DRB26-1179

1701 SUNSET HARBOUR DRIVE

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for exterior modifications to an existing five-story multifamily building at 1701 Sunset Harbour Drive. Specifically, the proposal involves removing existing aluminum balcony rail systems at all units and replacing them with new glass railings framed in white aluminum designed to match the existing window frame finish. Additionally, the existing pool deck and stair railings are proposed to be removed and replaced with new white aluminum horizontal picket and grabrail systems.

From the Letter of Intent

The project involves the replacement of existing balcony railings at The Lofts at South Beach Condominium with new aluminum and glass railing systems. The work also includes replacement of the pool deck stairs railing system. All new installations are designed to be in full compliance with the Florida Building Code (FBC 2023 - 8th Edition) and applicable City of Miami Beach regulations.

• Removal and disposal of existing balcony railings
• Installation of new aluminum and glass railing systems on balconies
• Replacement of pool deck stairs railing system
• Phased installation with localized protection systems
• Coordinated logistics to ensure continuous access and safety during construction

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Final design and details of the glass proposed for the balconies and railings must be submitted for staff review and approval
• Final details of the proposed balcony railing systems must be submitted for staff review and approval
• Final details of the stair and railing systems with grabrails on the pool deck must be submitted for staff review and approval
• All exterior handrails and support posts shall incorporate a flat profile
• Final details of all exterior surface finishes and materials, including samples, must be submitted for staff review and approval
• A recycling/salvage plan must be provided as part of the demolition/building permit submittal (Sea Level Rise Criteria 1 not satisfied)

Cover Sheet

Land Use Document

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Mailing Labels

Mailing Labels 09-11-26

1.08 MB

Staff Report

Staff Report & Draft Order 09-11-26

303.15 KB

Letter of Intent

Letter of Intent 09-11-26

359.14 KB

Narrative Response

Narrative Responses 09-11-26

67.66 KB

Architectural Plans

Balcony Floor Plans & Elevations 09-11-26

17.07 MB

Other

Exhibit A [MDC Property Information] 09-11-26

6.66 MB

Exhibit B [Sunbiz] 09-11-26

145.55 KB

Presentation 09-11-26

1.49 MB