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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-03-04 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes MINUTES DANIA PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING MARCH 4, 1980 7:30 P.M. MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT Skeet Jernigan, Chairman Luther Sparkman, Zoning Consultant Charles DeMuzzio, Vice Chairman Ray Carvalho Loretha Waiters MEMBERS ABSENT George Hewlett, "Excused Roll call was taken with George Hewlett being absent; he was excused due to illness. The minutes of the last regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board of February 5, 1980, were unanimously approved as presented. 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 March 12, 1980. 1. PZ-7-80 - Mr. Jernigan announced the agenda item: "PZ-7-80 - Request is made by Robert D. Smith to allow an existing four-unit apartment in an RD-6000 (duplex) zoning classification; subject property located at 213 Southwest llth Street, legally described as Lot 14, Block 22, North Hollywood Subdivision." Robert Smith of 1130 SW 42 Place, Davie, was present to represent his petition. He advised the Board that he purchased the property as a four-plex; he only has two existing electric meters, and when he came to the City to have two additional meters installedghe was informed that the City considered the structure as a duplex. He stated that the property is listed on the tax rolls as four units. Mr. Sparkman stated that up until the adoption of Ordinance No. 100, that this property was zoned multi-family. Mr. DeMuzzio stated that to the best of his knowledge this building was a four-plex and that Mr. Smith is improving the property; his only concern was that proper parking be provided. Mr. Carvalho stated that he stopped by the property about a month ago and it was four units. Mrs. Waiters advised that her only concern would be that proper parking facilities be provided. Elmer Heisler of 222 SW 11 Street came forward and stated that the property was in bad shape and Mr. Smith is now improving the property. Mr. Maxwell explained to the Board that he has had numerous complaints on the subject property in the past, and that letters were sent to the previous owner to clean up property; the building has been four units; Mr. Smith has been repairing the building due to extensive damage in the past. However, Building Department & Water Department records indicate a duplex only. Mr. Sparkman recommended approval. Mr. Jernigan questioned Mr. Smith as to what he considered his hardship in requesting a variance; Mr. Smith answered that it was a hardship due to financial reasons. Motion was made by Ray Carvalho to recommend approval of Variance Request PZ-7-80; seconded by Loretha Waiters and passed on the following roll call vote: Loretha Waiters - Yes Charles DeMuzzio - Yes Ray Carvalho - Yes Skeet Jernigan - No Mr. Jernigan advised Mr. Smith to appear before the City Commission on March 12th. 2. PZ-9-80 - Mr. Jernigan announced the agenda item: "PZ-9-80 - Request is made by Frank Mirrer for a special exception to allow an enclosed vehicle repair establish- ment, and a variance is requested to allow the construction of a commercial structure with insufficient setbacks and to waive required platting for the property located at 1496 South Dixie Highway, legally described as the South 75 feet of the North 315 feet of the East # of the SW-'( of the SWI� lying west of Dixie Highway, Section 3, Township 51 South, Range 42 East, Broward County, Dania, Florida." Archie Ryan was present to represent Mr. Mirrer's request. Mr. Kurt Ely stated that the C-3 zoning classification allows an enclosed vehicle service establishment as a special exception. Mr. Ryan explained what Mr. Mirrer is asking is for an enclosed vehicle service establishment; the business will be for wheel alignment; there will be no body work. Mr. Mirrer came forward and explained that a building has been started; his contractor started construction when Mr. Mirrer was out of the country; when he .returned, Mr. Mirrer stopped construction. Mr. Ryan stated that Mr. Mirrer is also requesting a waiver of the platting procedure. Mr. Sparkman stated that he had no objection to the waiver of the required platting, however, on the traffic ways plan Dixie Highway is designated for an 80 foot right-of-way. Mr. Sparkman recommended that the special exception request be denied. Mr. Maxwell explained to the Board that the building was under construction when the building was red taged and construction stopped. Any structure which is permitted would have to comply with the Building Code; presently the structure consists of a footing, slab and half a block wall. What is existing would have to be verified before construction could continue. Mr. Carvalho stated he would want to