HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-01-17 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes SUMMARY MINUTES
CITY OF DANIA BEACH
PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD
Wednesday, January 17, 2001
7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL
Bob Adams Laurence Leeds, AICP - Growth Management Director
Jason Dubow Thomas Ansbro—City Attorney
Paul Fetscher Lou Ann Cunningham — Board Clerk
Richard Seay
Excused Absence—Victor Lohmann
NEW BUSINESS
1. Approval of Agenda - Motion to hear the Agenda as presented, made by Bob Adams
seconded by Richard Seay. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Approval of Minutes: November 15, 2000 Regular Meeting. Motion to approve the minutes as
presented made by Bob Adams, seconded by Richard Seay. Motion passed unanimously.
CITY BUSINESS
• SP-04-01 — Site Plan request by the City Commission of the City of Dania Beach. The
request is to allow a Community Facility / Police Substation at 803 NW 1st Street, Dania
Beach.
Laurence Leeds, AICP, Growth Management Director described to proposed site plan.
Chief Anton, Broward Sheriff's Office, described the need for the community facility and police
substation.
The chairman opened the item for public comment, hearing and seeing no one the chairman
closed the public hearing.
Motion made by Richard Seay to approve SP-04-01, seconded by Bob Adams. Motion passed
on the following roll call:
Bob Adams - yes Jason Dubow - yes
Paul Fetscher - yes Richard Seay - yes
Items scheduled from the December 20, 2000 Meeting
3. VA-55-00 - Variance request by Marvin Mandel, President, MFA Investments, LLC for
property located on the southwest corner of SW 391h Street and Ravenswood Rd. within the
City of Dania Beach, from Chapter 28, Zoning, Article 27.60(b) Pervious and Impervious
Area and from Chapter 26 -Vegetation, Article IV- Landscaping.
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SP-56-00 - Site Plan Request by Marvin Mandel, President MFA Investments, LLC for
property located on the southwest corner of SW 39th Street and Ravenswood' Rd., for a
26,650 square foot office /warehouse building.
Laurence Leeds, AICP, Growth Management Director described the proposed variances.
Mr. Leeds described the proposed site plan and recommended some modifications as per
the staff report. Bill Tesauro, Landscape Consultant spoke to the tree replacement issue.
Joe Roles of Joseph Roles and Associates, Engineers, presented a handout to the Board.
Mr. Roles stated that it is their intent to meet every condition of the landscape request and
agreed to add the extra trees as required by code. Mr. Leeds suggested reducing the size
of the building so that no trees would have to be removed. Discussion regarding moving the
Oak tree or decreasing the size of the building. Mr. Roles stated that his client would need a
certain amount of square footage for the project to be economically viable.
The chairman opened the item for public comment; hearing and seeing no one the chairman
closed the public hearing.
Jason Dubow questioned staff on the options the petitioner would have if they decided not to
keep the 50" diameter Oak tree. Mr. Leeds stated that the applicant would have to pay the
value of the tree which would be approximately $25,000 to $30,000. Mr. Leeds would like to
save the tree and does not support "notching" the building.
Jan Hansen of Joseph Roles and Associates, described the surrounding area as unique and
agreed to add 6 trees (Wax Myrtle) on the North lot line if they will fit.
• Mr. Leeds stated the following conditions; 1) requested the applicant to provide a copy of the
recorded plat or evidence of compliance with the "Trafficway" required on Ravenswood Rd.
(80 right-of-way required by the county). 2) Confirmation that the fire department can
approve access off SW 22"d Ave. 3) Confirmation in writing that the applicant has applied to
the Broward County Aviation department or the FAA relative to the placement of the building.
4) The applicant is to improve SW 22"d Ave. pursuant to the requirements of the Public
Works/Utilities Director. 5) Compliance with all to meeting all outstanding landscaping
conditions prior to going to Commission. 6) Compliance with the dumpster requirements.
Mr. Hansen conferred with Mr. Mandel and agreed to all the above conditions mentioned by
staff. Mr. Seay would like the petitioner to enhance the architectural detail on the north side
of the building as well as putting in a hedge. Mr. Hansen stated that they are already adding
a hedge along the north face of the building.
