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05-17-1960 Regular Meeting 26 REGULAR, MEETING. MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL May 17, 1960 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o1clock P. M. , May 17, 1960, at the Village Hall, with the following Councilmen present: Mayor Dean R. Claussen Spencer W. Rudnick Michael J. Franco John F. Saxon Joseph H. Walker Absent: None Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present. Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved by motion made by Mr. Franco, seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. At the last Planning Board meeting, approval was recommended for an 8-unit apartment to be built on Lot 5-B, Anco Subdivision, said lot containing 13, .790 sq. ft. By previous Council approval a variance was granted to permit an apartment building on this lot requiring 14, 600 sq. ft. of land area, whereas this proposed building will require 14,400 sq. ft. of land accord- ing to the zoning ordinance. After some discussion, Mr. Franco moved that in view of the fact of the previous approval in January, 1959, the Council uphold the action of the Planning Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Saxon and passed by three affirmative votes, with Mr. Rudnick dissenting and Mr. Walker not voting. Mr. Walker stated that he hoped we can discontinue bringing these matters before the Council; either change our zoning so that 5/1760 everyone can comply with it or enforce it as it is. He added we should either amend that area and give them the square-feet area they need or hold to the present zoning. Mr. Saxon stated he didnOt think there was any harm in the present practice; that he didn't believe it was possible for any body of men to draw up an ordinance to fit every possible situation, and he didn't think this Village was too large for the Council to give personal attention:to these matters. Concerning the addition for the Dallas Glass Company, Mr. Folz, architect, presented a drawing wherein the overall plan for parking on the Dallas property on 87th St. , east of 5th Court, was less than 100 sq. ft. short of the required amount of one square foot of parking to one square foot of building. The proposed addition was labeled building "C" and another future building was shown as building "D". Mr. Walker moved that the Council approve the plan for buildings "C" and "D" for the reason that this little section of property is isolated and that it is unlikely that any other property around it would be in a similar situation concerning parking. However, since the Planning Board had not approved the building "D", the Council felt it should be first submitted to the Planning Board. Mr. Walker then withdrew his previous motion and moved that plan "C" be approved by the Council as recommended by the Planning Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Franco and passed 4/1 with Mr. Rudnick dissenting. The Planning Board recommended approval for a restaurant on the southeast corner of 91st Street and Biscayne Blvd. to be called "Uncle 28 -3- 5/17/60 Johnrs Pancakes". Discussion followed concerning the parking plan sub- witted. Mr. Walker suggested a sidewalk next to the building instead of at the outer edge of the property. Mr. Franco moved that the Council approve the action of the Planning Board and send the plan back to the Planning Board for final approval of the parking layout and of the sign, and that the Board consult the Village Manager and Chief of Police on an alternate plan of parking along 91st Street. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rudnick and passed unanimously. A. letter was read from the Metoclan Corporation, 425 N. E. 91st Street, in which said corporation made application for a package store liquor license at 8980 Biscayne Blvd. , if the present tenant moves from this location. No action was required at this time. The Village Manager explained a proposal made by Mr. James Jones in which certain lots may be acquired by him and traded to Bessemer Properties in return for four parking lots west of 2nd Ave. , with the result that the Village could acquire these parking lots in exchange for the two Village- owned lots along the Railroad in Block 59, plus $15, 000.00. The Village Manager was instructed to continue negotiations and attempt to get less cash exchange. Concerning parking meters, the Village Manager stated that bids on new meters are being secured for the next meeting. Mr. Walker asked that money be put in the forthcoming budget for the Library improvements and the tennis courts at the Country Club. 29 5/17/6.0 -4- Mr. Anderson brought up the meeting of the National Institute of Law Officers to be held in Denver in September and asked for consider- ation of not to exceed $300. 00 towards expenses of the trip. Mr. Saxon moved that the Village pay not to exceed $300. 00 of Mr. Andersonl-s expenses to Denver to attend the law officers' meeting. Motion was seconded by Mr. Walker and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 P.M. Village Cleric Approved: .r V' ge mage APPROVED: d Mayor