Property

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HPB25-0650

1826 Collins Avenue

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for total demolition of an existing 4-story robotic parking garage constructed in 2012. The parking garage never functioned as intended due to technical issues with the robotic operations.

From the Letter of Intent

The Applicant is proposing a new mixed-use building that will include an active ground floor, parking, commercial, residential units, and amenities. The Project includes twenty-nine (29) residential units with forty-percent (40%) consisting of Workforce Housing units, commercial space on the sixth floor, and a rooftop pool.

  • Total demolition of existing three-story structure
  • Construction of new mixed-use building
  • 29 residential units (40% workforce housing)
  • Commercial space on sixth floor
  • Rooftop pool
  • Active ground floor
  • Parking levels with adequate screening
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✗ Certificate Of Appropriateness: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Demolition of non-contributing structure in historic district
  • Live Local Act preempts Historic Preservation Board review of replacement building
  • Recycling/salvage plan not provided
  • Property maintenance and security during demolition process

Documents

Property Details
Historic District Museum
Year Built 2012
Zoning CD-2, Commercial, medium intensity
Lot Size 9,957 sq. ft.
Applicant IC, LLC
Existing Building
Year Built 2012
Architect ADD Inc.
Stories 4
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

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