Property

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DRB25-1146

1 Ocean Drive

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Proposal

Construction of a new two-story beach club facility including restaurants, café, children's center, health and wellness center, retail areas, swimming pool and beach club concession facility and adjacent public restrooms to replace the existing restaurant and concession facility. The project requires three variances to exceed minimum and maximum pedestal setback requirements.

From the Letter of Intent

The Applicant proposes to redevelop the existing restaurant and beach club at the Property to facilitate an updated high-end patron experience at this iconic Property. The Project will include facilities to rent beach equipment, operate two restaurants and a café, operate a children's center, health and wellness center, sell beach sundries, and operate a retail pavilion.

  • Complete reconstruction of the main building
  • Reconstruction of outdoor areas
  • Reconstruction of parking lot
  • New understory to provide additional parking
  • Adjacent public restrooms reconstruction
  • Addition of a pool
  • Addition of retail areas
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✓ Variance Conditions: Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Three variances required for setback requirements
  • Lighting plan not submitted
  • Rooftop architectural treatment needs improvement
  • Material details and finishes need clarification
  • Recycling/salvage plan required

Documents

Project Details
Style Contemporary style with stucco exterior, darker gray tone on lower level and lighter tone above
Height 44'-0" (2 stories)
FAR 0.16 - 24,000 SF (Permitted FAR: 2.0 – 304,664 SF)
Zoning GU Government Use District
Lot Size 152,332 SF / 3.49 acre
Setbacks Variance 1: 121'-0" front setback (Collins Avenue), Variance 2: predominantly 2'-6" side setback (First Street), Variance 3: 9'-11" to 16'-5" side setback (South Pointe Dr.)
Parking 72 public parking spaces required by Concession Agreement
Applicant Boucher Brothers Pier Park, LLC
Architect KOBI KARP
Existing Building
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Thursday, January 8, 2026

09:00 AM

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