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10-13-1977 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING October 13, 1977 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning Board was held at 7:30 p.m., October 13, 1977, at the Village Hall, with the following members present: Mr. Gordon H. Moyer, Jr. Mr. Kenneth R. Phoenix Mr. Albert R. Toussaint Mr. Robert Stobs, II Absent: Mr. James 0. Denham, Chairman Mr. William R. Bradford, Building and Zoning Director, was also present. In the absence of Mr. Denham, Mr. Phoenix was asked to take the chair. Minutes of the meeting of September 15, 1977, were approved as written by motion made by Mr. Moyer, seconded by Mr. Toussaint and carried. (1) A request was made by the Miami Shores Presbyterian Church for approval of a Christmas scene mural to be painted on the north end of the annex building on Park Drive. Mr. Tom Harrington, Chairman of the Christmas Nativity, explained that it is to be painted on the existing building for the background ofthe Nativity Pageant; that it would remain from 4-5 years being reconditioned every two years; it will be 18 ft. high and about 100 ft. long; will be visible only from 96th Street at a distance. After discussion, Mr. Toussaint moved that the request be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stobs and passed unanimously. (2) A request was made by the Miami Shores Baptist Church for approval of a two-story classroom addition to the chapel section of present building. This church is located in the island formed by 95th St., Grand Concourse and 4th Avenue and was granted special building line setbacks at the time of original construction. It was explained that this addition would not take any of the present parking area but would be covering some open space on the lot. After discussion Mr. Stobs moved that the request by the Miami Shores Baptist Church for the two story addition be approved as submitted, including a new front on the north and subject to Polution Control. The motion was seconded by Mr. Toussaint and passed 3/1 with Mr. Moyer dissenting because he objected to the building occupying a greater percentage of land and utilizing more green area. (3) A request was made by Dr. Lawrence Stanfill, 9200 N. E. 6th Avenue, for approval of a new front entrance to his building along Park Drive. 10/13/77 After a review of the plan Mr. Moyer moved that the request be granted. Motion was seconded by Mr. Toussaint and passed unanimously. (4) A request was made by Tropical Chevrolet, 8880 Biscayne Blvd., for approval of five new signs with the removal of 7 or 8 existing signs. The new signs are as follows: Freestanding "Tropical" 11 x 11 ft. on N. E. 6th Ave. "Used Cars", 6 x 6 ft. "Parts & Service',' 6 x 6 ft. "Body Shop", 8 x 2 ft. "Parts & Service", 4 x 4 ft. The free standing sign was proposed at 40 ft. but it was pointed out that the present signs on the Boulevard do not exceed 25 ft., except the sign above Tropical Chevrolet. After discussion Mr. Toussaint moved that the Board approve all signs except the large sign which will be held to a 31 ft. height. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stobs and passed unanimously. (5) A request was made by Ms. Pamela Milliken for a home occupational license at 304 N. E. 105th St., to conduct a service type business of shopping for others, making pick-ups and deliveries, etc. This business is to be operated by Ms. Milliken and her sister, Mrs. Betty Mello. Mr. Moyer moved that the request for license be granted, limiting the operation to Mrs. Milliken and Mrs. Betty Mello, with no signs. The motion was seconded by Mr. Toussaint and passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Village C erk Chairman