11-01-2011 Regular MeetingBarbara Estep, MMC
Village- Cler-k
Miami Shores Viiaage
Office of the Village Clerk
10050 N.E.2nd Avenue
Miami Shores, Florida 33138
Tel: (305) 795.2207
Fax: (305) 756.8972
E-mail: EstepBaa.MiamiShoresVillage.com
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
The Miami Shores Village Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 1,
2011 in the Council Chambers of Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM with the
following individuals present:
PRESENT:
Jim McCoy
Hunt Davis
Al Davis
Steve Loffredo
Jesse Walters
ALSO PRESENT: Tom Benton, Village Manager
Barbara Estep, Village Clerk
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
CONSIDERATIONS
1) VILLAGE CLERK Barbara A. Estep
A) APPROVAL OF THE OCTOBER 18, 2011 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES.
Councilman Walters moved approval of the October 18, 2011 Council Meeting Minutes as submitted.
Councilman Loffredo seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
B) AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, AMENDING
SECTION 504, "SIGNS" BY CREATING 504.3 OF THE ZONING APPENDIX A,
CONTAINED IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE,
FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR ADMINISTRATIVE APPROVAL BY THE PLANNING
DIRECTOR OF CERTAIN TEMPORARY BUSINESS SIGN INSTALLATIONS, AND
SIGNS COMPLYING WITH A MASTER SIGN AGREEMENT, SETTING FORTH
CONDITIONS FOR SAME, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
• Ms. Estep read the caption of the Ordinance into the record and indicated that the Public Hearing had
been properly noticed and advertised. Mr. Benton reminded the Council that the matter of temporary
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business signage was originally proposed by the Council and forwarded to the Planning & Zoning
Department for their review and recommendations. David Dacquisto, the Village's Planning Director,
offered background information to the Council, including the specific issues that the Planning Board
looked at for consideration. Mr. Dacquisto summarized the provisions contained in the proposed
ordinance, including the parameters for administrative approval and allowable timeframe for temporary
signage. Individual Council Members expressed their thoughts and opinions regarding the proposed
ordinance amendment, including general support for addressing the concerns heard during the Spring
election. Councilman Davis voiced his concern regarding the proposed 90 day, non-renewable
timeframe for the temporary business signage. Clarification regarding the reasoning behind the 90 day
restriction was provided by the Administration. Following the discussion amongst Council, Vice
Mayor Davis moved approval of the proposed ordinance on first reading. Councilman Loffredo
seconded the motion. Mayor McCoy opened the floor for the Public Hearing but as no one came
forward to speak, he closed the Public Hearing and called for the vote which was four to one in favor of
the motion, with Councilman Davis voting no.
C) AN ORDINANCE OF THE MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE COUNCIL, AMENDING
ARTICLE VI, "SPECIAL APPROVALS" BY CREATING SECTION 620 IN THE
ZONING APPENDIX A, CONTAINED IN THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF
SPECIAL CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS TO PERMIT THE PRESENTATION
OF MOVIES WITHIN LEGITIMATE THEATERS, SETTING FORTH
DEFINITIONS AND CONDITIONS FOR SAME, PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS,
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Ms. Estep read the caption of the proposed Ordinance into the record and indicated that the Public
Hearing had been properly noticed and advertised. Mr. Benton explained that as was the case with Item
1B, this proposed ordinance is being brought before them in response to the Council's request to have
the Planning Board review the issue of movie presentations in Miami Shores. The Village's Planning
Director, David Dacquisto, provided information to the Council relating to the various options reviewed
by the Planning Board and explained the rationale behind the proposed issuance of a Special
Conditional Use Permit to allow for movies in legitimate theaters. Discussions surrounded the
definition of legitimate theaters, various scenarios that might occur and how the Special Conditional
Use Permit could be written to ensure that concerns of the Council are addressed within the conditions
outlined in the permit. Clarification was provided to Council Members regarding the fact that the
Special Conditional Use Permit application would be reviewed and either approved or disapproved by
the Council only and that issues such as security, parking, presentation times, etc. would be made a part
of the Conditional Use Permit. Subsequent to the discussions, Councilman Loffredo moved to approve
the proposed Ordinance on first reading. Councilman Walters seconded the motion. Mayor McCoy
opened the floor for the Public Hearing. An attorney representing the Playground Theatre spoke on
behalf of the Theatre and assured the Council that the Playground Theatre would not be presenting
movies that would cause any concerns within the Village. No one else present wished to speak during
the hearing. Mayor McCoy closed the Public Hearing and called for the vote which was unanimous in
favor of the motion.
2) ANNOUNCEMENTS
Ms. Estep read the announcements.
3) PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 Minute Time Limit Per Speaker)
No one offered any comments.
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4) COUNCIL COMMENTS
Jesse Walters Councilman Walters spoke of the Presbyterian Church's recent event.
Steve Loffredo Councilman Loffredo echoed Councilman Walters' remarks, indicating he adopted a
dog during the event.
Al Davis Councilman Davis spoke of the upcoming fundraising Ball.
Hunt Davis Vice Mayor Davis talked of the Evening in the Courtyard event scheduled for
November 18th at the Charter School and the Mayor's Ball.
Jim McCoy Mayor McCoy offered an invitation to the Mayor's Community Benefit Gala coming
up on Saturday, November 5th
5) ADJOURNMENT
The Tuesday, November 1, 2011 Council Meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM.
Barbara A. Estep, MMC
Village Clerk
Jim McCoy, Mayor