04-26-1984 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
APRIL 26, 1984
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning
Board was held on April 26, 1984, 8;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
Absent: J. Leslie Wiesen
Also present: Frank J. LuBien, Director of Bldg & Zoning
L, R. Forney, Village Manager
1. MINUTES;
Minutes of the meeting of April 12, 1984 were approved as
written , by a motion made by Mr, Laubenthal, seconded by
Mr. Rossi, and carried unanimously.
2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR LIBRARY ADDITION
Miami Shores Village
10021 N. E. 2 Avenue
Members, reviewed plans, presented by Mr, Forney, for the
extension to the Brockway Memorial Library, Mr. Forney
stated the addition fills in the northeast corner of the
existing building. The addition is designed with harmonious
external appearance, blending beautifully with the existing
structure. Mr. Forney requested approval of the plans as
provided under Sec, 18-10 of the code.
Mr. Jim Stewart, representing the Library called the Board's
attention to the handicap ramp, as required by Federal Law,
Mr. LuBien advised the Board that approval is also needed
under Sec. 702, paragraph (d).
Following discussion, Mr. Rossi moved to approve the plans
as presented (Sec. 18-10), on the basis that the addition is
harmonious, and that it will enhance the overall appearance
of the existing building, as per Sec. 702, (d), the motion
was seconded by Mr, Laubenthal, and carried unanimously,
3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PARKING LOT SIGNS(TABLED'ON'3/22)
Archdiocese of Miami
9900 & 9990 N, E, 2 Avenue
meetinas.
To recap informatl_,Qn from the prey ouslo memllets received a copy
of Memorandum from John C, Flynn; Jr,, Police Legal Advisor,
stating that the towing of vehicles from private Property is
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regulated by Section 715.07, Florida Statutes, A copy of this
section with a copy of Section 713.78 addressing Liens for re
covering, towing, or storing vehicles also was distributed.
Mr. Pyle, of the Archdiocese of Miami was present and stated the
problem of unauthorized vehicles in their lot continues.
Carman Portela, Attorney, representing the Archdiocese made an
appeal for Tow Away signs.
Following much discussion, the Archdiocese agreed to install
private parking signs and label wheel stops, in an effort to
solve their problem.
4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR MINI -MART
Charles Orlandi (MIAMI SHORES CHEVRON)
9601 N. E. 2 Avenue
Mr. LuBien stated that Board approval is needed for this request
to establish new use for an existing B-1 zoned service station.
This item if approved by Planning & Zoning, will also need
Council approval.
Members reviewed the fact sheet, a letter of intention from
Mr. Orlandi, a sketch of the area to be converted and a plot
sketch.
Mr. Orlandi stated, he will be converting a,160 sq ft, office
space to the Mini -Mart, He noted that he does not anticipate
a great increase of additional traffic. Mr. Orlandi also stated
that he has received permission from Chevron,With the stipu-
lation, no alcoholic beverages are sold.
Mr. Duffy moved to approve the proposal as submitted, (converting
160 sq ft of space for the sale of groceries as outlined),
seconded by Mr. Rossi. Following further discussion, the motion
carried unanimously.
5. DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION BOARD
Mr. Franklin Grau, Chairman of the Downtown Revitalization Board,
stated that he requested to be placed on the Agenda of this
meeting so that he might have the opportunity to inform the
Planning & Zoning Board of some of the things the Revitalization
Board is contemplating for N. E. 2 Avenue. Namely, to improve
the quality of business and appearance. He further stated that
he feels the need to go beyond existing zoning to achieve the
anticipated results, and that he is looking for mechanism for
financing.
Mr. Stobs asked Mr. Grau if he had a copy of the ordinance, as
this Board is interested primarily in zoning, and all items which
require change come before this Board.
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Mr, Tom Novotny replied to Board members questions, regarding
the survey of merchants and residents, taken by the Downtown
Revitalization Board. He reported that the feelings of merchants
and residents are conforming, that merchants have not been
informed of results of the residential survey, both of which are
incomplete, All members agreed that the 30% response rate to
the survey is outstanding. Mr. Novotny further stated the
tabulation of the survey results will be completed in 2 weeks,
Barbara North Burton stated that she has been sorely misunder-
stood, and extends her apologies to the Board. She stated that
the Revitalization Board needs to go first to Council with
modified plans and recommendations and from there be directed
to the proper Board. The Council at its last meeting, changed
Resolution No. 765-83 to allow this.
Much discussion continued.
Mr. Grau thanked the Board for allowing him to speak and stated
that he will keep Planning and Zoning Board informed of their
actions.
6. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE: DISH ANTENNA
Mr. LuBien stated that our ordinance has no provision fora
dish antenna type structure.
Mr. Stobs advised members of the need to address this issue
at length.
Mr. Duffy moved to table the item of Dish Antenna, seconded
by Mr. Laubenthal, and carried unanimously.
Mr. Stobs recognized Mr. Knezevich, who inquired if the man who
installed the antenna in Miami Shores obtained a permit.
Mr. LuBien informed members that he had not, -.and that a Notice
of Violation had been sent.
7. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Mr. Forney addressed the Board concerning the COloprebeiltveTnan
which he noted must be approved by June'1, He further advised
members that little change is necessary, and then review and
acceptance.
Mr. Steven Rubinstein, intern, agreed with Mr, Forney that the
body of the Comprehensive Plan written in 19780 essentially agrees
with composition of the Village at the present time, Mr. Rubinstein
further noted that the statistical information used in the 1979
Plan reflects 1970 U, S, Census, Mr, Rubinstein will obtain
information from 1980 U. S. Census to be included in the 1984 edition
of the Comprehensive Plan, He also noted that the section on
Governmental Goals and Objectives and Funding, which appears at the
end of the Comprehensive Plan, will have to be upgraded by Mr. Forney
to reflect Village plans to the year 1989.
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The meeting adjourned at 10:35 p,m.
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