Phipps Plaza – Grand Lux Cafe

Project Scope: The owner, THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY INCORPORATED, desires to convert a soon-to-be-former retail space to a restaurant called GRAND LUX CAFE. The restaurant is located in Suite 2093, on the second level between the Boss store and the Metal Mall entrance. The work occurs within the existing building footprint which also has an existing outdoor patio or patio floor space. GLC interior is approximately 10,250 sq. ft. The patio is approximately 1,055 sq. ft. The work entails major interior renovations for the conversion, including a small 355 sq. ft. lobby on the ground level and moderate exterior improvements. The property owner has an interior permit for improvements to the interior shell that will be finalized by them by the time of our building permit application.

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Applicant:  April Ingrahm

SAP#: 17-077

PATIO: 1,055 sq. ft. (outdoor dining)

• The patio opening at the second level will be modified and will include new lighting, new seating and a roll-up shade/rain screen.
• The existing railing will be modified. There will a curb and a higher glass railing for security.
• The patio is under roof but open to the outdoors.

FACADE MATERIALS:

• The existing EIFS system will be removed and replaced with new 3-coat stucco with a special finish.

WINDOWS AND DOORS:

• The new entry element will include new doors.
• Adding an entry element on the first floor that will project out from the facade.

ROOF:

• The only activity of work is to modify the roof membrane as needed to install new roof top units

New Signage

• A separate application will be made for signage
• 44 ft. in length and comparable in size to other Phipps signs

 

Recommendations Regarding Variations:

None

 

The Development Committee does not expect to see this applicant again unless significant changes are made to the proposed plans that necessitate additional variations or the City staff requests additional input from the DRC.