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DRB25-1095

6 & 7 FARREY LANE

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Proposal

Construction of a new three-story single-family residence on two lots connected by an air rights easement above a portion of the right-of-way adjacent to Farrey Lane, to replace an existing single-family home. The application includes requests for variances from required front yard setbacks for both lots.

From the Letter of Intent

Construction of a unified single-family home on two properties divided by a City right-of-way. The project includes an air bridge over the City's right-of-way connecting the two lots, with City approval already obtained for the air rights easement.

  • Demolition of existing 1941 single family home on 6 Farrey Lane
  • Construction of unified single-family home across both lots
  • Construction of air bridge over City right-of-way (Farrey Lane)
  • Installation of hurricane proof impact windows
  • Implementation of passive cooling systems
  • Installation of resilient landscaping with salt tolerant, native plants
  • Installation of mechanical and electrical systems above base flood elevation
  • Implementation of water 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
  • Material identification and placement not clear on plans
  • Color finish specifications need clarification
  • Lighting plan not submitted
  • Variances required for setbacks due to air rights easement connection
Project Details
Style Contemporary style with rounded projecting edges, framing elements, horizontal glazing bands, and vertical screening slats
Height 47'-9" from DFE (maximum 55'-0" allowed)
FAR 6 Farrey Lane: 0.96 FAR (2,717 SF), 7 Farrey Lane: 1.19 FAR (5,069 SF)
Zoning RM-1 (Residential, Multifamily Low Intensity)
Lot Size 6 Farrey Lane: 2,837 SF, 7 Farrey Lane: 4,232 SF
Setbacks Variances requested: 0'-0" setback for air rights connection (7'-6" reduction for side setback at 6 Farrey Lane, 20'-0" reduction for front setback at 7 Farrey Lane)
Parking Enclosed garage and covered parking spaces provided at ground level
Applicant Joseph I. Pardo, Esq., POA
Architect Hollmann Architecture
Existing Building
Year Built 1941
Style Single-family bungalow
Stories 1
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Thursday, July 10, 2025

09:00 AM

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