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DANIA PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 6, 1979
7:30 P.M.
Members Present: Others Present:
Skeet Jernigan, Chairman Luther Sparkman, Zoning Consultant
Charles DeMuzzio, Vice Chairman Paul Maxwell, Building Official
Ray Carvalho
George Hewlett
The regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board was called to order by
Skeet Jernigan, Chairman.
Motion was made by George Hewlett to approve the minutes of the last regular
meeting of October 2, 1979, as presented; motion seconded by Ray Carvalho and
passed unanimously.
Mr. Jernigan read a letter of resignation from Rholanda Higgs-Rule:
"Mr. Richard C. Jernigan, Chairman
Dania Planning & Zoning Board
100 West Dania Beach Boulevard
Dania, Florida 33004
Dear Mr. Jernigan:
I hereby tender my resignation effective immediately as a member of the City of
Dania Planning & Zoning Board. Certain family commitments and circumstances,
along with other matters, make me feel that I will not be able to continue to
function as an effective member of the Board.
I have enjoyed the period of time that I have spent in service on the Board,
and have always done my utmost to serve the best interests of the City of Dania.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Rholanda Higgs-Rule
RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COMMISSION - Recommendations made at this regular meeting
of the Planning & Zoning Board will be submitted to the City Commission for
the regular City Commission meeting of November 13, 1979
1. PZ-36-79 - Mr. Jernigan read the agenda item: "PZ-36-79 - A special
exception is requested to allow a paint and body shop in a C-3 (commercial)
zoning classification by John Hille for the property located at 1502 South Dixie
Highway, legally described as Lot 11 & 12, McKenzie Eyster Addition."'
Mr. John Hille was present to represent his petition; he explained that he wishes
to operate an auto body shop and to construct a paint booth.
Mr. DeMuzzio mentioned the junk cars which are located on the adjacent lot;
this lot along with the lots included on the variance request are all owned by
Frank Mirrer.
Frank Mirrer of 2141 Thomas Street, Hollywood, owner of subject property, came
forward and stated that the cars are on the adjacent lot and that he will start
to clean up the lot the following morning.
Mr. Hewlett questioned if there was enough parking.
Mervin Span came forward and stated that he was in objection to this request;
he suggested that this request be postponed until the traffic problemlat this
location is alleviated.
Mr. Maxwell explained that the special exception request is for an enclosed
vehicle service establishment, however, it must still meet all applicable codes
and zoning requirements.
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Mr. Maxwell suggested that the Planning & Zoning Board may want Mr. Hille to
bring in a site plan showing parking, egress, ingress, etc. along with the plans for
the paint booth and a landscape plan. Mr. Sparkman agreed with Mr. Maxwell.
Motion was made by George Hewlett to defer PZ-36-79 until the next regular meeting
of the Planning & Zoning Board for the presentation of a site plan showing parking,
egress, landscaping, etc. and that the property be cleared of any debris; motion
seconded by Charles DeMuzzio and passed unanimously.
Mr. Jernigan advised Mr. Hille to appear before the City Commission on November 13th,
and also to appear before the Planning & Zoning Board for the presentation of a site
plan showing parking, egress, landscaping, etc. and that the property be cleared of
any debris; seconded by Charles DeMuzzio and passed unanimously.
Mr. Jernigan advised Mr. Hille to appear before the City Commission on November 13th,
and also to appear before the Planning & Zoning Board on December 4th.
2. PZ-37-79 - Mr. Jernigan announced the agenda item: "PZ-37-79 - Rezoning is
requested from the existing zoning classification of RS-8000 (single family residential)
to C-3 (commercial) by Lawrence J. Cuthbertson for the property legally described as
the North 216 feet of the East -� of the NE4 of the SW4 of the NW4, less the East 200
feet thereof, all in Sec 35, Twp 50 S, Range 42 E, said lands situate, lying and being
in Broward County; generally located along the Dania Cut-Off Canal east of Royal Palm
Yacht Basin."
Mr. Dixon Thomas, of the law firm Walden & Walden, was present to represent Mr.
Cuthbertson; Mr. Thomas passed out an area map of Mr. Cuthbertson's property. Mr.
Thomas explained that properties surrounding this property are zoned !commercial and
the property across the Dania Cut-Off Canal is zoned industrial, therefore, it is no
longer suited for a single family residential zoning classification.
Mr. Jernigan declared the public hearing open. No one appeared in favor or
opposition to this request; Mr. Jernigan then declared the public hearing closed.
Mr. Maxwell stated that it is the same situation as the adjoining property to the east,
which was petitioned by the owner last month for rezoning; he recommended that this
request be granted. Mr. Sparkman recommended approval of rezoning request PZ-37-79.
