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06-19-2002 Regular Meetingw MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING JUNE 19, 2002 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held on Thursday, June 19, 2002, at the Village Hall. Themeeting 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 Abraniitis 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 THE MAY 16, 2002 MINUTES Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to approve the May 16, 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: PZ02-0516-03 George Bennet(owner) Sec. 604: Site plan approval Mark Campbell, Agent 9533-9545 NE 2 Ave. Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request and the site conditions. The applicant, George, Bennett, withdrew the application for site plan approval The case was withdrawn. • • Planning & Zoning meeting PZ02-0619-01 -2- June 19, 2002 State Farm Insurance(tenant) Sec 504: Wall sign George Bennett(owner) 209 NE 95 St: Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the application provided that the sign would be located near the door. Mr. Berg stated that the ovuner - should develop a directory with uniform signage for all the tenants. The Board discussed what the code states about signs. Mr. Abramitis, expressed his concerns about the uniformity of signage throughout the Village. David Milgren, a representative for The Sign Company, Was there to present the case. He stated that the letters would be white with the red State Farm's logo. The Board expressed their concern about uniformity on the building in regards to signs and requested that the applicant change the color of the logo to white. Mr. Milgren explained that the red logo is a statewide logo. After further discussion, Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to approve the sign provided that the logo would be removed or changed to white. Mr. Abrimitis seconded the motion. Mr. Fernandez stated that a red logo would not be inappropriate since it is a state wide logo. Motion passed 4-1. Mr. Fernandez voted no. • PZ02-0619-02 Rosa Urquiola(owner) Sec 504: Window sign 230 NE 101 St. Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended denial of the application. Staff stated that the paint color chosen for the exterior walls was too bright. Staff was not concerned about the color blue being used for the trim. The Board had a discussion in regards to other properties throughout the Village with similar colors. Some of the Board members stated that the color for the exterior of house was not a problem. Other members stated that the color for the trim was not harmonious. The owner, Rosa Urquiola, was there to present the case. Ms. Urquiola stated that there are several houses throughout the Village that have brighter colors than the one she had chosen. She stated that the color of the exterior walls should be approved since it was the original color of the house when she purchased it. The Board had a discussion in regards to painting the bricks in the front porch yellow. The Board stated that it would be more harmonious if the bricks would be left white. After further discussion from the Board, Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to table the case in order for the Board to further review the application, revisit the other houses throughout the Village with similar colors, and to allow the applicant to considered the recommendations made by the Board and by staff. Mr. Fernandez seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. • ,FILE No .396 07/18 '02 16:05 I D :MIAMI _SHORES_V I LLAGE____ FAX:3057568972 PAGE 2/ 2 • Planning & Zoning meeting -3- June 19, 2002 PZ02-0619-03 John Timinsky(owner) Sec.604: Site plan approval 1285 NE 104 St. Sec.523.1(e): Requesting a variance to allow 49% flat roof where 15% is allowed; to allow a flat roof to be visible where code requires it not to be visible from the front or side street elevation. Mr. Berg stated that the applicant withdrew his application. The case was withdrawn. PZ02-0619-02 Jean S. Michel 30 NW 110 St. Sec. 516(e): 'Variance to allow wood shed where metal is req'd. Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended denial of the application for a variance request. Mr. Berg stated that the shed was in the setback area and that it was made of wood. The Board stated that according to the application, there are no special • conditions on the property that would require to allow a wooden shed. The owner's son, Ryan Michel, was there to represent the owner of the property. He stated that the shed should be approved since it was there when the property was purchased. The Board inquired about the existence of the shed in the property's survey. Evidence in the house file showed that the shed was not present in the survey and therefore did not exist in the original plans of the property. The applicant stated that he did not have any special conditions on the property that would convince the Board to allow the wooden shed. He stated that since he purchased the house with the shed, he assumed that they could keep the shed since they also repaired it. After further discussion, Mr. Sastre made a motion to deny the variance request. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. • PZ02-0619-06 ,John McCaughan Sec. 523.1: Color thru tide 860 NE 99 St. Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and stated that he would like the Board's input in regards to the roof tiles presented. The applicant, . John McCaughan, was there to present the case. Mr. McCaughan submitted samples of the roof the he was planning to use. The Board stated that the tiles presented could be used since they seem to be consistent with the code. After further discussion, Mr. Fernandez made a motion to approve the the presented. