DRB26-1169

FKA DRB21-0760, 2444 PRAIRIE AVENUE

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting modifications to a previously approved Design Review Approval (DRB21-0760) for a new two-story single-family home currently under construction. Specifically, the applicant seeks a variance for the sum of the required side yards (reduced by 0.15 feet due to a construction error) and a variance to exceed the maximum walkway width of 44 inches to construct steps and a walkway with a width of 13'-4". No waivers are being requested at this time.

From the Letter of Intent

The project involves a new single-family residence constructed on a 10,400 square foot lot in the RS-3 zoning district, replacing a demolished 1925 two-story home. The residence was previously approved by the Design Review Board under Order No. DRB21-0760 and constructed under Building Permit No. BR2307664. The applicants are now seeking two variances to address minor as-built deviations from the approved permit dimensions and a front yard steps width condition that was approved through the City's design review process.

• Variance from required sum-of-the-side-yards setback (0.15 feet shortfall from required 16.25 feet)
• Variance from maximum front yard steps width requirement (as-built width of 13 feet 4 inches versus 44-inch maximum)
• Retention of as-built single-family residence with finished floor elevation of 9 feet NGVD
• Hurricane impact windows
• 100% permeable front yard driveway
• On-site stormwater retention systems
• Resilient native, salt-tolerant, and Florida-friendly landscaping
• Roof terrace with abundant landscaping
• Multiple courtyards and outdoor covered living areas with operable windows

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Lighting plan has not been submitted (Design Review Criteria i. not satisfied)
• Variance required for sum of side yards: as-built setbacks show 16.1 FT vs. required 16.25 FT due to construction error shifting the home southward
• Variance required for steps and walkway width: proposed 13'-4" width exceeds the 44" maximum by 9'-8"
• Construction error resulted in home being shifted south and slightly expanded in area

Cover Sheet

Land Use Document

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Previous Orders

Previously Recorded Order (03-01-22) 07-09-26

1.51 MB

Photos

Photo 07-09-26

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Mailing Labels

Mailing Labels 07-09-26

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Staff Report

Staff Report and Draft Order 07-09-26

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Letter of Intent

Letter of Intent 07-09-26

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Narrative Response

Narrative Responses 07-09-26

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Architectural Plans

Architectural Plans 07-09-26

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Survey

Survey 07-09-26

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Checklist

Checklist 07-09-26

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Other

Exhibit A 07-09-26

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Presentation 07-09-26

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