04-24-1997 Regular Meeting•
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 24, 1997
The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on Thursday, April 24, 1997 in the
Chamber of the Village Hall commencing at 7:40 P.M. The meeting was called to order with the
following members present:
Present: Robert Blum
Thomas J. Caldwell
Les Forney
Absent: Cliff Walters
Frank Hegedus
Also Present: Mark Ulmer, Village Attorney
Frank LuBien
Rosendo Prieto
Lisa Kroboth
ITEM #1 MINUTES - MARCH 27, 1997
Mr. Caldwell moved that the minutes of March 27, 1997 be approved as submitted. Mr. Forney
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS TO CONVERT FOUR UNIT
APARTMENT TO RESIDENCE BUILDING
Archdiocese of Miami 1311 N.E. 105 Street
Mr. LuBien explained that the site plan for the building should be reviewed as there is a proposed
change to the appearance of the building as well as an additional bedroom being added. He
stated that this is a permitted use for that district.
Patrick Fitzgerald, general counsel for the Archdiocese, was present on behalf of the applicant.
• He explained that the Fire Marshall will not allow the bedroom addition thus it has been changed
to a study. Mr. Fitzgerald stated that the current plans would be modified to reflect the change
from a bedroom to a study. He stated that due to the change, it was his understanding that the
application did not need to come before the Board. Mr. Ulmer confirmed that with the change to
the plans, there is no need for a site plan approval as there are the same number of bedrooms.
The application was subsequently withdrawn.
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ITEM #3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCE TO PERMIT A FABRIC
CARPORT IN SIDE YARD VISIBLE FROM FRONT.
Stan Comstock 1079 N.E. 94 Street
Mr. LuBien stated that the applicant was informed of the provisions of the Code regarding fabric
carports. He noted that the first consideration is the location of the carport which requires a
variance. As a secondary consideration, the Board must look at the setback requirements. It was
noted that the driveway is currently non -conforming as it extends into the setback. Mr. Ulmer
stated that the Board must consider two variances regarding this application. The first is the side
yard setback requirement and the second is the roofing material.
Mr. Comstock was present on his own behalf. He explained that due to the lack of an alleyway, it
is almost impossible to comply with the Code which requires the carport to be in the rear of the
property. Discussion regarding the setback ensued. Mr. Caldwell noted that the applicant has not
provided the Board with enough information to make a sound decision. Mr. Caldwell moved that
the application be denied. Mr. Forney seconded the motion. Mr. Blum noted that he was in favor
of the proposed improvement to the property if it is to be masonry construction and a minor
setback encroachment.
Mr. Caldwell suggested that the applicant return to the Board with more information regarding
the proposed side setback encroachment. Mr. Forney withdrew his second to the motion and Mr.
Caldwell withdrew his motion. Mr. Caldwell then moved that the application be tabled until such
time that the applicant submits more detailed plans. Mr. Forney seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #4 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION - UTILITY SHEDS
Mr. Forney moved that this item be tabled until such time that a full Board is present. Mr.
Caldwell seconded the motion. He noted that his concern was with the setback requirements for
utility sheds. Mr. Blum agreed and added that consideration should be given to the maximum size
for a utility shed. The vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #6 ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Caldwell moved that the meeting of March 24, 1997 be adjourned. Mr. Forney seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. The March 24, 1997 meeting of the Planning &
Zoning Board was adjourned at 8:15 P.M.
Eliza eth A. Kroboth, Recording Secretary
Robert Blum, Acting Chairman