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CITY OF DANIA BEACH
PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
Commission Chambers
Wednesday,May 17, 2006
7:00 P.M.
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ROLL CALL
Edward Bourgeois -Present Also Present:
Lottye Crooms -Excused Laurence Leeds,AICP, Director Community Development
George Jason - Present Corinne Lajoie,Principal Planner
Patrick Schilling - Present Thomas Ansbro, City Attorney
Dr. Paul Fetscher -Present Lou Ann Cunningham,Board Clerk
Motion made by George Jason, seconded by Edward Bourgeois to excuse Lottye Crooms and Patrick
Schilling. Motion passed unanimously.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD ITEMS
1) SP-52-04—Request by Bonnie Miskel,Ruden-McClosky,representing Dania Beach Hotel, LLP, for
property located at the 180 East Dania Beach Boulevard. The request is for site plan approval of a
110 foot tall mixed use (retail/residential) development. The site plan is requested to be considered
along with the following:
a) SE-52-04 — Special Exception request to allocate up to 150 Local Activity Center ("LAC")
dwelling units to construct a mixed-use residential/commercial development.
b) VA-51-04—Variance Requests:
i) Variance request to allow up to a 110 foot high (to ceiling of highest floor) mixed-use
residential/commercial building(Maximum height in C-2 is 40 feet).
ii) No street yard setback(10 foot setback from the future right-of-way line required).
iii) 5—8%pervious area(15 - 30%required).
iv) Variance to reduce required parking by up to 25%.
v) Variance to modify loading zone requirement.
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At this time, Chairman Fetscher announced that the petitioner has requested a continuance. City
Attorney Ansbro asked that if anyone in the audience wishes to comment on the item,they can do so
at this time.
Laura Coffy,representing Ruden McClosky, addressed the board stating that the petitioner has hired
a new architect and wish to have the item tabled until the new plan is prepared.
Kevin Hiza, 200 SE Park Street, addressed the board regarding the proposed project and the effect
on water pressure in the area.
Hearing no one and seeing no one further, Chairman Fetscher closed the public hearing.
Motion made by George Jason, seconded by Edward Bourgeois, to table the item until further
notice. Motion passed on the following roll call:
Edward Bourgeois — Yes George Jason — Yes
Dr. Paul Fetscher — Yes
5/17/2006 7:09:38 PM
4) VA-28-06-Request by Michele Berg for a variance associated with the installation of a boat lift that
will extend 12' into the waterway; (Code allows no more than 10% of the waterway width, or 5' in
this case)Property located at 986 Nautilus Isle Dania Beach, Florida.
Michele Berg addressed the board describing her variance request associated with the installation of
a boat lift.
Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal Planner addressed the board describing the variance request and
giving a brief description of the surrounding neighborhood conditions and location of the boat lift.
Chairman Fetscher opened the item for public comment. Hearing no one and seeing no one, the
public hearing was closed.
Further discussion by the board regarding the orientation of the boat lift on the property.
Hearing no further discussion, a motion was made by George Jason, seconded by Edward Bourgeois
to recommend approval of variance request VA-28-06. Motion passed on the following roll call:
Edward Bourgeois — Yes George Jason — Yes
Dr. Paul Fetscher — Yes
5/17/2006 7:15:19 PM
5) VA-29-06 — Request by Jose Castellanos for a variance to waive the distance separation allowing
the sale and consumption of alcohol sales approximately 575 feet from a public school. Dania Beach
code requires 1,000 feet for the property located at 433 East Sheridan Street.
Jose Castellanos addressed the board describing his request to serve alcohol at his restaurant which
is located within 1,000 feet of Olsen Middle school. He explained that he will be in the same space
as a previous restaurant "Michaels Kitchen". Mr. Castellanos stated that Michaels Kitchen was
awarded a similar variance at this location.
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Corinne Lajoie,AICP, Principal Planner addressed the board describing the request.
Chairman Fetscher opened the item for public comment. Hearing no one and seeing no one, the
public hearing was closed.
Further discussion by the board and staff indicated that there were no problems with any of the
previous restaurant uses at this site.
