To: City of Miami Beach
Curb the Concrete on Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
We urge the City of Miami Beach Design Review Board to ensure the view corridors to the north and south of 5775 Collins Avenue are maintained as they provide much needed light and air to the neighborhood.
View corridors are for pedestrians, beach goers, cyclists, bus riders and even those in vehicles that . It's not about buildings next door or across the street. The proposed development at 5775 Collins Avenue should respect these 54 year old view corridors along this historic Miami Beach artery. Let's stop the proliferation of "Condo Canyon."
View corridors are for pedestrians, beach goers, cyclists, bus riders and even those in vehicles that . It's not about buildings next door or across the street. The proposed development at 5775 Collins Avenue should respect these 54 year old view corridors along this historic Miami Beach artery. Let's stop the proliferation of "Condo Canyon."
Why is this important?
The proposed development for 5775 Collins Avenue, formerly known as the Marlborough House, will destroy two important view corridors along historic Collins Avenue. As detailed in the City of Miami Beach's planning report, the developer should rotate the building 90 degrees or increase each side set back by at least 50 percent to preserve two view corridors of light and air for the entire Miami Beach community that has existed for 54 years.
It is important to note that we are not against new development, but want the very best development for the Miami Beach community, and this proposal falls short.
Furthermore, this proposed development is NOT in compliance with Design Review Criteria. Specifically, guidelines 5, 6, 7, 12 and 15. Unlike the existing Marlborough House which is oriented perpendicular to Collins Avenue, the current proposal is oriented parallel to the street and broadsides the beach. For perspective, the proposal diminishes both side yards that serve as important view corridors by over half.
It is important to note that we are not against new development, but want the very best development for the Miami Beach community, and this proposal falls short.
Furthermore, this proposed development is NOT in compliance with Design Review Criteria. Specifically, guidelines 5, 6, 7, 12 and 15. Unlike the existing Marlborough House which is oriented perpendicular to Collins Avenue, the current proposal is oriented parallel to the street and broadsides the beach. For perspective, the proposal diminishes both side yards that serve as important view corridors by over half.