HomeMy Public PortalAbout1981-10-06 MeetingAttest:
Village Clerk
COUNCIL MINUTES
October 6, 1981
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Mayor
September 29, 1981
The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, October
6, 1981 at 9:30 A.M. in the Village hall for the purpose of
discussing re-districitng, the proposed noise ordinance and
other matters.
Present: Messrs. Printup, Sherman, Taplin and Miss Gray
Absent: Mr. Beatty
Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary T.
Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Alan S. Gold, Village Attorney.
Mr. Maley reported that he had requested Mr. Lee Voyce,
sound consultant, to advise us on our proposed noise ordinance.
Mr. Voyce outlined his discussions with the Sheraton and Mr.
Maley. He suggested that in order to apply proper noise stand-
ards for the Village it would be necessary to take numerous
sound level readings at various times. This preliminary study
would cost $1,500 and the cost of preparing a comprehensive
ordinance would run from $15,000 to $25,000. Mr. Gold said
he was not satisfied with the proposed ordinance drawn by
Mr. Schulman, due to the special problems we have in Bal Harbour
with our mixed zoning. The 1958 ordinance is outdated and can-
not be defended. He said he needs an expert's opinion for data
to revise our present standards. It was moved by Mr. Taplin,
seconded by Mr.Sherman and voted that Mr. Voyce work with Mr.
Gold and the expert retained by the Sheraton and obtain the
data necessary at a cost not to exceed $1,500.
Mr. Moss from Dade County Department of Transportation and
Mr. Conklin from the State Road Department reviewed what their
agencies are able to provide to alleviate the tour bus park-
ing on Collins Avenue. Mr. Guttenstein of the Sheraton said
that cutting a new exit driveway at the north end of their park-
ing lot would be detrimental to pedestrians, hotel security
and involve moving a street light and fire hydrant. It was moved
by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Miss Gray and voted that the village
ask Dade County to provide the engineering for a street -side
bus bay at the north end of the Sheraton property and submit
a rendering to show the property owners.
Mr. Gold discussed his legal opinion of October 5, 1981
regarding the Bal Harbour voting districts in detail. He
October 6, 1981
reported that the current situation in Bal Harbour does not
violate the U.S. Supreme Court's guidelines for "one man, one
vote". However, the current allocation of voting districts
is contrary to the provisions of the Village Charter. The
council and those present discussed the opinion and alterna-
tives to the present voting districts. Mr. Gold said the
alternatives are to either change the Charter or redistrict.
In his opinion if the council decides to redistrict he could
defend a situation of three seats on the oceanfront, 1 seat
for the small apartment units and Business District west of
Collins Avenue, and one seat for the single family homes.
After comments from those present both for and against re-
districting the village, it was suggested that the council
study the matter further and make their recommendations.
On motion of Miss Gray, seconded by Mr. Taplin the
meeting was adjourned at 11:40 A.M.
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October 6, 1981
COUNCIL MINUTES
October 27, 1981
The Council of Bal Harbour Village met Tuesday, October 27,
1981 at 9:30 A.M. in the Village Ha11.
Present: Miss Gray and Messrs. Beatty, Printup, Sherman
and Taplin
Also present were Fred W. Maley, Village Manager; Mary T.
Wetterer, Village Clerk; and Cliff Schulman, representing Alan
Gold, Village Attorney.
On motion of Mr. Taplin, seconded by Miss Gray and voted
the minutes of September 28, 1981 and October 6, 1981 were ap-
proved as submitted.
Mr. Arnold Goldman, P. E. representing Mr. Zoltan Lefton,
appreaed to request a variance to enclose a 10'5" by 21'8" area
of the patio at PH 2 of the Balmoral Apartments. After discussion
during which Mr. Sherman stated that the Balmoral Condominium
Association had only approved closing in an indentation of approxi-
mately 7'5", it was moved by Mr. Taplin, seconded by Mr. Sherman
that Mr. Lefton be allowed to enclose only the indented portion
of the patio with glass, with plans to be submitted to the
Building Department for approval.
(Mr. Beatty arrived at the meeting at 9:50 A.M. just prior
to the motion)
October 27, 1981