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Property

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DRB24-1041

900 WEST AVENUE

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting Design Review Approval for design modifications to the Southgate Towers including a new entrance lobby, new pool entrance area, new finishes on the ground floor, new signage, and lighting. The applicant is also requesting a variance to allow for signage with non-individual channel letters in order to allow for cursive script.

From the Letter of Intent

The proposed design updates to the Southgate main entrance and pool entry are intended to elevate the building's original character and create a new exciting sense of arrival. The scope includes updating the existing canopy at the main entrance with new finishes, lighting and signage, along with new landscaping and a redesigned fountain.

  • Update existing canopy at main entrance with new finishes, lighting and signage
  • Install new landscaping and redesigned fountain at front entry circle
  • Demolish existing storefront at main lobby and replace with sliding glass door Nanawall
  • Demolish existing storefront at pool entry side and replace with sliding glass door Nanawall
  • Create new terrace with stairs entering onto pool deck
  • Install new landscaping around pool area
  • Install new 5' tall all glass pool fence at threshold of pool deck
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✓ Sea Level Rise: Satisfied ✓ Variance Conditions: Satisfied ✓ Design Review Criteria: Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Lighting plan has not been submitted
  • Variance needed for non-individual channel letters for cursive script signage
Project Details
Style Mid-century modern
Height 126'-0" / 14-story existing, 150'-0" maximum
FAR 1.17 existing, 2.0 maximum
Zoning RM-3
Lot Size 174,928 SF
Parking 109 Spaces – additional spaces in main use garage
Applicant Southgate Towers, LLC
Architect Triba Architects
Existing Building
Year Built 1958
Architect Melvin Grossman
Style Mid-century modern
Stories 14
Meeting

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

09:00 AM

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