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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Brett Bibeau- Letter to Commissioners from Miami River Commissiona ' Popsy Committee: Governor of State of Florida Mr. Rick Scott Designee: Ms. Patricia Harris Chair of Miami -Dade Delegation Representative Kionne McGhee Chair of Governing Board of South Florida water Management District Mr. Daniel O'Keefe Miami -Dade State Attorney Ms. Katherine Fernandez -Rundle Desienee: Mr. David Maer Mayor of Miami -Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimcnez Designee: Mr. Frank Balzebre City of Miami Mayor Mayor Francis Suarez City of Miami Commissioner Commissioner Wifredo Gort Miami -Dade County Commissioner Commissioner Bruno Barreiro Designee: Ms. Marlene Avalo Chair of Miami River Marine Group Mr. Bruce Brown Designee: Mr. Richard Dubin Chair of Marine Council Mr. Michael Karcher Designee: Mr. Phil Everingham Executive Director of Downtown Development Authority Ma Alyce Robertson Designee: Mr. Neal Schafers Chair of Greater Miami Chamber Of Commerce Mr. Alfred Sanchez Designee: Ms Sandy O'Neil Neiigborhood Representative Appointed by City of Miami Commis m Dr. Ernest Martin Designee: Mr. Tom Kimen Neigborbood Representative Appointed by Miami -Dade Commission Ms. Sallyc Jude Representative from Environmental or Civic Organization Appointed by the Governor Mr. Horacio Stuart Aguirre Member at Large Appointed by the Governor Mr. Luis Garcia Designee: Mr. John Michael Cornell Member at Large Appointed by Miami -Dade Commission Ms. Sand Babun Designee: Ms. Roselvic Noguera Member of M rgeaum �Anp ed by isoon Mr. Manny Prieguez Managing Director Mr. Brett Bibeau y94��j i Miami River Commission City of Miami Commission 3500 Pan American Drive Miami, FL 33133 Re: PZ. 5 and PZ. 19 Dear City Commission: c/o Robert King High 1407 NW 7' Street, Suite 2 Miami, Florida 33125 Office: (305) 644-1544 BrettBibeau(g) VIiamiRiverCommission.org www.miandrivercomniission.org January 24, 2019 Submitted into the p blic record for itc (s) M PLL A on I City Clerk PZ.5 — This item was previously unanimously adopted by the City Commission at 1 st and 2nd reading, and is before you again due to an advertising technicality. I respectfully recommend approval of agenda item PZ.30, which maintains the zoning code's current requirements for the public Miami River Greenway / Riverwalk. The public Miami River Greenway is being implemented consistent with the City of Miami's adopted Comprehensive Plan, Miami River Greenway Action Plan, Parks Master Plan, Miami River Corridor Urban Infill Plan and the Miami River Corridor Multi -Modal Transportation Plan. Thanks to a strong positive partnership between the public and private sectors, 6.5 miles or 65% of the public Miami River Greenway is complete, with 3.5 miles or 35% remaining to be constructed. The Miami River Greenway is significantly improving the natural environment and economy, with over 8,000 connecting new residential units, additional 7,450 approved residential units, major hotels with an additional 3 approved hotels featuring 1,160 new rooms, 23 operating restaurants with an additional 23 planned restaurants, over 550,000 square feet of retail currently under construction, etc. The Miami River Greenway serves as a safe transportation route for alternate forms of transportation like bicycles and pedestrians, and directly connects with 2 Metro -Rail stations and 2 Metro -Mover stations, therefore reduces vehicular traffic, gas consumption, and carbon emissions. In addition, walking and biking on the Miami River Greenway improves your physical health. ft� - ��U � �MAO)sAq)ffj �roffi 1AWN �,M( C�MMIS�') on rolicv Committee: Governor of State of Florida Mr. Rick Scott Designee: Ms. Patricia Harris Chair of Miami -Dade Delegation Representative Kionne McGhee Chair of Governing Board of South Florida Water Management District Mr. Daniel O'Keefe Miami -Dade State Attorney Ms. Katherine Fernandez -Rundle Designee: Mr. David Maer Mayor of Miami -Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez Designee: Mr. Frank Balzebre City of Miami Mayor Mayor Francis Suarez City of Miami Commissioner Commissioner Wifredo Gort Miami -Dade County Conunissioner Commissioner Bruno Barreiro Designee: Ms. Marlene Avalo Chair of Miami River Marine Group Mr. Bruce Brown Designee: Mr. Richard Dubin Chair of Marine Council Mr. Michael Karcher Designee: Mr. Phil Everingham Executive Director of Downtown Development Authority Ms. Alyce Robertson Designee: Mr. Neal Schafers Chair of Greater Miami Chamber Of Commerce Mr. Alfred Sanchez Designee: Ms, Sandy O'Neil Neigborhood Representative Appointed by City of Miami Commin-sign Dr. Ernest Martin Designee: Mr. Tom Kimen Neighorhood Representative Appointed by Miami -Dade Commission Ms. Sallye Jude Representative from Environmental or Civic Organization Appointed by the Governor Mr. Horatio Stuart Aguirre Member at Large Appointed by the Governor Mr. Luis Garcia Designee: Mr. John Michael Cornell Member at Large Appointed by Miami -Dade Commission Ms. Sara Babun Designee: Ms. Roselvic Noguera Member at Large Appointed by City of Miami Carnmissio n Mr. Manny Prieguez Managing Director Mr. Brett Bibeau Miami River Commission clo Robert King High 1407 NW 70 Street, Suite 2 Miami, Florida 33125 Office: (305) 6444)544 BrettBibeau(a'�M iamiRiverCommission.org www.miamirivercommission.org Submitted into the pfp ns 'record ite (s) on % City Clerk PZ. 19 — The City of Miami's subject application to incorporate "freeboard in the floodplain and clarify language for raising structures (zoned T3, single family residential) within the floodplain" was presented and considered by the Miami River Commission's Urban Infill and Greenways subcommittee's December 12 public meeting. MRC Urban Infill Subcommittee Chairman suggested the MRC recommend approval of the item, and that the City encourage future eligible applicants to exercise their new option to include up to 5 feet of freeboard. When the item was considered during the MRC's January 7 public meeting, it was deferred to the MRC's Feb 4 public meeting, to seek additional data and further consider the City of Miami's Planning Zoning and Appeals Board unanimously recommended approval with a note that the drafted "optional" 5 feet of freeboard be revised to become "mandatory" in new construction. Your time and continued strong support for the Miami River District are appreciated. Sincerely, Brett Bibeau Managing Director, Miami River Commission