Raleigh Hotel Density and FAR Increase
Summary
The vacant 12-year-old Raleigh site gets a path forward with added FAR and height, plus a $1.2M proffer, height cap and 2031 deadline. Neighbors remain divided.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The city currently collects about $398,000 a year in property taxes from the site; the finished project is projected to generate roughly $6.8 million.
The developer and the city's tax base; nearby hotels and Lincoln Road businesses.
Shelborne Hotel neighbors who say the added height violates the 2021 HPB order and prior agreement.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Commission Meeting - Oct 14, 2026
The vacant 12-year-old Raleigh site gets a path forward with added FAR and height, plus a $1.2M proffer, height cap and 2031 deadline. Neighbors remain divided.
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Planning Board - Jul 7, 2026
The developers of the historic Raleigh Hotel want a 0.5 FAR increase to help finance restoration, but neighbors and preservationists worry about the height and shadow impacts of the proposed oceanfront tower.
Planning Board - Jun 2, 2026
The owners of the Raleigh Hotel at 1775 Collins Avenue are seeking a 0.5 Floor Area Ratio increase to facilitate the historic restoration and redevelopment of the multi-building campus. Neighboring hotel operators raised concerns regarding potential height and massing impacts.
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