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Board approves San Marino house design but denies small terrace/planter encroachment variance

Design Review Board, City of Miami Beach · March 13, 2026
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Summary

Design Review Board approved a new two‑story home on San Marino Island and granted three of four requested variances (spiral stair, wider walkway, reduced pervious area) while denying one small terrace/planter encroachment variance that staff recommended against.

The board approved design review and three of four variances for a new two‑story residence at 4 East San Marino Drive, but denied a narrow terrace/planter encroachment request that staff said did not demonstrate a practical hardship.

Ralph Show (architect) presented the contemporary home and explained site constraints posed by the corner/interior lot orientation, which led to requests for…

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