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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, a new beach club restaurant, and modifications to valet operations including a dedicated members-only drop-off entrance along the north side of the property. The project also includes removal of the existing pool, pool bar, and cabanas to be replaced with a new food and beverage bar and outdoor deck area, along with a freestanding aluminum pergola with retractable fabric awning. Three variances are requested related to deck area within the Dune Preservation Overlay, setback from the bulkhead line within the Oceanfront Overlay, and maximum allowable clearance for a shade structure in the Dune Preservation Overlay.

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
  • ADA ramp and elongated stairs
  • Trellis with 10' clearance
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL W/ CONDITIONS
Approval of the Certificate of Appropriateness with conditions. Approval of Variances #1-3 with conditions.

Compliance Findings:

✓ Sea Level Rise: Satisfied ✓ Variance Conditions: Satisfied ✓ Certificate Of Appropriateness: Satisfied
Key Issues
  • Proposed deck of 1,598 sq ft exceeds the maximum 400 sq ft allowed for individual structures/decks within the Dune Preservation Overlay District
  • Proposed trellis has a clearance of 10 feet where 8 feet is the maximum permitted within the Dune Preservation Overlay
  • Proposed ADA ramp and stairs are setback 0 feet from the bulkhead line where 10 feet is the minimum required in the Oceanfront Overlay District
  • Patisserie terrace seating area does not comply with required site setbacks and must be modified
  • Proposed blue and white striped canopy treatment for the porte-cochere is not compatible with the architectural character of the building or the Collins Waterfront Historic District
  • Ongoing concerns with valet operations — vehicles regularly observed parked perpendicular to 22nd Street, obstructing the public right-of-way
  • Existing unpermitted dense hedging along the rear of the property is inconsistent with the required 50 percent minimum view corridor
  • Food and beverage area proposed within the rear yard has not been fully designed
  • Concentration of dining area and canopy structures within the dune environment represents significant intensification of covered/enclosed space
  • Photometric plan not submitted — required prior to building permit
  • Full landscape plan for the entire site has not been submitted

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, March 17, 2026

09:00 AM

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