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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1979-09-04 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes MINUTES DANIA PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 4, 1979 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Charles DeMuzzio, Vice Chairman Luther Sparkman, Zoning Consultant George Hewlett Paul Maxwell, Building Official Rholanda Higgs MEMBERS ABSENT Skeet Jernigan, Chairman Ray Carvalho Motion was made by George Hewlett and seconded by Rholand Higgs to approve the minutes of the last regujar meeting of August 7, 1979, as presented; motion passed unanimously. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COMMISSION - City Commission meeting of September 11, 1979 1. PZ-31-79 - Mr. DeMuzzio read the agenda item: "PZ-31-79 - Request is made by Kay Francis for the property located at 221 Southeast Second Terrace, and legally described as the West 40 feet of Lot 15 and the East 30 feet of Lot 16, Block 1, Dania Golf View subdivision, for a variance to allow a family council- ing practice in an RS-6000 (single family residential) zoning classification." Ms. Kay Francis of 221 SE 2nd Terrace came forward to represent her petition; she explained that the practice she desires in her home would be a part-time practice with families for childern; not more than one car will be parked at one time (possibly there may be an overlap); she will be maintaining a business office at another location. The patients who will be at her home will not be mentally ill and will come between the hours of 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. , 3 days a week. Mr. Maxwell stated that the objection in the past to these types ',of variances has been to the traffic of people in and out; Ms. Francis stated that there would not be a lot of traffic and that persons would be parking in the rear. Robert Caplin of 217 SE 3rd Terrace asked what kind of clientele and what hours (more specifics) , and that he wanted to be assured that there would be no overnight housing and that if these were approved that it would be restrictive. Mr. Caplin felt it was basically a good idea. Peter Signore, Jr. came forward in favor of this request. James Dee, who is purchasing the home to the west of subject property, came forward in opposition to a council ing service. Ms. Higgs questioned Ms. Francis on how she could be certain of the degree of mental illness of her patients. Ms. Francis explained that she was not an M.D. and that type of a client she would refer to an M.D.; she handles childern with specific disorders. Mr. Sparkman stated that the request deserves merit, however it is definately a residential section; once you grant one variance others will want one; he recommended denial of this request. Mr. Maxwell suggested to Ms. Francis that she set her office up in a family room atmosphere . Motion was made by George Hewlett to recommend denial of variance request PZ-31-79; motion seconded by Rholanda Higgs and passed unanimouslyi. Ms. Francis was advised to appear before the City Commission on September llth. i 2. PZ-32-79 - Mr. DeMuzzio announced the agenda item: "PZ-32-71 - Request is made by Guilda Bryant for the property located on the southeast corner of Southwest Eighth Avenue and West Dania Beach Boulevard,, and legally described as the South one-half of the West 100 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, Henry Park Subdivision, for a variance to allow the construction of a duplex on a lot of insufficient width and square footage. Subject property is zoned RD-6000 (duplex) ." Mr. Mervin Span was present to represent this petition for the owner and requested a variance to build two duplexes on the west 100 feet of Lot 1 which are approximately 53 by 100 feet. Luther Sparkman recommended approval. Mr. Maxwell recommend approval as long as the required setbacks were met. No one was present in objection to this request. Motion was made by George Hewlett to recommend approval of variance request PZ-32-79 as long as all required setbacks are met; motion seconded by Rholanda Higgs and passed unanimously. Mr. Span was advised to appear before the City Commission on September llth. OLD BUSINESS 3. Mr. Ted Baldyga of Stutsman Associates was present to discus, Dania's Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Baldyga reviewed the certification process with the Board. Mr. Baldyga advised the Board that a representative from the state would be present at the next regular Planning & Zoning Board to explain the 701 grant. Mr. Baldyga explained that three more elements would be presented in addition to the four which he presented at the last regular meeting. 4. Discussion of proposed sign ordinance - Mr. DeMuzzio suggested that a variance proceedure be established for billboards and large signs. Motion was made by George Hewlett that Section 18-B be modified to read that no sign shall be constructed in the City of Dania over 50 square feet without a variance; seconded by Rholanda Higgs and passed unanimously NEW BUSINESS 5. Discussion and comments of Old Dania Elementary School as a nomination to the National Register of Historic Places. Reference: Letteri,from Secretary of State dated August 6, 1979. - Mr. Sparkman stated he felt that the school was worthwhile being declared a national historic place. Mr. Maxwell agreed with Mr. Sparkman; it is valuble to the City. Ms. Higgs reported that she personally responded to the letter. Motion was made by George Hewlett to write a letter to the Secretary of State recommending that the Old Dania Elementary be nominated to the National Register of Historic Places; motion seconded by Rholanda Higgs and passed unanimously. 6. Site Plan Approval - Mr. Maxwell informed the Board that Fr. met Design has presented a site plan for a commercial shopping center in conjunction with Meadowbrook Lakes on the Dania Golf Course on Dania Beach Boulevard. Mr. Maxwell requested the Board's recommendations and/or approval. Motion was made by George Hewlett to accept the plans as presented; seconded by Rholanda Higgs and passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned. Planning & Zoning Board - 2 September 4, 1979 Regular Meeting