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HPB25-0676

2201 COLLINS AVENUE

W HOTEL

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the partial demolition and renovation of the existing W Hotel structure and site, including the introduction of a new patisserie, a private members-only club, and modifications to valet operations including a dedicated members-only drop-off entrance along the north side of the property. The beach club restaurant and all previously requested variances have been withdrawn from the current application scope. Interior renovations to the lobby area and rear yard modifications replacing the existing pool, pool bar, and cabanas with a new food and beverage bar and outdoor deck area are also proposed.

From the Letter of Intent

Renovation and enhancement of the existing W Hotel including introduction of a patisserie, private members-only club, beach club restaurant, and upgrades to valet operations with a dedicated members-only drop-off entrance. The project seeks to enhance and reprogram portions of the existing hotel with new amenities and improved vehicular circulation.

  • New Patisserie with 85 interior occupancy, 88 exterior occupancy
  • New Beach Club Restaurant with 0 interior occupancy, 237 exterior occupancy
  • New Private Members-Only Club with 183 interior occupancy, 124 exterior occupancy
  • New Members-Only Entrance along the North property line
  • Enhanced valet operations and circulation improvements
  • Continuous deck of approximately 1,598 square feet within Dune Preservation Overlay
  • ADA ramp and elongated stairs with 0' setback from bulkhead line
  • Trellis with 10' clearance
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL W/ CONDITIONS
Approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness with conditions.

Compliance Findings:

✓ Sea Level Rise: Satisfied ✓ Certificate Of Appropriateness: Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Ongoing valet operation concerns with vehicles parked perpendicularly along 22nd Street, obstructing the public right-of-way and creating unsafe conditions
  • Patisserie terrace seating area does not comply with required site setbacks and must be modified prior to building permit
  • Existing unpermitted dense hedging along the rear of the property is inconsistent with the required minimum 50 percent view corridor
  • Lighting photometric plan not yet submitted (criterion Not Satisfied)
  • Pedestrian and vehicular traffic movement partially satisfied pending valet operation redesign
  • Beach club restaurant improvements excluded from current scope and to be submitted under a separate process
  • Building permit for substantial exterior modifications cannot be issued prior to issuance of a revised Conditional Use Permit (CUP) by the Planning Board
  • Outdoor bars must not be visible from a right-of-way and may not operate between midnight and 8:00 a.m. if within minimum 50-foot side setback
  • Final design and details of proposed canopies and porte-cochere still pending review

Documents

Property Details
Historic District Collins Waterfront Local Historic District
Year Built 2010
Zoning RM-3, Residential Multi-Family, High Intensity
Lot Size 168,291 SF
Applicant 2201 COLLINS PROPCO, LLC
Architect Nichols Architects
Existing Building
Year Built 2010
Architect Nichols Brosch Wurst Wolfe
Stories 20+
Partial demolition proposed
Meeting

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

09:00 AM

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