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CITY OF DANIA BEACH
PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Commission Chambers
Thursday, September 27,2007
7:15 PM
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ROLL CALL
Edward Bourgeois Present Laurence Leeds,AICP,Director Community Development
Lottye Crooms Present Thomas Ansbro, City Attorney
Angeline Flowers Present Lou Ann Cunningham,Board Clerk
Patrick Schilling Excused
Paul Fetscher Present
ed b Lo e Crooms to excuse Patrick Schilling. Motion
made b Edward Bourgeois second y Lott
ye was y g
passed unanimously.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD ITEMS
1) RZ-14-05 — Rezoning request by Troy Ippolito, T.H.B., Inc., for property located on the
West side of SW 25 b Avenue South of Griffin Road from the current zoning designation of
Broward County Single Family (R-1C) to City of Dania Beach Planned (PRD-1) to allow
the construction of 18 two-family villas for a total of 36 units.
PL-20-05 -Perimeter plat approval to allow the proposed construction of 36 residential lots
(18 two-family villas).
SP-05-06 - to allow the construction of 18 two-family villas, totaling $6 residential
dwelling units in a gated community.
WA-42-06 -Waivers to allow the following:
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a) 30% - 39% pervious area per lot for 12 of the 36 lots. (Chapter 28, Article 29 Pervious
and Impervious Areas, allows a minimum of 40%pervious area for residential uses).
b) 10 foot interior side yard setback (Chapter 28, Article 20, Supplementary Use
Regulations Planned Residential Development (PRD-1) requires a 15 foot interior side
yard setback).
Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director Community Development addressed the board to describe
the proposed site plan request and associated development applications for the construction
of 18 two-family villas for a total of 36 units. Mr. Leeds gave a brief history of past
development proposals for the site over the past two years. He described staffs development
review comments for the project and staffs recommendations.
The Planning and Zoning Advisory Board deferred this request in 2006, recommending that
the applicant meet with the neighbors regarding the proposed site plan. Since the plan was
first reviewed, the applicant eliminated four units (from 40 to 36), provide additional guest
parking, and more clearly defined public and private open spaces.
Based on the plan revisions the project is generally compatible with the adjoining residential
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development. Staff has no objection to approval (Zoning Change, Plat, Site Plan, Waivers)
subject to the following conditions:
1. Applicant to provide a tree preservation bond to assure compensation for trees that do
not survive preservation or relocation(Amount to be determined prior to Commission
Review).
2. Applicant to pay to the City's Tree Preservation Fund the value of the trees to be
removed from the site (Amount to be determined prior to Commission Review).
3. Tree bond and mitigation amounts shall be deposited prior to issuance of any
clearing, filling, or construction permits(Landscape Consultant).
4. Tree removal permits shall not be issued until developer applies for a building permit
and submits permit level drawings.
5. On Sheets E-2, L-1, and LP-1, E-2, provide 4"X 4"tapping sleeve and value, 4"X 8"
increaser(reducer) and 8"G.V. (Public Services).
6. On Sheet L-1, do not plant trees over or adjacent to utilities(Public Services).
7. Recommend installation of solar lighting(Public Services).
8. Submission of sealed fire flow calculations to determine water demand requirements
for this project (Fire Marshal).
9. Fire Department to perform on-site evaluation of fire flow test(Fire Marshall).
10. 35%pervious area allowed for 12 of the 36 units.
At this time Attorney Emerson Allsworth, representing the applicant, addressed the board to
describe the proposed request. Mr. Allsworth discussed the traffic concerns, open space and
changes made to the plan from the original proposed project.
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Chairman Fetcher opened the item for public comment,
Leeann Schwisher addressed the board with questions regarding the logistics of the sidewalk,
wall and park. In addition she questioned when the start date of the project will take place
and if the land is sold will the site plan approval follow. Attorney Ansbro indicated that the
new owner will have to come back to the City Commission. Mr. Leeds clarified indicating
that the applicant has 1 year to obtain building permits. Ms. Schwisher concluded indicating
that she would like to see the land maintained until construction begins. Mr. heeds further
clarified that the site will need to be cleaned up and the arborist will be out at the site to
confirm the trees on the site.
