CITY OF MIAMI BEACH

Planning Department

DESIGN REVIEW/HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD

HISTORIC PRESERVATION BOARD

DESIGN REVIEW BOARD

AFTER ACTION REPORT

FOR MEETING HELD

TUESDAY, MAY 11, 1999

10:00 A.M.

CITY COMMISSION CHAMBERS

Extensions of Time:

DRB File No. 9808J, 826 Collins Avenue - Bendle Apartments. The applicant, 826 Collins Avenue Associates, L.C., is requesting a four (4) month Extension of Time to obtain a Full Building Permit for a previously approved Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review approval for the restoration of an existing apartment structure and conversion to commercial use, as well as, the construction of a three (3) story commercial addition attached to the rear of the existing structure.

APPROVED: For a four (4) month extension.


Progress Reports and Certificates of Appropriateness for New Construction:

1. HPB File No. 1113, intersection of Meridian Avenue and Dade Boulevard - Meridian Avenue Bridge. The applicant, the City of Miami Beach, is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness to renovate and repair an existing bridge.

APPROVED: As submitted.


Previously Continued & New Projects Requiring Demolition:

1. 1701 Collins Avenue - Ritz Plaza Hotel

a. DRB File No. 11464J, 1701 Collins Avenue - Ritz Plaza Hotel. The applicant, Ritz Plaza Corporation, is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review Approval for the partial demolition, alteration and renovation of an existing hotel, in conjunction with the construction of a new seven (7) story tower at the rear (east side) of the property.

b. HPB File No. 1114, 1701 Collins Avenue - Ritz Plaza Hotel. The applicant, Ritz Plaza Corporation, is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition for the partial demolition and alteration of an existing hotel, in conjunction with the construction of a new seven (7) story tower at the rear (east side) of the property.

CONTINUED to July 13, 1999 in order for the applicant to provide more detail relative to the site plan and elevators.


Previously Continued Matters:

1. DRB File No. 10717J, 501-599 Washington Avenue. The applicants, Roni Jacobson and Mark Jacobson, are requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review Approval for the construction of a five (5) story (75' to the top of the roof) mixed-use office/retail structure.

CONTINUED to July 13, 1999 with instructions to further reduce the height of the building.

 

2. DRB File No. 11022J, 1920 Meridian Avenue - Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce. The applicant, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review Approval for the demolition of an existing one-story building and the construction of a new three (3) story commercial structure.

APPROVED: With minor modifications.


Previously Continued Matters

1. DRB File No. 10519, 6600 Collins Avenue - The Rowe Hotel. The applicant, Pinnacle Investment Properties, Inc., is requesting Design Review Approval for the demolition of an existing motel in order to construct a seven (7) story (50' to the top of the roof and 53'-10" to the highest architectural projection) office-retail structure with frontage on both Collins Avenue and Indian Creek Drive.

CONTINUED: To June 8, 1999

 

2. DRB FILE NO. 11271, 245 Michigan Avenue . The applicant, Third Floridian Developer, Inc. is requesting Design Review approval for the demolition of an existing two (2) story apartment building on site and the new construction of a new five (5) story townhouse project with parking on site.

MOVED: To May 18, 1999

 

3. DRB File No. 10929, 5333 Collins Avenue - La Costa (p/k/a Oliver House). The applicant, 5333 Collins Avenue, L.P. Ltd. is requesting Design Review approval for the construction of a 22-story, 63-unit addition to the rear (east) of the existing apartment building.

MOVED: To May 18, 1999

 

4. DRB File No. 10719, 4300 - 4332 Collins Avenue; Charles Group Hotel Garage. The applicant, FRU Management, inc., is requesting Design Review approval for the construction of a five (5) story parking garage.

MOVED: To May 18, 1999


New Projects:

DRB File No. 11466J, 900 Ocean Drive - Mango's. The applicant, David Wallack, is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review approval to replace the existing awning over the central patio and entrance with a glass skylight.

APPROVED: Without the glass front facade.

 

DRB File No. 9483J, 321 22nd Street - Miami City Ballet. The applicant, Miami City Ballet, is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness and Design Review approval for exterior "artistic panels" to be located on the south and west elevations of a previously approved ballet studio, as required by the Board in the Final Order for the project; this application also includes modifications to the north elevation of the subject structure.

APPROVED: As submitted with details of foam system being subject to Staff approval.

 

DRB File No. 11467, 1420 - 1428 West Avenue - Alliage. The applicant, West Development, Inc., is requesting Design Review approval for the demolition of an existing single family house and the construction of a 12-unit, four (4) story residential building, inclusive of parking.

MOVED: To May 18, 1999

 

DRB File No. 11468, Alton Road between Michigan Avenue and Biscayne Street - SSDI South. The applicant, The Related Group of Florida, is requesting Design Review approval for the construction of a 37-story residential building, inclusive of a 435-space, three (3) story parking garage and thirteen (13) townhome units abutting the garage structure.

MOVED: To May 18, 1999


NEXT MEETING DATE REMINDER

Tuesday, May 18, 1999 (DRB Only)

Tuesday, June 8, 1999