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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRegular Meeting (81) AGENDA DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 9, 1983 Invocation by Father Spinelli Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call : Mayor: John Bertino Vice Mayor: Chester A. Byrd Commissioners: Jean Cook James Adams Robert Donly City Attorney: Frank Adler City Manager: Richard Marant City Clerk: Wanda Mullikin Police Lieutenant: Timothy Cates Building Official : Paul Maxwell Absent: Zoning Consultant: Luther Sparkman 1. CONSENT AGENDA A motion was made by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Donly to accept the following consent agenda: Minutes 1. 1 February 22, 1983, Regular Meeting 1.2 February 24, 1983, Special Meeting Bills 1.3 January, 1983 Proclamations 1.4 Single Parent Day, March 21, 1983 1.5 Employ the Older Worker Week, March 13-19, 1983. Resolution 1.6 Resolution declaring certain personal property surplus and the intent to sell . ' The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS Mayor Bertino informed the audience that PZ-17-83, #2.5 Frank Falkowski , 1010 South Federal Highway had been withdrawn from the agenda. 2.1 PZ-10-83, Kodner Galleries, Inc. & Athena Galleries, 11 South Federal Highway. t.. f; Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing on a variance request to allow an oversized painted wall sign including copy other than the name of the business in a C-2 (commercial) zone. Mr. John Vollman stepped forward to express opposition and Mr. Murray k Gordon stated that he felt the petitioner should be present to request this variance. Hearing no one else speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. Regular Meeting -1- March 9, 1983 �;i` A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to continue the variance request by Kodner Galleries, Inc. and Athena Galleries until the next regular meeting of March 22, 1983, and to direct Building Official Maxwell to contact the petitioner to be at that meeting. The motion passed unanimously. 2.2 PZ-11-83, Richard A. Wells, 150 Southwest 18th Avenue. Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing on a variance to allow a second living unit by the conversion of an existing structure in an A-1 (agricultural ) zoning classification and construct an addition to subject structure with an insufficient side yard setback. Subject parcel consists of 35,000 square feet. Mr. Wells stepped forward to request approval. Hearing no one else speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams to grant this variance request. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes 2.3 PZ-15-83, Florida Power & Light, Co. , 1355 Southwest 12 Avenue Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing on a variance request to allow a Florida Power & Light Co. utility storage yard in a C73 (commercial ) zone. Mr. R.J. Reese and Mr. Henry Graham stepped forward to express opposition. Mr. Bill Hapgood representing FP &L stepped forward to explain the need for.this storage yard. Hearing Mr. Carl Zenobia express his concern for landscaping and FP &L wanting this for a 3 year period, Mayor Bertino then closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Byrd to deny this variance request by FP & L, Co. Discussion followed, and Commissioner Cook suggested that FP & L be given time to get with the property owners in the area and-try,.to•work out a solution to this request. Commissioner Donly withdrew his motion. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Adams to continue this variance request by FP & L until the next regular meeting of March 22, 1983, so that FP & L can try and reach an agreement with the property owners in area. The motion passed unanimously. 2.4 PZ-16-83, Milton L. Jones, Jr. , 9 Northwest Fourth Avenue Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing on a variance request to allow the construction of a commercial building on the rear property line. Subject property is zoned C-3 (commercial ). Mr. Jones stepped forward to request approval. Mr. Perry Range stepped forward to request clarifica- tion of what this building will be used for. Hearing no one else speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Byrd to grant this variance request for Mr. Milton L. Jones. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes 2.5 PZ-17-83, Frank Falkowski, 1010 South Federal Highway had been withdrawn from agenda. Regular Meeting -2- March 9, 1983 THIS ITEM WAS DISCUSSED AFTER THE PLAT APPROVALS (ITEMS 3.1-3.4) 2.6 PZ-19-83, Joel F. Gustafson for Danto Investment Corporation Southeast corner of I-95 and Griffin Road. Mr. Gustafson stepped forward to give a presentation on Variance request #1: Request of 160 foot height; the C-4 zoning classifica- tion allows a maximum building height of 40 feet. #2: Request 9' x18' parking spaces and 25% of the parking spaces for compact cars at 7k x 15' ; the Dania zoning oridnance requires 10' x 20' spaces. #3: Request that 135 feet be allowed in between parking space rows; Dania landscape ordinance requires a landscape island approximately every twelve (12) spaces (120' ). #4: Request to allow use of wholesale showroom and sales in addition to those specifically granted uses for the C-4 classification. VARIANCE #1 Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing on variance request #1 to allow to vary height limitatioA of the Parcels A,B and C from its current zoning limitation of 40 feet to 160 feet. The use as contemplated for the three parcels are as follows: Parcel A is intended for a hotel , Parcel B for an office building and Parcel C for a wholesale design center. Hearing no one speak in favor, other than the petitioner, or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to grant this variance request #1. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mr. Gustafson then presented an explaination for Variance request #2. VARIANCE #2 Mayor Bertino then opened the public hearing on a variance request to allow to vary off'-street parking spaces on parcels A, B and C as currently stated under the code to a space dimension size of 9 feet wide by 18 feet in length of pavement. Also allowing 25% of the parking spaces to be designed for compact autos with a space dimension of 7k feet wide by 15 feet of pavement. The above space size acknowledging that the design of same shall contemplate an addi- tional 2 feet beyond the wheel stops and/or pavement. Hearing no one, other than the petitioner, speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Byrd to grant variance request #2. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Mr. Gustafson requested approval of variance request #3. VARIANCE #3 Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing on a variance request to allow up to 135 feet in between parking space rows. Hearing no one speak in favor, other than the petitioner, or opposition, the Mayor then closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Byrd, seconded by Commissioner Donly to approve variance request #3. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes Regular Meeting -3- March 9, 1983 Mr. Gustafson explained variance request #4. (VARIANCE #4) Mayor Bertino opened the public hearing on a variance request to allow to use the property for wholesale showroom and sales in addition to those specifically granted uses for the C-4 classifica- tion. Hearing no one,other than the petitioner, speak in favor or opposition, the Mayor closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Donly to grant variance request #4. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes 3. PLAT APPROVALS 3.1 City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance approving the plat of "Design Center of the Americas" for first reading. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams to adopt the ordinance on first reading approving the plat of "Design Center of the Americas". The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissiomer Donly-yes Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes 3.2 City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance approving the plat of "Design Center Office" for first reading. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Adams to adopt the ordinance on first reading approving the plat of "Design Center Office". The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes 3.3 City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance approving the plat of "Design Center Hotel" for first reading. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt the ordinance on first reading approving the plat of "Design Center Hotel". The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes 3.4 City Attorney Adler read the title of the ordinance approving the plat of "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, First Addition" for first reading. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Cook to adopt the ordinance on first reading approving the plat of "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, First Addition". The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Regular Meeting -4- March 9, 1983 Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes 4. SITE PLAN APPROVAL 4.1 Mr. Dick Wynn representing Roepnack Corporation for Landcaster Steel Co. , Inc. southwest corner of Taylor Road and Northeast Seventh Avenue stepped forward to request site plan approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Donly to approve the site plan as presented by Roepnack Corporation for Landcaster Steel Co. , Inc. The motion passed unanimously. 5. DISCUSSION 5.1 AlA corridor north of Dania Beach Boulevard Mr. John Calvin stepped forward to explain the proposed realignment of the AIA corridor going north of Dania Cut-Off Canal going into the airport. Nanci Bright representing the Broward County Planning Department requested the Commission's. indication of thoughts on this subject matter prior to the Planning Council 's meeting March 24, 1983. The Commission expressed opposition to the plan, but agreed that in the event this plan does go through; they would prefer the plan with the curve rather than the 90 degree street. 5.2 City Manager Marant recommended to purchase one Canon copy machine Model No. NP-40OF off of GSA Contract No. GS-OOS-41039 in the amount of $9,103.50. Mr. Marant reminded the Commission that this purchase is part of the 1983 Capital Improvement Program that has already been approved. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Byrd to purchase one Canon Copy Machine in the amount of $9,103.50. The motion passed on the following roll call vote: Commissioner Adams-yes Commissioner Donly-yes Commissioner Byrd-yes Mayor Bertino-yes Commissioner Cook-yes EMERGENCY .ITEM Mayor Bertino requested that the approval of a joint resolution between Ft. Lauderdale, Hollywood and Dania opposing the deannexation of Port Everglades be declared an emergency due to having to be signed by all three cities and needing to present this resolution to each member of the Florida Legislature. A motion was made by Commissioner Cook, seconded by Commissioner Byrd to declare adoption of this resolution an emergency due to the reasons already expressed. The motion passed unanimously. Mayor Bertino read the title of the resolution. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams to adopt this joint resolution opposing the deannexation of Port Everglades. The motion passed unanimously. 6. CITIZENS' COMMENTS: No comments Regular Meeting -5- March 9, 1983 7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS: 7.1 City Manager Marant requested to bid for the installation of the computer system and to obtain the services of an electrician and architect on the complete costs of this project. Mr. Marant suggested that bids could be received at the first meeting in April and that he could review those bids then and give his re- commendation so that this system could be installed by May 1st. A motion was made by Commissioner Donly, seconded by Commissioner Adams to grant the request by City Manager Marant to go out to bid for the renovation to install the computer system. The motion passed unanimously. 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS: 8.1 Commissioner Adams commended the newly elected Commissioners ' 8.2 Commissioner Cook expressed appreciation to the citizens in jDania for their support. 5. 8.3 Commissioner Donly commended the citizens of Dania on the high y, voter turnout. 8.4 Vice-Mayor Byrd requested an update on procedures after the election. x, Wanda Mullikin City Clerk informed Commissioner Byrd that an Organizational Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 15, 1983, z' at 8:00 P.M. 8.5 Mayor Bertino expressed appreciation to the citizens of Dania for their support. Mayor Bertino requested that citizens in Dania come into City Hall and sign a petition encouraging the annexation of the lands as approved by the Broward Delegation, and to send letters of approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Byrd to adjourn this meeting. The motion passed unanimously. M YOR-COMMISSION R r.' 1` TY CLERK-AUDITOR March 9, 1963 Regular Meeting -6- AGENDA DANIA CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MARCH 9, 1983 i 8:00 P.M. Invocation by Father Spinelli Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call 1. CONSENT AGENDA Minutes 1.1 February 22, 1983, Regular Meeting 1.2 February 24, 1983, Special Meeting RECOMMENDATION: Approval Bills 1.3 January; 1983 a RECOMMENDATION: Approval Proclamations 1.4 Single Parent Day, March 21, 1983 'r 1.5 Employ the Older Worker Week, March 13-19, 1983 Resolutions 1.6 Resolution declaring certain personal property surplus and the intent to sell . RECOMMENDATION: Approval 2. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2.1 PZ-10-83, Kodner Galleries, Inc. & Athena Galleries, 11 South Federal Highway 2.2 PZ-11-83, Richard A. Wells, 150 Southwest 18th Avenue 2.3 PZ-15-83, Florida Power & Light Co. , 1355 Southwest 12th Street 2.4 PZ-16-83, Milton L. Jones, Jr. , 9 Northwest Fourth Avenue 2.5 PZ-17-83, Frank Falkowski, 1010 South Federal Highway 2.6 PZ-19-83, Joel F. Gustafson for Danto Investment Corporation, southeast corner of I-95 and Griffin Road 3. PLAT APPROVALS - First Reading of Ordinances 3.1 "Design Center of the Americas" 3.2 "Design Center Office" 3.3 "Design Center Hotel" 3.4 "Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, First Addition" 4. SITE PLAN APPROVAL 4.1 Roepnack Corporation for Lancaster Steel Co. , Inc. southwest corner of Taylor Road and Northeast Seventh Avenue 5. DISCUSSION 5.1 AlA corridor north of Dania Beach Boulevard 5.2 Purchase of one Canon copy machine Model No. NP-40OF off of GSA Contract No. GS-OOS-41039 in the amount of J9,103.50. RECOMMENDATION: Approval 6. CITIZENS' COMMENTS - Comments will be restricted to those areas where action taken by the Administration has not been satisfactory. Items concerning policy or administrative activities not previously discussed with the Administration will be ruled out of order by the Chair. Comments of a general nature not dealing with operations or policy are welcome. 7. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS 7.1 City Manager 7.2 City Attorney 8. COMMISSION COMMENTS 8.1 Commissioner Adams 8.2 Commissioner Cook 8.3 Commissioner Donly 8.4 Vice-Mayor Byrd 8.5 Mayor Bertino 9. Adjournment ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE DANIA CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING OR HEARING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS, AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.