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05-11-1961 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING May 11, 1961 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning and Zoning Board was held at 7:30 P.M. , May 11, 1961, at the Village Hall, with the following members present: Mr. Marion B. Arnold, Chairman Mr. Gordon H. Moyer, Jr. Mr. Elwood Jones Mr. Ernrys C. Harris Mr. Thomas B. Baden Absent: None,. Mr. Charles H. Markel, Building and Zoning Director, and Mr. William Bradford, Assistant Director, were also present. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Moyer, seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. (1) A request was made to change the sign at Uncle John's Pancake House, 9099 Biscayne Blvd. from neon tubing to scintillating bulbs. After some discussion Mr. Baden moved that the Board grant this request to change the sign at the Pancake House. Motion was seconded by Mr. Harris and passed 3/2 with Messrs. Moyer and Jones dissenting. (2) A request was made for another sign at Albert's Motel, 9101 Biscayne Blvd. The proposed sign was a free-standing sign, 12 ft. high and 8 ft. wide to be erected in the grassed area in front of the office. After discussion Mr. Moyer moved that the Board deny this request for an additional sign. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. (3) The young Mr. BradShat r of Tropical Chevrolet and Mr. • Horsey, architect, were present in regard to proposed plans for expansion of the Chevrolet agency. The first part of the plan was to pave Lots 14 through 17, Block 21, El Portal Sub. , the 100 ft. on N. E. 6th Ave. immedi- ately north of the Miathi Laundry, to be used as .a new car lot. Mr. Moyer moved that the Board grant the request to pave an area 100 ft. x 130 ft. , to provide adequate lighting and drainage, and to place a decorative masonry fence or wall at least 3-1/2 ft. high acrossthe front on 6th Ave. and also to provide a hedge on the south side as far down from the eastern extremity to the Miami Laundry and also on the north boundary of the site. Motion was seconded by Mr. Baden and pas sed unanimously. The second part of the plan was to build a canopy on the • • 5/11/61 -2- south side of the present sales office for display of used cars and trucks. This will be on the property formerly occupied by Mickey's Restaurant. Mr. Harris moved that the Board recommend approval of the building extension as proposed but this recommendation does not provide approval at this time for any signs and that all requests for signs will be submitted at a later date. Motion was seconded by Mr. Moyer and passed unanimously. (4) Mr. Don Hoefle was again present to request a variance previously denied, to construct a two car garage at 395 N. E. 97th Street, using 9 feet of the rear setback and changing the established side yard setback on 4th Avenue. Because this garage is to be attached to the house there is a requirement of a 15 ft. rear setback. After some discussion Mr. Moyer moved in view of the existing buildings having been built right up to the property line and also in view of the fact that the neighbors have all approved this variance, that the request be granted as presented. Motion was seconded by Mr. Harris and passed 4/1 with Mr. Jones dissenting. The meeting adjourned at 9:05 P. M. Clerk j Approved: