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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1981-05-05 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes i I MINUTES DANIA PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING MAY 5, 1981 7 :30 P.M. i MEMBERS PRESENT OTHERS PRESENT I i Loretha Waiters, Vice Chairman Luther Sparkman, Zoning Consultant Howard Blackmon Paul Maxwell, Building Official Sam Calandra Helen Udell MEMBERS ABSENT I Skeet Jernigan, Excused The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board was called to order by Loretha Waiters, Vice Chairman. Motion was made by Sam Calandra to approve the minutes of the last regular meeting of April 7 , 1981, as presented; seconded by Howard Blackmon and passed unanimously. RECOMMENDATIONS TO CITY COMMISSION: Recommendations made at this regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board will be submitted to the City Commission for the regular City Commission meeting of May 12, 1981. I 1. PZ-16-80 - Mrs. Waiters announced the agenda item: "PZ-16-80 - Request is made by Gnomes, Inc. to rezone from the present zoning classification of RS-6000 (single family residential) to RD-6000 (duplex) for the property legally described as all of Block One and Two of Central Dania Heights as recorded in Plat Book 100, Page 26, of the public records of Broward County, Florida, said lands situate lying and being in Broward County, Florida; this property generally being located between Southeast Eighth Street and Southeast Tenth Street. " Gerald Mager, Attorney with the firm of Abrams, Anton, Robbins, Resnick, Schneider & Mager, was present to represent this petition. Mr. Mager explained that Gnomes, Inc. wishes to rezone subject property from RS-6000 to RD-6000 (duplex) . Property consists of 6.17 acres. Area is designated low medimum density on the land use plan. The development proposed is consistent with the Broward County Land Use Plan and Dania' s Land Use Plan. A home owners association will be formed. A zoning study has been prepared by Louis Orosz. Louis Orosz came forward and explained that three factors should be taken into consideration: 1. Public service in the area, 2. Compatability with neighborhood, and 3. Plans are consistent with the City' s plans. Mr. Orosz stated that police and fire protection are adequate; water and sewers have been installed and are adequate; U.S 1 is a block away and Sheridan Street is to the south, which is planned to be a 6 lane road; SE 5th Avenue is being discussed as an access road from Hollywood to the Airport. Mr. Orosz stated that the development would be compatable with the neighborhood; it will be an ownership project to be developed at 9 units per acre. Mr. Orosz explained that the structures would be one and two story in height and that it would create a buffer between the multi-family to the south and the single family development to the north. I Mrs. Waiters asked for any persons who were present that wanted to speak in reference to this rezoning request to come forward: Alice Perrille of Meadowbrook Lakes came forward in objection and asked questions relating to setbacks and parking requirements. She was also concerned in reference to the traffic pattern on Southeast Second Avenue. Mr. Henry Livingston, president of one j of the condominiumn associations, came forward in objection. Murray Grant, president of one of the condominiumn associations, also came forward in objection. Sam Spina of Meadowbrook Lakes came forward and objected to this rezoning request. i Mr. Orosz came forward again and explained that there will be a side setback of 7 feet for each structure, creating 14 feet between buildings. He also explained that parking would be supplied to meet city codes and that he did not feel that this project would create any traffic problems. Mr. Orosz advised that the average selling price would be in the $70,000 price range per unit. Mr. Carl Zenobia of 238 Southeast Third Place came forward as a citizen to speak in favor of this rezoning request. He stated he saw nothing wrong with the project and felt it was odd that no one from the single family residences were present to object, rather only persons from a four story multi-family development came forward to object. Mrs. Waiters closed the public hearing at this time and left it open to comments from the Board. Mr. Blackmon stated that he observed the proposed site and saw no objection. Mr. Calandra stated that the average selling price for units at Meadowbrook Lakes is in the mid $60, 000 range. I Mr. Maxwell stated that 2 parking spaces per unit would be required; that 7 foot side yard, 25 foot front yard, and 15 foot rear yard setbacks are required. The Broward County and Dania land use plans designate this property as 10 units per acre. Mr. Sparkman recommended that the rezoning request be approved with the stipulation that a home owners association be formed. Motion was made by Howard Blackmon to recommend approval of rezoning request PZ-16-80 as presented; seconded by Helen Udell and passed on the following foll call vote: I Helen Udell - Yes Howard Blackmon - Yes Sam Calandra - No Loretha Waiters - Yes i 2. PZ-16-81 - Mrs. Waiters announced the agenda item: "PZ-16-81 - Request is made by Patrick Mascola for a variance to allow the