Miami Holds Strong On Urban Development Boundary

"The Miami-Dade County Commission today turned back two applications to amend the Urban Development Boundary, rejecting bids to move the line for an industrial and office park west of Doral and a Lowe's Home Center near the western end of Southwest Eight Street.

Late this afternoon, the commission continued debating three other applications that seek to open up hundreds of acres for large-scale developments. The land in question is currently limited to one dwelling per five acres because it's located behind the urban development boundary, a line that runs along the county's southern and western border.

In a razor-thin vote this afternoon, five commissioners voted against moving the line for a Lowe's Home Center on 51.7 acres. Despite eight commissioners voting in support, a super-majority -- nine of the 13 commissioners -- is necessary to amend the UDB."