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11-06-2007 Regular Meeting• Barbara Estep, MMC VILLAGE CLERK MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE Office of the Village Clerk 10050 N.E.2nd Avenue Miami Shores, Florida 33138 Tel: (305) 795.2207 Fax: (305) 756.8972 E-mail: EstepB a(�.MiamiShoresVillage.com • • MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled Council Meeting on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 in the Council Chambers of Village Hall. The Meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM with the following individuals in attendance: PRESENT: Herta Holly Stephen Loffredo Hunt Davis Prospero Herrera JC Rodriguez ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager Barbara Estep, Village Clerk Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney PRESENTATIONS Mr. Benton presented the November, 2007 House of the Month Award to Chris & Vikki Antonopoulos of 277 N.E. 101st Street. CONSIDERATIONS 1) PLANNING & ZONING David Dacquisto A) AN APPEAL OF A DECISION OF THE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD TO DENY THE INSTALLATION OF A "WATER FEATURE" IN THE FRONT YARD OF 1200 N.E. 96TH STREET. Following a presentation by the Planning & Zoning Director, Mr. David Dacquisto, it was determined that the appellant was not in attendance to present his appeal. As a consequence, Mr. Loffredo moved to table the item. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. • • 2) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep A) APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 16, 2007 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES. Mr. Herrera moved to approve the October 16, 2007 Council Meeting Minutes. Mr. Rodriguez seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. B) AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, AMENDING SECTION 523.1 OF THE ZONING APPENDIX A, CONTAINED IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, CONDITIONALLY PROVIDING FOR METAL, GLAZED TILE AND ASPHALT SHINGLES, AS ACCEPTABLE ROOFING MATERIALS, SETTING FORTH THOSE CONDITIONS, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Estep read the caption of the Ordinance into the record. The Planning & Zoning Director, David Dacquisto, and the Building Official, Claudio Grande, provided samples and information relating to the specific type of metal roofing that is being proposed for approval in the amendment to the Zoning Appendix. They highlighted the installation process and showed photographs of homes having metal roofs in Key Biscayne, where they allow for metal roofs of certain colors. Mr. Dacquisto indicated that Coral Gables has recently amended their code for a six month period to allow for metal roofs on a trial basis. Individual Council Members expressed their opinions on the proposed change to the Code, with a majority of the Council Members indicating that they like the idea of a trial period to see how the metal roofs fit in with the architectural designs of the Village. A short discussion regarding the process for permitting of the metal roofs ensued amongst the Council Members and staff. At the conclusion of these discussions, Mayor Holly opened the Public Hearing. Residents, TF Chambers, Colleen Hetti, Mary Newman and Martin Randall, all spoke in favor of adding seamed metal as an acceptable roofing material to the existing Zoning Appendix. As no one else present wished to speak on the proposed Ordinance, Mayor Holly closed the Public Hearing. Council Members continued their discussion regarding the possibility of including a sunset clause, or time limit within the Ordinance. It was the concensus of the Council to set a one year time frame to the provision allowing for metal roofs. Attorney Sarafan suggested amending the ordinance to include specific sunset clause language. Following these discussions, Mr. Davis moved to approve the amended Ordinance on second and final reading. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. C) A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, AFFIRMING THAT THERE ARE NO PROPERTIES LOCATED WITHIN THE VILLAGE LIMITS TO WHICH MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE HOLDS FEE SIMPLE TITLE WHICH ARE APPROPRIATE FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING. Ms. Estep read the caption of the Resolution into the record. Mr. Benton offered an explanation of the purpose of the Resolution, citing a requirement contained in the State Statutes which calls for municipalities to conduct an inventory of properties to which they hold fee simple title and that are appropriate for use for affordable housing. As there are no such properties within the Village, the proposed Resolution affirms that information and will be forwarded to the applicable State agency. Mr. Rodriguez moved approval of the Resolution as presented. Mr. Herrera seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion. 3) ANNOUNCEMENTS The Clerk read the announcements. • • • 4) PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 Minute Time Limit Per Speaker) Colleen Hetti Ms. Hetti spoke about the Mayor's Climate Change initiative. TF Chambers Mr. Chambers spoke of the energy efficiency of the metal roofing material. 5) COUNCIL COMMENTS Hunt Davis Mr. Davis spoke of the upcoming Evening in the Courtyard event at the Charter School and also of the upcoming vote in January regarding the tax reform plan. Steve Loffredo No Comment offered. Prospero Herrera Mr. Herrera spoke about the Community College Book Fair. JC Rodriguez Mr. Rodriguez wished everyone a safe Veteran's Day holiday. Herta Holly Mayor Holly spoke of the Mayor's Task Force and the Mayor's Ball scheduled for February 23, 2008. 6) ADJOURNMENT The November 6, 2007 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM. Barbara A. Estep, MMC Village Clerk Herta Holly, Mayor Barbara A. Estep, MMC Village Clerk