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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Petition Opposing the 35' Height Limitation to Miami 21To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately. benefit us all; riot just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years — long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from our elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name: Business Name: Address: Signature g o 5 1' _ S�brni a1- �e�i�i t�S 0 SrV the o - o o � e� k� Ll r , �,(1-+o�S 0 8 I � 7zf m'l Ml 2I Submitted into the public record in connection with item SP -1, SP.2 & SP -3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years - long before there was any thought of MIMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from our elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name: `ISkA-(b F(-(-� Business Name: '(3, S C w w- L`= CO$ -C l Odf- -PLW U—L.OP.4 Or--� Address: [ S 2-1 A L -TO",- C n -f- -� *LS) Signat Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A.'rhompson City Clerk To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years — long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fal r that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us are City residents and our continued success depends on support from our elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name: Business Name: Address: t2 -49 t NM ko-\A Signature: Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson Xd3 13C?J3S1J-1 dH WU66:6 6002 TO daS City Clerk Aug 31 09 02:15p p.1 Aug 31 09 01:35p Jeanne 3059453497 p.2 To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miam being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not b, to take advantage ofthe extra height because of aur historic designations, it is imperative the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourag moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business cc but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surroundii neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation- Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this a for over twenty years —long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair th consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and C a large majority of us are City residents and our continued success depends on support fr our elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Business Name- A�Y�S ee Address: ll - 4.1-��' Sign atu re: nthin 21 able for g idor u nty, m Submitted into the public record in connection with item SP.1, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of oitc.buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years — long before there was any thought of MIMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the city and County, a large majority of us are City residents and our continued success depends on support from our elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business i1nd discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name: 166q_V, Business Name: NOW S ?A)6, H4 E*O//L"� Address: �5��'!o (5L,2 e- f tytyt� r - " :[1 40-r 0 v j� Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk -"" To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of oi(r buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all, not just the bu!;iness corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years — long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us are City residents and our continued success depends on support from our elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name: J Business Name: &5 G 1(19 00AISS l G` C Address: 3;-/0 3 ( S le A yid/10 R L V L) Signature: Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk - --- -- - . ---- -- - - - - --1/ To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitatlon Amendment to Nllami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may snot be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the su-rrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate 'this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years — long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us are City residents and our continued success depends on support from our elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name:—C3 ame: COCFi[A41) iL Business Name: Address: 7-3 Signature: j Submitted into the public record in connection with item SP -1. SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Aug.31.2009 08:28 To Whom It May Concern: PAGE. 1/ 1 We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35` Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years - long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us are City residents and our continued success depends on support from our elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name: _ /i S/!L✓�;�✓ /�►✓IJiC'�/1� f U E V Gfif�/bl Business Name: Address. 5101 BISCAYNE BLVD 33137 Signature: �►�pl Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years — long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from our elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name: V/V/kv Business Name: Address:"Tl%SG/Y� y�l�0 14 1 �'uc,� 331 37 Signature Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk J To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years — long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from our elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours N BL Ac Sif L.mh4 V e T @ lx) -►WO-, !) Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years — long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from our elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours (--,, Name: �\A V1, v\ �C Business Name:T>,( ,-) o,—A ki—) Xsr-� Address Signatui Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years — long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from our elected officials. 35 Ft, will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name: l ,G,GI ('� /'7 /�•P.li1, Business Name: C h eU4IL 6a St ✓ P Address: f31sG1310 a(. Signature:_ Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk 09-04-09 To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years —long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from our elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name: Business Name CC2_.z,,6 'C,-, Address: 'SG C) t. s c ► "� L Signature: /� G Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SPA on 09=04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years — long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from our elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name: Business Name: �— ` 1 �'`` S �-� C Address: ? O `J i S Signature: Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, itis imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years –long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from out elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name: J ;7' `Jtin� _..r C'✓�� Business Name: ✓ C, �- Address:— 3 U t3; J L -1 7 �✓"c �j vv Signature: Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years — long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from out elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Nan Busi Add Sign -4—)00 L Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years — long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from out elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name: g(��O 9 C(e (n Business Name: EQsf irrn Vf'Cf'(fQ Address: —71t(kJISC`rz�/�'1��✓C� Signature: Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years — long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from out elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name:-.ith�►�1.� Business Name: NM C µ 06Z4 Address: Signatur( Asa. P. � Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years — long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from out elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name: �14CR' ( -P �FF&C UIJ Business Name: A F1 A) VICS2 C— Address: 5,✓cG^ Sign AJ 3tD -6 pt Lf- CO -4A1 Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years — long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from out elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name: ay l ryet, V\ u-1 Business Name: Lbol Address: t fIX0 0 ��cr,. oe-—Ao� "tzm'-,T,(-- 33(36 Signature: �- Z2 tD=:��e Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MIMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years — long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from out elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name: 3 Business Name: a Address: 72 Signature: Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.Z & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years —long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from out elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name: % 1-I �� iZ AT f'r,}- J e�- L Business Name: S i /\J G/�A- D /'V1 l-�L-- Address: (o ) ,S C- —// yl -- -733 l— - 3 3 Signature:_J.='�/' Submitted into the public record in connection with item SP.1. SP -2 & SP -3 on 09 -o4 -o9 Priscilla A. Thompson i City Clerk To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years — long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from our' elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name: 11H — /-4 Business Name: - ul M07E L Address: 150 �ZS C,li4 ri - Q LV f}o L- w M Signature: Submitted into the public record in connection with item SP.1. sP.2 & SP.3_on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years —long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from out elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name: Business Name: Address: UViL (s C 1cc;,�1, Signature . (__,Y Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years — long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from out elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name: Pcfel - Business Name: cog;ztLs EL pApgc MOTEL Address: Sego. $15cAylyC g L v0_ MIAMI. PL .33)37 g-Mq IL. T-C12AA, CI ) PJGLLsoc-lTH. nit=T. Signature: C , S -T. Q�o Q Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth'and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years — long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from out elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business:and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name:.(1(c Business Name: e)nr"������.