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CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT Telephone 305-673-7550
Facsimile 305-673-7559
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AFTER ACTION
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2005 – 9:00 A.M.
City Hall – Commission Chambers, Third Floor
1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida
A. PROGRESS REPORTS
1. FILE NO. 2877 A LA FOLIE
516 ESPANOLA WAY
LOTS 1 AND 2; BLOCK 43;
ESPANOLA VILLAS 1ST ADDITION
PLAT BOOK 9-147; MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
The applicant will present a progress report regarding the operation of this
restaurant which obtained a variance on July 2, 2002 to sell/serve beer and
wine within 300 feet of an educational facility (Fisher-Feinberg Elementary
School). (Note: The Board shall determine whether subsequent progress
reports are needed, and if so, shall establish a time frame for future reports.)
CONTINUED TO MARCH 4, 2005
2. FILE NO. 2301 ARDEN SAVOY PARTNERS, LLC
formerly M-1 DEVELOPMENT CORP.
425 and 455 OCEAN DRIVE
LOTS 3,4,5 & 6; BLOCK 116
OCEAN BEACH ADDITION NO. 4
PB 3-115&151; MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
A variance was obtained on May 7, 1993 for variances associated with the
substantial rehabilitation of an existing apartment/hotel into 61 apartments
and 6 hotel rooms with an accessory restaurant. Since that time, the
applicant has modified the variances requested to allow the conversion of the
project into a 67-unit suites hotel.
The applicant shall present a progress report in order to address any
concerns which impact the neighboring properties in this area. (Note: The
Board shall determine whether subsequent progress reports are needed, and
if so, shall establish a time frame for future reports.)
NEXT REPORT IN 90 DAYS, UNLESS THERE IS A VIOLATION.
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2005
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B. EXTENSION OF TIME
3. FILE NO. 2997 NORMANDY HOLDINGS II LLC
a/k/a BAY DRIVE VILLAS
946-960 BAY DRIVE
LOTS 8 THRU 12; BLOCK 1
OCEAN SIDE SECTION OF ISLE OF NORMANDY
PLAT BOOK 25-60; MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
The applicant is requesting a modification to a condition of approval for a
variance associated with the retention of the front portion of 4 (four)
existing buildings and the construction of three (3) story additions in the
rear for a total of 17 townhouses. Condition No. 3 of the February 6, 2004
Order requires that a building permit be obtained by February 6, 2005 and
completion of the project by February 6, 2006. The extension, if granted,
will give the applicant until February 6, 2006 to obtain a building permit
and until February 6, 2007 to complete the project.
GRANTED.
C. CONTINUED CASES
4. FILE NO. 3033 MATTHEW MACDONALD
5830 LAGORCE DRIVE
LOT 4; BLOCK 9; BEACH VIEW ADDITION
PLAT BOOK 16-10; MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
This case is continued from the meetings of August 6, October 1 and
December 3, 2004.
The applicant is requesting the following variances in order to construct a
two-story addition to the rear of an existing single family residence:
1. A variance to waive 15’ – 0” of the minimum required 20’ – 0” rear yard
setback in order to construct a two-story addition to the rear of an
existing single family residence set back 5’ – 0” from the rear property
line facing the golf course.
2. A variance to waive 2’ – 4” of the minimum required 7’ – 6” interior side
yard setback in order to construct a two-story addition 5’ – 2” from the
north interior property line.
GRANTED.
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2005
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5. FILE NO. 3046 RITZ PLAZA, LLC a/k/a THE RITZ PLAZA HOTEL
1701 COLLINS AVENUE
LOTS 1,2,19 & 20; and ADJACENT TO &
CONTIGUOUS WITH THE EASTERLY LINE
OF LOTS 1 & 2
FISHERS FIRST SUB. OF ALTON ROAD
PLAT BOOK 2-77; MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
This case is continued from the meetings of October 1, November 5 and
December 3, 2004.
The applicant is requesting the following interior side yard pedestal setback
variance from the north interior property line in order to permit the
construction of accessibility ramps and stairs as part of the renovations to an
existing historic hotel:
1. A variance to waive all of the minimum 8’ – 1” required interior side
yard pedestal setback in order to permit the construction of
accessibility ramp with no setback from the north property line.
GRANTED.
