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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: Ajibola Balogun, City Manager
From: Ricardo Soto -Lopez MUP, Planning Director�ii'v
Date: October 7, 2008 ITEM No.
SUBJECT: 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 TO PERMIT WALL SIGNAGE ON A
DESIGNATED HISTORIC COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 5900 SUNSET
DRIVE (AMSTER BUILDINGS) ; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for the installation of a wall
signage on a designated historic site at 5900 Sunset Drive (Amster Properties — Dorn Buildings).
The historic designation consists of three buildings; the subject COA request is for one of the
buildings.
PROPOSED SIGNAGE
The applicant is proposing to place a wall signage on the north and east wall of the building at the
first floor level. The sign will contain the name of a new business (Perfect Balance- Martial Arts
& Fitness) occupying the first floor of the building. Attached is a photograph of both fagades with
proposed signage superimposed. The sign area is 15.3 sq. ft. which is well below the maximum
permitted size of a "flat" wall sign (20% of the fagade or max. of 200 sq. ft.). The signs will not
be illuminated and will use PVC lettering.
HISTORIC BOARD ACTION
The Historic Preservation Board reviewed the applicant's proposed signage at its May 27, 2008
meeting. The Historic Preservation Board made several suggestions to the applicant concerning
signage and color.
The Board then adopted a motion by a vote of 6 ayes 0 nays recommending approval of the
requested Certificate of Appropriateness with the following conditions:
1. Approval of a second sign to be affixed on the east fagade of the Amster Building (Dorn
Avenue).
2. Replace the red colored letters with a dark blue color letters to match the awning.
3. Propose another font which should be more in character with the building's design and
introduce the proposal to the Planning Department to make a recommendation to the City
Commission.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Commission approve the "Certificate of Appropriateness" to
allow for the proposed .signage on a designated historic site at 5900 Sunset Drive (Amster
Buildings) as shown on the applicant's plans marked "Exhibit "A" :attached.to this resolution and
subject to the conditions recommended by the Historic Preservation Board.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY. OF SOUTH
MIAMI, FLORIDA RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF
PPROPRIATENESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 20- 5.19(E)(3) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT
CODE TO PERMIT WALL SIGNAGE ON A DESIGNATED HISTORIC COMMERCIAL
BUILDING LOCATED AT 5900 SUNSET DRIVE (AMSTER BUILDINGS) ; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS The applicant, Alfredo Agon, has submitted Historic Preservation Board
Application No. HPB -08 -018 requesting approval for the installation of wall signage on a designated
historic site at 5900 Sunset Drive (Amster Properties — Dorn Buildings).; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 20- 5.19(E) of the Land Development Code, a "Certificate of
Appropriateness ", is required for applications affecting the exterior (renovation, repair, painting, signage,
demolition or landscaping) of properties designated historic; 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 May 27 2008 adopted a motion by a vote of
6 ayes 0 nays recommending approval of the requested Certificate of Appropriateness with certain
conditions; 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 -08 -018 requesting a Certificate
of Appropriateness which will allow for the installation of wall signage on a designated historic site at
5900 Sunset Drive (Amster Properties — Dorn Buildings). is approved as shown on the applicant's plans
marked "Exhibit "A" attached to this resolution subject to the following conditions:
1. Approval of a second sign to be affixed on the east facade of the Amster Building (Dorn
Avenue).
2. Replace the red colored letters with a dark blue color letters to match the awning.
3. Propose another font which should be more in character with the building's design and introduce
the proposal to the Planning Department to make a recommendation to the City Commission.
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Section 2. This resolution shall be effective immediately after the adoption hereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2008
ATTEST: -- - -- - _ -- - APPROVED:___ - - -- -
CITY CLERK
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City Commission of the City of South
Miami, : Florida will conduct Public Hearings at its regular City
Commission meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 7, 2008 beginning
at 7:30 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive, to
consider the following items:
AN ORDINANCE 'OF' THE MAYOR AND THE CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA
RELATING TO THE PERMIT FEE/FEE SCHEDULE; AMEND-
ING ORDINANCE 32 -01 71763 AND 15 -04 -1822 AS AMENDED
BY ORDINANCES TO, INCREASING SOME PERMIT FEE,
ADDING NEW FEES AND DELETING SOME FEES FROM THE
SCHEDULE; PROVIDING-FOR SEVERABILITY, ORDINANC-
ES IN CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION:
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA,, RELATING TO
ALCOHOL; AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE I, OF THE CITY
OF SOUTH. MIAMI .CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING
SECTION 4 -8 BY CREATING A PROVISION RELATING TO
PROHIBITING THE CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IN PUBLIC
PLACES AND CERTAIN PRIVATE PLACES; PROVIDING FOR
SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT, CODIFICA-
TION, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
AN -ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSIOW
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO
SOLID WASTE;.AMENDING CHAPTER_ 11, SECTIONS 1iL24
THROUGH 11 -32; PROVIDING FOR FEES RELATING'TO
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND RECYCLING WITHIN
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE - FAMILY HOME DISTRICTS ,AND.
RESIDENCES; FEES, PROVIDING FOR CODE ENFORCE.,
MENT ' PROCEDURES; ENFORCEMENT AND-
SCHEDULES AND ROUTES, TERMINATION; -
ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE FINES; AND TO SET
ASIDE 25 PERCENT OF THE FEES COLLECTED FOR
GREEN RELATED.. IMPROVEMENT WITHIN THE CITY;
PROVIDING FOR .SEVERABILITY, ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA RELATING TO
THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATE'-
NESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 20- 5.19(E)(3) OF THE LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE TO PERMIT WALL SIGNAGE ON A
DESIGNATED HISTORIC COMMERCIAL BUILDING
LOCATED AT 5900 SUNSET DRIVE (AMSTER PROPERTIES); .
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
If you have any inquiries on the above items please contact the City
Clerk's office at: 305 - 663 -6340
ALL interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard.
Maria M. Menendez, CMC
City Clerk
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the City hereby advises the
public that if a person decides to .appeal any decision made by this
Board,. Agency or Commission with respect to any matter considered at
its meeting or hearing, he or she will need a record of the:proceedings,
and that for such purpose, affected person may need to ensure that a
verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the
testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based:
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NOTICE IS HEREBY given that the City Commisslori ^of the -City, of. Sarttf Miami, Florida .will.
conduct Public Hearings of Rs regular-City Commission - m,eethig scheduled for TuesAay, October
7, 2008 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the-City Commission Chambers, 6130 Sunset Drive; to consider..
the following Remsi
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE PERMITFEE IFEE SCHEDULE; AMENDING ,
ORDINANCE 32 -01 -1763 AND 15 -04 -1822 AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCES
TO, INCREASING SOME. PERMIT FEE, ADDING NEW FEES AND DELETING
SOME FEES FROM THE SCHEDULE.
y AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO ALCOHOL; AMENDING CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE
I, OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI- CODE -OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING
SECTION 4 -8 BY CREATING A PROVISION RELATING TO PROHIBITING THE
CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL IN PUBLIC PLACES AND CERTAIN PRIVATE'
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AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO SOLID WASTE; AMENDING. CHAPTER .11,
SECTIONS:11 -24 THROUGH 11 -32; PROVIDING FOR FEES RELAnNG.TO-
ENVIRONMENTAL "PROTECTION AND RECYCUNG.WITHIN RESIDENTIAL '-
SINGLE- FAMILY HOME DISTRICTS AND RESIDENCES; FEES, PROVIDING
FOR .CODE - ENFORCEMENT.- PROCEDURES; ENFORCEMENT AND
REGULATIONS; SCHEDULES AND ROUTES, TERMINATION; ENFORCEMENT
T AND ADMINISTRATIVE FINES; AND TO SET ASIDE 25 PERCENT OE THE
FEES COLLECTED FOR GREEN RELATED IMPROVEMENT WITHIN THE CITY.' •
A RESOLUTION RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICAT.E.' OF . . .
