like to require the engineer to
state his calculations on the report. Mr. Imburgia stated that another alternative would be to have
a structural engineer, retained by the Village, verify the load requirements. The Board expressed
their interest that the burden of proof be placed on the homeowner, not on the Village Building
Official. Chairman Walters requested that Mr. LuBien review Mr. Smith's draft of proposed
policy guidelines and be prepared to discuss this item further at the next scheduled meeting.
ITEM #7 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING NEW SMALL DISH
ANTENNAS.
Mr. LuBien stated his reasoning for placing this item on the Agenda. He would like the Board to
contemplate what changes, if any, to the existing Dish Antenna Code may be required to
accommodate the newly designed, smaller dishes. The issue was raised regarding the possibility
of lost revenues to the Village in relation to TCI franchise fees. In light of the fact that
negotiations with TCI Cablevision are in progress for the new franchise fee contract, further
discussion was tabled. This item will come back before the Board at a later date.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 P.M.
Barbara A. Fugazzi, Secre