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05-16-2002 Regular Meeting• • MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING MAY 16, 2002 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held on Thursday, May 16, 2002, at the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order by Bob Stobs II, Chairman at 7:00 P.M. with the following persons present: ITEM I: ROLL CALL: Bob Stobs II, Chairman Richard Fernandez, Vice Chairman Cesar Sastre W. Robert Abramitis Tim Crutchfield ALSO PRESENT: AI 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 THE APRIL 18, 2002 MINUTES Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to approve the April 18, 2002 minutes. 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: PZ02-0321-05 Dennis Mee(owner) Sec. 604: Site plan approval 160 NW 92 St. Mr Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the of the application. Mr. Berg stated that the previous concern with regard to the oak tree bad been addressed. A letter from D.E.R.M. was submitted as requested from the Board at the previous hearing. Mr Berg stated that the house had been moved back 2' since the first submittal and greater effort had been made to protect the tree. The landscape plan meets the code requirements and the proposed walkway bad also been moved farther away. Mr. Berg also requested additional window sills or stucco bands and construction of a sidewalk. After further discussion from the Board, Mr. Sastre made a motion to approve staffs recommendations including the installation of the sidewalk. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. fe Planning & Zoning meeting • • -2- ' May 16, 2002 PZ02-0321-07 Raymond Carabotta(owner) Sec 518: Requesting a variance to 1173 NE 104 St. allow a 7-9' wall where code allows 5' wall Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the variance request for a 7' wall, with the stipulation that the wall return to 3.5' in the front. Staff recognized the need for a higher wall and the unique situation with regard to the increased height of the roadway and its impact on the property. The Board discussed the survey of the property • and agreed about the gradual decrease of the wall. The installation of a higher bridge was the primary reason for consideration of a variance. The applicant, Raymond Carabotta, was there to present the case. Mr. Carabotta agreed to comply with any decision made by the Board. After further discussion, Mr Crutchfield made a motion to approve an additional 2.5' for a 7.5' wall from the northern end of the wall along Biscayne Blvd., and gradually decreasing in the front to 3.5'. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. PZ05-0516-0 The Hair Palace(tenant) Sec 504: Window sign Real Property Care(owner) 9721 NE 2 Ave. Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the application as submitted. The Board discussed their concerns in regards to harmony. Mr. Berg stated that the code does not address harmony in regards to signs except that all signs must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Board. The Board also discussed the issue of color. The applicant, Melonie Lancaster, was there to present the case. She stated that she would amend her application to having the letters white instead of pink. After further discussion, Mr. Abramitis made a motion to approve the amended application. Mr. Fernandez seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-1. (Mr. Sastre voting no). PZ02-0516-02 Burger King(tenant) Boris Moroz(owner) 9099 Biscayne Blvd. Sec. 504(8)(2) Monument sign Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the application provided that both signs are located with a setback of 7' to provide a safe distance for vehicular traffic. The Board discussed the issue of visibility. Mr. Berg explained that the request for 7' setback was to provide a safe sight distance for visibility. The Board discussed the lowering of the smaller sign on 91' Street. The applicant, Dan Ramirez was there to present the case. He agreed to comply with any decision made by the Board. After further discussion, Mr. Sastre made a motion to approve staff's recommendation including the Board's request to lower the smaller sign on 91' Street to be 4-6' high. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. • Planning & Zoning meeting -3- May 16, 2002 PZ02-0516-03 George Bennett(owner) Sec 604: Site plan approval Mark Campbell, Agent 9533-9545 NE 2'd Ave. Mr. Fernandez disclosed that he had a conversation with the applicant prior to the meeting. Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended that the plan be rejected and re -studied to address the pertinent issues mentioned in the memorandum submitted by staff. Mr. Berg stated that the proposed use of the building was not clearly defined, that there was no Unity of Title, that an elevation certificate, a lighting plan, and an irrigation plan for the landscaping were also not submitted. He also stated that directional signs should be added to the parking lot, a wall separating the commercial and residential use should be required, a landscape buffer with bushes and trees should also be required, and more attention should be placed to sidewalks, pedestrian and handicap access. A dumpster enclosure is also suggested. The Board discussed all of the issues mentioned by staff~ They also discussed the need and the importance for Unity of Title, their concerns in regards to drainage for the parking lot, and the harmony of the addition to blend well with the existing building. They also discussed their concerns about separating both the commercial and residential use with a wall. The applicant George Bennett and the agent, Mr. Campbell were there to present their case. The applicant agreed to comply and submit the requests made by staff and by the Board. After further discussion, Mr. Crutchfield • made a motion to table the issue until the next meeting in order for the applicant to address the mentioned concerns and submit the documents that were requested by the Board. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. IV. Discussion regarding Accessory Structures (new ordinance) Mr. Berg began the discussion by stating the concerns mentioned by the Board at the previous meeting. The Board then discussed their previous concerns. Representatives from Ted Sheds, Bill Ray and Greg Shannon were there to try to address the Board's concerns. They spoke about the building codes for small municipalities in regards to sheds and playhouses. They discussed the set back requirements, the size and height of the sheds, the materials they use, the safety issues, and the composition of the sheds. They also stated that all their shed's were approved by the State of Florida. The Board thanked them for coming V. Discussion regarding the Charter School. The Board discussed their concerns in regards to the Charter School. Mr. Fernandez made a motion to request that the Planning and Zoning Board be kept informed as to the issues and proposals concerning the location, design, and demand for facilities for the establishment of a Charter High School in the Village, so as best to be prepared to act in the board's planning and . zoning capacity. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. Planning & Zoning meeting • -4- May 16, 2002 ADJOURNMENT: Motion for adjournment was made at 10:00 P.M. Next meeting will be on June 19, 2002. Irene M. Fajardo, Recording Secretary • • Bob Stobs 11, Chairman • Resolution Whereas, The Planning and Zoning Board desires to have input with regard to the Charter High School being considered by the Council; and Whereas, The Planning and Zoning Board desires to communicate their interest to the City and Council, Now, Therefore, upon a Motion made and seconded, does hereby adopt: A motion that the Planning and Zoning Board requests to be kept informed as to the issues and proposals concerning the location, design, and demand for facilities for the establishment of a Charter High School in the Village, so as best to be prepared to act in the board's planning and zoning capacity. Passed and adopted this 16 day of May, 2002 upon a Motion to Approve by the Planning and • Zoning Board with a 5-0 vote as follows: Member Crutchfield Yes Member Abramitis Yes Member Sastre Yes Member Fernandez Yes Chairman Stobs Yes Planning and Zoning Board •