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07-25-1968 Regular Meeting• MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING July 25, 1968 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held at 7:30 P. M. , July 25, 1968, at the Village Hall, with the follow- ing members present: Mr. Thomas B. Baden Mr. Gordon H. Moyer, Jr. Mr. Donald W. McIntosh Mr. Irving E. Horsey Absent: Mr. Donald W. Hoefle, Chairman Mr. William R. Bradford, Building and Zoning Director, was also In the absence of Mr. Hoefle, Mr. Horsey was asked to take the Minutes of the last regular meeting were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Moyer, seconded by Mr. Baden and passed. present. chair. (1) Request by Dr. Daniel Finkelstein, 444 N. E. 101st St. to make alterations and additions to an existing non- conforming building. Dr. Finkelstein presented a plan showing proposed improve- ments connecting a non -conforming building on the rear of his lot to the main house to increase the living area. This accessory building was con- structed by a previous owner and violates side and rear yard setbacks. After discussion of the total yard coverage and future improvements Dr. Finkelstein wants to make, the Board decided it would like to view the property before making a decision. Mr. Moyer moved that we table this request until such time as we have all had an opportunity to look at this property and take action on it before the first Council meeting in September. Motion was seconded by Mr. Baden and passed unanimously. (2) Request by Enco Service Station, 9020 Biscayne Blvd. to . • erect a 40 ft. free standing sign. A representative from the sign company stated that the present sign could not be seen above the store buildings on the north side of the property. The present service station signs are all approximately 18 ft. 7/25/68 -2- high. Mr. McIntosh moved that we table action on this until we all get out and look at it and peruse it from the street and give the man our answer before the first meeting in September. Motion was seconded by Mr. Moyer and passed unanimously. . (3) Request by Texaco Oil Co. , 8730 Biscayne Blvd. to re -locate their existing pole sign from the north end of the property to the south end of the property. It was explained by Mr. Gene Duffy of Electro Neon Sign Co. that the visibility of this sign is limited by the Tropical Chevrolet roof and that the south end of the property would be a better location. Mr. McIntosh moved that we table this until we have a chance to view it. Motion was seconded by Mr. Baden and passed unanimously. Monday, August 19th at 9:00 A. M. was the date set with with sign company to view this sign at the proposed location. (4) Barry College Science building. The Building Inspector pointed out the inclusion of an animal room and stated he has asked for a letter from the Health Dept. and the Pollution Control approving this provision. Mr. Moyer moved approval of the plans subject to the Building Inspector's check and meeting all requirements. Motion was seconded by Mr. Baden and passed unanimously. Mr. Moyer asked that a study be initiated by the Council on the matter of non -conforming structures as to how we can prevent them from becoming rental units and from creating uses in further violation of zoning regulations. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 P. M. Approved: