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HomeMy Public PortalAbout06-24-93 Special Local Planning Agency Meeting.tifMINUTES SPECIAL LOCAL PLANNING AGENCY MEETING VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 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, Rafael Conte, Mortimer Fried, Michael Hill, Raymond Sullivan (arrived at 7:25 p.m.), Vice Chairman Joe Rasco (arrived at 7:30 p.m.), and Chairman Betty Sime. Also present were Village Manager Sam Kissinger, Village Clerk Guido Inguanzo and Village Attorney Steve Helfman. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Chairman Sime led the Pledge. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of the special meeting of June 3, 1993, the minutes of the workshop of June 15, 1993 and the minutes of the workshop of June 17, 1993 were approved, as submitted, by unanimous consent. 4. AGENDA: Member Hill made a motion to amend the agenda by adding a fifteen minute presentation by the Banyan Development Group. The motion was seconded by Member Brody and adopted by a unanimous voice vote. The vote was as follows: Members Brody, Conte, Fried, Hill, and Chairman Sime voting Yes. Member Hill made a motion to amend the agenda by adding discussion regarding the L' Esplanade property. The motion died due to lack of a second. Eric Nesse, 750 Ocean Drive, representing Banyan Development, made a presentation regarding the Key Biscayne Hotel and Villas D.R.I. property. Henry Iler, representing the project, and Jeffrey Bercow, also representing the D.R.I. property, addressed the board. 5. DISCUSSION OF THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP: Member Brody discussed the potential problems of reducing the density in the multi -family areas as designated on the future land use map. Member Fried concurred that the current densities in the condominium areas should be maintained to preserve homes of persons who could be affected by a natural disaster. Member Rasco stated his concern regarding the issue. Attorney Helfman stated he will draft a policy to address the matter. Page 1 of 3 June 24, 1993 Member Sullivan discussed the variables involved in the issue. Steve Pitkin, of Robert Swarthout, Inc., addressed the board. Member Hill spoke in support of maintaining the current densities in most of the multi -family areas. Tony Pell, 161 East Enid Drive, addressed the board. Carter McDowell, 100 Southeast 2 Street, representing the Sheraton Royal Biscayne, also addressed the board. Members Sullivan and Hill discussed the problem of creating non- conforming uses. Bill Ofgant, 512 Fernwood Road, addressed the board. The board further discussed the multi -family designations in Area Two of the Future Land Use map. Mr. Pitkin stated that he will prepare a revised map for presentation at the next meeting based on the board's comments. The board designated the parcel at One Crandon Boulevard to be consistent with the ten units per acre in the surrounding parcels. Conchita Suarez, 201 Crandon Boulevard, addressed the board. Mr. McDowell addressed the board regarding the designation of the Sheraton Royal Biscayne D.R.I. property. Mr. Bercow and Mr. Nesse addressed the board regarding the Key Biscayne Hotel and Villas D.R.I. property. Martha Broucek, 170 Ocean Lane Drive, also addressed the board. There was further discussion regarding the designation of the Key Biscayne Hotel and Villas site. Mr. Ofgant addressed the board. Judy Reinach, 365 Harbor Lane, also addressed the board. Member Brody made a motion that, as a matter of L.P.A. policy, in deliberating on the Village's master plan, the future land use mapping process should not take into consideration any existing, modified or proposed Development of Regional Impact property. Chairman Sime seconded the motion which was adopted by a 6 - 1 voice vote. The vote was as follows: Members Brody, Conte, Fried, Sullivan, Vice Chairman Rasco, and Chairman Sime voting Yes. Member Hill voted No. 6. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Page 2 of 3 June 24, 1993 Approved this U day of , 1993 Village lerk 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, 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. Page 3 of 3