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
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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.
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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.
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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