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Home My WebLink About2006-06-21 Planning & Zoning Advisory Board Minutes SUMMARY MINUTES CITY OF DANIA BEACH PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING Commission Chambers Wednesday,June 21,2006 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. 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 6/21/2006 7:03:02 PM Edward Bourgeois -Present Also Present: Lottye Crooms -Excused Laurence Leeds,AICP,Director Community Development George Jason -Present Corinne Church, Principal Planner Patrick Schilling -Present Thomas Ansbro, City Attorney Dr. Paul Fetscher - Present Lou Ann Cunningham,Board Clerk Motion made by Edward Bourgeois, seconded by George Jason to excuse Loytte Crooms. Motion passed unanimously. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD ITEMS 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 recommending that we continue this item so that courtesy notices can be mailed out. Bonnie Miskel addressed the board agreeing with Mr. Leeds recommendation regarding continuance of this item. Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting Minutes I June 21,2006 • • Hearing no further discussion, a motion was made by Patrick Schilling seconded by Edward Bourgeois to recommend continuance of the Site Plan request (SP-36-05). Motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgeois — yes George Jason — yes Patrick Schilling - yes Dr. Paul Fetscher — yes 2) 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: i. To provide 28 self-storage parking spaces; (Chapter 28, Zoning, Article 6.21 Off Street Parking, requires 124 parking spaces for a storage warehouse.) ii. To provide a 16 foot rear setback; (Chapter 28, Zoning, Article 18 IROM, Section 18.60 Area Requirements, (c)3 "Yards" requires 28 feet.) iii. 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. Bonnie Miskel, addressed the board describing the request for proposed construction of 101,953 self storage/retail building. Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director Community Development, addressed the board describing the request. Mr. Leeds gave a brief history of the projects proposed for this site. Discussion by the board in support of the project, and parking for the retail use. Chairman Fetscher opened the item for public comment. Hearing no one and seeing no one, the public hearing was closed. Hearing no further discussion, a motion was made by George Jason seconded by Patrick Schilling to recommend approval of the Rezoning (RZ-21-06), Special Exception (5E-23-06), Variance (VA-24- 06) and Site Plan request (SP-22-06) with conditions indicated by staff in their report. Motion passed on the following roll call: Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 2 June 21,2006 • • Edward Bourgeois — yes George Jason — yes Patrick Schilling - yes Dr. Paul Fetscher — yes 3) SE-39-06 - Request submitted by Mehran Corporation, on behalf of property owner Evangelia Glarentzos Revocable Living Trust, for property located at 1502 South Federal Highway (Community Redevelopment Area). The request is for a special exception use to allow sign fabrication and a sign printing studio in a C-3 (Commercial)zoning district. Asma Aftab, representing Mehran Corporation addressed the board regarding the request for a sign fabrication and sign printing studio. Ms. Aftab indicated that there would be no fabrication performed on the property. Mr. Aftab further indicated that no large signs are being constructed at the site only printing services. Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director Community Development, addressed the board indicating that the request is in response to a code citation to discontinue the operation, the applicant has requested special exception approval to maintain his outdoor sign fabrication business. Mr. Leeds indicated that staff is recommending denial as the use is not consistent with the CRA or compatible with the adjacent residential uses. Chairman Fetscher opened the item for public comment. Hearing no one and seeing no one, the public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Patrick Schilling to deny the request. Motion died for lack of second. Board questioned whether there is a fence on the site and why the large "cherry picker" vehicle is being stored on the site. Ms. Aftab indicated there is a six (6) foot fence on the site. Mr. Leeds questioned whether there is another site available to park the vehicle. The petitioner indicated that they do. Mr. Leeds further indicated that if the applicant is willing to remove the truck from the site and that all activity must be done within the enclosed building. Amir Aslam, Vice President for the company indicated that the truck would be moved and that they would not perform any work or storage outside of the store. Motion made by George Jason, seconded