HPB25-0670

1835 MICHIGAN AVENUE

SINGLE FAMILY HOME

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting a variance from the minimum seawall height requirements in order to repair the existing seawall along the property. The variance would allow repair of the seawall at 4.48' NGVD instead of the required minimum height of 5.56' NGVD.

From the Letter of Intent

Request for variance to allow existing seawall to remain at its current height of 4.5-4.7 feet NAVD instead of meeting the required minimum height of 5.7 feet NAVD. The seawall has been repaired and certified as structurally sound.

  • Sealing cracks with hydraulic concrete
  • Repainting the seawall
  • Maintaining existing seawall at current elevation
Staff Recommendation
DENIAL

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✗ Variance Conditions: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Property is currently flooding and impacting surrounding properties
  • Applicant has not taken into consideration the present flooding of the property and impact on surrounding properties
  • Standards for granting a variance have not been satisfied
  • Seawall failure is causing tidal waters to flow overland and leave the property
Property Details
Historic District Palm View
Year Built 1931
Style Med-Revival style
Zoning RS-4, Residential Single Family
Lot Size 14,960 SF
Applicant Zachariha Cohen
Existing Building
Year Built 1931
Architect J & C Skinner
Style Med-Revival style
Stories 2
Meeting

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

09:00 AM

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