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08-19-1999 Regular Meeting1 1 1 Miami Shores Village Planning and Zoning Board Regular Meeting August 19, 1999 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board was held on Thursday, August 19, 1999 at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:40PM. with the following present: Norman Powell, Chairman Jim McCoy, Vice Chairman Max Wolfe Sturman Timothy Crutchfield (arrived at 7:50 PM) Richard Fernandez (arrived at 8:50 PM) Also Present: Frank LuBien, Building and Zoning Director Veronica A. Galli, Recording Secretary All individuals to testify were sworn in at this time. ITEM #1 MINUTES — JULY 14, 1999 Mr. Sturman moved to approve the Minutes of the July 14 meeting. Mr. McCoy seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ITEM #2 TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES PRESENTATION Mr. Kacer, Senior Project Manager with Williams, Hatfield and Stones, Inc, presented for the Boards review, pictures of traffic calming devices that were placed throughout the Village of Key Biscayne by his organization. Mr. Kacer explained briefly the cost of each device as well as the effectiveness of the device. After a discussion with the Board, Mr. Kacer stated he would send the Board additional literature for their review. The overall concerns of the Board included the liability to Miami Shores Village in case of auto accidents, the particular roads throughout the Village that are the responsibility of Miami -Dade County and the overall cost of the project. Mr. Crutchfield arrived at 7:50 PM 1 1 1 Planning & Zoning Meeting 2 August 19, 1999 Upon the completion of the presentation, Mr. Crutchfield asked to amend the Minutes of the July 14,1999 meeting to indicate that in Item #4 his vote was against the motion. ITEM #3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCE TO PERMIT FLAT ROOF ADDITION. Ms. Maria Cruz 11 NE 110 Street Ms. Cruz addressed the Board stating the new addition to her home was in the rear of the home and there would be no change in the front view of the home. Mr. Sturman stated he drove by the home and found that the residence was unique in its appearance/configuration. Further discussion revealed that a pitched roof would not be esthetically practicable for the residence. Mr. Crutchfield moved to approve the request as a hardship variance because of the unique situation. Mr. Sturman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ITEM #4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BANNER DISPLAY Archdiocese of Miami 95 St to 104 St along Biscayne Blvd. Mr. Logan of Triple A Flag & Banner clarified the area for the banners to be placed along Biscayne Blvd. to be from 92 Street to 104 Street. After a brief discussion, Mr. McCoy moved to approve the placement of the banners from 92 Street to 104 Street along Biscayne Blvd. from December 2,1999 to January 2, 2000. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. . ITEM #5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF INSTALLATION OF REVERSE CHANNEL NEON SIGN. John Challenor 9540 NE 2 Avenue Mr. Challenor addressed the Board stating that the sign would be similar esthetically, as the sign in the Miami Shores Police Department. The colors will be purple and yellow with the lighting being suttle. After a discussion, Mr. Crutchfield moved to approve the request as submitted. Mr. Sturman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. 1 Planning & Zoning Meeting - 3 - August 19, 1999 EM #6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SIDEWALK TABLES, SEATS AND UMBRELLAS. John Challenor 9540 NE 2 Avenue Mr. Crutchfield began the discussion stating that he had visited the location to get a better understanding of the proposed request, such as the placement of the tables, seats and umbrellas. After further discussion, Mr. Crutchfield moved to table this item until the possibility of having established an ordinance to permit this usage. Mr. Sturman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Mr. Fernandez arrived at 8:50 PM ITEM #7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR GARAGE ENCLOSURE. Mr. Herbert Davis 46 NE 105 Street Mr. Davis stated that the wrong address was indicated on the application. The consensus of the Board was to amend the application to read 46 NW 105 Street. Mr. Davis stated that he wanted to enclose the garage to use the space as a game room for his family and friends and that once it was enclosed there would be no door leading to the exterior of the home from that area. After a discussion as to the existing exterior doors and the location of a bath room with an exterior door and a door leading into the proposed enclosed area, Mr. LuBien was asked to produce the original plans of the home. A recess was called at 9:05 PM and the meeting reconvened at 9:12 PM. Mr. LuBien presented the original plans showing a full bath in the area of the proposed enclosure. After further discussion, Mr. Fernandez moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr. Sturman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. 