04-20-2000 Regular Meetingor
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING APRIL 20, 2000
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board was held on Thursday,
April 20, 2000 at the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Powell at
7:37 PM with the following present:
Also Present:
Norman Powell, Chairman
Jim McCoy, Vice Chairman (arrived at 7:45 PM)
Max Wolfe Sturman
Timothy Crutchfield
Richard Fernandez
Al Berg, Director Planning & Zoning
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Frank LuBien, Building Director
Veronica A. Galli, Recording Secretary
Mr. Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting.
I ROLL CALL
11 APPROVAL OF MINUTES — March 16, 2000
Mr. Fernandez moved to approve the Minutes of March 16, 2000. Mr. Sturman seconded
the motion and vote was unanimous in favor.
III SCHEDULED ITEMS:
Mr. Fernandez moved to amend the Agenda to have Items 9 and 10 moved to Items 2A and 2B.
Mr. Sturman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM
PZ00-0420-01 Boris Moroz
Sec. 401: Sign approval
9013-15 Biscayne Blvd.
Ms. Maritza Sagot, Permit Runner for the sign company addressed the Board. Mr. Fernandez
asked if Ms. Sagot was an Officer of the company. Her reply was that she was the Permit
Runner. Upon further discussion regarding the representation of the property owner, the applicant
withdrew the application.
PZ 00-0420-02 Dale and Dewey LoSasso 1133 NE 91 Ter
Exterior paint color
Mr. Berg stated that the application was withdrawn and will be placed on next months' agenda.
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ITEM 2A
PZ00-0420-09 Robert Denton
Site plan approval
Lot 6, B1.54 Miami Shores
Mr. Berg's staff report stated that staff would not support a variance as there is nothing unusual
or peculiar to the site that would merit consideration under the provisions of the code.
Mr. Denton's representative, Mr. Kelly, explained that the Dentons' wanted to build a two-story
single family home. Upon further discussion as to whether or not the site was buildable, Mr.
Kelly referred to the Minutes of March 1990 where it is indicated that the lot is buildable. Mr.
Fernandez moved that a finding has been determined that the lot is buildable. Mr. McCoy
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. It was determined that the documents
pertaining to Lot 6, Block 54 was not in order. The drawing did not match up to the structure on
the site plan. With the finding of this information, the applicant withdrew his application for Lot
6 Block 54.
ITEM 2B
PZ00-0420-10 Robert Denton
Site plan approval
Lot 9, B1.54 Miami Shores
Mr. Berg's staff report stated that staff would not support a variance as there is nothing unusual
or peculiar to the site that would merit consideration under the provisions of the code. Mr.
Fernandez asked if the lot was buildable. Mr. Kelly and Mr. Denton stated that there was no
change in the permanent improvement on Lot 8 and that they were not sure about Lot 10. Mr.
Fernandez moved that a finding has been determined that the lot is buildable. Mr. Powell
seconded the motion for discussion. It was brought to the Boards' attention that the presentation
of documents pertaining to the Lot 9, B 1.54, was not in order. Mr. Fernandez withdrew his
motion and Mr. Powell withdrew his second. The applicant withdrew the application pertaining
to Lot 9.
Recess called at 9:02PM Reconvened 9:06PM
ITEM
PZ00-0420-03 Archdiocese of Miami
Sec. 523 Exterior paint color
9900 NE 2 Avenue
This item was withdrawn due to the fact that the applicant was not present.
ITEM
PZ00-0420-04 Boris Moroz (owner)
Mrs. Garay (Tenant)
9061 Biscayne Blvd.
Sign Approval
Mr. Steve Guanche, son of Mrs. Garay began the discussion regarding the signage. The Board
concluded that Mr. Guanche was not a legal representative. Mr. Crutchfield moved to Table this
Item. Mr. McCoy seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
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ITEM
PZ00-0420-05 Walter Michot
Sec. 523: Exterior paint color
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April 20, 2000
61 NE 96 Street
Mr. Michot stated the color he submitted was approved by the Historic Preservation Board in
March 2000. Mr. LuBien stated that the color was not in harmony with the neighborhood.
