Source: City of Miami Beach
Property

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DRB23-0978

630 ALTON ROAD

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Proposal

The applicant is proposing modifications to an existing design review approval for a two-story commercial building. The revised design reduces the height and footprint of the commercial uses and replaces the previously approved two-story structure with two, separate one-story buildings.

From the Letter of Intent

Revision to an existing design approval for a two-story commercial building, proposing to reduce the height and footprint by replacing it with two single-story buildings totaling approximately 11,694 square feet. The project also seeks to allow phased development of the commercial buildings and better integration with Canopy Park.

  • Replace two-story commercial structure with two single-story buildings
  • Remove parking and driveways
  • Integrate development with Canopy Park
  • Provide on-street loading area on former 6 Street
  • Install bicycle racks at perimeter
  • Implement pedestrian access from Alton Road, former 6 Street, and Canopy Park
  • Utilize surface parking on 600 Alton site and structured parking in 5 Park garage
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Staff is not supportive of the proposal to convert previously approved parallel parking spaces into a suburban style surface parking lot with 90-degree parking spaces
  • Surface parking lot creates a physical barrier and prevents proper integration with the park space
  • Missing lighting plan has not been submitted
Project Details
Style Contemporary style that compliments the adjacent tower, amorphously shaped with floor to ceiling glass walls accented by wood-like cladding
Height 34'-0" (proposed), 40'-0" (maximum)
FAR 10,780 SF
Zoning CD-2, Commercial Medium Intensity
Lot Size Project Lot Size: 33,915 SF, Unified Lot Size: 286,242 SF
Parking 12 spaces proposed on-site, 39 spaces required total, 27 parking spaces located in 500 Alton parking garage
Applicant TCH 500 Alton, LLC
Architect Arquitectonica
Existing Building
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

09:00 AM

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