10-2-2007

CC11 and fellow citizens,

West Kendall is among the fastest growing areas in the State of Florida. As a result of this rapid growth, there has been a ground swell of citizens who are concerned about decisions being made in our community that impact the quality of life, property values, environmental concerns, traffic, and local commerce.

The CSHLP is a citizen’s action committee formed to address the specific concerns of a particular development Hidden Lake Executive Offices proposed by Adrian Builder.

We submit to you our formal position on issues being raised regarding the above application:

1. There are plenty of "available" signs in the area. The real estate market is in trouble. We need this HLP preserved!

2. There is a nature preserve (the Nixon Smiley global re-leaf preserve) opposite this property located at 128 Street from 127 to 132 Avenues. We are requesting that consideration for wildlife to made and request that the builder employ the services of an environmentalist such as Diana Marmorstein, and submit that report for review to the Community Council prior to approval of this project. We will furnish a list of qualified individuals if so desired.

If they find an endangered species of plant or animal, the project must be shelved.

3. Miami Dade County is experiencing a two year drought. It is important to preserve green space to facilitate drainage and water recharge of the Biscayne aquifer. Concurrently, residents are asking for a park element to be incorporated into this project to include (a list of requests is available). We assert that these requests will improve the aesthetic of the property, which can benefit the developer as well as the community. We also assert that these requests parallel certain DCMP objectives.

4. We feel that it will draw the wrong types of businesses into our community. The use of covenants does not completely protect the community from future use (i.e., change of plans, change of ownership and/or demolition and rebuild.)

5. There needs to be a REAL TRAFFIC ANALYSIS STUDY presented to the CC11.

The Consortium to Save Hidden Lake, therefore, respectfully requests that you consider the following requests when reviewing this application. We would be happy to work directly with Mr. Adrian on improving this project by setting aside 2 acres for sale at the price originally paid for a public use parkand will wish to embrace him as a partner in improving our neighborhood.

If you have any questions, please contact us.

Sincerely yours, RHF