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10-22-1970 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING October 22, 1970 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held at 7:30 p.m. , October 22, 1970, at the Village Hall, with the following members present: Mr. Donald W. McIntosh, Chairman Mr. Gordon H. Moyer, Jr. Mr. Thomas H. Baden Mr. Irving E. Horsey Absent: Mr. Fred G. Astor 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. Moyer, seconded by Mr. Horsey and passed. (1) Mr. Charles H. Markel, architect, representing Mr. Gianaris, owner of the Mt. Vernon Motor Lodge, 9221 Biscayne Blvd. , requested consideration of a preliminary plan of an expansion program for the motel. This program is in two phases: Phase one, to add 17 efficiency units to the back of the existing building and Phase two, to demolish the one story wings and erect two 18 room two story wings, for a new total of 56 efficiency rooms. The plan calls for 71 parking spaces. After a discussion of this plan in regard to the present zoning on the property, Mr. Baden moved that the Board table the request at this time until it is known what the Council is going to do in acting on the Board's zoning recommenda- tions. The motion was seconded by Mr. Horsey and passed unanimously. (2) The Miami Shores Baptist Church, 370 Grand Concourse, requested permission to keep a bus parked next to the existing garage on the church's parking lot on N. E. 96th Street. A sketch of the enclosure for the bus was presenFty Chief Fowler which indicated a 10 ft. fence will be used to hide the bus from the street. Mr. Horsey moved that the Board recommend to the Council that the church be granted permission to park this bus with a decorative fence enclosure as proposed, on the basis of a permit for one year. The motion was seconded by Mr. Baden and carried. (3) Dr. and Mrs. Joe Burch, 170 N. W. 105th St. , Lots 11, 10 & W 1/2 of 9, Block 126, Miami Shores Sub. , requested permit to erect a 9 ft. x 20 ft. orchid house in their rear yard. The Zoning ordinance requires approval by the Planning Board of any such structure exceeding 10/22/70 -2- 80 sq. ft. Mr. Moyer moved that the request be approved with a 5 ft. set- back on the rear and a 10 ft. setback on the side. Motion was seconded by Mr. Horsey and passed. • Unfinished Business: (a) Parking plan for new Community Center - Chairman McIntosh presented a revised plan showing 32 parking spaces which was generally approved by the Board. Mr. McIntosh also presented a parking plan for the Presbyterian Church along Park Drive. Some changes were suggested in this plan. Chairman McIntosh brought up the subject of a recent listing for sale of the property owned by Dr. Douglas J. Muncie at 150 N. E. 96th Street and subsequent findings, a copy of the report being attached hereto. Mr. Moyer moved that this zoning problem be brought to the attention of the Council. Motion was seconded by Mr. Baden and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. • Approved: c� Chairman (gee, 0 E yJ Miami Jhores9ilIage F L OR ID A REPORT SUBMITTED BY DONALD W. McINTOSH, CHAIRMAN OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD, ON OCTOBER 22, 1970: S SUBJECT: PROPERTY OWNED BY DR. DOUGLAS J. MUNCIE, 150 N. E. 96th St. , Lots 7 & 8, Block 20, Miami Shores, Section #1. The Village Clerk was notified in the latter part of September that the Muncie property, 150 N. E. 96th Street, known as Lots 7 & 8, Block 20, Miami Shores, Section, had been advertised in the newspaper with the caption "PROFESSIONAL OFFICE AND HOME". The ad further stated: "3 room office suite, plus 1 bedroom apt. down and two 2 bedroom furn. apt. up. " On October 2nd the Village Clerk and myself inspected the premises along with Virginia Pinto, a real estate broker. The entire first floor appeared to be utilized as a commercial professional office- clinic complex. The second floor has two separate and distinct apartment living areas with complete kitchen facilities on each side. Further research by the Village Clerk indicates the following history on this property: An injunction was filed May 6, 1947 in Chancery Order Book 818 on Page 118, enjoining the defendants from using the building for hotel or apart- ment purposes and restricting its use to a one family residence until the zoning ordinance is legally revoked or amended by Miami Shores Village. e t. O 2p0, 1958 Dr. Douglas J. Muncie requested use of the property as his residence and professional office with a required variance. The Village passed Resolution 386 November 4, 1958, which states as follows: ".. applicant be permitted to occupy the said property as his home and to use the same as an office for the practice of the applicant's profession, and that he be authorized to employ the services of one skilled technician to assist him in the practice of such profession. "