1525 Lenox Avenue

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Proposal

Construction of a new 3-story multi-family residential building with 6 units on a vacant site. The new structure consists of a small lobby and six parking spaces at the ground level, two levels of residential units and a rooftop amenity deck.

From the Letter of Intent

The applicant seeks approval to develop a resilient six-unit residential project in a two-story building with an understory to replace a demolished structure. The project maintains the same density as the existing building and incorporates design elements from the demolished structure.

• Certificate of Appropriateness for design of new six-unit residential building
• Waiver of understory height (10'-8" versus required 12")
• Two-story building with understory for parking and lobby
• Hurricane proof impact windows
• Resilient landscaping with Florida-native plants
• Water retention systems
• Cool and porous pavement materials

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Decorative column and beam structure at roof level adds unnecessary perceived bulk and height
• Excessive paving within required front and side yards reduces landscaping area
• Long-term bicycle parking not properly located and defined
• Parking area not adequately screened from adjacent properties
• Backflow preventer not allowable encroachment within required yard

Cover Sheet

Application

Traffic Study

Mailing Labels

Previous Orders

Staff Report

Letter of Intent

Narrative Response

Architectural Plans

Landscape Plans

Survey

Checklist

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