Construction Parking Appeal in West Coconut Grove

Expressed opposition to the parking lot, stating that the historic Black community in Coconut Grove is constantly under attack and deserves peaceful living conditions.

Argued that the applicant should find alternative parking locations such as City Hall instead of burdening a residential neighborhood.

Highlighted offensive historical errors on a sign posted at the site, reflecting a deep lack of care and respect for West Coconut Grove.

Noted she is an adjacent property owner who never received certified notification of the project and questioned the two-year duration for a temporary permit.

Shared her family's long history in the West Grove and asked the board to respect their character and legacy.

Expressed disappointment with ongoing inappropriate projects and worried this would set a precedent for permanent external parking.

Argued that zoning codes are laws and that nothing in the code permits a school in one district to lease vacant residential land in another district for construction parking.

Stated that neighbors do not want a parking lot on Charles Avenue.

Urged the city to listen to local residents who are clearly opposed to the parking lot.

Spoke about her family's deep roots in the Grove and the severe traffic and congestion issues already impacting narrow neighborhood streets.

Discussed prior agreements and restrictive covenants on the properties, noting traffic blockage from the nearby playhouse construction.

Spoke as a consultant for Ransom Everglades, defending the permit as fully compliant and noting it helps mitigate spillover parking near the school.