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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1987-06-02 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes MINUTES DANIA PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING JUNE 2, 1987 7:30 P.M. ROLL CALL ORGANIZATION Selection of Chairman and Vice-Chairman Sam Calandra passed the gavel and nominated Howard Blackmon to serve as Chairman, the nomination was seconded by Irving Spindel. Mr. Blackmon declined the nomination, and in return nominated Sam Calandra to again serve as the Chairman, the nomination passed unanimously. Although there was some confusion as to Mr. Blackmon intent to resign, the election continued with Irving Spindel nominating Gloria Daly as Vice Chairman, the nomination was seconded by Anita Serpe. The nomination passed unanimously. Approval of the minutes for the Regular Meeting of Planning and Zoning Board of May 5, 1987. Gloria Daly indicated for the record that the minutes were not received until the meeting. The motion to approve was seconded by Irving Spindel and passed unanimously. RECOMMENDATION: Recommendations made for all items will be submitted for the City Commission Meeting of June 23, 1987. VA-25-87 A Variance request to construct one multi-family building with a 25 ' (30 ' required) side yard setback. Petitioner - Henry Graham, Executive Director; Owner - L.E.S. Property located at 8 Liberty Terrace. Legally described as, All of Block 1, Block 3 and Lots 4 thru 9, Block 2, of Liberty Heights as recorded in Plat Book 18, Page 12, of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida, less that portion for road right-of-way. SP-26-87 A Site Plan request for a multi-family development in an RM-2 District. Petitioner - Henry Graham, Executive Director; Owner - L.E.S. Property located at 8 Liberty Terrace. Legally described as, All of Block 1, Block 3 and Lots 4 thru 9, Block 2, of Liberty Heights as recorded in Plat Book 18, Page 12, of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida, less that portion for road right-of-way. Henry Graham, the Executive Director for L.E.S. was present as the spoken for the above items. Mr. Graham indicated that the request was in order to comply with the setbacks requirements to construct the building. Larry Leeds stated that the variance is for one building that is located next to a jog in the property, and the adjoining property where this variance is asked for has a commercial zoning. He further stated that by granting the variance it would not cause the adjacent properties to suffer any major impacts. Regular P & Z. Board Meeting June 2, 1987 • The Chairman opened the public hearing, hearing no one speak in favor opposition, the Chairman closed the public hearing. Mr. Graham informed the board that the staff had worked very closely with him to make sure that all requirements had been met. He also stated that he was hopeful that construction would begin in the late part of the summer for the first building. Anita Serpe comment on the concept of the project being a major improvement to that area. Gloria Daly commented on the appearance of the existing complex, and as to how the I new project will be phased in. Mr. Graham responded that all individuals who expressed an interest in moving into the new complex will be required to complete an application for housing and put up deposits. Mr. Graham further indicated that because of the substantial increase in the rents, it would probably eliminate quite a few of the individuals that are now living there. And the fact that they are presently living there they will be given first preference; however, they will have to meet all requirements in terms of the rent, etc. Mr. Graham further spoke in terms of management being very strict with the people who apply for and are excepted for housing. Gloria Daly inquired as to the length of time L.E.S. has owned those building, and as to what has been done to enhance the area. Mr. Graham responded that the property has been owned for approximately two and half years. And that the cost to make the changes she spoke of would cost roughly between 10 or 20 thousand dollars, which is, considering the buildings will be torn down within a year, unfeasible. Mr. Graham also stated it is because of the appearance of the existing buildings that they are working so hard to the new complex started as soon as possible. Gloria Daly asked how can they be assured that the new complex isn't going to look like the present one after about year. Mr. Graham replied that there isn' t any real assurance other than they will maintain the property. Mr. Graham further stated that the plans for the complex included police security, a recreational facilities for the youngest that hopely would prevent the kind of playing in the street that