HPB24-0608

947 Lincoln Road

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting a Preliminary Evaluation for modifications to the Lincoln Road and Michigan Avenue facades for a new restaurant. The proposal includes introducing cypress paneling within existing arched storefront windows along Michigan Avenue and a show kitchen visible from Lincoln Road.

From the Letter of Intent

The applicant seeks to operate The Nice Guy restaurant and bar in a contributing historic building, featuring curated mid-century American decor and cuisine. The restaurant will have 358 total seats and occupy the entire building.

  • Install custom removable cypress paneling to cover existing windows along Michigan Avenue elevation
  • Maintain extensive glazing along Lincoln Road
  • Use existing doorway at corner of Lincoln Road and Michigan Avenue as main entrance
  • Utilize existing loading entrance along middle of building on Michigan Avenue
Staff Recommendation
Provide the applicant with comments
Key Issues
  • Appropriateness of introducing cypress panels within the windows along Michigan Avenue
  • Privacy panels for restaurant guests
  • Show kitchen visibility from Lincoln Road
Property Details
Historic District Flamingo Park
Year Built 1924
Style Mediterranean Revival
Zoning CD-3, Commercial, high intensity
Applicant The HWood Group
Existing Building
Year Built 1924
Architect William F. Brown
Style Mediterranean Revival
Stories 1 and 2-story
Meeting

Tuesday, May 14, 2024

09:00 AM

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