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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-00-0851J -00-716(a) 9:./19/00 RESOLUTION No. Q v A RESOLUTION OF THE MIAMI CITY. COMMISSION, WITH ATTACHMENT (S) DENYING THE APPEAL,.,, AFFIRMING THE DECISION OF THE ZONING BOARD;..`: THEREBY DENYING A SPECIAL EXCEPTION AS LISTED. IN ORDINANCE NO. 11000, AS AMENDED, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 401, SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS, TO ALLOW A DAYCARE FOR MORE THAN 20 CHILDREN (PROPOSED 30 CHILDREN) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY . 3681 SOUTHWEST 20TH STREET, MIAMI, FLORIDA, LEGALLY DESCRIBED ON EXHIBIT "A," ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF. WHEREAS, the Miami Zoning Board at its meeting .of July., 24, 2000, Item No: 6, following an advertised public hearing, adopted Resolution No. ZB 2000-0345 by a vote of nine to zero (9-0), denying a request for a special exception as listed in Ordinance No. 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Article 4, Section 401, to allow a daycare for more than 20 children (proposed 30 children); and WHEREAS, the City Commission after careful consideration of this matter finds that the stated grounds for the appeal and the facts presented in support thereof do not justify reversing the decision of the Zoning Board denying the special. exception; ATTACHMENT()) S E P 2 0 2000 e lution No. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA: Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the Preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference and incorporated as if fully set forth in this Section. Section 2. The City Commission hereby denies the appeal, and affirms the decision of the Zoning Board (Resolution No. ZB 2000-0345, adopted July 24, 2000), thereby denying a variance from Ordinance No. 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Article 4, Section 401, to allow a daycare for more than 20 children (proposed 30 children) for the property located at approximately 3681 Southwest 20"' Street, Miami Florida, legally described in "Exhibit A" attached hereto and made part hereof. Section 3. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption and signature of the Mayor" 1� If the Mayor does not sign this Resolution, it shall become effective at the end of ten calendar days from the date it was passed and adopted. If the Mayor vetoes this Resolution, it shall become effective immediately upon override of the veto by the City Commission. Page 2 of 3 8 r� l • PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th • day of September, 2000. JOE CAROLLO, MAYOR In accordance with Miami Code Sec. 2-38, since the M r did not indicate approval this legislation by signing it in the designated PI rovided legislation n becomes effective with the elapse of ten (1 d ys fr 1 the da of Co missio regarding same, without the Mayor e • 4 / __ J ATTEST: WALTER J. FOEMAN CITY CLERK ALEJ. DRO VILARELLO CIT ATTORNEY ���� 606:YMT:nr:BSS Walter J. CORRECTNESS Page 3 of 3 SCALE: 1 " = 20' ® _j U in N 0 � I H I UT 1138 m H 8 ci z 5.00' o 10.E •r PROPERTY ADDRESS_ 3681 SW 20th ST, MIAMI, FL___ LEGAL DESCRIPTION LOT_ 13_8________ SUBDIVISION ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PIAT BOOK 49_ OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI zQADE____ COUNTY, FLORIDA. LOT 139 S 89°5T55" W 110A0' (R&M) 4.50"o • ri 13.90' Z g g a 10.70 19.35' ONE' STORY RESIDENCE # 3881 42.15' roam o ASPHALT DRIWAY ` G N N a� 0314 16.0' 0314- ��,,,,��!i� Q \ 20.04' (R&M) 5' SIDEWALK�� \� 15.0 15' PARKWAY F. 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ZONING FACT SHEET Case Number: 2000-0352 24 -Jul -00 Item No: 6 Location: Approxi 3681 SW 20 Street Legal: (Complete legal description on file with the Office of Hearing Boards) Applicant: Deysi Gonzalez 624 Santander, #5 Coral Gables, FL 33134 App. Ph: (305) 448-2385 Zoning: R-1 Single-family Residential P Request: Special Exception as listed in Ordinance No. 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Miami, Article 4, Section 401, Schedule of District Regulations, Conditional Principal Uses, to allow a daycare for more than 20 children (proposed 30 children). Purpose: This will allow a daycare for 30 children. Recommendations: Planning Department: Denial Public Works: No comments Plat and Street Committee: N/A Dade County Transportation: No comments Enforcdment History, If any C.E.B. Case No: 0007458 Last Hearing Date: Found: N/A Violation(s) Cited: Working without a permit Ticketing Action: N.O.V. on 5/3/00, Post.of Summons on 6/16/00 Daily Fine: $0.00 Affidavit Non -Compliance Issued on: Warning Letter sent on: Total Fines to Date: $0.00 Lien Recorded on: CEB Action: - History: Analysis: Zoning Board Resolution No: ZB 2000-0345 Zoning Board: Denial City Commission: N/A Comply Order by: Vote: 9-0 • Law Office SAUL CIMBLER 1825 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Ste. 270 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Tel: 305.444.8225 Fax: 305.444.3076 August 8, 2000 The City of Miami Hearing Boards Section Miami, Florida 11 00 AUG -8 PH-' RE: Appeal of Zoning Board Matter Agenda Item # 6 Date of Hearing: July 24, 2000 Owner of Proeprty: Deysi Gonzalez Dear Sir or Madam: This letter shall serve as the Owners formal appeal to the City of Miami Commission of the Zoning B 's denial of its application to permit a day-care with thirty%en �t ub' ct property. ; Fo1�O�",,5 } is �•c�,�� Sin UD pc�Q1?i`ASmN QVCV6 CaN�lt4/-\p �V�p�� a W� `\3` ��S EA cDC1s(o),3 295\1&C)d � .M � Pssocv��D,� CAL qNNom,s m 01� 851 ANALYSIS FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION 3681 SW 20" Street CASE NO. 2000-0352 Pursuant to Article 4, Section 401 of Ordinance 11000, as amended, the Zoning Ordi- nance of the City of Miami, Florida, the subject proposal has been reviewed to allow a daycare in excess of twenty (20) children (proposed 30 children) under the R-1 "Single Family Residential": NOTE: This Special Exception encompass also the following special permits: Class II, Section 908.2 for a driveway larger than twenty- five (25) feet in width. Note: Subject to enlarging the 3'-6" landscape isle abutting the parking space along 20` Street. The following findings have been made: • It is found that the use is compatible with the existing zoning designation. • Itis found that the depicted landscape plan is adequate and meets the City of Miami's Design Standards and Guidelines. • It is found that the proposed project is located at the corner of SW 20' (Alhambra ac- cess to Coral Gables) and 37`h Ave. (Douglas Rd.), a major traffic intersection, which coincides with the main entrance on 37"' Ave. to Coral Gate, an -enclosed community. • It is found that this project will have an adverse impact on the vehicular circulation at this major traffic intersection; therefore, affecting negatively the surrounding area. Based on these findings, the Planning and Zoning is recommending denial of the application as presented. 00- 85,. Miami Zoning Board Resolution: ZB 2000-0345 _, Monday, July 24, 2000 Mr. Ricardo D. Ruiz offered the following Resolution and moved its adoption Resolution: AFTER CONSIDERING THE FACTORS SET FORTH IN SECTION 1305 OF ORDINANCE 11000, THE ZONING BOARD DENIED THE SPECIAL EXCEPTION AS LISTED IN ORDINANCE 11000, AS AMENDED, THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF .MIAMI, ARTICLE 4, SECTION 401, SCHEDULE OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS, CONDITIONAL PRINCIPAL USES, TO ALLOW A DAYCARE FOR MORE THAN 20 CHILDREN (PROPOSED 30 CHILDREN) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 3681 SW 20TH STREET, LEGALLY DESCRIBED AS LOT 138, `BLOCK 7, CORAL GATE SECTION "C' (49-65), PUBLIC RECORDS OF MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA; R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL. Upon being seconded by Mr. Charles J. Flowers, the motion was passed and adopted by the following vote: Mr. George Barket Yes Ms. Gloria M. Basila Yes Mr. Rodolfo De La Guardia Yes Mr. Charles J. Flowers Yes Ms. Ileana Hernandez -Acosta Yes Mr. Humberto J. Pellon Yes Mr. Juvenal Pina Yes Mr. Ricardo D. Ruiz Yes Mr. Angel Urquiola Yes Mr. Georges Williams Away Ms. Fernandez: Motion carries 9-0 AYE: 9 NAY: 0 ABSTENTIONS: 0 NO VOTES: 0 ABSENTS: 1 A, 110 W-9nmr WE". Teresita L. Fernandez, Chief Office of Hearing Boards Case No.: 2000-0352 Item Nbr: 6 00- SZ5I ZONING BOARD ACTION SPECIAL EXCEPTION I maY&JW the request on Agenda Item # D that the requirements of Article 16�Vttctr WERE satisfied' by relevant evidence in the record of4g r 1blia eanng. (a) as stated in the City's findings of fact, or (b) as demonstrated by the petitioner, or (c) on the basis of the following: The Zoning Board, in its decision to (GRANT) (DENY) the special exception, shall make written findings that the applicable requirements of this Zoning Ordinance, Section 2305, (HAVE) (HAVE NOT) been met. (CIRCLE APPROPRIATE CONDITIONS) 1305.1 Ingress and Egress. Due consideration shall be given to adequacy of ingress and egress to the property and structure and uses thereon, with particular reference to automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, and access in case of fire and emergency. 1305.2 Offstreet Parking and Loading. Due consideration shall be given to offstreet parking and loading facilities as related to adjacent streets, with particular reference to automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, internal traffic flow and control, arrangement in relation to access in case of fire or other emergency, and screening and landscaping. 1305.3 Refuse and Service Areas. Due consideration shall be given to the location, scale, design, and screening of refuse and service areas to the manner in which refuse is to be stored, and to the manner and timing of refuse collection and deliveries, shipments, or other service activities, as such matters relate to the location and nature of uses on adjoining properties and to the location and character of adjoining public ways. 1305.4 Signs and Lighting. Due consideration shall be given to the number, size, character, location, and orientation of proposed signs, and of proposed lighting for signs and premises, with particular reference to traffic safety, glare, and compatibility and harmony with adjoining and nearby property and the character of the area. t 0 r 8,31- 1305.5 Utilities. Due consideration shall be given to utilities required, with particular reference to availability and capacity of systems, location of connections, and potentially adverse appearance or other -adverse effects on adjoining and nearby property and the character of the area. 1305.6. Drainage. Me consideration shall be given for drainage, with particular reference to effect on adjoining and nearby properties and on general drainage systems in the area. Where major drainage volumes appear likely and capacity of available systems is found marginal or inadequate, consideration shall be given to possibilities for recharge of groundwater supply on the property, temporary retention with gradual discharge, or other remedial measures. 1305.7 Preservation of Natural Features. Due consideration shall be given to provision for the preservation of existing vegetation and geological features whenever possible. 1305.8 Control of Potentially Adverse Effects Generally. In addition to consideration of detailed elements indicated above, as appropriate to the particular class or kind of special permit and the circumstances of the particular case, due consideration shall be given to potentially adverse effects generally on adjoining and nearby properties, the area, the neighborhood, or the City, of use or occupancy as proposed, or its location, construction, design, character, scale or manner of operation. 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OFFICE OF HEARING BOARDS APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION ANY PERSON WHO RECEIVES COMPENSATION, REMUNERATION OR EXPENSES FOR CONDUCTING LOBBYING ACTIVITIES TO REGISTER AS A LOBBYIST WITH THE CITY CLERK, PRIOR TO ENGAGING IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BEFORE CITY STAFF, BOARDS, COMMITTEES AND THE CITY COMMISSION. A COPY OF SAID ORDINANCE IS AVAILABLE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK (MIAMI CITY HALL), LOCATED AT 3500 PAN AMERICAN DRIVE, MIAMI, FLORIDA, 33133. NOTE: THIS APPLICATION MUST BE TYPEWRITTEN AND SIGNED IN BLACK INK. IT WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THIS OFFICE ONLY THE FIRST SEVEN (7) DAYS OF THE MONTH. APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE, IF NEEDED, TO BRING AN INTERPRETER FOR THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE TO ANY PRESENTATION BEFORE ANY BOARD OR COMMITTEE AND THE CITY COMMISSION. Within the City generally, or within certain zoning districts, certain structures, uses, and/or -occupancies specified in this ordinance are of a nature requiring special and intensive review to determine whether or not they should be permitted in specific locations, and if so, the special limitations, conditions, and safeguards which should be applied as reasonably necessary promote the general purposes of this Zoning Ordinance and, in particular, to protect adjoining properties and the neighborhood from avoidable potentially adverse effects. It is further intended that the expertise and judgment of the Zoning Board be exercised in making such determinations, in accordance with the rules, considerations and limitations relating to Special Exceptions (see Article 16 of the Zoning Ordinance). Formal public notice and hearing is mandatory for Special Exceptions. The Zoning Board shall be solely responsible for determinations on applications for Special Exceptions except when otherwise provided for in the City Code. All applications shall be referred to the Director of the Planning and Zoning Department for his recommendations and the Director shall make any further referrals required by these regulations. 1, Deysi Gonzalez hereby apply to the City of Miami Zoning Board for approval of a' Special Exception for the property located at 3681 S.W. 20th Street, Priam; , fol)vnqrtioor _ 01-4109-011-0300 . Nature of proposed use (please be Specific): Day Care Facility for Children In support of this application, the following materials are submitted: 1. Two original surveys of the property prepared by a State of Florida Registered Land Surveyor within one year from the date of application. 2. Four copies -signed and sealed by a State of Florida Registered Architect or Engineer of site plans showing (as required) property boundaries, existing (if any) and proposed structure(s), parking, landscaping, etc.; building elevations and dimensions and computations of lot area and building spacing. 00-- 85 I Pans need to be stamped by, the Office of Hearing Boards and signed by Public Works, Zoning and Planning prior to submission of application. 4. One (1) 8'/z x 11 copy of the signed plans attached to this application: 5. Affidavit and disclosure of ownership of property covered by applications and disclosure of interest from attached to this application. 6. Certified list of owners of real estate within.. a. 375 -foot radius `of the outside boundaries of property covered by the application. , 7. Af least`two photographs that show the entire property (land and improvements). 