Res. No. 070-07-12455RESOLUTION NO. 70-07-12455
WHEREAS, Application No. PB-06-018 was submitted to the Planning Board by the
applicant Ms. Catherine Jay requesting approval of a variance from Section 20-3.5(E) of the Land
Development Code to allow a rear setback of 8 feet vs. the required 25 foot setback on property
within an RS-3 Single Family Residential District specifically located at 5841 SW 63 Avenue; the
purpose of the variance request is to permit the construction of a Florida room addition at the rear
of the home; and
WHEREAS, the approval of a variance requires a recommendation from the Planning
Board and the approval of the City Commission after a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, on June 20, 2006, the Planning Board, after public hearing, adopted a
motion by a vote of 6 ayes I nay to recommend approval of the requested variance with
conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission at its July 18, 2006 meeting failed to approve the
subject variance request; and
WHEREAS, Section 20-6.1(A)(3)(e) of the Land Development Code provides that a
majority of the City Commission may vote to reconsider any public hearing item from the
Planning Board which was denied or failed of passage by the City Commission as long as six
months from the date of the prior hearing has elapsed; and
WHEREAS, the City commission at its April 3, 2007 meeting voted to re-consider the
requested variance for 5841 SW 63 Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami desire to accept
the recommendation of the Planning Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1: That the subject application submitted to the Planning Board by the applicant,
Res. No. 70-07-12455
(2)
requesting approval of a variance from Section 20-3.5(E) of the Land Development Code to allow
a rear setback of 8 feet vs. the required 25 foot setback on property in an RS-3 Single Family
Residential District specifically located at 5841 SW 63 Avenue; is hereby approved with the
following conditions:
(1) The room addition location and size must be as set forth on the submitted site plan, prepared
by Fernando Gomez -Ping, P.E. and dated 3-30-06;
(2) An opaque landscape buffer a minimum 5 feet in height shall be planted along the rear
property line from the northern edge of the room addition to the south boundary of the
property.
Section 2: The City Commission finds that the applicant's claim of hardship due to the irregular
shape of the lot is supportable under the variance decision criteria set forth in Section 20-
6. 1 (13)(3)(h) of the Land Deve4lopment Code which states that "....a variance shall be made only
when necessary to relieve particular hardships or extraordinary conditions relating to a specific
property, and when the strict application of a particular regulation would result in peculiar and
exceptional hardship upon the owner of such property as distinguished from reasons of
convenience, profit or caprice
Section 3: That this resolution shall be effective immediately upon execution.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11424 day of
2007
ATTEST:
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CLERK
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APPROVED:
MAWOR
Commission Vote:
4-1
Mayor Feliu
Yea
Vice Mayor Wiscombe:
Yea
Commissioner Palmer:
Yea
Commissioner Birts
Yea
Commissioner Beckman:
Nay
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Request:
The applicant, Ms. Catherine Jay, is requesting approval of a variance from Section 20- 3.5(E) of the Land
Development Code to allow the a rear setback of 8 feet vs. the required 25 foot setback in an RS -3 Single Family
Residential District. The purpose of the variance request is to permit the construction of a Florida room addition at
the rear of the home. The applicant's property is an irregular shaped lot with single family one story house. Due to
the 25 foot required rear setback the applicant will need a rear setback variance.
Legislative Background:
The application was before the City Commission at its July 18, 2006 meeting at which time the Commission denied
a motion to approve the variance by a vote of 2 ayes and 3 nays. Section 20-6. 1 (A)(3)(e) of the Land Development
Code provides that a majority of the City Commission may vote to reconsider any public hearing item from the
Planning Board which was denied or failed of passage by the City Commission as long as six months from the date
of the prior hearing has elapsed. The City commission at its April 3, 2007 meeting voted to re- consider the
requested variance application.
Application:
The applicant correctly states that the irregular shape of the lot resulted in the construction of the house at an angle
which makes it difficult to comply with the rear setback regulation. The applicant's claim of hardship due to the
irregular shape of the lot is supportable under the variance decision criteria set forth for the Planning Board in
Section 20- 6.1(B)(3)(h) of the Land Development Code.
Planning Board Action:
The Planning Board at its June 20, 2006 meeting adopted a motion by a vote of 6 ayes I nay (Mr. Comendeiro)
recommending approval of the variance with conditions.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the variance request be approved with the following conditions:
(2)
(1) The room addition location and size must be as set forth on the submitted site plan, prepared by Fernando
Gomez -Pisa, P.E. and dated 3 -30 -06 ;
(2) An opaque landscape buffer a minimum 5 feet in height shall be planted along the rear property line from the
northern edge of the room addition to the south boundary of the property.
Backup Documentation:
Draft Resolution
LDC Applicable Regulations
Application
Location Map
Letter of Intent /Justification
City Commission Meeting excerpt 7118106
Planning Department Staff Report 6 -20 =06
Planning Board Minutes Excerpt 6 -20 -06
Survey
Proposed Site Plan
Copy of Public Notices
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Variance Request —5841 SW 63Ave.
June 20, 2006
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• Land Development Code Section 20-3.5(E) DXMENSXONAZ REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENT RS-3
Rear Setback 25'
e Land Development Code Section 20-5.9 Variances Approvals
(A) Expiration of Variance Approvals. A variance approved pursuant to
Section 20-5.5 shall lapse after six (6) month if no substantial
construction or change of use has taken place in accordance with
the request for such variance and if the city commission has I not
specified a longer approval period for good cause shown.
(B) Extension of Variance Approvals. Four (4) affirmative votes of
the city commission may grant an extension to a previously
approved variance if a proper and timely request is made by the
applicant prior to the expiration of the six (6) month period.
(C) Hardship Statement. All applications for a variance shall include
a letter of intent indicating the specific nature of the hardship
upon which the request is based.
(D) Property Survey Required. All applications for a variance shall
include a current property survey prepared by a registered
surveyor.
(E) Neighborhood Concurrence. All applications for a variance shall
be accompanied by a map which reflects all properties and the
names of all property owners within a five hundred (500) foot
radius of the subject property. The applicant shall obtain and
submit the signatures of at least twenty (20) percent of such
PB 06-018
Variance Request —5841 SW 63Ave.
June 20, 2006
Page 4 of 4
property owners, indicating their awareness of the proposed
variance request.
(F) Proposed Site Plan Required. A site plan shall be required
showing all proposed buildings and setbacks and any other
features relating to the variance request.
(G) Permitted Variance Requests. Applications for variances shall be
restricted to only the following:
(1) Yard setbacks
(2) Lot size
(3) Lot coverage
(4) Building height
(5) Fences and walls
(6) impervious coverage
(7) off-street parking
(8) Open space
(9) Signs
(10) Landscaping
® Land Development Code Section 20-6.1(B)(3)(h) - Powers and duties —Planning
Board
(h) The board shall review and make recommendations on all applications for
variances from the requirements of this Code for yard setbacks, lot size, lot
coverage, building height, fences and walls, impervious coverage, off-street
parking, open space, signs and landscaping. Recommendations for a variance
shall be made only when necessary to relieve particular hardships or
extraordinary conditions relating to a specific property, and when the strict
application of a particular regulation would result in peculiar and exceptional
hardship upon the owner of such property as distinguished from reasons of
convenience, profit or caprice.
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Planning & Zoning Department
City Hall, 6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida 3314' )
Telephone: (3 )05) 663-6326; Fax: (305) 666-4591
Application For Public Hearing Before Planning Board & City Commission
Address of Subject Property:
Lot(s) 2 Block 9 Subdivision Twin Lakes
PB 57 - 82
Meets & Bounds: 5841 SW 63rd
Ave, Miami,
FL :0143
Applicant:
Catherine Jay
Phone:
Representative:
Organization:
Address:
Phone:
Property Owner:
Signature:
Catherine Jay
q Address:
Mailing
5941 SW 63rd Ave, Miami,
FL 33143.
Phone: �7- -S `950
Architect/Engineer:
Phone:
AS THE APPLICANT, PLEASE INDICATE YOUR RELATIONSHIP
TO THIS PROJECT:
Xowner —owner's Representative-
—Contract to purchase to purchase —Tenant/Lessee
APPLICATION IS HEREBY MADE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
SUBMITTED MATERIALS
PLEASE CHECK THE APPROPRIATE ITEM:
Amendment to LDC
VVanance
PLEASE CHECK ALL THAT APPLY:
— Letter of intent
—Text
—Zoning Map Amendment
—Special. Use
—Justifications for change
PUD Approval
__..,Special Exception
— Statement of hardship
PUD MajorChange
—Other
— Proof of ownership or letter from owner
Power of attorney
Briefly explain application and cite specific Code sections:
Contract to purchase
Current survey (I original sealed and
signed/1 reduced copy @ 11" x 17")
15 copies of Site Plan and Floor Plans
1 reduced copy @ 11" x 17"
20% Property owner signatures
Section:— Subsection: Page
Amended Date:—
Mailing labels (3 sets) and map
Required Fee(s)
The undersigned has read this completed application and represents that the information and all submitted materials are true and
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App 'cant's
Date
Upon receipt, applications and all submitted materials will be reviewed for compliance with the Land Development Code and other
applicable regulations. Applications found not in compliance will be rejected and returned to the applicant.
OFFICE USE ONLY:
Date Filed Date of PB Hearing Date of Commission
Petition Required Petition Accepted
Method of Payment
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DATE: May 24, 2006
TO: CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
FROM: CATHERINE JAY
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City of South Miami
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City of South Miami
Regular City Commission Minutes
July 18, 2006
The City Commission of the City of South Miami, Florida met
in regular session on Tuesday, July 18, 2006, beginning at 7:15
p.m., in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive.
A. Roll Call:
The following members of the City Commission were present:
Mayor Horace G. Feliu, Vice Mayor Randy G. Wiscombe and
Commissioners Velma Palmer, Marie Birts and Jay Beckman.
Also in attendance were: City Attorney Luis Figueredo, City
Clerk Maria M. Menendez and Acting City Manager Yvonne Soler-
McKinley.
B. Invocation: The invocation was delivered by Vice Mayor
Wiscombe.
C. Pledge of Allegiance:
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
D. Presentations(s)
1) State Representatives Marco Rubio and David Rivera
briefly addressed the Commission. Rep. Rubio then presented a
"ceremonial check" in the amount of $1.8 million which is what
the City received this year from the State budget.
2) Planning Department presenting EAR State response.
This presentation was conducted by Planning Director
O'Donniley. He concluded the presentation by saying that we are
now authorized to conduct the studies and the amendments to text
that we identified in the EAR process and that he will be keeping
the Commission informed on our progress as we move forward. We
have one year from May 19th to come forward to the State with any
amendments to the long-range plan.
Ms. McKinley said that she has requested that the Department
of Transportation conducts the traffic management study for the
City since they impact the City of South Miami on two borders.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION
MINUTES - July 18, 2006
that they are in the right-of-ways, and that they obstruct the
sidewalks making it almost impossible for people to walk through.
She also said that they leave their tables and chairs outside
instead of storing them inside.
Ms. McKinley said that she has instructed Code Enforcement
to put together a letter to be sent to all the restaurants in the
City, delineating our policy with regard to outdoor dining, which
includes their responsibility for cleaning and for storing tables
and chairs.
Vice Mayor Wiscombe asked the Manager to include the
original layout with the letter to restaurants.
David Tucker Sr. said that the restaurants are abusing the
rules.
Commissioner Palmer said that we may need to increase the
number of officers because of all the problems we have.
Vice Mayor Wiscombe concurred.
Mayor Feliu said that this will be a topic to discuss during
the budget.
Ms. McKinley explained that after discussing this issue with
the Code Enforcement Manager, it seems to be that the big load of
administrative work keeps the officers inside for too long;
therefore, what they are preparing to propose is to hire a Part-
timer to handle the paperwork in the morning so that all the
officers could be on the street all day. If this does not prove
to be the solution, then they will contemplate hiring an
additional full-time officer.
