1800 Michigan Avenue

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the total demolition of the existing single-family home and the construction of a new single-family home. The replacement home has been designed in a contemporary Mediterranean style which incorporates many of the architectural concepts of the existing home.

From the Letter of Intent

Demolition of existing single-family home and design of a new single-family home. The existing structure has been significantly altered over time with illegal additions and unpermitted work, and structural analysis shows it requires replacement due to safety concerns.

• Demolition of existing two-story single-family home
• Construction of new two-story residence inspired by existing structure
• Hurricane proof impact windows
• Passive cooling systems where feasible
• Resilient landscaping with Florida friendly plants
• Construction at Base Flood Elevation with one foot of freeboard at nine feet NGVD
• All mechanical and electrical systems above base flood elevation
• Cool pavement or porous pavement materials
• Water retention systems where feasible
• Design to minimize heat island effects

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Demolition of contributing structure in historic district
• Structural condition assessment indicates deficient conditions but home appears repairable
• Unpermitted additions must be removed
• Code compliance violations need to be cured
• Lot coverage exceeds maximum permitted
• Site fencing requirements not met

Cover Sheet

Mailing Labels

Structural Assessment

Staff Report

Letter of Intent

Historic Resources Report

Narrative Response

Architectural Plans

Landscape Plans

Survey

Checklist

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