Property

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HPB23-0591

1509 and 1515 Washington Avenue and 1500 Collins Avenue

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Proposal

The applicant proposes total demolition and partial reconstruction of two contributing buildings including construction of a new addition, partial demolition and renovation of two contributing buildings including construction of a 1-story rooftop addition, total demolition of a non-contributing building, waivers and site improvements as part of a new hotel development.

From the Letter of Intent

The applicant seeks to develop a 262-unit hotel with restored central pool deck, multiple amenities including rooftop restaurant, gym, spa, wellness club, ballroom and meeting rooms. The project involves demolition and reconstruction of contributing facades along Washington Avenue and complete renovation of the historic Haddon Hall Hotel.

  • Demolition of existing buildings classified as contributing
  • New construction of 7-story, 262-unit hotel
  • Reconstruction of contributing facades along Washington Avenue
  • Complete renovation of historic Haddon Hall Hotel
  • Demolition of center noncontributing structure built in 1952
  • Restoration of central pool deck on ground level
  • Construction of rooftop restaurant
  • Installation of gym, spa and wellness club facilities
  • Construction of ballroom and meeting rooms
  • Minor rooftop addition to existing Haddon Hall structures
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✗ Certificate Of Appropriateness: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Total demolition of contributing buildings at 1509 and 1515 Washington Avenue
  • Proposed pedestrian bridge at Campton Apartments overwhelms existing 1-story lobby
  • Several alterations proposed for Haddon Hall lounge inconsistent with historic character
  • Need for recycling/salvage plan for demolition
  • Sea level rise and resiliency considerations

Documents

Property Details
Historic District Ocean Drive/Collins Avenue and Flamingo Park Local Historic Districts
Year Built 1941
Style Streamline Moderne
Zoning MXE, mixed-use entertainment and CD-2, Commercial, medium intensity
Lot Size 82,806 sq. ft.
Applicant 1515 Washington Acquisition LLC and Inverama USA Corp
Architect Norberto Rosenstein Architect, Inc and Rottet Studio Architecture and Design
Existing Building
Year Built 1941
Architect L. Murray Dixon
Style Streamline Moderne
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

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