04-16-1998 Regular Meeting•
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 16, 1998
The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on Thursday, April 16, 1998 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: Frank Hegedus
Ivor Hegedus
Norman Powell
Absent: Cliff Walters
Robert Blum
Also Present: Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Frank LuBien
Lisa Kroboth
Due to the absence of both the Chairman and the Acting Chairman, Mr. Ivor Hegedus moved that
Mr. Frank Hegedus be appointed the acting chairman for this meeting. Mr. Powell seconded the
motion which carried unanimously in favor.
ITEM #1 MINUTES - MARCH 19, 1998
Mr. Sarafan requested a motion to amend the minutes to reflect that the witnesses present at the
meeting were sworn in and that all applicants agreed to proceed with only three Board members
present requiring a unanimous vote in accordance with the Code. Mr. I. Hegedus so moved with a
second by Mr. Powell. The vote was unanimous in favor.
The witnesses who expected to testify at this meeting were sworn in at this time. All applicants
agreed to proceed with only three Board members present requiring a unanimous vote as stipulated
in the Code of Ordinances.
ITEM #2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR WROUGHT IRON FENCE IN
FRONT YARD. Dr. Koste 86 NE 110 Street
Mr. LuBien explained that as stipulated in the Code, all front yard fences must be approved by the
Board. As such, the applicant is requesting approval of plans for a wrought iron fence, 42 inches
high, in the front yard. The fence does comply with all the requirements for a front yard fence.
Mr. Ivor Hegedus moved for approval of the application as submitted. Mr. Powell seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
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ITEM #3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR
RENOVATIONS AND CHANGE OF USE.
Mohamed Ibrahim / ANJ Future Investment 675 NE 88 Terrace
Mr. LuBien explained that the Board is to consider the floor plan and the elevations as submitted.
The plans have been reviewed by the Community Development office. Mr. Ibrahim, present on his
own behalf presented renderings for the Board's benefit. He stated that the change of use would be
from a hotel (formerly the Viking Motel) to a daycare center for children ages newborn to one year.
Mr. Ibrahim explained the interior layout as shown on the renderings.
Mr. Ivor Hegedus moved that the application be approved as submitted with a second from Mr.
Powell. The vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR
RENOVATIONS.
Mohamed Ibrahim / ANJ Future Investment 8849 Biscayne Blvd.
This application is before the Board due to some changes to the exterior of the building. As such,
this item must be reviewed by the Board. Mr. Ibrahim was present on his own behalf The exterior
changes have a similar configuration to the application previously approved by the Board for the
laundry mat at 8851 Biscayne Boulevard. The grocery store that is currently occupying one bay of
the building will be doubled in size.
Mr. Powell moved that the application be approved with a second by Mr. I. Hegedus. The motion
carried.
TT'EM #5 ADJOURNMENT
Mr. I. Hegedus asked that the next agenda include an item for discussion and possible action
regarding sheds. Mr. LuBien suggested that it be discussed provided there is a full Board. The topic
to be considered is a proposed amendment to send to Council for adoption in order for the Board to
make consistent decisions regarding sheds. It will be placed on the next agenda. Discussion regarding
sheds ensued.
• The April 16, 1998 meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was adjourned at 8: 05 P.M.
eth A. Kroboth, Recording Secretary
Frank Hegedus, cting Chairman