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REGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
May 19, 1953
A regular meeting of the Village Council of Miami Shores Village,
Florida, was held at 4:00 o'clock P.M, May 19, 1953, at the Village Hall,
with the following Councilmen present:
Mayor S. D. Phillips, Jr.
M. E. Reynolds
William E. Carpenter
Dean R. Claussen
Absent: Michael J. Franco
Mr. Herbert Nadeau attended in the absence of Mr. Thomas H.
Anderson, Village Attorney.
Upon motion made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Claussen
and unanimously passed, minutes of the last regular meeting were approved
as written.
It was recommended by the Planning Board that permit be granted
to construct a residence on Lot 12, Block 91, Miami Shores, Section #4, a
50 ft. lot. Upon motion made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr. Claussen
and unanimously passed, action of the Planning Board was affirmed.
June 2nd was set as the meeting date to discuss the necessary
improvements at the Country Club following the regular Council meeting.
Concerning the dinner meeting of the Dade County League of
Municipalities to be held this Friday, May 21st, Mayor Phillips and Mr. Claussen
stated they would attend.
A letter was read from the Community Chest of Dade County asking
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for an appropriation of $250. 00 for the Citizens Study 'Committee on Group
Work and Recreation. Upon motion made by Mr. Reynolds, seconded by Mr.
Carpenter and passed., this request was denied.
The first item on the unfinished business was the request for permit
to build on Lot 11, Block 2, Golden Gate Park Addition, previously discussed
but not approved because of the disputed boundary line. Mr. James Noel,
representing .Mrs. Wicker, the owner of the lot, contended that it was up to
the property owners to settle the question of the correct lot line. Mr. Reynolds
moved that the recommendation of the Planning Board to grant the permit, be
approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously.
In the preparation of an ordinance to limit the displaying of used
cars in connection with a new car agency, it was recommended by the Village
Attorney that a zoning expert be consulted to find out how this has been done in
other places. Discussion followed as to how an ordinance can be written
stipulating what percentage of the overall area, or square footage, can be used
for display of used cars.
In regard to the preliminary plans submitted on the Chevrolet Agency,
Mr. Carpenter moved that the recommended approval by the Planning Board be
affirmed. Motion was seconded by Mr. Reynolds and passed unanimously.
Concerning the approval of the plat subdividing the property north
of Biscayne Canal, the Village Manager recommended that it be approved
subject to the proper drainage system, the requirements for which are being
written. He added that the subdividers are ready to post the bond.
Mr. Spencer Rudnick asked the Council if the use of the Canal and
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boat dockage can be limited to the apartment house tenants and that no
commercial boat facilities can be operated there. The Council agreed that
this would be prohibited. Thereupon Mr. Carpenter moved that the plat be
approved subject to the consulting engineer's report and that RESOLUTION
NO. 335, A Resolution Approving the Anco Subdivision Plat, be passed and
adopted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously.
Final action on the Country Club catering agreement was postponed
until the meeting of June 2nd when Mr. Franco will be present.
Mrs. Hauk's application to close certain streets along the Railroad
in El Portal Subdivision was again considered at her request but no action taken.
The meeting adjourned at 4:45 P. M.
Deputy Clex
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Approved•
Villag Manag r and Clerk
APPROVED:
Mayor
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