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08-23-1990 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLGE AUGUST 23, 1990 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board was held on August 23, 1990 a the Miami Shores Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 7:35 p.m. by Chairman Mr. Richard Fernandez with the following persent: Richard Fernandez, Chairman Larry T. McClure Robert E. Cook Thomas Laubenthal Also present: Terrell F. Chambers,Jr. - Absent Mr. Frank Lubien, Director of Building & Zoning Mr. Peter Weiner to represent Ms. Kay Spitzer and approximately 6 other Individuals to discuss the Biscayne Kennel Club. 1. MINUTES - AUGUST 9, 1990 The minutes of the meeting of August 9, 1990 were approved, by a motion made by Mr. Laubenthal, seconded by Mr. Cook, and carried unanimously. Mr. McClure abstained from voting. 1A. INITIATION OF AMENDMENT - BISCAYNE KENNEL CLUB Mr. Fernandez Informed Mr. Weiner that the Petition that was submitted to Ms. Macdonald was not in compliance with Village Code and Statutes per Mr. Fann, the Village attorney. All further discussion was dismissed and Mr. Weiner was Informed that the Petition must state the property owner of Biscayne Kennel Club in order for the Petition to be considered. 2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR GARAGE ENCLOSURE George Canepa, 1080 NE 92 Street, Miami Shores. Mr. Laubenthal made a motion to accept the proposed plans by Mr. Canepa for a garage enclosure and that the plans were to include the extension of the planter across the front and also the two new matching windows. The motion was seconded by Mr. McClure and passed unanimously. Mr. Cook stated that the enclosure of garages and windows should be uniform with the stuccoing so as to give the appearance of a solid structure and not an addition. He further stated that consideration should be given to re - stucco the entire front of the building, and outlined several construction procedures to accomplish this satisfactorily. After further discussion, Mr. Lubien Informed the Board that such supervision was not possible because of the lack of man- • power in his department and that the supervision of the labor doing the construction on the enclosure would not be possible. 3. DISCUSSION - ADDITIONS & REVISIONS TO PERMITTED USES Mr. Laubenthal informed the Board that he will provide them with a categorized list of revisions and permitted uses so they could discuss them as a group. 4. DISCUSSION - DOWNTOWN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Mr. McClure requested to formalize the "Foot print" of the Comprehensive Planning of Downtown so they can be presented to Council and the Village Manager. $10,000. is a minimul amount, but would proably require more. Mr. Cook provided his opinion In that he feels that a $10,000 cash infection provided by the Village was not sufficient and that the proposal that was received was not explained as to Just what was covered In the proposal. Mr. Cook also stated that if the commitment was not supported by the Council and residents, then it was a wasted Jesture. Mr. Cook also stated that it was necessary to have the manpower to follow-up on the decisions of the Board In order for the Board to be successful. Extensive discussion followed. Mr. Fernandez directed that this item be placed on the next regular agenda and that the specific goals that they addressed at previous meetings should be included in the packet. 5. DISCUSSION - NEED FOR A CITY PLANNER/PROJECT MANAGER The City Planner was a suggestion by Maror Courtney in a follow up memo to Mr. Cook stated that a City Planner/Project Manager would be a positive step forward for the planning throughout the Village and that a Part-time Professional Planner/Project Manager would be beneficial. This would give direction to the Input, suggestions and other data that is being accumulated. Mr. Laubenthal agreed completely that in order for the Village to progress positively, the Village needs a part-time experienced Planner/Project Manager, and that the direction of the Village must be determined: Mr. Laubenthal also sug- gested that the Board deligate projects to the Downtown Revitalization Board and have them report back to the Plan- ing and Zoning Board. Mr. McClure agreed that a part-time Planner/Project Manager 411 with experience would be beneficial to the Village so that the individual would be able to continue with long range plans. Mr. Fernandez was in agreement that financially, a part-time position would be affordable and that the individual should be experienced. May Workshop to Council, P & Z & DRB. i • Mr. Lubien's opinion was requested. He responded by saying that a Planner/Project Manager would almost be a necessity once the Planning Board identifies what they want to ac- complish. It would be premature to have a Professional Planner before he can be given specific instructions. 6. REPORT Mr. Fernandez Informed the Board that the Council overruled two Items that the Planning & Zoning Board directed to them. They are: 1. The Publix $1.75 million dollar improvements. 2. The school to be located adjacent to Barry University and across from the Biscayne Kennel Club. Mr. McClure made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 p.m. and Mr. Laubenthal seconded the motion. Secretary7e4,, • Approve