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Planning Board Workshop
March 8, 2007
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING BOARD WORKSHOP
NOVEMBER 8, 2007
The workshop meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held at 7:00
P.M. on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2007 at the Village Hall. The workshop was called to order
by Chairman, Richard Fernandez.
PRESENT: Richard Fernandez, Chairman
Robert Abramitis
Norman Powell
Cesar Sastre
Sid Reese
ALSO PRESENT: David Dacquisto, Zoning Director
Valerie Bierley, Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
ACTION ITEMS:
PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING PROPOSED ADOPTION: MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE 2025
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Goals, Objectives, Policies
i. Alternative language, Special Multi-Use District.
Staff discussed their research of addressing mulit-use district and what area boundaries it
should be limited to. Staff also described the difference between a rezoning and a
comprehensive plan. The Board discussed the issue. The public hearing was reopened,
Ben Fernandez on behalf of Shores of Biscayne agreed to the planned site for commercial
districts. Ary Sklar, an architect also spoke in favor of the boards discussion. Abe
Podolsky also spoke in favor of the boards discussion. The Public hearing was closed and
the Board continued to discuss what to do with the future planning of the land use. The
board did not make a motion but they requested this subject to come back in the next
meeting for a final vote.
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Parking on NE 2nd Ave.
ii. Identify issues and solutions.
The board discussed the shortage and different options of parking. The board decided to
have a meeting where they can discuss this subject with business owners.
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Planning Board Workshop
March 8, 2007
Resolution to get name signs for Mr. Reese and Mr. Powell.
Mr. Sastre moved to order name signs for Mr. Reese and Mr. Powell. Mr. Abramitis
seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion 5-0.
NEXT WORKSHOP/PUBLIC HEARING – Non Scheduled for December
NEXT REGULAR HEARING – November 15, 2007
Scheduled Items.
Continue Public Hearing if necessary: Miami Shores Village Comprehensive Plan
Goals, Objectives, Policies, if necessary
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David Dacquisto, Planning Director Chairman, Planning Board