624 Collins Avenue

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Proposal

The applicant is proposing to construct a 1-story rooftop addition and design modifications to convert the existing building from retail use to a restaurant (Isabelle's Restaurant) with 318 seats. The rooftop addition will include covered and uncovered outdoor dining areas, an outdoor bar counter, and back-of-house space.

From the Letter of Intent

The applicant proposes to convert an existing vacant building into a new fine-dining establishment serving British cuisine to 318 seated patrons. The project will redevelop the currently vacant contributing structure with an upscale restaurant that includes seating on three floors and an open-air rooftop.

• Convert existing vacant building to fine-dining restaurant
• Add open-air rooftop with partial coverage for seating and standing space
• Install elevator for vertical access
• Provide booth, table, and bar seating on three floors
• Retain recessed arched entryway and remodel centered steps
• Preserve arched parapet wall and relief cartouche
• Maintain alternative eaves above windows with Spanish 'S' clay barrel tiles
• Conserve traditional white smooth-stucco finish
• Install hurricane impact windows
• Include operable windows for passive cooling where feasible

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Modification of the opening at the second level along Collins Avenue is not consistent with the original design and has an adverse impact on the proportionality of the primary façade
• Need to explore raising the lower rear portion of the first-floor level to address sea level rise concerns
• Need for new balustrade on the outside of the glass enclosure to maintain proportions of the primary façade

Cover Sheet

Application

Building Card

Traffic Study

Mailing Labels

Staff Report

Letter of Intent

Historic Resources Report

Narrative Response

Architectural Plans

Survey

Checklist

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