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Home My WebLink AboutWritten Public Comment for April 21, 2021 PZAB MtgPlanning, Zoning and Appeals Board Public Comment Report April 21, 2021 Public Comment for PZAB w/Agenda Items April 21, 2021 8:23 PM MDT Public Comment First Last Addr Age Nam Nam nda Public Comment ess e e Item PZA B 4. 8835 Land Use - 60 and 70 NW 73 St, 7320 , regarding 8835 & 8836 CONCERNED ISSUES REGARDING PROPOSED AMENDEMENTS: PZ-20-5997 7324 and PZ-20-5998 The request to change the current zoning from medium density multifamily residential to , general commercial, but excluding some existing residential properties that are zoned T5-R, is a 7328 significant change in both the use and FLR. LBRW is casting itself as the champion of the community for 203 1 which it has made a significant investment in the area. However, its request for a spot zoning change will Daw Well NE 7338 adversely affect the character of the neighborhood as a whole. Specifically, it will lead to more visitors in 86 1 the area, increased commercial traffic, odor, noise and safety issues. The proposed amendments, i.e., PZ- n man Stre 7400 20-5997 and PZ-20-5998, would allow for the creation of a new land use pattern that could be disruptive in et and terms of incompatible encroachment into the surrounding area, lack of buffers, safety issues, noise, odor 7406 and visual intrusions of light pollution of peace and privacy. Homeowners face the prospect of damage to NW the reasonable use and enjoyment of their properties. Moreover, current homeowners that are excluded Mia from LBRW's request for general commercial zoning on certain blocks will suffer a significant diminution in mi the values of their properties. The proposed spot change, as currently proposed, is unfair. Ct, and 7301 7395 7401 and 7421 NW Mia mi PI First Last Addr Nam Nam ess e e 2328 Matt MCC SW hew lure 22 Ter 3 Grov e Davi Isle, d Apt Scha and 310, ester Syd Mia ney mi, FL 3313 3 3685 J usti Dani son el RD, Dra p and Mia Don er mi, na, FL 3313 3 3508 Eddi Garc Hibis e is sus St Age nda Public Comment Item PZA What is the final plan for the park? I live directly next door and am concerned about privacy and security. B 2. At a previous meeting with park planners, they had ensured that there would be a concrete wall built for 8850 privacy between my property and the park (right now, there is only a chainlink fence) and that adequate lighting would also be installed in the park, especially in the dark corner, as that area used to attract Exce vagrants and vandals. Lastly, while I am fully supportive of Gold Star Families and would welcome a Gold ption Star Families memorial in the park, the name of the park is terrible. The name "Gold Star Families - Memorial Mini -Park" is bigger than the ACTUAL park itself! Can't we shorten the name? All the other mini- 2300 parks that were recenyly named, were given simple, shorter names... why is this one so ridiculously big? SW Cant we just name it after a local civic leader or citizen? Or something to do with the history of 22 neighborhood? Again: Gold Star Families Memorial = GREAT! "Gold Star Families Memorial Mini -Park" _ Ter BAD. PZA B 6. 8848 Zoni ng Text Clari ficati on of Inte nt PZA B 6. 8848 Zoni ng Text Clari ficati on of Inte nt PZA B1. 8796 Exce ption 871 Nort h Vene tian Driv e We are writing to support the resolution in item PZAB.6 being discussed at the Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board meeting on Wednesday, April 21. The resolution will introduce the necessary and important changes to the intent section of the Miami 21 Zoning Code that will without question benefit our community and prevent further harm to the residents of this great community. Sydney and David Schaecter 3 Grove Isle Drive, Apt. 310, Miami, FL 33133 We are writing to support the resolution in item PZAB.6 being discussed at the Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board at its meeting of Wed., April 21, 2021. The Intent section is too vague. The resolution will introduce much -needed changes to strengthen the Intent section of the Miami 21 Zoning Code that will greatly benefit our community. Signed, Dan and Donna Draper To: City of Miami Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board Subject: Resolution regarding Intent section of Miami 211 am writing to support the resolution in item PZAB.6 being discussed at the Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board at its meeting of Wed., April 21. The resolution will introduce much -needed changes to the Intent section of the Miami 21 Zoning Code that will greatly benefit our community. Signed, Eddie Garcia - 3508 Hibiscus St First Last Age Addr Nam Nam nda Public Comment e e ess Item PZA B 6. 1740 8848 S Bays Zoni To: City of Miami Planning, Zoning &Appeals Board Subject: Resolution regarding Intent section of Miami hore ng 211 am writing to support the resolution in item PZAB.6 being discussed at the Planning, Zoning & Bert Mon Driv Text Appeals Board at its meeting of Wed., April 21. The resolution will introduce much -needed changes to the a talvo a Intent section of the Miami 21 Zoning Code that will greatly benefit our community. Current egregious Mia Clan exceptions and zoning violations are destroying the Grove's unique sense of neighborhood and the unique mi, ficati canopy we have enjoyed for years. Please help us preserve the Grove. Signed, Berta M. Montalvo, M.D. Fl 3313 on of 3 Inte nt 3 Grov e Isle Dr., To: City of Miami Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board Subject: Resolution regarding Intent section of Miami Den Coc 211 am writing to support the resolution in item PZAB.6 being discussed at the Planning, Zoning & Bob NSA holtz onut Appeals Board at its meeting of Wed., April 21. The resolution will introduce much -needed changes to the Grov Intent section of the Miami 21 Zoning Code that will greatly benefit our community e, FL. 3313 3 To: City of Miami Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board Subject: Resolution regarding Intent section of Miami PZA 21 We are writing to support the resolution in item PZAB.6 being discussed at the Planning, Zoning & 3626 B 6. Appeals Board at its meeting of Wed., April 21. The resolution will introduce much -needed changes to the Bayv 8848 Intent section of the Miami 21 Zoning Code that will greatly benefit our community. Coconut Grove is a iew beautiful, unique section of Miami, beloved for its historic architecture, its lush canopy, and its natural, wild Roa Zoni feel. Every time green space is eaten up by a new project, or a piece of history is torn down for a new d, ng structure not in keeping with the feel of the Grove, something is lost that can never be replaced. We need Jess Mas Coc Text to stridently work towards preserving the things that make Coconut Grove so special -- not only for the ica on onut - quality of life of its residents, but also for the future generations to come. If we allow too much of the Grov Clari green open spaces to be developed, and too many homes with hardscaping encompassing much of the lot e, ficati to be approved, we will have flooding and environmental devastation along with the stripping away of the FL on history and beauty of this iconic neighborhood. As plans are approved that permit multiple new 3313 of construction white boxes in a row, we move away from the eclectic feel that makes the Grove so 3 Inte distinctive and move towards a cookie -cutter aesthetic that can be found anywhere. Please support a more nt specific intent section to be added to Miami 21 so that the natural beauty and historic charm of Coconut Grove can be preserved. Signed, Jessica and Steve Mason, 3626 Bayview Road, Coconut Grove PZA 4066 B 6. Mala 8848 To: City of Miami Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board Subject: Resolution regarding Intent section of Miami ga 211 live in Coconut Grove where "preserving neighborhoods", Miami 21's number one stated goal, is very Ave Zoni important and which is under constant attack. This is why we constantly read in the news about angry ue ng residents protesting proposed or already under -way construction that does not fit the character of the Sun McL Coc Text neighborhood. Getting angry and lawsuits should not happen. As soon as project is proposed, ny can onut - "preservation of neighborhoods" should be the highest priority. Therefore, I am writing to support the Grov Clari resolution in item PZAB.6 being discussed at the Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board at its meeting of e, ficati Wed., April 21. The resolution will introduce much -needed changes to the Intent section of the Miami 21 FL on Zoning Code that will greatly benefit our community. Signed, Sunny McLean 4066 Malaga Ave. Coconut 3313 of Grove, FL 33133 305-318-7275 3 Inte nt First Last Addr Age Nam Nam nda Public Comment ess e Item Tavi a john Rob b snyd er Gwe Willi n ams PZA B 6. 2955 8848 Luca ya Zoni To: City of Miami Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board Subject: Resolution regarding Intent section of Miami Stre ng 21 Dear all, I am writing in support of the resolution in item PZAB.6 being discussed at the Planning, et Text Zoning & Appeals Board at its meeting of Wed., April 21. The resolution will introduce much -needed Mia - changes to the Intent section of the Miami 21 Zoning Code that will greatly benefit our community. I mi Clari appreciate the opportunity to share public comment on this very important issue. Sincerely, Tavia Robb FL ficati Coconut Grove 3313 on 3 of Inte nt To: City of Miami Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board Subject: item PZAB.6 File ID #8848 Resolution regarding Intent section of Miami 21 Under the 11,000 code which preceded Miami-21the intent of "special PZA Districts" which dealt with zoning for select neighborhoods were much more detailed and specific than the B 6. language in Miami 21. For example from the 11000 code: "Sec. 618.1. - Intent SD-18. It is the intent of 8848 these special district regulations to restrict the minimum lot size to ten thousand (10,000) square feet and the minimum lot width to one hundred (100) feet in order to preserve the character of certain Zoni neighborhoods in the city. (Ord. No. 10863, § 1, 3-28-91; Ord. No. 11240, § 1, 3-27-95)" and: "603.3.2. 3980 ng Considerations in making special permit determinations. The purpose of the special permit shall be to Hard Text ensure conformity of the application with the expressed intent of this district, with the applicable criteria ie - listed in Section 1305 and any other applicable criteria specified in this ordinance, as amended. 1. Ave Clari Proposed improvements shall be related harmoniously to the terrain, and in particular shall protect and ficati enhance natural features such as rock outcroppings, existing slopes and the coastal ridge. 2. Relationship on of new structures to surrounding buildings shall be compatible as to form, size and spacing, and of architectural character shall conform to Coconut Grove's architectural heritage. (Ord. No. 10863, § 1, 3-28- I me 91; Ord. No. 12467, § 2, 12-18-03)" 1 am writing to support the resolution in item PZAB.6 being discussed nt at the Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board at its meeting of Wed., April 21. The resolution, however, does not go far enough to clarify the language needed to reduce ambiguity and assure the court's interpretation of Miami zoning code. Signed, John Snyder PZA B 6. 3618 8848 Bayv iew Zoni To: City of Miami Planning, Zoning &Appeals Board Subject: Resolution regarding Intent section of Miami Roa ng 211 am writing to support the resolution in item PZAB.6 being discussed at the Planning, Zoning & d, Text Appeals Board at its meeting of Wed., April 21. The resolution will introduce much -needed changes to the Mia - Intent section of the Miami 21 Zoning Code that will greatly benefit our community. Signed, Gwen mi, Clari Williams, Coconut Grove FL ficati 3313 on 3 of Inte nt First Last Addr Age Nam Nam nda ess e e Item 4050 Glen Patr Vent n on ura Ave Han k 3109 Gran d Ave. #288 Sanc hez- Coc Res nik onut Grov e, FL 3313 3 Dian Pant a ano Mia mi 3314 5 Silve r Bluff PZA B 6. 8848 Zoni ng Text Clari ficati on of Inte nt PZA B 6. 8848 Zoni ng Text Clari ficati on of Inte nt PZA B2. 8850 Exce ption 2300 Sw 22 Ter Public Comment The intent was to maintain the unique character of Coconut Grove. People from other parts of the city come to my neighborhood to walk because of its beauty. This should not change ! The PAZB should strongly support the resolution clarifying the intent of Miami 21. The lack of clarity has been a deciding factor in court cases that have hurt our community by encouraging inappropriate development and overdevelopment. Support the changes to build a mini park in the community. Thank you! First Last Addr Age Nam Nam nda Public Comment ess e Item PZA B 5. 8836 Jean 137 Darl - NW yne Char 74 Les St Rez onin g- 60 and 70 NW 73 St, 7320 7324 7328 7338 7400 and 7406 NW Mia mi Ct, and 7301 7395 7401 and 7421 NW Mia mi PI PZA B 6. 8848 Zoni 409 ng Macl Fran Visc Text ntyr ces aya - e Ave Clari ficati on of Inte nt Please vote no. I live in this neighborhood and block. There was no public hearing with actual property owners for this block. Who actually signed these letters of support they are claiming? This is not Little River. This is smack in the middle of Little Haiti. We don't need high rises overshadowing our residences. None of these people actually live in this neighborhood and should not have a carte blanche to change our neighborhood. They own other properties next to owners that are not part of this slide and are slum owners. We live next to dilapidated buildings that they own. They need to respect the spirit of the neighborhood, not as long time home owners to "catch up" to their flashy want to be Wynwood plans Please support this change to the intent section of Miami 21. It is clear that the present language isn't working to achieve the intent of preserving neighborhoods and needs to be clarified. Mr. Parrish's proposal will help. First Last Age Addr Nam Nam nda Public Comment e ess e Item PZA B 6. 3536 8848 St. Gau Zoni dens Rd. ng Rich Zelm Text Coc Please support this Resolution to help preserve the unique character of our neighborhood. and an onut Clari Grov ficati e, Fla.3 on of 3133 Inte nt PZA 2330 B2. SW 8850 22 Terra Step Eche Exce ce Please create a park for our children to be able to enjoy. In the area, we don't have any parks for our kids hani men Mia ption to play. We live 2 houses down from the park and would love a safe place for our kids to play. e dia 2300 FL SW 3314 22 5 Ter 3100 Ohio Chri st Please consider amendment for Miami 21 intent to better protect our dear neighborhood. Identity is crucial stop Petit Mia N/A in a world of uniformization. Christophe Petit de Wesserling 20 years Grove resident. he mi 3313 3 PZA Please approve the recommendations proposed by Mr. Parish that strengthens our "Intent" language in B 6. Miami 21. It is imperative that vague language is clarified, the process better defined and there is 8848 consistency and guidance in "gray areas" of decision making. The INTENT of Miami 21 should be the spirit 2175 and consciousness that can provide guidance when the code is silent, when there is that desperate need Tiger Zoni for a Gut Check. I fully support the language proposed by Mr. Parish for 2.1.2 INTENT, specifically tail ng "advancing conservation", "preserving character" and "protecting homes from encroachment". I further Ave, Rac Card Text support language proposed for 2.2.4.1, RULES OF CONSTRUCTION which would tie this more defined he[ Mia ello - INTENT to the review process when interpreting the code. We need to stop the un-checked and open- mi, Clari ended interpretations that has too often lead to the exasperated loss of unique character and context that Fl ficati define our neighborhoods. I implore you to strengthen the INTENT and recognize it as a requirement to 3313 on guide future decisions that will impact our neighborhoods. Time is of the essence as the Grove and our 3 of City's neighborhoods continue to feel the increased pressure from development. With the addition of local Inte "case law' Mr. Parish has included, there should be no hesitation to incorporate these edits to Miami 21. nt PLEASE ACT NOW TO STRENGTHEN OUR MIAMI 21. First Last Addr Age Nam Nam nda ess e e Item 243 NE 59th Terra pete Ehrli ce, r ch Mia mi, FL 3313 7 137 NW 74th Jean Stre Kave - et n Char Mia Les mi, FL 3315 0 PZA B 6. 8848 Zoni ng Text Clari ficati on of Inte nt PZA B 4. 8835 Land Use - 60 and 70 NW 73 St, 7320 7324 7328 7338 7400 and 7406 NW Mia mi Ct, and 7301 FS"* ". 7401 and 7421 NW Mia mi PI Public Comment Please Vote Yes on the recommendations to clarify the language on "intent'. Miami 21 has various loopholes that get exploited by land use attorneys. Residential neighborhoods and historic neighborhoods deserve to be protected. I believe that was always the intent of Miami 21. Please vote to accept the recommendations. Thank you. Our family has owned the home address 137 NW 74th Street for the past 30 years. MVW has historically employed tactics geared to disenfranchise and/or forced out older residences in order to acquire all the properties in question. The applicant has never invited a single long-term adjacent property owner to their meeting. First Last Addr Age Nam Nam nda ess e e Item PZA B 6. 8848 Zoni 3900 ng Joyc Land Text 0 DO e ry AVE - Clari NUE ficati on of Inte nt PZA B 6. 8848 2903 Zoni Cent ng Mari Brow er Text Stre a n et, Clari 3313 ficati 3 on of Inte nt PZA B 6. 3860 8848 Woo d Zoni Aven ng Laur Evan ue Text en s Mia - mi Clari FL ficati 3313 on 3 of Inte nt PZA B 6. 8848 Zoni 631 ng NE Text Elvis Cruz 57 Stre Clari et ficati on of Inte nt Public Comment I'm writing to support the resolution in item PZAB.6. As a long time resident of Coconut Grove, I have watched with dismay as we lose our character through unrestricted development and wholesale violations of the existing code - with impunity. We are the oldest continuous inhabited neighborhood in Miami. When Googling Coconut Grove, the results are lush, historic, bohemian, streets lined and shaded with giant oaks and hardwoods. This is what we are known for - this is what people come here for. We are now at risk of ruining the very things that make Coconut Grove a special place to live and work. We can't continue to allow development that rips out our trees, installs imposing edifices and threatens the peaceful habitation of its residents. We should not be lumped into the City of Miami's zoning guidelines. We are a unique subsection and deserve more protection. And we count on you to do the right thing - before we tip so far that we can't go back. I support amending Miami's zoning code "Miami 21" I am writing to support the resolution introduced in item PZAB.6. As a Coconut Grove resident, I am deeply