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PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning
Board was held on
ITEM I: ROLL CALL: Richard Fernandez, Chairman
W. Robert Abramitis
Cesar Sastre
Tim Crutchfield
Donald
Shockey (Arrived at
ALSO PRESENT:
Irene M. Fajardo, Recording Secretary
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Mr. Berg swore in all those participating in the meeting.
The Board members disclosed that they had visited the sites.
ITEM II: APPROVAL OF MINUTES-June19, 2003
Mr. Abramitis made a motion to approve the
Mr. Berg announced that Mr. Shockey would like to place the issue of street trees
as a final item in the agenda for discussion. Mr. Crutchfield also wanted to address the minutes for the June17, 2003 meeting at the end of the agenda.
ITEM III: SCHEDULE ITEMS
Case #: PZ03-0717-01
Owner: Eugene Drody, Jr. (owner)
Address: 1118 NE 105 St.
Sec.604: Site plan approval- garage enclosure
Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended approval of the request provided that an elevation certificate is submitted showing an elevation complying with AE flood zone. Mr. Berg explained that the proposed enclosed garage will not change the exterior of the house since only a portion of the garage will be used for renovation. The rest will stay as is. The Board inquired about the paved swale and possible flooding in the street. Mr. Berg stated that there were some flooding problems in the street and that he did not address the issue of the paved swale since the owner has not made any changes to the driveway. The Board also inquired about the low bearing walls and the need for an engineer certificate. Mr. Berg confirmed that the applicant obtained all the necessary documents. The applicant, Eugene Drody, was there to present the case but did not have any further comments. After further discussion, Mr. Sastre made a motion to approve the request subject to staff’s recommendations. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion. Motion passed 4-0.
Case #: PZ03-0717-02
Owner:
Address: 861 NE 91 Terr.
Sec. 604: Site plan approval-new house.
Mr. Berg explained the basis of the request, the site conditions, and recommended tabling the request until the landscaping, driveway, and floor elevation issues have been resolved. Mr. Berg explained that two oak trees on the property are scheduled for removal but that the trees could be saved if the house were moved forward a few feet.
The Board members expressed concerns about the Unification of Title and plat restrictions. They inquired about the removal of the oak trees. The architect Michael Scavuzzo, was there to represent the owner. Mr. Scavuzzo confirmed that the house could be moved three feet in order to keep the oak tress. Some of the Board members also discussed the need for street trees and bushes. They stated that if trees needed to be removed from a specific area, the owner must plant similar shade tress in a different area. Mr. Fernandez opened the hearing for public comment. Caroline Makentire, a neighbor to the east of the property expressed her concerns about the proposed two story house. She was concerned that the height of the proposed house would affect the lighting coming into her house. Mr. Berg explained that 30’ houses are permitted in the code. Mr. Fernandez closed the hearing for public comments. Mr. Shockey disclosed for the record that he worked with the applicant at a previous job, but that he did not discussed the current proposal with him. After a brief discussion, Mr. Sastre made a motion to table the case until all of the Board’s and staff’s concerns have been addressed. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the motion. Motion passed 5-0.
IV. Board Discussion-scheduling of 2nd
monthly meeting, priority code sections (i.e. Accessory Structures)
The Board members discussed the time frame of the second proposed meeting and the items that would be addressed. The Board members stated that two hours would be a sufficient time frame for the second meeting unless further discussion is requested by a Board member(s). The second meeting would mainly focus on policy discussions and it would be scheduled after the council appoints the new members for the Planning and Zoning Board.
V.
Discussion
of prior minutes.
Mr. Crutchfield discussed the amendments that were presented
to the Board members at the previous meeting for the
VI. Dicussion of canopy street tree
requirement for swale paving and circular driveways.
A letter was submitted to the Board by Mr. Berg stating Mr. Shockey’s concerns in regards to street tree requirements in the paved swale areas, and circular driveways. Mr. Shockey expressed his concerns about the large circular driveways that leave no room for the required shaded street trees. Mr. Shockey inquired about how the Village enforces the requirement of swale canopy trees and the limits on impervious space. He stated that the planting of canopy trees after approval of driveways must be enforced. Mr. Crutchfield also requested that for every tree that is taken out of a property, another one should be planted. He also stated that the Board can place limits on impervious space. Mr. Berg agreed with Mr. Shockey’s concerns and affirmed that the issues would be enforced by the Code Enforcement Department.
VII. NEXT MEETING.
The next meeting will be on
V. ADJOURNMENT
The July 17, 2003 Planning and Zoning meeting was adjourned
at