09-13-1990 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
September 13, 1990
A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board
was held on September 13, 1990 at the Miami Shores Village Hall. The meeting
was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Chairman Mr. Richard Fernandez with the
following members present: Richard M. Fernandez, Chairman
Terrell F. Chambers, Jr
Robert E. Cook
Larry T. McClure
Absent: Thomas Laubenthal
Frank LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning
1. MINUTES - August 23, 1990
The minutes of the meeting of August 23, 1990 were approved, by a motion
made by Mr. McClure, seconded by Mr. Cook and passed unanimously. Approval
followed clarifications on two item requested by Mr. Cook.
2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF BASKETBALL BACKBOARD & POST
William J. Hampton, 1290 N. E. 102nd Street
Mr. Fernandez introduced this request for a hardship variance.
Mr. Hampton noted this appeal is the result of a citation for violation which
he received. He had lengthy conversation with Frank LuBien and assumed the
reason he was cited was failure to obtain a permit. He showed Members photos
of his basketball goal. He noted there are eleven goals within a 3 block
area of his home.
Members concurred it is difficult to make a ruling since the only informa-
tion before them is the letter from Mr. Hampton requesting a hardship variance.
No site plan and no cover sheet is included and Members could not recall the
exact recommendations for the proposed basketball goal ordinance.
Mr. McClure moved the request be tabled until the first meeting of October
to allow Members time to research the proposed ordinance and to request
Code Enforcement not to schedule Mr. Hampton for heating until the appeal
has been heard. Motion was seconded by Mr. Cook and carried unanimously.
3. DISCUSSION -ADDITIONS & REVISIONS TO PERMITTED USES
IN B-1 DISTRICT
Members received copies of proposed changes to B-1 District Uses made up
by Mr. Laubenthal. The initial list of his categories was reviewed and
editited previously. Mr. Laubenthal, on this expanded list of B-1 District
use listed Category - Business Type Comments. The list was reviewed and
discussed, revisions were made, and it was determined that following review
of a final draft, a Public Hearing date will be set.
4. DISCUSSION - DOWNTOWN COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
it was noted this item is on the agenda because of xequest at the last
meeting. Following brief discussion it was decided this item be postponed
pending outcome of Village Council Budget Hearing this evening.
5. DOG TRACK ZONING PROPOSAL
Mr. McClure commenting on the memorandum from Mr. Steve Pitkin to the
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Village Manager noted it was unclear if the Village Manager or the
Dog Track requested this information, and if requested by the Dog Track
there is soiP concern about the Dog Track paying (if they did) for the
services of a company working for us, and we've been accepting their
opinion and using them.
Mr. Fernandez outlined background information on the zoning proposal,
and cleared up some concerns of a serious potential conflict of interest.
He further noted the Dog Track people exerted considerable influence over
Council people, Administration, and our own Consultant, they have also
appeared before this Body represented by Counsel in frustration of their
proper procedure, and have requested from this Board and the Village AttornPy
direction. Mr. Fernandez also stated, it is not the position of Planning
& Zoning to advise procedure, the prior action taken was correct. Discussion
followed concerning previous proposals, date of public hearing, possible
conflict. Mr. McClure expressed concern about using Swarthout & Co. again,
especially on this issue, and the presentation of changed documents.
Mx. Fernandez clarified this for Mr. McClure who agreed his explanation was
valid and cleared up many fears. Members concurred that no Public Hearing
date can be set prior to review of a properly prepared and presented
Proposal for Public Hearing from the Biscayne Kennel Club.
6. Mr. Cook raised the question of the Budget Hearing and the Pool question,
and was advised it is not yet time for Planning & Zoning to be involved
with the pool issue.
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS - DISCUSSION
Mr. McClure made a motion to reconvene, seconded by Mr. Cook and passed
unanimously.
Question and concern was raised concerning a potential Public Hearing
scheduled for September 27th. Following discussion, a pole was taken and
Members agreed that no Public Hearing date will be scheduled prior to
properly drawn and reviewed Proposal from the Dog Track. Also, it may be
a hardship for certain Members of the Board to be present at that meeting.
Mr. Fernandez requested the secretary to contact the Village Manager con-
cerning September 27th being a public hearing date, and the fact that no
date can be set prior to Proposal review.
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
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