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LENOX

Where Food, Sports, Music & Culture Meet

LENOX
13100 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, Louisiana 70129

PRELIMINARY CONCEPT — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION. Dimensions, occupancy, egress, parking, zoning, accessibility, structural capacity, drainage, fire/life safety, and permits are subject to verification by the Architect of Record, licensed engineers, and governing agencies.

Project data sheet & meeting purpose

Prepared for a City Planning Commission staff pre-application conference under CZO §4.3.D.2 (and optional OBES Pre-Development Conference materials). This package is a concept brief for staff guidance — not a complete Conditional Use filing set.

Project	LENOX
Address	13100 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, LA 70129
Parish	Orleans Parish
Council district	Council District E (per City of New Orleans eGIS · Rep: Jason Hughes)
Zoning	C-1 General Commercial District (CZO Article 15 (Commercial Center & Institutional Campus Districts))
Building GFA	≈9,163 sf (survey 68′-1″ × 134′-7″, Main Level 9/29/2022)
Parcel	≈0.93 acres / 40,300 sf
Lots / square	Lots 11 & 12 (per applicant site-plan survey — confirm Assessor / square) · Square: TBD — confirm from Assessor / survey legal description
Existing use	Existing one-story commercial building (vacant / prior commercial)
Stories	1
Scope flags	Change in use: Yes · Renovations: Yes · New construction: No · Addition: No
Applicant / owner / agent	TBD — applicant / owner / agent legal names & phones (fill before staff meeting)
Project email	hello@lenoxnola.com
Architect of record	TBD — engage before formal CPC filing
Civil engineer	TBD — engage before formal CPC filing
Flood zone	Zone X — Area with Reduced Flood Risk Due to Levee (NFHL query at ~30.03007, -89.93031; FIRM panel 22071C0143F, effective 9/30/2016). Not mapped in SFHA at that point. Nearby parcels also Zone X (incl. 0.2% annual chance / shaded X). Confirm with printed FIRMette + civil / floodplain administrator before filing.
CPC contact	CPCinfo@nola.gov · (504) 658-7033
OBES scheduler	Sabrina Hill — smhill@nola.gov — (504) 658-8458

What we are asking staff to determine

Which CZO use classifications apply to this adaptive-reuse program in C-1, and which are Permitted vs Conditional.
Whether a Conditional Use (and Project NPP) is required — and if so, the preferred framing for a combined hospitality / entertainment filing.
Parking Table 22-1 row(s), outdoor dining under §21.6.W, and whether an OBES multi-department conference is recommended.
Official NPP contact list and preferred next-step filing package.

Package contents

Project data sheet & meeting purpose
01 Executive summary
02 Existing conditions & surveys
03 Proposed uses, hours & CZO path
04 Front elevations
05 Rear courtyard
05A Optional future containers (not baseline)
05B Emergency exit plan (west)
06 Interior concept plan & interior tour
07 Program & capacity
08 Parking, access & grounds tour
09 Noise, security & NPP readiness
10 Signage & materials
11 Economic & community benefits
12 Phasing & CPC submittal checklist
13 MEP plans — electrical, plumbing, HVAC, sprinkler
14 Utilities, drainage & alcohol notes
15 Questions for staff
16 Appendix — source media

Official references used in preparing this package: CZO Art. 4 (Conditional Uses / NPP), Art. 15 (C-1), OBES Pre-Development Conference, NPP Resource Guide (2024), CPC Development Plan Requirements Handout.

Executive summary

LENOX proposes adaptive reuse of an existing commercial building at 13100 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, Louisiana 70129 as a Restaurant, Standard–primary music, food, sports, and culture destination. Fleur Delish (seven fully stocked chef kitchens for one low monthly rent) is the heart of the project and the principal hospitality use. Conditional Use is anticipated for Bar and indoor Live Entertainment – Secondary Use only. The speakeasy is a whiskey / cocktail lounge only — no cigar bar or tobacco service. Outdoor live entertainment is not proposed. Courtyard shipping containers are an optional future phase, not part of the baseline filing. The program also includes sports viewing, VIP seating, a speakeasy whiskey lounge (rear telephone-booth entrance), and accessory courtyard dining. Occupancy will follow Fire Marshal posted load based on west-side emergency exits — not a separate 500–600-person event target.

This package is a concise preliminary concept for agency discussion. It is not a construction set. Program capacities, parking layout, and engineered systems will be finalized during design and permitting.

