DRB25-1088

6945 Abbott Avenue

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Proposal

The applicant is proposing a new five-story mixed-use hotel building to replace an existing 11-room apartment-hotel with a new 48-unit boutique hotel. The project includes ground floor commercial space, hotel lobby, six levels of hotel rooms, and a rooftop pool and terrace.

From the Letter of Intent

Redevelopment of the existing M Hotel into a new six-story 48-unit boutique hotel. The building features a modern facade with sophisticated materials, large glass windows, sleek curves, and polished stone/concrete elements creating a clean modern aesthetic.

• Demolition of existing 11-room hotel structure
• Construction of new six-story boutique hotel with 48 units
• Installation of hurricane proof impact windows
• Implementation of passive cooling systems where feasible
• Installation of resilient landscaping with salt tolerant and native plants
• Incorporation of stormwater retention systems
• Use of cool pavement or porous pavement materials
• Design to minimize heat island effects

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Variance request to remove off-street loading requirement
• Variance to allow on-street loading spaces on Class B frontage
• Need for additional architectural interest on north ground floor elevation
• Lighting plan not submitted
• Recycling plan required for demolition

Cover Sheet

Land Use Document

785.74 KB

Mailing Labels

Mailing Labels 10-23-25

989.16 KB

Staff Report

Staff Report & Draft Order 10-23-25

326.14 KB

Letter of Intent

Amended Letter of Intent 10-23-25

1.08 MB

Architectural Plans

Architectural Plans 10-23-25

18.79 MB

Landscape Plans

Landscape Plans 10-23-25

2.21 MB

Checklist

Checklist 10-23-25

318.06 KB

Other

Operational Plan 10-23-25

490.72 KB

Building Card 10-23-25

736.68 KB

Presentation 10-23-25

3.81 MB

Letter of Opposition - C. Peraza 10-23-25

88.56 KB

Letter of Opposition - B. Fish 10-23-25

647.8 KB