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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING & ZONING Board
REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 20, 2000
The regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board was held on Thursday,
January 20, 2000 at the Village Hall, called to order by Mr.McCoy at 7:40 PM with the
following present:
Norman Powell, Chairman (arriving at 7:45 PM)
Jim McCoy, Vice Chairman
Max Wolfe Sturman
Timothy Crutchfield
Absent: Richard Fernandez
Also Present: Frank LuBien, Building Director
Al Berg, Director Planning & Zoning
Richard Sarafan, Village Attorney
Veronica A. Galli, Recording Secretary
Mr. Sarafan swore in all those participating in the meeting.
Mr. Powell stated that he approved of Mr. McCoy continuing with the meeting.
Mr. Tom Benton, Village Manager introduced Mr. Allen Berg as the new Director of Planning &
Zoning and explained some of Mr. Bergs' duties, which include being a liaison to the Planning &
Zoning Board.
ITEM #1 MINUTES - November 18, 1999.
Mr. Crutchfield moved to approve the Minutes of November 18, 1999. Mr. Sturman seconded
the motion and it passed unanimously in favor.
ITEM #2 MINUTES - December 19, 1999
Mr. Crutchfield moved to approve the Minutes of December 19, 1999. Mr. McCoy seconded the
motion and it passed unanimously in favor.
I'l'hM #3 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SIGN
T. F. Chambers 9727 NE 2 Avenue
Mr. LuBien stated the request for a sign was in compliance with the Code. Mr. Crutchfield
moved to approve the request as submitted. Mr. Sturman seconded the motion and it passed
unanimously in favor.
1'1'hM #4 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF REVISED SITE PLAN FOR NEW CLASSROOM/
FACULTY OFFICE BUILDING.
Barry University 11300 NE 2 Avenue
• Mr. Cannon of Harper Partners, Inc. represented Barry University. Mr. Crutchfield began the
discussion suggesting that with the loss of windows on the first floor, the building looses its
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harmonious character that was presented in the first rendering of the site plan. With further
discussion, Mr. Sturman moved to approve the request as submitted. Mr. Crutchfield seconded
the motion for discussion and a vote was taken. Mr. Sturman voted Yes, Mr. Crutchfield, Mr.
Powell and Mr. McCoy voted No. The revised application was denied.
Mr. Cannon requested to amend the revised application by agreeing to install four windows on
the first floor on the north side of the new building, which would be similar to the original site
plan. Upon discussion of the request, Mr. Crutchfield moved to approve the amend revised
application. Mr. Sturman seconded the motion and it passed unanimously in favor.
111,M #5 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF APPEAL TO BUILDING OFFICIAL'S DECISION
REGARDING PAINT COLOR.
Jacques Ardisson 636 NE 101 Street
Mr. LuBien stated the submitted color was not suitable nor in harmony with the area. Upon
further discussion, Mr. Crutchfield moved to uphold the decision of the Building Official. Mr.
Sturman seconded the motion and it passed unanimously.
ITEM #6 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF APPEAL TO BUILDING OFFICIAL'S DECISION
REGARDING PAINT COLOR.
Wendelin O. Heffron 9303 North Miami Ave.
Mr. LuBien stated the submitted color was not in harmony with the area. Ms. Heffron presented
a sample of the submitted color along with a piece of tile from her roof to show the blending of
the colors. Upon further discussion, Mr. Powell made a motion to over rule the decision of the
Building Official. Mr. Sturman seconded the motion and it passed unanimously in favor.
ITEM #7 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF APPEAL TO BUILDING OFFICIAL'S DECISION
REGARDING PAINT COLOR.
Michelle Minchew & John Rice 261 NE 102 Street
Mr. LuBien stated that the submitted colors were not appropriate.
A recess was called at 8:47 PM
The meeting reconvened at 9:02 PM
Mr. Rice submitted a new color for the approval of the Board. After a discussion, Mr. LuBien
suggested that he meet the applicant at his home in order to see the new color submitted at the
appropriate location. At this time, Mr. Rice withdrew his application.
ITEM #8 REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF SIGNS.
Bank of America 9190 Biscayne Blvd.
Mr. LuBien stated that the request for signs was in accordance with the Code.
Mr. Crutchfield moved to approve the request as submitted. Mr. Sturman seconded the motion
and it passed unanimously in favor.
Planning & Zoning Meeting
DISCUSSION
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Mr. Powell began the discussion on Traffic Calming and communicating the Planning & Zoning
Boards' suggestions to the Village Council. Mr. Powell suggested that he and Mr. Berg would
compose a draft for the Board members to read over and add or delete any of the comments.
After which time, a letter will be submitted to the Village Council. The Board requested Mr.
Berg to obtain a copy of the book "Traffic Calming; State of the Practice" written by Dr. Reid
Ewing for their review.
A motion for adjournment was made at 9:35 PM
Veronica A. Galli, Recording Secretary