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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999-08-18 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes • • MINUTES CITY OF DANIA BEACH PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD WEDNESDAY August 18, 1999 7:30 P.M. 1. Roll Call — Present: Staff: Bob Adams Terry Virta, AICP—Growth Management Director Jason Dubow Thomas Ansbro—City Attorney Dr. Paul Fetscher Board Clerk— Eula Gardner Victor Lohmann Richard Seay 2. Approval of Agenda - Chairman Lohmann called anyone being represented by counsel or by a paid consultants to come forward. Hearing and seeing no one the agenda is to be heard as presented. ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS 3. Minutes — Approval of minutes of the July 21, 1999 regular meeting. Motion to approve minutes as presented of the July 21, 1999 regular meeting made by Bob Adams, seconded by Richard Seay. Motion passed unanimously. Chairman Lohmann welcome new board member Dr. Paul Fetscher. OLD BUSINESS The following items will be heard at the September 15, 1999 / Regular Planning and Zoning Board Meeting: SP-50-99 — Vincent's on the Water and VA-60-99 & SP-61-99 City of Dania Beach Municipal Fire/Rescue Station No. 93 NEW BUSINESS 4. TX-59-99 — Zoning Text Amendment request by Bill Cepek owner of the "Sign Studio", located at 2381 Griffin Rd., Dania Beach. Mr. Cepek is requesting an amendment to the DB-2 zoning district which would allow "Vinyl Sign Fabrication and Sign Printing Shops" as a special exception use. (if the Planning and Zoning board acts on this petition at this meeting, 2 public hearings will be held by the City Commission. The first public hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 14, 1999 and the second on Tuesday, September 28, 1999.) Terry Virta, AICP, Growth Management Director, described for the board the proposed Zoning Text Amendment. Mr. Virta concluded his summation by recommending that the board act favorably on this request. The chairman asked all persons wishing to be heard tonight to stand, and to be sworn in by the clerk collectively. Planning and Zoning Board 1 August 18, 1999 MINUTES Bill Cepek, petitioner addressed the board describing his business and thanked the board for their service. The chairman opened the item for public comment. Hearing and seeing no one the chairman closed the public hearing. Motion made by Jason Dubow, seconded by Bob Adams to approve TX-59-99. Motion passed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - yes Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - yes Richard Seay - yes Dr. Paul Fetscher - yes 5. SP-63-99 — Site Plan request by Claudette and Athanasios Zavalis, owner(s) of property located at 2970 Griffin Rd., Dania Beach. Mr. & Mrs. Zavalis are requesting approval of a site plan which would renovate the existing parking facilities for the site. (If the Panning and Zoning board acts on this petition at this meeting, a public hearing will be held by the City Commission. on Tuesday, September 14, 1999.) Cindy Bertschiner, Planning Consultant with Leigh Kerr and Associates addressed the board describing the proposed renovations and proposed use for the existing commercial structure as a restaurant. She has reviewed the site plan and the documentation provided was not sufficient for her to determine if it met all of the code requirements. Recognizing that this is a redevelopment of a parcel that would result in substantial improvements on this site and recommends approval of the site plan subject to the applicant being able to demonstrate compliance of all of the code requirements listed in the staff report. Mr. Zavalis, the petitioner addressed the board explaining that his request will a sandwich shop and take out only not a restaurant and asked the board to approve his request. The chairman opened the item for public comment. Hearing and seeing no one the chairman closed the public hearing. Ms. Bertschiner stated that to her knowledge none of the conditions in the staff report have been met as of yet. Discussion on parking requirements for restaurants and whether or not a variance is needed. Mr. Zavalis stated that he could comply with the 10 comments in the staff report before the September 14, 1999 Commission meeting. Motion made by Jason Dubow, seconded by Bob Adams to continue SP-63-99. Motion failed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - yes Victor Lohmann - no Jason Dubow - yes Richard Seay - no Dr. Paul Fetscher - no Motion made by Richard Seay, seconded by Dr. Paul Fetscher to approve SP-63-99 with the condition that the petitioner complies with the comments listed by staff. Motion passed on the following roll call: Planning and Zoning Board 2 August 18, 1999 MINUTES Bob Adams - no Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - no Richard Seay - yes Dr. Paul Fetscher - yes 6. SA-64-99 — Sign Adjustment request by Richard Lowy, owner of"Dania Discount Drugs, Inc.", located at 16-18 South Federal Hwy., Dania Beach. Mr. Lowy is requesting that the existing signage at this site be allowed to remain. (if the Planning and zoning board acts on this petition at this meeting, a public hearing will be held by the City Commission. on Tuesday, September 14, 1999.) Cindy Bertschiner, Planning Consultant with Leigh Kerr and Associates explained for the board the proposed Sign Adjustment request. Ms. Bertschiner recommends approval subject to the four conditions listed in the staff report. Discussion on the roof sign. Bob Adams questioned Attorney Ansbro in regards to limiting the number of open signs. Attorney Ansbro answered by stating that they can limit the number. Mr. Lowy, the petitioner addressed the board asking the board to act favorably on his request. Mr. Lowy expressed that he is willing to work with the city in order to comply but is concerned that his sign will not be as visible if downsized which will make him not be able to compete with the surrounding stores. Board discussion on current size of sign and code regulations. The chairman