APPROPRIATENESS PURSUANT TO SECTION 20- 5.19(E)(3). OF THE LAND ..,
DEVELOPMENT CODE TO PERMIT WALL SIGNAGE ON A DESIGNATED -
HISTORIC COMMERCIAL_ BUILDING. LOCATED AT 5900 SUNSET DRIVE
(AMSTER PROPERTIES),
If you have any inquiries on the above items please - contact the City'Clerk's-
office at: 305- 663 -6340
ALL interested parties are invited to attend and will be heard.
Maria M. Menendez, CMC
City Clerk
Pursuant to Florida Statutes 286.0105, the City hereby advises the public that if a person decides to
appeal any decision made by this Board, Agency or Commission with respect to any matter considered
at its meeting or hearing, he or stTe will need a record of the proceedngs, and that for such purpose,
affected person may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record
includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is iii be based.
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To: Honorable Chair & Date: May 27, 2008
Historic Board Members
From: Sanford A. Youkilis ° Re: COA — Signage -Wall
Acting Planning Director 5900 Sunset Drive
HPB -08 -018
Applicant Alfredo Agon (Perfect Balance, inc.)
Owner: Harvey Amster
Location: 5900 Sunset Drive (Amster Properties — Dorn Buildings)
Request: Installation of wall sign
APPLICANT'S REOUEST -- The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of a wall sign on a
designated historic site at 5900 Sunset Drive (Amster Properties — Dorn Buildings). The recommendation
of the Historic Preservation Board will be transmitted to the City Commission for final approval.
PROPOSED SIGNAGE
The applicant is proposing to place a wall sign on the north wall of the building at the first floor level.
The sign will contain the name of a new business (Perfect Balance- Martial Arts & Fitness) occupying
the first floor of the building. Attached is a photograph of the fagade with proposed signage
superimposed. The sign area is 15.3 sq. ft. which is well below the maximum permitted size of a "flat"
wall sign (20% of the fagade or max. of 200 sq. ft.). The sign will not be illuminated and will use PVC
lettering. The LDC regulation governing wall signs read as follows:
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.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the request to place this sign be approved with the condition that red color of the
words "Perfect Balance" be changed to another color.
Attachments:
COA Application
Sign Illustration
Survey
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CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI HISTORIC PRESERVATION
PLANNING DEPARTMENT BOARD
6130 Sunset Drive, South Miami, Florida 33143
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CERTIFICATE OF APPROPRIATENESS APPLICATION
(The Historic Preservation Board will act on completed applications only.)
SECTION I
PROPERTY ADDRESS t✓� I� _ Se V Y' . HISTORIC NAME (IF ANY)
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ATTACH THE FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTARY. INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE):
site plan floor plan % elevations(s) photo(s)
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other (describe)
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SECTION 5
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
• Applications will be accepted by the Planning Department only in completed form.
• Applications 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 - 4A-
Roofs and roofing -
Windows and doors - /V/A
Materials (masonry, wood, metal, etc.) -
Porches, porte cocheres, and steps - P/ A
AS OWNER OF THE ABOVE- REFERENCED
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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 - Ali - 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.)
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HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
REGULAR MEETING
SUMMARY MINUTES
Monday, May 27, 2008
City Commission Chambers
7:30 PM
DRAFT
I. Call to order: Ms. Clyatt called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
II. Roll Call: Roll call was performed. Board members present constituting a quorum: Ms.
Clyatt, Ms. Dison, Ms. Lahiff, Ms. Shelley, Mr. Kurtzman, and Mr. LaMonica
Absent: Mr. Ruiz de Castilla and Mr. Hochstim
City staff present: Ricardo Soto - Lopez (Planning Director), Sanford A. Youkilis (Acting -
Planning Director), Lluvia Resendiz (Administrative Assistant).
III. Administration: The Board held a workshop to discuss the strategic planning for the future
designation of historic sites. The Board divided the city map into sections and each member was
designated a section where they will visit the surrounding sites in search of properties which have the
potential of being designated historic.
Ms. Lahiff made a motion that two members of the Board request the Mayor to allow them to speak at
the public hearing when the re- designation amendment to the LDC is presented for second reading at the
June 10, 2008 Commission meeting. Ms. Dison seconded the motion. Vote: 5 Ayes 0 Nays.
Mr. Youkilis advised that staff will request that the Villagers postpone the grant for an additional six
months in order to get the project going. The project could be funded in the new fiscal year. The
Planning Department will have surplus funds and Mr. Youkilis advised that he will request the City
Manager to allow him to reprogram the surplus funds and do the project in this fiscal year.
(Ms. Shelley entered the room)
IV. Approval of Minutes:
Mr. Kurtzman moved to approve the April 21, 2008 meeting minutes as corrected and Ms. Lahiff
seconded. Vote: 6 Ayes 0 Nays
V. Certificate of Appropriateness Applications
HPB -08 -018
Applicant: Alfredo Agon (Perfect Balance, Inc.)
Owner: Harvey Amster
Location: 5900 Sunset Drive (Amster Properties — Dorn Buildings)
Request: Installation of wall sign
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May 27, 2008
Page 2 of 3
Action: Mr. Youkilis advised that applicant was requesting to place a wall sign which will read "Perfect
Balance and Martial Arts" at 5900. Sunset Drive. The proposed non - illuminated flat sign is 15 square feet
and does not exceed the regulations for wall signs in the LDC. It was recommended by staff that the sign
be approved with the conditions that the color red be replaced with another color.
The applicant, Alfredo Agon, requested a second sign on the east side to also read "Perfect Balance" in
order to provide business exposure. Mr. Agon advised that the second sign he was requesting will be
smaller in size than the first sign. Mr. Kurtzman questioned the window sign regulations and
recommended that the applicant install a window sign on Dorn Avenue in order to avoid the wall sign
from impacting the building's structure. Mr. Youkilis advised that a permanent window sign is permitted
however the window sign is limited to 10% of the window space. The applicant requested that it be on
the wall because without the exposure the business will be difficult to identify. He requested that the
Board take into consideration that within a year about six different businesses have come and gone in the
Amster Building. After further discussion the Board agreed to approve a second sign along Dorn Avenue
with the condition that it be smaller.
Ms. Clyatt suggested the red lettering be replaced with dark blue letters because she felt that the red
letters do not compliment the building.
Mr. LaMonica recommended that the applicant explore different font styles in order to present a unified
look. He felt that the proposed font was too strong, assertive, and loud. Ms. Shelley also felt that the
font should be changed. Mr. Agon stated that he will incorporate the Board's recommendation and
replace the red color lettering for dark blue. With regards to the font, the applicant kindly requested that
Mr. LaMonica provide him with the font style he would like to see the proposed font replaced with.
Ms. Lahiff suggested having the first sign flushed to the center to better compliment the center of the
building and that both signs are uniformed. Mr. Kurtzman replied that the columns will prohibit the sign
from being centered to the facade however. Mr. Kurtzman was also concerned about spacing. He felt
that the sign should be symmetrically centered between the columns.
Motion: Ms. Shelley moved to approve the Certificate of Appropriateness and Mr. Kurtzman seconded,
with the following conditions:
1. Approval of a second sign to be affixed on the east fagade of the Amster Building (Dorn
Avenue).
2.. Replace the red colored letters with a dark blue color letters to match the awning.
3. Propose another font which should be more in character with the building's design and introduce
the proposal to the Planning Department to make a recommendation to the City Commission.
Vote: 6 Ayes 0 Nays
The applicant requested that the word "Personal Training" be replaced with "Fitness." The Board agreed
so long as the change is within the boundaries of the sign requirements. Mr. Youkilis advised that staff
has no objection.
VI. Historic Designations / Public Hearing: - None
VII. New /Old Business:
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May 27, 2008
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VIII. Adjournment.
There being no further business before the Board Mr. Kurtzman moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:31
pm. Ms. Dison seconded.
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