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FINAL
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD (PZB) PUBLIC HEARING SUMMARY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2014
CITY HALL, COMMISSION CHAMBERS
HALLANDALE BEACH, FLORIDA
ATTENDANCE ROLL CALL:
2014 PZB Attendance
Board Members / 1/22 / 2/26 / 3/26 / 4/23 / 5/28 / 6/25 / 7/23 / 8/27 / 9/24 / 10/22 / 11/20 / 12/18Sheryl Natelson - Chair / T / T / T / P / P / P / P / P / P / P / T
Terri Dillard- Vice Chair / P / A / P / P / P / P / P / P / P / P / P
Csaba Kulin / P / P / P / P / A / P / A / P / P / P / A
Charles Wu / P / P / P / P / A / P / P / P
Sherea Atkins / P / A / P / P / T / P / A / P / P / A / A
Alexander Lewy / P / P / T / P / P / P
Howard Garson - Alternate / P / P / P / P / P / P
Vacancy
Total Members Present / 6 / 5 / 5 / 5 / 4 / 7 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 6 / 5
Total Members Absent / 1 / 3 / 2 / 2 / 2 / 0 / 2 / 1 / 0 / 1 / 2
Seymour Fendell- Honorary / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A / A
Present (P)
Absent: (A)
Tardy: (T)
Unappointed
Staff in Attendance:
Richard J. Dewitt III
Althea P. Jefferson
Christy Dominguez
Vanessa Leroy
1. CALL TO ORDER
Ms. Dillard called the meeting to order at 6:41pm.
2. ROLL CALL
Board Secretary took attendance, noting Ms. Natelson, Mr. Kulin and Ms. Atkins were absent.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MR. WU MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 23, 2014 PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD HEARING.
MR. LEWY SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE (4-0).
MR. WU MOVED TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE OCTOBER 22, 2014 PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD HEARING.
MR. LEWY: SECONDED THE MOTION.
MR. GARSON POINTED OUT MINOR CORRECTIONS TO CHANGE THE TITLES ON MOTION FOR APPLICATION #140-14-CU (MODIFIED TO SHOW MR. GARSON AND MS. DILLARD).
MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE (4-0).
4. OLD BUSINESSS
A. Regional Activity Center (RAC) District
Ms. Jefferson: stated the RAC regulations were approved by the City Commission at Second Reading on November 5, 2014.
5. NEW BUSINESSS
Ms. Dillard introduced the first item:
- Application #151-14-P by Hallandale Land Ventures LLLP, requesting approval of the “Hallandale ArtSquare Plat” the re-platting of a portion of a subdivision in accordance with Article ll, Division 2 of the Zoning and Land Development Code for the property located at 301-409 North Federal Highway. (Quasi Judicial)**
Board Secretary polled the City Commission regarding Ex-Parte Communications:
Ms. Dillard advised that she had no Ex-Parte Communications regarding this matter.
Mr. Wu advised that he had no Ex-Parte Communications regarding this matter.
Mr. Lewy advised that he had no Ex-Parte Communications regarding this matter.
Mr. Garson advised that he had no Ex-Parte Communications regarding this matter.
Ms. Dillard: read Quasi-Judicial procedures and explained how the hearing would be conducted. She then asked staff to make their presentation.
Ms. Dominguez made a presentation on the request to Plat ArtSquare, located at 301-409 North Federal Highway.
Mr. Wu: asked if it is typical for the Plat and Major Development applications to be considered separately.
Ms. Dominguez: answered this is requested occasionally. County approval is required for platting and can be a lengthy process.
Mr. Wu: asked City Attorney if approval of the Plat confers any development rights to the applicant.
City Attorney Dewitt: stated no.
Vice Chair Ms. Dillard: asked applicant to approach the podium.
Ms. Debbie Orshefsky approached the podium introduced the project team: Mr. Victor Ballestas, and Mr. Richard Cannone. Mrs. Orshefsky explained why the Plat and Major Development applications were progressing on two different approval tracks, then commenced to providing a presentation on the proposed project, and the Plat to be considered by the Board.
(Ms. Natelson arrived at the meeting 7:01 P.M.)
Mr. Lewy: asked about the previously proposed park on the site.
Ms. Debbie Orshefsky: stated the City isn’t looking for one acre pocket parks; the applicant is looking to provide a catalyst to FAD District. She also stated that the improvements will be provided by the applicant which, will be a great asset to the City.
Ms. Natelson: asked of the Planning and Zoning Board had questions for the applicant.
Ms. Natelson Opened a Public Hearing.
Robert Sheen, (31 NE 3rd Avenue, Hallandale Beach, FL): stated the district was limited to 2 stories; plans are different then what was approved in 2008; concerned that the park has been removed; expressed concern about traffic on NE 3rd Street.
Jack Jafarmadar, (708 NE 4TH Court, Hallandale Beach, FL): stated how everyone should be happy about this, and it is a plus for the entire City.