8. Recorded warranty deed and tax forms for the most current year available that show,. the present owner(s) of the property. 9. Other (Specify and attach cover letters explaining why any document you are attaching is pertinent to this application): 10. Cost of processing according to Section 62-156 of the Zoning Ordinance: Special exception $ 800.00. Special. exception requiring automatic city commission review $ 2;000.00 Extension of time for special exception $ 500.00 Public hearing mail notice fees, including cost of handling and mailing per notice $ 3.50 Surcharge equal to applicable fee from item above, not to exceed eight hundred dollars ($800.00) except from agencies of the city; such surcharge to be refunded to the applicant if there is no appeal from a property owner within three hundred and seventy-five (375) feet of the subject property. Signature Name Deysi Gonzalez Address,, 624 Santander, Apt. 5 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Telephone Date, ' 6-5-00 00 8 1 2 STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI -DADS The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this, day of 20 CZ1 , by Z who known to me or who ha produced as identcation and who did (did not) take an oath. c=Flac.>_ NOT.�ar s�e.� K?-aY PUBS SAUL CIMBLEE:q �O.. it �•�`� C� Wr►nSSiON NtJb3�;cF 4 �•��.F: rp_.T3.a s C C B 0O 4 t i MY OF STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE personally Notafy Public -State of Florida Commission No.: My Commission Expires: The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 20 , by of a corporation, on behalf of the corporation. He/She is personally known to me or has produced as identification and who did (did not) take an oath. Name: Notary Public -State of Florida Commission No.: My Commission Expires: STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this day of 20 , by partner (or agent) on behalf of , a partnership. He/She is personally known to me or who has produced as identification and who did (did not) take an oath. Name: Notary Public -Sime of Florida Commission No.: My Commission Expires: 3 AFFIDAVIT Before me, the undersigned authority, this day personally appeared be y s i don z a l e z who being by me first duly swom, upon oath, deposes and says: 1: That he/she is the owner, or the legal representative of the, owner, submitting the accompanying application for. a public hearing as required by Chapter 55 of the Code of the. City of Miami,. Florida, affecting the real property located in the City of Miami, as described and listed on the pages ,attached to this affidavit and made a part thereof. 2. That all owners which he/she represents, if any, have given their full and complete permission for him/her to act in his/her behalf for the change or modification of a classification or regulation of zoning as set out in the accompanying petition. 3. That the pages attached ' hereto and made a part of this affidavit contain the current names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers and legal descriptions 'for the real property of which he/she is the owner or legal representative. 4. The facts as represented in the application and documents submitted in conjunction with this affidavit are true and correct. Further Affiant sayeth not... Applicants ftniiturk STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI -DADS The foregoing instrument was ckno ledged before me this >�'� day of 1iU%� 20 tit , by x'� of a. corporation, on behalf of the corporation. a/Sh is pponall to r has produced asidentification and d ot) take an oath. Nam Notary P lic-State of Florida Com ' sion No.: I My ommission Expires: l R! A 1 -v ytJ� v OWNER'S LIST Owner's Name Devsi Gonzalez Mailing Address 624 Santander, Apt. 5 Zip Code 33134 Coral Gables, FL 33134 Telephone Number 305-448-2385 Legal Description: Lot 138 Block 7, CORAL GATE SECTION C. PIAT 49, PAGE 65 Owner's Name Mailing Address Zip Code Telephone Number Legal Description: Owner's Name Mailing Address Telephone Number Legal Description: Zip Code Any other real estate property owned individually, jointly, or severally (by corporation, partnership or privately) within. 375 feet of the subject site is listed as follows: NONE Street Address Legal Description Street Address Legal Description Street Address Legal Description 4 00— 851 DISCLOSURE OF OWNERSHIP 1. Legal description and street address of subject real property: Lo,t 138, Block 7,.CORTL GATE SECTION. C; s Plat book 49, PAge 65 3681 S.W: 20th Street-, Miami, 'FL 33145 2. Owner(s) of subject real property and percentage of ownership. Note: Section 2-618 of the Code of .the City of Miami requires disclosure of all parties having a financial interest, either direct or indirect, in the subject matter of a presentation, request or petition to the City ,Commission. Accordingly, question #2 -requires disclosure of shareholders of corporations, beneficiaries of trusts, and/or any other interested parties, together with their addresses and proportionate interest. Deys.i Gonzalez 3. Legal description and street address of any real property (a) owned by any party` listed in answer to question #2, and (b) located within 375 feet of the subject real property. None Owner or Att6rn6y r Owner STATE OF FLORIDA COUNTY OF MIAMI-DADE •The foregoing instrument was cknowledged before me this_:�4 day of 20 r`Y-1 , by YS, 2 �z of a corporation, on behalf of the corporation. He/She i own to me or has produced as identification and w (did not) take an oath. -- -- y �N/a Public -State of Florida w 2Y P&O G�V13 it���r:: T, Commission No. My Commission Expires: 00-� L'.` flae3C,lr/►Y/YO�lA; ; -::.:, t : �-: aaa:AT�tiwAtLAvttsrtEs i ::,;CORAL"�tABLEE FL 7�t3a }''t�pradt7¢ vNew. M reaYARilO, PA =CATAL OM AVE OW CORALGABLES.r• WU RaoMb Aovlws w.or u.�awA voeol Mi.nOY(sj 014109011.0300 Nr - 0MG01aALEZ oorr.tysa ear SPACE ABOVE 7MSVME POR PROCESIq DATA '�H:18913Ta35C 9 99R645490 1999 DEC 21 11:10 DOCSTPDEE 871.80 SURTX 0.0c.. HARVEY RL4INP CLERK DADE COLWTYs FL `. SPACE ASCV-c TLtS LIE T-0R;tSCOg IMO GTA WARRANTY DEED ( STATUTORY FORM - SECTION 689.02. FS.) This IndeDtune, tmdedcs,kdnyaDec=,ber IM, Between, Toes f�rtgsmasiedmana[theCamtcofDade . Swe d MtMa.gtww&.amdbri&Gommlw askq*woman,whosepmaff=addr==36$1SW2r3&eet,Miori,Fkrrida33146 of the Cotmty of Dade, State of Florida . Mntee'. WitneS.4eth that sand pmcr. for wd m eomWeraaoa of the sim dTen ............. :....... Dollars, amd other paod amd 3`vahtable tosmd ........._le • - p�atmr m bend paid by said t�ttz, the rcoeipr whereof is herebb=b y aclmovrlodged, has gtaoted affi soldmtbe did gnmtee, amd gtantee'sheits atsd assigns foreLzr dte toDowimg aoarbad load. 15ing amd befog is DADS Camtr. Florida, w-wm LOT 138, IN BLOCK 7, OF CORAL GATES SECTION "C", ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF, AS RECORDEDIN PLAT BOOK49ATPAGE65OFTHEKMUCRECORDSOFMIAA9-DADECOUN Y FLORIDA r•` : L and said grantor dombaeby f d4 -==rhe title to said lamd. and wiD defend the same agai»st thelawful Haims of aD person wbmmoeucr. •'GrSOW and 'grantee' arc usod for sngrdw or pluraL as Conrad requm' m This is not the homestead of the Grantor. The Grantor resides at: ISO43 SW 14r Court, Miami, Florida 331%_ Witness Whereof, grantor has bem mto ser p=ws head ad seal the ds, and ,» first abase w71nm. ed sealedMr, sexc itaess S' SY , yt �) %,/ Grduor S4aat7ar Tdq- Fort Post oirree Add"= 1 / 77 S, 17f �A Signamse Printed Name FLORIDA OF DADL The mg uWamew was aclaKnvledpA bctLwc me tbs; day of produced a {h as i&ntifica ion and did take an ouh:: [VOTARY . PU�i.I .Cl, /Ptad Nave. My Comnussiun E q+ims' .11atc of Run& at Liar rl 1999 to Tom Fortc who hasrba%e lz 'AY art F^' yOQ"Xq 1`� LANDSCAPE LEGLND PLAYGROVND AREA EXISTING MAHOGANY SIIADE TREE 6' HIGH M W NI 12' HIGH 3. CALIBER I W FLORIDh GRADE NO. 1 I O 1- f - dE 2 w Of S a -1�Y` I ' } O c7 HIGH EVERGREEN HEDGEi 3500 ^'I . CHERRY HEDGE I TD 30' 0/C 30' HIGH (� r 1 s —1 _PLA.. AREA U ALL LANDSCAPED AREAS I> N TO BE 100% IRRIGATED I II LOCATION SKETCH I F - z IW >t J na. , a „ 3 m I 2 a IN V)S.W. 20th STREET. I a LEGAL DESCRIPTION PROPERTY ADDRESS___�3681 _SW 20_ST, MIAM1_ FL____________�'i�-____-_-_-__ LOT_.13A ___ 7BLOCK' _ ____ _-_ -___- SUBDIVISION &4LnL.DSTE�EC➢4N C, ___ _ ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF AS RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK _49 ____ AT PAGE ___- LOT 139 OF THE PUBLIC RECORDS OF IAIAMI =DA9P -__ COUNTY, FLORIDA. EXISTING 5' NON WOOD FENCE PLAYGROVND AREA EXISTING rr,— 6' HIGH M W NI 1.1 1 COMPRESSOR O I dE 2 w Of S a -1�Y` I ' } O p LJ o (� r 1 s —1 _PLA.. AREA 1— 1 15.0' + NEW -41 pAy,py o V HIGH WODO FEN IY< UP )� '21'LONG 3'-8' YADE' H.C. RAMP x' -o• PROP 0 NEW PAA- ----- NEW P G _=-_-.- _,- ENSTWG DMVYIIA -�OflOP OR ARtA TD BE REYOKD L F G F N 1 J ( EXISTING & PROPOSED) II .EXISTING TO REMAIN ___: EXISTING TO BE REMOVED NEW PARTITIONS LOT 136 SITE CRITERIA - LOOT 137 5' HIGH EVERGREEN HEDGE (TYP) {',ONCIRC E WNEWL STOP DETAIL SI TL PLAN I SCALE: 1/8" = 1'-0" PROPER 24' ASPHALT PAVEMENT LINE -- r- � GRASS MEDIAN __--__-___,____i -____-_--_______ ____-______ --- --__ S. W. 20ih STREET. \ HANDICAP PARKING DETAIL I PROPOSED CHILD CARE CENTER GROSS LOT AREA: +/- 20,800 SQUARE FEET NET LOT AREA: +/- 8,228 SQUARE FEET SETBACKS REQUIRED PROVIDED FRONT: 20' FEET 25' FEET SIDE STREET: 15' FEET. - 20' FEET INTERIOR SIDES: 5' FEET 12' AND 31' FEET REAR 11.61' (EXISTING) GREEN AREA: 3.984 SQUARE FEET EXISTING BUILD'G. FOOTPRINT: 1,376 SQUARE FEET MAXIMUM CHILDREN: - 30 PLAYGROUND AREA: 2,370 SQUARE FEET (PROVIDED) 45'X30'- 1,350 (REQUIRED) TOTAL EMPLOYEES: 2�iW11WFti eS�HIRI I�ii%►�4l- AX1UC pat M !ONR1G I R G li • .OAR � PARKING REOUIREM 30 CHILDREN 1 SPACE X 10 CHILDREN 3 SPACES REQUIRED 1 OWNER AND 1 EMPLOYEE 1 SPACE EACH 2 SPACES REQUIRED TOTAL 5 SPACES REQUIRED SPACES PROVIDED (INCLUDING 1 HANDICAPED) ONE DROP-OFF AREA PROVIDED 0 Q. O Of i 2 0 o� 1 O I w Of S a -1�Y` I ' } O LJ o 0 Q. O Of i 2 0 PEAR ELEVATION rr�xrn� PROM ELEVATION LEPr ELEVATION nrrsn nC. CAM, rxyra CCA -r: 114, 1' O" !'I6nr ELEVATION nunrna uonnoa ui�� R10.0 MpEt[ R 6��47 M h. v,nnuq ur[ • • E CmdO. 64kkews Coral Gate Homeowners Association P.O. Box 450215 Miami, Web .Page: Welcome. to/CoralGate SEPT, 2000 Update bn Coral Gate's fight cgainst nm' mercial Encroachment Thank you to all of our Coral Gate neighbors who gave their support at the Zoning Board hearing on July 24th. More than 50 Coral Gaters showed up to make a statement about our entire neighborhood's commitment.to fight commercial development. The members of thy. Zoning Board heard both sides of the issue and then vested unanimously to deny the reque.si by the owners of the hnmc 3t ?F;Qi CIIV 7/3t; I G,jrues*for a 5l'}pc1aLi the use of their residential property to that of'a "daycare center for more than 20 children (proposed 30 children)" The battle is not yet over. The developer has appealed the Zoning Board decision, so we will repeat our plea belOre the entire City Commission on Thursday, September 28th. Your homeowners asso- ciation will lead the fight to preserve our residential community. We need you to at±end this meeting to jo,,n us in this fight against commercial encroachment We m(- n hysh,Xs: Concerned Residents Shoi:;ld Attend The City of Miaw" Commission Meedir FL 33245 Long Awaited Improvements Underway on 32nd You will have noticed curbing and road improvements along 32nd Avenue for the recently added bus route. These enhancements will also prevent trucks from, parking in front of the Coral Gate wall. We are grateful to Cite of Miami Com- Regalado for moving this project along. Soon our Coral Gate Beautification Committee will get involved in making sure these improve- ments continue to sparkle for years to come. We love to see Coral Gate look its best. Walkabout a Hit! Thank you for joining in ourAugust walk to celebrate National Neighbors Night Out. You like it so much you asked for more. Look for our signs each month MISSION posting the next time Established in 1980, the Coral Gate Homeowners Association (CGHA) serves the and date for a Coral residents of Coral Gate by actively seeking to maintain the unique character of our Gate Walkabout. See residential neighborhood of single-family homes13 . YOU�arOun'a1`fti„ 80-, 00—�� na z-5 gzr_, d ftJor Foeman C4,, Clerk POWER OF ATTORNEY The State of Florida ss. County of Miami -Dade I/We, DEYSI GONZALEZ, of, 3681 S.W. 20111 Street, Miami, FL 33145, appoint my son-in-law, SAUL CIMBLER of Miami, Florida, my attorney in fact, for me and in my name, place, and stead, to represent me in the public hearing/appeal on September 28, 2001) before the City of Miami Commission for all purposes regarding thereto. My attorney in fact is empowered and authorized to take any action at the above meeting, including any rescheduling of the same and to enter into such covenants or agreements, written or oral, and such other agreements of covenenats including covenants running with the land as he determines are advisable to me. 1 grant to my attorney in fact full power and authority to perform all acts necessary to be done in and about the premises, as fully as 1 could do if personally present. I authorize my attorney in fact to ask for, demand, sue for, collect, recover, and receive all moneys which may become due and owing to me/us by reason of such conveyance, whether by deed, lease, contract, or other instrument. I authorize and empower my/our attorney, in my/our name or othenvise, to ask for, demand, sue for, collect, and recover any and all sums that may be due to me/us on account of any damage that may have arisen by reason of trespass or other injuries to any of the lands belonging to me/us situated as above mentioned or as described above. I give to my/our attorney full power and authority to sue and prosecute in my name or otherwise in any court, and in the manner by his deemed most advisable, the party or parties responsible for such trespass or injury, with authority to pursue the same to judgment, and when necessary to collect the sums recovered by execution, or in any other mode or manner that my/our attorney may consider advisable. 1 give to my attorney fill power and authority to appoint a substilute'to perform any of the acts that my attorney is by this instrument authorized to perform, with the right to revoke such appointment of substitute at pleasure. I give and grant to my/our attorney or his substitute full power and authority to do and perform everything proper and necessary to carry out and execute such power as I/we would do if personally present and acting in the premises. I revoke all powers of attorney I have previously made authorizing any person to do any act relative to the above-mentioned and described lands, or any part of them, and ratify and confirm whatsoever the attorney appointed by this writing, or any of his substitutes appointed by him, may do in the premises by virtue of this writing. The rights, powers, and authority of my attorney in fact to exercise any and all of the rights and powers granted shall commence and be irrevocable and in full force and effect throughout all of these proceedings. This Power of attorney shall not be affected by disability of the principal. Dated this �r�/h day of gn4 _'2000. Witness OVYSIGOVALEZ Witness /ngypr}� Sworn and subscribed of re mff� thf� A day of 2000, b� who has produced a w ZZ as identificati n. My Commission Expires: Notary P lic ��PQY P�j�{/ i3n"1�lAl NOTARY SEAL ELfZASETH LEE tr C� IAlISS BNL ABER OL A30507 OF Fla A9Ytxk4AMiSS1�9EXPIRES „ APR. 26 2003 �J " Our �- Z L-06 0 Cvrd4claklVews Box 450215 Miami, FL Coral Gate Homeowners Association P.O Exhibits Presented by The Coral Gate Homeowners Association for Public Record ISE: ITEM PZ -5 of the City of Miami Commission Agenda Thursday, September 28, 2000 33145 Submitted into the publk& record 'n conne lion .�on item waiter Foeman City Deck 0. 0 Presentation to the City of Miami Commission By the Coral Gate Homeowners Association September 28; 2000 Thank you for giving us the opportunity to submit the following information for the record. The. homeowners of Coral Gate are here tonight in opposition to the conversion of the home at 3681 SW 20 Street from a residence to a daycare business for as many as 30 children. The Board of the Coral Gate Homeowners Associate met on.July 18, 2000 and voted unanimously to oppose the planned commercial use of the residence in question. On July 24, 2000, the Zoning Board heard both sides of the issue, then voted unanimously to deny the request for a special exception. For the record, the Planning Department and -the Coral Way Net Administrator presented their reports and both recommended denial. One of the principle goals of the Coral Gate Homeowners' Association is to preserve the unique atmosphere of our neighborhood according to the amazing foresight of the developer over fifty years ago. The Woolin family, as developer, provided various house designs, winding streets, wide swales, generous sidewalks, an overabundance of trees, and boundary walls to define Coral Gate, the first planned community in the City of Miami. The 463 single family homes were completed in 1949 and 1950. I now refer to the City of Miami's own Master Land Use Plan. Policy LC - 1.1.3 states "the City's zoning ordinance, provides for the protection of all areas of the city from the encroachment of incompatible land uses...." Goal HO -1 expresses the intent to "Increase the supply of safe, affordable and sanitary housing for low and moderate income households....." Policy HO -1.1.5 states this mandate "Continue to enforce, and where necessary strengthen those sections of the land development regulations that are intended to preserve and enhance the general appearance and character of the city's neighborhoods." Policy TR -.4.1 mentions Coral Gate by name as a well-defined neighborhood. In fact, the City honored Coral Gate on its 50`h Anniversary in January with a Proclamation citing, "The homeowners of the Coral Gate neighborhood have always given unselfishly of their time, energy and ideas for the betterment of not just Coral Gate, but all residential and commercial neighborhoods in the City of Miami...." (See exhibits A — D) As you know, much time and effort have been expended by an endless number of homeowners throughout the years to make sure that we have not and will not be destroyed by the commercial developments surrounding us. S.SK HiA i d .4 .10 N5,1 '. record trig aicrd pr+sth 00m 851 k6fl, z -s on, 9-2F-Dp I am here to express our concern about commercial encroachment into our single- family, residential community. After an administrative decision without public hearing allowed the destruction of the home at 2100 Douglas Road, our residents vowed to protect the rest of the historic neighborhood. The first test was to prevent. the destruction of 2000 and 2010 Douglas Road for commercial purposes. This was immediately followed with a threat to two homes on S.W. 33 Ave. We even protested the deceptive advertising of 1831 and 1841 Douglas Road as for sale as commercial. (Exhibit E) Later Varadero Supermarket attempted to level four homes on S.W. 21 Street. This battle became the "stuff of legends." We picketed and demonstrated and even took out an ad in The Miami Herald explaining our great desire to preserve our neighborhood. (Exhibit F) This desire has not and will not change. However, don't be misled into thinking that the Coral Gate Homeowners' Association is anti -commercial. Before and during the building of Miracle Center/Paseos, we enjoyed a mutually beneficial relationship with its developer. We supported Sears in their expansion of the store;,supported Boston Market; supported KFC with their petition to the City Commission and are looking forward to a new Walgreens. Commercial uses were planned for in the platting and development of Coral Gate. Commercial intrusion of any kind was not! We object to comparison of this site in Coral Gate to that of other daycare centers that have sprung up in high-density, multi -family areas of Miami and Coral Gables. The property owner cites as example the Happy Dreams daycare center at 1373 SW 376 Avenue. This site is clearly located in an R -C zoned location in an area of higher density R-2 duplexes and apartments. There simply is no comparison! (Exhibit H) Submitted into the public recor in connection with -item l 2 on a.::2$- oU ® !Walter Foemarl 8 .;. s .. J , _ City clerk We are proud of Coral Gate and of our work to enhance our community. Our efforts to preserve the residential character of our neighborhood has also extended to the successful control of traffic; beginning in 1987, representatives of our organization have requested traffic studies, four way Stop signs, speed enforcement, etc. Traffic studies revealed that the daily cut -through of 11,000 cars at an average of 45 miles per hour was making our streets were increasingly unsafe. This odyssey culminated in our funding the construction of 7 traffic diverters in the Coral Gate neighborhood. Because our commitment to our neighborhood is so great, we gladly paid for these safe -guards. Our efforts to maintain the historic character of our neighborhood also includes our natural surroundings. In the early 1990's, we took a garbage ridden traffic circle at SW 20 Street and Douglas Road which contained one historic Banyan tree and made it a landmark. With the voluntary work and plant donations of residents, we transformed it into a green welcoming statement, now known as Musial Circle. The Coral Gate Homeowners' Association has continued to maintain the greenery at our own expense. Furthermore, before Hurricane Andrew, past president J.C. Fernandez applied for a Florida State tree grant. We are the only homeowners' association in the State of Florida to have been given such an award. As a result 100 shade and flowering trees were planted in the public swales. They are voluntarily maintained by each homeowner. These are living testimonies of our residents' dedication to maintaining our neighborhood as a refuge from the urbanization around us. We were commended by the City of Miami Committee on Beautification and Environment for this work. (Exhibit I) Our efforts are not solely in the public areas. We also distributed 100 oak and mahogany seedlings to residents to plant on their own properties. Beauty and environmental design were gifts to our community over 50 years ago. We continue to pass the torch from neighbor to neighbor, decade to decade, to preserve the beauty, safety and quality of life enjoyed in Coral Gate. Submitted into the public record in connection with item s on _'L Walter Foeman . City Clerk The Coral Gate Homeowners' Association objects to the conversion of the single- , family home at 3681 SW 20 Street to a commercial venture, a daycare center for up to 30 children. We are greatly concerned for the safety of the children playing in the yard of this proposed daycare center, just yards from the site of frequent car accidents. Douglas Road is the boundary line for Miami and Coral Gables, so we have submitted traffic accident reports from each municipality. Commissioners, we are alarmed to think of the risk these children might face at this proposed daycare. (See exhibit J) Permitting this site to be changed to a commercial, profit-making venture for a non-resident owner invites trouble. Without an owner "at home" the upkeep and maintenance will be neglected. We fear that during non -business hours and days, empty parking areas will invite vagrants, gangs and undesirables into the neighborhood. Denial, after denial, after denial, by the Homeowners Association, Zoning Board Hearing, Planning Department, Net Administrator - yet we must keep on going to plead our case. This issue has been heard and reheard and the facts still stand for themselves. All of the 463 homes in Coral Gate are zoned R1 and their primary use is residential. We have fought to preserve this single-family residential community for 50+ years and will continue to ward off commercial encroachment. Commissioners, this site and its surrounding area is not and never was designed to support a commercial venture. The roadway infrastructure clearly does not lend itself to the potential added traffic congestion during drop-off and pick-up for 30 children. As it stands now, some of the other roads that access Douglas through Citrus Farms are inadequate (Exhibits K -L). Why create bottlenecks, especially during peak rush-hour traffic? Why change something that has worked for the last 50 years? Why intrude in a community? Why create chaos? We respectfully urge the City Commission to deny this special exception. We ask you to stand by your Master Plan. By making a stand to. preserve the residential single-family community of Coral Gate, you aid in preserving the integrity of all of Miami's residential neighborhoods. Submitted into the public record in connection with item ons-Qa Walter Foeman qJ City Q 0 cee NEW MARKET: A Varadero supermarket is planned for this site at the northeast corner of Coral Way and Southwest 33rd Avenue. The owner wants to raze four houses in Coral Gate for extra parking. Ga in -town refuge braces to fight a planneu g1 incl y store parking lot in its midst. nen:. ByCARLGOLDFARB Herald Slat(Writer In 1949, Joe and Eleanore Musial went house hunting with their two little bovs and her mother in tow, and a frighteningly vivid recollection of the '47 hurricane that deluged Miami. When Joe Musial spotted knotty pine trees in Miami's new Coral Gate community — a sign the area was high above the flood waters' reach — the family toured one of the model homes. They decided almost immediately to buv there, even if it was out in the boondocks between Southwest 32nd and 37th avenues between 16th Street and Coral Way, near where the visiting Ringling Brothers Circus pitched its high -top tents every year. Almost every Sunday for the next three months, with 2 -year-old Dainty and 3 -year-old Bobby by their side, the Musials motored out to watch their two-bedroom, one -bath home rise from the • RANDY BAZEMORE / Miami Harald Staff QUIET LIFE: Beba, left, and Pepe Luzarraga like the small-town feeling in Coral Gate, where they have lived for six years. ground. As the family grew with Patrick and then Kelly. Musial built another bedroom and bathroom, expanded the Florida room and converted the garage to a fourth bedroom. For almost 40 years, Joe, now 71, and Eleanore, 69, never looked beyond Coral Gate. They never regretted their choice — until recently. Pepe Luzarraga, 43, and his wife, Beba, 39, moved into Coral Gate six years ago, drawn by the closeness to downtown and the homey feel of a small town in the midst of a big city. The Luzarragas also want to add an extra bedroom and bath and enlarge their kitchen and den, but are now hesitant. Both the Musials and the Luzarragas are thinking of leaving the community they love. Both families fear its demise could be near. The Gate, as residents call their subdivision, covers about 110 acres. With 463 single-family homes, Coral Gate is one of the largest planned communities in Miami. It is also one of the oldest, turning 40 this year. The Gate is a world apart. It is, walled in on three sides and criss-crossed by a maze of curved, dead-end streets. Only three roads cut through the project. Except for people who have close friends in the Gate, outsiders seldom visit the area, which looks as if it had been frozen in time. It is the kind of all-American neighborhood where one expects to see Beaver Cleaver playing catch with Wally. "It's an island in the sun," said Doris Scheer, vice president of the Coral Gate Homeowners Association. It's also an island residents say is under siege. Grocery magnate Fernando Rodriguez has neighbors riled up with his plans to raze four houses in the Gate. Rodriguez is building a Varadero supermarket at the northeast corner of Coral Way and Southwest 33rd Avenue and hopes 0 85-. to use the lots for extra parking. Rodriguez says the extra lots will keep shoppers from cruising the streets for parking. Irate Gate residents say breaching the residential wall around their neighborhood is like slipping a snake into Eden. They are girding for a battle with Rodriguez when the matter goes before the City Commission, possibly Nov. 16. "I'm going to fight this, and if I lose I'm going to get the hell out of Miami," said Joe Musial. - When the Gate was built, there were four basic designs: two bedrooms with one bathroom, two bedrooms with two baths, three bedrooms with one bath and three bedrooms with two baths. A melaleuca tree was planted by each house. Every home had a one -car garage and a driveway with a tongue of grass up the middle. The Gate was like a small town. The April 1951 issue of the Coral Gater newsletter congratulated Barbara Jo LaRiviere, 4, on bein selected Miss Coral Gate of the year; asked for information aboc Tiny, a missing 3 -month-old pup that belonged toJudv Zissen, 10 and announced birthdays, anniversaries and weddings. But the Gate has not been immune to change. Many of its garages have beer converted to bedrooms and the repetitiveness of the homes' ba: designs has been softened by additions, awnings, carports, window grates and shrubbery. Originallv, about half the residents in the Gate were Jewit today it is becoming increasingl, Hispanic as a new generation of young families move in. But the homes are as tidy as e and the Gate still inspires the sa unflinching loyalty. Beba Luzarraga, a vice presid at the Greater Miami Chamber, Commerce, works downtown ar touts the convenience of the Gar On a recent afternoon, she left v Exhibit A.1 Submitted into the public recor in connection with item on c1"e2�'av Walter Foeman City Cleric • • FEATURE • at 5 p.m. and was home 15 minutes holdings would be perfect for a new later. Orange Bowl, with a 75,000- to "I made the beds, washed the 100,000 -seat stadium and perhaps a breakfast dishes and was shopping major baseball diamond, swimming on Miracle Mile at six o'clock in the pool and track. afternoon. Who can say that if they Clark ignored their overtures and live in Kendall?" she asked. commissioners voted to condemn Except for the vagaries of history, the land. That got Clark's attention the Gate would be one of the busiest and his goat, and he fought them spots in Miami, not the quiet vigorously in court. In 1946, the residential enclave it is today. commission rescinded the In the early 1920s, the tract that condemnation action. became the Gate was purchased by Clark never turned the profit he David H. Clark, an eccentric and envisioned. He died in 1946, leaving somewhat reclusive patent the 127 -acre tract as he found it. medicine manufacturer fond of The land was auctioned Jan. 14, using olive oil as a body rub. 1948, to help settle Clark's estate. Clark, who was from Orangeburg, The judge handling the estate N.Y., planted 10,000 citrus trees, rejected all offers as too low and which he neglected until a fire ordered a new sale. Developer ravaged the grove. Clark predicted David M. Woolin bought it for his land would be extraordinarily $6,126 an acre, or $778,000. valuable one day and reportedly Woolin previously had helped spurned a 1925 offer from Coral build Fort Greene, a 3,300 -family Gables developer George Merrick housing project in BrooklynN.Y. In to buy the land for $3.25 million. Miami, he announced ambitious BETH A. KEISER / Miami Hera10 MEET THE NEIGHBORS: Some Coral Gate residents gather for a group picture under the sign for Coral Gate Drive. In the front row are Sy Nichtberger, left, and Manuel Ramentol; middle row, from left, are Robert Valledor, J.C. Fernandez, Mansol Wilkins, Ann Freedman, Grace Garrido, Michael Schults and Jack Scheer. At top is Doris Scheer. - AT PLAY: Francisco Fouce, 5, left; Minett Fouce, 3; Laura Luzarraga, 9; and Camila 321 of 463 Coral Gatehome- I Woodlawn Park Cemetery Luzarraga, 5, play at,Coral Gate: owners (69.3%) are opposed SW 16 sT. It's one of the few areas in the to plans for razing four homes city with moderate home prices. to put in extra parking. sw t6 Tea. garage so no one would have to park on the streets. This is the SW 16 LN. automobile age." he stated in a 1948 newspaper article. "I think it isjust as necessary to provide for ❑ parking as it is to provide for adequate streets." The original 127 -acre tract -C to ST. included the land fronting Coral ¢; sW t CORAL GATE •` Way, where Sears and the Miracle >' Center now stand and where Q Varadero is being built. sw t9 sr. P ~ Woolin planned a sharp o. 5b r �s w delineation between the stores and the homes, a line residents in the e Gate want to preserve. Construction on the homes Homes that might 5tt Zo started in 1949 and was completed in 1951. w be replaced with The Gate is still a middle-class a parking lots. neighborhood, one of the few areas in the city with only single-family 3 Sears homes and yet moderate prices.. N Roebuck Varadero "Most people tante here as a Miracle Center Supermarket stepping stone to someplace else," said Em y Stearns, 70, who has SW 22 ST. CORAL WAV lived in the Gate since 1949. "But s RCE Gaur omeowne s Associalion Exhibit A.2 Submitted into the public record in connection with item ?-� on��--�—�'a' Waiter Foeman City Clerk M C: c C C C r Submitted into the public S�btn EXHIBIT B record, in connection with item 070- - on � --- Walter Foernan City Clerk Y`WE CITY OF NIIANII, FLORIDA 7iVfiereaS: 7ICe Coral Gate neighborhood is the city of Miami's first planned residential community; and Whereas: `The first homeowners in the Coral Gate neighborhood were predominately veterans of World War 11; and . Whereas: `Zhe succeeding generations of Coral Gate homeowners were always welcomed in the Coral Gate neighborhood, regardless of race or nation of origin; and Whereas: The homeowners of the Coral Gate neighborhood have always given unseoishly of their time, energy and ideas for the betterment of not just Coral Gate, but all residential and commercial neighborhoods in the city of Miami; and `Whereas. The Coral Gate neighborhood is celebrating its 599 Anniversary on Sunday, January 23, 2000. Now, Therefore: *I, doe Caro(lo, Mayor, of the City of Miami, F(Dr a, do hereby proclaim January 23rd, 2000 rlhe CO) al��ate.. aom ro 1 V/1, ers � 7Ss04iation Day 11 In 06servance Tiereof I call upon al(residents of the City of 96ami to join me in the celebration of this important occasion. In Witness Whereof. I hereunto set my hand and cause the sea( of the City of Miami to be affired. bone: In the Office of the Mayor of the City of Miami, Ekgida. January 21, 2000 /! -ted Joe Carollo, Mayor �� 00 V P'. cr CORAL GA S G. TT A E E Coral Gables South Miami Pi#ech-st, • West Miami JANUARY 26 - FEBRUARY 1, 2000 • 9 Fl2www.herald .Corf� . SUNDAY, FE SRUARY 8, 2000 e • Ccn 0 3 ?Cr« CD0 r�==- r•. r• fi o O O n m O CD n 3 CD `c' 6 :3 0 • r.r:. t-orme- KEN'DALL PERRINE BOARD OF R J%LTORSC' 16001 S.W. 95 Avenue Miami Florida 33157 (Address) (City) (State) (Zip) COMPLAINT (ETHICS) To the GRIEVANCE CONIN11 TEE OF THE Kendall Perrine Board of REALTOR CnRAT, G1TI; ill�'.'- �OCIATTOI'd 1810 S.+J. 33rd Court Miami' Florida 33145 Complainant (s) Complainant(s) charge(s)- Filed October 28, 19 88 TIN71.1 1DROPERTIFS INC. RL:ALTG1,:> MURPY COVEN - BROKER 1. Respondent (s) An alleged violation of Article (s) of the Code of Ethics or other membership duty as et forth in the Bylaws of the Board in (Article, Section) and alleges that the above charge(s) (is/are) supported by the attached statement, which is .signed and dated by the complainant(s). This Complaint is true and correct to the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned. Under the penalties of perjury, I (we) declare that to the best of my (our) knowledge and belief, my (our) allegations in this Complaint are true. COMPLAINANT(S): CORAL GATE H0M1:O','Ji11;R "j A �OCIATION (TYPE/PRINT) (TYPE/PRINT) (TYPE/PRINT) (SIGNATUW) V� (SIGNATURE) (SIGNATURE) ADDRESS: 1 4,10 ^.!'J. `,rd Coir M-inani 9 Fes_ 14 5 )Mld,ot�r— Submitted Into the public recorA in conne, Leon with Exhibit E. 1 item on 10/83 Walter Foeman City Clerk OGS ® s ti �,s to � •� ceSSesGe�o t/ a stt case o��e 1� e`a�ae`°t• • �.. stb�.ae t•� r'°°sv ' � sad c�a tha t�eg by s e�gr100 utas s a Is ,tet eaa� SIC SK,ces• a'a° notte sa` she to t`1 •�et�lette� a`4eot.e� et C� yob° °Qr �t-statoe� a�Q� e°e go s the t o�t9 vcos wate��et lJ �G°taa ea�sa`a to0a oyatt oc�`d`tbe a on Ghat ®� e,\\��`��eec° Q`cc°e otaa�ett° aet �oeto�g� c i ooa• .t `�� es a ty t t°� c� b s�ae4'S 1 has g E L bolo°t�~r` �sto ��� th`� et`cF�`°�s� C U i ab stet oJ�aaas� 'th; &\11 t�`e S yatret tia9 bv`1" ®'Nw� � 1 P� �t40 °��e �trb� ��re ° �2 tJ eat° a U CD sa`a oQet c , °� s° e� �. g2 tome :,et, sett •�\� Cott �,on ta` e Qt o o4e eatca e'� Q 56 a aat� �e sb gt° c°° o a o tb es�� e Q� t to t° ate g - est °vQ esv�sesb C y� �S\oil Sade to�,et °getb •�a, to a� acevC 6°be te, s the co sog e�'oJ .o b cha e o °°s -SN a1 tt�c �a � e °J •�a tetaa0 retstra V. be es,oecoo Qet ,�a°ge to�°J�at` oNt`g E Cy,gac es.$` �atwaotot,�eto teti CO o a° ♦i ao of ap��st s e hoQ �S,h °t� t� i rl� rCrIM''JAW tAlt 0 1 it 004 MEMC1Al •MiCIUWC 7 F1011ilf I- "'^'�,f t. ti • J ffI I A. ARE FOOT '0 F00► FRONTAGE .:;.%COMM ERCIAL USE INCLUDES 2 HOUSES x Realtors PROPERTIES wc. Re 130 ) 27'9- 8463 MURRY COHEN •BROKER iL � . �� `:•..� ���:.� ,: a `��-�j Exhibit E.3 Submitted into the public record, in connection with item I`LL- on Yeo Walter Foeman 00 City Clerk I W a 0 Z AN OPEN LETTER TO THE As you are probably aware, the residents of Coral Gate '. have been battling the', development; plans of Fernando "Rodriguez, President of`Varadero Supermarkets.: However, -w feel:it is important that every citazenof this great City.understands our"opposition to Mr. Rodriguez's plan to destroy four. "homes in. our `neighborhood. We do'not oppose the. construction of a Varadero Market on Coral Way SW 33 Avenue. In fact over the years we have welcomed and patronized .many businesses within the commercially zoned areas of Coral Gate;from Sears to Miracle:. Center.. However, ''none' .. of these businesses where their wanted to destroy homes in the neighborhood customers: live. We .do oppose the needless destruction. of four homes in., the heart of our quiet. residential neighborhood. We op pose this destruction because" iti s oet iffeles-S.M.r. Rodriguez wants to destroy four homes for. additional . parking he doesn't need. The commercially zoned property e owns already gives him 248 parking spaces.: This is almost 3. times what the City requires and far more than any other single store. in *South South Florida. When is enough, . enough? We " oppose the destruction because the replacement of homes" with a parking lot will inject a "cancer" into the heart off -our neighborhood. Coral Gate is a stable and friendly neighborhood where a' " diverse mix of residents live in harmony. It's an idealplace. to raise:,.a family for the. average citizen who can only. �+._ua4 h ro. .;sy;h�+.dr. �u (g;✓t A:da:i.9rhLF. t h�(y.^�'�:.luc .J�y� . Submitted .into the public" recor�� .i,n� �connection with item L_ on2a� /alter Foeman City Clerk MIAMI E ON OF HOMES afford "a moderately priced home. Mr. Rodriguez's plan will not just destroy four homes, it willdestroy this way, of life. History has shown that the in- trusion of commercial use into the heart'of a residential area "will `bring traffic,'. karbage, gangs, and drugs. The neighborhood will deteriorate and the residents will flee. How would he feel if this happened in his quiet resi- dential Corall Gables neighborhood? Wh should he be allowed. to destroy,a model neighborhood in the City of Miami? Fernando Rodriguez has stated this new store is his `.`American Dream'.': We applaud such" ambition. And we sincerely hope he fulfills his dream. His success is just one more proof that this is .truly the land of freedom and oppor- tunity. However, where.is it written that His "American Dream" is more important than the dream of every citizen to live in a safe, affordable, and quiet family neighborhood? 'WE THE 1097 RESIDENTS OF CORAL GATE ASK OUR. SEUES: `IOTMAT ABOUT OUR `AMERICAN DREAM'?' PLEASE HELP US IN OUR BATTLE TO PROTECT OUR FAMILIES AND HOMES. CALL THE MAYOR AND COM- MISSIONERS. OF THE CITY OF MIAMI. TELL THEM YOU OPPOSE THE SENSELESS DESTRUCTION OFI HOMES IN" CORAL GATE.. ..Thank You, ` The Residents of Coral Gate Paid political advertisement by the Coral Gate Homeowner's Association • t • 0 0 October 17, 1986 !,Jr. Don Brammer Dade County Public Works Highway Division 111 N.W. 1. Street Ste 1510 Metro Dade Miami, Florida 33128-1970 Dear Tr . Brammer: The Coral Gate Homeowners Association requests a traffic study in the area bounded by SW 16 Street on.the north, Coral Way on.the south, SW 37 Avenue on the West and SW 32 Avenue on the east. Our area of concern as described above encompasses a residential community of approximately 550 homes. We are asking that this study be undertaken because of increased traffic activity caused by heavy commercial growth adjacent to the community and serious accidents now occurring at an alarming rate. Of specific concern is Coral Gate Drive (4 way stops?) SW 17, 18, 20, 21 streets used as thru ways and excess speed and the intersenctions at 18 Street and 32 Avenue and -16 Street and Coral Gate Drive (traffic lights?). We sincerely thank you for your help and interest on'this matter and hope to be hearing from you soon. If you wish to speak before our organization, we would be happy to have you to a future meeting to present your views to the community. Sincerely, 6. /�. 9-44L Ivan G. Pike Exhibit G.1 Submitted into the public recon in connection with item �-5 on —od Walter Foeman l) 1 City Clerk off CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: FILE: Cesar Odio 4'2'87 City Manager 6U.JECT: Request for traffic study FROM: Joe Carollo -RL Comricsio^.cr REFERENCES: ENCLOSURES: (1) The Coral Gate Homeowners Association expressed their concerns regarding traffic in their neighborhood meeting where my assistant Henry Jackson was present. Enclosed please find a copy, of a letter with the specific areas of concern. Even - though the Dade County Public Works/Highway Division conducted a traffic study, the.area residents were not satisfied with the results. Therefore, I'm asking that our Public Works Dept. do the traffic study as outlined on the enclosed letter. Thanking you in advance for your prompt attention to this matter. cc: Mr. Charles S. Hasseler President/ Coral Gate Homeowners Association 1810 S.W. 33 Ct. Miami, FL 33145 Exhibit G.2 Submitted into the public record in onnectionw GQ item 'L' on ; Walter Foeman City Clerk the City of Miami and Metropoll n Dade (:ounty to.put_in:to effect the following traffic contrc 1 . A tem ©tai' '4&-rr••lcade for• a one year eriod . of,'! the: 'E t r fS.W.p y y p as bour9ent ance o S. 20th Street from S.W. 37th Avenue. 2. Four-Way.stop signs at the intersections -of Coral Gate Drive and S.W. 21st Street; Coral Gate Dtiv'e: �4iid S:W. 20th` Street ; S. 21st Street and 33rd.:Avenue. Three-Way;s.iop sings at S.W. 18th Street and Coral 'Gate .Drive "Stop Ahead" Signs to be installed'in conjunction with all stop signs. 3. Erection of.a..traffic signal at the intersection of_S:W. 32nd Avenue and S.W. 18th Street. Due to•the•,number of parked cars and trucks which,block'vision and make..access and egress dangerous. 4. Install "No'Through" signs at all perimeter entrances..` we require these.actions for the following reasons. A. To maintain•;;the'unique character of our residential neighborh,00d:of 450 .homes. B. To ensure�sdfety, for out residents. C. To -'ensure-, access and`egress to our homes:. D. To eliminate the use of our neighborhood. as:.speedwaysand....shortcuts.to major arteries. J. Nosotros como residences de .Coral .Gate: y,::como membros de:;1a Associacion.de'Piopietarios de .Cc Gate, les ped. mos a'`la Ciudad. de Miami y a el-**condado metropoli:tano:de Dade.que:pongan en efec los siguientes controles de trafico: 1. Una barricada temporaria por un ano en Za entrada de`el este .de 1a 20 calle del S.W. desde 1a 37 avenida del S.W. 2. Signos de stop de 4 vias en la .i.nterseccion de::.Cora1. Gate..Drive y la 21 calle del S.W. , Coral Gate. Drive y la 20 calle del S.W. 21st .y 33'aven da del s. W,. Signos de "Stop Ahead" para ser 'instalados en conjunt:0 con :todos los signos de "Stop". 3.- Instalacion de un semaforo en 1a interseccion de.l,!-_32'.a.venida y,18 Calle del. S.W. Esta instalacion del semaforo,sera debida a la`cantidad.de,automobiles y camiones estacior que impiden 1a visibilidad y hacen el proceder pel: groso: Instalacion .de signos de "No Through Trucks" en:toda.`las.entradas a'Coral Gate. Nosotros pedimos estas acciones por las siguientes razones'.. A. Para mantener 1a caracteristica exclusive de riue.stra vecindad.r_es.idencial de 450 hogares. B. Para asegurar el bienestar de nuestros reside nfes.:;<.`' C. Para asegurar acceso a nuestros hogares,::sin obstacu10.1t. D. Para. ehiminar el use de nuestra comunidad .para :.aclo'raar Name. and Address Name_and;Address JT -7 f s o s Submitted Into the public recor in connection with � on Walter Foeman Clerk Exhibit G.3 dz METROPOLITAN DDE ANTY, FLORIDA11ffin ® ®r/�► METRb- E ®�_RV WNW METRO-DADE CENTER OFFICE OF COUNTY MANAGER SUITE 2910 DeceTlber 11, 1987 111 N.W. 1st STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128.1994 (305) 375-5311 Mrs. Doris K. Scheer Coral Gate Homeowners Assoc. 