04-13-1989 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
April 13, 1989
The regular meeting of Miami. Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board was
held on April 13, 1989, at Miami Shores Village Hall at 7:35 P.M.. The meeting
was called to order by Chairman Rossi, with the followingmembers present;
Robert J. Rossi, Chairman
Terrell F. Chambers, Jr,
Richard M. Fernandez, Esq.
Larry T. McClure
Absent; Thomas Laubenthal
Also present: Frank LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning
1. MINUTES - MARCH 23, 1989
The minutes of the meeting of March 23, 1989 were approved, as written, by
a motion made by Mr. Fernandez, seconded by Mr. McClure, and passed by
unanimous vote.
Mr. Fernandez moved to. add #6. Discussion on -the Dish Antenna Ordinance
to the agenda, seconded by Mr, McClure, and passed unanimously.
2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR FREE STANDING SIGN
MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
96 STREET MEDIAN
Mr. Rossi apologized to Mr. Varney for delaying the request to this meeting,
but the request must be presented properly. He further noted the project
has the approval of the. Village insurance carriers, and no approval from
Dade County is necessary.
Mr. McClure moved to approve the sign per sketches as presented, seconded
by Mr. Chambers, and passed unanimously.
This item Will be on the next Council agenda for their review and approval.
3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR GARAGE ENCLOSURE
RICHARD LEE
9314 N. W. 2 PLACE
Included in Members packet was a floor plan of the garage, a sketch of the
enclosure, and a photo showing the elevation. 'Mr. LuBien stated the garage
is already enclosed, therefore the picture of the elevation. There is no
outside entrance, and the driveway ribbons have been cut back about 4' and
fern planted in the front.
In reply to query Mr,. Lee stated there is no door en the side but there is
a window. He apologized for not obtaining. a permit first, but knows better
now. This is his first home ownership, and he will obtain a permit. Also,
the house needs painting so he will be in for a permit for that also-.
Mr. Chambers stated that if Mr. LuBien has no problem, he also is satisfied.
He moved to approve the request, seconded by Mr, Fernandez, and passed by
unanimous vote.
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5. DISCUSSION — REZONING. r TRANSCRIPT OF TAPE
Rossi: Any comments? Shall we go ahead. and direct the
Village Manager to help us find a professional
planner?
LuBien: It would. be more appropriate if you put it in
the form of a motion.
Fernandez; I move that we seek the services of a
professional planner for the purposes of
evaluating various areas, a subject to
review of -the Comprehensive Plan, motion
seconded by Mr. McClure, and passed
unanimously.
Final decision made in discussion; Mr. Rossi will talk
to the Village Manager concerning these services and the
final decision for.bhe'planner to be made by the Planning
and Zoning Board. (This•was the intent of the motion).
THIS AMENDMENT TO THE MOTION MADE ON ITEM #5 DISCUSSION-- REZONING
WILL BE MADE A PERMANENT PART OF THE MINUTES.
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4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR GARAGE ENCLOSURE
AMBROISE JEAN BATISTE
10516 N. W. 2nd AVE.
Mr. LuBien had a copy. of the plans available and he stated the applicant
had been sent a copy of the agenda.
It was noted that request for a garage. enclosure is never considered or
passed without the applicant or architect being present.. Members agreed
they had questions for the applicant concerning the enclosure.
Mr. Fernandez moved.to table the request for the next meeting or when the
applicant is present, seconded by Mr, McClure, and passed unanimously.
5. DISCUSSION - REZONING
Mr. Rossi announced that he had received calls from the Attorney, the
Architect and other interested parties concerning the rezoning of the
Miami Shores Preparatory School for the Police Museum. He also had
conversation with Mr. Fann, Village Attorney concerning the matter.
Mr. Fann recommended a licensed professional planner be engaged, he
further advised no spot zoning can be permitted., also a look to re-
zoning three parcels has been included in the Comprehensive Plan. It is
not the wish that zoning on Biscayne Blvd, be weakened. He therefore,
recommended that a request for bids for a professional planner be made
with the final decision for the applicant being picked by the Planning and
Zoning Board. This can delay the request for a Police Museum, but it is
the proper way.
Discussion occured concerning another means to address with the planner is
to narrow the site as a class. Hotels/Motels could be eliminated from the
Miami Shores Village zoning since they are not conducive:to the Miami Shores
residential community.
Mr. Rossi will discuss the prospect of a professional planner with the
Village Manager.
Mr. Fernandez made a motion for Mr. Rossi to direct the Village Manager,
Mr. Johnson to seek the services of a professional planner for the purpose
of looking at the various areas as indicated in the. Comprehensive Plan, and
subject to the final decision for the planner being made by the Planning &
Zoning Board, motion seconded by Mr. McClure, and passed unanimously.
6. DISCUSSION - DISH ANTENNA ORDINANCE
Members concurred they are not happy with the roof mount dish antenna at the
Archdiocesan Center on NE 2nd Ave. The plans were reviewed.
Mr. Fernandez noted and Members agreed that the physical structure around
the antenna does not meet the Ordinance requirements. This is the first
such roof mount antenna; and it must be done correctly. A precedent is
being set, Members noted this antenna does not comp.lywi.th the Ordinance
in that it is not screened, the size dimensions are not indicated on the
plans, it could have been lowered by 4' or so. A better drawing with more
detail should be provided.
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Mr. LuBien agreed that all roof mount dish antennae in the
future be approved by the Planning & Zoning Board. Also, he
will call Mr. Grau tomorrow A.M. and request he attend the
next meeting of Planning & Zoning to answer Member's questions
concerning his design of the one on NE 2 Ave, subject of this
discussion. This item will be placed on the Agenda for the
next meeting.
7. DISCUSSION - GARAGE ENCLOSURE
Introduced by Mr. McClure, there was substantial discussion
concerning this issue. Members agreed they do not like the
looks of some enclosures, they do go by the Code of Ordinances,
feel more control is needed. Some of the areas discussedf.
going up or building back, increase in tax base, if removal of
driveway ribbons is required off street parking would be
eliminated. Members were not sure what the alternative might
be, but mentioned; architecturally sealed plans for the garage
enclosure, Architectural Review Board, more thorough look at
landscaping, and increase of Building standards.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.
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