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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 27, 2005
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held on
Thursday, January 27, 2005, at the Village Hall. The meeting was called to order by
Richard Fernandez, Chairman at 7:00 P.M. with the following persons present:
ITEM I: ROLL CALL: Richard Fernandez, Chairman
Tim Crutchfield (Arrived at 7:08pm)
Sid Reese
W. Robert Abramitis
Cesar Sastre (Arrived at 7:04pm)
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.
Mr. Fernandez disclosed that he visited 1065 NE 96 St, 1213 NE 94 St, 842 NE 96 St,
1301 NE 103 St. Mr. Crutchfield did not make any disclosures. Mr. Abramitis, Mr.
Reese, and Mr. Sastre visited all the sites.
ITEM II: APPROVAL OF MINUTES -
The December 16, 2004 minutes were moved to the end of the agenda.
ITEM III: SCHEDULE ITEMS
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Marguerite Voorheis (owner)
Sheri Ashcraft (agent)
307 NE 99 St.
Sec. 604: Site plan approval -carport to storage
Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended
approval of the application subject to installing a circular driveway in the front which will
accommodate two parking spaces on the property. Additionally, the construction
proposed for the carport enclosure does not meet the masonry code requirement for the
Village. The openings in the carport will have to be masonry, not CDX plywood, wire
lathe, and stucco. The applicant is requesting site plan approval to enclose an existing
12' x 19' carport into a storage room, add a rear driveway, and a new circular driveway.
The property owner, Marguerite Voorheis passed away and the granddaughter, Sheri
Ashcraft, was there to present the case. The case was brought back at the end of the
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hearing. Proper documentation was submitted to the Board showing the property was in
a trust showing Voorheis as the trustee and Sheri as the successor trustee. Ms. Ashcraft
explained the reasons for the enclosure and the site plan proposed. Ms. Ashcraft
explained that she will install a circular driveway in the front to accommodate the parking
requirement. The Board discussed the material that will be used for the openings in the
carport and stated that material will be a permit issue. After further discussion, Mr.
Sastre made a motion to approve the site plan subject to the submittal of a Declaration of
Use and the installation of the circular driveway in the front of the property. Mr.
Crutchfield seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
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Nicholas Marian and Linda Ortigoza
1065 NE 96 St.
Sec. 701: Admin. Appeal -paint color
The case was tabled. No one was there to present the case.
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Regina Avila
161 NW 107 St.
Sec. 604: Site plan approval -garage enclosure
Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended
approval of the application. The applicant is requesting site plan approval to enclose part
of an existing 13' x 20' garage for a bathroom addition. The Board inquired about
parking on the property. Mr. Berg stated that there is plenty of parking on the property.
After a brief discussion, Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to approve the site plan. Mr.
Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
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Boris Moroz (owner)
G.G. Salon
9061 Biscayne Blvd.
Sec. 604: Site plan approval -wall sign
Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended
approval, conditional on the Board's approval of the color. The applicant is requesting
approval for 25 sq. ft. wall sign to be erected on the wall of the building. After reviewing
the colors submitted by the applicant, G. G, Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to approve
the wall sign. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-2. (Chairman Fernandez
and Mr. Abramitis voting no).
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Urkia Hernandez
1213 NE 94 St.
Sec. 604: Site plan approval -lot split
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Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request and the site conditions. The applicant is
seeking approval for a lot split. Applicant seeks to separate Lot 2, which is improved,
from Lot 3, which is vacant. Lot 2 was a the subject of a site plan review in January 2003
where the Board approved the development of this lot which subject to the removal of a
section of the home in order to meet the side yard setback requirement. A final survey
has been provided and the existing house is 9.44' from the property line where the
setback should be 10'. The attorney, Marcie Lowman, was there to represent the owner
and present the case. Ms. Lowman explained that they are looking for the Board to
approve the 9.44' setback to be able to make use of the Lot 3. The Board discussed the
issues in regards to setback requirements. Chairman Fernandez opened the hearing for
public comments. The attorney, Robert Atler, was there to represent the O'Donnell's,
who want to purchase Lot 3. Mr. O'Donell is willing to give up 6.5 inches of his client's
property in order to meet the setback requirement. They would have to build at a setback
of 10 1/2' from the west lot line. Chairman Fernandez closed the hearing for public
comments. Ms. Lowman submitted a copy of the plat for the record. After further
discussion, Mr. Sastre made a motion to approve the lot split subject to having
indemnification for the Village, $3,000.00 administrative costs, and a covenant recorded
on the on the vacant land and on the other property stating that there will always be a 20
feet separation between the two structures on Lots 2 and 3 so not to have any problems
with measurements. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-1.
(Chairman Fernandez voting no).
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Shores Village Partnership (owner)
Ruben Matz (agent)
9519 NE 2nd Ave.
Sec. 604: Site plan approval -new use, exterior remodeling, and parking lot upgrade.
Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended
approval of the project. The sign package is tastefully done and the storefront will
improve the NE 2" Ave elevation. Parking counts will remain the same as the use has
not changed. A landscaping plan was submitted to the Board at the hearing. Staff's main
concerns are the seating arrangement proposed in the site plan behind the Mercer
Building and the septic tank system and drainage plan. The architect, Ari Sklar, and the
owner, Ruben Matz, were there to present the case. Mr. Sklar explained the intentions of
the site plan. He stated that the plan had not been engineered to verify the drainage on
the lot. He also stated that Oak trees will be used in the landscaping plan. The Board
discussed all the issues mentioned by staff. They also expressed their concerns about the
wooden detailing on the building. Mr. Sklar assured the Board that the awnings will not
covered the wooden detailing. The Board discussed the signs for the building. Mr. Matz
explained that the lease for the tenants will state that the signs cannot be pasted on the
windows. After further discussion, Mr. Sastre made a motion to approve the site plan not
including the seats behind the Mercer Building, the sprinkler system, or the drainage
plan. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
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Clint Staples
842 NE 96 St.
Sec. 518: fence in front yard
Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended
deferral of the item until the fence type and height issues are resolved. The applicant,
Clint Staples, was there to present the case. Mr. Staples agreed to install a 3 %2 white
wooden picket fence. After a brief discussion, Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to approve
the site plan. Mr. Sastre seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
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Evelyn D'An
1301 NE 103 St.
Sec. 523.1(3): Variance to allow roof painting where code requires color thru.
Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended denial
of the request. The applicant is appealing Sec. 523.1 and requesting a variance to allow
her roof tile to be a different color. The Board discussed the issues in regards to color
thru tile. Mr. Berg advised that Ms. D'An will have to completely remove the white
paint on the tiles all the way down to the original gray before she can paint the tiles a
different color. The applicant, Evelyn D'An, was there to present the case. Ms. D'An
will find out the cost for stripping down the white paint. After further discussion, Mr.
Crutchfield made a motion to approve the application under 5-26 subject to the complete
removal of the white paint and reapplying the beige color as mentioned in the application.
Mr. Sastre seconded for the discussion. The Board members discussed the color
proposed. They also discussed the standards necessary for a variance. The motion was
withdrawn. Mr. Crutchfield made a motion to table the case. Mr. Sastre seconded the
motion. Motion passed 5-0.
ITEM II: APPROVAL OF MINUTES- December 16, 2004
Mr. Sastre made a motion to approve the December 16, 2004 minutes. Mr. Abramitis
seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
V. NEXT MEETING.
The next regular meeting will be on February 24, 2005.
V. ADJOURNMENT
The January 27, 2005 Planning and Zoning meeting was adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
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