06-23-1983 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
JUNE 23, 1983
A regular -meeting of the Miami Shores Planning and Zoning
Board was held at 7:30 p.m., June 23, 1983, at the Miami Shores
Village Hall, with the following members present:
J. Robert Stobs, Chairman
J.S. Palmer
Roberta Johnson
Robert J. Rossi
Thomas J. Laubenthal
Also Present: Frank LuBien, Building Director
1. MINUTES:
Minutes of the meeting of May 26, 1983 were approved as
written by motion made by Mr. Rossi, seconded by Mr. Laubenthal,
and carried unanimously.
2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR FLAGPOLE & FLAG
TROPICAL CHEVROLET, 8880 BISCAYNE BOULEVARD
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Borman were present. Request was made for
a 20' x 30' flag to be mounted on a 70' pole. Mr. Borman
explained the 70' height request for the pole,stating that
the building is 40' in height, and final installation of
a 701 pole will afford 10 feet above the building linea whereas
a 50' pole will block the flag from the north by signs, This.
flag will be lighted and fly all night.
A question of the magnitude of the installation, as well as
setting of a precedent, was of concern to Mr. Rossi. Following
lengthy discussion, the Board was in accord that the size was
indeed imposing. Mr. Laubenthal recommended that a 50' pole
would be much more in proportion with the surrounding architecture
across Biscayne Boulevard's commercial area.
Following further discussion relative to the scale of the installation
Mr. Fred Borman consented to reducing the height of the flagpole and
adjusting the size of the flag accordingly. The Board assured Mr.
Borman that no one had a complaint about the American flag, it was
strictly the size of the installation that was under consideration.
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At the conclusion of discussion, Mr. Laubenthal moved for
approval of installation of a 50' flagpole, with proportionate
flag, per Sec. 523 and Schedule of Regulations. Motion was
seconded by Mrs. Johnson and carried unanimously. Council
approval of recommendation is required.
Mr. Borman was advised of the next Council meeting and in-
structed to prepare -new sketches showing the reduced height and
proportions.
Following conclusion of regular agenda, there was a short discussion
on Chichee Huts and similar structures. Mr. LuBien distributed copies
of Article V, Section 501 (Prohibited uses) and advised the Board that
he is submitting a report to Mr. Fann, Village Attorney, recommending
the addition of (w) Chickee Huts and Similar Structures to the existing
Article.
Mr. Laubenthal noted that he is working on material for submittal to
the Board relative to waterfront properties. Powell Bros., Marine
Contractors, are collecting information on all other agencies involved
in waterfront development and their codes and how other communities
work. Powell Bros., who are also dock builders, are cooperating with
Mr. Laubenthal to assemble information derived from this study, and
this will be presented by Mr. Laubenthal at a future meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Secretary
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