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12-19-2002 Regular Meeting• MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING DECEMBER 19, 2002 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held on Thursday, December 19, 2002, at the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order by Cesar Sastre, Vice Chairman at 7:00 P.M. with the following persons present: ITEM I: ROLL CALL: Cesar Sastre, Vice Chairman Tim Crutchfield W. Robert Abramitis Donald Shockey ALSO PRESENT: Al Berg, Planning & Zoning Director Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney Irene M. Fajardo, Recording Secretary ABSENT: Richard Fernandez, Chairman Mr. Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting. ITEM II: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -November 20, 2002 Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to approve the November 20, 2002 minutes with the amended corrections. Mr. Shockey seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. ITEM III: SCHEDULE ITEMS PZ02-1219-01 Paul Collins(owner) Sec. 534/604: Site plan approval - 9495 Biscayne Blvd. Dock extension Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval ofthe dock with the suggestion that DERM be notified ofthe rip rap installation. He also recommended that the BBQ, the sink, the concrete dock, the boat ramp, the davits, and the retaining wall on the eastern property line be removed as they were erected without permits. The Board inquired about possible problems with the dock if the items mentioned by staff were not removed. They also inquired about DERM's knowledge of the rip rap and the permit pulled for the boat ramp. Michael Bent, the Vice president from Shoreline Foundation Inc., was there to represent the owner and addressed the Board's concerns. Mr. Bent explained that a new sea wall would be built on top of the old one. He stated that the existing concrete deck would be removed and that the existing boat ramp would be filled in. Staff recommended for the boat ramp to be completely removed. Mr. Bent stated that he would recommend to the owner to take out . the boat ramp instead of covering it. Mr. Bent addressed the Board's concerns in regards • Planning and Zoning Board -2- December 19, 2002 to the removal of the items mentioned by staff. He also explained the difference between the neighbor's floor elevation and the property in question. After further discussion, Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to approve the site plan subject to complying with staff's recommendations. Mr. Shockey seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. PZ02-1219-02 Daniel and Lisa Morgenthaler Sec. 518(b): Fence materials - 285 NE 105 St. requesting a variance to use plastic where code requires wood, aluminum, or ornamental iron. Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended that the request be denied. Mr. Berg explained that the proposed fence is not made entirely of wood. He explained that a three and a half feet fence would be a nice addition to the property, but that it must comply with the Village's code. The applicant, Lisa Morgenthaler, was there to present the case. Mrs. Morgenthaler explained the materials and how they would benefit the maintenance of the proposed fence. Some of the Board members agreed that the type of material used for the proposed fence could be more beneficial, but that it was not allowed in the code. Mrs. Morgenthaler amended her application to erect an entire wooden fence which would be 3 W high. She explained the design proposed for the amended application. After further discussion, Mr. Crutchfield • made a motion to approve the amended application. Mr. Abramitis seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. PZ02-1219-03 Vincent Brown(owner) Sec. 604: Site plan approval -new 261 NE 95 St house Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the site plan subject to all buildings meeting the minimum flood elevation, a declaration of use for the accessory building, and a declaration of development to limit the impervious area to that which is proposed. The Board discussed staffs concerns in regards to the maximum percentage allowed for construction on the lot, and whether the applicants met the requirements. They discussed the issues of drainage. They also discussed the roof line on the property and the glass brick design proposed. Some of the Board members felt that the amount of glass bricks should be reduced in order for the design to be more harmonious with the neighborhood and the Mediterranean design of the house. The applicant, Vincent Brown, and the architect, William Medellin, were there to present the case. Mr. Brown agreed to submit a declaration of use and a declaration of development to comply with staff's recommendations. Mr. Medellin also discussed the various improvements made to the property since it was first presented. After further discussion, Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to approve staff's recommendations with the conditions stated in the memorandum and that the glass brick is reduced. Mr. Abramitis seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. ID • • Planning and Zoning Board -3- December 19, 2002 PZ02-1120-05 Mark Ponzio(owner) Sec 604: Site -plan -new house 10015 Biscayne Blvd. Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of a most well designed home. Thomas Warmanika, the future property owner of the proposed property, was there to offer testimony on the case. The Board discussed their past concerns in regards to the issue of the pool, the matching of the windows, the proposed 6' wing wall, the landscaping plan, and the floor elevations. The architect, Mario Rumano, was there to offer testimony on the case. He addressed the issues mentioned by the Board and explained the improvements made on the property. After further discussion, Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to table the case. Mr. Abramitis seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. PZ02-1219-04 Moise Lamour(owner) Sec. 701: Appeal of Admin. Official 10516 NW 2 Ave. Sec. 523: Harmony Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended the submitted site plan be rejected and re -studied. He stated that the design proposed does not meet the development criteria for harmonious character of the existing house or the neighborhood. Mr. Berg recommended that adding windows, and reducing the massing of the addition might help it integrate with the existing structure. The Board discussed the concerns mentioned by staff. The applicant, Moise Lamour, was there to offer testimony on the case. Mr. Lamour stated that redesigning the property would be too costly and therefore did not want to change the existing site plan. The Board members understood the applicant's concerns, but explained that harmony was an important issue in the Village's code. After further discussion, Mr. Shockey made a motion to deny the site plan. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. PZ02-1120-04 Laura Maal/Fraderone Inc. Sec.604: Site plan approval 550 NE 96 St. new house Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended. Mr. Berg submitted pictures of 50' lot properties. He mentioned the different architectural features that would improve the overall appearance of the property. He stated that there was sufficient area on the property to create more one story elements and changing roof lines. Mr. Berg recognized the improvements made on the property since the first submittal. The Board discussed staffs recommendations, the size of the front driveway, and the landscaping plan. The Board expressed their concerns about the removal of the oak frees on the property. Pedro Piaz, the applicant's son, was there to represent the applicant. The applicant, Laura Maal, was also present. Mr. Diaz explained some of the changes made to the original site plan. He then agreed to further restudy the plan and try to comply with the Board's concerns and staff recommendations. After further • • • Planning and Zoning Board -4- December 19, 2002 discussion, Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to table the case. Mr. Shockey seconded the motion Motion passed 4-0. ITEM V.: NEXT MEETING- January 16, 2003 ITEM VI.: ADJOURNMENT- Mr. Sastre made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0. Meeting was adjourned at 8:45pm.