Motion made by Richard Seay to approve VA-55-00, 28% pervious area, seconded by Bob
Adams. Motion passed on the following roll call:
Bob Adams - yes Jason Dubow - yes
Paul Fetscher - yes Richard Seay - yes
Motion made by Richard Seay to approve SP-56-00 subject to meeting all six referenced
conditions mentioned by staff and having a 12 ft. setback with enhancing the elevation of the
north face. Motion seconded by Bob Adams. Motion passed on the following roll call:
Bob Adams - yes Jason Dubow - yes
• Paul Fetscher - no Richard Seay - yes
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4. VA-59-00 — Variance request by Larry W. Mackey, 814 Argonaut Isle, Dania Beach, FL
• 33004 from Chapter 28, Article 4 District Regulations, Schedule Of Lot, Yard And Bulk
Regulations; Article 29 - Pervious And Impervious Areas and Article 5.31 Supplementary Lot
Regulations in an RS-6000 District.
Laurence Leeds, AICP, Growth Management Director gave a summation to the Board
describing the proposed variance request.
Lee Moldoff, architect for the petitioner gave a brief description of the project. Mr. Moldoff
has no problem with the roof overhang requirement and requested a rear circular stair to the
balcony. The stairway would encroach 3 ft. into the 15 ft. setback and would need to be
readvertised. The petitioner withdrew the request for the stairway.
The chairman opened the item for public comment, hearing and seeing no one the chairman
closed the public hearing.
Motion made by Bob Adams to approve VA-59-00, seconded by Richard Seay. Motion
passed on the following roll call:
Bob Adams - yes Jason Dubow - yes
Paul Fetscher - yes Richard Seay - yes
5. VA-60-00 - Variance request by Attorney Steve Hoffman, representative for Bryan Road
LLC., for property located at NE corner of Bryan Road & NW 1st St. within the City of Dania
Beach, from Chapter 26 - Vegetation, Article IV - Landscaping, Chapter 28, Zoning, Article
27.60(b) Pervious and Impervious Area; Article 4-District Regulations, Schedule of Lot, Yard
• and Bulk Regulations; Article 6.21 - Off Street Parking Requirements; and Article 11 of the
City of Dania Beach Zoning Appendix - Accessory and Detached Buildings and Structures;
Section 33-40 - Construction of boat slips and docks on waterways; limitations.
SP-61-00 - Site Plan request by Attorney Steve Hoffman, representative for Bryan Road
LLC, for property located at the NE corner of Bryan Road and NW 1st St., within the City of
Dania Beach. Request is for permission to construct a 35,475 square foot Dry Stack Marina.
Laurence Leeds, AICP, Growth Management Director described for the Board the proposed
variances and site plan request. Mr. Leeds recommends this item be continued until the
outstanding issues in the staff report are addressed.
Ron Mastriana of Mastriana and Christiansen addressed the Board describing the proposed
project. Mr. Mastriana handed out presentation booklets to the Board. Mr. Tesauro
commented on the revised landscape plan. Many of the landscape issues have not been
resolved as well as IROM requirements items 1-4. Discussion ensued regarding the request
for the dock to extend 25 feet into the canal and the Marine Advisory Board review. Mr.
Mastriana stated that anything the City does is subject to DEP approval.
The chairman opened the item for public comment, hearing and seeing no one the chairman
closed the public hearing.
Richard Seay is willing to support items 1-3 of the variance request, continue item 4, defer
item 5 to the Marine Advisory Board and continue the site plan request subject to the
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petitioner and staff trying to reach an agreement. Mr. Leeds stated that for the applicant to
provide less parking and more landscaping would require re-advertising the parking variance.
• Motion made by Richard Seay to approve items 1-4 of VA-60-00, seconded by Paul
Fetscher. Motion passed on the following roll call:
Bob Adams - no Jason Dubow - yes
Paul Fetscher - yes Richard Seay - yes
Motion made by Richard Seay to continue item 5 of VA-60-00, seconded by Paul Fetscher.
Motion passed on the following roll call:
Bob Adams - yes Jason Dubow - yes
Paul Fetscher - yes Richard Seay - yes
Motion made by Richard Seay to continue SP-56-00, seconded by Paul Fetscher. Motion
passed on the following roll call:
Bob Adams - no Jason Dubow - yes
Paul Fetscher - yes Richard Seay - yes
New Items scheduled for January 17, 2001
6. VA-47a-00 - Variance request by Randolph Hansen AIA, NCARB, Inter-Plan, Inc.,
representing Anil Patel, owner of property located at 333 South Federal Hwy. (Leo Motel),
Dania Beach, from Chapter 26 -Vegetation, Article IV- Landscaping.