Hearing no further discussion, a motion was made by Edward Bourgeois, seconded by George
Jason to recommend approval of variance request VA-29-06. Motion passed on the following roll
call:
Edward Bourgeois — Yes George Jason — Yes
Dr. Paul Fetscher — Yes
5/17/2006 7:21:37 PM
6) LU-18-06 - Leigh Robinson Kerr & Associates, Inc., on behalf of the property owner Sheridan
House, Inc., requesting a change in the future land use designation from Community Facility to
Medium Residential(16 units per acre) for property located at 4200 SW 54 Court.
Laura Coffey with the firm Ruden, McClosky, et. al., addressed the board describing the request for
the land use change by Sheridan House, Inc.
Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal Planner, addressed the board describing the land use change
request. She described the current land use as Community Facility and the request to change the site
to Medium Residential. Ms. Lajoie indicated to date, a site plan has not been submitted to city staff
for review. Ms. Lajoie further indicated that staff has recommended approval of the request
conditioned on the following, due to the absence of a preliminary site plan:
Staff can support the request with the following alternative development scenarios indicated below:
1) Townhomes up to 12 units/acre.
2) Townhomes up to 13.5 units/acre if a two-car garage is provided on the first floor
of each dwelling.
Developer is requested to:
1) Dedicate park land in accordance with the city code requirements based upon the
appraised value of the land as per the approved density.
2) Dedicate sufficient funds to construct physical improvements to the park in
accordance with Parks and Recreation Department recommendations.
3) Acknowledge and agree to rezone the property to PRD-1 concurrent with site plan
review.
4) Townhouses shall be sold as condominiums or fee simple (HOA); with rentals
limited to one per year.
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5 Building height to betermined by City as part of the PRD•ezonin site plan
process,provided no building shall exceed 3 stories in height.
Ms. Lajoie indicated that staff is recommending that the applicant meet with City Attorney Ansbro
regarding these conditions, so that they can be enforced against a subsequent purchaser.
Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director Community Development, addressed the board, further describing
the conditions and reasons for requiring them as a condition to the approval.
Ms. Coffy confirmed that the petitioner has no problem working with the City Attorney on staffs
conditions.
Chairman Fetscher opened the item for public comment.
Steven Golbert, 4010 SW 54th Court, addressed the board speaking against the petition due to failure
to address the traffic impact on SW 54th Court; He also felt that the land use should be changed to a
lesser density such as L-5 Residential.
Scott Stewart, 5431 SW 44 Avenue, addressed the board speaking against the petition also
addressing the traffic impact on SW 54, Court.
Ms. Coffy addressed the board responding to the estimated number of traffic generation trips for the
site. Laurence Leeds indicated he cannot comment on the traffic generation until the applicant
submits both and detailed traffic study and a specific development proposal. Mr. Leeds also
indicated that Dominic Orlando, Public Services Director can answer questions regarding sewer
expansion.
Further discussion by the board regarding submittal of a site plan, a rezoning request and a traffic
study and the impact of traffic as a result of the Hard Rock Casino facility.
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 Edward Bourgeois
to recommend approval of the land use change request LU-18-06 with conditions indicated by staff.
Motion passed on the following roll call:
Edward Bourgeois — Yes George Jason — Yes
Dr. Paul Fetscher — Yes
511712006 7:43:35 PM At this time item #2 was addressed
2) SP-03-06—Request by Cindy Meyer on behalf of Hollywood Investments Group, LLC for property
generally located on the north side of Dania Beach Boulevard between US 1 and NE 1 st Court. The
request is for site plan approval of a 150 foot tall mixed use (retail/restaurant/residential)
development. The site plan is requested to be considered along with the following:
a) SE-03-06 — Special Exception request to allocate up to 360 Local Activity Center ("LAC")
dwelling units to construct a mixed-use residential/commercial development.
