Property

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DRB25-1159

1250 WEST AVENUE

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for the construction of a new 28-story residential building with 106 units, including an accessory commercial space, three levels of subterranean mechanical parking, and a publicly accessible Baywalk segment on the western waterfront edge of the property. The project will replace an existing multifamily building.

From the Letter of Intent

Development of a new 106-unit, 28-story multifamily residential building with accessory commercial uses and on-site parking to replace the existing 238-unit multifamily building. The project includes construction of segments of the City's Baywalk system and acquisition of the former Bikini Hostel parcel as public benefits.

  • Demolition of existing 238-unit multifamily building
  • Construction of new 106-unit, 28-story residential building
  • Three basement levels with mechanical parking configuration
  • Ground floor residential lobby and accessory commercial space
  • Resident dining room and amenity spaces
  • Basement health club and fitness facility
  • Landscaped pool deck and garden at ground level
  • Rooftop pool area
  • Construction of Baywalk segments along western edge
  • Pedestrian pathway connecting West Avenue to waterfront
  • Acquisition and conveyance of former Bikini Hostel properties to City
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✗ Design Review Criteria: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Minimal architectural development on roofline
  • Missing lighting plan
  • Recycling plan required for demolition
  • Baywalk construction over water requires development agreement amendment

Documents

Project Details
Style Contemporary style that balances material richness with restrained architectural gestures
Height 329'-8" / 28 stories
FAR 5.75
Zoning RM-3
Lot Size 83,285 SF (1.91 Acres)
Parking 250 spaces required and provided
Applicant Bay Garden Manor Condominium Association, Inc.
Architect O'Donnell Dannwolf and Partners Architects, Inc.
Existing Building
Year Built 1964
Stories 15
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Thursday, May 14, 2026

09:00 AM

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