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3161 Gifford Lane tree permit appeal (BD25-008883-001 / BD26-014821-001)

Description

Two separate appeals against removal of specimen royal poincianas and other trees on a historic Gifford Lane block were both deferred to September 15, 2026.

Impact summary

Removals of right-of-way specimen trees on a beloved canopy street are on hold while the parties negotiate.

Applicant

Name
Phillip Sylvester
Address
3161 Gifford Lane, Miami, FLSee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Historic & Environmental Preservation Board ()

Tabled5–0, unanimous

Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.

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