know what is existing in the partial structure. Mr. DeMuzzio felt that the parking created a hazard. Mr. Jernigan stated that he felt there was definitely a detriment to the moral chacter of the community and there is no indication that a hardship exists. Mr. Mirrer stated he would dig out the footer and chip out concrete for the steel placement. Motion was made by Ray Carvalho to recommend denial of request for special exception and variance for setbacks and to recommend approval of variance to waive platting on PZ-9-80; Skeet Jernigan passed the gavel to Mr. DeMuzzio and seconded the motion; motion passed unanimously. Mr. Jernigan advised Mr. Mirrer to appear before the City Commission on March 12th. 3. PZ-10-80 - Mr. Jernigan announced the agenda item: "PZ-10-80 - Request is made by Robert S. Whitmire to vacate utility easements in order to utilizeisubject property, which is located on Griffin Road approximately one-quarter mile west of FEC Railroad tracks and legally described as Griffin Commercial Plat.'" Robert Whitmire of 618 Northeast Second Place, Dania, was present to present this petition. Mr. Whitmire explained that he wished to vacate the easements on the east and west sides of the plats only, each being 15 feet. Motion was made by Charles DeMuzzio to recommend approval for request to vacate utility easements PZ-10-80 for the vacation of the easements on the east and west sides only of Griffin Commercial Plat; seconded by Ray Carvalho and passed unanimously. Mr. Jernigan advised Mr. Whitmire to appear before the City Commission on March 12th. 4. PZ-11-480 - Mr. Jernigan announced the,agenda, item: "PZ-11-80. -- Request is made by Howard L. & Janet C. Germaine for the property located at 314 Southeast Fourth Terrace, legally described as Lot 8, Block 3, Dania Highlands, for a variance to allow the construction of a pool screen enclosure with insufficient setbacks in an RS-6000 (single family residential) zoning classification." Planning & Zoning Board - 2 March 4, 1980 Regular Meeting Mr. & Mrs. Germaine of 314 Southeast Fourth Terrace were present and explained that they wish to construct a screen pool enclosure with an insufficient rear yard setback. Mr. Maxwell stated that if the variance is granted, before a permit could be issued, a release will have to be given by Florida Power & Light. Mr. Sparkman recommended approval of this request contingent upon the full satisfication of Florida Power & Light. Mr. Maxwell recommended approval subject to approval of Florida Power & Light. Motion was made by Charles DeMuzzio to recommend approval of PZ-11-80 with the approval of Florida Power & Light; seconded by Ray Carvalho and passed unanimously. Mr. Jernigan advised Mr. & Mrs. Germaine to appear before the City Commission on March 12th. 5. PZ-12-80 - Mr. Jernigan announced the agenda item: "PZ-12-80 - Request is made by Neil P. Couture for the property located at 43 Southwest Seventh Street, legally described as Lot 12, Block 3, Dania Heights Extension, for a variance to allow an existing garage to be used as a second living unit in an RD-6000 (duplex) zoning district." Mr. J. .P. Couture of 709 SW 2nd Avenue was present to present this petition. Mr. Couture explained that he would like to use the existing garage for living quarters for his family. Mr. Sparkman pointed out that the lot has 7,000 square feet, however, is only 50 feet in width; he recommended approval. Mr. Maxwell recommended approval. Motion was made by Ray Carvalho to recommend approval of PZ-12-80; seconded by Loretha Waiters and passed on the following roll call vote: Loretha Waiters - Yes Charles DeMuzzio - No Ray Carvalho - Yes Skeet Jernigan - Yes OLD BUSINESS Mr. Carvalho reported that there has been trailers setting up as living quarters on NE 2nd Street, next to Mort Brown's property. Mr. Maxwell stated that the Police Department has been instructed to patrol the area at night and stop any such activity. Mr. Jernigan asked Mr. Maxwell what the results of the Planning Council's public hearing on Dania's land use plan were; Mr. Maxwell reported that the only amendment that was controversal was in the Douglas Hills area (I-95 and Stirling Road); the Planning Council's recommendation is that it remain residential. NEW BUSINESS Mr. Maxwell informed the Planning & Zoning Board that Mr. Walden has requested an ordinance to allow the selling-off of rental vehicles on auto rental lots; as soon as an ordinance has been submitted, the Building Department will forward copies to the Planning & Zoning Board members for consideration at their next regular meeting. The Planning & Zoning Board recommended that the City Commission consider restricting billboards to 150' from the centerline of Stirling Road, NW 10th Street and Sheridan Street. Meeting Adjourned at 9:25 p.m. Planning & Zoning Board - 3 - March 4, 1980