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MARCH 8, 1988 - WORKSHOP MEETING
The regular monthly meeting of the Bal Harbour Village
Council was held on Tuesday, March 8, 1988 in the Village Hall
Council Chamber. The meeting was called to order at 9:07 a.m. by
Asst. Mayor Estelle Stern and the roll was called. Those present
were:
Asst. Mayor Estelle Stern
Councilman Matthew B. Blank
Councilman Sol M. Taplin
Absent: Mayor Richard H. Olsen
Councilman James E. Boggess
Also present: Louise K. Miller, Village Manager
Richard J. Weiss, Village Attorney
Carole S. Morris, Village Clerk
As a quorum was found to be present the meeting was
commenced.
II. Discussion: Mrs. Stern explained that this is a
workshop meeting, for the purpose of continued discussion of the
proposed ocean front zoning ordinance. The Village Clerk read
the proposed ordinance by title:
ORDINANCE OF BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE AMENDING
APPENDIX A, SECTIONS 6-9(G), 6-9(K) AND
6-9(M) OF THE BAL HARBOUR VILLAGE CODE BY:
DECREASING THE PERMITTED BUILDING COVERAGE
AND INCREASING THE MINIMUM FRONT AND SIDE
SETBACKS FOR BUILDINGS EXCEEDING SEVENTEEN
(17) STORIES IN THE OCEAN FRONT DISTRICT;
PROHIBITING CABANAS IN THE SIDE SETBACK
AREAS; INCREASING THE PERMITTED BUILDING
HEIGHT IN THE OCEAN FRONT DISTRICT FROM
SEVENTEEN (17) TO TWENTY-TWO (22) STORIES;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; INCLUSION IN
THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mrs. Stern then opened the floor for discussion. Mr. Shepard
Broad, attorney representing the Regency Spa,was recognized. Mr.
Broad called on the Council to delay any zoning changes until
after the completion of construction of Bal Harbour Tower. At
that time, the situation facing the Regency property, with the
101 on one side and the Tower on the other, will be clearer. Mr.
Broad stated that while there are several buildings which may
eventually be demolished and replaced, he is aware of no active
plans at this time. In response to inquiries from Mr. Taplin,
Mr. Broad indicated that while he is not satisfied with the
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current zoning restrictions, which would require a 55' side
setback on a 200' lot, he would prefer that to the proposed
ordinance. Mr. Taplin stated that he believes a 55% setback to
be too great. Further, he expressed opposition to leaving the
Code as is, noting that it would only continue to encourage
construction of the long block type building. Mr. John Lang
Looby, 220 Bal Bay Drive, agreed with Mr. Taplin that the
proposed side setbacks would be too stringent. He urged the
Council to be "reasonable and consistent" in their guidelines and
suggested a figure of 40%. Building Official George Desharnais
explained that the proposed ordinance would offer a developer
more options in development of the property. He, too, expressed
concern regarding the side setback requirements, noting that in
the case of a 200' lot the building could not exceed 90' in
width. Mr. Weiss, noting that the attorneys who had contacted
him regarding the proposed ordinance were not present, presented
their concerns to the Council. These attorneys suggested that a
minimum side setback should be established, and that as long as
this requirement is met - there should be no requirement that the
building be centered on the property. The need to clarify the
portion of the proposed ordinance relating to the prohibition of
cabanas in the side setbacks was also discussed. Mrs. Miller
reported that in accordance with Mr. Taplin's request, she had
contacted Mr. Drummond, of Harland Bartholomew and Associates,
to ascertain his views relative to the side setbacks. Mr.
Drummond stood by his prior recommendation of a 55% side setbacks
and rejected the idea of a trip to the Village to attend a
workshop meeting as superfluous.
III. Other Business: Mrs. Stern announced that
hearing on this ordinance will be held on Monday, March
5:15 p.m. in the Council chambers.
IV. Adjourn: There being no further business
before the council a motion was offered by Mr. Taplin to
the meeting. The motion was seconded by Mr. Boggess and
unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.
ATTEST:
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