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09-23-1987 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING September 23, 1987 The Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board Meeting was held on September 23, 1987, at the Miami Shores Village Community Center. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Stobs, at 7:40 P.M., with the following members present: J. Robert stobs, II, Chairman Thomas Laubenthal Robert J. Rossi Larry T. McClure Absent: Patrick Duffy Also present; Frank LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning 1. MINUTES - September 9, 1987 The minutes of the meeting of September 9, 1987 were approved, as written, by a motion made by Mr. Rossi, seconded by Mr. Laubenthal, and passed unanimously. 1A. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CROSS INSTALLATION Archbishop McCarthy 9401 Biscayne Blvd. Present to represent the Pastoral Center, were Mr. Franklin Grau, Architect, Mr. Kaplan, and Monsignor Fogarty. Mr. Grau stated, the request is to install the Cross used at the Tamiami site of the Mrmorial Mass offered during Pope John Paul II visit to Miami, at the Pastoral Center. He showed through a scale model and site plan of St. Martha's Church & Center where the Cross will be placed. The 95', steel beam Cross will be installed on a 5' mound, and the area will be land- scaped. The set back is in proportion to the height. Mr. Rossi read from Ordinance #506, and noted this Cross would be considered a monument. Following other brief discussion, Mr. McClure moved to approve the request, as submitted, seconded by Mr. Laubenthal, and passed unanimously. It was determined, this request does not need Council approval. 1B. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF UTILITY SHED INSTALLATION Freddie Pitts 9145 N. Miami Ave. 111 Members received in their packet a survey of the property, indicating where the additional accessory building will be placed. Mr. LuBien advised Members of the pool house, and the second accessory building is not a problem in this instance, except for the close proximity to the other accessory building (pdol house), The Codedictates it should be 15! from the main building, this is 111/2' from the accessory building. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD -2- 9/23/87 Mr. Phillip Gilbert, Real Estate Agent presented the case for Mrs. Pitts. He noted that by his calculations, the storage shed will comply with all set backs. The shed is small, (120 Sq. ft,), Dade County approved, color coordinated (tan & brown) with the house, and it will be well maintained, as is the rest of the property. Mr. Stabs noted that he is familiar with the house and it is well maintained. He approves of the location of the storage shed, as it minimizes the building from all areas, Following brief discussion, Mr. Laubenthal moved to approve the request, as submitted, seconded by Mr. Rossi, and passed unanimously. 3. LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE Mr. Laubenthal responded to Mr, Stobs, he is still working on this Ordinance, and requested it be tabled to the next meeting. 4. COLOR ORDINANCE Mr. Rossi requested this item be tabled. 5. VACATE ENTIRE 72' ALLEY Miami Shores Bay Park Estates In response to Mr. Stobs query, Mr. LuBien stated that this is on the agenda as a request from Council tovacate the entire alley. Mr. Rossi felt this should be cleared up once and for all, and he made a motion to vacate the entire alley, including that portion at the West end, parallel to 12th Ave.. Mr. Laubenthal seconded the motion. Mr. Stobs and Mr. McClure agreed they understood they were voting to vacate the entire alley when this was discussed previously. The motion passed uannimously. 6. Members whose terms were expiring were informed by Mr. LuBien that their terms have been extended to the end of October. This due to the fact that Council took no action to appoint new Members at their meeting Sept. 15, 1987. 7. ELECTION OF NEW CHAIRMAN Mr. Stobs noted that since it is his intention not to carry on, he will open nominations for the chair position. Mr. Laubenthal nominated Mr. Rossi, on the basis of his seniority, as well as experience, and leadership. Discussion followed concerning the appropriateness of electing a new chairman. It was agreed, it is better to have a chairman elected now, rather than later, by possibly three new Board Members. Especially for the purpose of continuity. Mr. McClure seconded the nomination of Mr. Rossi, and he was unanimously elected. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD -3-- 9/23/87 Everyone was stunned that Mr. Stobs is leaving the Board, and agreed, he will be greatly missed. Accolades were plentiful. All Members con- curred, Mr. Stobs dedication to Miami Shores Village cannot be replaced. His leadership, his expertise, and experience are invaluable. The residents of Miami Shores Village will be loosing a great Board leader. Mr. Rossi accepted the Chairmanship humbly, and noted he will be leaning heavily on Mr. Stobs for advice. 8. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Robert K. Swarthout, Inc. Mr. Swarthout distributed copies of the Housing Element, and Future Land Use Element Drafts®as they will be presented for preliminary approval. He called Members attention to paragraph 2, page 8. This paragraph deals with 'License Group and Foster Homes', as required by Chapter 163, Florida Statues. He wanted to reaffirm this is the wording requested. Mr. Swarthout advised that, the Plan has been prepared more to meeting requirements than anything else. The first draft will be sent to the State for what may be termed as nit picking and fault finding. He will respond to their letters and then satisfy Miami Shores. It is due in Tallahassee by September 30th. The Comprehensive Plan is not official document - we must stay within the perimeters - showing we are at work. Housing and Future Land Use Elements will be submitted. Changes may be made up to August 1988. The revisions and additions will be forthcoming next year. Mr. Stobs noted, he is especially interested in response from the evaluators. Policies, Goals, and Objectives of both the Housing Element and Future Land Use Element have been discussed extensively by this Board. The one issue not resolved is the Ordinance for a Minimum Housing Standard Code. Much discussion followed concerning this issue. Everyone concurred that if the finances, legalities, enforcement, etc. can be resolved, this can be the most important factor of work expended in these discussions. Mr. Swarthout continues to persue efforts to obtain a legal ruling in the State of Florida, and noted that a disclaimer clause could be made a part of the Ordinance. Mr. LuBien recounted effected tools needed are extended Code Enforcement, and increased budget. In answer to Mr. Stobs query, Mr. LuBien has provided copies of the Draft of the Comprehensive Plan to each Council Member, also Tom Benton, Director of Public Works; Mr. J.D. Varney, Recreation Director; Police Chief Fletcher; and to the Village Manager, Mr. Johnson. Members reviewed the map, with various districts colored in by Mr. Swarthout. He indicated DCA will not notice minute details and corrections can be made. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD -4- 9/23/87 Mr. Stobs commended Mr. Swarthout for a solid first Draft of the Comprehen- sive Plan, stating he has done an excellent job in describing the Village as a non-resident. Mr. Swarthout thanked everyone for their cooperation. He will wait approxi- mately sixty days for response from Tallahassee, and will return to discuss changes and/or adjustments after that. Public Hearings can be scheduled for March or April 1988. He is content with the progress of this Plan. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M. cr • ary Approv