235 WASHINGTON AVENUE

BASECAMP305

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting total demolition of an existing 2-story Art Deco structure built in 1938 and its replacement with a recreational playground for the adjacent Basecamp305 school. The proposal includes construction of an interpretive façade element using ceramic breeze blocks and fiber-reinforced concrete eyebrows to reference the original building's design.

From the Letter of Intent

Demolition of existing two-story structure and development of landscaped open space to serve the adjacent BaseCamp305 school. The project includes recreational open space, benches, hardscape, fencing, and an architectural element designed as homage to the original Parkside Hotel structure.

• Demolition of existing two-story structure
• Installation of landscaped open space with native plants including Pigeon Plum trees, Allspice trees, and various native shrubs
• Construction of 7-foot aluminum picket fence set back 4 feet from front property line
• Installation of pervious synthetic turf system (TigerTurf Everglade Spring Pro) striped for two mini soccer fields
• Construction of architectural element at front property line as homage to original structure
• Installation of benches for passive recreation
• Creation of historic display to honor original Parkside Hotel

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Total demolition of a contributing structure in the Ocean Beach Historic District
• Structural condition assessment shows building materials are compromised and cannot support imposed loads
• Board previously expressed divergent views on whether to retain existing facade, reconstruct it, or approve interpretive design
• Front setback variance required for interpretive facade element

Cover Sheet

Microfilm

Structural Assessment

Recertification

Mailing Labels

Building Card

Staff Report

Letter of Intent

Historic Resources Report

Narrative Response

Architectural Plans

Landscape Plans

Survey

Checklist

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