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WORKSHOP MEETING - NOVEMBER 9, 1993
A workshop meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held
on Tuesday, November 9, 1993, in the Conference Room at Bal Harbour
Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 4:08 p.m. by
Mayor Spiegel. The roll was called and those present were:
Also present:
Mayor Estelle Spiegel
Assistant Mayor Matthew B. Blank
Councilman James E. Boggess
Councilman Andrew R. Hirschl
Carole Sherouse Morris, Village Manager
Jeanette Horton, Village Clerk
Steve Helfman, Deputy Village Attorney
George Desharnais, Jr., Building Inspector
Dr. Thomas Kelsey, Craig Smith & Associates
Richard Olsen, President Civic Association
Absent: Councilman Sol M. Taplin
As a quorum was determined to be present, the meeting
commenced.
Mayor Spiegel stated the purpose of this meeting is to review
zoning issues.
2. Review of Zoning Issues:
Mrs. Morris introduced Dr. Kelsey, of Craig Smith & Associates.
She then proceeded to distribute to the Council members a summary,
which capitalizes the key issues, what the Code currently says and
her areas of concerns. She reviewed the areas of concern which are
Roof/Building Height; Model Buildings; Height and Setback
requirements in the PC Private Club District; Building Heights RM1-
RM5. Mrs. Morris then displayed pictures that should help clarify
some of the issues. She further explained the Code Sections on
each of the above mentioned areas of concern.
Discussion ensued as to density, crown of road versus flood
elevation, uniform signage for the apartments in the residential
section. Councilman Hirschl stated it is very important for the
Council to regulate the density. He further suggested that by
recessing the second story, it would reduce the bulk of the house.
Assistant Mayor Blank questioned when was the last time zoning was
changed. Mrs. Morris replied around 1986. At which time the
regulation on height was enacted, as well as allowing for pools in
setbacks.
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Councilman Boggess stated his concerns about buildings in RM5
district, which could be a potential slum area. He further stated
the Village should watch this area. Dr. Kelsey suggested the
Council consider allowing a different type of building in this
area, such as Villas or Townhouses, if a developer purchases these
buildings. Which would offer an alterative to the apartment
buildings. Mr. Helfman suggested make the existing buildings non
conforming. Therefore, at some point they could not rehabilitate
the buildings without bringing them into compliance with the new
Code. Discussion ensued as to having the Buildings front on Park
Drive.
Mr. Helfman stated the Cities of Coral Gables and Key Biscayne are
dealing with the same height and bulk issues. He continued to
explain how the City of Coral Gables is dealing with the bulk
issue. Which is, if the home is above a certain elevation, they
treat it as floor area, as though there was second story.
Mr. Helfman stated that the first issue is height, a uniform
provision on height, where it is to be measured from and a total
mass on height. The next issue is setbacks, which is being
addressed because of the massing issue. He further suggested that
the Council request the Architectural Review Board to study these
issues, and make a recommendation.
It was the consensus of the Council that Mrs. Morris write the
members of the Architectural Review Board for their
recommendations. As well as Mrs. Morris and Mr. Desharnais work
with Dr. Kelsey and Mr. Helfmnan, and then make their
recommendations to the Council.
Mrs. Morris suggested scheduling another workshop to discuss the
recommendations of the Architectural Review Board and of Dr. Kelsey
and the staff. Before having a night meeting, which is required
for Zoning issues. The Council agreed to hold another workshop
before having the night meetings.
Councilman Hirschl stated he has received several inquires in
regards to the Private Club. He continued to state the concerns
are that a new club will be built, at the yacht club site, which is
in the residential section. That there are currently no provisions
in the Village Code because of the Private Club zoning.
Mr. Olsen explained a proposal has been received from Mr. Kovens to
purchase the property on the Ocean Front. But, the Civic
Association has not accepted his proposal at this time. He further
explained if the property, on the Ocean Front, is sold it would
have to be rezoned. He continued to explain that on Thursday he
has a meeting with the Lawyers, who represent the Civic
Association, to review the items the Association wants included in
the contract. Councilman Hirschl stated he feels some provision
should be in the Code relating to the Private Club Zoning in the
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residential district.
3. Other Business: None
4. Adjourn:
There being no further discussion, a motion was offered by
Councilman Boggess and seconded by Assistant Mayor Blank to
adjourn. The motion carried unanimously (5-0) with councilman
Taplin absent, and the meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Mayor Estelle pieg-1
Attest:
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,Jeanette Horton, CMC/AAE
Village Clerk
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