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June 15, 2023 <br />PZ2023-06 <br />Future Land Use: Low Density Residential <br />This category is intended to have residential densities ranging <br />from a minimum of 2.5 to a maximum of 6.0 dwelling units per <br />gross acre. This density category is generally characterized by <br />single-family housing (e.g. single family detached, cluster, <br />zero -lot -line and townhouses). It could include low-rise <br />apartments with extensive surrounding open space or a <br />mixture of housing types provided that the maximum gross <br />density is not exceeded. <br />Zoning District: Single-family Residential (R-1) <br />The Single-family Residential (R-1) District provides for low- <br />density residential development of one -family detached <br />dwellings of up to one unit per lot at a maximum density of six <br />units per net acre consistent with the City's Comprehensive <br />Plan Land Use Element and the corresponding Low Density <br />Residential land use category. The uses within this district shall <br />be consistent with, but may be more restrictive than, the Low <br />Density Residential Land Use category permitted uses. <br />Adjacent Properties: <br />III. REQUEST <br />The Applicant is currently constructing a new two-story single-family house with a rooftop <br />terrace. The following variance request will allow for a spiral staircase to encroach into the <br />north side yard setback for access to the rooftop terrace: <br />1. Pursuant to Section 265-31 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development <br />Regulations, the Applicant requests a variance to decrease the required side <br />setback from seven and half feet (7.5') to three and half feet (3.5') for the north <br />side of the property. <br />IV. ZONING REVIEW <br />The plans reviewed are attached and are entitled "Cohen Residence - New Single Family <br />Residence", by Toma Design Group Inc., stamped received May 18, 2023 consisting of <br />eleven (11) sheets. <br />Page 2 of 6 <br />112 <br />Existing Use <br />Zoning District <br />Future Land Use <br />North <br />Single-family home <br />R-1 <br />Low Density Residential <br />East <br />Single-family home <br />R-1 <br />Low Density Residential <br />South <br />Single-family home <br />R-1 <br />Low Density Residential <br />West <br />Intercoastal waterway <br />N/A <br />Water <br />III. REQUEST <br />The Applicant is currently constructing a new two-story single-family house with a rooftop <br />terrace. The following variance request will allow for a spiral staircase to encroach into the <br />north side yard setback for access to the rooftop terrace: <br />1. Pursuant to Section 265-31 of the City of Sunny Isles Beach Land Development <br />Regulations, the Applicant requests a variance to decrease the required side <br />setback from seven and half feet (7.5') to three and half feet (3.5') for the north <br />side of the property. <br />IV. ZONING REVIEW <br />The plans reviewed are attached and are entitled "Cohen Residence - New Single Family <br />Residence", by Toma Design Group Inc., stamped received May 18, 2023 consisting of <br />eleven (11) sheets. <br />Page 2 of 6 <br />112 <br />