Building size / parcel data

Project address: 13100 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, Louisiana 70129
Building size: Approximately 9,163 square feet (survey 68′-1″ × 134′-7″)
Parcel size: Approximately 0.93 acres (40,300 square feet)
Lots: Lots 11 & 12 (per applicant site-plan survey — confirm Assessor)
Building type: Existing one-story commercial building
Current configuration: Existing commercial structure to be adaptively reused as a music, food, sports, and culture destination
Parking: Concept plan: ≈50 off-street spaces using the front concrete field plus a left-side (west) parking bay — ADA at the main entrance. CONCEPTUAL restriping only; sealed stall inventory required from civil engineer on the survey base before filing. CZO Table 22-1 planning minimum ≈ 18–46 spaces depending on use classification; applicant design target ≈50 spaces (front + left side) — see §08.

Zoning / use permissions

Current zoning: C-1 General Commercial District (Per available property records).
Proposed development: Adaptive reuse into the LENOX, including:
- Sports Lounge
- Full-Service Bar
- Fleur Delish (multiple food vendors)
- Live Entertainment Stage
- VIP Seating Areas
- Private Speakeasy Whiskey Lounge (no tobacco)
- Outdoor Courtyard
- Private Event Space

The proposed uses are intended to operate within the existing commercial development framework. Final zoning compliance, occupancy classification, alcohol licensing, entertainment approvals, and any required conditional use or permitting will be confirmed with the City of New Orleans during the design and permitting process.

Occupancy (preliminary — IBC planning)

Building GFA ≈ 9,163 sf; assumed net public assembly ≈ 5,500 sf (60% of GFA) for planning only.
Seated planning load (15 net sf/person): ≈ 367 persons
Design intent: ≈370 seated / ≤ Fire Marshal posted load (design intent ≈ seated program; not 500–600) event guests
Posted / code-approved occupancy & egress: Pending Fire Marshal & measured drawings

Project Status: Conceptual redevelopment proposal. Building dimensions, parking counts, occupancy calculations, site engineering, and regulatory approvals remain subject to final architectural, civil engineering, Fire Marshal, and City of New Orleans review.

Existing conditions

The project is an adaptive reuse of an existing commercial building at 13100 Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans, Louisiana 70129. Available records describe an approximately 9,163 square feet (survey 68′-1″ × 134′-7″) one-story commercial building on approximately 0.93 acres (40,300 square feet), currently zoned C-1 General Commercial District.

Existing exterior geometry is controlled by on-site photographs, the applicant survey drawings in this section, and the walkthrough video (rear conditions begin approximately 2:17). Concept renderings communicate finish and brand direction only — not new construction of a different building footprint.

Rear stair and platform detail — Rear stair / platform detail — preserve existing elevated structure

Survey documents

Applicant-provided survey drawings below control existing building and site geometry for pre-application discussion. Concept interiors must fit within the surveyed structure; final dimensions to be confirmed by the architect of record.

Existing building floor plan survey dated 9/29/2022 showing warehouse, show room, office, and restrooms — Existing building floor survey (9/29/2022) — warehouse, show room, office / breakroom, men's & women's restrooms. Approx. overall ≈68'-1" × ≈134'-7" as annotated on drawing.

Site plan survey showing Lot 11 and Lot 12, building footprint, parking, and setbacks — Site plan / survey — Lots 11 & 12 (≈200' frontage × ≈404' depth), parking, setbacks, and building footprint reference. Footprint stamp on that drawing is historical (71′ × 140′); LENOX adaptive-reuse sizing follows the **existing building floor survey** at **68′-1″ × 134′-7″ (≈9,163 sf)**.

Proposed uses, hours & CZO path

Proposed use: Adaptive reuse: Restaurant, Standard (Fleur Delish food hall + dining) as the principal use, with accessory sports-viewing lounge, Conditional Use bar, indoor Live Entertainment – Secondary Use (stage), VIP seating, accessory speakeasy whiskey lounge (no tobacco), and accessory rear courtyard dining. No outdoor live entertainment. Zoning framework: C-1 General Commercial District.

Preferred staff framing (please affirm)

Principal: Restaurant, Standard (P in C-1) — Fleur Delish + central dining as the primary activity and GFA driver
Conditional likely: Bar (C in C-1) — main bar / beverage service
Conditional likely: Live Entertainment – Secondary Use (C in C-1) — indoor stage only, schedule + security plan per Art. 20.3.JJ
Not in baseline: Outdoor Live Entertainment – Secondary Use
Not in baseline: Cigar bar or indoor tobacco smoking
Not in baseline: Live Performance Venue as the sole/principal use classification (unless staff directs otherwise)
Not in baseline: Courtyard shipping-container structures (optional future phase only)
Provide ≈50 off-street spaces (front lot + left-side / west bay) so the site exceeds Restaurant / Bar (≈18) and clears Live Performance Venue (≈46) if staff applies that row. Layout is CONCEPTUAL — civil must seal the restriping count on the survey. C-1 on-street credit (§22.5) is a secondary buffer only.

Live stage
VIP stage-front sections
Sports lounge
Main full-service bar
Ceiling-mounted televisions over the center of the bar
Fleur Delish Food Hall with seven vendor stalls (15' W × 10' D each)
High-top and dining seating
Speakeasy whiskey lounge (no tobacco)
Rear telephone-booth back door into speakeasy
Outdoor rear courtyard

CZO use classification matrix (C-1 — verify with staff)

Status letters from CZO Article 15 Table 15-1: P = Permitted, C = Conditional Use. Final determination rests with City Planning / Safety & Permits.

Program element	CZO use	C-1	Notes
Fleur Delish / dining (principal)	Restaurant, Standard (and related restaurant types as applicable) Art. 15 Table 15-1; Art. 20.3.ZZ	P — Permitted	Preferred principal use. Food-hall stalls are kitchens within the restaurant program — not a separate amusement venue.
Main bar / sports lounge beverage service	Bar Art. 15 Table 15-1; Art. 20.3.G	C — Conditional Use	In C-1, Bar is conditional. Framed as accessory hospitality to the restaurant destination; CU + NPP likely.
Indoor stage / VIP shows (secondary)	Live Entertainment – Secondary Use Art. 15 Table 15-1; Art. 20.3.JJ	C — Conditional Use	Indoor only. Prefer Secondary Use (not Live Performance Venue as principal) unless staff directs otherwise. Security & operations plan required.
Sports lounge / screens	Accessory to restaurant / bar (confirm) Art. 15 Table 15-1	Confirm with CPC	Sports viewing is accessory dining/bar entertainment — not proposed as a separate Amusement Facility principal use unless staff requires that label.
Rear courtyard seating	Outdoor seating accessory to restaurant / bar Art. 21.6.W	Accessory (standards apply)	Private-property dining/social only. No ROW sidewalk café. No outdoor amplified entertainment in baseline.
Outdoor amplified music / outdoor live acts	Outdoor Live Entertainment – Secondary Use Art. 20.3.WWW	NOT proposed	Explicitly excluded from baseline program. Courtyard = dining/social only.
Speakeasy whiskey lounge	Accessory lounge within bar / restaurant program (confirm) Art. 20 use standards — confirm with staff	Confirm with CPC	Hidden whiskey / cocktail lounge via rear booth. No cigar or tobacco service — whiskey and cocktails only.

Staff implication: Restaurant, Standard is Preferred principal (P). Because Bar and Live Entertainment – Secondary Use are Conditional in C-1, a Conditional Use application (and Project NPP) is still the likely formal path for beverage + indoor stage — framed as secondary to the restaurant / Fleur Delish program.

Proposed hours of operation

Sun–Thu: 11:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. (Sun–Thu) — proposed baseline; subject to City / alcohol license
Fri–Sat: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. (Fri–Sat) — proposed baseline; later close only if alcohol / entertainment licenses expressly allow
Kitchen / Fleur Delish service ends ~1 hour before close — finalize in ops plan
Indoor live entertainment limited to scheduled evenings within licensed hours; security & ops plan per Art. 20.3.JJ — not nightly concerts
Outdoor live entertainment: Not proposed
Courtyard dining during restaurant hours only; no outdoor live entertainment; outdoor alcohol only if Safety & Permits / ATC allow
Deliveries: Typically 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. weekdays; avoid peak guest arrival windows
Waste: Off-peak / early morning contracted collection

Outdoor courtyard / dining (CZO §21.6.W)

Location: Rear courtyard on private property (existing elevated concrete slab / ground patio)
Character: Open patio with table umbrellas; perimeter iron rail + planters at slab lip; no pergola/canopy proposed
Planning size: ≈55′ × 24′ (≈1,320 sf gross patio slab (planning)) — along building ≈50′–60′ (usable slab length along rear wall; stair/landing zone at rear-right); depth ≈22′–28′ (building wall / elevated platform out to concrete lip). Photo-scaled from rear slab photos vs. surveyed building width 68′-1″; VERIFY with AOR / field measure
Planning capacity: Planning: ≈56 seated design (≈48–64 band) on the patio slab — verify with AOR; standing overflow not a design target. Net ≈850 sf ÷ 15 sf/person (IBC Table 1004.5 tables & chairs planning factor) ≈ 56 seated. Standing band is alternate layout, not additive to full seated.
Planning seats: ≈48–64 outdoor seats (≈56 design) on ≈55′ × 24′ / ≈1,320 sf planning slab — VERIFY with AOR field measure
Outdoor alcohol only if Safety & Permits / ATC allow — not assumed in baseline until confirmed
Decorative fire feature concept only — omit from first filing if Fire Marshal prefers; confirm before CD set
No public right-of-way sidewalk café or parklet proposed
Shall not interfere with pedestrian access or parking (CZO §21.6.W.1)
Delineate seating from circulation with hardscape / architectural elements (§21.6.W.3) — perimeter rail + planters
Not located in a required yard abutting a residential district (§21.6.W.2) — confirm abutters

