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Advisory board approves Bayview Park master site plan despite calls for fuller plan and tree review
Summary
The Key West Parks & Recreation Advisory Board voted Nov. 17 to approve moving forward with the final master site plan for Bayview Park (phase 2), while some members and residents urged a more complete programmatic master plan, raised concerns about a small dog park, tree impacts near a proposed splash pad and neighborhood parking and noise.
The Key West Parks & Recreation Advisory Board voted Nov. 17 to approve moving forward with the final master site plan for Bayview Park, advancing a phased redevelopment that staff said is tied to current budget allocations.
Supporters said the plan captures priority safety and recreation upgrades and can proceed through required reviews, while critics urged a more complete, programmatic master plan before committing funds. Board member Miss Jangra voted no in the roll call; Miss Ring, Ms. Roberts, Mister Russell and Chair Newlish voted yes, passing the motion.
City planner Keith told the board the project is designed as a phased approach tied to available funding and approvals. "We were allocated $2,289,000 so after all encumbered within that account ... after the baseball field is fully…
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