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B. Variances, Special Exceptions, and Site Plan Reviews

1. Old Business

a. ZON-23-068 (ARC-23-090) 206 CARIBBEAN RD. The applicant, Walter Wick, has filed an application requesting Architectural Commission review and approval for construction of a new two-story single-family residence with landscape, hardscape and pool on a nonconforming parcel. This is a combination project that shall also be reviewed by Town Council as it pertains to zoning relief/approval. [This project shall be deferred to the February 14, 2024, Town Council meeting pending review by the Architectural Review Commission.]

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b. ZON-23-070 (ARC-23-092) 217 BAHAMA LN (COMBO) The applicant, James and Sarah McCann, have filed an application requesting Architectural Commission review and approval for construction of a new two-story single-family residence and associated landscape and hardscape on a lot substandard in lot depth in the R-B zoning district. This is a combination project that shall also be reviewed by Town Council as it pertains to zoning relief/approval. [This project shall be deferred to the February 14, 2024, Town Council meeting pending review by the Architectural Review Commission.]

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c. ZON-23-072 (ARC-23-094) 247-251 WORTH AVE (COMBO) The applicant, Holbrook Real Estate LLC, has filed an application requesting Architectural Commission review and approval for a two-story addition to an existing one-story commercial building under the Special Allowances in accordance with the Worth Avenue Design Guidelines, including several variances from lot coverage, floor area square footage, commercial and residential use locations, parking requirements, landscape open space, and loading space requirements. This is a combination project that shall also be reviewed by Town Council as it pertains to zoning relief/approval. [This project shall be deferred to the February 14, 2024, Town Council meeting pending review by the Architectural Review Commission.]

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d. ZON-23-084 (ARC-23-109) 600 TARPON WAY (COMBO) The applicants, Frank and Annie Falk, have filed an application requesting Architectural Commission review and approval for the construction of a new two-story single-family residence over 10,000 SF with sitewide landscape and hardscape improvements, requiring variances for mechanical equipment placement, building height plane, and site wall height, and a Special Exception for vehicular gate placement. This is a combination project that shall also be reviewed by Town Council as it pertains to zoning relief/approval. [This project shall be deferred to the February 14, 2024, Town Council meeting pending review by the Architectural Review Commission.]

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e. ZON-23-104 (ARC-23-137) 310 CLARKE AVE (COMBO) The applicant, Mark & Patricia Davies, has filed an application requesting Architectural Commission review and approval for changes to an approved new two-story residence including changes to architectural details, hardscape/landscape, and arrangement of equipment yards, requiring variances for equipment location and screening wall heights. This is a combination project that shall be reviewed by Town Council as it pertains to zoning relief/approval. [Architectural Review Commission Recommendation:  Implementation of the proposed variances will not cause negative architectural impact to the subject property. Carried 6-1.] [The Architectural Review Commission approved the project, 6-1.]  

ARC-23-137_(ZON-23-104)_310_CLARKE_AVENUE_FINAL_PRESENTATION_FINAL_SUBMIT_12-04-2023_Part1.pdf ARC-23-137_(ZON-23-104)_310_CLARKE_AVENUE_FINAL_PRESENTATION_FINAL_SUBMIT_12-04-2023_Part2.pdf ARC-23-137_(ZON-23-104)_310_CLARKE_AVE_STAFF_MEMO_DEC23.pdf AREDE2~1.PDF ItemApprovalSheet.html

f. ZON-23-105 (ARC-23-123) 1186 N OCEAN WAY (COMBO) The applicant, Martha Lee Johnson 2012 Exempt Trust (Stan Johnson), has filed an application requesting Architectural Commission review and approval for the design of a new two-story residence with sitewide landscape and hardscape improvements, requiring setback and separation distance variances for the location of the pool equipment and a variance to exceed allowable chimney height. This is a combination project that shall also be reviewed by Town Council as it pertains to zoning relief/approval. [This project shall be deferred to the February 14, 2024, Town Council meeting pending review by the Architectural Review Commission.]

