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DRB24-1042

1520 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 1952 residence. The application includes review of the understory area and two design waivers related to side elevation length and front setback requirements.

From the Letter of Intent

Demolish existing one-story residence built in 1952 and construct a new two-story residence with an understory. The project will have 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, and 2 half baths with a total area of 7,910 sq. ft.

  • Demolish existing one-story residence
  • Construct new two-story residence with understory
  • Install impact windows and exterior doors
  • Provide operable windows and open balconies for passive cooling
  • Install weather resilient landscaping
  • Locate critical mechanical and electrical equipment above base flood elevation
  • Implement stormwater retention systems
  • Use cool pavement materials or porous pavement materials
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✓ Sea Level Rise: Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Two-story side (west) elevation in excess of 60'-0" in length requiring open space waiver
  • Waiver from additional 5'-0" setback requirement for second story front elevation when lot coverage is 25% or greater
  • Staff recommends further breaking up the two-story side elevation with deeper recesses and notches
  • Missing lighting plan submission
Project Details
Style Contemporary style with varying wall planes, exposed concrete grid, and wood-like aluminum cladding
Height 31'-0" flat roof (maximum allowed)
Zoning RS-4
Lot Size 8,000 SF
Setbacks 7'-6" setback line mentioned for side elevation
Parking Covered parking included in understory area
Applicant 3470 Poinciana Avenue LLC
Architect Antonio E. Rodriguez CAD Studio Architecture
Existing Building
Year Built 1952
Architect Gilbert M. Fein
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Thursday, April 10, 2025

09:00 AM

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