Property

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HPB25-0672

1701 James Avenue

Cadet Hotel

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Proposal

An after-the-fact Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a wood deck and trellis structure, including after-the-fact variances from the minimum required front and side setbacks, on a site containing an existing 2-story hotel. The applicant is requesting approval for the reconstruction of an existing outdoor gazebo and wood deck in the front yard of the existing hotel, as well as a small enclosure.

From the Letter of Intent

The applicant is seeking to legalize all improvements on the property via a variance for the trellis and wood deck along the front setback. The existing trellis and wood deck is located within the 20' front setback along James Avenue.

  • Legalize existing trellis and wood deck in front setback
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL

Compliance Findings:

✓ Sea Level Rise: Satisfied ✓ Variance Conditions: Satisfied ✓ Certificate Of Appropriateness: Satisfied
Key Issues
  • After-the-fact improvements requiring variances
  • Front and side setback variances needed
  • Limited amenity areas within existing building
  • Impact on historic character of hotel
Property Details
Historic District Museum
Year Built 1941
Style Streamline Modern
Zoning RM-2, Residential Multifamily, Medium Intensity
Lot Size 10,560 SF
Applicant Southern Property Investment Group Inc.
Architect North Shore Architecture
Existing Building
Year Built 1941
Architect Albert Anis
Style Streamline Modern
Stories 2
Meeting

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

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