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Design board allows Apogee condominium to add fenced west yard, approves plaza and facade upgrades with conditions

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

The board granted the Apogee condominium permission to add a decorative fence (not exceeding 4 feet) and additional landscaping on the west yard, and approved proposed plaza and facade upgrades after debate about historical view corridors and resident security needs.

The Design Review Board voted March 12 to permit fencing and landscaping at the Apogee condominium’s west yard and to approve a package of plaza and facade upgrades, overriding two staff conditions that had recommended retaining the existing open‑lawn configuration.

Michael Larkin, speaking for the association, said security concerns motivated the request: "Homeless people routinely try to camp out there at night... the…

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