DRB25-1101

1140 ALTON ROAD

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting design review approval for modifications to the façade of an existing religious institution. Specifically, the applicant is requesting to reclad the north and east facades with new materials, including replicating the World Headquarters of the Chabad-Lubavitch Hasidic movement in Brooklyn at the corner elevation.

From the Letter of Intent

The project involves replacing the existing facade of a 2-story building with a new facade featuring prominent glass and brick materials. The design is intended to resemble the Central building of the Lubavitch Jewish movement to bring spirituality and meaning to the location for the community.

• Replace existing facade facing North and East
• Install new facade with glass panels and brick inserts
• Implement hurricane impact windows and glass system
• Install resilient, Florida friendly landscaping
• Provide lighting plan during permitting process
• Include recycling plan for facade demolition

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Proposed asphalt shingles are prohibited under resiliency code
• Gothic Revival architectural style dissimilar to modern style of existing facades
• Lighting plan not submitted
• Heat island effect minimization not addressed
• Operable windows not specified

Cover Sheet

Land Use Document

785.76 KB

Rendering

Architectural Plans and Renderings 09-11-25

29.05 MB

Staff Report

Staff Report & Draft Order 09-11-25

268.59 KB

Letter of Intent

Letter of Intent 09-11-25

548 KB

Narrative Response

Narrative Responses 09-11-25

1.72 MB

Survey

Survey 09-11-25

566.9 KB

Checklist

Checklist 09-11-25

2.69 MB

Other

Commercial Planning Zoning Data Sheet 09-11-25

135.07 KB

Presentation 09-11-25

11.29 MB