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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-10-15 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes . w • MINUTES • CITY OF DANIA BEACH PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, October 15, 2003 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL: Edward Bourgeois Laurence Leeds, AICP, Community Development Dept. Lottye Crooms Corinne Church, AICP, Principal Planner George Jason Thomas Ansbro, City Attorney Gary Luedtke Lou Ann Cunningham, Board Clerk Motion to excuse Victor Lohman by Gary Luedtke, seconded by George Jason. Motion passed unanimously. 1. Request by Gil Bouchacourt, representing Key College, for property located at 225 East Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach. Mr. Bouchacourt is requesting the following: VA-65-03 — Variance request to waive up to 52 parking spaces to allow a private business school at the Citibank Building (244 spaces required for school, library, bank, and general offices; 192 spaces provided) Chapter 28, Zoning, Article VI Supplementary Use Regulations, Section 6.21 Off-street Parking. SE-65-03 — Special Exception to allow a private business school in the Citibank Building in a C-1 Zoning District. Continued from September 17, 2003 Regular Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director, Department of Community Development, addressed the Board describing the special exception request. He explained that the applicant is proposing "Key College", an adult educational facility, in the existing Citibank building on East Dania Beach Boulevard. Mr. Leeds indicated that the primary issue is parking. The site was developed as an office building, which has a lesser parking requirement than a school use. Staff reviewed the submitted plans and made a determination based on the floor area and the uses, that the property will have a 52 parking space deficiency. The plan was sent to the City's traffic consultant, Alan Tinter&Associates for review. Mr. Tinter believes the city code parking requirement for classrooms is aggressive. Mr. Tinter felt that the parking problem will not occur in the evening, but questioned daytime parking. Mr. Tinter would support the variance subject to the following four(4) conditions he recommended: a) No school parking on NE 1st Street (parking on the street directly behind the school building is not allowed)with signage indicating no school parking in this area. b) Direct students to utilize Frost Park for overflow parking (approximately 200'away from the school). c) Parking stickers to identify student vehicles. d) Utilize public parking area along the west side of Fronton Boulevard. Planningand Zoning Advisory Board 9 ►Y i MINUTES 1 October 15, 2003 Ron Dooley, President of•College, addressed the Board thanlothem for their efforts. Mr. Dooley feels comfortable with parking arrangement and mentioned that presently the school has been using parking stickers and has plan to expand afternoon classes to relieve parking in the daytime. Mr. Leeds summarized three conditions and adding a fourth condition as d) any increase in students capacity above 150 will require re-submission to the City Commission to re-evaluate the increase of parking facility. The summarized conditions are as follows: a) No school parking on NE 1st Street (parking on the street directly behind.the school building is not allowed)with signage indicating no school parking in this area, b) Direct students to utilize Frost Park for overflow parking (approximately 200' away from the school). c) Parking stickers to identify student vehicles. d) Any increase in student capacity above 150 will require re-submission to the City Commission to re-evaluate the increase of parking facility. Mr. Dooley clarified the time of operations as Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 1:35 pm and Fridays are for students who wish to utilize the classroom for tutorial work. Chairman Crooms opened item for public hearing. Hearing no one and seeing no one, bringing item back for discussion or action, public hearing was closed. Item was brought back to the Board for comment. Gary Luedtke voiced concern about enforcement of parking along NE 1" Street and whether applicant has contacted Jai Alai for overflow parking. Mr. Dooley responded that currently in their present location at the Plantation Shopping Village, they have had no complaints since the parking sticker and designated vehicle parking rules was enforced. The need for parking stickers and vehicle parking rules were created because they had the same parking problems with other tenants at the shopping center when the school started three years ago. Mr. Dooley further stated that Jai Alai is willing to rent out parking space to the school, but is not willing to offer a long term lease (1 year at a time). He would also agree to construct signage (non student parking along NE 1st Street), designate parking area