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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-04-03 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes I, MINUTES DANIA PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING APRIL 3, 1979 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: June Silvernale, Chairman Luther Sparkman, Zoning Consultant Charles DeMuzzio, Vice Chairman Paul Maxwell, Building Official Ray Carvalho George Hewlett Rholanda Higgs MEMBERS ABSENT: Skeet Jernigan The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was called to ordejr by June Silvernale. Invocation was given by Mrs. Silvernale. Pledge ofallegiance was led by Mr. Sparkman. Mrs. Silvernale announced that this was her last night as Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Board. (Her appointment is over as a member of the Board) Mrs. Silvernale read a letter from Skeet Jernigan: "Dania Planning & Zoning Board, The City of Dania, Dear Members: I regret that my duties as Administra- tive Assistant to Representative Harold Dyer prevent me from being in Dania tonight for the Zoning Board meeting. I hope that the Board will postpone the election of officers until the regular meeting in May. I look forward to seeing you next month. Sincerely, R. SkeetY Jernigan Motion was made by Charles DeMuzzio to hold the election of officers at the next regular meeting in May; motion seconded by Ray Carvalho and passed unanimously. At this time Mrs. Silvernale turned the meeting over to Mr. DeMuzzio and said goodbye to the Board. Mr. DeMuzzio thanked Mrs. Silvernale for a good job. Mrs. Charlene Moore swore in Mr. George Hewlett as a new member to the Planning & Zoning Board. Motion was made by Ray Carvalho to accept the minutes of the last regular meeting of March 6, 1979, as presented; seconded by Rholanda Higgs and passedlunanimously. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COMMISSION - City Commission meeting of April 10, 1979 1. PZ-7-79 - Mr. DeMuzzio read the agenda item: "Request is made by John D. Weaver of Keystone Engineering, Inc. for plat approval for the proposed plat of "Lone Star Plat" which is generally located south of Griffin Road just west of I-95." Mr. Henry Heller of Keystone Engineering was present to represent this petition. Mr. Maxwell stated that water plans are being drawn up now to extend the water lines into this area. No one was present in objection to this request. A motion was made by George Hewlett to accept the preliminary plat with the stipulation that a site plan be presented and that a water easement be shown on the plat; seconded by Ray Carvalho and carried unanimously. Mr. Heller was advised to appear before the City Commission on April loth. 2. PZ-8-79 - Mr. DeMuzzio read the agenda item: "Request is made by Harry Schoell for plat approval for the proposed plat of "Schoell Subdivision" generally located on Bryan Road, between Stirling Road and Tigertail Boulevard." Mr. Paul Henjum of Arthur Boggs was present to represent this petition. He stated that they are supplying an additional 10 feet for Bryan Road. Mx. Henjum presented a proposed site plan. Luther Sparkman recommended approval. Mr. Maxwell Stated that a 6 footjutility easement and an additional 10 feet for Bryan Road is supplied. No one was present in objection to this request. Motion was made by Ray Carvalho to approve PZ-8-79; seconded by George Hewlett and passed unanimously. 3. PZ-10-79 - Mr. DeMuzzio read the agenda item: "Request is made by Lancaster Steel Company, Inc. for a variance to allow the building height limitation to be increased to 60 feet in order to accomodate improvements for the manufacture and assembly of steel boilers. Subject property is zoned I-G (industrial-general) , and legally described as Sea Aire No. 4, and generally located on the southeast corner of Taylor Road and Northeast Seventh Avenue." Mr. Lenwood Cabbot, attorney for the owner, was present to represent this petition; he stated that there were approximately 28 acres and that Lancaster Steel are steel fabricators and manufacture steel boilers; he further stated that the Florida Power & Light high tension lines go to a height of 70 feet and that Howard Johnsons was built at 6 stories in height. Mr. Cabbot advised that Lancaster Steel proposes two buildings at 60 feet in height; one as an office building and the other as a fabricating plant. Luther Sparkman recommended approval. Paul Maxwell stated that the proposed use is in conformance with the industrial district. No one was present in objection to this request. A motion was made by Ray Carvalho to recommend approval of PZ-10-79 to Lancaster Steel for a height of 60 feet; seconded by Rholanda Higgs and passed unanimously. Mr. Cabbot was advised to appear before the City Commission on April 10th. 4. PZ-11-79 - Mr. DeMuzzio read the agenda item: "Request is made by John Bartley for the property located at 37 Southeast 15 Street, and legally described as Lot 14, Block 2, St. James Park North; a variance is requested to allow the con- struction of a duplex on a lot of insufficient width; subject lot is 50' x 140' and consisting of 7,000 square feet; subject property is zoned RD-6000 (duplex) ." Mr. John Bartley of 1436 Northwest 8th Street was present to represent his petition for a duplex of the subject lot. Luther Sparkman recommended approval. Mr. Maxwell stated that the lot is 1,000 feet over the required square footage, however lacks in width. Motion was made by Ray Carvalho to recommend approval of a variance request by John Bartley on PZ-11-79; motion seconded by George Hewlett and passed unanimouuly. Mr. Bartley was advised to appear before the City Commission on April 14th. 5. PZ-12-79 - Mr. DeMuzzio read the agenda item: "Request is made by Lois J. Delevoe for the property located at 741 Southwest 