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g. ZON-23-109 (COA-23-040) 134 EL VEDADO RD (COMBO) The applicant, Elizabeth and Jeffrey Leeds, have filed an application requesting Landmarks Preservation Commission review and approval of a Certificate of Appropriateness for additions and alterations to an existing two-story Landmarked residence and accessory structures, including window, door and roof replacement, modifications to opening sizes, demolition of rear porch, construction of an enclosed rear addition, addition of covered rear terrace, covered walkway and second floor addition to tennis house, and landscape and hardscape modifications. Additionally, requesting construction of front wall with new vehicular driveway gates, including a variance from the backup/cueing distance requirement. Town Council shall review the application as it pertains to the zoning relief/approval.  [Landmarks Preservation Commission Recommendation:  Implementation of the proposed variances will not cause a negative architectural impact on the subject landmark property.  Motion carried, 7-0.] [The Landmarks Commission approved the project, 7-0.]

COA-23-040_(ZON-23-109)_134_EL_VEDADO_STAFF_MEMO_DEC23.pdf COA-23-040_134_EL_VEDADO_PLANS_DROP_OFF.pdf LPC_-_Designation_Report.pdf ItemApprovalSheet.html

h. ZON-23-111 (HSB-23-009) 269 PARK AVE (COMBO) AND FLOODPLAIN VARIANCES  The applicant, Schnapps 269 Park Avenue LLC (Andrew and Lorraine Dodge), has filed an application requesting Landmarks Preservation Commission review and approval for exterior alterations to an existing three-story historically significant building, specifically to add a front terrace deck onto an existing ground floor entry porch, to construct a new gable-end entry, to add four new dormer windows (two on the east and two on the west side) to the roof of an existing three-story building, requiring a variance from the Floodplain requirement from Chapter 50, Floods, to maintain the existing building at a finished floor elevation below current FEMA requirements, and a variance to expand a nonconforming third floor, to increase the maximum height and to reduce the required front and side setback. Town Council shall review the application as it pertains to zoning relief/approval.  [Landmarks Preservation Commission Recommendation:  Implementation of the proposed variances will not cause a negative architectural impact on the subject landmark property.  Motion carried, 7-0.] [The Landmarks Commission approved the project as presented, with the condition that the professional shall restudy the front parapet and return with alternate designs at the January 17, 2024, meeting. Motion carried, 7-0.]

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i. ZON-23-113 (ARC-23-145) 123 CHILEAN AVE (COMBO) The applicant, Robert & Perri Bishop, has filed an application requesting Architectural Commission review and approval for construction of a new two-story single-family residence and one-story accessory cabana structure with final hardscape, landscape and swimming pool, requiring Special Exception approval to develop a nonconforming parcel and variances to reduce the required side setbacks and to exceed the maximum cubic content ratio (CCR) permitted. This is a combination project that shall also be reviewed by Town Council as it pertains to zoning relief/approval. [This project shall be deferred to the February 14, 2024, Town Council meeting pending review by the Architectural Review Commission.]

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j. ZON-23-118 (ARC-23-140) 2278 IBIS ISLE RD (COMBO) The applicant, Angel Arroyo, has filed an application requesting Architectural Commission review and approval for exterior modifications to an existing one-story residence, including the demolition of an existing screen porch, a new roof, façade and window alterations, and a variance to not provide the required garage enclosure for two vehicles. This is a combination project that shall also be reviewed by Town Council as it pertains to zoning relief/approval. [This project shall be deferred to the February 14, 2024, Town Council meeting pending review by the Architectural Review Commission.]

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k. ZON-23-119 (ARC-23-146) 995 S OCEAN BLVD. The applicant, Mary S. Conrad, has filed an application requesting Architectural Commission review and approval of a second story addition requiring variances to build within the required setbacks. This is a combination project that shall also be reviewed by Town Council as it pertains to zoning relief/approval.  [Architectural Review Commission Recommendation:  Implementation of the proposed variances will not cause negative architectural impact to the subject property. Carried 4-3.] [The Architectural Review Commission approved the project, 4-3.]

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2. New Business

a. ZON-23-092 (ARC-23-052) 300 COLONIAL LN (COMBO) The applicants, Dragana & Richard Connaughton, have filed an application requesting Architectural Commission review and approval for construction of a new two-story single-family residence requiring (2) variances from east side yard setback and (1) variance from mechanical equipment regulations and construction of a detached accessory structure requiring (2) setback variances, (1) lot coverage variance and (1) angle of vision variance, together with final hardscape, landscape, and swimming pool. This is a combination project that shall also be reviewed by Town Council as it pertains to zoning relief/approval. [This project shall be deferred to the February 14, 2024, Town Council meeting pending review by the Architectural Review Commission.]

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