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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING OCTOBER 21, 1999
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board was held on
Thursday, October 21, 1999 at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:35 PM with the
following present:
Norman Powell, Chairman
Jim McCoy, Vice Chairman
Max Wolfe Sturman
Timothy Crutchfield
Richard Fernandez
Also Present: Frank LuBien, Building and Zoning Director
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Veronica A. Galli, Recording Secretary
Attorney Sarafan swore in any individuals who may testify before the Board.
ITEM #1 MINUTES — SEPTEMBER 16, 1999
Mr. Crutchfield moved to approve the Minutes of the September 16,1999 meeting. Mr.
McCoy seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #2 MINUTES — SEPTEMBER 30, 1999 SPECIAL MEETING
Mr. Crutchfield moved to approve the Minutes of the September 30, 1999 Special
Meeting. Mr. Sturman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor with
Mr. Femandez not voting because he was not present at the Special Meeting.
ITEM #3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN FOR NEW
CLASSROOM/FACULTY OFFICE BUILDING.
Barry University 11300 NE 2 Avenue
Mr. Tim Czerniec, Senior Vice President of Business and Finance, Mr. Ed Cannon of
Harper Partners, Inc. and Mr. Doug Coomer, a traffic engineer of Kimley Horn and
Associates, Inc. presented to the Board the site plan for new classroom/faculty office
building for Barry University. Mr. Czerniec explained that the new building would allow
the present faculty/staff and students to be better accommodated with much less crowed
conditions. Mr. Coomer, stated that the traffic generated was at sufficient capacity and
in compliance with Dade County.
Mr. Fernandez brought to the attention of the presenters and the Board that the
calculation of the parking spaces was incorrect and it should be 1,374 and not 1,518 with
an excess of parking spaces to be 193. Mr. Cannon acknowledged the error.
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After further discussion, Mr. Fernandez moved to approve the original site plan as
submitted. Mr. Sturman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
Recess called at 8:50 PM Meeting reconvened at 9:02PM
ITEM #4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SIGN IN FRONT OF OFFICE.
Joel M. Berger, D.D.S. 9101 Park Drive
Mr. LuBien stated that this item was tabled at the September 16th meeting due to lack of
an application on file. Mr. LuBien stated that the application was now on file. After
further discussion, Mr. McCoy moved to approve the application, Mr. Crutchfield
seconded the motion and the vote was Mr. Fernandez NO, Mr. McCoy, Mr. Crutchfield,
Mr. Sturman, and Mr. Powell YES. The motion passed.
ITEM #5 REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO INSTALL A SECOND ELECTRIC
METER ON GUESTHOUSE.
Mary Newman 140 NE 95 Street
Mr. LuBien stated that this item was withdrawn at the September 16th meeting subject to
submitting a permit application. Mr. LuBien stated that the application was now on file.
Ms. Newman stated that she is paying property taxes on the GuestHouse which Dade
County considers a duplex.
After further discussion, Mr. Fernandez moved to deny the appeal. Mr. McCoy seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous
1't'hM #6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR HOUSE ADDITION.
Herbert Morgan 101 NW 95 Street
Mr. LuBien stated this item was tabled at the September 16th meeting for revision of
plans that had two fronts doors facing the street.
After a brief discussion, Mr. Fernandez moved to approve the application. Mr.McCoy
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
HEM #7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF APPEAL TO BUILDING
OFFICIAL'S DENIAL OF BUILDING PERMIT.
Rebecca Wyatt 440 NE 91 Street
Mr. LuBien stated that the plans are complete but do not have the seal and signature of a
registered architect or landscape architect.
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The Board expressed their concern that the structure would not comply with the Code
without the signature and seal of a registered architect or landscape architect. After
further discussion, Mr. McCoy moved to uphold the Building Official's decision. Mr.
Sturman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #8 REQUEST S D APPROVAL OF APPEAL TO BUILDING
OFr ICIAL DENIAL OF BUILDING PERMIT FOR ABOVE
GROUND SWIMMING POOL. 760 NE 96 Street
Dr. Mvniz Ph.D.
Dr. Muniz stated that he has had an above ground pool since 1990 and that he was not
aware that he was not in compliance until just recently when Code Enforcement informed
him of the violation. Mr. Fernandez stated that the pool does not comply with masonry
construction. After a discussion, Mr. McCoy made a motion to uphold the Building
OOfficial's decision of denial for a permit for an above ground swimming pool,
withrequest to Code Enforcement to allow the resident to come into compliance. Mr.
Crutchfield seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
IThM #9 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCE TO PERMIT
EXTENSION OF KITCHEN. 1183 NE 91 Terrace
Marie Francois
Mr. LuBien stated that the resident is requesting a variance to permit a 2.2'
encroachment into a required 10' setback. Mr. LuBien also stated that the home was
built in approximately the 1930's and was annexed by Miami Shores approximately the
same time with the existing kitchen Also, the addition would make the home more
livable and improve the appearance of the home. After further discussion, Mr. McCoy
made a motion to deny the application for a variance. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the denial
A motion for adjournment was made at 10:30 PM
eronica A. Galli, Recording Secretary