03-11-2004 Regular Meeting•
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MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
Thursday, March 11, 2004
Village Hall
Summary of Meeting
Revised Minutes
The Planning and Zoning Board of the Village of Miami Shores held its regularly
scheduled meeting on Thursday, March 11, 2004, at the Village Hall. The meeting was
called to order at 6:30 .PM with the following members present:
Members Present
Tim Crutchfield
Richard Fernandez
Robert Abramitis
Members Absent
Cesar Sastre
Members Late
Donald Shockey (Arrived at 7:12 PM)
Planning and Zoning Staff Present
Al Berg, Director of Planning and Zoning
Speakers and Others in Attendance
Pablo Andrade, Recording Assistant
SIGNS
Signs for Identification Vs. Signs for Advertisement
Mr. Abramitis proposed the board to come to a vote and to decide if the board is for or
against the advertisement signs. He believes that by eliminating advertisement signs, 80%
of the problem would go away and if the board moves towards the comprehensive sign
plan it would resolve the other 20% of the problem.
Mr. Crutchfield spoke that a lot of times it is necessary put other than the registered
business names to identify a business. He is inclined to think that the best way to regulate
the problem is focusing on the size of the .signs. In addition, it would be for the advantage
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of businesses and the village to allow people to identify the nature and name of a
business.
Mr_ Fernandez stated that current code does not allow billboards, and signs should not be
repeated. Also, current code should allow different professions and trades with their
regulatory requirements.
Mr. Crutchfield said that signs should be allowed depending on the angle of approach. If
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given to having a sign visible from different angles of approach. Also, logos are part of
the identification and they should be within the square footage of the sign.
Mr. Abramitis stated that the board should allow business to put up a logo 6 inches by 6
inches in a comer of a window.
Mr. Crutchfield suggested that there should be some incentive in the code to encourage
the landlord to get a master sign plan approval. Any signage, which fits within the
building sign plan, does not have to come back to the board for approval if a master plan
has already been approved. In addition, it is in the board's Village's interest to create
uniform signage
Mr. Abramitis explained that sign applicants would have to be required to come in with a
detailed elevation that would indicate architecture features and proposed signage. The
board can only approve signs allowed by the code_ All signs have the potential to work
when properly monitored by the board. Finally, he would like to get to a board agreement
on signs that do not require approval fromthe board, as well as, allowing them in B1 and
B2 districts.
Mr. Berg showed to the board samples of sign codes from Mlami-Dade County and city
of Coral Gables. He also explained that not all cities allow home occupation, and retail is
not permitted in residential areas.
Mr_ Crutchfield suggested treating home occupation signs similar to the big buildings.
Mr. Fernandez would like to involve city attorney with the discussions of signs. He
would like to schedule that for the next regular meeting.
Mr. Shockey expressed opposition for neon "open" signs because they are too intense.
Mr. Crutchfield suggested moving the regular meetings for 7:00 PM, and Mr. Fernandez
proposed meeting time to begin at 6:45 PM. All members of the board agreed to start
regular meetings at 6:45 PM.
ADJO URNEMNT
There being no further regular business before the board, the meeting was adjourned at
7:55 PM.
Pablo Andrade Mr_ Richard Fernandez, Chairman
Recording Assistant Planning and Zoning Board
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