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Property

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PB23-0625

1509

1515 Washington Avenue and 1500 Collins Avenue. New Hotel

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting conditional use approval for a new 7-story hotel with 238 units exceeding 50,000 square feet, and a rooftop restaurant/bar establishment within 200 feet of residential properties. The project would replace an existing one-story commercial building on Washington Avenue with a mixed-use development including ground floor and rooftop restaurants.

From the Letter of Intent

Development of a 238-unit hotel with pool deck on the second level, rooftop lounge with outdoor seating, and a separately operated restaurant on the ground floor. The project is seven stories in height and includes demolition of existing structures.

  • New construction exceeding 50,000 square feet
  • Rooftop restaurant within 200 feet of residential uses
  • Neighborhood impact establishment for restaurants with occupancy of 300 or more persons
  • Demolition of existing one-story commercial building (1959) and thirteen-unit multi-family building (1948)
  • Construction of 238-unit hotel with pool deck and rooftop lounge
  • Ground floor restaurant with patio seating
  • Hotel lobby, coworking space, and back-of-house facilities
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Conditions:

  • Sound system testing and calibration by qualified acoustical professional
  • Digital tamper-resistant sound level limiter installation
  • Entertainment strictly prohibited except background music
  • Specific operating hours for different amenities
  • Loading and waste collection limited to 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Progress report required 90 days after obtaining business tax receipt
  • Transportation Demand Management plan implementation
  • Valet operational plan coordination
  • No queuing on public rights-of-way
  • Special event permits prohibited

Compliance Findings:

✓ Concurrency: Satisfied ✗ Sea Level Rise: Addressed ✗ Comprehensive Plan: Consistent ✗ Land Development Regulations: Compliant
Key Issues
  • Sound/noise impacts on nearby residential properties
  • Pedestrian safety with proposed steps and ramps on sidewalk
  • Loading and delivery operations
  • Concentration of similar large-scale developments
  • Rooftop establishment proximity to residential uses

Documents

Property Details
Lot Size 27,625 SF (Main Parcel)
Applicant 1515 Washington Acquisition LLC
Architect Arquitectonica
Meeting

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

10:00 AM

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