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03-21-1950 Regular Meeting 39 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL March 21, 1950 A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village, Florida, was held at 7:30 o'clock P.M., March 21, 1950, at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen present: George A. Frix, Mayor M. E. Reynolds William E. Carpenter Michael J. Franco Absent: Roy Mackenzie Mr. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present. Upon motion made by Mr. Carpenter, seconded by Mr. Franco and passed, reading of the minutes of the last meeting was dispensed with and they were approved as written. Mr. Perry Willits, a member of the Golf Course Advisory Board, appeared before the Council to advise them of the present situation with regard to the Golf Course practice driving range. He explained that because of a building being constructed on what was formerly known as the Edwards' property immediately north of the driving range, it is going to void the use of the range as balls will land in this area. The property on which the driving range is located, is leased from Bessemer Properties. Mr. Willits asked the Council's assistance in working out a solution to this problem. Mr. T. J. Ellis, representing the Motormat Company of Florida, appeared in behalf of this company to request permission of the Council to construct a motormat restaurant in a B-1 zone, north of 90th St. on the west side of Biscayne Blvd. (Shores Center plat). The Planning Board on March 14, 1950, acted on this as follows: "Mr. Voorhies made the motion that the Board forward this to the Council with the reconmendations of approval, providing that it comes within the limitations of the Zoning Ordinance, 40 i 41 -2- Article VIII, Section Z-31, Item 12. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion and it was unanimously passed." As it did not appear to be in any violation of this Section of the Zoning ordinance, Mr. Reynolds moved that we grant this permit. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. Mr. Ellis then brought up the possibility of having to move the Maxwell & Mott office to secure the area needed and because of this it was suggested and permission requested, to make a switch, if agreeable with the property owners, so that the restaurant will use the location of the proposed filling station (previously approved for Lots 14 and 15, Asbury Park) and the filling station use the restaurant site. Upon motion made by Mr. Carpenter, seconded by Mr. Franco and unanimously passed, approval was granted for switching the two installations concerned, if it can be worked out between the property owners, subject to final approval of the Village Manager. Mr. Walton and Mr. Wagner, representing the Mount Vernon Motor Lodges, appeared before the Council for permission to erect a motor court in Block 64, Miami Shores Subdivision, which is in an A-1 zone. This was referred from the Planning Board to the Council as follows: "Mr. Schneider made the motion that the matter be taken to the Council to determine whether this would be considered as a hotel or bungalow courts and if it would be permissible accord- ing to their interpretation. Mr. Holt seconded the motion and it was passed." Mr. Reynolds moved that the application for permit of the Mount Vernon Motor Lodges be approved„ subject to the legal approval in writing of the Village Attorney with regard to zoning. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. Mrs. Muddiman's request for approval of a replat of her property, referred to the Council by the Planning Board, was not acted upon pending her appearance at a Council meeting. ,� a c r 43 -3- A letter was read from Mrs. Nary G. Orleman of 9600 N. Miami Ave., complaining about a home that has been constructed on 97th St., with its back- yard facing Miami Ave. Mrs. Orleman petitioned the Council to take steps to prevent a similar occurrence of what appears to be bad planning and to prevent these people from maintaining an eyesore to the homes on Miami Ave. The Village Manager reported that the Building Inspector had contacted the owner of this home who stated he intended to build a wall around the yard. Council agreed that this . man should be encouraged to construct this wall and plant shrubbery. Mr. Carpenter moved that in the future when the Building Department and the Planning Board are not in agreement on a set of plans in a plot plan for the issuance of a permit., that the matter be referred to the Village Manager for final decision. This motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously. Mr. Morris Stoop of 249 N. E. 98th St. appeared before the Council in regard to his purchasing the 50 ft. lot adjoining his property on the west., owned by the Village. This lot was purchased by the Village for offstreet parking. Mr. Reynolds moved that we take this request under advisement until the first meeting in May. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. In regard to the Community House playground extension, the Village Manager reported that Bessemer Properties is willing to accept a previous offer they made the Village and the other 50 ft. lot can still be purchased at $850. Mr. Reynolds moved that we enter negotations with Bessemer Properties on the two lots in Block 108, eight lots in Block 105 and all of Block "C".. at the price of $22,500, 10% down, 10% a year at 3% interest until paid, providing Bessemer Properties will remove present restrictions on the Community House property, west of the railroad, and issue a new deed to Miami Shores Village for the entire property, wherein it is restricted to the use of parks and playgrounds. Motion was seconded by Mr. Carpenter and passed unanimously. 44 45 The Village Manager read a resolution forwarded by the Dade County Juvenile Council which had to do with banning of motion pictures of Ingrid Berg- man. Mr. Reynolds moved that we adopt this RESOLUTION to be numbered 307. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously. A copy of our resolution is to be forwarded to the Juvenile Council. An order issued by the Florida Railroad and Public Utilities Commission was read by the Village Manager, which would require the telephone company to secure affidavits from applicants requesting service, stating for what purpose the facility is to be used and whether or not the applicant is or has ever been connected with bookmaking. Upon motion made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Carpenter and carried, this proposal was tabled. Concerning the American Legion petition to rezone Lots 15 and 16, Block 30 for Legion home use, it was the Village Attorney's opinion that this hearing should wait until the hearing on the 2nd Ave. zoning is over. Insurance coverage for volunteer police and firemen was discussed. The Village Manager stated he would have definite information and quotations for the next meeting. A Red Cross contribution of $100.00 was authorized by motion made by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously. Concerning sidewalk repair, the Village Manager suggested that a survey be made of the broken sidewalks and that the property owners responsible for these sidewalks be notified, instead of notifying everyone in the Village as instructed at the last meeting. Mr. Carpenter then moved that the Village Manager be instructed to make a survey of all sidewalks in the limits of the Village that need repair and notify the property owners concerned to have the sidewalks repaired immediately, otherwise Ordinance 156-A will be invoked against the negligent property owners. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously. r c 47 -5- After a review was made of the unpaid bills, Mr. Reynolds moved that they be paid. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed unanimously. A letter was received and read by the Village Manager from the Little River Bank and Trust Co., asking that the Council reconsider its previous action and continue to use their bank as a Village depository. After discussion, Council agreed to make no change in the accounts transferred to the Village bank but suggested that any new accounts might be set up in the Little River Bank at some future time. The letter is to be acknowledged by Mayor Frix. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M. c Village ger d Clerk APPROVED: yor 4