� Address: 7 )VO?mac Cr6dA 14Q ��J L ►> Signature• J'�L� 12-OiSSON c� I S (4 ko f). r Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years — long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from out elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name: L to- yn \� Business Name: Address: Submitted into the public record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk To Whom It May Concern: We, the below, listed business owners and operators as well as property owners located within the MiMo Historic District are opposed to the 35' Height Limitation Amendment to Miami 21 being proposed by Commissioner Sarnoff. Even though, some of our buildings may not be able to take advantage of the extra height because of our historic designations, it is imperative for. the healthy growth of our business corridor to allow some reasonable height to encourage moderate growth and parking which will ultimately benefit us all; not just the business corridor, but also the surrounding residential properties. Parking is a big concern to the surrounding neighborhoods and allowing some additional height with parking will help alleviate this situation. Many of us are pioneers and have been operating our businesses within this corridor for over twenty years —long before there was any thought of MiMo. It seems only fair that consideration be given to our position since we are all paying taxes to both the City and County, a large majority of us a City residents and our continued success depends on support from our elected officials. 35 Ft. will ultimately run the "mom & pops" out of business and discourage outside investment. Sincerely Yours Name: c7 L Business Name: �'� P, �� w.S �N Address: Signature: Submitted into the public 1i record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Asian American Hotel Owners Association 7000 PEACHTREE DUNWOODY ROAD, BUILDING 7 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30328 (404) 816-5759 PHONE (404) 816-6260 FAX W W W.AAHOA.COM LAURA LEE BLAKE, ESQ. AAHOA VICE PRESIDENT & GENERAL COUNSEL (40.4) 419-8980 DIRECT September 3, 2009 Re: Miami 21 And Proposed Significant Height Restrictions in MiMo District Dear Mr. Chair and City of Miami Commissioners: On behalf of our 9,700 members of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association ("AAHOA"), many of whom are located in the Miami, Florida area, we are --writing to express ;our opposition to the proposed zoning change that has been offered by CommissionerlMarc C. Sarnoff for the MiMo District. I. Commissioner Sarnoff's Claims Defy Common Sense And Legal Authority We have been informed that Commissioner Sarnoff has proposed a severe reduction in the height limitations for buildings from 90 feet down to 35 feet — which is more than a 61 percent (61%) reduction for buildings in the MiMo District! If passed, this severe height restriction on buildings through a specific action of the City Commissioners would inordinately burden the existing uses or vested rights to specific uses of real property in the MiMo District. Remarkably, however, Commissioner Sarnoff is claiming that if this zoning change is passed, (1) no lawsuits will be filed, and (2) if there are any lawsuits, the property owners will never win. (See Commissioner Sarnoffs Letter dated September 1, 2009.) Commissioner Sarnoff further argues that it is just the "legal posturing by attorneys" who are making such claims, and there is no justification for any Commissioner to have an "incorrect fear" that the City could face millions of dollars in lawsuits. Regardless of whether or not you are an attorney, common sense will tell you that many property owners will sue for hundreds of millions of dollars in damages if this Commission suddenly passes a law that imposes a 61% reduction in the height restrictions on buildings in the premier MiMo District of Miami. As explained below, despite Commissioner Sarnoffs assertions to the contrary, there would also be excellent grounds on which any Court of law could find in favor of the MiMo property owners and issue large awards against the City. II. About AAHOA As many of you are aware, AAHOA has more than 9,700 members who own 22,000 hotels across the 33 United States, which are worth $60 billion in property value. This is almost forty percent (40%) of all N d -. hotels in the country. AAHOA members are first- and second -generation Indian Americans, who began H on a immigrating to the U.S. in the 1970s. At that time, many of them had little or no money, but they used v N 30 their life savings to buy hotels.. n '+ SR° n 3 � ; o !As small business owners, our members are now creating or supporting more than one million jobs in o o rr this country. They are living the American dream. AAHOA members own and operate everything from 3S ^ Ismail independent motels to full-service hotels all across this nation. AAHOA members are dedicated to o ,providing great accommodations and customer service to their guests, who visit us from every state in the ? nation, and from countries around the world. (See enclosed "About AAHOA" materials.) 0 i t __ J III. AAHOA Members in the MiMo District and Throuehout The City Are Concerned About Commissioner Sarnoff's Pr000sal AAHOA has many strong members in the Miami area, including in the MiMo District. They have P,*pressed concern that if this zoning change is passed in the District, they will suffer significant damages. ,vX �s explained below, a limitation on the use of a property is actionable under the law. A. Commissioner Sarnoff's Proposed Zoning Chante Will Inordinately Burden The Existina Use of Hotels Owned by AAHOA Members, And Their Vested Rights To A Specific Use Of Their Properties Case law suggests that a change in the zoning code will not necessarilyconstitute a taking. However, the type, size and magnitude of the zoning change, and the expectation of the property owners, will often determine whether such a change constitutes a taking or confiscation. Based on Commissioner Sarnoff's proposed significant zoning change, which will result in a 61% reduction in height limitations for properties in the MiMo District, it is clear that AAHOA members will suffer a resulting limitation in the use of their properties, which means that the enactment of this new zoning change will violate the Bert Harris Act. Specifically, the Bert Harris Act provides as follows: "When a specific