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SPECIAL LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA
THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1993
COUNCIL CHAMBER
85 WEST MCINTYRE STREET, SECOND FLOOR
Chairman Sime announced that this was a continuation of the regular
meeting of Tuesday, May 18, 1993.
The meeting was called to order by Chairman Sime at 7:15 p.m.
Present were Members Clifford Brody, Mortimer Fried, Raymond
Sullivan, and Chairman Betty Sime. Absent were members Rafael
Conte, Michael Hill and Vice Chairman Joe Rasco. Also present were
Village Clerk Guido Inguanzo, Village Attorney Steve Helfman,
Finance Director Jack Neustadt, and Community Development Director
Robin Sobrino.
Chairman Sime called for a special meeting of the Local Planning
Agency on Tuesday, June 1, 1993, and Thursday, June 3, 1993. There
was no objection from the board.
Chairman Sime stated that the Village Attorney and Community
Development Director will review the Future Land Use Map, as well
as the Goals and Objectives, and make recommendations to the board.
Chairman Sime recognized Mr. Steve Pitkin, of Robert Swarthout,
Incorporated, who made a brief statement regarding the traffic
circulation presentation of May 18th.
Mr. Pitkin proceeded to make a presentation regarding the
recreation and open space aspect of the plan. He recommended one
acre per thousand as the standard with a goal of three acres per
thousand. Member Sullivan and Chairman Sime stated that the board
should adopt three acres per thousand. John Festa, 695 Harbor
Lane, addressed the board regarding the recreation level of
service. There was further discussion by the board. Member
Sullivan made a motion to adopt 2.5 acres per thousand as the
standard. The motion was seconded by Member Fried and adopted by
a unanimous voice vote. The vote was as follows: Members Brody,
Fried, Sullivan, and Chairman Sime voting Yes.
Mr. Pitkin made a presentation regarding the Urban Design Plan.
Maria Valls, 662 Glenridge Road, spoke in support of the Village
acquiring the Beach Club to provide beach access to all residents.
Mr. Festa also made brief comments. Conchita Suarez, 201 Crandon
Boulevard, inquired about an easement at the Sheraton property.
Howard Nelson, 100 Southeast 2 Street, Miami, representing the
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Sheraton, addressed the board. Chairman Sime stated that an Urban
Design Plan should not be a part of the Master Plan submitted to
the Department of Community Affairs. Eduardo Chamorro, 784
Woodcrest Road, spoke in support of bay access. There was
extensive discussion by the board regarding the different aspects
of the plan. There was a consensus by the board not to adopt an
Urban Design Plan as part of the Master Plan. Bill Ofgant, 512
Fernwood Road, addressed the board regarding the plan. Michael
Kahn, 881 Ocean Drive, discussed the disadvantages of including
non -required elements in the Master Plan. Frank Kaplan, 101
Crandon Boulevard, also addressed the board regarding the plan.
Chairman Sime recognized Community Development Director Sobrino who
made a presentation regarding the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE AMENDING SECTIONS
33-1(17) , 33-11, 33-41, 33-50, 33-136, 33-310(a) and 33-310(c)
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA,
PERTAINING TO THE DEFINITION OF BUILDING HEIGHT; IMPOSING
FINISH REQUIREMENTS FOR FENCES AND WALLS; ESTABLISHING
SETBACKS FOR STEPS, ROOF OVERHANGS, BOAT DOCKS, AND MECHANICAL
EQUIPMENT; CLARIFYING THE PROHIBITION OF ENCROACHMENTS INTO
SWALE AREAS; AND MODIFYING NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR
PUBLIC HEARING APPLICATIONS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY,
INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Member Brody discussed various aspects of the ordinance. Member
Fried discussed the fence and wall section. Member Sullivan stated
his concerns with sections of the ordinance.
Carlos Penin, Village Engineer, addressed the board regarding
similar ordinance requirements in other municipalities. Mr. Festa,
Mr. Chamorro, Debra DeLeon, 250 Galen Drive, Ms. Suarez, and Garver
Wilson, 725 Woodcrest Road, addressed the board regarding the
ordinance.
Member Sullivan stated that architects should have been hired to
review the zoning code and make recommendations to the board.
Attorney Heilman stated that an R.F.P. to hire architects has been
prepared and will be released in a week.
Member Sullivan recommended the creation of an advisory committee
of local architects to evaluate this situation. Debra Neve, 180
Harbor Drive, addressed the board regarding the committee idea.
Attorney Heilman stated that he will prepare a resolution, for the
board's review at their next meeting, creating a committee with
goals and qualifications.
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The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 p.m.
Approved this D r day of �- -
1993
Village Clerk Chairman
IF A PERSON DECIDES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE BY THE LOCAL
PLANNING AGENCY WITH RESPECT TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT A MEETING
OR HEARING, HE 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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