02-19-1998 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING
FEBRUARY 19, 1998
The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on Thursday, February 19, 1998 in
the Chamber of the Village Hall commencing at 7:30 P.M. The meeting was called to order with the
following members present:
Present:
Absent:
Also Present:
Robert Blum, Acting Chairman
Thomas J. Caldwell
Frank Hegedus
Ivor Hegedus
Cliff Walters
David Wolpin, Village Attorney
Frank LuBien
Lisa Kroboth
ITEM # 1 MINUTES OF JANUARY 15, 1998
Mr. I. Hegedus moved that the minutes be approved as submitted. Mr. F. Hegedus seconded the
motion which passed unanimously.
ITEM #2 APPROVAL OF INSTALLATION OF STATUE / WATER FOUNTAIN IN
FRONT YARD. Arnaldo Quinonez, MD 75 NE 104 Street
Mr. LuBien explained that the item was brought before the Board as there are no Code provisions
for such an unusual feature proposed for the front yard. Mr. David Damron was present on behalf
of the applicant. He submitted pictures of the proposed statue / water fountain. He explained that
this is a self-contained unit which will cover approximately 48 square feet with a height of six feet.
Mr. Caldwell indicated the possibility of precedent with this item thus some limitations should be
discussed for future use. Mr. Wolpin noted that the item should be reviewed under the general
harmony standard of the Code. He suggested that the Board consider an ordinance regarding such
structures similar to one that was recently adopted by the City of Bal Harbor. Mr. I. Hegedus
expressed his concern for the safety aspect of the structure. Mr. Damron replied that there would
be approximately three to four inches of water in the fountain.
Mr. F. Hegedus moved to approve the application with a second from Mr. Caldwell. The vote was
unanimous in favor.
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ITEM #3 APPROVAL OF VARIANCE TO PERMIT RE -ROOF WITH FIBER GLASS /
ASPHALT SHINGLES. Bryon Thomas 136 NE 101 Street
Mr. LuBien explained that the proposed roofing material is not approved under the Code. The owner
has provided information from a structural engineer and a certificate of appropriateness from the
Historic Preservation Board. Mr. Caldwell moved for approval of the application as submitted. Mr.
F. Hegedus seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #4 APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR CHANGES TO EXTERIOR DESIGN
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED 12-18-97.
Mohamed Ibrahim / ANJ Future Investment 8851 Biscayne Blvd.
Mr. LuBien explained that the applicant would like to alter the sign of the building by eliminating the
screen sign and replacing it with an awning. The applicant would like to extend the awning to the
north side of the building. However, the property has a zero lot line thus the awning would extend
over the adjacent property.
Mr. Ibrahim was present on his own behalf. He stated that the adjacent property owner did not object
to the awning projecting over the property. Mr. Wolpin suggested that the written consent in
recordable form be obtained from the adjacent property owner. Mr. Caldwell inquired as to the status
of the applicant's compliance with Mrs. Ramos-Majoros' recommendations. Mr. LuBien stated that
the applicant was working on it.
Mr. Caldwell moved that the application of plans for changes to the exterior design previously
approved on 12-18-97 be approved subject to final review by the Community Development Director,
Mildred Ramos-Majoros and subject to the applicant obtaining legal clearance for encroachment on
the adjacent property owner to the North. Mr. F. Hegedus seconded the motion. The vote was
unanimous in favor.
ITEM #5 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING AN ORDINANCE OF
THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE AMENDING
ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 270, ARTICLES IV, SCHEDULE OF
REGULATIONS, AND ARTICLE V, SECTION 516; MODIFYING SETBACKS
FOR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, PROVIDING FOR A SITE PLAN REVIEW
PROCESS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS' AND, PROVIDING FOR AN
EF'FJCTIVE DATE.
As Mr. Walters was not present, it was suggested that the item be tabled until the next meeting. Mr.
Caldwell indicated that the current regulations are too restrictive and would like to see the rules more
relaxed.
Mr. Caldwell moved to table the item until the next regularly scheduled meeting. Mr. I. Hegedus
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
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ADJOURNMENT
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The February 19, 1998 meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
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Elizabeth A. Kroboth, Recording Secretary
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Robert Blum, Acting Chairman
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