PB24-0703

1250 West Avenue

ALTON BEACH BAYFRONT OVERLAY DISTRICTCOMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT

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Proposal

The applicant proposes to create a new overlay district for 1250 West Avenue that would allow a luxury residential development with up to 360 feet in height (compared to current 150 feet maximum) and a Floor Area Ratio of 6.0 (compared to current 2.75 maximum). The proposal includes approximately 180 restaurant seats and various public benefits including baywalk construction and public park development.

Staff Recommendation
DENIAL

Conditions:

  • Maximum FAR bonus should not exceed 2.0, resulting in maximum allowable total FAR of 4.75
  • Maximum building height bonus should not exceed 150 feet, resulting in maximum allowable total building height of 300 feet
  • No modifications to current setback requirements
  • Eliminate proposed bonus for reduced density
  • Limit short term rental restriction bonus to 0.25
  • Limit baywalk construction bonus to 0.50
  • Limit public park bonus to 1.25 with developer responsible for perpetual maintenance

Compliance Findings:

✗ Sea Level Rise: Addressed ✗ Comprehensive Plan: Inconsistent ✗ Land Development Regulations: Variance Required
Key Issues
  • Building height increase from 150 feet to 360 feet
  • Floor Area Ratio increase from 2.75 to 6.0
  • Out of scale with surrounding neighborhood context
  • Reduction of light and air to adjacent areas
  • Potential adverse impact on property values
  • Creation of isolated overlay district
  • Setback modifications that increase tower width
Property Details
Lot Size 83,707 SF (1.9 acres)
Meeting

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

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