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08-06-1991 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 6, 1991 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council was held on Tuesday, August 6, 1991, at the Miami Shores Village Hall commencing at 7:34 p.m. with the following members present: Mayor Johnson Robert Cook Herb Spahn Stephen Loffredo Also present: Gall Macdonald William F. Fann Absent: Henry T. Courtney The invocation was delivered by Dr. Harold Davenport from the Miami Shores Community Church. Mayor Johnson presented a proclamation for "National Night Out" to Candace Larson. ITEM *1 MINUTES Mr. Spahn moved approval of the minutes from the Regular Council Meetings of 7/2/91 and 7/16/91. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motions and the votes were unanimous in favor. Mr. Loffredo moved approval of the minutes from the Budget Hearings of 7/22/91 and 7/23/91. Mr. Spahn seconded the motions and the votes were unanimous in favor. Mayor Johnson acknowledged receipt of the minutes from the following meetings: Downtown Revitalization Board 5/28, 6/5, 7/3/91 Ad -Hoc Downtown Revitalization Committee 7/10, 7/17/91 Beautification Advisory Committee 5/1/91 Country Club Advisory Board 6/26/91 Code Enforcement Board 6/6, 7/9/91 Planning and Zoning Board 6/27/91, 7/11/91 ITEM *2 PLANNING AND ZONING ITEM a. Request by Barnett Bank for variance for satellite dish uplink. Mr. Rick Fernandez presented the Item to the Council. He stated that Planning and Zoning recommended approval. Mr. Loffredo asked If the case will set a precedent. Mr. Fann stated that he has no problem with the request. Mr. Spahn moved approval. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. b. Request for approval for variance from side setback for driveway. Mr. Fernandez introduced the Item stating that Planning and Zoning denied the request. Ms. Daum spoke on her own behalf to get approval of the request. Mr. Cook asked about criteria for granting a variance. Mr. Fernandez spoke about alternate configurations to comply with the code. Mr. Fann stated that hardship is the only basis for a variance. Mr. Loffredo stated that the Council granted a variance to Barnett Bank on equal narasnip. Mr. Spann suggested that the homeowner add to the other side of her driveway to get an additional 5 feet and it would comply with the code. Mr. Cook stated that Barnett Bank must have met the criteria for a variance if the Board recommended approval. He stated that the Council does not want to set precedents of granting variances if they don't meet the criteria. Mr. Loffredo moved to reverse the decision of the Planning and Zoning Board. There was no second for the motion. Mr. Spahn moved to deny the appeal. Mr. Cook seconded the motion and the vote was as follows: Spahn - Yes Cook - Yes Johnson _ Yes Loffredo _ No The motion passed. ITEM *3 REPORT FROM DOWNTOWN AD HOC COMMITTEE. Mr. Fernandez outlined the make up of the committee and stated that the report was part of the minutes submitted. Mr. Spahn stated that the Intent of the Council Is not to have the Downtown Revitalization Board go away; rather, to have their activities continue. Mr. Fernandez explained how the new Downtown Committee would be formed. Mr. Loffredo stated that the records of the meetings do not show that the Chamber of Commerce will be responsible for the new Downtown Committee. Mr. Fernandez stated that the committee should be under the direction of the Village. Mr. Loffredo objected to the role of the Village Manager In the report; however, he agreed that the Village Manager should be on the committee. Mr. Fann stated that the role of the Council is to accept the report, not to take action on the report. Mr. Spahn spoke about timetables to keep up momentum downtown. ITEM *4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL TO ENGAGE ROBERT K. SWARTHOUT TO PREPARE POST DISASTER REDEVELOPMENT PLAN. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background. She stated that the plan Is required by the Miami Shores Village Comprehensive Plan. She also stated that the plan would map out unsafe structures in the Village that will not be rebuilt after a disaster. Ms. Macdonald stated that Mr. Pitkin has proposed to do all of the work required East of the railroad tracks because it is required by the coastal management portion of the Village's comprehensive plan. She stated that Mr. Pitkin has also proposed to teach the Village's building officials how to do the mapping and surveying so that they can do the plan on the West side of town. He has offered to do everything required for the amount in the budget of $2,500. She recommended that the Village retain Mr. Pitkin's services. Mr. Loffredo so moved. Mr. Spahn seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *5 REPORT REGARDING REDISTRICTING OF MIAMI SHORES. Mr. Loffredo delivered his report. He spoke about dividing up the County into 4 regions which, he stated, will give Miami Shores no representation at all. He also spoke about dividing the regions up Into districts as follows: 4 Hispanic 3 Black 2 Anglo Mr. Loffredo stated that if the plan is adopted Miami Shores will have virtually no representation in the County. ITEM *6 DISCUSSION REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO ZONING ORDINANCE FOR REGULATION OF BASKETBALL HOOPS AND ALLOWABLE ROOFING MATERIALS. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the background and asked the Council If she should advertise the ordinances for public hearing. Mr. Fernandez reviewed the ordinances. Mr. Spahn stated that the Council should proceed. Mr. Fernandez stated that the new roofing material allowed will be a better product and at a lower cost to the home owner. Mr. Cook stated that he likes the new materials proposed by the ordinance. Mr. Loffredo asked for technical Information from Mr. Fernandez to be made available by the second public hearing. ITEM *7 APPOINTMENT OF ALTERNATE VOTING DELEGATE TO FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES CONFERENCE. Ms. Macdonald stated that due to Mr. Courtney and Mr. Cook being out of town that a new voting delegate Is necessary. She also stated that Mr. Spahn has agreed to attend the Florida League of Cities Conference. Mr. Loffredo moved to appoint Mr. Spahn as the voting delegate to the Florida League of Cities Conference. Mr. Cook seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. ITEM *8 RESULTS OF JULY BUDGET EXECUTION REVIEW. Ms. Macdonald reviewed the Item and stated that the Village Is running at a break even point. Mr. Spahn moved approval of transferring the funds to cover the deficit in the other departments from the Public Works Department. Mr. Cook seconded the motion. In response to questions from Mr. Loffredo, Mr. Benton reviewed the Public Works Department's beautification program. Mr. Cook asked which account the funds are coming from. Ms. Macdonald replied: Parks, Streets and Waste. The vote was unanimous In favor. ITEM *9 ANNOUNCEMENTS Mayor Johnson read the announcements. ITEM *10 COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Loffredo spoke about construction of State School V not having commenced yet. ITEM *11 PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no public comments. ITEM *12 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:37 pm. Attest: Gall Macdonald Vilige Clerk By: Scott W. Davis Deputy Village Clerk Steven Jo son Mayor