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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1988-07-05 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes i MINUTES CITY OF DANIA PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING JULY 5, 1988 7 : 30 P.M. ROLL CALL Present - Chairman Sam Calandra Vice-Chairman Gloria Daly Members Irving Spindel City Planner Laurence Leeds City Attorney Frank Adler Absent Anita Serpe David Nuby RECOMMENDATION: Recommendations made for all items will be submitted for the City Commission Meeting of July 26, 1988. VA-35-88 A variance request to use a trailer for office use . Petitioner - Richard Collord, III ; Owner - Humane Society of Broward County, Inc . Property located at 2070 Griffin Road . Legally described as Lots 1 thru 9, and Lots 13, 14 and 15, Block 12, HIGHLAND PARK UNIT NO. 2, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Plat Book 12, Page 29, of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida . All less right-of-way . Mr . Collord, stepped forward to represent the Humane Society ' s variance request . He briefly stated that the need for the trailer is due to extensive remodeling for the main facility . Chairman Calandra opened the public hearing, hearing no one speak in favor or opposition , Chairman Calandra closed the public hearing . Mr. Leeds commented that the trailer is located in the interior of the site . Mr . Collord stated that the trailer would not be visible from the road because it ' s located behind the building . Mr . Spindel inquired about the trailer ' s sanitary facilities . Mr . Leeds stated that the trailer would have to conform with all building code requirements including sani - tation . F Mr. Spindel made a motion to grant the variance request for a one year period, with the stipulation that at the end of the one year, the petitioner would have to reapply for an extension . The motion was further discussed, after which it Regular P & Z Board Meetirig July 5, 1.988 I was amended with the following stipulation, the request would be for a one year period from the date building permit is issued . The motion was seconded by Gloria Daly . The motion passed unanimously . The Chairman advised the petitioner to appear before the City Commission at the next regular City Commission meeting . VA-41-88 A variance request to construct a single family home with : (a ) 40 ' lot frontage (60 ' required ) and (b ) 4800 sq . ft lot ( 6000 sq . ft . required ) . Petitioner - Broward County Community Development ; Owner - Mary Robinson . Property located at 110 Phippen Rd . Legally described as Lot 5, Block A, of GEORGE M. PHIPPEN ' S Subdivision in the N 1/2 of the S 1/2 of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4 of Section 34, Township 50 South of Range 42 East, except the North 10 feet and also except the East 15 feet, said 15 feet having been added to the street, as per said GEORGE M PHIPPEN ' S subdivision as recorded in Plat Book 2 at page 90, Dade County Records . Said lands lying and situate in Broward County, Florida . Fred Bona, Housing Inspector for Broward County, stepped forward to speak on behalf of the owner . Mr . Bona gave a summation of the County ' s Community Development program, followed by the owner ' s need for the variance . Mr . Leeds commented that the petitioner indiciated he would be comply with all the requirements and setbacks . Mr . Leeds added for the record the discussion concerning the possible widing of Phippen Road in the future . He suggested that the petitioner consider moving the house back, adding that this is not a condition of approval . Chairman Calandra opened the public hearing, hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Chairman closed the public hearing . A motion was made by Gloria Daly, seconded by Irving Spindel to recommend approval for the variance . The motion passed unanimously . The Chairman advised the petitioner to appear before the City Commission at the next regular City Commission meeting . VA-42-88 A variance request to add a fourth floor addition to an existing three floor building to a total height of 48 feet (Maximum permitted height : 40 feet ) . SP-43-88 A site plan request to add a fourth floor to an existing three floor building . Petitioner - John Castilania ; Owner- District 2 M .E .B .A. Property located at 2 West Dixie Highway . Legally described as Lots 1-19, "MAGNOLIA PARK" , Plat Book 2, Page 24 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida . Mr . R . Spencer, stepped forward to speak for the variance request on behalf of M.E .B .A. Mr . Leeds commented that the zoning in the area only allows a three story building making it necessary for the petitioner to ask for a variance . He further stated that should the board recommend approval the site plan would still have to meet the South Florida Building Code requirements . The Chairman opened the public hearing, hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Chairman closed the public hearing . Regular P & Z Board Meeting July 5 , 1988 A motion was made by Gloria Daly, seconded by Irving Spindel to recommend approval for VA-42-88. The motion passed unanimoulsy . Gloria Daly then made a motion, seconde by Irving Spindel to recommend approval for SP-43-88. The motion also passed unanimously . The Chairman advised the petitioner to appear before the City Commission at the next regular City Commission meeting . VA-44-88 A variance request to construct a 96 sq . ft . sign in an IG zoning district (maximum permitted : 50 sq . ft . ) . Petitioner - Triple A Sign ; Owner - Universal Alco . Property located at 760 NE 7th Avenue . Legally described as Lot 1, POWELL BROTHERS BARGE TERMINAL, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 96, Page 27 , of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida . Diane Tumez was the representative for the Univeral Alco variance request . Ms . Tumez explained that the request would allow the owner the remove a number of existing small signs, which would be replaced by a larger one, with changable copy for the other tenants in the area . The Chairman opened the public, hearing