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DRB25-1104

5685 ALTON ROAD

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Proposal

The applicant proposes to construct a new two-story golf course clubhouse to replace the existing club house, along with relocation of tennis courts, four new paddle courts, three comfort stations, and a new driveway. A variance is requested for the gatehouse setback from Alton Road.

From the Letter of Intent

The project involves demolishing the existing 45,000 square foot clubhouse built in 2004 and constructing a new, state-of-the-art facility totaling approximately 73,606 square feet. The new clubhouse will be elevated in accordance with current City resiliency standards to address flood mitigation and sea-level rise challenges.

  • Demolish existing clubhouse
  • Construct new 73,606 square foot clubhouse
  • Relocate two tennis courts in compliance with minimum required setbacks fronting Alton Road
  • Elevate and maintain remaining tennis courts
  • Add four padel courts
  • Build standalone golf performance center
  • Build standalone pro shop
  • Construct three new comfort stations strategically placed throughout the golf course
  • Create new guardhouse with motor court and landscaped parking garden
  • Install new driveway for members aligning with West 57th Street
  • Reconfigure service driveway
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✓ Variance Conditions: Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Compatibility of four padel courts and potential noise impact on single-family homes
  • Variance needed for gatehouse setback reduction from 125 feet to 75 feet
  • Missing lighting plan submission
  • Sound mitigation measures for padel courts
Project Details
Style Contemporary style with horizontal louvers, overhangs, eyebrows and clapboard-style stucco
Height 42 feet from DFE (Design Flood Elevation)
Zoning GC (Golf Course District)
Lot Size 6,067,529 SF
Setbacks Variance requested to reduce Alton Road setback from 125 feet to 75 feet for gatehouse
Parking Reconfiguration and upgrade of existing parking area proposed
Applicant La Gorce Country Club Inc.
Architect Hart Howerton Architecture
Existing Building
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Thursday, September 11, 2025

09:00 AM

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