PB25-0779

a.k.a. PB17

0108 a.k.a. PB 2032, 1545 Collins Avenue - Modification of CUP Royal Palm Hotel

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting modifications to a previously issued conditional use permit to operate multiple venues as a Neighborhood Impact Establishment at the Royal Palm/Shorecrest Hotel. The modifications include reconfiguring previously approved venues, introducing ambient level outdoor entertainment, and adding a second-floor rooftop alcoholic beverage establishment within 200 feet of residential properties.

From the Letter of Intent

The applicant seeks to modify an existing Conditional Use Permit for the Royal Palm Hotel to align with Historic Preservation Board-approved renovations. The modifications include removing a nightclub dancefloor and replacing it with restaurant seating, reimagining the lobby bar as an indoor/outdoor venue, and adding outdoor entertainment at two locations with background-level sound.

  • Remove nightclub dancefloor area within full-service restaurant and lounge
  • Replace dancefloor with additional restaurant/lounge seating
  • Reimagine lobby bar as indoor/outdoor lobby bar utilizing breezeway area
  • Reconfigure three-meal restaurant to add additional seating
  • Add outdoor entertainment at second-floor outdoor terrace (former pool deck)
  • Add outdoor entertainment at outdoor portion of lobby bar
  • Reduce overall occupancy from 774 to 653 persons across all venues
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Conditions:

  • Planning Board maintains jurisdiction with progress reports required
  • Change of owner/operator requires Board appearance
  • Specific occupancy limits for three venues (379, 122, and 152 persons)
  • Restricted hours of operation for outdoor areas
  • Ambient level outdoor entertainment only until 10:00 p.m.
  • Sound system controls locked and managed by hotel management only
  • No third-party sound systems permitted
  • Delivery and loading restrictions between 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM
  • Valet parking requirements with minimum attendants
  • No outdoor bar counters except for specific venues
  • Rooftop access restrictions
  • Security and crowd control measures
  • Noise ordinance compliance requirements

Compliance Findings:

✓ Concurrency: Satisfied ✗ Comprehensive Plan: Consistent ✗ Land Development Regulations: Compliant
Key Issues
  • Noise complaints and code violations history
  • Proximity to residential uses
  • Outdoor entertainment restrictions
  • Sound system controls and compliance
  • Delivery and loading operations
  • Parking and transportation impacts

Documents

Architectural Plans
09-07-2025 Plans_v1
8.82 MB
Property Details
Applicant RP Hotel Holdings LLC
Architect Gensler
Meeting

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

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