1840 Coral Gate Drive Miami, Florida 33145 Re: Request for Traffic Control Modifications at Coral Gate Dear Mrs.. Scheer: This is in response to your October 28, 1987, letter requesting traffic signals, parking restrictions, and stop signs in the Coral Gate area. As you know an November 17, 1987, you and several representatives from the Coral Gate Homeowners Association met with Mr.. Pedro Hernandez, Chief of the of the Highway Division of the Public Works Department, to discuss in detail the proposals and recommendations contained in your correspondence. Subsequent to your meeting, several signed petitions requesting parking restrictions were received by the Public Works Department. We are pleased to advise you that work orders have been written for the installation of NO PARKING signs as soon as work schedules permit. In addition, and as a direct result of your meeting with the Public Works Department, their staff has begun a field review of various locations in the Coral Gate area for the installation of additional stop signs. The Public Works Department will respond to you directly at the conclusion of their analysis. Your neighborhood interest is commendable and we shall be glad to hear from you regarding other suggestions you may have relating to needed improvements in your area. very truly yours, o Pereira County Manager cc: Donald W. Cather, P.E. Director, City of Miami Public Works Exhibit G-4 Walter A. Herndon, Jr., P.E Director Submitted into the public Public Works Department recor-Qj in connection with items on Waiter Foeman 0 0 City Clerk METROPOLITAN DADE CONTY, FLORIDA 11100 METRO METRO-DADE CENTER PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SUITE 1610 111 N.W. 1st STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128-1970 March 11, 1988 Mr. Charles S. Hasseler President Coral Gate Homeowners Assoc. 1810 S.W. 33 Court Miami, Florida 33145 Re: Coral Gate Drive and SW 18 St., SW 20 St. and SW 21 St. Traffic Engineering Study Request X638686,'38685, 38684 Dear Mr. Hasseler: This is a follow-up response to your October 6, 1987, request for four-way stop signs at the above locations. An examination of the traffic conditions and physical characteristics of the location was made • to determine the need for 4 -way stop signs. Our evaluation of the traffic engineering data revealed vehicular and pedestrian volume and other operational characteristics fall short of meeting the required criteria set by the Public Works Department for 4 -way stop installation. Public Works Department will, however, install Chevron warning signs on Coral Gate Drive at the curve between S.W. 18 Street and S.W. 18 Terrace. Additionally, the Department will restudy Coral Gate Drive between S.W. 20 Street and S.W. 21 Street after the City of Miami reconstructs S.W. 20 Street at Douglas Road. While we regret we cannot comply with your request, we are pleased to have been able to look into this matter for you. Very truly yours, 110 Pedr G. nand P.E. Chief, Highwa iv ion PGH: JC: en cc: Sheldon Pivnik Exhibit G.5 Submitted into the Public record in connection With item Z—" on cJ 2b -cu Equal Opportunity/Handicap Employer/Services Walter Foeman 00— 8151 01ty Clerk METROPOLITAN DADE CO_ NTY, FLORIDA METRO DADE; METRO-DADE CENTER PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SUITE 1610 111 N.W. 1St STREET MIAMI, FLORIDA 33128-1970 (305) 375-2092 August 15, 1989 Mr. Robert L. Valledor Valledor Co. 1450 Coral Way - Miami, Florida 33145 Re: SW 18 Street and SW 32 Court SW 20 Street and SW 33 Avenue SW 21 Street and SW 33 Avenue SW 19 Terrace and SW 32 Court SRF,No. 41379 Dear Mr. Valledor: This is an interim response to your July 19, 1989 request for 4 -way stop signs at the above locations. - The intersections of SW 20 Street and SW 33 Avenue, SW 21 Street and SW 33 Avenue, and Coral Gate Drive and SW 18 Street, were recently studied by the Department. It was determined that these locations do not meet our criteria for 4 -way stop installation. We are initiating a study to determine the need for 4 -way stop controls at the intersections of SW 18 Street and SW 32 Court, and SW 19 Terrace and SW 32 Court. We anticipate that our investigation will be completed within 6 weeks. If you find it necessary to contact our office concerning this matter, please call Mr. Jeff Cohen at 375-2030 and refer to the above request number. Very truly yours, Pedro G. Hernandez, P.E. Chief, Highway Division PGH:JC:en Submitted into the PubliC Exhibit G.6 recon i onnectionWith Stu item on Walter Fo C City lerk 851 Equal Opportunity/Handicap Employer/Services Cozaf Ja.1E C#0MZ0WnZTI P.O. Box 450215 Miami, FL 33245 0 October 26, 1992 Ms. Margarita Genova-Cordovi NET Administrator Coral Way Service Area Shenadoah Park 1770 SW 21 st Avenue Miami, F1 33145 Dear Maggie: oVgAcia.fi,on Last May, we officially requested -through Officer Luis Cabrera and the Coral Way Crime Sub -Council -enforcement, even if on a limited and sporadic basis, of the stop signs in the Coral Gate neighborhood. We have been asking for help in reducing the speeding traffic that endangers our quality of life and the children of our neighborhood. While we are beginning a project that will allow us to help ourselves by barricading certain entrances and exits, this is a longer term solution, and our need is now. This is .certainly not our only Police problem. We have asked for more patrols to reduce our growing burglary situation, vandalism on cars in the Area, daytime muggins... We have provided memos, lists, street corners ... we have worked through the Sub -Council .....all to little avail.. Again, we are requesting traffic enforcement and additional police, particularly during the day and early morning when many of our burglaries and acts of vandalism are taking place (including an attempted mid-morning home invasion an 32 Court) But please don't ask us to list specific areas or corners again. Just refer to the attached given to Officer Cabrera five months ago! Sincerely, -) 7w �- rAnalorena Gomez J C. Fernandez Wilma Dick President, CGHA o -Chair, CGHA Co -Chair, CGHA Crime Watch Crime Watch cc. Joe Wilkins, Area -Wide Dan Leibow, Coral Way Submitted into the public recon in onnection wig Exhibit G.7 item i -'Z on Walter Foeman- City Clerk Mrs. Wilma M. Dick 1670 S.W. 32nd Court Miami, F1 33145 July 17, 1992 Mr. Dan Leibow, Vice Chairman Coral Way Crime Sub -Council 3041 S.W. 2nd Ave. Miami, F1 33129 Re: Coral Gate_Area Dear Dan, Pursuant to our discussion at the Crime Sub -Council meeting on Tuesday, July 14, 1992, please be advised that the most prevalent crimes in the Coral Gate area at this time are burglary, home invasion, car vandalism and break-ins and car thefts. We have had a few cses of robbery and muggings as well. These crimes occur bot day and evening. We would appreciate any assistance that.the Crime Sub -Council and Court Watch can provide to alleviate and possibly eliminate the crime problems in our area. Sincerely, Wilm"a M. Dick Coral Gate Homeowners Assoc._, Vice Pres. Coral Way Crime Sub -Council, Member /cC: J. C. Fernandez, Chairman Coral Way Crime Sub Council Exhibit G.8 Submitted into the public recoro in connection with item !s on -ZSR Walter Foeman City Clerk • CITY OF M I A M I T 'Fal U! NEIGFISORHOOD ENHANCEMENT TEAM C O R A L W A Y November 4, 1992 i Ms. Analorena Gomez,'President Coral Gate Homeowners Association P.O. Box 450215 Miami, lorida 33245 Dear s, ez: Pursuant to your letter of October 26, 1992, enclosed please find a copy of a memorandum to Major Ivan Fernandez, South District Commander for the Police Department, requesting his intervention to obtain the help you have been requesting for so long. I would like to meet with you to discuss possible projects which could be implemented with help from a labor crew assigned to.our NET office. These could include, sweeping and general clean up effort and planting within the neighborhood. Please call me at anytime to discuss these issues. Sincerely, argari>`e�nova-Cordovi Administrator cc. L`Sv OF b F Of'co' F�Qy? Carlos F. Smith Major Ivan Fernandez Officer Luis Cabrera Submitted into the public recor in connection with6 o item Walter Foematn City Gte� , Exhibit G.9 CITY OF MIAMI CORAL WAY SERVICE CENTER/1770 S.W. 21st AVE./Miami; FL 33145/(305) 857-0758/FAX: (305) 857-9152 • 0 * 245 • L 246 DADE COUNTY FLORIDA TWP 54 RNG 41 SEC 10 SPECIAL INTEREST SYMBOLS FIRE STATIONS POLICE STATIONS AtHOSPITALS CHURCHES NOTE: see Sc NOOT Ano PARe Ne ON NATION S—c i IRONT OF All AS FOR De TA1cS MUNICIPALITY KEY CITY OF MIAMI Exhibit H.1 ** Happy Dreams 1373 SW 37 Avenue R -C oo— 851 ZONING KEY CITY OF MIAMI • (UPDATED THRU JANUARY 1116) LOCAL COMMERCIAL C - IA PLANNED SHOPPING CENTFR C 2 COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL C 2A SPECIAL COMMUNITY C.3 CENTRAL COMMERCIAL C.4 GENERAL COMMERCIAL C eA BOULEVARD COMMUNITY C-5 LIBERAL COMMERCIAL 'GU GOVERNMENT USE I I LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 1.2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL PAD PLANNED AREA DEV ELOPMENT =' C Y (OVERLAY) a�.r D •� P,R PUBLIC PARK AND REC REATIONAL USES N U R.I ONE FAMILY 6,000SF Q O Min. Lot S,re �� L _ R. IA ONE FAMILY Q� U 7,500SF Min Lot Site I R.IR ONE FAMILY .1..1 10.000SF Min. Lot S, C) C C CO R.2 TWO FAMILY - 6,0005E Min. Loi Site a..i i C) p V R.3 LOW DENSITY MULTIPLE R 3 LOW DENSITY APT$ DENSITY c: •� 1 1.4MEDIUM MULTIPI-F� 5 HIGH DENSITY •� R. HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE R.0 RESIDENTIAL OFFICE 0 R -CC RESIDENTIAL OFFICE 6,G R -CA RESIDENTIAL OFFICE (n , R -CB RESIDENTIAL OFFICE W-1WATERFRONT INDUSTRIAL WR WATERFRONT RECREATIONAL ** Happy Dreams 1373 SW 37 Avenue R -C oo— 851 • • 245 DADE COUNTY .� FLORIDA TWP 54 RNG 41 SEC 9 SPECIAL INTEREST SYMBOLS FIRE STATIpI•!S POLICE STATION!; HOSPI rALS A1111116 CHURCHES NOTE: SEE SC„001. nrvU +c, n. INF OR w,A i3ON SNEF, ir, cRUt� F ATLAS FOR UET"L', PARK NO 269 MUNICIPALITY KEY: C,TY - ,.LAIN wl ZONING KEY Exhibit. H.2 R l,I I T u IY11#Awi W 0�.; .. ',` a w oz za Ne IV PUAT Eo r H R V )ANY AR 19751 C -I" LOCAL COMMERCIAL .C.IA PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER C.2 COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL. C 2A SPECIAL COMMUNITY C 3 CENTRAL COMMERCIAL C 4 GENERAL COMMERCIAL C 4 130ULEVARD COMMUNITY C 5 LIBERAL COMMERCIAL GU . GOVERNMENT USE 1.1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL 1 2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL PAD PLANNED AREA DEV. E ELOPMENT(OVERLAY) P 14 PUBLIC PARK AND RCC - R -C8 REATIONAL USES Exhibit. H.2 R ONE FAMILY W 0�.; .. ',` a w oz za Ne 6,000SF M,n Lot S— �:e R.IA R OIJE FAMILY - .;. ,• 7.SOOSF M.n. Lot S,;e R 11i ONE FAMILY to .p I QOOOSF Min I o1 R.2 TWO FAMILY � � \ E U 6,000SF -M,n. Lot 5,a5 R 3 LOW DENSITY MULTIPLE R 3A LOW DENSITY APTS. P,.4 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE R-5 HIGH DENSITY R 5A HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE R -C RESIDENTIAL OFFICE E 1.1,1:0111111111mmi R -CA RESIDENTIAL OFFICE R -C8 RESIDENTIAL OFFICE W-1 WATERFRONT INDUSTRIAL WR WATERFRONT RECREATIONAI 8 A S. ROEBUCK I s TRACT C p c C cu O p i c �u v 5: S'T E VE/VS-fuPE4Md`4KET ; to _ :— U 'p Exhibit. H.2 R ONE FAMILY W 0�.; .. ',` a w oz za Ne 6,000SF M,n Lot S— �:e R.IA R OIJE FAMILY - .;. ,• 7.SOOSF M.n. Lot S,;e R 11i ONE FAMILY to .p I QOOOSF Min I o1 R.2 TWO FAMILY � � \ E U 6,000SF -M,n. Lot 5,a5 R 3 LOW DENSITY MULTIPLE R 3A LOW DENSITY APTS. P,.4 MEDIUM DENSITY MULTIPLE R-5 HIGH DENSITY R 5A HIGH DENSITY MULTIPLE R -C RESIDENTIAL OFFICE R -CC RESIDENTIAL OFFICE R -CA RESIDENTIAL OFFICE R -C8 RESIDENTIAL OFFICE W-1 WATERFRONT INDUSTRIAL WR WATERFRONT RECREATIONAI saJO♦3' ..:, •.. •a .x s✓ . uz n » 4' 19 � >• - V '. .n W 0�.; .. ',` a w oz za Ne n{. H7. ItMb so •. - Ire Isr 54s• ul rl. ao 17 n '. SZ •' .0 ++� %V . .;. ,• �� 1 ;;: n to .p , azo. �' ' ' � � \ E U FW- a „. a� ae zl o zn o iy zzi r 5« •. fl. O O O /M=w' L � O O LL '` V TR:AC 1 A- : a 2 ' s 491. O .. 8 A S. ROEBUCK P��` ACT s TRACT C p c C cu O p i c �u v 5: S'T E VE/VS-fuPE4Md`4KET ; to _ :— U 'p aT4M� Proposed daycare site: 3681 SW 20 Street is zo R-1 _E U C/) a? R CD -n 0 CD AL 77777� 7- Submitted into the public record in connection with item—� on i� Walter Foeman City Cleric Source: Coral Gables Police Dept. Exhibit J.1 00— '851 09/13/2000 Page 1 Accidents by Location 11h Report Date Case er on street ® Intersect Street 09/09/1999 99016197 DOUGLAS RD ALHAMBRA CR 01/04/2000 00000164 DOUGLAS RD ALHAMBRA PLZ _ 11/16/1999 99020636 DOUGLAS -RD— -ALHAMBRA PZ 162/15/2000 00002636 DOUGLAS RD ALHAMBRA PLZ 04/04/2000 00005626 DOUGLAS RD ALHAMBRA PZ 05/12/2000 00007907 DOUGLAS RD ALHAMBRA PZ 05/24/2000 00008642 DOUGLAS RD ALHAMBRA PZ 05/31/2000 00009095 DOUGLAS RD ALHAMBRA CR 07/21/2000 00012292 DOUGLAS •RD ALHAMBRA CR 07/24/2000 00012439 DOUGLAS RD ALHAMBRA PZ 08/11/2000 00013569 DOUGLAS RD ALHAMBRA CR 08/11/2000 00013570 DOUGLAS RD ALHAMBRA CR 08/28/2000 00014632 2200 DOUGLAS RD ALHAMBRA PL Submitted into the public record in connection with item—� on i� Walter Foeman City Cleric Source: Coral Gables Police Dept. Exhibit J.1 00— '851 09/13/2000 Page 1 Report Date 09/01/1999 10/21/1999 0/29/1999 05/25/2000 06/24/2000 Source: 09/13/2000 Accidents by Location Case 0.)er 99015625 99018944 99023254 00008667 00010552 On Street ALHAMBRA CIR ALHAMBRA PLAZA ALHAMBRA PLAZA ALHAMBRA CR ALHAMBRA CR Coral Gables Police Dept. L' Submitted into the public recor - on o eCti� item Darden Walter F City Clerk Intersect Street DOUGLAS RD DOUGLAS ROAD/AHAMBRA PLAZA DOUGLAS RD DOUGLAS RD DOUGLAS RD Exhibit J.2 0— 851 Page 1 Submitted into the public record in connection with item. L5t—!C_ on Walter Foemen City Clerk 00— a *AL GABLES POLICE DEPARTME ACCIDENTS ALHAMBRA & DOUGLAS 01/01/99-08/31/99 KE 6107 CASE NUMBER ADATE STREET CROSS -STREET 005714 03/31/99 ALHAMBRA CIRCLE. DOUGLAS ROAD 99006190 04;)'08/99 ALHAMBRA PLAZA DOUGLAS ROAD 99011823 07/03/99 ALHAMBRA CIRCLE DOUGLAS ROAD 99013476 07/29/99 ALHAMBRA CIRCLE DOUGLAS ROAD 99014247 07/03/99 ALHAMBRA PLAZA DOUGLAS ROAD 99014340 08/11/99 ALHAMBRA PLAZA DOUGLAS RD r Source: Coral Gables Police Dept. Exhibit J.3 Submitted into the public record in connection with item. L5t—!C_ on Walter Foemen City Clerk 00— a REPORT VIA CFS -AREAS KEY= (01,276,000101,17) THRU (01,276,000918,17) WHERE (1#FINAL-SIGNAL = 17 AND 1#TERMINATION-CODE = 01):SEQ 1#FINAL-SIGNAL FINAL SIGNAL 0 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 09/19/00 PAGE 1 09/19/00 CITY OF MIAMI CRIME ANALYSIS DETAIL PREPARED BY E. DAUX CFS SW 37 AVE & 20 ST JANUARY 1, 2000 THRU SEPTEMBER 18, 2000 TOTAL CASES=30 TOTAL CASES=30 0 d' h E.] MOTOR INCIDENT UNIT1 VEH ARREST NUMBER DATE TIME.NUMBER NUMBER QT STREET TYPE INTERSECTION REPORT REPORT Z2.53181.7 909 1953 7423 3655 SW 22 ST 0 0 Z2501310 906 958 7413 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 ST 0 0 Z2501297 906 942 7413 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 TR 0 0 Z2361659 823 1702 7421 1601 SW 37 AV 0 0 Z2251617 812 1524 7424 3655 SW CORAL WY 0 0 22171174 804 128 7412 0 SW 37 AV @ 1.6 ST 0 0 Z2051322 723 1004 7213 0 SW 37 AV @.16 ST 0 0 Z1891350 707 1103 873 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 TR 0 0 Z1791670 627 1738 7422 0 SW 32 AV @ 18 ST 0 0 Z1751212 623 845 7414 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 ST 0 0 Z1611233 609 907 7415 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 ST 0 0 Z1571368 605 1107 7412 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 ST 0 0 21541543 602 1419 7414 3655 SW CORAL WY 0 0 Z1481488 527 1256 7415 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 ST 0 0 Z1251499 504 1512• 7413 0 SW 37 AV @ 20 ST 0 0 21221820 501 2104 7424 0 SW 16 ST @ DOUGLAS RD 0 0 Z0991895 408 2107 7426 3655 SW CORAL WY 0 0 Z0752064 315 2230 7435 0 SW 37 AV @ 20 ST 0 0 Z0731615 313 1538 7425 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 ST 0 0 Z0681975 308 2311 7423 0 SW 20 ST @ DOUGLAS RD 0 0 Z0531616 222 1534 873 0 SW 32 AV @ 18 ST 0 0 20511575 220 1531 7423 0 SW 17 ST @ DOUGLAS RD 0 0 Z0411350 210 1222 876 0 SW 37 AV @ 20 ST 0 0 Z0401420 209 1409 7474 0 SW 16 ST @ DOUGLAS RD 0 0 Z0341239 203 913 7413 0 SW 32 AV @ 16 TR 0 0 20291457 129 1.128 7474 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 TR 0 0 2; REPORT VIA CES -AREAS KEY= (01,276,990101,17) THRU (01,276,991231,17) WHERE (1#FINAL-SIGNAL = 17 AND 1#TERMINATION-CODE = 01):SEQ 1#FINAL-SIGNAL S� 09/19/00 PAGE 1 1 CITY OF MIAMI 09/19/00 I CRIME ANALYSIS DETAIL ���JJJ✓✓✓ PREPARED BY E. DAUX CFS RA 276 JANUARY 1, 1999 THRU DECEMBER 31, 1999 ( ti { o FINAL INCIDENT UNIT1 MOTORVEH ARREST �� l SIGNAL NUMBER DATE TIME NUMBER NUMBER QT STREET TYPE INTERSECTION REPORT REPORT 7 Y3381397 991204 1146 7413 0 SW 37 AV @ 21 0 0 V Y3361699 991202 1847 7421 1651 SW 37 AV 0 0 Y3191819 991115 1844 7435 3542 SW 16. ST 0 0 17 Y3141987 991110 2208 7435 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 0 0 17 Y2931777 991020 1857 7445 3530 SW 16 ST 0 0 17 Y2911789 991018 1808 7422 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 0 0 17 Y2801174 991007 704 7414 0 SW 32 AV @ 18 0 0 U 17 Y2771446 991004 1230 7413 0 SW 32 AV @ 18 0 0 17 Y2751565 991002 1437 7414 1627 SW 37 AV 0 0� 17 Y2681610 990925 1543 7326 0 SW 32 AV @ 18 0 0 17 Y2601167 990917 615 7511 0 SW 37 AV @ 210 0 CL C O V 17 Y2561846 990913 2007 7421 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 0 0O� u- 17 Y2471395 990904 1101 7412 3655 SW CORAL WY 0 0 r- 17 U Y2371553 990825 1522 7474 3585 SW 17 ST 0 0 `J 17 Y2321489 990820 1351 7413 0 SW 22 ST @ DOUGLAS 0 0 c: C Cd 17 Y2291355 990817 1139 7413 0 SW 37 AV @ 20 0 0 c: O 17 Y2291330 990817 1119 7414 0 SW 37 AV @ 20 0 0 "- 17 Y2231632 990811 1655 7425 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 0 0 '0 17 Y2151277 990803 945 7473 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 0 0 C 17 Y2111535 990730 1453 7413 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 0 0 17 1:2071487 990726 1319 4317 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 0 0 17 Y1901237 990709 708 7474 0 SW 18 TR @ CORAL GATE 0 0 V 17 Y1772008 990626 2346 7433 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 0 0 q) 43 17 Y1731207 990622 908 876 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 0 1 Y1662011 990615 2259 7435 0 SW 37 AV @ 17 0 0 Y1471805 990527 1904 876 3440 SW 16 ST 0 0 Y1441631 990524 1607 7472 3655 SW CORAL WY 0 0 17 Y1436937 990523 1904 7422 1651 SW 32 CT 0 1 17 Y1321216 990512 852 7412 3500 SW 16 ST 0 0 . 17 Y1301404 990510 1230 7472 3655 SW CORAL WY 0 0 Ln 17 Y1291655 990509 1737 7423 0 SW 37 AV @ 20 0 0 17 Y1241537 990504 1438 7422 0 SW 16 ST @ DOUGLAS 0 0 h 17 Y1221556 990502 1506 7422 0 SW 32 AV @ 17 0 0 17 Y1211535 990501 1428 7475 0 SW 32 AV @ 18 0 0 17 Y1201358 990430 1054 7474 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 0 0 A 17 Y1161716 990426 1807 7425 0 SW 32 AV @ 18 0 0 .i 17 Y1131126 990423 358 874 0 SW 32 AV @ 18 0 0 17 Y1061794 990416 1836 7443 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 0 0 17 Y1001758 990410 1803 7424 3655 SW CORAL WY 0 0 W 17 Y0971663 990407 1648 7474 0 SW 16 TR @ DOUGLAS 0 0 17 Y0921221 990402 801 7412 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 0 0 17 Y0911186 990401 734 7414 1701 SW 37 AV 0 0 TOTAL CASES=57 • v-4 Lr;) PAGE 2 09/19/00 CITY OF MIAMI CRIME ANALYSIS DETAIL PREPARED.BY E. DAUX CFS RA 276 JANUARY 1, 1999 THRU DECEMBER 31, 1999 FINAL INCIDENT UNIT1 MOTOR VEH ARREST SIGNAL. NUMBER DATE TIME NUMBER NUMBER QT STREET TYPE INTERSECTION REPORT REPORT 17 Y0861918 990327 2037 7433 3601 SW 16 TR 0 0 17 Y0861058 990327 102 7434 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 0 0 17 Y0801411 990321 1217 7414 1601 SW 37 AV 0 0 17 Y0761616 990317 1615 7423 3655 SW 22 ST 0 0 17 Y0712041 990312 2209. 7425 1651 SW 37 AV 0 0 17 Y0641291 990305 1035 7474 3655 SW CORAL WY 0 0 Y0571496 990226 1354" 7442 3530 SW 16 ST 0 0 Y0571435 990226 1250 7413 0 SW 32 AV @ 18 0 0 Y0551185 990224 820 7411 0 SW 37 AV @ 17 0 0 17 Y0491637 990218 1713 7424 3616 SW 17 ST 0 0 17 Y0482015 990217 2307 7431 0 SW 37 AV @ 21 0 0 17 Y0391792 990208 1948 7425 0 SW 37 AV @ 16 0 0 17 Y0241490 990124 1302 7472 3655 SW CORAL WY 0 0 17 Y0121936 990112 2039 7422 0 SW 32 AV @ 18 0 0 17 Y3551836 991221 1757 7425 0 SW 37 AV @.16 0 0 17 TOTAL CASES=57 TOTAL CASES=57 • v-4 Lr;) Traffic Service on Douglas Road and its impact on Coral Gate if Daycare Easiness is Operated The level of service at the intersection of Douglas Road and SW 2011' Street will deteriorate with the additional traffic of a daycare center at 3681 SW 20 Street 2. Because Douglas Road is a major roadway, the timing of the lights favors north -south traffic. Cars traveling east -west have limited time to make it across Douglas. Clients coming to the daycare business will aggravate the situation, particularly with their need to make an immediate left after the landscaped circle. We foresee many rear -collisions. The light at the Menores and Douglas intersection and the light at SW 20`x' Street and Douglas intersection are timed so that traffic stopped by the Menores light obstructs the westbound lanes of SW 20'' Street at peak times. This is precisely where the proposed daycare traffic will attempt to exit the neighborhood at rush hour. Additional traffic on 20'h Street will make this even more dangerous. 4. Coral Gate residents have often complained to the county that traffic from Coral Gables making left turns to go north on Douglas make left turns from both the designated land and the middle straight traffic lane. This is a dangerous situation that needs to be remedied. 0 5. There have been various accidents and near misses at this intersection as reported in Exhibit i 6. This is one of only two signalized intersections that serve a neighborhood of over 450. homes. The only other signalized intersection is Coral Gate Drive and Coral Way. That is a heavily trafficked intersection with Sears on the West and a new Walgreens store to come on the East. 7. The City of Miami's own Public Works Department has said the following about the intersections of Douglas Road and SW 16 Terrace and Douglas Road and SW 17,` Street in the adjacent Citrus Farms are substandard. The physical characteristics that tend to make Douglas Road a less desirable and safe access point are as follows: The moving traffic lanes on Douglas Road immediately abut the curb (no parking lane). Intersection curb radius is substandard. No gradual turning movement can be achieved. FPL concrete pole and main transmission line along with commercial activities on east side of Douglas Road create visibility problems. Therefore, increased traffic problems and 20`' Street and Douglas would force Coral Gate residents to use these substandard exits. Compiled by Coral Gate Homeowners Association Exhibit K.1 Submitted into the public record in connection with item on Walter Foeman City Clerk FROM • CITY OF MIAMI, FLORIDA 0 35 INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission DATE : JUL 1 21993 FELE SVEUECT Veh I cu 1 ar Access Restr I ct I ons In the Coral Gate Neighborhood REFERENCES: Cety' VIro ENCLOSURES: Resolution, jra f f i c Plan C I1 The purpose of the July 22, 1993 public hearing Is to hear comments and consider a Resolution authorizing the restriction of vehicular access to the Coral Gate neighborhood. BACKGROUND: At the June 29. 1993 Commission meeting, a group of residents from the Coral Gate neighborhood presented a plan for vehicular access restrictions to the Coral Gate neighborhood (Plan "A"). After presentation of the plan, the City Commission approved Plan "A", In principle, subject to the review and recommendations from the Police and Fire, Rescue and Inspection Services Departments. This request is. In response to the citizens' concerns about the Increasing undesirable traffic volumes and crime In the neighborhood. The Public Works Department has reviewed the resident's plan and has analyzed the Impacts on neighborhood traffic. The Public Works Department supports the plan, but has some reservations regarding the closures of S.W. 16 Terrace and S.W. 17 Street west of Coral Gate Drive. These closures require the residents west of the barricades to use Douglas Road (S.W. 37 Avenue) as their only means .of entering and exiting their neighborhood. The restriction of access to these un31gnalized Intersections will adversely Impact these residents and also parishioners attending services and activities at St. Raymond Catholic Church. A small community of elderly people also live on Ashton, c Court and their only means of access to and from thele•'= v �l _� neighborhood would be S.W. 16 Terrace at Douglas Road. Tht, 0 physical characteristics which tend to make Douglas Road a lest o i°` desirable and safe access point are as follows: v - The moving traffic lanes on Douglas Road C � o Immediately abut the curb. '(no parking lane) - Intersection curb radlus Is substandard. No -a gradual turning movement can.be achieved. E o 0 E - FPL concrete pole and main transmission line along with commercial. activities on east side of Douglas Road create visibility problems. s" Page 1 of 2 K.2 `J Exhibit 11 1ionorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission For the above stated reasons It Is recommended that adoption of Plan "A" be contingent upon the adjustment and/or removal of the proposed barricades at S.W. 16 Street and S.W. 17 Terrace should any hazardous or unsafe conditions result from their Installation. The Police, Fire, Rescue and Inspection Services and Solid Waste Departments will _pre:,ent their recommendations at the July 22, 1993 meeting. Additionally, comments concerning these restrictions are being solicited from the Sears retail store and St. Raymond Catholic Church for presentation at this Commission meeting. If Plan "A" or a modification of Plan "A".Is adopted by the City Commission, It Is respectfully recommended that such plan be Implemented on a ninety (90) day trail basis. The Public Works Department will monitor the effects of the traffic control plan and, with consensus of the neighborhood residents, formulate a plan for consideration of permanent Installation. The Coral Gate Homeowners Assoclatlon has stated that a majority fresidents are In favor of Plan "A" and the Coral Gate Homeowners Association has Indicated that the residents will fund and Install the barricades In conformance with the plans and requirements established by the Public Works Department. Page 2 of 2 ..Submitted into the public recoro,,m connection with item S ony =' W Walter FoeMah h,: .� A : : _. City cCtelk Exhibit K.3 EXHIBIT L ...a community,scrapbook Submitted into ,the public recon in con neetion with bn - ' Walter FoemaA City Ciao By the Coral Gate Homeowners Association + January 23, 2000 SD years at'home in ...a community scrapbook Submitted into the public recorP, in CG3C GLtT3 rIth item V� on � Walter Fo i a an ',r... _City Geek Produced by the Coral Gate Homeowners Association in. celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Miami's first planned subdivision. Coral Gate Homeowners Association P.O. Box 450215 Miami, FL 33245 Web Page: Welcome.to/CoralGate R vJ O CrV F Q n O A�1 O M O �� �� O CD C a � Cr • s Coral Gate's 50th Anniversary Celebration Program: Date: January 23, 2000 • � s : Parade: 12:30 -,P.M. : Food and Fun: 1-4 p.m.. • Program: 2 p.m. • • • Location: Coral Gate Drive and 18th Terrace Festivities will begin with a lively parade through our streets to the very heart of our neighborhood, the corner of Coral Gate Drive and 18th Terrace. Walk out your ; • front door and follow the marching band. You will also see classic cars from the • 0 1950s, fire trucks, mounted police and more! As celebrity chefs cook up arroz con : polio, your children will enjoy riding a land train, jumping in the bounce house and ; • playing fun games. ; .00000000000000 . 0 • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Meet the Original Resicdents � 'SSC mac) aU Mildred Grand : Marguerite Joiner : Herbert and Helen Kranzler Florence Lipowsky • Linda Marbey - Beatrice Pike • Irene Price • Harry & Anne Richman ; Alfred & Rose Tedlow : Charles & Edna Schwartz Rose Selago : Stanley & Emily Stearns Doris Stone • Lillian Sussman i • William & Evelyn Tanenbaum • _ Venelle Elliot Michael Jacobs Calvin Reinhardt : • We celebrate these neighbors who are the one and -only owners of their house. They were present when their homes were built and have ° never left The Gate U ^tea � 'SSC mac) aU 000 c °?fit E E co�'a: ; ;00 — -8 5.41 -0 —6.51 1999-2000 Board of Directors Officers �0cp, Robert Valledor Mary Andreu President CD .D J, CIi . ' O n� C CD ® - Manuel Gonzalez Grace Garrido John HasteyJulie -0 —6.51 1999-2000 Board of Directors Officers Directors Robert Valledor Mary Andreu President Larry Fernandez . Ann Freedman Doris Scheer Charles Garavagha Vice President - Lori Gomez Manuel Gonzalez Grace Garrido John HasteyJulie Hood Secretary Ed Lyden Fernando Portuondo Wilma Dick Manny Ramentol Treasurer Dodi Sokol Deborah Valledor Mission Established in 1986, thetoral Gate Homeowners Association (CGHA) serves the residents of Coral Gate by actively seeking to maintain the unique character of our residential neighborhood of single-family homes. yam: We Past Presidents of the Coral Gate Homeowners Association Chuck Hasseler 1986-88 Robert Valledor 1989 Grace Garrido 1990 J.C. Fernandez 1991 Lori Gomez 1992 Wilma Dick 1993 Deborah Valledor 1994 Cal Almaguer 1995-1996. Robert Valledor 1997 -Present N Coral Gate made headlines'. -the first time the newly formed. homeowners association went before City Hall... Homeowners win first test Residents in the Coral Gate. area, upset that too many developments are going up in the outskirts of their neighborhood, formed a homeowners association that debuted at the Miami Zoning Board on Monday with a . victory. After hearing irate residents complain for 45 minutes, the Zoning Board voted 8-1 against two proposed three-story office buildings at 2100 and 2101 SW 33rd Avenue. "It's a blatant outright infringement into our community," said Charles Hasseler,. president of the Coral Gate Homeowners Association. The Miami Herald, Neighbors October 23, 1986 by Reinaldo Ramos With Gratitude... ...the Coral Gate 'Homeowners Association expresses its appreciation to these former presidents who have made The Gate a special place to call home. Submitted Into the ` recon in connertion with item jS on Zed Walter Foemnnn 0 G_ 0 40th Anniversary Moments November 4, 1990 Cr Sofia, of the Golden Girls? Actually, it's Esther Klein Ileana Ros-Leghtinen and Doris- Scheer A x fro i S l V 4. A Zetter, from the President Dear friends and neighbors, - Today we*honor our original homeowners. Without them and the ones who followed, we would not have the neighborhood we have. My family came to Coral Gate in 1952 because my mother's sister already had a home in the neighborhood. They lived five houses away from ours on the same street. I remember playing football and baseball on 20' Street as a kid. I have seen the changes that have occurred in and around our neighborhood, like the twin movie theater where Winn-Dixie now stands, the vacant lot that became Stevens Supermarket, then Grand Union, then Miracle Center. I also recall the apartment buildings on Alhambra Circle and Douglas Road where the office buildings now sit. I remember when the first residents started to expand their original homes to include a third bedroom and a larger Florida room and some even put in a swimming.pool. What hasn't changed is the quality of the people who call Coral Gate home. I have not found another neighborhood. that pulls together for the betterment of everyone of its residents like Coral Gate does. I do not know of any other neighborhood that has undertaken so many different projects as we have. To be honest -with you, there are some cities that haven't done as much as we have achieved. We thank all the past -presidents and directors of our homeowners association. They volunteered their time to keep making us a better neighborhood. We thank the neighbors who put this party together. They gave unselfishly of their time and energy for us to be able to enjoy today. They put in long hours meeting and planning together; and managed to balance their volunteer efforts around full work schedules. But above all, we want to honor and thankyou for being a "Coral Gater." You are the people who have made Coral Gate a great place in which to live and raise our families. Happy 50`h Birthday Coral Gate! Sincerely, Submitted into the public r1900r In connection with ltOM UZ-5 on q- -_-�? 