Source: City of Miami Beach
Property

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DRB24-1004

2121 REGATTA AVENUE

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Proposal

The applicant is proposing to construct a new two-story single-family residence with an understory on a vacant site to replace an existing home. The proposed home is designed in a contemporary style composed of rectilinear elements that contrast material and transparency, with the first habitable floor elevated to BFE plus 9'-0" of freeboard for resiliency.

From the Letter of Intent

A new two-story custom residence with a non-habitable understory. The project involves demolishing the existing structure and constructing a new residence with an estimated construction cost of $1,350,000.

  • Demolish existing structure
  • Construct new two-story residence with understory
  • Install hurricane proof impact doors and windows
  • Provide operable windows at bedrooms for emergency egress
  • Elevate land and install new retaining walls
  • Install mechanical equipment above base flood elevation
  • Provide flood vents and flood proof systems for areas below base flood elevation
  • Use light color building materials to minimize heat island effects
  • Install stormwater retention systems
  • Use cool/porous pavement materials
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Inconsistency between renderings and material board for painted stucco walls & ceiling elements
  • Missing lighting plan
  • Understory area requiring Design Review Board approval
  • Sea level rise and resiliency compliance
Project Details
Style Contemporary style composed of rectilinear elements that contrast material and transparency with layered wall planes of varying textures
Height 28'-0" Flat Roof (maximum 31'-0" Flat roof)
Zoning RS-4
Lot Size 7,047.8 SF
Parking Parking provided within understory area
Applicant Thermal Harbor 2121 LLC
Architect Praxis Architecture & Design
Existing Building
Year Built 1940
Architect Martin L. Hampton
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

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