1435 Collins Avenue

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the partial demolition, renovation and restoration of the existing hotel building including modifications to the exterior and public interior space and a variance from the required setbacks. The proposed scope of work is generally limited to the commercial space located at the northwest portion of the ground level which currently contains a liquor store, with plans to introduce a new restaurant use.

From the Letter of Intent

Interior remodel of an existing commercial tenant space (formerly a liquor store) into a new restaurant space within the existing contributing Henrosa Hotel structure built in 1935. The project also includes modifications to signage, entrance improvements, and conversion of a rear storage structure into a covered open bar.

• Creation of three new 9'-0" wide openings in existing 39' long interior tenant separation wall
• Modify and repurpose existing 181 SF flat roof storage structure into covered open bar
• Replacement of existing glass main entrance door to tenant space
• Canopy addition and gate at Collins Avenue entrance
• Removal of invasive tree and in-ground plantings
• Removal of existing front vertical non-conforming 'Henrosa' blade sign
• Replacement of existing horizontal 'Henrosa' channel letters to read 'Hotel Biarritz' or 'The Biarritz'

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Variance required for side interior setback for new canopy structure
• Introduction of new entrance canopy at northwest corner
• Enclosure of canopy with decorative fence and gate
• Replacement of non-original porch railing
• Three new openings to connect restaurant to hotel lobby

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Application

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Letter of Intent

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