04-15-1999 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETNG
APRIL 15, 1999
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board was held on Thursday April 15,
1999 at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:42 PM, with the following present:
Norman Powell
Jim McCoy
Max Wolfe Sturman
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Also Present Frank LuBien, Building & Zoning Director
Veronica A. Galli, Recording Secretary
All witnesses expected to testify were sworn in at this time.
Mr. LuBien informed the Board that with the recent election of Mr. Blum to Village
Council, the Planning and Zoning Board needed to elect a Chairperson.
Mr. Sturman moved to appoint Mr. Norman Powell as acting Chairman until the Planning
and Zoning Board was at full membership in the near future. Mr. McCoy seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #1 MINUTES MARCH 18, 1999
Mr. Sturman moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Mr. Powell seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGING ROOF COLOR FROM
WHITE TO RED.
Claude & Irene Jean -Gillis 9338 NW 2 Place
Mr. LuBien stated the applicant was not present and Mr. McCoy moved to table the item.
Mr. Sturman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ImM #3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS TO ENCLOSE GARAGE.
Brian Sloan 290 NW 93 Street
Mr. Sloan stated that his house had been broken into three times in the past and the open
garage area was used for access during the robberies. He also stated that the enclosing of
the garage would be a security reason. After a discussion by the Board, Mr. McCoy
moved to approve the request as submitted. Mr. Sturman seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous in favor.
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ITEM #4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS TO ENCLOSE EXIST tG
GARAGE
Jeffrey K. Parker 675 Grand Concourse
Mr. Parker stated he had sent a letter to his surrounding neighbors explaining the possible
Construction of a two car garage on his property. Mr. Parker also stated that the
Neighbors had no objection to the addition. After a discussion by the Board, fir. McCoy
moved to accept the request as submitted. Mr. Sturman seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #4A REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR NEW AWNThG
Jiffy Lube 8787 Biscayne Blvd.
Mr. LuBien stated the applicant was not present but wanted the Board to act on the
request. On behalf of the applicant, Mr. LuBien stated that the awning request was a
standard awning and the request was a formality for all retail establishments in Miami
Shores Village. Mr. Sturman moved to approve the request as submitted and Mr. McCoy
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM :44B REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTALLATION OF PRE -CAST
CONCRETE WALL
Miami Shores Village 95 St. from NW 2 Ave to NW 3 Ave.
NW 3 Ave. From 91 St. to 93 St.
The Village Manager, Mr. Tom Benton stated the Village Council asked him to present
the request to the Board. Mr. Benton explained that the construction of the wall will be
pre -cast concrete and that the wall will be painted with a color in harmony with the
surrounding area. Mr. Benton also stated that there would be no shrubbery planted at this
time. Mr. McCoy moved to approve the request as submitted. Mr. Sturman seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Powell opened a discussion with the Board regarding rules that should be followed
by the homeowner when applying for an appeal to the Planning and Zoning Directors'
decision regarding color of paint to the exterior of a home. After much discussion,
Mr. Powell moved to request Mr. Sarafan, the Village Attorney, draft a document for
final approval of the Board with the following guidelines for the homeowner to follow:
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1. Color photos of the entire exterior of the subject property.
2. Color photos of all properties surrounding the subject property.
3. Any additional color photos sufficient to show neighborhood setting.
4. A paint sample of all colors associated with the appeal and their
Intended application to the subject premises.
5. A short and plain statement of Bounds for the appeal.
Mr. McCoy seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
The April 15, 1999 meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board was
adjourned at 8:50 PM.
Veronica A. Galli, Recording Secretary