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01-21-1964 Regular Meeting 5 REGULAR MEETING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL January 21, 1964 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held at 4:00 o'clock P. M. , January 21, 1964, at the Village Hall, with the follow- ing Councilmen present: Mayor Ray L. Clement Elwood Jones Dean R. Claussen John F. Saxon ' Dale Miller Absent: None Mr. Thomas H. Anderson, Village Attorney, was also present. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Clement and the invocation was given by Reverend Richard P. Carter of the Miami Shores Community Church. Prior to the regular business, Mrs. Oscar Olson asked the Council if plans could be drawn up of the proposed use of the Community House for an adult recreation center. Mr. Claussen reported that he had checked the deed restrictions on the Community House property and learned that any alterations and improvements will have to be approved by Bessemer Properties, the donors, who informed him they will approve anything that will enhance the property but they could not give approval until they see a layout and sketch. Mr. Claussen stated this will be drawn up. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. The next business was a recommendation from the Planning Board 1/21/64 -2- 6 for the granting of variances on the property at 215 Grand Concourse to permit (1) a doctor to use over 20% of the floor area for a home professional office and (2) to employ one outside person. The Building Inspector pointed out that the proposed use will require over 3016 of the floor area. However, after discussion and in consideration of the location of the property, Mr. Miller moved that the Council uphold the Planning Board action. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed 4/1 with Mr. Saxon dissenting. Next was the business of a temporary sign for the Janis Apartment building to be erected on the Boulevard at 105th St. , action on which was deferred from the last meeting. A petition with approximately 150 signatures opposing this sign was filed. Mr. Saxon stated he would like to move that the Janis Corporation be granted the right to erect this billboard in accordance with the sketch submitted at the previous Council meeting for a term of 90 days and during the period of 90 days, that they can go before the Planning Board and request a variance if they wish the billboard to stay up after that period. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller. Mr. Ed Wolz of 1002 N. E. 105th St. , spoke against this sign, con- cerning size, lighting, the precedent it would establish and that it was not permitted in the zoning ordinance. Mr. Janis stated that he did not need to light the sign and that they would hold the size to 10 x 20 ft. Mr. Claussen stated that after studying this carefully and making two trips over there, he did not think it could hurt Miami Shores one iota. He added that the area to the north is full of signs; that it is important to the Village that this succeeds and he would like to offer a substitute motion that we grant a variance for this 1/21/64 -3- temporary sign for a period of one year and without further consideration, it must be removed by January 1, 1965. The first motion and its second were then withdrawn and Mr. Claussen moved that the Council approve the erection of the sign as submitted on a temporary basis until January 1, 1965, at which time the sign must be removed; also that we require the applicant to post a $200. 00 bond to insure removal of the sign. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller. Mr. Saxon then asked the Village Attorney for his opinion on this sign. Mr. Anderson stated that there is no provision in the zoning ordinance for the placing of such a sign at this point. Upon vote the motion was unanimously passed. A letter was received from County Commissioner Tom Sasso request- ing that the Village appoint a representative to serve on a cultural committee established to aid in the financial operation of the University of Miami Symphony Orchestra. The first meeting of this committee was scheduled for Wednesday, January 22nd. Mr. Claussen moved that the Council appoint Mrs. Kalil to serve on this committee. Motion was seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. A proposal was made for a steam room at the Country Club. The Village Manager stated he had investigated the dry heat method of steam bath which is called the Sauna bath. He stated that there are three manufacturers of this unit in this area and if the Council would like him to go ahead he will get bids for the installation, which he was instructed to do. A special progress edition of the North Dade Journal was being prepared and the paper proposed an ad for Miami Shores Village which would 1/21/64 -4- cost $120. 00. Mr. Jones moved that the Council approve $120. 00 for the ad using photographs of the Country Club, Library and public facilities in the Shores. Motion was seconded by Mr. Claussen and passed unanimously. A proposal was made by Mayor Clement to consider valet parking at the Country Club. The Village Manager was requested to obtain some proposals for this by motion made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Miller and passed unanimously. Concerning the Unfinished Business of an adult recreation center, Mr. Claussen stated he would like to urge that Mr. McCall meet with Mr. Petrey and Mr. Bradford and have them make some studies and recommenda- tions as to what might be needed and what facilities might be put on the Commun- ity House property with the erection of a new building. Regarding the old business of the Country Club parking lot survey, the Village Manager reported that he is holding up on this because the estimate of the improvement cost was $18, 000 and because the crowded conditions at the Club parking lot would make it impossible to do any work at this time. Mr. Joseph Hoefker asked why parking was being permitted on 95th Street when the signs do not permit parking. The Chief of Police explained what he is doing to enforce this regulation. The meeting adjourned at 5:05 P. M. Village Clerk Approved- APPROVED: Village Ma Mayo