06-17-1999 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEET1 NG
JUNE 17, 1999
The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board was held on Thursday June 17,
1999 at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:35PM, with the following present:
Norman Powell, Acting Chairman
Jim McCoy
Max Wolfe Sturman
Timothy Crutchfield
Richard Fernandez
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. Fernandez requested to address the Board after Item #6 on the Agenda regarding
eve measures. Mr. Powell approved his request.
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Mr. McCoy moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Mr. Sturman seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
11 t M #2 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR FLAT ROOF
ADDITION.
Eugene Colson 1174 NE 105 Street
Mr. Colson informed the Board that he had spoken to his neighbors regarding the flat
roof addition and they were in favor of it. After a discussion, Mr. Fernandez moved to
approve the application as submitted. Mr. McCoy seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor.
11 tM 03 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR GARAGE/DECK
ADDITION.
Thomas & Barbara Jenkins 45 NE 92 Street
Mr. Fernandez began the discussion stating his concern that the suggested garage/deck
addition could be an additional living space and suggested the applicant move the
staircase to the inside of the structure rather than on the outside. Mr. Jenkins stated that
he would be glad to put a window on the eastern elevation as well as hove the staircase
inside the new structure. Mr. Femandez moved to approve the application wit:1 the
condition that the staircase be moved to the interior of the new structure and Lila
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windowi windows be placed on the eastern elevation. The size of the window to be
determined by the Building Official. Mr. Sturman seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor.
11 hM 44 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR CAR WASH AT
WESTAR GAS STATION.
Pesco Enterprises InciWestar 8700 Biscayne Blvd.
Mr. Sarafan was asked to clarify the Villa • e Code with respect to the request for a car
wash. Mr. Sarafan stated that a car wash is not allowed in Miami Shores. After a
discussion, Mr. Fernandez moved to deny the application. Mr. Sturman seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
F5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR A SWttiIING POOL
IN THE SIDE SETBACK.
Joe Collins/Todd Jost 9100 NW 1 Avenue
Mr. Collins addressed the Board with his request for a hardship variance to install a
swimming pooL Mr. Fernandez stated that the applicant has no particular and unusual
circumstances to permit a variance. After discussion, Mr. Collins withdrew his
application.
1i t.M 45A APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR NEW SIGN COPY ON EXISTfl' G SIGN.
Mohamed Ibrahim 8849 Biscayne Blvd.
Mr. Ibrahim explained to the Board that he is in the process of completely renovating his
property and that the new sinage was important to identify the school that is to be there.
After a discussion, Mr. Crutchfield moved to approve the plans as submitted. Mr.
McCoy seconded the motion for discussion, Mr. LuBien brought to the Boards' attention
that the property owner has not obtained an Occupational License or a Certificate of
Occupancy. Mr. Crutchfield moved to amend his motion to include that the property
owner, Mr. Ibrahim must obtain an Occupational License and a Certificate of
Occupancy for this location. Mr. McCoy seconded the amended motion and the vote
was unanimous in favor.
ITEM g TRAFFIC CALMING -DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION
Mr. Rich Freeman, Director of Community Development, informed the Board that a
Task Force has been appointed to study the possibility of traffic calming devices
throughout the Village and to look into obtaining a grant for the traffic study. He also
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stated that he has been in contact with consultants that would be available to give the
Board a workshop on the traffic calming devices when it was appropriate. Mr. Freeman
also stated that he would be keeping the Board informed of all the findings of the Task
Force as they became available to him.
EM 47 ADMNISTRATIVE MEASURES
Mr. Fernandez began his statement to the Board by suggesting that each 3oard member
have a copy of the following:
Complete set of Code Books
Zoning map of the Village (Mr. LuBien provided a copy to
each member.)
Comprehensive Plan
A copy of the Appeals Process
A copy of the Ex -party Communication Ordinanc-
A copy of AGO 81-6 dated 2/11/96
Mr. Fernandez also proposed to have regular scheduled discussion issues.
The June 17, 1999 meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board was
adjourned at 10:35PM.
Veronica A. Galli, Recording Secretary