MDPL’s Advocacy Committee will review the following applications on the upcoming Historic Preservation Board agenda. Here is a sneak peek of the projects to be heard and links to learn more. Have a comment about a project you would like to share with our committee? Contact us.
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- 1545 Collins Avenue
- 407 Lincoln Road
- 1651 Washington Avenue
- Jefferson Avenue (from 6th Street to 11th Street) and 13th Street (from Meridian Avenue to Washington Avenue)
MODIFICATIONS TO PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BOARD ORDER
HPB25-0677 a.k.a. HPB File No. 7245, 1545 Collins Avenue – The James Royal Palm Hotel
Current Site
Proposed Structure
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An application has been filed requesting modifications to a previously issued Certificate of Appropriateness for the partial demolition, renovation and restoration of the existing structures on the site, including a new landscape plan and pool deck, new roof-terraces, and new signage. Specifically, the applicant is requesting to delete certain conditions of approval regarding outdoor operations, noise conditions, and operational conditions.
MDPL Position: We do not support the applicant’s request to remove operational conditions from the 2011 Historic Preservation Board order. The application lacks sufficient clarity regarding what is actually changing. We request a comparison showing the existing HPB conditions versus what was approved by the Planning Board, including any modifications made during that hearing. Without this information, we cannot adequately evaluate the true impact of the proposed changes.
We are also concerned about the precedent this could set for “board shopping,” where applicants can seek approval from multiple boards and select the least restrictive outcome. The 2011 operational conditions were thoughtfully considered and adopted for valid reasons. We request a deferral to allow adequate time for analysis and to ensure all parties understand the implications of removing these longstanding protections.
HPB25-0673, 407 Lincoln Road
Current Site
Proposed Structure
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An application has been filed requesting a certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of decorative lighting fixtures of an existing building.
MDPL Position: We support this project subject to staff recommendations. The decorative lighting beautifully highlights the building’s distinctive architectural verticality, and we commend the owners for restoring the historic clock.
HPB25-0675, 1651 Washington Avenue– Electronic Murals
Current Site
Proposed Structure
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An application has been filed requesting a certificate of Appropriateness for the installation of two electronic murals on the rooftop of the existing building.
MDPL Position: We support this project provided it complies with the City of Miami Beach’s local light pollution regulations and dark sky standards. We appreciate that the output will be reduced to 250 nits after midnight and that the installation is not visible from the street. We encourage the Historic Preservation Board to ensure this project adheres to these important environmental standards.
HPB25-0678, Jefferson Avenue (from 6th Street to 11th Street) and 13th Street (from Meridian Avenue to Washington Avenue) – Slow Streets 2.0
Current Site
Proposed Structure
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An application has been filed requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for street improvements associated with the introduction of protected bicycle lanes, including traffic calming devices, curb extensions, and vertical path dividers.
MDPL Position: We support this project subject to staff recommendations. The slow streets are already halfway implemented, and the remaining elements, the painted curb extensions and protective bollards, are critical public safety features designed by licensed engineers and approved by the county transportation department. The project continues the success of many public meetings, community workshops, and neighborhood walk-throughs. The curb extensions will improve visibility and shorten crossing distances for pedestrians, while the bollards prevent drivers from parking or blocking the bulb-outs.
We believe the project will enhance the livability and walkability that make Miami Beach special, especially in the Flamingo Park neighborhood, which has among the highest number of people biking and walking in the city. We believe protecting and enhancing the pedestrian and cyclist experience is very much within the scope of historic preservation.
