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Home My WebLink AboutSubmittal-Larissa Ozols-Platting of Battersea Woods Joint PresentationSubmitted into the ptz on or [or i r (s) Item PH.4 16-00821 Department of Public Works September 8, 2016 PLATTING OF "BATTERSEA WOODS" JOINT PRESENTATION LAR1 SSA OZOLS GLENN PATRON MARGARET CARDILLO FROM FI ELD JOHN DOLSON City Clerk \L—()w_\V ft\ (, — (\SSA L)S- S)\(K\ \\()“\cmr\.\.ik\Agi, Submitted into the pu record fear it�r (s) on '1 [ I �, City Clerk Collaboration Update South Grove residents and developer have reached partial consensus Consensus on NCD3 intent for Facade and Landscape Developer showed drawings and talked to landscaper Submitted into the pu record r i r rn(s) on f Miami 21 Code I NCD3 • The Code is sufficiently vague to allow variation of the intent of NCD3 • This is detrimental to: O Community O Developer O Homeowner ty Clerk Submitted into the pub kt record f (s) , on I City Clerk Miami 21 Code I NCD3 Intent • Preserve Coconut Grove, characterized by tree canopies, green space and architectural variety • Protects low -density, residential single-family residential district • Prevails over other zoning codes in case of conflict • Prohibits same, similar or duplicate architectural plans. Development of adjacent buildings should be substantially different • Regulates existing single family sites shall remain single family sites. Such Tots thereafter shall constitute one building site for one single-family residence. • No building sites in existence before 9/24/05 shall be diminished in size except by warrant Submitted into the pub recur tit m(s) on Interpretation versus Intent • Low density,Trees, Unique • Precedent for Future Development Submitted into the pu on record'lf I% 5) . Battersea Replat • Miami 21 Code has Neighborhood Conservation District (NCD3) for Coconut Grove which preserves unique character of the Grove. Platted or not -platted parcels shall go thru warrant process to develop. • Had the property gone thru warrant process, the plat may not exist in its present form. • Result of New Battersea Replat: • Major increase in density (400% increase in density) • Major change character of the neighborhood o Stress on existing infrastructure(roads, water distribution, drainage, sewage, parking) City Clerk. Submitted into the pu r onorf1($) Key Observations • Developers doing what they are advised • Lack of consensus within the City regarding warrant process • Protracted decision process impacts developers & owners FURTURE DEVELOPMENT NEEDS: A fair and equitable process of appeal for both developers and individual home owners City Clerk Submitted into the public Y l � 4 , rec otd r,'t �(s) City Clerk 2 Wrongs Not Right! • City attorney is sole decision maker • Sets precedent for the sake of "consistency" Ara ..�......... .. . ../....A.. Se..%CW �w..IMM�.NW MStW* w. .� ft.....,.....apap r et....�.�e�, ira _. Mal . . tu.a...V _r.r.wn.l Y.n w wr.rmN.. tem la.,a .a m.w.w..rtrr.r.n.mmw than rMm..A.......I44i.wr Ow HO ...W Yna^: wwrr.rFi�..Mf.FM.Wr ..�w+.x...Mw. W►..nL6i-4w MAY.+.. ■IYra�u..rl pq/. Ifipm PSALO 1 e10,11, • Many examples of variant interpretations or disregarding of NCD3 • The legality of the Battersea re -plat needs to be reviewed by an outside, 3rd party This wes done Oil at least orc other t r implon d : tl For the k,a f r.„ neigencr wn are �r ►arras a�u,... a..aa�..�1 � •. � �. recommending not applying the Warrant requirement to unplatted land in NCD-3. It still applies to platted lots, including any case where the applicant submits a t-plat to replat partially platted land and partially unplatted land. Submitted into the public \\_,14 record i r it r s) on City Clerk Battersea Replat a symptom of bigger problem I 4039 4049Ventura NDC3 non-conformance (lot splitting, size, identical) Abutting neighbors have the right to know and be involved in warrant/ waiver. 5 months of contacting City P&Z: Outcome no proof from city abutting neighbors were notifed Outcome... no returned callslemails outcome... no reply to registered letters Outcome... no answer or promise of an answer. • Demand a process of appeal for both developers and individual home owners to avoid this result Submitted into the public \\ on record it (s) City Clerk Harding Oak Grove I one folio • County cancelled folio # 0 I -4 129-000-0290 for a 1200 SF house from 1922 • County lists 4 folios with separate 4 owners, • County lists no addresses on 4 parcels "vacant land" • City has 4 open permitting addresses attached to one folio # 01-4129-000-0290 • Cookie Cutter • increased Density • Warranted Lot split? Submitted into the public(t)\1 4 record fo[ ciltgj s j r�i on l 4 [ I 1 City Cleric NCD3 Disregarded for Max SF Anne Court, pool in front yard, wall inches from sidewalk, set backs /greenspace code appears to be ignored... Submitted into the public i\_\ record fs r it z(s) on ��CS City Clerk Intent of the Code I Preservation • Don't dilute the unique character of this area.. • It is our unique character that helps fetch top dollar. • Good for developers • Good for the City (increased tax roll, tourism, acclaim) • Good for the homeowner Submitted into the public Y, onrecnrdtI I � 5) • 1 City C Clerk The World watches Coconut Grove "What really separates Coconut Grove from most of Miami is how walkable it is. It feels as if you're constantly under a canopy of trees." Miami & the Beaches.com • "If you're into horticulture, you'll be impressed by the Garden of Eden —like foliage that seems to grow everywhere..." - Fodors Guide to Miami • Top 20 attractions when visiting Miami. "walkable neighborhoods, tree Tined streets..." - Trip Advisor • WVikipedia defines Coconut Grove by its tree lined streets as pictured right. • "Part of the City of Miami, Coconut Grove — known to locals as "The Grove" — is one of the hippest, most energetic, most inviting corners of South Florida." VisitFlorida.com Yas:Jlerawikipedia.ordwitu/Coconut Grovel Coconuteroveu Heigh borhood-of-M amin Typical street mihe Gmve,shav+ing heavy vegetation di aractenstic ofihe'hammodc.n Submitted into the public f record Fier i em(s) • �i on City Clerk Intent of the Code 1 Preservation Miami: A Blank Canvas for Design May 14, 2015 The world's premier architects are clamoring to work in neighborhoods across our community, new buildings are winning international awards, and in what may be the strongest evidence yet, the Pritzker Prize —architect's top honor — will be awarded in Miami Beach this week for the first time. Eight former Pritzker Prize winners are behind ongoing or recently -completed projects in and around Miami.Their projects are helping transform neighborhoods from Downtown and Coconut grove, to Miami Beach.We are, by all accounts, a sandbox for the world's best architects. These developments share common threads: reverence for their surroundings, low density development that acknowledges bigger isn't always better, and inventive designs created by some of the world's top architects. With Miami now in the crosshairs of the design world, residential developers have an opportunity to improve our community through responsible development that enhances value for residents and neighbors alike.This stems from the belief that real estate development is a privilege, not a right. http://www.terragroup.cominewsipublication/5/huffington post/