Source: City of Miami Beach
Property

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DRB24-1009

1691 MICHIGAN AVENUE

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting Design Review Approval for façade modifications to an existing six-story commercial building. The proposal includes a new 'skin' of limestone veneer to clad the facades, vertical light sconces between glazing bands, removal of eyebrow details replaced with alternating awnings and concrete planters, and perforated metal screening for the parking garage.

From the Letter of Intent

Façade renovation of 'The Lincoln' building to transform an existing six-story mixed-use commercial building and attached parking garage into an attractive structure that complements the surrounding area. The project aims to make the building more sensitive to surrounding lower scale buildings along Lincoln Road and 17th Street.

  • Replacement of eyebrows above corner-facing windows at 17th Street with alternating rounded awnings and planters
  • Treatment of stucco façade with limestone veneer
  • Addition of sleek and modern iron light sconces
  • Refinishing dark gray painted concrete with light-colored paint
  • Replacement of existing parking garage screen with elegant custom metal perforated screen
  • Refinishing and rearranging planters on Michigan and Jefferson Avenue facades in regular geometric pattern
  • Improvement of irrigation system for planters
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Lighting plan not submitted
  • Water retention systems not provided
  • Cool pavement materials not utilized
Project Details
Style Contemporary renovation with limestone veneer and refined architectural changes
Zoning CD-3 (Commercial, High Intensity) and GU (Government)
Lot Size 76,500 SF
Parking 709 parking spaces in five-story parking garage
Applicant RK RIVANI LLC
Architect BGA Architects
Existing Building
Year Built 1999
Stories 6
Meeting

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

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