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10-08-1987 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING October 8, 1987 The Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board Meeting was held on October 8, 1987, at the Miami Shores Village Hall. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Rossi, at 7:30 P.M., with the following members present: Robert J. Rossi, Chairman Thomas Laubenthal Larry T. McClure J. Robert Stobs, II Absent: Patrick Duffy Frank LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning 1. MINUTES - September 23, 1987 The minutes of the meeting of September 23 were approved, as written, by a motion made by Mr. Stobs, seconded by Mr. Laubenthal, and passed unanimously. 2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR GARAGE ENCLOSURE M. Bosstick 1165 N. E. 91st TERR. Mr. Rossi acknowledged receipt of information regarding request in Member's packet. In response to question from Members, Mrs. Bosstick stated, there are no plans to raise the floor, the only door is into the kitchen, there is no egress or ingress to the outside, the window on front elevation will be a picture window, and two ATW windows on the side, and the asphalt driveway will be removed and area landscaped. Mr. Stobs moved to approve the request, seconded by Mr. McClure, and passed unanimously. 3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR DRIVE-THRU RESTAURANT RICHARD A. DE CRANE 8900 BISCAYNE BLVD. Mr. Militana, owner of the property, and Mr. Andy Stubel represented Mr. DeCrane. Mr. Stubel noted that the 1050 sq ft. building will be a Castle Burger franchise. The eleven parking spaces required are provided. Members received in their packets a site plan, (showing the existing building, drive thru area, parking, etc.), elevation, interior floor plan, signs. detail. Mr. Rossi indicated his concerns, is the impact it may have on Biscayne Blvd. traffic, and the placement of the signs. Mr. Militana advised him of the traffic light change at 6th Ave. and Biscayne Blvd. :Much discussion concern - the placement of the signs followed. Mr. Militana assured Members these will not deter attention from the Miami Shores Village sign at the southernmost tip of the site, (land which also belongs to Mr. Militana). PLANNING & ZONING BOARD -2- 10/13/87 Mr. Laubenthal sketched location of the signs on the plans. After clarifying that Members would be voting for a change in use, site plan, and signs, Mr. McClure moved to approve the plans, as amended, indicating sign placement. Mr. Laubenthal seconded the motion.which sassed unanimously. Mr. Stubel and Mr. Militana were advised Council will rule on the request at their next meeting, Tuesday, October 20. 41110 4. LANDSCAPE ORDINANCE • Mr. Laubenthal reported, he has submitted a draft of the proposed Landscape Ordinance to Mr. Benton, and is awaiting his feed back. Mr. Rossi suggested, this item will be removed from consideration until such time when something concrete can be reported. 5. COLOR ORDINANCE Mr. Rossi felt compelled to report on the status of our controversial Color Ordinance after Neighbors report. He is attempting to come up with a color chart or wheel for Frank LuBien to use as a guide. He has been unable to find anything showing a precise range of colors. He contacted the City of Coral Gables Planning & Zoning Official, he learned that they have a book indicating color ranges, but does not know when or where the book came from. He will try to find out so that we might purchase a copy. For Members information, it was clarified that precise colors will not be written into the Ordinance, the cost of a painting permit is $37.50, the painting of polka dots or stripes couldt be addressed under the harmony clause. Mr. Rossi indicated he will continue to research for more definite information, and request it be an agenda item when he can report something definite. 6. NEW BOARD MEMBERS Members were advised by the Secretaty, that usual procedure is for the Manager to send a letter of confirmation to each appointee, after which Mr. LuBien will meet with that person to enlighten him of the duties and give him a Miami Shores Village Code of Ordinance book. Richard Fernandez who was appointed at the last Council meeting was present. The meeting adjourned at 8 :15P . M.