Property

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DRB25-1086

FKA DRB24

1015, 1801 ALTON ROAD

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting modifications to a previously approved project that originally proposed to replace an existing two-story commercial building with a new one-story building. The modified proposal now retains the existing two-story commercial building and adds a new one-story commercial building with an elevator and staircase allowing access to a roof deck and green roof.

From the Letter of Intent

Modification of previously approved DRB order to preserve existing two-story bank building while proceeding with construction of previously approved one-story commercial building. The modification includes adding a stairwell and elevator landing to provide access to the rooftop deck of the new commercial building.

  • Preserve existing two-story bank building
  • Construct new 4,668 square foot one-story commercial building
  • Add stairwell and elevator landing for rooftop deck access
  • Expand sidewalk to 10 feet
  • Install extensive landscaping including shade trees
  • Maintain 55 existing parking spaces
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✓ Variance Conditions: Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Variance requests for continued use of existing parking lot lighting that does not meet illumination requirements
  • Variance for maintaining existing asphalt hardscape instead of required high albedo or porous pavement
  • Variance for existing landscape buffer around parking area that is less than required 8'-6"
  • Waiver from Long Frontage Standards circulation zone requirement
  • Lighting plan not submitted
  • Non-compliance with sea level rise criteria for cool pavement materials

Documents

Project Details
Height 22'-0" from BFE +1 (proposed new building), 42'-0" (existing building)
FAR Total project FAR: 26,739 / 0.57
Zoning CD-1
Lot Size 46,845 SF
Parking Required: 17 spaces, Provided: 51 spaces
Applicant Santa Elena Holdings LLC
Architect Gonzalez Architecture
Existing Building
Year Built 1981
Architect Isaac Sklar Assoc.
Stories 2
Meeting

Thursday, September 11, 2025

09:00 AM

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