Source: City of Miami Beach
Property

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DRB24-1016

976 WEST 41ST STREET, 3925 & 3915 ALTON ROAD

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Proposal

An application for Design Review Approval for the construction of a new 3-story commercial building, including waivers from the Long Frontage Standards, and a variance from the maximum width for entrance and exit drives, to replace all existing structures on the site. The project includes a Whole Foods supermarket with retail and financial institution uses.

From the Letter of Intent

Construction of a new 7-story, 102,701 GSF office building that will demolish existing buildings and construct a signature structure at the gateway entrance to Miami Beach. The building will include retail and restaurants on the ground floor, parking on floors 2-4, and offices on floors 5-7, featuring a unique glass mosaic tile wall.

  • Demolish existing one-story commercial buildings built between 1938 and 1954
  • Construct new 7-story building with 102,701 GSF
  • Floor 1 - Retail & restaurants
  • Floors 2, 3 & 4 - Parking
  • Floors 5, 6 & 7 - Offices
  • Install unique glass mosaic tile wall feature
  • Create raised plaza with pedestrian access
  • Provide parking garage access through rear alley
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✓ Variance Conditions: Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Service area along 19th Street including FPL Vault, Utility Room, trash compactors, loading dock and vehicular access ramp is excessive and will have negative impact on pedestrian character
  • Garage screening design and details need improvement
  • Building design and layout needs to provide efficient arrangement with attention to safety, crime prevention, pedestrian access
  • Need for high-quality materials and finishes throughout
Project Details
Height 45'-0" / 54'-0" to greatest architectural projection
FAR 0.96 (53,391 SF Total Area)
Zoning CD-1 Commercial, Low Intensity District
Lot Size 55,377 SF
Parking 271 spaces provided, 165 spaces required
Applicant 1901 Property LLC
Architect Studio MCG Architecture
Existing Building
Year Built 1986
Architect Frank Homolka
Stories Two story (6,159 SF)
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

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