01-23-1975 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
January 23, 1975
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning and
Zoning Board was held at 7:30 p.m. , January 23, 1975, at the Village Hall
with the following members present:
Mr. Gordon H. Moyer, Jr.
Mr. Donald W. McIntosh
Mr. James O. Denham
Mr. Kenneth R. Phoenix
Absent: Mr. Fred G. Astor, Chairman
Mr. William R. Bradford, Building and Zoning Director, was
also present.
In the absence of Mr. Astor, Mr. McIntosh was asked to chair
the meeting.
The minutes of the last meeting were accepted as written.
(1) A request was made by Victoria T. Peach to conduct a
Montessori school in the Advent Lutheran Church facilities located at
10390 N. E. 2nd Ave. The school would be for ages 2-1/2 - 6 years and
hours of operation 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. The anticipated number of pupils
would be 20 with two teachers, one administrator, and one classroom aid.
Rev. Kerestes of the Advent Church spoke in favor of having this school in
the church.
Miss Agnes Conlon, 10290 N. E. 2nd Avenue, and Mrs.
George Birch, 10204 N. E. 2nd Ave. , voiced opposition to this use, based
on problems that were encountered with the Bassett School which was housed
at this church. Mr. Denham stated that he felt there would not be the same
problems with a kindergarten school and moved that the Board recommend
that the request be granted as outlined by Mrs. Peach for a kindergarten in
the Advent Lutheran Church. The motion was seconded by Mr. Phoenix and
passed 3/1 with Mr. Moyer dissenting. Mr. Phoenix asked that the record
indicate that the approval was made based on a limit of 20 students with
four persoxf operating the school.
(2) Mr. Bletard and his attorney, John E. Bassett, principal
lessee of the store building at 9636 N. E. 2nd Ave. (former Food Palace)
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were present at the request of the Building Inspector to explain to the Board
what is being planned for that building. Mr. Bassett stated it will be a
department store called "The Village Fair" and through sub -leasing depart-
ments, items as: Jewelry, shoes, men and women's clothing, imported
tea, coffee and cheeses, fresh fish, photo department, sporting goods depart-
ment, etc. The individual departments will be completely uniform with
the entire layout and offer no depressed sales, discounts, auctions or second-
hand merchandise. The store will offer quality items and maintain that
appearance with only one exterior sign on the building and no signs on the
windows inside or out.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
Village Clerk
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Approved: Ct Vw1
Chairman