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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-08-07 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes DANIA PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 7, 1979 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Skeet Jernigan, Chairman Luther Sparkman, Zoning Consultant Charles DeMuzzio, Vice Chairman Ray Carvalho George Hewlett Rholanda Higgs The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was called to order by Mr. Skeet Jernigan, Chairman. Roll call was taken with Rholanda Higgs being absent at this time. motion was made by Charles DeMuzzio and seconded by George Hewlett to -approve the minutes of the lastregular meeting of July 5, 1979, as presented; motion passed unanimously. Mr. Jernigan announced that Paul Maxwell, Building Official, is on vacation. Rholanda Higgs entered the meeting at this time. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COMMISSION - City Commission meeting of August 14, 1979 1. FZ-22-79 '- Mr. Jernigan announced the agenda item: "PZ-22-79 - Request is made by Frederick A. Gunther for a variance to allow the construction of a sun deck, sun roof, carport and whirlpool with insufficient setbacks. Subject property is located at 344 Northeast Second Court, legally described as Parcel A, less the South 73.37 feet thereof, "A Replat of Lots 11, 12, 13, 14 & 15, Block 2 of an Amended Plat of Blocks 4, 5 & A Portion of 6, Poinciana Park", and is zoned RS-8000 (single family residential) . This item was deferred from the last regular meeting of July 5, 1979." Mr. Frederick Gunther of 344 Northeast Second Court came forward and stated that he would like a variance on setbacks to allow the construction of a sun deck, sun roof, carport and whirlpool. Mr. Hewlett advised the board that he spoke to Mr. Gunther's two neighbors and neither one had any complaint, in fact, they were in favor of the variance request. No one was present to speak in favor or opposition to this variance request. Mr. Sparkman stated that the setbacks on a cul-de-sac lot are irregular, however, he felt that the petitioner was requesting too much. Mr. Carvalho stated that he would abstain from voting because he is Mr. Gunther's neighbor. Mr. Jernigan stated that he was disturbed on the amount of construction. Motion was made by Charles DeMuzzio to recommend denial of Variance Request PZ-22-79 in its entirety; motion died for the lack of a second. Motion was made by George Hewlett to recommend approval of the work inithe rear facing the canal, that being the sun deck, sun roof and whirlpool, and that the carport facing the cul-de-sac be denied; motion was seconded by Rholanda Higgs and failed on the following roll call vote: Ray Carvalho - Abstained Charles DeMuzzio - No Rholanda Higgs - Yes Skeet Jernigan - No George Hewlett - Yes Mr. Jernigan advised Mr. Gunther that the Planning & Zoning Board had failed to make a recommendation, and that Mr. Gunther should appear before the City Commission on August 14 for his scheduled public hearing and the City Commission's decision. 2. PZ-27-79 - Mr. Jernigan announced the agenda item: "PZ-27-79 - Request is made by Louis Marrone for rezoning of the property located on the northwest corner of Northeast Third Street and Northeast Seventh Avenue (Gulfstream Road) , and legally described as the East if of the Northeast % of the Southwest % of the North- west fir, less the North 216 feet thereof, and less road right-of-way in Section 35, Township 50 South, Range 42 East; said lands situate, lying and being in Broward County, Florida, from its present RS-8000 (single family residential) zoning classification to an RM (multi-family, 12 units per acre) zoning classification." Mr. Louis Marrone of 505 Northeast Third Street, Dania, was present to represent his petition. George Hewlett stated that Mr. Marrone is related to him and for that reason he will abstain from making any comments and from voting. Mr. Sparkman stated that the proposed site consists of 1.9 acres and Mr. Morrone's site plan shows a total of 22.8 units which is in compliance to 12 units per acre. Mr. Sparkman recommended approval of the requested rezoning from RS-8000 to RM and commented that he felt this request was an improvement from the previous variance request which was granted to Mr. Marrone for this property to relocate the yacht basin on this same property. Motion was made by Ray Carvalho to recommend approval of rezoning request by Mr. Louis Marrone to RM (12 units per acre); seconded by Charles DeMuzzio and passed on the following roll call vote: Ray Carvalho - Yes Charles DeMuzzio - Yes Rholanda Higgs - Yes Skeet Jernigan - Yes George Hewlett - Abstained Mr. Marrone was advised to appear before the City Commission on August 14. 3. PZ-28-79 - Mr. Jernigan announced the agenda item: "PZ-28-79 - Request is made by Mr. Kenneth J. Spry for a variance to waive setback requirements in an I-R (industrial, restricted) zoning classification on the property legally described as Lots 19 & 20, Block 9, Town of Dania Subdivision, and generally located on the northwest corner of Northwest First Street and Northwest Third Avenue. Petitioner wishes to develop property for use of a firm that merchandises cooking oils" Kenneth Spry, Architect, of 2112 Tyler Street, came forward as petitioner, representing the owners of the property,and explained that he wished a variance for setbacks on subject property. Luther Sparkman recommended approval as per the submitted site plan. Motion was made by Charles DeMuzzio to recommend approval of variance request PZ-28-78 as per the submitted site plan; seconded by Ray Carvalho and passed unanimously. Mr. Spry was advised to appear before the City Commission on August 14. 4. PZ-29-79 - Mr. Jernigan announced the agenda item: "Request is made by A. Jack Belt, Jr. for plat approval on the property located on Eller Drive;, east of North Federal Highway to be known as "Port Everglades Office Plaza"; subject property is zoned industrial under the Broward County zoning ordinance." Mr. Bob McLaughlin of McLaughlin Engineering was present to represent the petitioner. Mr. McLaughlin stated that they were requesting plat approval in conformance to Ordinance No. 100. Mr. Ted Baldayga of Stutsman Associates questioned if this proposed plat would be affected by the proposed rerouting of AIA; Mr. McLaughlin stated that this property was located east of the proposed rerouting, and it would not affect this plat. Luther Sparkman recommended approval. Planning & Zoning Board - 2 August 7, 1979 Regular Meeting Motion was made by George Hewlett to recommend approval of Plat Approval PZ-29-79 as presented; motion seconded by Ray Carvalho and passed unanimously. Mr. McLaughlin was advised to appear before the City Commission on August 14. 5. PZ-30-79 - Request is made by Vangogh Car & Truck Rental d/b/a Boss Rent-a- Car for a variance on the property located at 167 North Federal Highway, legally described as Lots 1 and 4, and the East 53 feet of Lots 2 and 3, Block 10, Town of Dania subdivision, to allow an auto rental facility in a C-2 (commercial) zoning classification." Mr. Mike Volman was present to represent this petition; he explained that he leased the property located at 167 North Federal Highway and that he wished to operate an auto rental facility from the property; he planned to upgrade the property. No one was present to speak in favor or opposition to this variance request. Luther Sparkman recommended that this variance request be denied; this is a C-4 use. Mr. DeMuzzio stated that he felt that auto rental facilities should be maintained on the north side of the Dania Cut-Off Canal. Motion was made by Charles DeMuzzio to recommend denial of Variance Request PZ-30-79; motion was seconded by Ray Carvalho and passed unanimously. Mr. Volman was advised to appear before the City Commission on August 14. 6. Mr. Jernigan announced the agenda item: "Public hearing for recommendations to the City Commission for their meeting of August 14, 1979, to change the zoning of lands within the City of Dania in the commercial and industrial zoning classi- fications." Mr. Jernigan declared the public hearing open. Luther Sparkman announced that Ordinance No. 187 was adopted on September 12, 1978, which created a C-3 and C-4 zoning classification; this public hearing is for the designations of these new zoning classifications on properties within the city of Dania. Douglas Caplan, Attorney in Hollywood, came forward representing the property legally described as Lot 1,2,3,4 & 5, Block 43, North Hollywood Subdivision, and requested that this property be changed in addition to other commercial classifications. The Planning & Zoning Board advised Mr. Caplan that they were not planning to include other areas to the rezoning which have not be already advertised, however, he could submit a separate petition. Luther Sparkman advised Mr. Caplan that the City Commission is considering the adoption of an RMO-16 zoning classification, which he felt may be the solution for the properties now zoned residential along Sheridan Street. There being no one else present to speak either in favor or opposition of the proposed rezoning, Mr. Jernigan declared the public hearing closed. Luther Sparkman recommended that the rezoning be approved as presented. Motion was made by George Hewlett, seconded by Ray Carvalho and passed unanimously that the proposed rezoning of lands within the City of Dania in the commercial and industrial zoning classifications be recommended for approval. OLD BUSINESS 1. Mr. Jernigan announced the agenda item: "Mr. Ted Baldyga of Stutsman Associates will be present to discuss the City of Dania's comprehensive plan." Mr. Baldyga came forward and presented the Board with comments from Broward County Planning Council, South Florida Regional Planning Council, Florida Power & Light, and Florida Division of State Planning, in reference to City of Dania's Future Land Use Element of Dania's Comprehensive Plan. Planning & Zoning Board - 3 August 7, 1979 Regular Meeting Mr. Baldyga also presented the Board with draft copies of "The Traffic and Cir- culation Element", "The Intergovernmental Coordination Element", "The Utility Element", and "The Recreation and Open Space Element", all of the Comprehensive Plan, Dania, Florida. The Planning & Zoning Board members stated that they would review these four elements and set a workshop meeting for discussion at a later date, probably mid-September. Mr. Baldyga advised that these elements would have to be submitted to the State by September 30. Mr. Jernigan requested that the Building Department advise the Planning & Zoning Board members of any meeting in reference to Dania's Comprehensive Plan*' Mr. Baldyga advised the Board that a 701 Grant has been received by the City of Dania in the amount of $11,000. When the funds come through, it will be ;for the preparation of a few more elements; making a total of approximately 12 elements. Mr. Baldyga also informed the Board that at their regular October meeting, a rep- resentative of the state will be present to inform the Planning & Zoning Board of the 701 Grant. OLD BUSINESS Mr. Jernigan questioned the status of the proposed sign ordinance; he was advised by the other Board members that the City Commission has not had any workshop meetings, etc. to date. Meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Planning & Zoning Board - 4 - August 7, 1979 Regular Meeting