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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2005-01-19 Planning & Zoning Advisory Board Minutes MINUTES CITY OF DANIA BEACH PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING Commission Chambers Wednesday, January 19, 2005 7:00 P.M. The regular meeting of the Dania Beach Planning and Zoning Advisory Board began at 7:00 pm Edward Bourgious - Present Also Present: George Jason - Present Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director Community Development Lottye Crooms - Present Corinne Church, AICP, Principal Planner Gary Luedkte - Excused Thomas Ansbro, City Attorney Victor Lohmann - Excused Lou Ann Cunningham, Board Clerk Motion made by George Jason, seconded by Edward Bourgious to excuse Gary Luedkte and Victor Lohmann. Motion passed unanimously. 2) Request by Bonnie Miskel, Esq., on behalf of Leonard Stolar Trustee, for vacant property located at 109 SW Park Street for the following: VA-46-04 — To allow a 10 story; Article 4 District Regulations, Schedule of Lot Yard and Bulk Regulations of the City of Dania Beach Zoning Code permits a maximum building height of 3 story/40 feet. SE-36-04 — To assign 112 Local Activity Center (LAC) residential dwelling units on commercially zoned (C-3) property. Corinne Church, AICP, Principal Planner for the Community Development Division, addressed the board describing the proposed request for a 10-story apartment building with the first 3 floors as parking. She described the existing conditions surrounding the property indicating that the property is located within the Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Area (CRA). Ms. Church described the variance as a request to allow a 10 story building (100 feet to the ceiling of the top habitable floor). She indicated that the C-3 zoning district allows a maximum height of 3 stories/40 feet and to obtain a height variance in excess of 62 feet requires a supermajority vote (4 out 5) of the City Commission. She also stated that the City's Downtown Community Redevelopment Plan recommends 6-8 story buildings in this part of the CRA. Ms. Church stated that due to inconsistency with CRA height recommendations, staff cannot support a height variance for a 10 story building, although staff can support a variance to allow an eight story building which would be consistent with the CRA Plan. II Ms. Church then addressed the board to describe the Special Exception request to allow a multi-family residential use within the C-3 zoning district, which would include the allocation of 112 residential Local Activity Center (LAC) units to the property. She indicated that LAC currently contains 2,393 available units and that this project is compatible with existing and planned development if the proper architecture, landscaping and site design are provided. Planning and Zoning Advisory Board MINUTES 1 JANUARY 19,2005 Ms. Church also described the compatibility of the project with surrounding zoning and land use. She concluded her summation indicating that staff conceptually supports the special exception, and advised the board that: 1) The number of LAC units assigned to this property should be proportional to the building height as approved by the City Commission. This means that denial of the height variance would result in less than the requested 112 units. 2) Additional conditions relating to architecture, design, site plan, parking, form of unit ownership & utilities to be addressed during the site plan review process and addressed in the P and Z staff report dated 1-19-05. 1. Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director Community Development Department, addressed the board describing Dania Beach's CRA guidelines as they relate to this project. Mr. Leeds also that a professional consultant architect review the site plan to ensure that the appearance of the project coincides with the CRA. At this time Attorney Bonnie Miskel, representing the applicant, addressed the board to describe the project, presented reasons to support of the 10 story height variance, and offered to answer any questions by the board and staff. Ralph Choeff Architect addressed the board describing the project design and layout and presented a power presentation depicting the design and layout of the project. At this time Chairperson Crooms opened the item for public comment. Dr. Gilbert Berken addressed the board (owner of the homes to the south of the proposed project) concerned with drainage issues which may result with the development of this property and to make sure the proper actions are taken. Mr. Leeds indicated that these issues will be reviewed by the Public Services Director during site plan review. Eric Ansel, Hollywood resident and Dania business owner, spoke in support of the project. Mary Ann Kaufman, Nautilus Isle, spoke in support of the project. Chickie Brandmarte, spoke in support of