07-02-1985 Regular MeetingREGULAR MEETING
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL
July 2, 1985
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held
on July 2, 1985, at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:30p.m., with the
following members present:
Mayor Karen Kirby
.Robert S. Butler, Jr.
Kevin P. O'Connor
Elspeth Jensen
Marty Stofik
Also Present: John A. Fletcher, Acting Village Manager
William F. Fann, Jr., Village Attorney
The meeting was opened with an invocation given by Reverend
Donald R. Jones of Miami Shores Baptist Church followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION:
Mayor Kirby, on behalf of the Dade League of Cities, presented
Mr. O'Connor a plaque honoring him for serving as past Director of the
Dade League of Cities.
MINUTES.
(a) Council meeting of June 18, 1985 -approved as written by a motion
made by Mrs. Stofik, seconded by Dr. Butler and passed unanimously.
Receipt acknowledged:
(b) Downtown Revitalization Board of 5/1/85, 6/5/85 and 6/12/85. Mayor
Kirby requested that more detail concerning public comments be
included in the minutes.
(c) Beautification Committee 6/12/85.
(d) Historic Preservation 6/17/85.
(e) Recreation Advisory Committee 6/10/85. Mr. O'Connor inquired
about speeding vehicles on Park Drive. Mr. Fletcher stated that
police officers were being stationed there with radar to monitor
the situation per Mr. Forney's instructions.
(f) Planning & Zoning Board 6/27/85.
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD APPROVALS/DENIALS.
(a) Granda Appeal, Item 3 of meeting held 6/27/85.
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Dr. Butler moved to uphold the decision of the Planning & Zoning
Board, seconded by Mrs. Stofik.
Mr. Frank LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning outlined a request
made by Mr. Leo Granda for approval of a non -conforming porch enclosure.
The request was denied by the Planning & Zoning Board because it did not
comply with Miami Shores Village Code of Ordinances.
Mr. Robert Stobs, Chairman of the Planning & Zoning Board and
Mr. Leo Granda answered questions relating to the request.
The motion passed unanimously.
ORDINANCE ON REAL ESTATE SIGNS. First Reading.
Following a reading by title, a motion was made by Mrs. Stofik to
adopt the ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by
Mr. O'Connor.
Mrs. Stofik moved to amend the Ordinance as written in Section 2 from
"not exceeding three (3) square feet in area" to "not exceeding one hundred
twenty (120) square inches in area" in both portions referred to in the
same paragraph. Mr. O'Connor seconded the motion.
In the discussion that followed, Dr. Butler stated that there was no
general public support to warrant changing the size of real estate signs.
He favored supporting the recommendations of the Planning & Zoning Board
and approving the ordinance as it passed originally on first reading.
Mayor Kirby stated that her contacts with residents of Miami Shores
indicated they supported smaller real estate signs. Mayor Kirby explained
that a recent survey conducted by AmeriFirst reflected that Miami Shores
had the second lowest number of homes available for sale (3.7%) in Dade
County.
Public comments were made by realty representatives and residents
concerning the pros and cons of changing the size of real estate signs.
Mr. Robert Stobs spoke on behalf of the Planning & Zoning Board and
recommended that the size of real estate signs remain the same. Mr. Russ
Marchner, Consultant for the Real Estate Council of Dade, Inc., stated
that the realtors favored the original ordinance, although a maximum
compromise reducing the size of real estate signs to 120 square inches
in area was proposed in his memo to Council.
The amendment to the ordinance reducing the size of real estate
signs to one hundred twenty (120) square inches in area passed on a 4/1
vote with Dr. Butler dissenting.
A vote on the Ordinance as amended passed 4/1 with Dr. Butler
dissenting.
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'SETTING OF DATES FOR BUDGET WORKSHOP.
A consensus was reached by the Council to hold the Budget Workshops
on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, of July 22, 23 and 24 at 7:OOp.m. in
the Council Chambers. Mr. O'Connor suggested that prime time be given
to reviewing the Police, Recreation, and Public Works departmental budgets.
It was decided that an additional meeting would be scheduled for July 29th
if necessary.
MR. O'CONNOR'S APPOINTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Mr. O'Connor appointed Mr. Robert Lodge to the Financial Review
Committee.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
(a) Independence Day Celebration, July 4th at the Country Club,
5:30p.m. to 9:30p.m.
COUNCIL COMMENTS.
Mrs. Stofik stated that the Newcomers Club would be selling hot dogs
and refreshments at the Country Club during the July 4th event. Mrs. Stofik
commented on the vacancy on the Code Enforcement Board and encouraged citizens
who were interested in applying for positions to contact members on the various
boards for an explanation concerning their functions.
Mayor Kirby reported that the assessed value of property in Miami Shores
had increased this year. She reiterated that fewer homes were for sale in
Miami Shores than in most of Dade County, although .the appearance of signs
distorted this fact.
Dr. Butler commented on the responsibilities that go along with the
rights and privileges citizens are free to celebrate on Independence Day.
He wished everyone a happy holiday.
Mrs. Jensen stated to citizens concerned about dirt being removed in
the area of 111th Street on North Miami Avenue that left turn lanes were
being added to the street.
PUBLIC COMMENT. None.
ADJOURNMENT. 8:55p.m.
APPROVED:
Karen Kirby
Mayor
L.R. Forney, Jr.
Village Clerk
BY:
Ra dy tor utter
Deputy Village Clerk