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04-22-2004 Regular Meeting• • • MIAMI SHORES- VILLAGE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD Thursday, April 22, 2004 Village Hall Summary of Meeting The Planning and Zoning Board of the Village of Miami Shores held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Thursday, April 22, 2004, at the Village Hall. Chairman Richard Fernandez called the meeting to order at 6;50 P1VL ROLL CALL Members Present Richard Fernandez, Chairman Tim Crutchfield Robert .Abramitis Cesar Sastre Donald Shockey Pt,anming and Staff Present Al Berg, Director of Planning and Zoning Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney Others in Attendance Pablo Andrade, Recording Assistant Members ofthe Board disclosed that they have visited some ofthe properties to be discussed in the meeting. Mr. Richard Sarafan swore in everyone who will be testifying in this meeting, APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 25, 2004 MEETING 1VIIP]"UTES Minutes ofthe March 25, 2004, meeting were diffeuntil May 27, 2004. • SCkU EDULED ITEMS • • ITEM I: Case #: PZ 04-0422-01 Applicant: Parry Real Estate (Owner) Alba Calzada Carter (Tenant) Address: 175 N_E 96th Street, Miami Shores, Florida. Request: Sec. 504(f)(1)(g)(2): Sign approval -window sign. Mr. Al Berg explained the basis of the applicant's request, and he spoke that staff recommended approval. Mier a brief discussion about this case, Mr. Tim Crutchfield made a motion that the applicant request for window signage at the location listed be approved. Mr. Cesar Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0 ITEM II: Case #: PZ 04-0422-03 Applicant: Kenny Pichardo (Owner) Address: 1131 N.E 104th Street, Miami Shores, Florida. Request: Sec. 518(a): Front yard fence 3 V2° white metal Mr. Al Berg explained the basis of the applicant's request, and he recommended approval. After a brief discussion about this case, It was moved by Mr. Robert Abrarnitis and seconded by Mr. Tim Crutchfield that the applicant's request about installing a white 3 1A' metal fence and a sliding gate in the front yard. of his property at the above referenced address be approved. Motion passed 5-0. TTM DI: Case #: PZ 04-0226--03 Applicant Machado Investments (Owner) D.F. Builders (Agent) Address: 469 N.E 91st Street, Miami Shores, Florida_ Request: Sec. 604: Site plan approval -new house. The applicant or a representative were not present. It was moved by Mr. Tim Crutchfield and seconded by Mr. Richard Fernandez that this item be tabled until the applicant was present. Motion passed 5-0. vyi 6.0 : ..... • • • ITEM EM aV: Case #: Applicant Address: Request: aiaa.va.a ....aa.. ...... _ PZ 04-0422-02 Orlando Crespo (Owner) 9600 North Miami Avenue, Miami Shores, Florida. Sec. 604: Site plan approval -garage enclosure. The applicant or a representative were not present. It was moved by Mr. Tim Crutchfield and seconded by Mr. Cesar Sastre that this item be tabled until the applicant was present. Motion passed 5-0. t'I'LM V: Case #: Applicant: Address: Request: PZ 04-0422-03 Conrad and Cynthia Brown (Owner) 117 RE. 98th Street, M.ami Shores, Florida. Sec. 400/401: Requesting variance to front setback - 21' where 25' are required; side setback — 5' where 10' are required; Sec 604: Site plan approval. Mr. Al Berg explained the basis of the applicant's request. He explained that staff did not recommend approval for the variance requests submitted by the applicant because they were not consistent with the current code. Mr. Brown Jr, explained to the board some of the technicalities and the basis of his application. Mr. Brown expressed bis intentions for his request to be consistent with the current code. Mr. Richard Sarafan spoke that the hardship standard requires the applicant to show a unique situation that is different from most of other neighbors; that without the variance it wouldn't be possible to use the property, reasonably. Members ofthe board analyzed and discussed the request ofthe applicant. Mr, Tim Crutchfield made a motion that the applicant's application for variance on front porch colf'mns and wide sidewalk be approved and the side set back for the drive be denied. Mr. Donald Shockey seconded the motion, Motion passed. 3-2 (Mr. Fernandez and Mr. Abramitis voted no) ITEM VI: Case #: Applicant: Address: Request: PZ 04-0422-05 (a) Barry University 400 N.V. 115th Street, M.anii Shores, Florida. Sec 604: Site plan approval — New Dorm. Mr. Al Berg explained the basis of the applicant's request, and he spoke that staff recommended approval, Members of the board expressed their concerns and opinions about the application requesting site plan approval. Mr. Timothy Czerniac from Barry University gave a brief explanation of the applicant's goal. In addition, he introduced the rest of the speakers who will be presenting in the meeting. Mr. Cannon, who also represents the applicant, explained that what applicant is proposing in the overall master plan is basically a continuation of the perimeter roof system. Also, he spoke about the technicalities involved in the development ofthe project including parking and landscaping. Mr, Richard Sarafan spoke that under the Village's parking ordinance in order for parking spaces to count towards the building, it has to be in the same plot. After further discussions about the project, Mr. Robert Abramitis made a motion that site plan be approved conditioned upon Barry University and hlanti Shores Village Attorneys reaching agreement on restrictive covenant to address a parking lot outside of the Village's boundaries containing the additional parking spaces. Mr. Cesar Sastre seconded the motion. It was moved in amendment by Mr.. Tim Crutchfield and seconded by Mr. Cesar Sastre that site plan be approved conditioned upon Barry University and Miami Shores Village Attorneys reaching agreement on restrictive covenant to address a parking lot outside of the Village's boundaries, to guarantee that all parking will remain parking, to comply with the parking requirements set forward in the current plan and to pick up 20 additional spaces that were not shown inthe plan. Amending motion and main motion passed 5-0. Case #: PZ 04-0422-05 (la) Applicant: Barry University Address: 400 N.W. 115th Street, Miami Shores, Florida. Request: Sec 604: Site plan approval — New medical sciences building Mr. Al Berg explained the basis ofthe applicant's request. He spoke that staff recommended to table the request. There was not enough information from the applicant to make a recommendation in favor. Mr. Cannon explained the application. Dr. Evans from Barry University explained the basis of the project. Members of the board discussed the project in general. They came to the conclusion that there is not enough information to make a decision based upon the application. Mr. Abramitis spoke that he would like to see the applicant to come back with a scale that relates to human beings. Also, It needs to have harmony and integration with Barry University and the Village of M ami Shores in General. Mr. Fernandez spoke that he would like to see a detailed item in reference to parking and how it is calculated. Mr. Tim Crutchfield made a motion to table the application. 1Vir. Cesar Sastre seconded the motion Motion passed 5-0 a • AD JOtTRN NT There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 10:00 PM. The next meeting will be held in the Village Hall at 7:00 p.rn. on May 13, 2004. Pablo Andrade Mr. Richard Fernandez, Chairman Recording Assistant Planning and Zoning Board • • ti.