Still no support for our petition from Commissioner Ken Russell, but he does agree that Coconut Grove’s new single-family homes are too big. A proposal to reduce the allowable size will be announced by the city’s Planning & Zoning staff later this month, Russell told us recently. Will it be the 50% home-to-lot ratio we are demanding? Russell won’t say: “The specific percentages have not been finalized but are part of the overall changes (to the Grove’s zoning code) that are taking place.” Time is running out… share this petition with friends and neighbors and let Comm. Russell and Planning & Zoning Director Francisco Garcia know that real protection for our neighborhoods requires real change. 50% is fair. We won’t be fooled!