With no further comments or discussion, the motion to
approve this item passed by a 5-0 vote:
Commissioner Palmer: Yea
Commissioner Birts: Yea
Commissioner Beckman: Yea
Vice Mayor Wiscombe: Yea
Mayor Feliu: Yea
28. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR & CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR A
VARIANCE FROM SECTION 20-3.5(E) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE TO ALLOW A ROOM ADDITION TO A SINGLE FAMILY HOME
IN THE REAR, SETBACK AREA RESULTING IN A VARIANCE
REQUEST TO PERMIT AN EIGHT FOOT REAR SETBACK WHERE A
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION 14
MINUTES - July 18, 2006
MINIMUM 25 FOOT REAR SETBACK IS REQUIRED: ALL ON A
PROPERTY WITHIN AN "RS-311 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE
DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 5841 SW 63 AVENUE, SOUTH MIAMI,
FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 4/5
(City Manager)
Moved by Commissioner Birts, seconded by Mayor Feliu to
approve this item.
Mr. O'Donniley presented this item.
Vice Mayor Wiscombe said that even though these are treated
on a case-by-case basis, the approval would be setting a
precedent. He then made reference to an applicant who came before
the Commission asking for permission to build a garage around
Dante Fascell and the Commission denied it because it was a
similar situation such as this one. He said that he has a real
concern about this.
Commissioner Palmer said that her concern is also about
setting precedent. She then referred to another request where the
applicant was short just a few feet and the Commission turned him
down. She also said that she is not convinced that there is any
hardship on this property.
Commissioner Beckman concurred with Commissioner Palmer
saying that he does not see a hardship either. He said that the
1,700 sq ft that the house has is a very reasonable use of that
property, and that is not a small house". He said that granting a
variance is based on finding a hardship.
Mayor Feliu asked staff that if it does not meet the
requirements, then, how did it got to the Planning Board to begin
with.
Mr. O'Donniley explained that anyone has the right to apply.
The Planning Board did find a hardship because of the shape of
the lot which is an irregularly shaped lot.
Mayor Feliu said that sometimes you move into a house and if
you do not have money you do not go that extra mile to
investigate. He said that in his opinion this particular case
will not be setting any precedent because it is unique, and even
with the requested addition, the property would not become a real
big house anyway.
Commissioner Birts•said that the lot is a weird one, and the
problem is that there are many others in a similar situation. We
need to fix the problem in order to take care of cases such as
this one. She said that she does not think that we are setting a
precedent over the others.
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MINUTES - July 18, 2006
Vice Mayor Wiscombe said that we have fixed it because we
have guidelines that we need to follow.
Commissioner Beckman said that according to the law, we
cannot grant variances unless they meet the hardship criteria. In
addition, he said that there is a very common sense principle by
which only a minimum variance required would be granted for the
reasonable use of the property.
At this time speakers were sworn in and the quasi-judicial
hearing was opened.
Applicant Catherine Jay addressed the Commission. She said
that she has lived and worked in South Miami for over thirty
years. She said that all she wants to do is close her patio,
while she sees enormous homes being built all around her. She
said that she was informed that she had to have a hardship and
that she believes that the hardship in her case is the shape of
her property. She said that she did not build the house in 1957,
but that she has been there for thirty years. She said that it is
unfair that she is not allowed to close her patio. She said that
the Commission should take into consideration that she is a
single parent who raised three children, one in the army, and all
she is requesting is to be able to put a little extra on the back
of her house.
David Tucker Sr. said that, he believes that there is a real
hardship on this property due to,the shape of the lot.
Vice Mayor Wiscombe said that he understands that; however,
the surrounding properties are in a similar situation and they
can ask for the same thing.
Sharon McCain said that she concurs with the Vice 'Mayor
because they could be opening a "Pandora's box" by approving
this. She said that we may get sued if we do not follow the
rules. She said that there is no hardship here.
At this point Mr. O'Donniley clarified that the existing
slab is conforming with the Land Development Code regulations.
With no more speakers the public hearing was closed.
With no further comments or discussion, the motion to
approve this item failed by a 2-3 vote:
Commissioner Palmer: Nay
Commissioner Birts: Yea
Commissioner Beckman: Nay
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION 16
MINUTES - July 18, 2006
Vice Mayor Wiscombe: Nay
Mayor Feliu: Yea
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29. A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIONOF THE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO BOARDS AND
AGENCIES; CREATING AN ELECTION PROCESS REVIEW ADVISORY
COMMITTEE; WHICH COMMITTEE SHALL REVIEW THE CITY'S
ELECTION, CAMPAIGN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, AND VOTER
PARTICIPATION; THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE SHALL MAKE
RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE CITY COMMISSION REGARDING SAME;
APPOINTING COMMITTEE MEMBERS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE. 3/5
(Comadssioner Palmer)
Moved by Commissioner Palmer, seconded by Mayor Feliu to
approve this item.
