Source: City of Miami Beach
Property

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DRB24-1046

1480 STILLWATER DRIVE

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Proposal

The applicant is proposing to construct a new two-story single-family residence with an understory to replace an existing 1953 residence. The proposed home features an understory with the first fully enclosed, habitable floor designed at an elevation of 18.00' NGVD, or BFE plus 10'-0" of freeboard.

From the Letter of Intent

A Contemporary style two-story residence of approximately 4,000 sft of living area with an understory. The overall design is modern with clean lines and the use of warm materials and incorporation of nature to achieve an inviting structure that responds to its tropical context.

  • Demolition of existing single-family structure built in 1954
  • Construction of new two-story single-family residence with understory
  • Contemporary design with dynamic interplay of rectangular volumes
  • Wood composite louvers and soffits on facades
  • Floor to ceiling sliding doors and windows with champagne finish frames
  • Central staircase within double height space
  • Accessible rooftop with decking and artificial turf
  • Covered two car garage and additional parking
  • Pool deck linked to upper-level terrace by grand round sculptural staircase
  • Tropical landscaping with Florida-friendly plants
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✓ Sea Level Rise: Satisfied ✓ Design Review Criteria: Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Staff recommends lowering the overall height of the home to 28 feet to be more compatible with the lower scale homes that exist adjacent to the proposed home
  • A lighting plan has not been submitted
Project Details
Style Contemporary style that contrasts varying wall planes with material accents, featuring floor to ceiling glazing with vertical wood louvers
Height 30'-6" flat roof (proposed), staff recommends 28'-0"
Zoning RS-4
Lot Size 8,000 SF
Parking Enclosed and covered parking in the understory
Applicant STEELWATER SOUTH LLC
Architect Preschel + Bassan Studio
Existing Building
Year Built 1953
Architect Gilbert M. Fein
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

09:00 AM

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