Alexandrina Ciocan, (500 NE 3rd Street, Hallandale Beach, FL): stated she agrees with project, as the area is awful, only car shops, parking and car wash, right on US-1 pedestrian and bicycle hazard. Who will live there?
Ms. Debbie Orshefsky: stated tenant neighbors, 1 bedroom to 3 bedrooms; a rental community starting from $1,300 to $1,500 and 3 bedrooms starting at $2,100 for every 10,000 square feet will not burden the project.
MR. GARSON MOTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION #151-14-P BY HALLANDALE LAND VENTURES LLLP, REQUESTING APPROVAL OF THE “HALLANDALE ARTSQUARE PLAT” THE RE-PLATTING OF A PORTION OF A SUBDIVISION IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE II, DIVISION 2 OF THE ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 301-409 NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS:
1) BOND FOR AND CONSTRUCT ANY REQUIRED STREET AND RIGHT-OF WAY IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SIDEWALKS, PAVEMENT, CONSTRUCTION, STRIPING, SIGNAGE, LANDSCAPING, AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS.
2) THE PLAT IS RESTRICTED TO A MAXIMUM OF 268 MULTI-FAMILY MID- RISE UNITS (INCLUDING 8 LIVE/WORK UNITS), 90 GARDEN APARTMENTS AND 25,000 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE.
3) PROVIDE AN 8 FEET X 20 FEET BUS SHELTER EASEMENT ALONG NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY.
4) PROVIDE A 3 FEET X 40 FEET SIDEWALK EASEMENT ALONG NORTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY.
5) COMPLIANCE WITH ALL CONDITIONS SET FORTH BY THE BROWARD COUNTY PLANNING AND REDEVELOPMENT DIVISION IN THEIR REVIEW OF THE SUBJECT PLAT.
6) APPROVAL OF THIS PLAT DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE REQUIREMENTS THAT MUST BE FOLLOWED FOR A SPECIFIC SITE PLAN/MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PLAN APPROVAL.
7) PROVIDE AN ELECTRIC COPY OF THE PLAT AND A MYLAR COPY OF THE FINAL PLAT IS RECORDED.
MS. DILLARD: SECONDED THE MOTION.
Board Secretary polled Ms. Natelson Regarding Ex-Parte Communications.
Ms. Natelson: advised that she had no Ex-Parte Communications regarding this matter.
MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE (5-0).
B. Application #177-14-V by Hallandale Investments, Inc., requesting a variance from Section 32-605(d)(1)(a) of the Zoning and Land Development Code, in order to place a wall sign on the north side of the building located at 1726 E. Hallandale Beach Boulevard, for an existing tenant, Golden Smile Adult Day Care, which exceeds the maximum allowable sign area. (Quasi-Judicial Hearing)
Oath administered by Acting Board Secretary Mrs. Jefferson.
Acting Board Secretary polled the Board regarding Ex-Parte communications:
Ms. Dillard advised that she had no Ex-Parte Communications regarding this matter.
Mr. Wu advised that he had no Ex-Parte Communications regarding this matter.
Mr. Lewy advised that he had no Ex-Parte Communications regarding this matter.
Mr. Garson advised that he had no Ex-Parte Communications regarding this matter.
Ms. Natelson advised that she had no Ex-Parte Communications regarding this matter.
Ms. Leroy: provided a presentation on the applicant’s request for a sign variance.
Ms. Natelson: asked the Board if they had questions for staff.
Mr. Wu: asked what’s the maximum sign area allowed with the 111 linear feet?
Ms. Leroy: stated 200 square feet.
Mr. Wu: asked was a sign there before?
Ms. Leroy: stated No, there is a new parapet with renovations.
Ms. Natelson: asked the applicant to approach the podium to make a presentation to the Board.
Mr. Boris Moroz: stated that staff had covered most of the points he wished to make.
Mr. Moroz: added the site has its challenges.
Discussion Ensued.
MS. DILLARD: MOTION TO APPROVE APPLICATION #177-14-V BY HALLANDALE INVESTMENTS, INC., REQUESTING A VARIANCE FROM SECTION 32-605(D)(1)(A) OF THE ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE, IN ORDER TO PLACE A WALL SIGN ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 1726 E. HALLANDALE BEACH BOULEVARD, FOR AN EXISTING TENANT, GOLDEN SMILE ADULT DAY CARE, WHICH EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE SIGN AREA.
MR. LEWY: SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION CARRIED BY ROLL CALL VOTE (5-0).
6. SCHEDULING OF NEXT MEETING
December 18, 2014.
Meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
A Recording of this meeting can be made available to any member of the public upon request. Requests to hear a taping of the Planning and Zoning Board meeting, summarized above, should be submitted to the Planning & Zoning Division at or can be mailed to 400 South Federal Highway, Attn. Althea P. Jefferson, Hallandale Beach, Florida 33009.