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08-16-2001 Regular Meeting• MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 16, 2001 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held on Thursday, August 16, 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 Cesar Sastre W. Robert Abrimitis ALSO PRESENT: Al Berg, Planning & Zoning Director Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney Irene M. Fajardo, Recording Secretary ABSENT: Tim Crutchfield • Mr.Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting. ITEM II: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -July 19, 2001 Mr. Sastre moved to approve the minutes of the July 19, 2001 meeting with the amended corrections. Mr. Fernandez seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. Each of the Board members stated that they had visited all of the sites. Mr. Fernandez suggested that the cases that have not filed an amended application should be taken off the table and an appropriate notice should be sent to the applicants to inform them when they would be placed back on the table. ITEM III: PZ01-0719-02 George Bennet(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 approval of the of the sign provided that they are raised white letters to match the uniformity of the building. Mr. Fernandez motioned to approve staff recommendations. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. eMotion passed 4-0. • • • Planning & Zoning meeting PZO1-0816-01 Don Baumann 142NW93 St. -2- August 16, 2001 Sec. 523.1(3): Color through roof tile. Mr. Fernandez disclosed that he had conversation with Margo Farrow in regards to the case. He also stated that he was familiar with applicant and the product he is requesting to be approved. Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended denial of the application. Mr Berg also explained that color through tile is important since roofs that have been painted tend to fade or show color after a period of time. He also stated that painting the roof would be acceptable if the owner chooses to use the same color and that would avoid trying to obtain a variance. The applicant Don Baumann was there to present his case. He stated that he did not want to re -roof and that painting should be allowed since the product used would be excellent. After further discussion from the Board in regards to staff statements, Mr. Fernandez motioned to deny the variance application for the painted tile. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. PZOI-0816-01 Josephine and Richard Comacho(owner) Sec. 523: Paint color 152 NE 101 St. approval Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended denial of the application for paint color approval. There were no houses that color in the neighborhood and the color would not be harmonious. The applicants, Richard and Josephine Comacho, were there to present their case. The applicants felt that the color was harmonious with the Village and that it should be approved. They submitted several pictures of properties in which colors similar to theirs were approved. Mr. Berg stated that those properties were already cited by the Code Enforcement Department. Mr. Sastre and Mr. Stobs felt that the color could work with the surrounding properties. After further discussion from the Board, Mr. Fernandez made a motion to deny the colors and uphold staff recommendations. Mr. Abramitis seconded the motion. Motion failed 2-2. (Mr. Sastre and Mr. Stobs voting no). PZO 1-0816-03 John Militana(owner) Window Tinting/Cellular Phone(tenant) 8995 Biscayne Blvd. Sec. 400/401: Sign approval Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended denial of the proposal Staff concerns were that there were too many signs making the window look cluttered in. Staff also stated that window signs were not addressed in the code and therefore the Board would have the discretion to approve or deny the application. The applicant, Mr. Thompson, was present. After further discussion from the Board, Mr. Fernandez motioned to approve staff recommendations for denial Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. • Planning & Zoning meeting -3- August 16, 2001 PZ01-0816-04 Deanna Sutter 1335 NE 105 St. Sec.:518: Request variance for 4' Fence where 3.5' is allowed Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended denial of the application. Mr. Berg state that a 4' fence would give special treatment under the code to the applicant. He stated that there was nothing unique about the property and no special conditions that make it impossible to comply with the ordinance David Lopez, fence installer, was there to speak on behalf of the owner who was also present. The Board discussed the concerns mentioned by staff and stated that a fence higher than 3.5' would not be allowed. The applicant, Deanna Sutter, stated that she would amend the application for the fence to be 3.5'. The Board also stated that white would be an appropriate color for the fence. After further discussion from the Board, staff recommended approval for the amended application which would consist of the fence being 3.5', white, and with the sliding gates included. Mr. Sastre motioned to approve the amended application. Mr. Abramitis seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. PZ01-0816-05 Leon and Sharon Rolle(owner) Sec. 604: Site plan approval 590 NE 96 St. garage enclosure. Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval subject to the following: • 1. If the building is going to be used for habitation it will have to meet the flood criteria of .67' above the crown of the road. 2. Permits need to be obtained before any additional construction work takes place. 3. A Declaration of Use must be filed. • The applicant Leon Rolle was there to present the case. He explained that the garage enclosure was made to keep his wife's medical supplies in a safe place. His wife is a Pharmaceutical. A letter from the company was submitted as evidence of his wife's profession. He also explained that the painting of the mural was to keep the building harmonious with the surrounding properties. The Board discussed several concerns such as the set back in the rear of the property, additional landscaping, the asphalt roof, habitation, and having a storage unit on the property. After further discussion from the Board, Mr. Fernandez motioned to approve staff's recommendations including 5' cut-backs on east side of the driveway, additional landscaping, and two windows on the east side of the unit. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. PZ01-0816-06 Bank of America Sec.: 604: Site plan approval 9499 NE 2°a Ave. Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval subject to the following: 1. Installation of security and lighting plan. 2. 9' uniform parking spaces. Planning & Zoning meeting -4- August 16, 2001 • 3. Installation of a 5' wall on the east side or a stronger hedge. 4. Installation of a berm along the east side. 5. Installation of additional trees and bushes. 6. Installation of additional directional signage. 7. Installation of a dumpster enclosure or removal of the dumpster. • The Board discussed their concerns. They discussed the one-way direction of the alleyway, having permission to change the direction of an alley from the police Department, and who would be responsible for the space by the east side of the property. The Board also stated several concerns mentioned by staff. Raul Rozano, an architect from Lincoln Property, a construction company, was there to try to answer some of the Board's questions. He stated that he would obtain permission from the Police Department for the direction of the alleyway, three thousand square feet of additional green space would be added to the property, a security and a lighting plan would be submitted, and that a Coco plum hedge would also be added where necessary. Mr. Rozano also stated that the existing ATM would be kept and that the main reason for the direction request of the alley was for safety. After further discussion from the Board, Mr. Fernandez motioned to table the case until Police recommendations were made in regards to the ATM location and the direction of the alleyway, and the set back issues addressed including all of staffs concerns. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. PZ01-0816-07 Beauty Salon(Suze Alexander -tenant) Sec.400/401: Sign 561 NE 87 St. approval Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval provided that the side lettering is no more than 4" high. After a short discussion from the Board, Mr. Fernandez motioned to approve staff recommendations. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. PZ01-0816-08 Leslie Gilbert 101NE104St. Sec. 400/401: Paint color approval Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended denial of the request since the color is not harmonious with the house. The applicant Leslie Gilbert was there to present the case. She stated that the color chosen was appropriate for the house. She already had gone a few shades lighter. Mr. Berg submitted pictures of other styles of houses that Ms. Gilbert had submitted in which the color seemed appropriate. After further discussion from the Board, Mr Abramitis motioned to support staff recommendation for denial. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion failed 2-2. (Mr. Stobs and Mr. Sastre voting no.) ADJOURNMENT: Motion for adjournment was made at 10:00 P.M. Next meeting will be on September 20, 2001. `/ / • iviov Irene Fajardo, ' g 7 retary Bob Stobs, Chairman