1 1 Planning & Zoning Meeting - 4 - August 19, 1999 ITEM #8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PORTABLE HOT TUB PLACEMENT. Ms. Elizabeth Steele 301 NE 98 Street Mr. LuBien stated that he received a letter from Ms. Steele stating that she would not be able to appear before the Board this evening and that Mr. - Gallant would represent her. Mr. Gallant introduced himself as a good friend of Ms. Steeles'. Upon further discussion, it was determined that Mr. Gallant was not an appropriate candidate to represent Ms. Steele in this matter. Mr. McCoy moved to table this item until Ms. Steele would be able to appear before the Board at a future meeting. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ITEM #9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR CANOPY/BALCONY ADDITION. George and Alice Burch 1440 NE 101 Street Mr. LuBien stated that bringing this item before the Board was a formality and that he had no objections to the submitted application. Mr. Fernandez moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr. Sturman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ITEM #10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF APPEAL TO BUILDING OFFICIAL'S DECISION REGARDING EXTERIOR PAINT COLOR Adrian Trujillo & Bill Milouni 241 NE 92 Street Mr. LuBien stated the color was too bright and not in harmony with the surrounding area. Mr. Trujillo and Mr. Milouni addressed the Board stating that some of the roofing tiles have a similar color in them and with the house painted in the requested color it would show a blend with the tiles. After further discussion, Mr. McCoy moved to reject the request for appeal. Upon reflection, Mr. McCoy withdrew his motion and further stated he (Mr. McCoy) moved to approve and uphold the Building Official's decision. Mr. Fernandez seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. 1 1 Planning & Zoning Meeting - 5 - August 19, 1999 ITEM #11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF APPEAL TO BUILDING OFFICIAL'S DECISION REGARDING EXTERIOR PAINT COLOR Mr. William Martinez 130 NE 98 Street Mr. LuBien stated that the presented color was too deep and should be lighter because of the unique design of the home. Mr. Martinez, the home owner, was not able to produce a color photograph of the residence and upon further discussion, Mr. Fernandez moved to affirm the decision of the Building Official with the recommendation to the Code Enforcement Board to stop the rolling fine against the resident. Mr. Sturman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ITEM #12 DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING SWITCHING TO TWO MONTHLY MEETINGS TO BE HELD ON THE 2141) AND 4m TUESDAY. The discussion began with Mr. Powell polling the Board as to their availability for a second monthly meeting. The results were: Mr. Powell Mr. McCoy Mr. Sturman Mr. Fernandez Mr. Crutchfield Thursday ok Tuesday, previous commitment Tuesday & Thursday ok Thursday ok Tuesday, previous commitment (may change in the Fall) Thursday ok Tuesday, committed to the Orange Bowl Committee. Tuesday and Thursday ok - Not Fridays After further discussion, Mr. Crutchfield suggested to address this item again at a future meeting. 1 1 Planning & Zoning Meeting - 6 - August 19, 1999 Mr. Powell began a discussion with regard to the request by Council regarding the Traffic Calming devices. Mr. Serafan urged the Board to use the Village Staff as suggested by Mr. Benton, the Village Manager to gather the information necessary for the report. Mr. Fernandez commented that there is information available through the Police Department and Village records that can be assembled from past studies made by the Village. Mr: Sturman suggested to invite individuals from the Village of Key Biscayne to address the Board regarding the traffic calming devices implemented in their Village and the overall effects of them on traffic. The August 19, 1999 meeting of the Planing & Zoning Board adjourned at 10:50 PM. (1/1 -f -A-1",41,-(1( Veronica A. Galli, Recording Secretary