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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Tel: 305-673-7550, Fax: 305-673-7559
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Lisa and Mark Sanders
1509 North View Drive
Sunset Island No. 1
Miami Beach, Florida 33140
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1509 North View Drive, Sunset Island No.1, Miami Beach
Request for a Determination of Architectural Significance - SFR File # 64
Dear Mr. & Mrs. Sanders:
Pursuant to your request that was originally received on April 24. 2006 and further clarified on May 9, 2006
(see Attachments), the Planning Department has evaluated the subject property at 1509 North View
Drive to determine whether the single-family residence is architecturally significant. A site visit of the
subject property was conducted by staff on May 5, 2006. In accordance with Section 142-1 OB( 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:
1. 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 is characteristic of a specific architectural style in the city prior to 1942.
The structure was originally designed by Alexander Lewis in 1937. in the Monterey style of
architecture popular in Miami Beach during the 1930s. Although there have been alterations as well
as additions over the years, the structure has still retained many major identifying characteristics of its
original architectural style, including much of its original massing, multiple roofs with clay barrel tiles,
unique Monterey style front balcony, front 'entrance garden' and archway feature, covered entrance
walkway, front door with sidelights, original attached garage, and the unique two story projecting bay
wing at the northwest corner.
Some of the alterations that appear to have been made to the home in about 1991 include the
following. Most of the original casement windows were removed and replaced with new windows of
varying configurations, and decorative quoins were applied at some corners. At the southeast corner
of the house, a second floor addition was constructed. Adjacent to the garage, the original entrance
archway was slightly modified with new architectural moldings; additionally, the shape of the 'cut-out'
in the front garden wall was slightly modified and new iron-work installed. At the rear of the house, a
two story addition was constructed at the northeast corner. Additionally, a single story in fill addition
with roof terrace was constructed at the center of the north (rear) elevation, and the original cast iron
latticework on the balcony was replaced with masonry columns. Also, a small single story addition
was constructed at the northwest corner of the house.
The existing cabana structure and raised swimming pool on the west side of the subject property were
both constructed in 1957 and are NOT architecturally significant.
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.
Satisfied: Although there have been alterations as well as additions over the years, the structure has
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retained much of its original identifying architectural character and is still a recognizable example of its
period.
3. Significant exterior architectural characteristics. features, or details of the subject structure remain
intact.
Satisfied: Many of the structure's original exterior architectural features and characteristics remain
substantially intact, including much of its original massing, multiple roofs with clay barrel tiles, unique
Monterey style front balcony, front 'garden entrance' and archway feature, covered entrance walkway,
front door with sidelights, original attached garage, and unique two story projecting bay wing at the
northwest corner.
4. The subject structure embodies the scale, character, and massing of the built context of its immediate
area.
Satisfied: Even with its later alterations and additions the subject structure embodies the historic
character of the built context in the residential area.
The Planning Department has determined that the subject building meets the criteria in Section 142-
108 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. 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 th~ demolition
of an architecturally significant single-family home shall not be issued unl~ss 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. or if you wish to pursue significant additions or alterations to the subject structure or property
that are substantially visible from the public right-of-way or the waterway. 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.
Staff will be pleased to work with you in reviewing any proposed alterations or additions to the subject
property. If you have any further questions or concerns. please do not hesitate to contact myself or
Thomas Mooney, Design and Preservation Manager. or Michael Belush. Senior Planner. at 305-673-7550.
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William H. Cary
Assistant Planning Director
c: Robert Parcher, City C rk
Jorge G. Gomez, Planning Director
Thomas R. Mooney. Design and Preservation Manager
Michael Belush. Senior Planner
Shannon Anderton, Senior Planner
Robert John. Village Architects
SFR File No. 64
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Lisa & l\'lark Sanders
1509 North View Drive
l\1iami Beach, FL 33140
May 9,2006
City of Miami Beach Plannir.g & Zoning Dept
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, F133139
RE: Detennination of Architectural Significance, 1509 North View Drive, Miami Beach
Mr. William H. Cary:
This letter is a request for designation that our home located at 1509 NOlih View Dlive in
!\ili3mi Beac.h does not h::lve ar('.l1itp.("hm~l c;:jgnifir.cmre
In light of the numerous alterations and additions that have occurred subsequent to the
initial construction, any histone or architectural significance has been compromised.
We do not intend to demolish the home, but would like to enhance the home with the
following:
. New windo\vs and doors. some with modlfied openmgs
. New garagc structure at SW comer with eonnectmg loggia to home
. Modify old garage to include ale space
. Demo existing raised cabana and pool built in 1957
· Construction of new ground level pool and cabana
· Construction of new covered terrace with ale space in rear of home outside kitchen
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Mr. Bart Reines will be our point of contact on this nl.1tter so ple~sf' [pop] frpp' to
communicate w' h him.--aS needed.
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vance for your attention to this matter.
Lisa & Mark Sand~rs
Cc: Tom Mooney
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Lisa & Mark Sanders
1509 North Vie'w Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33140
April 24, 2006
City of Miami Beach Planning & Zoning Dept
1700 Convention Center Drive
Miami Beach, FI 33139
RE: Determination of Architectural Significance, 1509 North View Drive, Miami Beach
To Whom It May Concern:
This letter is a request for designation that our home located at 1509 North View Drive in
Miami Beach does not have architectural signiticance.
In light of the numerous alterations and additions that have occurred subsequent to the
initial construction, any historic or architectural significance has been compromised.
Mr. Bart Reines will be our point of contact on this matter so please feel free to
communi;~a.?ith him as needed.
Thank_.~Q.a in advance for your attention to this matter.
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