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Property

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DRB24-1039

1691 MICHIGAN AVENUE

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting Design Review Board approval for a proposed valet pick-up and drop-off service area to replace existing drive-through lanes in an existing six-story commercial building. The proposal includes enhanced lighting, upgraded exterior surface materials and finishes, and substantial enclosure of the east side of the drive aisles with vertical water features and split-face stone cladded walls.

From the Letter of Intent

The applicant seeks to repurpose the existing vacant drive through area into a new valet pick up and drop off area on the east side of the building to create an elegant arrival sequence for office tenants and visitors. The design includes two drive aisles accessible from 17th Street, vertical water features, split-face stone cladded walls, travertine cladding, decorative pavers, and three new arch shaped window openings.

  • Repurpose existing vacant drive through area into valet pick up/drop off area
  • Install vertical water features and split-face stone cladded walls
  • Add travertine cladding and decorative pavers
  • Create three new arch shaped window openings on ground floor façade
  • Install building identification signage and lighting
  • Create two drive aisles accessible from 17th Street
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Partially Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Public safety concerns in setback area between valet drive aisles and residential building to the east
  • Minimal existing landscape consisting of palm trees and small shrubs
  • Need for security gate and fence between buildings
  • Traffic flow reversal from previous bank teller drive-thru configuration
Project Details
Style Mixed-use commercial with travertine cladding, decorative pavers and arch shaped window openings
Zoning CD-3 (Commercial, High Intensity) and GU (Government)
Lot Size 76,500 SF
Parking 709 parking spaces in five-story parking garage
Applicant RK RIVANI LLC
Architect BGA Architects
Existing Building
Year Built 1999
Style Mixed-use office and parking structure with ground level retail
Stories Six and seven-story
Meeting

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

09:00 AM

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