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ADDENDUM TO MINUTES OF THE
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE`
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
of
January 10, 1980
PUBLIC HEARING ON CATHOLIC CHURCH AND PASTORAL OFFICES.
A request had been made by the Archdiocese of Miami to develop
the property on the east side of Biscayne Blvd. between 93rd and 95th Streets
for a Catholic Church and pastoral center. The Planning Board set January
10, 1980, for a public hearing to discuss the proposal with property owners
in the area. Courtesy notices of the hearing had been sent to approximately
50 residents, along with announcement in the Village Hall News and local
newspaper. There were about 60 people present with an interest in this item
on the agenda.
Mr. Joseph Fitzgerald, attorney for the Archdiocese, reviewed plans
for the development of the 3.7 acre tract with a new church for St. Martha's
parish and ministry offices for the Archdiocese. Mr. William Brown, architect,
made a slide presentation with pictures of the present area and drawings of
the proposed buildings.
Mr. Bob Philpot, 800 N. E. 95th St., asked if it could become a
school. Mr. Fitzgerald said no, it will be limited to the uses listed.
Mr. Richard Cooper, 780 N. E. 94th St., asked why pictures weren't
taken of the beautiful houses on the west side of Biscayne Blvd. His objection
was to the way it was presented.
Mr. Thomas Laubenthal, 584 N.E. 102nd St., thought there should be
better development of the property on the side facing east; that there
should be a better separation between the adjoining residences to the east
with a wall or more landscaping to maintain their backyard integrity.
Mr. Jeff Zeskind, 1030 N. E. 95th St., asked if Mr. Laubenthal was
referring to a more visual separation, which Mr. Laubenthal so indicated.
Mr. Larry Hull, 9350 N. E. 9th Ave., stated he was representing a
family who had bought on a quiet street and that they felt threatened by this.
Question was asked about opening 93rd St. and the architect stated
they did not want this to be opened, that their intention was to create a
buffer between the development and the residences. The plan calls for 173
parking spaces and a 400 seat church.
Questions were asked about the Chancery offices and the Voice office,
the answer being pastoral administration of the diocese and an editorial
office for the Voice, with no printing.
through.
Mr. Ed Abdullar, 9304 N. E. 9th P1., asked about 93rd St..going
Mr. Jim Neal, 9306 N. E. 9th Ave., asked that the Village agree
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never to put through 93rd St. Mr. Neal commented on the second story elevation
which would permit offices to look into his bedroom windows and asked about
height of trees, trash collection area, if there would be service offices in
the pastoral area, and how many people would be employed. Mr. Neal wanted
more of a buffer.
Mr. Richard Peterson, 9340 N. E. 9th Ave., asked if they knew about
the alley dedication, complained about air conditioning noise, pollution,
parking, cafeteria and Voice office.
Ms. Beatrice Tassin, 9420 N. E. 9th Ave., objected to the parking
behind her home.
Mr. Robert Longman, 913 N. E. 95th St., is not in favor of it.
Mr. Tom Togno, 9343 N. E. 9th P1., agrees with the objections made,
is not in favor of the project.
Ms. Harriet Lefler, 9353 N. E. 9th Ave., does not want 93rd Street to
go through.
Ms. Josephine Paris, 9406 N. E. 9th Ave., asked about parking lot.
Glenn Hall, 920 N. E. 93rd St., agreed with comments made.
Mrs. Peggy Hayward, 240 Grand Concourse, asked about the zoning and
was advised that churches are permitted in residential zones.
Mrs. Greenblat, 9357 N. E. 97th St., endorsed the objections
already made.
Palmer Reynolds, 785 N. E. 95th St., agreed with objections.
Richard Green, 930 N. E. 95th St., agreed with objections, is
against opening 93rd Street.
Mr. Edward Hortick, 9376 N. E. 9th P1., asked that an impact study
be made of the development. Square footage was discussed, asked how much
for the church and how much for offices. The architect stated that this will
have to be computed.
M. Petrower, 935 N. E. 94th St., asked about the number of families
in the church. Opposed to the offices as a commercial enterprise.
E. S. Cohan, 9377 N. E. 9th P1., asked if parking area could be
put on Biscayne Blvd.
Orlando Mesa, 9310 Biscayne Blvd., was in favor of the project.
C. Edwards, 1461 N. E. 103rd St., was in favor of the project.
Jackie Nichols, 9305 N. E. 9th Ave., objected to office buildings
and traffic.
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Douglas Scollin, 759 N. E. 94th St., asked about carnivals, fairs,
etc., which Father McLaughlin of St. Martha's parish, stated was not con-
templated and could only be held with permission of the city.
Alex Orr, 9341 N. E. 9th Ave., asked about sq. ft. of office space.
R. Boza, 9525 Biscayne Blvd., was in favor of the church.
John Brooks, 1271 N. E. 97th St., thought it was a beautiful
building.
Osmond Howe, 975 N. E. 94th St., asked what approvals are necessary
from the city for this development; thought it was a business operation.
Marilyn Charles asked if there could be more families in the parish.
Joseph Fishman, 725 N. E. 93rd St., asked to what extent the people
are going to influence the Board.
Mr. Moyer asked how many square feet in the church and how many
in the offices. The architect said this will be computed.
Attorney Fitzgerald added closing statements concerning the benefits
of the improvement to the property.
Mr. Toussaint asked if they would consider any changes to the plan,
along with a wall on the east line and south line which would preclude through
traffic on 93rd Street, and that the Board discuss the 72 ft. right of way
that exists as part of an alley.
Mr. Moyer moved to table action until a full Board is present. The
motion was seconded by Mrs. Johnson and passed 3/1 with Mr. Toussaint dissenting.
This will be on the agenda of the meeting of January 24, 1980.