900 Ocean Drive

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting approval for the construction of a new double-height storefront window system along the Ocean Drive (east) façade in place of the existing metal gate structure and plastic rain screen. The proposal includes removing the center retractable awning to be replaced with an aluminum and glass awning system and substantially restoring the decorative breezeblock walls to either side of the entrance.

From the Letter of Intent

The applicant seeks a Certificate of Appropriateness for partial demolition and design approval to incorporate a glass storefront enclosure with double door vestibule along the front façade, and to replace an existing green awning with a lower scale glass awning. The proposal includes reintroducing breeze block elements to recall the original architecture.

• Partial demolition
• Glass storefront enclosure installation along front (east) façade
• Double door vestibule installation at Ocean Drive entrance
• Removal of existing green awning at main entrance
• Installation of lower scale glass awning below second story
• Reintroduction of breeze block along north and south portions of entry

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Variance required for permanent canopy structure in front setback
• Removal of existing retractable awnings
• Restoration of decorative breezeblock walls
• Sound retention within the site

Cover Sheet

Application

Building Card

Mailing Labels

Previous Orders

Staff Report

Letter of Intent

Historic Resources Report

Narrative Response

Architectural Plans

Survey

Checklist

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