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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-09-20 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes SUMMARY MINUTES CITY OF DANIA BEACH PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD Wednesday, September 20, 2000 7:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Present: Bob Adams Laurence Leeds,AICP-Growth Management Director Jason Dubow Thomas Ansbro-City Attorney Paul Fetscher Lou Ann Cunningham-Board Clerk Richard Seay Victor Lohmann arrived at 7:10 p.m. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Agenda. Agenda to be heard in order as presented. 2. Approval of Minutes from the August 16, 2000 regular meeting. Motion to approve the minutes as presented made by Bob Adams seconded by Richard Seay. Motion passed unanimously. 3. PL-09-00 - Request by Michael J. Fitzpatrick, President of GM Marina Properties, Inc. for preliminary plat approval for the "USA Boating Center" plat located at 4550 Anglers Avenue, Dania Beach. Laurence Leeds, AICP, Growth Management Director explained the outstanding code violations on the site. The petitioner needs to remove old septic tank equipment from previous owner. The use is consistent with the IROM zoning. Mr. Leeds concluded his summation by recommending approval subject to removing the septic system. Mike Fitzpatrick, GM Marina stated they are currently taking care of the septic tank issue and can have it done within 10 days. Mr. Fitzpatrick agreed to call Mr. Koch, Building Official when septic has been removed. The chairman opened the item for public comment, hearing and seeing no one, the chairman closed the public hearing. Richard Seay disclosed representing the petitioner on a abate hearing in front of the City Commission. Motion made by Jason Dubow to approve PL-09-00 provided that the dedication is corrected on sheet 1 of the plat to reflect the correct property owner and the septic issue is resolved prior to City Commission, seconded by Paul Fetscher. Motion passed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - yes Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - yes Richard Seay - yes Paul Fetscher - yes Planning and Zoning Board 1 September 20, 2000 MINUTES 0 0 4a. VA-41-00 - Request by Jay Collins, for Museum De Dania, Inc. for variances from Chapters 28, Zoning and 26, Vegetation associated with a proposed retail / restaurant site at 303 North Federal Hwy., Dania Beach. The variances requested are as follows: 1) Chapter 28, Zoning, Article 4, Section 4.201. (2) Proximity of beverage establishments to churches, schools, etc.; 2) Chapter 28, Zoning, Article 6.21 Off-Street Parking. Up to a 60% reduction in required off-street parking; 3) Chapter 26, Vegetation, Article IV Landscaping. Generalized "Blanket" landscaping variance associated with the renovation of an existing off-street parking lot and construction of a new off-site parking lot, including but not limited to, variances from the following requirements which are listed for emphasis: location and size of parking lot islands, minimum 30% pervious area, required tree species, tree spacing requirements, and minimum number of trees and hedges. b. SP-19-00 - Site plan request by Jay Collins, for Museum De Dania, Inc. for the proposed development of a retail / restaurant site at 303 North Federal Hwy., Dania Beach. Laurence Leeds, AICP, Growth Management Director stated that this is a conceptual site plan and that he does not have sufficient detail to conduct a complete review. Mr. Leeds addressed the variance first. The property is located within a 1000 feet of a church and is prohibited from selling beer and wine without a variance. He has no recommendation due to insufficient information. Based on the information provided, the applicant will need at least a 20% parking variance. Mr. Leeds has no recommendation on the parking variance. He is not adverse to supporting appropriate landscape variance. Mr. Leeds concluded his summation addressing the site plan issues and stating that he does not have enough information for a site plan recommendation. Jim Handscott, Engineer for the project, explained the changes from the original plan and addressed the parking and landscape issues. Asked the board to vote favorably. Mr. Leeds expressed his concerns about voting on a conceptual plan, since the final plan will differ. Mr. Leeds recommended a minimum 5 ft. wide perimeter greenbelt along the front east and north side lot lines. Mr. Handscott agreed to this condition. Board discussion regarding landscaping the west property line along the FEC railroad. The chairman opened the item for public comment, hearing and seeing no one, the chairman closed the public hearing. Chairman would like to move forward and make recommendations for this project. Jason Dubow stated that this property is one of the most unique in terms of development. Due to the constraints that are on the property, they need to be more flexible. Would like to see more parking and fewer trees. Motion made by Bob Adams to approve VA-41-00 Alcoholic Beverages, seconded by Jason Dubow. Motion