1. HAMED RODRIGUEZ
Architecture
Planning
3250 Mary St. # 305 Coconut Grove Fl. 33133
(305) 244-5626
hamed@hr-architects-inc.com
Architect, Inc.
Interiors
Sustainable Solutions
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November 19 , 2013
Letter of Intent
The owner of the Van Dyke Building located at 846 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach
Florida are requesting the intent to restore, as much as possible, the store fronts
style and original opening proportions along the North and West facade of the
First floor. The owner also intends to restore the two openings in the second floor
which currently combine the first and second floor. These two openings total 208
s.f. and will restore the separation of the first floor from the second floor.
The exterior restoration will closely resemble the original 1926 picture as
referenced in the Historic resource report and as per the 3d rendering provided in
the package.
After researching the historical information found on the openings created in the
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2 floor, we are certain these floors were opened at the time Lums café took over
the Hotel lobby and are referencing the following historical action that proves
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separation of the first floor from the 2 as follows:
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“Permit Card” section Page 3: #12334 remodeling of 2 and 3 floors
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into apartments & hotel rooms. March 30 , 1939.
“Historic Photos” Page 3 and 4 show a window ac in location of current
deleted floor over elevator lobby. Theses air conditioners were manually
operated and would have required floor access.
Also note same window from interior (Present Day) on sheet “Current
Photos” Page 4
“Tax Jacket Section” Page 1 (b) demonstrates exact quantity take-offs
from floors 1 and floors 2 -6 which is consistent with original floors being
intact.
“Tax Jacket Section” Page 2 (a) demonstrates exact quantity take-offs
from floors 1 and floors 2 -6 which is consistent with original floors being
intact.
“Tax Jacket Section” Page 4 (b) and Page 5 show area plans including
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2 floor as typical with floor 7 being the exception, as 7 floor has a
smaller footprint.
“1993 Microfilm Section” Page 2 demonstrates the removal of the smaller
arched opening at elevator lobby for a larger opening that would only be
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possible after partial 2 floor removal and freight elevator removal.
Respectfully submitted:
Hamed Rodriguez AR93261