Property

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HPB25-0651

7305 Collins Avenue

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting after-the-fact approval for exterior modifications including a new Chickee-style shade structure, outdoor bar counter, mural, wood cladding, and electrical equipment. They are also seeking a variance to extend outdoor bar counter operating hours until midnight Sunday-Thursday and 1:00 AM Friday-Saturday.

From the Letter of Intent

Seeking retroactive approval for completed renovations including the addition of an outdoor bar and Tiki-style shelter. The work was performed without changes to setbacks and in compliance with existing layout and zoning requirements.

  • Addition of outdoor bar
  • Construction of Tiki-style shelter
  • Full restaurant renovation
  • Equipment updates
Staff Recommendation
Approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness with conditions. Denial of the variance request.

Compliance Findings:

✓ Sea Level Rise: Satisfied ✗ Variance Conditions: Not Satisfied ✗ Certificate Of Appropriateness: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Work completed without proper permits resulting in Unsafe Structures Violation
  • Outdoor bar counter visibility from public right-of-way requires screening
  • Exterior televisions and speakers volume level compliance
  • Variance request lacks practical difficulties or hardship justification
Property Details
Historic District Harding Townsite/South Altos Del Mar
Year Built 1948
Zoning CD-2, Commercial, medium intensity
Applicant El Sazon Cubano, LLC
Architect Arnulfo Sanchez
Existing Building
Year Built 1948
Architect Carlos Schoeppl
Meeting

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

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