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07-26-1962 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING July 26, 1962 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning and Zoning Board was held at 7:30 P. M. , July 2°6, 1962, at the Village Hall, with the following members present: Mr. Gordon H. Moyer, Jr. , Chairman Mr. Elwood Jones Mr. Emrys C. Harris Mr. Thomas B. Baden Absent: Mr. Marion B. Arnold Mr. Charles H. Markel, Building and Zoning Director, Mr. William Bradford, Assistant Director, and the Village Manager, were also present. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Baden, seconded by Mr. Harris and passed unanimously. (1) A request was made for permit to build on a 50 ft. lot by Mr. Dan Schmidt, at 966 N. E. 92nd St., Lot 15, Golden Gate Park Subdivision. After a review of this plan, Mr. Baden moved that the Board recommend that the permit be granted to build on this lot providing the plan meets all building and zoning requirements. Motion was seconded by Mr. Harris and passed unanimously. (2) The request made by Mr. Jack M. Lentz for permit to finish a room and bath in an accessory building at 930 N. E. 91st Terrace, was deferred until the next meeting as some members of the Board had not had time to view the proposed alterations. (3) A request was made by Mrs. Norcross to convert an existing carport into a studio at 515 N. E. 101st St. As this is a non -conforming building being only two feet from the property line, it cannot be altered or changed in use without approval of the Board. Action was deferred until the Board members have an opportunity to view this property. (4) Plans were submitted for an addition to the home of Dr. Donald C. Farrow, 9301 N. E. 2nd Ave. , to provide rooms for a professional office in his home. After some discussion Mr. Harris moved that the plan be approved as presented subject to elimination of the southernmost front entry as shown on the proposed plan. Motion was seconded. by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. (5) A tentative approval was requested by Mr. Harry F. Smenner for permit to locate a swimming pool in the front yard of the Albertts Motel at 9101 Biscayne Blvd. Mr. Smenner stated that the pool would eliminate six parking spaces which can be relocated. Mr. Baden moved that the pool be approved subject to final plans, with the provision of the required parking spaces as well • • Planning & Zoning Board Meeting -2- June 26, 1962 as an ornamental enclosure around the pool. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. (6) A request was made by Mr. A. J. Bernard, 275 N. E. 92nd St. , to construct a screened room addition using an aluminum covered honey -combed panel roof and beam. After reviewing the aluminum panel, Mr. Jones moved that the Board grant the permit for construction of an aluminum roof and beam providing it meets the building code. Motion was seconded by Mr. Baden and passed unanimously. (7) A request for permit was made by Mr. Vincent DeMeo, represented by Mr. Harvey Duval, attorney, to close in a two car garage for a studio at 10190 N. E. 12th Ave. After a review of this plan Mr. Harris moved that it be approved. Motion was seconded by Mr. Jones and passed unanimously. (8) A request was made by Electro Neon Sign Company to erect a sign on the roof of the building at 8849 Biscayne Blvd. for the purpose of advertis- ing a restaurant at this location. Mr. Jones moved that the permit for the sign be granted providing the restaurant owner removes the lettering on the north side of the building and on the face of the building. Motion was seconded by Mr. Baden and passed unanimously. (9) Mr. Alfred Bieley, 137 N. W. 107th Street, appeared before the Board in regard to a canvas carport he constructed in the front yard of his home without permit. Mr. Bieley stated he felt he should have a variance because his second car looked neater under the carport than on the street. Mr. Jones moved that this man be given 60 days, or until after the next Council meeting, to remove it. Motion was seconded by Mr. Moyer and passed unanimously. Mr. Bieley stated he would appeal this to the Council. (10) A plan for the signs for the new Peoples National Bank was presented. Mr. Baden moved that the Board approve the plan as submitted for the signs for the Peoples National Bank as it conforms to the sign regulations. Motion was seconded by Mr. Harris and passed unanimously. Mr. Jones brought up the subject of the sewerage disposal plant at Barry College. He stated that he didnot think that its appearance was up to the aesthetics of Miami Shores and he would like to suggest that the wall be raised to somewhere between eight and ten feet, that it be stuccoed and painted and that the Council consider requesting some type of eave be constructed on the top of the wall to give the appearance of a building. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 P. M. h/Ai(//t Clerk Approved: