Property

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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, and 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
  • Modern facade design with large glass windows
  • Hurricane proof impact windows installation
  • Resilient landscaping with salt tolerant and native plants
  • Stormwater retention systems
  • Cool pavement materials or porous pavement materials
  • Pedestrian-friendly front entrance design
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✓ Variance Conditions: Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Variance for off-street loading requirement removal
  • Lighting plan not submitted
  • Recycling plan required
  • Metal facade design refinement needed
  • Southern facade mural treatment requiring potential City Commission approval

Documents

Project Details
Style Contemporary with patterned metal façade and undulating planes following curved balcony edges
Height 67'-0" measured from BFE +5', or 13' NGVD | 5-story
FAR 21,409 SF / 3.43
Zoning TC-C Town Center--Central Core
Lot Size 6,250 SF
Parking N/A
Applicant Abott M 6945 LLC
Architect M77R
Existing Building
Year Built 1938
Architect B. Kingston Hall
Stories Two-story
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Thursday, March 12, 2026

09:00 AM

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