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10-21-08 Item 10South Miami AlAnvINCRY CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI 111111 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/0�1 Date: October 21, 2008 ITEM No. /10: Subject: AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A REQUEST TO AMEND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY INSERTING NEW SECTION 20- 3.6(U) TO BE ENTITLED "OUTDOOR LIGHTING SPILLAGE ", IN ORDER TO PROVIDE LIMITATIONS ON THE OVERSPILL OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING ON ADJACENT PROPERTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BACKGROUND The Land Development Code currently has several provisions to regulate spillage of lighting from one property onto another property. These include limiting light spillage from parking facilities onto adjacent residential property (Sec. 20- 4.4(E)(3) ) and eliminating any outdoor tennis court lighting in residential zoned districts (Sec. 20- 3.6(M)(4). Outdoor lighting in the TODD districts may not impact off -site uses or adjacent streets (Sec.20- 8.15(C). At a recent City Commission meeting a request was made to the Planning Department to consider similar provisions for light spillage which occurs between residential properties. This type of lighting can be a serious annoyance to a neighbor whose property is receiving unwanted lighting from a neighboring property. A review of the Land Development Code (LDC) indicates there are no specific regulations to limit residential light spillage. A number of municipalities do provide Code standards which limit light spillage in residential areas. The measurement used primarily is a one -half foot - candle. A foot - candle is defined as a measure of illumination striking a surface. It is measured by a light meter. In order to respond to this concern a technical amendment must be made to the LDC, as shown on the attached draft ordinance. This amendment "Section 20- 3.6(U) Outdoor Lighting Spillage" will provide a maximum light spillage limit and be measurable by a code enforcement officer. PLANNING BOARD ACTION The Planning Board at its September 15, 2008 meeting conducted a public hearing on the proposed amendment and adopted a motion by a vote of 5 ayes 0 nays recommending approval of the proposed amendment. RECOMMENDATION The Administration is in the process of researching the purchase of an appropriate light meter which would be required by Code Enforcement in order to measure the level of light spillage as set forth in the proposed ordinance. This may take additional time and it would be prudent to delay the effectiveness date of the ordinance. It is recommended that the proposed amendment as shown in attached ordinance be approved on second reading with the following amendment to Section 4: "Section 4 This ordinance shall be effective 30 days ids afters adoption hereof." Attachments Draft ordinance Planning Board Minutes Excerpt 9 -15 -08 Planning Department Staff Report 9 -15 -08 LDC Sections 20- 4.4(E)(3); 20- 3.6(M)(4); 20- 8.15(C) Public Notices RSUSAY X: \Comm ltems\2008 \1 0 -21 -08 \LDC Amend Outdoor Lighting CM Report.doc 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 ORDINANCE NO. AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A REQUEST TO AMEND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY INSERTING NEW SECTION 20- 3.6(U) TO BE ENTITLED "OUTDOOR LIGHTING SPILLAGE ", IN ORDER TO PROVIDE LIMITATIONS ON THE OVERSPILL OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING ON ADJACENT PROPERTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILTTY; PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Land Development Code currently has several provisions to regulate spillage of lighting from one property onto another property for parking lots and tennis courts; and WHEREAS, at a recent City Commission meeting a request was made to the Planning Department to consider similar provisions for light spillage which occurs between residential properties which can be a serious annoyance to a neighbor whose property is receiving unwanted lighting from a neighboring property ; and WHEREAS, a review of the current provisions in the Land Development Code (LDC) indicates there are no specific regulations to limit residential light spillage; and WHEREAS, a number of municipalities do provide Code standards which limit light spillage in residential areas using a standard measurement of illumination; and WHEREAS, in order to respond to this concern a technical amendment is proposed for the LDC entitled "Section 20- 3.6(U) Outdoor Lighting Spillage" which will provide a maximum light spillage limit and be measurable by a code enforcement officer; and WHEREAS, the Planning Board at its September 15, 2008 meeting, after public hearing, adopted a motion by a vote of 5 ayes 0 nays recommending that the proposed amendment be approved; and WHEREAS, the City Commission desires to accept the recommendation of the Planning Board and enact the aforesaid amendment. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. That Section 20 -3.6 Supplemental regulations of the Land Development Code is hereby amended to add the following provisions: Section 20 -3.6 Supplemental regulations Section 20- 3.6(U) Outdoor Lighting Spillage (A) It is the purpose of this section to establish a minimum standard for the provision and use of outdoor lighting in residential areas in order assure night -time safety and security for private property while at the same time protecting adiacent properties from intrusive light conditions. (B) In residentially zoned districts, (RS, RT, RM, PUD -R) outdoor lighting shall be designed so that any overspill of lighting onto adiacent properties shall not exceed one - half (1/2) foot - candle (vertical) and one -half (1/2) foot candle (horizontal) illumination on adiacent properties. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 2 Section 2 All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. Section 3 If any section, clause, sentence, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, this holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Section 4 This ordinance shall be effective immediately after the adoption hereof. PASSED AND ADOPTED this ATTEST: day of , 2008 APPROVED: CITY CLERK MAYOR 1St Reading — 2na Reading — READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY COMMISSION VOTE: Mayor Feliu: Vice Mayor Beasley: Commissioner Wiscombe: Commissioner Palmer: Commissioner Beckman: X: \Comm Items\2008 \10- 7- 08\LDC Amend Outdoor Lighting Ord.doc S O U T� South Miami All- America City U " INCORPORATED 1927 to�to�' 2001 To: Honorable Chair and Date: September 15, 2008 Planning Board Members From: Ricardo Soto - Lopez, MUP Planning Director Re: LDC Amendment — Outdoor Lighting Spillage — Section 20- 3.6(U) PB -08 -028 Applicant: City of South Miami AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A REQUEST TO AMEND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY INSERTING NEW SECTION 20- 3.6(U) TO BE ENTITLED "OUTDOOR LIGHTING SPILLAGE ", IN ORDER TO PROVIDE LIMITATIONS ON THE OVERSPILL OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING ON ADJACENT PROPERTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BACKGROUND The Land Development Code currently has several provisions to regulate spillage of lighting from one property onto another property. These include limiting light spillage from parking facilities onto adjacent residential property (Sec. 20- 4.4(E)(3) ) and eliminating any outdoor tennis court lighting in residential zoned districts (Sec. 20- 3.6(M)(4). Outdoor lighting in the TODD districts may not impact off -site uses or adjacent streets (Sec.20- 8.15(C).. At a recent City Commission meeting a request was made to the Planning Department to consider similar provisions for light spillage which occurs between residential properties. This type of lighting can be a serious annoyance to a neighbor whose property is receiving unwanted lighting from a neighboring property. A review of the Land Development Code (LDC) indicates there are no specific regulations to limit residential light spillage. A number of municipalities do provide Code standards which limit light spillage in residential areas. The measurement used primarily is a one -half foot - candle. A foot - candle is defined as a measure of illumination striking a surface. It is measured by a light meter. In order to respond to this concern a minor technical amendment to the LDC, as shown below will provide a maximum limit and be measurable by a code enforcement officer. PROPOSED AMENDMENT Section 20 -3.6 Supplemental regulations Section 20- 3.6(U) Outdoor Lighting Spillage (A) It is the purpose of this section to establish a minimum standard for the provision and use of outdoor lighting in residential areas in order assure night -time safety and security for private property while at the same time protecting adjacent properties from intrusive light conditions. LDC Amendment August, 2008 Page 2 of 2 2 (B) In residentially zoned districts, (RS, RT, RM, PUD -R) outdoor lighting shall be designed so that any overspill of lighting onto adjacent properties shall not exceed one -half (1/2) foot - candle (vertical) and one -half (1/2) foot candle (horizontal) illumination on adjacent properties. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the proposed amendment Section 20 -3.6 (U) as shown above be approved. Attachments: Public Notices RSUSAY X: \PB \PB Agendas Staff Reports \2008 Agendas Staff Reports \9- 15- 08 \PB -08 -028 LDC Amend Outdoor Lighting.doc ZONING REGLLATIONS 20 -3.6 (fl Minimum for screen enclosures shall be: RT -6 All Other districts front 25 feet rear 10 feet 10 feet side, interior 0 feet 7.5 feet side, street 15 feet * setbacks required are set forth in sections 20 -3.5 E, 20 -3.5 F, and 20 -3.5 G. (g) Screen enclosures shall not be included in the computation of the total building area or required pervious area; cement slabs within a screen enclosure are in- cluded in the computation of required pervious area. (5) Portable - pools. . (a) 'Portable pools, four (4) feet or less above grade, are not subject to the enclosure requirements in this section. (b) Any steps or ladders leading up to such a pool shall be properly enclosed with fence .and ;gate conforming to the requirements of this section. (K) Whirlpool Spas. (1) Open, enclosed oi° screen enclosures covering whirlpool spas may occupy r ^^mired rear - or side yards, subject to the requirements of this section. (2) Impervious coverage. shall be as per Section 20 -3.5. (3) Minimum front setback shall be at the rear of the front building line. (4) Minimum side setbacks shall be five (5) feet each and minimum rear setbacks shall be twelve and one -half (12.5) feet.. (5) In instances where a screen enclosure or wall serves as a structural part of the spa, the side setback shall be not less than five (5) feet and the rear setback shall be not less than ten (10) feet from the lot line. (6) Spas shall be subject to the protective enclosure requirements applicable to swimming pools. (L) Boats and Trailers. (1) Accessory storage of boats, other than those generally accepted to be of a rowing or Paddling type, shall be permitted only on a trailer. (2) Storage of camp trailers shall not be permitted in required front yard setback areas. (M) Tennis Courts. (1) Minimum front yard setbacks for tennis courts shall be at the rear of the front building line. (2) Minimum rear and side yard setbacks for tennis courts shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet each. Supp. No. 1 59 20 -3.6 SOUTH MIAMI LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE (3) Courts shall be completely enclosed by a chain link fence of at between ten (10) and . twelve (12) feet in height. (4) Court lighting is prohibited in RS districts or on lots adjacent thereto. (N) Canopy Carports. (1) New canopy carports shall be approved by the board and may be constructed as accessory structures in the front yard setback in residential districts, provided that they: (a) Shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height measured from grade to the uppermost point of the carport cover. (b) Shall not exceed twenty (20) feet in either length or width. (c) Shall be located at least five (5) feet from the front property line and seven and one -half (7.5) feet from any side property line, except where existing lot widths are fifty (50) feet or less, in which case no side setback requirement shall apply, provided written consent of the adjacent property owner is furnished to the city. (d) Shall have all four (4) sides left open if the structure is freestanding and three (3) sides open if attached to a principal building. (e) Shall have a flexible weather= proof, canvas or canvas -like cover which shall be maintained in good condition and free from holes, tears and fading. (f) Shall, if it becomes deteriorated, be restored to its original condition or replaced with a new cover by its owner which complies with the requirements of this section. (g) Shall not remain coverless or have a deteriorated cover for more than fifteen (15) calendar days following notification by the city that the cover condition is in violation of this section. (2) Canopy carports existing prior to or on the effective date of this Code and located in &ont yard setback areas in residential districts shall be deemed conforming accessory structures, provided that they: (a) Shall have a permit from the Building and Zoning Department. (b) Shall comply with all applicable maintenance requirements for new carports. (c) Shall be used solely for the storage of operable vehicles or boats. (d) Shall have all four (4) sides left open if the structure is freestanding and three (3) sides open, if attached to a principal building. (0) RO Restrictions. (1) In addition to all other requirements, a continuous visual buffer shall be provided whenever an RO use abuts or faces directly (within fifty (50) feet) a property zoned for single- family residential purposes. To accomplish this, the normally required perim- eter landscaped buffer shall be increased from five (5) to eight (8) feet in width and Supp. No. 1 60 OTHER REGULATIONS 20 -4.4 (E) Required Parking Improvements. (1) Every required off-street parking area shall be graded and drained to prevent damage to adjacent properties, streets and alleys and shall be surfaced with erosion resistant material, in accordance with all applicable codes. (2) Markings and signs. (a) Off -street parking areas shall be marked with painted lines, curbs or other means to indicate individual spaces. (b) Signs or markers shall be used as necessary to insure efficient traffic circulation within all required parking areas. (3) Lighting. (a) Lighting shall provide footeandle illumination as required by SFBC of all required off - street parking spaces if such spaces are to be used at night. (b) Lighting shall be arranged and installed to minimize glare on adjacent residen- tial properties and districts. (4) Off-street parking spaces shall be separated from walkways, sidewalks, streets or alleys by an approved wall, fence, curbing or other protective device. (5) Landscaping for all off-street parking areas shall be required, in accordance with' Section 20 -4.5. (6) Awnings, canopies or other metal, canvas or fabric- covered shelters shall be designed, placed or. used for parking of motor vehicles between the right -of -way and the &-ont building line, except in residential districts and as regulated herein. (7) Entrances and exits. (a) Entrances and exits shall not be located where they may create undue traffic problems. (b) All entrances and exits to required off - street parking areas shall be located not less than fifteen (15) feet from any street intersection and designed so as to prohibit the backing out of vehicles into public rights -of -way. (c) Landscaping, curbing or control barriers shall be provided along lot boundaries to control entrance and exit of vehicles or pedestrians. (8) Parking under Buildings. Parking in structures forming a ground floor of a structure is prohibited in all RS, RT, RM, RO and NR districts. Parking in structures forming a basement is prohibited in all RS and RT districts. (9) No vehicular access to an RO use shall be permitted on aside adjacent to and/or facing property zoned for single - family residential purposes, unless that side is the only possible means of access to the RO property. (Ord. No. 9 -99 -1683, § 4, 5 -4 -99) Supp. No. 8 94.1 TRANSIT - ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT 20 -8.15 (D) Balconies. Balconies shall be permitted encroachments into permitted setback areas, but not to exceed 6' 0 ". No storage or display of items other than furniture shall be permitted on balconies. Balconies may not be enclosed or screened. (E) Service and loading areas shall not be visible from public streets and adjacent residential properties. All service areas shall be screened from the view of any pedestrian or vehicular path. (Ord. No. 9 -97 -1630, § 1, 4 -1 -97) 20 -8.15 Public spaces. (A) A restrictive covenant for the perpetual maintenance for all public plazas and "cross - thru's" shall be recorded with the appropriate Dade County agency in a form approved by the City Attorney. (B) When necessary for public convenience or safety, the developer shall dedicate to the public access ways to pass through oddly shaped or unusually long blocks, to provide the networks or public paths creating access to parks, schools, mass transit facilities and community services. i (C) Lighting for parking lots and pedestrian ways shall be provided to ensure personal ..safety. . Lighting shall be integrated into the architectural character both in terms of illumina- tion and fixtures. Lighting shall not impact off -site uses or traffic on adjacent streets. (D) Buildings shall abut the street -front sidewalk and orient the primary entrance of entrances toward the street. Buildings shall provide amenities to improve the climate along streets, with respect to excessive heat or sunlight, that will add to pedestrian comfort. 1. Where appropriate, canopies or arcades can be provided along the street frontage of buildings; however, they should be carefully designed not to obstruct views and access between building entrances, the sidewalk, and the street. 2. Shade trees may be planted to provide additional climate protection and contribute to an attractive pedestrian environment. (E) Consistent with the purpose of this district in the areas so covered, all new construction and major reconstruction along certain street frontages must provide windows and entrances or other features meeting the requirements of the following section to afford interest to . pedestrians and to enhance the urban quality and shopping environment of downtown. (F) Along a frontage containing a required building line, at least seventy -five percent of the width of any new or reconstructed first -story building wall facing a street shall be devoted to interest creating features, pedestrian entrances, transparent show or display windows, or windows affording views into retail, office, or lobby space. (G) Street trees shall be planted on all street frontages in accordance with section 20 -8.13. (Ord. No. 9 -97 -1630, § 1, 4 -1 -97) Supp. No. 5 189 5°UT U INCORPORATED 1927 �O Rte CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI PLANNING BOARD Action Summary Minutes Monday, September 15, 2008. City Commission Chambers 7:30 P.M. Draft EXCERPT I. Call to Order and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Action: The meeting was called to order at 7:48P.M. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited in unison. II. Roll Call Action: Chauman Morton requested a roll -call. -Board members present constituting a quorum: Mr. Morton, Ms. Yates, Mr. Farfan, Mr. Cruz, and Ms. Chael. Absent: Mr. Comendeiro and Ms. Young. City staff present:. Ricardo Soto-Lop pz, (Planning Director), and Sanford A. Youkilis (Consultant), and Lluvia Resendiz (Zoning LLTech). III. Planning Board Applications/Public Hearing PB -08 -028 Applicant: City of South Miami AN ORDINANCE OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA, RELATING TO A REQUEST TO AMEND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY INSERTING NEW SECTION 20- 3.6(il) TO BE ENTITLED "OUTDOOR LIGHTING SPILLAGE ", IN ORDER TO PROVIDE LIMITATIONS ON THE OVERSPILL OF, OUTDOOR LIGHTING ON ADJACENT PROPERTIES; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mrs. Chael read the item into the record. Action: Mr. Youkilis advised that the Land Development Code currently has several provisions to regulate spillage of lighting from one property onto another property. These include limiting light spillage from parking facilities onto adjacent residential property and eliminating any outdoor tennis court lighting in residential zoned districts. At a recent City Commission meeting a request was made to the Planning Department to consider similar provisions for light spillage which occurs between residential properties. A review of the LDC indicates there are no specific regulations to limit residential light spillage. A number of municipalities do provide Code standards which limit light spillage in residential areas. The measurement used primarily is a one -half foot - candle. A foot -candle is defined as a measure of illumination striking a surface. It is measured by a light meter. In order to respond to this concern a minor technical amendment to the LDC, will provide a maximum limit and be Planning Board Meeting September 15, 2008 Page 2 of 2 measurable by a code enforcement officer. It was recommended by staff that the proposed amendment Section 20- 3.6(U) as shown in the staff report be approved. Ms. Yates questioned if there was a measurement in specific numbers allowing a certain amount of light spillage for a commercial property as well as for a residential property. Mr. Youkilis replied in the affirmative. Mr. Morton questioned if there was a Miami -Dade County ordinance which would override the City's proposed text amendment. He advised that although the proposed ordinance establishes criteria it does not account for any control and therefore may create enforcement problems. Mr. Youkilis replied that the City's proposed text amendment will be equivalent to Miami -Dade County and would be enforced by code enforcement .Mr. Youkilis replied that the City will have to purchase equipment in order to provide enforcement. Motion: Ms. Cruz moved to approve the proposed text amendment as recommended by staff. Ms. Yates seconded. 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Notices must be received at least two weeks before the publication date of your event's registration deadline. Listings must contain a local or toll -free phone number for the public to contact and any fees. To submit notices: • Online: At MiamiHerald.com, click on Calendar of Events, then click Add Events, then follow the prompts or e-mail your items to newscalendar @MiamiHerald.com. e Mail: Calendar Desk - Newsroom, The Miami Herald, l Herald Plaza, Miami, FL 33132 -1693. • E -mail to newscalendar @MiamiHerald.com (with name and date of event on subject line). e Questions? Call 305- 376 -3355 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays. CLASSES Be a Chocolatier fora Day: For children 8 and up. Classes limited to four children; 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mon- day and Tuesday; Peterbrooke Cho - colatier, 227 Aragon Ave., Coral Gables; $50.305 -446 -3131. Best of Times Dance Studio: 6255 SW Eighth St. (Calle 0-ho), Little Havana; S8 -S15 per class. 305- 269 -0335 or bestoftimesdan- cestudio.com. • Argentine Tango:8 p.m. begin- CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI COURTESY NOTICE 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 21, 2006 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers, 613D Sunset Drive, to consider the following items AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO A REQUEST TO AMEND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY REMOVING SECTION 20- 3.4(BX15) ENTITLED "PARKING STRUCTURE IN RO DISTRICTS "; AND AMENDING SECTION 20-3.3 (D) ENTITLED "PERMITTED USE SCHEDULE" BY REMOVING AUTOMOBILE PARKING STRUCTURE AS A SPECIAL USE IN THE R0, RESIDENTIAL OFFICE ZONING DISTRICT. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO A REQUEST TO AMEND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY MODIFYING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 20- 4.4(I) ENTITLED -VALET PARKNG VIA SPECIAL PARKING PERMIT". AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY ESTABLISHING AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AND REVIEW PROCESS FOR PROPOSED COUNTY AND STATE DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF THE CITY OF THE SOUTH MIAMI; WHICH COORDINATION SHALL ENSURE THAT ALL PROPOSED PROJECTS TAKE INTO ACCOUNT THE CITY OF SOUTH MM'S OBJECTNES AND GOALS OF MINIMIZING TRAFFIC IMPACTS IN RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES AND ENHANCING THE CITY'S BUSINESS DISTRICTS. AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO A REQUEST TO AMEND THE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY MODIFYING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 203.6(HX2)(a) ENTITLED `PHYSICAL BARRIERS/ HEIGHT UMITS - RESIDENTIAL", IN ORDER TO PERMIT CHNN LINK FENCES FACING STREETS TO BE IN SETBACK AREAS IF LANDSCAPED AND SCREENED. AN ORDINANCE RELATINGTOA REQUESTTOAMENDTHE LAND DEVELOPMENT CODE BY INSERTING NEW SECTION 20- 3.6(U) TO BE ENTITLED "OUTDOOR LIGHTING SPILIAGE ", IN ORDER TO PROVIDE LIMITATIONS ON THE OVERSPILL OF OUTDOOR LIGHTING ON ADJACENT PROPERTIES. If you have any inquiries on the above hems 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, CIVIC city Clark Pm bROM &Statute 286. 0105, itie My he,by WAs, the µN9e nut a a De— decides b ePPeel any deddm nude y ft Bmq AWq a Ce -ise. Mlh respect b ary mdur, =rm ed a bs medkg a h ,kg, has Min Tact. r 1d ft ROrnedYgs, W IM W a eh pepose,.tledeel Ocean nay rmd toemwethatav v-n—i d Me P,xee*0 is made MY JI remJ MFtlrs fie vsti— Y.M"UI.— ygnwne the ep We Is 1. be b-1. ners, 9 p.m. intermediate Tuesday and Thursday. Ballroom Latin: 7:30 p.m, for beginners. 8:30 p.m, intermediates on Monday. • Hustle and Swing Class: Beginners at 6 p.m. and for intermediates at 9 ..m. on Thursday. Latin Dance Class: For intermedi- ates, 7 to 8 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday. • Salsa classes:8 p.m. beginners, 9 p.m. intermediates on Tuesday and Thursday. • Sunday dance party: 6:30 -7:30 p.m. on Sunday. Performing Arts Classes: Features classes in acting, voice, musical the- ater, ballet, ballroom, acrobatics, jazz, lyrical, hip -hop, tap, belly danc- ing, technique and points.; 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday- Friday; Rory Per- forming Arts Center, 1645 SW 107th Ave, Southwest Miami -Dade; call for prices. 305- 226 -0030. Power of The Pen: Four -week work- shop by certified poetry therapist. Helps men use writing to discover more about themselves. No previous writing experience is necessary; 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday; Victor E. Clarke Center at South Miami Hospital, 6200 SW 73rd St., South Miami; $10 per session. 786 -662 -8106. Reflective Writing: A women's writ- ing group. Certified poetry therapist leads six -week writing program that teaches women how to use expres- sive writing techniques such as jour - naling and poetry to overcome obstacles and accept change, while promoting personal growth; 7:30 to 9 p.m. Monday; Victor E. Clarke Cen- ter at South Miami Hospital, 6200 SW 73rd St., South Miami; $10. 766 - 662 -5414. Spiritual Study: Bible history and scholarship examines the history and the many misconceptions of the most published book of all time. $110 A z a+ for series of eight classes or $15 per session for drop -ins. 7 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday; Miami Friends Meeting House, 1185 SW 72nd St., (Sunset Drive), Miami. 786- 206 -6355. Zen Tea Master Certification: Learn the meditative art of performing a tea ceremony; 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday; Zen Village, 3570 Main Hwy. Coco- nut Grove, Miami; $250. 305 -567 -0165. CLUBS /MEETINGS/ GATHERINGS Dewar's Man of Distinction Award - Reception: Award is given to men who have contributed to the culture and vitality of Miami. Includes a cocktail reception.7 to 10 p.m. • TURN TO CALENDAR, 32 An Upper Keys Business Group Event October 17 --19, 2008 3 days of Pirate - themed events:.' 00.17: Friday 6.30 pm Black Caesar's f "k res,e Pirates Parade leaves Holiday Inn (MM1 00) for judging, Awards and Pirate Bash at Bayside Grille (MM99). Oct.18: Saturday 12noon - 1 I pm Thieves Market, Concert on the Bay, Pirate Invasion, Fireworks, at Sundowners and Big Chill Complex MM104. Oet.19: Sunday 11.30am - By Land or Sea Booty Hunt starting at Sundowners. 4pm Festival Finale - Gilberts - Live Music, Grub and Grog and Booty. For more information go to www.keylargopiratesfest.com or call Sue Finney at 305- 394 -3736 Y