PB24-0719

1350 Collins Avenue

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Proposal

The applicant seeks to add outdoor entertainment (DJ or live music) to an existing 82-seat restaurant at the ground floor of a 2-story, 6-unit hotel building. Entertainment would be permitted on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during specified hours ranging from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM on weekdays and 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM on weekends.

Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Conditions:

  • Entertainment limited to DJ only with all equipment controlled by sound system limits
  • Entertainment only permitted Saturdays and Sundays between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM
  • Entertainment music shall not exceed ambient levels at any time
  • Sound system testing required from hotel rooms of adjacent properties
  • Maximum occupancy of 199 persons
  • Establishment must operate as restaurant preparing and serving food at all times
  • Password protected security on all sound system controls
  • Multiple small, closely spaced speakers driven at low individual volumes
  • All outdoor speakers oriented to minimize sound propagation towards abutting properties
  • Sound system commissioning and testing under supervision of qualified acoustical professional and Planning Department staff

Compliance Findings:

✓ Concurrency: Satisfied ✗ Comprehensive Plan: Consistent ✗ Land Development Regulations: Compliant
Key Issues
  • Noise impacts on adjacent hotel guests and residential buildings
  • Sound study concerns regarding live music control
  • Proximity to three existing residential buildings in the 1300 block
  • Potential disruption during proposed evening hours
  • Inadequate sound testing from hotel guest rooms

Documents

Property Details
Applicant 1350 Collins Owner LLC
Architect Ari L. Sklar
Meeting

Tuesday, June 10, 2025

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