comments from Vincent Carrol , against the variance request, the Chairman closed the public hearing . The Chairman mentioned for the record that this site is presently in violation of City Code . Gloria Daly recommended that this item be tabled until such time that they come into compliance with City Code . Mr . Spindel concurred with her recommendation . Gloria Daly then made a motion, seconded by Irving Spindel to table this item until the next P & Z meeting, to allow the owners to comply with City Code by removing the signs from the fence . The petitioner is to submit photographs showing that the signs have been removed . The motion passed unanimously . Item continued to the August 2nd meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board . VC-45-88 A request to vacate SW 3rd Avenue South of SW 8th Street and adjacent to Lot 25, Block 3 and Lot 10, Block 2 of the Woodhaven Amended . Petitioner - Wynn & Sheri Kenyon and Ruth Stallwood . Legally described as the E 1/2 of that portion of Eaton St . (now SW 3rd Avenue ) being adjacent to Lot 25, Block 3, of "WOODHAVEN AMENDED" and the W 1/2 of that portion of Eaton St . (now SW 3rd Avenue ) being adjacent to Lot 25, Block 3, of "WOODHAVEN AMENDED, as recorded in Plat Book 10, Page 56, of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida, lying between the westerly extension of the north and south line of said lot 25. Said lands situate, lying and being in the City of Dania, Broward County, Florida . Wynn Kenyon stepped forward to speak for the vacation request . Mr . Adler mentioned for the record that should the board recommend approval it should be for all the alley and not a portion as indicated by the legal description . The Chairman opened the public hearing, hearing comments from Charles McKenna in favor of and no one speak in opposition, the Chairman closed the public hearing . A motion was made by Irving Spindel , seconded by Gloria Daly to recommend approval for the vacation with the change that it is the entire alley of SW 3rd Avenue . The motion passed unanimously . Regular P & Z Board Meeting July 5 , 1988 The Chairman advised the petitioner to appear before the City Commission at the next regular City Commission meeting . VA-46-88 A variance request to construct a single family home in an RS-8000 district with : (a ) 67 foot lot width (75 feet required ) and (b ) 7 . 5 foot side yard setback ( 10 feet required ) . Petitioner/Owner - Aly Dhanani . Property located at 600 NE 3rd Street . Legally described as Lot 1, Block 2, ROYAL PALM VISTA, according to the Plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 41 , Page 12 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida . The owner Aly Dhanani stepped forward to speak on behalf of , his request . Mr . Leeds asked the owner if the he owned the property east of his property, Mr . Dhanani replied that someone else owned the property . Mr. Adler asked about the need for the waiver of the side setback . Mr . Dhanani replied that he learned of the insufficient setback after he had submitted his plans to obtain a building permit . Mr. Leeds explained to the board how the process works for obtaining a building permit ; commenting that unless someone came in prior to submitting plans for permitting they usually are not aware of the setback requirements, etc . hearing, hearing no one speak he public e The Chairman opened t � 9 P P P 9 in favor or opposition, the Chairman closed the public hearing . A motion was made by Irving Spindel , seconded by Gloria Daly to recommend approval for VA-46-88. The motion passed unanimously . The Chairman advised the petitioner to appear before the City Commission at the next regular City Commission meeting . SP-47-88 A site plan request to construct a warehouse in an M-1 zone . Petitioner/Owner - Frank Kunzig . Property located at corner of Ravenswood Rd . & SE 31st Street . Legally described as a parcel of land lying in the SE 1/4 of Section 20, Township 50 South, Range 42 East, Broward County, Florida . . . . . . . Frank Kunzig, 3221 NE 58th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL . was present to represent the site plan request . Mr . Leeds commented that approval should be subject to petitioner submitting zoning information for the abutting properties ; and additionally, the approval should be subject to the approval of annexation into the City . Mr . Adler stated that the condition should not be subject to, but should be effective when the annexation is completed . A motion was made by Irving Spindel , seconded by Gloria Daly to continue this item until the August 2nd meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board to allow the completion of the annexation process . Mr . Leeds also stated that the petitioner submit more plan for review with the fire department The motion passed unanimoulsy . The Chairman advised the petitioner to appear before the City Commission at the next regular City Commission meeting . VC-51-88 A request to vacate existing 12 foot utility easement . Petitioner - McLaughlin Engineers ; Owner -John L .A . Bond . Property located in the 600 Block of Taylor Road . Regular P & Z Board Meeting July 5 , 1988 Legally described as a portion of parcel "A" SEA-AIRE NO. 4 as recorded in Plat Book 100, Page 37, of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida . . . . . . . . . Bob McLaughlin, the petitioner, stepped forward to present the vacation request . Discussion ensued regarding dedication of the easement . The Chairman opened the public hearing, hearing no one speak in favor or opposition, the Chairman closed the public hearing . A motion was made by Gloria Daly, seconded by Irving Spindel to recommend approval , subject to the easement deed being received by City . The motion passed unanimously . The Chairman advised the petitioner to appear before the City Commission at the next regular City Commission meeting . ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD OR CITY COMMISSION WITH RESPECT 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 RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. MINUTES Regular Meeting July 5, 1988 8 1