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05-25-1961 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING May 25, 1961 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning and Zoning Board was held at 7:30 P. M. , May 25, 1961, at the Village Hall, with the following members present: Mr. Gordon H. Moyer, Jr. Mr. Emrys C. Harris Mr. Thomas B. Baden Mr. M. B. Arnold (arrived late) Absent: Mr. Elwood Jones Mr. Charles H. Markel, Building and Zoning Director, was also present. In the absence of the Chairman, Mr. Harris moved that Mr. Moyer be appointed chairman. Motion was seconded by Mr. Baden and passed. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Harris, seconded by Mr. Baden and passed unanimously. (1) A request was made by Mr. Julian B. Frix for a variance to construct a carport addition on the property line at 471 N. E. 101st St. After some discussion Mr. Harris moved that the petition be granted for the following reasons: (1) that the distance on the west between the Frix lot line and the Sappenfield building line is 30 ft. which is greater than the usual setbacks required for distances between residences constructed on adjacent lots; (2) that there seems to be no feasible alternative location on the Frix property for a potential carport other than the proposed location in the petition; (3) there are no other property owners directly affected by this petition and (4) Mrs. Sappenfield, the adjacent owner, has furnished the Board with a letter stating that the Frix petition meets with her approval. Motion was seconded by Mr. Baden who added that we are not creating a precedent that would be undesirable and secondly that the total picture has to be considered and that it will not give a cramped effect in this area. The motion was then passed 3/1 with Mr. Moyer dissenting, who stated he felt we are setting a precedent allowing a carport built right up to the property line regardless of the 30 ft. between buildings because the Sappenfields or future owners may want to build up to their 10 ft. line and thus somewhat spoil the appearance of these properties. Mr. Arnold added that the Schofxnan carport was granted under almost identical circumstances. (2) A request was made for a free-standing electric sign for the A & P parking lot. After some discussion concerning signs on the bank parking lot, Mr. Arnold moved that permit be granted for this sign if they 5/25/61 -2- reduce it to the same height as the bank sign of 13 ft. 2 ins. Motion was seconded by Mr. Baden and passed unanimously. (3) Mr. Joe Paparo presented proposed plans for two apartment • buildings to be built on Lots 9B and 1OB, Anco Sub. The Buildings will require land area of 24,400 sq. ft., being 12 two -room apartments and 4 three-room apartments. The Building Inspector reported that this would meet the lot area requirement, as well as, parking. Mr. Baden moved that this Board grant the request of Mr. Paparo to go ahead with the apart- ment building as outlined providing that the bulkheading be erected as shown on Mr. Ford's survey showing seawall alignment for these lots 5, 6, 9 and 10. Motion was seconded by Mr. Arnold and passed unanimously. Clerk • The meeting adjourned at 8:25 P. M. Approved: