02-27-1986 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
PUBLIC HEARING
FEBRUARY 27, 1986
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning &
Zoning Board, & a Public Hearing following, was held on February
27, 1986, at the Miami Shores Village Hall. The meeting was called
to order by Chairman Stobs, at 7:30 p.m., with the following members
present: J. Robert Stobs, II, Chairman
Patrick Duffy
Thomas Laubenthal
Larry T. McClure
Robert J. Rossi
Also present: L. R. Forney, Jr., Village Manager
Absent: Frank J. LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning
1. MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of February 13, 1986: were approved as
written, by a motion made by Mr. Duffy, seconded by Mr. Laubenthal,
and passed unanimously.
2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS, AND
PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN
SHORES SQUARE
9025 THRU 9071 BISCAYNE BLVD.
In the absence of the Building Official, Mr. Moros outlined his plans
for the Center of stores, by first giving the area a name identity,
by calling it Shores Square, and further identifying it with the
square logo. Winn Dixie will maintain it's place at the top of the
sign, and is not receptive to a great deal of change. Another area
of the sign is reserved for another major tenant, not known at this
time. Another section will list other tenants. The Burger King &
Tony Roma have their own signs, and will remain in their same location.
The other item where approval is requested, is the refacing of two
wings on the Winn Dixie building, and a new color scheme for the Winn
Dixie. Change the old brick facing, and unifythe appearance as a
whole. Members reviewed photographs of other remodeled areas to see
the image, Mr. Moros wishes to project, with uniform lettering and
coloring. There will also be a proposal for re -lighting the area as
work progresses. Mr. Moros further stated, he has received approval
from the proper agencies for the new building. Also, he does under-
stand, signs are approved on an individual basis, as advised by
Mr. Stobs.
Discussion followed. The new building complies with set back re-
quirements, and parking spaces are adequate.
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Mr. Stobs explained there are several issues here to be passed upon,
and they will be voted on separately.
1. Exterior Alterations - Mr. Laubenthal moved that, the application,
as submitted, for exterior alterations, under masonry construction
criteria, be approved, seconded by Mr. Duffy, and passed unanimously.
2. Detached Sign on Biscayne Blvd - Following discussion, Mr. Rossi
moved to approve the sign plan, stipulating that, there be no
leasing information included, seconded by Mr. Duffy and carried
unanimously.
3. Preliminary Site Plan Approval - Mr. Duffy moved to approve the
Site Plan, as submitted, seconded by Mr. McClure, and passed
unanimously.
Mr. Moros was advised that all three of the above issues will be reviewed
by Council, at their regulat meeting, Tuesday, March 4, 1986, 7:30 p.m.
Mr. Moros stated he will prepare another sketch of the sign.
3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF FABRIC COVERED CARPORT
JANE E. GALPIN
479 N. E. 93rd ST.
This is a request for a variance to the Schedule of Regulations and
Sec. 225. Ms. Galpin requests a variance to keep a cloth covered
carport, for which no side set back is provided. She presented for
the Members review, a site plan, rear view sketch of property and
photographs. She noted her lot is only 50' wide, and this is the
only space, for additional covered parking.
Ms. Galpin was advised that, if she were allowed the fabric covered
carport, others in Miami Shores could request and be allowed to have
the same. Also she does have a two ;car garage, which proivdes covered
parking, and to be denied does not create a hardship.
Mr. Laubenthal moved the application be denied, with primary concern
for the precedent it may set. Motion was seconded by Mr. Rossi, and
passed unanimously.
Ms. Galpin was advised, she has the right to appeal to Council, at their
meeting on Tuesday, March 4, 1986.
4. PUBLIC HEARING
TO CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE CONCERNING COMMERCIAL STILL
PICTURE ORIGINATION
Mr. Stobs announced the Notice of Public Hearing appeared in the
Neighbors, Sunday, February 23, 1986. He then read the Ordinance as
presently stated and the amendment to be considered. Also, the
addition of paragraph 12, adding commercial still pictures to the
ordinance.
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Mr. Forney, prefacing discussion, noted that, Council authorized,
over the objection of the Planning & Zoning Board, passed an
Ordinance, which provided for limited commercial film production
within a residential area. A total of 4 filmings per year was
authorized, to be either motion picture, television, or commercial
still pictures. The amendment would eliminate commercial still
picture origination from the Ordinance; thereby, providing for,
limited production of up to four motion picture or television film:=
ings per year in a residential zone. The Ordinance would then go
on to state that, Commercial Still Picture Origination would become
a permitted use in a residential zone. Passage of the Amended
Ordinance, would provide that, a still film studio could be a
permitted, and unregulated use in a residence or single family home.
In reply to query,Mr. Forney then stated, there would be no fees,
nor control, and licensing would then come under the Occupational
License Division. Further that, there is no limitation as to
length of time and days for filming, nor is there limit as to type
of background material or props.
Mr. Stobs then opened the hearing to the Public.
Dr. Harold C. Spear, 9325 N. Bayshore Dr.,stated he is speaking on
behalf of his wife, Sue, who is very involved. Dr. Spear stated that,
he sees the Ordinance as it now stands as overkill. The television,
and motion picture filming has been a hugh nuisance for him, in many
ways. Still photography uses singleindividual or small group of
4 or 5 people, arriving in one vehicle, usually a van, with their
limited equipment. The filming has brought interesting personalities
to the area and a good image of the Village is created. Further
stated, his and his wife's long vested interest in Miami Shores is
now marred by the intrusion of neighbors, and people spying, and
personality conflicts, and he is no longer happy living here.
Christine Mayo, stated that she has lived in the same house, two
houses away for 17 years. When her family can't leave the house for
office at 7:30 a.m., because of filming, it becomes very difficult.
The home was bought when her daughter was 1 year old. They bought in
the residential area and never expected commercialization, where the
home is, they do not spy on neighbors, and she doesn't expect the
neighbors should profit from the residential neighborhood. She does
not object to seeing Miami Shores on the screen and feels the oiverkill
was brought about by others. Her family grew up in the area, they love
it here, they do notwant to leave and will not leave, it is their home.
Mr. Stobs, was in full agreement. He stated that he is .really tired
Of having this turned back to the Planning & Zoning Board. The Planning
& Zoning Board first reviewed the issue and sent it to Council with
the recommendation that there be no additional items added to the R zone,
with regard to whatever commercial. He was not in favor of it the
first time, and no more in favor now. Mr. Stobs further noted it should
have been handled in another manner. He finds it offensive, and resents
having to re hear the issue.
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Mr. Rossi agrees very strongly with everything said by Mr. Stobs.
The financial compensation for commercial activity in the R zone
has created a monster between neighbors. The whole issue is most
inappropriate.
Mr. Laubenthal also strongly agrees. Is not in favor.
Mr. McClure, noting that he is a new member of the Board and is looking
at the Ordinance for the first time. He is shocked at how liberal it
is. It certainly should be more restrictive,
The key word is Commercial in R zone, and it's certainly not acceptable.
Mr. Laubenthal moved that the request to amend the Ordinance, thereby
further liberizing be denied. Motion seconded by Mr. McClure, and
carried unanimously.
The amendment will further be discussed by Council at their meeting
on Tuesday, March 4th, 1986.
5. WORRSOHP - B-1 & B-2 zone
Mr. Stobs requested another Workshop meeting be held on Thursday,
March 6, 1986, at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Manager's office. It is
expected this meeting will be another step to meet the 60 day; goal
set to return to Council, with a change in the Ordinance. The purpose
of the meeting being to draft a proposed Ordinance and go to Public
Hearing.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
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