Property

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DRB25-1096

FKA DRB16

0069 FKA File No. 22868, 850 COMMERCE STREET

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting Design Review Approval for the renovation of the front façade, signage and the installation of a wood clad enclosure located at the rear of the property. The project includes modifications to an existing commercial building that previously received Design Review Approval, with horizontal wood-like cladding, new entrance canopy, and operable glass nana wall system.

From the Letter of Intent

The applicant seeks to renovate the façade of the property to make two connected restaurant buildings more cohesive. The project includes re-cladding walls with faux wood horizontal planking, replacing a side entry with a fixed window, and adding new operable glass walls for improved passive cooling.

  • Re-cladding wall and glazing infill
  • New signage with metal channel letters and face lit white plexiglass
  • Removal of decorative fan palms
  • New awning fabric
  • New exterior accessible egress ramp
  • Privacy fence enclosure for equipment
  • New faux wood horizontal planking on two sides of existing stucco building
  • Replace side entry with fixed window
  • New operable glass wall at front façade
  • ADA compliant ramp at rear façade
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Gray paint color for the 1923 building should be light or mid-tone gray
  • Lighting plan has not been submitted for building permit
  • Water retention systems not satisfied
  • Cool pavement materials not satisfied
Project Details
Style Contemporary modifications to historic 1925 building with wood-like cladding and modern canopy
Zoning CPS-1 (Limited Mixed-Use Commercial)
Lot Size 9,000 S.F.
Applicant Limestone Plant LLC
Architect BAI Architecture
Existing Building
Year Built 1925
Architect Owner/Contractor
Style Historic structure from 1925
Stories 2
Meeting

Thursday, July 10, 2025

09:00 AM

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