06-21-2001 Regular Meeting•
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING JUNE 21, 2001
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held on Thursday, June
21, 2001 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
Cesar Sastre
W. Robert Abrimitis
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 -May 31, 2001
The Board made corrections on the May 31, 2001 minutes. No approval was made.
Each of the Board members stated that they had visited all of the sites.
ITEM III:
PZ01-0517-02
Boriz Moroz(owner) Sec S 18:Requesting a variance
Shores Shopping Center to allow 6' fence where 5' is
9025-9071 Biscayne Blvd. permitted
Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the
applicant's request for a variance with the condition that the fence matches the height of the
adjacent fences. The Board discussed the peculiar conditions of the property. After further
discussion, Mr. Crutchfield moved to approve staff recommendations. Mr. Sastre seconded the
motion. Motion passed 5-0.
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PZ01-0621-01
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Marisa Conde
30 NE 95 St.
Sec. 523.1(f): Requesting an
awning in front where code
allows awnings in rear only.
Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended denial of the
applicant's appeal. The Board discussed the width and length of the awning and whether the
location of the front windows would be considered a special condition to allow a variance
approvaL Ean Hugh and Jeffrey Pigil, were there to represent the owner and present the case.
After further discussion from the Board, Mr. Fernandez moved to approve staff recommendations
to deny the applicant's request. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-2. (Chairman
Stobs and Mr. Crutchfield voting no)
PZ01-0621-02
M & M Trading Co.(owner)
Brian Scheinblum(agent)
1200 NE 105 St.
Sec. 604: Site plan approval
• Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended denial of the
site plan based on the floor area factor, the lack of a landscaped plan that meets code, the use of
specific materials, the questions about the decking, the west elevation detail, the lack of
information about the courtyard, and the lack of access in case of fire. Staff felt that the plan
needed to be restudied. The Board discussed the various concerns mentioned by staff. The
Board also discussed subdivision restrictions, the probable need for unity of title, and the setback
requirement stated in the code. Brian Scheinblum, the agent representing M & M Trading Co.
was there to present his case. Mr. Scheinblum answered some of the questions that the Board
discussed and stated that a revised plan for the landscaping was already submitted to staff and
needed approvaL
Mr. Stobs opened the public hearing for comments.
• John Cante, a resident from Quayside stated that he approved of the site plan.
• Louis Maniela, a resident from 105 Street stated that a parking plan should be submitted
and that the site plan must meet flood requirements.
• Richard Nason, a resident from 105 St. was also concerned about the parking and the
density of the property since it would affect the water pressure for the area.
• Mrs. Doris, a resident of Harbor Club Villas was also concerned about the parking.
Mr. Dutch, a Code enforcement Officer for Miami Beach, was concerned about the
flooding
• Mr. Stobs closed the public hearing and the Board was opened for discussion.
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After further discussion from the Board, Mr. Fernandez moved to table the site plan to the next
meeting for further review. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
Mr. Sarafan stated that if the Board members disclosed any comments in regards to the tabled
case after the meeting, they must openly disclose that information at the next meeting.
BOARD DISCUSSION - Land Use Definitions
The Board discussed changes to the definitions.
Next meeting will be on July 19, 2001.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion for adjournment was made at 9:30 P.M.
Bob Stobs, Chairman