08-25-1994 Regular MeetingMIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AUGUST 25, 1994
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning
Board was held on Thursday August 25, 1994. The meeting was
called to order at 7:34 P.M. by Chairman Walters with the
following members present:
Cliff Walters
Robert Blum
Charles Smith
Larry McClure
Absent: Les Forney
Also Present: Mr. Bill Fann, Village Attorney
Mr. Frank LuBlen, Director Building & Zoning
1. Minutes - August 11, 1994
Mr. McClure moved to approve the Minutes of August 11, 1994
as submitted. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.
2. Request for approval of plans for garage enclosure
and flat roof additions.
Christopher Avina
115 NW 109 St
After a discussion and review of the plans, Mr. McClure moved
to approve the plans as submitted. Mr. Smith seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously.
3. Request for approval of plans for Illuminated awning
sign.
Jiffy Lube int., Inc.
8787 Biscayne Blvd.
Mr. Fritz Mann of Dan's Signs stated that all present signs
will be eliminated from the building.
After a discussion, Mr. Blum moved to approve the plans as
submitted. Mr. Smith seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously.'
4. Discussion and possible action: Transmission tower
at maintenance compound of the Country Club.
BellSouth Mobility Inc
Mr. Reid Plnkham, Manager
Real Estate & Construction
Mr. Pinkham presented photographs to the Board indicating the
proposed tower.
Mr. Michael Couzzo, Village Manager, stated that there are
revenue interests to be considered for the Village.
Chairman Walters stated that the proposed site would be a
good location for the tower In that It would be unobtrusive.
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He also stated that the additional revenues generated by such
a structure coupled with the fact that the Police Department
and Public Works Department could use the facility at no
charge, indicate that this project is clearly in the
community's best Interest.
Mr. Smith agreed with Chairman Walters.
Mr. McClure stated the zoning of the location is for parks
and not for a private operation.
Mr. Fann stated that the Issue of zoning would have to be
reviewed.
'Mr. Smith moved to refer the item to Council with conceptual
approval with a request for input from the Council, Village
Attorney and the public. Mr. Blum seconded the motion and
the vote was: Mr. Smith, Mr. Blum and Chairman Walters YES;
Mr. McClure NO. The motion passed.
3a. Approval of plans for on -grade patio, constructed
with pavers on sand.
Patty Walker
9301 NE 4 Ave
After very little discussion, Mr. Blum moved to approve the
application as submitted. Mr. McClure seconded the motion
and It passed unanimously.
5. Discussion: Landscape Ordinance
Mr. McClure stated, that In his opinion, the Landscape
Ordinance Is not as functional as It should be because he has
not seen a noticable Improvement throughout the Village.
Mr. LuBien stated the Ordinance is working. The problem to
be addressed Is the Code Enforcement of the provisions stated
in the Ordinance. Recent changes In the structure of the
department should result In more vigorous enforcement of the
ordinance.
Chairman Walters requested Mr. LuBien to invite the new
Community Affairs Specialist to the next Planning & Zoning
meeting so as they could be acquainted and discuss various
matters.
A motion for adjournment was made at
Veronica A. Galli, Secretary
ers, Cha ice'.,