the project. Barbara Kagna, spoke in support of the project. Carol Hemmis questioned the CRA height guidelines. Mr. Leeds described the height guidelines used in the CRA manual. Ms. Hemmis supported the project. Donna Friedman spoke in support of the project. Ronnie Grampa spoke in support of the project. Steve Casper spoke in support of the project. Jerry Bison, business owner, spoke in support of the project. Mr. Leeds responded to comments and questions from members of the public concerning the CRA Plan, the Local Activity Center land use designation, and the development review process. Planning and Zoning Advisory Board MINUTES 2 JANUARY 19,2005 Bonnie Miskel addressed the board relating to a question regarding pricing of the project. She also addressed the concerns of Dr. Berken regarding drainage. She concluded by thanking the citizens in attendance supporting the project. She addressed staffs conditions stating that they are working towards compliance with all of the comments made by staff and thanked Mr. Leeds and staff for working with them on this project. Erin Halpern, business owner of Hollywood, spoke in support of the project. Mr. Leeds answered some final questions regarding parking requirements and CRA plan guidelines. Hearing no one further and seeing no one further, Chairperson Crooms closed the public hearing and the item was brought back to the board for discussion and action. Motion made by George Jason to recommend approval of the variance request VA-46-04, stating that the project is very beautiful, Mr. Jason included the conditions made Community Development, Public Services, Fire and Landscaping staff, including the condition that the final site plan be reviewed by a consulting architect. The motion was seconded by Edward Bourgeois. Motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgious - yes George Jason - yes Loytte Crooms - yes Motion made by George Jason to recommend approval of the Special Exception request SE-36- 04, subject to staffs conditions made Community Development, Public Services, Fire and Landscaping staff, including the condition that the final site plan be reviewed by a consulting architect.. The motion was seconded by Edward Bourgeois. Motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgious - yes George Jason - yes Loytte Crooms- yes 3) VA-69-04 - Request by Harry Hipler, Esq., on behalf of Bruce Kodner and J&J Properties, for vacant properties located to the North of 34 SE 1 Avenue. The variance request is to provide 19.2% interior landscaping vehicular use area. Chapter 26, Vegetation, Article IV Landscaping states that a minimum of 20% is required. Corinne Church, Principal Planner for the Community Development Department addressed the board. She indicated that the subject property had received a violation from Code Enforcement Division regarding the existence of a gravel parking lot. The applicant is proposing to pave the gravel lot in conformance with the City's Zoning Code. Ms. Church stated that the parking lot supports the commercial buildings on at 11-19 South Federal Highway and that the proposed paved parking lot will provide 25 parking spaces for the existing commercial building to the north, an enclosed dumpster location and one loading space. Planning and Zoning Advisory Board MINUTES 3 JANUARY 19,2005 Ms. Church stated that the City's Landscape Consultant reviewed the plans and has noted that the plant quality proposed by the applicant exceeds code, is diverse and will increase the aesthetics of the site. She also indicated that staff members from various departments have reviewed the submitted plans and have made comments. Ms. Church indicated that staff is recommending approval subject to the following conditions: 1. Applicant must show on survey all encumbrances identified in Broward County Public Records. 2. Applicant must provide a recorded unity of title combining lots 10, 11, 13, 14 & 15 prior to issuance of a building permit. 3. Applicant must provide copy of FDOT approval of proposed curb cut on US 1. At this time Attorney Harry Hipler addressed the board describing the request and to answer any questions from the board and staff. Mr. Hipler introduced Randy Keller, Architect, who explained who described the proposed parking lot and landscaping. At this time Chairperson Crooms opened the item for public comment. Hearing no one and seeing no one, the public hearing was closed and the item was brought back to the board for discussion and action. After further discussion by the board a motion was made by Edward Bourgious to recommend approval of variance VA-69-04, subject to staffs conditions. The motion was seconded by George Jason. The motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgious - yes George Jason - yes Loytte Crooms - yes Meeting adjourned. 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. Planning and Zoning Advisory Board MINUTES 4 JANUARYI9,2005