11-11-1971 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
November 11, 1971
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning and Zoning
Board was held at 7:30 p. m. , November 11, 1971, at the Village Hall, with
the following members present:
Mr. Irving E. Horsey, Chairman
Mr. Gordon H. Moyer, Jr.
Mr. Fred G. Astor
Mr. James O. Denham
Mr. Harry F. Smenner, Jr.
Absent: None
Mr. William R. Bradford, Building and Zoning Director, was also
present.
Upon motion made by Mr. Moyer, seconded by Mr. Astor and passed
the minutes of the last meeting were approved as written.
(1) At the last Planning Board meeting Mr. Walter Lavigne, 320
N. E. 96th St. , petitioned the Board for permission to leave his orchid house
in its existing location which is partially in the rear setback and contrary to
Planning Board approval. His next door neighbor, Mr. Sidney N. Lion, 308
N. E. 96th St. , voiced his objections to allowing this structure to remain in
the setback. The matter was deferred in order to give both parties an opportun-
ity to work out a compromise. Mr. Kenneth Bevin, attorney for Mr. Lion, stated
that his client was only asking that the law be upheld, without a variance, and
it appeared that no compromise was possible. After discussion Mr. Denham
moved that the Board recommend that a variance be granted for the separation
between the building and the accessory building. This motion died for lack of
a second.
Mr. Astor then moved that the Planning Board feels that it is
in a very difficult position in this matter and requests the advice or action of
the Council to straighten out the problem in the interest of Village harmony.
This motion was seconded by Mr. Moyer but failed to carry with Messrs. Horsey,
Denham and Smenner dissenting.
Mr. Smenner moved that a variance be granted to permit the
waiver of distance between the two buildings. The motion was seconded by
Mr. Denham but failed to carry with Messrs. Moyer, Horsey and Astor opposing.
Mr. Astor moved that the Board defer action on this until
the next meeting and urge each member of the Planning Board to visit the site
and view the location of the orchid house. This motion was seconded by Mr.
Moyer annd_passed unanimously.
The Building Director stated he would furnish the Board with
some decisions made by Dade County with regard to orchid houses.
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(2) A petition for incorporation from the residents on N. E.
91st Street from 10th Avenue east to the Bay, was referred to the Planning
Board by Mayor Jones. Dr. Morris Kuckku stated that they were requesting
annexation for improved police and fire protection and improved garbage and
trash collection. He added that there are only two families in this area that
are golfers or members of the Country Club, and that he had signatures of
19 of the 23 owners.
After some discussion Mr. Smenner moved that Dr. Kuckku
be requested to provide additional information as to assessed values and that
the matter be referred to our Village Manager and staff for investigation. Mr.
Astor seconded the motion and it was passed unanimously.
(3) Mr. Howard Webb, a prospective buyer for the building at
9375 Park Drive, requested permit for a 14" x 5' 6" sign, based on signs
permitted in a C Zone, and not be restricted to signs permitted in an 0 Zone
which is the use being carried on in this building. After some discussion
Mr. Astor moved that the Board request the Director of Building and Zoning
to confer with the Village Attorney as to whether we should in matters of this
type consider use or zoning and advise Mr. Webb informally on the basis of
that advice. The motion was seconded by Mr. Denham and carried.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p. m.
Village Cler
Approved: