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03-23-1989 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE March 23, 1989 The regular meeting of Miami. Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board was held on March 23, 1989, at 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 Larry T. McClure Absent: Frank LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning 1. MINUTES - March 9, 1989 Mr. Fernandez requested a change of wording for clarification purposes, on Pg, 4, paragraph 1,.....so.:that the applicant is aware of the procedure when the applicant requires a variance. The minutes of the meeting of March 9, 1989.were approved as amended, by a motion made by Mr. Laubenthal, seconded by Mr. Fernandez, and passed by unanimous vote. 2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY SITE: PLAN HONEY MOO, INC. 9221 BISCAYNE BLVD. Mr. Chris W. Charouhis, president of Eastern Properties, Inc and agent for the Honey Moo,Inc, introduced himself and several major stockholders of the Corporation who were present to represent interests of the American Police Hall of Fame & Museum. He also introduced Mr. Dan Coppen, Attorney and Bill Murphy, Architect. Mr. Murphy made the presentation of his color ren- dering of the proposed Memorial Hall_Museumand Administrative office complex as it is proposed. Included in Memberspacket was a list of Key Notes on the property as taken from the survey, a preliminary drawing of the proposal, and a sketch of the front elevation. Mr. Rossi explained this property is zoned A2. Zoning for A2 are uses per- mitted in R which is residential, hotels, subject to Village Council approval. The property has also very recently been designated. in the Comprehensive Plan as adopted by the State to be looked at for rezoning. The Village Attorney has advised that this project. is not of residential character, so rezoning will have to take place. The Board will listen to the presentation in full today and make a final decision on that basis. It is the intent of this planning & Zoning Board to address rezoning immediately, as directed and re- quested by the Village Council. Mr. Bill Murphy, Architect.out],ined the plan for the Memorial Hall. Memorial to officers killed in the line of duty in the main lobby, in the center, an Educational Museum, police oriented displays, electric chair, police cars, past and present, etc., on each side and the Administrative area to one side of this. It front is the plaza with a fountain and pools. PLANNING.& ZONING BOARD -2- 3/23/89 Parking area will be provided in the front with administrative parking in the rear. Mr. Murphy further noted this is a National Police Officers Museum to relocate from Venice Fl. for want.. of more space. In discussion and replying to Members query, representatives for the Museum indicated, this is a type of Tourist Attraction in that there is an admission charge, but not to police officers. Educational films will be shown, but there is no charge, this is not a theater. There are no expansion plans. Members from all over the country are sent quarterly publications and- information from this administrative office. Mr. Murphy, Architect further explained that membership supports the facility. The old buildings will be demolished and new building constructed. There are 15 to 20 visitors per day (about five cars), and 2 administrative cars. He also read excerpt from a letter from Mr. Robert Ferguson, Presindent. This letter will becomepart of the minutes. In continued: discussion. Mr. Rossi explained the rezoning process will take at least three months. Spot zoning or rezoning for a specific project cannot take place. Further, it was explained, Members have a request and directive from the Village Council, as set forth and adopted in the Comprehensive Plan to rezone three parcels, vacant land at 105th St. and Biscayne Blvd., the Hacienda Motel to the south of this property and 9221 Biscayne Blvd. Proce- dure and time frame for a change were discussed. .Members agreed that it may be better to withdraw the request at this tine. The Board seemed to agree a school is not favored on this site, nor is the building in its present condi- tion. A project harmonious to the intent is much easier to present, whether on a singular basis or package. Mr. Rossiwill talk to Mr. Fann concerning the procedure and be touch with the applicants. Dan Coppen withdrew the request, at this time. A draft for a Public Hearing will be drawn up at the next meeting before the proposal goes to Council. 3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR FREE STANDING SIGN MAYOR'S TASK FORCE 96 STREET MEDIAN Nikki Baron representing the Mayor's Task Force explained Mayor Spero Canton requested this sign as his Task Force contribution to the Village. It will be a marquee type sign, paid for and purchased by the Mayor's Task Force, the Recreation Department.will be in charge of .lettering change,. while Public Works will install the sign and maintain landscaping, lighting, etc. Members of the Task Force had walked to various sites around Miami Shores but felt this island most visible. Included in Members packet was a Memo- requesting the .sign., a copy of the proposed sign, and two other detail sketches. Mr. Laubenthal indicated.. he had:drawn-up the plans andsketch with help and feeling from others. The base will be of keystone for a.feeling of continuity to other entrances to Miami Shores. The sign will be lighted. Discussion continued. There are no setback requirements, the sign regulation isaddressed on Pg 1589, Sec 504 of Miami Shores Village Code of Ordinances. Mr. Laubenthal indicated this will be an official Miami Shores Village sign displaying information to the Public, the County has no problem with this PLANNING & ZONING BOARD -3- 3/23/89 type sign in Miami. Shores Village, and all costs will be paid by the Mayor's Task Force. Mr. McClure moved to approve.the sign and stipulated it go to the Village Council for review, seconded by Mr. Laubenthal. Mr. Fernandez raised the question that the Mayor's Task Force is not a governmental agency and. as such could not request approval for this free- standing sign. Miami Shores Village is the owner and contractor, and a representative of the Government Agency must present the request. Mr. McClure withdrew his motion, and much discussion continued, concerning Owner/Applicant representation and presentation. It was suggested a message be sent to the Village. Manager by way of the minutes for proper presentation. Nikki Baron. withdrew the request, at this time, since twoweeks delay, to the next meeting is not urgent. 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR CARPORT ENCLOSURE KERRY PITTENGER 100 N. E. 104th St. Included in the packet sent to Members was a plot plan, floor plan, and south and north elevation. Mr. Pittenger noted the carport is attached to the main house, and he needs shelving space and a recreation room. This will be a masonry enclosure. Discussion ensued concerning reardoor, existing garage in the rear, the aprons remaining in front, the tile roof structure.,will remain, and no change in setbacks. Mr. McClure advised the applicant this: is such a well designed house, he wouldn't like to see it ruined. Also Mr. Pittenger was advised, the intent of the Board is for garage enclosures not to appear as such, and no possibility for rental be there. Concrete ribbons should be cut back and. appropriate landscaping installed. Mr. Pittenger will request the contractor to replaster the full front wall. Mr. Chambers moved to approve the request subject to.ribbons being cut back and proper landscaping installed. Mr. Laubenthal seconded the motion which passed.unanimously. 5. GUIDE TO REQUESTING A HARDSHIP VARIANCE Mr. Fernandez passed out copies of a Guide to. Requesting.aHardship Variance. He advised Members, this is a work draft only to. be refinedand given to each applicant requesting a hardship variance so that that applicant will know what is expected of him. Mr. Fernandez found difficulty in trying not to rewrite the .Ordinance., He attempted to use layman terms, and the main intent is that Members of the Board not:.argue both sides of a request before them, and.administering too Much help to the applicant. The form is suggested..procedure to the Building Department. A check list type form..was thought.about`but discarded as being too negative, the narrative form seemed more simple and easier to read. PLANNING & ZONING BOARD -4- 3/23/89 The form was reviewed and discussed., and will be given to Mr. LuBien, Building Official forreviewand polish. It will alsobe presented to the Village Manager as a suggestion for an item badly needed by the Planning & Zoning Board. It is not a legal document. Mr. Rossirequested the Secretary remember to place the rezoning draft for Public Hearing on the agenda for the next Planning &.Zoning Board Meeting. • There being no further business to come before the Board., the meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M. • MNALn OF OFFICERS r.nfl'ONAL PRESIDENT Chief Robert Ferguson DIRECTOR OF SERVICES Gerald S. Arenberg MUSEUM CURATOR D. B. Van Brode FAMILY SURVIVORS CHAIRMAN Lucy Turner Tie lialiege Oidg liteatatiat i Mesa Uwe Wk. Have 'Died ix fla ei nuig AMERICAN POLICE HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM A TRUST OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHIEFS OF POLICE 17th March 1989 To Whom It May Concern: 14600 S. TAMIAMI TRAIL U.S. RT. 41 NORTH PORT, FL 34287 (305) 891-1700 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITEE The American Police Hall of Fame and Museum is an educational NancyAddison service of the non-profit, tax exempt, National Association JosephCampaneaa of Chiefs of Police, Inc. William Christopher Candy Clark Joan Collins Tkn Conway Norm Crosby Rodney Dangerfleld Doris Day Wonne De Carlo Bo Derek Elinor Donohue Patrick Duffy Jamie Farr Eva Gabor Richard Gere Curt Gowdy Erin Gray Joe Greene Steven Guttenberg Julle D avid Hasselhoff Peter Hayes & Mary Healy Florence Henderson Sonny Jurgensen George Kennedy Alan King Cheryl Ladd Hal Linden Virginia MacWatters Karl Maiden Gerald Mathers Ed McMahon Audrey Meadows Michael Moriarty Harriet Nelson Bob Newhart Patti Page Amold Palmer Estepe Parsons rge Peppard rta Peters tin Ritt ale Robertson Chris Robinson Wiliam Shatner D avid Soul Robert Stack Maureen Stapleton Jessica Tandy John Unitas Bobby Unser Bobby Vinton Lindsay Wagner Nancy Walker Eli Wallach Peter Wafter Jonathan Winters Jacklyn Zeman We are exempt as an educational organization under 501C3 section of the IRS Code. However, we do pay state real estate taxes and local taxes that do not fall under the federal code. In the last fiscal year January -December 1988 we had a total attendence of 5637 paid admissions ($1.50 adults and fifty cents for children). Law enforcement officers and members are admitted without charge. We are open seven days a week between 9:30 am and 4:30 PM with an average of 15.5 visitors a day. Our present building has room for 21 vehicles and five additional parking spaces in the rear for employees. At present at our location we have two to five cars per day. We have encouraged visits from local schools during daytime for field trips to promote crime prevention education in past years and we would expect to continue this as well. After twenty-nine years we need more room to expand the exhibits and to list the officers killed in the line of duty. The program is underwritten by our membership nationwide. Sincerely, ROBERT FERGUSO President May 15th of each year is Police Memorial Day by Act of Congress