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EAR 2010 Comments

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7/14/09 The Science and Technology Committee of the Miami-Dade County Climate Change Task Force issued a Statement on "Sea Level In the Coming Century" January 17, 2008. The Projection is at least 1.5' of sea level rise in the coming 50 years and at least 3-5' by the end of the century, possibly significantly more. Precision LIDAR based maps have been produced with 1' increments above the existing sea level by Mr. Peter Harlem of FIU (305)348-3992. These map may be used to identify low lying portions of Miami-Dade which are most at risk of inundation by rising sea level in the near future. In addition to the barrier islands and low lying coastal areas, the portion of the county west of the coastal ridge is also at risk. At present low lying areas such as those west of the UDB pump rain water into the ocean since the water table is normally just under the surface. As sea level rises further, the water table will be above the surface of the ground and further pumping will be fruitless. As Florida Bay continues expanding northward as sea level rises, salt water will flood the western suburbs unless we flood the western suburbs with at least 2' of fresh water to be maintained above sea level. If we are to maintain a fresh water aquifir with sea levels 2-3' above present low lying areas such as Sweet Water will need to be filled with 3' of rock or flooded with fresh water to keep the salt water at bay. Folks have been pushing to develop more low lands west of the present UDB position. This would be foolish as these lands will likely be flooded before the turn of the is century with either fresh water if we choose to fight for our aquafir or salt water if we give up. Please look at Peter Harlem's maps before even considering a move of the UDB. It would be wise to require all proposed western development to be at least 5 feet above present sea level. This is a deadly serious matter for this planing cycle. The rate of Sea Level Rise is increasing rapidly. John C. Van Leer Sc.D.
Department of Planning & Zoning (DP&Z) Response: Thank you for your thoughtful comment. During the EAR process, we will be analyzing this issue in more depth and will take your concerns into consideration

7/13/09

 Compact development in Miami-Dade County needs to continue to be a priority, in order to prevent senseless sprawl that leads to more fragmentation of the county's communities. Otherwise, Good Luck!!! Rodion Iwanczuk

7/13/09

 Why August? That is the worst month to be doing these public meetings. Also Hold the Urban Development boundary. With this economic downturn there are plenty of projects out there that haven't been built because of financing. I will have more comments later. Nancy Lee
Department of Planning & Zoning (DP&Z) Response: Thank you for your response and concern related to the EAR public hearings scheduled. Please know that DP&Z did consider holding the meetings in September, but there would be scheduling conflicts with the County budget hearings and Community Council zoning and non-zoning hearings. Furthermore, there is a set timeline and process that must be followed, according to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) and Florida Statues, Chapter 163. As listed on our EAR Timeline, DP&Z needs to send a Letter of Understanding to DCA in November 2009. If the EAR public participation meetings are delayed or scheduled later, there may not be enough time for public input and review of major EAR issues. For these reasons, the meetings were scheduled the last week in August, when public schools are back in session. If these meetings are not convenient for you to attend, there are other ways you can participate. Through our online website, you may submit your comments or email us with your suggestions. You may also submit your comments in writing, click here for our address. We are also available to meet with interested parties – you may contact us at 305-375-2835 to arrange a meeting. Regarding the Urban Development boundary, that is a concern that DP&Z has addressed in the Land Use Element in the CDMP and will be reviewed in the EAR process. Thank you again for your comments.

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