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b) VA-03-06—Variance Requests:
i) Variance request to allow up to a 151 foot high(measured to ceiling of highest floor) mixed-
use residential/commercial building(Maximum height in C-2 is 40 feet).
ii) Variance to allow building to be built on the future right-of-way line of US 1 and Dania
Beach Boulevard (Zoning Code requires a 10 foot setback from the future right-of-way line).
iii) Variance to allow tandem parking (stacked spaces) for apartment, retail, and restaurant
parking(Tandem not permitted by code).
iv) Variance to waive pervious area requirement(Code requires 15%- 30%).
v) Variance to reduce required parking by up to 40%.
c) VC-03-06: Request to vacate (and close street) for a portion of NE 1 Avenue generally located
between the Pirates Inn and the former Fish Grill properties. Request to vacate a 15 foot alley
located on the former Fish Grill site and a 1 '/2 foot wide utility easement.
Laura Coffy, Ruden McClosky, on behalf of the applicant, addressed the board describing the
various requests for the One Dania Beach Project. Ms. Coffy described the project as a proposed
mixed use development including a request for a 151 foot tall building located within the CRA and
the allocation of 344 LAC units. She further described additional requirements of the project being
required DOT dedication along the property and some FAA height restrictions. Ms. Coffy
additionally described the arcade area concept of the site.
Anne Cotter, Architect addressed the board describing the walking area along the site, showing the
various mix of set backs and vehicular circulation paths.
Laura Coffy addressed the board concluding her presentation describing the uses and residential
clients proposed for the site.
Laurence Leeds, Community Development Department Director outlines staff conditions, indicating
that the proposal is generally consistent with the CRA Plan in that it contemplates high-density,
mid-rise, mixed-use development at a major intersection. However, because the plan is still
conceptual, staff recommended that any approvals be subject to the following:
1) Site Plan: Approval in concept, provided applicant submits a finished, complete
site plan addressing the conditions in this report and any other issues that may
arise once the applicant has submitted a complete package. This also includes
Fire-Rescue,Public Services, CPTED, landscape, and zoning comments.
2) Special Exception: Approval of up to 360 dwelling units: Approval for 300 units
subject the applicant addressing variance, site plan, and staff comments;
recommendation regarding 60 additional units (total 360 units) pending
submission of a complete site plan and resolution of parking issue.
3) Height Variance, Pervious Area: Approval in concept; final height and pervious
area to be determined by the City Commission.
4) Setback Variance: Approval, subject to applicant providing 15 foot curb-to-
buildingsetbacks along US 1 and Dania Beach Boulevard 10 feet along NE 1 st
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Court) and evidence of compliance with trafficway setbacks.
5 Minimum 30%Parking Variance Tandem Space Usage: Denial unless applicant
can provide technical justification such that city traffic consultant can support the
variances.
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Staff conditions regarding the proposal also include the following:
1. Incomplete information was provided, therefore additional review and comment
will be provide by staff at time of further review of this project (Planning
Division).
2. Parking structure plans incomplete. Revise accordingly.
3. Plan does not provide minimum recommended 15 foot building to curb setback.
Revise accordingly.
4. Submit traffic engineering study and parking analysis. Staff cannot comment on
ingress/egress/valet stacking issue until the information is submitted and
evaluated.
5. Provide detailed landscape plan.
6. Provide detailed streetscape plan.
7. Provide letter of approval for roadway improvements from FDOT (Planning
Division).
8. FDOT Pre-Application approval — Since the proposed driveways call for direct
access to a state road (SR#5 or US1), a pre-application approval from the Florida
Department of Transportation is required pursuant to the "State Highway System
Access Management Classification System and Standards" as amended (Public
Services).
9. Sight Distance Analysis — Sight distance analysis per AASHTO "A Policy on
Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, 2001" and FDOT Index No. 546 for
all ingress/egress points, namely: US1, Dania Beach Boulevard & NE 1 Court.
The analysis should show limits of clear sight(Public Services).
10. Stormwater Management — Please provide us a copy of your storm water
management calculations and a conceptual plan for pre-treatment facilities (Public
Services).
11. Water& Sewage—Please provide us a copy of your water, fire demand & sewage
flow calculations (Public Services).
12. Water & Sewage — Please provide us a conceptual isometric plan of a building's
pluming and water system plan clearly indicating your points of service
connections(Public Services).
