Planning and Zoning Board - Regular Meeting

The city clerk.

Member Apodontolo. Here. Member Brito. Member Pitts. Member Almira. Member Turner.

Here.

Chairman Krall.

Present.

You have a quorum.

Mr. Zamora, have you heard from Frito-Pitts?

No, we have not heard from Member Brito, but I know Member Pitts asked to be excused. He sent communication to us.

Okay. At this time, I'll accept a motion for excused absence for Members Frito-Pitts and Amira.

He needs a motion? Yes. Yeah, he needs a motion first. I make a motion that they be excused today. Second the motion.

Second the motion.

It's been moved and seconded for the excused absence of members, Vice Chair Brito, Member Pitts, and Amira. All in favor?

Aye.

Aye. Opposed? The ayes have it, and the three are excused. I'd like to have a motion for the approval of the March board minutes. Motion to approve the March board meeting.

Second.

April 16th. April 16th.

Second.

April meetings. Thank you. It's been properly moved and seconded for the approval of the April 16th, 2026 board meetings. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Opposed? The ayes have it. And the minutes of the April 16th, 2026 stand approved. General Counsel, you will now offer instructions to the applicants for this evening.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Good evening, everyone. For the members of the public in the audience, the Board of Adjustment, our true public servants, volunteers, and your neighbors here in the great city of Pembroke Pines, they're here to hear the applications that are being presented before them tonight, ZV202613 and 14. And they will have the opportunity to hear all the evidence that you have for your case to prove that you are in need of the variance and meet the criteria. They'll also hear from the city on any information the city may have to supplement the documents presented in the file. These hearings are quasi-judicial. That means before you come up and speak on the microphone, you'll be put on an oath, and the testimony you'll give will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. You will come up to the podium and sign your name, and then state your name and address for the record before you speak, and then the chairman will begin the process. With that being said, I ask you all who plan on speaking to please stand and raise your right hand, bless you, and be sworn in. Everyone, please stand. Sir. Yes. You swear from the testimony and give will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth. You may be seated, Mr. Chairman. Thank you.

Before we begin, I'd like to, at last night's COMMISSION MEETING, I RECOGNIZED MR. ISRAEL RODRIGUEZ SOTO, WHO SERVED ON THIS BOARD FOR 23 YEARS. HE WAS CHAIRMAN FOR MANY YEARS. AND WE DON'T HAVE THE DETAILS, BUT HE PASSED IN THE LAST COUPLE OF WEEKS. SO OUR CONDOLENCE TO HIS FAMILY AND THANKFUL FOR THE MANY, MANY YEARS, 23-PLUS YEARS HE SERVED ON THIS BOARD. ISRAEL RODRIGUEZ SOTO, HE PASSED. And unfortunately, we don't have details from anyone in the city. So we're at a loss right now. Will the first applicant please come forward? Ronald and Anil Farana, good evening. Please sign your name in and cut the microphone on, please. Okay, thank you. Ronald and Neil Verana, living in 18822 Northwest 23rd Place, Pembroke Pines 33029. submitted a residential zoning variance request to legalize an existing structure for the property mentioned earlier. The property is part of the Keystone Lake planned unit development and follows the guidelines for single family homes, conventional lots. The planned unit development does not address open sided freestanding structures. Therefore, the provisions of the city's land development code apply. As a result of the existing work on the property, the petitioner is presenting an as-built survey and a plan showing the structure's footprint and location for the following request. ZVR 2026-0013 to allow 272 square feet instead of the required 200 square feet for an existing open-sided structure, freestanding, and a single-family residential convention lot. For a staff review of the city's archives, no permanent information can be found for the work at the property. Nevertheless, for the Broward County property appraiser's imagery, the open-sided roof structure, freestanding, had existed at location since at least December 2020. At what time did you purchase this property? What year? What year did you purchase the property?

No, no, no. The home? The home, yes. Can you please state your name just for the record? I apologize. Ronald Verona, my wife. I know Verona. In reference to the question, sir, I don't have the exact date, but we've been in the home for about 25 years.

We've been in the home. You've been in the home 25 years. Yes, sir. All right. Thank you. I want to make sure. The applicant is aware that board's consideration of a residential variance request does not preclude the property owner from obtaining all necessary development-related approvals or permits. Deceptive property in the Keystone Lake neighborhood, the owner provided an HOA later, dated April 9th, 2026. Also, and on another page, section six, Description of project, we the homeowners are requesting approval to allow the existing Cheeky Hut to remain at its current size of approximately 272 square feet. It was built by Seminole Indians in good faith. There is no electrical or plumbing. It meets the required setbacks and height limits. It does not impact neighboring properties. We obtained verbal approval from the next door neighbor, west side of the house. At the time, it is not visible to the neighbor on the east side of the house. There have been no complaints. The cheeky hut is consistent with other structures in the neighborhood. And you have your request. It's all a 16 by 18 natural color cheeky hut as per the RRB submittal. And you have received a permit from the South Broadwood Drainage District because you are encroaching upon a lake in the back. This home is on a lake. And the chicken hut is in the back. OK. Have I described your presentation in detail? Yes, sir. Is there anything like to add at this time?

I'll answer any questions you have, sir. That's pretty cut and dry.

OK. Is there anyone from the community that have any questions regarding this particular property? If not, I'll start the question with Mr. Victor .

No questions, sir.

Mr. Turner.

No questions.

Staff, any additional comments or anything at all to add to this?

