Source: City of Miami Beach
Property

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DRB24-1015

1801 ALTON ROAD

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting Design Review Approval for the construction of a new 1-story commercial building and surface parking to replace an existing two-story commercial building. The project includes variances for parking lot standards and a waiver from long frontage requirements.

From the Letter of Intent

Design review for a new one-story bank building and temporary parking area. The project involves demolishing the existing two-story structure and replacing it with a 5,000 square foot one-story building while maintaining the existing bank tenant.

  • Demolish existing two-story concrete structure
  • Construct new one-story 5,000 square foot building
  • Maintain 55 existing surface parking spaces
  • Add 12 new temporary surface parking spaces
  • Install hurricane proof impact windows
  • Provide passive cooling systems where feasible
  • Install Florida-friendly and resilient landscaping
  • Elevate ground floor to base flood elevation plus one foot
  • Provide water retention systems
  • Use cool pavement materials
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✓ Variance Conditions: Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Lighting plan has not been submitted
  • Variances requested for temporary parking areas landscape requirements
  • Waiver requested from Long Frontage Standards
  • Existing parking spaces do not meet current dimensional requirements
Project Details
Style Contemporary style with floor to ceiling storefront glazing crowned with projecting chrome-finish architectural fin and metal screened parapet wall
Height 18'-0" from BFE +1
FAR 5,000 SF / 0.11
Zoning CD-1
Lot Size 46,845 SF
Parking Required: 17 spaces, Provided: 67 spaces
Applicant Santa Elena Holdings LLC
Architect Gonzalez Architecture
Existing Building
Year Built 1981
Architect Isaac Sklar Assoc.
Stories 2
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

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