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ZONING MEETING
KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2006
COUNCIL CHAMBER
560 CRANDON BOULEVARD
1 CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS The meeting was called to order by
the Mayor at 8 10 p m Present were Councilmembers Enrique Garcia, Steve Liedman, Jorge E
Mendia, Thomas Thornton, Patncia Weinman, Vice Mayor Robert L Vernon and Mayor Robert
Oldakowski Also present were Village Manager Jacqueline R Menendez, Village Clerk Conchita
H Alvarez and Village Attorney Stephen P Helfman
2 AGENDA Councilmember Mendia made a motion to withdraw Item 5A1 The motion was
seconded by Councilmember Liedman and approved by a 7-0 voice vote The vote was as follows
Councilmembers Garcia, Liedman, Mendia, Thornton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Vernon and Mayor
Oldakowski voting Yes
3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve the
minutes of the May 9, 2006 Regular Council Meeting The motion was seconded by Councilmember
Mendia and approved by a 7-0 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Garcia,
Liedman, Mendia, Thornton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Vernon and Mayor Oldakowski voting Yes
4 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT The following Beach Management Plans were heard
by the Council
Hearing Number BMP-1 The Ritz -Carlton Key Biscayne, 455 Grand Bay Dnve, the applicant, is
requesting approval of a Beach Management Plan for activities within the government use distnct
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Armando Nunez, Public Works Director addressed the Council stating his recommendation of
approval, with the following conditions 1 Non-motonzed vehicles and water equipment operation
a) As specified under Section 30-102 of the Village Code, Subsection (e)(2), the use of motorized
vessels is absolutely prohibited, except for an authonzed rescue vessel approved under Subsection
(g)(9) The use of any other motonzed watercraft is not allowed, b) The use of this one motonzed
rescue vessel should not be used to assist the non-motonzed vehicle and water equipment operation,
in regards to transporting people or towing equipment to and from the beach and c ) As specified
under Section 30-102 of the Village Code, Subsection (g)(9), this one vessel shall have a four stroke
engine or best available technology, be equipped with an operational marine radio or wireless phone,
and shall satisfy all U S Coast Guard safety requirements and 2 Clear passage for emergency access
and patrolling purposes a) As specified under Section 30-102 of the Village Code, Subsection
(g)(6), none of the permitted activities, including the storage of any equipment shall be maintained
or conducted within 15 (fifteen) feet of the waterline This applies to the placement of chairs and
umbrellas as well and b) The Village needs this 15 (fifteen) feet pathway clear at all times for
emergency access and for patrolling the beach
The Mayor opened the public hearing Amy Huber with Shubin and Bass, representing the
Ritz Carlton addressed the Council The Mayor closed the public hearing
It was consensus of Council to direct staff to include in the resolution that beach chairs should be
stacked, no higher than 4 feet and secured
Councilmember Garcia made a motion to approve the Beach Management Plan for the Ritz -Carlton
with staff's recommendations The motion was seconded by Councilmember Liedman and approved
by a 7-0 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Garcia, Liedman, Mendia, Thornton,
Weinman, Vice Mayor Vernon and Mayor Oldakowski voting Yes
Heanng Number BMP-2 Grand Club Partners, 455 Grand Bay Dnve, the applicant is requesting
approval of a Beach Management Plan for activities within the Government Use Distnct
Director Nunez addressed the Council stating his recommendation of approval, with the following
conditions 1 Non-motonzed vehicles and water equipment operation a) As specified under
Section 30-102 of the Village Code, Subsection (e)(2), the use of motonzed vessels is absolutely
prohibited, except for an authonzed rescue vessel approved under Subsection (g)(9) The use of any
other motonzed watercraft is not allowed, b ) The use of this one motonzed rescue vessel should not
be used to assist the non-motonzed vehicle and water equipment operation, in regards to transporting
people or towing equipment to and from the beach and c ) As specified under Section 30-102 of the
Village Code, Subsection (g)(9), this one vessel shall have a four stroke engine or best available
technology, be equipped with an operational marine radio or wireless phone, and shall satisfy all U S
Coast Guard safety requirements and 2 Clear passage for emergency access and patrolling purposes
a) As specified under Section 30-102 of the Village Code, Subsection (g)(6), none of the permitted
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activities, including the storage of any equipment shall be maintained or conducted within 15
(fifteen) feet of the waterline This applies to the placement of chairs and umbrellas as well and b )
The Village needs this 15 (fifteen) feet pathway clear at all times for emergency access and for
patrolling the beach
The Mayor opened the public heanng Hector Meneses with the Grand Bay Club addressed
the Council The Mayor closed the public heanng
It was consensus of Council to direct staff to include in the resolution that beach chairs should be
stacked, no higher than 4 feet and secured
Councilmember Mendia made a motion to approve the Beach Management Plan for the Grand Bay
Club with staff's recommendations The motion was seconded by Councilmember Thornton and
approved by a 7-0 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Garcia, Liedman,
Mendia, Thornton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Vernon and Mayor Oldakowski voting Yes
Hearing Number BMP-3 The Sonesta Beach Resort, 350 Ocean Dnve, the applicant, is requesting
approval of a Beach Management Plan for activities within the Government Use District
Director Nunez addressed the Council stating his recommendation of approval, with the following
conditions 1 Non-motonzed vehicles and water equipment operation a) As specified under
Section 30-102 of the Village Code, Subsection (e)(2), the use of motorized vessels is absolutely
prohibited, except for an authorized rescue vessel approved under Subsection (g)(9) The use of any
other motorized watercraft is not allowed, b ) The use of this one motorized rescue vessel should not
be used to assist the non-motonzed vehicle and water equipment operation, in regards to transporting
people or towing equipment to and from the beach and c ) As specified under Section 30-102 of the
Village Code, Subsection (g)(9), this one vessel shall have a four stroke engine or best available
technology, be equipped with an operational marine radio or wireless phone, and shall satisfy all U S
Coast Guard safety requirements and 2 Clear passage for emergency access and patrolling purposes
a) As specified under Section 30-102 of the Village Code, Subsection (g)(6), none of the permitted
activities, including the storage of any equipment shall be maintained or conducted within 15
(fifteen) feet of the waterline This applies to the placement of chairs and umbrellas as well and b )
The Village needs this 15 (fifteen) feet pathway clear at all times for emergency access and for
patrolling the beach
The Mayor opened the public hearing There were no speakers present The Mayor closed
the public heanng
It was consensus of Council to direct staff to include in the resolution that beach chairs should be
stacked, no higher than 4 feet and secured
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Councilmember Mendia made a motion to approve the Beach Management Plan for the Sonesta
Beach Resort with staff's recommendations The motion was seconded by Liedman and approved
by a 7-0 voice vote The vote was as follows Councilmembers Garcia, Liedman, Mendia,
Thornton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Vernon and Mayor Oldakowski voting Yes
5 ORDINANCES The following item was withdrawn from the agenda
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AMENDING
CHAPTER 30 "ZONING AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS" OF THE CODE
OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, BY CREATING SECTION 30-114 "PUD — PLANNED
UNIT DEVELOPMENT" TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES AND REVIEW CRITERIA FOR
REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR NEW OR AMENDED PUD
DISTRICTS, PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN THE
CODE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE
6 RESOLUTIONS The Clerk read the following resolution by title
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA, APPROVING THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE AGREEMENT FOR
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FIREWORKS DISPLAY BETWEEN THE VILLAGE AND
ZAMBELLI FIREWORKS MANUFACTURING COMPANY, PROVIDING NECESSARY
SERVICES FOR JULY 4, 2006 FIREWORKS DISPLAY, AUTHORIZING
IMPLEMENTATION BY VILLAGE MANAGER, AND PROVIDING FOR EFFECTIVE
DATE
Councilmember Thornton made a motion to approve the resolution The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Liedman and approved by a 7-0 voice vote The vote was as follows
Councilmembers Garcia, Liedman, Mendia, Thornton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Vernon and Mayor
Oldakowski voting Yes
The Clerk read the following resolution by title
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE,
FLORIDA, REQUESTING THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS TO REDUCE THE SPEED LIMIT ON CRANDON BOULEVARD
WITHIN THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, FROM THIRTY (30) MILES
PER HOUR TO TWENTY FIVE (25) MILES PER HOUR, PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Vice Mayor Vernon made a motion to approve the resolution The motion was seconded by
Councilmember Weinman and approved by a 7-0 voice vote The vote was as follows
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Councilmembers Garcia, Liedman, Mendia, Thornton, Weinman, Vice Mayor Vernon and Mayor
Oldakowski voting Yes
7 REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The following items were discussed
Mayor and Councilmembers There were no items discussed
Village Attorney The Attorney did not submit a report
Village Clerk The Clerk did not submit a report
Village Manager The Manager addressed the Council regarding the proposed skate park requesting
a 30 day extension to bnng back to Council a proposed site for the skate park
Todd Hofferberth, Parks and Recreation Director addressed the Council regarding this issue
8 OTHER BUSINESS/GENERAL DISCUSSION There was no further business discussed
9 SCHEDULE OF FUTURE MEETINGS/EVENTS A schedule of future meetings and
events was presented to the Council
10 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9 00 p m
Res ' ct lly submitt
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one ita H Alvarez, CMC
Village Clerk
Approved this 13th day of June , 2006
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Robert Oldakowski
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 TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH
THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED
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