Further discussion regarding the open space shown on the plan as dry retention area and
safety issues for the public.
Brad Hinman.2622 Griffin Road addressed the board spoke in favor of the project.
Sally Johnson 4987 SW 25 Avenue addressed the board spoke against the project as it does
not fit the neighborhood.
Hearing no one or seeing no one further the public hearing was closed.
Hearing no further discussion, a motion was made by Lottye Crooms, seconded by Edward
Bourgeois to recommend approval of the rezoning request RZ-14-05. Motion passed on the
following roll call:
Edward Bourgeois — yes Lottye Crooms — yes
Angeline Flowers — yes Paul Fetscher — yes
Hearing no further discussion, a motion was made by Edward Bourgeois, seconded by
Lottye Crooms to recommend approval of the rezoning request PL-20-05. Motion passed on
the following roll call:
Edward Bourgeois — yes Lottye Crooms — yes
Angeline Flowers — yes Paul Fetscher — yes
Hearing no further discussion, a motion was made by Lottye Crooms, seconded by
Angeline Flowers to recommend approval of the site plan request SP-05-06 subject to staffs
conditions and recommendations. Motion passed on the following roll call:
Edward Bourgeois — yes Lottye Crooms — yes
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Angeline Flowers — yes Paul Fetscher yes
Hearing no further discussion, a motion was made by Lottye Crooms, seconded by Edward
Bourgeois to recommend approval of the waivers WA-42-06. Motion passed on the
following roll call:
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Edward Bourgeois — yes Lottye Crooms — yes
Angeline Flowers — yes Paul Fetscher — yes
2) PL-15-05 — Request by Paul Douglas of Douglas Development Group, Inc. representing
Wilson Atkinson, President of Griffin Point, Inc. for a perimeter plat approval of the
"Griffin Point Plat" for property generally located on the north side of Griffin Road west of
Ravenswood Road in the City of Dania Beach.
Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director Community Development described the proposed plat
request. Mr. Leeds stated that staff recommends approval subject to the applicant addressing
the following issues prior to this item being placed on the agenda for the City Commission:
1. Submission of signed and sealed survey.
2. Survey must show location of all easements and right-of-way identified in the opinion
of title prepared by Richard Coker. Revise plat note#2 accordingly.
3. On signature page, 2 signature lines are provided for the City's Planning and Zoning
Board chairperson. Eliminate one and replace with the City Engineer.
4. Provide NVAL line openings as per City Commission recommendation.
Rod Finer with the firm of Coker and Finer representing the applicant addressed the board
concurring with staff s comments.
Chairman Fetcher opened the item for public comment, hearing no one or seeing no one the
public hearing was closed.
Hearing no further discussion, a motion was made by Angeline Flowers, seconded by Lottye
Crooms to recommend approval of the perimeter plat PL-15-05 with the conditions indicated
by staff. Motion passed on the following roll call:
Edward Bourgeois — yes Lottye Crooms — yes
Angeline Flowers — yes Paul Fetscher — yes
3) VA-29-07 -Request by Jeffery Gross Associates Architects, P.A. representing the property
owner American Maritime Officers Building Corporation of Florida, (AMO), for property
located at 604 South Federal Highway, Dania Beach, for a variance to reduce the required
parking by 17 spaces.
SP-28-07—Site plan request for the proposed construction of a 1,600 sq. ft. office addition
to be located behind an existing office located at 604 South Federal Highway.
Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director Community Development addressed the board describing
the request by the American Maritime Officers Building Corporation for the construction of a
1,600 square foot modular building with an associated variance to reduce parking. Mr. Leeds
indicated that staff has no objection to the site plan approval and that the variance approval is
at the discretion of the Planning and Zoning Board.
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Jeffrey Gross, Architect for the applicant addressed the board describing the request and the
unique conditions and history of the AMO facility.
Chairman Fetcher opened the item for public comment, hearing no one or seeing no one the
public hearing was closed.
