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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSubmittal-Robin Porter-Letter to Commissioners Re Appeal of Approved variance for Centner AcademyBUENA VI STA P. A 3 T H I. S T U R I C NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION To: City of Miami Commissioners Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.S on 10/24/2019 , City Clerk September 12, 2019 RE: Appeal of approved variance for Centner Academy 4136 N. Miami Avenue and 20 NW 42nd Street Dear esteemed Commissioners, The Board of the Buena Vista Historic Neighborhood Association reviewed plans and the request for an exception affiliated with the property at 4136 N. Miami Avenue and the residential lot at 20 NW 42"d Street. We opposed the application for the below reasons, yet Planning and Zoning granted an approval. We ask that you deny their approval and support the appeal filed by Ulysee Kemp and the Buena Vista Heights Neighborhood Association. The planning department analysis, recommended DENIAL of the application, but version 3 apparently has changed and the city now recommends with conditions. This project will seriously impact surrounding communities regarding traffic and zoning, and is an improper fit with the design of the building as built and zoned. We are concerned with an increase in cut through traffic. We already see an increase in the amount of cut through traffic, speeding, and accidents as the area around us has developed. A traffic study by a private company and paid for by the applicant fails to take into account the burden on neighbors along N. Miami Avenue and both NE and NW 42nd Street. CIP has not conducted a traffic study of the surrounding area, as they did in Buena Vista Heights near Shadowlawn Elementary School. The applicant says that they will have private security on premises directing traffic, and a contract with parents with consequences for turning left into the residential neighborhood, but that provides no enforceable guarantee. There is no way to limit traffic that will come through Buena Vista East on NE 42"d Street, and the impending railroad crossing at NE 42°d Street and NE 0 Avenue will make the southernmost street in our historic neighborhood an increasingly heavily trafficked road. The school anticipates a maximum of 195 students, but those students are dropped off and picked up, which would generate upwards of 400 trips per day (including deliveries, maintenance, staff, security, garbage, etc.). Additionally, the traffic study provided by the applicant was conducted on July 24, 2018, when public school is NOT in session, resulting in 20-30% less traffic per day according to general traffic study websites. It also used data that is now over a year old. The comparison with KLA Brickell School has no relation to our residential neighborhood as the student population would come from other neighborhoods, especially with an admission cost of $24000 annually. We object to the inappropriate use of zoning. The applicant wants to use the T31, lot to be used for parking, intruding into a residential area for commercial use.. In Miami 21 T3, there is no discussion of parking that is not affiliated with a structure on the same property; therefore, it should not have been permitted. This property at 4136 N. Miami Avenue is zoned T-40, but currently is not in compliance with Miami 21 regarding open/green space and landscaping. The application has completely ignored this issue. 0) I ts" �v�����o`- ��D�4\ \o (ler - ltc� tj to 5 �e - Ca\ S 11 U Q\A � pr mLt I ( CeA,\J t, Finally, the attorney for this project and for the Courtney Building at 4100 N. Miami Avenue currently have application PZ -19-2801 requesting to up zone 4100N. Miami Avenue, 4128 N. Miami Avenue, and 4136 N. Miami Avenue, as well as two T3 -L properties due west. 4100 and 4128 are currently T-5 and they are asking for T6-8, 4136 is T-40 and they are asking for T-5, and both 19 NW 41 Street and 20 NW 42 Street are T3L, asking for T-4. That would also allow them to potentially add 4 bonus floors to the T6-8 properties, which is grossly out of scale for the area. This is an example of what Miami 21 is designed to protect residential areas from, and an insult to neighbors who spent valuable time listening to the owners, who said nothing about the larger picture where they create a mini SAP that intrudes into a residential neighborhood. We are disappointed in the Centners' blatant attempt to influence Commissioner Hardemon's office with multiple donations totaling $10,000 at the end of July this year. The Buena Vista East board voted unanimously to oppose this project. Buena Vista East Historic Neighborhood Association joins both Buena Vista Heights and Buena Vista Stakeholders in opposing this application, and we ask you to support us in the appeal. Respectfully, Submitted into the public Robin Porter, President record for item(s) PZ.S Buena Vista East Neighborhood Association on 10/24/2019 , City Clerk BUENA VISTA r A S T H 1 S T O R 1 C i\EiGHRORHOOD ASSOCIATION To: City of Miami Commissioners Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 10/24/2019. City Clerk September 12, 2019 RE: Appeal of approved variance for Centner Academy 4136 N. Miami Avenue and 20 NW 42"d Street Dear esteemed Commissioners, The Board of the Buena Vista Historic Neighborhood Association reviewed plans and the request for an exception affiliated with the property at 4136 N. Miami Avenue and the residential lot at 20 NW 42nd Street. We opposed the application for the below reasons, yet Planning and Zoning granted an approval. We ask that you deny their approval and support the appeal filed by Ulysee Kemp and the Buena Vista Heights Neighborhood Association. The planning department analysis, recommended DENIAL of the application, but version 3 apparently has changed and the city now recommends with conditions. This project will seriously impact surrounding communities regarding traffic and zoning, and is an improper fit with the design of the building as built and zoned. We are concerned with an increase in cut through traffic. We already see an increase in the amount of cut through traffic, speeding, and accidents as the area around us has developed. A traffic study by a private company and paid for by the applicant fails to take into account the burden on neighbors along N. Miami Avenue and both NE and NW 42"d Street. CIP has not conducted a traffic study of the surrounding area, as they did in Buena Vista Heights near Shadowlawn Elementary School. The applicant says that they will have private security on premises directing traffic, and a contract with parents with consequences for turning left into the residential neighborhood, but that provides no enforceable guarantee. There is no way to limit traffic that will come through Buena Vista East on NE 42"d Street, and the impending railroad crossing at NE 42"d Street and NE 4d' Avenue will make the southernmost street in our historic neighborhood an increasingly heavily trafficked road. The school anticipates a maximum of 195 students, but those students are dropped off and picked up, which would generate upwards of 400 trips per day (including deliveries, maintenance, staff, security, garbage, etc.). Additionally, the traffic study provided by the applicant was conducted on July 24, 2018, when public school is NOT in session, resulting in 20-30% less traffic per day according to general traffic study websites. It also used data that is now over a y ear old. The comparison with KLA Brickell School has no relation to our residential neighborhood as the student population would come from other neighborhoods, especially with an admission cost of $24000 annually. We object to the inappropriate use of zoning. The applicant wants to use the T31, lot to be used for parking, intruding into a residential area for commercial use.. In Miami 21 T3, there is no discussion of parking that is not affiliated with a structure on the same property; therefore, it should not have been permitted. This property at 4136 N. Miami Avenue is zoned T-40, but currently is not in compliance with Miami 21 regarding open/green space and landscaping. The application has completely ignored this issue. Finally, the attorney for this project and for the Courtney Building at 4100 N. Miami Avenue currently have application PZ -19-2801 requesting to up zone 4100 N. Miami Avenue, 4128 N. Miami Avenue, and 4136 N. Miami Avenue, as well as two T3 -L properties due west. 4100 and 4128 are currently T-5 and they are asking for T6-8, 4136 is T-40 and they are asking for T-5, and both 19 N W 41 Street and 20 N W 42nd Street are T3L, asking for T-4. That would also allow them to potentially add 4 bonus floors to the T6-8 properties, which is grossly out of scale for the area. This is an example of what Miami 21 is designed to protect residential areas from, and an insult to neighbors who spent valuable time listening to the owners, who said nothing about the larger picture where they create a mini SAP that intrudes into a residential neighborhood. We are disappointed in the Centners' blatant attempt to influence Commissioner Hardemon's office with multiple donations totaling $10,000 at the end of July this year. The Buena Vista East board voted unanimously to oppose this project. Buena Vista East Historic Neighborhood Association joins both Buena Vista Heights and Buena Vista Stakeholders in opposing this application, and we ask you to support us in the appeal. Respectfully, Submitted into the public Robin Porter, President record for item(s) PZ.S Buena Vista East Neighborhood Association on 10/24/2019 City Clerk BUENA NISTA F. A 5 i H I S T O R I C iNEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION To: City of Miami Commissioners Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 10/24/2019. City Clerk September 12, 2019 RE: Appeal of approved variance for Centner Academy 4136 N. Miami Avenue and 20 NW 42"d Street Dear esteemed Commissioners, The Board of the Buena Vista Historic Neighborhood Association reviewed plans and the request for an exception affiliated with the property at 4136 N. Miami Avenue and the residential lot at 20 NW 42"d Street. We opposed the application for the below reasons, yet Planning and Zoning granted an approval. We ask that you deny their approval and support the appeal filed by Ulysee Kemp and the Buena Vista Heights Neighborhood Association. The planning department analysis, recommended DENIAL of the application, but version 3 apparently has changed and the city now recommends with conditions. This project will seriously impact surrounding communities regarding traffic and zoning, and is an improper fit with the design of the building as built and zoned. We are concerned with an increase in cut through traffic. We already see an increase in the amount of cut through traffic, speeding, and accidents as the area around us has developed. A traffic study by a private company and paid for by the applicant fails to take into account the burden on neighbors along N. Miami Avenue and both NE and NW 42"d Street. CIP has not conducted a traffic study of the surrounding area, as they did in Buena Vista Heights near Shadowlawn Elementary School. The applicant says that they will have private security on premises directing traffic, and a contract with parents with consequences for turning left into the residential neighborhood, but that provides no enforceable guarantee. There is no way to limit traffic that will come through Buena Vista East on NE 42"d Street, and the impending railroad crossing at NE 42"d Street and NE 4h Avenue will make the southernmost street in our historic neighborhood an increasingly heavily trafficked road. The school anticipates a maximum of 195 students, but those students are dropped off and picked up, which would generate upwards of 400 trips per day (including deliveries, maintenance, staff, security, garbage, etc.). Additionally, the traffic study provided by the applicant was conducted on July 24, 2018, when public school is NOT in session, resulting in 20-30% less traffic per day according to general traffic study websites. It also used data that is now over a year old. The comparison with KLA Brickell School has no relation to our residential neighborhood as the student population would come from other neighborhoods, especially with an admission cost of $24000 annually. We object to the inappropriate use of zoning. The applicant wants to use the T31, lot to be used for parking, intruding into a residential area for commercial use.. In Miami 21 T3, there is no discussion of parking that is not affiliated with a structure on the same property; therefore, it should not have been permitted. This property at 4136 N. Miami Avenue is zoned T-40, but currently is not in compliance with Miami 21 regarding open/green space and landscaping. The application has completely ignored this issue. Finally, the attorney for this project and for the Courtney Building at 4100 N. Miami Avenue currently have application PZ -19-2801 requesting to up zone 4100N. Miami Avenue, 4128 N. Miami Avenue, and 4136 N. Miami Avenue, as well as two T3 -L properties due west. 4100 and 4128 are currently T-5 and they are asking for T6-8, 4136 is T-40 and they are asking for T-5, and both 19 NW 41 Street and 20 NW 42 Street are T3L, asking for T-4. That would also allow them to potentially add 4 bonus floors to the T6-8 properties, which is grossly out of scale for the area. This is an example of what Miami 21 is designed to protect residential areas from, and an insult to neighbors who spent valuable time listening to the owners, who said nothing about the larger picture where they create a mini SAP that intrudes into a residential neighborhood. We are disappointed in the Centners' blatant attempt to influence Commissioner Hardemon's office with multiple donations totaling $10,000 at the end of July this year. The Buena Vista East board voted unanimously to oppose this project. Buena Vista East Historic Neighborhood Association joins both Buena Vista Heights and Buena Vista Stakeholders in opposing this application, and we ask you to support us in the appeal. Respectfully, Robin Porter, President Buena Vista East Neighborhood Association Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.S on 10/24/2019 , City Clerk BUENA VISTA F. A 5 T H I S T 0 R I C NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC:TATTON To: City of Miami Commissioners Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 10/24/2019 City Clerk September 12, 2019 RE: Appeal of approved variance for Centner Academy 4136 N. Miami Avenue and 20 NW 42"d Street Dear esteemed Commissioners, The Board of the Buena Vista Historic Neighborhood Association reviewed plans and the request for an exception affiliated with the property at 4136 N. Miami Avenue and the residential lot at 20 NW 42nd Street. We opposed the application for the below reasons, yet Planning and Zoning granted an approval. We ask that you deny their approval and support the appeal filed by Ulysee Kemp and the Buena Vista Heights Neighborhood Association. The planning department analysis, recommended DENIAL of the application, but version 3 apparently has changed and the city now recommends with conditions. This project will seriously impact surrounding communities regarding traffic and zoning, and is an improper fit with the design of the building as built and zoned. We are concerned with an increase in cut through traffic. We already see an increase in the amount of cut through traffic, speeding, and accidents as the area around us has developed. A traffic study by a private company and paid for by the applicant fails to take into account the burden on neighbors along N. Miami Avenue and both NE and NW 42"d Street. CIP has not conducted a traffic study of the surrounding area, as they did in Buena Vista Heights near Shadowlawn Elementary School. The applicant says that they will have private security on premises directing traffic, and a contract with parents with consequences for turning left into the residential neighborhood, but that provides no enforceable guarantee. There is no way to limit traffic that will come through Buena Vista East on NE 42"d Street, and the impending railroad crossing at NE 42"d Street and NE 4`h Avenue will make the southernmost street in our historic neighborhood an increasingly heavily trafficked road. The school anticipates a maximum of 195 students, but those students are dropped off and picked up, which would generate upwards of 400 trips per day (including deliveries, maintenance, staff, security, garbage, etc.). Additionally, the traffic study provided by the applicant was conducted on July 24, 2018, when public school is NOT in session, resulting in 20-30% less traffic per day according to general traffic study websites. It also used data that is now over a year old. The comparison with KLA Brickell School has no relation to our residential neighborhood as the student population would come from other neighborhoods, especially with an admission cost of $24000 annually. We object to the inappropriate use of zoning. The applicant wants to use the T31, lot to be used for parking, intruding into a residential area for commercial use.. In Miami 21 T3, there is no discussion of parking that is not affiliated with a structure on the same property; therefore, it should not have been permitted. This property at 4136 N. Miami Avenue is zoned T-40, but currently is not in compliance with Miami 21 regarding open/green space and landscaping. The application has completely ignored this issue. Finally, the attorney for this project and for the Courtney Building at 4100 N. Miami Avenue currently have application PZ -19-2801 requesting to up zone 4100 N. Miami Avenue, 4128 N. Miami Avenue, and 4136 N. Miami Avenue, as well as two T3 -L properties due west. 4100 and 4128 are currently T-5 and they are asking for T6-8, 4136 is T-40 and they are asking for T-5, and both 19 NW 41 Street and 20 NW 42 Street are T3L, asking for T-4. That would also allow them to potentially add 4 bonus floors to the T6-8 properties, which is grossly out of scale for the area. This is an example of what Miami 21 is designed to protect residential areas from, and an insult to neighbors who spent valuable time listening to the owners, who said nothing about the larger picture where they create a mini SAP that intrudes into a residential neighborhood. We are disappointed in the Centners' blatant attempt to influence Commissioner Hardemon's office with multiple donations totaling $10,000 at the end of July this year. The Buena Vista East board voted unanimously to oppose this project. Buena Vista East Historic Neighborhood Association joins both Buena Vista Heights and Buena Vista Stakeholders in opposing this application, and we ask you to support us in the appeal. Respectfully, Z4�— Submitted into the public Robin