07-19-2001 Regular Meeting•
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING JULY 19, 2001
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held on Thursday, July
19, 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
Irene M. Fajardo, Recording Secretary
Mr. Berg swore in all those participating in the meeting.
• ITEM II: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -May 31, 2001 and June 21, 2001
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Mr. Crutchfield moved to approve the Minutes of the May 31, 2001 and June 21, 2001 meeting.
Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
Each of the Board members stated that they had visited all of the sites.
ITEM III:
PZ01-0621-02
M & M Trading Co.(owner)
Brian Scheinblum(agent)
1200 NE 105 St.
Sec. 604: Site plan approval
Mr. Berg stated that the applicant had not submitted anything new since the last meeting. After
further discussion, Mr. Crutchfield moved to table the case until new plans have been submitted.
Mr. Abrimitis seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-1. Mr. Fernandez voted no.
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PZ01-0719-01
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Elizabeth Cimadevilla
NE 103`" St./Biscayne Blvd.
Sec. 604: Site plan approval
Sec. 401: Variance to allow
20' setback where 25' is req'd
to allow '5 setback where 10'
is required; to allow 33'
height where 30' is permitted
Sec. 513: Variance to allow
building facing 103`4 St.
Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the
application subject to:
1. Compliance with landscape standards
2. Limiting the height of the house to 30'.
3. Establishment of a smaller front yard.
4. Preservation of the Oak tree.
5. Compliance with the rear yard setback on the south.
The applicant Elizabeth Cimadevilla was there to present her case. After further discussion, the
• Board stated that the applicant needed to obtain an opinion of title, and a survey or drawings
showing the property in dimension with the Oak tree, in order to address the setback issues. Mr.
Fernandez moved to table the case until the next meeting with the stated conditions. Mr. Sastre
seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-1. Mr. Crutchfield voted no.
PZ01-00719-02 George Bennett(owner) Sec. 401/504(f): To permit incidental
9519 NE 2 Ave. sign on building.
Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended denial of the
cabinet sign which would not blend or match anything on the building. Mr. Berg suggested for
the signs to be raised white letters like the rest of the tenants in the building The applicant
George Bennet was there to present his case. Mr Bennet agreed and understood the
requirements. After further discussion from the Board, Mr. Crutchfield moved to table the case
until the next meeting. Mr. Fernandez seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
PZ01-00719-03 Roxanne Rodriguez(owner) Sec. 528: Subdivision of lot
130( NW 92 St.
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Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the
application. Stafl?s concern is that the Oak tree in the middle of Lot 2 would have to be
preserved and that would impact the house. The applicant Roxanne Rodriguez was there to
present her case. The Board concerns were the oak tree and that the survey was not certified
with the current owner's name The Board discussed that an Opinion of Tittle would be
necessary since there is a dead end alley on the property line. Mr Ed 011ie, a resident at 160 NW
92 St. stated that dividing the lot would be out of character with the surrounding properties since
the other properties have big lots.
After further discussion from the Board, Mr. Fernandez moved to table the case until the next
meeting in order for the resident to obtain the Opinion of Title. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion.
Motion passed 5-0.
PZ01-00719-04
Carla Peters(owner) Sec. 604: Garage enclosure
63 NE 91 St.
Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval
subject to resolving the following concerns:
1. The existing elevation is only 9.39'. The elevation will have to be raised to 10.3' as the
addition must be .67' above the crown of the road per Miami -Dade County flood
standards.
2. The proposed concrete paving on the west side is located in the setback and cannot be
allowed without a variance.
3. The proposed concrete wall and gate on the west side is not detailed. Without knowing
the height and materials, it cannot be approved.
4. A Declaration of Use must be filed concerning the use of the enclosed carport and garage
(not to be rented).
The applicant Carla Peters was there to present her case. The Board discussed the concerns
mentioned by staff and stated that the proposed concrete paving on the west side of the property
could be reduced to 4 feet in order to avoid a variance. Ms. Peters agreed to comply with staff
recommendations. After further discussion from the Board, Mr. Fernandez motioned to approve
the site plan provided that the applicant submits to the Planning and Zoning Director a
Declaration of Use, new plans for the elevation and the concrete paving, and detailed information
about the storage shed, attachments, and materials used. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion.
Motion passed 5-0.
PZ01-00719-05 Peter and Cristina Abrams(owner) Sec.518(b): Fence material
343 NE 99 St.
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Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended denial of the
appeal. The lattice work would require 3 variances- the material is over height(8'), it is located in
the setback, and it is made of plastic. The reference to it being allowed is a flood zone provision
which allows it in a "VE" Zone. Mr. Fernandez stated that he had previous contact with the
owners and with their neighbor, Mr. Henry Vidal. The Board discussed staff concerns and the
setback requirements allowed by code. The applicants Peter and Cristina Abrams were there to
present their case. They said that the lattice work had been there a long time. Pictures of various
properties containing lattice work were submitted to the Board by the applicants including an
article from actionline@,herald. com which was read into the record. The neighbor of the
applicants, Henry Vidal, testified that someone in the Code Enforcement Department in 1998 had
informed him that the lattice work on that property was allowed. The Board asked the applicants
if the property had any special conditions which would serve as reasons to allow the lattice work.
The applicants answered no. Mr. Fernandez moved to approve staff recommendations to deny
the appeal. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
PZ01-00719-06 Colin and Bernadette Morris(owner) Sec.518(a): Variance
1066 NE 94 St. request for a 6' fence
where 5' is allowed
Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended denial of the
applicant's request for a variance since it did not meet the conditions for a variance. The Board
discussed the conditions around the property with the applicant Mr. Colin Morris who was there
to present his case. He stated that he needed the 6' height to make the fence uniform around the
whole property. The height was also necessary to screen the garbage outside. The Board stated
that the property was unique in shape, but the conditions around the property could be solved
without the need of a variance. Mr. Fernandez moved to deny the applicant's request for a
variance. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
BOARD COMMENTS:
• Mr. Crutchfield requested an update of the revised site plan of the Aquatic Center.
• Mr. Sastre requested that the garbage issue on 1066 NE 94 St. should be addressed to the
Village Manager
Next meeting will be on August 16, 2001.
ADJOURNMENT:
Motion for adjournment was made at 9:45 P.M.
Bob Stobs, Chairman