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HomeMy Public PortalAbout03-30-93 Special Local Planning Agency Meeting.tifMINUTES SPECIAL MEETING OF THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 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 7:00 p.m. Present were members Clifford Brody, Rafael Conte, Mortimer Fried (arrived at 7:20), Raymond Sullivan, and Chairman Betty Sime. Absent was member Michael Hill and Vice Chairman Joe Rasco. Also present were Village Manager Sam Kissinger, Village Clerk Guido Inguanzo, Village Attorney Steve Helfman, and Community Development Director Robin Sobrino. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairman Sime led the Pledge. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the citizens' forum of February 27, 1993, the special meeting of March 2, 1993, and the meeting of March 16, 1993, were adopted, as submitted, by unanimous consent. 4. AGENDA: Chairman Sime added discussion of the mailing procedures for the newsletter. After brief discussion by the board, Member Sullivan made a motion to authorize the Village Manager to mail the next newsletter and other future mailings, until further notice, with first class postage. The motion was seconded by Member Conte and adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The vote was as follows: Members Brody, Conte, Sullivan, and Chairman Sime voting Yes. 5. DISCUSSION OF ISSUE PAPERS BY MASTER PLAN CONSULTANT: 5-B. Steve Pitkin, of Robert Swarthout, Inc., made a presentation on the Village Center issue paper. He discussed the alternatives available to the board in selecting a Village Center. Bill Ofgant, 512 Fernwood Road, spoke in favor of the McIntyre Street location. Greg Han, 685 Curtisswood Drive, spoke in support of incorporating Fernwood Road into the Village Center concept. John Festal 695 Harbor Lane, spoke in favor of the Rebozo tract as a center. Member Brody spoke in favor of the McIntyre Street option. Member Sullivan raised concerns about the McIntyre Street plan. Member Fried stated that the McIntyre/Rebozo proposals should be considered together as the Village Center. Henny Becker, 290 West Mashta Drive, stated that there was opposition to creating Page 1 of 4 March 30, 1993 an open -space between the school and Crandon Boulevard. Chairman Sime suggested that the board adopt a combination of the McIntyre and Rebozo proposals. Ed Meyer, 100 Sunrise Drive, spoke in opposition to including commercial areas in the Village Center. It was the consensus of the board to adopt a preliminary concept merging the McIntyre and Rebozo proposals. 5-A. Mr. Pitkin, together with Pete Fernandez, traffic consultant with Robert Swarthout, Inc., made a presentation on the Circulation issue paper. The board discussed the Harbor Drive issue. Chris Sager, 335 Harbor Drive, spoke in opposition to enhancements that would increase traffic on Harbor Drive. Mr. Festa spoke in favor of linear parks on Harbor Drive. Samantha Sager, 335 Harbor Drive, spoke in opposition to bike lanes on Harbor Drive. Ms. Becker said that graphic materials would allow for a better public perception of proposed plans. Jim Taintor, 355 Harbor Drive, also spoke in opposition to additional development of Harbor Drive. Mr. Han said that Harbor Drive should be improved. There was consensus by the board to include Harbor Drive in the five year capital improvement plan. The board discussed the Ocean Drive issue. Mr. Festa said that the acquisition of segments of Ocean Drive should be a long term plan. Mr. Han also addressed the board regarding this issue. Conchita Suarez, 201 Crandon Boulevard, spoke in favor of the proposal. Jeffrey Bercow, 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, representing the Key Biscayne Hotel and Villas, spoke in opposition to re- opening segments of Ocean Drive. Attorney Helfman made clarifications to the board regarding the D.R.I. properties. Mr. Ofgant and Mr. Festa further addressed the board regarding Ocean Drive. Eric Nesse, representing Key Biscayne Hotel and Villas, spoke in opposition to re -opening segments of Ocean Drive. Mr. Meyer further commented on the issue. After further discussion by the board, it was the consensus of the board to include a provision in the plan for the re -opening of Ocean Drive. The board directed the Village Attorney to research the implications of this provision and report back to the board. The board also discussed Fernwood Road. Mr. Festa stated the importance of addressing this issue. Mr. Ofgant spoke of the restrictions of commercial access from Fernwood. Community Development Director Sobrino addressed the issue. Mr. Han further addressed the board. Page 2 of 4 March 30, 1993 The consensus of the board was to adopt the Fernwood proposal. The board discussed the West Mashta Drive/West Wood Drive issue. Mr. Han spoke in favor of West Mashta Drive as a collector road. Ms. Becker stated that West Mashta Drive should also have a sidewalk installed. The board concurred that portions of West Wood Drive should not be closed. The board discussed the Crandon Boulevard Level of Service Standard. Mr. Ofgant addressed the board. Mr. Bercow also addressed the board. Chairman Sime requested that a methodology be adopted to address the Village's particular level of service. Mr. Pitkin made a presentation regarding the Public Beach Access issue paper -- including preliminary results of a question on the master plan survey addressing this matter. Chairman Sime suggested that the final survey results be presented prior to the board taking action on this item. Ms. Suarez addressed the board. Mr. Festa addressed the board. Attorney Helfman addressed the board and said he will study the issue of providing parking for public beach access. Mr. Han addressed the board. The board agreed to await the results of the survey. Mr. Meyer addressed the board. Mr. Pitkin also discussed the Recreation and Open Space goals and objectives. The board concurred that the level -of -service standard must be increased from the .75 acres proposed. The board agreed to adopt three acres as a standard. Mr. Bercow further addressed the board. Mr. Pitkin made a presentation regarding the Future Land Use Map issue paper. Community Development Director Sobrino made comments regarding current residential densities. Mr. Ofgant addressed the board. There was extensive discussion by the board regarding future land use designations. Mr. Ofgant, Mr. Festa, Mr. Han, Ms. Suarez, Ms. Becker, Mr. Taintor, and Mr. Berkow addressed the board. There was extensive discussion regarding the VMS property. Member Brody made a motion to adopt Option A, with 16 units to the acre, in the southerly D.R.I. property. The motion died due to a lack of second. Chairman Sime called for a recess at 11:45 p.m. She called for a continuation of the meeting on Thursday, April 1, 1993, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Page 3 of 4 March 30, 1993 Approved this �` day of Vi11ag Clerk Chairman , 1993 . IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE PLANNING AGENCY WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT A M KCAL OR HEARING, HE WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND, FOR SUCH PURPOSE, MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD OF SUCH PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY THE EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. AND Page 4 of 4