R9F-Discuss- Appeal DRB Decision Of Not Permitting A Hedge In South Pointe ParkMIAMI BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR AND COMMISSIOZ~ 12 i i.~~R I L? ? ; '
TO:
FROM:
Jorge Gonzalez, City rvfanager·
Mayor and Commission
City of Miami Beach Commissione
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RE: ORB Order regarding the designated off-leash area at South Pointe Park
DATE: March 14, 2012
Please place an item for discussion on the March 21 51 Commission agenda on whether or
not the Mayor and Commissioners should direct the City Manager to appeal the ORB
decision not to allow a hedge to be placed in South Pointe Park to facilitate the demarcation
of an off-leash area for the dogs, and whether the designated off-leash area should or
should not be located in the area where the Art in Public Places piece is currently located.
As you know, we have had numerous discussions on the importance of providing a large
enough space for our dogs to play and get exercise, and at the same time we all understand
that there are individuals, who are afraid of dogs and do not support any off leash policy in
the city. At our most recent Neighborhood I Community Affairs Committee meeting, we had
a large turnout and almost unanimous support from the community for a hedge to be
installed on the West lot which will provide a large enclosed area for the dogs to be off
leash. After the discussion, the Commission members voted unanimously to support the
hedge and we were told that ORB would have to hear and make a recommendation.
Since there is a 20 day period to appeal an order of the ORB, and this order would become
final before our next Commission meeting in April, I recommend that we discuss this matter
and provide direction to the City Manager on whether or not he should file an appeal of the
order.
JL/er
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