Source: City of Miami Beach
Property

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DRB23-0983

34 Star Island Drive

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Proposal

The applicant is proposing to construct a new, two-story residence on a 40,000 square foot waterfront property to replace an existing 2-story home. The application requests two design waivers for long two-story side elevations and one variance for elevator bulkhead height.

From the Letter of Intent

Construction of a modern, two-story single-family residence spanning 19,836.8 square feet (49.6% of the lot size) on a 40,000 square foot waterfront lot. The residence will include artful construction materials, water features, and lush native landscaping with a Miami Modern (MiMo) aesthetic.

  • Demolition of existing 1961 home
  • Construction of new two-story single-family residence
  • Installation of elevator with bulkhead
  • Landscaping with Florida-friendly and resilient plants
  • Water features installation
  • Hurricane-proof impact windows
  • Passive cooling systems including sliding glass doors
  • Stormwater retention systems
  • Cool or porous pavement materials
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✓ Variance Conditions: Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Two-story side elevations exceeding 60 feet in length requiring waivers
  • Elevator bulkhead height variance request (3 feet above maximum allowed)
  • Urban heat island ordinance compliance for driveways and parking areas
  • Missing lighting plan submission
Project Details
Style Contemporary style defined by rectilinear volumes, clad in travertine and limestone, with floor-to-ceiling glazing, bronze trellises and brise soleils
Height 28'-0" Flat Roof
FAR 48.4% (19,368 SF proposed, 50% maximum)
Zoning RS-1
Lot Size 40,000 SF
Applicant JSLA STAR LLC
Architect Choeff Levy Fishman
Existing Building
Year Built 1962
Architect Gerard Pitt
Stories 2
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

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