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03-14-1968 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING March 14, 1968 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held at 7:30 P. M. , March 14, 1968, at the Village Hall, with the following members present: Mr. Donald W. Hoefle, Chairman Mr. Gordon H. Moyer, Jr. Mr. Thomas B. Baden Mr. Donald W. McIntosh Mr. Irving E. Horsey Mr. William R. Bradford, Building and Zoning Director, was also present. Minutes of the last meeting were accepted as written by motion made by Mr. Baden, seconded by Mr. Horsey and passed. (1) Mr. John Hawley, owner of "The Matchbox" novelty shop, 8823 Biscayne Blvd. , presented a plan to paint the existing sign with a Red - Day Glo paint and trim the letters with black. The sign is to be illuminated with a black light. Mr. McIntosh made a motion to approve the sign with the omission of a heart -shaped "O" and use of a standard "0" in its place. The motion was seconded by Mr. Horsey and passed unanimously. (2) Mr. Bill Carrington, representing the owner of the property at the northeast corner of Biscayne Blvd. at 90th Street, presented incomplete plans for the erection of an "Arby's Roast Beef" restaurant. Since plans were incomplete, an informal discussion followed. Items discussed were: patio seating, parking, signs and landscaping. Mr. Hoefle made a motion to table the request until plans indicating permanent seating, landscaping, proper parking and drainage, are presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Horsey and passed by four votes. Mr. McIntosh abstained from discussion or any action on the motion because he had made a survey on the property. (3) Mr. Juan Corbella, architect for Laurence Construction Company, presented a plan to build four condominium apartment buildings with a total of 46 two bedroom apartments on the south side of 105th Street west of the Miami Shores Condominium. This piece of property has approxi- mately 122, 000 sq. ft. of land and would permit 68 one bedroom apartments or 56 two bedroom apartments. After a lengthy presentation, Mr. Moyer made a motion to deny the request as presented because of the stereotype appearance of the buildings. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baden. 3/14/68 -2- In the discussion that followed suggestions were made to (1) break elevation, (2) break facade of building, (3) submit landscaping plans, and (4) arrange parking in a more acceptable fashion. The motion was passed unanimously. (4) Dr. and Mrs. Finkelstein of 444 N. E. 101st Street, not on the agenda, approached the Planning Board concerning adding to a non- conforming garage and connecting the same to their residence. The Planning Board agreed to make a visual inspection of the premises prior to any action. The Mayor, Mr. Cole, had an informal discussion with the Planning Board to have a meeting with the Village Council on Tuesday, March 19th at 3:30 p.m. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p. m. 4 'idi ---L:7_, Clerk Approved: