4415 North Bay RoadCITY OF MIAMI BEACH
CITY HALL 1700 CONVENTION CENTER DRIVE MIAMI BEACH, FLORIDA 33139
www.ci.miami-beach.fl.us
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
July 25, 2005
Telephone: (305) ~-73-7550
Facsimile: (305) 673-7559
Daniel & Dominique Sirlin
1000 Venetian Way, Unit 101
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Re:
4415 North Bay Road, Miami Beach
Request for a Determination of Architectural Significance
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Sirlin:
Pursuant to your request that was received on July 13, 2005 (see Attachment), the Planning
Department has evaluated the subject property at 4415 North Bay Road to determine whether the
single-family residence is architecturally significant. A site visit of the subject property was
conducted by staff on July 21, 2005. In accordance with Section 142-108(1) of the Land
Development Regulations of the Miami Beach City Code, the following criteria determine whether a
home constructed prior to 1942 is architecturally significant:
The subject structure is characteristic of a specific architectural style constructed in the city
prior to 1942, including, but not limited to, Vernacular, Mediterranean Revival, Art Deco,
Streamline Moderne, or variations thereof.
Satisfied. The subject home was designed by local architect David T. Ellis and built by B.Z.
Stanger in 1940. It is a modest example of the Minimal Traditional style of architecture.
Characteristic of this style, the residence is one-story in height with front-facing gabled roofs,
close roof eaves, and a chimney. Its minimal decorative detailing includes circular attic
vents in the open-gabled roof ends and a stucco band that highlights the top of the windows
on the front facade. Together all of these architectural features contribute to the special
character and architectural significance of this modest residence.
The exterior of the structure is recognizable as an example of its style and/or period, and its
architectural design integrity has not been modified in a manner that cannot be reversed
without unreasonable expense.
Satisfied. The exterior of the subject home is clearly recognizable as an example of its style
and period with limited modifications. After reviewing an aerial photograph of Miami Beach
from 1941, just a year after the home was constructed, it is apparent that the residence was
not built strictly according to the original architectural drawings. The most significant
difference is that the garage at the north end of the residence was built further towards the
west with a gabled roof. In fact, the current survey shows that the existing foot print of the
residence appears to match the as-built condition indicated in the 1941 aerlal photograph,
including the y-shaped footpaths in the front yard.
There have been some minor alterations to the subject home over the years, including the
replacement of the original tile roof with asphalt shingle; the replacement of the original
casement windows with a combination of jalousie, awning, and sliding windows; some
modifications to the original window masonry openings; and the introduction of bulky metal
awnings. These limited modifications do not have a significant negative impact on the
architectural integrity of the residence.
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July 25, 2005
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Significant exterior architectural characteristics, features, or details of the subject structure
remain intact.
Satisfied. The subject home has not been significantly altered and appears to be
substantially consistent with its original architectural design.
The subject structure embodies the scale, character, and massing of the built context of its
immediate area.
Satisfied. The one-story residence is compatible with the built context of the surrounding
single-family homes in terms of scale, character, and massing.
The Planning Department has determined that the subject building, although a modest residence,
does meet the criteria in Section 142-108(1) and, therefore, is architecturally significant. This
determination relative to architectural significance of the single-family home may be appealed within
ten (10) days of rendering such decision. The appeal must be in writing and shall be to the Design
Review Board.
In accordance with Section 142-108(4), a request for the total demolition of an architecturally
significant single-family home must be reviewed by the Design Review Board (DRB). A permit for
the demolition of an architecturally significant single-family home shall not be issued unless a full
building permit for new construction has been issued. In the event an architecturally significant
home is proposed to be demolished, the Design Review Board shall review and approve all new
construction on the subject site. If you wish to pursue the total demolition of the subject structure
and the construction of a new home, please contact Michael Belush, Senior Planner, at 305-673-
7000 ext. 6258, in order to schedule a pre-application conference for the Design Review Board.
Because staff has determined this single-family home to be architecturally significant, we would like
to suggest that you consider requesting that the Historic Preservation Board evaluate the property
for local individual historic structure designation. There can be significant tax and other benefits to
historic designation, and staff would be pleased to discuss these opportunities with you and assist in
this process. Please contact either myself or Shannon Anderton, Senior Planner, to schedule an
appointment to discuss this matter further at 305-673-7550.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact myself or Shannon
Anderton, Senior Planner, at 305-673-7550.
Sincerely,
Design and Preservation 3ager
C:
Robert Parcher, City Clerk
Jorge G. Gomez, Planning Director
William H. Cary, Assistant Planning Director
Shannon Anderton, Senior Planner
SFRRB File No. 51
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DOMINIQUE SIRLIN
July 7, 2005
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
CITY OF MIAMI BEACH
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
RE: Request for a determination of architectural significance
PROPERTY: 4415 North Bay Road- Miami Beach, Florida 33140-2858
FOLIO #: 02-3222-011-1110
Dear Planning Official,
I hereby request for a determination of architectural
above mentioned property. Enclosed please find
documents required for processing:
1. A copy of the building card for the property
2. Current color photos of the home (all elevations)
3. Microfilm on record of existing house elevation
4. Two (2) sets of mailin.q labels and original certified letter
The reason for this request is there will be renovation/addition work to be
done on this house with significant demolition work, and this house was
built at 1940.
Please process this request and notify me if you need any other
information.
significance for
the following
Sincerely,
Dominique SIRLIN
Property owner
1000 Venetian Way #1 O1
Miami, Florida 33139
Ph. (305) 379.9394 - Fax. (305) 379.1886