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Planning staff explained the city's carport rule allows a carport within close proximity to the property line only if it is constructed of pipe and canvas so the structure can be removed quickly if work in the public right of way is required. The applicant asked to use more permanent materials that match the contemporary architecture of the home; the designer said the proposed carport would be constructed of aluminum and concrete and set back roughly 13 feet 6 inches from the property line.

Designer Joshua Robbins (presenting on behalf of his grandmother, the homeowner) said the home’s existing garage holds only one car and the family requested a covered, visually compatible second parking space. \"We wanted to design a carport which matched the tropical modern architecture of the main residence,\" Robbins said in the presentation. Planning staff recommended approval, noting the proposed setback provides significant clearance and staff did not anticipate right‑of‑way work that would require rapid removal.

Board members who visited the site praised the house and said the custom carport better fits the architecture than a canvas model. No public opposition was recorded at the hearing.

Motion and vote: Mister Davis moved to approve the variance as presented; Mister Krennick seconded. The board voted in favor and approved the request, subject to the conditions in the staff draft order.

The approval allows the owner to construct the carport of materials other than canvas and pipe, consistent with the house design, with the conditions specified by planning staff.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Adjustment Meeting 7.30.2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Board of Adjustment on July 30 approved a variance allowing a non‑canvas carport constructed of more durable materials to match the architecture of a new two‑story house on West 20th Street; the applicant sought relief from the local code provision that limits carport materials to canvas and pipe.","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":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6149713,"Board grants three variances for irregular Hibiscus Island lot to allow contemporary two‑story home with front courtyard pool",820,1670000,2490000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5510860-b1b55219f5464468e07c4683162708a4&start=1670&end=2490","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5510860-b1b55219f5464468e07c4683162708a4/thumbnail_1670000.jpg","/articles/6149713/Miami-Beach/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Board-grants-three-variances-for-irregular-Hibiscus-Island-lot-to-allow-contemporary-twostory-home-with-front-courtyard-pool","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6149713-5b4357207dba2cf40230e68823b748c5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770594627&Signature=TBqGEafWVZwapqDQ1cwB-eGWLA1V6-neTGStXqwLv4DhgTdyYHFPhH-uujdXjhjc5CYMspB4SV2V3RHiYtWjSBJscfNxzKSbYRDfptuupVVqp~z6Xdb69Dvt~-NUf9bZP1kwJUszfQe25h4aWy2g7qCMWDRYbRGSjkaWnby3R14yaYIqK8b~Xcv8qGoo-C0GXr6dKRn~SkykKPZaRJwOsdnzbI1QD4Cq97C48Bio2FsYCbmV2CrZmQGvcWY6UWVeK0jR7gRN47uEddHkvcN2PKq96e4SY0mR5QX9oyvIfSAH9R4HNoqCu-slbc24b0-feegkKTkD5pHLSZpLEb5~mw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Adjustment on July 30 approved three variances to allow construction of a contemporary two‑story single‑family home on an unusually shaped lot on South Hibiscus Drive.

Planning staff said the quarter‑circle lot creates practical difficulties for standard setback and open‑space rules, making the requested relief reasonable for this site. Staff recommended approval of a) a reduction of the required rear‑yard pervious open space by about 84.75 square feet (approximately 4.3% of the required area); b) a reduction of a required second‑floor setback from 40 feet to as little as 30 feet for portions of the second floor; and c) permission for a pool deck and swimming pool to encroach into the front setback by up to about 11 feet 8 inches so the pool can be located in an interior front courtyard.

The project's architect, Ralph Choiff of Choiff Levy Fishman Architects, showed site plans and renderings that place a narrow courtyard pool underneath a glassed bridge element that connects portions of the house. Choiff said locating the pool in the rear yard would leave some corners of the lot unbuildable and push the house into configurations that are not practical given the lot shape.

Board members asked about screening and perimeter walls; Choiff said the design includes both a wall and hedging for privacy and that the pool area would be screened by landscaping. No letters of opposition or public comment were presented at the hearing.

Motion and vote: Mister Silvers moved to approve the three variances; Mister Davis seconded. The board voted in favor and approved the requests.

The board action permits the developer to proceed with the proposed contemporary design, including the reduced open‑space and setback relief and the front courtyard pool, subject to the conditions in the staff draft order.","On July 30 the Board of Adjustment approved three variances for a semicircular lot on Hibiscus Island to permit a reduced second‑floor setback, a small decrease in required rear pervious open space, and placement of a pool deck within the front setback as part of a new two‑story home design.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6149717,"Board allows Palm Island owner to replace front accessory building with set‑back three‑car garage and ADU, reducing nonconformity",720,930000,1650000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5510860-b1b55219f5464468e07c4683162708a4&start=930&end=1650","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5510860-b1b55219f5464468e07c4683162708a4/thumbnail_930000.jpg","/articles/6149717/Miami-Beach/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Board-allows-Palm-Island-owner-to-replace-front-accessory-building-with-setback-threecar-garage-and-ADU-reducing-nonconformity","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6149717-9724cfaf66b5b9e96db764d70454e8d1/orig.mp4?Expires=1770594627&Signature=P0mB1yeB~606ux9BGShR8KnHBqsAph0YKChOu5uYytJjy-Gisfi6O179VITdfU7SgvRDJx3VLDl39eT27vzlgs6aj8owlOfKkJawiunONNsHXZkc-~ccjgY~5OmO0safnFG0MFWXDPcJryrDHyLZHUa7HaKeTnGK43vNbIl-zTlcvGR058PGvfU3Q~cZY3BFKAHv-S8YsdjKyb7IhBeyk-fu2aOXTk4rnZEMhMIT5FvDFP-AEfD0Vkzy21RnBpyy5cRs5oNR5ev8nVfnt~jmVnp1joazFF7efWHSFnLVc4ER1m5aJN~5dnbLWUW~XIbn7TPYMT4DRVr~9dN4B8Oj0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Adjustment on July 30 approved two variances that allow a property on Palm Island to replace an existing front‑yard accessory building with a detached three‑car garage containing an accessory dwelling unit.

Planning staff described the proposal as an improvement that reduces several nonconforming conditions: the home's current unit size will drop from 64.7% to 58.4%, and the new garage will be set back 20 feet from the front property line. Staff said the application would maintain an existing interior side setback of about 2.68 feet rather than require a conforming increase. \"By changing the use from a guest house to a 3 car garage we deduct from the unit size and so their nonconforming unit size is actually reduced from 64.7% down to 58.4%,\" staff said during the presentation.

The applicant's architect, Brian Prabh (presentation on behalf of owner David Satcher), showed renderings and explained the accessory building currently sits close to the front property line and is visible from the street; the proposed structure would be set back 20 feet, increasing green space and improving drainage. He said the accessory structure's existing interior side setback is \"just under 3 feet\" and that landscaping largely screens the structure from neighbors.

Neighbors submitted letters of support that planning staff posted to the online agenda. The board discussed design and sightlines; one member who visited the site said the proposal will be a substantial upgrade to the property's curb appearance. No public opposition was raised at the meeting.

Motion and vote: Board member Mister Silvers moved to approve the two variances; Mister Krennick seconded. The board voted in favor; the application was approved.

The approvals allow the owner to demolish the existing front accessory building and construct a new detached three‑car garage with an accessory dwelling unit while maintaining the existing interior side setback of approximately 2.68 feet and reducing the property's nonconforming unit size.","The Board of Adjustment approved two variances July 30 to allow demolition of a front‑yard accessory structure and construction of a detached three‑car garage with an accessory dwelling unit on North Coconut Lane; the action reduces the property's existing nonconformities but maintains a 2.68‑foot interior side setback.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6149722,"Board of Adjustment approves after‑the‑fact setback variance to legalize side‑yard air conditioners on Lagores Drive",504,411000,915000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5510860-b1b55219f5464468e07c4683162708a4&start=411&end=915","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5510860-b1b55219f5464468e07c4683162708a4/thumbnail_411000.jpg","/articles/6149722/Miami-Beach/Miami-Dade-County/Florida/Board-of-Adjustment-approves-afterthefact-setback-variance-to-legalize-sideyard-air-conditioners-on-Lagores-Drive","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6149722-da5c4bb8b69afb7dca277a19f40a061c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770594627&Signature=nsZkAjWfNa2h7c3be2h6HU95I-C8cFdiLJZnPq3phmiIus2Ndoy0LZVORxHxINIkAU6pcr8NUqLTi4zLgl0RqplKyWTazIv6DvgjUlblKvLiR6~EBWxmb9s1n9TiUajJiwnLu7NPmeL011CkszJiHQbGiCUxK3VqWJ8KvrzoN9eWTAjXbPeRVbqcgazJiUi7mse7Tsq6YASk83MhZHqFyPouNZS4h5Ie4vCYRVF~-yxqmlFr-qKE14kSLFoy1fTPaoy8AzMdxCZhXNn6luw0mMrInwhUqZkIPDRO07IPPjAU~SJLM0dJaDEO07MLWx8KCy~yp4-QmoB~xj3ZmHIYQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Adjustment on July 30 approved an after‑the‑fact variance to legalize air‑conditioning equipment placed in the interior side yard of a single‑family house on Lagores Drive.

The homeowner, Arnold Tayev, told the board he tried to obtain permits to replace central air in 2020 and later discovered the mechanical equipment conflicted with the 5‑foot interior side setback. \"Yes. I'm Arnold Tayev. I'm the owner of the house,\" Tayev said, and later told the board, \"I tried to apply for a permit to put a new system back, in 2020.\" Planning staff recommended approval. \"Staff recommends that the variance be approved, subject to the conditions in the attached draft order,\" staff said during the presentation.

Board members were told the home was built in 1931 and contains multiple legally nonconforming elements, including narrow side setbacks. The applicant requested a reduction of 1 foot 6 inches — from the required 5 feet to 3 feet 6 inches — to legalize existing condenser units. Tayev said the predecessor owner had equipment in that location and that a contractor failed to properly close an earlier permit; he received a code violation years later when the permit record had lapsed.

During questioning, members asked whether the variance would remain with the property. Planning staff said the order would be recorded on the property so future owners could replace equipment in the same location without a new variance. There was no public comment on the item.

Motion and vote: Board member Mister Davis moved to approve the variance; Mister Krennick seconded. The board voted in favor; the item was approved.

The variance allows the current condenser units to remain at 3 feet 6 inches from the interior side property line and will be recorded with the property to inform future permitting.","The Board of Adjustment voted unanimously July 30 to grant an after‑the‑fact variance reducing the required interior side setback from 5 feet to 3 feet 6 inches so two air‑conditioning condenser units on a 1931 single‑family home may remain and be permitted.","actionData","errors"]

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