Res No 230-12-13787RESOLUTION NO. 230 -12 -13787
A Resolution relating to a request for a variance from Section 20- 3.5(E) of
the City of South Miami Land Development Code to allow a second floor
interior side setback of 7 feet 11 inches where 15 feet is required, for an
addition to a historic designated single family residence located at 6291 SW
57 Street, South Miami, Florida within the RS -3 zoning district.
WHEREAS, the structure having been built in 1928 and designated historic, predates the
dimensional requirements of the City's Land Development Code thereby necessitating the
variance request; and
WHEREAS, on August 27, 2012 the applicant presented the proposed improvements to
the City's Historic Preservation Board and was granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for the
proposed renovations; and
WHEREAS, application No. PB -12 -032 was submitted to the Planning Board by
applicant Gerald F. DeMarco; said application requesting approval of a variance from Section
20- 3.5(E) of the Land Development Code to allow a second floor interior side setback of 7 feet
11 inches where 15 is required, for an addition to a historic designated single family residence
located at 6291 SW 57th Street, within the RS -3 zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the approval of a variance requires a recommendation from the Planning
Board and the approval of the City Commission after a public hearing; and
WHEREAS,
at its
August
October 9, 2012 meeting the
Planning Board, following a
public hearing, voted
5 ayes
0 nays
to recommend approval of the variance requested; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA THAT:
Section 1. The recitals
set
forth in this
resolution are true, that they are supported by
competent substantial evidence
and
that they are
incorporated
into this resolution
by reference.
Section 2. The subject application, as well as Exhibit A, Site Plan by Gerald F. DeMarco
for the proposed addition at 6291 SW 57 Street which is incorporated herein, requesting approval
of a variance from Section 20- 3.5(E) to allow a second floor interior side setback of 7 feet 11
inches where 15 is required, for an addition to a historic designated single family residence
located at 6291 SW 57th Street, within the RS -3 zoning district, South Miami, Florida is hereby
granted
Section 3. If any section clause, sentence, or phrase of this resolution is for any reason
held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding shall not affect
the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution.
Section 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon being approved.
Pg. 2 of Res. No. 230 -12 -13787
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7th , day of Novembp2012.
ATTEST):
CITY CLERK
READ ANDAP.VKOVED AS TO FORM,
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COMMISSION VOTE: 4 -0
Mayor Stoddard: Yea
Vice Mayor Liebman: Yea
Commissioner Newman: absent
Commissioner Harris: Yea
Commissioner Welsh: Yea
CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER'
INTER - OFFICE MEMORANDUM
To The Honorable Mayor Stoddard and Members of the City Commission
Via: Hector Mirabile, Ph.D., City Main " etrl r
From: Christopher Brimo, AICP
Planning Director
Date: November 7, 2012 ITEM No,
A Resolution relating to a request for a variance from Section 20- 3.5(E),of the Land
Development Code to allow a second floor interior side setback of 7 feet 11 inches where
15 is required, for an addition to a Historic designated single family residence located at
6291 SW 57th. Street, South Miami, Florida; within the RS -3 zoning district.
SUMMARY OF REQUEST
The applicant is requesting approval of a variance of 7 feet 11 inches to the second floor
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nterior side setback of 15 -feet, in order to construct additional floor area to the existing
Cambridge Lawn residence by adding a master suite to the < existing attic space of an
historic designated one -story building; located at 6291 SW 57th Street,
BACKGROUND
This structure built in 1928 has been designated historic, and pursuant to the City's Code
requirements, requires a Certificate of Appropriateness review by the Historic
Preservation board. On July 30, 2012, the Historic Preservation Board (HPB) reviewed
this proposal for the additional floor area. The proposed design of a master suite in the
existing attic space is being achieved by creating a dormer on the east side of the corner
of the structure. The Board reviewed the impact this dormer would have on the elevations
of the existing one -story residence. The Board discussed and expressed that the proposed
dormer would have a negative impact on the front fagade. This one -story building's
current rhythm "l, 2, and 3 would be impacted by this new dormer. Gerald F. De
Marco, Architect, was given suggestions as to how this impact may be minimized.
On August 27, 2012 Mr. De Marco addressed the Historic Preservation Board (HPB)
comments, and submitted two alternatives for the Boards consideration. The applicant is
proposing the following renovation/addition:
1. Expansion and new construction of a master bedroom, master bath and walk -in-
closet in the existing attic space will add 703.15 square feet of building coverage
at the second floor level
Variance Request
6291 SW 571h Street
Paget of 4
The original proposed design'of'the master suite in the existing attic space is achieved by
creating a dormer with little to no impact to the original character of this Tudor Revival
architecture style home within the historic district. Please refer to the attached City of
South Miami - Historic District , Designation Report for architectural features and
historic significance, Project Architect, Gerald De Marco has noted: "No impact on
existing structural system. The dormer will require reconfiguration of roof area and a
new installation of asphalt shingles to match the existing roof.
This proposed exterior renovation includes the addition of a dormer at the second floor
that, has been checked to assure compliance with all the standards and requirements of the
Land, Development Code. Historically important is that the "exterior front facade will
continue to maintain the original character and the architectural features of the current;
facade. The materials and finish treatment of the new side walls shall match the existing
walls.. Also, the proposed side window on the dormer is similar to the vertical, alignment
as the front facade, 1.
Followiniz a review of the revised
Certificate of Appropriateness for
On October 9, 2012 following
unanimously (5 ayes; 0 nays) tl
presented.
STAFF OBSERVATIONS
proposal, the Historic: Preservation Board approved the
the proposed second floor addition, f
a public hearing, the Planning Board recommended
iat the Commission :approve the variance request as
Property Owner :.......; 4444... _ 4444: William S. Wilson & W. Emily
Folio Number: ..:........ ...............09 =4025- 016 -0300
Property 'Address: .................. 6291 SW'57 Street, South Miami, FL 33143'
Subdivision: ...<.. ct * 0 ,,., te. .,,.. "Cambridge Lawns' (Lot 24 Block 2)
Date of Construction: . 1928
Architectural style:.... ; 4444. ; .......Tudor Revival
Zoning District 4 0 9 6 4444. "RS -3 Low Density Residential
Adjacent Zoning ...................... RS -3 (North, South, East and West)
Future Land Use Category:., ., ...Single Family Residential (Two-Story)_
Building Use: singlerFamily Residence
Flood Zone:. ., .......................... "X" Zone (Not a flood zone)
In June 2008 the City Commission amended the Land Development Code to add specific
criteria for judging variance requests. LDC Section 20 -5.9 (H) now requires that all
variance decisions shall be based on an affirmative finding as to each of the following
criterion:
1. The variance is necessar to relieve particulbtr:oxtra(ir(lineiry conditions. relatin s to a
specific property;
This structure is built on an irregular shaped lot,* is designated historic
and was constructed in 1928 prior to the establishment of the current dimensional
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Variance Request
6291 SW 57ih Street
Pag0. of 4
requirements.
2;
A
was built in
requirements.
°the;variance would be a hardship
on the owner,*
the structure
prior to
the establishment of
the current
dimensional
This is an irregular shaped lot and the ,historic structure predates the
current code requirements.
4 The requested variance is the miruml
The granting of the requested variance is the smallest possible and the
only ones necessary to allow for the reasonable use of the property,
5. That the a° royal of the variance will be consistent with, the general. intent and
The approval ` of "the va
preserve the historic'
neighboring 'structures.:
the City's objective to
mated structure and
RECOMMENDATION
This application comes with the recommendation of both the Historic Preservation Board,
which granted a COA for the proposed addition, and the Planning Board who
recommended approval of the variance. Staff recommends approval of the second floor
interior side setback' variance of 7 feet 11 inches.
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ARCHITECTURE PLANNING DESIGN
GERALD F. DE MARCO ARCHITECT
AND ASSOCIATES
8925 sm, 14$7sTREET:
MIAMI, FLORIDA 33176.
TEL: (305) 255 -2999
FAX: (305) 255 - 4499
E -MAIL: gfdarch @bellsouth,net
GERALD F, DE MARCO, R,A.
ANGELICA ALCANTARA, A.I.T.;
KRIST1NA WIGGINS A.I.T.
ASHLEY BATTAGLIA, A.I:T
August 31, 2012
Surrounding Property Owners
Cambridge Lawns Historic District
South Miami, Florida
Neighbors.*
MICHAEL K. PRANG, Ph,D., P.E., S.E., SE(:I3
CONSULTING'
LEONARD J, LA.POREST, R.A., ID:
JACQUELINE P. JAMES, Ph.D., P;E.
° J12.
Depaitnent'
The purpose of this letter is to advise you of the intent of William and Emily Wilson, who reside at 5291 SW 57"'
Street, to renovate their house to make use of the present attic to create additional living area in this ease, a new
Master Bedroom Suite,
Ih so doing, it was necessary to construct two small dormers to provide the required headroom for a closet and
Master Bath. Although the "footprint" of the house will not change, by Utilizing the attic they have created a two
story residence. The original property, built in 1929, predates the, current requirements and does not comply
with the current sex back requirements. Because this house was built prior'to the current zoning code it has created a
hardship condition for this corner lot. The house was originally constricted with a five foot setback from the east
side, (which is also in violation of the new zoning code), which of course will remain. The code requires the second:
story to have a minimum set back of fifteen feet which would not allow for the new dormer to be approved, A
Variance Application has been made whereby the Owners are Seeking redress from this setback requirement to
allow them to follow up with the construction.
On August 27, 2012 the Historic Planning Board reviewed and approved the proposed plan as "appropriate" pending
the approval of the variance. The requested variance is the minimum variance necessary; to mare use of the second
floor attic space, It is sincerely hoped that the neighbors will agree, and allow the Wilson to proceed'.
V�j--y truly yours,
Gerald F. De Marco,_ Architect
GFD
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ELEVATION CERTIFICATE OMB No. 1660 -0008
Federal Emergency Management Agency Expires March 31, 2012
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SECTION D SURVEYOR. ENGINEER. OR ARCHITECT CERTIFICATION
This certification is to be signed and sealed by land surveyor, engineer, or architect authorized by law to certify elevation
information. 1 certify that the information on this Certificate represents my best efforts to interpret the data available,
I understand that any false statement may be punishable by fine or imprisonment under 18 U.. S. Code, Section 1001.
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