1445 Pennsylvania Avenue

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting approval for partial demolition, renovation and restoration of the existing building, construction of a 1-story rooftop addition and active roof deck. The project involves converting the existing restaurant and 8 hotel units to a restaurant with roof deck and 7 hotel units.

From the Letter of Intent

Adaptive reuse of existing 1939/1945 building to operate a 103 seat restaurant and 7 room hotel. Seeking Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior renovations and demolition approval of existing roof deck.

• Exterior renovations
• Demolition of existing roof deck
• New staircase from ground level to roof deck
• New rooftop assembly area with 3 restrooms, bar, water features including lagoons, open and covered seating, back of house, and perimeter landscaping
• 7' high glass wall on north roof elevation and return 4' on west elevation
• Monument sign updated to read 'Tantra'
• Hurricane proof impact windows
• New ramp and steps at main entrance

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Design of rooftop addition to be distinguishable from contributing building
• Visibility of elevator bulkhead from Espanola Way
• Signage changes on reconstructed pylon feature
• Restoration of south and west façades
• Window replacement with historical accuracy

Cover Sheet

Application

Mailing Labels

Staff Report

Letter of Intent

Historic Resources Report

Narrative Response

Architectural Plans

Landscape Plans

Survey

Checklist

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