9--c-od Walter Foeman _Y.> , Robert L. Valledor President, Coral Gate Homeowners Association City Clelk Pending: Sears, KFC, Boston_Market, Lofflers 11" IN 01 P 5 "." 1 s 0 Oscar Fernandez Renee Fritsch Sergio Gallo Josefa Gonzalez Josefina Martinez Nancy Parra Teresa Pasawicz Esperanza Pulido Jaime Rapado Maria Cristina Rodriguez Page 8 U0 . CGHA Contributors Manuel Gonzalez Carlo Melchiorre David Sierra , Deborah & Bob Valledor In -Kind Contributors Members of the Antique Auto- mobile Club of America, So. Florida Region . Big K Cafe Bustello City of Miami Motorcycle Police City of Miami Mounted Police Florida Power & Light Goya Foods & Sazon Goya Home Depot Key Clubs International, Carrollton and MAST Academy Maxim's Imports NorthStar Press, Inc. Outback Steak House Pepsi Cola Co., Royal Services, Inc. Saks Fifth Avenue Valledor Company,' Realtors Winn Dixie Stores, Yoo-H'oo Information as of time of printing 0 coUnderwriters & Contributors 30 CGHA Supporters Coral Gables Fire Dept. ro.Friend g Terrabank, N.A. George &Wilma Dick De La Fuent Catering, 0 Frances Fernandez compliments of Commissioners S. 0 Z o Julie Hood Tomas. Regalado and CD - CGHA Boosters Josefma Mera Jimmy Morales o 0 Ruben Bertran Marcos Moure F.I.U. Alumni Association 0 Lilian Bilsker 9 Elliot Bloom E1.0 17th Miami Film Festival P 5 "." 1 s 0 Oscar Fernandez Renee Fritsch Sergio Gallo Josefa Gonzalez Josefina Martinez Nancy Parra Teresa Pasawicz Esperanza Pulido Jaime Rapado Maria Cristina Rodriguez Page 8 U0 . CGHA Contributors Manuel Gonzalez Carlo Melchiorre David Sierra , Deborah & Bob Valledor In -Kind Contributors Members of the Antique Auto- mobile Club of America, So. Florida Region . Big K Cafe Bustello City of Miami Motorcycle Police City of Miami Mounted Police Florida Power & Light Goya Foods & Sazon Goya Home Depot Key Clubs International, Carrollton and MAST Academy Maxim's Imports NorthStar Press, Inc. Outback Steak House Pepsi Cola Co., Royal Services, Inc. Saks Fifth Avenue Valledor Company,' Realtors Winn Dixie Stores, Yoo-H'oo Information as of time of printing 50th Anniversary Highlights The Parade Fun and fanfare by the Jackson Senior High School Marching Band Jermaine Fleming, band director Police will parade through our streets in cars, motorcycles and on horseback Several firetrucks will join in the parade Members of the Antique Automobile Club of America, South Florida Region will cruise in the parade and stop to display their classic cars The Program - . Veteran DJ Rick- Shaw will provides mix of 1950's hits We will honor our Coral Gate Originals. Fun for all Ages Arron con Pollo cooked up by Commissioners - Tomas Regalado and Jimmy Morales Face painting and balloons by Maria Anderson and her troupe of clowns Fun foods, train rides and a bounce house by A Act Entertainment, Inc. Students from the Key Clubs of Carrollton and Mast Academy have'volunteered to help at our our fun food booths and ;to run the children's games There will be souvenirs, door prizes; great raffle items and friendly neighbors with whom to share the day %ubmitted into the public Item in cQcn�ee���cv -�� �. item - .. Walter Fo8man This birds' eye perspective of Coral Gate takes. in the :entire neighborhood and vicinity. Submitted Into the public record in connection withv item on 2--2:L--OJ Walter 166man C4 Clerk �9 R fi G �� ity orat_­4L, #F•°*jrs 'Ate iX, 4• �. . �a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I—- ME. Viiia `n Gile city + t i " V di a tr ii�C t . 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This article summarizes the first 40 years of Coral Ga A,9A into the publlC reCor in Connection with item 4 on Walter Foeman City Clerk 00- 851 I remember when... Carlo Mechiorre writes... "I grew up near Coral Gate on 16th Terrace and finally bought my house in 1982. I used to play in Coral Gate with Bobby Valledor and we both attended St. Teresa High School. Who remembers the- air raid siren located on top of the Colluseum? They would crank it up at 1 p.m. every Saturday.. If the Russians wanted to invade us, they would have to wait until 1 o'clock on Saturday. We'd never know it!" Doris Stone recalls " We watched the construction progress from our apartment on 16th Street. Soon, Harry and I were picking out lot and choosing floor plans. In those days the 2 -bedroom, 1 -bath homes listed for $10,800 and mortgage payments ranged from $45- $65 a month. We built a barbeque and truly enjoyed our backyard. Television was just coming on the market then, and we really got a kick out of it." Doris was involved in the formative days of the CGHA as a director and was active in earlier letter campaigns and neighborhood pr jects. Submitted into the public recon in nnection with ttern �cy 2-5 on Walter Foeinan City Clerk (DII Beatrice Pike recollects... "Coral Gate made a good home to raise children. My sons went to Coral Gables Elementary and Shenandoah Junior High and Miami High School. My husband worked for the City of Miami. He was the one person in charge of traffic lights in those days. His work took him all over the city and he liked Coral Gate best.. When we moved to the Gate, everything was very new. We enjoyed it. Many of us had little children and they played together; some even played in adjacent back yards. Doris Stone and I have been back -yard neighbors for 50 years. That's rare, these days." Vernelle Elliott says..: ` "We followed friends who were buying homes in Coral Gate. I have never left The Gate because this is home." game Sewed ,untie J,wutaW 1, 1950, g0mt a" .Linda ✓ to y6e# f we montfia a#" Bucking tfim Kome The Gate's, First Resident Recollects At age 90, Linda Marbey still drives every day to Coral Gables Hospital;.where she volunteers helping out in the dietary department. And, when there was a gift shop at the hospital, she was known as Miss Gift Shop. She was honored last April for contrib- uting 28,000 volunteer hours since she .first began . helping out at the hospital 20 years ago, soon after her husband died. _ Mrs. Marbey is also Coral Gate's first resident. Originally from Vienna, Austria, the Marbeys emi- grated to Miami Beach in 1939. When her oldest daughter, Renee, began to attend ballet classes'in Coral Gables, Mrs. Marbey would travel past the new development of `Coral Gate each week. In those days, she would ask Herself, "Who would ever want to live out here?" However, in 1949, when their apartment in Miami Beach was sold, the Marbeys decided to consider the new subdivision of Coral'Gate. Linda remembers falling in love with the model home on Coral Gate Drive. The homewas already under contract and the' Marbeys were offered the choice of several other models. No. Only the first model would do. As fate would have it, the first buyer did not qualify for an loan and the Marbeys bought into The Gate. Mrs. Linda Marbey with dining room mural painted 50 years ago. Linda Marbey also recalls that when she moved to Coral Gate there were only three other houses to her left on Coral Gate Drive and eight houses on 18th Street. Soon after, houses went up one section at a time.. She remembers when vendors would walk down the street selling their wares. One man gave her a seedling which turned -out to be a marvelous avo- cado tree. Another day, a young artist painted a mural on her dining room wall for $40. It is still as fetching today as the day he painted it! While some of her friends have moved to retireSubmitted into the . public ment villages, Linda Marbey would never consider recorqjn connection withleaving Coral Gate. "This is my home. I am a item 2 on � homebody and I am happy here." - Walter FOeo jar! 00= 851 The Gate By Carl Goldfarb In 1949, Joe and Eleanore Musial went house huntingwith their two little boys and her mother in tow, and a frighteningly vivid recollection of the `47 hurricane that deluged Miami. When Joe Musial spotted knotty pine trees in Miami's new'Coral Gate commu- nity -- a sign the area was high above the flood waters' reach -- the family toured one of the model homes. They decided almost immediately to buy there, even if it was out in the boondocks.... Almost every Sunday for the Submitted into the public tecor in�connection with Item .� on�� Walter Foeman City Clerk Page 14 1 next three months, with 2 -year-old Danny and 3 -year-old Bobby by their side, the Musials motored out to watch their two- bedroom one -bath home rise from the ground. The Miami Herald Neighbors, October 26, 1989 CD, David Woolin Develops Coral Gate as. "a city within a city" Carl Goldfarb concludes his article with a glimpse of the man behind Coral Gate. (In 1948, Developer David M. Woolin bought the 127 -acre tract we know as Coral Gate from the estate of David H. Clark. He paid $778,000; $6,126 an acre.) . Woolin previously had helped build Fort Greene, a 3,300 -family housing project in Brooklyn, N.Y. _In Miami, he announced ambitious plans for "a city within a city." He said every house would have a garage so no one would have to park on the streets. "This is the automobile age," he stated in a 1948 newspaper article. "I think it is just as necessary to provide for parking as it is to provide for adequate streets." The original 127 -acre tract included the land fronting Coral Way, where Sears and the Miracle Center now stand and where Varadero is being built. ' Woolin planned a sharp delineation between the stores and the homes, a line residents in'the Gate want to preserve. Construction on the homes started in 1949 and was completed in 1951. The Gate is still a middle-class neighborhood, one of the few areas in the city with only single-family homes and yet moderate prices. . "Most people come here as a -stepping stone to someplace, else,". said Emily . Stearns, 70, who has lived in the Gate since 1949. `.But they end up staying." Coral Gate residents protest market parking plan By Carl Goldfarb With bulldozers at their backs, more than 40 Coral Gate residents demon- strated Saturday at the construction site for a new Varadero supermarket to show their anger over plans to raze fou houses for`extra market parking. The protesters marched along Coral Way from Southwest 33rd to Southwest 32nd avenues, chanting and holding u Placards in English and Spanish for passing mbtorists....Young and old, Anglo and Hispanic, they picketed' Saturday from 10:30'a`m. to 1 p.m. as three bulldozers worked in the lot behind them and left protesters coyere in a fine layer of dust. The Miami Herald Neighbors, October 26, 1989 Submitted into the Public- - recori,,in� connecti n V6'it��7 item �L on Waiter Foeman City Ci Parqueo de mercado- enardece a vecinos Por Carl Goldfarb e Redactor de El Nuevo Herald La confrontaci6n de esta noche en tomo a un Varadero Supermaket contiguo al Miracle Center es una r batalla clasica de zonificaci6n, que enfrenta a furiosos vecinos contra_ un urbanizador inflexible... ...Para los residentes de Coral Gate, p el problem no es el planeado supermercado en Coral Way entre las avenidas 32 y 33 del SW. Es la peticion a la comisi6n esta noche para que derrumbe'n cuatro casas detras de la tienda para crear mas espacio para I estacionamiento. Pocas veces ban estado los vecinos tan unidos o tan poco prestos a callarse. Coral Gate es una comunidad de 463, casas construidas despues de la Segunda.Guerra Mundial. Mas de 700 . residentes, cerca del 90 por Ciento de la barriada, han firmado cartas en uno de los mas impresionantes despliegues de oposici6n de un vecindario en anos recientes. " Podria batir marcos" dijo el alcalde Xavier Suarez. El Nuevo Herald Locales, November 30, 1989 101 Protesta de vecinos de Coral Gate Por Ivan Roman Redactor de El Nuevo Herald Entre la polvoreda' causada por las maquinas de construcci6n, adultos, ancianos y Winos =- latinos y anglos por igual =-, organizaron el sabado piquetes contra la expansion del estacionamineto del nuevo Varadero Supermarket. Unas 40 personas desfilaron con carteles que decian, `Dile no al parueo", y Dios cuide a Coral Gate", frente al supermercado en proceso de construccion en Coral Way y la 33 Ave,, para protestar por los planes de demoler cuatro casas aldenadas a la edificacion, en el vecindario de Coral Gate, con el proposito de ampliar el estacionamiento. "Queremos mantener nuestro barrio residencial", expres6 J.C. Fernandez, residented de Coral Gate. "Si se permite esto, puede ser que se use el terreno luego para una expansion". El Nuevo Herald Locales, October 22, 1989. 