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

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

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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 located in Collins Waterfront Historic District, and due to the historic and architectural significance of the city of Miami Beach wants to preserve it.
The front entry to the lobby is not currently ADA accessible. Vertical accessibility on the first floor at the front of the property will not be approved by the authority having jurisdiction.


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6. Project Construction Cost (Provide cost for new construction, the addition, or the alteration):
Summary:
Construction cost attached. However, the HPB will not approve a new ADA ramp.


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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 front entrance to the lobby is not currently ADA accessible.
Due to the building's historical value, I contact Deborah Tackett from the Miami Beach Historic Preservation Department.
I mention the owner's intention to install an ADA ramp, she encourages to apply to the State of Florida for an ADA waiver.

The City of Miami Beach wants to preserve this building as it is. and enhance the architectural significance.

In addition, the current accessibility is provided by a north ramp which goes to the elevator to the lower level and them to the main lobby.



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 The front entry to the lobby is not currently ADA accessible. Vertical accessibility on the first floor at the front of the property will not be approved by the authority having jurisdiction. In addition, the current accessibility is provided by a north ramp which goes to the elevator to the lower level and them to the main lobby.


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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This building is located in Collins Waterfront Historic District, and due to the historic and architectural significance of the city of Miami Beach wants to preserve it.


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.


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Additional Documentation.


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