Hearing no further discussion, a motion was made by Lottye Crooms, seconded by Edward
Bourgeois to recommend approval of variance request VA-29-07. Motion passed on the
following roll call:
Edward Bourgeois — yes Lottye Crooms — yes
Angeline Flowers — yes Paul Fetscher — yes
Hearing no further discussion, a motion was made by Lottye Crooms, seconded by Edward
Bourgeois to recommend approval of site plan request SP-28-07. Motion passed on the
following roll call:
Edward Bourgeois — yes . Lottye Crooms — yes
Angeline Flowers — yes Paul Fetscher — yes
4) Request by Nick Economos, on behalf of the property owner Griffin Road Partners, LLC,
for property generally located at Northeast corner of Griffin Road and Ravenswood Road,
a/k/a 2081 Griffin Road for the following items:
VA-31-07—Variance request for the following:
1. Request to allow a 90-foot high, 450 square foot pole sign; (Chapter 28, Article 28
Signs allows a maximum of a 50-foot high and 48 square feet pole sign).
2. Request to provide 551 parking spaces (Chapter 28, Article 6.21 Schedule of Off-
Street Parking Requirements states a total of 590 parking spaces are required).
3. Request to allow 4 loading berths; (Chapter 28, Article 6.22 Off-Street Loading,
requires a minimum of 10).
4. Request to allow office loading berths to be as small as 9' x 18'; (Chapter 28, Article
6.22 Off-Street Loading,requires minimum loading berth size to be 12' X 25' X 14').
5. Request to reduce the size of the internal and terminal landscape islands to allow 5' —
10' wide terminal landscape islands; (Chapter 26, Vegetation, Article 26-47
Landscaping,requires 10 foot wide terminal landscape islands).
WA-30-07—Request for commission waiver for the following:
1. Request to provide 24% pervious area. (Chapter 28, Article 29 Pervious and
Impervious Areas, allows a minimum of 30%pervious area).
2. Request to provide an office building with 10 foot front yard along Griffin Road
(Chapter 28,Article 18,IROM, Section 18.60 requires a 62 foot setback).
3. Request to provide an office building with 10 foot interior side lot line (Chapter 28,
Article 18, IROM, Section 18.60 requires 31 1/2-foot for interior side yards).
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SP-91-06 — Site plan request for the proposed construction of two hotels, and an office
building.
Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director Community Development addressed the board describing
the request and the past and existing conditions at the site. Mr. Leeds described the parking
variance to allow 551 parking spaces where 590 spaces are required. He further stated that
staff is recommending approval (consistent with variances at the Hilton and the Marriot) if
the applicant (a) commits to a on-demand 7 day/24 hour shuttle and (b) subjects the land to a
parking easement allowing customers to park anywhere on the site.
Mr. Leeds described the request for the variance for loading berths indicating that the loading
berth requirement is primarily intended for commercial and retail uses,not office buildings or
hotels and that staff has no objection to the requested variance.
Mr. Leeds discussed the variance request for pole sign size and height, indicating that staff
recommends approval as the request is consistent with prior City Commission approvals of
hotel development along the I-95 corridor and that there will be no impact on residential
properties.
Mr. Leeds described the landscape island variance and pervious area waiver indicating that
staff is recommending approval, subject to applicant adding 1,600+ square feet of landscape
islands scattered throughout the Griffin Road parking area.
Mr. Leeds described the setback waiver request, indicating that staff is recommending
approval of the front yard waiver (additional setback area is provided between the curb and
the lot line, providing approximately 25 feet between the curb and the office building), and
approval of the side yard waiver (adjacent property is non-conforming with respect to
pervious area and parking) as there is no impact on residential uses.
Mr. Leeds concluded stating that staff has reviewed the proposed site plan and associated
variances and waivers subject to the following recommendations:
1. All landscaped areas must be curbed w/type "D" or"F" curbing. Identify on site plan.
2. Maximum wall enclosure of dumpster is 6'; 8' proposed. Revise accordingly (Planning
Division).
