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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-05-01 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes MINUTES DANIA PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING MAY 1, 1979 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT: OTHERS PRESENT: Ray Carvalho Luther Sparkman, Zoning Consultant Charles DeMuzzio Paul J. Maxwell, Building Official George Hewlett Rholanda Higgs Skeet Jernigan The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was called to order by Charles DeMuzzio. Invocation was given by George Hewlett. Pledge of allegiance was led by Luther Sparkman. A motion was made by Mr. Hewlett to approve the minutes of the last regular meeting of April 3, 1979; motion seconded by Rholanda Higgs and passed unanimsoply. Mr. DeMuzzio called for the election of officers. A motion was made byl' Rholanda Higgs to elect Skeet Jernigan Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Board; motion was seconded by George Hewlett. Motion was made by Ray Carvalho to elect Charles DeMuzzio as Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Board; Mr. DeMuzzio declined the nomination. The motion to appoint Skeet Jernigan Chairman,as made by Rholanda Higgs and seconded by George Hewlett,passed on the following roll call vote: Charles DeMuzzio - Yes Skeet Jernigan - Yes Ray Carvalho - No George Hewlett - Yes Rholanda Higgs - Yes Motion was made by Skeet Jernigan to appoint Charles DeMuzzio as Vice Chairman; seconded by Rholanda Higgs and passed unanimously. At this time Mr. Jernigan took charge of the meeting as Chairman. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COMMISSION - City Commission meeting of May 8, 1979 1. PZ-13-79 - Mr. Jernigan read the agenda item: "PZ-13-79 - Continued from the last regular meeting of April 3 - A variance is requested 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, to allow the extension of a non-conforming use; petitioner is presently operating a facility for adult congregate living which they wish to extend to an adjacent lot." M,t.:=Jessie_D.iner, attorney, was present to represent this petition for Mr. & Mrs. Rule. Mr. Diner explained that Mr. & Mrs.' Rule operate a facility for adult congregate living; they wish to extend to an adjacent lot thereby cleaning-up the property. Mr. Jernigan asked if there was anyone present in objection. Mr. Charles Jackson of 725 Southwest 4th Terrace came forward and presented a petition signed by surrounding residents in opposition to this variance request. Mr. Willie Lee Hill of 727 SW 5th Street, who lives next door to subject property, came forward in objection. Mr. Willie L. Hill, Jr. also came forward in objection. r `r Mr. Diner came forward again and explained that the new addition to thel', facility would accomodate 26 additional persons; 43 persons are in the existing facility. He stated that it is a first-class facility. Mr. Sparkman explained that the subject property was previously zoned multi-family along with the surrounding neighborhood; Mr. Sparkman recommended approval. Mr. Willie L. Hill, Jr. came forward in objection once more. Mr. Jernigan questioned if the addition 26 persons would fall under Health & Rehabilitative Services as an adult congregate living facility. Mr. Diner replied that they did and all regulations of HRS and all state statutes will have to be complied with. Motion was made by Ray Carvalho that PZ-13-79 be recommended for approval; motion seconded by Charles DeMuzzio and passed unanimously with Rholanda Higgs-Rule abstaining from voting. Mr. Jernigan advised Mr. Diner to appear before the City Commission on May 8th. 2. PZ-15-79 - Mr. Jernigan read the agenda item: "PZ-15-79 - A variance is requested by John Bartley for the property located at 245 and 249 Southwest Seventh Street, and legally described as Lots 12 and 13, Block 4, DanialHeights Extension, to allow the construction of two duplexes on lots of insufficient width (each lot being 50' x '140' and consisting of 7,000 square feet); subject property is zoned RD-6000 (duplex) . " Mr. John Bartley of 1436 NW 8th Street came forward to represent his petition; he presented a proposed plan for the duplexes. Mr.__DeMuzzib....questioned if the parking would be arranged in the rear yard; Mr. Bartley stated that he could put four spaces in the front and the additional four-spaces in the rear. Gloria Madden, who owns a duplex on SW 6th Street, came forward; she stated she was not really objecting, however, she inquired if the owner of the duplex would be living there. Mr. Bartley replied he could not tell ha that because the duplexes will be sold. Mr. James Madden came forward in objection. Mr.• Maxwell explained that all existing building setbacks will have to be complied with,and that the lot has 7,000 square feet,and that the zoning classification only requires 6,000 square feet. Mr. Sparkman recommended approval with half of the parking in the rear. Motion was made by Charles DeMuzzio to recommend approval of variance PZ-15-79 with the stipulation that half the parking be in the rear and half the parking in the front; seconded by Rholanda Higgs and passed unanimoouly. Mr. Bartley was advised by Mr. Jernigan to appear before the City Commission on May 8th. 3. PZ-16-79 - Mr. Jernigan read the agenda item: "PZ-16-79 - A variance is requested by Mervin Span for the property located at 224 Northwest Ninth Avenue, and legally described as Lot 6, Block A, Danette subdivision, to allow the construction of a duplex on a lot of insufficient lot width and square footage; subject property is zoned RD-6000 (duplex) ." Mervin Span was present to represent his petition; he explained that he wishes to construct a duplex, one two-bedroom and one one-bedroom, on a lot 40' x 100'. Mr. Maxwell stated that Mr. Span has torn down old buildings to improve the neighborhood; subject undersized lot is in an existing area. Luther Sparkman recommended approval. Planning & Zoning Board - 2 - May 1, 1979 Regular Meeting Motion was made by George Hewlett to recommend approval of variance request PZ-16-79 ; seconded by Ray Carvalho and passed unanimously. Mr. Jernigan advised Mr. Span to appear before the City Commission on May 8th. 4. PZ-17-79 - Mr. Jernigan read the agenda item: A variance is requested by Mildred Black for the property located at 138 Northwest Eighth Avenue, and legally described as Lot 6, Block 30, Town of Dania subdivision, to allow adult congregate living (home for dependents, young and old) in an RD-6000 zoning classification (duplex) ." Mildred Black was present to represent her petition. She stated that the health department has already been out, however, she needs a variance from thei City first. Her application with Health & Rehabilitative Services is pending. She explained that she has a 3 bedroom , 2 bath home, and that she wishes to use 2 bedrooms for the facility. Mr. Mervin Span came forward and spoke in favor of this variance request. Mr. DeMuzzio stated that the subject property is located across the street from Modello Park. Mr. Sparkman recommended that only 4 persons besides herself should be allowed. Mr. Maxwell stated that the Planning & Zoning Board has just recommended approval for a variance for 26 persons; he felt the Board should be consistent. Motion was made by Ray Carvalho to recommend approval of PZ-17-79 with the stipulation that there can be only four (4) other persons besides herself; secondedlby Charles DeMuzzio and passed unanimously. Mrs. Black was advised to appear before the City Commission on May 8th. OLD BUSINESS 1. RMO Zoning District - Request for ordinance. - Motion was made by Charles DeMuzzio that the City Commission have the proper ordinance and public hearing for an RMO zoning district; seconded by Ray Carvalho and passed unanimously. 2. Sign Ordinance - Motion was made by Charles DeMuzzio that the Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Board send a letter to the City Commission inquiring on implementation of the proposed sign ordinance; seconded by George Hewlett and passed unanimously. NEW BUSINESS 1. Charles DeMuzzio stated that the Board should review Ordinance No. 100 for necessary changes; Mr. Jernigan stated that this should be done this summer. Mr. Maxwell stated that Ordinance No. 100 should be reviewed in conjunction with the land use plan. Motion was made by Charles DeMuzzio to adjourn; seconded by Ray Carvalho and passed unanimously. Planning & Zoning Board - 3 - May 1, 1979 Regular Meeting