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HomeMy Public PortalAbout1988-03-21 Special Meeting130 COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 21, 1988 - SPECIAL MEETING A special meeting of the Bal Harbour Village Council was held on Monday, March 21, 1988 in the Village Hall Council Chamber. The meeting was called to order at 5:15 p.m. by Mayor Richard H. Olsen and the roll was called. Those present were: Mayor Richard H. Olsen Asst. Mayor Estelle Stern Councilman Matthew B. Blank Councilman James E. Boggess Councilman Sol M. Taplin 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. Ordinances - First Reading: An ordinance was read by title, by the Village Clerk, which would provide for changes in the zoning requirements in the Ocean Front District by increasing the permitted height and changing the side setback regulations. Mayor Olsen then opened the public hearing on this ordinance. Mr. Shepard Broad, representing the Regency Spa, requested that the Council table consideration of this ordinance until the completion of construction of the Bal Harbour Tower. Mr. Taplin explained that the intent of this ordinance is to discourage construction of the long, box type buildings. Mr. Broad countered that the best method of accomplishing this would be to leave the current code intact. This way, economics would prohibit construction of a building. Mayor Olsen explained that the ordinance would accomplish two primary items: 1)it would require buildings be constructed in the middle of the lot; and 2)it offers the developer a bonus of additional height for moving the building further back from Collins Avenue. The proposed ordinance is in accordance with the recommendations offered by Harland Bartholomew and Associates. A motion was offered by Mrs. Stern to amend the ordinance such that building height is not restricted, i.e. continuing the existing setback/height bonus formula, and seconded by Mr. Taplin. This motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mr. Frank Crippen, 262 Bal Bay Drive, suggested that the side setback requirements were too extreme and suggested that they be reduced somewhat. Mr. Taplin concurred. Mrs. Stern read, for the record, the letter dated March 16, 1988 from Malcolm Drummond of Harland Bartholomew and Associates on Special Council Meeting 3/21/88 1 131 this matter (a copy of this letter is on file in the Clerk's Office). This letter supported the 27.5% side setback. Mr. Boggess suggested that a 25% side setback, as long as the building is centered on the lot, would be adequate. After some further discussion, a motion was offered by Mr. Boggess that the ordinance be amended to provide for 25% side setbacks and seconded by Mr. Blank. Mrs. Stern expressed concern that this reduction would lead to still further reduction, through variances, of the side setbacks. Mr. William Whitman, 169 Bal Bay Drive, spoke in favor of the amendment. There being no further discussion, the question was called and the motion to amend the ordinance carried unanimously (5-0). A motion to approve the ordinance, as amended was offered. The motion carried unanimously (5-0) and the ordinance entitled 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; CLARIFYING THAT CABANAS ARE PERMITTED IN THE SIDE SETBACK PORTION OF REAR SETBACK AREAS; REMOVING RESTRICTIONS ON PERMITTED BUILDING HEIGHT IN THE OCEAN FRONT DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; INCLUSION IN THE CODE AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. was approved on first reading. III. Announcement of Second Reading: Mayor Olsen announced that the second reading and public hearing on this ordinance would be held in the Council Chamber at Village Hall, on Monday, April 4, 1988 at 5:15 p.m. IV. Other Business: Mrs. Miller reported that the Sheraton Bal Harbour is unable to indemnify the Village for liquor liability coverage for the Beautification Dinner. A rider to our existing policy for the evening could be obtained for a cost of approximately $500. Mayor Olsen expressed the opinion that the Village's liability on this issue is remote. A motion was offered by Mr. Blank that the Village reject this liability coverage and seconded by Mr. Taplin. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor Olsen read a proposed proclamation naming Dan Rather as the first dubious recipient of the Villages' "Cheapshot Title". Mrs. Stern offered a motion that this proclamation be conferred to Mr. Rather. This motion died without a second. V. Adjourn: A motion to adjourn the meeting was offered by Mr. Taplin and seconded by Mrs. Stern. The meeting adjourned at Special Council Meeting 3/21/88 2 122 6:17 p.m. -&Z /Mt -- Mayor ATTEST: Q(5.1 illage Clerk Special Council Meeting 3/21/88 3