HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Ben Fernandez-Letter of intent from Barbara PittmanBarbara Pittman
452 NE 39th Street
Miami, FL 33137
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305-799-9977
January 10, 2019
LETTER OF INTENT
(to describe nature of HEPB Application for Waiver)
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Pursuant to my hearing on January 8, 2019, this Letter of Intent is to request a Waiver
to accommodate the heights of my fence and hedges (approved by HEPB), which
exceed the height limitations of Miami 21. This Waiver is required before I can to apply
for the "after -the -fact" building permits needed, in order for me to comply with Code
Compliance violation notice.
The circumstances which support this request are communicated in my original Letters
of Intent dated November 14, 2018 and December 30, 2018 which accompanied my
application for Certificate of Appropriateness. All of the pre-existing issues and points
made in my previous Letters of Intent still remain.
The hedges and fences provide security, privacy and screening from the surrounding
properties: 2-story building, alley and private residence on west side, 3-4 story units on
north side, two 5-story multi -family buildings on east side (which also rents to short-
term tourists and groups of young people); as well as a 9-foot concrete wall adjacent to
my private walkway on east side of my property. I believe I am entitled to feel "safe"
in my home.
Miami 21 does not take into consideration extremely unique properties like mine
(designated historic in 1989) and/or the circumstances which currently exist; some
which came about after Miami 21 was implemented.
I believe Miami 21 was brought about to provide for development creating a consistent
look and feel to the Upper East Side. I don't believe my property fits into any pre-
existing category covered by the scope of Miami 21.
I believe that the current landscaping enhances and ads character to the property and
creates a unique feel of a "private compound" and "country cottage" (as described in
the Historic Designation Report) in the middle of the city; protecting and blocking out
the development that has been built up around us.
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Barbara Pittman
452 NE 39th Street
Miami, FL 33137
barbpitOcomcast.net
305-799-9977
January 10, 2019
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The recently completed Miami Bay complex has had its own variances granted, allowing
for the 9-foot wall opposite my property (next to a private walkway) - one of the
arguments for my hedge height.
I am submitting this Letter of Intent in an attempt to request that the Board grant me
the Waivers needed (to allow the issues that the HEPB already approved) as to not
subject my property to Miami 21 limitations and provisions in this unique circumstance.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Very corially,
arbara Pittman