02-20-1986 Joint Workshop Meeting•
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION BOARD
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
WORKSHOP MEETING
FEBRUARY 20, 1986
A joint workshop of the Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning
Board and the Downtown Revitalization Board was held on February 20, 1986,
at the Community Center. The meeting was called to order at 7:45 p.m., by
Franklin Grau, Chairman of the Downtown Board, with the following members
present:
Planning & Zoning Board... Downtown Revitalization Board...
J. Robert Stobs, II Franklin E. Grau
Thomas Laubenthal Fran Everett
Larry T. McClure Barbara North -Burton
Robert J. Rossi Nikki Baron
Vince Schafmeister
John Knezevich
Absent: Mark. Ulmer, Downtown Board
Patrick Duffy, Planning & Zoning
Also present: Frank LuBien, Director Building & Zoning
L. R. Forney, Jr., Village Manager
Mr. Grau suggested the meeting begin by addressing the issues
as requested by the Planning & Zoning Board.
Mr. Stobs advised that, the Planning & Zoning Board held a work-
shop on January 30, 1986, at which time permitted uses in B-1 and B-2 zone
were reviewed, with the purpose of taking a hard look at every use and
determine which are antiquated, should be eliminated or revised. A Public
Hearing date will be announced in the near future, and in anticipation of
that, he requested this workshop, so as to get in -put from the Downtown
Revitalization Board and to discuss areas of concern. The ultimate purpose
being, to rewrite the Articles for permited uses in the B-1 & B-2 zone.
Mr. Stobs then outlined some of the changes suggested, namely:
Under B-1, #6- keeping shoe repair & tailoring shops, #7- eliminating
laundromats, #10- Private club halls- eliminated, #11- strike (b) theaters
and (c) bus terminals. Mr. Stobs further noted that at their Workshop the
Planning & Zoning Board went down the line and eliminated anything which
serves no useful purpose to the residents of Miami Shores and N. E. 2nd Ave.
In response to query, Mr. Stobs noted costume shop and interior
decorator or design shop were eliminated because they come under Retail
Store, which is permitted use. Much discussion followed concerning retail
uses.
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Downtown Revitalization Board
Planning & Zoning Workshop
-2- 2/20/86
Under B-2 zone - Restaurants was discussed. Restaurants as for
sidewalk or patio service, also restaurant that serves liquor. State
requirements for a restaurant serving liquor make this idea prohibitive
on N. E. 2nd Ave.. Only beer and wine are permitted at this time.
Mr. Forney advised the group that for a fine restaurant on N. E. 2nd Ave,
the problems are several; the use of septic tanks only, approximately
200 seating is necessary to apply for serving of hard liquor and parking,
the minimum size lot to qualify for these criteria would need to be
approximately five acres.
Other items mentioned, that need to be studied are; a look at
septic tanks on N. E. 2nd Ave. Creative financing. A look at sign
ordinance (signs at present can be illuminated, but not flashing and
must be turned off at the time the business closes), and sidewalk cafe idea.
Mr. Grau emphasized the positive and creative outlook in all areas.
We must look to the kinds of things that can be accomplished in the future,
and not necessarily what can't be done now, because of physical constraints.
Other discussion centered around extending the downtown area from
N. E. 93rd St. to 103rd St., and possibly naming a P zone (Professional),
or creating other districts.
The impact on traffic and parking situation for a 2-3 story
building was discussed. This seemed a concern to all, and the possibility
of a parking garage, or deck parking was mentioned. The parking problem
was discussed at length, and the idea of strengtheningparking requirements
also.
Another issue discussed, was landscaping. There should be a
more aesthetically pleasing - more compatible rear appearance, especially
at alley ways and buffer areas.
In summary issues discussed, which will need to be resolved are;
parking, septic tanks, building height, spillover into R zone, sale of beer
and wine, and outdoor eating establishments. Restrictions and/or exclusions
in B-1 zone. Later discussion - Minimum set back in B-1 zone.
Mr. Stobs indicated the Planning & Zoning Board will hold another workshop
and return in about 1% months for another joint meeting with the Downtown
Revitalization Board. Also a sign ordinance will be initiated and presented
to the Board.
The joint workshop adjourned at 9:45 p.m..
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Approved
Franklin E. Grau, Chrm Downtown Board
Approved
Obert tobs, Chrm. Planning & Zoning
+ Downtown Revitalization Board
Planning & Zoning Workshop 32- 2/20/86
Under B-2 zone - Restaurants was discussed. Restaurants as for
sidewalk or patio service, also restaurant that serves liquor. State
requirements for a restaurant serving liquor make this idea prohibitive
on N. E. 2nd Ave.. Only beer and wine are permitted at this time.
Mr. Forney advised the group that for a fine restaurant on N. E. 2nd Ave,
the problems are several; the use of septic tanks only, approximately
200 seating is necessary to apply for serving of hard liquor and parking,
the minimum size lot to qualify for these criteria would need to be
approximately five acres.
Other items mentioned, that need to be studied are; a look at
septic tanks on N. E. 2nd Ave. Creative financing. A look at sign
ordinance (signs at present can be illuminated, but not flashing and
must be turned off at the time the business closes), and sidewalk cafe idea.
Mr. Grau emphasized the positive and creative outlook in all areas.
We must look to the kinds of things that can be accomplished in the future,
and not necessarily what can't be done now, because of physical constraints.
Other discussion centered around extending the downtown area from
N. E. 93rd St. to 103rd St., and possiblynaming a P zone (Professional),
or creating other districts.
The impact on traffic and parking situation for a 2-3 story
building was discussed. This seemed a concern to all, and the possibility
of a parking garage, or deck parking was mentioned. The parking problem
was discussed at length, and the idea of strengthening.parking requirements
also.
Another issue discussed, was landscaping. There should be a
more aesthetically pleasing - more compatible rear appearance, especially
at alley ways and buffer areas.
In summary issues discussed, which will need to be resolved are;
parking, septic tanks, building height, spillover into R zone, sale of beer
and wine, and outdoor eating establishments. Restrictions and/or exclusions
in B-1 zone. Later discussion - Minimum set back in B-1 zone.
Mr. Stobs indicated the Planning &.Zoning Board will hold another workshop
and return in about 111 months for another joint meeting with the Downtown
Revitalization Board. Also a sign ordinance will be initiated and presented
to the Board.
The joint workshop adjourned at 9:45 p.m..
Appro
Approved
. Gra': "hrm Downtown Board
J. Robert Stobs, Chrm. Planning & Zoning