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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 21, 2000
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board was
held on Thursday, September 21, 2000 at the Village Hall. The meeting was
called to order by Vice Chairman McCoy at 7:35 PM with the following
present.
ITEM I: ROLL CALL:
Jim McCoy, Vice Chairman
Max Wolfe Sturman
Timothy Crutchfield
Richard Fernandez
ABSENT: Norman Powell
ALSO PRESENT: Al Berg, Planning & Zoning Director
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Veronica A. Galli, Recording Secretary
Mr. Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting.
ITEM II APPROVAL OF MINUTES — July 20, 2000
Mr. Crutchfield moved to approve the Minutes of July 20, 2000. Mr.
Sturman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM III
PZ00-0817-01 Shores Shopping Center
Fed U.S.A. Insurance (tenant)
Boris Moroz (Owner)
9019 Biscayne Blvd
Sec. 504.(f)(1):
Sign approval
Mr. Berg recommended denial of the proposal because the proposed signage
was not harmonious with the existing signage in the shopping center. Maria
Elena Gomez represented the sign company. She stated that the Fed U.S.A.
Insurance has changed their logo and wanted to update their signage.
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Upon further discussion, Mr. Fernandez moved to approve the application
and Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in
favor.
PZ00-0817-02
Boris Moroz (owner)
Shores Square Shopping Ctr.
Razor's Edge (tenant)
9061 Biscayne Blvd.
Sec.504.1:Neon sign
Area/window sign
Mr. Berg recommended approval of the application provided that no
additional signage be installed without Board approval. Mr. Fernandez
moved to approve the application. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion and
the vote was unanimous in favor.
PZ00-0817-03 Dorrie Foster (owner)
9495 N. Miami Ave Sec. 400/401: Schedule
Of Reg. -requesting
variance of 3' and 0'
where 10' are required
for side setback;
requesting O'where 5' are
required for a rear
setback -for concrete/tile
patios.
Mr. Berg stated the applicant requested a continuance. Mr. Crutchfield
moved to approve the request. Mr. Fernandez seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous in favor.
PZ00-0817-04 Michael Kracauer Sec.604: Site plan
1200 NE 96 Street approval
Mr. Berg recommended approval of the application provided that the base
elevation is raised to at least 10.67' and that the roof for the addition is flat.
Mr. Kracauer, owner and architect, stated that the sloped roof design is to
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compliance with Miami -Dade County. After Board discussion, Mr.
Crutchfield moved to approve the site plan. Mr. Fernandez seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
PZ00-0817-05
Dr. John Maples Sec.605: Site plan
958 NE 91 Terrace approval
Mr. Berg stated the proposed site plan creates a potential problem regarding
the new deck covering the portion of the pool where the steps entering and
leaving the pool are located. Also the west elevation is completely out of
character with the current rooflines and architecture of the house.
Dr. Maples stated that he would do whatever necessary to amend the site
plan to make the deck safe. Dr. Maples also stated the elevation could be
reduced to equal the existing elevation. Upon further discussion the
applicant withdrew his application.
PZ00-0921-01 Debra A. Hill Sec 523: Paint approval
930 NE 92 Street
Mr. Berg stated the paint color was inappropriate and denied by the Building
Official. Mr. Sturman moved to over rule the Building Official's decision.
The motion died for lack of a second. Upon further discussion, Mr.
Fernandez moved to deny the appeal. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion
and the vote was 3 to 1 in favor with Mr. Sturman opposing.
PZ00-0921-01
Ruth S. Polley
935 NE 95 St
Sec.523.1(3): Request
variance for non color
through tile
Ms. Jennifer Wald, daughter to Ms. Polley, explained that the tile on the roof
is Portland grey cement tile that was originally placed on the roof. Upon
discussion, Mr. Fernandez stated that Portland grey cement tile was a
material to be painted. Upon further discussion, Mr. Crutchfield moved to
approve the request for a variance. Mr. Sturman seconded the motion. The
vote was 3 NO and 1 YES. The request was denied.
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RECESS CALLED 9:37PM RECONVENED 9:47PM
PZ00-0921-03 Rodney & Frances Rolph Sec. 518: Request a
453 NE 92 Street variance to allow 4' wall
where 3.5' is allowed in
front yard; Sec.400/401:
Request variance to
allow columns/roof to be
setback 22' where 25'
are required;Sec.
523.1(e)(3): request
variance for flat roof
visible from front;
Sec.604: site plan
approval for new
perimeter walls and
additions.
Staff 's comment to Sec. 518, wall height; Mr. Berg cannot approve
recommendation because there is nothing unique or peculiar to the property
on which to base the approval. Staff's comment to Sec. 523.1(e)(3), flat
roof; Mr. Berg recommends approval of this request as the addition is well
planned and under the minimum amount allowed by code.
The applicant withdrew the request for variance to Section 400/401.Mr.
Rolph also stated that he would not pursue the building of a new wall
encroaching on the NW comer of the rear yard. Upon further discussion Mr.
Fernandez moved to deny a variance to Section 518 to allow a wall with a
height of 4' in the front yard where the code allows 3.5'. Mr. Sturman
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
Mr. Rolph withdrew his request for variance to Section 400/401, Schedule of
Regulations, to allow a front setback of 22' where 25' are required.
RECESS CALLED AT 10:45 PM RECONVENED 10:50PM
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Robert Denton (owner)
Lot 6, Block 4
Miami Shores Sec. #2
Sec. 604: Site plan
approval
Staff recommends that the site plan be denied based on the previously
referenced code sections and that the design does not meet the development
criteria. The consensus of the Board was that the site plan had some
improvements such as the entrance to the garage in the rear of the residence,
but the site plan needs to be improved with further accents to allow the
structure to be harmonious with the existing homes in the surrounding area.
Mr. McCoy opened the meeting for public comments.
Mr. Bird, 567 NE 97 Street; stated the proposed home was too big for the
lot. He also stated that the existing landscaping is not permanent but the
construction would be and that the design is not consistent with the homes in
Miami Shores.
Mr. Kincher, 558 NE 98 Street; stated the proposed home will not increase
property value for the surrounding area and possibly have the value drop.
Mr. McCoy closed public comments.
Mr. Fernandez moved to deny approval of the site plan. Mr. Crutchfield
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
PZ00-0921-05
Robert Denton (owner)
Lot 9, Block 4
Miami Shores Sec. #2
Sec. 604: Site plan
approval
Staff recommends that the site plan be denied based on the previously
referenced code sections and that the design does not meet the development
criteria. The consensus of the Board was that the circumstances of Lot 9
were identical in nature as Lot 6 — the site plan did not indicate first story
elements and basic elements of architecture.
ID Mr. Fernandez moved to deny approval of the site plan as submitted. Mr.
Crutchfield seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
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Motion for adjournment was made at 11:50 PM
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Jim McCoy, Vice Ch
Veronica A. 11i, Recording Secretary