0.0- 85JL Coral Crate, Southern Bell at odds over construction By Leslie Casimir Members of the Coral Gate Homeowners Association were enraged Friday when a . Southern Bell work crew dumped asphalt, concrete and dirt into a median the group was trying to spruce up. . : The grassy island, known for its large, shady banyan tree, is at the corner of Douglas Road and Southwest 20th Street -- the entrance to Coral Gate. Residents have been spending their own money to landscape it ... Association secretary Grace Garrido said the landscaping work will go on. "It is the main entrance to our neighborhood, and we have a lot of pride," she said. ' We care about the beauty of it." The Miami Herald August 10,.1991 Commendation In March 1996, The Coral Gate Homeowners Association was commended by the City of Miami Committee on Beautifi- cation and Environment at an awards ceremony for its work in securing the $15,000 grant from the State of Florida to plant Coral Gate garden honors a beloved native By Joseph Tanfani The late Joe Musial, longtime cop, inventor, bomber pilot and Pearl Harbor survivor, earned himself a share of a monument once. It was put up by a Belgian town he helped liberate in World War U. Now he has one all his own. it's less heroic, maybe --- just a small garden planted in a traffic circle in his old Coral Gate neighborhood. But it's just as heartfelt. Members of the.Coral Gate Homeowners Association donated their plants and their energy to spruce up a small traffic circle at Southwest 37th Avenue and 20th Street. It was dedicated Sunday. . The Miami Herald August 10, 1991 New Trees coming to Coral Cate street trees which not only By Joanne Cavanaugh . enhance The Gate, but beautify Coral Gate homeowners planted some the City of Miami. seeds they didn't expect to actually bear fruit Page 16 G. 0:- -- they asked the state for a $14,400 grant to plant trees in their neighborhood. The soil at the state's agricultural Submitd�pi:,11t`�,Tr�'ine public recordin cnnec ion with Aern on Walter Foeman City clerk The Coral Gate Homeowners Association has been awareded the $14,400 to plant more than 180 trees along residential streets. Oaks, gumbo limbo trees and Jamaican dogwoods will replace diseased or storm - torn trees in the area. The Miami Herald Neighbors, January 2,1994 Coral Gate's charm binds residents By Miriam Pereira When Greg Pugh was remodeling his house in Coral Gate one hot afternoon, a resident frmo across the street greeted him to the quaint neighborhood with a mango daiquiri. Pugh... was surprised by the community's neighborly feel ...... The people are perfect," said Pugh. "You couldn't have had a better welcome to move in." ...Homeowners affectionately call the area "The Gate." It's a throwback to the neighborhoods of the We 1940s and early 1950s. Each of the 463 homes comes with a spacious yard, a one -car garage and hardwood floors. ' "The construction was so nice," said MaryAndreu, who moved into a two- bedroom, one -bathroom house with her husband, Juan 21/2 years ago. "I like the layout of the neighborhood. It's nice to walk. around in." 1he Miami Herald Neighbors, February 14, 1993 Coral Gate residents For an article about street closures in Orlando, writers Luz Villaneal and big on barricades Maya Bell take a look at Miami Dade Supporters want end to County .. crime, traffic Street -closing boom in Dade... In Miami, 34 streets have been permantly closed; another 19 have been barricaded on a trial basis. Seven of those closures went up -six mondw ago in Coral Gate, a neighborhood jammed between downtown Miami and down- town Coral Gables that had endured 11,000' commuters cutting through its streets. Residents there will vote today on whether to make the barricades perma- nent. Coral Gate is enjoying a bonus: a.50 percent drop in burglaries, auto thefts, assaults and larcenies. The Orlando Sentinel February 26, 1995 Miami Comprehensive Neighborhood Plan, 1989-2000 Miami's Master Plan (Vol.' 1, Feb. 199 1) mentions Coral Gate by name in its transportation policy regarding well-defined. neighborhoods. TR -1.4.1: Seek cooperative agreements with Metro Dade County to ensure that the County's transporation improvements: are designed to minimize the intrusion of commuter traffic on city residential streets, do not sever or fragment well- defined neighborhoods and do not result in major disrupiton to pedestrian traffic, expecially in Little Havana, Little Haiti, Coral Gate and the'Little River Industrial District along Northeast 2 Avenue. Submitted Into the publid reCor In onne on ! `3t Item ion V%_ �o Walter Foernen r City CJWkt By Miriam Pereira. For three decades, the quaint neighbor- hood of Coral Gate bustled with children playing in front yards and residents strolling through the development's meandering streets. But in the early 1980s, the 44 -year-old community became eerily desolate as speeding motorists and growing crime forced many residents off the streets and out of the neighborhood. . `People got hesitant to walk and to jog because they were afraid of the cars going by," said Wilma.Dick, who has lived in Coral Gate with her husband since 1961. "it was definitely a better feel before, and I think we can get back to it if we can just get rid of some of the traffic." The Miami Herald Neigbbors, April 11, 1993 40- First published in May, 1997 and edited by J.C. Fernandez, the Coral Gate News expressed -its -,- principal mission, to inform Coral Gate residents on the- status of commercial developments in thf, crime statistics, the work of the CGHA on behalf of Coral .Gate residents and history of Coral Gate a�.. vicinity. "The ultimate objective of the Coral Gate.News is having everyone participate in maintaining the unique character of our single-family residential- neighborhood of 463 homes. Here are some excerpts published over the years.:.. In May, 1997, Gina Lidenfeld wrote this personal reflection about moving to Coral Gate. It seems like yesterday. Mrs. Wollin and her son had great foresight when a little over 35 years ago, they planned and developed Coral Gate. The land on which they built the homes was nothing more than a heavily wooded area with tall beautiful fir trees. No building anywhere in sight. In fact, when the Circus came to town, the site where Sears now stands was used to pitch their tents. As soon'as the first homes went up, there was much interest by young professionals. As it turned out,: the new community was ideal to raise a family. Even the head of the F.H.A., whose job it was to inspect the new homes, found them attrac- tive enough to buy one for himself and his family. They lived here until they died a few years ago. . My sister, her husband, and their two daughters were one of the first families here. She came to see the model home on Coral Gate Drive, fell in love with it and bought it on sight. My parents and I decided to move here also, after having lived on Miami Beach for -ten years. We preferred to live in a permanent neighborhood, not one that changed„ from season to season.. Although our lifestyles . have changed, we would not consider moving away from here. We welcome the forming of the Homeowners Association and wish them well and all the success, they des19VUbmitted . into the public record in connection with items on Walter Foeman City Cleric t A subsequent issue featured this story about the Gate's first newspaper.. We had the opportunity recently of interviewing Mrs. Marion Freefield. Mrs. Freefield and her husband Charles were the editors and'publishers of a newspaper that was circulated among the'neighbors in Coral Gate around the years 1950 and 1951. The newspaper was a source of communication to the many new families that were moving to this area. There was also at that time a newly formed Coral Gate Civic Association, whose primary purpose was to serve as a gathering social group for these new families. The newspaper, The Coral Gater, was widely suported by the Coral Gables merchants that included at that time the Florida National Bank, Florida Power and Light andseveral of the restaurant stores in this area. These articles appeared in the Coral Gater, Number 4. April,1951 F.P.&L. Speeds Completion of Street Lights Street lights will soon be going on all over Coral Gate and the Coral Gater wishes to express appreciation to the, Florida Power & light Company's crews for their excel- lent service in providing this area with lighting,facilitie's. Special thanks are extended to the labor crew mem= bers working under foreman Sidney'Rosensweig, who dug the trench for this line just outside the Coral Gater office. They worked in a speedy, efficient, and orderly manner. One more crew will make its appearance in Coral Gate to connect the lines to the poles... then... the lights Will g? on! Submitt d' into to pdbliC recon. rnponneCticr� with item on Waiter Foernan City C¢ News Flash! City Buys 4 Acres for Coral Gate Park! The City of Miami has purchased four acres of land at the corner of Southwest 16th Street and 32nd Adenue for a park to serve the Coral Gate area! This momentous news .came in a letter from Mr. Knox Eldredge, Director, Welfare Department, City of Miami, which is quoted below..., City of Miami Welfare Department April 16, •1951 Dear Mrs. Freefield: This is to inform you that the City of Miami pur- chased four acres at the corner of S.W. 32nd Avenue and 16th Street, for use as a park and playground. As you know, the Government restricitons will -not allow the expenditure of more that $5,000 on one= given area during a 12 -month period, so that the 'development of that property will be slow. However, I would like to assure -you that as much will be done as possible in this coming -year. Yours truly, Knox Eldredge, Director, Welfare Department (Mrs. Freefield continues) As all Coral Gaters are aware by this time, this newspaper has been in the forefront of the fight for expanded recreational facilities in the Coral Gate area, and our articles have always pointed out the lack of such facilities. Mr. Frank Stearns, Director of the City of Miami Planning Board, was instrumental in helping Coral Gaters obtain this park and playground, and had previously brought to our attention that the City was contemplating the purchase of this area of land right next door to Coral Gate. Trivia: the April 1951 issue of the Coral.Gater was mailed to residents at the cost of $.01 from its home office at 1911 Coral Gate Drive Miami 34, Florida. W_ ' 8S1 Editor's Message Editor: Mary Andreu Design: JJA & MKA, Inc. Printer: NorthStar Press, Inc. Contributors: Juan Andreu Wilma Dick Ann Freedman Grace Garrido Linda Marbey, Doris Scheer Dody Sokol Robert Valledor Page 20 Dear Neighbor, It has been a pleasure to bring you this commemorative pro- gram. Reading through newspa- per clippings and old issues of the Coral Gate News has been truly enlightening. It has been a great priviledge to meet some of the original owners still in residence in the Gate.While I learned much about Coral Gate's unique past, I also gained a sense of our special role, in the relatively young history of the City of Miami: We are one of the most outspoken group of neighbors the city and county have had to contend with. We are also one of the nicest groups of people to live among. When Juan and I moved into the Gate in 199 , we were warmly received by neighbors and invited to become active in the Coral Gate Homeowners Association. Soon, we were both , serving on the Board of Directors and I became involved with producing the Coral Submitted Into the public reco� in connection with fem 2 � on Walter Foeman City Clerk) Gate News. This is a strictly voluntary role which I serve with pleasure. Through my involvement in The Gate I.have had the chance to better know my neighbors. When I walk through the streets of Coral Gate I know I will meet a friendly face. Spirit and courage seem to be the defining characteristics of a, Coral Gater. Our early residents worked together to establish a park nearby and lauded the utility company for efficiently installing streetlights At times our neigh- bors have stood in picket lines to champion their cause. At others, they managed to receive grant monies to plant trees on our swales. Today, we work to beau- tify the area, specifically improve- ments to 32nd Avenue. Coral Gate is a diverse com- munity of neighbors, both anglo and hispanic, young professionals and retirees. Some of us are just starting our families. Others look forward to visits from grandchil- dren. All -of -us enjoy the unique character of -this neighborhood we call home, Coral Gate. Mary K.. Andreu Among Friends and Neighbors... Mend a quarrel Seek out aforgotten friend White a love letter Share some treasure • s • Give a soft answer • Keep a promise Find the time Forgive an enemy • Listen • Apologize if you were wrong Think first of someone else : Be kind and gentle Laugh a little Laugh a little more s Expressyourgratitude Gladden the heart of a child o Takepleasure in the beauty and • wonder of earth •. Speak your love Speak. it again Speak it still once again Anonymous 1*1 Over the Back Fence (from April '51 Coral Gater) By Gail Lawrence Florida Power Light Company Home Economist Here is a casserole dinner that is inexpensive and good. When you serve Beef and Corn Casserole for dinner, you can be assured of rave notices. BEEF AND CORN CASSEROLE Cook in 1 tablespoon fat until tender... 1/4 cup chopped onion 1/4 cup chopped green pepper Add and cook until beef frizzles at edges... 1/41b cut-up dried beef 1 cup sliced mushrooms Meanwhile, blend together 2 cups Medium White Sauce 2 egg yolks, beaten 1 teaspoon prepared mustard Salt and pepper to taste Combine with dried beef mixture. Add 2 cups kernel corn (No: 2 can) drained. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup grated sharp cheese (1/8 lb.) 1/4 teaspoon paprika Bake in moderate oven (350 degrees) for 30 minutes. Serves 6. Some suggestions for using up the two egg whites are: white butter.cakes, icings, meringues, frozen desserts and fruit whip. A frozen fruit dessert or meringue pie would be the crowning glory of this meal. Submitted into the public record In connection with 0tOm �g on > 17—Ca Walter Foeman �., . City Clark a O - '851 Page 22 0- 1 o Mar F ..cow 111 1. florid. 33145 (30�)441-W F�XO004414434 6 r« 1615SWW7thAvtnutMiww�,fWkbnI0 (305)227-7788 fax x ,, 9 0 Submitted into the public reco,r4 in onne�° aon vvitt"� item on Advertisements �� Walter Foeman Noone sells Coral Gate like Valledor Company,, Realtors Since 1952, the Valledor family has lived in Coral Gate. Since 1954, the Valledor family has been helping other families buy.and sell their homes in Coral Gate. When you call Valledor Company you get 48 years of expertise in the Coral Gate neighborhood. We are very have to live in Coral gate. Deborah and Bob Valledor 1450 Cora! Way Miami, Florida 33145-25 Phone - 305.858.2998 Fax 305.858.6742 city cls caietales de Miami, [ac. 8465 NX 70th Street Miami, Florida 33166 Ignacio Puente m Phone (305),594-0190 .. Pager f 3051 806-7102 'C>t! AIiB. YOUR.+,,... "b = In 1951, FP&L ran this ad in the Coral Gater. 11'Page 23 00- 851 N Coral Gate Area "a city within a city" Page 24 G0-�� K 50th Anniversary Party Planners Robert Valledor, president • Doris Scheer, Vice President Grace Garrido, Secretary Wilma Dick, Treasurer Juan and Mary Andreu, Director • Sergio & Neyma Barrero Teresita Bocanegra Charles Garavagha, Director Manuel Gonzalez, Director • Julie Hood, Director • Caridad and.Ed Lyden, Director Eric and Ana Manzenberger Helena Delmonte Jack Scheer James and Sandy Sutton • Deborah Valledor, Director • • • • • • • • Submitted, into the public reco ICL in connection with w Michael Andreu, age 5, drew this cartoon item on �� 0 of a party planning meeting at the house. Walter Foeman • GLnk Copyright 2000 Coral Gate Homeowners Association. Intended for non-commercial use by Coral Gate neighbors. Commercial use is expressly prohibited and is in direct etiolation of applicable copyright laws. • 0 0 CorafC-7akNTews Coral Gate Homeowners Association P.O. Box 450215 Miami, FL 33145 Board of Directors 2000-2001 President Mary K. Andreu Vice President Doris Scheer Secretary Grace Garrido Treasurer Wilma Dick Directors Neyma and Sergio Barrero Teresita Bocanegra Keidy Hasseler Caldwell Helena Delmonte Charles Garavaglia Analorena Gomez Manuel Gonzalez Ramon Gonzalez John Hastey Julie Hood Ed and Caridad Lyden Alexandra Pecharich Fernando Portuondo Manuel Ramental Gil and Barbara Soto James Sutton Deborah Valledor Gloria Xiques Past President: Robert Valledor Submitted into the public record in connection with Item -5 on �/i -ctl Walter Foeman