HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-10-18 Planning & Zoning Advisory Board Agenda AGENDA
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Commission Chambers
Wednesday,October 18, 2006
7:05 P.M.
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ROLL CALL
Also Present:
Lottye Crooms - Present Laurence Leeds,AICP, Director Community Development
George Jason -Present Corinne Lajoie,AICP,Principal Planner
Patrick Schilling -Present Thomas Ansbro, City Attorney
Edward Bourgeois -Present Lou Ann Cunningham,Board Clerk
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD ITEMS
*This item was heard first on the agenda at 7:05 pm
2) VA-62-06 - The applicant, Boaz Cohen is requesting a variance for the installation of a monument
sign located at 1410-1420 South Federal Highway Dania Beach, Florida. The variance request is to
allow the installation of a 45 square foot monument sign, measuring 12 feet high and setback 2 1/2 feet
from the street lot line. (Chapter 28, Zoning, Signs, Section 28.180 - "Principal arterial commercial
design standards overlay" allows a 36 square foot monument sign, measuring 7 foot high and setback
at least 5 feet from the street lot line.)
Louis Mercado, AICP, Planner for the Community Development Department, addressed the board
describing the variance request. Mr. Mercado stated the applicant wishes to install the monument sign
to improve the identification of his businesses located within the shopping center. The applicant has
not demonstrated a hardship; therefore, staff cannot support the variance.
Mr. Boaz Cohen addressed the board describing his reasons for the sign variance.
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The board questioned Mr. Cohen if he would be willing to install the landscape and thee front yard
dumpster prior to getting a permit for the sign. Mr. Cohen referenced a similar sign variance which
was approved on Federal Highway.
Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal Planner, addressed the board describing the sign which was approved
on Federal Highway, but explained that the circumstances were different and that the sign met the
setback requirements. Ms. Church further requested a scaled drawing of the area where the sign
would be installed so that staff is clear of the location of the sign. Mr. Leeds
Chairman Bourgeois opened the item for public comment. Hearing no one and seeing no one the
public hearing was closed.
Motion made to approve variance VA-62-06 by George Jason, seconded by Lottye Crooms with the
condition that the front yard dumpster is enclosed as per city requirements and that the required
landscaping is installed. Motion passed on the following roll call:
Patrick Schilling — No Lottye Crooms - Yes
George Jason — Yes Edward Bourgeois — Yes
This item was heard second on the agenda at 7:1 S pm
1) Bonnie Miskel, Esq., Ruden-McClosky, on behalf of the property owner WSSA Florida, LLC., is
requesting a special exception use and site plan approvals for a border patrol facility at property
located on the east side of NE 7 Avenue between Taylor Road and Eller Drive. Property is located
east of US 1 and north of the Dania Cut-Off canal. The requests are as follows:
SE-63-06 — Special Exception request to allow U.S. Border Patrol facility in an Industrial Research
Office (IRO) zoning district, including the following uses, when incidental and accessory to the
facility:
- Dog kennels;
- Indoor Holding cells;
- Secure storage of illegal items and contraband seized by government authorities;
- Automobile storage, service,and limited repair;
Storage and distribution of fuel;
Storage of weapons and ammunition;
Communications tower.
SP-48-06—Site plan request for a 30,000 square foot U.S Border Patrol facility and accessory uses.
Bonnie Miskel addressed the board describing the request for the special exception use and site plan
requires for the WSSA Border Patrol Facility. Ms. Miskel described the existing location and
surrounding conditions of the site.
Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director, Community Development Department addressed the board
describing the applicants request for special exception and site plan approval and the text amendment
and rezoning request that was previously heard by the board.
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Based on the City Commission approval of the zoning map and text changes allowing a border patrol
facility at this location, Mr. Leeds recommended approval. Mr. Leeds indicated that the Public
Services Director recommended against the sidewalk waiver. The architect addressed the board
describing the temporary canine facility, and that the animals go home with the officers.
Chairman Bourgeois opened the item for public comment. Hearing no one and seeing no one the
public hearing was closed.
Motion made to approve special exception SE-63-06, site plan SP-48-06 and the sidewalk waiver by
Patrick Schilling, seconded by George Jason. Motion passed on the following roll call:
Patrick Schilling — Yes Lottye Crooms — Yes
George Jason — Yes Edward Bourgeois — Yes
3) RZ-64-06 — Request for a Zoning map change from Commercial (C-3) to Marina Mile (MA-1)
district, by Margaret Croxton, representing Joseph J. Rubano for property located at 2501 State Road
84.
4) RZ-65-06 — Request for a Zoning map change from Industrial Research Office Marine (IROM) to
Marina Mile (MA-1) district, by Margaret Croxton, representing Joseph J. Rubano for property
located at 2555 and 2565 State Road 84.
Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal Planner for the Community Development Department, addressed the
board indicating that both RZ-64-06 and RZ-65-06 would be addressed together. Ms. Lajoie
described the request, giving a brief summary of the existing and surrounding conditions of the site.
She stated that when the zoning changed some uses that were previously allowed became illegal.
Margaret Croxton addressed the board regarding the rezoning requests indicating that the following
two rezoning requests are similar and that her summation would apply to RZ-66-06 and RZ-67-06.
Ms. Croxton described the uses at the sites and the issues with obtaining an occupational license prior
to the MA-1 zoning text change.
Chairman Bourgeois opened the item for public comment. Hearing no one and seeing no one the
public hearing was closed.
Motion made to approve rezoning request RZ-64-06 and RZ-65-06 by George Jason, seconded by
Patrick Schilling. Motion passed on the following roll call:
Patrick Schilling — Yes Lottye Crooms — Yes
George Jason — Yes Edward Bourgeois — Yes
5) RZ-66-06 — Request for a Zoning map change from Industrial Research Office Marine (IROM) to
Marina Mile (MA-1) district, by Margaret Croxton, representing John A. Verkey, for property located
at 2200 State Road 84.
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Louis Mercado, AICP, Planner addressed the board describing the current and surrounding conditions
of the site.
Margaret Croxton addressed the board describing the use at 2200 State Road 84, and his efforts to
clean up the site.
Chairman Bourgeois opened the item for public comment. Hearing no one and seeing no one the
public hearing was closed.
Motion made to approve the rezoning request RZ-66-06 by Patrick Schilling, seconded by George
Jason. Motion passed on the following roll call:
Patrick Schilling — Yes Lottye Crooms — Yes
George Jason — Yes Edward Bourgeois — Yes
6) RZ-67-06 — Request for a Zoning map change from Commercial (C-3) to Marina Mile (MA-1)
district, by Margaret Croxton, representing William B. Bigger III, for property located at 2501 State
Road 84.
Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal Planner, addressed the board describing the current and surrounding
conditions of the site.
Margaret Croxton addressed the board describing the location and logistics of Mr. Biggers site in
relation to Mr. Rubanos site and efforts by both property owners to improve the sites.
Chairman Bourgeois opened the item for public comment. Hearing no one and seeing no one the
public hearing was closed.
Motion made to approve the rezoning request RZ-66-06 by Patrick Schilling, seconded by George
Jason. Motion passed on the following roll call:
Patrick Schilling — Yes Lottye Crooms — Yes
George Jason — Yes Edward Bourgeois — Yes
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7) VA-71-06 - Request submitted by Hold-Thyseen, Inc. management company representing property
owner Janine M. Cobb, V.P., Cabot II, Inc., for a variance to allow the installation of a 12 foot wall
with barbed wire, which is associated with tenant requirements for Toyota Tsusho America, Inc..
Property located at 2200 SW 45 Street. (Chapter 28, Zoning, allows a maximum 6' wall).
Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal Planner for the Community Development Department, addressed the
board describing the variance request. Ms. Lajoie indicated the applicant is in the process of
renovating the property to accommodate a new tenant, Toyota Tsusho America, Inc. She further
indicated that there is an existing 6 foot wall surrounding the loading bays adjacent to the building and
that the applicant is requesting to install 2 feet of chain link fencing on top of the wall with an
additional 2 feet of barbed wire. Mr. Church indicated that the Zoning code allows a maximum 6'
wall. Ms. Church concluded stating that the applicant indicates that US Customs and Homeland
Security require the proposed fence in order to protect containers coming and going from Port
Everglades. Ms. Lajoie concluded that recommendation is at the discretion of the board.
Robert Horton, Property Manager addressed the board describing the use. He indicated that the wire
is 45 degree angle and not barbed wire, which is consistent with what is at the surrounding properties.
Mr. Horton indicated that he has no problem accommodating vinyl coating per Mr. Leeds suggestion.
Mr. Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director Community Development, addressed the board indicating that he
does not have any problems with the fencing, but objects to barbed wire. He further stated that he
does not have any documentation from Homeland Security re this site.
Chairman Bourgeois opened the item for public comment. Hearing no one and seeing no one the
public hearing was closed.
Motion made to approve the variance request VA-71-06 by Patrick Schilling, with the condition that
staff confirms the conditions at the surrounding properties, seconded by Lottye Crooms. Motion
passed on the following roll call:
Patrick Schilling — Yes Lottye Crooms — Yes
George Jason — Yes Edward Bourgeois — Yes
Adjourn
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