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toma design group inc. 20900 N.E. 30th Ave, Suite # 1001, Aventura, FL, 33180 T.786-206-7290 / F.1305 425 0327 / info@tomadesigngroup.com B. The maximum allowable height from the crown of the road is 35 feet. However, due to the low elevation of the existing roadway (3 feet NGVD) and the required finished floor elevation height necessary to comply with FEMA and local regulations (8 feet NGVD) , there is a loss of 5 feet from the total allowable height. Thus, we are requesting an additional 4 feet to mitigate the reduction of height due to FEMA regulations. The additional height is limited to a small 190 sqft foot print on the roof top that extends only to the elevator and staircase vertical circulation. C. Please refer to the submitted roof plan and exterior 3D digital render views, which indicate that the additional height is barely noticeable from the road or the water, as it is located at the center of the floor plan and is a small area of the total roof footprint. D. Granting this variance requested conveys the same treatment to this project as other previous approvals for the same variance request granted in the past for other homes in Sunny Isles. More particularly, there is a precedent for a home owner in the Atlantic Isles neighborhood, which is also part of the R-1 zoning district, that has benefited from this similar request and it was granted approval. E. The variance, if granted, is the minimum variance that makes possible the access of the terrace to enjoy the existing water views for a possible reasonable use of the land and the building. F. We believe that the requested variance for the additional height of the elevator and staircase overrun to access the proposed roof terrace space maintains the basic intent and purpose of the height regulation in the R-1 zoning district and is in harmony with the general intent and purpose of the land development regulations, and is not injurious to the neighborhood. The additional height requested is only for a small portion of the roof footprint and will not be used for additional interior space, but again, only for access purposes, and will not compromise or change the intent of the height regulation. The requested variance is compatible with the surrounding land uses and would not be detrimental to the community. In fact, we believe that the proposed design adds beauty to the neighborhood. The Applicant's request for a minor height variance complies with the requirements for a variance under Section 265-15 of the City Code. Additionally, the City has granted a similar variance in the past for a residential home in a residential district. Apart from the variance mentioned above, we believe that the project complies with all zoning and development standards within the RS -1 zoning district. 154