concerned about the loss of tree canopy and scale of new development as it compares to the the size of lots. New development is too often out of scale and character with our community. Unfortunately, once old -growth tree canopy and original homes in the Grove are lost, we cannot turn the clock back. The very character and qualities that have made the Grove immensely attractive and valuable --found in few other neighborhoods in South Florida --are as quickly being destroyed. I strongly urge the PZAB and the City Commission to take stronger actions to protect this special community and those who have invested in living here because of these qualities. The resolution will introduce much -needed changes to the Intent section of the Miami 21 Zoning Code that are an important step to improving protection. I am writing to support the resolution in item PZAB.6 being discussed at the Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board at its meeting of Wed., April 21. The resolution will introduce much -needed changes to the Intent section of the Miami 21 Zoning Code that will greatly benefit our community. Signed, Elvis Cruz First Last Addr Age Nam Nam nda Public Comment ess e e Item JOY NEL CE SON Reb Adki ecca ns PZA B 6. 8848 2535 I NA Zoni GUA AVE. ng MIA Text MI, Clari FL 3313 ficati on 3 of Inte nt PZA B 6. 8848 Zoni 4219 BRA ng GAN Text ZA Clari AVE ficati on of Inte nt PZA B 6. 8848 3 Grov Zoni e ng Eliza Tam Isle Text beth ayo Driv - e Clari apt ficati 809 on of Inte nt PZA B 6. 8848 3777 Irvin Zoni gton ng Jack Gaut Ave Text reau Mia ie x mi, Clari FL ficati 3313 3 on of Inte nt I am writing to support the resolution in item PZAB.6 being discussed at the Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board at its meeting of Wed., April 21. The resolution will introduce much -needed changes to the Intent section of the Miami 21 Zoning Code that will greatly benefit our community. I am writing to support the resolution in item PZAB.6 being discussed at the Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board at its meeting of Wed., April 21. 1 have lived in Coconut Grove for 31 years and it pains me to see how seemingly uncontrolled development is destroying our beautiful environment. The resolution will introduce much -needed changes to the Intent section of the Miami 21 Zoning Code that will greatly benefit our community. I am writing to support the Resolution in item PZAB.6 being discussed at the Planning, Zoning &Appeals Board at this meeting of wednesday April 21, 2021 The resolution will introduce much -needed changes to the Intent section of Miami 21 Zoning Code that will greatly benefit our community. I want to preserve my neighborhood and the proposed development does not fit the intent of the Grove Isle project and the Covenant 1977 running with the land. I agree with the changes proposed to the intent of Miami 21. First Last Addr Age Nam Nam nda Public Comment ess e Item Jean 137 Darl - NW yne Char 74 Les St 2311 SW 22nd Este Terra Naje ce ffani ra Mia a mi, FL 3314 5 PZA B 5. 8836 Rez onin g- 60 and 70 NW 73 St, 7320 7324 7328 7338 7400 and 7406 NW Mia mi Ct, and 7301 7395 7401 and 7421 NW Mia mi PI How will this approvaUchange impact neighboring home owners in terms of property taxes, and changing the face of the neighborhood? Been here since 1990. We are a residential community and look to remain just that, especially with an elementary school at the end of the block. Hi, My husband and I live in the house right in front of the area where you are planning to place this park. Because of the fact that we are right in front of Coral Way, this entire street (22nd Terrace) does NOT have PZA any space for residential parking on the street. Every hour of every day this area remains full of cars B2. belonging to employees and people visiting the shops on Coral Way. I have to sometimes park 6 or 7 8850 houses away or more from my home. If a park were to open up here I fear the parking situation will only get worse, if not impossible. Moreover, in addition to the parking we have awful drivers speed through Exce here, even with the roundabout at the end of 22nd Terrace and 24th avenue in place to alleviate reckless ption driving. With the park, this would only get worse and even dangerous. Please let us know what the plan for parking and street safety is. I would love for this to be residential parking only, at feast on 22nd 2300 Terrace. We really need these businesses (and potential parks) to have their own parking. I also fear this SW area already has enough petty theft activity and unwanted activity because of the nearby bars and 22 restaurants (because of the proximity to Coral Way. A park would give people a place to hangout past the Ter bar or restaurant