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10-13-1988 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD MEETING October 13, 1988 The Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board regular meeting was held on October 13, 1988, at the Miami Shores Village Hall at 7:35 P.M.. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Rossi, with the following members present: Robert J. Rossi, Chairman Terrell F. Chambers, Jr. Richard. M. Fernandez, Esq. Thomas Laubenthal Absent: Larry T. McClure, Out of town. Frank LuBien, Director of.Building &Zoning (Attending meeting of Building Officials Association of Fl.) 1. MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 22, 1988 An amendment to the minutes was made on pg. 2, paragraph 3, the two requests.... The minutes of the meeting of September 22, 1988 were then approved as amended, by a motion made by Mr. Laubenthal, seconded by Mr. Fernandez, and passed unanimously. 2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISION OF SIGNS MIAMI SHORES MOTEL 10450 & 10500 BISCAYNE BLVD. Mr. Chi, Vice President of the Miami Shores Motel was present. Also present was Rob Murray, Field Representative for Crown Neon Sign. Mr. Murray stated.he had never appeared before a Planning & Zoning Board, and will need a little guidance. Mr. Rossi explained to Mr. Murray that any new signage for commercial property must be approved by the Planning & Zoning Board. If for any reason it does not meet the criteria .of the Planning. Board, and is denied, the right of appeal.to-Council is available. If the request is approved.by this Board, it then goes to Mr. LuBien for the permit process. Members reviewed plans of the double pole pylon sign, as proposed, as Mr. Murray explained the request. The existing Best Value Inn sign will remain because of the association, which will continue. The lower sign will read A9iami Shores Motel, the trade name. Two sets of drawings were sub- mitted, and the signage is on the north. and outh side because of the two addresses, 10450 & 10500 Biscayne Blvd. The plans.have been engineered. Mr. Rossi explained that he had gone over the sign calculatiants with Mr. LuBien, and the sign is considerably under the allowable. Harmony and structure needs to be reviewed. Brief discussion took place. Mr. Chi explained the dish antenna is not being used, and will be removed. Mr. Fernandez prefaced his motion to approve the sign request with a statement to Mr. Chi, that this property has been under scrutiny not only by the Planning & Zoning Board, but also by the Police Department, in the PLANNING & ZONING BOARD -2- 10/13/88 efforts of the Village to enhance the quality of life within the village, he is pleased the Motel has been purchased, and to see it upgraded, further, it is hoped it will be maintained as a type of business we like to see in the Community. The motion was seconded by Mr. Chambers, and passed by unanimous vote. Mr. Chi indicated that considerable remodeling and landspacing changes will be made. 3. REQUEST. FOR APPROVAL OF VARIANCE FOR FIBERGLASS SHINGLE ROOF ROBERT A. KOPPEN 501 N. E. 94th ST. Mr. Koppen was unable to attend the meeting, and Mr. Warren Wilson represent- ed him. Mr. Wilson stated the house was built in 1938, and a variance for the new roof was granted in 1982. Only a portion;was done at that time. A number of roofers in the area were consulted, and the old material is no longer available. Enclosed in Members packet was a letter of request from Mr. Robert A. Koppen, a copy of photograph of the house, and a letter signed and sealed by Mr. William Bradford, P.E. attesting to the .fact that the structure will not support a tile roof. Mr. Rossi explained, the Ordinance is clear concerning masonry structures, exceptions are granted when an engineer. will state the structure will not support tiles. Mr. Wilson, in reply to query from Mr. Fernandez, noted he did not have a sample o.f. the material to be used. It was recommended that a sample be brought in for approval by Mr. LuBien, it should match the exist- ing garage roof.. Mr. Chambers moved .to approve the request, subject to the fiberglass material being the same or similar to what is existing, seconded by Mr. Laubenthal, and passed unanimously. Mr. Wilson was advised:to bring the sample in. to Mr. LuBien before taking it to Council for approval at their next meeting, Tuesday, October 18th. 4. REQUEST. FOR APPROVAL OF. 4' WROUGHT IRON FENCE IN FRONT YARD THOMAS B. CHAILLE 352 N. E. 98th ST. Mr. Laubenthal advised the Board that he cannot vote because of a conflict of interest. Mr. Fernandez also had a conflict of .interest, in that he represents the contractor. Mr. Rossi explained the unfortunate happening to Mr. Chaille. No action could.be taken because of the.lack of a quorum, only two (2) Members would be allowed to:vote. The request will be placed on the next meeting agenda. Mr. Chaille very graciously stated he will be back. 5. DISCUSSION: COMMERCIAL DISH ANTENNA — COUNCIL COMMENTS Mr. Fernandez recommended that since Mr. McClure had contributed so much to formulating this Ordinance, his expertise should be valuable for any changes. The discussion should be tabled to the next meeting. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD -3- 10/13/88 Membersreceived in their packet a. copy of Council comments. Discussion took place, and Mr. Rossi gave an overview of the areas which might be re -addressed. (Screening and'number). Mr. Fernandez moved to. table the Discussion, seconded by Mr. Laubenthal, and passed unanimously. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:10 P.M. • ecr tary • Approved.