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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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:
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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.
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