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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING & ZONING
10050 NE 2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, FL 33037-2304
www.miamishoresvillage.com
Main Number: 305-795-2207 Fax Number: 305-756-8972
David A. Dacquisto AICP, CFM, Director
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING BOARD WORKSHOP
Village Hall Conference Room
10050 NE 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores
FEBRUARY 11, 2016
THURSDAY, 6:30 P.M.
In Attendance:
Scott Davis, Public Works Director
David Dacquisto, Planning Director
Anthony Flores, Code Compliance Supervisor
1) Roll Call: Mr. Carlos Diaz, Mr. Sid Reese, Mr. Robert Abramitis, Mr. John Busta,
Chairman Richard Fernandez
II) BOARD MEMBER DISCLOSURES - None
III) DISCUSSION –
1) Florida Friendly Landscaping, ground cover requirements.
Mr. Davis, Public Works Director and Anthony Flores, Code Compliance were
present. The Board discussed landscaping, plantings in the swale and code
compliance issues and efforts. The Board asked if Public Works could provide a
list of plants that would always look good. Mr. Davis responds that there are too
many variables that influence the living ground cover. There was discussion
about allowing or prohibiting certain plants.
Mr. Flores went over the process that Code Enforcement takes in each case
when dealing with violation of any code requirement. The issue will be on the
February 25 agenda for a public hearing.
2. Front yard hedge height limit along high traffic streets, fence material and
corner plots.
The Board discussed allowing taller hedges in the front yards of residences on
busy streets. Mr. Dacquisto, Hedges in the rear and side height is now 6’ and the
front is 3 ½. The Board commented on privacy and openness. The Board
discussed the character of the village. The issue will be on the February 25
agenda for a public hearing.
IV) NEXT WORKSHOP – TBA.
Miami Shores Village, Planning Board Meeting
Agenda: Decem ber 10, 2015
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1) Agenda TBD.
V) NEXT REGULAR BOARD HEARING – February 25, 2015.
1) Agenda TBD.
VI) ADJOURNMENT