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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 16, 2000
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held on Thursday,
November 16, 2000 at the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Bob Stobs
at 7:00 P.M. with the following present:
ITEM I: ROLL CALL:
Bob Stobs II, Chairman
Richard Fernandez, Vice Chairman
Tim Crutchfield
Prospero Herrera
Cesar Sastre
ALSO PRESENT: Al Berg, Planning & Zoning Director
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Irene M. Fajardo, Recording Secretary
Mr Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting.
ITEM II: APPROVAL OF MINUTES- October 19, 2000
Mr. Fernandez moved to approve the Minutes of October 19, 2000. Mr. Herrera seconded the
motion. Motion passed 5-0.
ITEM III:
PZ00-1116-01 Richard Figura (owner) Sec. 400/401: Schedule of
898 NE 95 St. Regulations -Requesting a
variance of 4' where 5' are
required for a rear setback;
requesting variance of 2'
where 15' are required
between structures.
Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the
request provided that the awning be relocated to the area of the current driveway, be attached to
the house and within the prolongations of the budding. Mr. Fernandez and Mr. Sastre stated that
• they visited the site. Mr. Figura submitted pictures to the Board. He also stated that he would be
willing to move the canopy to the driveway. Mr. Sastre moved to approve the site plan
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provided that the canopy be moved to the driveway. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion for
discussion. The Board stated that the roof of the canopy must be harmonious with the house and
that the color white discolors quickly. Motion faded 1-4. The Board discussed that since the
applicant would be willing to move the canopy to the driveway, the color would now be their
main concern. Mr. Crutchfield moved to approve the amended site plan which would consist of
moving the canopy to the driveway and for the color to be approved. by Mr. Berg. Mr. Herrera
seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
PZ00-1116-02
Jose Barroso (owner) Sec. 534: Site plan approval
1625 NE 104 St. required on water.
Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended that the case be
deferred until the next meeting. Mr. Berg stated that according to Section 523.1 of the Miami
Shores Zoning Code, the gazebo that was erected on the Biscayne Drainage Canal needed to be
masonry. Staff overlooked that fact and therefore did not make the proper recommendation.
Applicant agreed to amend his application to include the variance. His attorney was also present
and concurred with the request. Mr. Fernandez moved to approve staff recommendation in
deferring the case until the next meeting. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
PZ00-1116-03
John Militana Sec. 504(0(1): Sign approval
8995 Biscayne Blvd.
Mr. Berg recommended approval of the sign since it complies with Section 504(0(1) of the Miami
Shores Zoning Code. Pictures were submitted to the Board by Mr. Berg. The applicant's
representative, All Simpson Signs, was present. Mr. Crutchfield moved to approve the
application for the sign. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
PZ00-1116-04
Maria DeMarco
350 NE 107 St.
Sec. 523: Appeal of Bldg.
Official denial of paint color
Mr Berg stated the paint color was inappropriate and had been denied by the Building Official.
Atter Board discussion, Mr. Fernandez made a motion to deny appeal of paint color. Mr. Sastre
seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
• PUBLIC HEARING: Parking Ordinances.
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OLD BUSINESS:
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PUBLIC HEARING: Parking Ordinances.
Resolution of Intention to Propose an Amendment to the Council:
After Board's discussion, Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to place an ad in the Miami Shores
News -letter to inform the residents of the public hearing which will be held on the January 2001
meeting. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
Discussion regarding swale and driveway paving access:
Mr. Berg recommended that all parking surfaces be paved and that paving and parking on the
parkways be limited. Some relaxation on the side yard setback (from 10' to 5') may be considered
as a possibility provided that the parking space is behind the front building line. Mr. Berg
distributed a memorandum of the parkway and swale improvements. He asked assistance and
direction from the Board on these issues.
The board reviewed the memorandum and concluded that Mr. Berg needed to propose guidelines
and set standards for different size lots and lots with alley access using different percentages.
• These guidelines will be presented at the next meeting.
Land Use Definitions:
Mr. Berg distributed the draft of the Land Use Definitions to the Board members.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion for adjournment was made at 9:00 PM
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