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January 23, 2007
Via Facsimile 305-381-9457
John Shubin, Esq.
Shubin & Bass, P.A.
46 S.W. First Street,
Third Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
JEFFREY S. LAPIN
Direct Dial: (305) 569-4105
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Re: The Related Group's Proposed "Grove Bay" Project
Dear John:
As we began discussing last week, Jason Bloch (individual homeowner and resident of
3501 W. Glencoe St., Miami), and the Glencoe Neighborhood Association wanted to meet with
the Related Group to discuss their concerns with the proposed "Grove Bay" construction project.
It was hoped the Related Group would appreciate the opportunity to explore a cooperative
approach toward addressing their conflicting interests before these issues had to be presented
in any public forum. This letter will confirm that the Related Group has declined to meet with
and discuss these issues with Mr. Bloch or the Glencoe Neighborhood Association.
Mr. Bloch and the Glencoe Neighborhood Association are disappointed with the Related
Group's decision, and will instead present their concerns to the City of Miami Commission, as
you had suggested.
Very truly yours,
& LEICHTLING
JSL jm
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LAPIN & LEICHTLING
January 24, 2007
Via Facsimile 305-381-9457
John Shubin, Esq.
Shubin & Bass, P.A.
46 S.W. First Street,
Third Floor
Miami, Florida 33130
JEFFREY S. LAPIN
Direct Dial: (305) 569-4105
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Re: The Related Group's Proposed "Grove Bay" Project
John:
Thank you for your call today in response to my January 23, 2007, letter to you. I am
writing with the hope of clarifying any misunde : ' . ' i • • • • . • •, • called
again around 1:45 PM to tell me Alisha at 4:30
PM. As we discussed, Mr. Bloch was 's work
schedule to meet at that time. I menti • liminary
meeting, but was concerned there would Meeting
tomorrow to have a meaningful and co at Ms.
Cuervo was unavailable at 6:00 PM, in an
With respect to my January 23,
Related Group had declined the request
with him concerning his specific intere
interests of the Glencoe Neighborhood
the Association are interested in and are
As you know, Mr. Bloch owns
homeowner and resident at 3501 W. G1
Colony Condominium, which he rents out.
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Mr. Bloch reports the following concerning events occurring before my discussions with
you that began last week. Several days before you and I first spoke on these issues, Mr. Bloch
attended one informational meeting of the Bay Colony Condo Association where short
255 Alhambra Circle • Suite 800 • Coral Gables, Florida 33134 • Ph: 305.569.4100 • Fax: 305.569.0000
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presentations were made by persons opposing the "Grove Bay" project as well as by The Related
Group. (Mr. Bloch is not part of the condo board, and is not involved with any other discussions
between the board and Related, if there have been any.) He, like other attendees, was permitted
to ask limited questions of the presenters, and did so of both sides; however, the time was limited
and not all matters were addressed. One question concerned traffic statistics that The Related
Group has cited. One of The Related Groups representatives, Alicia Cuervo, offered to provide
the traffic study to Mr. Bloch, and he accepted. After a few days when the report had not
arrived, Mr. Bloch emailed Ms. Cuervo to inquire as to the status. She offered to drop it off at
his front porch, and he accepted. There have been no other meetings or communications
between Mr. Bloch and the Related Group. Mr. Bloch was encouraged when another
Related Group representative, Bill Thompson, acknowledged the direct impact the project would
have on the residents of Glencoe and his willingness to meet with those affected to come up with
solutions. In was in this spirit, and after Mr. Bloch had further developed an understanding of
the project, that he asked me to approach you to find out if The Related Group would meet to
discuss his concerns. It was then that The Related Group declined to meet with Mr. Bloch and
the Glencoe Neighborhood Association.
If you think this letter mischaracterizes The Related Group's position in any way.,.please
let us know.
Very truly yours,
LAPIN & LEICH . LNG
JSL jm
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