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Board of Adjustment approves variance to enclose rear terrace at 3741 Royal Palm Avenue
Summary
The Miami Beach Board of Adjustment on June 6 approved a variance permitting the enclosure of an existing covered rear terrace at 3741 Royal Palm Avenue, increasing unit size and lot coverage; staff recommended approval with a condition barring any additional terraces.
The Miami Beach Board of Adjustment on June 6 approved a variance allowing the owner of 3741 Royal Palm Avenue to enclose an existing covered rear terrace, raising the home's unit size and lot coverage beyond zoning limits. The vote took place at the Commission Chambers, 1700 Convention Center Drive, during a regularly scheduled meeting.
The variance authorizes the conversion of a covered, already-built L-shaped terrace into conditioned interior space by installing windows and reconfiguring some interior rooms. Staff noted the change does not add building footprint or change setbacks; it does increase unit size to about 54.13 percent of the lot and lot coverage to about 35.76 percent. The board approved the application by voice vote after a motion by Commissioner Mermeli and a second by Commissioner Silverman.
Staff and the applicant told the board the…
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