Property

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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, replacing an existing single-family home. The project includes variances from required front yard setbacks for both lots.

From the Letter of Intent

Construction of a unified single-family home spanning two lots separated by a city right-of-way. The project includes an air bridge over Farrey Lane to connect the properties into one residence.

  • Demolition of existing 1941 single family home on 6 Farrey Lane
  • Construction of unified single-family home across both lots
  • Installation of air bridge over city right-of-way
  • Hurricane proof impact windows
  • Passive cooling systems
  • Resilient landscaping with salt tolerant and native plants
  • Mechanical and electrical systems above base flood elevation
  • Water retention systems
  • 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

Documents

Project Details
Style Contemporary style with rounded projecting edges and framing elements
Height 47'-9" from DFE (maximum 55'-0" allowed)
FAR 6 Farrey Ln: 0.96 (2,717 SF), 7 Farrey Ln: 1.19 (5,069 SF), Maximum: 1.25
Zoning RM-1 (Residential, Multifamily Low Intensity)
Lot Size 6 Farrey Ln: 2,837 SF, 7 Farrey Ln: 4,232 SF
Setbacks Variances requested: 7'-6" reduction in side setback at 6 Farrey Lane (to 0'-0"), 20'-0" reduction in front setback at 7 Farrey Lane (to 0'-0")
Parking Enclosed garage on south lot, two covered parking spaces on north lot
Applicant Joseph I. Pardo, Esq., POA
Architect Hollmann Architecture
Existing Building
Year Built 1941
Style Single-family bungalow
Stories 1
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Thursday, September 11, 2025

09:00 AM

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