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DRB23-0916

2502 PRAIRIE AVENUE

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Proposal

The applicant proposes the construction of a new two-story single-family residence with an understory in a contemporary style to replace an existing single-story home on a corner lot in the Mid Golf neighborhood. The project includes one design waiver for a two-story side elevation exceeding 60 feet in length and two variances: one to exceed the maximum rooftop deck area and one to exceed the maximum driveway width. The residence features travertine marble, board-formed concrete, black plaster, and Cumaru wood siding, with a landscaped rooftop deck and understory parking.

From the Letter of Intent

The project proposes demolition of an existing single-story home built in 1950 and construction of a new two-story residence with an understory on a 10,400 square foot lot in the RS-3 Single Family Residential Zoning District. The design elevates the first habitable floor to approximately +13'-0" NGVD to address sea level rise and flood resilience, incorporating a full five feet of freeboard above Base Flood Elevation. The contemporary tropical-style residence includes an elevated understory for parking, a yard pool, rooftop deck, and extensive resilient landscaping.

  • Demolition of existing single-story home built in 1950
  • Construction of new two-story residence with understory
  • Elevation of first habitable floor to +13'-0" NGVD for flood compliance
  • Understory parking area beneath elevated structure
  • Pool and water features
  • Elevator installation
  • Exterior hurricane-impact-rated windows and doors
  • Board-formed concrete, Cumaru wood rainscreen siding, and textured black plaster exterior finishes
  • Exterior balcony glass railings
  • Rooftop deck with planters
  • Decorative aluminum cladding
  • Driveway, pedestrian, side yard gates, and front fence
  • Comprehensive native and Florida-friendly landscaping and irrigation
  • Public works sidewalk and repaving
  • Stormwater retention systems with pervious paving materials
  • Mechanical and electrical systems located above Base Flood Elevation
  • Low voltage and smart systems installation
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL W/ CONDITIONS
Approval of modified Design; Approval of Variances. Staff recommends the application be approved with conditions, including the requested waiver and variances, subject to the conditions enumerated in the attached Draft Order.

Compliance Findings:

✓ Sea Level Rise: Satisfied ✓ Variance Conditions: Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Two-story side (north) elevation exceeds 60'-0" length limit by 2'-0", requiring a waiver under Section 7.2.2.3(b)2.B
  • Proposed rooftop deck area of 914 SF (38%) exceeds the maximum permitted 25% of the enclosed floor below by 313 SF (13%), requiring a variance
  • Proposed driveway width of 23'-0" exceeds the maximum allowable 18'-0" by 5 feet, requiring a variance
  • Lighting plan not submitted for building permit (Design Review Criteria i. not satisfied)
  • Roof soffit and thickened slab bands prevent compliance with open area and landscape requirements for long two-story elevations
  • Final design details and color selections for multiple exterior materials require staff review and approval
  • Line-of-sight visibility triangle compliance required on landscape plans
  • Tree protection plan and Tree Report by Certified Arborist required prior to building permit
  • Water retention system and cool/porous pavement compliance details required at building permit stage
Project Details
Style Contemporary rectilinear design with contrasting materiality and texture; solid and transparent wall planes; travertine marble, board-formed concrete, black plaster, and Cumaru wood siding; floor-to-ceiling glazing; vertical wood screening; landscaped rooftop deck
Height 28'-0" flat roof (as measured from BFE+5'); 23'-4" from first habitable level
FAR Proposed: 4,817 SF / 46.5%; Maximum: 5,176 SF / 50%
Zoning RS-3
Lot Size 10,352 SF
Setbacks Roof decks shall be setback a minimum of 10 feet from each side of the exterior outer walls when located along a front or side elevation, and from the rear elevation for non-waterfront lots; driveway located on side-facing street yard with a depth of 15 feet
Parking Parking located within the understory level; single driveway from West 28th Street leading to an unenclosed parking area with two spaces; proposed driveway width of 23'-0"
Applicant Innova Monsant LLC
Architect Remy Arquitectos
Existing Building
Year Built 1950
Architect Lester Avery
Stories 1
Full demolition proposed
Meeting

Friday, September 11, 2026

09:00 AM

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