HPB25-0682

298 LINCOLN ROAD

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness for the partial demolition of the existing two-story commercial building and the substantial reconstruction of the original street façade at 298 Lincoln Road. The scope of work involves removal of non-original reflective metallic cladding on the western tenant bay to reveal the historic façade beneath, replacement with a new storefront featuring butt-glazed glass, smooth painted stucco, perforated/corrugated metal sheeting, and dark vertical metal blades. The interior is to be white-boxed for a future restaurant tenant, with no changes proposed to the existing third floor.

From the Letter of Intent

The applicant proposes to restore the building's historic façade by removing existing metallic cladding and engage in minor interior renovations. The project includes demolishing an exterior knee wall, removing infilled walls, and adding an elevator.

• Remove existing metallic cladding to reveal historic architectural expression
• Demolish existing exterior knee wall at first floor
• Remove previously infilled wall at second floor
• Reinstate historic glazing patterns on first and second floors
• Shift first-floor entrance to align with building façade
• Create elevator lobby with direct sidewalk access
• Demolish approximately 8'5" × 8' slab area on first, second, and third floors for elevator shaft
• Interior renovation including demolition of non-structural partition walls
• Remove obsolete plumbing fixtures
• White-boxing preparation for future tenant improvements

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• The proposed storefront lacks a kneewall at the first-floor glazing line, inconsistent with the historic pattern of Lincoln Road storefronts
• The proposed dark aluminum mullions add visual weight inconsistent with the building's original character and the lighter palette of the eastern bay
• The proposed glazing includes tint, which reduces transparency and pedestrian activation inconsistent with the Lincoln Road retail corridor
• The overall material palette is too dark, with concentration of dark materials including metal blades and corrugated sheeting creating visual heaviness inconsistent with the original building character
• Final design and physical sample of perforated/corrugated metal sheeting require staff review and approval
• A recycling or salvage plan for partial demolition must be provided as part of the building permit
• The 150 SF FAR increase requires one additional parking space to be satisfied through the fee-in-lieu-of-parking program

Mailing Labels

Mailing Labels 04-14-26

1.27 MB

Staff Report

Land Use Document

785.73 KB

Staff Report & Draft Order 04-14-26

1.03 MB

Letter of Intent

Letter of Intent 04-14-26

496.49 KB

Narrative Response

Narrative Responses 04-14-26

506.23 KB

Architectural Plans

Architectural Plans (1) 04-14-26

24.44 MB

Architectural Plans (2) 04-14-26

3.25 MB

Survey

Survey 04-14-26

8.69 MB

Checklist

Checklist 04-14-26

4.46 MB

Other

HPB25-0682_298_Lincoln_Rd_Staff_Report._Apr26.docx

1.03 MB

Presentation 04-14-26

5.57 MB