Porter, President record for item(s) PZ.S Buena Vista East Neighborhood Association on 1012412019 . City Clerk BUENA VISTA E K $ T H i S T 0 R I C NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION To: City of Miami Commissioners Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.5 on 10/24/2019 City Clerk September 12, 2019 RE: Appeal of approved variance for Centner Academy 4136 N. Miami Avenue and 20 NW 42nd Street Dear esteemed Commissioners, The Board of the Buena Vista Historic Neighborhood Association reviewed plans and the request for an exception affiliated with the property at 4136 N. Miami Avenue and the residential lot at 20 NW 42nd Street. We opposed the application for the below reasons, yet Planning and Zoning granted an approval. We ask that you deny their approval and support the appeal filed by Ulysee Kemp and the Buena Vista Heights Neighborhood Association. The planning department analysis, recommended DENIAL of the application, but version 3 apparently has changed and the city now recommends with conditions. This project will seriously impact surrounding communities regarding traffic and zoning, and is an improper fit with the design of the building as built and zoned. We are concerned with an increase in cut through traffic. We already see an increase in the amount of cut through traffic, speeding, and accidents as the area around us has developed. A traffic study by a private company and paid for by the applicant fails to take into account the burden on neighbors along N. Miami Avenue and both NE and NW 42"d Street. CIP has not conducted a traffic study of the surrounding area, as they did in Buena Vista Heights near Shadowlawn Elementary School. The applicant says that they will have private security on premises directing traffic, and a contract with parents with consequences for turning left into the residential neighborhood, but that provides no enforceable guarantee. There is no way to limit traffic that will come through Buena Vista East on NE 42nd Street, and the impending railroad crossing at NE 42nd Street and NE 4d' Avenue will make the southernmost street in our historic neighborhood an increasingly heavily trafficked road. The school anticipates a maximum of 195 students, but those students are dropped off and picked up, which would generate upwards of 400 trips per day (including deliveries, maintenance, staff, security, garbage, etc.). Additionally, the traffic study provided by the applicant was conducted on July 24, 2018, when public school is NOT in session, resulting in 20-30% less traffic per day according to general traffic study websites. It also used data that is now over a year old. The comparison with KLA Brickell school has no relation to our residential neighborhood as the student population would come from other neighborhoods, especially with an admission cost of $24000 annually. We object to the inappropriate use of zoning. The applicant wants to use the T31, lot to be used for parking, intruding into a residential area for commercial use.. In Miami 21 T3, there is no discussion of parking that is not affiliated with a structure on the same property; therefore, it should not have been permitted. This property at 4136 N. Miami Avenue is zoned T-40, but currently is not in compliance with Miami 21 regarding open/green space and landscaping. The application has completely ignored this issue. Finally, the attorney for this project and for the Courtney Building at 4100 N. Miami Avenue currently have application PZ -19-2801 requesting to up zone 4100 N. Miami Avenue, 4128 N. Miami Avenue, and 4136 N. Miami Avenue, as well as two T3 -L properties due west. 4100 and 4128 are currently T-5 and they are asking for T6-8, 4136 is T-40 and they are asking for T-5, and both 19 NW 41 Street and 20 NW 42nd Street are T3L, asking for T-4. That would also allow them to potentially add 4 bonus floors to the T6-8 properties, which is grossly out of scale for the area. This is an example of what Miami 21 is designed to protect residential areas from, and an insult to neighbors who spent valuable time listening to the owners, who said nothing about the larger picture where they create a mini SAP that intrudes into a residential neighborhood. We are disappointed in the Centners' blatant attempt to influence Commissioner Hardemon's office with multiple donations totaling $10,000 at the end of July this year. The Buena Vista East board voted unanimously to oppose this project. Buena Vista East Historic Neighborhood Association joins both Buena Vista Heights and Buena Vista Stakeholders in opposing this application, and we ask you to support us in the appeal. Respectfully, Submitted into the public Robin Porter, President record for item(s) PZ.S