closings. The only way I would feel safe or comfortable with this park is if it were closed at sundown with a fence or gate. In all honesty, we'd prefer this area be sold for residential use vs city usage. We don't even know what type of park this will be. Please consider this before approving this motion for a park in this already busy area. -Esteffania Najera First Last Addr Age Nam Nam nda Public Comment ess e e Item Esteemed Board members: I am writing in relation to PZ.6, which specifies in a deeper manner what a "neighborhood" is in our zoning code. Miami's Zoning Code (Miami 21) is over 450 pages long, with PZA language that makes it too dense and complex for ordinary citizens to easily understand. But there is one B 6. provision they do understand, and that is Miami 21's stated goal of "preserving neighborhoods:' The 1900 8848 average person might or might not get the nuances of form -based calculations, building intensity or Nort density provisions or adopted land use principles. But everyone understands when projects are approved h Zoni that destroy the character of any of Miami's distinct neighborhoods. That is why you'll see residents get so Bays ng angry and frustrated when new developments that "don't fit at alr' are proposed or even start construction Andr Alth Text hore in their neighborhoods with little or no notice. The problem is a fundamental one. The code's intent is too es abe Driv - vague to serve as a guide for development and developers. What is a "Neighborhood"? It's not adequately Clari e defined in our code, and that needs to change. Thankfully, PZ.6 starts the process of doing that. We ficati apt. should strengthen the "Intent" section of Miami 21 to insure that the Zoning Director and staff know, from 2806 oof the very first time a project is proposed, that "preservation of neighborhoods" must be a high priority. This means that every exception, waiver, and deviation from the rules of succession must first answer the Inte question: "Does this proposal help preserve the neighborhood for existing residents, and if it does not, is nt there sufficient justification for allowing it to proceed?" I trust you will continue to do the right thing for our city and support this change, PZA Dear Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board Members, I support the resolution in item PZAB.6 which comes 3 B 6. before you at your meeting of April 21, 2021. This resolution provides for changes to the language of the Grov 8848 Intent section of the Miami 21 Zoning Code so that the intent of the Code is clearly and properly stated e instead of the current language which is vague and has less detail. This vitally important language will be Isle Zoni a great benefit for our community and will provide encouragement for all members of our community to Driv ng participate in decisions which affect us and our neighbors. I view this resolution as a first step in a much Barr Fell e, Text needed process to address the frustrations of citizens who seek to paticipate in their government but are y man Mla - thwarted by the many impediments built into the City of Miami's current Building -Zoning -Planning mi Clari processes and policies. Current processes and policies make it extremely difficult and time consuming for FLori ficati citizens to access relevant public information, for their voices to be heard and for meaningful participation. da on I urge you, esteemed Board Members, to support community and citizen input in decisions that affect us 3313 of in our daily lives by voting for this resolution. And I urge you to recommend and implement other ways to 3 Inte correct the systemic bias against participation by individuals inherent in the City of Miami's current nt system. Thank you for your attention and your service. PZA B 6. 4205 8848 Dear Members of PZAB, The 3rd DCA's affirmation of the 11th Circuit Court's reversal of the PZAB's Lenn decision in Cube 3585 vs City of Miami brought to light the important and urgent need to strengthen ox Zoni Miami 21's Intent provisions. The current provisions are not sufficient to protect and preserve our Driv ng neighborhoods, which Miami 21 is intended to do. Please support, take action and submit the details Deb Dols e' Text outlined in the agenda item PZAB 6 File ID 8848 to the Miami City Commission to strengthen the orah on Coc - language to preserve and protect our neighborhoods. The duties of PZAB clearly include making this kind onut Clari of recommendation. Do not leave this issue in the hands of the Miami 21 ad hoc Task Force. The motives Grov ficati of several members of this task force do not align with the best interests of residents like me who have FL e FL e on seen the complexion of our neighborhoods change in ways that are out of character and are slowly erasing of the history and culture of my neighborhood 3 Inte nt PZA B 6. 