03-19-1998 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING
MARCH 19, 1998
The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on Thursday, March 19, 1998 in the
Chamber of the Village Hall commencing at 7:32 P.M. The meeting was called to order with the
following members present:
Present: Robert Blum, Acting Chairman
Frank Hegedus
Ivor Hegedus
Absent: Cliff Walters
Thomas Caldwell
Also Present: Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Frank LuBien
Lisa Kroboth
ITEM # 1 MINUTES OF MARCH 19, 1998
Mr. I. Hegedus moved that the minutes be approved as submitted. Mr. F. Hegedus seconded the
motion which passed unanimously.
At this time, those witnesses present were sworn in and all applicants agreed to proceed with only
three Board members present requiring a unanimous vote in accordance with the Code.
ITEM #2 APPROVAL OF ORNAMENTAL METAL FENCE IN FRONT YARD.
John Timinski 1285 NE 104th Street
Mr. LuBien explained that this was a 38" ornamental metal fence in the front yard and indicated that
all front yard fences must come before the Board. Mr. Frank Hegedus moved that the application
be approved as submitted. Mr. Ivor Hegedus seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in
favor.
ITEM #3 APPROVAL OF VARIANCE TO PERMIT RE -ROOF WITH SHINGLES.
Alan M. Sandler 1090 NE 96th Street
Mr. LuBien referred to the previous Board meeting of October 16, 1997 at which time the Board
requested a professional opinion regarding the roof structure support. As requested, an engineer's
letter was submitted by the applicant concluding that the roof could not bear the load of a tile roof.
Mr. Blum expressed the opinion that typically he would not be in favor of an asphalt shingle roof as
there are other alternatives available. However, due to the unique characteristics of this particular
house, he has no objection. Mr. F. Hegedus moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr. I.
Hegedus seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor.
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ITEM #4 APPROVAL OF FRONT AWNING
Greg Nichols 440 NE 92 Street
Mr. LuBien clarified that the application was before the Board for aesthetic reasons and due to the
projection from the front of the building. The awning would extend 6' 3" from the building. Mr.
Nichols was present on his own behalf, describing the location of the awning.
Mr. F. Hegedus expressed concern as to whether the awning meets the wind load criteria. Mr.
LuBien stated that information had not yet been supplied to the Building and Zoning department. Mr.
Maurice Hugh, from Germain Awnings Co, stated that the company would meet all Dade County
Building Code requirements. Mr. I. Hegedus moved that the application be approved with a second
from Mr. F. Hegedus. The vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM # 5 APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR ADDITION
Mr. & Mrs. Luis Biancalana 9301 NE 9th Place
Mr. LuBien presented information regarding the nature of the application noting that the item was
before the Board due to the uniqueness of the addition as well as the harmonious aspect. Mr. Luis
Biancalana was present on his own behalf noting that the addition would upgrade the home as well
as improve the value. Mr. F. Hegedus asked for clarification on the existing garage. Mr. LuBien
replied that the existing garage will be demolished. Maria Biancalana further explained that the plans
show a carport that extends the line of the house. When the existing garage is demolished, the
driveway will be extended.
Discussion regarding the wood siding that exists on the current building and what may be applied to
the new addition ensued. It was concluded that the addition would be of masonry construction with
simulated wood siding. Mr. F. Hegedus moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr. I.
Hegedus seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #5A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR GARAGE AND CARPORT
ENCLOSURE. Tousha Cox 42 NW 92nd Street
Mr. LuBien explained that there is an existing carport and garage which the applicant would like to
enclose. Mr. Blum inquired as to the need for flood elevation with the lower floor of the garage. Mr.
LuBien replied that the floor will be elevated. It was noted that there would be no outside access and
there would be adequate off-street parking.
Mr. F. Hegedus moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr. I. Hegedus seconded the
motion. The vote was unanimous in favor.
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ADJOURNMENT
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The March 19, 1998 meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was adjourned at 7:55 P.M.
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Eliza eth A. Kroboth, Recording Secretary
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Robert Blum, Acting Chairman