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09-20-2001 Regular Meeting• • • MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 20, 2001 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held on Thursday, September 20, 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 Tim Crutchfield 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 -AUGUST 16, 2001 Mr. Fernandez made a motion to approve the minutes of the August 16, 2001 meeting. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. Mr Crutchfield was not present at the August 16, 2001 meeting. Each of the Board members stated that they had visited all of the sites. ITEM III: PZ01-0719-03 Roxanne Rodriguez(owner) Sec. 528: Subdivision of lot 1XX NW 92 St. Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the of the application. Mr. Berg mentioned the Board's concerns in regard to the sizes of the divided lots compared to the surrounding properties. He stated that while there are some larger lots around the property in question, most of the lots in the area are withing the code requirement of 75 x 100. The only condition for the approval of the application is that a house in the second divided lot must be built around the preserved oak tree as stated in the recorded covenant in 1994. The attorney, Frank Wolland, was there to represent the owner. He submitted pictures, plats, and a subdivision of the surrounding small lots. Mr Stobs opened the case for • • • Planning & Zoning meeting -2- September 20, 2001 public comments. Mr 011ie, a resident at 160 NW 92 St., stated that subdividing the lots will reduce property value for the surrounding properties. After further discussion from the Board, Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to approve the application subject to staff recommendations. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. PZ01-0816-06 Bank of America Sec.: 604: Site plan approval 9499 NE 2°d 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. 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. In response to the Board's concerns, Mr Berg stated that the Police Chief reviewed the one way exiting and had no problem with it. Mr. Berg also recommended that a pedestrian walkway be installed across from the drive thru to facilitate entry to the bank. Raul Lozano, an architect from Lincoln Property, a construction company, was there to present the case. Mr. Lozano stated that he was in agreement with all of the recommendations mentioned by staff except for the 5' wall. Mr Lozano stated that the bank would not be able to afford a 5' wall and that the roots of the oak trees located in that area would be affected. After further reading of the designated code sections by the Village's attorney, the Board agreed that a rolling berm and the existing fence would be sufficient to satisfy the requirement of the wall. After further discussion from the Board, Mr. Fernandez made a motion to approve stars recommendations with the following changes: 1. Installation of security and lighting plan. 2. 9' uniform parking spaces. 3. Installation of a rolling landscape berm on the southern side. 4. Installation of additional trees and bushes. 5. Installation of additional directional signage 6. Installation of additional hedges to block in the parking lot separating commercial property from residential property. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. • • Planning & Zoning meeting PZ01-0920-01 -3- September 20, 2001 Luis and Maritza Dominguez Sec.: 604: Site plan approval 102XX Biscayne Blvd. Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the of the application provided that an Opinion of Title be obtained to determine ownership, a certified survey with any restrictions would have to be certified to the Village, a stucco banding could be added, and the two oak trees would be moved to the front location. The Board's concern was in regards to the restrictions from the State D.O.T. about the curb cut on Biscayne Blvd. After further discussion from the Board, Mr. Fernandez made a motion to approve staff's recommendations with any of the governmental restrictions. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. PZ01-0920-02 Elias Synalovski 125 NE 106 St. Sec. 520(a): Variance to allow parking on r -o -w with no on site parking. Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended denial of the requested variance. Staff suggested to add concrete ribbons in the front of the property where the original parking strips were located. The owner, Elias Synalovski was there to present the case. Mr. Synalovski stated that adding concrete ribbons would involve excavation and the removal of the rocks which he feels are harmonious with the property. The Board discussed the parking ordinances and the installation of the pool in the rear of the property. The Board also discussed the option of sodding and maintaining the area in order to comply with Code Enforcement. After further discussion from the Board, the owner agreed to sod the area and maintain it He then withdrew his application for a variance. PZ01-0920-03 Mark McDevitt Victor Peralta 358NE94St. Sec. 604: Site plan approval. Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended denial of the site plan for the pergola since it is not allowed by code. The owners, Mark Devitt and Victor Peralta, were there to present the case. The owners stated that several properties around the neighborhood had pergolas. The Village attorney, Mr. Sarafan read and explained the definition of pergola as stated in the code. The Board's concerns were in regards to the permitting of other pergolas around the Village. The Board needed to know the materials used, any restrictions given by the code, and if in fact there were permitted pergolas in the Village. Mr. Fernandez made a motion to table the case until the following meeting to obtain the requested information. PZ01-0920-04 Henry Donaldson Sec. 518: Requesting a 5' 705 NE 92 St. Fence where 3.5' is allowed • • • Planning & Zoning meeting -4- September 20, 2001 Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended denial of the variance request for a 5' fence since there is nothing unique about the property that merits consideration under a variance. The owner's brothers Mike and Lestor Donaldson were there to present the case. They stated that the property had a special condition since it was close to Biscayne Blvd. The reason for the 5' fence would be primarily for security purposes. The Board discussed the conditions of the property in regards to a variance request. After further discussion, the variance request was denied by a vote 5-0. The applicant requested a 3.5' fence which the Board approved. ITEM IV: Board Discussion -Parking Ordinance The Board discussed the pros and cons of the parking ordinance. Mr Berg submitted before and afer pictures of properties which have greatly improved due to the new ordinance and a copy of the parking ordinance that was being enforced. The Board discussed new construction, garage enclosures, and landscape as they pertain to the parking ordinance. No action was taken. ADJOURNMENT: Motion for adjournment was made at 10:30 P.M. Next meeting will be on October 18, 2001. Bob Stobs, Chairman