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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
THURSDAY, APRIL 1, 1993
COUNCIL CHAMBER
85 WEST MCINTYRE STREET, SECOND FLOOR
ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS/CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to
order by Chairman Sime at 7:10 p.m. Present were members Clifford
Brody (arrived at 7:45 p.m.), Mortimer Fried, Michael Hill, Raymond
Sullivan, and Chairman Betty Sime. Absent were Member Rafael Conte
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.
Chairman Sime stated that this was a continuation of the March 30,
1993 meeting.
Member Fried made a motion to limit the presentation of the general
public to one statement per agenda item, seconded by Member Hill.
After brief discussion, the motion failed on a 3 - 1 voice vote.
The vote was as follows: Member Fried voted Yes. Members Hill,
Sullivan and Chairman Sime voting No.
FUTURE LAND USE PLAN: Steve Pitkin, of Robert Swarthout, Inc.,
continued his presentation from the March 30th meeting. John
Festal 695 Harbor Lane, inquired about the zoning permitted on the
V.M.S. property. Member Fried made a motion to adopt Option A,
with 16 units per acre in the area east of Ocean Drive on the
V.M.S. property, seconded by Member Hill. The motion was adopted
by a 4 - 1 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Members Brody,
Fried, Hill and Sullivan voting Yes. Chairman Sime voted No.
High Density Multi -family Residential -- Member Sullivan suggested
establishing a townhouse residential district on the west side of
Fernwood Road from West Wood to Woodcrest Lane. Bill Ofgant, 512
Fernwood Road, spoke in opposition to the Sullivan proposal.
East of Crandon/Galen-Sunrise Drive area -- The board requested
economic information on the area prior to changing the density.
Key Colony -- Conchita Suarez, 201 Crandon Boulevard, discussed the
density at Key Colony. Member Hill stated that the board should
permit some flexibility and not prevent the local officials from
making responsible decisions in the future. Member Brody
recommended 30 units per acre. Member Hill stated that the Village
should begin to regard the D.R.I. properties as neighbors and as
important tax -payers.
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Yacht Club -- Attorney Helfman advised members with an interest or
membership in the Yacht Club that they should exclude themselves
from the discussion. Member Hill recommended a semi-public
recreation designation. Ms. Suarez stated that the land could be
purchased by the Village to provide bay access.
Rebozo tract -- The board discussed an agricultural designation.
Mr. Festa discussed the Rebozo tract. Member Brody stated that it
should be designated open and recreation space.
Member Sullivan inquired if a certain area on Crandon should be
specifically designated as an office area. He recommended the area
south of Harbor Drive to Woodcrest Lane. Member Brody concurred.
The board discussed the location for a second supermarket. Mr.
Ofgant addressed the board. Member Hill stressed the importance of
having two supermarkets.
Chairman Sime stated that over 700 of the surveys mailed to
residents have been returned.
There was brief discussion regarding the land use designation on
Fernwood Road. Henny Groschel Becker 290 West Mashta, addressed
the board on this matter.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Approved this 1%44t day of PLmAlK
1993
Village Jerk Chairman
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