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).
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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
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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.