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Miami HEP board defers decision on tree removals and site plan at 3939 Leafy Way after neighbors seek more canopy protection
Summary
Property owners seeking to redevelop 3939 Leafy Way in Coconut Grove revised their tree removal plan after staff review and neighbor concerns. The board deferred final action to July so applicants can refine the landscape mitigation, reduce mitigation payments and explore design changes to keep more canopy on the site.
The Miami Historic and Environmental Preservation Board on a unanimous vote deferred a special certificate of approval for tree removal and site work at 3939 Leafy Way, citing neighborhood concerns about canopy loss and the need for additional review by environmental resources staff.
Applicant updates and the staff position
The applicant’s team, represented by attorney/representative Carlos Diaz and architect/landscape consultants, told the board they had revised an earlier plan after meeting with staff and neighbors. They said they reduced the number of royal palms proposed for removal from 14 to 6 by relocating or preserving eight on site where feasible, and proposed to add 17 native trees and two street live oaks increased from 4‑inch to 6‑inch caliper to produce a larger, longer‑lived canopy.
Staff said the application is consistent with Environmental Preservation District No. 74 rules where the proposals replace many…
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