action of a governmental entity has inordinately burdened an existin use of real property or a vested right to a specific use of real property, the property owner of that real property is entitled to relief, which may include compensation for the actual loss to the fair market value of the real property caused by the action of the government...." (§70.001(2), FLA. Stat. (2006); emphasis added.) Numerous complex multi-million dollar lawsuits have been filed in Florida in recent years to determine the meaning of.the highlighted terms in the Bert Harris Act above, including "inordinately burdened," "existing use," and "vested right." Indeed, in the September 1, 2009 letter that was issued by Commissioner Sarnoff, he cites to more than ten (10) cases from the past ten to twenty years which he believes support his position. Without commenting on each of these cases, suffice it to say that impact of specific governmental actions on property owners under the Bert Harris Act and various takings laws is always a hotly -contested issue, and the outcome will depend on the specific facts of each particular case. Under the Bert Harris Act, the term "inordinate burden" is defined, in relevant part, as governmental action limiting the use of real property, "such that the property owner is permanently unable to attain the reasonable, investment -backed expectation for the existing use of real property or a vested right to a specific use." (§70.001(3)(e), FLA. Stat. (2006); emphasis added.) In this case, if passed, the zoning change will mean that AAHOA members will be unable to satisfy their reasonable expectations concerning the investments they made to purchase their properties, and they will face an inordinate burden as a result. Consequently, based on fact that the zoning change will result in a significant 61 % reduction in height limitations, coupled with the fact that it is specifically targeting owners in the MiMo District and not others throughout the City of Miami, means that property owners will be compelled to file claims to protect their rights and seek millions in damages for having to bear a disproportionate share of the public burden. B. Commissioner Sarnoff's Proposal Does Not Adequately Consider the "Neighborhood Context" of the MiMo Area and Biscayne Boulevard In enacting zoning changes, it is important for the City Commission to consider the "neighborhood context" in order to determine the appropriateness of their actions. In this case, it is significant to note that Bayside and other surrounding residential neighborhoods have homes that are over the 35 height restriction that Commissioner Sarnoff is trying to impose in the MiMo District. Submitted into the public 2 record in connection with item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk Moreover, as you are aware, Biscayne Boulevard is not a quiet residential street for which severe height restrictions on buildings need to be imposed to protect the residents. Indeed, from its initial development until the present day, Biscayne Boulevard has been a maior commercial road — which runs from New York City to Key West, Florida. It is the gateway to downtown Miami, and it separates the East and West side neighborhoods. Based on these facts, it is clear that severely limiting the height of buildings along such a major commercial thoroughfare will inordinately burden the affected property owners who purchased their land based on this prime location, and with the reasonable expectations that they would realize a return on their investments — not be facing an unexpected 61% reduction in building height limitations. C. Commissioner Sarnoff s Proposed Specific Action Unfairly Targets Property Owners In the MiMo District, And Takes Away Their Property RiLhts In addition to the inordinate burden that MiMo property owners will face from a passage of Commissioner Sarnoff s zoning change; they will also bear the burden of discriminatory treatment because they own property in the District. In other words, since MiMo is being targeted as the District in which a severe 61% reduction in height limitations will be imposed, many other property owners across the City will be able to maintain their property values and not be burdened with this significant change. Notwithstanding Commissioner Sarrioff s. assertions; it goes without saying that his proposed zoning change with a 61% reduction in height Iimi`atignsiwill create a furor among property owners in the MiMo District, and unnecessary legal problems for 'the `City. As the Commission is well aware, when litigation is filed, no one wins. It is expensive, time consuming, and often unnecessary. AAHOA urges the Commission to carefully consider all of its options before rushing to approve this zoning change. Indeed, the passage of this proposal will have far-reaching effects, including on each of the Districts represented by the individual Commissioners. AAHOA welcomes an opportunity to meet with the City Council members, and discuss how best to address the concerns of all. We also strongly encourage you to oppose Commissioner Sarnoffs zoning change for the good of the property owners in MiMo, for the surrounding Districts, and for the entire City of Miami. Thank you for your careful consideration of this important issue. Very Truly Yours, 1! '-101 ___fI I Laura Lee Blake, Esq. Vice President, Fair Franchising and Government Affairs, & General Counsel Cc: Hemant "Henry" D. Patel AAHOA Treasurer / Director at Large Miami, Florida (District 2) j Submitted into the public record in connection with i item SPA, SP.2 & SP.3 on 09-04-09 Priscilla A. Thompson City Clerk