is presently being experienced with housing or low income projects. The time of completion was the next item discussed. Mr. Graham stated that there is two phases to the total project. Further adding that a projection of approximately two years to have the total project completed. A motion was made by Anita Serpe, seconded by Howard Blackmon to recommend approval for VA-25-87. The motion passed on the following roll call vote. Gloria Daly - no Irving Spindel - no Anita Serpe - yes Howard Blackmon - yes Sam Calandra - yes A motion was made by Howard Blackmon, seconded by Anita Serpe to recommend approval for SP-26-87. The motion passed on the following roll call vote. Gloria Daly - no Irving Spindel - no Anita Serpe - yes Howard Blackmon - yes Sam Calandra - yes The Chairman advised the petitioner to appear before the City Commission at the next regular City Commission meeting. Regular P & Z Board Meeting June 2, 1987 • r SP-27-87 A Site Plan request for a warehouse/showroom facility in an IG District. Petitioners/Owners - Fred Gans & Jerry Oren. Property located at 1245 Stirling Road. Legally described as, The North 400 feet of the East 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 4, Township 51 South, Range 42 East; excepting therefrom the West 150 feet, the East 30 feet, and Stirling Road right-of-way. Mr. Fred Gans of, 831 E Purple Plum Circle, Plantation, was the representative for the Site Plan request. Mr. Gans stated, he felt the proposed project would be much more presentable to area than what is existing. Mr. Leeds added that the plans complied with all the zoning code requirements. He further added that the project was a conversion of a building that is being used for heavy industrial use to a warehouse/showroom. He further commented that the site plan would be modified to upgrade the landscape and parking. 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 Irving Spindel seconded by Gloria Daly to recommend approval for the Site plan. The motion passed unanimously. The Chairman advised the petitioner to appear before the City Commission at the next regular City Commission meeing. VC-28-87 A Vacation request to vacate portions of roads within the jurisdiction of International Airport. Petitioner —Richard Mooney, Director, Project 80 's; Owner - Broward County. Property located at. Legally described as, Parcel No 144, That portion of Taylor Road lying West of the East right-of-way line of the relocated Florida East Coast Railraod, as existing on January 1, 1987. Parcel 151, A 15 foot strip of land lying in "RICHLAND LITTLE FARMS" , as recorded in Plat Book 1 , Page 33, of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida, being bounded as follows: Bounded on the North by the North line of Sections 26 and 27, Township 50 South, Range 42 East; Bounded on the East by the Northerly extension of the Easterly line of Tract 9, Block 1 of said RICHLAND LITTLE FARMS; Bounded on the South by the North lines of Tracts 1 through 9 of said Block 1 of RICHLAND LITTLE FARMS ; Bounded on the West by the East right-of-way line of U.S. Highway No. 1 ; Together with all rights, title and interest, if any, in and to the adjacent public road rights-of-way, or vacated rights-of-way. Said lands situate in Broward County, Florida, containing .53 acres (23, 259 square feet) , more or less ; A 15. 00 foot strip of land lying RICHLAND LITTLE FARMS as recorded in Plat Book 1 , Page 33, of the Public Records of Broward, County, Florida, being bounded as follows: bounded on the North by the South line of Block B and Block 2 of said RICHLAND LITTLE FARMS ; bounded on the East by the Southerly extension of the East line of Tract 8 of said Block 2; bounded on the South by the South line of the North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 27, Township 50 South, Range 42 East and the South line of the North 1/2 of the Northwest 1/4 of of Section 26, Township 50 South, Range 42 East; bounded on the West by the East right-of-way line of U.S. Highway No. 1 ; Together with all rights, title and interest, if any, in and to the adjacent public road rights-of-way, or vacated rights-of-way. Said land situtate Regular P & Z Board Meeting June 2, 1987 k in Broward County, Florida, containing 0. 53 Acres (23, 025 square feet) , more or less. Previously described in O.R. book 5081, Page 586 of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida. A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 22, Township 50 South, Range 42 East, Broward County, Florida, being more particularly described as follows: That portion of the South 25. 00 feet of the West 3/4 of the North 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 and the North 25. 00 feet of the West 3/4 of the South 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southeast 1/4 of said Section 22 lying East of the Easterly right-of-way of U.S. Highway No. l; Together with all rights, title and interest, if any, in and to the adjacent public road rights-of-way, or vacated rights-of-way. Said land situate in Broward County, Florida, containing 0. 57 Acres (24,747 square feet) , more or less; All the "THROUGHFARE DEDICATION" of the NEW PLAT NO. 1 as recorded in Plat Book 98, Page 10, of the Public Records of Broward County, Florida; Together with all rights, title and interest, if any, in and adjacent to public road rights-of-way or vacated rights-of-way. Said Land situate in Broward County, Florida containing 0. 62 Acres (26, 864 square feet) , more or less. Jeffrey Sninowski , Assistant Council for Broward County, for the spokesman for the vacation request. There were no comments from Mr. Leeds or the members of the board regarding this request. A motion was made by Gloria Daly, seconded by Irving Spindel to recommend approval for the Vacation request. The motion passed unanimously. The Chairman advised the petitioner to appear before the City Commission at the next regular City Commission meeting. VA-29-87 A Variance request to construct a warehouse/showroom facility with (a) 237 parking spaces (270 spaces required) , (b) A 13 ' North side yard setback (25 ' required) . Petitioner - Attorney Joel K. Gustafson; Owner - Arthur C. Boggs. Property Located at the SW corner of Ravenswood Road and SW 55th Street. Legally described as, Parcel 'A' , Ravenswood Commerce Center according to the Plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 129, Page 45, Broward County Public Records. Jerry Knight, from Attorney Gustafson's firm was the spokesman for the variance request. Mr. Knight spoke briefly of the need for the 2 variances. He also advised the of annexation of this property into the City of Dania. Mr. Knight further explained that with the 13 ' setback, access from that end of the property would be limited. Also, the property would be heavely landscaped. Further, Mr. Knight stated that he didn' t think the request would be objectionable to the adjacent landowners. Mr. Leeds added that the under the M-1 zoning the minimum setbacks required to the property line is 25 ' for this particular building. With reference to the street that the petitioner has discussed, if it is a public street the minimun setback is 25 ' , if it is a private street, which has not been verified, the minimum setback is 20 ' . He further stated that the petitioner's request for 13 ' setback, which is a variance of 12 ' or possibly little as 7 ' depending on whether or not the street is public or private. Mr. Calandra asked the petitioner to explain why they could do with 33 less parking spaces. Mr. Knight explained that through analyzing the use of the property they have been able to estimate that approximately 45% of the warehouse will be actually used as an active warehouse area, and 55% Regular P & Z Board Meeting June,_2, ,1987 of the warehouse will be used as passive or dead storage use. Also, discussed was the code requirement for loading bays, which Mr. Knight stated that the City's code only required 6 loading bays and they would be providing 16 bays, adding the need was greater than the 6 required by code. Mr. Knight stated that this would be a recalculation of the parking requirements. He then explained the ratio for parking. Mr. Calandra asked for an opinion regarding the property not legally being in the City, and whether or not the board's vote for or against the request would influence the 3erson decision to annex into the City. Mr. Leeds explaineJ that the property had gone for first reading for annexati n, and the second reading is scheduled for the June 9th Commission meeting. He further advised that the board is a recommending body and can make a recommendation regarding the request. Mr. Leeds also stated that the petitioner can, if the board voted against the request, and if they wanted to based on the how the board votes for the request, they could renege on the annexation. Mr. Knight informed the board that as he understand it the City Commission could not actually approve the variance request until they approve the annexation. He also commented that he didn't think the owner would renege on the request for annexation if the variance wasn' t approved, because they think the reasons for the variance are legitimate. 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 Irving Spindel, seconded by Gloria Daly to recommend approval of the Variance request. The motion passed unanimously. The Chairman advised the petitioner to appear before the City Commission at the next reqular City Commission meeting. This meeting was then adjourned. 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. P & Z Agenda Regular Meeting June 2, 1987