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09-26-1963 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING September 26, 1963 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning and Zoning Board was held at 7:30 P. M. , September 26, 1963, at the Village Hall, with the following members present: Mr. Emrys C. Harris, Chairman Mr. M. B. Arnold Mr. Thomas B. Baden Mr. Donald W. Hoefle Absent: Mr. Gordon H. Moyer, Jr. 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. Baden, seconded by Mr. Hoefle and passed unanimously. (1) A sketch of a sign to be erected in the front set back of the Baptist Church was presented, the area of which the Building Inspector reported, was a little in excess of that permitted. Upon motion made by Mr. Arnold and seconded by Mr. Baden, it was unanimously approved. (2) Mr. Charles Bradshaw, Mr. Irving Horsey, architect, and Mr. Thomas Teasley, Attorney, were present with a two -fold plan for the parking of cars at Tropical Chevrolet; the first part of which was for a different type fence than previously approved for the parking lot north of the Miami Laundry along 6th Avenue. The second part of the plan was to park on the west side of the Railroad north of 87th Street in an apart- ment zone. For the parking lot on 6th Avenue, it was proposed that a rail fence be erected in place of the approved block wall. After discussion, Mr. Arnold moved that a decorative rail fence with no less than two rails, at least 3-1/2 ft. high, be approved for across the front of the lot on 6th Avenue with some type of hedge or planting, and a similar hedge orCrailing fence and hedge across the north end of the lot and on the south side up to the building line of the laundry, with the drainage area to be approved by the Building Inspector and with lighting plans to be sub- mitted to the Planning Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Baden, who amended this motion to the effect that the greenery must be planted and maintained. The motion as. amended was passed unanimously. 9/2/663 -2- Concerning the second part of Mr. Bradshaw's plan to park west of the Railroad, the parties concerned were informed that this would involve a zoning change and application for which would have to be made according to the zoning ordinance. (3) The next item on the agenda was the previously sub- mitted petition for the closing of N. E. 91st Street west of the Railroad, N. E. 89th Street west of the Railroad and N. E. 89th Street, less the westerly 60 ft., east of the Railroad. The Village Attorney had been consulted and it was his opinion that this was not an unusual procedure and that it was a matter for Council policy. After discussion, Mr. ,Arnold moved that the Board recommend to the City Council that they close N. E. 89th Street in accordance with the petition. . Motion died for lack of a second. It was noted that Mr. Jones' professional building is facing the portion of 91st Street that is under discussion and that the street is now being used for parking. Mr. Arnold moved that the petition be denied insofar as 91st Street is concerned until we have plans and commitments from the owners on both sides of the street as to future development. Motion died for lack of a second. Mr. Baden felt that the parkingin the professional office area was most important and that the residents should be considered. Mr. Hoefle felt that that part of 89th Street east of the Railroad should be closed and moved that the Board approve the closing of that part of 89th Street east of the Railroad designated as Tract C according to the petition submitted, less the west 60ft. of right -a -way and that the remainder of the proposal be deferred. Motion was seconded by Mr. Arnold and passed unanimously. (4) The Building Inspector reported that a fence has been put up in the front yard at 10659 N. E. 10th Court which is made of wood and is in violation as the ordinance requires masonry fences in the front yards. The question of changing this requirement was discussed. Mr. Arnold moved that the Board recommend to the City Council that a change in the fence requirements be made to permit decorative type wooden fences in the front yard and that the design and wood be approved by the Planning Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Baden and passed unanimously. Clerk The meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M. Approved: