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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Public Comments Submitted Online for the May 22, 2025 City Commission MeetingOnline Public Comments -Miami City Commission Meeting - May 22, 2025 Online Public Comment Report for May 22, 2025, Regular City Commission Meeting May 22, 2025 10:34 AM MDT Public Comment motero@miamigov.com First Last Street Agenda Nam Nam Addre Public Comment Item e e ss PZ. 11 3187 #17440 I support PZ-11 1 urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or Lamb Zoning modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. Hoga Ct Text - It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and Limit building heights Kim n Miami T5 to 5 floors maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance wilt be sent to the Mayor for his FL Bonus signature ASAP. Please, the community needs our Commissioners' support for the safety and 33133 Height welfare of its citizens and taxpayers. NCD 3 PZ. 5 #17385 Zoning I urge the Commission to oppose PZ.5. This proposal would allow the City of Miami to proceed with Text - permits on behalf of developers even when those developers have unresolved violations. That is a Meg Hesk 3243 Violation dangerous precedent. This effectively hands out a "get -out -of -jail." card to bad actors, creating an eth Gifford s on perverse incentives for developers to break the rules, knowing the City might step in to help them Lane city- move forward anyway. It undermines accountability, erodes public trust, and puts residents at risk of sponsor bearing the consequences. We should be dosing Loopholes —not creating new ones. Please vote no ed on PZ.5. AppLicati ons PZ. 4 #14120 928 HEPB Chee North Decision Jenn fifer Bray west Appeal - Adhere to HEP Board decision. o 10th 812 NW Court 8 St Rd; 830 NW 8 St Rd 1000 PZ. 4 NW #14120 North HEPB As a 30+ yr Spring Garden resident I urge the City Commission to uphold the decision of the HEP River Board to NOT allow the current property owner to tear down an historically significant structure along Decision Judit Paul Drive, A eaL - Wagner Creek (former Popeye's Marina), without submitting plans and getting HEP approval for h Unit pp what is proposed there. This property Lies within the historic district along a waterway which is 812 NW 121 already a fragile ecosystem. The site owner must comply with the same processes and restrictions 8 St Rd; Miami 830 NW that all other property owners in the district have done for years. , FL 33136 8 St Rd raiss ferna 992 RE. 4 a ndez nw 5 #17628 tree canopy has to be protected and enhanced.' urge you to get all reports from the office of As a native of district 3 in Little Havana, mother and business owner and homeowner. I believe our 17693 Submittal -Public Comments Submitted Online for the May 22, 2025 City Commission Meeting First Last street Direct resilience and other grants that have been awarded to the city for the purpose of forestry, flood and tap nda environmental impact and use those reports and solutions to continue to invest and improve current Nam Nam Addre Public Comment e e ss tternduct tree protection practices. We do not need more reports that cost a lot of money. Our city staff and City departments along with nonprofit organizations working together on this issue already have many Wide solutions and data for the city and county that can be recommended. Please continue to leverage Assess that work that has been done and support future investments directly to enhance and design a city ment - that creates a urban forest with a goal of 10 years from now. Invest in tax breaks for homesteaders Tree & that have been here in our city for more than 7 years!regardless of age or military n background. We Environ need to connect all communities to real urban forestry best practice if we want to lift all community mental taxpayers up. This is also generational wealth building. The people that have been here for more Regulati that 7 years as homeowners have invested lots of money and now needs to see ROI. ons/Ad min Process es DI. 4 #17642 111 Discussi East on and As someone who has lived here for over a decade, I've seen the dramatic transformation of our Flagle Present streets, sidewalks, and sense of place. Much of that is thanks to the work of the DDA. From Hern enhanced lighting to better trash collection and a visible presence of safety ambassadors, these Gabr r ation - ande improvements may sound small, but they make everyday life meaningfully better for residents like iel Street Downto z me. The idea of dissolving the DDA feels like turning back the dock on years of civic progress. Miami wn Please help us , think about the residents of downtown Miami. On the subject of the DDA, James FL Develop Torres and the DNA do NOT speak for me. 33131 ment Authorit y (DDA) DI. 4 #17642 Discussi As someone who has lived in Downtown Miami for the past 13 years, I have seen dramatic benefits 244 on and from the DDA. My wife and I regularly use Freebie, we have witnessed the DDA Ambassadors BISCA Present providing support to residents and visitors on numerous occasions making our streets safer, and Rob Ruck YNE ation - street cleaners making Downtown more beautiful. I work on Flagler Street and the permit clinic ert y BLVD Downto helped ensure my business was setup correctly. Furthermore, I enjoy the community activation APT wn events on Flagler like the Sunday market and live music. Our community is stronger, safer, and 403 Develop cleaner as a result of DDA efforts. I am a resident of Downtown Miami and the DDA improves our ment quality of life. - Robert Rucky Authorit y (DDA) As you know, the Spring Garden Civic Association has long sought to preserve the integrity of our PZ. 4 #14120 historic district, the oldest in -tact neighborhood on the Miami River and seemingly every year a 631 HEPB developer seeks to demolish a contributing structure. If they had their way there would be no NW historic buildings and no tree canopy left in our tiny enclave, the two things that make it what it is! Decision Em Moor Seven On behalf of the Spring Garden Civic Association we respectfully request your continued support of Appeal- mett e th denial of a Certificate of Appropriateness for the demolition of the "Popeye Marina" building located 812 NW Street at 812-830 NW 8th Street Road. This is a contributing structure and is part of the history and the 8 St Rd; Rd character of our neighborhood and the historic Seybold Canal/Wagner Creek. We feel strongly that 830 NW 8 St Rd this building not only should be included in any future development plans but wilt enhance any future projects on this site and preserve what makes this waterway special.. Dani Viltoc 3044 RE. 8 Coconut Grove already has the Freebee service. There is no reason to add Circuit, which is more elte h Orang #17646 expensive and would result in higher costs to tax payers, and furthermore has no presence in e Authoriz Miami -Dade County or the City of Miami. Also, Circuit lacks the technology and local partnerships Street e to drive small business growth. This is a poor use of tax payer money when we already have a Access - service that works perfectly and is cheaper. Furthermore, the City should run an open, transparent City of competitive bidding process. This sounds like a closed -door, no -bid arrangement with a non -local Holtywo vendor. od Contract - Micro First Last Street Agenda Nam Nam Addre Item Public Comment e e ss Transit Services PZ. 4 980 NW #14120 North HEPB Decision Dear Commission, As a concerned citizen of Miami's ever --eroding history, I respectfully ask that Rich Murp River Appeal - you please uphold the Historic & Environmental Preservation Board's DENIAL to allow demolition of and by Drive, 812 NW small structures on the Popeye Marina property. With gratitude, Richard Murphy, Miami Miami 8 St Rd; FL 33136 830 NW 8 St Rd PZ. 11 #17440 Example: I support PZ-11 I urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or 2831 Zoning modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. Ed Cruz ga sh T5 Text It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and limit building heights y to 5 floors maximum. I urge that the approved ordinance be sent to the Mayor for his signature as ore Bonus Height soon as possible. NCD 3 DI. 4 #17642 Good morning Commisioners,. My name is Alvaro M.Puente and I am a long time resident , Discussi business owner and work in Downtown Miami.Having been a business owner , I owned one of the on and favorite Cafe's that received real sustainabitity recovery grants from DDA during COVID. My 16 NE Present restaurant was able to stay open during construction also due to their help and concerns. The unique Alvar Puen 3rd ation - Ambassadors implemented by DDA is a constant , visible program that facilitates growth to our o to Avenu Downto community. When the DDA helps businesses , they help residents. DDA helps make sure our e wn beloved downtown stay dean and safe. This scatterbrain idea of dissolving DDA is not the solution Develop that's needed to bring forward our area into its next and brighter future. DDA is a vital and ment indispensable part of our economic growth. James Torres and DNA do not represent me and Authorit definitely do NOT speak for me. y (DDA) PZ. 11 #17440 Zoning Good morning Commissioners and Mayor, I urge aft Commissioners vote to support this item, 3168 without any amendments or modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale Lauri Platk Text - e in Virgini T5 development within the NCD-3. It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation a St. district, and limit building heights to 5 floors maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance Bonus wilt be sent to the Mayor for his signature ASAP. Thank you. Height NCD 3 Ales Pere 253 DI. 4 Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Alessandra Perez, and I'm a resident of Downtown sand z NE #17642 Miami. I'm commenting to speak in strong support of the Downtown Development Authority. White ra 2nd St Discussi no public agency is perfect, 1 believe the DDA delivers critical value to our community, value that on and would be difficult and costly to replicate if it were dismantled. The DDA plays a central role in Present maintaining and improving our shared spaces. From beautifying medians and sidewalks, to ation - supporting projects like the Baywalk, the Underline, and Flagler Street's revitalization — these are Downto visible, lasting investments in the livability of our neighborhood. The hospitality and safety wn ambassadors, which the DDA funds, provide daily reassurance for those of us who walk, work, and Develop live downtown. That's not a luxury; it's a public good. They also contribute to the cultural vibrancy ment and economic health of the district — from community grants that support inclusive programming, to Authorit business attraction that brings services and jobs to our doorstep. Defunding the DDA would set back y (DDA) progress that has taken years to build. Commissioner Jim Torres has raised concerns about the DDA's financial contributions to entities such as FC Barcelona, the UFC, and college football events. It's important to recognize that these investments are strategic efforts to elevate Downtown Miami's profile on the global stage. For instance, FC Barcelona's decision to open offices downtown not only brings international attention but also stimulates local economic activity through job creation and First Last Street Nam Nam Addre e e ss Agenda Item Public Comment increased tourism. Similarly, hosting major sporting events attracts visitors, boosts local businesses, and fosters a sense of community pride. These events generate revenue that often surpasses the initial investment, benefiting residents and the city's economy alike. If there are concerns about oversight or fiscal responsibility, let's address those constructively. Reform is possible. But eliminating the DDA altogether would be short-sighted and, in my view, harmful to residents. Thank you for your time and service. DI. 4 #17642 Discussi Good morning, Commissioners. My name is CAROL VITER, and I live at 244 Biscayne Blvd, the 244 on and Vizcayne North Condominium in Downtown Miami. As someone who has lived here for over seven Biscay Present years, I've seen the dramatic transformation from a desolate downtown to a place buzzing with life Caro ne ation - and much of that is thanks to the work of the DDA. I support their efforts to bring renowned events Viteri Blvd, Downto that generate nationwide attention to downtown Miami. I think it is important for our thriving small Miami wn businesses as welt as for homeowner property values. To me the idea of dissolving the DDA is a , FL Develop huge mistake. I am a resident of Downtown Miami, and James Torres and the DNA do NOT speak ment for me. Authorit y (DDA) DI. 4 #17642 Discussi Good morning, Commissioners. My name is Carlos Simon, and I live at 244 Biscayne Blvd in on and Downtown Miami. As someone who has lived here for over a decade, I've seen the dramatic 244 Present transformation of our streets, sidewalks, and sense of place — and much of that is thanks to the Carl Simo Biscay ation - work of the DDA. From enhanced lighting to better trash collection and a visible presence of safety os n ne Downto ambassadors, these improvements may sound small, but they make everyday life meaningfully Blvd wn better for residents like me. The idea of dissolving the DDA feels like turning back the dock on Develop years of civic progress. I am a resident of Downtown Miami, and James Torres and the DNA do NOT ment speak for me. Authorit y (DDA) PZ. 11 #17440 3480 Zoning Hello, I urge all commissioners to support PZ11, without any amendments or modifications that Mirn Poinci Text - would further encourage oversized out of scale developement with the NCD-3. It's imperative to Nava a ana T5 preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district and limit building height to 5 floors Ave Bonus maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance wilt be sent to Mayor asap. Height NCD 3 DI. 4 #17642 Discussi 900 on and Biscay I am an owner of a condo in DT Miami and have live in DT for 10 years. The DDA provides an Present ne important role, providing security and other roles that any world -class DT area expects. James Mich ii h euli Blvd Downto Torres does not speak for me! In fact my HOA withdrew from the DNA becuase we felt that James ng Miami only objective was to vilify our current commissioner Damien Pardo as James gets prepared to run , FL wn for D2 commissioner. 33132 Develop ment Authorit y (DDA) Cliffo Losh 2811 PZ. 5 I am the President of the Park Grove Master Association composed of over 220 households. We rd S. #17385 oppose PZ 5, which appears to permit developers to proceed for approvals even if they have Baysh Zoning outstanding violations. If a developer has failed to comply with applicable requirements as ore Text - evidenced by existing violations what could possible be a legitimate reason to give it the opportunity Violation to continue to commit even more violations on additional newly approved projects. Drive s on First Last Arget Oigonda Nam Nam Addre sponsor Public Comment ed Applicati ons RE. 5 2811 #17637 I am the President of the Park Grove Master Association composed of over 220 households. We S. TEP oppose RE 5. The Regatta Park restaurants and Hangar have been the source of noise disturbance Cliffo Baysh Waiver - rd Losh ore 3385 and traffic congestion. This measure would exacerbate these issues and, given its grant of unlimited authority to hold a limitless number of events, is clearly not in the interest of Coconut Grove Drive, Pan #9B America residents. n Drive PZ. 11 2811 #17440 S. Zoning Cliffo Baysh Text - I am the President of the Park Grove Master Association which has approximately 220 households. rd Losh ore T5 We wholeheartedly support approval of PZ 11 and thank Commissioner Pardo for introducing this provision. It is vital that it be approved in order to preserve the unique character of Coconut Grove. Drive, Bonus #9B Height NCD 3 PZ. 5 #17385 Zoning I ask as a Miami resident, born and raised in this city to please oppose PZS. This proposal is not for 3480 Text the betterment of the residents, it would allow the city to proceed with permits on behalf of Violation Mirn Nava Poinci son developers. It's a complete get of jail card. It undermines accountability, erodes public trust and puts a ana residents at risk of bearing the consequences. Commissioners need to know better and act better city - Ave for the betterment of our city not the developers who just pocket the money. We should be dosing sponsor loopholes not creating new ones. Please note NO on PZ5 ed Applicati ons PZ. 4 I recommend denial to the applicant at 970 NW 8 Street Road PZ.4. The applicant has not followed #14120 HEPB the procedure to provide a plan for the property as per the HEP board requirement. Further, the 743 owner has made improvements to the property with no permits that include demolishing the existing Decision Char Hand NW 7 A eat - dock, building a completely new dock, pier, and newly driven pilings out into the canal. They have Les Street pp been running continuous iLtegaL party boat charters, with numerous vessels from this property, as 812 NW Road welt as from the adjoining properties to the north and south. The same owner owns these abutting 8 St Rd; 830 NW properties. It has been very difficult to keep up with the many meetings on this item and I never received noticed of today's meeting. A neighbor just notified me. 8 St Rd PZ. 11 #17440 3240 Zoning Sene Garci Mary Text - I stand firmly in support of this measure as written with no amendments. It should be passed n a St Apt T5 immediately. S204 Bonus Height NCD 3 MayL Pere 801 DI. 4 I stand with James Torres as a resident of Brickell to ask that you end the DDA's double dipping en z- Bricke #17642 taxation on residents who are already bearing escalating HOA costs and assessments. The DDA is John LL Bay Discussi funded mainly by residents of BrickeLt to the tune of 60%.Yet we have no representation at the son Drive on and table. In turn, they are funding multimillion dollar companies that dont need our money for events #1161 Present that don't even take place in downtown. To add insult to injury, they spend almost a 112 a million ation - dollars each year on a global P. R agency, along with the same amount being spent internally for Downto marketing and pr. The return on investment with the few companies, they have been able to get to wn relocate to downtown over the Last 5 years does not even begin to make up for the amount of First Last Street Agenda Nam Nam Addre Public Comment e e Develop money spent trying to advertise. It is a slush fund. Salaries are redundant and bloated. It no longer ment serves its purpose. And we wish for a divorce Authorit y (DDA) PZ. 11 #17440 I support PZ 1140 In the "agenda item" field of the form, use the dropdown arrow to scroll down and 2974 Zoning choose PZ-11 #17400 Zoning Text - T5 Bonus Height NCD 3. In the comments section, please copy Sant Text - and paste this: "I support PZ-11 I urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any Gilds Bird ana Ave T5 amendments or modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development Bonus within the NCD-3. It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and Height limit building heights to 5 Thank you! NCD 3 2699 PZ. 11 Tigert #17440 ail I support PZ-11 I urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or Zoning Ave modifications that would further encourage oversized out -of -scale development within the NCD-3. It Willi Hunt Text - am er Unit T5 is imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and limit building heights 24, to 5 floors maximum. We urge our esteemed Commissioners to approve, and wish for the approved Bonus Miami Height ordinance to be sent to the Mayor for his signature immediately. Thank you. FL NCD 3 33133 PZ. 11 #17440 3262 Zoning I support PZ-11 I urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or Hern Mari Elizab Text - modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. ande a E eth T5 It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and limit building heights Street Bonus to 5 floors maximum. Height NCD 3 PZ. 11 #17440 I support PZ-11 I urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or 3045 Zoning modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. Merc Velas Virgini Text - It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and limit building heights edes co a T5 to 5 floors maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance wilt be sent to the Mayor for his street Bonus Height signature ASAP NCD 3 PZ. 11 #17440 I support PZ-11 I urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or 3262 Zoning modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. Rya Letto Elizab Text - It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and limit building heights n w eth T5 to 5 floors maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance wilt be sent to the Mayor for his Street Bonus Height signature ASAP. NCD 3 Step Chap 3144 PZ. 11 I support PZ-11 I urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or hani man Mary #17440 modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. e Street Zoning It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and limit building heights Text - to 5 floors maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance wilt be sent to the Mayor for his T5 signature ASAP. Bonus First Last Street Agenda Nam Nam Addre Item Public Comment e e ss Height NCD 3 PZ. 11 #17440 I support PZ-11 1 urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or Zoning Alex 3182 modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. andr Espi Oak Text It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and Limit building heights noza T5 Ave a to 5 floors maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance wilt be sent to the Mayor for his Bonus Height signature ASAP. NCD 3 2756 PZ. 11 Day #17440 I support PZ-11 1 urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or Avenu Zoning modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. Den Roth e, Text It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and Limit building heights Cocon T5 to 5 floors maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance wilt be sent to the Mayor for his ut Bonus signature ASAP. Grove Height 33133 NCD 3 PZ. 11 #17440 Pere 2945 I support PZ-11 1 urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or Zoning Lg z Bridge modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. Ma TexHerr port T5 t It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and Limit building heights man Avenu to 5 floors maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance wilt be sent to the Mayor for his Bonus n e Height signature ASAP. NCD 3 PZ. 11 #17440 Zoning I support PZ-11 1 urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or 3304 modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. Etain or Virgini Virgini T5 t It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and Limit building heights Ta St to 5 floors maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance will be sent to the Mayor for his Bonus signature ASAP. Height NCD 3 PZ. 11 #17440 Zoning I support PZ-11 1 urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or 2678 modifications that would further encourage oversized out of Scale development within the NCD-3. Paris WaLL Tigert Text It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and Limit building heights ace T5 ail. ave to 5 floors maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance wilt be sent to the Mayor for his Bonus Height signature ASAP. NCD 3 PZ. 11 3220 #17440 matild I support PZ-11 1 urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or Zoning a modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. Carl Mun Text - street It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and Limit building heights os oz T5 Miami to 5 floors maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance wilt be sent to the Mayor for his Bonus , FL signature ASAP. 33133 Height NCD 3 Geor da 3843 PZ. 11 I support PZ-11 1 urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or ge Guia Kumq #17440 modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. First Last BAteet Zoning It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and limit building heights Nam Nam Mire Tcetn- a 1bLrirrmfojtnum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance will be sent to the Mayor for his e e ss 4m signaturrASAP. Bonus Height NCD 3 PZ. 11 #17440 I support PZ-11 1 urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or 2970 Zoning modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. Marti Pom White Text - It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and Limit building heights n bo head T5 to 5 floors maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance wilt be sent to the Mayor for his St Bonus signature ASAP. Height NCD 3 PZ. 11 #17440 2930 I support PZ-11 1 urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or Zoning Day modifications that would further encourage oversized out of Scale development within the NCD-3. Marg Ram Text - arita os Ave. T5 It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and Limit building heights Apt to 5 floors maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance wilt be sent to the Mayor for his Bonus N106 Height signature ASAP. NCD 3 PZ. 11 #17440 Zoning I support PZ-11 1 urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or 4180 modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. Char Bergi Text - Lotte n Park T5 It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and Limit building heights Ave to 5 floors maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance wilt be sent to the Mayor for his Bonus signature ASAP. Height NCD 3 PZ. 11 #17440 Zoning I support PZ-11 1 urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or 3243 modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. Meg Hesk Text - an eth Gifford T5 It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and Limit building heights Lane to 5 floors maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance wilt be sent to the Mayor for his Bonus Height signature ASAP. NCD 3 PZ. 11 3333 #17440 Rice I support PZ-11 1 urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or Zoning Street modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. ELiss Marg Text - #302 It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and Limit building heights a Mies T5 Miami to 5 floors maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance wilt be sent to the Mayor for his Bonus , FL signature ASAP. Thank you 33133 Height NCD 3 2699 PZ. 11 Tigert #17440 I support PZ-11 1 urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or ail Zoning modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. Tho Boyc Ave Text - It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and Limit building heights mas e #54 T5 to 5 floors maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance wilt be sent to the Mayor for Miami Bonus FL Height his signature ASAP. 33133 NCD 3 Sheit Boyc 2966 PZ. 11 I support PZ-11 1 urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or a e Tigert #17440 modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. First Last 611reet Zoning It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and limit building heights Nam Nam Are -Wilda kRa5IbSr{N44knum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance will be sent to the Mayor for e e gpt 54 4m his signMure ASAP. Miami Bonus , FL Height 33133 NCD 3 Bob Aike n 2699 Tigert aft Ave, Unit 24, Miami FL 33133 PZ. 11 #17440 Zoning Text - T5 Bonus Height NCD 3 PZ. 11 #17440 3133 Zoning Ange Stew Jacks Text - la art on T5 Ave Bonus Height NCD 3 Ana Wen ger 3553 Palme tto Ave Miami , FL 33133 PZ. 11 #17440 Zoning Text - T5 Bonus Height NCD 3 2951 PZ. 11 S #17440 Baysh Zoning Caitli Munr ore Text - n o Drive T5 Miami Bonus , FL Height 33133 NCD 3 2831 PZ. 11 S. #17440 Baysh Zoning Clari Bayo ore Text - belt na Dr. T5 Miami Bonus FL Height 33133 NCD 3 Ama nda 1675 S Mos Baysh zkow ore ski Drive Miami 33133 PZ. 11 #17440 Zoning Text - T5 Bonus Height NCD 3 I support PZ-11 as a owner of property just south of the proposed Lincoln Project, the additional height does not conform to the allowed height of what could be built there 4 years ago when we purchased our home.' urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and limit building heights to 5 floors maximum. Residents request that the approved ordinance wilt be sent to the Mayor for his signature ASAP. I support PZ-11 1 urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and limit building heights to 5 floors maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance wilt be sent to the Mayor for his signature ASAP. I support PZ-11 1 urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and limit building heights to 5 floors maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance wilt be sent to the Mayor for his signature ASAP. I support PZ-11. 1 urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and limit building heights to 5 floors maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance wilt be sent to the Mayor for his signature ASAP. I support PZ-11. 1 urge all Commissioners vote to support it, without any amendments or modifications that would further encourage oversized out of scale development within the NCD-3. It's imperative to preserve the historic Coconut Grove Conservation district, and limit building heights to 5 floors maximum. Residents hope that the approved ordinance wilt be sent to the Mayor for this signature ASAP. Thank you. I support PZ-11. 1 urge every commissioner to vote for it and support it without any amendments or modifications. It is imperative that we keep the building height limit at 5 stories, to maintain the beauty and integrity of Coconut Grove. Outsized and out of scale development has no place in NCD-3. 1 appreciate your consideration and all the work that you do. Sincerely, Amanda Moszkowski First Last Nam Nam e e Pedr Marti o nez Mari a Marti nez Mich Marg aeL uLies Street Addre ss 50 BI SCA YNE BLVD, Miami FLorid a 33132 50 Biscay ne Blvd. Miami , FL 33132 3333 Rice Street #302 Cocon ut Grove, FL 33133 Agenda Item DI. 4 #17642 Discussi on and Present ation - Downto wn Develop ment Authorit y (DDA) Public Comment I support the effort and work of the DDA — I want them to continue the work they are doing. • The Miami Downtown Development Authority is committed to maintaining the economic health and vitality of downtown Miami. o If the Miami DDA were to cease operations, the services provided by the agency would stop immediately and not be assumed by another entity. This means that in just one month: 0 More than 4,500 bags of trash would not be collected 0 More than 1,125 instances of graffiti would not be removed 0 More than 22 blocks would not be power washed 0 650 hours of additional patrol by off duty offices would cease 0 21 security cameras and 8 License plate readers in the Central Business District, feeding into the ReaL Time Crime Center, would go offline • White the Miami DDA's main focus is economic development, a significant portion of our budget is allocated to support quality of Life. o More than $7 million of our annual budget funds quality of Life initiatives including: 0 Our Downtown Enhancement Team, a program with Camillus house to help formerly homeless individuals re-enter the workforce and keep downtown dean. If the Miami DDA were to cease operations, 60 individuals would Lose their current jobs. 0 Enhanced security services with City of Miami Police including an additional 650 hours of off duty officers patrolling the area per month and a security camera network 0 Our Downtown Ambassadors who serve as eyes and ears for City of Miami police in the urban core and also provide hospitality services, Like safety walks. If the Miami DDA were to cease operations, 24 individuals would Lose their current jobs. 0 Grants to organizations dedicated to helping address homelessness, Like Lotus House and Hermanos de La CaLte which has assisted more than 13 individuals with service programming and permanent housing. o Initiatives to make downtown Miami a more Livable neighborhood comprise another $2.3 million of our budget, including: 0 The Freebee downtown circulator, which has been used by more than 23,000 passengers 0 Continued work to complete the 1-395 project, Baywafk/Riverwafk, Underdeck and Underline projects. 0 Support for the Downtown Miami Bike Network o The Miami DDA also provides incentive grants to support arts & culture organizations, host activations for the downtown community, and support business development (combined $4,665,000 of the budget). 0 Business incentive grants have helped 18 businesses move or open in downtown Miami in the Last year 0 The Permit Clinic has helped more than 700 businesses and residents 0 The Downtown Creative Collaborator Grants provided much needed funding to 40+ cufturaL institutions, artists and family events DI. 4 #17642 Discussi on and I support to continue working with the DDA. Although our downtown has much to be desired, its Present Livelihood and quality of Life is not the sole responsibility of one organization. I do not believe we ation - need Less assistance, rather more. Please keep the DDA working for downtown, and I plead our Downto Mayor and Commissioners to invest more funds, time and energy to make downtown a place they wn and us can be proud of. This is your downtown; this is our downtown and we want to show it off to Develop the world! Thank you ment Authorit y (DDA) PZ. 11 #17440 Zoning Text - T5 Bonus Height NCD 3 I urge aft Commissioners to confirm PZ-11 Your affirmative vote wilt help preserve the Grove Conservation district, and reflect the wilt of the voters. Thank you Chris Ernst 2831 PZ. 11 I urge all Commissioners to support PZ-11 without any amendments or modifications that would Ann S #17440 further encourage oversized out of scale development within NCD-3. Please preserve the Coconut Baysh Zoning Grove Conservation district Limiting building heights to five floors maximum. I hope this approved ore Text - ordinance wilt be sent to the Mayor for signature asap. Thank you. Chris Ann Ernst Drive T5 Apt Bonus 1506 Height NCD 3 First Last kid Agenda Nam Nam Aar Item Public Comment e e ss PZ. 5 #17385 Zoning I urge the Commission to oppose PZ.5. This proposal would allow the City of Miami to proceed with Text - permits on behalf of developers even when those developers have unresolved violations. That is a 4180 Violation dangerous precedent. This effectively hands out a "get -out -of -jail." card to bad actors, creating Char Bergi Park s on perverse incentives for developers to break the rules, knowing the City might step in to help them lotte n Ave city- move forward anyway. It undermines accountability, erodes public trust, and puts residents at risk of sponsor bearing the consequences. We should be dosing loopholes —not creating new ones. Please vote no ed on PZ.5. Applicati ons PZ. 5 3220 #17385 Matild Zoning I urge the Commission to oppose PZ.5. This proposal would allow the City of Miami to proceed with a Text - permits on behalf of developers even when those developers have unresolved violations. That is a Carl Mun street Violation dangerous precedent. This effectively hands out a "get -out -of -jail." card to bad actors, creating Miami s on perverse incentives for developers to break the rules, knowing the City might step in to help them os oz city- move forward anyway. It undermines accountability, erodes public trust, and puts residents at risk of Florid sponsor bearing the consequences. We should be dosing loopholes —not creating new ones. Please vote no a ed on PZ.5. 33133 Applicati ons PZ. 5 #17385 Zoning I urge the Commission to oppose PZ.5. This proposal would allow the City of Miami to proceed with Text - permits on behalf of developers even when those developers have unresolved violations. That is a Wall 2678 Violation dangerous precedent. This effectively hands out a "get -out -of -jail." card to bad actors, creating Paris Tigert s on perverse incentives for developers to break the rules, knowing the City might step in to help them ace ail city- move forward anyway. It undermines accountability, erodes public trust, and puts residents at risk of sponsor bearing the consequences. We should be dosing loopholes —not creating new ones. Please vote no ed on PZ.5. Applicati ons PZ. 5 2699 #17385 Tigert Zoning I urge the Commission to oppose PZ.5. This proposal would allow the City of Miami to proceed with ail Text - permits on behalf of developers even when those developers have unresolved violations. That is a Ave, Violation dangerous precedent. This effectively hands out a "get -out -of -jail." card to bad actors, creating Aike Bob Unit s on perverse incentives for developers to break the rules, knowing the City might step in to help them 23, city- move forward anyway. It undermines accountability, erodes public trust, and puts residents at risk of Miami sponsor bearing the consequences. We should be dosing loopholes —not creating new ones. Please vote no , FL ed on PZ.5. 33133 Applicati ons PZ. 5 #17385 Zoning 2831 Text - I urge the Commission to oppose PZ.5. This proposal would allow the City of Miami to proceed with Violation permits on behalf of developers even when those developers have unresolved violations. That is a Ed Cruz s on dangerous precedent. This effectively opens the door for projects to proceeds with violations that Baysh city- may prove dangerous or be obfuscated in the construction process. It undermines accountability, ore Dr sponsor erodes public trust, and puts residents at risk of bearing the consequences. Please vote no on PZ.5 ed Applicati ons First Last Street Agenda Nam Nam Addre Item Public Comment e e ss 2756 PZ. 11 Day #17440 In favor or rescinding the bonus height given to current developers including The Well, The Lincoln Av, Zoning and project at NW corner of SW 27 Av and Day av at the circle. In favor of rescinding bonus height LesLi Jone Unit Text - altogether. If these three project or any others are allowed to go forward with bonus height, in my e s 102 T5 opinion, this is already ruined the Center Grove and you might as well give the bonus height to Miami Bonus everyone. I back up to the Well project, my building is at 2756 Day Ave. And I believe this will affect fc Height my value in a negative way. This project is way out of scale for the neighborhood. 33133 NCD 3 RE. 4 #17628 Direct CM - Conduct City 3480 Wide It's incredible that we still have to fight to save our trees. We need best practices for trees. Assess Nowadays everyone knows the eco-benefits of trees. We need to encourage and expand tree Mirn Poinci Nava ment - canopy, nothing less. Especially if Miami wants to be the city of the future, we need the trees, it a ana Tree & helps significantly with flooding, plain and simple. Do your duty as public servants who should be Ave Environ representing the residents not developers. DO better mental ReguLati ons/Ad min Process es My name is Marisoc Garces and I am a property owner in the Downtown/Brickett area I want to express my strong support for the DDA because of the meaningful impact it has made —and DI. 4 continues to make —in the Downtown and Brickett areas. The portion of our taxes that goes toward #17642 the DDA is minimal, yet the results are substantial.. From improving infrastructure to attracting worcd- 253 NE Discussi class organizations, the DDA delivers tangible benefits to our community. Most recently, the 2nd on and association played a key rote in bringing FC Barcelona's U.S. headquarters to Miami from New York Present —an achievement that translates directly into Locac job creation, increased occupancy in commercial Street Mari Garc A t ation - and residential spaces, and more customers for our restaurants and businesses. It's important to sot es 902 Downto clarify that the contribution to the DDA through our property taxes is, in reality, minimal —especially wn when compared to the overact property tax bill. Unfortunately, there's been some misinformation Miami Develop circulating, particularly from the President of the DNA (not to be confused with the DDA), who has FL 33132 ment been sharing exaggerated figures that don't reflect the actual numbers. I believe it's crucial to base Authorit our opinions and decisions on facts. When you take a closer cook at what the DDA accomplishes y (DDA) with the modest funds it receives —from economic development and beautification to securing major wins Like bringing FC Barcelona's U.S. headquarters to Miami —the value it provides to our community becomes undeniably dear. PZ. 11 NCD-3 was specifically established to preserve the character, scale and integrity of Miami's oldest #17440 and most unique neighborhoods -- Coconut Grove. This amendment is critical in continuing that 3044 Zoning mission in the face of rapid overdevelopment and preventing Coconut Grove from being cannibalized Dani ViLtoc Orang Text - by devecopers and ending up Like Brickett or Wynwood. In addition, these areas were not meant for eLte h e T5 the higher density being proposed, and the additional density puts incredible strain on existing Street Bonus infrastructure (storm water management, traffic, sewer, etc) without improvements. I urge the Height Commission to prioritize and consider Long term vision and preservation over short term gains and NCD 3 the desires of devecopers. Kim Hoga 3187 RE. 5 NO! n Lamb #17637 Ct TEP Waiver - 3385 Pan First Last Street Agenda Nam Nam Addre Item Public Comment e e America n Drive DI. 4 50 #17642 Biscay Discussi ne on and Organizations such as the DDA and DNA are valuable resources for downtown Miami and must be BouLe Present supported. Having said that, any taxpayer money allocated to any organization must strictly be Bays yard, ation - Ozer at A t Downto used for matters that wilt directly benefit residents. Sponsoring sporting events and the Like is not a p benefit to the residents. On the contrary. In short, make mandates dear, prevent misuse of funds 5102, wn and redirect money