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09-23-1993 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING & ZONING BOARD REGULAR MEETING SEPTEMBER 23, 1993 The regular meeting of the Miami Shores planning & Zoning Board was held on September 23, 1993. The meeting was called to order at 7:32 P.M. by Chairman McClure with the following members present: Larry McClure Charles Smith Les Forney Tom Laubenthal Absent: Cliff Walters Also Present: Mr. Frank LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning 1. Minutes - September 9, 1993 Mr. Smith moved to approve the Minutes of September 9, 1993 as submitted. Mr. Laubenthal seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 2. Request for approval of plans for garage enclosure. Joseph Duffy 90 NE 104 Street Mr. Forney requested to be excluded from the discussion re- garding Mr. Duffy because of his close friendship. Chairman McClure granted his request. Mr. LuBten opened the discussion and informed the Board that the plans submitted by Mr. Duffy to enclose his garage were in order. Mr. Laubenthal brought to the Board's attention that there is an existing bathroom in the area to be enclosed and that the rear door to the garage should be blocked In order to prevent the development of a living facility. After further discussion, Mr. Laubenthal moved to approve the plans as submitted with the stipulation that the owner close up the existing door. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Mr. Forney resumed his position on the Board. 2 A.Request for approval of plans for garage enclosure. S. Warren & D. Smith 948 NE 92 Street Mr. Smith stated that he has a conflict of Interest with this item because he is under contract with the property owner as manager of the property and asked to be removed from his position on the Board but, also, requested to represent the property owner. Planning & Zoning meeting - 2 - September 23, 1993 Chairman McClure granted the request. Mr. Smith stated that the property owners were out of town and that he would be glad to answer any questions. The Board reviewed the plans as submitted and Chairman McClure requested a recess at 7:42 P.M. in order for Mr. LuBien to obtain the original plans of the property. The meeting reconvened at 7:44 P.M. The Board reviewed the original plans to determine If there was an existing water line into the garage area. After further discussion, Mr. Laubenthal moved to approve the plans as submitted with the stipulation that a stucco finish be continuous to the turning points of the north wall. Mr. Forney seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. 3. Discussion and possible action - Inclusion of non - Public educational and child care facilities as a permitted use. Chairman McClure informed the Board that child care service facilities are allowed in B1 and 62 zones according to the Village Code. Chairman McClure began the discussion stating that all child care service facilities must meet the minimum standards set by the State In order for a facility to operate. Mr. Laubenthal stated that Al and A2 zones should be con- sidered for such facilities. After further discussion, the consensus of the Board was that there were four major topics for discussion and consider- ation. 1. Time of Operation. C & PRO Zones - 24 hour usage. A & B zones - restricted usage. 2. Parking - Mr. LuBien stated that there are parking re- quirements for all zones. 3. Drop off and pick up. After a discussion, Mr. Laubenthal stated that he will look Into the minimum standards required for loading and unloading and present the Information to the Board at the next meeting. 4. Shielding from aJacent properties. Mr. Laubenthal suggested that a regulation should be considered for sound deadening materials to be used In the outside area such as CBS block and inside from floor to ceiling and walls adjacent to occupied or rental space. Planning & Zoning meeting - 3 - September 23, 1993 Mr. Laubenthal stated that he will do research on sound proofing and present It to the Board at the next meeting. Mr. LuBien stated that HRS requirements specify all require- ments for such facilities. Public Comments Mr. Joe Dugoni 166 NE 92 Street Mr. Dugoni stated that the Presbyterian Church Is not against child care centers. He also stated that the Presbyterian Church's Insurance company stated the parking area Is insured for liability for the patrons of the Presbyterian Church only. Ms. Pam Roddy Director of the Miami Shores Presbyterian Pre -School Ms. Roddy stated there Is no additional parking space avail- able for an additional day care facility to drop off and pick up students and that there is only sufficient space for their own patrons. Mr. Mike Boyle 585 Grand Concourse Mr. Boyle asked Mr. LuBien If occupational licenses were Issued to pre-school and child care facilites. And, If so, how many ? Chairman McClure requested that Mr. LuBien supply the Board with the number of occupational licenses issued to child care facilities. Chairman McClure also requested to prepare a draft of an ordinance addressing child care facilities. 4. Election of Chairman Mr. Forney moved to postpone the election of new Chairman until the new Planning & Zoning Board Is appointed. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and it passed unanimously. Chairman McClure requested Mr. LuBien to invite Mr. Fann, the Village Attorney to attend the next meeting so he could ex- plain the duties of the Board to the new members. Mr. McClure thanked Mr. LuBien and his staff for the support they have given him In the years he has served on the Board. *Mr. LuBien replied he recalled issuing one license some time ago and he was going to check to see if there were any others. 1 Planning & Zoning meeting - 4 - September 23, 1993 Mr. Forney thanked Mr. McClure for doing a very fine Job while serving on the Board. Mr. Smith also expressed his thanks to Mr. McClure. Mr. Laubenthal thanked Mr. McClure and stated how pleased he Is as to what the Board has accomplished In the best Interest of the community. A motion of adjournment was made at 8:50 P.M. AeK Alu,11 7,ffle' as Laub,h Acting Chairman Veronica A. Galli, Secretary rry McClure, Chairman