08-28-1986 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING
August 28, 1986
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning
Board was held on August 28, 1986, at the Miami Shores Village Hall. The
meeting was called to order by Chairman Robert Stobs at 7:30 P.M., with
the following Members present:
J. Robert Stobs, II, Chairman
Patrick L. Duffy
Thomas Laubenthal
Larry T. McClure
Robert J. Rossi
1. MINUTES
The minutes of the meeting of August 14, 1986 were approved as
written, by a motion made by Mr. Laubenthal, seconded by Mr. Rossi,
and passed unanimously.
2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR GARAGE ENCLOSURE
ROBERT LATIMER
53 N. E. 109th ST.
Members reviewed a site survey highlighting the garage area, a sketch
of the floor plan of the house, a sketch of the outside view of the
garage as seen from the alley.
Mr. Latimer explained, he wants to enclose the garage to have a
place to preserve and protect his extensive comic book collection.
There are no plans at this time to make the garage a part of the
living quarters with a bedroom and bath. He expects to plan and
build as funds become available.
Discussion followed. Mr. Rossi explained, the Board prefers to review
drawings indicating exact plans and showing doors and windows, and
electric and plumbing. Mr. Stobs requested that Mr. LuBien survey the
interior and report back at the next meeting.
Mr. McClure moved to table the request until a floor plan is furnished,
seconded by Mr. Laubenthal, and carried unanimously.
3. DISCUSSION - LETTER FROM TROPICAL CHEVROLET REGARDING USES
NEEDED BY AUTO DEALERSHIP
Mr. Ron Feldner, Vice President and. General Manager of Tropical,
advised the Members that he proposes to move the canopy from frontage
view on Biscayne Blvd. and place behind the truck showroom and gas
station. Further proposes to remove existing brick garbage walls and
also have FPL :remove existing light pole. Future development consid-
erations,.hopefully in the next two years. 1. Buy or lease the
Union 76 gas station on Biscayne Blvd., without the obligation to
operate as a gas station. 2. Expanding the parts warehouse.
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3. Build new car get ready facility at 89th St. adjacent to the
existing parts building.
Members concurred that if the canopy is removed there is no major
problem, at this time.
Much discussion continued, concerning promotional methods, conforming
with current zoning codes. Mr. Stobs requested the Village Attorney
be apprised of the need and that he address and give an opinion of
advertising display for auto dealership in B-2 zone.
4. MILITANA - APPROVAL OF EXTERIOR ALTERATIONS. AND RENOVATIONS
Mr. LuBien indicated this new set of plans, reviewed by Members, shows
an effort to tie together the bank building and abutting buildings
with harmonious peripet and mansard walls, and a uniform green tile
roof. Discussion followed.
Mr. Militana was present and emphasized his plans to alter and
remodel exterior to enhance the whole.
Members agreed, the concept is most acceptable, but a set of
Architectural prints and/or Structural Engineer drawings must .be
submitted for approval by Planning and Zoning and finally Council.
Mr. Militana was advised that this is his next step before proceeding
with alterations.
5. APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
Alberto Diaz
Lot 4, Blk 1, Biscayne River Heights
Mr. LuBien noted that the Architect submitted a revised set of plans
from the set previously approved by the Planning & Zoning Board.
Changes were made to the roof, ground level patio, andthe balcony.
Many changes do not conform with the code. Mr. LuBien attempted to
contact both the owner and the architect to inform them of the impor-
tance of this meeting but was unsuccessful.
Following discussion and review of the plans,Mr. Stobs advised
Mr. LuBien to schedule this request for the next Planning & Zoning
Board meeting, and further that no permit will be issued before the
proper plans are submitted and approved.
6. DISCUSSION - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PREPARATION
Mr. LuBien gave a brief report on the Workshop he attended recently
in Ft. Lauderdale. Further he stated that it is expected that funds
will be made available for the preparation of the Plan.
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
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