No, besides the fact that obviously they opened their doors for us to visit the property to verify the information. I have nothing but to say. Okay.

Will you do that? Pardon? You'll do that, right? They did, sir.

Mr. Zamora visited. As well as South Broward Drainage, they were also there. Open door to everyone.

At this time, I'll entertain a motion for ZBR 2026-0013 to allow a 272 square foot, instead of required 200 square foot, for the existing open-side structure freestanding in a single-family residence where the Setback is 15 feet in the rear, and that does not apply here. The required dimension is 200 square feet, and they're asking for a variance of 272 square feet. Mr. Chairman? Yes.

I make the motion, sir, that the application be approved for ZVR-2026-0013 for the required allowed 200 and the request is 272. I'm requesting it all be approved under 155.301, variance 1C.

I second it. The motion is second. Roll call, Madam Clerk.

Member Avondale-Dillard? Yes. Member Turner?

Yes.

Chairman Krall?

Yes.

Motion passes.

Motion passes. Please see the city clerk for any additional instructions.

Thank you. Thank you, everyone.

And I'm also going to say to all applicants, please be aware you're in a planned unit development. You're given guidelines at the beginning of your purchase. It might have been 25 years ago, but anything you do to increase your property must be within the guidelines of the city. And please, always, anything you do, seek counseling for the building and zoning first.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Clerk.

Just a little clarification, just for record. Obviously, they still have to submit for your building permit applications? Yes. Just so they're aware. OK. We're aware. OK.

Thank you. Melissa Salazar and Javier Castillo. They reside at 8471 Northwest 14th Street, Premier Pines 33024. You're complete. Thank you. There's a button there to put the microphone on. Yeah, just press it.

There you go. Thank you.

OK. Is Mr. Roger Martinez here tonight? OK. Roger Martinez, agent, submitted a residential zoning variance request to legalize an existing roof structure attached to the property located at 8471 Northwest 14th Street in the Boulevard Heights neighborhood, which is zoned residential single-family R1C. On August 6, 2025, the owners submitted building permit application number R025-07634 to propose the installation of a roof structure and underlying patio at the property. However, the permit application cannot be approved as existing work on the property exceeds the provision of the City's Land Development Code. The petitioner would like to pursue seeking relief to retain the existing roof structure attached to the rear side of the house at the location. The owner is providing an updated copy of the property survey and an adjustment to the following request. ZVR 2026-0014 to allow 11 foot 3 rear setback, 11.03 foot rear setback is a required 15 foot rear setback for an existing 22.8 foot by 11.9 foot and also 19.7 foot by 6.8 roof structure attached to a single family resident typical lot. For a staff review of the city archives, no permits can be found for the existing work on the property. And the Broward County imagery appears that the roof structure has existed at location since December 23. At what time were you the owners or did you purchase this property? What year?

2016.

The applicant is aware that the Board consideration of a residential variance request does not preclude the property owner from obtaining all necessary development-related approvals or permits. The subject property is in the Boulevard Heights neighborhood and there is no homeowners association. Looking at, in the package, on page, the back of section seven, To whom it may concern, and we've discussed the legalization of property, reasons for the various requests, our family includes multiple children and an elderly relative who lives in the home. It requires stable, slip-resistant, and accessible ground surfaces to safely enjoy our outdoor area. Reducing the existing backyard layout by three feet would not allow for sufficient seating area as our double French doors swing outward. This does not provide enough level space for safe mobility, especially for an older adult who experiences difficulty walking on grass or uneven terrain. Maintaining the current size will provide safe, stable walking surface for our elderly family member, allow the family to gather together outdoors and improve accessibility and reduce fall risk. And it goes on to say they have not, there's no impact to the neighbors and they are committed to comply with any approvals and requirements by the City of Pembroke Pines. Is there anything else you'd like to add to this presentation? Any other comments?

No.

OK. And there's no one else from the audience except for your small children. So at this time, Mr. Abadandalo, any comments?

No comments.

Thank you. Mr. Turner? No comments. Any additional comments from staff at this time? No comments. OK. At this time, I'll entertain. No, there's nobody here. I asked that. I did ask that. I don't think your children want to say anything in against what their parents are doing right now, OK? Mom and dad, why are we here? I'd like to entertain a motion for ZBR 2026-0014 with the required 15-foot rear setback. And the request to allow 11 foot .03 rear setback for an existing 22.8 by 11.95, also 19.7 by 6.8 roof structure attached for the single family residential lot.

Motion to approve ZR20260014 to allow the 11-foot 0.03 rare setback and set up the required 15-foot rare setback using section 155.301C. The motion is second. Second.

All in roll call, Madam Clerk.

Member Turner?

Yeah.

Member Vandantalo? Yes. Chairman Krall?

Yes.

Motion passes.

Motion passes. Please see the clerk for any additional requests and comments. And as always, please, the city, you're required to continue with the building permit application. Thank you.

Thank you.

Is there any more business for this board tonight?

No. No, Mr. Chair. That's all we have for tonight in the agenda.

And we have a meeting in July?

There's no meeting for the month of July. It's a July break.

There's no city meetings. No meeting for July.

There's no city commission. Correct. Period. And next meeting will be August.

Well, August. August.

First Thursday of August. I believe it's the 4th. Or actually the 6th. It's August 6th.

Yeah, you're done. You're all set. Thank you for coming in.

Thank you. Good luck.

I'll entertain a motion for adjournment.

Sir, can we adjourn?

Yes. Second. All in favor, aye. Aye. Meeting adjourned.