10-28-1976 Public HearingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
October 28, 1976
PUBLIC HEARING ON QUAYSIDE ANNEXATION PETITION:
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning and Zoning
Board was held at 7:30 p.m., October 28, 1976, at the Community Center,
with the following members present:
Mr. James O. Denham, Chairman
Mr. Gordon H. Moyer, Jr.
Mr. Kenneth R. Phoenix
Mr. Albert R. Toussaint
Mr. Robert Stobs, II
Also in attendance:
Mayor Donald W. McIntosh
Councilmen Davis, Condit and McLeod
Mr. Earl K. Andersen, Village Manager
Mr. William F. Fann, Jr., Village Attorney
Mr. William R. Bradford, Building & Zoning Director
Mr. Harold E. Petrey, Recreation Director
Mr. Henry Boliek, Superintendent of Services
Approximately 180 Village and County residents
Minutes of the meeting of October 14, 1976, were approved as written
by motion made by Mr. Toussaint, seconded by Mr. Phoenix and carried.
Chairman Denham announced that this meeting was called as a public
hearing on the petition received for annexation of the Quayside Subdivision.
The approximate location of this property is adjacent to the Village limits north
of 105th Street running east from Biscayne Blvd. to Biscayne Bay. The meeting
was then turned over to Mr. Melvin Chasen, General Partner of Half-Chasen
Associates, Ltd., who presented a 20 -min. slide projection of the development
of a maximum 400 unit complex, with interior and exterior pictures of the
model townhouse residences already completed.
Chairman Denham outlined the procedure for handling an annexation
request, with the Planning Board holding the required public hearing, then
forwarding a recommendation to the Village Council.
Mr. Sigman Derman, 1700 N. E. 105th St., asked about the two
high-rise buildings planned for near Biscayne Blvd. Mr. Chasen stated that
they have permission for two ten -story buildings but didn't believe they would
be built.
Mr. Mel Roberts, 370 N. E. 101st St. , asked what sum of money has
been offered by Quayside to use our facilities. Mr. Chasen stated - tax dollars.
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What guarantee that the development will be completed? Mr. Chasen
answered that the only guarantee is on velocity of sales.
Mr. Roberts asked how many of the projected 400 units have been
completed and how many sold. Mr. Chasen answered 40 completed but declined
to give the number sold, for business reasons.
Mr. Goerge Perrine, 116 N. E. 97th St., cited limits placed on
maximum number of golfmemberships, objecting to an increase in golf
memberships.
Mr. Andersen stated that we now have 481 resident golf members and
85 non-resident members, making a total of 566.
Mr. Ralph Bowen, 685 Grand Concourse, asked what would happen if
the condominium association would elect not to pay for the services planned
by the developer. Mr. Chasen stated that the streets, lights, etc. are owned
by the association and are private property, not requiring public maintenance.
On being questioned by Mr. Roberts, Village Attorney, reviewed the
steps required in annexation proceedings, according to the Metro charter.
Mrs. Ginny Storer, resident of Quayside, said she believes most of
the residents would not become members of the Shores Country Club as they
belong to other clubs.
Mr. Hal Ball, 311 N. E. 103rd St. , asked what additional benefits
would he enjoy (from this annexation) that he has not enjoyed in the past.
Chairman Denham answered - tax revenue. Mr. Andersen pointed
out how this would benefit the tax base in view of the ten mill cap on millage
rates.
Mr. Wiener, 1165 N. E. 105th St., asked about the traffic light at
105th St., and if it would be moved. Mr. Chasen stated that their entrance
is at 108th St. and would not affect the light.
Dr. Arthur Pappas, 571 N. E. 94th St. , asked about their tennis facilities
and thought this group would crowd our courts.
Mr. Hal Webber, 325 N. E. 96th St. , asked about the surplus in the
411/ Village budget and why it wasn't used to reduce taxes. He also thought that
Quayside should come back after they sell out.
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Mr. Henry Courtney, 438 Grand Concourse, thought this would set a
precedent.
Mrs. Peggy Baker, 390 N. E. 98th St., asked if the tax revenue would
benefit everyone in the Shores.
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Jane Rollins, 260 N. E. 99th St. , asked if there was a $340, 000 cash
carryover, why would this be such a windfall.
Mr. Bill Sheehan, 1181 N. E. 103rd St., thought the tax bill should be
carefully analyzed against the services that will have to be rendered for the
people coming in.
Col. Lyle Hershey, 1286 N. E. 96th St., thought the request at this
time is premature and would like to recommend that the Village take no action
until such time as the project is far enough along and at that time that it be put
to a referendum.
Mr. Alan Kridel, 1579 N. E. 104th St. , wanted to know if the revenue
will be sufficient to provide all services and if we would be establishing a
precedent in taking in this area.
Mr. Jim Hayes, thought it was premature at this time.
Dr. George Jacobson, 9301 Bayshore Dr. , asked about the zoning and
what benefits would be derived in the Shores.
Mr. Vic Griffith, 865 N. E. 97th St. , was .no -t in favor of the project.
Mrs. Mary Jane Goers, 1311 N. E. 105th St. , complained about the view
from her apartment and wanted more landscaping and beautification on the Shores
side of the project.
Mr. Mike Khoury, 249 Grand Concourse, General Manager of the Chamber
of Commerce, thought the income from Quayside and the income from the people
would be a plus for Miami. Shores.
Mrs. Carol Griffin, 1576 N. E. 104th St. , asked the reasons for this
annexation request; also had questions about the sewage treatment plant, and
after hearing Mr. Chasen's replies, concluded that it would be a wonderful place
to live.
Mr. Joe Reinecke, 1420 N. E. 102nd St., asked about control over the
entire development.
Mr. Greg Elevich, 290 N. E. 100th St. , thought it was premature and
that they should sell more units.
Mr. George Perrine again asked how many units have been sold; also
thought the people would shop on 2nd Ave. whether or not they are annexed.
Chairman Denham asked for comments from the Board and then
announced that the Board would make a recommendation at its next regular
meeting of November 11, 1976.
The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
Clerk
Approved:
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