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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-06-05 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes MINUTES DANIA PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING JUNE 5, 1979 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Skeet Jernigan, Chairman Luther Sparkman, Zoning Consultant Charles DeMuzzio, Vice Chairman Paul J. Maxwell, Building Official Ray Carvalho George Hewlett Rholanda Higgs The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was called to order by Skeet Jernigan, Chairman. Pledge of allegiance was led by Luther Sparkman. A motion was made by Charles DeMuzzio to approve the minutes of the last regular meeting of May 1, 1979, as presented; motion seconded by Ray Carvalho and passed unanimously. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COMMISSION - City Commission meeting of June 26, 1979 1. PZ-18-79 - Mr. Jernigan read the agenda item: "PZ-18-79 - Request to vacate certain streets on the plat of North Wyldwoode Park, generally located at 1150 North Federal Highway. Petitioners are Florida Coast Bank as Trustee and Balmoral Industrial Corporation." Mr. Philip Shailer, Attorney for the petitioner, was present to represent this ' petition. Paul Maxwell stated that a 30 foot right-of-way should remain to the east of the property, and that Florida Power & Light may require some type of easements for their lines. Mr. Sparkman stated that the property is zoned C-2 and I-G and that the present plat ..i.s not compatible to these zoning classifications; the present plat consists of small lots broken up by streets; the property is more adequate as a larger parcel; a 30 foot right-of-way should remain to the rear of the property. Mr. Shailer stated that it was his opinion that when streets are vacated, that the property reverts back to the owners of the property immediately adjacent to the property from the center line of the street, which is the petitioner in this situation. Mr. Shailer advised the Board that he has received waiver of the platting procedure from the City Commission. It was the general opion of the Board that a 30 foot right-of-way should remain to the rear of subject property. A motion was made by Ray Carvalho to recommend approval of PZ-18-79 for vacation of streets adjoining Blocks 5,7 8 & 9, and retaining the eastern 30' of Blocks 8 and 9 to be dedicated as public right-of-way; seconded by Charles DeMuzzio and passed unanimously. Mr. Shailer was advised to appear before the City Commission on June 26, 1979. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COMMISSION - City Commission meeting of June 1�, 1979 2. PZ-19-79 - Mr. Jernigan read the agenda item: "PZ-19-79 - Request Iis __m8de------- by Mr. Herbert Penn, Jr. for a variance to allow the construction of a school of sign painting and commercial art in an RS-6000 (single family residential) zone. Subject property is located on the southwest cornea of Phippen Road and Southwest Tenth Street, legally described as Lot 8 & 9, Block 1, College Tract." Mr. Herbert Penn of 754 Southwest Third Street came forward to represent his petition. 1 Mr. Penn stated that he would like to establish a school for the sign painting trade; he felt that there was a great need for this type of school, here are none located in the south, throughout the nation there is one located in Massachusetts and one in New York. Mr. Penn presented a proposed site plan. Bill Edwards of Fort Lauderdale, owner of Lot 1, Block 1, College Tract, came forward to inquire if this request were granted, would it open the door to businesses in the neighborhood. Mr. Maxwell explained that each individual variance request is considered on its own merit. Mr. Sparkman expained that apartments are next to the subject property and industrial across the street; he would recommend approval with the proper setbacks. Mr. Penn stated that he would have approximately 20 students. Mr. Maxwell suggested that landscaping be compatible with a residential area. He also pointed out that the site plan as presented does not conform to setback .or_proper parking requirements. Motion was made by Ray Carvalho to continue this item until the next regular meeting at which time a revised site plan should be presented; seconded by George Hewlett and passed unanimously. Mr. Penn was advised to appear before the City Commission on June 12, 1979. 3. PZ-20-79 - Mr. Jernigan read the agenda item: "PZ-20-79 - Request is made by George J. Gottlieb DBA A. Gilbert Industries, Inc. for a variance from City of Dania Code of Ordinances, Section 26-48, which requires the instal- lation of sidewalks when property is improved. Petitioner wishes to eliminate required sidewalks on the premises of 2000 Stirling Road, 170 Southwest 20th Way, and 175 and 185 Southwest 20 Way, legally described as Lots 1 through 7, Block 2, and Lots 15 through 26, Block 1, Hollywood Beach Crest." Mr. Archie Ryan, Attorney for the petitioner, came forward; he explained that Mr. Gotlieb had previously made application for a building permit in Broward County until he relized that the subject property had been annexed into the City of Dania. At that time no plans had been made to put in sidewalks. Mr. Ryan explained that due to the varied elevations of the land, that it would not be practical to put in sidewalks, also, there is very little pedisterian travel. Mr. George Gottlieb of 1904 S. Ocean Dr. ,Hallandale,Petitioner,was present. City of Dania building permits for subject property were presented tothe Board by Mr. Maxwell. Mr. Jernigan stated that the permits clearly show that sidewalks have been paid for on the building permits. Mr. Maxwell stated that plans are to widen Stirling Road to six lanes. Motion was made by Rholanda Higgs to recommend approval of the variance request for Lots 1 through 7, Block 2, and the areas affected by the widening of Stirling Road, however, that sidewalks be installalon the west side of 20th Way, Block 1 of Hollywood Beach Crest; seconded by Charles DeMuzzio and passed unanimossly. Mr. Ryan and Mr. Gottlieb were advised to appear before the City Commission on June 12th. 4. PZ-21-79 - Mr. Jernigan read the agenda item: "PZ-21-79 - Request is made by Sidney & Sandra Rubinstein to vacate the existing utility easement legally described as the North 1.5 feet of Lot 16, Block A, Amended Plat of Park Hill, gnereally located at 250 South Federal Highway. Subject property is zoned C-2 (general business) ." Mr. Sidney Rubinstein of 834 NW 12 Avenue, Dania, was present to represent his petition. He explained that he had previously received a zoning variance from the City of Dania for an auto parts with repairs with the stipulation that the building be built on the north property line, however, the utility easement is located on the north 1.5 feet of the property, therefore, he wishes to vacate this easement. Planning & Zoning Board - 2 - June 5, 1979 Mr. Maxwell explained that Mr. Kurt Ely has given a 3 .foot 'utility easement to the north of the proposed construction; Mr. Rubinstein has moved the existing sewer line into this 3 foot easement. Motion was made by Charles DeMuzzio to recommend approval of request to vacate an easement, PZ-21-79; motion was seconded by Ray Carvalho and passed !'unanimously. Mr. Rubinstein was advised to appear before the City Commission on June 12th. OLD BUSINESS Skeet Jernigan informed the Board that he has sent a letter to the Mayor with Copies to the City Commissioners and City Manager and is awaiting a response. Mr. Maxwell informed the Board that copies of the proposed sign ordinance were given to the commissioners by the building department. NEW BUSINESS Ray Carvalho asked if used car sales are allowed in conjunction with auto rentals; he has seen auto rental agencies advertising cars for sale. He asked if the code enforcement inspector would check this out. Sidney Rubinstein came forward and complained in reference to utility 'charges. Mr. Jernigan advised Mr. Rubinstein that the subject of utility charges is out of the Board's jurisdiction. Mr. DeMuzzio stated that he felt the Board should renew their efforts on the proposed landscape ordinance. Mr. Jernigan requested that the proposed landscape ordinance be put on the next month's agenda for a matter of general discussion. He requested that copies of the proposed landscape ordinance be supplied to the Planning & Zoning Board members. Mr. Hewlett advised the Board that he would be out of town for the July meeting. Since the next regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board would fall on the day before July 4th, the Board rescheduled the regular meeting of July for Thursday, July 5th. Regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board adjourned. Planning & Zoning Board - 3 - June 5, 1979 Regular Meeting