Source: City of Miami Beach
Property

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DRB23-0941

4410 Alton Road

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Proposal

The applicant is proposing to construct a new two-story single-family residence with an understory on a vacant lot. The proposed residence is designed in tropical modern style with an understory on the ground level that includes parking, storage, and open dining/living areas with direct access to the pool deck.

From the Letter of Intent

Construction of a uniquely designed two-story Tropical Modern single-family residence with an understory on vacant land. The design incorporates natural elements and movement, merging architecture, landscaping and interior design with inspiration from Florida's tropicality.

  • Construction of two-story Tropical Modern residence with understory
  • Understory with thoughtful pavers set in sand and topographic mountain steps
  • Free form pool and pool deck shaped as found in nature
  • Elevator leading to first floor
  • Wave-like movement of overhangs and planters between habitable levels
  • Accoya wood siding and custom thin Phenolic panels with wood finish
  • Waterfall from roof overhang through stairs
  • Free form roof deck mimicking pool shape
  • Elevator bulkhead with dome and trellis structure
  • Hurricane proof impact windows
  • Florida friendly and resilient landscaping
  • Water retention systems where feasible
  • Cool or porous pavement materials
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Overall building height reduction needed for neighborhood compatibility
  • Yard elevation compliance with maximum requirements
  • Lighting plan not submitted
  • Recycling plan required for demolition/building permit
Project Details
Style Tropical modern style
Height 29'-8" (proposed), 31'-0" (maximum allowed)
FAR 49.1% (proposed), 50% (maximum)
Zoning RS-4
Lot Size 12,000 SF
Parking Understory area contains parking and storage
Applicant Mauricio Rivera Kirschner
Architect NMD Nomadas
Existing Building
Year Built 1933
Architect T.H. Henderson
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Tuesday, February 6, 2024

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