3. Must provide recorded copy of plat prior to issuance of a building permit (Planning
Division).
4. FAA approval of buildings and pole sign prior to issuance of a building permit.
5. 7 day/24 hour on-demand hotel shuttle.
6. Entire project subject to a parking easement allowing customers to park anywhere on the
site.
7. Fire Department and Public Services Comments (Attachment 1)
8. Medical Office allowed only upon a showing that sufficient parking is available based
on medical office parking requirements (1 space per 150 sq. ft. of gross floor area).
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Sue Delegal, Attorney representing the applicant addressed the board introducing the
property owner Nick Economos and the development team. Ms. Delegal described the
request indicating that the applicant concurs with staffs recommendations for the project.
Ms. Delegal indicated that the applicant feels that it is more appropriate to move the building
back 10 feet and add the additional landscaping as suggested by staff. Nick Economos
addressed the boards concerns regarding the signage at the site and comparisons to the sign at
the Hilton Gardens site on Stirling Road.
Chairman Fetcher opened the item for public comment, hearing no one or seeing no one the
public hearing was closed.
Hearing no finther discussion, a motion was made by Edward Bourgeois, seconded by Lottye
Crooms to recommend approval of the site plan SP-91-06 subject to staffs 8 conditions.
Motion passed on the following roll call:
Edward Bourgeois — yes Lottye Crooms — yes
Angeline Flowers — yes Paul Fetscher — yes
Hearing no further discussion, a motion was made by Lottye Crooms, seconded by Edward
Bourgeois, to recommend approval of variance VA-31-07, subject to staffs 8 conditions.
Motion passed on the following roll call:
Edward Bourgeois — yes Lottye Crooms — yes
Angeline Flowers — yes Paul Fetscher — yes
Hearing no further discussion, a motion was made by Angeline Flowers, seconded by Lottye
Crooms to recommend approval of waiver WA-30-07, subject to staffs 8 conditions. Motion
passed on the following roll call:
Edward Bourgeois — yes Lottye Crooms — yes
Angeline Flowers — yes Paul Fetscher — yes
5) Revisions to the allowed uses in all C-Districts, TOD, TOC-1 and TOC-2 Districts.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 28 OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, ENTITLED "ZONING", TO
ALLOW OUTDOOR FRESH PRODUCE MARKETS AS ACCESSORY USES TO
RETAIL USES WHICH BPOR.IlVIARIL�Y RSELL ETAIL IN UNPREPARED (UNCOOKED)CI �RCOIAL
OR BEVERAGES OR
DISTRICTS), THE TOD DISTRICTS (TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICTS) AND THE TOC-1 AND 2 DISTRICTS (TRANSIT ORIENTED
CORRIDOR DISTRICTS); PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY;FURTHER,PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Attorney Thomas Ansbro addressed the board to describe the request for a change to the
zoning associated with produce stands. Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director Community
Development, addressed the board giving a brief history of the request which would allow an
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open produce market associated with an established district. Mr. Leeds had one request
relating to the display area cannot be located within a designated driveway on the site. Mr.
Leeds does not want there to be a conflict with oncoming traffic on the site and to allow
temporary signs for the weekends. Mr. Leeds indicated that he did not receive Commission
direction regarding the signage issue.
Susan Sellars 321 SE P Street, Dania Beach addressed the board describing her request to
allow a farmers market. She indicated that previously they were operating as part of the
Women's Club. She described the proposed operation to the board. Mr. Leeds indicated that
if Ms. Sellars would like to adjust the signage to be allowed, it should be discussed tonight so
that it can be incorporated into the proposed ordinance. The board indicated to staff to make
the
Chairman Fetcher opened the item for public comment, hearing no one or seeing no one the
public hearing was closed.
Hearing no further discussion, a motion was made by Angeline Flowers, seconded by
Edward Bourgeois to recommend approval of the proposed ordinance with the changes
discussed regarding signage and location on the site. Motion passed on the following roll
call:
Edward Bourgeois — yes Lottye Crooms — yes
Angeline Flowers — yes Paul Fetscher — yes
Adjourn
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