Z-17-00056 SPECIAL EXCEPTION WITH SITE PLAN REVIEW AND VARIANCE(S)  Zoning District:  C-WA Worth Avenue The application of PALM V ASSOC LTD, Owner, relative to property located at 240 WORTH AVE, legal description on file, is described below. The applicant, Lilly Pulitzer, is planning to open a retail store on Worth Avenue in a portion (3,952 s.f.) of the previous space occupied by Hermes. A Special Exception with Site Plan Review approval is being requested to modify the storefront facade to include a portico, modify the existing second floor of a retail space in order to remove partition walls; and enclose an exterior stairwell. Also planned is a 106 square foot pergola addition to the courtyard, new paver and a fountain. The following variance is being requested in conjunction with this application: (i) A request for a variance for lot coverage of 72.7 % in lieu of the 72 % existing and 35% maximum allowed in the C-WA Zoning District. [Applicant's Representative: Maura Ziska] [Landmark Preservation Commission Recommendation:  Implementation of the proposed special exception, site plan review and variances will not cause negative architectural impact to the subject landmarked property.  Carried 7-0.]