HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Chair Russell-Email from Marcelo Fernandes on behalf of the Coconut Grove Village CouncilSubmitted into the public
record for item(s)_ pZ.g_.
on 01/,24/2019� City Clerk
City ofMiami Mayor and Commissioners
35OUPan American Drive
Miami, FL, ]3133
Executive Mayor Francis Suarez, f5uarezpmiomiAov.cmn
Commissioner VVifredo(Wi|hy)Gort, District 1.wgmrt@pmiamigcm.cmm
Commissioner Ken Russell, District kruaeU@rniamigov.com
Commissioner Joe Canm||o^District 3'J[aroNm@miami!guv.cmm
Commissioner MonueAEReyes, District 4,MReyes@m�amigo*'cam
Commissioner KeunHardemun(Chairmam)'District S'KHardrmon@miamigovza,n
RE: Coconut Grove NCD Revisions — Agenda Item #PZ.93O01'Ordinance #13114
Honorable Mayor and Commissioners of the City of Miami, -
The item referenced above has been work-in-progressfor over two years. |can attest persoinaily that there
have been thousands of hours dedicated to this legislation by your various deplartments and staff as weNas
many residents and stakeholders ofthe City ofMliami,This legislation is extensive, |tcovers many different
planning and zoning regulations that affect all areas, residents and property owners of Coconut Grove in
different ways, Therefore, there is no one, simple decision or discussion involved in the passing of this much
needed amendment tnthe existing INI[0Zand N[D3ordinances.
The Coconut Grove Village Council actively solicited individuals and groups for feedback regarding this
legisliation. It was also a discussion item on our agenda several times in the form of town h,As forums,, public
comment and presentations. We hiave worked with residents, stakeholders, associations, civic groups,
religious organizations anddty departmmentstoengage, inform and listen xoasmany opinions as possible on
this zoning legislation.
The Village Council's outreach recognizes five items that the proposed legislation should clarify, Once the five
items below are clarified, the Village Council has confidence that the great majorityofresidents and
stakeholders shall be in agreement with the proposed legislation, as approved by P,ZAB.
1.Definition afFLRcalculation
2. Definition of the intent of NCD 2 and NCD 3 by additional, more explicit language
3. Definition ofdensity asit ,6atesto lot splitting and asitrelates toaffordable housing
4. Definition ofheight for sin&family and duplex dwellings.
S.Definition of processes inthe situation cfvariances, waivers and warrants
The Coconut Grove Village Council respectfully requests that the, first reading of th,i,s item be approved and
specific direction be given to the Planning Department to adequately define the five items above prior to
the second readingofitem PZ.9 3QO1.The purpose iotoproceed tothe first reading and move thhsvery
important ite�forward, There isnobenefit toanyone \ocleferthis item once again.
Sincerely,
Marcelo Fer
The Coconut 1
des, Chairman on behalf of