6. FILE NO. 3066 JOSEPH BLOUNT
2535 LAKE AVENUE, SUNSET ISLAND NO. 2
LOT 6 and SOUTH 50 FT. OF LOT 5; BLOCK 2
SUNSET LAKE EXTENSION
PLAT BOOK 40-23; MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
This case is continued from the meeting of December 3, 2004.
The applicant is requesting the following variances in order to permit the
construction of a one (1) story addition on the south interior side of the
property and a two (2) story addition on the north interior side of the property
following the existing nonconforming building line.
1. A variance to waive 10’ - 0” of the required sum of the side yards of
37’ - 6” in order to build a one (1) story addition at 20’ – 5 1/4” from the
interior south side property line while retaining the existing
nonconforming north side setback of 7’ – 0 3/4”, providing a total sum
of the side yards of 27’ - 6”.
2. A variance to waive 7’ – 11 1/4” of the minimum required 15’ - 0”
interior side yard setback in order to construct a two (2) story addition
at 7’ -0 3/4” from the north interior property line, following a
nonconforming building line.
CONTINUED TO MARCH 4, 2005.
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7. FILE NO. 3074 FIRST OCEAN RESIDENCE REALTY, LLC
1475 COLLINS AVENUE
ALL THAT PART OF LOTS 3 and 4; BLOCK 77
FISHER'S FIRST SUB. OF ALTON BEACH
PB 2-77; MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
(full legal description on file with the City of Miami
Beach Planning Dept.)
Note: The Board granted variance request #2, #3 and #4 at the January 7,
2005 meeting. Variance request #1 was continued to this meeting.
The applicant is requesting the following variances in order to construct a new
four-story, twenty-four (24) unit residential condominium apartment building:
1. A variance to waive all of the minimum required rear pedestal setback
of 10’ – 0” feet in order to construct a portion of the parking garage at
the rear property line.
2. A variance to waive 7’ – 4” of the minimum required side facing a
street pedestal setback of 15’ – 0” feet in order to construct a portion
of the parking garage at 7’ – 8” from the side property line. [GRANTED
1/7/05]
3. A variance to waive the maximum allowable balcony projection of 25
percent of the required yard, up to six feet, in order to construct
balconies which project up to 1’ – 6” from the front property line and up
to 7’ – 0” feet from the side property line facing a street (balconies
would be eight feet deep). [GRANTED 1/7/05]
4. A variance to waive the maximum permitted roof deck height of 3’ – 0”
feet in order to construct a pool deck 5’ – 0” feet above the main roof
line. [GRANTED 1/7/05]
APPLICANT WITHDREW REQUEST #1. [The other requests were
granted on January 7, 2005.]
8. FILE NO. 3077 340 JEFFERSON LLC
340 JEFFERSON AVENUE
LOT 3; BLOCK 82
OCEAN BEACH ADDITION NO. 3
PB 2-81; MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Note: The Board granted variance request #2 and #3 at the January 7,
2005 meeting. Variance request #1 was continued to this meeting.
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2005
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The applicant is requesting the following variances in order to permit the
construction of a new three (3) unit, three (3) story multifamily
condominium:
1. A variance to exceed by 2’ – 0” the maximum permitted wall height of
5’ – 0” in order to permit the construction of a 7’ – 0 “ high CBS wall
within the required front yard facing Jefferson Avenue.
2. A variance to waive 1’ – 6” of the minimum required 22’ – 0” interior
driveway isle width in order to permit a width of 18’ – 6” providing
access to six (6) parking spaces. [GRANTED 1/7/05]
3. A variance to waive 8’ – 11” of the minimum required rear yard
pedestal setback in order to permit the construction of a new three (3)
story building 5’ – 1” from the rear property line. [GRANTED 1/7/05]
REQUEST NO. 1 DENIED WITH PREJUDICE.
[The applicant/representative did not appear at the hearing].
The other requests were granted on January 7, 2005.
D. NEW CASES
9. FILE NO. 3076 300 MERIDIAN CORP.
300 MERIDIAN AVENUE
LOT 8; BLOCK 76
OCEAN BEACH FLA. ADDITION NO. 3
PLAT BOOK 2-81; MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
The applicant is requesting the following variance in order to construct an
enclosure to house four (4) parking spaces at the rear of the property:
1. A variance to waive 9’ – 0” of the minimum required rear pedestal
setback of 14’ – 0” on order to provide an enclosure for four (4)
parking spaces at 5’ – 0” from the rear (west) property line.
CONTINUED TO MARCH 4, 2005.
10. FILE NO. 3078 MIAMI BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP.
d/b/a THE WESTCHESTER PLAZA APTS.
516 - 15TH STREET
LOT 2; BLOCK 74; LINCOLN SUBDIVISION
PLAT BOOK 9-69; MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
The applicant is requesting the following variance in order to waive the
average unit size requirement for rehabilitated buildings in order to remodel
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thirty (30) existing apartment units into twenty four (24) units:
1. A variance to waive 107.5 square feet of the required 550 square feet
of average unit size in order to provide an average unit size of 442.5
square feet.
GRANTED.
11. FILE NO. 3079 TERRANOVA CORPORATION
801 ARTHUR GODFREY ROAD
LOTS 3 and 4; BLOCK 5
41ST STREET BUSINESS SUBDIVISION
PLAT BOOK 34-92; MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
The applicant is requesting the following variance in order to exceed the
maximum permitted size for a business sign on an existing building:
1. A variance to exceed the maximum permitted sign area of 25.5 square
feet by 42.5 square feet in order to provide business signage on the
south side of the building with an area of 68 square feet.
GRANTED.
12. FILE NO. 3080 B.R. VILLA LUISA LLC a/k/a SOUTH OF FIFTH
121, 125 and 135 OCEAN DRIVE
LOTS 4, 5 and 6; BLOCK 113
OCEAN BEACH ADDITION NO. 4
PLAT BOOK 3-151; MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Note: This case will not be heard at this time. For further information,
please contact the Planning Department.
MUST RECEIVE HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD APPROVAL
BEFORE PROCEEDING BEFORE THE BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT;
THEREFORE, CONTINUED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN.
13. FILE NO. 3081 EXCLUSIVACATIONS AT MIAMI BEACH LLC
a/k/a THE MIMOSA HOTEL
6525 COLLINS AVENUE
N. 50 FT. OF LOT 37; BLOCK 1
AMENDED PLAT OF 2ND OCEANFRONT SUBDIVISION
PLAT BOOK 28-28; MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
The applicant is requesting the following variances in order to exceed the
maximum permitted size for a business sign and to waive its allowable
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location:
1. A variance to exceed the maximum permitted sign area of 10 square
feet by 49.16 square feet in order to provide business signage with an
area of 59.16 square feet.
2. A variance to permit the relocation of a permissible business sign
facing Collins Avenue in order to allow its placement on the south
façade of the building facing a private property and permit portions of
the sign above the ground floor.
GRANTED.
14. FILE NO. 3082 JEFFREY BAST
123 W. RIVO ALTO DRIVE
LOT 1; BLOCK 6
PLAT OF RIVO ALTO AMD.
PLAT BOOK 7-74; MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
The applicant is requesting a variance to waive the front yard required
setback in order to construct a swimming pool in the front yard of an existing
single family home, as follows:
1. A variance to waive 15 feet of the required 20 foot front setback
requirement in order to construct a swimming pool in the front yard of
an existing single family home.
GRANTED.
15. FILE NO. 3084 PARK GARDENS CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION,
INC.
1045 – 10TH STREET
LOTS 7 and 8; BLOCK 119
THE MIAMI OCEAN VIEW CO.'S LENOX MANOR
PLAT BOOK 7-15; MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, FLORIDA
The applicant requests variances to waive the side yard required setbacks for
a swimming pool and Jacuzzi, to waive the rear yard required setback for
pool equipment installation, and to waive the maximum permitted height for a
masonry wall on the front property line.
The applicant is requesting the following variances in order to renovate an
existing apartment building at the subject location.
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2005
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1. A variance to waive up to 6’ – 10” of the maximum required sideyard
pool setback of 7- - 6” in order to place a Jacuzzi and swimming pool
up to 0’ – 8” from the side property line.
2. A variance to waive 2’ – 0” of the required rear yard setback for
swimming pool equipment in order to place pool equipment at the rear
property line.
3. A variance to waive 2’ – 0” of the maximum allowable wall height of
5’ – 0” in order to construct a wall 7’ – 0” in height along a portion of
the south property line.
GRANTED.
E. NEXT MEETING DATE
March 4, 2005
In accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, persons needing special accommodation to
participate in this proceeding, persons with disabilities, or to request material in accessible format, contact the
Board's administrator at (305)673-7550 no later than four (4) days prior to the proceeding. If hearing
impaired or for sign language interpreters, telephone (305)673-7219 (TDD) five (5) days prior to the
proceeding.
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