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Historic preservation board removes single‑family designation for Toledo Island home at owner's request
Summary
The Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board voted unanimously to remove the voluntary historic single‑family designation for 603 E. Toledo Dr., a 1935 house whose owner says additions, financial strain and health issues motivated the request.
The Miami Beach Historic Preservation Board on May 9 voted to remove the voluntary historic single‑family designation for 603 East Toledo Drive, at the request of the current owner, Marjorie O'Neil Butler.
Staff recommended approval after finding the owner had not received typical designation incentives and that later additions had substantially obscured the original 1935 design. "Staff is supporting her request, and is recommending that the board, approve the application," said Debbie Tuckett, planning staff, during the board's summary of the file.
The order the board adopted follows an extended presentation by the property owner's counsel and design team and testimony from the…
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