Source: City of Miami Beach
Property

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PB23-0629

f.k.a PB22

0503. 1665, 1667 and 1671 Washington Avenue and 1666 and 1670 James Avenue. Office Building

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting modifications to a previously approved 6-story office building over 50,000 square feet with mechanical parking. The modifications include incorporating adjacent parcels into the project site, roof deck modifications, and interior renovations to expand office square footage from the previously approved building.

From the Letter of Intent

Modification of a previously approved 6-story office development to increase office space from 21,435 to 37,424 square feet and increase mechanical parking lifts from 3 to 18 lifts. The project will unify multiple parcels including the Crest Hotel and Greenview Hotel properties for zoning purposes while maintaining the same building envelope and exterior design.

  • Increase floor area from 32,998 to 50,957 square feet of FAR
  • Augment office space from 21,435 to 37,424 square feet on Levels 2-5
  • Install 18 mechanical parking lifts to accommodate 38 on-site parking spaces on Levels 2 and 3
  • Unify multiple parcels via Covenant in Lieu of Unity of Title
  • Maintain same building envelope and external design as originally approved
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Conditions:

  • Revised driveway shall utilize a mountable curb with applicable signage to maximize pedestrian safety
  • All trash containers shall utilize rubber wheels and noise-reducing surface finish
  • All trash rooms shall have adequate space and be air conditioned and sound-proofed
  • All enclosed areas above the main roof shall be limited to mechanical equipment only
  • Commercial uses and entertainment prohibited on rooftop
  • Valet parking required 24 hours per day, seven days a week
  • Scheduled trash pick-up and deliveries only between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM
  • Progress report required 90 days after obtaining business tax receipt
  • Transportation Demand Management Plan required
  • Retractable bollard required at driveway exit to ensure vehicles stop

Compliance Findings:

✓ Concurrency: Satisfied ✗ Sea Level Rise: Addressed ✗ Comprehensive Plan: Consistent ✗ Land Development Regulations: Compliant
Key Issues
  • Pedestrian safety conflicts from driveway design
  • Wide driveways on Washington Avenue
  • Vehicular access and circulation concerns
  • Rooftop mechanical space modifications
  • Trash room location and size adequacy

Documents

Property Details
Lot Size 34,500 SF (Unified Development Site)
Applicant KK 1665 Washington LLC
Architect Kobi Karp Architecture and Interior Design, Inc.
Meeting

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

10:00 AM

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