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Property

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HPB21-0499

1445 Pennsylvania Avenue

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Proposal

The application requests a Certificate of Appropriateness for partial demolition, renovation and restoration of the existing building, and construction of a 1-story rooftop addition. The project includes converting 8 apartment units to 7 hotel units while maintaining the ground level restaurant use.

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 as shown on architectural plans
  • Demolition of existing roof deck
  • Interior demolition on both levels (already permitted)
  • Construction of rooftop hotel room with restroom, closet, kitchen, living room, dining room, and powder room
  • Installation of rooftop amenities including hot tub, spa pool, summer kitchen, seating for 4 persons, and 2 hammocks
  • Installation of hurricane proof impact windows
  • Addition of new ramp and steps to main entrance due to flooding
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✓ Sea Level Rise: Satisfied ✓ Certificate Of Appropriateness: Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Rooftop addition visibility within Espanola Way line-of-sight
  • Restoration of original facade elements including keystone cladding
  • Replacement of non-original windows with historically appropriate design
  • Compatibility of new addition with Contributing building

Documents

Property Details
Historic District Espanola Way
Year Built 1939
Style Streamline Moderne
Zoning CD-2, Commercial medium intensity
Lot Size ~4,680 sq. ft.
Applicant 1445 Pennsylvania Ave LLC
Architect Charles H. Benson & Associates Architects, P.A.
Existing Building
Year Built 1939
Architect M. J. Nadel
Style Streamline Moderne
Stories 2
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

09:00 AM

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