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Home My WebLink AboutSubmittal-Public Comments Submitted Online for the July 9, 2020 Virtual City Commission MeetingCommission Report (Copy) Commission sion ll eeting Public l::lonbment ... M.lWY 23rd, 2020 Jifly 23, 2020 1 : 4 II'°° Ilii IIVD IF Public Comment mote ro@miar igov.com Hu'l'l °ll'Iirir e a^SII 114,11rine Slllireelll Nktress Ageirida Illeiriru "uulluViic c.:oinnirirucru119 I respectfully request approval of the supplemental budget for the Liberty City Revitalization Trust. The Trust is a vital and integral part of the Liberty City community and addresses all facets of life within it geographical boundaries. Programs that deal with the Elderly, Juveniles, RE. 3 7586 Approve Emergency Supplemental Budget Preparedness, samuel latimore 937 n.w. 55th street -Liberty City housing and related Community Revitalization Trust issues just to name a few. Additionally, the Trust works well with Community based organizations, Home Owners Associations,and serves as a bridge between quality of life issues and governmental and non governmental services. It has been very effective in responding to citizens concerns and needs. 7681 Submittal -Public Comments Submitted Online for the July 23, 2020 Virtual City Commission Meeting Hu'l'l airir e aslll "Jairir e Smell eburs^ s geirida Illeiriru "uulbViic d::oinnirirucruull rebecca patricia adkins elias nicole young The Commodore Trail is heavily utilized and yet in a poor state of repair and highly dangerous in a number of places. I have lived in Coconut Grove for 32 years and watched this jewel of a trail RE. 13 7639 deteriorate to its 4219 BRAGANZA I nterlocal Agreement present sorry state. In AVE - Commodore Trail fact, I consider the Master Plan portion of the trail near me so dangerous that I rarely visit it anymore. Please vote for resolution RE. 13 to support the development of a master plan and improvements to the Commodore Trail. Commodore Trail is a big part of my daily exercise routine, especially since the 60 edgewater drive. RE. 13 7639 Covid pandemic. Interlocal Agreement 11c Coral Gables, Anything that can Florida 33133 - Commodore Trail continue the Master Plan improvement of this neighborhood gem is well spent money. Thanks, Patti Elias we do NOT support item #6 as the amendment to the code would allow for additonal bonuses for T-6-80. Public PZ. 6 7579 Zoning transportation NW North River Drive Text - TOD Public ridership is DOWN Benefits Program 31% since March 2015 vs March 2019 per Miami Dade County's Transportation and Public Works Dept. I DO NOT supportHH I iura'll "Jairir e mark maria victoria I a^SII "Jairir e grafton vega christophe petit Slireell Aehtress Ageirida Illeiriru ululbiic c::oiriruirirucruull This is a very important project to Miami's vast and growing cycling community. Please continue to make sure important RE. 13 7639 projects such as this 1729 SW 12 St, I nterlocal Agreement get the funding and Miami FL - Commodore Trail support that they Master Plan deserve. Cycling and pedestrian improvements are a high priority for me and many electors that I associate with. Thank you for your consideration. PZ. 16981 HEPB 3965 Leafy Way, Decision Appeal - I'm against this miami FL 33133 2167 S. Bayshore Dr project. (Special Certificate of Approval) Squeeze,squeeze, squeeze... Is that the image of what the GROVE wants to be? The only advantage from this ridiculous architecture showing up on Day and Bird Ave is that you can borrow the neighbor's salt by extending RE. 117404 your hand through Ohio St 3100 Settlement - 3384 the window and right out on his kitchen Day Avenue table. Common folks, please don't let that happen. Only unmanned cemeteries proceed this way. So please take exemplary, "Lesson -teaching - action", and don't let developers turn our place into a packed COCONUT GRAVE. I iura'll "Jairir e Todd Tara I 'I SII: "Jairir e Thompson Katz Slllireelll: aures Ageirida Illeirir11 11:,UbViic Coinnirir ell1111 I lived in Miami for 40 years, in the Grove for 11. Went to Ransom Everglades 7-12 grade. The traffic in the Grove is one of the reasons I pulled up my family and moved out of Miami a PZ. 16981 HEPB few years ago. I Decision Appeal - 2602 La Ronde St. 2167 S. Bayshore Dr come to visit and am Austin, TX 78731 shocked at how bad (Special Certificate of Approval) the traffic is now. Bayshore is such an important artery, it seems ridiculous to even consider putting another school there. Please don't let Carrolton build on the Villa Woodbine property. We are parents of three school age children who play outside in the neighborhood, walk to Kennedy Park and bike ride through town. Twice my children have been almost run off the road on Tigertail, PZ. 16981 HEPB resulting in injury. The Decision Appeal - traffic is terrible and 2321 Trapp Avenue 2167 S. Bayshore Dr this is a family (Special Certificate of community. Would Approval) you want to put your own children in more harms way? Let's do the right thing here and not add additional traffic to the neighborhood, in spite of any dollars that may bring in. This is about people, their lives and their safety. 3400 SW 27 Ave Apt. RE. 13 7639 1 am in support of the Susan Silver 1105 Coconut Grove, I nterlocal Agreement Commodore Trail FL 33133 - Commodore Trail funding and urge you Master Plan to approve it. Hu'l'l "Jairir e Steven I aslll: "Jairir e Wernick Stephanie St. Louis Slllireelll Nktress Ageirida Illeiriru I"uulbViic Coinnirir ell1111 My name is Steve Wernick. I am a resident of Coconut Grove, and a father to 3 young boys. Serving on the Board of Friends of the Underline, I've seen the immense benefits of integrated trails for our community - as mobility corridors, recreation, exercise, public health and safety. Perhaps most importantly investment in pedestrian / bicycle infrastructure has RE. 13 7639 2501 Swanson been shown to have a I nterlocal Agreement Avenue, Coconut significant return on Grove, FL 33133 - Commodore Trail investment (ROI), Master Plan 10x greater than that seen for dollars spent on auto -oriented infrastructure. The Commodore Trail is a key trail that can serve residents and families throughout Miami. And this trail is in need of planned improvements to be safe for users and to connect people with the growing network of trails in Miami. For these reasons, please support The Commodore Trail and item RE.13. 2901 SW 102nd Ave, PZ. 16981 HEPB (Please note: I would Miami, FL 33165 Decision Appeal - prefer that my video 2167 S. Bayshore Dr comment, submitted (Special Certificate of on 7-22-2020 from Approval) V uufi^ 7irircVVll:cu .cir g, be used for purposes of the 7-23- 2020 hearing and the record. I am providing my written comment here only in the event that my video did not transfer properly and is not available.) I am an alum and employee of Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart. I strongly support Carrollton's plan for 2167 S. Bayshore Drive, and believe it could be the best way to preserve Villa I1o'lll 11jairine11'a"'11l 11jairine Slireell Nkliress AgeiridaIlleiriru I"uullbiicConniruueuull Woodbine's historical and environmental integrity while also providing value to the community. While so many historical properties in Coconut Grove have been torn down, El Jardin remains and is lovingly and painstakingly cared for. It is appreciated by all who attend, visit, and work at the school. All members of the community treasure and respect the natural beauty around us in the trees, shrubs, and other plants in abundance throughout the property. For Carrollton, the historical and ecological elements of Villa Woodbine are not obstacles to overcome but rather assets to be embraced, and are what make it a perfect location for a small, all -boys school. As evidenced by so much of the development in Coconut Grove, is seems that it would be very difficult, if not impossible, to find another owner who would so highly value these aspects of the property. Our community would benefit so much from a school providing an all -boys education for young men, instilling in them the values that have made so many members of the Carrollton community so involved in helping others and being forces for good. While I realize that the traffic issue is concerning to some neighbors, I believe that it can be resolved and hope you will give Woodbine School the I1o'lll 11jairine11'a"'11l 11jairine Slireell Nkliress AgeiridaIlleiriru I"uullbiicConniruueuull opportunity to do so. Thank you. (Please note: I would prefer that my video comment, submitted on 7-22-2020 from ^SII Vr� a ufi^��a7 � � irircVVll:cu��. cir g, be used for purposes of the 7-23- 2020 hearing and the record. I am providing my written comment here only in the event that my video did not transfer properly and is not available.) I am an alum and employee of Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart. I strongly support Carrollton's plan for 2167 S. Bayshore Drive, and believe it could be the best way to preserve Villa Woodbine's historical and environmental integrity while also providing value to the community. While so many historical properties in Coconut Grove have been torn down, El Jardin remains and is lovingly and painstakingly cared for. It is appreciated by all who attend, visit, and work at the school. All members of the community treasure and respect the natural beauty around us in the trees, shrubs, and other plants in abundance throughout the property. For Carrollton, the historical and ecological elements of Villa Woodbine are not obstacles to overcome but rather assets to be embraced, and are what make it a perfect location for a small, all -boys school. As evidenced by so much of the development in Coconut Grove, is seems that it would be very difficult, if not I1o'lllI'JairirueI'a"'11lI'Jairirue Slireell Ashliress AgeiridaIlleiriru I"uullbiicConniruueuull Sharon Dixon impossible, to find another owner who would so highly value these aspects of the property. Our community would benefit so much from a school providing an all -boys education for young men, instilling in them the values that have made so many members of the Carrollton community so involved in helping others and being forces for good. While I realize that the traffic issue is concerning to some neighbors, I believe that it can be resolved and hope you will give Woodbine School the opportunity to do so. Thank you. 3536 Rockerman PZ. 16981 HEPB We are requesting Road Decision Appeal - that you please 2167 S. Bayshore Dr uphold the December (Special Certificate of 3, 2019 HEPB Approval) decisions that denied the Special Certificate of Approval and Special Certificate of Appropriateness. We strongly oppose Carrollton's Woodbine School at the Villa Woodbine property. Now is the time to stop this project. The proposed school is wrong on so many points, among them: A. TRAFFIC / PARKING / SAFETY - Per a June 24, 2020 Traffic Study Report and Crash Analysis Study: - adds over 1,400 DAILY school generated trips to a site with over 138 accidents reported during the last 3 years within 1/3 mile in any direction of Villa Woodbine, and provides only 53 parking spaces when traffic study indicted the minimum should be 123 spaces. One of the 13 existing Hu'l'l airir e aslll "Jairir e Slllireelll Ahtress s geirida Illeiriru I"uulbViic d::oiriruirirucruull private schools in the area is practically a stone's throw away and already creates massive traffic tie-ups every single school day. This site will produce a traffic nightmare extending well past the boundaries of the proposed school and severely adversely affect the quality of life of nearby residents and the safety of all who travel through the area. B TREES / RESI LI ENCY — This project will aggravate environmental issues and heighten the impact of coastal disasters such as storm surge and flooding created by intensifying rising seas and stronger hurricanes. The project removes over 60% of the tree canopy on almost 4 - acres, keeps only 26 of 66 species trees and removes over 1,000 of DBH (tree trunk girth), plus adds over 104,000 SF Footprint of new construction and blocks the protected view of Scenic Transportation Corridor with a pool and deck that obscure the protected Silver Bluff. The significant removal of green areas and tree canopy, combined with increased traffic carbon emissions, will have an undisputable adverse impact on our local environment. This poses a measurable threat to the safety of Miami residents the risk of which simply shouldn't be allowed to exist. C. PUBLIC SERVICE TAX BURDEN — Coconut Grove is an area less than 5 square miles and there are 13 1 1o'lll Ill irir e I 114,11rine Slllireelll Aakkess s geirida Illeiriru 1"uulbViic d::oinnirirucruull Sharon Dixon private schools that pay no real estate taxes and have a combined assessed property value totaling over $230 million. This project does not generate real estate tax revenue and shifts the public service tax burden onto the City and taxpayers at a time when the economy is in an already tenuous position given the COVID-19 impact. Please and help us protect our coastal city from the impact of a project that will clearly have an adverse impact to genuine stewardship of Miami and poses significant life safety hazards and financial burdens on its taxpayers, the city and county. Sharon Quinn Dixon and Robert A. Dixon 3536 Rockerman Road 305-322-5153 3536 Rockerman PZ. 2 6982 HEPB We are requesting Road Decision Appeal - that you please 2167 S. Bayshore Dr, uphold the December (Special Certificate of 3, 2019 HEPB Appropriateness) decisions that denied the Special Certificate of Approval and Special Certificate of Appropriateness. We strongly oppose Carrollton's Woodbine School at the Villa Woodbine property. Now is the time to stop this project. The proposed school is wrong on so many points, among them: A. TRAFFIC / PARKING / SAFETY - Per a June 24, 2020 Traffic Study Report and Crash Analysis Study: - adds over 1,400 DAILY school generated trips to a site with over 138 accidents reported during the last 3 years within 1/3 mile in any direction of I1o'lllI'JairirueI'a"'11lI'Jairirue Slireell Nkliress AgeiridaIlleiriru I"uullbiicConniruueuull Villa Woodbine, and provides only 53 parking spaces when traffic study indicted the minimum should be 123 spaces. One of the 13 existing private schools in the area is practically a stone's throw away and already creates massive traffic tie-ups every single school day. This site will produce a traffic nightmare extending well past the boundaries of the proposed school and severely adversely affect the quality of life of nearby residents and the safety of all who travel through the area. B TREES / RESI LI ENCY — This project will aggravate environmental issues and heighten the impact of coastal disasters such as storm surge and flooding created by intensifying rising seas and stronger hurricanes. The project removes over 60% of the tree canopy on almost 4 - acres, keeps only 26 of 66 species trees and removes over 1,000 of DBH (tree trunk girth), plus adds over 104,000 SF Footprint of new construction and blocks the protected view of Scenic Transportation Corridor with a pool and deck that obscure the protected Silver Bluff. The significant removal of green areas and tree canopy, combined with increased traffic carbon emissions, will have an undisputable adverse impact on our local environment. This poses a measurable threat to the safety of Miami residents the risk of which simply Hu'l'l I'Jairirue 11 'a"'11 I'Jairirue Slireell Aakkess Ageirida Illeiriru "uullbk: Conniruueuull shouldn't be allowed to exist. C. PUBLIC SERVICE TAX BURDEN — Coconut Grove is an area less than 5 square miles and there are 13 private schools that pay no real estate taxes and have a combined assessed property value totaling over $230 million. This project does not generate real estate tax revenue and shifts the public service tax burden onto the City and taxpayers at a time when the economy is in an already tenuous position given the COVID-19 impact. Please and help us protect our coastal city from the impact of a project that will clearly have an adverse impact to genuine stewardship of Miami and poses significant life safety hazards and financial burdens on its taxpayers, the city and county. Sharon Quinn Dixon and Robert A. Dixon 3536 Rockerman Road 305-322-5153 11o'lll "Jairir e I "Jairir e Sllireell Aehtress Ageirida I lleirir11 11:'UbViic Coinnirir ell1111 Roselvic Noguera, Antillean Marine Shipping, 3038 NW North River Drive, Miami, 33142. ITEM SR1 - ORDINANCE 7338 OF THE MIAMI CITY COMMISSION AMENDING CHAPTER 20,29 and 54 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI We are opposing the 3038 NW North River SR. 17338 Amend approval of this Roselvic Noguera Drive, Miami, FL Code - Chapter 20, ordinance, because 33142 29 and 54 the proposed elevation requirement will diminish vessel docking capabilities and could cause a negative impact on the economy of the Miami River. Vessel docking and customary upland facility access are essential for efficient and viable marine industry operations. Strongly oppose this PZ. 7 7578 Rezoning Rona Sawyer 810 NW 9th Ave rezoning proposal. - Various Thank you. PZ. 6 7579 Zoning Strongly oppose this Rona Sawyer 810 NW 9th Ave Text - TOD Public change. Benefits Program The Spring Garden Civic Association and I (a Director) do not support a zoning change because it will increase traffic and density in our area. Make the infrastructure more 723 NW 9 Ave. (Rear conducive to PZ. 7 7578 Rezoning Richard Veber house) Miami, FL accommodating more 33136 Various density before allowing developers more leeway. It is time for you to consider the needs of the surrounding neighborhoods by enabling a better quality of life for all. Do better. 11o'lll "Jairir e a SII "Jairir e Sllireell Nktress Ageirida I lleirir11 1uulbViic Coinnirir ell1111 This trail is in real need of renovation, RE. 13 7639 and a plan for I nterlocal Agreement improving it will get Richard Weirich 2954 Day Avenue - Commodore Trail us on track to make it Master Plan a much more welcoming and useful resource. I do not support this 723 NW 9 Ave. (Rear PZ. 6 7579 Zoning amendment to the Richard Veber house) Miami, FL Text - TOD Public code as it would allow 33136 Benefits Program for additional bonuses for T-6-80. RE. 13 7639 3091 SW 19 St I nterlocal Agreem ent Richard Komatz N/A Miami, FL 33145 -Commodore Trail Master Plan Please support improvements to the RE. 13 7639 Commodore Trail. It 3536 St. Gaudens Interlocal Agreement Richard Zelman beautifies the City Rd. Miami - Commodore Trail and creates an Master Plan incentive to better public health. Rhian Purdy 2993 Ruth Street PZ. 16981 HEPB Travesty that this can Miami Fl 33133 Decision Appeal - even be a 2167 S. Bayshore Dr consideration to take (Special Certificate of a quaint and Approval) environmentally diverse protected biome and continue to degrade it due to the will of economically privileged. The grove is not only a unique location which can benefit from economic prosperity by protecting and promoting the environmental uniqueness of the community, but it can stand up to preserving a biome of diversity quickly becoming endangered to mans encroachment. I will leave the grove if this development occurs. The volume of traffic and loss of our tree canopy and uniqueness as a neighborhood has been rapidly a concern as the "Brick iliztion" of the Hu'l'l airir e aslll "Jairir e Slllireelll Nktress s geirida Illeiriru "uulbViic d::oinnirirucruull Ramon Fernandez grove has eradicated original bungalow homes replaced with violation height homes, loss of d growth trees due to minor fines that large corporations can pay, loss of trees due to sidewalks compromising root structures and power companies cutting trees inappropriately. The gentrification that has occurred as well is an insult to the heritage of the original settlers of the grove. Many communities have pain during minor changes as we progress through time, what is going on in the grove is a mass extinction Of flora, fauna, culture, uniqueness,comm unit y and all due to privileged citizens who can buy whomever and what ever they want. We don't need another damn private school on a land plot with IRREPLACEABLE flora and fauna and we certainly don't need the damn traffic. I was born in the Coconut grove, So much has changed and its only getting worse with the construction thats going on, Enough is PZ. 16981 HEPB enough! Schools are Decision Appeal - not needed within the 357 Almeria Ave Apt 2167 S. Bayshore Dr coconut grove district 505 (Special Certificate of as if theres a need for Approval) schools it can be on the outskirts which would be much more economically viable for the school and we will maintain a healthy green eco living village I iura'll "Jairir e I a^SII "Jairir e Patrice Gillespie Smith Sllireelll: eburs^ Ageirida Illeirir11 1uulbViic Coinnirir ell1111 On behalf of The Underline, I am writing to support for item RE 13. By funding the construction of portions of the Commodore Trail, this resolution will improve our trail network and grow mobility options for our current and future residents. Now, more than ever, Miami residents are relying on multimodal trails to get around. On the Mpath/future Underline trail in front of Vizcaya Station, bicycle ridership and pedestrian counts have more than doubled since the pandemic began. Like The Underline, The Commodore Trail is particularly important because it RE. 13 7639 offers an alternative 120 SW 8th Street, I nterlocal Agreement to car -based Miami, FL 33131 - Commodore Trail commuting through Master Plan densely populated neighborhoods in the City of Miami. It creates a safe, off- road biking and walking corridor within a natural and beautiful setting. It links to 3 other major multi -use trails, 10 parks, 11 historic sites, and 11 schools. As we realize the full capacity of this trail and connect it to The Underline, we will develop a bicycle and pedestrian network that can serve hundreds of thousands of Miami residents, employees and visitors. We hope you will support RE 13 and take this important step to ensuring a connected, resilient and economically viable community for generations to come. Hu'l'l airir e aslll "Jairir e Slllireelll Ashliress s geirida Illeiriru "uulbViic d::oinnirirucruull Olen Nicole Kalkus Young Nicholas Copeland I am in support of this resolution. The Commodore Trail is one of the most RE. 13 7639 popular in Miami. It 3403 Poinciana I nterlocal Agreement needs to be improved Avenue - Commodore Trail in order to Master Plan accommodate its growing use, as it will facilitate more biking, and make it safe for all users. I do NOT support the zoning change for item #7 as it will lead to even more parking challenges, more traffic which is PZ. 7 7578 Rezoning NW North River Drive already horrific and - Various more density which will definitely impact our neighborhood. I DO NOT SUPPORT the Zoning change for item #7 Let's get green and RE. 13 7639 get people healthy Gifford Ln, Miami, I nterlocal Agreement and protect our 33133 - Commodore Trail history by supporting Master Plan the Commodore Trail! I iura'll I°ll irir e Nibaldo I a^SII°ll,11rir e Capote Neill Lewis Slllireelll: eburs^ Ageirida Illeirir11 1uulbViic Coinnirir ell1111 My name is Jessie Capote. I reside at 3965 Leafy Way, Miami FL 33133 and my family and I are in support of item RE.13 on the July 23 agenda. Thank you Commissioners for supporting this resolution.The Commodore Trail is one of the most popular in the County's trail network, but it has been neglected and in many parts is unsafe.Passing this resolution will help to create much-needed improvements to the RE. 13 7639 Trail and make it I nterlocal Agreement 3965 Leafy Way safer for all users.The - Commodore Trail resolution will enable Master Plan the City of Miami to accept $1.728 in funds from the People's Transportation Plan for the Commodore Trail. The City of Coral Gables has already passed a similar resolution to accept a much smaller share of the funds and will work collaboratively on the project with the City of Miami. My kids walk to school on the Commodore Trail and they're safety along with that of many other children is paramount. 1010 NW 11th Street PZ. 6 7579 Zoning 1, Neill Lewis, on #507 Miami, FL Text - TOD Public behalf of the Aragon 33136 Benefits Program Plaza Board of Administration, a condominium association representing 45 affected home owners at 1010 NW 11th St, for which I am presently serving as President, hereby request rejection of this agenda item. In essence,the additional development intensity benefit will serve only I1o'lllI'Jairirue 11'a^'IlI'Jairirue Slireell Nkliress AgeiridaIlleiriru I"uullbiicConniruueuull the profit interests of developers, not the interests of the adjacent community and certainly not the future residents of the Highland Park neighborhood. The reality of the state of Public Transit within Miami Dade County is such that the system unfit to serve as a realistic option for an overwheming majority of commuters. The single 22 mile rail line does not provide access to the majority of work sites. This failure is reflected in consistently decreasing ridership YoY for the years 2016-2019 (even pre - pandemic). As such, the justification of additional development intensity, and accompanying decreased parking requirements, based on the proximity to Culmer metrorail station, is a farce which serves only to enhance developer profitabiity, and will ultimately harm both future residents (who will have limited parking options) and current residents (who will see increased arterial congestion). With respect to arterial road congestion, note that traffic from the civic center area is already directed at high intensity down 10th ave (which becomes 8th st road), then west on 11th street. The area is highly congested at many times during the day, most notably at hospital shift changes. The infrastucture of this area is barely equipped to handle the additional development already I1o'lllI'Jairirue 11'a^'IlI'Jairirue Slireell Ashliress AgeiridaIlleiriru I"uullbiicConniruueuull Neill Lewis allowed under the T- 6 -L existing zone, much less enhanced intensity. In conclusion, if both the zoning and allowed intensity are changed, the city commission is determining that it values the profit interests of developers interested in the Highland Park neighborhood are paramount and any concerns for the well being of existing and future residents are subservient to the needs of these developers. The appropriate action for this city commission is to reject this proposal and to leave the existing definition of T-6-0 intact. The city zones are named specifically for the number of floors allowed, to simply allow T-6-0 to have eight floors is antithetical to the intent of the zoning. If developers with to be able to develop eight floors, they should lobby to change the zoning of an area to T-8, rather than attempt to sneak provisions into an ordinance with weak justifications based on the significatn availability of lackluster and ineffective public transportation options. Voters WILL take note and we will work vigorously to oppose any politician who advances the interests of developers over the interests of current and future residents of our community. Thank you for your time. 1010 NW 11th St, PZ. 7 7578 Rezoning I, Neill Lewis, on #507 Miami, FL - Various behalf of the Aragon 33136 Plaza Board of Hu'l'l airir e I: "Jairir e Smell aures s geirida Illeiriru I"uulbViic d::oinnirirucruull Administration, a condominium association representing 45 affected home owners at 1010 NW 11th St, for which I am presently serving as President, hereby request rejection of this agenda by the city commission. The existing provisions of T -6-L zoning code already allows significant increase in density of the area north of the Culmer Metrorail station vs what's present today. There is no dis- incentive for developers from advancing projects with the existing zoning; what they are instead seeking by attempting to re -zone the area is additional profit. If the prior agenda is passed, the transition from T -6-L to T-6-0 is effectively a transition to T-8-0. This flies in the face of the original zoning intent of the Miami 21 code, and effectively allows this residential neighborhood to become an office park. This will serve to the detriment of both future residents, future workers, and current residents of the immediate and the surrounding community. Due to the highway and river, this area is geographically dependent on arterial roads for connectivity to other communities. These roads are barely equipped for the density which could be brought on by development within the T -6-L zoning which exists today, and to exacerbate this with additional development intensity will result in traffic Hu'l'l airir e 'I SII "Jairir e Smell aures s geirida Illeiriru 11:'UbViic d::oinnirirucruull problems. With respect to arterial road congestion, note that traffic from the civic center area is already directed down 10th ave (which becomes 8th st road), then west on 11th street. The area is highly congested at many times during the day, most notably at hospital shift changes. The infrastucture of this area is barely equipped to handle the additional development already allowed under the T- 6 -L existing zone, much less enhanced intensity. The agenda item text excuses additional development intensity by noting the proximity to Culmer Metrorail station. Unfortunately, the reality of the state of Public Transit within Miami Dade County is such that the system unfit to serve as a realistic option for an overwheming majority of commuters. The single 22 mile rail line does not provide access to the majority of work sites. This failure is reflected in consistently decreasing ridership YoY for the years 2016-2019 (even pre - pandemic). As such, the justification of additional development intensity, and accompanying decreased parking requirements, based on the proximity to Culmer metrorail station, is a farce which serves only to enhance developer profitabiity, and will ultimately harm both future residents (who will have limited parking options) and current residents (who Hu'l'l airir e aslll "Jairir e Smell aures s geirida Illeiriru "uulbViic d::oinnirirucruull will see increased arterial road congestion). In conclusion, if both the zoning and allowed intensity are changed, the city commission is determining that it values the profit interests of developers interested in the Highland Park neighborhood are paramount and of more consequence and any concerns for the well being of existing and future residents are subservient to the needs of these developers. The appropriate action for this city commission is to reject this proposal and to leave the existing zoning T- 6 -L intact. Voters WILL take note and we will work vigorously to oppose any politician who advancesthe interests of developers over the interests of current and future residents of our community. Thank you for your time. I iura'll "Jairir e I a^SII "Jairir e Michael Connelly Smell aures Ageirida Illeirir11 1uulbViic Coinnirir ell1111 As a resident of N Bay Homes Drive off of Douglas Road and a daily user of the Commodore Trail, I am strongly in favor of extensive improvements to protect the numerous bikers, runners, and walkers along the entire corridor from Cocoplum Circle to CocoWalk in the Grove. Improvements, including barrier - RE. 13 7639 protected bike lanes 3550 N Bay Homes I nterlocal Agreement and bollards, are Dr - Commodore Trail needed especially at Master Plan the intersection of Douglas Road and Ingraham Highway, which had been far too dangerous for too long. I have personally witnessed pedestrians struck by cars at this intersection and demand that a crosswalk and signage be installed to protect people at this location, and connect across to Park Drive. I iura'll "Jairir e I a^SII "Jairir e Mary Munroe Seabrook Sllireelll: aures Ageirida Illeirir11 1uulbViic Coinnirir ell1111 I am the co-chair of the Friends of the Commodore Trail and I'm writing in support of RE 13, the interlocal agreement between the city of Miami and the county to pay for a master plan and improvements to the Commodore Trail. I wish to thank the Commission and Commissoner Russell for their support of this resolution The Commodore Trail is a vital resource for our community and it's repair and improvement is long RE. 13 7639 overdue. It is one of 3564 Saint Gaudens I nterlocal Agreement the oldest and Road Miami, 33133 - Commodore Trail heaviest used trails in Master Plan all of Miami Dade County, and continues to provide an essential and over- growing service to our community, I have been riding the Commodore Trail with my children to school since they were 3 years old and continue to ride it almost daily to go shop and dine in the Grove, visit friends and exercise. To me, the Commodore Trail is my neighborhood, and it should be valued and improved so that all people can safely and effectively use it. 11o'lll "Jairir e Mary u sell I"Jarre Weirich Martina Gallus Slireell Aehtress Ageirida Illeirir11 1uulbViic Coinnirir ell1111 The Commodore Trail is one of the most used trail and perhaps the most neglected. Passing this resolution will allow the City of RE. 13 7639 Miami to have funds 2954 Day Avenue I nterlocal Agreement to be used to make Coconut Grove - Commodore Trail the much needed trail Master Plan repairs. As a result, these improvements will make the trail significantly safer for the many people who use the Commodore Trail. Coconut Grove has the honor and privilege to be one of the few, if not the only area left in Miami, where buildings and houses are matching with mother nature in an unique way. Thanks to the many parks, less cars and more bikes and walks this balance is possible, creating an oasis in between bricks and concrete. Adding one commercial building, this fragile balance PZ. 2 6982 HEPB will no longer be Decision Appeal - there. The scale will 1840 Micanopy Ave, 2167 S. Bayshore Dr, tilt in the concrete Miami FL 33133 (Special Certificate of favor. No souls in the Appropriateness) planet Earth wants to be surrounded by concrete. Let Villa Woodbine live again. There are plenty of places in Miami where to build a school and I'm sure better and most appropriate than Villa Woodbine. Let Villa Woodbine be another lung for the Grove which allow us and everybody who comes to visit to breath the freshness, the nature and the beauty of this unique place. I iura'll I°ll irir e Mark I a^SII°ll,11rir e Heinicke Mario Cohan Sllireelll: eburs^ Ageirida Illeirir11 1uulbViic Coinnirir ell1111 My name is Mark Heinicke and I live at 8558 SW 115 Pl„ Miami, FL 33173. I'm in support of item RE.13 on the July 23 agenda and thank the Commission for supporting this resolution. The Commodore Trail is one of the most popular in the County's trail network, but it has been neglected and in many parts is unsafe. Passing this resolution will help to create much-needed improvements to the Trail and make it RE. 13 7639 safer for all users. 8558 SW 115 PL, I nterlocal Agreement The resolution will Miami, FL 33173 - Commodore Trail enable the City of Master Plan Miami to accept $1.728 in funds from the People's Transportation Plan for the Commodore Trail. The City of Coral Gables has already passed a similar resolution to accept a much smaller share of the funds and will work collaboratively on the project with the City of Miami. The Commodore Trail is the original Bike Route #1 and it will be great to plan and improve it so it can reach its full potential. I DO NOT support Item #6 as the amendment to the Code would allow for additional bonuses for T-6-80. Public transportation 978 NW North River PZ. 7 7578 Rezoning ridership is down 31% Dr # 1 - Various since March 2015 VS March 2019 per Miami Dade County's Transportation and Public Works DEPT." It will negatively impact our area. Spring Gardens ) Hu'l'l "Jairir e Mario Maria Maria Maria Margaret ^SII "Jairire Sllireelll Aehtress Ageirida Illeiriru 11:,UuViic c::oinnirirucruull I DO NOT support Item #6 as the amendment to the Code would allow for additional bonuses for T-6-80. Public PZ. 6 7579 Zoning transportation 978 NW North River Cohan Text - TOD Public ridership is down 31% Dr # 1 Benefits Program since March 2015 VS March 2019 per Miami Dade County's Transportation and Public Works DEPT." It will negatively impact our area. If you want to save our canopy - "No" to Carrollton project: only 26 of 66 species PZ. 2 6982 HEPB trees kept -144ft Decision Appeal - removed!! No need 2903 Center Street, Briwn 2167 S. Bayshore Dr, for more schools, 33133 (Special Certificate of traffic, and removal of Appropriateness) our tree canopy. STOP, please and RESPECT the character of Coconut Grove. Please, do NOT waive conflict of interest. There is a conflict: RE. 19 7664 Waive Attorneys/Architects/ 2903 Center Street, Conflict of Interest - Brown Developers ONLY!! 33133 Miami 21 Report Ad Where is adequate Hoc Task Force representation for environment? _ Arborist/ E nvi ron m e nta list?? If you want to save our canopy - "No" to Carrollton project: only 26 of 66 species PZ. 16981 HEPB trees kept -144ft Decision Appeal - removed!! No need 2903 Center Street, Brown 2167 S. Bayshore Dr for more schools, 33133 (Special Certificate of traffic, and removal of Approval) our tree canopy. STOP, please and RESPECT the character of Coconut Grove. RE. 19 7664 Waive 3613 Loquat Avenue Conflict of Interest - Fronefield N/A Miami, FL 33133 Miami 21 Report Ad Hoc Task Force Hu'l'l "Jairir e Margaret I aslll "Jairir e Fronefield Sllireelll sl aures 3613 Loquat Avenue Miami, FL 33133 Ageirida Illeiriru RE. 19 7664 Waive Conflict of Interest - Miami 21 Report Ad Hoc Task Force 11:'UbViic d::oinnirirucmull N/A I iura'll "Jairir e I a^SII "Jairir e Margaret Cardillo Sllireelll: eburs^ Ageirida Illeirir11 11:'UbViic Coinnirir ell1111 Dear City Commissioners, This seems like a pretty obvious one to write: but do we really need to be voting on whether or not to let two people, Melissa Tapanes and Bernardo Fort - Brescia, who have a clear conflict of interest, should sit on the Miami 21 Task Force? Does the title of this proposition not provide the answer? There should be NO ONE with a conflict of interest on this extremely important task force. The citizens of Miami have worked tirelessly to provide assistance and code revision to protect our community. Allowing two people with conflicts of interest is not only an insult to RE. 19 7664 Waive the work done in 3613 Loquat Avenue Conflict of Interest - good faith, it is a Miami Florida 33133 Miami 21 Report Ad Hoc Task Force clear ETHICS violation. Is there no one else qualified without a conflict of interest who can serve on this task force? To be honest, at this point, an item like this feels insulting to the taxpayers and citizens of Miami. It is just another example of efforts to undermine and corrupt what can and should be clear city politics and best efforts to improve the community. Melissa Tapanes and Bernardo Fort -Brescia SHOULD NOT be allowed to sit on the Miami 21 Task Force. They do not represent best efforts, they represent their clients. I hope you will not allow this to happen. Thank you. Margaret Fronefield 11o'lll I°ll irir e Marg I 'I SII: °ll,11rir e Chauvin Kurt Kaminer Slireell Nktress Ageirida Illeirir11 11:'UbViic Coinnirir ell1111 I, Marg Chauvin, am a resident volunteer for Florida State Parks with several rotations through Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, thus I am familiar with the Miami bicycle routes. The Commodore Trail has the potential to be a world class bike route; however, it falls short with poor surfaces, missing RE. 13 7639 signage, and missing I nterlocal Agreement links. Considering 3296 NE 163rd Lane - Commodore Trail Miami traffic, the Master Plan need for outdoor recreation, the need for safe alternate transportation why not the trail? Please support item RE.13 on July 23. This can be a win-win situation for you, the local economy, tourism. Thank you for supporting this upgrade. Marg Resident Volunteer for Florida State Parks. 4370 S.W. 13th RE. 13 7639 To the City of Miami Terrace Miami, I nterlocal Agreement Commission: The Florida 33134 - Commodore Trail Commodore Trail is a Master Plan jewel in the City for commuter and recreational bicycle riding, running for exercise, and the simple joy of walking for pleasure. But the current limitations of the path have long needed to be addressed. Much of the path is not wide enough for two-way bicycle traffic on its own; much less when combined with pedestrian traffic, since it is a multiple - use path and neither bike or pedestrian specific. Additionally, it is barely protected from traffic in areas, posing a safety risk for both those on foot and on bicycles; not to mention that the deviations in path I1o'lllI'JairirueI'a"'11lI'Jairirue Slireell Ashliress AgeiridaIlleiriru 11:'UbiicConniruueu1111 Kurt Kaminer design (e.g., the Siegendorf Bicycle Path, which is essentially a walking and jogging path) - makes commuting on a bicycle or micromobility device more difficult than it need be. It could be a world-class protected bicycle highway (or cycletrack, depending on design and space in each location), but it isn't, yet. Nevertheless, it has the potential to be revamped into one and there are a multitude of excellent opportunities - including a proposed connection to the Rickenbacker and safer connectivity with the M -Path - that would be possible with proper funding. That said, I support resolution RE.13 7639 supporting the City's acceptance of SUN Trail funds through Miami -Dade Commissioner Suarez's office to support the Commodore Trail Master Plan. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Kurt Kaminer Miami, Florida USA NOTE: I work for the University of Miami's 501(c)(3) WalkSafe and BikeSafe Programs, but the comments herein reflect my own personal opinions and are in noway connected with the Programs. 4370 S.W. 13th RE. 18 7663 Execute To the City of Miami Terrace Miami, Joint Agreement - A Commission: There is Florida 33134 Micromobility an unprecedented Network bike boom in the midst of COVID-19. We need only to look outside our windows to see people, young and old, enjoying the outdoors on foot or Hu'l'l airir e 'I SII "Jairir e Slllireelll Aehtress s geirida Illeiriru 11:'UbViic d::oinnirirucruull on bicycles. And indeed, about a month ago - prior to the alarming increase in traffic - they could be confident in the fact that their streets were safe from a vast majority of automobiles. But traffic is rapidly returning to the old normal. The desire to ride is not, nor is the population of our cities. This brings me to the protected bicycle lane network proposed for Downtown Miami - or rather, micromobility lanes, as described in the City's agenda. Protected micromobility networks are now a feature both familiar and expected of any modern US metropolitan area. Countless cities throughout the US - Chicago, New Orleans, Memphis, and New York, to name just a few - have already reoriented their streets with these networks, ensuring that people can ride bicycles or use micro vehicles in safety. These lanes are an absolute necessity not only for safety, but to encourage the reduction of automobile use that, as we know, clogs our city daily. This not only reduces pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, but these lanes effectively redistributes our road space in an equitable fashion for those who cannot afford a private automobile - or simply do not want the extra burden. Additionally, given COVID-19 fears, protected bike lanes provide a safe alternative to public transit, and with a 1 1o'lll Ill irir e I 114,11rine Slllireelll Aehtress s geirida Illeiriru 1"uulbViic d::oiriruirirucruull Kenny Broad J udy Kramer protected network, safe mobility is within the reach of just about anyone. It is time for Downtown Miami to follow suit with other world-class cities. We owe it to our residents and visitors to provide a truly safe and equitable bicycle and micromobility network. Nevertheless, this project cannot move forward without support. As such, I recommend passing the resolution item RE. 18 7663 on the July 22nd agenda of the City Commission. Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely, Kurt Kaminer Miami, Florida USA NOTE: I work for the University of Miami's 501(c)(3) WalkSafe and BikeSafe Programs, but the comments herein reflect my own personal opinions and are in noway connected with the Programs. RE. 16 7661 Us Army Corps of Engineers' 1766 Opechee Drive, Miami, FL 33133 Miami -Dade Back N/A Bay Coastal Storm Risk Feasibility Study The Grove does not need another private school on S. Bayshore Dr. to create further bottleneck on the PZ. 2 6982 HEPB road in front and back 2669 S Bayshore Decision Appeal - of the school. There Drive 401 Miami Fl 2167 S. Bayshore Dr, should be plenty of 33133 (Special Certificate of commercial spaces Appropriateness) available with better access and parking to accommodate a school. There is no reason to destroy and remove trees. 11o'lll I°ll irir e a SII 114,11rine Sllireell Aehtress Ageirida I lleirir11 1uulbViic Coinnirir ell1111 S. Bayshore Dr. does not need another private school in a residential area. None of his children will be walking to school the PZ. 16981 HEPB traffic will be Decision Appeal - 2669 South Bayshore unbearable. We do Judy Kramer 2167 S. Bayshore Dr dr Miami FL 33133 (Special Certificate of not want to lose more trees in the Grove. Approval) Certainly there are plenty of commercial spaces available in the city now to accommodate the school. PH. 10 7611 Bid John Smith 425 s biscayne blvd Waiver - Dade I am in support Heritage Trust, Inc. I currently live in Coral Gables but I grew up in Coconut Grove and have been bike riding on the Commodore Trail all my life. The trail is an important link in the county -wide cycling network. RE. 13 7639 Unfortunately it has 4015 University I nterlocal Agreement never had any real John Swain Drive, Coral Gables - Commodore Trail improvements on it 33146 Master Plan since the 1960's when I used to ride it to school at Coconut Grove Elementary. Please do not pass up on this opportunity to finally make at least some of the much needed improvements to the Commodore Trail. Hu'l'l I°ll irir e Jill Jessica I 'I SII: °ll,11rir e Kaplan Ginsberg Jessica Ginsberg Slireell Nktress Ageirida Illeiriru 11:'UuViic c::oinnirirucruull Please do no develop Villa Woodbine. We are 100% opposed to an additional school in Coconut Grove! Especially a private PZ. 2 6982 HEPB school, of which there Decision Appeal are plenty! The 3917 Crawford Ave 2167 S. Bayshore Dr, , destruction and Coconut Grove 33133 privatization of this (Special Certificate of property to add an PZ. 2 6982 HEPB additional school is a Decision Appeal - travesty. why should 3275 Mcdonald St 2167 S. Bayshore Dr, the residents of the (Special Certificate of grove have to deal Appropriateness) with more traffic issues and construction, delays and inconvenience all around? There is no shortage of private schools, and this will make traffic even worse than it already is. This is a shameless money grab. RE. 13 7639 3917 Crawford Ave I nterlocal Agreement I support improving Commodore Trail with Coconut Grove 33133 - Commodore Trail help from the County. Master Plan PZ6981 and PZ6982 I am against allowing a school on the site of Villa Woodbine. The traffic from Ransom Everglades Middle School combined with traffic from the increased density due PZ. 2 6982 HEPB to the new high rise Decision Appeal 3917 Crawford Ave 2167 S. Bayshore Dr, , condos has created a Coconut Grove 33133 gridlock already. A (Special Certificate of new school a few Appropriateness) hundred yards from Ransom would make it so much worse!! There is also the loss of tree canopy from Villa Woodbine and the destruction of the character of the neighborhood. 1 1o'lll Ill irir e aslll 114,11rine Slllireelll Nktress s geirida Illeiriru "uulbViic d::oinnirirucruull I rene Warner I oppose the request to change zoning for an unneeded school to be constructed. I live directly off of S Bayshore and traffic congestion is already overwhelming. Taking away tree canopy and green space is environmentally wrong! The school for "boys" is so inappropriate in this day and age. Where do non binary students go? Why would the city agree PZ. 16981 HEPB to change zoning for Decision Appeal - an unnecessary and 2 Grove Isle Dr 805 2167 S. Bayshore Dr unneeded and Miami FL 33133 (Special Certificate of unwanted facility? Approval) The city will also lose real estate taxes as this is a tax exempt organization yet their carbon footprint and use of city streets etc will be at taxpayers expense. Further the fact that they purchased the property knowing it wasn't zoned for their intended use shows a flagrant disregard to city planning and residential considerations. Please say no. Stop GroveGridlock! I iura'll "Jairir e Holly Helen Glenn I a^SII "Jairir e Hawkes Masin Patron Gary P Simon Slllireelll: aures Ageirida Illeirir11 11:,UbViic Coinnirir ell1111 My name is Holly Hawkes of 3645 Loquat Ave, Miami. FL 33133. 1 am urge the City of Miami Commissioners to reject Resolution 19, waiving conflicts of interest on the Miami 21 Task Force. Individuals with conflicts of interest should not be voting on the fate of Miami RE. 19 7664 Waive 21. The Miami 21 Conflict of Interest - Task Force should 3645 Loquat Ave Miami 21 Report Ad represent the tax Hoc Task Force paying residents of the City of Miami, and not developers and special interests. Stop wasting our time and tax revenues trying to skirt the law by violating the Florida Code of Ethics. Focus on representing us, the tax paying residents who elected you, by rejecting Resolution 19 today. I am an avid cyclist and recommend support for funding RE. 13 7639 for the Commodore 2791 Kirk St Miami, I nterlocal Agreement Trail improvements It Fl 33133 - Commodore Trail is an ecological and Master Plan recreational asset to our community. Thank you Helen Masin For the City of Miami to "settle" would be a travesty. For years Planning & Zoning has stonewalled RE. 117404 objections to illegal 4050 Ventura ave Settlement - 3384 construction so that Day Avenue developers can finish their structures and claim exemption because "Concrete was poured" Without punishment this practice will continue PH. 4 7520 Allocate 6365 SW 110 St Grant Funds - I support Conmodore Pinecrest FL 33156 Housing Trail. Opportunities for Persons With Aids 4?P� i r cr ?N IISW43, rrace Miami, Florida 33133 �e�u:w��h, Waive Conflict of Interest - Miami 21 Report Ad Hoc Task Force 1141m,me);m1mrylll attention that the City of Miami is considering for vote at its July 23rd meeting a fast - tracked recommendation regarding the proposed Miami 21 Task Force which ultimately waives any potential conflicts of interest by a 4/5's vote. The Task Force's members include power brokers representing special interests which ultimately will personally benefit financially at tax payer's expense. The City of Miami Commission is well advised to reconsider how the Task Force should be reconstituted in order to ensure a true representation of general public, i.e. with the general public's best interests in mind at all times. Lobbyists and special interests should not be member participants in the decision making process affecting the lives and interests of the City of Miami Residents. Efforts to the contrary are in violation of Florida State Ethics Laws. This is a blatant attempt to take advantage once again of an opportunity to benefit special interests groups and Lobbyists at the expense of the Tax Payer, circumventing existing laws and norms, and undermining the Public's Trust in their Government and elected officials. Should the City of Miami Commission proceed and approve what this effort to deny the Public their Rights to Representation and vote against the 1 1o'lll Ill irir e 'I SII 114,11rine Slllireelll Nktress s geirida Illeiriru 1"uulbViic d::oinnirirucruull Fred Teger Public's best interests, the repercussions will be serious and great and no one will gain. The City Commission MUST reject any further efforts to allow the Miami 21 Task Force to be comprised solely by a majority of special interests and lobbyists. I strongly support funding RE.13 Master Plan for the Commodore Trail on the July 23 agenda. I thank the Commission for supporting this resolution. • The Commodore Trail is one of the most popular in the County's trail network, but it has been neglected and in many places is unsafe. • Passing this resolution will help to create much-needed improvements to the Trail and make it RE. 13 7639 safer for all users, 2843 S Bayshore Dr, I nterlocal Agreement both bicyclists and Apt 6C Miami, FL - Commodore Trail pedestrians. • The 33133 Master Plan resolution will enable the City of Miami to accept $1.728 in funds from the People's Transportation Plan for the Commodore Trail. The City of Coral Gables has already passed a similar resolution to accept a much smaller share of the funds and will work collaboratively on the project with the City of Miami. • I frequently use the Trail for biking, and would greatly appreciate seeing it improved. Thank you. 11o'lll I°ll irir e a SII 114,11rine Sllireell Aehtress Ageirida I lleirir11 ululb iic Coinnirir ell1111 To whom this may concern: I support item RE. 13 on the July 23 agenda. When I bike into the Grove with my kids, RE. 13 7639 I've always been I nterlocal Agreement concerned about Evan Rothfield 14601 SW 79th Ave. - Commodore Trail parts of the trail being Master Plan unsafe. It's already one of the prettiest trails in our area; please help make it safe as well. Thank you for supporting this resolution. PZ. 3 7575 Street Closure - South of NE Ethan Wasserman 333 SE 2nd Avenue 30 Av, West of N/A Biscayne Blvd, North of NE 29 St, and E RE. 13 7639 InterlocalAgreement Elisabeth Connor PO Box 450601 N/A - Commodore Trail Master Plan I urge you to support this initiative. The money is already allocated from the RE. 13 7639 County and now that I nterlocal Agreement we find ourselves E Connor 4051 Ensenada - Commodore Trail back in Phase 1, the Master Plan safe use of outdoor spaces like the trail are more important than ever. Please vote yes. Diana Umpierre 1105 NW 122 Ter, RE. 16 7661 Us Army As someone that Pembroke Pines, FL Corps of Engineers' visits City of Miami 33026 Miami-Dade Back frequently and who Bay Coastal Storm works to help Risk Feasibility Study marginalized voices, especially people of color communities, I ask you to include the following in your resolution: PLEASE, direct staff to tell USACE and Miami- Dade County to demand more time so the county can come up with a LOCALLY PREFERRED PLAN with more input from cities like Miami and other coastal residents AND more time for a truly inclusive and Hu'l'l airir e aslll "Jairir e Slllireelll Aehtress s geirida Illeiriru "uulbViic d::oinnirirucruull intentional public input from our low income residents in vulnerable areas, especially considering we are still in the worst of the pandemic. PLEASE, request for this alternative to include more nature and nature -based solutions. Living shoreline opportunities, coral reef and dune restoration, and construction of mangrove barrier islands were screened out of the process, which is ridiculous considering the documented benefits of nature -based solutions for our coastlines and the economic value they provide. We need a plan that's more in line w/ recommendations of Resilient 305 and the Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. Those recommendations were based on years of stakeholder input and expert analysis. And, we need a plan that in works holistically with current and upcoming Everglades restoration efforts. AND just as important, the alternative must NOT over -emphasize benefits based on property value and exacerbate inequalities already happening in Miami. How is it Ok to spend PUBLIC dollars to elevate almost 200 luxury homes with values that exceed $4 million? How it is Ok for the county, for the city to accept a USACE plan that will result in more inequitable federal investments that Hu'l'l airir e 'I SII "Jairir e Slllireelll Ashliress s geirida Illeiriru I"uulbViic d::oinnirirucruull keep impacting and encouraging the gentrification of historically vulnerable communities? Protecting our Bay and our coastline makes economic sense. But disconnecting the community from its waterways while inflicting environmental, economic, and cultural damage through the construction of walls does NOT. The Brickell floodwall is proposed within the footprint of Biscayne Bay and will cause unacceptable impacts to habitat, recreation, viewscapes, and wildlife. PLEASE, include these in your resolution today. Hu'l'l I°ll irir e David u sell 114,11rine Villano Sell ireelll st hues^ 2453 Inagua Ave Daniel Frolich 1393 SW10th Street s1geirida Illeiriru 1uulluViic Coinniriruemull I encourage the commission to approve item RE 9, allowing for the placement of a State of Florida Historical Marker on the Plaza St. public right of way. The plaque will honor the legacy of early South Florida pioneers and their families who made the area one of South Florida's earliest planned communities, known then as "Cocoanut Grove Park:" The location of the maker will be within a parcel RE. 9 7571 Support - deeded to the city Florida Historical more than a century Marker Designation by the community's founders to be used as a "public plaza" connecting its residents with the largely Bahamian community within West Coconut Grove. The marker's sponsoring organizations — the Coconut Grove Village Council and Grove 2030 have worked closely with local residents on this initiative, with funding for the marker provided by the Miami Foundation Public Space Challenge program. I fully support this plan and hope that an effective micro RE. 18 7663 Execute mobility network is Joint Agreement - A Micromobility created in downtown Network Miami to ease congestion and make our city more beautiful. Hu'l'l "Jairir e Christine I sa^slIl "Jairir e Rupp Sllireelll st dues^ 190 SE 12 Terrace s1geirida Illeiriru 11:'UbViic Coinniriruamull Writing in support of item RE.13. The Commodore Trait is one of the most popular in the County's trail network, but it has been neglected and in many parts is unsafe. Passing this resolution will help to create much-needed improvements to the Trail and make it safer for all users. Serving as one of Miami's main cycling paths, and as a RE. 13 7639 connector to transit I nterlocal Agreement options, the - Commodore Trail Commodore Trail also Master Plan features a number of parks and historic venues along its route. With proper planning, signage and interpretation of these venues, the Trail also becomes a unique educational and cultural resource for both residents and visitors. We commend the Commission for supporting this legislation to enhance this vital resource, available and accessible to all Miamians. I iura'll "Jairir e I a^SII "Jairir e Cheryl Hardwick Sllireelll: aures Ageirida Illeirir11 1uulbViic Coinnirir ell1111 Thank you for this opportunity. This is an entirely unnecessary massively out of scale project planned on a beautiful lot that should not be commercially zoned. There is an existing private school nearly a stone's throw away. The current traffic congestion is already concerning, often at a standstill after school hours and into the evening. The Grove is a vibrant, unique, cultural space in Miami, one of the few with remaining historical sites, with the Villa Woodbine being one of the last remaining green spaces. It should be preserved, a place where family and community could all enjoy, to destroy this PZ. 16981 HEPB would be a tragedy. I Decision Appeal - am a mother of two 550 Ocean Dr 7G, 2167 S. Bayshore Dr children, and the Miami (Special Certificate of value of education is Approval) not lost on me. In fact, there are already 17 schools in this area alone, one merely 150 yards away from the proposed project. I am afraid we are losing sight not only of the immense value of the area, but the proven scientific benefit of mature trees and canopies against an incredibly rapidly growing population: they provide better air quality, improved health outcomes, cooler temperatures, and flood mitigation to name a few. There is no need for an 18th school in this 5 square mile zone when what we really need is to protect everyone's health. Please stop this, thank you so much. Hu'l'l "Jairir e I sa^slIl "Jairir e Slllireelll st dues^ Charles Munroe Munroe 3530 St. Gaudens Ct. s1geirida Illeiriru 11:'UbViic Coinniriruamull I am in support of item RE.13, and encourage and thank the Commission for supporting this resolution. The Commodore Trail is one of the most popular in the County's trail network, but it has been neglected and in many parts is unsafe. Passing this resolution will help to create much-needed improvements to the Trail and make it safer for all users. The resolution will enable the City of Miami to accept $1.728 in funds from the People's RE. 13 7639 Transportation Plan I nterlocal Agreement for the Commodore - Commodore Trail Trail. The City of Master Plan Coral Gables has already passed a similar resolution to accept a much smaller share of the funds and will work collaboratively on the project with the City of Miami. My wife and I use the trail regularly to walk our dogs and go out to dinner in the business district. My son rides his bike on it daily to go to school. We witness firsthand both the widespread popularity of the trail and also its unsafe condition and navigation difficulties. Thank you for supporting this project. I iura'll I°ll irir e Carolina I a^SII°ll,11rir e Uribe Carlos Salas Sllireelll: eburs^ Ageirida Illeiriru 11:'UbViic c::oinnirirucruull It is absolutely outrageous that the City Attorney came up with this option as a solution. This shows an extreme lack of judgement on her part; something that we have seen in the past with her on other issues. How can a conflict of interest be waived?? I know the the City of Miami thrives on waivers, but this has got to stop! This is RE. 19 7664 Waive Conflict of Interest - corruption at its 3130 Jackson Ave worst. How these Miami 21 Report Ad individuals were Hoc Task Force appointed to be on this committee is astonishing 1, when we take their relationships with the very developers that are destroying our neighborhood with their waivers and warrants into account. Enough is enough, it is your responsibility as our elected officials make sure this does not happen! I beg you to not pass this. I a resident of Spring Garden Historic District. Traffic is horrible throughout our neighborhood and surrounding streets. We have been waiting for years for traffic calming solutions to get funded with an 1021 NW NORTH PZ. 7 7578 Rezoning approved plan. We do RIVER DR - Various NOT support the zoning change for item # 7 as it will lead to more parking challenges, traffic and more density. Also, public transportation ridership is down 31% since 2015 per Miami Dade County's Transportation and Public Works DEPT. I iura'll I°ll irir e Ca rlos I a^SII°ll,11rir e Salas Carlos Salas Sllireelll: eburs^ Ageirida Illeirir11 1uulbViic Coinnirir ell1111 I a resident of Spring Garden Historic District. I DO NOT support item #6 which would allow for additional bonuses for T6-80. New developments should adhere to the rules already in place and be required to have proper parking, guest parking, density and height limits. They should NOT be entitled to a bonus or perks because of their proximity to a TOD. New developments already get enough waivers or warrants that go unopposed as many residents are not familiar with the PZ. 6 7579 Zoning 1021 NW NORTH process to oppose RIVER DR Text - TOD Public proposed Benefits Program developments and or have to work and attend to their family. Most of the agents that represent new developments are very aggressive and difficult to work with. Furthermore, public transportation ridership is down 31% since March 2015 VS March 2019 per Miami Dade County's Transportation and Public Works DEPT. Traffic is horrible throughout our neighborhood and surrounding streets. We have been waiting for years for traffic calming solutions to get funded with an approved plan. 1021 NW NORTH PZ. 7 7578 Rezoning July 22nd, 2020 To RIVER DR - Various whom it may concern: City of Miami Commissioners. Regarding: Planning and Zoning Item #6 (7579) and #7 (7578) on the City Commission agenda on 7/23/2020 The Spring Garden Civic Association (SCCA) I iuraall I'J airirua 11 'a"'11 I'J airirua Slireell Ashliress Ageirida I lleiriru I"uullb iic Conniruua uull has represented the residents of Spring Garden Historic District for decades. The Spring Garden Civic Association's board members DO NOT support Planning and Zoning Item #6 (7579) and #7 (7578) on the City Commission agenda on 7/23/2020. The SGCA DOES NOT support the zoning change for item # 7 as it will lead to parking challenges, traffic and more density. Also, the SGCA DOES NOT support Item #6 as the amendment to the Code would allow for additional bonuses for T-6-80. In addition, public transportation ridership is down 31% since March 2015 VS March 2019 per Miami Dade County's Transportation and Public Works DEPT. Our historic district experiences a large amount of traffic in the morning and afternoon rush hour and 4 nearby projects still under construction have not been completed. Our historic district has been approved for traffic calming solutions for years confirming the excessive amount of traffic already in the area and we still have no resolution to our traffic concerns. Please DO NOT support Planning and Zoning Item #6 (7579) and #7 (7578). Thank you, Carlos Salas 305-790-9240 President; Spring Garden Civic Association CC: Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla, District 1 - vaWfiv�a:W�rVvIl�c�irllfiVV b�a7irirufi sinrufgOvx0iriru Commissioner Ken u "ur; 11 Ijarn Ca rlos Salas Slireell Ashliress Ageirida Illeiriru 1021 NW NORTH PZ. 6 7579 Zoning RIVER DR Text - TOD Public Benefits Program Russell, District 2 - Ikiru u��^�r�VV�a7irirufiairiruiit;¢rv:¢, airiru Commissioner Joe Carollo, District 3 uc,sir¢rVVc�a7iriruii�airiruiit;¢rv:¢,¢r riru Commissioner Manolo Reyes, District 4 - iriru ir�r7�r^��a7 irirufia iriru fit;¢rv: ¢, airiru Commissioner Keon Hardemon, District 5 - I<Ii Ila ira: eniruamr(a -p riruiiairir,Ig OM"0iriru July 22nd, 2020 To whom it may concern: City of Miami Commissioners. Regarding: Planning and Zoning Item #6 (7579) and #7 (7578) on the City Commission agenda on 7/23/2020 The Spring Garden Civic Association (SCCA) has represented the residents of Spring Garden Historic District for decades. The Spring Garden Civic Association's board members DO NOT support Planning and Zoning Item #6 (7579) and #7 (7578) on the City Commission agenda on 7/23/2020. The SGCA DOES NOT support the zoning change for item # 7 as it will lead to parking challenges, traffic and more density. Also, the SGCA DOES NOT support Item #6 as the amendment to the Code would allow for additional bonuses for T-6-80. In addition, public transportation ridership is down 31% since March 2015 VS March 2019 per Miami Dade County's Transportation and Public Works DEPT. Our historic district experiences a large amount of traffic in the morning and furarll Ill irir e I 114,11rine Slllireelll Ashtress s geirida Illeiriru I d::rinniriruaruull afternoon rush hour and 4 nearby projects still under construction have not been completed. Our historic district has been approved for traffic calming solutions for years confirming the excessive amount of traffic already in the area and we still have no resolution to our traffic concerns. Please DO NOT support Planning and Zoning Item #6 (7579) and #7 (7578). Thank you, Carlos Salas 305-790-9240 President; Spring Garden Civic Association CC: Commissioner Alex Diaz de la Portilla, District 1 - raWurr,+aWrap,rrllvrairll upprrr�"a)iriruii anniig v'Coinru Commissioner Ken Russell, District 2 - II<iruu a carpVr��a)iriruur�iriruii7�ay.� onru Commissioner Joe Carollo, District 3 Ica rrpprrra) iriru!!a riru iigov,Co riru Commissioner Manolo Reyes, District 4 - uirrYr,,murk,) iriruutriririlllgov.v onru Commissioner Keon Hardemon, District 5 - KII Ila irdeniriloin +)irir,!!arirulig 11o'lll I°ll irir e I 'I SII: °ll,11rir e Camila Quaresma-Sharp Slireell Aehtress Ageirida Illeirir11 11:'UbViic Coinnirir ell1111 My name is Camila Quaresma-Sharp and I am the Director of Business Development of Sharp Dentistry in Coconut Grove. I am on the Board of the Coconut Grove Chamber of Commerce, where I chair the Sustainability and Resilience Committee. I also on the Board of Friends of the Everglades, and in the Steering Committee of Biscayne Bay Marine Health Summit, and a member of the Environment Committee of the Woman's Club of Coconut Grove. I am in support of item RE.13 on the July 23 agenda. Thank you, Commissioner Ken RE. 13 7639 2601 S. Bayshore Dr Russel for supporting I nterlocal Agreement Suit 760 Coconut Commodore Trail this resolution. The Grove FL 33133 Commodore Trail is Master Plan one of the most popular in the County's trail network, but it has been neglected and in many parts is unsafe. Passing this resolution will help to create much-needed improvements to the Trail and make it safer for all users. The resolution will enable the City of Miami to accept $1.728 in funds from the People's Transportation Plan for the Commodore Trail. The City of Coral Gables has already passed a similar resolution to accept a much smaller share of the funds and will work collaboratively on the project with the City of Miami. THANK YOU 11o'lll I°ll irir e Bryan I a^SII°ll,11rir e Windmark Bruce Brown Sllireelll: eburs^ Ageirida Illeirir11 1uulbViic Coinnirir ell1111 Hello, My name is Bryan Windmark, of 3123 Virginia Street, Miami, FL 33133. 1 am calling to urge the City of Miami Commissioners to reject Resolution 19, waiving conflicts of interest on the Miami 21 Task Force. Individuals with conflicts of interest should not be voting on the fate of Miami RE. 117404 21. The Miami 21 3123 Virginia Street, Settlement - 3384 Task Force should Mlami, FL 33133 Day Avenue represent the tax paying residents of the City of Miami, and not developers and special interests. Stop wasting our time and tax revenues trying to skirt the law by violating the Florida Code of Ethics. Focus on representing us, the tax paying residents who elected you, by rejecting Resolution 19 today. Miami River Marine SR. 17338 Amend July 22, 2020 Hon. Group 3033 NW Code - Chapter 20, Francis X. Suarez, North River Drive 29 and 54 Mayor Hon. Keon Miami, FL 33142 Hardemon, Chairman, Commissioner, District Five Hon. Alex Diaz de la Portilla Commissioner, District One Hon. Ken Russell, Chair, District Two Hon. Joe Carollo, Commissioner, District Three Hon. Manolo Reyes, Commissioner, District Four City of Miami 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Dear Mayor, Chairman and Commissioners: Re: City of Miami - Ordinance 7338 (passed on first reading April 23, 2020.) Amending City of Miami Code - Chapter 20 -Flood Hu'l'l I'Jairirue 11 'a^'Il I'Jairirue Slireell Nkliress Ageirida I lleiriru 11:'Ub iic Conniruue uull Damage Prevention, Chapter 29 -Landfills and Waterfront Improvements, and Chapter 54 -Streets and Sidewalks. Understanding the impact of high tide flooding associated with sea level rise, the Miami River Marine Group (MRMG) joins with the City of Miami in a collective effort to mitigate coastal flooding. However, the MRMG urges that any amendment to City of Miami Code regarding shoreline protection and stabilization should reflect reasonable flexibility for structural requirements for waterway -dependent marine industry operations in connection with the designated land use for these waterfront marine industrial - D3 Zone properties and, to avoid any unintended restrictions to the marine industry -- vessel docking and customary upland facility access will be essential for efficient and viable marine industry operations. Sincerely, Bruce L. Brown, President Miami River Marine Group Alan Dodd, PE Director, Resilience and Public Works, City of Miami Arthur Noriega, City Manager, City of Miami [Founded in 1988, The Miami River Marine Group (MRMG), a 501(c)(6), Florida not-for-profit trade association, is an alliance of shipping terminals, ocean cargo carriers, boatyards, marinas, construction companies, tugboat operators, marine related businesses, I1o'lllI'JairirueI'a"'11lI'Jairirue Slireell Nkliress AgeiridaIlleiriru I"uullbiicConniruueuull suppliers, professionals, individuals and area businesses supporting the Miami River --- joined together to create a climate for success and growth for the marine industry and community interests supporting Miami's "working river."] RE. 13 7639 191 Grand Ave. 3 Bruce Matheson 3191 Miami, Fl. I nterlocal Agreement Please support the Commodore Trail Commodore Trail. 33233 Master Plan Hu'l'l "Jairir e I 'I SII "Jairir e Brenda Lee Sllireelll Nktress s geirida Illeiriru "uulbViic d::oiriruirirucruull Good morning, Members of the City of Miami Board of Commissioners. I am opposing this change to my neighborhood. Here I am again fighting to save what use to be a historical neighborhood. Back on May 23, 2019 your Planning, Zoning Appeals Board held a meeting regarding the surrounding vacant lots were changed from T6 -8-L Urban Core to T6 -12-L Urban Core, but after the "Developers or property owners" couldn't get any of the adjacent property homeowners to sell, the Developers resold the lots to other potential developers at a much higher price. I have been 1147 NW 8 Avenue, PZ. 7 7578 Rezoning expressing my Miami, Fl 33136 Various neighbors disappointment as to how no-one is listening to us, sure you have appointees to the City Planning, Zoning Appeals Board, that I have came before since October 18, 2017 only to be heard and ignored. Since 2015, here is what happen to our neighborhood: Washington Square 1146 NW 7th Court (8 stories, 2 story garage); Seybold Pointe 816 NW 7th Avenue (11 stories, ground level parking); St. Martin's Place 1128 NW 7th Avenue (11 stories, 3 story garage); also a development located at 820 NW 7th Avenue (5 stories, ground level parking). "Enough is Enough". Thank you 11o'lll "Jairir e BRETT I I"Jarre BI BEAU Ariel Salazar Slireell Aehtress Ageirida Illeirir11 11:,UbViic Coinnirir ell1111 During the Miami River Commission's March 2, 2020 public meeting, the City administration proposed, distributed, and presented draft revisions to the code to increase seawall elevations in response to sea level rise. The Miami River Commission respectfully recommended approval with the following conditions: 1) Work on addressing the required financing 2) SR. 17338 Amend 1407 NW 7 ST, STE 2 Include both private Code - Chapter 20, Miami, FL 33125 and public sector 29 and 54 seawalls 3) Consider any differences which may be needed in D1 and D3 zoning, in order to avoid any unintentional impacts 4) In response to a Code Violation, amend the compliance deadline to 5-6 years to provide time needed to secure funding 5) No Code Enforcement violations if flooding in severe storms Your time and support for the Miami River are appreciated. I DO NOT support Item #6 as the amendment to the Code would allow for additional bonuses for PZ. 6 7579 Zoning T-6-80. Public 955 NW 10TH AVE Text - TOD Public transportation MIAMI, FL 33136 Benefits Program ridership is down 31% since March 2015 VS March 2019 per Miami Dade County's Transportation and Public Works DEPT." Hu'l'l I°ll irir e Andrea u sell 114,11rine England Allison Langer Slireell Nktress Ageirida Illeiriru 1uulluViic c::oinnirirucruull Mayor and Commissioners: I SUPPORT passage of R.E. 13 which will enable the City of Miami to accept $1.728 million in PTP funds for the Commodore Trail (CT). I urge the Commission to show its continued support for the CT by passing this resolution on July 23rd. I regularly use the CT for exercise (biking and running) and to get around town (by bike). The CT is one of the most RE. 13 7639 1410 Trillo Avenue, popular in the I nterlocal Agreement Coral Gables, FL County's trail - Commodore Trail 33146 network, but it has Master Plan been neglected and in many parts is unsafe. Passing R.E. 13 will help to create much-needed improvements to the Trail and make it safer for all users. Passing the resolution will allow the City to work collaboratively on the CT with the City of Coral Gables, which recently passed a similar resolution to accept a smaller share of the funds. Please vote YES for R.E. 13. Thank you. Andrea England Please consider RE. 13 7639 spending money on Interlocal Agreement 1526 SARRIA AVE - Commodore Trail the Commodore Trail. is used and Master Plan n needed!! I iura'll "Jairir e I a^SII "Jairir e Alexander Moskovitz Sllireelll: aures Ageirida Illeiriru 11:'UbViic c::oinnirirucruull Once again, I am requesting Intervenor Status to be recognized by the Commission. I have requested it at the HEP Board but was told only the Miami Commission could grant it. Given the de novo status of the subject matter in front of this commission, I would like it formally recognized that my property rights are PZ. 16981 HEPB more significantly Decision Appeal - 2185 S Bayshore Dr, impacted than the 2167 S. Bayshore Dr Miami, FL 3333 general community (Special Certificate of given my shared Approval) property line with the subject matter property. I have substantially more to say than 2 minutes of public comment afford. Furthermore, I should be granted the opportunity to cross examine the Carrollton school representatives and experts. Thank you for your consideration, Alex Moskovitz I iura'll "Jairir e I a^SII "Jairir e Alexander Moskovitz Sllireelll: aures Ageirida Illeiriru 11:'UbViic c::oinnirirucruull Once again, I am requesting Intervenor Status to be recognized by the Commission. I have requested it at the HEP Board but was told only the Miami Commission could grant it. Given the de novo status of the subject matter in front of this commission, I would like it formally recognized that my property rights are PZ. 2 6982 HEPB more significantly Decision Appeal - 2185 S Bayshore Dr, impacted than the 2167 S. Bayshore Dr, Miami, FL 33133 general community (Special Certificate of given my shared Appropriateness) property line with the subject matter property. I have substantially more to say than 2 minutes of public comment afford. Furthermore, I should be granted the opportunity to cross examine the Carrollton school representatives and experts. Thank you for your consideration, Alex Moskovitz 11o'lll "Jairir e Adam ARIEL I I"Jarre Cappel SALAZAR Sllireell Aehtress Ageirida Illeirir11 11:,UbViic Coinnirir ell1111 Commissioners - thank you for taking this comment. I live on North Bay Homes Drive just one house in from the Douglas Avenue/Main Highway overlap section of the Commodore Trail near the Kampong. My family and I walk that section of the trail into the venter of the Grove everyday. While the trail is a great asset to the RE. 13 7639 community - frankly 3685 N Bay Homes I nterlocal Agreement Dr - Commodore Trail that stretch - from Park Lane north until Master Plan Main Highway and Douglas separate is dangerous and in disrepair. I support RE 13 to ensure the trail- and particularly this section gets repaired. This is a main concern I have as a citizen who uses the trail daily and I am also willing to work on any community program to improve this section. Thank you for your support. I DO NOT support the zoning change for item # 7 as it will lead to parking challenges, traffic and more 955 NW 10TH AVE PZ. 7 7578 Rezoning density. Also, public MIAMI, FL 33136 - Various transportation ridership is down 31% since March 2015 VS March 2019 per Miami Dade County's Transportation and Public Works DEPT."