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01-14-1971 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING January 14, 1971 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held at 7:30 p.m. , January 14, 1971, at the Village Hall, with the following members present: Mr. Donald W. McIntosh, Chairman Mr. Thomas B. Baden Mr. Irving E. Horsey Mr. Fred G. Astor Absent: Mr. Gordon H. Moyer, Jr. Mr. William R. Bradford, Building and Zoning Director, was also present. Minutes of the meeting of January 4, 1971 were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Astor, seconded by Mr. Horsey and carried. (1) Mr. Frank Shuflin, architect, and Mr. William Pierce, attorney, representing Brynwood apartment, 1330 N. E. 105th Street, Lots 7B and 8B, Anco Sub. , were present to request permit to change an existing card room into a one bedroom apartment. The plans as presented November 14, 1968, were for a 13 -unit apartment with a card room for all apartments' use. The 13 apartments required 28, 200 sq. ft of lot area; 27, 500 sq. ft of lot area were available. Conversion of the card room into a one bedroom apartment would require an additional 1800 sq. ft. lot area variance. Mr. Pierce pointed out that the appearance of the building would not change, that there was no present need for the card room and that there was adequate parking provided. A review was made of other area variances approved on this street. After discussion of details Mr. Baden moved that the request for the variance be granted. Mr. Horsey seconded the motion after the Board was assured that this unit would be sold as a condominium, and it was passed by three affirmative votes with Mr. McIntosh abstaining because of business interests. (2) Rimers Cleaners requested permit to locate a dry clean- ing plant in the Kwik Chek shopping center, 9071 Biscayne Blvd. The proposed area has 2400 sq. ft. , whereas the ordinance permits only 1500 sq. ft. The owner of the proposed plant contended that only 1500 sq. ft. of area would be used for the dry cleaning operation and that there was no feasible way to rent less space in this location. Mr. Astor moved that the Board approve the request subject to submission of detailed and specific plans for approval of the Building Department which will delineate proper fire and pollution control features therein and that the approval is limited • • 1/14/71 -2- to the 1500 sq. ft. area shown on the plans except for the use of the toilet facilities for the store personnel. The motion was seconded by Mr. Horsey and passed unanimously. Unfinished Business: (a) Sign for McIntosh & Associates, 581 N. E. 91st Street. A plan was presented showing a decorative free-standing sign to be located on the southeast corner of the property, as previously approved by the Council. Mr. Horsey moved that the sign be approved as submitted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Baden and passed with Mr. McIntosh abstaining. (b) Planting for the Marsico building, 9165 Park Drive - Mr. Astor stated that he asked that this be brought up because he wanted the Board to appeal to Mr. Marsico, as a citizen of Miami. Shores, to do something to beautify the rear elevation of his building. It was also pointed out that Mr. Marsico had failed to comply with the stipulated 30" high hedge plantings. It was agreed by the Board to invite Mr. Marsico to come before the next Board meeting to discuss these points. (c) Suggested form for Planning Board agenda - Suggestions were made to require an estimated starting and completion date, and space for comments and recommendations by the Building Inspector. The form was approved by the Board with these changes. As an unscheduled item of business Mr. and Mrs. Bernard R. Firestone, 451 N. E. 91stStreet, appeared to request permit to close in their garage to provide additional living area. After a discussion of their proposal Mr. Astor moved that the Board approve the request based on the owners providing the Village with proper plans and specifications for the Building Inspector's approval, and a letter to the Village certifying that this improvement will not be used for rental purposes nor will they sell the property without notifying the buyer that the use of this facility for rental purposes would be illegal under the Village laws. The motion was seconded by Mr. Horsey and passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p. m. Village Clerk Approved: