Loading...
06-15-1970 Zoning HearingZONING HEARING MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING June 15, 1970 A zoning hearing before the Miami. Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held at 7:30 p. m. , June 15, 1970, at the Miami Shores Country Club, with the following members present: Mr. Donald W. McIntosh, Chairman Mr. Gordon H. Moyer, Jr. Mr. Thomas B. Baden Mr. Irving E. Horsey Mr. Fred G. Astor Mr. John W. McIntyre, Village Manager and Mr. William R. Bradford, Building and Zoning Director, were also present, as well as approximately 300 Village citizens. Chairman Don McIntosh opened the meeting and explained to those present that this is the third and last public hearing on the proposed zoning changes recommended by Harland Bartholomew & Associates and covers property along Biscayne Boulevard from 93rd Street to 103rd Street. This area will be divided into three portions for purpose of discussion, the first being on the 5. 42 acres on the west side of Biscayne Blvd. immediately south of the residential property on 104th St., from RESIDENTIAL to INSTITUTIONAL. Mrs. Charles Dunn, 1090 N. E. 104th Street, asked if it was planned to build a swimming pool on this property. Chairman McIntosh stated that there are no immediate plans for the property, it is just being put in the same category as the rest of the Country Club property. Mr. Charles Dunn stated he wanted it kept in the residential zone until such time as a use is proposed. On a show -of -hands vote on this section 10% were for it and about 90% against. The next portion to be discussed was the Boulevard property north of 96th St. encompassing the following properties: Lots 1 thru 4, Block 74, Lots 5 thru 9, Block 77, Lots 1 thru 4, Block 78, Lots 1 thru 4, Block 79, Lots 1 thru 4, Block 80, all in Miami Shores Sub. ; Lots B and C, Kinney Park Sub. , Lots 10 thru 13, Block 178, Lots A, B, C, D & E, Weeks Sub. , and Lots 8 thru 10, Block 176, Lots 6 thru 8, Block 175, Miami Shores Sub. It is recommended that this property be changed from RESIDENTIAL to RM -1 (Residential, Multiple -Family, low density). The -2 - Chairman then read the permitted uses and restrictions in this zone. 6/15/70 Mr. Marty Berg, 999 N. E. 99th Street, asked how much this would add to the Village revenue if two to four unit apartments were built on the property and how much would have to be disbursed for services to these apartments. Mr. Ray Nichols, 1173 N. E. 103rd St. , stated he was vigorously opposed to any change in zoning and made the statement that is attached to these minutes. Mr. Frank Miller, 890 N. E. 100th St. , thought this would depreciate the value of his property, that it is ridiculous zoning and that there is no need to establish new zoning on the Boulevard. Mr. Leo Price, 1000 N. E. 96th St. , stated he was in support of the previous statements and pointed out the apartment monstrosities that have developed in North Miami Beach. Mr. Howard Lang, 750 N. E. 101st St. , who spoke in behalf of Mr. and Mrs. M. 5. Hall, 882 N. E. 97th St. , agreeing with the statements made by Ray Nichols. Speaking in behalf of himself and the Miami Shores Taxpayers League he also voiced strong opposition. Mr. Lang asked if any of the property owners had made application for this type of zoning. The Chairman stated that they had not. Mr. Lang thought it would give the owners a foot in the door just by the fact that this zoning was recommended by Harland Bartholomew. He added that three of the Council had already spoken in favor of the Harland Bartholomew report. Mr. Walter Graff, 1191 N. E. 103rd St. , was vigorously against any change. Mr. Richard Ravel, 973 N. E. .96th St. , wanted to call the Board's attention to the opening remarks of the Harland Bartholomew report which state very definitely that there is a great difference between people who own their own property and those who rent. Mr. James Moreno, 1058 N. E. 98th St. , was definitely against the entire report and thought there should be a referendum of the entire Village. Mr. H. W. Smith, 1199 N. E. 102rd St. , was 100% against this change and thought that a ten -unit apartment would be no worse than a four unit. Mr. Myron H. Willison, 1025 N. E. 98th St. , stated that 99% of the people are against this change. Mr. Earl Barber, 335 N. E. 101st St. , stated that the time to stop rezoning is before it happens. The courts have held time and again that if the zoning is debatable the rule is in favor of the municipality. Unless the Council follows the mandate of the people it will be unrepresentative government and something that we should not have to put up with. Mr. Louis Colovos, 1451 N. E. 103rd St. , wanted to know why 6/15/70 -3- this was being proposed since no one was in favor of it. In the show of hands on this section no one was in favor of it and about 98% against. The last portion was the area south of 96th Street and included the following properties: Lots 1 thru 5, Block 65, a part of Block 66 plus acreage north of Block 66 on the east side of the Blvd. south of 95th St. , Lot 28, Block 67, plus acreage north of Lot 28 on the west side of the Blvd. south of 95th St. , Lots 1, 2, 3, 3A and 4, Block 75, Lots 11 thru 16, Block 76, all in Miami Shores Sub. Mrs. Garder speaking for Mrs. Sauter, 795 N. E. 94th St. , stated that she is against this change. Dr. J. Flipse, 715 N. E. 94th St. , spoke against this change. Mr. Bob Pike, 826 N. E. 92nd St. , spoke against the change. Mr. Richard L. Cooper, 780 N. E. 94th St. , wanted to know if anyone who owned this property wants the rezoning. Mr. Bill Oliver, who owns that he doesn't want it rezoned. Mr. Robert Ingle, 9305 N. of the residential zoning. Chairman McIntosh read a owns property on Biscayne Blvd. , in recommendation to rezone this prope a piece of Boulevard property, stated E. 9th Ave. , bought his home because letter from Dr. Roland Sutcliffe, who which he concurs with the planners' rty. Mr. Marty Berg stated that he attends the Council meetings and has found that the Council usually abides by the recommendations of the Planning Board and that the Planning Board knows how everyone feels about the changes On a show of hands there was one in favor and the rest against. Chairman McIntosh stated that the Board would make their recommenda- tions at their meeting of June 24th. Mr. Astor announced after looking over the list of owners of the vacant property on the Boulevard that only three out of 28 are residents of Miami Shores. Since there were no further comments on the zoning the Chairman opened the floor to a discussion of the proposal to make cul de sacs out of the streets abutting the Boulevard. Several of the residents were in favor of this plan but it was pointed out that it would have to wait until the Boulevard is six-laned. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p. m. Approved: • As a resident of the Shores for 20 years, I am vigorously opposed to any change in zoning. This is a fine Home community and we desire to keep it that way. When you start rezoning a neighborhood, there's no end to what happens. It is the beginning of the breakdown. It would depre- ciate the value of our homes in all sections of the Shores, deface the good appearance of this excellent Village, change the good char- acter of this beautiful home community now held in high esteem and many other reasons. Here is what can happen if you zone Biscayne Boulevard to 4 unit apartments. The owner can go Court on a hardship case with the claim that 4 units does not pay and they would be correct. He requires 8 units, 12 units or more to make it a decent investment and the Court may grant his request. If you retain the present residential zoning this cannot happen. This Planning Board and the Council are concerned about law suits for compulsory rezoning. Have no fear because such a suit did occur some years ago. The Court and Supreme Court of Florida ruled in our favor that residential zoning is proper and denied their request for rezoning to apartments. Our Village Attorney can give you the de- tails. According to the Planning Board meetings and our door to door canvas of home owners the response indicates 95% are opposed to any zoning change. You Gentlemen and the Council must recognize the overwhel- ming majority of residents desire to keep the zoning as is and you must respect the will of the people. Reject this obnoxious and dan- gerous plan. We the people go on record strongly opposed to this re- zoning. Previous Planning Boards and Councils have rejected such zoning changes and we petition you also to reject it and keep Miami Shores our pride and joy. 1173 N.E. 103rd Street Miami Shores, Florida 33138 Respectfully, Ray Nichols