355 19th Street

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting re-approval of a previously approved project for substantial demolition of the existing building and construction of an attached 5-story addition as part of a new hotel development. This is essentially a re-approval since the original 2019 approval expired when a full building permit was not obtained within the required timeframe.

From the Letter of Intent

Redevelopment of the property to restore the two front buildings facing 19th street while allowing demolition of the rear and sides, including the side facing Park Avenue, to allow for a new 5 story, 50' hotel with approximately 100 rooms in both the new and historic areas.

• Restore two front buildings facing 19th street
• Demolish rear and side portions including side facing Park Avenue
• Construct new 5 story, 50' hotel with approximately 100 rooms
• Install hurricane proof impact windows
• Implement Florida friendly landscaping
• Build at base flood elevation plus 5'
• Install water retention systems
• Provide wet or dry flood proofing systems for habitable space below base flood elevation

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Substantial demolition of approximately 75% of east wing and 60% of west wing of Contributing building
• Certain distinctive architectural features including decorative screens and pipe and canvas railings not proposed to be reintroduced
• Finish floor elevations of existing portions proposed below required Base Flood Elevation plus minimum freeboard
• Missing recycling or salvage plan for demolition

Application

Previous Orders

Mailing Labels

Traffic Study

Microfilm

Cover Sheet

Staff Report

Letter of Intent

Historic Resources Report

Narrative Response

Architectural Plans

Landscape Plans

Checklist

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