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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Public Comments Submitted Online for the September 10, 2020 Virtual City Commission MeetingCommission Report Commission Meeting Public Comment - September 10th, 2020 September 10, 2020 10:36 AM EDT Public Comment motero@miamigov.com First Last Street Agenda Name Name Address Item Public Comment Without punishment our taws and regulations are toothless. Planning & Zoning's RE. 7 7817 delays and stone -walling, whether planned or not, altow developers to continue construction so that, months after violations have been recorded, they can claim Review - "Concrete Poured" In one case a lot was iltegalty split and a 3rd story home being 4050 Penalties buitt and (I have a record) though 110 communications over 9 months were sent to Glenn Patron Ventura for city officials, the violation was not recognized unlit CONSTRUCTION WAS ave Violation s Of FINISHED. In another case (I have proof) a developer falsified records and NEVER SENT the waiver notices required by law to delay the raising of any objection to the Construc tion variance they had in their construction. There's more but this should be enough to convince any decent citizen or City official of the need for enforcement RE. 7 7817 What is going on in the Grove that contractors are getting away with 6 inches separation between two structures? I remember when I buitt my backyard pool, Review - inspectors from the City of Miami would count every inch and they even made me 2750 sw Penalties tear up a brick patio because it was 6 inches too long. Are these contractors who Diana Davies 34 for avenue Violation have plagued the Grove with the two -stories horror structures fitting the inspectors' s Of pockets? There is no other explanation on how a structure has been altowed to stand with only a 6" separation. Grove residents are dying to know how this came Construc about. tion PZ. 4 978 NW 7718 We received the proposed plans by the SGCA and we believe that the current plans HEPB do represent and preserve the historic look of the Spring Garden white elevating the Sebastia Domingu North Decision look and the architecture of the neighborhood. If the current design does not foltow n ez River Dr. Appeal - the guidelines then something strange happened when approving the design for the Unit 4 713 NW 2 houses that were recently buitt down the street. 7 St Rd RE. 7 7817 Review - We are a nation of laws. It is the City's job to enforce local laws. It shouldn't matter 3411 Penalties where the illegal action takes place or if it is the fault of the City itself. Please Stephen Keppet for support this resolution and consider additional enforcement actions or penalties to Oak Ave Violation be imposed against construction permit holders who violate the code of the City of s Of Miami, Florida. Construc tion 7868 Submittal -Public Comments Submitted Online for the September 10, 2020 Virtual City Commission Meeting First Last Street Agenda Name Name Address Item Karyl Boynton 978 NW North River Dr6 6 PZ. 4 7718 HEPB Decision Appeal- 713 NW 7 St Rd Public Comment The plan as submitted by the applicant is insufficient in two major areas: 1. the roof design is not reflective of the original contributing structure, nor is the addition of planters in the street elevation reflective of the period of original contributing structure; 2. a landscape plan is missing -a single tree is NOT a landscape plan. These key elements have a lasting impact on the visual aspect of this lot -our neighborhood is remarkable historically and ecologically for the lush vegetation and tree canopy. Unfortunately, the owner has resisted Spring Garden Civic Association (SGCA) efforts to educate, inform and direct her to the Preservation Officer and HEP Board guidelines for building on a contributing structure property. While neighbors who view the proposed design may like what they see, the over-riding reality is that there exists precedences and guidelines for this construction. The SGCA has spent over 23 years advising and guiding owners toward compliance with City of Miami Historic District guidelines -this is stated clearly in our charter with the State of Florida. Our neighborhood complies with Historic District guidelines regarding roof Lines, setbacks, front elevation remodeling, fencing, pavements for parking, etc. A new residence built on the lot of a contributing structure should pay homage to the original in a more direct way than this proposed plan. If this owner does not comply, why should the rest of us? PZ. 3 6982 HEPB Decision Appeal - The greenery and character of Coconut Grove need to be preserved. There are 1644 2167 S. already many projects done or ongoing here without any consideration of the Golnaz Ebrahimi Onaway Bayshore historical and environmental impact on our neighborhood. I oppose the building of a Dr. Dr, new