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Property

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DRB24-1025

201 N COCONUT LANE

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Proposal

The applicant is proposing to construct a new two-story residence with an understory on a 7,500 square foot waterfront lot. The project includes total demolition of the existing 1939 residence and requests for understory area review, a waiver from open space requirements for two-story side elevations, and a variance to reduce the pervious open space requirement in the front yard from 70% to 49%.

From the Letter of Intent

A new two-story residence with an understory on a 7,500 sq ft lot. The 3,736 sq ft home will be elevated to +15.0' NGVD for flood resilience and includes sustainable design features.

  • Construction of new two-story residence with understory
  • Installation of hurricane impact windows and glass balcony system
  • Implementation of passive cooling systems with operable windows
  • Installation of resilient Florida-friendly landscaping
  • Construction of reflecting pond courtyard (6-8 inches deep, 46'-8 inches long)
  • Installation of critical mechanical and electrical systems above base flood elevation
  • Implementation of stormwater retention systems
  • Use of cool or porous pavement materials
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✓ Variance Conditions: Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Understory area requiring Design Review Board approval
  • Two-story west side elevation exceeding 60 feet in length requiring open space waiver
  • Variance needed for pervious open space in front yard (49% proposed vs 70% required)
  • Missing lighting plan submission
Project Details
Style Contemporary style with contrasting materials and rectilinear forms
Height 24'-0" Flat Roof (maximum 34'-0" subject to DRB review)
FAR 50% (3,736 SF proposed / 3,750 SF maximum)
Zoning RS-4
Lot Size 7,500 SF
Setbacks Not specifically mentioned
Parking Parking provided in understory area
Applicant 201 N COCONUT LLC
Architect Choeff, Levy and Fishman Architecture + Design
Existing Building
Year Built 1939
Architect C. E. Haley
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

09:00 AM

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