Kelly Tractor Co. faces environmental concerns in Miami Dade zoning application

Miami-Dade County's Planning Advisory Board convened on July 14, 2025, to discuss a significant application from Kelly Tractor Co., which has sparked environmental concerns among community members. The meeting highlighted the need for thorough evaluation before any decisions are made regarding the application.

During the session, board members raised critical questions about the applicant's efforts to address issues related to environmental impacts, particularly concerning wetlands and drinking water safety. The applicant's representative, Alessandra Sanramano, confirmed that Kelly Tractor Co. has been in discussions with relevant authorities to explore potential solutions to these concerns. However, the community council previously voted 3-2 against the application, citing environmental worries as the primary reason for their decision.

Sanramano introduced her team and outlined the company's history and its significance to the Miami-Dade community. She emphasized that the application is smaller in scope than initially proposed, which may help mitigate some of the concerns raised.

As the board continues to deliberate, the focus remains on ensuring that all environmental issues are adequately addressed before any approval can be granted. The outcome of this application could have lasting implications for both the local environment and the operations of Kelly Tractor Co. Moving forward, the board will need to weigh the economic benefits against the potential environmental risks as they consider the next steps in this process.