• SP-47-00 - Site plan request by Randolph Hansen AIA, NCARB, Inter-Plan, Inc.,
representing Anil Patel, owner of property located at 333 South Federal Hwy. (Leo Motel), for
the proposed development of a 36 room "Dania Super 8" motel.
Laurence Leeds, AICP, Growth Management Director gave a summation to the Board
describing the variance and site plan requests. Mr. Leeds is recommending 20 ft. setback
along the rear lot line, a 6 ft. wall and a double row of trees due to the size of the building.
Mr. Leeds recommended approval of the site plan subject to meeting the three conditions
listed in staff report. Mr. Leeds did not recommend the use of the porous concrete in place of
pervious area.
Randy Hansen from Inter-Plan architects representing the petitioner, addressed the concerns
of Mr. Leeds and explained the proposed project. Mr. Hansen gave a demonstration of the
pervious concrete proposed for the drive portion of the parking lot. Lionel Zapada from CSR
Rinker described the porous concrete and the statistics on drainage speed. Mr. Zapada
stated that it is not intended for heavy use.
Mr. Hansen described the colors for the building and roof tiles. They will provide a 6 ft.
masonry wall along the rear property tine with landscaping on both sides. Rick Seay spoke
in favor of the porous concrete.
The chairman opened the item for public comment.
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D.L. Stewart, Florida Silica Sand spoke in favor of the pervious concrete. Hearing and
seeing no one further the chairman closed the public hearing.
• Attorney Ansbro read the code regarding pervious area. Jason Dubow has a problem
granting pervious area variances. Mr. Dubow would like further evidence regarding the use
of porous concrete. Mr. Zapada will speak to Mr. Bud Palm regarding this issue. Richard
Seay verified staff having no objections to 1, 2, 4; item 5 doesn't not need a variance. The
applicant has agreed to conditions a and d of the staff report. A 20 ft. rear setback in not
necessary and a 10 ft. setback meets code.
Motion made by Richard Seay to approve variances 1, 2, and 4 subject to conditions a and d
on page 4 of the staff report. Motion fails for lack of a second.
Richard Seay amended his motion to approve variance 1, 2, and 4 subject to conditions a, b,
and d on page 4 of the staff report. After passing the gavel, motion seconded by Jason
Dubow. Motion passed on the following roll call:
Bob Adams - no Jason Dubow - yes
Paul Fetscher - yes Richard Seay - yes
Motion made by Richard Seay to approve variance 3 subject to using pervious concrete
material as per the site plan and modified to cover greater and subject further to public works
approval that the drainage would be equal to or satisfactory to pervious area as defined by
the code. Motion seconded by Paul Fetscher. Motion failed on the following roll call:
Bob Adams - no Jason Dubow - no
Paul Fetscher - yes Richard Seay - yes
Amended motion made by Richard Seay to approve variance 3 subject to 1) site plan
approval, 2) provision of an additional 1900 sq. ft. of pervious concrete in the parking area, 3)
statement of approval buy public works. Motion seconded by Paul Fetscher. Motion passed
on the following roll call:
Bob Adams - no Jason Dubow - yes
Paul Fetscher - yes Richard Seay - yes
Motion made by Richard Seay to approve SP-47-00 subject to any outstanding landscaping
requirements and elevations as submitted, seconded by Paul Fetscher. Motion passed on
the following roll:
Bob Adams - no Jason Dubow - yes
Paul Fetscher - yes Richard Seay - yes
7. SE-51-00 - Special exception request by Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart PA, representing
Metricom/General Dynamics for the placement of an antenna for remote internet access on
the rooftop of the Dania Beach Airport Hilton Hotel located at 1870 Griffin Road, Dania
Beach, Florida.
Laurence Leeds, AICP, Growth Management Director gave summation of the special
exception. Mr. Leeds recommended approval of the proposed rooftop antenna subject to
applicant confirming that the Internet bandwidth will not interfere with airport or FAA
communications and a donation of$5,000 to the City Tree Landscape Fund.
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Courtney Callahan from Gunster Yoakley representing the petitioner, addressed the Board
stating that they will provide the no inference letters.
The chairman opened the item for public comment, hearing and seeing no one the chairman
closed the public hearing.
Motion made by Bob Adams to approve SE-51-00 subject to the two conditions listed in
staffs report, seconded by Paul Fetscher. Motion passed on the following roll call:
Bob Adams - yes Jason Dubow - yes
Paul Fetscher - yes Richard Seay - yes
Adjourn
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