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TOWN OF PALM BEACH
Town Council Meeting Development Review on: JuneĀ 10, 2020

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Development Review - Old Business

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Z-20-00251 SPEICAL EXCEPTION WITH SITE PLAN REVIEW  Zoning District:  C-WA  Worth Avenue  The application of Maison (Ashley Wu, Founder), Applicant, relative to property located at 150 WORTH AVE SUITE: 235, legal description on file, is described below.   Section 134-1159 (9): A request for special exception approval to operate a 3,315 square foot shared space and a 680 square foot balcony in suite 235 on the second floor of the Esplanade called "Maison". Maison will be a "member's only" club catering to women (although men are not prohibited) that will offer a shared, co-working place for members to work, relax, attend events, meet and build community. Designed with working moms in mind, the founder Ashley Wu found it hard to work from home "As the workforce goes more remote and people travel to meet clients, and catch up with friends all over the city, a base for gathering in any neighborhood is ideal."· Ashley Wu Section 134-1164(e) and Section 134-1163(8): A request for special exception approval with site plan review to modify the existing arcade by allowing the use of the existing second story balcony above the arcade. Section 134·1161: A request for special exception approval to allow outdoor seating on the balcony above the arcade to enjoy food and beverages.  [Applicant's Representative:  Maura Ziska Esq]  [The Architectural Review Commission Recommendation: The conversion of the architectural arcade to a balcony on the second floor is acceptable as it relates to the architecture of the building.  Carried 6-1. The Architectural Review Commission approved the project as presented. Carried 5-2.]

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ATTACHMENTS:
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Memorandum Dated May 26, 2020 from Wayne Bergman, Acting Director of Planning, Zoning and Building
Comments from the Development Review Committee
Email Dated June 4 from Maura Ziska