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03-23-1995 Regular Meeting• Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board Regular Meeting March 23, 1995 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board was held on Thursday, March 23, 1995 at the Village Hall commencing at 6:40 P.M. with the following members present: Present: Also Present: Cliff Walters Charles Smith Robert Blum Mark Ulmer Louis Imburgia Frank LuBien Barbara Fugazzi Michael R. Couzzo, Jr. ITEM #1 MINUTES Mr. Smith asked that the March 9, 1995 Planning & Zoning Minutes be amended as follows: Item #4 ... A full-size survey was reviewed, however, determination as to whether the right of way was public or private could not be determined. (striking out could not be made as to who owned the property.) Item #5 ... Mr. Walters asked regarding the tile roof section of the Code and if that is applicable. Mr. Smith raised the issue of the placement of the building in the front yard of the property which does not adhere to the Code. section 225-E3. Mr. Ulmer asked that the following change be made to the March 9, 1995 Minutes: • Item #6A ... Mr. Ulmer stated his view that the Kennel Club should be able to do what is required to ensure safety to the clientele. Mr. Ulmer made a motion to approve lights as requested. This motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Blum moved approval of the March 9, 1995 Minutes as amended. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. March 23, 1995 Planning & Zoning Meeting Page Two a" I TEM #2 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING LIGHTING AT THE BISCAYNE KENNEL CLUB. 41) Mr. LuBien outlined the Agenda item, stating that the Kennel Club had complied with the Board's request to submit an illumination study for review. Mr. Walters stated that he felt comfortable with the illumination study performed. He further stated that the results of the study fall within the guidelines set by Dade County. Mr. Ulmer made a motion to approve the lights. Mr. Imburgia seconded the motion. Mr. Smith questioned the possible need for adjustments to satisfy the neighboring homes. Mr. Walters indicated that if adjustments were needed, it would be an administrative matter. Mr. Smith and Mr. Blum expressed concerns regarding the harmony portion of the code, with Mr. Blum voicing additional concerns that a line of sight study was not conducted. Mr. Imburgia stated that if the lights, once erected, exceeded the illumination study figures, it would be a code enforcement issue. Mr. Imburgia asked for clarification on "line of sight" which Mr. Blum provided. Mr. Ulmer stated that due to the orientation of the lights, they should have no" line of sight" effect on Miami Shores residents. Mrs. Alice Wujciak, 460 N.W. 112th Terrace spoke as a neighboring homeowner. She indicated that there is presently a light which shines at her driveway. Mr. Carl Spitzer from the Kennel Club advised Mrs. Wujciak that when they have the equipment on the premises, he would re -direct the bulb. Mrs. Wujciak stated that she appreciates the need for security lights. Mr. Walters stated that he appreciates the Kennel Club's willingness to work with the neighbors. The vote was taken and was unanimous in favor. Mr. Smith asked if this item would need to go to the Village Council for a variance or for special approval. Mr. LuBien stated that it did not need to go to the Village Council. ITEM #3 APPROVAL OF WHITE PAINT FOR GRAY ROOF Toya and Andrew Dubin 374 N.E. 95th Street Mr. LuBien explained that the Dubin's had gone before the Historic Preservation Board and received historical designation on their property. Additionally, the Historic Preservation Board had issued a Certificate of Appropriateness for the Dubin's to paint their roof white. Mr. Smith moved approval. Mr. Imburgia seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Mr. Blum questioned whether this item needed to go before the Village Council. Mr. LuBien indicated it did not. Mr. Ulmer asked for clarification on the procedures followed with regards to this applicant's request. • • March 23, 1995 Planning & Zoning Board Page Three ITEM #4 BARRY UNIVERSITY Approval for Utility Building This item was considered by the Board as an emergency item. Mr. LuBien explained to the Board that Barry University had been unaware of time requirements for agenda items and that the current plans meet Village Codes. Mr. LuBien asked Mr. Walters if he wanted to consider the item at the present meeting. Mr. Walters indicated that because the Board had requested to review the plans, the item would be heard. Mr. Webb, Director of Facilities for Barry University displayed the plans and drawings for the addition. The addition is in compliance with the Village Codes, with a pitched roof and masonry construction. Mr. Smith moved approval of the plans. Mr. Imburgia seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ITEM #5 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 P.M.