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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
APRIL 12, 1984
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning
Board was held on April 12, 1984, 7:30 p.m., at the Miami Shores
Village Hall, with the following members present:
J. Robert Stobs, Chairman
Robert J. Rossi
Patrick Duffy
Thomas Laubenthal
J. Leslie Wiesen
Also present: Frank J. LuBien, Director of Bldg & Zoning
1. MINUTES:
Following amendment; to the minutes of March 22, 1984, page 3,
paragraph 5 to 3/1 vote, Mr. Wiesen moved for approval,
seconded by Mr. Laubenthal and passed unanimously.
2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PARKING LOT SIGNS
(TABLED ON 3/22)
ARCHDIOCESE OF MIAMI
9900 & 9990 N. E. 2nd Avenue
Though this item was tabled to the April 26 meeting, it was
inadvertently placed on this agenda.
Members received a copy of Memorandum from John C. Flynn, Jr.,
Police Legal Advisor, stating that the towing of vehicles from
private property is regulated by Section 715,07, Florida
Statutes. A copy of this section with a copy of Section 713.78
addressing Liens for recovering, towing, or storing vehicles
also was distributed.
Mr. Pyle, representing the Archdiocese was present and stated
that he has a list of 24 cars illegally parked in the lot, He
further stated that the problem continues, and the "Tow Away"
signs are needed.
Further discussion will be continued to the regularly scheduled
meeting of April 26, 1984.
3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS TO ENCLOSE GARAGE
Marc A. Garcia
9337 N. W. 2 Court
Mr. LuBien presented to members a sketch of the existing garage
enclosure, with an added bath. He stated approval from the
Board, for harmony, is necessary before a permit is issued.
Mr. LuBien further noted that he had not been aware of the added
bath in rear of the garage before this meeting.
Mr. Garcia stated the enclosed garage (Florida Room), is only
rarely, intended to be used as a bedroom. He stated that the work
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was begun by an Architect who since died, and so he completed
the work himself. He further noted that he had not increased
the capabilities of the drainfield to accommodate the extra bath.
Much discussion followed.
Mr, Laubenthal moved to table the request for sixty days to
allow Mr. Garcia adequate time to develop, and present plans
from a licensed Architect, for the interior, and set back,
motion seconded by Mr. Wiesen, and carried unanimously.
4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF RE -ROOFING WITH FIBERGLASS SHINGLES
Leonard Bryant
9025 N. E. 4 Avenue
The Building Director stated the existing roof is a non -con-
forming asphalt shingles and approval to re -roof with non-
conforming fiberglass shingles requires a variance to Sec 225.
Members reviewed a copy of the letter, obtained by Mr. Bryant,
from Thompson-Hahsi& Associates, Inc, Consulting Engineers.
In the letter LeRoy Thompson stated that the roof structure
wil]/not support the heavier roof tiles or cement shingles.
Approval for the variance was granted on the basis of Mr.
Thompson's letter, by a motion made by Mr: Wiesen, seconded
by Mr. Duffy, and carried unanimously.
5. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF 6' HIGH WOOD FENCE
Robert Sherman
1008 N. E. 94 Street
Mr. LuBien distributed a copy of the site plan and stated that
Dr. Sherman is seeking a variance to Sec, 518 (a) for a 6' high
wood stockade fence, already in place.
Dr. Sherman stated that the pool deck is elevated, therefore,
the 6' high fence is necessary to achieve privacy. Dr. Sherman
further stated that he was not aware of the code restrictions,
and the fence company did not take out a permit.
Following discussion, Mr. Stobs advised Dr. Sherman that this
is not a hardship situation. The first problem arose when the
fence company did. not see fit to obtain a permit. Futhei Dr.
Sherman does have recourse to seek restitution, in some form,
from the installer.
Mr. Wiesen's motion to approve, Acted for lack of a second.
Mr. Rossi moved to deny the request for lack of grounds, and he
advised Dr. Sherman that he should address a strong letter to
the installer in relation to the matter. Mr. Duffy seconded
the motion, which carried with a vote of 4/1, with Mr. Wiesen
dissenting.
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6. DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION BOARD
No member of the Revitalization Board was able to attend this
meeting, this evening, because of conflicts. A discussion
was held, concerning the activity of the Downtown Revitaliza-
tion Board.
7. ADDITIONS AND AMENDMENTS TO APPENDIX A -ZONING
RE: WATERFRONT PROPERTY
There was much discussion concerning this matter. It was
agreed that this ordinance in its amended form is not adequate.
The real need is an ordinance to address who has jurisdiction
to authorize docks, seawalls, etc., structures in the water,
outside the property line.
No action was taken.
8. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE: DISH ANTENNA
Members received a copy of a Proposed Ordinance regulating
dish antennas.
Mr. Stobs recommended that members review the ordinance,
make notations on their copy and be prepared for discussion
at the next meeting.
9. MINERAL FIBER ROOFING SHINGLES
Mr. LuBien distributed pictures and specifications of this
roofing shingle and composition, stating that a Village
resident was seeking approval for its use on his home.
Following discussion, Mr. Rossi recommended approval on the
basis that it is a cement tile composition. The fiber is a
reinforced concrete shingle.
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
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