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01-24-1980 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING January 24, 1980 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board was held at 7:30 p.m., January 24, 1980, at the Village Hall, with the following members present: Mr. J. Robert Stobs, Chairman Mr. Albert R. Toussaint Mr. Gordon H. Moyer, Jr. Mrs. Roberta Johnson Mr. J. S. Palmer Absent: None Mr. Frank LuBien, Public Works Director, was also present, as well as approximately 50 citizens. (1) Minutes of the meeting of January 10, 1980, were approved by motion made by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Johnson and passed unanimously. (2) Flat roof addition to residence of Robert Baron, 468 N. E. 100th St. The proposed addition to be covered with a flat roof exceeded the permitted area by 317 sq. ft. The Board reviewed the plan and tried to work out with the builder, an addition that would meet the roof ordinance. Failing to find a solution, Mr. Toussaint moved that the request be denied. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Johnson and passed unanimously. (3) Request made by J. H. Miller, 1130 N. E. 104th St., for variance to use a wooden beam in place of a concrete lentil. Mr. Miller requested approval to use an existing wood beam in enclosing a presently screened porch with awning windows. In check- ing the plans of the existing building it appeared there may be other variances to the code. Mr. LuBien was requested to inspect the premises and the request was tabled until the inspection is made by motion made by Mrs. Johnson, seconded by Mr. Moyer and passed unanimously. (4) Catholic church and pastoral offices. Following the public hearing of January 10, 1980, on the proposal for construction of a catholic church and office for the Archdiocese on the property on the east side of Biscayne Blvd. between 93rd and 95th Streets, the Board tabled action until a full Board is present. The discussion was re -opened with the architect reviewing items brought up at the last meeting with subsequent changes that will be made 1/24/80 -2- to meet the objections. In regard to continuation of 93rd Street - they do not wish. to continue this street or permiaclite traffic to go through the residential area. They will provide a 5 ft. around the property where it abuts a residential area. They have developed a landscape buffer between the property and the residential area with a total of 14,000 sq. ft. of green area. The architect presented a sketch showing the height of the buildings with existing vegetation and approximately 160 ft. between the office windows and residential windows, to 4110 which there will be added a wall and large trees of a minimum of 18 ft. high. The lighting in parking areas will be provided by poles in center strips directing the lights on buildings with outer parking areas to be chatned off at night when not in use. All drainage will be provided on the property with catch basins and soakage pits. • The airconditioning and trash area will be closer to Biscayne Blvd. and below the top level of the property, with a water cooled system for the air conditioning. Mr. Brown discussed the visual effect on the homes across the Boulevard. Functions - St. Martha's parish. The pastoral center will provide supportive servi-ces to the pastor of St. Martha's and pastors of every other parish in the Archdiocese. It will coordinate management of the different ministries of the Diocese. Attorney Joseph Fitzgerald, after having visited the Presbyterian, the Community and the Baptist Churches, presented comparison figures on the percentage of building area to lot area, as well as seating and parking figures which indicated more concentrated use of these church properties than the proposed development. Chairman Stobs acknowledged receipt of letter from Richard Green, 930 N. E. 95th St., in objection to the plan. Dr. Ramon Boza, 9525 Biscayne Blvd. , thought this would be an asset to his property and would like to have it as a neighbor. Leslie Fishman, 725 N. E. 93rd St., was opposed to having the diocese offices across the street. Mary Lee Green, 930 N. E. 95th St., asked about the St. Rose boundaries and the number of families in this parish. Joseph Fogarty, 1280 N. E. 101st St., stated that anyone may attend any church he wishes as he does and he felt this would be an asset to the Shores. Shirley Peterson, 9342 N. E. 9th Ave., asked if there would be an alley at the rear of this property and the architect said no. Mr. Toussaint added that there is no dedication shown on the plat. Marie Boza, 9525 Biscayne Blvd., expressed support for the development and stated they would be very proud to have the church there. Lourdes Boza, 9525 Biscayne Blvd. was also in favor of the church. Mary Ann Brooks, 1271 N. E. 97th St., thought this would add to the prestige of the community. 1 • 1 • 1/24/80 -3- Ed Abdella, 9304 N. E. 9th P1., stated that there have been increased break-ins in the neighborhood and he felt there would be less if this property were built on and there was some activity on the property. The Catholic Church properties on Biscayne Blvd. were cited as an example of how well their property is maintained. Dorothy Singer of the N. E. Improvement Assoc., spoke of their efforts to upgrade Biscayne Blvd., and thought this would be an improvement and an asset to the area. Vincent Vuturo, 720 N. E. 94th St., thought it would create a pleasant view from his property and was in favor of it. Sherry Delo, 518 N. E. 94th St., asked how many employees there would be and was answered around 95 at the most. Mrs. Delo objected to the use and thought it would establish some kind of precedent. Cheryl O'Brien, 705 N. E. 94th St., thought it would be an asset to the neighborhood. Joseph Fogarty, 1280 N. E. 101st St., strongly endorsed the plan. James Neal, 9306 N. E. 9th Ave., stated he had no objection to the plan but asked about the type of wall and landscaping. After comments by Board members, Mr. Toussaint stated that, "if someone was to come to us with a request for 46,700 sq. ft. of office space in that area we would require a change of zoning and on that basis I move to deny this request because r feel it is for office space and should be a change of zoning request." The motion was seconded by Mr. Moyer and passed 3/2 with Mrs. Johnson and Mr. Palmer dissenting. Chairman Stobs stated that the decision can be appealed with the Council. (5) Public hearing on minimum standards ordinance - set for February 28, 1980, The meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Approved: