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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, • • -2- 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. 8/13/59 (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: