HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Jed-RoyarThursday, February 27, 2014
Re: T3-RtoOzoning change for the planned park space on SWl211A
Dear City ofMiami
Our group, the Miami Shenandoah Neighborhood Association, represents the interests ofresidents in Shenandoah. Our
territory is SW 121 Ave to SW 27 1h Ave, SW 8` St to Coral Way, We have discussed this topic utlength and have officially taken
the following position:
Our Board unanimously feels that if done right, the park isagreat 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 hmixplanning
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:
l)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 pla n ned here, as well as, discuss the full scope of the project so our citizens can make
aninforn-*devaluation,
2)Wedo want to make sure that any greenspace space that's established now bprotected from m'baitand switcKstyle 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 to6eanissue.
4) We do want to help the residents here protect their property from any possible surge inpetty crime�drug use and/or
vandalism, should that become an issue.
In summary, pending the full presentation we are to receive on March 10, 2014from Commissioner Carollo, at this time we
feel that this is a worthwhile project that will benefitthe majority of the neighborhood and is consistent with the goals of the
residents. VVelook forward toworking with the District 3 office tnoffer our support and guidance sothat the points above
are addressed.
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