8848 As testament to the unique landscape of Coconut Grove -one of Miami's founders, Ralph Middleton Munroe, established Camp Biscayne with the following ethos: he preserved as much of the hammock as 3671 Zoni possible because he believed that it had "worked out its life's problems and established itself as the Bou ng legitimate occupant of the land:' This sentiment is key to the specialness of Coconut Grove in the United Jona Ho g Text gain States, and I ask that language be included in the Miami 21 Zoning Regulations such that a than g vine commensurate "percentage of the property" be required for the landscape, and in hardscape facing the Clari a street as well. The Builders know they can build anywhere they want - and if they prefer to build ficati somewhere else with different zoning regulations -they can build there instead. We must preserve our on special natural landscape. of Inte nt First Last Addr Age Nam Nam nda Public Comment ess e Item PZA 2305 B2. SW 8850 23R D Exce Pabl Herr ST, ption o era Mia mi 2300 FL SW 3314 22 5 Ter PZA 2251 B 2. sw 8850 24 ave Exce Ash[ Fah Mia ption ey mie mi, - FL 2300 3314 SW 5 22 Ter PZA B 6. 650 8848 NE 32 Zoni St ng And Mar #604 Text y erso ,Mia - n mi, C[ari FL ficati 3313 on 7 of Inte nt Sally Willit s 3490 Poin cian a Ave Mia mi, Fl 3313 3 PZA B 6. 8848 Zoni ng Text Clan ficati on of Inte nt As one the neighbors living at 2305 SW 23RD ST, Miami FL 33145, next to property that is being considered to become a public mini park at 2300 SW 22 Terrace, Miami FL 33145, 1 would like to oppose the exception to conditions, pursuant to article 4, table 3, and aritcle 7, serciton 7.1.2.6 of ordinance No 13114, as ammended, ('Miami 21 CODE"), to allow civic: recreation facility uses in a 73-R;' suburban transect zone - restricted classification for the property located at approximately 2300 Southwest 22 terrace. I believe this mini park does not have enough land, and will be detrimental to the neighborhood security as it will not have a fence or wall to limit it time of operation. Furthermore, I do not believe the city will have the resources to oversee the security of this mini park. As a resident of Silver Bluff and as a homeowner, just a few lots over I am in favor of a mini -park. This neighborhood is filled with both young families and the elderly- all will benefit from a beautiful outdoor space. As a native of Miamian, I would like to offer my comments for your vote today to simplify and strengthen the intent of Miami 21. As it is a perpetual challenge to balance neighborhood preservation with growth, perhaps if we streamline the language of the intent section we could do both better. Since the courts have opined on the intent section, it seems this would be the perfect opportunity to amend the language in the intent section to avoid legal challenges. I urge you to vote YES on the PZAB Resolution. To: City of Miami Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board Subject: Resolution regarding Intent section of Miami 211 am writing to support the resolution in item PZAB.6 being discussed at the Planning, Zoning & Appeals Board at its meeting of Wed., April 21. The resolution will introduce much -needed changes to the Intent section of the Miami 21 Zoning Code that will greatly benefit our community. Signed, Sally Willits Poinciana Ave coconut Grove First Last Age Addr Nam Nam nda Public Comment e e ess Item PZA B 6. 8848 3802 Little Zoni Ave ng I am writing to support the resolution in item PZAB.6 being discussed at the Planning, Zoning & Appeals Eliza Schu ue Text Board at its meeting of Wed., April 21. The resolution will introduce much -needed changes to the Intent beth ltz Coc _ section of the Miami 21 Zoning Code that will greatly benefit our community. onut Clari Grov ficati e on of Inte nt PZA B 6. 8848 2903 Zoni Cent ng Mari Brow er Text Stre N/A a n et, Clari 3313 ficati 3 on of Inte nt PZA B 6. 8848 3685 J usti Zoni son Rd, ng Don Drap a Text N/A na er mi, Clari FL ficati 3313 3 on of Inte nt Q2 - Last Name This page will not appear in public reports and will be deselected by default in report exports. View Q4 - Address This page will not appear in public reports and will be deselected by default in report exports. View Q5 - Agenda Item (please fill out a separate form if you will be commenting on multiple items) This page will not appear in public reports and will be deselected by default in report exports. View Q9 - Please enter your public comment: This page will not appear in public reports and will be deselected by default in report exports. 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