4th Terrace, and legally described as Lot 3, Block 8, College Tract 2nd Addition. A variance is requested to allow a commercial use in an RS-6000 (single family residential) zoning classification; a commercial building presently exists on subject property." Lois Delevoe of 1733 SW 5th Street, Fort Lauderdale, came forward and explained that she and her husband built the existing building in 1962 and it was zoned business and since that time, without her being aware of it, the zoning has beenlchanged to residential; it would be a hardship to her to turn the building into residential. Planning & Zoning Board 2 - April 3, 1979 Regular Meeting Luther Sparkman stated that the subject property was zoned B-2 at the time the building was built; he recommended approval. Mr. Maxwell stated that the existing structure is a commercial structure and the area has other commercial establishments existing; it would be a hardship to convert this structure into residential. There was no one present in objection to this request. Motion was made by Rholanda Higgs to recommend approval of PZ-12-79 for 741 SW 4th Terrace and legally described as Lot 3, Block 8, College Tract 2nd Addition, that variance be granted for a commercial use; motion seconded by Ray Carvalho and passed unanimously. Mrs. Delevoe was advised to appear before the City Commission on April 10th. 7. PZ-13-79 - Mrs. Rule, Petitioner stated that she is the principal party in this petition and she is requesting that the Planning & Zoning Board defer this item until next month as her attorney is unable to be present to properly represent her at this time. Mr. DeMuzzio read the agenda item at this time: "PZ-13-79 - Request is made by Mr. & Mrs. John Rule for the property located at 721 Southwest Fifth Street , and legally described as Lot 9, Block 7, College Tract subdivision; a variance is requested to allow the extension of a non-conforming use. Petitioner presently is 6lperating a facility for adult congregate living, which they wish to extend to an adjacent lot." Motion was made by Ray Carvalho to table this item until the nex regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board; motion seconded by George Hewlett and passed unanimously. 8. PZ-14-79 - Mr. DeMuzzio read the agenda item: "A variance is requested by Jeff Falkanger for the property legally described as the East if of Plat E, St. James Park Delmar Plats B, C, D & E, and generally located on the southeast corner of Southeast Seventh Street and Southeast Fourth Avenue. The following variances are requested for the proposed development of "Dania Woods Townhouse Project": 1. To allow parking area to be 15 feet from unit as opposed to 25 feet as required in the front yard minimum regulations for RM-2 zoning; 2. To allow 3 buildings to contain less than 4 units per building as required in Section 6.51d of Ordinance No. 100 3. To allow 24 foot wide units as opposed to the 25 foot width required in Section 5.51c of Ordinance No. 100; 4. To allow two instances where adjacent buildings are 15 feet apart at one point as oopposed to the 20 feet required in Section 6.51d of Ordinance No. 100. Subject property is zoned RM-2 (multi-family) ." Mr. Jeff Falkanger, Architect, 614 South Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, was present to represent this petiton. He explained the variances as requested. He further stated that they wish to make a pleasing design; the site plan meets all the building codes as far as fire separation, etc. . Mr. Sparkman stated that they are developing at 12 units under the allowable maximum; he recommended approval. Mr. Maxwell stated the reason for these types of variances reflects the inflexability of Ordinance No. 100; it does not accomodate all situations. Mr. Maxwell further stated that he reviewed the proposed site plan with Fire Chief Gene Jewell and there appears to be no problem with access. No one was present in objection to this variance request. Motion was made by George Hewlett that all the variances, 1, 2, 3 & 4, for PZ-14-79 be recommended for approval; seconded by Ray Carvalho and passed unanimously. Mr. Falkanger was advised to appear before the City Commission on April, loth. NEW BUSINESS 1. Creation of zoning classification "RMO" (residential, multi-family, office) . Mr. Sparkman stated that an RMO zoning classification has been recommended for the area on the northeast corner of I-95 and Stirling Road. "RM"stands for multi-family, and "0" for office. The City Commission requested that the Planning & Zoning Board make a recommendation to the City Commission. Planning & Zoning Board - 3 - April 3, 1979 Regular Meeting Motion was made by Ray Carvalho that the Planning & Zoning Board recommend to the City Commission that an RMO zoning district be created; seconded by Rholanda Higgs . . . Mr. Maxwell stated that a 16 unit designation should be assigned so that a duplex could be built with out requesting a variance. Ray Carvalho amended his motion to include a RMO-16 zoning designation; ll� seconded by Rholanda Higgs and passed unanimously. Mr. Sparkman stated that Ordiance No. 100 whould be revised to eliminate some of the unnecessary variances; that the newely annexed area will have to be rezoned; sign ordinance is still at a stand still,along•.�with the proposed landscape ordinance. Mr. Carvalho stated that it is a hardship for contractors to have to ask for minor variances. Mr. Maxwell suggested that the Planning & Zoning Board go through Ordinance No. 100 for any revisions they felt were necessary. Ms. Higgs asked if the Board had any established procedures. Mr. Sparkman replied that the procedures are establlihed by the Chairman and the Board. Motion was made by Rholanda Higgs to adjourn; seconded by Ray Carvalho and pasted unanimously. Planning & Zoning Board - 4 - April 3, 1979 Regular Meeting