510 East DiLido DriveMIAMIBEACH
City of Miami Beach, 1700 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach, Florida 33139, www.miamibeachfl.gov
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Tel: 305-673-7550, Fax: 305-673-7559
October 13, 2005
Mr. Philippe Leprevost
Beaulieu, LLC
510 East DiLido Drive
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
Re:
510 East DiLido Drive, Miami Beach
Request for a Determination of Architectural Significance
Dear Mr. Leprevost:
Pursuant to your request that was received on September 15, 2005 (see Attachment), the
Planning Department has evaluated the subject property at 510 East DiLido Drive to determine
whether the single-family residence is architecturally significant. A site visit of the subject
property was conducted by staff on September 22, 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:
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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. Designed by architect Lee Wade in 1936, the one-story subject home has an
L-shaped plan and a cross-gabled roof. It is a modest example of the Mediterranean
Revival style of architecture with an influence of Art Deco. Characteristic of the
Mediterranean Revival style, the residence has Iow-pitched, clay barrel tile roofs;
wooden rafter tails; and attic vents in the open-gabled roof ends.
Although its design is predominately Mediterranean Revival, the subject home also has
an Art Deco influence. Some of its architectural features reflective of this style include
scalloped molding that frames the front door as well as the side ends ora large picture
window on the home's east elevation. In addition, there is an Art Deco inspired, wooden
front door that has an incised cross-pattern and a single-lite window. The subject home
also features original red colored brick on the home's front terrace and steps. Together
all of these architectural features contribute to the special character and architectural
significance of this modest residence.
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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. In 1939, just three years after its original
construction, a rear porch addition was built on the west elevation of the residence. In
1984, the design of the home was slightly modified with the replacement of its windows
as well as the installation of two sliding glass doors and the construction of a partially
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October 13, 2005
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covered patio deck on the west elevation. At some point in time, the original chimney
top was removed and a metal canopy on the front terrace was installed. These limited
modifications do not have a significant negative impact on the architectural integrity of
the residence.
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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.
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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 extension 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,
William H. Cary
Assistant Planning Director
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Robert Parcher, City Clerk
Jorge G. Gomez, Planning Director
Thomas R. Mooney, Design and Preservation Manager
We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work, and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic
community.
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Shannon Anderton, Senior Planner
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Paul Dructor
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September 7, 2005
City of Miami Beach
Planning Department
1700 Convention Drive
Miami Beach, Fl 33139
To whom it may concern:
I have purchased the property located at 510 East Dilido Dr. My initial plan was to model the
property for ~ny own use. Afl~ much research and meeting with Architects and Engineers, we have
determined that it would be cost prohibitive, due to the small size of the existing single family home
and the extensive work required to bring the structure up to current code. With this considered, I
would like to explore placing a new single family home in this location and respectfully ask for a
architectural determination of the existing structure.
Sincerely,