PB25-0791

1330 18th Street

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Proposal

The applicant is requesting to expand an existing restaurant from 60 seats to 132 seats with occupancy increasing to 198 persons, which exceeds the thresholds requiring conditional use approval. The restaurant serves alcohol and is located in the Sunset Harbour Neighborhood I-1 zoning district.

From the Letter of Intent

The applicant proposes to renovate and reconfigure the existing Bey Bey restaurant to facilitate an updated high-end dining experience concept with a completely new menu, atmosphere, and ambiance. The proposed improvements include a revised restaurant space layout and an increase in seating from 60 to 140 seats.

  • Renovate and reconfigure existing restaurant space
  • Revise restaurant space layout
  • Increase seating capacity from 60 to 140 seats
  • Install hurricane proof impact windows
  • Implement passive cooling systems where feasible
  • Provide resilient Florida-native or Florida-friendly landscaping
  • Install water retention systems
  • Locate mechanical and electrical systems above base flood elevation
  • Use cool pavement and porous materials where appropriate
Staff Recommendation
APPROVAL WITH CONDITIONS

Conditions:

  • Maximum 132 seats and 199 person occupancy
  • Specific operating hours with outdoor dining closing at midnight
  • No entertainment permitted
  • 24-hour contact person for neighbors
  • Deliveries only 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • No queueing on public sidewalks
  • Security staff monitoring
  • Sound restrictions
  • Annual compliance letters required
  • Transportation demand management including bicycle racks and transit passes

Compliance Findings:

✓ Concurrency: Satisfied ✗ Comprehensive Plan: Consistent ✗ Land Development Regulations: Compliant
Key Issues
  • Parking - no on-site parking provided
  • Previous noise complaints and zoning violations
  • Concentration of similar restaurant uses in the area
  • Transportation demand management
  • Deliveries and waste collection operations

Documents

Property Details
Applicant Luey LLC
Architect BGArchitects
Meeting

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

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