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Home My WebLink AboutPre-publication Submittal A.J. Marcus dated 06-17-19ARTHUR J. MARCUS ARCHITECT P.A. 1800 NORTH ANDRE. __ . - -.. 11 * T:305.467-6141 arthurmarcus444@att.net ' www arthurmarcus.corn AA#26000962 June 17, 2019 to: Warren Adams, Historic Preservation Officer City of Miami 444 S.W. 2nd Avenue Miami, FL 33333 cc: Peter R. Wagoner & Michele Beauvais -Wagoner 5955 N.E. 6th Avenue Miami, FL 33140 re: Appeal of SCOA to allow new construction at 5965 N.E. 6th Avenue Miami, Florida 33137 Resolution # HEPB-R-19-018 I write to you as a Registered Architect in the State of Florida, on behalf of Peter & Michele Wagoner in support of their Appeal of the Special Certificate of Appropriateness (SCOA) to not allow the new construction of a one and two story residential structure proposed to be constructed at 5965 NE 6th Avenue, on a parcel zoned T3 -R "Sub -Urban Transect Zone", awarded by the City of Miami HEP Board on April 2, 2019 (the "Project") as is currently proposed. I have been an Architect in private practice in South Florida since 1992. Prior to being based in Fort Lauderdale I was based in Miami Beach for 24 years. My architectural practice specializes in Historic Preservation Consulting. FRONT SETBACK The front setback of the proposed Project currently allows for only a 20 foot front yard set -back per Miami 21 zoning. HOWEVER since this proposed project is located within the boundaries of the Morningside Historic District, the required setbacks should better reflect the higher standard of the Historic District in which the proposed project is to be located. As a minimum the front setback should not be less than the houses on either side. Morningside Historic District guidelines should prevail over Miami 21 zoning in this situation. Although the Guidelines are vague in elaborating exact front yard setbacks, the built environment shows that each house relies to the houses next door with similar setbacks. That is the built pattern of the neighborhood. Allowing any portion of this proposed new residence to retain the minimum 20'-0" setback of Miami 21 will adversely affect the historic, architectural and aesthetic character of the immediate neighborhood and set a destructive precedent for future projects within the Morningside Historic District. This proposed project will adversely affect the neighborhood and impose a hardship by not maintaining established historic district norms and regulations. This property is also a double lot. ARTHUR J. MARCUS ARCHITECT P.A. 1800 NORTH ANDREWS AVENUE #7F ` FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33311 x T:305.467-6141 arthur nnarcus4440att.net ` www.arthurmarcus.COM AA#26000962 While we appreciate the natural materials proposed for the residence, we would ask to look at this from all sides. We understand that it is likely that the courtyard elevations are receiving most of the attention, yet please remember that the elevations seen by your neighbors are also very important. How these outward elevations interact with the neighboring structures, or not; is very important. We would ask that the house not look like a walled fortress on the side lot lines from neighboring residences in deference to the intent of the proposed home to be non -intrusive in the neighborhood. The materials and sensitivity to the natural environment will hopefully make this proposed project a good neighbor. Thus we are confident that the Architect of this proposed project can adjust proportions of the massing of different blocks comprising the proposed residence, to bring the structure into better compliance with neighborhood Morningside Historic District setbacks, provide a friendlier elevation interface with neighboring residences while retaining the home's essential architectural character. FENCES The Morningside Historic District Guidelines state that: "Generally, enclosures may not be located in front of a main facade. " The open-ness of the Morningside neighborhood is evident in the lack of any such tall fences separating neighbors. This open-ness is a defining characteristic of the neighborhood. This proposed 6'-0" tall fence at the front yard of this proposed project will adversely affect the neighborhood and impose a hardship by not maintaining established historic district norms and regulations. It would set a dangerous precedent for all future projects in the neighborhood. Fences should comply with the Morningside Historic District Guidelines which do not allow chain link fencing at the front of a residence. The guidelines state also that only vinyl coated chain link fencing in a dark color is permitted elsewhere around the residence. This property is also a double lot so the fencing will be much more visible. Thank you for your consideration of these issues. Yours truly, IL Arthur J. us Architect P.A. �'•� PTE op ot� i �O Grn1'. �R00! co cc: Mayor Francis X. Suarez, Comm. Ken Russell, Comm. Wilfredo Gort, Comm. Joe Carollo, Comm. Manuel Reyes, Comm. Keon Hardemon SETBA-K TABLE HOUSE ADDRESS SLTELACK LEST LENCTFi RATIO (Funded to nearest foot) 1 5966 NE 15 20 SOX 82 aw .24 - {8CL5C}L} irrplar 2 59A4 NE 6 38 iiiX 115 .33 (ARMSTRONG) 3 5965 Nt 6 80.200 x 150 _7D {PLICHAo) 4 5916 NE 5 35 199.450 x 134 -26 (N�- SON) 5 5911 KE 6 39 IRREGULAR .27 (LU13Y/WEI6 EL) .6 5929 NE 6 �1 60 X 138 _27 (LIEBERMAN) - r- -- 7 5929 NE E 3Q 60 x 1a8 .22 (MF FMILL) 8 5937 NIE 6 30 5D X 1-39 22 5949 KE 6 3n_ 50 X 142 .21 (8LACK/STANNARD} _ 10 5955 NE 6 3tx _ 50 X 145 125 (WAGONER) 11 5965 Nl� 6 20 100 x 154 (av of _13 (PI NI two Irmo INVESTMEWrS) 12 5581 NE 36(at front door) 50 k 1-64 .22 ( NWAYJBAIRD OrA '1 M. f Ai Apo 1 A• `•3 , 3 06 - ':,k, fir• �, T 1 F"y,' dry, fir, 'e is r Amer"?: F+ zip v� Ai— Ag to '� F . ��. r � • art. � . 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