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1405 West 24th StreetMIAMI BEACH 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 February 21, 2006 Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Goldstein 1405 West 24th Street Sunset Island No. 3 Miami Beach, Florida 33140 Re: 1405 West 24th Street, Sunset Island No. 3, Miami Beach Request for a Determination of Architectural Significance Dear Mr. & Mrs. Goldstein: Pursuant to your request that was received on February 3, 2006 (see Attachment), the Planning Department has evaluated the subject property at 1405 West 24th Street to determine whether the single-family residence is architecturally significant. A site visit of the subject property was conducted by staff on January 6, 2006. 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. Not Satisfied. The subject home is no Ionger characteristic ora specific architectural style in the city prior to 1942. Although it was originally designed by L.M. Barrett in the Masonry Vernacular style with an Art Deco influence in 1936, the structure has been significantly altered and no longer maintains a high level of its architectural integrity. After reviewing the original 1936 architectural drawings of the residence, it is apparent that there have been numerous modifications to its original design. In 1989, a major second- story addition was constructed over the original one-story home. Only two, small one-story portions of the original residence still remain; they are located on the north side (a now enclosed screened porch) and on the east side (a bedroom). That same year a detached, two-car garage was built in front (south) of the home. This new structure partially blocks the view of the residence from West 24th Street. Other modifications to the residence in 1989 included the enclosure of the original, attached two-car garage at the southwest corner of the home to accommodate a dining room; a redesign of the front entrance; construction of a wooden trellis that connects the residence with the new garage; modifications to almost all of the original window masonry openings; the construction of a two-story addition near the northwest corner of the residence; and the installation of a pergola at the northwest comer of the home (since enclosed with French doors and a roof deck added above). These recent additions and alterations have almost completely obscured the original design of the residence. In fact, there are only a few remaining traces of the structure's original 1936 design, including the flared roof end on the east elevation and the arched masonry opening of the rear screened porch (now enclosed with French doors) on the south elevation. Re: 1405 West 24th Street February 21, 2006 Page 2 of 2 , 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. Not Satisfied. The exterior of this residence is no longer recognizable as an example of a specific architectural style in Miami Beach, nor does it maintain its architectural design integrity, due to numerous alterations and additions over the years that could not be reversed without unreasonable expense. (Refer to staff analysis in Criterion No. I above.) , Significant exterior architectural characteristics, features, or details of the subject structure remain intact. Not Satisfied. Most of the structure's original exterior architectural features have been altered, obscured, or removed over time. (Refer to staff analysis in Criterion No. 1 above.) . The subject structure embodies the scale, character, and massing of the built context of its immediate area. Not Satisfied. Although the two-story home is consistent with the scale and massing of the surrounding neighborhood, it no longer embodies the historic character of the built context in the residential area. The Planning Department has determined that the subject building does not meet the criteria in Section 142-108(1) and, therefore, is not architecturally significant. An application for the demolition of the structure may therefore be approved administratively, subject to the requirements of the Building Department. Please be advised that no demolition permit may be issued within a ten (10) day appeal period of the rendering of this decision. 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 Robert Parcher, City Clerk Jorge G. Gomez, Planning Director Thomas R. Mooney, Design and Preservation Manager Shannon Anderton, Senior Planner SFRRB File No. 62 Bart Reines, Construction Manager WHC:SMA F:\PLAN\$ALL~Single Family Homes\Correspondence\1405 West 24th St.sma.doc We are committed to providing excellent public service and safety to all who live, work, and play in our vibrant, tropical, historic community. Jeremy & Lisette Goldstein 1405 W. 24th Street Miami Beach, FL 33140 Tel: 305-534-2351 Fax: 305-534-2352 .leremy. G01dstein@mac.com January 25, 2006 City of Miami Beach Planning & Zoning Dept. 1700 Convention Center Drive Miami Beach, Fl 33139 RE: Determination of Architectural Significance 1405 W. 24th Street, Miami Beach, Fl Dear Planning Department, Please let this letter serve as my request for the department's determination that the above referenced home is not architecturally significant due to many additions and alterations that were completed in the past.  urthermore, ~X ~]erem¥GOldstein please allow Mr. Bart Reines to act on my behalf in this matter.