07-10-1980 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD MEETING
July 10, 1980
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board was
held at 7:30 p.m., July 10, 1980, at the Village Hall, with the following
members present:
Mr. J. Robert Stobs, Chairman
Mr. Gordon H. Moyer, Jr.
Mr. Albert R. Toussaint
Mrs. Roberta Johnson
Mr. J. S. Palmer
Absent: None
Mr. Frank LuBien, Public Works Director, was also present.
Minutes of the meeting of June 26, 1980, were approved as written
by motion made by Mr. Palmer, seconded by Mrs. Johnson and carried.
(1) A request was made by George Levasser, 967 N. E. 99th St.,
for a variance to construct a flat roofaddition that would be in excess of
the 15% allowed. Mr. LuBien reported1as an area of 2476 sq. ft., 15%
equaling 371 sq. ft. The addition was figured at 146 sq. ft. in excess of
15%. Failing to arrive at a building design that would comply, in making
suggestions to the architect, Mr. Toussaint moved that the request for
variance be denied. The motion was seconded by Mr. Palmer and passed
unanimously.
(2) The Board was asked to review the architectural design of
a new house to be built on Lot 15, Block 11, Miami Shores Section #1,
(25 N. E. 101st St.), for Mr. & Mrs. Miranda. Because the Board felt the
design was not harmonious to the neighborhood; Mr, toyer' -cloyed that this be
tabled and that the immediate neighbors be given an opportunity to look
at it. The motion was seconded by Mr. Toussaint and carried unanimously.
(3) Mr. Sam Boyer, realtor, asked for discussion on a proposal
to rezone the property on the north side of 105th Street at Biscayne Blvd.
from A-2 (motel/hotel) to B-1 (limited business), for a drive-in bank.
The Board informed Mr. Boyer that the owner or a contract buyer would have
to apply for the zoning hearing, and that they had no opinion on the proposal
at this time.
(4) Approval was requested for a revised free-standing sign
for the Winn Dixie store, 9055 Biscayne Blvd. After a review of the plan
Mr. Toussaint moved approval in accordance with Section 504 (g)2., of the
Zoning Ordinnace, subject to the established height limitation of 25 ft.
The motion was seconded by Mr. Palmer and passed unanimously. Two small
signs for the parking lot were also approved by motion made by Mrs. Johnson,
seconded by Mr. Toussaint and carried.
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(5) A tentative plat was submitted for the property owned by
the Archdiocese of Miami on the east side of Biscayne Blvd. between 93rd and
95th Streets (all of Block 66, a portion of Govt. Lot 4, a portion of First
Addition to Marlyn Heights and a portion of unplatted property). Attorney
J. Fitzgerald, architect Brown and other representatives of the Diocese were
present to answer questions on the tentative plat. Mrs. Johnson moved
1110 approval of the plat as submitted with a required 15 ft. buffer on the south
and east sides of the property. The motion was seconded by Mr. Palmer and
passed unanimously.
(6) Approval of plans was requested on the remodeling of the
Texaco Station at 8730 Biscayne Blvd. After a review of the plans Mr.
Palmer moved approval as presented with notation that the plans do not include
any revision to the sign. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Johnson and
passed unanimously.
Comments:
Mr. Palmer brought up the unfinished landscaping at the north end
of the Tropical Chevrolet car lot in regard to the trees promised for the
point of the property. Mr. LuBien stated he would pursue this further with
Mr. Geyer.
Mr. Moyer brought up the noise nuisance of the helicopters flying
over Miami Shores. No encouragement was given Mr. Moyer that it could be
alleviated.
meeting.
Mr. Stobs reported on his attendance at the Beautification Committee
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
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