passed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - yes Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - yes Richard Seay - yes Paul Fetscher - yes Planning and Zoning Board 2 September 20, 2000 MINUTES r Motion made by Bob Adams to approve VA-41-00 Parking Requirements for a maximum of 25%, seconded by Jason Dubow. Motion passed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - yes Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - yes Richard Seay - yes Paul Fetscher - yes Motion made by Bob Adams to approve VA-41-00 Vegetation requirements minimum 5% and if the city agrees to planting on the east and north side a p 9 ft. buffer hedge Y 9 pervious, a 5 g trees on the west side of the tracks located west of the building, seconded by Paul Fetscher. Motion passed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - yes Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - yes Richard Seay - yes Paul Fetscher - yes Motion made by Bob Adams to continue SP-19-00 to the next regular scheduled Planning and Zoning Advisory Board Meeting, seconded by Jason Dubow. Motion passed unanimously. 5. SE-35-00 - Special exception request by Patricia Lentini, Crown Castle International representing Nextell / PrimeCo for placement of telecommunication panel antennas onto an existing telecommunications monopole located at 2941 SW 23`d Terrace. Laurence Leeds, AICP, Growth Management Director gave a summation to the board. Mr. Leeds recommends approval subject to meeting the conditions listed in staffs report and providing $10,000 ($5,000 from Nextel and $5,000 from PrimeCo) to the City Tree Landscape Fund prior to the issuance of a building permit. Mark Ciarfella, representing the petitioners stated that Verizon and PrimeCo have merged and Verizon is now the co-applicant. Mr. Ciarfella asked the Board when this item will be heard at City Commission. Mr. Leeds stated that the earliest would be October 24 or November 14th, 2000. Mr. Ciarfella wanted to know if a building permit could be applied for prior to adoption by the City Commission. Mr. Leeds stated that if there is no objection to the $10,000 donation, then they could apply for the building permit anytime. Board discussion regarding the letter provided by Nextel about not interfering with communications at the airport. The letter is not acceptable as presented and needs to be amending solely stating that there will not be any interference. The chairman opened the item for public comment, hearing and seeing no one, the chairman closed the public hearing. Motion made by Jason Dubow to approve SE-35-00 subject to satisfactory no interference letters from both providers, satisfactory to staff and donation of $5,000 per provider to the City Tree Landscape fund. Motion seconded by Bob Adams, motion passed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - yes Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - yes Richard Seay - yes Paul Fetscher - no Planning and Zoning Board 3 September 20, 2000 MINUTES r 6a. SE-36-00 - Special exception request by John Abdo, President of Heartwood 90, Inc. and the Budget Group, Inc. to allow a "Budget Rent-a-Car" facility in an IRO zoning district as described in Chapter 28, Article 16.40, Special Exception Uses. Property located between NE 7th Avenue and NE 12th Avenue, North of Taylor Rd., and South of Eller Drive. b. SP-37-00 - Site plan request by John Abdo, President of Heartwood 90, Inc. and the Budget Group, Inc. for the proposed development of a Budget Rent a car facility. Property located between NE 7th Avenue and NE 12th Avenue, North of Taylor Rd., and South of Eller Drive. Laurence Leeds, AICP, Growth Management Director gave a summation to the Board. Mr. Leeds recommended approval since the ultimate use will be for an office building will not be necessary to allocate any Flex Acreage. Mr. Leeds also stated that any approval should be subject to all of the items listed in staffs report. Robert Lochrie from Ruden, McClosky spoke on behalf of the petitioner. Mr. Lochrie stated that the facility will be administrative offices only and no public will be visiting this location. Mr. Lochrie then gave an overview of the proposed site plan. Harold Callahan, Director of Properties for Budget stated that this property will be used for administrative purposes only and the public will never be taken to this facility. 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-36-00 subject to the conditions listed in staffs report and that flex acreage will not be used in the future. Motion seconded by Jason Dubow. Motion passed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - yes Victor Lohmann yes Jason Dubow - yes Richard Seay - yes Paul Fetscher - yes Motion made by Bob Adams to approve SP-37-00, seconded by Jason Dubow. Motion passed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - yes Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - yes Richard Seay - yes Paul Fetscher - yes 7. SE-45-00 - Special exception request by Alan Gabriel, Esq. Representing Nextel South Corp. d/b/a Nextel Communications for placement of a telecommunication antenna on the rooftop of the building at 3201 Griffin Rd.. Laurence Leeds, AICP, Growth Management Director gave a summation to the Board. Mr. Leeds concluded his summation by recommending approval subject to the applicant providing written certification that the operation of the facility will not interfere with FAA communications and a $5,000 donation to the City Tree Landscape Fund. Jon Shamres, from the law offices of Alan Gabriel representing Nextel described the telecommunication facility. Mr. Shamres will provide new letter regarding FAA communications. Planning and Zoning Board 4 September 20, 2000 MINUTES Troyce Gill, RF Engineer stated that they would not interfere with the airport and they have other facilities near the airport with no interference. 