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COUNCIL MINUTES
WORKSHOP MEETING
SEPTEMBER 8, 1987 - 3:30 P.M.
A workshop meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was
held on Tuesday, September 8, 1987 in the Council Chamber of the
Village Hall. The meeting was called to order at 3:30 p.m. by
Mayor Richard H. Olsen. The roll was called and those present
were:
Mayor Richard H. Olsen
Asst. Mayor Estelle Stern
Councilman Matthew B. Blank
Councilman James E. Boggess
Absent: Councilman Sol M. Taplin
Also present:
Louise K. Miller, Village Manager
Carter McDowell, representing the
Village Attorney
Carole S. Morris, Village Clerk
The purpose of the workshop meeting was to review the
revised recommendations formulated by Harland Bartholomew and
Associates relative to zoning of the Ocean Front District (OF).
Mrs. Miller reported that the
changes incorporated into the report.
1) equal side setbacks
2) an increased setback from Collins Avenue
exchange for additional floors
3) a one year expiration for any variances
The report, as revised, is supported by the Building Official
recommended for adoption by the administration.
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Mayor Olsen then opened the meeting for discussion and
comments from citizens and the Council. Mr. Lou Brandt, of the
Regency Spa Hotel, expressed concern that this rezoning is
addressed primarily to his property. Several Council members
responded noting that the zoning will affect the entire district
and that in years to come, other buildings will be affected.
Building Official George Desharnais explained that the intent of
the zoning changes is not to further limit the zoning but rather
to offer a developer incentives to do something different.
Further he noted that proposed plans submitted by the Regency
would still be permitted under the new zoning. Mr. Leon Cohen
stated that he felt the proposed changes to be fair and that he
like the requirement for equal side setbacks, however, he would
prefer the 22 floor limit be removed. Mr. Stan Whitman expressed
concern that under this proposal a variance would be required to
construct a hotel. He urged that a bonus/incentive be created to
bring in hotels. Mr. McDowell suggested that rather than
permitting a hotel through the variance procedure a "use permit"
procedure or a floating district be created. Mrs. Stern
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expressed concern that additional hotels in the Village would
create traffic and pollution problems. Mr. McDowell noted that
the present code does not prohibit hotels. Mr. Desharnais,
explaining that different hotels seek to build different building
styles, urged that this be left open ended. A discussion then
ensued as to whether the Village would wish to encourage hotel
development. Mr. Whitman reminded those present that the hotels,
through the resort tax, had paid for construction of the beach,
sidewalks, landscaping, and other measures enjoyed by Village
residents. Mr. Sidney Zukerman stated that he likes Bal Harbour
as it is and should it change, he and others would move. Mayor
Olsen then called for a recommendation as to the proposal. Mrs.
Stern noted that the Beau Rivage property was on the market quite
some time - hotels not being terribly interested in it. Mrs.
Miller recapped that proposal which calls for equal side
setbacks, an increased front setback of 25' for each additional
floor over 17, and an expiration of variances after 12 months
(with provisions for appeal). A motion was then offered by Mrs.
Stern and seconded by Mr. Boggess to accept the Harland
Bartholomew report, as amended, and to prepare applicable
ordinances for the Council's consideration. The motion carried
unanimously.
Mayor Olsen requested that the record reflect receipt of
comments from Linda L. and Curtis C. Green opposing the Harland
Bartholomew recommendations.
In response to questions from the Council, Mr. Cohen
reported that construction had not begun at the Beau Rivage
property, only test pilings had been driven. He added that a
permit application should be expected in the next 4 weeks.
As there was no other business, a motion was offered by mr.
Boggess and seconded by Mrs. Stern to adjourn the meeting. The
motion carried and the meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
ATTEST:
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