Commissioner Palmer said that over the years we have had
some ups and downs as far as elections is' concerned. She said
that there are no boundaries; the campaigning is wild; the signs
are wild; the collection in terms of money is wild. She said that
she is forming a committee to look at the whole process to see
what we have been doing and make some recommendations as to how
we can improve things. She said that maybe the committee will
come up with some suggestions because we should have some
guidelines particularly when it comes to raising money.
Mayor Feliu said that there are some freedom of speech
issues that protect people and allow them to express themselves
in certain manner.
Mr. Figueredo said that there are certain regulations that
we would have to adhere to. He explained that this resolution has
been crafted in such a way that it would deal with what the City
has jurisdiction on. With regard to the line up to where people
can speak during the election process is a 100 foot line and the
City has no jurisdiction over it. This resolution is limited in
that the committee would only be commissioned with studying and
making recommendations to the Commission only on matters that
they have jurisdiction over; and they will have to still adhere
with constitutional requirements, freedom of expression and the
First Amendment rights.
REGULAR CITY COMMISSION 17
MINUTES - July 18, 2006
To: Honorable Chair & Date: June 20, 2006
Planning Board Members
From: Don O'Donniley
Planning Director
Re: Variance Request
5841 SW 63 Ave.
PB-06-018
Applicant: Catherine Jay
Location: 5841 SW •
Request:
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR & CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A REQUEST FOR A VARIANCE
FROM SECTION 20-3.5(E) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE TO
ALLOW A ROOM ADDITION TO A SINGLE FAMILY HOME IN THE REAR
SETBACK AREA RESULTING IN A VARIANCE REQUEST TO PERMIT AN
EIGHT FOOT REAR SETBACK WIIERE A MINIMUM 25 FOOT REAR
SETBACK IS REQUIRED: ALL ON A PROPERTY WITHIN AN 'IRS-311
SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE DISTRICT, LOCATED AT 5841 SW 63
AVENUE, SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
SUMMARY OF REQUEST
The applicant is requesting approval of a variance from Section 20-3.5(✓) of the Land
Development Code to allow the a rear setback of 8 feet vs. the required 25 foot setback
in an RS-3 Single Family Residential zone. The purpose of the variance request is to
permit the construction of a Florida room addition at the rear of the home.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (See ATTACHMENT)
® Land Development Code Section 20-3.5(E) Dimensional Requirements
e Land Development Code Section 20-5.9 Variances Approvals
o Land Development Code Section 20-6.1(B)(3)(h) - Powers and duties —Planning
Board
BACKGROUND & ANALYSIS
The applicant's property is an irregular shaped lot with a lot area of 10,140 sq.ft. A
rectangular single family one story house with 1720 sq.ft. is located on the lot. The
irregular shape of the property results in a variable rear setback ranging from 20 feet to
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Variance Request —5841 SW 63Ave.
June 20, 2006
Page 2 of 4
34 feet. The applicant's current plans are to add a 353 sq.ft. room addition (28'x 12') at
the rear of the building. Due to the 25 foot required rear setback the applicant will need a
rear setback variance.
o The applicant correctly states that the irregular shape of the lot resulted in the
construction of the house at an angle which makes it difficult to comply with the rear
setback regulation.
The applicant's claim of hardship due to the irregular shape of the lot is supportable
under the variance decision criteria set forth for the Planning Board in Section 20-
6.1(B)(3)(h) which states that "....a variance shall be made only when necessary to
relieve particular hardships or extraordinary conditions relating to a specific
I
property, and when the strict application of a particular regulation would result in
peculiar and exceptional hardship upon the owner of such property as distinguished
from reasons of convenience, profit or caprice.
In order to provide a buffer between the room addition and the abutting properties to
the rear it would be appropriate to require a landscaping screen along the rear
property line.
RECOMMENIDATION
It is recommended that the variance request be approved with the following conditions:
(1) The room addition location and size must be as set forth on the submitted site plan,
prepared by Fernando Gomez-Pina, P.E. and dated 3-30-06 ;
(2) A opaque landscape buffer a minimum 5 feet in height shall be planted along the rear
property line from the northern edge of the room addition to the south boundary of
the property.