and take care of parking security if necessary. Mr. Luedtke was also concern about enforcement of students with parking stickers and parking spaces at Dania Jai Alai. He said he would like a copy of the parking space lease document from Dania Jai Alai. Mr. Leeds mentioned that Eddie Mull of Key College had informed him of the parking arrangement lease for a year with Dania Jai Alai. If the Board agreed with the parking arrangement, applicant could enter into a lease with Dania Jai Alai to provide 301 spaces of parking for a year as part of the conditions. Staff has no objection to it. Planning and Zoning Advisory Board MINUTES 2 October 15, 2003 Motion made by Gary Luis, seconded by George Jason to apo VA-65-03 and SE-65-03 with the following recommendations: a) No school parking on NE 1st Street (parking on the street directly behind the school building is not allowed)with small sign indicating no school parking in this area. b) Direct students to utilize Frost Park for overflow parking (approximately 200' away from school). c) Parking Stickers to identify student vehicles. d) Any increase in student capacity will be resubmitted back to the City Commission for review. e) Copy of leasing document stating one year lease for 30 parking spaces from Dania Jai Alai. Motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgeois yes George Jason yes Gary Luedtke yes Lottye Crooms yes 2. PL-69-03: Preliminary Plat request by Moises Gorin, on behalf of Villas at Oak Hammock, LLC., for a perimeter plat for the property located at 5353 S.W. 40th Avenue. Corinne Church AICP, Principal Planner for the City of Dania Beach addressed the Board describing the existing conditions of the site. She stated that the site is 2.5 acres and has a zoning designation of RM-15 and a land use designation of Medium (16) Residential. Ms. Church further stated that there are 3 vacant structures on the site. Applicant is requesting a preliminary plat for the property. Staff made the following comments: i) Park impact fees collected at time of plat, staff is requesting an appraisal. ii) Note on plat to identify the number of units to be built. Based on the review, staff recommended approval of the plat request provided the applicant address these items prior to the City Commission hearing. Mr. Luedtke questioned why there isn't more information or data shown on the plat request. Mr. Leeds, AICP, Director of Community Development, responded by stating that the perimeter plat request is only for a boundary survey. Details of the site plan and landscaping would be shown on the site plan with is usually submitted after the plat is approved. The approved plat simply dictates the local park impact fees that will be paid to the city. Platting is used by the county as a mechanism to collect impact fees. Gary Bloom, of GGB Engineering, representing the applicant addressed the Hoard. He mentioned the applicant plans to develop 28 units (code allows 38) of multi-family homes. Units will be restricted as a note on the plat. Standard notations will be included on the plat, appraisal will be done in accordance with Mr. Leeds comments. Planning and Zoning Advisory Board MINUTES 3 October 15, 2003 Since the county does n0ow any type of development until thepact fees are paid at the county level, Mr. Bloom asked if the applicant could reserve payment of the park impact fees at city level, the same time with the issuance of building permit as part of the conditions. Mr. Leeds said he would review the city code regulations on this subject. Chairman Crooms opened item for public hearing. Hearing no one and seeing no one, the public hearing was closed and the item was brought back to the board. Motion made by George Jason, seconded by Gary Luedtke to approve PL-69-03 with conditions indicated by Laurence Leeds and Corinne Church. Motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgeois yes George Jason yes Gary Luedtke yes Lottye Crooms yes 3. SE-76-03—Special Exception request by Stan Perlmutter, on behalf of ABC Thrift Inc., for a special exception use to allow a charitable institution to operate a thrift store at 222-236 North Federal Highway. Corinne Church, AICP, Principal Planner addressed the Board describing the requested use. She indicated where the site was previously located and the propose relocation in Dania Beach. The store is located at an existing shopping center where adequate parking is available, therefore, the request appears to be consistent with the special exception criteria. Ms. Church stated that staff is recommending approval with the following conditions: i) Hedge along west parking lot for the entire length of parking lot. The hedge shall be 2 feet tall and planted 2 foot on center; ii) No outdoor storage or display shall be permitted. Gary Luedtke asked if the west property is along Federal Highway. Ms. Church addressed the board's concerns about landscaping along Federal Highway. Staff would like to see