Buena Vista East Neighborhood Association on 10/24/2019 City Clerk BUENA VISTA R A S Y H I S T U R I C IN IGHBORHOOD ASSOCTATTON To: City of Miami Commissioners Submitted into the public record for item(s) P'7.5 on _ 10/24/2019, City Clerk September 12, 2019 RE: Appeal of approved variance for Centner Academy 4136 N. Miami Avenue and 20 NW 42nd Street Dear esteemed Commissioners, The Board of the Buena Vista Historic Neighborhood Association reviewed plans and the request for an exception affiliated with the property at 4136 N. Miami Avenue and the residential lot at 20 NW 42"d Street. We opposed the application for the below reasons, yet Planning and Zoning granted an approval. We ask that you deny their approval and support the appeal filed by Ulysee Kemp and the Buena Vista Heights Neighborhood Association. The planning department analysis, recommended DENIAL of the application, but version 3 apparently has changed and the city now recommends with conditions. This project will seriously impact surrounding communities regarding traffic and zoning, and is an improper fit with the design of the building as built and zoned. We are concerned with an increase in cut through traffic. We already see an increase in the amount of cut through traffic, speeding, and accidents as the area around us has developed. A traffic study by a private company and paid for by the applicant fails to take into account the burden on neighbors along N. Miami Avenue and both NE and NW 42nd Street. CIP has not conducted a traffic study of the surrounding area, as they did in Buena Vista Heights near Shadowlawn Elementary School. The applicant says that they will have private security on premises directing traffic, and a contract with parents with consequences for turning left into the residential neighborhood, but that provides no enforceable guarantee. There is no way to limit traffic that will come through Buena Vista East on NE 42nd Street, and the impending railroad crossing at NE 42nd Street and NE 4fl' Avenue will make the southernmost street in our historic neighborhood an increasingly heavily trafficked road. The school anticipates a maximum of 195 students, but those students are dropped off and picked up, which would generate upwards of 400 trips per day (including deliveries, maintenance, staff, security, garbage, etc.). Additionally, the traffic study provided by the applicant was conducted on July 24, 2018, when public school is NOT in session, resulting in 20-30% less traffic per day according to general traffic study websites. It also used data that is now over a year old. The comparison with KLA Brickell School has no relation to our residential neighborhood as the student population would come from other neighborhoods, especially with an admission cost of $24000 annually. We object to the inappropriate use of zoning. The applicant wants to use the T31, lot to be used for parking, intruding into a residential area for commercial use.. In Miami 21 T3, there is no discussion of parking that is not affiliated with a structure on the same property; therefore, it should not have been permitted. This property at 4136 N. Miami Avenue is zoned T-40, but currently is not in compliance with Miami 21 regarding open/green space and landscaping. The application has completely ignored this issue. Finally, the attorney for this project and for the Courtney Building at 4100 N. Miami Avenue currently have application PZ -19-2801 requesting to up zone 4100 N. Miami Avenue, 4128 N. Miami Avenue, and 4136 N. Miami Avenue, as well as two T3 -L properties due west. 4100 and 4128 are currently T-5 and they are asking for T6-8, 4136 is T-40 and they are asking for T-5, and both 19 NW 41 Street and 20 NW 42"d Street are T3L, asking for T-4. That would also allow them to potentially add 4 bonus floors to the T6-8 properties, which is grossly out of scale for the area. This is an example of what Miami 21 is designed to protect residential areas from, and an insult to neighbors who spent valuable time listening to the owners, who said nothing about the larger picture where they create a mini SAP that intrudes into a residential neighborhood. We are disappointed in the Centners' blatant attempt to influence Commissioner Hardemon's office with multiple donations totaling $10,000 at the end of July this year. The Buena Vista East board voted unanimously to oppose this project. Buena Vista East Historic Neighborhood Association joins both Buena Vista Heights and Buena Vista Stakeholders in opposing this application, and we ask you to support us in the appeal. Respectfully, Submitted into the public record for item(s) PZ.S Robin Porter, President on 10/24/2019 ,City Clerk Buena Vista East Neighborhood Association