Motion was made by Charles DeMuzzio to grant rezoning request PZ-37-79 to C-3; motion
seconded by George Hewlett and passed on the following roll call vote:
George Hewlett - Yes Charles DeMuzzio - Yes
Ray Carvalho - Yes Skeet Jernigan - No
Mr. Jernigan advised Mr. Thomas to appear before the City Commission on November 13th.
3. PZ-38-79 - Mr. Jernigan read the agenda item: "PZ-38-79 - A variance is requested
to allow the construction of a triplex in an R-2 (duplex) zoning classification on
a lot 62 feet by 125 feet and to waive the required platting procedure by Mr. Jack
Besner for the property legally described as the South 125 feet of the North 250
feet of the West 75 feet of the East 150 feet of the SE4 of the NE4 of the SEA of
Section 33, Township 50 South, Range 42 East; and generally located on Northwest 13
Avenue, north of Dania Beach Boulevard."
Mr. Sparkman stated that there was no dedicated street to this property and that
this is only a duplex lot. Mr. Maxwell stated that this request will'' require a
variance on platting, rear setback and that apparently no road dedications have been
made in this area; he explained that the subject road is mostly built up with housing
units on the west side and partially built up on the east side, and that a 40 foot
road right-of-way may be possible, but it would be impossible to supply a 60 foot
road right-of-way for this street.
Mervin Span came forward and explained that Mr. Besner can meet all the required
setbacks except the rear setback; he also stated that Mr. Besner is trying to
supply housing for this area and that he has some of the better maintained housing
units in the area.
The Planning & Zoning Board requested that Mr. Besner file a revised variance
petition to include the rear setback and road width requirements.
Motion was made by George Hewlett to postpone PZ-38-79 until the next', regular
meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board; seconded by Ray Carvalho and passed
unanimously.
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Mr. Jernigan advised Mr. Besner to appear before the City Commission on
November 13th.
4. PZ-40-79 - Mr. Jernigan announced the agenda item: "PZ-40-79 - A variance is
requested to allow consumption of beer on the premises of 706 South Federal
Highway by Sharyn Matarazzo. Subject property is legally described as Lots 1,
2 and 3, Block 3, Dania Heights Extension and is zoned C-3 (commercial) ."
Sharyn Matarazzo of 600 Northwest 60 Way, Hollywood, was present to represent
her petition; she explained that she applied for approval from the city for
a beer license and was informed that her establishment was within 1,000 feet
from a church.
Reverand Van Arsdale of 350 SW 1st Avenue, reverend to the church nex door
to 706 South Federal Highway came forward in opposition to this request.
Mr. Sparkman recommended approval of this variance request. Mr. Maxwell stated
that the petitioner wants the consumption of beer in conjunction with a restaurant.
Motion was made by Ray Carvalho to recommend approval of PZ-40-79 with no beer
sold on Sunday; motion seconded by Charles DeMuzzio; no recommendation was
made on the following roll call vote:
George Hewlett - No Charles DeMuzzio - No
Ray Carvalho - Yes Skeet Jernigan - Yes
Ms. Matarazzo was advised to appear before the City Commission on November 13th.
5. PZ-41-79 - Mr. Jernigan announced the agenda item: "PZ-41-79 - A variance is
requested to allow the construction of a warehouse on a lot with insufficient
size and setbacks and a waiver of the required platting procedure by Ceasar
Favarato for the property located on the northeast corner of SW 9th Street and
Phippen Road, legally described as a parcel in the NW4 of the NW4 of the SW%
of Section 3, Township 51, Range 42, and bounded on the north and east by Block 3,
College Tract 1st Addition, on the south by Southwest Ninth Street and on the
west by Phippen Road; also known as Lots 11 & 12, Block 3, College Tract 1st
Addition (these lots not included on the original plat); subject property zoned I-G
(industrial) .
Kenneth Spry, Architect, was present to represent this variance request for
Mr. Favarato, requesting that the submitted site plan be approved. Mr.
Favarato was present and stated that he is planning to lease it to a beverage
company for repairing of their trucks.
Mr. Maxwell stated that as shown on the site plan, the egress on SW 9th Street
would be more desireable that on Phippen Road.
An owner of property within 300 feet came forward and questioned the proposed
structure, they had no objections. No one appeared in objection.
Mr. Maxwell suggested that the Planning & Zoning Board approve if the landscaping
as shown on the site plan is adhered to.
Motion was made by Charles DeMuzzio to recommend approval of PZ-41-79 waiver
of platting. and. the landscaping as shown on the submitted site plan; seconded
by Ray Carvalho and passed unanimously.
Mr. Jernigan advised Mr. Spry to appear before the City Commission on November 13th.
6. PZ-42-79 - Mr—Jernigan announcedtthe agenda .item: "PZ-42-79 - A variance
is requested to allow an additional living unit by William B. Wosenitz for the
property located at 40 SE 12 Street, legally described as Lot 13, St. James Park
Delmar. Subject property is zoned RD-6000 (duplex); this lot is insufficient in
width and square footage to allow a duplex; a single family residence and garage
exists; petitioner requests approval to use the existing garage as a second
living unit."
Bill Wosenitz of 341 NE 2nd Court was present to represent his petition. He
informed the Board that he has his wife in a nursing home and he needs the
additional income so he would like to convert the existing garage into a
second living unit (efficiency) .
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Mr. Jernigan read a letter of objection:
Gentlemen:
We are sorry we can not attend the meeting on November 13, 1979, in regards to
a request by William B. Wosenitz for the property on 40 SE 12 Street, Dania,
legally described as Lot 13, St. James Park to allow additional living unit
on a lot that has insufficient footage to allow a duplex.
We want to be put on record as being opposed to his request. Request PZ-42-79.
Thank you,
/s/ Mary T. Gray & Layton E. Gray, Jr.
Mr. Sparkman recommended approval. Mr. Maxwell stated that the existing garage
does meet required setbacks and that the petitioner would have to bring the
building up to existing codes before it could be used as a living unit.
Motion was made by George Hewlett to recommend approval of PZ-42-79; seconded by
Charles DeMuzzio and passed unanimously.
Mr. Jernigan advised Mr. Wosenitz to appear before the City Commission on
November 13th.
7. PZ-43-79 - Mr. Jernigan announced the agenda item: "PZ-43-79 - A'',variance
is requested to allow the construction of a duplex on a lot of insufficient
width by Douglas L. Richards for the property located at 274 SW 9th Street,
legally described as Lot 16, Block 2, Dania Homesites: subject property is zoned
RD-6000 (duplex) ."
Douglas Richards of 7140 Biltmore Boulevard, Miramar was present to represent
his petition. He requested approval to construct a duplex on a lot of insufficient
width.
Mr. Maxwell recommended approval. Luther Sparkman recommended that Mr. Richards
present a site plan.
Motion was made by Charles DeMuzzio to postpone PZ-43-79 until the next regular
meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board at which time Mr. Richards should present
a site plan; motion was seconded by Ray Carvalho and passed unanimously.
8. PZ-44-79 - Mr. Jernigan announced the agenda item: "PZ-44-79 - A variance
is requested to allow the construction of a carport with insufficientl,setbacks
by Genva Galbreath for the property located at 60 SW 15 Street, legally described
as Lot 1, Block 44, North Hollywood Subdivision; subject property is zoned
RD-6000 (duplex) ."
Mrs. Galbreath was present to represent her petition; she explained that the
carport was put up by her contractor without a permit; when she found out no
permit had been obtained and was advised of the required setbacks, it would
be necessary to remove fruit trees which exist in her yard to conform.
Mr. Maxwell explained that the carport was put up without a permit, however it
would be a hardship to have the carport moved to meet the required setbacks.
Michael Galbreath read a mailgram he had sent the mayor: "Honorable James
Adams and the Honorable City Commissioners, 100 West Dania Beach Boulevard,
Dania, F1 33004
Dear Sirs: Please do not deny my father his last few years of his enjoying his
citrus trees which he planted and nurtured over the years while he was in good
health. Please do not deny us the improvement to our property by adding a
carport. Please so not deny us our Christmas vacation waiting for a commission
meeting on December 11, 1979, when we want to leave for our vacation home for
the holidays. Ours is a harship case. Please feel compassion for my parents.
Sincerely yours,
Michael Galbreath
Planning & Zoning Board - 4 - November 6, 1979
Regular Meeting
Virgina Plinsky of 51 SW 14 Street and Lillian Kessler of 54 SW 14 Street came
forward in favor of this request.
Mr. Maxwell recommended approval. Mr. Sparkman recommended approval.
Motion was made by George Hewlett to recommend approval of PZ-44-79; seconded
by Charles DeMuzzio and passed unanimously.
OLD BUSINESS
Setting a workshop meeting for the creation of an RMO-16 zoning classification The Planning & Zoning Board set a workshop meeting for 7:00 p.m. on December 4,
1979, to preceed their regular meeting.
Mr. Jernigan requested that a letter be sent to Mr. Donly requesting action on
the appointment of a new member to replace Rholanda Higgs-Rule.
Meeting adjourned.
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