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Property

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DRB20-0593

1915 Normandy Drive

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting Design Review Approval for the construction of a new 5-story multi-family building including one or more waivers, to replace an existing single-family residence. The project includes 6 residential units with ground floor parking and a request for one design waiver.

From the Letter of Intent

The proposed Normandy Lofts is a new multi-story six unit residential building (7,769 SF) that will replace an existing single family residence. The building features four 3-bedroom/2-bath loft units and two 2-bedroom/2-bath micro loft units across four upper stories, with amenities including parking, pool, spa, BBQ area, and rooftop lounge deck.

  • New construction of 6-unit multi-family residential building
  • Ground floor entry porch and lobby with elevator and egress stair
  • Five parking spaces on porous pavement
  • In-ground swimming pool with spa
  • BBQ area
  • Rooftop lounge deck area with spa tub and outdoor kitchen
  • Six RTU's on roof level
  • Resilient native landscaping
  • Sustainability features including solar panels, storm water retention, hurricane impact doors/windows
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Garage clearance height waiver request (10'-4" instead of required 12'-0")
  • Painted grey stucco color specification needed
  • Full screening of garage level required
  • Lighting plan not submitted
  • Compliance with yard elevations and retaining wall requirements

Documents

Project Details
Style Contemporary style with doubled-height glazing and geometric mullion patterns
Height 47'-0" / 5-Story (Maximum: 55'-0")
FAR 7,627 SF/ 1.22 (Maximum: 7,813 SF/ 1.25)
Zoning RM-1
Lot Size 6,250 SF
Parking 5 Spaces provided for 6 units
Applicant Ben Aviv / Arviv Group LLC
Architect Eco Urban Designs
Existing Building
Stories 1
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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