10-26-1995 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 26, 1995
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board was held on
• Thursday, October 26, 1995 in the Chamber of the Village Hall commencing at 6:32 P.M. The
following members were in attendance:
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Present: Cliff Walters
Robert Blum
Frank Hegedus
Thomas J. Caldwell
Les Forney
Also Present: Mark Ulmer, Village Attorney
Frank LuBien
Lisa Kroboth
ITEM #1 ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN
Mr. Blum moved that Mr. Cliff Walters remain as Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Board.
Mr. Forney seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
Mr. Hegedus moved that Mr. Robert Blum serve as Vice -Chairman of the Planning & Zoning
Board. Mr. Caldwell seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #2 MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 28, 1995
Mr. Blum moved for approval of the minutes of the September 28, 1995 meeting as submitted.
Mr. Hegedus seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR A FLAT ROOF ADDITION
Allen M. Major 105 N.W. 94 Street
Mr. LuBien explained that the flat roof addition is between three pitched roofs and that it is within
the maximum allowable area. Mr. Hegedus moved for approval of the flat roof addition. Mr.
Forney seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor.
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ITEM #4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS
Dr. Angelo P. Thrower 9838 N.E. 2 Avenue
Mr. LuBien stated that the applicant would like to enhance the entrance door thus altering the
exterior appearance of the building. This must be approved by the Planning & Zoning Board and
subsequently by the Village Council. Mr. Franklin Grau, the architect, was present on behalf of
the applicant. Mr. Walters asked if the beauty salon use was consistent with Miami Shores
Building & Zoning Codes as well as County Environmental Codes. Mr. Grau stated that they
would meet all regulations in terms of building materials, etc... and a complete set of working
drawings will be submitted at a later date. Mr. Forney noted that the Downtown Revitalization
Board proposed a set of plans for Second Avenue that included architectural suggestions. He
asked that a design criteria be established for Mianii Shores.
Mr. Blum moved for approval of the plans for the front elevation of the beauty salon as submitted.
Mr. Hegedus seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS
Henry Everett 9600 thru 9640 N.E. 2 Avenue
Mr. Ulmer noted that there were no plans submitted for this application and that the application is
incomplete. Mr. Grau, the architect for the project, explained that when looking at the archives
for the property, what is shown on the plan does not reflect what was actually built. There is
some question as to what is actually underneath the wood veneer and therefore, plans cannot be
submitted as yet. Mr. Grau asked that demolition of the wood veneer be allowed to continue so
more information can be obtained.
Mr. Walters asked if any action needs to be taken to continue the demolition. Mr. LuBien stated
that the applicant is modifying the exterior of the building by the demolition. Although it is
logical to continue the demolition, it does not comply with Village Code unless approved by the
Board. Mr. Blum moved for approval of the application to allow exploratory demolition to
determine what is underneath the wood veneer with the condition that the applicant must return
within three months with plans for a new facade (those plans being subject to the Board's
approval). If no plans are submitted within the time allotted, the original facade must be rebuilt.
Mr. Hegedus seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN REVIEW
Shores Square Shopping Center 9005 Biscayne Blvd.
Mr. Blum inquired if the item was properly before the Board. Mr. Ulmer stated that the Board
cannot take any action on the item tonight because the proposed use is currently illegal. The
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Board does not have the authority to grant approval because the use is not allowed. The item can
be discussed with a question and answer session and postponed for action after the second
reading of the ordinance. Mr. Walters questioned whether the item could be approved if the use
was not considered. Mr. Ulmer stated that the item is a site plan review which requires that the
Board know the use in order to determine the issues and apply them to the site plan. Mr.
• Hegedus and Mr. Forney inquired if the site plan can be approved with the condition that the
ordinance allowing the use is passed by the Village Council. Mr. Ulmer stated that the Board has
no authority to approve an illegal use. Mr. Blum stated that the site plan is conditional on the use.
Discussion ensued as to the issues regarding the site plan. Mr. LuBien noted that any issues
should be considered and applied to the parcel of land as it is under unity of title. He noted that
the site plan that was submitted lacked some information. An updated site plan as well as a
parking memorandum from the marketing director was then submitted. The new site plan was
reviewed. Mr. Joseph B. Kaller, the architect and Mr. Moroz were present to explain the site plan
which includes additional parking spaces. Mr. Kaller explained that the facade of the proposed
building was typical for Blockbuster. Mr. Blum expressed concern over the egress onto 90 Street
which could create a traffic problem for those wanting to tum south on Biscayne Blvd. Mr.
Hegedus suggested that space be narrowed to a one way, ingress only.
Mr. LuBien stated that Section 604 of the Village Code stipulates site plan approval information
required. It is specific as to what must be presented by the applicant for the Board's
consideration. Mr. LuBien noted that the parking and the signage has been met. However, there
is no landscape plan. Mr. Kaller noted that the drainage is pending as the engineers have just been
hired. It was noted that DERM has final approval of the drainage plan.
Mr. Blum moved that action regarding the proposed site plan be postponed till such time that the
use is permitted. Mr. Hegedus seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor. Mr.
Walters stated that due to the length of time involved, once the site plan is approved, a special
meeting will be called to approve the minutes. He inquired of Mr. LuBien whether site
preparation and demolition can begin. Mr. LuBien stated it could as long as the permits are
pulled.
ITEM #7 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION: TIME OF MEETING
The current meeting time of the Planning & Zoning Board was discussed. Mr. Forney moved that
the regular meeting time of the Planning & Zoning Board be changed to 7:30 P.M. Mr. Caldwell
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #8 ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Forney asked to be brought up-to-date on cement tile. Mr. Blum replied that there were two
goals. The first was to bring the roof back to its original architecture and the second was to
receive a better recommendation from engineers to grant the minimum variance for various
roofing materials, if a variance is required.
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Mr. Forney asked if the improvement plans for Second Avenue could be obtained. Mr. Walters
stated the Board should be consistent in decisions regarding Second Avenue structures. Mr.
Ulmer noted that there should be criteria established in order to deny or grant an application. He
suggested that the Board have a workshop to create an approval mechanism and adopt specific
standards. It was suggested that the architect for the Downtown Revitalization Project, Katie
Salow, be contacted to see if she has copies of the plans.
Mr. Ulmer suggested that at the next meeting, the Board adopt Robert's Rules for Parliamentary
Procedure. A provision in the Code recommends that the Board have rules of procedure that
have been adopted.
Mr. Blum noted that two trees which were included on the landscape plan of the Walgreens site
had been removed. Mr. LuBien stated that the landscape plan would be reviewed and Walgreens
may need to come before the Board regarding the issue.
The October 26, 1995 meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was adjourned at 8:01 P.M.
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