HPB26-0695

736 COLLINS AVENUE

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Proposal

The proposal includes the partial demolition, renovation, and restoration of the existing 1921 contributing building, including removal of the non-historic interior second-floor level and reconstruction of three full floors, a new storefront with brass-trimmed impact windows, cladding of the front elevation and side return walls with Florida limestone, new roof overhangs, a 200 square foot neon wall sign, an increase in parapet height in connection with a new roof deck, and placement of a sculpture within the required front yard. The application also includes three variances: to exceed the maximum permitted roof overhang projection into the required front yard, to exceed the maximum permitted roof overhang projection into the required interior side yard, and to exceed the maximum permitted sign area.

From the Letter of Intent

The applicant proposes a sensitive restoration and adaptive reuse of a contributing 1921 Mediterranean Revival/Art Deco historic building to establish a Vivienne Westwood flagship retail store. The project involves interior reconfiguration across three floors plus a roof deck, and exterior improvements including limestone facade cladding, a new rigid entrance canopy, neon and brass signage, brass storefront elements, celestial motif decorations, and a limestone orb statue in the forecourt. Three variances are requested for front and side roof projection setbacks and wall sign area/dimensions.

• Demolition of existing second-floor level (1998 insertion) including stair, floor slab, and perimeter catwalks
• Removal of existing skylight on roof
• Interior reconfiguration to create three complete levels: First Floor (Retail/Storage), Second Floor (Executive Offices), Third Floor (Bridal and Evening Wear)
• Fourth level open roof deck (Occupancy A-3) with pavers and planter/guardrail system
• Extension of existing elevator shaft and both stair towers for roof deck access
• Front facade cladding with locally sourced Florida limestone/travertine on entire front elevation and first 22 feet of north and south side return walls
• Replacement of existing fabric awnings/canopy with new rigid entrance canopy (~40'-5" wide) with brass trim and backlit panels extending to front property line
• Installation of upper canopy/header element in limestone cladding reinterpreting historic faux eave feature
• Pink neon cursive signature sign (~20' wide x 10' high, 200 SF enclosing rectangle) mounted on front elevation
• Two brass canopy-mounted side signs (each ~7'-6" x 10", total ~11.25 SF)
• Two brass entry door plaques (each ~1'-9" square, total ~6.13 SF) plus brass address number plaque
• Polished brass storefront window framing without tint or vinyl film
• New custom brass-and-glass entry door with sculpted brass Celestial Motif pull handle
• 18 brass Celestial Motifs applied to 15 front windows and canopy face elements (~3.7 SF each, ~66.6 SF total)
• Florida limestone orb statue with polished brass rings and cross detailing in front setback area
• Replacement of existing windows on south side elevation (Collins Court alley side) at second-floor level with impact glass
• Replacement of existing windows on north side elevation with impact glass
• Minor window modifications on west (rear) elevation with impact glass
• Installation of 2' x 2' roof pavers throughout usable roof deck area
• New 42-inch-high planter/guardrail system around roof deck perimeter
• Minor parapet wall extension (~3 feet outward) at roof level

Staff Recommendation

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Variance required to exceed maximum permitted roof overhang projection of 2'-6" into the required front yard (proposed 10'-0")
• Variance required to exceed maximum permitted roof overhang projection of 1'-3" into the required interior side yard (proposed 2'-3")
• Variance required to exceed maximum permitted wall sign area of 100 square feet (proposed 200 square feet)
• Recycling and salvage plan for partial demolition not yet submitted (to be provided at building permit)
• Lighting and photometric details not yet provided (to be provided at building permit)
• Proposed signage scale not characteristic of this portion of Collins Avenue
• Adaptation of a 100+ year old residential building to contemporary retail use presents practical challenges
• Prior 1997-1998 renovation substantially altered interior configuration, floors, roof, and rear portion, affecting assessment of historic fabric and integrity

Cover Sheet

Land Use Document

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Mailing Labels

Mailing Labels 09-15-26

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Staff Report

Staff Report & Draft Order 09-15-26

1.48 MB

Letter of Intent

Letter of Intent 09-15-26

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Letter of Intent (Revised) 09-15-26

580.13 KB

Narrative Response

Narrative Responses 09-15-26

174.23 KB

Architectural Plans

Architectural Plans 09-15-26

37.62 MB

Checklist

Checklist 09-15-26

440.04 KB

Other

Plan Corrections Report 09-15-26

136.54 KB

Presentation 09-15-26

3.29 MB