05-18-1972 Special MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
May 18, 1972
A special meeting of the Planning and Zoning Board was held on
May 18, 1972, to take action on unfinished business of the last meeting.
The following Board members were present:
Mr. Harry F. Smenner, Jr., Chairman
Mr. Gordon H. Moyer, Jr.
Mr. James O. Denham
Mr. Fred G. Astor
Absent: None
Mr. William R. Bradford, Building and Zoning Director, was also
present.
The minutes of the last regular meeting were approved by motion
made by Mr. Astor, seconded by Mr. Denham and passed.
At the meeting of May 11, 1972 the Planning Board was asked to
approve/ the remodeling of the home owned by Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Toomey
at 1266 N. E. 94th Street. This remodeling consisted of adding a second
story over part of the house and completely altering the facade of the
building. The plan designed by architect Charles Pawley, was considered
stark by the adjoining neighbor, Mrs. Herbert Mendell, 1260 N. E. 94th
Street, who felt it was not in keeping with the development of the Shores.
The Board was asked to consider the plan further and view the location.
A discussion took place on Section 523 of the Zoning Ordinance
which requires approval by the Planning Board and the Village Council of
any plan that "prima facie, would be inharmonious or inappropriate... "
with existing buildings in the neighborhood.
Mr. Toomey presented a list of 9 neighbors who signed a statement
indicating no objection to this house.
Mrs. Mendell felt that this plan was not harmonious with her home.
She also objected to the various roof levels that she would be faced with
from her home.
Chairman Smenner stated that the Board primarily was concerned
with the front elevation of the home.
Mr. Astor stated that he didn't see how the Board could turn the
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the plan down with so many not opposed and with only one person opposing
and that the argument concerning the task of controlling the aesthetics of
the neighborhood is weak. Mr. Astor then moved that the Board approve
the plan as submitted. The motion was seconded by Mr. Denham who
thought it would be an improvement. Mr. Moyer questioned the aesthetics
of the building, pointing out the parapet roof and plexiglass skylight. The
motion failed to carry on a 2/2 vote.
Chairman Smenner stated that the unbroken front line gave a stark
appearance and suggested that some change be made in the front elevation
to break the line. Mr. Pawley redrew part of the front elevation breaking
the line by eliminating a section of the wall -in area and adding a gate. He
then made a formal submission of the revised plan. Mr. Astor moved
that the Board approve this plan as revised with the understanding that the
architect will submit the proper drawings for the revision to the Building
Department for approval for permit. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Denham but failed on a tie vote.
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p. m.
Clerk
Approved: