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Approvals (selected)
- DRB22‑0843 (47120 Howard Ave): Modification to design review previously approved; board approved the modification and variance (vote recorded 7–0).
- DRB22‑0817 (281 Palm Ave): Two‑story home with understory; board approved design and the variance for lot/open space (7–0).
- DRB22‑0809 (Casa Leroy / 3914 Terrace): Revised design for three‑story single‑family in a multifamily district; board approved with conditions (7–0).
- DRB22‑0838 (7711 Carlisle Ave): Two‑story home with understory and minor height variance (motion passed 6–0 earlier in the meeting then recorded 6–0/6–1 on different procedural items) — applicant will work with staff on visibility triangles and landscape.
- DRB22‑0820 (415 East Toledo Drive): Understory two‑story residence; approved (7–0).
- Several individual single‑house projects were also approved after plan updates and staff conditions (see meeting minutes for itemized list).

Continuances and referrals
- Mount Sinai Cancer Center (4300 Alton Road): Continued to Oct. 4 to permit revised terrace sections, drainage details and a refined waterfront planting plan.
- Bus shelters (citywide): Continued to Nov. 1 with direction to produce a full‑scale mock‑up showing roof materials, drainage and seating for evaluation.
- Multiple private projects that did not fit in the meeting time were continued to Oct. 4 for full hearing (see official agenda for a full list).

How the board voted
- Most permit motions for private‑residence projects passed unanimously or were approved by strong majorities (typical tallies were 7–0 or 6–0).
- The board used continuances for larger, technically complex or citywide items (Mount Sinai, bus shelters) to allow applicants to return with more detailed technical documentation.

Why it matters: The meeting shows the board’s dual emphasis on design quality and technical feasibility — it approved many residential designs while asking for more testing and detail on projects with citywide impact or complex technical demands.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Design Review Board Meeting September 6, 2022","oneSentenceSummary","A roundup of formal actions at the Sept. 6 Miami Beach Design Review Board meeting: several single‑house and small multifamily projects won approval; the Mount Sinai cancer center and city bus shelters were continued for additional detail.","taxTitle","Miami Beach, Miami-Dade County, Florida","taxId",2893,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6119074,"Board endorses advisory approval for new Miami Beach entrance markers, asks for stronger presence and pedestrian access study",0,3780000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2715025-f88283d7c1319b60e2e738f8d4537a3e&start=3780&end=3780","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2715025-f88283d7c1319b60e2e738f8d4537a3e/thumbnail_3780000.jpg","/articles/6119074/Miami-Beach/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Board-endorses-advisory-approval-for-new-Miami-Beach-entrance-markers-asks-for-stronger-presence-and-pedestrian-access-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6119074-144f7af179611e0f68e0b8cd80a4d11b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770506090&Signature=oTD7sMT3-2XjFaxbBg4gkP1wgXAkp22DwlnAYZQaGWABlstFbDBcETzhdfIk9QjE7wwRNgTAL9coX1RStYHyzqIZgU8xPSKUD3SnIWfG82MmuKOk60kYCwgkOJ5CqMSNdZ8CyaAJK7L1d6p0j44hdLwY94v3TEGyWPuRWtFidzUZVLy5xfvxf-lkGO8I~~IT4aIOWTgh2NXnLOdolJw1zNzchE6hTNmO4lr~fjYBLXqZZH7kieiYVK5eAmX0m~VBSj2mpF49ARpNQBS7gz8lQ3HE7AxZMfvI9AX~QFbNxgnDBsQNEpeuamlDd1kATMWiPQasnQEC0Ahv0NF9VWOk4A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Design Review Board voted Sept. 6 to recommend advisory approval of a pair of new Miami Beach entry markers after reviewing a concept by architect Alan Shulman. The markers would sit on small traffic islands at the causeway approaches: one at Harding/80th (North Beach) and a companion on Normandy Isle.

Shulman described a design that references Miami’s modernist public pavilions: low, floating concrete canopies pierced where coconut palms grow through, with channel‑letter illuminated signage reading “Miami Beach.” The plan keeps most vehicular traffic flow unchanged and uses a raised planting bed as a base for the letters.

Board members praised the concept and urged the city to: (1) explore making the letters larger or more prominent so they read clearly from the causeway at driving speeds; (2) test nighttime lighting for a stronger presence; and (3) study a safe pedestrian approach from the eastern/gas‑station side so visitors who wish to photograph the sign won’t cross live traffic lanes. The board emphasized that the marker should read as a single, memorable element and recommended lighted undersurface treatment to enhance the canopy after dark.

The board’s recommendation was unanimous; the item was presented on an advisory basis and will go to the City Commission for final action.

Why it matters: Entry markers are a visible element of place‑making for Miami Beach. The board conditioned its advisory approval on exploration of scale, night lighting and pedestrian access to reduce the risk of unsafe stopping or jaywalking by visitors drawn to the new signage.

What’s next: Staff will forward the board’s advisory recommendation and suggested refinements to the commission for its review and action.","The Design Review Board recommended approval on an advisory basis for two new Miami Beach entrance markers — floating concrete canopies with channel‑letter signage — and urged the city to explore larger letters, more prominent night lighting and a safe pedestrian access route to the island‑island marker.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6119078,"Board delays citywide bus‑shelter rollout, asks for mock‑up and clearer roof and drainage details",2752,3723000,6475000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2715025-f88283d7c1319b60e2e738f8d4537a3e&start=3723&end=6475","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2715025-f88283d7c1319b60e2e738f8d4537a3e/thumbnail_3723000.jpg","/articles/6119078/Miami-Beach/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Board-delays-citywide-busshelter-rollout-asks-for-mockup-and-clearer-roof-and-drainage-details","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6119078-6ef45351dbdf1b742d022e57a962304c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770506090&Signature=IbD4Di6dkol5T6gIgA2w9G4tb~y1xzRePV6k4NZAAih5DuWVOE528fHeYNDjlmrmLgABCqzWflBj~4KzbHBX1AD5gIdtAAqVFuuGd8Ix4Ifg-XWHhxT3zpKEpUJQ2dAMz1uBK34YL6tZuBnzFAxO9m1I~D7frkHMOs72v8pJuJkFabOcfJN0fvIjKu4uq3tiyKM3ULDPnnCO8NaqAInT1Ou3k529CJc3frhxPSmI~yE5zIHRD-ORXATyn4772maTCpT8S~qU0hqYAEs~CKK7wuqCZ5bKkMbyBH5JP274QotOS-5jfevrYPYXiJedPB2PcY-FGZQIE299NSDzQ7L7LQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Design Review Board on Sept. 6 asked the city and its consultant to build and present a full mock‑up of the new, citywide bus shelter design before the board will approve the kit‑of‑parts for hundreds of stops citywide.

Transportation staff, represented by Milos Mostorovich, and the selected contractor, OutFront Media, presented a redesigned shelter concept that keeps the broad look of a previously approved “iconic” design but substitutes a solid, UV‑stable polycarbonate roof for the glass panels originally planned. The shelters include solar options, e‑ink real‑time arrival displays, benches, lean bars, and digital and static advertising panels.

OutFront Media said cost and manufacturability drove design changes after the city’s original, glass‑heavy concept proved prohibitively expensive during procurement. The company and its manufacturer partner Poitras emphasized that the polycarbonate option would be lighter, impact‑resistant, and lower cost than a curved laminated glass canopy.

Board members and staff raised three persistent concerns: (1) whether partially translucent roofs would transfer excessive heat to waiting passengers or produce glare that reduces usability; (2) how roof drainage and water runoff from V‑shaped canopies would be collected and routed off the sidewalk; and (3) whether the proposed molded plastic benches would perform well in a high‑graffiti/high‑maintenance environment.

“Before we standardize this across the city, we need to see it built — a full‑scale mock‑up, with the roof, the panel, the drain details and a solar option—so we can evaluate heat, drainage and maintenance,” a board member said.

OutFront agreed to return with a detailed, full‑scale mock‑up and additional options for roofing opacity and drainage. The board continued consideration to the Nov. 1 meeting and asked staff to keep Historic Preservation and other reviewers aligned so the mock‑up could serve multiple review bodies.

Why it matters: The shelters project is a citywide infrastructure improvement that affects transit riders’ day‑to‑day experience and the appearance of Miami Beach’s streetscapes. The board prioritized getting practical issues right before approving large‑scale construction that will be replicated across dozens (and ultimately hundreds) of stops.

What’s next: OutFront Media will produce a mock‑up and a drainage/roof‑section package and return Nov. 1. Staff will coordinate Historic Preservation and Transportation review and continue to test a flexible solar film and battery configuration for locations without electrical hook‑ups.","The Design Review Board asked the city and its contractor to produce a full mock‑up of a proposed new bus‑shelter design and to provide clearer plans for roof materials, drainage and seating before the project moves forward.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":91,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6119084,"Design review board continues final review of Mount Sinai cancer center, asks for more detail on terraces and landscape",2610,3865000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2715025-f88283d7c1319b60e2e738f8d4537a3e&start=3865&end=6475","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2715025-f88283d7c1319b60e2e738f8d4537a3e/thumbnail_3865000.jpg","/articles/6119084/Miami-Beach/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Design-review-board-continues-final-review-of-Mount-Sinai-cancer-center-asks-for-more-detail-on-terraces-and-landscape","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6119084-e15b18ca4670eca36e1277485b2d799b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770506090&Signature=PQsxH2QLEeuExpribG0pKL5Qg81j7Gdh9YBfdfSSOnwBXj~XBFYzQoeQ8p35Y3wmN-xHmXwDiEO~f0W5r~VIJgPHN52fuXM3E7RF85C9SHUFxMNDGOJ57y~L4I-eYOkavCoMJsDMRVmdL7cW2WgWYHziSkB6yDKLfJ~zEXxA5KSIMIgDs02yZJXmdCQ8rQNe8T6Kj6D7T2ZKnAE5rQRYBoHxWa-IcNlg9CqeQhoxqqhueQ77BCACwgAFPIN0UzB3XvBTDX9xrmt0kE3cYMfwDG8Ch0oI3S0ZjoDyDm8mXe0TT1bmPGaSXq6QZ6mOLoQfFwMqcaKHHo7y76a9VnXsng__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Design Review Board on Sept. 6 continued formal review of Mount Sinai Medical Center’s proposed five‑story cancer center, sending the project back to the applicant for more detailed plans and a revised landscape/terrace package. Board members praised the overall design but said they wanted clearer information about rooftop terraces, green‑roof options and how the west‑side “healing garden” will meet safety, stormwater and maintenance needs.

The project, sited on the western portion of Mount Sinai’s Miami Beach campus at 4300 Alton Road, was presented by Mount Sinai and the project team from Canon Design and landscape firm GSLA. Gino Santorio, president and CEO of Mount Sinai Medical Center, told the board the facility will consolidate comprehensive oncology services — infusion, diagnostics, rehab and clinical research — and will include public education space and “complimentary therapies” aimed at improving patient experience.

Architect Arjun Bhatt described a sculptural white precast building wrapped by ribbon‑like spandrels that vary in depth to control solar exposure, and a multi‑part healing garden at the water side with a donor garden, meditative spaces and a plaza garden visible from interior lobbies. Landscape architect Ken Gardner outlined layered plantings and donor garden areas intended to shade and frame the pedestrian waterfront path.

Board members said the scheme was promising and that the building’s visibility from the causeway is appropriate, but raised repeated concerns: how the large, stepped roof terraces will be used and maintained; whether some terraces should be non‑occupiable green roofs rather than pedestrian spaces; how drainage for the sculptural roof and porte‑cochère would be handled; and how the waterfront retaining wall, trees and planting pockets will screen a roughly 6‑ to 10‑foot grade difference between the building and the fire access lane behind it.

“Those rooftop terraces are large horizontal planes — we need to know whether they’re occupiable, how they’re maintained, and what the safety and infection‑control implications are for patients,” said a board member. “We’d also like to see studies that show how planting will soften the large retaining wall along the waterfront.”

OutFront Media, Canon Design and Mount Sinai agreed to return with more detailed terrace sections, planting drawings that show the transition between the raised building and the water level, and more information on rooftop materials and drainage. The board voted to continue the application to its Oct. 4 meeting so members could review the additional documentation.

Why it matters: Mount Sinai’s cancer center is the largest, most visible healthcare project before the board and will set the design tone for a portion of the Bayfront campus. The board’s requests for more detail on terraces and landscape reflect both patient‑safety concerns and typical public expectations about waterfront access, stormwater management and the visual relationship between a new building and the causeway.

What’s next: Mount Sinai and Canon Design will provide additional drawings showing terrace sections, mechanical equipment locations, façade details for the deep spandrels, and a more developed planting plan clarifying how the waterfront wall will be softened and how terraces will be made safe and maintainable. The board will take the item up again Oct. 4.","The Miami Beach Design Review Board continued its formal review of Mount Sinai Medical Center’s five‑story cancer center until Oct. 4 after hearing a detailed presentation on the project and flagging questions about rooftop terraces, landscape treatment and stormwater/drainage on the waterfront side.","actionData","errors"]

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