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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 18, 1999
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board was held on Thursday,
November 18, 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
Absent: Richard Fernandez
Also Present Frank LuBien, Building and Zoning Director
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Veronica A. Galli, Recording Secretary
ITEM #1 — MINUTES — October 21, 1999
Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to amend Item #3 to include the following sentence. 'After further
discussion, Mr. Fernandez moved to approve the site plan as originally submitted.' Mr. Sturman
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously in favor.
Mr. Crutchfield moved to approve the amended Minutes of October 21,1999. Mr. McCoy
seconded the motion and it passed unanimously in favor.
ITEM #2 — REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCE FOR SIDE SE MACK
REQUIREMENTS.
Frank Henry 710 NE 93 Street
Mr. Henry began the discussion by explaining that the property has an unusual shape and peculiar
configuration to accommodate a standard pool. After further discussion, Mr. Henry asked to
amend his application by having the setback of 5' on the East side of the property rather than the
West side and that there would be no change in the original plan submitted other than to move the
pool and deck to the east consistent with the amended application. Mr. Crutchfield moved to
approve the amended application. Mr. McCoy seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous
in favor.
ITEM #3 — REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR GARAGE ENCLOSURE. •
Jovanny Cabral 273 NW 92 Street .
Mr. LuBien stated that the applicant would have the driveway ribbons cut back to 5'. This was
not originally on the plans. Mr. Cabral stated that the existing door will be blocked in and there
will be no exterior door. Mr. Sturman moved to approve the application. Mr. McCoy seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
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ITEM #4 -REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCE TO INSTALL NON -COLOR
THROUGH TILE.
Todd Amrhein 149 NW 106 Street
Mr. LuBien stated that Mr. Amrhein could not attend the meeting and request to have this item
placed on the December agenda.
ITEM #5 -REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR GARAGE ENCLOSURE.
Rabin Sarda 212 NW 93 Street
Mr. Sarda stated that the enclosure would provide additional space that he needs in the home to
make the home more comfortable. After a discussion, Mr. Sturman moved to approve the
application as submitted. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion for discussion. The discussion
centered on the fact that the plans for enclosure did not include a window on the new enclosed
wall. After further discussion, Mr. Sturman withdrew his motion and the applicant withdrew his
application. The Board tabled this item to enable the applicant to consult with his professionaL
The matter came back before the Board with the applicant amending his application to include a
26" x 50" window. Mr. McCoy moved to approve the amended application. Mr. Crutchfield
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #6 -REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR GARAGE ENCLOSURE.
Rabin Sarda 215 NW 92 Street
Mr. McCoy moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #7 -PRESENTATION: TRAFFIC CALMING DEVICES
Chief Masten began the discussion by explaining to the Board how the information is gathered by
the smart trailer, radar control and enforcement efforts throughout the Miami Shores area. He
talked about Operation Safe and Slow and how it reaches out to the children of the community to
make them aware of traffic laws and safe driving. Chief Masten went on to explain that the
residents of Miami Shores insist on tickets being issued to all traffic offenders in order to slow the
traffic down in the concerned areas. He also stated that the public perception of speeding is higher
then what the actual statistics show for Miami Shores. Chief Masten stated that he has no
objections to traffic slowing devices but the Board should consider public opinion in their studies.
Chief Masten said that he would try to provide additional information to the Board for their
review at the January 16, 2000 meeting. The Board thanked Chief Masten for addressing the
issue of traffic calming devises and look forward to his broaden report m January.
ITEM #8 -DISCUSSION: PARKING INC, PRO,CF,B1, B2 AND S1 DISTRICTS.
Mr. McCoy began the discussion by stating with the anticipated growth of various institutions in
the Miami Shores area, he felt that a interpretation of the Parking IN C, PRO,CF,B1, B2 AND S1
Districts is vague in its definition to the calculation of spaces allowed. The consensus of to
Board was to get comparisons of our Code to the City and County codes to get a clearer
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interpretation. Mr. LuBien suggested contacting other institutions throughout Miami and seeing
how they deal with their parking problems. Mr. LuBien also stated that he would do what he can
to get further information to the Board by the next meeting in December. Mr. McCoy made a
motion to request Mr. Sarafan to prepare a resolution to present to the Village Council to get a
clear definition of the S-1 District Code. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion and the vote was
unanimous in favor.
A motion for adjournment was made at 9:40 PM
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Veronica A. Galli, Recording Secretary