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06-13-1991 Regular Meeting• • • MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING JUNE 13, 1991 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Village Planning & Zoning Board was held on June 13, 1991. The meeting was called to order at 7:30 pm by the Chairman, Mr. Fernandez, with the following members present: Richard Fernandez Terrell F. Chambers, Jr. Les Forney Thomas Laubenthal Larry T. McClure Also Present: Frank LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning 1. Mr. Forney moved to remove from table the minutes of the May 9, 1991 meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. McClure and passed unanimously. Mr. Laubenthal moved to accept the Minutes of the May 9, 1991 meeting with the revision as Indicated. (See revised minutes of May 9, 1991 page 2 paragraph 2 question and answer period with Mr. Pitkin beginning with "Mr. Fernandez noted his displeasure with the report prepared by the Swarthout Firm", ending prior to recess noted on page 3.) Mr. McClure seconded the motion and passed unanimously. Mr. Laubenthal moved to accept the Minutes of the May 23, 1991 meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Chambers and passed unanimously. 2. Request for approval of Exterior Colors H.B. Konover 170/180 NE 99 Street Mr. Laubenthal moved to accept the colors presented and the motion was seconded by Mr. McClure and passed unanimously. 3. Request for approval of plans for pole sign 411 8985 Biscayne Blvd. Tenant: Diamond Signature Owner: Militana Contractor: Modern Display • After a discussion, the Board directed Mr. Dyer (Tenant) to have Mr. Milltana (owner) of the property to attend the next meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board to resolve the problem of the placement of the sign. Mr. Milltana Is responsible for liability and should be at the meeting. Mr. Dyer withdrew his application for a pole sign and will request Mr. Milltana to be at the next meeting. 4. Request for approval of variance for driveway Carl Fabian 577 NE 96 Street Ms. Deborah Fabian represented the owners In a discussion with the Board for the variance to the driveway. The home is a designated historical site and Mr. Lubien Informed the Board that the Historical Preservation Board had dis- cussed the variance with him and they had no problem with the variance. After further discussion, Mr. Forney made a motion to approve the variance and the motion was seconded by Mr. Chambers and passed unanimously. 5. Comprehensive Review Dr. Jay Stein represented the Downtown Miami Shores Property Owners Association. Dr. Stein stated that the Association Is pleased with the effort being made by the Village to Improve the Downtown area. He also stated that the Planning & Zoning Board should broaden their usage of the interpretation of the Codes and Ordinances to encourage businesses. to NE 2 Avenue and Biscayne Blvd. Dr. Stein also suggested advertising to encourage development in the area. Mr. Patrick Duffy represented the Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Duffy expressed a similar attitude as Dr. Stein. But, also stated, that the property owners should be encouraged to develop their properties and that the Board should relax certain restraints to encourage property development. The supply will create Its own demand. Mr. Owen Henderson spoke to the Board with same concerns expressed by Dr. Stein and Mr. Duffy. Mr. Henderson explained that other rental properties on Biscayne Blvd. made themselves attractive to the businesses that needed rental space and that Downtown should get encouragement from the Board and the Village to do similar development. Mr. Sheldon Smith a businessman In the Downtown area in- quired about the revised B1 zoning. Mr. Smith was informed by the Board that the revision of usage of the 131 zoning Is not yet official but Is being worked on. Ms. Nancy Ancrum of 103 NE 99 Street stated that she totally supports the comments of Mr. Duffy and Dr. Stein for development of a professional district in the Downtown area. She also stated that with relaxed rules, • a controlled hand needs to be used. Mr. Forney expressed his approval of Mr. Duffy's comments. 6. Roofing Ordinance Mr. Laubenthal made a motion to approve the Roofing Ordinance with the following change: • Section 3. Paragraph (f) All roofs having an incline of less than two and one-half (2 1/2) Inches per foot shall be constructed of build-up roofing material and gravel, modified bitumen, or fiber- glass cap. Any substantial change from existing materials in place, shall require the approval of the Planning and Zoning Board for aesthetics and harmony with other build- ings In the proximity thereof; • Mr. Chambers seconded the motion and passed unanimously. 7. Basketball Ordinance After a discussion, the Board decided to hold a Public hearing so the ordinance could be reviewed by the residents. The Board also decided to schedule the Public Hearing at the same time as the Public Hearing for the Roofing Ordinance. 8. Landscape Ordinance - Mr. Laubenthal summarized to the Board that he and Mr. Forney were working extremely hard to wrap up the Ordinance but that they both feel as though the format should be seperate for both residential and commercial. With this format In mind, Mr. Forney mentioned that enforceable standards In residential areas need to be .worked out and enforced. Mr. Laubenthal expressed that the proposed ordinance would give the property owners a chance to use creativity in maintaining the property with a minimum monetary impact. Both expressed the need to define the responsibilities and specifications of the homeowner. A motion by Mr. McClure to adjourn at 10:16 • Mr. Chambers and passed unanimously. • Secretary (Acting)