the entire length of the parking lot buffered along Federal Highway. Stanley Perlmutter, President of ABC Thrift Inc., addressed the board. He stated that he was not aware of special exception requirements at time of relocation. He mentioned that ABC Thrift Inc. works closely with BSO and Dania Elementary as a charitable organization. He stated that attempts were made at landscaping along Federal Highway. If a hedge is not sufficient, he will meet with the landlord to satisfy the City's concerns. Mr. Leeds responded after conferring with Thomas Ansbro, City Attorney, that applicant is to maintain a 3' hedge tall planted 2 foot on center. Mr. Leeds asked Mr. Perlmutter if he had any problems with the second condition (no outdoor storage). Mr. Perlmutter stated that he would not be storing anything outside, but that on occasion he would like to put displays outside. Mr. Leeds stated that this would not be allowed. 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 for discussion. Planning and Zoning Advisory Board MINUTES 4 October 15, 2003 Motion was made by Gaoedtke, seconded by George Jason Opprove special exception request SE-76-03 with the following conditions: i). Hedge along west parking lot for the entire length of parking lot. The hedge shall be a 2 foot starting height and a 3 feet tall maintenance height to be planted 2 foot on center; ii). No outdoor storage or display shall be permitted. Motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgeois yes George Jason yes Gary Luedtke yes Lottye Crooms yes 4. Text Amendment to modify Dock Regulations. Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director Community Development, addressed the Board regarding a text amendment relating to mooring/dolphin piles consistent with docks and boatlifts. Under the proposed amendment mooring or dolphin poles would not be able to extend more than 10% of the canal width, or maximum of 20 feet, whichever is smaller. This is less than is currently allowed. Mr. Leeds stated that he has attended a meeting at the Marine Advisory Board, where they have reviewed and concurred with the proposed amendments. The Marine Advisory Board also stated that restriction should apply to any canal or navigatible waterway including the Dania Cut-off Canal. Mr. Leeds stated that these conditions could only apply to properties east of Ravenswood Road and could not apply to the county zoned properties in the annexation areas at this time. Chairperson Crooms opened the public hearing. Hearing no one and seeing no one, Chairperson Crooms closed the public hearing. Mr. Luedtke commented on some clauses and language clarification in the proposed ordinance. He further suggested making changes to some language and writing in the text amendment. Mr. Leeds would clarify with the Marine Advisory Board regarding language and writing in the clause "the deck may be of the same elevation as the average ground level abutting the seawall' and changes suggested by Board. Board continued discussing changes made to the text amendment. First motion made by Gary Luedtke, seconded by George Jason to approve the following text amendment changes: Paragraph Original Text Proposed Text 12a) line 1 owner of any lot owner of any waterfront lot 12a) line 5 slip may extend FneFe-than ten (10) slip may extend up to ten (10) percent percent of the width of waterway of the width of waterway 12b) line 5 slip may extend FneFe than ten (10) slip may extend up to ten (10) percent percent of the width of waterway of the width of waterway 12c) line 4 are obtained after approval of City are obtained after approval of, City Commission, after a public hearing Commission, after notificatio of Planning and Zoning Advisory Board MINUTES 5 October 15, 2003 Alk Adak and noti on to property owners property o s within three hundred within three hundred (300)feet. (300)feet and a public hearing. 12d) line 1 & 3 boathouse change wording to boathouse 12d) line 4 any other structure ROt-OtheFWise any other structure be permitted within be permitted or over any public waterway. within or over any public waterway. First Motion passed on the following roll call Edward Bourgeois yes George Jason yes Gary Luedtke yes Lottye Crooms yes Board requested the City Commission and Marine Advisory Board to re-examine the language relating to "adjacent property abutting" in paragraph 12a. Second motion made by Edward Bourgeois, seconded by George Jason. Second Motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgeois yes George Jason yes Gary Luedtke yes Lottye Crooms yes Adjourn. ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD AND CITY COMMISSION 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 INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT CHARLENE JOHNSON, 100 W. DANIA BEACH BLVD, DANIA BEACH, FL 33004,(954)924- 3622,AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO MEETING. Planning and Zoning Advisory Board MINUTES 6 October 15, 2003