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Miami Shores Village
Planning & Zoning Board
Regular Meeting September 16, 1999
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board was held on Thursday, September 16,
1999 at the Village Hall, commencing at 7:37PM with the following present
Norman Powell. Chairman
Jim McCoy, Vice Chairman
Max Wolfe Sturman
Timothy Crutchfield
Richard Fernandez
Also Present: Frank LuBien, Building and Zoning Director
Richard Serafan, Village Attorney
Veronica A. Galli, Recording Secretary
Attorney Sarafan swore in any individuals who may testify before the Board.
ITEM #1 MINUTES — AUGUST 31, 1999
Mr. Crutchfield moved to approve the Minutes of the August 31,1999 meeting. Mr. Fernandez seconded
the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #2 MINUTES — AUGUST 19,1999
Mr. Fernandez amended Item #8 to exclude the word "candidate" and replace it with the word "person".
Mr. McCoy amended item #12 to include; Mr. McCoy Tuesday and Thursday ok except for second
Thursday.
Mr. Crutchfield moved to approve the amended Minutes. Mr. Sturman seconded the motion and the vote
was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #3 REQUEST FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF AQUATIC CENTER
Miami Shores Village MVO Biscayne Blvd.
Mr. LuBien informed the Board the applicant requested to have this Item removed from the agenda.
ITEM #4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PORTABLE HOT 301 B PE
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Elizabeth Steele
8 Street
Ms. Steele explained that she would like to have the portable a infront of her
insidof her
home so she would be able to watch her daughter, spa,
home. After further discussion, the consensus of the Board was to take no action at this
time.
ITEM #5 REPORT ON THE STATUS OF INFORMATION REGARDING
ORDINANCE ON CAFE FURNITURE ON THE SIDEWALK.
This item was withdrawn from the agenda.
ITEM #6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR A NEW SIGN.
Arvida Realty Services 9"00 NE 2 Avenue
Mr. LuBien stated that any change to the exterior of a building must come ^efore the
Board. Mr. Ross who represented Arvida Realty explained the color of the sign is the
Company color and that the sign will be illuminated with :white neon. MI-. Fernandez
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moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr. McCoy seconded the motion and the
vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM = REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR A 5" CONCRETE
BLOCK STUCCO WALL ON SIDE PROPERTY LINE.
Richard Verner 408 Grand Concourse
Mr. LuBien informed the Board that the applicant requested to withdrew this item from
the agenda.
ITEM REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SIGN IN FRONT O9F Pam Drive
Joel M. Berger, D.D.S.
Mr. LuBien stated that this request for an additional sign has the identical lettering as the existing sign
already on the front of the building. Mr. McCoy moved to approve the application as submitted. Mr.
Crutchfield seconded the motion for discussion. The Board determined that a permit had not been applied
for and Mr. McCoy withdrew his motion and Mr. Crutchfield withdrew his second. Upon further
discussion, Mr. Crutchfield moved to approve the application subject to obtaining the proper permit. Mr.
McCoy seconded the motion and the vote was Mr. McCoy and Mr. Crutchfield — YES; Mr. Fernandez, Mr.
Powell and Mr. Sturman — NO. The motion did not pass.
ITEM r9 REQUEST FOR PERMISSION TO INSTALL A SECOND ELECTRIC
METER ON GUEST HOUSE.
Mary Newman 140 NE 95 Street
Mr. LuBien opened the discussion by stating that there was no application for a permit for a second
electrical meter for the guest house in his position. The Board requested that Mr. LuBien search his files in
the Building and Zoning Department to determine if a permit was in file.
A recess was called at 8:25 PM and the meeting reconvened at 8:35 PM.
Mr. LuBien reported that he searched the files and no permit was found. After a discussion with the
applicant the item was withdrawn.
ITEM=10 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN FOR NEW
CLASSROOM/FACULTY OFFICE BUILDING.
Barry University 11300 NE 2 Avenue
Mr. Cannon, of Harper Partners, Inc, presented and described to the Board the proposed plans for the new
building along with the proposed plan for increased parking. During the discussion, the determination of
the Board was that there was not enough detailed information for them to proceed.. A poll of the Board was
taken to clarify as to weather or not the information was satisfactory to proceed. The results of the poll was
unanimous that the information submitted was insufficient. The Board suggested that more derailed
information be submitted with regard to additional parking spaces, type of landscaping, traffic impact and
the overall combined capacity of all buildings on the main campus were some of the Boards concerns. Mr.
McCoy moved to table the Item until further information is submitted. Mr. Crutchfield seconded the
motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
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ITEM #11 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR HOUSE ADDITION.
Herbert Morgan 101 NW 91 Street
Mr. LuBien stated that the proposed addition would add a second front door to the property and this would
not be in harmony with the neighborhood. Upon further discussion, Mr. McCoy moved to table the Item.
Mr. Fernandez seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
ITEM #12 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR ADDITION.
Jose Gonzalez 289 NW 91 Street
Mr. LuBien stated the proposed addition would add to the already exceeded flat roof allowance. Upon
further discussion with the applicant, Mr. Fernandez moved to deny the application as submitted. Mr.
Sturman seconded the motion and the vote was unanimous in favor.
A motion for adjournment was made at 10:25 PM.
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eronica A. Galli, Recording Secretary