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CITY OF DANIA BEACH
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
Monday April 17, 2000
6:30 P.M.
1. Roll Call
Present: Laurence Leeds, AICP—Growth Management Director
Bob Adams Thomas Ansbro—City Attorney
Jason Dubow Lou Ann Cunningham — Board Clerk
Victor Lohmann (arrived at 6:55 p.m.)
Richard Seay
Excused Absence— Paul Fetscher
2. Approval of Agenda - Motion made by Richard Seay, seconded by Bob Adams to continue items
4 and 9 to the next regular Planning and Zoning Board Meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
3. Minutes - Motion to approve the minutes from the March 15, 2000 regular meeting made by Bob
Adams, seconded by Richard Seay. Motion passed unanimously.
NEW BUSINESS
5. SA-07-00—Sign adjustment request by Thomas Signs and Awnings representing the Publix store
located at SW 31""Avenue and Griffin Rd., Dania Beach. (Continued from March 15, 2000 Planning and
Zoning Board Meeting)
Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director, Growth Management Department addressed the Board
describing the proposed sign adjustment. Mr. Leeds stated that the sign adjustment request
does not meet the criteria outlined in the sign code and is recommending denial.
Gregory Davis from Thomas Signs and Awnings addressed the Board asking them to act
favorably on his request. Mr. Davis stated that the sign is consist with the other stores in the
general area.
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 deny SA-07-00, motion failed for lack of second. Richard Seay
express his support for the sign adjustment.
Upon passing the gavel, Jason Dubow made a motion to approve SA-07-00, seconded by
Richard Seay. Motion passed on the following roll call:
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Bob Adams - no Richard Seay - yes
Jason Dubow - yes
6. SP-02-00 — Site plan request by Jeff Falkanger, representing Stirling Business Park, for property
located at 1155 SW 1s' Street. For the construction of 2 buildings, 29,380 sq. ft. each, for light
industrial and warehousing uses.
Laurence Leeds, AICP, Growth Management Director described for the Board the proposed
project. Mr. Leeds stated as per his staff report that the Public Works/Utilities Director and the
Fire Marshal have comments that need to be addressed prior to the Commission meeting.
Several revisions are required to the landscape plan as indicated in Attachment "A". Mr. Leeds
concluded his summation by recommending approval subject to the applicant meeting all of the
recommendations listed in the staff report.
Jeff Falkanger, architect for the applicant addressed the Board stating that they agree with all of
staffs comments. Mr. Falkanger suggested putting in a second driveway to address the concerns
made by the Fire Marshall. The applicant could post a Bond for their half of the right-of-way, as
part of the bond they would have a second access put in and close up the old one.
Mr. Leeds suggested that Mr. Falkanger discuss this with the Fire Marshall and the Public
Works/Utilities Director and make sure they are agreeable regarding access.
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 SP-02-00 subject to all staff recommendations and a
Bond agreement is made prior to the City Commission meeting with the concurrence of the Public
Works/Utilities Director and Fire Marshall regarding alternative access, seconded by Richard
Seay. Motion passed on the following roll call:
Bob Adams - yes Victor Lohmann - yes
Jason Dubow - yes Richard Seay - yes
7. PL-15-00 — Preliminary plat request by Craig A. Smith and Associates, representative for Clinton
F. Hill, for property located at NE 2nd Street between NE 6th Avenue to the west and NE 71h
Avenue to the east within the City of Dania Beach. The preliminary plat will be known as the
"Eastside Five" plat.
RZ-16-00— Rezoning request by Craig A. Smith and Associates, representative for Clinton F. Hill,
for property located at NE 2"d Street between NE 6th Avenue to the west and NE 7th Avenue to the
east within the City of Dania Beach. The petitioner is proposing a rezoning from the RM zoning
district to the RM-2 zoning district.
Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director, Growth Management Dept. addressed the Board describing the
surrounding land use and future land use plan. Mr. Leeds stated that the applicant is required to
dedicate land for parks, open space, and recreational areas. Due to the proximity of Frost Park
and the small size of this parcel, staff recommends payment in lieu of park dedication. Mr. Leeds
recommends approval of both the plat and the rezoning request.
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Gregory Mire from Craig Smith and Associates, Inc. addressed the Board describing the plat and
stated that the parcel is proposed the be an apartment complex.
David Anderton from Craig Smith and Associates, Inc. addressed the Board concurring with Mr.
Leeds summation and is asking for an additional 4 units per acre, which is allowed under the
future land use designation. Mr. Anderton stated that his client would have no problem paying a
fee in lieu of a park dedication.
Discussion by the Board on the value of the land to determine the park dedication fees.
The chairman opened the item for public comment.
Clinton Hill, property owner residing at 261 SW 131h St. since 1933 addressed the Board giving
the history of the land parcel and asking the Board to act favorably on his request.
Mike Nolan resident of Danians#2 Condo addressed the Board opposing the rezoning.
Hearing and seeing no one further, the chairman closed the public hearing.
Motion made by Bob Adams to approve PL-15-00 subject to identifying the Park dedication fee
prior to City Commission approval, seconded by Richard Seay. Motion passed on the roll call:
Bob Adams - yes Victor Lohmann - yes
Jason Dubow - yes Richard Seay - yes
Motion made by Bob Adams to approve RZ-16-00 (RM-2, 16 units per acre), seconded by
Richard Seay. Motion passed on the following roll call:
Bob Adams - yes Victor Lohmann - yes
Jason Dubow - yes Richard Seay - yes
8. SP-17-00 — Site Plan request by Robert I. MacLaren, Osborne & Osborne, PA representing the
Owner, Nick Economos, President Coed-Economos Properties, Inc.. The request is for the
development of a 156 room "Hilton Gardens" hotel facility on approximately 2.9269 acres. The
property is located North of Stirling Road, on the East Side of SW 18th Ave. and South of SW 1"
ST., Dania Beach.
Laurence Leeds, AICP, Director, Growth Management Department addressed the Board giving a
summation of the proposed project and surrounding land use. Mr. Leeds stated that the most
significant issue with this site is tree preservation and has asked the applicant to provide a tree
inventory. The future right-of-way of the road needs to be addressed. If widened it is possible it
will require removing some trees and at this time we do not know how many trees until we receive
a tree inventory. The petitioner will need to apply for a height variance due to the hotel being six
stories instead of five. The Fire Marshall has requested the petitioner meet with the owner of the
Springhill Suites so that an access easement could be provided. Mr. Leeds concluded his
summation by recommending approval provided that the applicant meets all the conditions listed
in staffs report prior to the Commission meeting.
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Chairman Lohmann expressed his concern regarding preserving the Oak hammock on this
property. Mr. Lohmann suggested getting a tree evaluation from a independent landscape
inspector.
Rem MacLaren attorney representing Mr. Economos spoke stating that they have no objections
to the conditions recommended by staff.
Board discussion regarding the tree survey on site plan so that trees on site can be identified.
Mr. Leeds advised the petitioner to meet with Bud Palm, Public Works/Utilities Director regarding
the right-of-way issue. Mr. Leeds advised the petitioner that he will need to submit a variance
application by April 18, 2000 and suggested continuing this item until the May 17, 2000 Planning
and Zoning Board meeting.
George Valcarcel, Architect for the petitioner addressed the Board concurring with the Board.
Steve Tate, Landscape Architect with Caulfield and Wheeler stated that on the Landscape plan
there is a complete inventory of all the trees on the site with their condition, caliber, and canopy
spread.
Motion made by Richard Seay to continue SP-17-00 to next regular scheduled Planning and
Zoning Board meeting subject to the review by the city's Certified Landscape Inspector and the
petitioner must meet with Bud Palm, Public Works/Utilities Director regarding the right-of-way
issue. Upon passed the gavel, motion seconded by Victor Lohmann. Motion passed on the
following roll call:
Bob Adams - no Richard Seay - yes
Victor Lohmann - yes
Petitioner has requested a continuance of the following item:
4. SP-05-00 — Site plan request by Albert Webber, representing Port Petroleum, Inc., for property
located at 3141 SE 14th Avenue, in Port Everglades. The request is to construct an unattended
card-lock fleet fueling facility. (Continued from March 15,2000 Planning and Zoning Board Meeting)
9. TX-18-00 — Request for a zoning text amendment by Leon Wechsler, Architect representing
Museum De Dania, Inc. for an amendment to the City of Dania Beach Zoning Code which would
permit a beer brewing, bottling, and canning facility as a special exception use in a C-3 zoning
district. The title of the ordinance would read as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE
SUBJECT OF ZONING; AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA BY PERMITTING A BEER BREWING, BOTTLING, AND
CANNING FACILITY, AS A NEW SPECIAL EXCEPTION USE, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN
CONDITIONS, IN C-3 ZONING DISTRICTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; FURTHER,
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
ADJOURNMENT
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