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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Alu,11 7,ffle'
as Laub,h Acting Chairman
Veronica A. Galli, Secretary
rry McClure, Chairman