05-25-1978 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
May 25, 1978
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board was
held at 7:30 p.m., May 25, 1978, at the Village Hall, with the following members
present:
Mr. Albert R. Toussaint, Chairman
Mr. Gordon H. Moyer, Jr.
Mrs. Roberta Johnson
Mr. J. S. Palmer
Absent: Mr. Robert Stobs, II
Mr. William R. Bradford, Building & Zoning Director, and Mr. William
Fann, Village Attorney, were also present.
Minutes of the meeting of May 11, 1978, were approved as written by
motion made by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Johnson and carried.
(1) A request was made by Mr. Harry S. Lance, 430 Grand Concourse,
for permit to leave a metal utility building in its present location, which does
not meet setback requirements. Mr. Lance was requested to relocate the building
because of a complaint voiced by the adjoining property owner, Mr. William Kelly
Mr. Lance argued that the shed was well built and well screened from view. The
Board asked Mr. Lance if it could be moved to comply with setback requirements
but this did not appear to be feasible. Mr. Lance further argued that he had
been issued an electrical permit in 1976 for the installation of electricity in
this building and at that time no mention was made of it being a non -conforming
building. Also phone service had been installed. Mr. William Kelly, 426 Grand
Concourse questioned the legality of issuing an electrical permit to a non-
conforming building, which he argued is being used for business purposes; that
he is selling and storing industrial materials in that shed. Affidavits were
also presented as to neighbors who were objecting to this shed and others who
were not.
Mr. Moyer moved that the request be denied and that Mr. Lance
apply for a building permit showing proper setbacks on both rear and side lines
and where the hedge, if any, will be located. The motion was seconded by Mrs.
Johnson and carried unanimously. Chairman Toussaint stated that this is a
recommendation to the Council.
(2) A request was made by First Federal Savings & Loan Association
for approval of planlfor remodeling the northeast of the Everett building at
9634 N. E. 2nd Avenue for a small branch office. Mr. Ivan Swope, Vice -President
of First Federal and Mr. Wahl Snyder, architect, presented the plans which
covered internal space of approximately 1700 sq. ft. After review and discussion
Mrs. Johnson moved that the plans for the alterations be approved. The motion
was seconded by Mr. Palmer and passed by three affirmative votes with Mr.
Moyer abstaining because of conflict of interest.
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(3) Signs for the Everett building - Mr. Everett presented
plans for a sign to be placed on the front of the building which, with the
emblem of the bank, was within the allowable area. Mrs. Johnson moved that
the sign as presented be approved. The motion was seconded by Mr. Toussaint
and carried, with Mr. Moyer abstaining.
The sign presented by First Federal for the parking lot was
next discussed and inasmuch as the size exceeded the requirement, Mr. Swope
of First Federal was asked to cut it down to the allowable 12 sq. ft., which
he indicated could be done. Mrs. Johnson then moved that the parking lot sign
be approved if it meets the 12 sq. ft. requirement. The motion was seconded
by Mr. Palmer and carried, with Mr. Moyer abstaining.
The sign for the rear of the building giving the address of
the building was approved by motion made by Mrs. Johnson, seconded by Mr.
Moyer and carried.
(4) Discussion of roof ordinance with Mr. Fann.
The Board questioned Mr. Fann as to conditions that might
occur in requiring re -roofing to be the same as the original roof. Mr. Fann
stated that he did not believe that the ordinance could be more effectively
drawn, or any stronger, and that there still could be particular situations
that would require Planning Board action.
(5) Discussion of 50 ft. lots.
Mr. Toussaint asked if something can be worked out to keep
property owners from breaking up parcels of land, with a unity of title
ordinance. Mr. Fann advised that he did not think it could be imposed beyond
existing ownership arrangement but he felt an ordinance could be enacted to
eliminate 50 ft. lot problems, if it is a matter of Council policy to do so.
Mr. Fann concluded that the Planning Board should recommend something to the
Council.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
Approved: ‘7-4a
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Chairman