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MEETING OF THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1993
COUNCIL CHAMBER
85 WEST MCINTYRE STREET, SECOND FLOOR
1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS: The meeting was called to
order by Chairman Sime at 7:10 p.m. Present were members Clifford
Brody (arrived at 8:05 p.m.), Mortimer Fried, Michael Hill, Raymond
Sullivan, Vice Chairman Joe Rasco (arrived at 8:20 p.m.), and
Chairman Betty Sime. Member Rafael Conte was absent. Also present
were Village Clerk Guido Inguanzo, Village Attorney Steve Helfman,
Finance Director Jack Neustadt, Community Development Director
Robin Sobrino, and Master Plan Consultant Robert Swarthout.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairman Sime led the Pledge.
At this point, Chairman Sime recognized Chief of Police Michael
Flaherty who invited the Local Planning Agency and members of the
public to the swearing -in ceremony for police officers on February
27, 1993.
3. AGENDA: Chairman Sime added discussion of the Master Plan
survey. Master Plan Consultant Swarthout stated that the survey
would be completed within a few days. It was the consensus of the
board that the survey be mailed to residents as soon as completed
by Swarthout's office.
4. MASTER PLAN GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES: John Festal 695
Harbor Lane, requested clarification on objectives approved at the
previous meeting.
Steve Pitkin, of Robert Swarthout, Inc., discussed objectives and
policies under "Traffic Circulation."
Mr. Pitkin discussed Objective 1.1. The following residents
addressed the board regarding this objective: Debbie Neve, 180
Harbor Drive; Conchita Suarez, 201 Crandon Boulevard; Greg Han,
685 Curtisswood Drive; Henny Groschel Becker, 290 West Mashta; and
Bill Ofgant, 512 Fernwood Drive. The board discussed the matter.
Mr. Pitkin discussed Objective 1.2. Ms. Suarez and Lorraine
Sonnabend, 330 Pacific, addressed the board. Community Development
Director Sobrino also addressed the board. The issue was further
discussed by the board.
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Mr. Pitkin discussed Objective 1.3. Ms. Suarez and Mike Kahn, 881
Ocean Drive, addressed the board. There was a consensus by the
board to accept the objective.
Mr. Pitkin discussed Objective 1.4. Ms. Sonnabend, Mr. Han and Ms.
Suarez addressed the board. There was brief discussion by the
board. Mr. Pitkin added that a five year evaluation of the Master
Plan is required. The objective was modified and accepted by the
board.
Mr. Pitkin discussed Objective 1.5. The following residents
addressed the board: Fritz Scharenberg, 101 Crandon Boulevard; Mr.
Festa; Raul Llorente, 345 Cypress Drive; Mr. Ofgant; Wayne
Romanski, 259 East Enid Drive; and Mr. Han. The consensus of the
board was to accept the objective.
Mr. Pitkin addressed the objectives and policies under "Housing."
Mr. Pitkin discussed Objective 1.1. The following residents
addressed the board: Mr. Festa; Ms. Neve; Mr. Han; Mr. Ofgant; Mr.
Romanski; and Mr. Kahn. There was extensive discussion by the
board on this objective.
Chairman Sime called for a five minute recess. After the recess,
the board discussed re-evaluating the process for reviewing the
goals, objectives and policies.
5. MASTER PLAN CONSULTANT'S PROPOSAL ON GRAPHICS: Master Plan
Consultant Swarthout discussed his proposal with the board.
The following residents addressed the board: Mr. Festa; Ms. Neve;
Mr. Han; Ms. Suarez; Mr. Ofgant; Mr. Llorente; Ms. Groschel Becker;
Mr. Kahn; and Ed Meyer, 100 Sunrise Drive.
Attorney Helfman recommended that Master Plan Consultant Swarthout
meet with Community Development Director Sobrino to discuss what
graphic presentations would be appropriate under the Swarthout's
current contract.
After a lengthy discussion by the board, Master Plan Consultant
Swarthout agreed to provide graphics as indicated in his contract.
6. DISCUSSION OF FORMAT FOR FEBRUARY 27, 1993, WORKSHOP: Chairman
Sime opened the floor for discussion of a format for the scheduled
February 27, 1993, citizens' forum.
The following residents addressed the board: Ms. Suarez; Ms.
Groschel Becker; Mr. Ofgant; Ms. Neve; Mr. Han; Mr. Meyer; Mr.
Llorente, Mr. Festa; Steve Simon, 335 Harbor Lane; and Mr. Kahn.
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After discussion by the board, Member Fried suggested a forum with
a general discussion period as well as discussion in individual
groups. It was the consensus of the board to adopt the Fried plan.
At the request of Chairman Sime, the board approved advertising a
full page ad in the Islander News to promote the workshop on
February 27th.
7. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: There was no further discussion.
8. ADJOURNMENT: The board adjourned at 11:05 p.m.
Approved this 211(1" day of
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, 1993.
Village Cslerk Chairman
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