239 1st Street

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting variances from minimum and average unit size requirements for renovations to existing apartments. The project involves renovating the residential portion of a 1936 mixed-use building to comply with modern life safety and accessibility requirements, including introduction of a new elevator and enlargement of existing stairway.

From the Letter of Intent

Rehabilitation of an 8,579 sqft two story Art Deco building built in 1936, renovating apartment units with new bathroom fixtures, kitchen millwork, appliances, and central air conditioning. Adding elevator for accessibility and relocating lobby entry door.

• Renovate all apartment units with new bathroom fixtures and finishes
• Install new kitchen millwork and appliances
• Add central air conditioning to all units
• Relocate lobby entry door to side of recess nook for accessibility
• Enlarge nook to accommodate shut off valves for new sprinkler system
• Add new elevator for first and second floor access
• Replace existing staircase that does not meet width and riser requirements
• Install new roof
• Replace all windows with impact resistant hurricane proof windows
• Enlarge doors to provide accessible clearances
• Enlarge bathrooms to provide minimum fixture clearances
• Lower lobby to make it accessible from city sidewalk
• Mount electrical equipment above base flood elevation
• Mount mechanical equipment on roof

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Variance needed to reduce minimum apartment unit size from 400 sq. ft. to 331 sq. ft.
• Variance needed to reduce minimum average unit size from 550 sq. ft. to 394 sq. ft.
• Unit reconfigurations required due to life safety and accessibility upgrades

Cover Sheet

Application

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Building Card

Mailing Labels

Previous Orders

Staff Report

Letter of Intent

Historic Resources Report

Architectural Plans

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