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08-12-1965 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING August 12 , 1965 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held at 7:30 P. M. , August 12, 1965, 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. William R. Bradford, Building and Zoning Director, was also present. Minutes of the last meeting were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Arnold, seconded by Mr. Baden and passed unanimously. (1) A request was made for a setback variance by Mr. Wm. D. Alexander, 234 N. E. 92nd St. , Lots 8 and 9, Block 25, to permit a swimming pool enclosure to be 2. 57 ft. from the rear property line instead of the required 5 ft. Mr. Alexander had letters from the adjoining property owners stating they had no objection to this variance. Mr. Arnold moved that it be approved providing this man obtains a letter from the people directly to the rear of the property across the alley. Motion was seconded by Mr. Baden with the comment that this will go the Council provided this letter is received. The motion was then passed unanimously. Mr. Arnold suggested that the Council pass an ordinance requiring that all pools constructed in Miami Shores be enclosed or screened in. (2) A request was made by Elizabeth Anstine to use her old sign at her new business address at 9025 Biscayne Blvd. The area of this sign is 54 sq. ft., whereas the permitted area is 45 sq. ft. , and it is to be erected on the cantilever where other signs have been placed. Upon motion made by Mr. Arnold and seconded by Mr. Baden this request was unanimously approved. (3) A request was made by Mr. Clyde B. Coyner to build on Lot 24, Block 46, Miami Shores Sub. , a 50 ft. lot. A previous request for permit to build on this lot was made by Mr. Dan Schmidt in connection with the sale of the adjoining home. The home has since been sold and the lot remains an isolated 50 ft. owned by Mr. Coyner. Mr. Arnold moved that it be recommended to the City Council for approval. Motion was 8/12/65 -2- seconded by Mr. Hoefle but failed to carry on a 2/2 vote with Messrs. Harris and Baden dissenting. (4) A permit was requested for a garage addition to the residence of Dr. Breitbart , 9200 N. W. 2nd Ave. , Lots 23 & 24, Block 135 , which will add to a non -conforming rear setback of 13. 53 ft. After a review of the plans Mr. Arnold moved that the request be recommended to the City Council for approval. Motion was seconded by Mr. Hoefle. Mr. Harris wanted to know why it was built with a non -conforming setback and why the neighbors had not been given an opportunity to voice their opinions on it. The motion passed 3/1 with Mr. Harris dissenting on the grounds that he has no objection to this addition providing the usual practice is followed of securing from the adjacent property owners to the west and the north letters indicating they have no objection to this. Mr. Arnold stated that he didn't remember any similar situation where a non -conforming building is in question and that the addition simply squares up the building and does not violate the existing setback to the house which is 13.6 ft. from the alley. (5) Preliminary plans for an addition to the Food Palace, 9636 N. E. Znd Avenue, were presented by Mr. Ed Wolz. The area of the present building with the proposed addition is 10, 640 sq. ft. The area of the parking lot to the west is 11,500 sq. ft. which more than meets the Village require- ment of one sq. ft. of parking for each sq. ft. of building area. There was some question as to whether or not the taxi. stand would be moved. It was suggested that the driveway off 2nd Avenue be for one-way traffic in. The Building Inspector pointed out that the additional refrigeration and air con- ditioning equipment may cause complaints from the adjoining property owner to the west. It was suggested that the air conditioning equipment could be located on the roof but the refrigeration machinery should be on the ground level for servicing. Mr. Arnold moved that the Board approve the plot plan as presented with final plans for air conditioning and signs to be re -submitted to the Planning Board. Motion was seconded by Mr. Baden and passed unanimously. (6) Revised plans were submitted for the Presbyterian Church parking lot at N. E. 96th St. and 6th Ave. Mr. Arnold moved that the plan as submitted be approved with a one-way exit off 6th Ave. going east and that it be approved for exit on 96th St. with a right turn only sign. Motion was seconded by Mr. Hoefle and passed unanimously. Mr. Harris brought up the subject of the chairmanship of the Board. He stated that ordinarily he would prefer to take this up when there is a full Board present but since there will not be a full Board until September he felt there was no point in putting off action on rotation of 8/12/65 -3- chairmanship. Mr. Harris then nominated Mr. Baden as the next Chairman. Motion was seconded by Mr. Arnold and passed. Mr. Harris then thanked everyone present for the cooperation he had received during the time he was Chairman. Mr. Baden wanted Mr. Harris to know that under his leadership the Board has increased its efficiency and purpose and has deliberated more on each matter and given more time and attention to each item. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 P. M. r�1'2C/1-ss s7/ 1 Village Cle Approved: