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EAR 2010 Comments
| Date | Comment | From |
| 07/28/09 | The county should emphasize that city comp plans should be consistent with the county comp plan. | Andrew Frey |
| DP&Z Response: DP&Z does review municipalities’ comprehensive plans, and our comments are sent as part of the review process to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for consideration. The statement of Legislative Intent in the CDMP outlines the relationship between municipal plans and the CDMP. According to our CDMP, the Intergovernmental Coordination Element requires the County to review intergovernmental coordination efforts, not only between the County and municipalities but also between the County and regional, State and federal agencies. During the EAR process, DP&Z will be looking at the intergovernmental process and how the cities and counties coordinate on various planning-related issues. | ||
| 07/28/09 | The county should, as part of its strategies for promoting transit and reducing greenhouse gasses, prohibit county-wide any minimum required parking ratios. The county should actually specify maximum parking along designated transit corridors. San Francisco requires all parking spaces to be sold or rented separately from the main use, so no one is forced to consume a parking space. | Andrew Frey |
| DP&Z Response: Thank you for your suggestion regarding parking. The Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) has an existing policy, TC-1I, that promotes moderation of parking requirements where transit service exists. The County has reduced parking requirements in Urban Center zoning districts. The CDMP does promote the use of mulitimodal transportation and encourages pedestrianism and non-motorized vehicles, as outlined in the Transportation Element. During the EAR process, DP&Z will also be analyzing transportation-related issues in more depth and will take your concerns into consideration. | ||
| 07/28/09 | First of all, thank you for giving me the opportunity add my suggestions. We love the Metro Zoo very much, but are always frustrated about the heat. We would love to visit the zoo earlier or later in the day to avoid the heat. Further, I think the zoo should have more overhang walks to protect the zoo visitors from harmful sun exposure. The little water showers throughout the zoo are fun and cooling, but not enough. Recycling is a very big commitment in our family. Even my 5 year old takes water bottles from his friends at park home, to put them in the recycle bin. When I found out that the batteries are no longer accepted in the recycle bin I was very sad, but when the Dade Hotline I called to find out what to do with the old batteries told me just dump them in the trash, I was shocked! When I found out that Home-Depot takes used batteries I felt better for the private industry, but what about my pride and commitment to my city. Would it not be great if Miami Dade was the leader in being Green and not Europe or any other state/city? California is a plastic free state. Switzerland has been for many years. Switzerland has 99% recycle success. I grew up there and I understand the frustration to convert citizens, but we all just need to do it. My last suggestion is to finally convert to the metric system. 25 years ago when I came to the states, everybody told me it will happen. Canada finished the conversion, what happened about the US? Thanks! | Beatrice Koubi |
| DP&Z Response: Thank you for your feedback. DP&Z will forward your comments regarding heat and sun exposure to Metrozoo, so that they will be made aware of your concerns. We are also forwarding your comment on recycling and batteries to the Department of Solid Waste. The issue of the metric system is handled at a federal, rather than County level. For more information on the metric system, please contact the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) at (301) 975-3690 or online at http://www.nist.gov/metric. | ||
| 7/22/09 | Thank you for the opportunity to work proactively with Miami-Dade County to help in its long-range strategic planning efforts! I am notifying our staff that has worked with other counties as they develop their plans so they will be aware of this effort and can plan accordingly. In keeping with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s mission, our input will pertain to issues dealing with the conservation of fish and wildlife. | MaryAnn Poole, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission |
| 7/16/09 | Why weren’t there any meetings scheduled in the northeast? | Gregory Izak |
| Department of Planning & Zoning (DP&Z) Response: We considered numerous facilities for the EAR public participation meetings, and looked at various locations to give as many citizens as possible the chance to participate. However, due to budget constraints, we were limited to hosting five meetings across the County, at the locations posted on our website. 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. |
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