13. Water& Sewage—Please provide us a copy of your water, fire demand & sewage
flow calculations (Public Services).
14. Water& Sewage—Please provide us a conceptual isometric plan of the building's
plumbing and water system plan clearly indicating your points of service
connections (Public Services).
Mr. Leeds concluded, reading into the record a statement prepared by City Manager Ivan Pato in
support of the proposed project.
Chairman Fetscher opened the item for public comment.
Steve Casper, Canterbury Square Properties, addressed the board regarding water supply (pressure)
for the site and the downtown area. He further commented in opposition on the architectural style of
the building.
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Mr. Leeds referring questions about the water supply to Dominic Orlando, Director of Public
Services. Mr. Leeds further indicated that all developers are given a copy of the urban design plan
and CRA plan for the city, and that ultimately the final design approval is decided by the City
Commission.
Hearing no one and seeing no one further,the public hearing was closed.
Further discussion by the board regarding the design, and the fact that this development will set the
precedent for the rest of the downtown area. The tandem parking issue was also discussed. The
board discussed with the applicant, Mr. Dominic Cassel, letters of intent for commercial
development at the site. The board also discussed affordable housing at the site.
Cindy Meyer,representative for the applicant addressed the affordable housing issue. She indicated
that the total project cost estimated by Mr. Cassel is approximately$70 million. Chairman Fetscher
reiterated to the petitioner the importance of a quality project for the City of Dania Beach. Further
discussion regarding color renderings for the building. Mr. Leeds indicated that when final
renderings and elevations are completed the board would be notified. Cindy Meyer addressed the
tandem parking issue with the board.
Hearing no further discussion, a motion was made by Edward Bourgeois, seconded by George Jason
to recommend of the request for vacation of right-of-way and easements (VC-03-06). Motion
passed on the following roll call:
Edward Bourgeois — Yes
George Jason — Yes Dr. Paul Fetscher — Yes
A motion was made by George Jason, seconded by Edward Bourgeois to recommend approval of
site plan (SP-03-06) request, incorporating staff s comments and recommendations. Motion passed
on the following roll call:
Edward Bourgeois — Yes
George Jason — Yes Dr. Paul Fetscher — Yes
A motion was made by Edward Bourgeois, seconded by George Jason to recommend approval of
- t incorporating staff s comments and recommendations. Motion passed
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on the following roll call:
Edward Bourgeois — Yes
George Jason — Yes Dr. Paul Fetscher — Yes
A motion was made by George Jason, seconded by Edward Bourgeois, to recommend approval of
special exception(SE-03-06)request incorporating staff s comments and recommendations. Motion
passed on the following roll call:
Edward Bourgeois — Yes
George Jason — Yes Dr. Paul Fetscher — Yes
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3) SP-02-05 - Adolfo Guitelman, on behalf of the property owner Marina Industrial Park, LLC., is
requesting site plan approval to allow the construction of an office/warehouse facility for property
located at 2401 SW 31 Street.
Michael Scavuzzo, Architect, 18260 NW 78 Ave, Miami, addressed the board indicating that the
applicant was called out of the country and that he would be answering any questions of the
applicant. Mr. Scavuzzo described the project indicating that all code requirements have been met
and staffs comments have been addressed.
Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal Planner addressed the board describing the surrounding conditions
of the site, indicating that the request is for a 21,870 sq. foot office warehouse building in the IROM
zoning district. Ms. Lajoie concluded her summation indicating that the applicant has addressed all
of staff s comments; however, the applicant is aware that additional architectural detail may be
requested by the City Commission, also due to parking limitations, the mezzanine area can only be
used for warehouse/storage purposes,no office use.
Chairman Fetscher opened the item for public comment. Hearing no one and seeing no one, the
public hearing was closed.
Further discussion by the board regarding handicap parking spaces, which Ms. Lajoie indicated that
the plan meets all requirements
Hearing no further discussion, a motion was made by George Jason, seconded by Edward
Bourgeois, to recommend approval of site plan request SP-02-05. Motion passed on the following
roll call:
Edward Bourgeois — Yes George Jason — Yes
Dr. Paul Fetscher — Yes
Adjournment
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