issuanc� of an occupational license for newspaper advertising (telephone use only) in an RD-6000 (duplex) zoning classification for the property located at 1470 Southwest Second Avenue, and legally described as Lot 11 and 12, the South 67.80 feet, Block 25, North Hollywood Subdivision, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 4 , Page 1, public records of Broward County, Florida. " Patrick Mascola was present to represent this petition; he explained that no one will come to the house in order to conduct this business. j i Mr. Sparkman recommended approval. Motion was made by Helen Udell to recommend approval of variance request PZ-16-81; seconded by Sam Calandra and passed unanimsouly. I Planning & Zoning Board - - 2 - May 5, 1981 Regular Meeting i 3. PZ-20-81 - Mrs. Waiters announced the agenda item - "PZ-20-81 - Request is made by R. J. Hoagie' s, Inc. for a variance to allow consumption on the premises of beer and wine within 1, 000 feet of a church for the property located at 23 Southwest First Street, legally described as Lot 22 and 23 , Block 22, Town of Modelo (now Dania) , according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book B, Page 49 of the public records of Dade County, Florida, said lands situate, lying and being in Dania, Broward County, Florida. Subject property is zoned C-2 (commercial) . " Robert Cenami of 319 Southeast Fifth Street came forward to represent this variance request. He stated that he is requesting a variance to be able to serve beer and wine in house along with his restaurant. Mr. Cenami explained that he had asked for this same request last year and would like a reconsideration of the request at this time. John Brahman, Pastor of Dania Methodist Church, came forward in objection to this variance request. Vito Cassara of Dania came forward in favor of this request. Mrs. Udell stated that in order to be fair, it would be difficult to deny this request. j Ronnie Grampa of Dania came forward in favor of this request. Mr. Calandra felt that if food is being served on the premises, that it should be allowed. Mr. Sparkman recommended approval. Motion was made by Sam Calandra to recommend approval of variance request PZ-20-81 as requested; seconded by Howard Blackmon and passed unanimously. 4 . PZ-21-81 - Mrs. Waiters announced the agenda item: "PZ-21-81 - Request is made by Patricia Giles for a variance to allow an addition to a single family residence with an insufficient side yard setback; a five (5) foot side yard setback is requested in order to maintain the setback of the existing structure for the property located at 265 Southwest Seventh Street, legally described as Lot 33, Dania Heights Addition, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 28, Page 19 of the public records of Broward County, Florida. Subject property is zoned RD-6000 (duplex) . " Patricia Giles came forward to represent her petition. No one was present in objection to this variance request. Mr. Maxwell stated that she needs the variance in order to maintain the setback of the existing house. Luther Sparkman recommended approval of this request. Motion was made by Howard Blackmon to recommend approval of PZ-21-81 as requested; seconded by Sam Calandra and passed unanimously. 5. PZ-22-81 - Mrs. Waiters announced the agenda item: "PZ-22-81 - Request is made by Medco for a variance to allow the construction of a commercial building with insufficient parking and landscaping; also, a variance is requested to allow an insufficient rear yard setback for the property located at 110 South Federal Highway, legally described as Lots 1 through 8, less the East 8 feet of Lots 1, 4 , 5 and 8, and Lots 9 through 16, less the East 8 feet of Lots 9, 12 , 13 and 16, all in Block 25, Town of Modelo (now Dania) , according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book B, Page 49 of the public records of Dade County, Florida. Subject property is zoned C-2 (commercial) . " Planning & Zoning Board - 3 - May 5, 1981 Regular Meeting Helen Udell stated that she wished to abstain from discussion or voting on this matter due to a possible conflict of interest. Mr. Larry Gotlieb came forward to represent this request. He stated that they wish to rebuild the structure which was recently destroyed by fire and that Eagle Army Navy wishes to lease the building . He advised that they have received permission from Joe Solomon, owner of Short Stop at 141 South Federal Highway (across the street) , to have their employees park on his lot. Mr. Gotlieb also advised that their plans include remodeling the existing portion . of the shopping center,and they will be installing catch basins. Mr. Clarke Walden came forward, representing the property owners to the rear of the shopping center " (along Southwest First Avenue) , and spoke in objection to this requested variance. Dorothy Rody also came forward in objection and many persons in the audience stood up to show that they were in objection to this request; these persons were the property owners along Southwest First Avenue. I Mr. Calandra stated that he felt there is a need for more parking; Mr. Blackmon felt that they should not build more than was originally existing. I Mr. Maxwell stated that drainage, parking and landscaping have to be taken into consideration. Mr. Maxwell further explained that they do have plans to install trees in the front along Federal Highway; that a dumpster pad would be required in the rear; that the loading situation has been a problem and should be improved; and that he did not see how these problems could be solved if the building were expanded. Mr. Sparkman stated that he was opposed to expanding the building line; he felt there should be additional parking. Motion was made by Sam Calandra to recommend denial of PZ-22-81 as presented; seconded by Howard Blackmon and passed unanimsouly. 