08-31-1999 Special Meeting1
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
A special meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was held on Friday, August 31, 1999 in the
Council Chambers of Village Hall. The meeting commenced at 10:00 AM with the following
members present:
PRESENT:
Norman Powell
Richard Fernandez
Tim Crutchfield
ALSO PRESENT: Frank LuBien, Building & Zoning Director
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Attorney Sarafan swore in any individuals who may testify before the Board.
Chairman Powell confirmed that the meeting was called in a proper fashion.
1) REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED S1'1'E PLAN.
ANJ Future Investment Inc./Kids Village
Montessori School & Day Care Center, Inc. 650 N.E. 88th Terrace
Mr. Mohamed Ibrahim was present as the president of ANJ Future Investment Inc. and owner of
the Center. Mr. Fernandez declared that he had visited the site and had incidental contact with
Mr. Ibrahim, but did not discuss the item before the Board. Mr. Powell indicated that he had
driven by the site as well. '
Mr. LuBien explained the particulars regarding the difference in the site plan from the original and
the newly submitted plan. The difference in the two plans is the parking configurations due to an
easement owned by WASA. The requirements for available parking spaces were reviewed, and
Mr. LuBien stated that 18 parking spaces were necessary for this site and use. Mr. LuBien
further indicated that the new site plan provides 19 spaces.
Mr. Sarafan outlined the background of the situation and explained the Village's expectations of
Mr. Ibrahim if the Board approves the revised site plan.
It was verified that currently on the site, there are 8 spaces, where the revised site plan will call for
10. Board discussion centered upon whether or not the 10 spaces shown on the revised site plan
will actually fit within the allotted space and suggested alternatives. There is a planted island
currently at marked space number 3, which unless removed, eliminates that space from
consideration. An option was suggested that the planted island remain, that the area be
lined/remarked to allow for 9 spaces, and that three spaces be constructed at the west end of the
property in the space marked "Green area" on the revised site plan.
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Mr. Ibrahim requested that the site plan be further amended to reflect a handicapped space
installed in space 9 and 10, providing two handicapped spaces on that one strip, and make space
number 11 a regular parking space. It was pointed out that additional ADA requirements need to
be addressed and corrected.
The issue of use of the property was raised. Mr. Sarafan stated that the existing zoning does not
permit a school, and that Mr. Ibrahim has indicated that he understands the prohibition. The
application for an occupational license is for a day care/pre school center. Mr. Sarafan further
stated that the agreement which Mr. Ibrahim will be required to sign prior to a temporary CO
being issued, contains an acknowledgement by Mr. Ibrahim that a school is not permitted.
Mr. Fernandez moved to approve the amended site plan, such amendments to include the addition
of three parking spaces on the west end of the building currently marked "green area», the
retention of the landscape island, the consolidation of two existing spaces currently marked 9 and
10, to one handicapped space, the return of current space 11 to a standard parking space
designation, and subject to compliance with ADA requirements for ramping, etc. Mr. Crutchfield
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
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Barbara A. Fugazzi, CM
Village Clerk
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