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DRB24-1016

976 WEST 41ST STREET, 3925 & 3915 ALTON ROAD

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Proposal

Construction of a new seven story commercial building with parking and ground level retail/restaurants to replace three existing one and two-story commercial buildings. The project includes a variance to reduce the required rear setback from 5 feet to 0 feet and waivers for frontage standards.

From the Letter of Intent

Construction of a new 7-story, 102,701 GSF office building with retail and restaurants on the ground floor, parking on floors 2-4, and offices on floors 5-7. The building will feature a unique glass mosaic tile wall that complements the Giller Building across the street.

  • Demolish existing three one-story commercial buildings
  • Construct new 7-story office building
  • Floor 1 - Retail & restaurants
  • Floors 2, 3 & 4 - Parking
  • Floors 5, 6 & 7 - Offices
  • Install unique glass mosaic tile wall feature
  • Provide elevated plaza with pedestrian access
  • Install storm water retention systems
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✓ Variance Conditions: Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Rear setback variance request
  • Short and Long Frontage Standards waivers
  • Lighting plan not submitted
  • Garage screening design details needed
Project Details
Style Contemporary commercial
Height 80'-0" from BFE +1
FAR 45,567 SF / 2.25
Zoning CD-3
Lot Size 20,882 SF
Setbacks Variance requested to reduce rear setback from 5 feet to 0 feet
Parking 117 spaces provided, 102 spaces required
Applicant Gateway Associates, LTD., Gateway I & II, LTD
Architect Giller & Giller, Inc.
Existing Building
Year Built 1938-1952
Stories 1 to 2
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

09:00 AM

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