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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-07-19 Planning & Zoning Advisory Board Minutes MINUTES CITY OF DANIA BEACH PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING Commission Chambers Wednesday,July 19,2006 7:00 P.M. ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD WITH REGARD 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. l LOBBYIST REGISTRATION REQUIRED-REGISTRATION AS A LOBBYIST IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH IS REQUIRED IF ANY PERSON,FIRM OR CORPORATION IS BEING PAID TO LOBBY THE COMMISSION ON ANY PETITION OR ISSUE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO.01-93.REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE IN THE ADMINISTRATION CENTER. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT,PERSONS NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT LOUISE STILSON,CITY CLERK,100 W.DANIA BEACH BLVD,DANIA BEACH,FL 33004,(954)924-3622,AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. IN CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS,WE ASK THAT YOU: A.PLEASE TURN CELL PHONES OFF,OR PLACE ON VIBRATE.IF YOU MUST MAKE A CALL,PLEASE STEP OUT INTO THE ATRIUM,IN ORDER NOT TO INTERRUPT THE MEETING. B.IF YOU MUST SPEAK TO SOMEONE IN THE AUDIENCE,PLEASE SPEAK SOFTLY OR GO OUT INTO THE ATRIUM,IN ORDER NOT TO INTERRUPT THE MEETING. ROLL CALL: 7/19/2006 7:01:31 PM Edward Bourgeois -Present Also Present: Lottye Crooms - Present Laurence Leeds,AICP,Director Community Development George Jason - Present Corinne Lajoie,Principal Planner Patrick Schilling -Present Melissa P. Anderson,Acting City Attorney Dr. Paul Fetscher -Present Lou Ann Cunningham,Board Clerk PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD ITEMS 7/19/2006 7:02:24 PM 1) SP-36-05 -Request by applicant and owner, Aqua Isles by Carr Residential, LLC, 3901 Griffin Road, Dania Beach, Florida, for approval of the proposed site plan request to allow the construction of 127 townhomes generally located at 3901 Griffin Road in Dania Beach. Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director Community Development, addressed the board giving a brief summary of the proposal. Mr. Leeds concluded indicating that approval is at the discretion of the Planning and Zoning Advisory Board and that any approval should be subject to the following conditions: 1. Maximum dock length to comply with City Zoning Code. 2. Language acknowledging current airplane flights over subject property, planned South runway expansion to accommodate commercial jet traffic & BCAD's recent decision to permit commercial use of the South runway to be included in condominium documents. Provide written confirmation from city attorney that language is acceptable(Planning Division). Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting MINUTES July 19,2006 3. Recorded condominium document language shall be provided to the prior to issuance of building permit(Planning Division). 4. Tree evaluation summary(as per Landscape Consultant comments). 5. Fire Department Comments included in Attachment A of the staff report. Attorney Dennis Meli addressed the board as council representing the applicant. Mr. Meli described the proposed access point leading into the site and the issues with the neighborhood. He indicated efforts with FDOT relating to the access and installation of a traffic light, and dedication of funds towards its installation. Chairman Fetscher opened the item for public comment. Jeffrey Hill, 2541 Garfield Street, Hollywood, owns the adjoining Mobile Home Park to the West had questions regarding the access to the site as well as the proposed traffic signal. Hoyt Holden with Calvin Giordano & Associates explained the issue with the traffic light and entrance into the site. Hearing no one and seeing no one further, the public hearing was closed. Board discussion: George Jason indicated that he has been involved in discussions with the applicant as representative for the neighborhood and that they are in agreement. Patrick Schilling inquired as to the park impact fees. Mr. Leeds stated that the impact fees for the site are in the neighborhood of $385-$400 thousand to be used for park facilities. Mr. Meli commented on the dock length and Mr. Leeds stated that he is working on this issue Motion made by Edward Bourgeois seconded by Lottye Crooms to approve site plan SP-36-05 incorporating staff s conditions. Motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgeois — Yes Loytte Crooms — Yes George Jason — Yes Patrick Schilling — Yes Dr. Paul Fetscher — Yes 7/19/2006 7:12:10 PM 2) The applicant, Beacon Investment Properties LLC,representing property owner Archibald Weiner, Sr. is requesting a variance and special exception associated with the proposed construction of a residential development for property located at 801 East Dania Beach Boulevard (Weiner's Mobile Home Park). The requests are as follows: 5E-42-06 - Special Exception request to allocate up to 280 Local Activity Center ("LAC") dwelling units to construct a residential development. VA-43-06 - Variance request to allow a residential development of varying heights (3 — 14 stories). (Chapter 28, Zoning Article 5 "Supplementary Lot Regulations", allows 3 stories/40 feet.) Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting MINUTES July 19,2006 Laurence Leeds, AICP, Directorrommunity Development addressed the board describing the request to the board as-including 3-5 story townhouses and apartments along the south and east lot lines. He further indicated that a multi-story parking structure is located in the middle of the site between 12 - 14 story condominium towers. Driveways are located on Dania Beach Boulevard & Gulfstream Road. Mr. Leeds indicated that the building setbacks have not been provided on the plan. He finished his description of the variance request stating that the proposed variable building height, 3-14 stories w/step-back height adjacent to residential, is generally consistent with preliminary City Commission CRA zoning criteria for commercial properties abutting Dania Beach Boulevard. Mr. Leeds described the Special Exception request to allocate up to 280 Local Activity Center (LAC) dwelling units, stating that the proposed density would be 280 units, or approximately 60 units per acre. Mr. Leeds stated that information was not provided to fully evaluate parking, landscape, building setbacks, and architecture or to determine appropriate roadway improvements at DBB and Gulfstream Road. Mr. Leeds concluded indicating that staff is recommending tentative approval, subject to submission of complete site plans (including DBB/Gulfstream Road roadway improvements) for formal review b 2/l/07. He further indicated that both variance & special exception approvals are of limited Y p � PP duration and if building permit is not issued by the expiration date, the applicant is required to request an extension from City Commission. Mr. Leeds also indicated that the applicant must apply for a plat as well and begin the development review process. Scott Bakos addressed the board describing the request to the board, indicating that they are in agreement with the conditions placed by staff. Chairman Fetscher opened the item for public comment. Patricia Hart, President of the NE Dania Neighborhood Association, addressed the board speaking in favor of the request. Hearing no one and seeing no one further,the public hearing was closed. Board discussion: George Jason commented on the improvement of the site. Motion made by Patrick Schilling seconded by Edward Bourgeois to approve special exception SE- 42-06 and variance VA-43-06 incorporating staff's conditions. Motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgeois — Yes Loytte Crooms — Yes George Jason — Yes Patrick Schilling — Yes Dr. Paul Fetscher — Yes 7/19/2006 7:21:25 PM 3) SP-64-05 The applicant, Eduardo L. Charcache, on behalf of the property owner Bank Atlantic, is requesting site plan approval to allow the construction of a 4,100 square foot batik building for property located at 402 East Dania Beach Boulevard. Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director Community Development addressed the board describing the existing conditions and associated with the proposed construction of a free standing bank (Bank Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting MINUTES July 19,2006 Atlantic) with drive through tell. Mr. Leeds stated City Traffic Con•ant Tinter and Associates recommends approval subject to submission of an updated Traffic Impact Analysis prior to issuance of a building permit. Tinter also indicated that the rear entrance be exit only. Also, the Fire Department requests a hydrant flow test(to be performed by a licensed company and witnessed by the Fire Prevention Bureau) and bank fire flow demand requirements be completed by a licensed engineer and submitted to the Fire Marshall before permit approval. Eduardo L. Charcache addressed the board indicating that he has met with the Fire Marshall and that the traffic study is being updated and that he has no problem with the exit only condition. Chairman Fetscher opened the item for public comment. Hearing no one and seeing no one, the public hearing was closed. Board discussion: Motion made by George Jason seconded by Lottye Crooms to approve site plan request SP-64-05 incorporating staff s conditions. Motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgeois — Yes Loytte Crooms — Yes George Jason — Yes Patrick Schilling — Yes Dr. Paul Fetscher — Yes 4) Request submitted by Bonnie Miskel, Ruden McClosky representing Gary Heldenmuth, owner Stirling Shell, LLC, for property located NW Corner of Stirling Road and (unimproved) SW 19th Court—located on the north side of Stirling Road West of I-95. The request is as follows: RZ-21-06 — Request to rezone property from Industrial Research Office Commercial ("IROC") to Industrial Research Office Marine ("IROM"). 5E-23-06 — Request to allow self-storage as a special exception use in an "IROM" zoning district. (Chapter 28, Zoning, Article 18, IROM, Section 18.40(e) Special Exception Uses) VA-24-06—Variance request: 1) To provide 28 self-storage parking spaces; (Chapter 28, Zoning, Article 6.21 Off Street Parking, requires 124 parking spaces for a storage warehouse.) 2) To provide a 16 foot rear setback; (Chapter 28, Zoning, Article 18 IROM, Section 18.60 Area Requirements, (c)3 "Yards"requires 28 feet.) 3) To provide a 2 foot landscape buffer at front of property; (Chapter 26, Vegetation, Article IV, Landscaping, Sec. 26-51. "Perimeter landscape requirements for business, commercial and industrial properties",requires a 10 foot landscape buffer.) SP-22-06 - Site plan request for the proposed construction of 101,953 self storage/retail building. Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director Community Development, addressed the board indicating that the Planning board approved these items at the last meeting and that because of an error with notice it is being heard again to give the public an opportunity to address the request. Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting MINUTES July 19,2006 Dennis Meli addressed the board representing the request. Mr. Meli indicated that at the last meeting the road along SW 19th stopped at the driveway, the plan has been revised to comply with the agreement in place by the previous owner to extend the road to the end of the property line. Chairman Fetscher opened the item for public comment. Mr. Jeffrey Hill, addressed the board regarding the zoning change. Mr. Mele explained the request to Mr. Hill and the board. Mr. Leeds described the difference between the IROM and IROC zoning districts. Hearing no one and seeing no one further,the public hearing was closed. Motion made by George Jason seconded by Patrick Schilling to reaffirm approval of RZ-21-06; SE- 23-06; VA-24-06 and SP-22-06 with the previous conditions of the board and the additional condition of the extension of the road. Motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgeois — Yes Loytte Crooms — Yes George Jason — Yes Patrick Schilling Yes g g Dr. Paul Fetscher — Yes 5) PL-35-06 — Request by Bonnie Miskel with the firm Ruden McClosky representing property owner WSSA Florida LLC, for plat approval of the"WSSA Plat" for property located on the East side of NE 7th Avenue between Taylor Road and Eller Drive. Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal Planner addressed the board describing the perimeter plat indicating that the subject property is located east of US 1 and north of the Dania Cut-Off canal and is currently vacant. She stated that the applicant indicates the proposed use is a Border Patrol facility, which is prohibited under existing IG zoning code. Ms Lajoie stated that the applicant has requested a zoning change to allow the proposed use and that until approved, use of the property must be limited to "office" or "industrial" and reflected accordingly on the plat. Ms. Lajoie concluded stating that staff is recommending approval subject to the following: 1) City Clerk is Louise Stilson, not Barbara Price. Revise signature page accordingly. 2) The correct legal description of the property needs to be updated on the plat. The legal description on the plat is not complete. 3) Add the following Broward County required language to the City of Dania Beach signature block: "No building permits shall be issued for the construction, expansion, and/or conversion of a building within this plat until such time as the developer provides this municipality with written confirmation from Broward County that all applicable impact fees have been paid or are not due." 4) Complete note#13 by filling in proposed use in accordance with IG Zoning. 5) Applicant's attorney to submit letter acknowledging that he/she is proceeding with plat approval at their own risk and that there is no assurance that the zoning will be amended to allow a border patrol facility. Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting MINUTES July 19,2006 Dennis Mele addressed the boar•garding the perimeter plat, describing the use. Chairman Fetscher opened the item for public comment. Hearing no one and seeing no one, the public hearing was closed. Motion made by Lottye Crooms, seconded by George Jason to recommend approval of perimeter plat PL-35-06 incorporating staff s conditions. Motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgeois — Yes Loytte Crooms — Yes George Jason — Yes Patrick Schilling — Yes !� Dr. Paul Fetscher — Yes 6) PL-01-05 — Request by Steven Singer, President representing T J & F Ravenswood Inc., for plat approval of the "DEZII Plat"for property located at 5481 Ravenswood Road. Corinne LaJoie, AICP, Principal Planner addressed the board describing the request for perimeter plat approval for a proposed use (office) which is currently permitted by C-4 zoning and is consistent with Land Use Plan pursuant to the rules of flexibility. She concluded indicated that staff is recommending approval, subject to the following plat revisions based on review of the plat which was provided to the City on January 11, 2005: 1) Must show location of NVAL on drawing of plat (Planning Division). 2) Plat language acknowledging as follows: "We understand that Ravenswood Road is being improved in the future & we would expect that when the County reviews the plat that they would require some sort of easement/thoroughfare dedication of 15' along the eastern edge of the property. This would be a continuation of the 15' easement/thoroughfare dedication on the property directly to the south."(Public Services). Applicant Alan Dezzi addressed the board indicating that the property is 75' wide. He described the proposed use as an office building (6,500 square feet) keeping the use current with thte existing conditions of the area. Chairman Fetscher opened the item for public comment. Hearing no one and seeing no one, the public hearing was closed. Motion made by Lottye Crooms, seconded by Patrick Schilling to recommend approval of PL-01-05 with conditions indicated by staff. Motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgeois — Yes Loytte Crooms — Yes George Jason — Yes Patrick Schilling — Yes Dr. Paul Fetscher — Yes 7) The applicant, Jeffery Gross, on behalf of the property owner, Jorge Fallad, is requesting a site plan review and variance request for property located at 102 North Federal Highway as follows: SP-27-06 - Site plan request for the modification of the buildings to allow a decorator'showroom and office, "Ornamental Home Design". Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting MINUTES July 19,2006 0 0 VA-27-06 - Variance request to allow 7 parking spaces for a showroom/office use. (Chapter 28, Zoning, requires approximately 12 spaces). Property is located within the City's Local Activity Center(LAC). Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal Planner addressed the board, describing the site plan and variance requests. Ms. Lajoie concluded her summation indicating that staff is recommending approval of the variance subject to the following changes: 30 foot wide (sliding gate) entrance on NE 1st Street, two additional front yard parking spaces, curb installation and swale landscaping along US 1 and NE lst Street, sign plan, Knox Entry System for both US 1 and NE 1 st Street gates, and storm drainage details. Except drainage and the Knox Entry System, the plans shall be revised to address all other items prior to City Commission review. She further indicated that staff is recommending approval of the site plan (excluding front yard exhibit) subject to building color compliance with the PAD standards. Staff recommends a more earth-tone color; final color choice at the discretion of the City Commission and that the Front yard exhibit and decorative signage be allowed at the discretion of the Board and City Commission. Jeffrey Gross, Architect addressed the board representing the applicant. Mr. Gross described the architectural improvements to be proposed for the site and indicated he would be happy to answer any questions by the board. Chairman Fetscher opened the item for public comment. Patricia Hart, NE Dania Beach, addressed the board in support of the project, and feels it would be a wonderful addition to downtown. Hearing no one and seeing no one further, the public hearing was closed. George Jason commented that this project appears to be a great improvement to the site. Mr. Leeds addressed the applicant and board indicating that the parking would need to be addressed to make the site plan work. Motion made by George Jason seconded by Lottye Crooms to recommend approval of SP-27-06 and VA-27-06 incorporating staff s conditions. Motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgeois — Yes Loytte Crooms — Yes George Jason — Yes Patrick Schilling — Yes Dr. Paul Fetscher — Yes 8) VA-40-06 - Request submitted by the owner Jay Kodner, for property located at 6 South Federal Highway, Dania Beach. The request is for a variance to allow 8 parking spaces for auction use; (Chapter 28, Zoning, requires approximately 30 spaces). Property is located within the City's Local Activity Center(LAC). 7/19/2006 7:47:53 PM Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting MINUTES July 19,2006 Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Princi al Planner addressed the board stating thahe applicant indicates 20% p g pp of usable floor area is available for auction space and since staff cannot control the size of the auction area, staff is estimating 50% of auction area, with the remaining 50% used for furniture display. Ms. Lajoie indicated that based on city parking requirements, 30 spaces are required and that the applicant shows 14 spaces on his hand drawn plan, but these spaces do not meet code and only 8 spaces are actually provided, which is insufficient for an auction use. She further stated that Mr. Kodner has submitted a letter from the owner of Dania Discount Drugs granting permission to use the drug store parking lot(about 15 spaces) for the auctions (second Friday of each month). Since permission can be revoked at any time without notice, approval of the variance shall be conditioned accordingly. Ms. Lajoie stated that staff is recommending approval subject to the following: 1) Variance effective until January 1,2008, or until such time as Dania Discount Drugs revokes permission,whichever occurs first. 2) Variance limited to second Friday night of each month. 3) Applicant to submit a landscape plan (rear of building) for city approval. Landscaping to be installed prior to approval of auction permit. Applicant Jay Kodner addressed the board regarding the request. He indicated that his original request was to have the auctions on every other Friday, at 6:00 pm. Mr. Leeds indicated that Mr. Kodner would need a revised letter from Dania Discount Drugs indicating that parking would be available at his store every other Friday for Mr. Kodner's use. Mr. Leeds further indicated that prior to January 1, 2008 Mr. Kodner would need to request an extension of time. Chairman Fetscher opened the item for public comment. Hearing no one and seeing no one further, the public hearing was closed. Motion made by Lottye Crooms seconded by George Jason to recommend approval of VA-40-06 incorporating staffs conditions and revising the times of the auctions to every other Friday contingent on the revised letter from Dania Discount Drugs. Motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgeois — Yes Loyte Crooms — Yes George Jason — Yes Patrick Schilling — Yes Dr. Paul Fetscher — Yes Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting MINUTES July 19,2006 Mr. Leeds addressed the board regarding staff s recommendations to the City Commission. Mr. Leeds stated that the board's recommendations are included in the staff report to the City Commission, and that the City Commission has the choice of approving, denying or approving with conditions. He stated that the Commission does not always approve with the conditions recommended by staff or the Planning and Zoning board. Meeting adjourned. Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting MINUTES July 19,2006