P&Z 9.14.06MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
WORKSHOP MEETING SEPT 14, 2006
The workshop meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held at 7:00
P.M. on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 at the Village Hall. The workshop was called to order
by Chairman, Richard Fernandez.
ROLL CALL: Richard Fernandez, Chairman
Sid Reese
Robert Abramitis
Mark Ulmer
Cesar Sastre
ALSO PRESENT: David Dacquisto, Zoning Director
Valerie Bierley, Clerk
ABSENT:
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Mr. Fernandez, the chairman motioned to suspend the rules, Mr. Abramitis seconded it
and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
• Introduce guest speakers, TECO representatives.
• Boat Storage - discussion
• Generators.- discussion
GAS GENERATORS:
The representatives from TECO Gas Company were introduced, Sergio Abru, Manager
of External Affairs and Mike Walsh from the Sales and Marketing Dept. The reps
described where the gas main lines sit within the shores. They explained how they
categorize their customers based on the customer’s needs. They also gave details on the
process they have for reading the meters. Lou Montero was introduced as the
construction coordinator for TECO Gas Company.
The board questioned the representatives. Such questions included the concern for the gas
main layouts and pressure. The representatives stated they perform tests to determine
weather or not there is enough capacity for service. The board also questioned the
timeframe on service to existing customers. The representatives responded by saying it
would take one day with the proper information form the customer. For new customers it
would take a minimum of sixteen weeks. Another question the Board asked was weather
the company installs main lines with demand and supply or does TECO randomly place
lines. The representatives replied that the company places lines with the request of the
customer. The Board questioned how certain mains ended up grouped together in certain
areas where as other areas have none. The representatives retorted that at the time of
installation considering it was long ago the developers worked with the company and
determined to install the main lines there. The board questioned the ballpark figure of
extending the lines. The answer was about twenty to twenty-five dollars a foot. Another
concern was service during and after hurricanes, and the response was that they have had
no gas outages in the last 37 years. After a few more questions from the Board they
thanked TECO representatives for their time.
BOAT STORAGE:
Staff presented information on other municipalities and their rules and regulations
concerning boat storage. He also spoke about sections 501 and 536 and suggested
changes within these codes. The board discussed several issues in the code that they
would like to address such as but not limited to boat’s height, length, trailers, and covers.
NEXT MEETING:
The next regular meeting will be on Sept. 21, 2006
V. ADJOURNMENT
The Sept. 14, 2006 Planning and Zoning meeting was adjourned at 8:30 P.M
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Valerie Bierley, Recording Clerk Chairman, Planning & Zoning Board