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. Planning & Zoning meeting -4- June 19, 2002 f • � 1 ,5 PZ02-0619-07 Strategic Health Care(tenant) Sec 504: Wall sign V r [Pr -9501 NE 2 Ave. w r 1 vs r Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended denial of the , 6 application. Martha Alfonso was there as a representative for Strategic Health. She stated that(J ff ' their logo should be approved since it is a state-wide logo. The Board discussed the difference �- J19 between this application for signage and the previous application for signage. Some of the Board U members stated that all applications should be treated equally and that discouraging recognitabW _ 4 1,9 logos might not beneficial to the downtown area of the Village. The Board also_ discussed the, _ ...:1-1 location of the sign and how that would influence the decision to approve or deny the applicatio After further discussion from the Board, Mr. Sastre made a motion to approve the application.. L ' Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. le. PP � 44�,,�, ,` 17 � PZ02-0619-08 Aria' dna and Edward Risher Sec 513: Change of building facing -11,t, rt iu-A, 2 9125 NE 2M Ave. 4G^ y Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the request provided that the 25' setback is maintained and no non-conformities are created. The . applicant, Edward Risher, was there to present the case. Mr. Risher stated that the main reason for the address change is lack of privacy due to the bus stop location. He stated that since the hedges have to be lowered due to a Code Enforcement violation, the lack of privacy would be much great Mr. Risher agreed to comply with any conditions required, if the request is approved. The Board members discussed the facing of the other houses in the area and how those would be affected. The Board also discussed alternatives for the owner to consider and the setback requirements on the property. After further discussion, Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to approve the application. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-1. Mr. Fernandez voted no. PZ02-0619-09 Brian and Ruth Ann Wade Sec604: Site plan approval -garage 452 NE 92 St. enclosure Mr. - g explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the g= ► le enclosure. The Board expressed their concerns in regard to parking on the property and e extended wall. The Board made a recommendation to the owner to add a window on the xtended wall. Staff confirmed that there is enough parking on the property. The applicant, Brian Wade, was there to present the case. Mr. Wade agreed to amend his application and add an extra window on the extended wall. After further discussion, Mr. Fernandez made a motion to approve the amended application as submitted. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-1. Mr. Crutchfield voted no. • • Planning & Zoning meeting PZ02-0619-05 -5- June 19, 2002 Brian Scheinblum(agent) M&M Trading Company(owner) Biscayne Boulevard/NE 105 St. Sec 604: Site plan approval Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended that the item be tabled until all the FAR requirements of the Land Development Code are met. Staff also stated that a few changes were needed to landscape plan. The Board stated that they would like to haveparate motions for the townhouses and the condominiums. The site plan for the townhouses was first reviewed. The Board stated some concerns in regards to the site They discussed the issues regarding the FAR requirements and how other municipalities defined it. They also expressed their concerns in regards to the property having enough dumpier for all the garbage accumulated by the units, and how Public Works will have access to'them for pick-up. The Board stated that they would lice Public Works to rev=iew the plans and obtain their approval in regards to the garbage dumpster and the garbage pick-up. The Board also discussed the landscaped plan and the recommendations made by staff. The applicant, Brian Scheinblum, and the attorney, Richard Gold, were there to present the case. The applicant addressed the issues stated by the Board and agreed to comply with all of staffs recommendations. After further discussion in regards to the townhouses, Mr. Fernandez made a motion to approve the site plan for the townhouses pursuant to staffs recommendation and subject to approval from Public Works in regards to the garbage issues. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0. Mr. Berg explained the site conditions and his recommendations in regards to the condominiums. The Board's concerns were the FAR requirements, the landscaping plan, access to the budding for the fire department, and the need for a Restrictive Covenant which would cover space and usage of the property. They also discussed the previous concerns in regards to the trash issue and the approval of the Public Works Department. The Chairman opened the meeting for public comments. Raymond D La Combe, a resident at 1500 NE 105 St, expressed his concerns in regards to how the new development would affect the water pressure around the area. The Chairman closed the meeting. The Board discussed the issue of water pressure. The applicant addressed the Board's concerns. Mr. Scheinblum agreed to comply with the Board's recommendations and staffs recommendations. After further discussion, Mr. Fernandez made a motion to approve the site plan for the condominiums, subject to the review and approval of the Public Works Department in regard to the trash issue, three additional canopy trees, and a Restrictive Covenant that would cover the garages and the terraces of the units. Mr. Crutchfield 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 kim meeting. The Board then discussed their previous concerns. A representative from Ted Sheds, (0VQj Greg Shannon, was there to expressed his concerns in regards to the purchasing of the sheds by the residents of the Village. Mr. Berg thanked Mr. Shannon for coming and addressed his issues 1/) in regards to where the residents can purchase the sheds that are allowed in Miami Shores. The Board stated that the code is being rewritten and that the process would not be a short. They also stated that the residents must comply with the present code. The Chairman stated that a public Planning & Zoning meeting -6- June 19, 2002 • hearing will be held once the code changes in regards to accessory structures and that Ted Sheds will be informed. ADJOURNMENT:. Motion for adjournment was made at 10:30 P.M. Next meeting will be on July 18, 2002. Irene M. Fajardo, Recording Secretary • • Bob Stobs II, Chairman