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November 12th, 2020
Balboa Grill Mediterranean Restaurant T.I.
Project Narrative:
The proposed remodel of the existing Picante Martins Restaurant will be located at 320 Marine Avenue and turned into
a new Mediterranean Grill. The planned remodel will bring a new cuisine to the local residents who enjoy the many
dining options on Main Street of Balboa Island. The hours of operation will remain the same as the original existing
restaurant which are from 9:30 am to 8:30 pm, seven days a week.
The project will consist of an allotted amount of demo and construction work including moving the kitchen into the back
of the building space, next to the existing garage that will be maintained, and creating employee spaces within the
restaurant area for service stations and food prep areas. A new trash enclosure will be added to the rear of the building
in accordance with NBMC 20.30.210 (Solid Waste and Recyclable Material Storage). The seating area will be in the same
location as the existing Picante Martin’s restaurant dining space, with the exception that this will be an outdoor patio
space for the public to enjoy eating along the exterior street frontage. This will activate the street better and bring a
welcome addition to the aesthetics of the already unique Main Street architecture. The number of seats will be the
same as the original restaurant at 15 total, and no additional public space/square footage will be added (not to exceed
351 square feet already approved). There will also be no additional alcohol license at this time. All the existing
conditions of approval on the approved development permit will be adhered to so that no new parking requirements
would be affected.
The upstairs apartment unit will not be changed at all, except to have the façade windows of the upper level enlarged to
create a more appealing building frontage. Along with this, the building face will be updated and renovated to
demonstrate a more Mediterranean feel, with simple white siding and faux beams at the floor plate elevation of the 2nd
level. All work is detailed in the schematic plans that are attached with this document for your use in reviewing our
project.
Thank you,
Magellan Architecture and Mx3 Ventures LLC.
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ARCHITECT U RE
10540 Talbert Ave., Suite 175
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-6027
magellanarchitects.com
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