We the Miami Shenandoah Neighborhood Association (MSNA) are asking for your support in our opposition to Ordinances 1030 and 1031 that is before the City of Miami Commission on Thursday, April 13, 2017, which concerns the proposed up-zoning of two (2) parcels with addresses of 2610 SW 14th St. + 2611 SW 15th St.
Backstory: The owner owns 4 parcels (a pair on SW 14th St which backs up to a pair on SW 15th St, creating a set of four adjoining properties). They have razed the homes that live here and are wanting to upzone the properties to 'commercial' so they may sell them for more money. There is no plan yet for the properties, they are just trying to position them as attractively as possible for sale.
This upzoning would set a precedent in this area, moving the commercial boundary in and the neighbors that live here are against this and need your help. Please sign our petition and share!
Updates
April 8, 2017
The vacant lots are still sitting empty while the pressure mounts behind the scenes. We are currently scouting legal avenues to push back against this rezoning precedent.
April 8, 2017
The momentum is undeniable. This level of support sends a clear message to the City Commission.
24 Comments
I absolutely do not want to see commercial creep into our neighborhood. Keep commercial buildings on 27 Ave ONLY. Traffic is already bad without having commercial traffic increasing. NO NO NO
This is a terrible intrusion into a residential community. While there is room for growth on land that fronts on 27th Avenue directly, there is no reason whatsoever to let commercial invade our tranquil area -- on lots not even connected to 27th. I have been involved in land use my entire career -- as a journalist, urban policy advisory and consultant. There is no reason why a speculator should be rewarded for buying and razing houses...and damaging a stable and solidifying core community.
I have conducted research around Miami for 10 years, and giving up house zoning for comercial zoning is always at the expenses of their resident who actually see their own properties devalue by traffic.
Strongly oppose this zoning change as it sets a precedent in our residential neighborhood that we have diligently worked to preserve.
Opposition to this project was made in the form of a motion that was unanimously approved at the March meeting of the Miami-Shenandoah Neighborhood Association. Minutes are made public.
Keep it residential, it is Coconut Grove.
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We the Miami Shenandoah Neighborhood Association (MSNA) are asking for your support in our opposition to Ordinances 1030 and 1031 that is before the City of Miami Commission on Thursday, April 13, 2017, which concerns the proposed up-zoning of two (2) parcels with addresses of 2610 SW 14th St. + 2611 SW 15th St.
Backstory: The owner owns 4 parcels (a pair on SW 14th St which backs up to a pair on SW 15th St, creating a set of four adjoining properties). They have razed the homes that live here and are wanting to upzone the properties to 'commercial' so they may sell them for more money. There is no plan yet for the properties, they are just trying to position them as attractively as possible for sale.
This upzoning would set a precedent in this area, moving the commercial boundary in and the neighbors that live here are against this and need your help. Please sign our petition and share!
Updates
April 8, 2017
The vacant lots are still sitting empty while the pressure mounts behind the scenes. We are currently scouting legal avenues to push back against this rezoning precedent.
April 8, 2017
The momentum is undeniable. This level of support sends a clear message to the City Commission.
24 Comments
Jed, thanks for bringing this to light. I've never heard such a B.S. story purporting to justify a MAJOR assault on neighborhood zoning. Apparently that part of the lie about "there being no project in mind" is untrue; others have reported plans for a tall building. It is a sickening betrayal of trust.
I absolutely do not want to see commercial creep into our neighborhood. Keep commercial buildings on 27 Ave ONLY. Traffic is already bad without having commercial traffic increasing. NO NO NO
This is a terrible intrusion into a residential community. While there is room for growth on land that fronts on 27th Avenue directly, there is no reason whatsoever to let commercial invade our tranquil area -- on lots not even connected to 27th. I have been involved in land use my entire career -- as a journalist, urban policy advisory and consultant. There is no reason why a speculator should be rewarded for buying and razing houses...and damaging a stable and solidifying core community.
I have conducted research around Miami for 10 years, and giving up house zoning for comercial zoning is always at the expenses of their resident who actually see their own properties devalue by traffic.
Strongly oppose this zoning change as it sets a precedent in our residential neighborhood that we have diligently worked to preserve.
Opposition to this project was made in the form of a motion that was unanimously approved at the March meeting of the Miami-Shenandoah Neighborhood Association. Minutes are made public.
Keep it residential, it is Coconut Grove.
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Jed, thanks for bringing this to light. I've never heard such a B.S. story purporting to justify a MAJOR assault on neighborhood zoning. Apparently that part of the lie about "there being no project in mind" is untrue; others have reported plans for a tall building. It is a sickening betrayal of trust.