Residents of a neighborhood in Florida City say a developer has yet to complete promised repairs to damaged landscaping almost a year after reaching an agreement with their homeowners association.
The developer, Kolter, previously reached a deal with the Gateway Estates Park Homeowners’ Association to resolve a violation notice issued by Miami-Dade County Department of Regulatory and Economic Resources. The complaint stemmed from claims that construction activity tied to the Antillia residential development damaged landscaping and allowed construction fill to spill onto neighboring property.
According to residents, work has not yet begun. HOA director Mark Wasser said the company is still waiting for permits that require approval from several county agencies before repairs can start.
Homeowner Donald Purnell said the delays have been frustrating, claiming the developer continues to push the timeline back.
Kolter began construction on the Antillia project in 2023. Residents complained that debris and soil from the project crossed property lines and damaged trees and landscaping in nearby yards.
The county initially issued a violation notice but later cleared the developer after it reached an agreement with the homeowners association. Under the deal, Kolter agreed to create a 10-foot easement along the property line, bordered by a retaining wall and a six-foot chain-link fence. The company also pledged to plant landscaping along the fence to improve the appearance of the area.
However, residents say little progress has been made since the agreement was finalized in mid-2025. Purnell said the only visible change is a private road on the developer’s land that some drivers use to bypass the neighborhood’s gates.
CBS News Miami contacted Kolter for comment but did not receive a response. HOA officials say they hope the required permits will be approved soon so the repair work can begin.