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HomeMy Public PortalAbout05-27-08 Zoning Meettng.tifMINUTES ZONING MEETING KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2008 COUNCIL CHAMBER 560 CRANDON BOULEVARD 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The meeting was called to order by the Mayor at 7:00 p.m. Present were Councilmembers Michael W. Davey, Enrique Garcia, Steve Liedman, Thomas Thornton, Patricia Weinman, Vice Mayor Jorge E. Mendia and Mayor Robert L. Vernon. Also present were Village Manager Genaro "Chip" Iglesias, Village Clerk Conchita H. Alvarez and Village Attorney Stephen J. Helfinan. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The Mayor led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: The Mayor and Council recognized the undefeated U-9 kids soccer team that played in Orlando winning first place in their division. Parks and Recreation Director Todd Hofferberth introduced the new Community Center Manager, Ana Colls to the Council and the Community. Fausto Gomez, Intergovernmental Representative with Gomez Barker and Associates addressed the Council reporting on the accomplishments of the Village of Key Biscayne during the 2008 legislative session. 1 of May 27, 2008 At this time Item 9A1 was heard. Veronica Scharf Garcia, Chair of the Art in Public Places Board, Rosa de la Cruz, Member and Cesar Trasobares, Consultant addressed the Council requesting authorization to hang the five Bedia drawings in the Council Chamber. It was the consensus of Council to direct staff to look into the possibility of hanging the Bedia drawings in the Community Center. The Council felt that the drawings will be enjoyed by a large amount of people at this location. 3. AGENDA: Councilmember Weinman requested the addition of a report regarding the Citizens Green Initiative Committee as Item 8A4 and also requested to delete Item 8A2 from the agenda; Councilmember Garcia requested the addition of a discussion regarding the roundabout in front of St. Agnes as Item 8A5 and also requested the addition of a discussion regarding beach erosion as Item 8A6 and Councilmember Liedman requested the addition of a discussion regarding West Wood Drive as Item 8A7. There was no objection to the agenda changes. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 13, 2008 Regular Council Meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Weinman and approved by a 7-0 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Liedman, Thornton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor Vernon voting Yes. 5. BUILDING, ZONING AND PLANNING: There were no zoning issues considered by Council. 6. ORDINANCES: The Clerk read the following ordinance on first reading, by title: AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER II, "ADMINISTRATION", ARTICLE XV "YOUTH ATHLETICS ADVISORY BOARD", SECTION 2-220 "CREATION, COMPOSITION, AND QUALIFICATIONS" OF THE CODE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA BY MODIFYING THE COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Councilmember Davey made a motion to adopt the ordinance on first reading. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Garcia. The Mayor opened the public hearing. There were no speakers present. The Mayor closed the public hearing. The ordinance was adopted on first reading by a 7-0 roll call vote. The vote was as follows: Councilmembers Davey, Garcia, Liedman, Thornton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Mendia and Mayor 2 of 5 May 27, 2008 Vernon voting Yes. The Clerk announced the second reading of this ordinance for June 10, 2008. 7. RESOLUTIONS: The Clerk read the following resolution by title: A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA; APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR OPEN SPACE PLANNING SERVICES BETWEEN IBI GROUP, INC., AND THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE; IDENTIFYING AND AUTHORIZING FUNDING SOURCE; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. The Manager addressed the Council recommending the approval of the resolution which authorizes the execution of the attached contract with IBI Group, Inc. for consultant services regarding Recreation and Open Space and 530 Crandon Boulevard. Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve the resolution. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Weinman. Mr. Richard E. Durr, Jr. ASLA, AICP with IBI Group and Camille Guething, 260 Seaview Drive addressed the Council regarding the agreement. The Attorney also addressed the Council regarding this resolution. There was extensive discussion from Council on this issue. It was the consensus of Council to defer this item to the June 10, 2008 Council Meeting. 8. REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS: The following items were discussed: Mayor and Councilmembers. Councilmember Weinman addressed the Council regarding the Community Health and Safety Board established by Council in October 2006. Ximena Antunez de Mayolo, Executive Director for the Key Biscayne Community Foundation and Camille Guething, 260 Seaview Drive addressed the Council regarding the Health and Safety Board. The Clerk provided, for the information of the Mayor and Council, a copy of the ordinance which created this Board. The Mayor requested that Councilmembers submit nominations to this Board to the Clerk. Councilmember Davey addressed the Council regarding the proposed Charter High School application. 3 of May 27, 2008 The following residents addressed the Council: Maria Alejandra Flores, 713 Crandon Boulevard; Leo Brito, 775 Curtiswood Drive; Victor Restrepo, 301 Hampton Lane; Allan Mathews, 210 Seaview Drive; Angel Martin, 151 Crandon Boulevard; Rodolfo Martinez - Don, 727 Crandon Boulevard; Camille Guething, 260 Seaview Drive and Mary Oei, 675 Allendale Road. The Attorney addressed the Council regarding the filing of an application for the proposed Charter High School. It was the consensus of Council to place an item on the June 10, 2008 Council Meeting authorizing the filing of the application for the charter school. Councilmember Weinman addressed the Council regarding the Green Initiative Committee. Michelle Manjarrez, 1111 Crandon Boulevard addressed the Council on behalf of the Committee, reporting that the members are in the process of establishing objectives and a mission statement. Councilmember Garcia addressed the Council regarding possible solutions for the roundabout on Harbor Drive in front of Saint Agnes Catholic Church. The Manager addressed the Council regarding this issue poposing to put some plantings on the circle until a final decision is made for permanent landscape or a work of art. Councilmember Garcia also addressed the Council regarding beach erosion. Councilmember Liedman addressed the Council regarding the ordinance on lighting regulations for marine turtle protection. The Attorney reported that the revised ordinance is ready and will be heard on second reading at the June 10, 2008 Council Meeting. Councilmember Liedman addressed the Council regarding West Wood Drive. Director of Public Works Armando Nunez addressed the Council regarding traffic calming devices for West Wood Drive. The Manager addressed the Council reporting that meetings were held with CVS in order to correct the problem with the dumpsters. Village Attorney. The Attorney did not submit a report. Village Clerk . The Clerk did not submit a report. 4 of May 27, 2008 Village Manager. The Manager addressed the Council giving an update on the Water and Sewer project. Ramon Castella with C3TS addressed the Council regarding the progress of the Water and Sewer Project. 9. OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION: There was no further business discussed. 10. SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS: A schedule of future meetings and events was presented to the Council. 11. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Respe ully submitted: )27.7e . We' Conchita H. Alvarez, CMC Village Clerk Approved this 10th day of June . 2008: Robert L. Vernon Mayor IFA PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT A MEETING OR HEARING, THAT PERSON WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONYAND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. 5 of 5