Ord. No. 09-85-1225ORDINANCE N0._9-_8_5-l_2.25
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,
GRANTING A VARIANCE TO A &M CLRTITILD CONTRACTORS,
INCORPORATED,TO PERMIT AN EXISTING ROOF SIGN TO
REMAIN WHERE ROOF SIGNS ARE ORDINARILY NOT PERMITTED
ASTO CERTAIN DESCRIBED PROPERTY LOCATED AT
7210-7230 RED ROAD AND 5700-5730 SUNSFT DRIVE,
SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA,LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1-2
LESS N.30'LOT2ANDE 17'LOT3LESS N.30'AND
LOT82AND NORTHS OF LOT 81LESSE 10'ALLIN
W.A.LARKINS SUBDIVISION AS RECORDED INPLAT BOOK 3
ATPAGE198 JDF THEPUBLIC RECORDS OF DADE COUNTY,FLORIDA
WHEREAS,the Planning Board of the City ofSouth Miami has
considered the requested variance herein and made their recommendation of
approval thereon;and
WHEREAS,Staff of the City of South Miami has considered the
variance herein requested and made their recommendation of denial thereof;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA:
Section 1.That A&M Certfied Contractors,Inc.,be andare
hereby granted a variance to permit an existing roof sign to remain where roof
signs are ordinarily not permitted as to certain described property located
at 7210-7230 Red Road and 5700-5730 Sunset Drive,South Miami,Florida,and
legally described as:
Lots1-2 less N30feetLot2and
E17feetLot3lessNorth30feet
andLot82andNorth \ofLot81
less East 10 feet,W.A.LARKINS
SUBDIVISION.as recorded inPlatBook
3 page 198 of the Public Records of
Dade County,Florida.
Section 2.This ordinance shall take effect immediately at
the time of its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 19th day of Marcn ,1985,
/vy "''qnf CLERK
READANDAPPROVED ASTO FORM:
CITty ATTORNEY J
Passed on1st Reading:
Passedon2nd Reading:
APPROVED:
MAYOR
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B.Hearing #84-21
Request:
Location:
Legal Description:
Chairman Michel sonaskedifthere .....,,
either for or against tl\e request and declared the Public Hearing open.
Mr.Mike Thompson,President of A&M Construction Co.addressed the Board
and explained that the intent of the owner is to retain and refurbish the sign
without changing it in any way.He stated that the sign had historical sig
nificance as one of the first landmarks of the City of South Miami.
Mr.Ed Boaz of Lane's Men Shop spoke in favor of the request and noted that
the entire building was being rennovated and that all small signage had
been removed and would be replaced with simple shop designations on the edge
of the canopy.He further stated that a variance would allow retention of
the large sign which otherwise would usurp all alloted square footage of
signage leaving none for the tenants.
Mr.Vic Logan,Manager of the Crossroads Building addressed the Board and
reiterated the historical importance of the sign which has been in place
since 1950 marking the area "where town and country meet",which at one time
were words also on the sign and which is still a landmark,visible from the
Metrorail.
Mr.Sergio Fernandez addressed the Board and asked if the sign were approved
would other signs be automatically approved without hearing.The Board
answered in the negative.
A&M Certified Contractors,Inc.
Variance to allow an existing roof sign to
remain where roof signs are not ordinarily
permitted.
7210-7230 Red Road
5700-5730 Sunset Drive
Lots1-2lessN30ftlot2andE
lot3lessN30ftandlot82andN -2
lot81lessE10ft.W.A.LARKINS.
SUBDIVISION,
were any persons present wishing to speak
17ft
*-of
MOTION:ByEdwardCoburn to approve the application.
Seconded by Rev.C.E.Standifer.
Mr.Prentiss asked staff if,were the Board to approve the roof sign,tenant
signage would be affected.
Mr.Smith stated that it would have no impact.
Discussion ensued concerning possible historical or nostalgic impact of the
sign.Mr.Michel son pointed out that the sign serves to designate the build
ing which,in turn,benefits the office area of the building above the retail
level.He also brought forward the precedent set by the approval of the
Allen Drugs request,allowing them retention of a large neon sign on the basis
that it wasa unique landmark.
Mr.Prentiss did not feel that this was sufficient reason for allowing the
sign andMr.Cooper agreed noting that hehad not been convinced of any over
riding need for the sign and his intention of adhering to the sign ordinance.
Rev.Standifer felt that each sign should be judged on individual merits and
that historical sites should receive particular attention.
Mr.Smith pointed out that the sign,when first constructed,was also an
architectural feature of the building and,in response to a request from the
Board read the staff recommendation:--"Staff recommends denial.There are
no legal,hardships involved in this application.However,consideration should
be given to the possible nostalgic qualities and/or historic significance
which this particular sign mayhave to s.ome South Miamians.."•'—
Mr.Coburn agreed thatthe sign fCtojfistituted an archit%t«^.feature ofthe
building and felt that it should'be considered a lahd$a^%p apartofthe
City.
VOTE ON MOTION:
MOTIONCARRIED.
Yes -
No-(Richard Prentiss,Thomas Cooper)
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applicant:A&M Certified Contractors,Inc.
s::-:Louis M.Jepeway
'r~?rrr;RENCE:Lots 1-2 less N30ft lot 2 and E17ft lot 3
lessN30ftandlot82and N^oflot81lessE10 ft.
Variance to allow an existing roof sign to remain where
roof signs are ordinarily not permitted.
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City of South Miami
PLANNING BOARD
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
REQUEST:
LOCATION:
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
CITY COMMISSION HEARING
HEARING:#84-21
DATE:December 11,1984
TIME:7:30 P.M.
APPLICANT:A&M Certified Contractors,Inc.
Variance to allow an existing roof sign to remain
where roof signs are ordinarily not permitted.
5700 -5730 RedRoad
7210 -7230 Sunset Drive
Lots 1-2lessN30ftlot2 and E17ft lot 3less
N30ftandlot82and Hh oflot81lessE10 ft.
December18,1984
7:30 P.M.
South Miami City Hall
YOU ARE HEREBY ADVISED THAT IF ANY PERSON DESIRES TO APPEAL ANY DECISION MADE WITH RESPECT
TO ANY MATTER CONSIDERED AT THIS MEETING OR HEARING,SUCH PERSON WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE
PROCEEDINGS,ANDFORSUCH PURPOSE MAYNEEDTO ENSURE THATA VERBATIM RECORD OFTHEPRO
CEEDINGS ISMADE,WHICHRECORD INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL
IS TO BE BASED,,(F.S.286.0105)
UBLIC HEARING WILL BE HELD IN THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS AT THE CITY HALL,6130 SUNSET DRIVE,SOUTH
MIAMI.FLORIDA,AT THE TIME AND DATE STATED ABOVE,
ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE URGED TO ATTEND.OBJECTIONS OR EXPRESSIONS OF APPROVAL.MAY BE MADE
IN PERSON AT THE HEARING OR FILED IN WRITING PRIOR TO OR AT THE HEARING.THE BOARD RESERVES THE
RIGHT TO RECOMMEND TO THE CITY COMMISSION WHATEVER THE ROARD CONSIDERS IN THE BEST INTEREST FOR
THE AREA INVOLVED.THE BOARD'S RECOMMENDATION ON THIS MATTER WILL BE HEARD BY THE CITY COMMISSION
ATA FUTURE DATE.INTERESTED PARTIES REQUESTING INFORMATION ARE ASKED TO CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE
ZONING DIRECTOR BY CALLING 667-569.OR BY WRITING.REFER TO HEARING NUMBER WHEN MAKING
INQUIRY.
PSBHIO-7 BZ REV.12-9—HI
Bernard Michel son
Chairman
PLANNING BOARD
THIS IS A COURTESY NOTICE
THE CITY OF
<Jowm <yVliami
6130 SUNSET DRIVE,SOUTH MIAMI,FLORIDA 33143
JBUIC SERVICE
DEPARTMENT 2*%
ZONING PETITION
Property Description,Location and Legal:7210 -7230 RedRoad
5700 -5730 sunset Drive
Lots 1-2 less N 30 ft lot 2 and E17 ft lot 3 less N 30 ft and lot 82 and
N h of lot 81 less E10 ft.
Request:The Owners of the above property have made the following request:
Variance to allow an existing roof sign to remain where roof sings are ordin
arily not permitted.
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Petition:We,the undersigned property owners,are within 300 feet of the above
property.We understand and approve the above request.
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