1. Name and address of project for which the waiver is requested:

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Applicant Information:


2. Name of Applicant. If other than the owner, please indicate relationship of applicant to owner in space provided:


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Owner Information:


3. Please enter the owner information below. If the owner and the applicant are not the same person, please upload a written authorization by owner in space provided:




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4. Please check one of the following:



5. Type of facility. Please describe the building (square footage, number of floors). Define the use of the building (i.e., restaurant, office, retail, recreation, hotel/motel, etc.)







Description:

This building is a 2 story apt. bldg. Comprised of 4 efficiencies and (2) 2 bedroom units for a total of 6 units. The first and second floors are identical: 2 efficiencies & (1) 2 bdrm. on each floor. We can provide Accessibility to the Ground Floor 2 bedroom unit but have a financial hardship providing Accessibility to the other units.

 


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6. Project Construction Cost (Provide cost for new construction, the addition, or the alteration):


Summary:

The Scope of Work to provide complete ADA access to all units would be to demolish the 1st and 2nd floor walkways and stairs and rebuild. And add a new elevator shaft with #2500 elevator.Construction costs to provide Accessibility to the first and second floors are $417,000.



7. Has there been any construction activity on this building during the past three years?


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8. Project Status: Please check the phase of construction that best describes your project at the time of this application. Describe status.



*Briefly explain why the request has now been referred to the Commission.

The City of Miami Beach Building Dept. requires a Waiver from the FL Bldg. Commission in order to waive the requirements for Accessibility to the 2nd Floor and 2 units on the Ground Floor. This requirement was a result of a Change of Use from Apartments to Hotel Use and the proposed improvements: Ramps for Accessibility to the Ground Floor, 36" wide entry doors, new windows and other misc. interior improvements.

 



Requirements to be Waived.




9. Requirements requested to be waived. Please reference the applicable section of Florida law. Only Florida-specific accessibility requirements may be waived.


Issue 1: Florida-specific hotel/motel rooms Minimum height in parking structures Accessible parking
Vertical accessibility Toilet rooms
Private Other


Issue 2: Florida-specific hotel/motel rooms Minimum height in parking structures Accessible parking
Vertical accessibility Toilet rooms
Private Other Need Additional Space
Issue 3: Florida-specific hotel/motel rooms Minimum height in parking structures Accessible parking
Vertical accessibility Toilet rooms
Private Other Need Additional Space


Grounds for waiver.


10. Grounds for Waiver: The Florida Building Commission may grant waivers of Florida-specific accessibility requirements upon a determination of unnecessary, unreasonable or extreme hardship. Please describe how this project meets the following hardship criteria. Explain all that would apply for consideration of granting the waiver.


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Need Additional Space



Cost Estimates For Compliance:








Licensed Design Professional Comments.


11. Licensed Design Professional: Where a licensed design professional has designed the project, his or her comments including his or her signature and professional seal MUST be uploaded.



Professional Comments


Comments:

The cost to provide Accessibility to the 2nd floor of this 6 unit apartment building is not financially feasible with the rental income from 6 units. The Owner's are improving the building to provide Accessibility to the largest Ground floor unit with an onsite parking space.

 

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Additional Documentation.


12. Upload Additional Documentation: Please upload any documentation such as plans, photographs and anything that will assist the Council and the Commission to determine the appropriate resolution of your request.