947 Lincoln Road

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the renovation of the existing building including exterior façade modifications. The project includes maintaining existing storefronts along Lincoln Road, enclosing some openings, and installing new storefronts with cypress wood lattice paneling along Michigan Avenue.

From the Letter of Intent

Renovation of the property for The Nice Guy restaurant and bar, a stylish and intimate dining establishment featuring curated mid-century American decor and cuisine. The restaurant will have 166 total seats across 30 tables including dining seats, bar seats, and a private dining room.

• Renovation of existing building for restaurant use
• Installation of custom removable cypress wood lattice system to cover existing windows on western elevation for patron privacy
• Addition of decorative planter features in main dining area
• Reduction of freestanding dining tables in central area from eight to six tables
• Installation of show kitchen viewable from Lincoln Road
• Installation of steel frame or beam to accommodate new interior floor distribution

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Wood panel system design and removability
• Storage shelving orientation affecting transparency
• Stucco reveal for original arched door opening
• Recycling/salvage plan for partial demolition not provided

Engineering Report

Previous Orders

Mailing Labels

Cover Sheet

Application

Staff Report

Letter of Intent

Historic Resources Report

Narrative Response

Architectural Plans

Survey

Checklist

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