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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD
AFTER ACTION REPORT
FOR MEETING HELD
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
I. REQUESTS FOR CONTINUANCES
a. HPB File No. 3683, 926 Lenox Avenue. The applicant, Robert Policastro is
requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the substantial demolition,
renovation and restoration of the existing single story structure, and the
construction of a new 3-story multifamily building.
No Action Taken; Project must be re-noticed.
b. HPB File No. 4080, 619 Meridian Avenue. The applicant, 619 Meridian L.L.C., is
requesting an After-the-Fact Certificate of Appropriateness for the total
demolition of the prior 2-story structure on site, and the construction of two (2)
new 3-story multifamily buildings.
Item discussed; Continued to February 13, 2007
c. HPB File No. 4006, 2940 Collins Avenue – Royal Polo Hotel. The applicant,
Royal Polo Investors, L.L.C., is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for
the total demolition of the existing 7-story hotel, along with its substantial
recreation as part of a new 7-story hotel.
Application WITHDRAWN by Applicant
II. REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS OF TIME
1. HPB File No. 2983, 400, 410, & 420 Collins Avenue – The Torino. The
applicant, Arden Savoy Partners, L.L.C., is requesting a one (1) year Extension
of Time to obtain a Full Building Permit for a previously issued Certificate of
Appropriateness for the construction of a new 7-story mixed-use structure on a
vacant lot.
APPROVED
2. HPB File No. 3058, 400 Ocean Drive. The applicant, Ocean Drive Inc., is
requesting a one (1) year Extension of Time to obtain a Full Building Permit for a
previously issued Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a new 3-
story hotel on a vacant lot.
APPROVED
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Meeting Date: January 9, 2007
3. HPB File No. 2985, 7841 Collins Avenue – Single Family Home. The applicant,
Altos Del Mar, Ltd., is requesting a one-year Extension of Time to obtain a
Building Permit for a previously issued Certificate of Appropriateness for the
construction of a new 2-story single family home on a vacant lot.
APPROVED
4. HPB File No. 2967, 2160 Park Avenue – Park Avenue Plaza, a.k.a artécity.
The applicant, artécity Plaza, L.L.C., is requesting a one (1) year Extension of
Time to obtain a Full Building Permit for a previously issued Certificate of
Appropriateness for the partial demolition, renovation, and substantial alteration
of an existing two (2) story multifamily building, including the addition of a rooftop
terrace.
APPROVED
5. HPB File No. 2969, 730-744 Lincoln Road. The applicants, 738 Lincoln Road,
L.L.C. and 730 Corporation, are requesting a one (1) year Extension of Time to
obtain a Full Building Permit for a previously issued Certificate of
Appropriateness for the partial demolition, renovation, and restoration of the
existing commercial buildings, and the construction of a new 6-story mixed-use
structure.
APPROVED
III. NEW BUSINESS/OLD BUSINESS
1. Discussion: Proposed Tree Planting Standards
Item Discussed
2. Discussion: Design Guidelines
Item Discussed
3. Discussion: Proposed Ordinance Amendment pertaining to Oceanfront Heights
in Historic Districts.
Recommend Approval of the Ordinance with a maximum height in Architectural District
of 2 stories
IV. AD VALOREM TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR HISTORIC SINGLE FAMILY HOMES
1. HPB File No. 1955, 3156 Royal Palm Avenue – Model Residence. The applicant,
Cheryl B. Model, is requesting that the Historic Preservation Board recommend
approval for an ad valorem tax exemption for the restoration, renovation, and
rehabilitation of the existing home, as well as for the new construction for the site
previously approved by the Board.
APPROVAL Recommended
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Meeting Date: January 9, 2007
V. REQUESTS FOR REHEARINGS
1. HPB File No. 4079, 841 19TH Street – Single Family Home. The applicants,
Friedrich Koesters and Michael Jarboe, are requesting a re-hearing for a
previously issued Certificate of Appropriateness for the partial demolition,
renovation and restoration of the existing 2-story home, including the
construction of a new single story ground level addition. Specifically the
applicant is requesting to eliminate a condition of the Final Order which requires
that the existing hedge height be lowered. If the request for a re-hearing is
granted, the matter shall be heard immediately.
Re-Hearing GRANTED; Conditions of Final Order Modified
VI. REQUESTS FOR CERTIFICATES OF APPROPRIATENESS
1. New Projects
a. HPB File No. 4167, 616-660 Washington Avenue – Right of Way
Improvements. The applicant, the City of Miami Beach, is requesting a
Certificate of Appropriateness for landscape and hardscape
improvements to the existing plaza.
Continued to February 13, 2007
b. HPB File No. 4316, 1350 Collins Avenue – Mason Du Sud. The
applicant, Mila USA, L.L.C., is requesting a Certificate of
Appropriateness for modifications to the three (3) existing 2-story
buildings, including the construction of two (2) 2-story ground level
additions, connecting each of the existing structures, as part of a new
restaurant complex.
Continued to March 13, 2007
c. HPB File No. 4317, City Center Neighborhood Right of Way
Improvements. The area is generally bound by Dade Blvd to the north,
16th Street to the south, West Avenue to the west, and Collins Avenue to
the east. The applicant, the City of Miami Beach, is requesting a
Certificate of Appropriateness for streetscape improvements in the City’s
rights-of-way. These improvements include, but are not limited to, the
introduction of street corner bump outs, and enhancement of the
hardscape, landscaping, and street lighting.
APPROVED
VII. NEXT MEETING DATE REMINDER:
Tuesday, February 13, 2007 @ 9:00 am
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