by Edward Bourgeois to recommend approval of the Special Exception (SE-39-06)request with the condition that they remove the truck and no outside activity or storage and that all activity must be performed within the enclosed building. Motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgeois — yes George Jason — yes Patrick Schilling — no Dr. Paul Fetscher — yes 4) 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 Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 3 June 21,2006 auction use; (Chapter 28,Zoning, requires approximately 30 spaces). Property is located within the City's Local Activity Center (LAC). Jay Kodner addressed the board regarding his request for the parking variance stating that the activity would be limited to every second Friday night after 5:00 pm. and that valet parking would be available. Discussion by the board regarding reasons for moving the business across the street, and if the other business would be operating at the same time. Mr. Kodner indicated that there would not be conflicting auctions. Corinne Church, AICP, Principal Planner, addressed the board describing the variance request. Ms. Church indicated that the plan show 8 parking spaces and that the code requires a total of 30 spaces. The board questioned whether parking is available at City Hall. Mr. Leeds indicated that parking at City Hall was available as a public parking lot. Mr. Leeds further indicated for the record that Mr. Kodner has removed 2 trees on the site without a permit as well as beginning construction on the site without permits. The board commented regarding the parking situation in the downtown area, and that Mr. Kodner would need to address his neighbors regarding obtaining using their parking and finding safe parking for the patrons of his business. Chairman Fetscher opened the item for public comment. Hearing no one and seeing no one, the public hearing was closed. Upon passing the gavel, Chairman Fetscher indicated that he moved to continue the item upon Mr. Kodner bringing back written confirmation that parking can be used at the neighboring lots, seconded by Patrick Schilling. Attorney Ansbro followed up indicating that at any time if the neighboring property owners revoke the use of their parking the variance will become void. Edward Bourgeois — no George Jason — yes Patrick Schilling — yes Dr. Paul Fetscher — yes 5) SP-27-06 - The applicant, Jeffery Gross, on behalf of the property owner, Jorge Fallad, is requesting site plan review for property at 102 North Federal Highway. Site plan review is for the modification of the buildings to allow a decorator showroom and office, "Ornamental Home Design". Request for Continuance by Jeffery Gross, Architect on behalf of Jorge Fallad. Motion made by George Jason, Seconding Patrick Schilling to continue until the July 19, 2006 Regular Planning and Zoning Advisory Board meeting. Motion passed on the following roll call: Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 4 June 21,2006 Edward Bourgeois — no George Jason — yes Patrick Schilling — yes Dr. Paul Fetscher — yes 6) TEXT AMENDMENT Marina Mile Zoning District AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, CREATING ARTICLE 32, TO BE ENTITLED "MARINA MILE (MA-1) DISTRICT" OF CHAPTER 28, "ZONING", OF THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, TO PROVIDE FOR PERMITTED USES, SPECIFIC EXCEPTION USES, REQUIRED CONDITIONS AND AREA REQUIREMENTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director Community Development, addressed the board describing the history of the annexation and a commitment made by former City Manager, Robert Flatley, to establish a special purpose zoning district in the Marina Mile (State Road 84)business area. Margaret Croxton, Executive Director for the Marina Mile Association, addressed the board regarding the proposed text amendment. Ms. Croxton indicated that the IROM (Industrial Research Office Marine) fits most of the uses currently taking place in the Marina Mile area, however, it is necessary for some of the larger parcels to be allowed to have a higher commercial use. Ms. Croxton indicated that Laurence Leeds has worked hard with the association to address all of their needs and supports the text amendment. Discussion by the board and Mr. Leeds regarding the district regulations and allowed uses. Chairman Fetscher opened the item for public comment. Hearing no one and seeing no one further, the public hearing was closed. Hearing no further discussion, a motion was made by George Jason seconded by Edward Bourgeois to recommend approval of the proposed text amendment regarding the Marina Mile Zoning District. Motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgeois — yes George Jason — yes Patrick Schilling — yes Dr. Paul Fetscher — yes Adjournment Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting Minutes 5 June 21,2006