Source: City of Miami Beach
Property

Image extracted from submitted plans. See full documents in the attachments section below.

DRB23-0956

1901 ALTON ROAD

Whole Foods

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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 financial institution (3,908 SF) and retail space (34,953 SF).

From the Letter of Intent

This is a supplemental submission for a redevelopment project that was previously approved by the Design Review Board on April 2, 2024. The DRB requested that the design of the exterior details of the parking levels return for further consideration with enhanced design.

  • Redesign parking levels to add interest but reduce massing
  • Remove larger framing elements
  • Install setback wire mesh painted white
  • Add lush landscaping
  • Apply similar mesh to north and east elevations with solid stucco finish
  • Densely landscape northwest and south elevations to mitigate visual impact of vehicles
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
  • Need for high-quality materials and finishes along 19th Street
  • Interior lighting design to minimize adverse impact on surrounding area
  • Pedestrian and vehicular traffic movement concerns

Documents

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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