to appropriate use. Miami Develop , FL ment 33132 Authorit y (DDA) PZ. 5 #17385 Zoning PZ5 should be Strongly opposed and not pass. Allowing this to pass would undermine the integrity of Text - 3044 code enforcement and would allow controversial projects to move forward without addressing Violation Dani ViLtoc Orang son outstanding (and potentially dangerous) violations -- effectively giving developers a free pass from elle h e complying with code that is meant to protect the surrounding public and citizens. This could be used city - Street to fast -track favored developments even when violations exist. It would enable a slippery slope of sponsor ed unchecked development. AppLicati ons PZ. 4 #14120 Pease uphold the HEP decision. People should not buy in historic districts if they cannot respect 951 HEPB them. The property is Listed as in the historic district on the website. There is a process to request Decision demo, and this owner wilt not follow it. We have had other structures demoed after the proposed EiLee Broto NW n n 10[h Appeal - replacement was shared and approved by HEP Board as is the procedure. We have worked with 812 NW owners for new development - as Long as they follow the procedure. As a homeowner, I follow Court 8 St Rd; procedure, even replacing my windows. Demo is a Last resort and should not be allowed when the 830 NW experts have requested the owner to simply follow the procedure. Thank you. 8 St Rd 2901 S. PZ. 11 Baysh #17440 ore Zoning Please support keeping the maximum height at 5 stories. The roads cannot support any more traffic, Mari Griffit Drive Text - and the special character of the Grove would be destroyed by dotting it with high-rises. Please an hs unit T5 preserve our community. 15G Bonus Miami Height FL NCD 3 33133 PZ. 11 #17440 2929 Zoning Kurt Wettl Day Text - Please support this Coconut grove is a unique and special place! Please preserve the historic district aufer Ave T5 and not allow building over 5 stories Bonus Height NCD 3 First Last Street Agenda Nam Nam Addre Item Public Comment e e ss PZ. 4 951 #14120 North HEPB west Decision Eitee Broto 10th Please uphold HEP Board decision to deny demo of existing structures. Applicant did not follow Appeal- n n Court procedure for demo. 812 NW Miami 8 St Rd; , FL 33136 830 NW 8 St Rd PZ. 4 #14120 980 HEPB Golb NW Decision Den North Please uphold the DENIAL of the Historic and Environmental Protection Board concerning the nis ourn River Appeal demolishing of the small structures on the Popeye Marina property. Respectfully, e 812 NW Drive #122 8 St Rd; 830 NW 8 St Rd PZ. 5 2951 #17385 Zoning Text - Baysh Please vote NO for PZ 5; this is essentially a get -out -of -jail free card for developers to move forward Violation Caitli Munr ore with developments that aren't following rules and affects the safety of the residents you represent. If n o Drive son they can't comply to the laws and regulations in place, then the development should not be city - Miami approved until they do comply and fix the code violations. FL sponsor ed 33133 Applicati ons PZ. 5 #17385 Zoning Text - Please vote NO for PZ 5; this is essentially a get -out -of -jail free card for developers to move forward 3187 Violation Hoga with developments that aren't following rules and affects the safety of the residents you represent. If Kim Lamb s on n Ct cit - they can't comply to the laws and regulations in place, then the development should not be y approved until they do comply and fix the code violations. sponsor ed Applicati ons PZ. 5 #17385 3333 Zoning Rice Text - Street Violation Mich Marg #302 son Please vote NO on PZ.5. We shouldn't be rewarding bad behavior. We should be dosing loopholes— ael Mies not creating new ones. Thank you Miami city - ,FL sponsor 33133 ed Applicati ons Eliss Marg 3333 PZ. 5 Please vote NO on PZ.5. This proposalwould allow the City of Miami to proceed with permits on a Mies Rice #17385 behalf of developers, even when those developers have unresolved violations. This sets a dangerous Street Zoning precedent. This effectively hands out a "get -out -of -jail" card to bad actors, creating perverse First Last Street Agenda Nam Nam Addre Item Public Comment e e ss #302 Text - incentives for developers to break the rules, knowing the City might step in to help them move Miami Violation forward anyway. It undermines accountability, erodes public trust, and puts residents at risk of , FL s on bearing the consequences. We should be dosing loopholes —not creating new ones. Thank you 33133 city - sponsor ed Applicati ons PH. 5 #17617 Execute I nterloca 3187 Agreem Hoga Kim Lamb ent - Please vote NO! This is not reflective of an open market bid. Ct MDC - On - Demand Transit Services - D2 PH. 5 #17617 Execute I nterloca 3240 Agreem Sene Garci Mary Please vote no on this matter. Freebee is more enough for us. Circuit is an unnecessary waste of ent - n a St Apt taxpayer money. Please vote NO! MDC - S204 On - Demand Transit Services - D2 PZ. 11 #17440 3350 Zoning Rescinding T5 bonus Height for NCD 3 restores the balance that Miami 21 in it's original form Willi Fina SW Text - am n 27th T5 sought to impose on building heights. I thank Commissioner Pardo for introducing this resolution and colleagues for supporting it. Ave Bonus Height NCD 3 RE. 5 #17637 3240 TEP Sene Garci Mary Waiver - The boondoggle that is area around Pan American Drive is a farce. Nothing that was promised was n a St Apt 3385 provided. Do not allow anymore lies to continue and vote no. S204 Pan America n Drive Sene Garci 3240 PZ. 5 This is completely appalling!! Vote NO! If you violate the rules, you must fix the violation. No n a Mary #17385 exceptions!!! St Apt Zoning S204 Text - Violation First Last Street Agenda Nam Nam Addre Item e e ss s on city - sponsor ed Applicati ons RE. 4 #17628 Direct CM - Conduct City Wide 3187 Assess Hoga Kim Lamb ment - n Ct Tree & Environ mental Regulati ons/Ad min Process es Public Comment tree "best practices" should specify best practices that would encourage and expand tree canopy, not remove it or replant. End of Report