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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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