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debstander@aol.com; Alisa Cepeda
petersobe@aol.com; a@ozholdings.com; jg.mimo@gmail.com; melissa@melissahege.com;
jmp-1019@hotmail.com; dblewisarch@gmail.com
MiMo Planning Committee Involvement in Discussions re Palm Grove
The MiMo committee has made their comments on this project and the comments have not been addressed.
The property owner did not do the out -reach to the Association in which the project lies. The contact information is on the
HEPB application for each historic district and it is the responsibility of the property owner to take this step. If the project was
"as of right" then we wouldn't be having this conversation. All properties in the historic district, whether contributing or non-
contributing, are at a disadvantage for being able to maximize the developmental potential of the property due to the
constraints outlined in Chap 23 and the design guidelines.
If this project can show that it fits within the mass and scale of the neighborhood in which it lies, then we can have a
conversation about the design. Both MiMo and Palm Grove have made it clearthat this project does not "fit in" due to the
mass, scale and setbacks it provides. The HEPB has continued this project twice, which indicates that they also agree that this
project is not appropriate for the location.
Just because this project can be built on any T-5 parcel in the city of Miami doesn't mean it is appropriate for a residential
historic district. If a design can be shown that is sympathetic to the context in which it sits, then there is reason to have a
discussion.
Robert
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Subject: MiMo Planning Committee Involvement in Discussions re Palm Grove
Alisa, would like to ask that any discussions with Dean re proposed alterations of the Palm Grove project involve MiMo's Planning
and Review Committee as a whole. I am copying the Committee and Dean on this email so that everyone has the required
contact info.
MiMo would be significantly impacted by this project and to date the Planning Committee has all been working together to pool our
comments and recommendations. Not including the Planning Committee in all discussions could lead to some serious
misunderstandings.
Best
Debby
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Chairman Hardemon
I have been active in advocating for policies and programs that promote smart development
and protects the contextual identity of the neighborhoods. In the past 15 years, a common
term that is critical and reliable in analyzing developments is the issue is Block and
Context. The accepted meaning of block and context is how a new development assimilates or
differentiate within a certain neighborhood block and abutting streets. Will the new
development enhance or diminish the current visuals and historical identity of the block.
Chairman Hardemon, the proposed development at 571 NE 71st Street and titled Deerfield Lofts
will change the context and block of the Palm Grove neighborhood. The history or past
precedents/ determination must be considered in deciding if this project should
proceed. Chairman, Please give serious thought to the context and clues argument as you
consider support or opposing this project.
Thank You
Schiller Jerome, MBA
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