Attachments:
Location Map
Application
Letter of Intent !Justification
LDC Applicable Regulations
Survey
Proposed Site Plan
Copy of Public Notices
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PLANNING BOARD
Action Summary Minutes/Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
City Commission Chambers
7:30 P.M.
EXCERPT
I. Call to Order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
Action: The meeting was called to order at 7:31 P.M.
Action: The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison.
Action: Mr. Morton, Chairperson, requested a roll call.
Board members present constituting a quorum: Mr. Morton, Mr. Comendeiro, Ms. Lahiff,
Mr. Beilman, Mr. Davis Mr. Farfan, and Ms. Yates.
Board members absent: None
City staff present: R. Don O'Dormiley, AICP (Planning Director) Sanford A. Youkilis,
AJCP (Planning Consultant), Gremaf Reyes (Video Support), and Patricia E. Lauderman
(Planning Board Secretary).
IV. Planning Board Applications / Public Hearings
Applicant: Catherine Jay
Location: 5641 SW • Avenue
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Planning Board Meeting Excerpt
June 20, 2006
Page 2 of 3
Action: Mr. Beilman read the item into the record. Mr. O'Donniley explained that the
applicant is requesting approval of a variance from Section 20-3.5(E) of the Land
Development Code to allow the rear setback of 8 feet versus the required 25 foot setback in
an RS-3 Single Family Residential zone. The purpose of the variance request is to permit
the construction of a Florida room addition at the rear of the home. Also, Mr. O'Donniley
indicated that the applicant's property is an irregular shaped lot with a lot area of 10,140
sq.ft. Furthermore, the applicant's rectangular single family one-story house with 1,720
sq.ft. is located on the lot. He noted that the applicant's current plans are to add a 353 sq.
ft. room addition (28'x12') at the rear of the building. Due to the 25 foot required rear
setback the applicant will need a rear setback variance.
In addition, Mr. O'Donniley provided the following staff observations:
The applicant correctly states that the irregular shape of the lot resulted in the
construction of the house at an angle which makes it difficult to comply with the rear
setback regulation.
The applicant's claim of hardship due to the irregular shape of the lot is supportable
under the variance decision criteria set forth for the Planning Board in Section 20-
6.1(B)(3)(h) which states that "....a variance shall be made only when necessary to
relieve particular hardships or extraordinary conditions relating to a specific property,
and when the strict application of a particular regulation would result in peculiar and
exceptional hardship upon the owner of such property as distinguished from reasons of
convenience, profit or caprice.
In order to provide a buffer between the room addition and the abutting properties to
the rear it would be appropriate to require a landscaping screen along the rear property
line.
Recommendation
Staff recommended that the variance request be approved with the following conditions:
(1) The room addition location and size must be as set forth on the submitted site plan,
prepared by Fernando Gomez -Ping, P.E. and dated 3-30-06 ;
(2) A opaque landscape buffer a minimum 5 feet in height shall be planted along the rear
property line from the northern edge of the room addition to the south boundary of the
property.
Applicant: Ms. Catherine(Jay applicant/homeowner)
Ms. Jay explained she has an irregular lot which caused the original construction of the
house to be at an angle which makes it impossible to comply with the rear setback
requirement. She indicated that she can not add to the left side of the house because on one
side she had the garage and kitchen and on the right side she does not have the required
Planning Board Meeting Excerpt
June 20, 2006
Page 3 of 3
setback. To conclude, she stated that the use of the proposed addition will give her more
space to spend time with her grandkids.
Chair Morton opened the public hearing.
Speakers:
NAME ADDRESS SUPPORT/OPPOSE
David Tucker Supported
Mr. Tucker stated that he believed that due to the irregular lot it did cause a hardship and
that the variance should be granted due to the hardship.
Payton Anness Supported
Mr. Payton indicated he was the neighbor to immediately to the south and he supported
adding in the Florida room. He stated he had no problem with the variance being granted.
At this time, the Board and staff discussed the application. Mr. Comendeiro inquired about
current concrete slab at the rear of the house. He commented that setbacks for the concrete
slab appeared to be different from setbacks for driveways.
