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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-03-18 Planning and Zoning Board Minutes MINUTES CITY OF DANIA BEACH PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING Commission Chambers Wednesday,March 18,2009 7:00 PM ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING ADVISORY BOARD WITH REGARD TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING OR HEARING WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS,AND FOR SUCH PURPOSE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. LOBBYIST REGISTRATION REQUIRED-REGISTRATION AS A LOBBYIST IN THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH IS REQUIRED IF ANY PERSON,FIRM OR CORPORATION IS BEING PAID TO LOBBY THE COMMISSION ON ANY PETITION OR ISSUE PURSUANT TO ORDINANCE NO.01-93.REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE IN THE ADMINISTRATION CENTER. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT,PERSONS NEEDING ASSISTANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY OF THESE PROCEEDINGS SHOULD CONTACT LOUISE STILSON,CITY CLERK,100 W.DANIA BEACH BLVD,DANIA BEACH,FL 33004,(954)924-3622,AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING. IN CONSIDERATION OF OTHERS,WE ASK THAT YOU: A.PLEASE TURN CELL PHONES OFF,OR PLACE ON VIBRATE.IF YOU MUST MAKE A CALL,PLEASE STEP OUT INTO THE ATRIUM,IN ORDER NOT TO INTERRUPT THE MEETING. B.IF YOU MUST SPEAK TO SOMEONE IN THE AUDIENCE,PLEASE SPEAK SOFTLY OR GO OUT INTO THE ATRIUM,IN ORDER NOT TO INTERRUPT THE MEETING. ROLL CALL Edward Bourgeois Present Thomas Ansbro, City Attorney Lottye Crooms Present Kristin Dion, City Planner Angeline Flowers Present Lou Ann Patellaro,Board Clerk Patrick Schilling Excused Corinne Lajoie, Principal Planner Paul Fetscher Present Motion made by Lottye Crooms seconded by Angeline Flowers to excuse Patrick Schilling. Motion passed unanimously. PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD ITEMS(FINAL APPROVAL) None PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD ITEMS(ADVISORY) 3) TX-07-09 - The applicant, The Mellgren Group, on behalf of the City of Dania Beach's Community Redevelopment Agency, is requesting a zoning text amendment to allow certain waiver of standards in the area of the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and Transit Oriented Corridor(TOC) zoning districts. Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal Planner addressed the board describing the request by the Mellgren Group on behalf of the Community Redevelopment Agency for a zoning text amendment to allow "bridge language" between the CRA plan and the current Dania Beach Zoning code. Ms. Lajoie indicated that with the development of the unified zoning code and changes to the CRA plan, it will be necessary to afford greater flexibility in the current zoning regulations for applicants proposing a development plan consistent with the new CRA plan,prior to the adoption of the unified zoning code. Planning and Zoning Board 4 Minutes March 18,2009 Chairman Fetscher opened this item to the public for comment, hearing no one and seeing no one, further the public hearing was closed. After discussion by the board, a motion was made by Angeline Flowers to approve TX-07-09, seconded by Lottye Crooms. Motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgeois — yes Lottye Crooms — yes Angeline Flowers — yes Paul Fetscher — yes 2) SP-04-09 - The applicant, JMW Construction Corp., on behalf of the City of Dania Beach is requesting site plan approval to construct a mausoleum on the existing Dania Memorial Park Cemetery located on the east side of SW 4th Ave,north and west of West Dixie Highway. The Planning and Zoning Board indicated that both site plan requests for City of Dania Beach Mausoleums be addressed at the same time. 3) SP-03-09 - The applicant, JMW Construction Corp., on behalf of the City of Dania Beach is requesting site plan approval to construct a mausoleum on the existing Westlawn Cemetery located on the west side of Phippen Waiters Road. Kristin Dion, City Planner addressed the board describing both site plans SP-04-09 and SP- 03-09 relating to the proposed construction of the City of Dania Beach Mausoleums for Dania Memorial Park and Dania Westlawn Cemetery's. Ms. Dion gave a description of the proposed mausoleum buildings as holding 240 crypts and 150 niches faced with travertine marble and solar lighting along the roof. Ms. Dion concluded stating that the applications have been reviewed by staff and that the recommendation is for approval. Chairman Fetscher opened this item to the public for comment hearing no one and seeing no one,the public hearing was closed. After discussion by the board, a motion was made by Lottye Crooms to approve SP-04-09 and SP-03-09 seconded by Angeline Flowers. Motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgeois — yes Lottye Crooms — yes Angeline Flowers — yes Paul Fetscher — yes 4) PL-86-08 - The applicant, Cynthia Pasch, AICP, with Ruden, McClosky, Smith, Schuster and Russell P.A., is requesting approval of a perimeter plat titled the Hobel Plat, for the property located at 480 Dania Beach Boulevard. Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal Planner addressed the board describing the request by the firm Ruden, McClosky, Smith, Schuster and Russell, PA for perimeter plat "Hobel Plat". She described the zoning, land use and existing conditions for the site and surrounding area. Ms. Lajoie indicated that currently a site plan has not been submitted for this site. Planning and Zoning Board 5 Minutes March 19,2009 Dwayne Dickerson with the firm Ruden, McClosky, Smith, Schuster and Russell, PA 200 East Broward Boulevard, Ft. Lauderdale, indicating that the site is proposed for a hotel however the proposal is in the preliminary stages. Mr. Dickerson stated that he concurs with staff s comments and is available to answer any further questions by the board. Chairman Fetscher opened this item to the public for comment hearing no one and seeing no one, further the public hearing was closed. After discussion by the board, a motion was made by Edward Bourgeois to approve PL-86- 08, seconded by Lottye Crooms. Motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgeois — yes Lottye Crooms — yes Angeline Flowers — yes Paul Fetscher — yes 5) Request by Mark Engel, Architect representing the Broward Children's Center Supporting Foundation, Inc. for property located at 3891 Stirling Road, Dania Beach FL. The request is to allow the following: VA-08-09—Parking 1) To allow 48 parking spaces associated with a day care center. (Chapter 28, Zoning Article 6. requires 72 spaces). VA-09-09—Landscaping: 2) To allow a terminal landscape island width of 6'. (Chapter 26, Vegetation, Article IV Landscaping requires 10' wide terminal landscape islands.) 3) To allow a 0' perimeter landscape buffer. (Chapter 26, Vegetation, Article IV Landscaping requires a 5' minimum landscape buffer.) 4) To allow one (1) tree per landscape island. (Chapter 26, Vegetation, Article IV Landscaping requires two (2) trees per island.) 5) To allow 10 small trees on site. (Chapter 26,Vegetation,Article IV Landscaping allows a maximum of 7 small trees.) Corinne Lajoie, AICP,Principal Planner addressed the board describing the variance requests for the Broward Children's Center. She indicated that the location of the subject property as being located on north side of Stirling Road between the Polish American Club and the Farm Store. She further described the current zoning and land use conditions for the site and surrounding properties. Ms. Lajoie indicated that the applicant has proposed to use the entire property for a children's day care facility and that they are proposing to remove some pavement in front of the building to provide landscaping and to better define the vehicular circulation areas. She stated that additional parking will be provided at the rear of the property under the FPL power lines which is currently covered by gravel and grass and that a playground will also be added at the rear of the building which will provide additional pervious area to the property. Ms Lajoie indicated that 48 parking spaces are proposed, with 15 located in the front of the building and the remaining spaces to be located in the rear. She indicated that the applicant confirms that 48 spaces will be adequate to serve the needs of the facility. Planning and Zoning Board 6 Minutes March 18,2009 Ms. Lajoie addressed the landscape variance requests stating that currently there are no landscape islands and very minimal landscaping on the site. She stated that the applicant will be providing landscape islands,buffer and shade trees which will greatly enhance site. Ms. Lajoie indicated that the plans associated with the variance requests were reviewed by the Fire Marshal,Public Services, and the Planning Division and that the following items must be addressed by the applicant prior to this item going to the City Commission. 1. Submit storm drainage calculations. Coordinate ingress and egress at Stirling Road with FDOT (Public Services). Jackie Mogavero with the Broward Children's Center 200 SE 19th Avenue, Pompano Beach addressed the board describing the variance requests and the proposed special needs day care project. Mark Engle Architect 4800 SW 64th Avenue Davie described the proposed landscaping for the site. The board questioned parent traffic to the site. Ms. Mogavero indicated that there will be approximately seven smaller buses providing all transportation to the school and that the site was preferred due to its proximity to Stirling Elementary and Hollywood Hills High schools. Chairman Fetscher opened this item to the public for comment hearing no one and seeing no one, further the public hearing was closed. After discussion by the board, a motion was made by Angeline Flowers to approve VA-08- 09 and VA-09-09 with staff s comments, seconded by Lottye Crooms. Motion passed on the following roll call: Edward Bourgeois — yes Lottye Crooms — yes Angeline Flowers — yes Paul Fetscher — yes Discussion regarding the barrier at the US 1 and SE 2nd Street and the hazards at the intersection. Thomas Ansbro, City Attorney addressed the board regarding this issue and advised the board regarding the Commission's concerns and that the Commission is giving the project approximately another six months until it is fully completed to evaluate the change. Corinne Lajoie, AICP, Principal Planner addressed the board and advised of the progress regarding the traffic clamming issue. It was also discussed that the traffic light is queuing for too long a period of time. Corinne advised that she would notify Dominic Orlando, Public Services Director. MEETING ADJOURNED Planning and Zoning Board 7 Minutes March 18,2009