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-45-00 subject to a $5,000 contribution to the City's Tree Landscape fund and a letter acceptable to Mr. Leeds regarding FAA interference. Motion seconded by Richard Seay. Motion passed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - yes Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - yes Richard Seay - yes Paul Fetscher - yes 8. SE-49-00 - Special exception request by Alan Gabriel, Esq. Representing Nextel South Corp. d/b/a Nextel Communications for placement of a telecommunication antenna on the rooftop of the First Union Bank Building located at 700 East Dania Beach Blvd. Laurence Leeds, AICP, Growth Management Director gave a summation of the proposed telecommunications antenna. Mr. Leeds stated that the same conditions apply to this application as the previous one. Board discussion regarding surrounding zoning and owner authorization. Ed Kasica, project manager for Nextel spoke regarding antenna enclosure. 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-49-00 subject to a $5,000 contribution to the City's Tree Landscape fund and a letter acceptable to Mr. Leeds regarding FAA interference. Motion passed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - yes Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - yes Richard Seay - yes Paul Fetscher - yes 9. Rezoning requests for properties located at 400 E. Sheridan Street and 600 E. Sheridan Street. a. The City of Dania Beach proposes to rezone the following property, changing the current zoning from RM-2 (Medium-High Density Residential) to RM-3 (High Density Residential) for property located at 400 E. Sheridan Street: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH APPROVING THE REZONING REQUEST BY KEVIN GUTHARD, REPRESENTATIVE FOR TRAFALGAR ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A", A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS ORDINANCE; CHANGING THE CURRENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY FROM RM(2) (MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF RM(3) (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL), SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Planning and Zoning Board 5 September 20, 2000 MINUTES b. The City of Dania Beach proposes to rezone the following property, changing the current zoning from C2 (Commercial) to RM-3 (High Density Residential) for property located at 600 E. Sheridan St.: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH APPROVING THE REZONING REQUEST BY KEVIN GUTHARD, REPRESENTATIVE FOR TRAFALGAR ASSOCIATES, INC., FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA, AND LEGALLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT "A', A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED TO THIS ORDINANCE; CHANGING THE CURRENT ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF THE PROPERTY FROM C-2 (COMMERCIAL) TO THE CLASSIFICATION OF RM(3) (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL), SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; FURTHER, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Laurence Leeds, AICP, Growth Management Director described this as a corrective zoning change initiated by the City. Mr. Leeds gave a summation regarding the history of the zoning changes. Mr. Leeds concluded by recommending approval. Hoyt Holden of Calvin Giordano was present to answer any questions. 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 item 9a Sheridan 400, seconded by Jason Dubow. Motion passed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - yes Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - yes Richard Seay - yes Paul Fetscher - yes Motion made by Bob Adams to approve item 9b Sheridan 600, seconded by Richard Seay. Motion passed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - yes Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - yes Richard Seay - yes Paul Fetscher - yes Mr. Leeds would like to hold the October Planning and Zoning Board Meeting on Wednesday October 25, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. The Board agreed to this date. Chairman Lohmann requested that Mr. Leeds contact Storage Mart on Griffin Rd. reminding them that they agreed to landscape and maintain the FDOT site east of the railroad tracks. 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 SHERYL CHAPMAN, 100 W.DANIA BEACH BLVD,DANIA BEACH, FL 33004,(964)924-3630,AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO MEETING Planning and Zoning Board 6 September 20, 2000 MINUTES