Source: City of Miami Beach
Property

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DRB24-1045

437 WEST 31 STREET

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Proposal

Construction of a new two-story residence with an understory on a vacant lot. The project includes a variance to reduce the front setback from 30 feet to 15 feet and design waivers for two-story side elevations exceeding 60 feet in length and second floor setback requirements.

From the Letter of Intent

Construction of a new Modern style two-story single-family home with an understory level containing parking and outdoor space. The home will be sustainable, resilient, and designed to enhance the architectural integrity of the neighborhood.

  • Design review for new two-story home with understory
  • Variance relating to front setback (15' where 30' required)
  • Waiver for two-story side elevation located parallel to side property line (65' where 60' required)
  • Waiver for second floor front elevation setback requirements
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✓ Variance Conditions: Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Front setback variance from 30 feet to 15 feet for two-story structure
  • Two-story side elevations exceeding 60 feet in length requiring design waivers
  • Second floor setback waiver for front elevation
  • Projecting canopy impact on street view
  • Need for recessed wall plane on east facade

Documents

Project Details
Style Contemporary architectural style with white stucco, concrete smooth stucco, exposed board formed concrete finish, wood cladding, metal, wood and glass
Height 26'-6" flat roof (proposed), 31'-0" flat roof (maximum)
FAR 49.9% proposed, 50% maximum
Zoning RS-4
Lot Size 6,125 SF
Setbacks 15 feet front setback proposed (30 feet required for 2-story structures)
Parking Vehicle parking provided in understory area
Applicant Su Sevine Alparslan
Architect V3 Architectural Group
Meeting

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

09:00 AM

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