6. PZ-23-81 - Mrs. Waiters announced the agenda item: "PZ-23-81 - Request is made by John W. Trost for a variance to allow the construc-I tion of a duplex on a lot of insufficient width for the property located at 234 Southwest Fourth Street, legally described as Lot 9, Block 6, Dania Heights, according to the plat thereof recorded in Plat Book 3, Page 22 of the public records of Broward County, Florida, said lands situate, lying and being in Dania, Broward County, Florida. Subject property is zoned RD-6000 (duplex) . " John Trost came forward to represent this variance request; he advised that he wished a variance to construct a duplex on a 50 foot wide lot with 7 ,000 square feet and that he would meet the required setbacks. Mr. Maxwell stated that he has more than the required square footage of 6, 000 square feet for the lot. Mr. Sparkman recommended approval. i Motion was made by Howard Blackmon to recommend approval of PZ-23-81 as requested; seconded by Helen Udell and passed unanimously. 7. PZ-25-81 - Mrs. Waiters announced the agenda item: "PZ-25-81 - Request is made by Leonard Hill for a variance to allow washing and waxing of automobiles in a C-2 (commercial) zoning classification for the property located at 450 East Dania Beach Boulevard, legally described as the North 125 feet of the East 125 feet of the East 5 of the NE4 of the SE4 of the SE4 less road right-of-way in Section 34,il Township 50, Range 42; said lands situate, lying and being in Dania, Broward County, Florida. " Planning & Zoning Board - 4 - May 5, 1981 Regular Meeting Leonard Hill came forward and stated that he will be hand washing and waxing automobiles and that he would have approximately 10 cars per day with 2 employees and that there would be no machinery involved. Mr. Dick Warnoff of Dania Jai Alai Palace came forward and read a letter of objection (this letter has been placed in the file as a permanent record of this variance request) . Mr. Howie Burgess, owner of the subject property, came forward and spoke in favor of this request. Mr. Maxwell advised that Mr. Hill has received a license for retail sales at this location and that if this variance was approved, he would recommend that all work be done inside an enclosed building. Mr. Sparkman recommended approval. Motion was made by Howard Blackmon ta ,.recommend approval of variance request PZ-25-81 as presented in an enclosed building; seconded by Sam Calandra and passed unanimously. 8. Discussion of site plan revision concerning recreation building located at Meadowbrook Lakes Dania Golf Course project. Clarke Walden, Attorney representing Anthbny Drakas, was present and presented a site plan of the Dania Golf Course project. He explained that the condominiumn project is being constructed in three phases and that each phase has a recreation building along with swimming pool. Mr. Walden explained that in the second phase of development, the South Florida Water Management District required Mr. Drakas to dredge the lake more than anticipated on the original plan, thus requiring Mr. Drakas to relocate the recreation building to another location on the site. The recreation building is approximately the size of a single family residence. Mr. Walden further explained that Mr. Drakas has driven pilings in a location within 50 feet from the south and west property lines of the project which is contrary to the original site plan; also, Mr. Drakas would like to eliminate two of the three entrances along Southeast Third Avenue and relocate these entrances to Southeast Fifth Avenue, which has plans to become a major thoroughfare Mr. Walden requested the Planning & Zoning Board' s consideration on this revised site plan. Mr. Maxwell stated that Mr. Walden has talked to John Farina, City Engineer; Richard Marant, City Manager and himself about this site plan revision, and they suggested that Mr. Walden present this revised plan to the Planning & Zoning Board and City Commission. 1 Mr. Maxwell stated that if the Planning & Zoning Board and City Commission would decide to allow the revised location of the recreation building, he would suggest the installation of more trees to create a buffer between the recreation building and the residential property : across the street. Mr. Maxwell stated that the lakes in the Golf Course Project are serving as drainage for the entire southeast section of the city. Mr. Sparkman felt that to relocate the entrances to SE 5th Avenue was the best way to regulate traffic flow. A motion was made by Helen Udell that this site plan be presented once more to the City Commission for further study; seocnded by Sam Calandra and passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 p.m. Planning & Zoning Board - 5 - May 5, 1981 Regular Meeting