Miami-Dade Residents Fight Proposed Waste Transfer Station in Three Lakes

Community Opposition to Waste Transfer Station

• residents are petrified about a proposal for a waste transfer station in Miami-Dade County's Three Lakes neighborhood.
• Julio Forte, president of the Venetia Homeowners Association, is among those opposing the plan by Secure Storage of Miami Inc. for a parcel of land near SW 127th Avenue and SW 136th Street.
• The proposal seeks a change in zoning for a rail-served transfer station, a type of facility that has become a significant issue in Miami-Dade due to solid waste management challenges.

Concerns Over Environmental Impact and Zoning

• Residents are concerned about potential leakage and groundwater pollution, especially during rainy weather.
• Many residents have lived in the surrounding communities for over 20 years and did not anticipate living next to such a facility.
• The community has launched a "Stop the Waste Station" campaign to voice their opposition.

Political and Legal Developments

• The proposal was unanimously turned down by the county, but the property owners have appealed the decision.
• District 9 County Commissioner Kone McGee stated the proposed facility "does not align with the vision our residents hold for their neighborhoods."
• District 11 County Commissioner Roberto Gonzalez expressed frustration that developers are trying to revive a proposal that was already denied.
• Due to the quasi-judicial nature of the matter, county officials are legally restricted from commenting further until a meeting is scheduled.
• The property owner's representative has not yet responded to requests for comment.
• Related documents are available on the Local 10 website.