opened the item for public comment. Hearing and seeing no one the chairman closed the public hearing. Further discussion on dimensions of the current signs and proposed signs. Mr. Virta suggested that Mr. Lowy hire a sign company to prepare drawings to present to the board and also to meet with Mike Garrett, Mainstreet Director. Motion made by Bob Adams, seconded by Dr. Paul Fetscher to approve SA-64-99 with the following conditions; 1) replacement of the existing pole sign with a monument sign consistent with Section 27-160, 2) removal of all window signs, 3) removal of all open signs that do not comply with the requirements of 27-160 with limit of one sign in front and one in back, 4) removal of the roof sign, 5) replacement of the existing wall signs with one in back which complies with requirements of 27-160 and one primary wall sign in front which now reads "Dania Liggett Rexall" not to exceed the space that is now occupied. Chairman Lohmann and Richard Seay are in agreement that the petitioner should meet with Mr. Garrett and work with staff before approving this item. Bob Adams amended his motion to add another condition, that the petitioner submit to the city commission a professional rendering of what he wishes to do. Motion failed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - yes Victor Lohmann - no Jason Dubow - no Richard Seay - no Dr. Paul Fetscher - yes Planning and Zoning Board 3 August 18, 1999 MINUTES • 0 Motion made by Jason Dubow, seconded by Richard Seay to continue SA-64-99 pending receipt of a detailed proposal of the front and the rear signs. Motion passed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - no Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - yes Richard Seay - yes Dr. Paul Fetscher - no Motion amended to continue item to the next regular scheduled Planning and Zoning Board Meeting on Wednesday, September 15, 1999. 7. VA-66-99— Variance request by Raymond J. Jones, General Industrial Agent for Florida East Coast Railway, Co., owner(s) of property located along SW 3`d Avenue on the northwest corner of Stirling Rd., formerly known as J & L Feed Store, in Dania Beach. Legally described as Lots 5-12 (inclusive) block 29, of the Town of Modelo Subdivision. Mr. Jones is requesting a variance from off street parking requirements in conjunction with a proposed site plan request for renovations to an existing warehouse. SP-67-99 — Site Plan request by Raymond J. Jones, General Industrial Agent for Florida East Coast Railway, Co., owner(s) of property located along SW 3`d Avenue on the northwest corner of Stirling Rd., formerly known as J & L Feed Store, in Dania Beach. Legally described as Lots 5-12 (inclusive) block 29, of the Town of Modelo Subdivision. Mr. Jones is requesting site plan approval for proposed renovations to an existing warehouse. (If the Planning and Zoning board acts on this petition at this meeting, a public hearing will be held by the City Commission. on Tuesday, September 14, 1999.) Cindy Bertschiner, Planning Consultant with Leigh Kerr and Associated addressed the board describing the renovations to the existing building and that there will be not additional building square footage on the site. The site plan as proposed requires a parking variance to allow twenty-two (22) spaces where twenty-six (26) are required. A minimum variance is required for the proposed use. Ms. Bertschiner concluded her summation by suggesting approval of both the site plan and variance subject to four conditions 1) Inclusion of a dumpster detail on the site plan, 2) Demonstration of compliance with Section 26-44, (C) native plant requirements 3) Submission of site lighting plan prior to building permit, 4) Demonstration of compliance with Section 26-53 (C), tree size requirements. Raymond Jones, representative for the petitioner addressed the board describing the proposed renovations to the site and that the variance is only for four passenger cars. The chairman opened the item for public comment. Hearing and seeing no one the chairman closed the public hearing. Mr. Jones stated that he has no problem complying with all the listed conditions. Chairman Lohmann asked the petitioner to change the type of roof to make it look finished. Mr. Jones has no problem with that and will talk to the architect. Upon passing the gavel, Victor Lohmann made a motion to approve VA-66-99, seconded by Bob Adams. Motion passed on the following roll call: Planning and Zoning Board 4 August 18, 1999 MINUTES 9 9 Bob Adams - yes Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - yes Richard Seay - yes Dr. Paul Fetscher - yes Motion made by Victor Lohmann, seconded by Dr. Paul Fetscher, to approve SP-67-99 subject to the conditions listed in the staff report are met with an additional recommendation that the South and Southeast elevation where the building fronts on Stirling Rd. be altered to enclose or cover the open ends double T precast roof panels. Motion passed on the following roll call: Bob Adams - yes Victor Lohmann - yes Jason Dubow - yes Richard Seay - yes Dr. Paul Fetscher - yes Discussion by the board on speed bumps and Chairman Lohmann will provide the board with photos of brick paver speed bumps. Discussion on telephone poles. Attorney Ansbro suggested the Chairman Lohmann meet with Mr. Palm, Utilities Director. 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,(954) 921-8700 EXT.203,AT LEAST 72 HOURS PRIOR TO MEETING. COPIES OF THE PROPOSED PETITIONS ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING IN THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT, 100 WEST DANIA BEACH BLVD., DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M.AND 4:00 P.M., MONDAY-FRIDAY. INTERESTED PARTIES MAY APPEAR AT THE PUBLIC HEARING AND BE HEARD WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED PETITIONS. STAFF REPORTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING THE MONDAY PRIOR TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD AND CITY COMMISSION MEETINGS. Planning and Zoning Board 5 August 18, 1999 MINUTES