Chair Morton closed the public hearing.
Motion: Ms. Lahiff moved to approve the application with the following conditions:
(1) The room addition location and size must be as set forth on the submitted site plan,
prepared by Fernando Gomez -Dina, P.E. and dated 3-30-06 ;
(2) A opaque landscape buffer a minimum 5 feet in height shall be planted along the rear
property line from the northern edge of the room addition to the south boundary of the
property.
Ms. Yates seconded the motion.
Vote: Ayes 6. Nays 1 (Mr. Comendeiro)
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COURTESY NOTICE
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA
01"!
On Tuesday,. April 24, 2007, beginning at 7:30 p.m., In the city commission chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive, the City
Commission will hold Public Hearings to consider the following Items: ' 'ORDER TO
-4 OF THE SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE IN
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20
CREATE SECTION 20-4.12 ENTITLED 'REGULATIONS PERMITT ING DOGS IN OUTDOOR SEATING AREAS OF
PUBLIC FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS". I REGULATIONS OF THE SOUTH MIAMI LAND
AN 'ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20-43 SIGN OF BANNER SIGNS OVER PUBLIC STREETS;
IN ORDER REGULATE THE
PROVIDING DEVELOPMENT FOR CODE TO APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS, DISPLAY PLACEMENT . LIMITATIONS, APPLICATION FEES AND AN
APPROVAL PROCESS.
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20-7.6 ENTITLED -.PARKING- OF THE SOUTH MIAMI LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE IN ORDER TO REPLACE PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE HOMETOWN. DISTRICT
PARKING COMMITTEE AND SUBSTITUTING REFERENCES TO THE NEWLY CREATED PARKING BOARD.
A RESOLUTION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS FOR A MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT IN THE -SA(HD-OV)'
SPECIALITY RETAIL (HOMETOWN DISTRICT OVERLAY) ZONING DISTRICT TO PERMIT SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
TO SECTIONS 20-7.BB 20-7.106. 20-7.11 IN ORDER TO: (1) ALLOW A TOTAL LOT COVERAGE OF 85% OR
26,633 SQUARE FEET WHICH EXCEEDS THE MAXIMUM 60% LOT COVERAGE ON SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY AND
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THE MAXIMUM 50% LOT COVERAGE ON SW 74th STREET; (2) ALLOW A BUILDING TO EXCEED THE
MAXIMUM PERMITTED BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE OF 20,000 SQUARE FEET; (3) ALLOW A CURB CUT TO
BE LOCATED ON SW 59th COURT WHICH LOCATION IS NOT SHOWN ON THE HOMETOWN DISTRICT
REGULATING PLAN; ALL FOR PROPERTY GENERALLY LOCATED AT 5966-70 SOUTH DIXIE HIGHWAY,
N FOR SPECIAL USE APPROVAL TO LOCATE A BOWLING ALLEY/ RESTAURANT/ ENTERTAINMENT
*A RESOLUTION -OV)" SPECIALTY RETAIL HOMETOWN DISTRICT OVERLAY
CENTER TO BE CALLED SPLITSVILLE IN THE `SR (HD
ZONING DISTRICT SPECIFICALLY LOCATED AT 5701 SUNSET DRIVE (SHOPS AT SUNSET PLACE).
A RESOLUTION FOR A VARIANCE 'AN
E TO ALLOW LOW A RO OM
ADDITION
TO A S
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THE 1
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SETBACK AR RESULTING IN VARIANCE REQUEST TO PERMIT EIGHT FOOT REAR � E T A WHERE
A
MINIMUM 2 FOOT REAR SETBACK IS' RE REQUIRED: ALL ON A PROPE RTY WITHIN AN "RS -3" SINGLE- FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL US E D ISTR IC T, LOCATED AT SW S3 AVE., SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA
If ou have any inquiries a, the a ove items please iontact the Clerk's at� 3 05 663.6326
ALL interested parties are Invited to attend and will be heard. Maria M. Menendez, CMC
city Clerk
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the City hereby advises the public that v a person decides to appeal any decision made by this Board,
w Includes the
Agency or Commission ith respect to any matter considered at its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and
that for such purpose, affected person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings Is made which record
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal Is to be based.