school as it is not needed but adds to the traffic and destructs the main (Special character of our beloved Coconut Grove. Certificat e of Appropri ateness) PZ. 2 6981 HEPB Decision Appeal - The greenery and character of Coconut Grove need to be preserved. There are 1644 already many projects done or ongoing here without any consideration of the 2167 S. Golnaz Ebrahimi Onaway historical and environmental impact on our neighborhood. I oppose the building of a Bayshore Dr Dr new school as it is not needed but adds to the traffic and destructs the main (Special character of our beloved Coconut Grove. Certificat e of Approval) RE. 7 7817 Review - 2201 Penalties The city should not approve plans for houses that do not meet code. There are Tricia Sullivan Overbroo for several that are too dose to each other. If a builder lies about this on the plans the k St Violation inspector should catch it on their inspections and put a stop on construction. s Of Construc tion Street Agenda Address Item Public Comment RE. 7 7817 The city absolutely needs to apply more penalties to construction that breaks Review - building code. Coconut Grove is being exploited and destroyed by developers who 3645 Penalties Hollis Hawkes Loquat for knowingly break the rules to maximize profit because they know the penalties will be minimal. It is ruining the neighborhood and tax paying residents will be left with Ave Violation s Of an undesirable neighborhood that will lower their property values and quality of life. Represent your constituents!!! Construc tion RE. 7 7817 The builder should be required to remove the part of the building that is encroaching Review - and the city should put in place double checks to make certain all laws are followed. 4145 El Penalties In other words, more than one person should be looking at the plans. I have lived in Elizabeth Gibson Prado for south Grove most of my life and I hear from small business and regular Blvd Violation homeowners, how difficult it is to get anything approved. Fence permits, roof s Of permits. Unless you are a developer. The Day avenue mess should never have been Construc approved. tion The VillaWoodbine, is AT RISK. Its owner is Appealing the Historic & Environmental Preservation board's (HEP) DENIAL to transform Historically Designated Villa Woodbine into a school campus with Decision to Deny Carrollton its use as a school. What is the situation? The Historically Designated property on 2.4 to 2.8 acres, in the single family residential neighborhood of Coconut Grove has for many years been used as a private dub, per the conditions of its Historic Designation. It was bought recently as an "investment" by a corp. known as "the Convent of the Sacred PZ. 3 Heart". 2 addit'l adjacent homes have also been bought by that corporation, with the 6982 aim to enlarge the Historically Designated Property to approx.. 4 acres and change HEPB it use. The New Owners' Want to Make a Lot of Money & Not Pay Property Taxes. Decision AN AUDACIOUS IDEA! BUT WHO ARE THE LOSERS, WHO SUFFERS IN Appeal - PROCESS ?? WHO MAKES UP FOR LOST TAXES?? There are OTHER problems: 3980 2167 S. The Residents of this Single Family Neighborhood of Coconut Grove want its zoning Cindy snyder Hardie Bayshore codes enforced. They paid dearly to live in this highly desirable tree canopied Ave Dr, neighborhood, they do not want that environment diminished. -They want good (Special access to their local roads to be retained for their use, not least of which is to be Certificat able to get to Mercy Hospital quickly. -This proposed use would bring much noise, e of traffic congestion, and dangerous inconveniences both day and night to the entire Appropri community...think about if one were having a stroke or heart attack & medical ateness) personnel could not reach them quickly enough. When fire personnel were needed quickly, another likely issue. The increased burdens and risks on the community brought by this project would not make for a safe environment or good neighbor relations. The Neighbors do not want this for good reason. The HISTORIC & ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION BOARD TURNED DOWN THIS PROPOSAL. VOTE NO: DO NOT THROW THE NEIGHBORHOOD LIKE "UNWANTED GARBAGE TO THE CURB" PLEASE SHOW RESPECT FOR NEIGHBORS UPHOLD the HEP BOARD'S DECISION First Last Street Agenda Name Name Address Item Greenfiel Priscilla d- Manning 901 NW North River Drive PZ. 4 7718 HEPB Decision Appeal- 713 NW 7 St Rd Public Comment The Spring Garden Historic District was designated in 1997, the 3rd historic district in the City of Miami. For 23 years, homeowners have relied on the guidance of the Preservation Office for Certificates of Appropriateness for new construction and modifications to homes (roofs, windows, fencing, new additions). Appointed members of the Historic, Environmental & Preservation Board (HEPB) lend expertise to assist applicants seeking Certificates by adhering to the Guidelines of the Secretary of the Interior. Before the Commission today is an appeal to the denial of the HEPB meeting held JuLy 7, 2020. The property at 713 NW 7 Street (now a vacant tot) has a history: the house that was previously demolished was a "contributing" structure. White all homeowners within the district require a Certificate of Appropriateness for home modifications, not all homes are contributing structures. This distinction is important. A vacant tot that never had a structure has no past architectural history; the property before you today did: it was a contributing structure. At the JuLy 7, 2020 HEPB meeting, several "conditions" had been recommended by the Preservation Officer as was stated in the staff report. One very important issue was that after the demolition and sate of the property, all the trees were cut down. Spring Garden's vast tree canopy is a distinct signature of the district. The Applicant offered no comprehensive Landscaping plan. Also, several HEBP members offered recommendations on various concerns that were not accepted. Our neighborhood civic association (Spring Garden Civic Association registered with the State of Florida since 1994) has met and worked with new neighbors who have built homes, neighbors who (thankfully!) purchased homes that were deteriorating due to benign neglect and saved from demolition, as welt as 3 Large apartment buildings (Modera River House). Approved at the same JuLy 7th meeting were plans for two new condominiums on the Miami River in Spring Garden. The developers and architect designed plans that, when built, wilt not only add character to the district but will offer an open, two-story courtyard with a visible view of the Miami River from the street. Neighbors may agree or disagree, Like or Love or dislike different architectural styles. Some may be unaware of the difference between a contributing and non-contributing structure. What should define the granting of a Certificate of Appropriateness is the adherence to the guideLines....and it should apply to everyone, equally. The HEP Board decision should be respected. The design presented is not becoming PZ. 4 of the Spring Garden Historic District. The district does allow a generous approach of 1010 NW 7718 architectural styles, and the HEP board's directives were not unreasonable. The 11th HEPB design does not reflect the character of the neighborhood, and is especially Lacking NeiLt Lewis Decision in green space. It's very unfair to the existing residents of the neighborhood to allow Street, Apt 507 Appeal - any resident to bypass the recommendations of the Historic Preservation officer and 713 NW the Historic & Environmental Preservation board. We should all be held to the same 7 St Rd standard, and it would be a disservice to allow the PZ board to override the HEP decision. Please do not allow any appeal. RE. 7 7817 Review - 2437 Penalties GARY GROSS Tequesta for Some one needs to fired and investigated for bribery. There is blatant corruption right under your nose. Please show some commitment to your voters Gary gross LN Violation s Of Construc tion First Last Street Agenda Name Name Address Item PZ. 4 1021 NW 7718 North HEPB Carlos SaLas River Dr Decision Miami FL Appeal - 33136 713 NW 7 St Rd Anthony Parrish, Jr. RE. 7 3678 7817 Grand Review - Avenue Penalties Coconut for Grove, Violation FL. s Of 33133 Construc tion Public Comment September 9, 2020 To Whom It May Concern: City Commissioners Regarding: Item # PZ. 4 7718 HEPB Decision Appeal - 713 NW 7th Street Road. My name is Carlos SaLas and I am the President of the Spring Garden Civic Association (SGCA). Residents of Spring Garden Historic District have put their faith in the SGCA for decades. Many volunteers have dedicated time away from their family and friends to help preserve our contributing historic structures to ensure Spring Garden is the hidden oasis that you find today in Downtown Miami alongside the Miami River. SGCA accolades include securing Spring Garden's historic designation in 1997 and securing the funds to purchase the and for Spring Garden Point Park and maintaining it until it was donated to the parks system. The SGCA board has voted to support the HEPB 7/7/2020 decision to deny the proposed plans for the new proposed plans at 713 NW 7th Street Road. In general, most of the HEPB referenced that the proposed plans did not represent the historic contributing structure that was previously there. They also expressed that its their responsibility to protect Spring Garden's historic contributing structures and not allow the demolition 713 NW 7th Street Road to be replaced by something that Looks nothing Like what was there before. The SGCA's board members also feels the same way and voted to NOT support the proposed plans and support the HEPB's denial. Moreover, coincidently related to 713 NW 7th Street Road, a new organization was formed on Sunbiz on June 24, 2020 called Spring Garden Resident's Association. Spring Garden Resident's Association is not related in any shape or form to Spring Garden Civic Association (SGCA). The State of Florida online information at Sunbiz regarding this new corporation called Spring Garden Resident's Association List officers who are not residents of the Spring Garden Historic District. The owner of the property of the address of the corporation (7300 NW 34 St, Unit 7300), Jose Castrillon, shares a surname with the applicant for item # PZ. 4 7718 HEPB Decision Appeal - 713 NW 7th Street Road. Several comments in support of the proposed plans during the 7/7/2020 HEPB meeting came from people that do not Live within Spring Garden which you may encounter during today's City Commission meeting. A petition organized by the applicant may include signatures of neighbors who are unfamiliar with the guidelines for Historic Districts, particularly ours, and may be unfamiliar with the recent history of this property regarding demolition and reconstruction. Please consider the response from the Spring Garden Civic Association, as we greatly honor the efforts made by the HEPB in the past to provide the structure for maintaining our Historic guidelines. Thank you for your support! Carlos SaLas SGCA President RE 7 HeLto Commissioners My name is Anthony R. Parrish, Jr. With offices at 3678 Grand Avenue I think it's great you are considering tightening up the process for permit applications so that aLL new development conforms to the City of Miami Codes, namely Miami 21, and the Neighborhood Conservation Districts. Note: Miami 21 Article 2 has as its No 1 goal "the preservation of neighborhoods." So what does "preservation of neighborhoods" mean if not preserving them for the NEIGHBORS who Live there? Miami has over two dozen unique neighborhoods. Most have some of the same concerns, Like traffic congestion and pollution of Biscayne Bay, but some neighborhoods have specific concerns, Like tree canopy removal in the Grove, Gentrification in Little Haiti, and intrusion of private schools into single family neighborhoods in Shenandoah. But ALL neighborhoods want the Laws of the City of Miami followed to the Letter, with justice for all and not special favors for some. A case in point is the blatant and obvious iLtegal construction at 3374 Day Avenue in ViLtage West Coconut Grove. It is simply not good enough — Commissioners --to say this structure must remain standing forever because it would be too expensive to demolish it. Too expensive for whom? Not for ViLtage West residents who wilt have to Look at it from now tit the end of time. It is also not good enough to sweep it under the carpet by saying "one employee who made a mistake is to blame" especially when that same employee went straight to another high-up position in Coral Gables Building and Zoning. Nobody— but Nobody --can say with a straight face that it was just one employee who made a mistake. Village West Coconut Grove is worth fighting for. 3374 Day Avenue cannot stand. First Last Street Agenda Name Name Address Item Public Comment RE. 7 7817 Review - Penalties Please vote in favor of RE7. Hopefully it will help prevent situations like the one that NATHAN KURLAN 3132 for occured on Day Ave. Those buildings should have been torn down. Commissioners D Day Ave voted to ignore the law - not surprising in a time where people are encouraged to Violation s Of vote twice Construc tion RE. 7 7817 3701 Review - Please ensure adequate enforcement and penalties for our building codes and code Solana Penalties enforcement to maintain the integrity and safety of our residential neighbourhoods. Dan Austin Road for This includes short-term rentals which continue to be a safety and disturbing the Miami, Violation peace problem throughout the City (ie 3373 Solana Road being used as a dub and FL 33133 s Of multi residential house). Construc tion PZ. 4 920 NW 7718 Please do NOT approve plans for this property that do not represent the historic 10th HEPB home that was demolished. The demolition was granted on the grounds that the structure to be built would have the appearance of the original 1920's house, while Jo Winstead Ave., Decision Miami, Appeal - incorporating today's construction materials and conforming to updated codes. FL 33136 713 NW Please do not allow beautiful historic Spring Garden to become another zero lot line 7 St Rd concrete jungle. No vote to 6981 & 6982 School expansion violates 1.Tree Canopy Preservation protected by the Environmental Preservation District. 2. Historical and topography protected by the Environmental Preservation District. 3. Sustainable and responsible growth for Historic community. 4. Citizens and tax payer lifestyle and quality of life. 5. Measures that: protect against run off and point source pollution and contribute to reduction in greenhouse gases. Land development in the Grove continues to be perpetuated by a compass not of collaboration and preservation but one of greed/money/political affiliations. There are plenty of areas in southern Florida that PZ. 3 do not suffer the life long detrimental costs from progress and would provide citizens 6982 the benefits of private schools and upgrading of homes and shops. WE CANNOT HEPB GET BACK what we are loosing daily at a rapid rate in the grove due to violations of Decision home construction, towering complexes, and addition of new schools. Our roads are 2993 Appeal - congested, out homes becoming densely packed, and our heritage lost. This is more Ruth st 2167 S. than a loss of old growth canopies which cannot be replaced, this is a violation of Rhian Purdy Miami Bayshore sustainabitity and a lack of a vision of growth which meets each communities needs. Florida Dr, " Coconut Grove was founded in 1873 by an eclectic mix of pioneers, artists, 33133 (Special intellectuals and adventurers. It was and should be preserved as a tropical oasis Certificat offering a warm, laid-back atmosphere with charming boutiques, galleries, gourmet e of restaurants, sidewalk cafes and sailboats:' I implore the politicians to maintain the Appropri neighborhoods' distinct bohemian flair as welt as protecting out lush canopy, one ateness) story business districts, Bohemian cottages, and lime stone topography. The Grove should be preserved for the citizens, the heritage, and economic prosperity from potential visitors who come to see the uniqueness. WE ARE NOT BRICKELL and we are losing our identity I vote and wilt always vote to protect us from developers who have large pocket books and violate precedent laws and the uniqueness of our community for the narcissistic desires which do not support those of us who live in the Grove. WE DO NOT AND CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE THE WOODBINE SCHOOL IN THE GROVE. thank you. Opposed to Carrollton School at Villa Woodbine. Rhian Purdy M.D.,M.Ed. 2993 Ruth street Miami Florida 33133 First Last Street Agenda Name Name Address Item Public Comment PZ. 3 6982 HEPB Decision Like with PZ.2 6981, I am formally requesting that I be allowed to make a 2185 S Appeal- Bayshore 2167 S. presentation of no more than 30 minutes. This request is being made given that: i) I Alexande Moskovit was denied Intervenor status during the prior commission hearing, and ii) the r z Dr, Bayshore Appellant Carrollton was amenable to allowing me to make my own presentation, Miami, Dr, FL 33133 (Special notwithstanding their argument to deny me Intervenor status. I would like to be Certificat given the notice to properly present. Thank you. e of Appropri ateness) PZ. 2 6981 HEPB Decision In response to agenda items 6981 and 6982, and on behalf of the residents of Tequesta Appeal - Coconut Grove, we vehemently oppose the construction of the proposed school in Loren Blandon Lane, 2167 S. our neighborhood. We request that the appeal be denied. The impact and coconut Bayshore consequences of allowing this school to be built are severely detrimental to our grove Dr community. Further, there is absolutely no need for such an establishment in this (Special Location. Certificat e of Approva L) PZ. 2 6981 HEPB I would Like to request the commission allow me to properly organize a presentation, not to exceed 30 minutes. In the Last commission meeting on August 2020, when Decision 2185 S my request for intervenor status was denied, the movant Carrollton, through its AppeaL- ALexande Moskovit Bayshore 2167 S. counsel Ethan Wasserman and Ryan BaiLine, said they were against granting me Dr, intervenor status. However they had acknowledged on the record that they were r z Miami FL BDayshore agreeable to allowing me to provide a presentation to enable the commission to 33133 hear me. The commission heard Greenberg make its presentation but never allowed (Special me to present. I respectfully request the City to allow me with advance notice to Certificat e of organize and make a presentation on the now deferred items. Approva L) PZ. 4 7718 743 NW HEPB I do not have a problem with the design and new construction proposed at 713 NW 7 7th Street Road, as Long as it remains single family and the tree canopy is maintained. Charles Hand Decision Street What defines Spring Garden is not any specific architecture, but that it is an intact AppeaL- Rd 713 NW urban single family neighborhood and it's tree canopy. 7 St Rd PZ. 2 6981 HEPB I am adamantly opposed to allowing this Lot to be turned into a massive private Decision 2695 SW school, which wilt not only further contribute to the destruction of our Grove tree AppeaL- 17th canopy but will Lead to increasing the already congested traffic we experience in the 2167 S. Allison McNeiLt Ave., Grove on a daily basis. We already have several great private schools and a 10 rated Bayshore Miami, Dr public elementary school. There is no need for an additional private school in our FL 33133 neighborhood. Please uphold the denial as the environmental impact wilt be too (Special Certificat severe. Thank you. e of Approva L) Street Agenda Address Item Public Comment PZ. 4 7718 HEPB 830 NW I am a resident of Spring Garden. I have seen the house design and give my Adrian Rivalta Decision 8 St Rd approval for this home. It will fit in great with the neighborhood. Appeal- 713 NW 7 St Rd PZ. 3 6982 HEPB Decision 2539 Appeal - Swanson 2167 S. I am a long time coconut grove resident. These plans have already been denied. Manuel Ruiseco Ave Bayshore Please deny the appeal. I oppose the destruction of our tree Canopy and the Miami Florida Dr, increase traffic into our neighborhoods. Please do NOT approve this motion. 33133 (Special Certificat e of Appropri ateness) PZ. 2 6981 HEPB 2539 Decision Swanson Appeal - I am a long time coconut grove resident. These plans have already been denied. I Manuel Ruiseco Ave 2167 S. oppose the destruction of our tree Canopy and the increase traffic into our Miami Bayshore Florida Dr neighborhoods. Please do NOT approve this motion. 33133 (Special Certificat e of Approval) PZ. 2 6981 HEPB Decision Appeal - I OBJECT to the building of the Carrollton School at Villa Woodbine. I am extremely Stephen Keppel 3411 2167 S. worried about the further destruction of the Tree Canopy and the potential traffic on Oak Ave Bayshore Bayshore Drive. Dr (Special Certificat e of Approval) First Street Agenda Name Address Item 3980 john snyder Hardie Ave Margaret ALexandr a Fronefiel d Cerda PZ. 2 6981 HEPB Decision Appeal- 2167 S. Bayshore Dr (Special Certificat e of Approval) RE. 7 7817 3613 Review - Loquat Penalties Avenue for Miami, Violation FL 33133 s Of Construc tion 4121 Malaga Ave Miami, FL 33133 Public Comment First, once again the agenda description of the HEPB decision with regard to this item is misleading, intentionally biased, and wrong. The HEPB denied the application; there is no such thing as a tie. This was brought to the city's attention in July and yet it appears here again. What is happening with regard to the appeal of the HEPB denial of the environmental and historic aspects of the Villa Woodbine project is understandable in terms of the strategy pursued by the developer's team. Like a magician they are distracting the decision makers on the commission's attention, by getting them to focus on very narrow criteria, Ch. 17 and 23 language, while they work around the major objective: the zoning violation of building a massive commercial operation in a single family area where it will cause major disruption. The camel's nose is a metaphor for a situation where the permitting of a small, seemingly innocuous act will open the door for larger, clearly undesirable actions. Do not allow the camel to put its nose under the tent; vote to uphold the city's commitment to single family zoning in this area. If the Villa Woodbine project is approved what it will become can be predicted by what has happened at the existing campus on Main highway: (From Carrolton website) Once housed solely in the original estate home, El Jardin, the school now boasts two complete campuses, Barat and Duchesne. The second campus was acquired in 1991. The Junior High School has seen additions, which include science abs,lstate of the art classrooms and a new assembly space. The Barry Building at Barat was added in 1969; the Science/Technology Library building has now been in use since 2007. The Intermediate Science/Math Pavilion opened in 2009. The Wellness Center opened in November 2014. The final phase of the Master Plan, a Convocation Center to replace the current aft -purpose room in the Barry Building was completed in March 2018. Current enrollment 820 for PK-12th The Master plan for the Villa Woodbine campus has not been revealed. Say No to the Appeal, do not allow the camels nose under the tent. Dear Commissioners, I've already addressed my concerns about this property in a previous comment. But I wilt restate that this is an absolute abomination. It is a blemish on the Planning and Zoning department. And it wilt be an embarrassment to this board if you don't take major strides to remedy. Now is your chance. These developers --who have a tong history of abusing building codes in the Grove --need to be held accountable. May it not go unnoticed that the majority of these violations are happening in the ViLtage West, arguably the most historically important neighborhood in Miami whose history is steeped in Bahamian culture. The attorney who excused this is wrong, and, quite honestly, her explanation on this are suspect at best. Please do your job and remedy this atrocity. Please hold these developers who Laugh in the face of our city's code, and quite frankly, your positions (they truly believe they wilt get away with this) accountable. Sincerely, Margaret FronefieLd As a student who Lives in coconut grove and went to high school in coconut grove the commute to school was miserable and always unpredictable thanks to traffic from Ransom and Carrollton. There is absolutely no need for another private school PZ. 2 to be built when there are already 17 schools available in 5 mite radius. Not to 6981 mention that adding this school wilt just further encourage more outsiders to come HEPB into the Grove and chaos havoc by increasing traffic since 75% of students of these Decision institutions Live outside the Grove. On a business note, we cannot Let this school skip Appeal - out on paying real estate taxes which are to be a predicted $40 million. This harms 2167 S. the actual neighborhood residents, many of whom wilt not even utilize the school Bayshore and wilt be Left to suffer. This money should instead be funneled into improving the Dr public school system. As a resident concerned about the environment as welt I see (Special these plans are wholly unprepared. How are you going to only have 53 parking Certificat spaces when traffic studies advise a minimum of 123 spaces. I don't care about their e of plan to "replant" trees. Removing 123 trees, about half of the property's trees, Approval) disrupts the natural ecosystem of coconut grove and also requires the use of energy and fossils fuels that just destroys the climate even more. Leave nature and the jungle as it is! I plead you today to not allow the destruction of beautiful coconut grove for profit and business! First Last Street Agenda Name Name Address Item Alexandr a Cerda Lisa Treister GracieLa GracieLa Public Comment As a student who lives in coconut grove and went to high school in coconut grove the commute to school was miserable and always unpredictable thanks to traffic PZ. 3 from Ransom and Carrollton. There is absolutely no need for another private school 6982 to be built when there are already 17 schools available in 5 mile radius. Not to HEPB mention that adding this school will just further encourage more outsiders to come Decision into the Grove and chaos havoc by increasing traffic since 75% of students of these 4121 Appeal - institutions live outside the Grove. On a business note, we cannot let this school skip Malaga 2167 S. out on paying real estate taxes which are to be a predicted $40 million. This harms Ave Bayshore the actual neighborhood residents, many of whom will not even utilize the school Miami, Dr, and will be left to suffer. This money should instead be funneled into improving the FL 33133 (Special public school system. As a resident concerned about the environment as well I see Certificat these plans are wholly unprepared. How are you going to only have 53 parking e of spaces when traffic studies advise a minimum of 123 spaces. Furthermore, removing Appropri 123 trees, about half of the property's trees, disrupts the natural ecosystem of ateness) coconut grove and also requires the use of energy and fossils fuels that just destroys the climate even more. Leave nature and the jungle as it is! I plead you today to not allow the destruction of beautiful coconut grove for profit and business! PZ. 2 6981 HEPB 1624 Decision Micanop Appeal- y 2167 S. Avenue, Bayshore Miami, Dr FL 33133 (Special Certificat e of Approval) As a resident of Coconut Grove for 39 years, all of it spent in the North Grove, I have witnessed the explosion of traffic on our charming, two-lane arteries during peak travel hours in the morning and afternoon. As you know, it is impossible and downright dangerous to travel on Tigertait Avenue due to Ransom Everglades Middle School. Adding another school with hundreds of additional cars is a slap in the face of residents already coping with the status quo. Most of the parents with children at Carrollton are NOT residents of Miami. Equally disturbing is the plan that Carrollton School has put forth, which wilt turn a beautiful, tranquil property into a massive hunk of concrete. Not only is it completely out of scale with the neighborhood, but it also presents an environmental challenge to drainage and water run-off...not to mention the design of a pool to hang over the bluff and the destruction of so many trees. In summary, why should you vote "No" to the destruction of Villa Woodbine? Six simple reasons: -- Scale -- Footprint -- Canopy -- Soft -- Bluff -- Traffic I urge you to vote NO. Thank you for your time and consideration. Lisa Treister 1624 Micanopy Avenue Miami, FL 33133 PZ. 2 6981 HEPB As a City of Miami resident, a coconut grove resident, I am opposed to increasing the global footprint in this beautiful area. There already exists a surplus of Decision 4121 traffic,cars, emissions polluting this area. It is absurd to believe that the 50 parking Appeal - Malaga slots wilt suffice when traffic studies advise a minimum of 123 spaces. This disparity Gerace 2167 S. Avenue, wilt only mean more cars in the surrounding areas. There is also no dear Cerda Bayshore Miami, Dr explanation to the lack of property tax payments for the proposed school. This only FL 33133 benefits the business of the school. The for profit business. Do not give them a (Special break - use those taxes for our existing public schools!! 40 million would serve far Certificat more children than the elite who wilt choose to attend this institution. e of Approval) PZ. 3 6982 HEPB As a City of Miami resident, a coconut grove resident, I am opposed to increasing Decision the global footprint in this beautiful area. There already exists a surplus of 4121 Appeal - traffic,cars, emissions polluting this area. It is absurd to believe that the 50 parking Malaga 2167 S. slots wilt suffice when traffic studies advise a minimum of 123 spaces. This disparity Gerace Cerda Avenue, Bayshore wilt only mean more cars in the surrounding areas. There is also no dear Miami FL Dr, explanation to the lack of property tax payments for the proposed school. This only 33133 (Special benefits the business of the school. The for profit business. Do not give them a Certificat break - use those taxes for our existing public schools!! 40 million would serve far e of more children than the elite who wilt choose to attend this institution. Appropri ateness) First Last Street Agenda Name Name Address Item 1000 NW PZ. 4 North 7718 River HEPB Judith Paul Drive, Decision Unit#121 Appeal - Miami 713 NW 33136 7 St Rd Rhian Purdy Public Comment As a 28 yr. resident of Spring Garden I stand in opposition to the "single-family" residence proposed for 713 NW 7th St. Road. I walk by that site almost every day. It strains my credulity to imagine a 5 bedroom "family home", plus studio space, loft, wet bar, pool deck, and apparently a carport for a single vehicle -- all this jammed onto a small tot on the Seybold Canal.. I dont believe for a minute that this is motivated by a famity's desire for a home in this historic neighborhood. This house is out of scale, incongruous and unflattering to its neighbors. It is built over the whole Lot. If it were to be constructed it would no doubt be repurposed as an Air B&B within a very short time. This sort of exploitation is happening in many residential areas of Miami Beach and it doesn't enhance the neighborhoods at all -- it just overtakes them. I ask the Commission to uphold the decision of the HEP Board and DENY this appeal.. School expansion violates 1.Tree Canopy Preservation protected by the Environmental Preservation District. 2. Historical and topography protected by the Environmental Preservation District. 3. Sustainable and responsible growth for Historic community. 4. Citizens and tax payer lifestyle and quality of life. 5. Measures that: protect against run off and point source pollution and contribute to reduction in greenhouse gases. Land development in the Grove continues to be perpetuated by a compass not of collaboration and preservation but one of greed/money/political affiliations. There are plenty of areas in southern Florida that do not suffer the life long detrimental costs from progress and would provide citizens PZ. 2 the benefits of private schools and upgrading of homes and shops. WE CANNOT 6981 GET BACK what we are loosing daily at a rapid rate in the grove due to violations of HEPB home construction, towering complexes, and addition of new schools. Our roads are 2993 Decision congested, out homes becoming densely packed, and our heritage lost. This is more Ruth Appeal - than a loss of old growth canopies which cannot be replaced, this is a violation of Street 2167 S. sustainabitity and a lack of a vision of growth which meets each communities needs. Miami Bayshore " Coconut Grove was founded in 1873 by an eclectic mix of pioneers, artists, Florida Dr intellectuals and adventurers. It was and should be preserved as a tropical oasis 33133 (Special offering a warm, laid-back atmosphere with charming boutiques, galleries, gourmet Certificat restaurants, sidewalk cafes and sailboats:' I implore the politicians to maintain the e of neighborhoods' distinct bohemian flair as welt as protecting out lush canopy, one Approval) story business districts, Bohemian cottages, and lime stone topography. The Grove should be preserved for the citizens, the heritage, and economic prosperity from potential visitors who come to see the uniqueness. WE ARE NOT BRICKELL and we are losing our identity I vote and wilt always vote to protect us from developers who have large pocket books and violate precedent laws and the uniqueness of our community for the narcissistic desires which do not support those of us who live in the Grove. WE DO NOT AND CANNOT AFFORD TO HAVE THE WOODBINE SCHOOL IN THE GROVE. Thank you. No vote to 6981 & 6982 Opposed to Carrollton School at Villa Woodbine. Rhian Purdy M.D.,M.Ed. 2993 Ruth street Miami Florida 33133 End of Report