HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Jed RoyarThursday, February 27, 2014
Re: T3 -R to Cl zoning change for the planned park space on SW 1211 Ave
Dear City of Miami Commissioners:
Our group, the Miami Shenandoah Neighborhood Association, represents the interests of residents in Shenandoah. Our
territory is SW 121 Ave to SW 2711 Ave, SW 81 St to Coral Way. We have discussed this topic at length and have officially taken
the following position:
Our Board unanimously feels that if done right, the park is a great idea and we've been pleased with the Commissioner's
ability to acquire lands for public use at such a great value. This alone seems commendable to us. The fact that he is planning
to add public greenspace where an unsafe structure once stood is even more commendable.
At this time, any support we can offer is contingent on the following four (4) points:
1) We do want to learn more about the project. We have received very little information about this project, to date. On
February 26, 2014, Commissioner Carollo agreed he would come to our next meeting on March 10 with a full presentation.
We want to see visuals of what is being planned here, as well as, discuss the full scope of the project so our citizens can 'make
an informed evaluation.
2) We do want to make sure that any greenspace space that's established now is protected from a'bait and switch'style move
later on (eg. thanks to the Cl that is needed to become a park the park then becomes a fire station, police station or other
later on.)
We look to the Commissioner to use a tool like a "covenant'to ensure any possible usage changes in the future are
transparent and considered thoroughly by the public first.
3) We do want to help the residents in this area protect their precious street parking, should that prove to be an issue.
4) We do want to help the residents here protect their property from any possible surge in petty crime, drug use and/or
vandalism, should that become an issue.
In summary, pending the full presentation we are to receive on March 10, 2014 from Commissioner Carollo, at this time we
feel that this is a worthwhile project that will benefit the majority of the neighborhood and is consistent with the goals of the
residents. We look forward to working with the District 3 office to offer our support and guidance so that the points above
are addressed.
Respectfully,
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President
Miami Shenandoah
Neighborhood Association (MSNA)
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