Res. No. 189-06-12330RESOLUTIONNO. 189-06-12330
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 20- 5.19(E)(3) OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF WALL SIGNS FOR MANARA
RESTAURANT ON A DESIGNATED HISTORIC BUILDING LOCATED AT 5837
SUNSET DRIVE (SHELLEY BUILDING); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Theo Sokhn has submitted Application No. HPB -06 -010 to the Historic
Preservation Board at its September 25, 2006 meeting, said application requesting a certificate of
appropriateness for an exterior wall signs for the business Manara Restaurant, located at 5837
Sunset Drive which building, the Shelley Building, is a designated historic site; and,
WHEREAS, Section 20- 5.19(E)(3) of the South Miami Land Development Code
requires the City Commission to conduct a public hearing on certificates of appropriateness and
to approve, deny, approve in modified form, or defer a subject application; and,
WHEREAS, the Historic Preservation Board at its September 25, 2006 meeting
adopted a motion by a 5 aye 0 nay vote recommending approval of the subject application for
the installation of the two wall signs; and,
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of South Miami desire to
accept the recommendation of the Historic Preservation Board.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA THAT:
Section. 1. Historic Preservation Board Application No. HPB -06 -010 requesting a requesting a
certificate of appropriateness for exterior wall signs for the business " Manara Restaurant,"
located at 5837 Sunset Drive is hereby approved.
Section 2. This resolution shall be effective immediately after the adoption hereof.
Pg. 2 of Res. No. 189 -06 -12330
PASSED AND ADOPTED this alay of October, 2006
ATTEST:
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READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Vice Mayor Wiseombe:
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Commissioner Palmer:
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Commissioner Birts:
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Commissioner Beckman:
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OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM 2001
To: The Honorable Mayor Feliu and Members of the City Commission
Via: Yvonne S. McKinley, City Manager
From: Sanford A. Youkilis, Acting Planning Director_ ,f'
Date: October 17 2006 ITEM ITEM No.
Subject: RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF
APPROPRIATENESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 20- 5.19(E)(3) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE FOR THE PLACEMENT OF WALL SIGNS FOR MANARA RESTAURANT ON A
DESIGNATED HISTORIC BUILDING LOCATED AT 5837 SUNSET DRIVE (SHELLEY
BUILDING); PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS
The Land Development Code (Section 20- 5.19(E)(3) specifies that any application for the alteration,
renovation, remodeling, or Iandscape changes affecting the exterior of a designated historic building
(includes demolition) must receive the approval of the Historic Preservation Board and the City
Commission in the form of a "certificate of appropriateness" (COA).
APPLICANT'S REQUEST
Applicant- Theo Sokhn (for Manara Restaurant)
The applicant is proposing to place two signs on the building stating the name of a new restaurant
(Manara) to be located at the ground floor. The signs will be made of Plexiglas and decals placed over
two existing signs of a previous business. There is no change in placement, size or shape of the existing
signs. The signs will measure 8.7 sq. ft. on the Sunset Drive front fagade (364 sq. ft.) and 6 sq. ft. on the
east fagade (96 sq.ft.) of the building (See attached applicant's material). The signage is to be located on
the Shelley Building a building which was designated historic by the City Commission in April 2006.
HISTORIC BOARD ACTION
The Historic Preservation Board at its September 25, 2006 meeting recommended approval of the
proposed sign by a vote of 5 ayes 0 nays.
RECOMENDATION:
It is recommended that the proposed wall signs be approved.
Backup Documentation:
Resolution
Planning Department Staff Report (includes COA Application and graphics)
Historic Preservation Board Minutes Excerpt 9 -25 -06
Mail notice to Applicant
Public notices
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
To: Historic Preservation Board Date: September 25, 2006
From: Don O'Donniley Re: HPB -06 -090
Planning Director Signage Installation
5837 Sunset Dr.
Applicant: Theo Sokhn (for Manara Restaurant)
Owner: Sunset 58 LLC
Location: 5837 Sunset Dr.
Request: Signage installation
APPLICABLE LDC REGULATIONS
The location of the Signage is on a designated historic site known as the Shelley Building, (5837 Sunset
Dr) which was designated by the City Commission on April 18, 2006 by Ord. No. 13 -06 -1881. The
zoning on the property is "SR (HD- OV)(HP -OV)" Specialty Retail (Hometown District Overlay Zone)
(Historic Preservation — Overlay).
APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The applicant is proposing to place two signs on the building stating the name of a new restaurant
(Manara) to be located at the ground floor. The signs will be made of Plexiglas and decals placed over
two existing signs of a previous business. There is no change in placement; size or shape of the existing
signs. The signs will measure 8.7 sq.ft. on the Sunset Drive front facade (364 sq. ft.) and 6 sq. ft. on the
east facade (96 sq.ft.) of the building (See attached applicant's material)
STAFF OBSERVATIONS
(])The two signs, as'proposed, are within the size limit -set in the Code for a flat or wall signs, which is
no larger than 20 % of the area of each facade. The regulations in Sec. 20 -4.3 states that:
FLAT SIGNS with a total aggregate sign area, not to exceed twenty (20) percent of the area of
any building face; for the purposes of sign regulation, there shall be considered to be only four (4)
facades to any building, no single sign shall exceed two hundred (200) square feet in area. Direct
illumination is permitted "
(2) The color, design and Iocation of the two signs are appropriate for placement on the historic building.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the sign application be approved
Attachments:
Certificate of Appropriateness application
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PLANNING DEPARTMENT BOARD
6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida 33143
3305- 663 -6326
CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATION
(The Historic Preservation Board will act on completed applications only.)
SECTION I
PROPERTY ADDRESS n e 3 ! -7 .S ' c41 <-7 aG q
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LEGAL DESCRIPTION
OWNER �C7J .'s! S `� L L G _ PHONE NUMBER 3 0S
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ARCHITECT OR ENGINEER /`% I/- PHONE NUMBER AV f4
SECTION 2
PLEASE INDICATE THE CATEGORY WHICH BEST DESCRIBES THE WORK TO BE PERFORMED
(SEE ATTACHED SHEET)
type
mark
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MAINTENANCEIR.EPAIR
REHABILITATION
NEW CONSTRUCTION
RESTORATION
DEMOLITION
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SECTION 3
DESCRIBE THE PROPOSED WORK (A BRIEF NARRATIVE):
SECTION 4
ATTACH THE FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE):
site plan floor plan elevations(s) y photo(s)
survey r, color sample _� material sample
other (describe)
(2)
SECTION 5
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
AppIications will be accepted by the Planning Department only in completed form.
• AppIications will be scheduled for a Board hearing when received by 12:00 noon on the second Monday of the
month.
Applicant(s) or representative(s) must attend the hearing and present the proposal to the Board.
• Decisions made by the Board may be appealed to the City Commission no later than 60 days after the ruling.
• If there is no appeal or City Commission action, the Historic Preservation Board's decision shall be final.
The Certificate of Appropriateness is valid for a period six months after date of approval.
SECTION 6
BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE PROJECT'S IMPACT ON THE FOLLOWING BUILDING FEATURES:
Structural systems -
Roofs and roofing -
Windows and doors -
Materials (masonry, wood, metal, etc.) -
Porches, porte cocheres, and steps -
Painting and finishes -
I, .St ?/Xil/ mot/ , AS OWNER OF THE ABOVE- REFERENCED
PROPERTY DO HEREBY AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF THS APPLICATION ON MY BEHALF.
HPB USE D:
DATE ATE RECEIVED: l
HPB MEETING:
Oct.2004 PERMIT N0.
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ATTACHMENT
Explanations of categories for Section 2
Maintenance or Repair: The act or process of applying measures to sustain the existing form integrity and
material of a building or structure and the existing form or vegetative cover of a site. It may include initial
stabilization work, where necessary, as well as ongoing maintenance and repair. (Samples of material may be
requested).
Restoration: The process, of accurately recovering the form and details of a property and its setting as it
appeared at a particular period of time by means of the removal of later work or by the replacement of missing earlier
work. All applications for restoration shall include elevations, site and landscape plans (if necessary), and any other
supplementary information that will support the proposed project.
Rehabilitation: The process of returning a property to a state of utility through repair or alteration which makes
possible an efficient contemporary use while preserving those portions or features of the property which are
significant to its historical, architectural, and cultural values. All applications for rehabilitation shall include:
elevations, site and landscape plans (if necessary), and any other supplementary information that will support the
proposed project.
Demolition: The process of destroying or tearing down a building or structure or a part thereof, or the process of
removing or destroying an archaeological site or a part thereof. The applicant(s) shall include a report explaining why
the proposed action should occur. If the action is to occur for reasons of financial hardship, all pertinent financial data
should be included pertaining to the cost of preservation, demolition and new construction. Any other material
pertinent to the application is also encouraged as supplementary information.
New construction: The process of constructing a building or structure that has never existed at that location.
Applications shall include a site plan, elevations, floor plan, and landscaping plan.
Other: (relocation, excavation, etc.) S ! G ��-� !,�/�'
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MANARA RESTAURANT
5837 S.W. 72 ST
S. MIAMI, FL 33143
(786) 268 -7646
City Of S. Miami
Planning & Zoning Dept
Preservation Board
Dear Sirs. / Madams
Manara Restaurant is here by is requesting an approval for a name change for two signs
to be placed at the front and side of our restaurant located at 5837 Sunset Dr. we would
like to keep the existing signs from the previous restaurant prior to our purchase. The
signs are made out of Plexiglas and decals. We will peel off the old decals and install
new ones with the name and colors of our establishment. There will be no change in size
shape or mechanical to both signs.
The application for your approval includes a letter of approval from the landlord, 13
copies of our new logo, a hand drawn sketch to the location of the sings and their
dimensions and actual pictures of the sings with the old establishment name. Also we are
including a sample of the colors and material we are going to use.
Your prompt approval of this matter is highly appreciated and helpful to our business and
to Iet the people know about our restaurant.
Sincerely.
Manara Restaurant
Theo Sokhn
Owner I Manager
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REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
Monday, September 25, 2006
City Commission Chambers
3:30 PM
EXCERPT
I. Call to order
Action: Ms. Clyatt, Chair called the meeting to order at 3:31 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Roll call was performed. Board members present constituting a quorum: Ms. Clyatt, Ms. Chael,
Ms. Dison, Ms. Shelley and Mr. Ruiz de Castilla.
Board members absent: Mr. Kurtzman
City staff present: Don O'Donniley (Planning Director), Sanford A. Youkilis (Planning
ConsuItant), and Patricia E. Lauderman (Board Secretary).
III.. Certificate of Appropriateness Applications
(HPB -06 -010)
Applicant: Manara Restaurant
Owner: Sunset 58, LLC
Location: 5837 Sunset Drive (Shelley Building Historic Designation)
Request: Signage installation for restaurant
Action: The Board, staff and applicant discussed the request. Mr. O'Donniley stated that the
applicant is proposing to place two signs on the building stating the name of a new restaurant
( Manara), which formally had the "Bites" restaurant signs. The " Manara" restaurant is to be
located at the ground floor. In addition, the signs will be made of plexiglass and decals placed
over the two existing signs of the previous business. Staff noted there is no change in placement,
size or shape of the existing signs. The Board reviewed a sketch, photographs and sample of
colors provided by the applicant. The Board commented that they saw no problem with the
design of the restaurant logo.
F PB Minutes
September 25, 2006
Page 2 of 2
At this time, Mr. Theo Sokhn the owner of the Manara restaurant spoke on this item. Mr. Sokhn
explained he will be using the existing dimensions and locations without any alterations to the
mechanical or electrical feature because he intends on peeling off the old decals and installing the
signs made out of plexiglass and decals that has the new name and colors of "Manara" restaurant.
Mr. O'Donniley provided the following staff observations:
1. The two signs, as proposed are within the size limit set in the Code for flat or wall signs,
which is no larger than 20% of the area of each facade.
2. The color, design and location of the two signs are appropriate for placement on the historic
building.
Recommendation:
Staff recommended that the sign application'be approved.
Motion: Ms. Chael motioned to recommend approval of the two signs as presented. Ms. Dison
seconded the motion.
Vote: Approved 5 Opposed 0
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6130 Sunset Drive
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(0) 305- 663 -6326 (F) 305- 668 -7356
October 6, 2006
Mr.. Theo Sokhn
Manara Restaurant
5837 Sunset Drive
South Miami, PL. 33143
South Miami
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CERTIFIED MAIL
RE: Historic Preservation Board Application: COA
5837 Sunset Dr
Dear Mr. Sokhn:
This communication is to inform you that the your application for a Certificate of
Appropriateness (signage) for Manara Restaurant at 5837 Sunset Drive has been scheduled for
public hearing before the City Commission at its Tuesday, October 17, 2006 meeting, which
begins at 7:30 PM, in the City Commission Chambers, South Miami City Hall.
Since ely yours,
anford A. Yo AICP
Acting Planning Director
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