Property

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HPB25-0669

4441 Collins Avenue

Fontainebleau Hotel

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the partial demolition of existing improvements in the rear yard, and the construction of new rear yard amenities for the hotel, including water slides, pools, restrooms, and cabanas. The project includes the construction of a new six-story waterslide tower, two-story cabana structures, two storage facilities, a spa restroom, a children's play pool, new stairs, a small bar, and an expanded restroom area.

From the Letter of Intent

The applicant seeks to revitalize the rear yard amenities and encourage a more family-friendly environment through renovations to a portion of the rear yard pool area. The project proposes removing a majority of the existing improvements in the rear yard pool area to make room for a reconfigured, highly amenitized space including a slide, kid's play pool, refurbished and new bathrooms, cabanas, and associated supporting spaces.

  • Remove majority of existing improvements in rear yard pool area
  • Install new waterslide
  • Add kid's play pool
  • Refurbish existing bathrooms
  • Construct new bathrooms
  • Install cabanas
  • Add shade structures
  • Install decks and patios
  • Construct walkways and ramps
  • Add associated supporting spaces
Staff Recommendation
Approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness. Approval of Variances 1-4, 6 & 9. Approval of Variances 10 & 11 with modifications. Denial of Variance 5. Continuance of Variances 7 & 8 to a future date.

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Not Satisfied ✗ Variance Conditions: Not Satisfied ✗ Certificate Of Appropriateness: Not Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Multiple variances required from Dune Preservation and Oceanfront Overlay requirements
  • Setback reductions from side lot lines and bulkhead line
  • Open space and view corridor requirements not met
  • Height clearance variance for shade structures
  • Walkway material and width variances

Documents

Property Details
Historic District Morris Lapidus/Mid-20th Century
Year Built 1954
Style Mid-20th Century
Zoning RM-3, Residential multifamily, high intensity
Lot Size 696,988 S.F.
Applicant Fontainebleau Florida Hotel, LLC
Architect Gensler
Existing Building
Year Built 1954
Architect Morris Lapidus
Style Mid-20th Century
Demolition proposed
Meeting

Tuesday, November 18, 2025

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