Loading...
02-06-2001 Regular Meetingr • • 0. MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The regularly •scheduled meeting of the Miami Shores Village Council took place on Tuesday, February 6, 2001 at the C. Lawton McCall Community Center commencing at 7:30 PM with the following members present: PRESENT: Mayor Ulmer Bob Blum Al Davis Steve Loffredo Mary Ross Agosta ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager Barbara Fugazzi, Village Clerk Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney PUBLIC HEARING 1) APPROVAL OF A DESIGN PLAN FOR MIAMI-DADE COUNTY'S N.E. SECOND AVENUE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. Mr. Benton offered historical information regarding the agenda item and indicated that representatives from the County and Kimberly -Horn, traffic engineers, were available to answer any questions that the Council may have. Mr. Gaspar Miranda from the Miami -Dade County Public Works Department, provided general information on each of the roadway design alternatives, including the different sidewalk widths, curb & gutter requirements, lane widths, and landscaping restrictions. Mr. Davis moved to approve the "hybrid" roadway improvement plan. Mr. Blum seconded the motion. Mayor Ulmer opened the floor for public comment. T.F. Chambers Mr. Chambers asked about the police department costs to accommodate the lane changes. Mr. Benton indicated that there would not be any costs involved. Susie Lawson Ms. Lawson thanked the Council for supporting the median plan, but rather the "hybrid" plan, as this plan calls for wider sidewalks which she feels are essential to the redevelopment of the downtown area. Jim McCoy Mr. McCoy stated his opinion that the hybrid plan is the way to go and asked for clarification regarding the need for turn lanes at the intersections and urged the County to install the turn lanes only where absolutely necessary. Additionally, Mr. McCoy asked whether the existing sidewalks would be preserved or if the County builds entirely new sidewalks. Mr. Miranda indicated that the County would preserve as much as possible and that turn lanes would be determined by traffic flow. • Village Shoe Repair The business operator confirmed construction start dates which is scheduled for approximately July of 2003. • Mayor Ulmer closed public comment. Each Council member expressed their opinions on the pros and cons of the various plans. Mayor Ulmer called for a vote which was 4 - 1 in favor of the motion to approve the hybrid plan. Ms. Agosta was the opposing vote. CONSIDERATIONS 2) LIBRARY Elizabeth Esper A) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING FUNDING FOR THE BROCKWAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY. Brockway Memorial Library Board of Trustee member, Alice Burch, provided the Council with information regarding the request to guarantee funds for the Library building addition, stating that there is a real possibility that funding from the Village will not be necessary. Ms. Burch indicated that the Library has raised close to their goal of $125,000 with matching 1:1 funds to be donated by the North Dade Medical Foundation. Additionally, the State Grant for $125,000 looks extremely promising. This would bring the total available funding to $375,000. The guarantee of Village funding is to cover the State Grant should those monies not be approved by the Governor and to fund any shortfall in the $125,000 library fund raising efforts. Mr. Agosta moved that the Village guarantee funding up to $150,000 as a safety net should State Grant monies not be awarded. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion. Mayor Ulmer asked for public comment and hearing none, called for a vote. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. 3) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Fugazzi A) APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 16, 2001 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. Mr. Loffredo moved approval of the January 16, 2001 Council Meeting Minutes. Mr. Davis seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. B) A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL REAFFIRMING THE CURRENT RECREATION DEPARTMENT POLICY RELATING TO COUNTRY CLUB MEMBERS ADMITTANCE TO THE POOL. Mr. Benton stated that the purpose of the Resolution is to provide continuation of a long standing policy which allows individuals holding Country Club social memberships admittance to the aquatic center providing the individuals pay the non-resident admittance fee. Mr. Blum moved approval of the Resolution. Ms. Agosta seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. Mr. Loffredo wished to have the record reflect that the issue had been raised and unanimously approved by the Recreation Advisory Board. C) AN ORDINANCE OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 270, BY DELETING A PORTION OF SECTION IV OF THE SCHEDULE OF REGULATIONS, WHICH REFERENCES OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES AND OFF-STREET LOADING SPACES, DELETING DIVISION 5, SECTIONS 520 THROUGH 521.3, PARKING SPACES IN ITS ENTIRETY; • Page 2 • • SUBSTITUTING NEW LANGUAGE FOR SECTION 520, PARKING REQUIREMENTS, ESTABLISHING NEW PARKING REGULATIONS FOR ALL ZONING USE DISTRICTS, PROVIDING DEFINITIONS, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Clerk read the caption of the ordinance. Mr. Benton introduced Mr. Al Berg, Planning & Zoning Director, who will make the presentation to the Council. Mr. Berg outlined the points which were taken into account by the Planning & Zoning Board, including traffic/safety, pedestrian friendliness, landscaping, drainage, and aesthetics. Mr. Berg circulated photographic representations of various parking areas throughout the Village. The photos demonstrated the problems caused by the current code not addressing certain parking restrictions. Individual Council members asked questions regarding the photos, recounting some of the issues raised by the pictures. Mr. Davis moved approval of the Ordinance on first reading. Mr. Loffredo seconded the motion. Mayor Ulmer opened the floor for public comment. Cliff Walters Mr. Walters expressed his concerns regarding garage enclosures, stating that when people enclose their garages, a parking space is eliminated and the additional living space usually equates to additional individuals in the household. Doug Garber Mr. Garber stated his opinion that gravel should be allowed for driveway . approaches, indicating that the Planning & Zoning Board would not consider the request. He agreed that the issue would need to be regulated, but asked the Council to consider allowing the gravel material. As no additional individuals wished to speak, Mayor Ulmer closed public comment. Mr. Berg advised the Council of the Planning & Zoning Board's concerns regarding gravel approaches or driveways, siting gravel drifting into the swales and roadways, as well as into the drainage systems. Discussion amongst the Council members centered around the triggering mechanism for the new parking requirements to be instituted, the issue of garage enclosures and the use of gravel, as well as enforcement issues. Mayor Ulmer suggested that amendments can be made to the Ordinance at second reading. The Clerk asked that Council members provide written amendments to the proposed ordinance. Mayor Ulmer called for the vote which was unanimous in favor. Mayor Ulmer called for a recess at 9:30 PM and re'convened the meeting at 9:40 PM. D) AN ORDINANCE OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 270, ARTICLE VI. SPECIAL APPROVALS, ADDING SECTION 610, RELATING TO THE GRANTING OF SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO RESTAURANTS FOR CONSUMPTION OF BEER AND WINE ON PREMISES, DEFINING RESTAURANTS, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Clerk read the caption of the ordinance. Mr. Benton indicated that Mr. Berg would provide presentation information. Mr. Berg stated that the Planning & Zoning Board had considered the ordinance which was passed and recommended for adoption by the Council. A discussion ensued regarding whether the cost of the permit should be included in the ordinance. Following the discussion and upon the recommendation of Mr. Sarafan, it was the consensus of the Council to include a dollar amount for the permit fee within the text of the ordinance. Page 3 • • • Mr. Davis moved approval of the ordinance on first reading. Ms. Agosta seconded the motion. Mayor Ulmer opened the floor for public comment and having no one indicate that they wished to speak on the issue, closed public comment. Council spoke individually of their concerns with some of the language contained in the ordinance, i.e. that a maximum permit fee of $250.00 be added, and the text "cooked, full course meals" within Section 1 be deleted, as well as a concern with the word "daily" as it relates to the definition of restaurant. Mr. Loffredo stated that the intent of the language is to avoid establishments that serve snacks yet call them meals. Mr. Blum stated that the requirement that 50% of revenue be derived from food eliminates the issue raised by Mr. Loffredo. Ms. Agosta stated her opinion that any changes to the proposed ordinance should be sent back to the Planning & Zoning Board. Mayor Ulmer suggested that amendments can be made at the time of the second reading and called for a vote. The results of the vote were unanimous in favor. 4) VILLAGE COUNCIL Mayor Ulmer A) MOTION FOR PRELIMINARY APPROVAL OF REFERENDUM LANGUAGE FOR N.E. SECOND AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS AND SEWERS. Mayor Ulmer indicated that it was his intention to request tabling the item due to information obtained from the County and DERM, and that he had been premature in recommending inclusion on the April, 2001 election ballot. Mr. Loffredo moved to table Item 4A. Ms. Agosta seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor. 5) ANNOUNCEMENTS The Clerk read the announcement. 6) PUBLIC COMMENTS T.F. Chambers Mr. Chambers spoke about drain field requirements instituted by DERM. Lois Mamula Ms. Mamula spoke about the fence along Biscayne Boulevard and the need for a gate. Cliff Walters Mr. Walters spoke about,the sewer issue, speaking about the high cost of connection fees. 7) COUNCIL COMMENTS Mary Ross Agosta Ms. Agosta spoke about the letter from the 105th Street residents regarding their request for a gate in the fence. Bob Blum Mr. Blum talked acknowledged receipt of the letter regarding the fence. Al Davis Mr. Davis stated he had received the letter about the fence. Steve Loffredo Mr. Loffredo reminded residents that the fence was installed for the safety of the children, not just for security reasons. Page 4 Mayor Ulmer • Mayor Ulmer spoke about the fence. He also congratulated Herta Holly on being named Citizen of the Year and Jim McCoy on being named President of the Chamber. Mayor Ulmer reminded everyone about the "Evening in the Tropics" event. The February 6,2001 Council Meeting was adjourned at 10:20 PM. Barbara A. Fugazzi, CMC - Village Clerk r • Page 5 Mark S. Ulmer, Mayor