Source: City of Miami Beach
Property

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DRB23-0959

140 South Hibiscus Drive

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Proposal

The applicant is proposing to construct a new, two-story single-family residence with an understory on a 10,632 SF waterfront property on Hibiscus Island. The proposed home is designed in a contemporary style with contrasting materials and rectilinear volumes, featuring stucco frames with floor to ceiling glazing and wood-like cladding accenting balcony slabs and soffits.

From the Letter of Intent

New construction of a single family residential villa with two-story height and understory level for parking and storage. The project includes comprehensive resiliency solutions and flood-proofing measures.

  • Proposed understory space for parking and storage
  • Hurricane proof impact windows
  • Passive cooling systems with operable windows
  • Resilient landscaping with salt tolerant and native plants
  • Mechanical and electrical systems located above base flood elevation at minimum 15.0' NGVD
  • Wet or dry flood-proofing systems for garage below 9.0' NGVD
  • Precast concrete and natural stone paving for adaptable driveways
  • Water retention systems
  • Recycling/salvage plan for existing structure demolition
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Staff recommends further refinement of west, side elevation
  • Lighting plan has not been submitted
  • Recycling plan required for demolition
  • Proposed courtyard on first floor should be open to understory level to allow light and taller landscape plantings
Project Details
Style Contemporary style with contrasting materials and rectilinear volumes
Height 24'-0" Flat Roof (as measured from BFE+5')
Zoning RS-3
Lot Size 10,500 SF
Parking Understory contains parking and storage
Applicant Loni Farhi (Right Shark, LLC)
Architect Atelier 305 Architecture + Design
Existing Building
Year Built 1951
Architect Gerard Pitt
Stories 2-story
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

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