Mr.Crutchfield moved to approve the color as submitted. Mr. Sturman seconded the motion for
discussion. Upon further discussion, Mr. Fernandez requested from the owner proof the color
submitted was the original color of the home when it was built in 1925. Mr. Michot was not able
to comply. The vote on the motion was Mr. McCoy and Mr. Fernandez opposed and Mr.
Sturman, Mr. Powell, and Mr. Crutchfield in favor. The motion passed.
Mr. McCoy moved to take Item PZ00-0420-04 off table. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous.
ITEM
PZ00-0420-04 Boris Moroz (owner)
Mrs. Garay (Tenant)
Sec 401: Sign Approval
9061 Biscayne Blvd.
Mrs. Garay granted her son, Mr. Steven Guanche, permission to represent him at this meeting.
Mr. Guanche stated that the proposed sign would be a neon sign around the front window of the
business. Mr. Fernandez moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr. Sturman seconded
the motion and the motion passed unanimously.
ITEM
PZ00-0420-06 Robert Mosheim
Sec 604: Site plan approval
442 NE 103 Street
Staff recommended to not approve the Chicago Brick for the driveway and also recommends a
10' set back in the driveway. Staff recommends approval of the request provided that the
drainage issue is resolved. A driveway/walkway width of 23' is an inappropriate scale for an
entryway to the home. A concern regarding the wood trellis and its encroachment into the setback
was discussed. Mr. Crutchfield moved to approve the site plan subject to the removal of 5' west
side of the parking area to have the area in compliance with the setback requirements. Mr.
Sturman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM
PZ00-042-07 Publix Supermarket
Sec 604: Site plan approval
Mr. Berg stated that the applicant withdrew the application.
9050 Biscayne Blvd.
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ITEM
PZ00-042-08 Jerry Eaton (owner) 8787 Biscayne Blvd.
Jiffy Lube (tenant) Sign approval
Staff recommends approval and feels that the proposed sign is an improvement when compared to
the existing sign as it is lower and would provide a better visual connection with the existing use.
Mr. Fernandez moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr. McCoy seconded the motion
and the vote was unanimous in favor.
OLD BUSINESS
B. Discussion regarding Outdoor Cafe Ordinance drafts.
Mr. Crutchfield handed out an additional draft for the Boards review. He based the draft on Coral
Gables and South Miami's ordinances regarding outdoor cafes. Mr. Powell stated that he was not
able to review the original draft and preferred to continue the discussion at a later date since Mr.
Crutchfield submitted an additional draft at the meeting. Upon further discussion, Mr.
Crutchfield moved to have a Resolution of Intent to establish an ordinance regulating sidewalk
cafes. Mr. Sturman seconded the motion for discussion.
Recess called at 10:25PM Reconvened 10:45PM
The Board stated their concerns regarding the Resolution of Intent. Mr. Powell expressed his
concern that he was not prepared to make a decision at this time and asked the Board to further
review the submitted drafts. Mr. Crutchfield withdrew his motion and Mr. Sturman withdrew his
second. No action was taken.
A. Discussion regarding traffic calming.
Mr. Powell stated that after reading all the material regarding traffic calming that has been made
available to the Board over approximately a year, his determination was that Miami Shores
Village has no speeding problems. Mr. Fernandez agreed with Mr. Powell. Mr. McCoy brought
to the Boards attention that traffic calming devices can also be for aesthetics, which would
include benches, and green areas, which would be an enhancement for the Village. The Board
requested that Mr. Berg draft a presentation regarding their findings and submit it to the Board for
review prior to submission to the Village Council.
Adjournment was called at 11:15PM
Veronica A. Galli, Recording Secretary
William Powell, C firman