08-13-1959 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
August 13, 1959
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning and
Zoning Board was held at 7:30 P. M. , August 13, 1959, at the Village Hall,
with the following members present:
Mr. Marion B. Arnold, Chairman
Col. Thomas H. Burke
Mr. Emrys Harris
Absent: Mr. Elwood Jones
Mr. Gordon H. Moyer, Jr.
Mr. Charles H. Markel, Building and Zoning Director, and
Mr. William Bradford, Assistant Director, were also present.
Upon motion made by Mr. Harris, seconded by Col. Burke and
passed, minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as written.
(1) Mr. Clyne Chambers of the Chamber of Commerce was
present to request approval of a sign to be painted on the upper parapet
of the building on the northwest corner of 96th St. and N. E. 2nd Ave.
(above Whelan&s Drug Store). This sign is to be of lettering about 16"
high stating "Chamber of Commerce Building." Col. Burke moved that
it be approved. Motion wasseconded by Mr. Harris and passed unanimously.
(2) Mr. Craig Burton, representing the Trio Construction
Co. , was present to request a variance in square -foot area to permit an
8 -unit apartment building on Lot 8 A, Anco Sub.. , a 100 x 100 ft. lot. This
building is toconsist of 4 one -bedroom apartments and 4 two-bedroom
apartments using a total of 16, 000 sq. ft. whereas this lot provides only
10, 000 sq. ft. After some discussion, Col. Burke moved that since
105th St. is zoned for apartments that we ask the Council to consider a
variance in this particular case inasmuch as they have provided off-street
parking and in addition, it would mean increased taxes to. the Village.
The motion died for lack of a second.
It was pointed out to Mr. Burton that variances had been
requested on each apartment building built but not to the extent requested
at this time. However, Mr. Burton felt in view of the expense involved
in improving this land and because of the financial return demanded on
apartment property, an 8 -unit building on a 100 ft. lot was not unreason-
able. Mr. Burton petitioned the Board to make some recommendation to
the Council. Thereupon Mr. Arnold told him that perhaps he should wait
until the full Board is present because any further recommendationat this
meeting might be against it 2 to 1. He further stated that if the Council
wants the Planning Board to consider such a drastic change in requirements,
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they should change the ordinance so the Planning Board can go along
with it.
(3) A request was made by the Miami Shores Lodge Motel
for a sign to be painted on two sides of the awning over the entrance to
the motel. The Planning Board deferred action on this request until
they have an opportunity to view the location.
(4) Mrs. Fisher, owner of Albert's Motel, requested
permission to add three more signs to her motel property to be located
near the edge of Biscayne Blvd. The Planning Board stated this location
would be included in the review of signs, as well as, the Mt. Vernon
Motel.
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(5) Because of the unusual design of the residence for Mr. Henry
End, to be built on Lot 1, Miami Shores Bay View Sub. , the Building
Inspector brought it before the Planning Board. After a review of the plan,
Col. Burke moved that it be approved. Mr. Harris wanted to amend the
motion to make it subject to approval by the Council but finally agreed to
second the motion as stated and it was then passed.
(6) The Edison Center Church group appeared before the
Board with a plan for using Lot A at Grand Concourse and 2nd Ave. for
a church. If approved, they plan to immediately build a santuary on the
north portion of the lot to seat from 100 to 150 people and would like a
variance on the setback from 93rd St. They plan to use the bank parking
lot and the streets surrounding this lot. No, off-street parking is con-
templated at this time. Inasmuch as the Planning Board did not know how
the County minimum land requirement would affect Miami Shores, the
proposal was referred to the Council for their decision.
(7) A request was made for a variance on the side setback of
a pool for Mr. Albert Mancino, 1154 N. E. 91st Terrace, to continue
the present setback of the house which is 8. ft. from the line. Mr. Harris
moved that it be approved in view of the fact that it is merely an extension
of the existing building line. Motion was seconded by Col. Burke and
passed unanimously.
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 P. M.
Clerk
Approved: