Request for approval for a new single-family home for “Inna Barukhin” located at 1260 99 Street, Lot 5 of Block 28. The owner is proposing to construct a new single-family home. The owner is proposing to demolish the existing 1954 home and construct a new two-story single-family residence. The new home will have approximately 7,465 square feet of a/c living space. The proposed residence will have five bedrooms, five full bathrooms, two half baths, a two-car garage and a pool. Enclosed please find the site plan and elevations. (Item #2)

LETTER OF INTENT NARRATIVE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION Town of Bay Harbor Islands Design Review Board Building and Zoning Department 9665 Bay Harbor Terrace Bay Habor Islands, Florida 33154 Building and Zoning Department RE: Proposed New Custom Single-Family Residence Property Address: 1260 99th Street Date: 3/16/2026 Dear Building and Zoning Department, It is with great pleasure that we present the architectural design for a new two-story single- family residence located on an existing residential lot at 1260 99th Street. The proposed project consists of the construction of a contemporary tropical residence designed to emphasize horizontal architectural expression, natural materials, and a strong integration between architecture, landscape, and outdoor living spaces. The design seeks to create a balanced and refined residential structure that responds to the South Florida climate while maintaining compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood scale and character. The architectural concept is organized around a composition of clean rectilinear volumes defined by generous roof overhangs and layered façade elements. The building mass is articulated through the use of recessed planes, vertical screening elements, and framed architectural volumes that reduce the perceived scale of the structure while creating depth and visual interest along the street frontage. The overall massing is intentionally restrained, maintaining proportions consistent with neighboring residential homes while introducing a contemporary architectural language. The front elevation is designed to provide privacy from the street while creating a welcoming and carefully layered entry sequence. A horizontal architectural frame defines the main entry portal and establishes a transitional space between the public streetscape and the private interior of the residence. Vertical wood-tone screening elements are incorporated to provide solar shading, privacy, and texture while maintaining visual permeability and lightness along the façade. Landscaping and low fencing further soften the street presence and contribute to a pedestrian-friendly frontage. Exterior materials include natural stone cladding, warm wood-tone architectural screening elements, smooth stucco finishes, and large high performance glazing systems. These materials were selected to ensure durability in a coastal environment while providing warmth, texture, and visual balance within the architectural composition. A continuous flat roof plane with extended overhangs provides solar protection, reinforces the strong horizontal expression of the design, and contributes to energy efficiency. The interior program is organized to maximize natural light, spatial openness, and connection to exterior living areas. The ground floor contains the primary social spaces of the residence, including living, dining, and kitchen areas, which open directly onto covered terraces and outdoor entertainment areas. Large sliding glass openings in the rear allow for seamless indoor-outdoor connectivity while maintaining environmental performance through deep soffits and recessed glazing. The rear elevation is designed to fully engage the outdoor living environment through expansive glazing, a covered terrace, and integrated outdoor amenities. The outdoor program includes a swimming pool, landscaped garden areas, and shaded gathering spaces that create a gradual transition between interior living areas and the backyard. These elements are arranged to promote outdoor living while maintaining privacy through thoughtful landscaping and architectural screening. The second level accommodates the private bedroom suites and family areas of the home. The upper floor is expressed as a lighter horizontal volume that appears to float above the ground level through recessed glazing and vertical architectural elements. Planted terrace edges and integrated planters soften the architectural mass while providing additional greenery that enhances the tropical character of the residence. Vehicular access and garage placement are carefully positioned to minimize visual prominence along the street façade. The garage door and driveway are integrated into the overall architectural composition through consistent materiality, landscap ing, and horizontal design elements. Landscape design emphasizes tropical and native plant species that complement the architectural palette while supporting environmental sustainability and reducing irrigation requirements. Overall, the project aims to create a refined contemporary residence that integrates architecture, landscape, and outdoor living into a cohesive and balanced design. Through careful attention to massing, material selection, environmental responsiveness, and contextual sensitivity, the proposed residence contributes positively to the character of the neighborhood while providing a high-quality residential environment suited to the South Florida climate. Sincerely, Martin Litman Toma Design Group Inc.