Anticipated regulatory process

CPC staff pre-application conference (CZO §4.3.D.2) — required before Conditional Use NPP

1. Pre-application meeting with CPC staff
Confirm Restaurant-primary framing; obtain NPP contact-list guidance; confirm which uses are P vs C for this site.
2. Optional OBES Pre-Development Conference
Multi-department briefing (CPC, Safety & Permits, Economic Development, etc.) — request via smhill@nola.gov if staff recommends.
3. Project Neighborhood Participation Program (if CU / map amendment / variance)
Notice 14–30 days after contact-list notice; notify CPC ≥14 days before meeting; submit NPP report with application. Emphasize restaurant jobs, food hall, and no outdoor concerts.
4. Complete land-use application + development plan
CPC Land Use application, fees by GFA tier, development plan per CZO §4.5 and CPC Plan Requirements Handout.
5. CPC public hearing → City Council ordinance
Staff report, CPC recommendation, Council motion/ordinance, then stamped final plans + recordation for CU.
6. Building / alcohol / entertainment permits
Safety & Permits, Fire Marshal, ATC / City alcohol & entertainment licensing — parallel but distinct from zoning CU.

Conditional use fees scale by structure size (e.g., 5,000–24,999 sf tier). Confirm current fee schedule with CPC at filing.

Existing front vs. proposed front

Proposed front concept — night — Proposed front night — black / charcoal / gold (concept)

Proposed front concept — daytime — Proposed front daytime — materials readable in daylight

Preserve real single-story proportions and flat access.
No invented grand entry stairs.
Matte black / charcoal façade, gold/bronze signage, warm lighting, black awnings, monument sign near parking entrance.
Raised central LENOX / fleur-de-lis feature to strengthen entrance presence without misrepresenting building height.

Existing rear vs. proposed courtyard

Proposed courtyard concepts below replace the prior mood-board reference. Geometry follows the existing rear photographs: single-story wall, refinished service platform, stair/landing in the existing location, and a raised ground-slab patio (no pergola or canopy) with table umbrellas. The slab perimeter is outlined with black iron rail and planters (fleur-de-lis accents) so guests cannot trip or fall off the concrete lip. The red telephone booth is the back-door entrance into the Speakeasy Whiskey Lounge — rear-right, ground level, no stairs under the booth.

Proposed rear courtyard evening — slab perimeter iron rail and planters, umbrellas, speakeasy booth — Proposed · evening — slab rail + planters, umbrellas, booth = speakeasy door

Existing rear elevated slab close — Existing rear slab / service platform

Proposed rear courtyard daytime — slab perimeter iron rail and planters, umbrellas, speakeasy booth — Proposed · daytime — slab rail + planters, umbrellas (no pergola)

Rear conditions lock

Preserve elevated slab/deck, metal supports, ladder, and existing stair/platform arrangement. Upper platform: black wrought-iron guardrail with gold fleur-de-lis accents (fall protection) — code height to be confirmed by AOR.
Patio dining slab: continuous black iron perimeter rail with integrated planters outlining the full concrete lip so guests cannot trip or fall off the raised slab edge.
One red telephone booth only — rear-right end — this is the exterior back door into the Speakeasy Whiskey Lounge, aligned with the interior lounge (whiskey and cocktails only — no tobacco).
Booth is a ground-level door entrance. Do not place stairs below the booth.
Convert ground slab into an open upscale courtyard (tables with umbrellas, lighting; fire feature only if Fire Marshal allows) — no pergola or full canopy. Planning footprint ≈55′ × 24′ (≈1,320 sf) → ≈48–64 seated dining — VERIFY field measure. No outdoor live entertainment. Keep deliveries separate from guest seating.

05A

Optional future phase — courtyard containers

Optional future phase — NOT part of baseline Conditional Use program. Concept studies show a possible 20′ bar container and 20′ Men/Women restroom container at back-left. These are withheld from the first land-use filing unless staff encourages them and civil / egress clearance is demonstrated.

Do not block west-side emergency-exit discharge paths
Confirm setbacks, utility taps, Health Dept restroom counts, and accessory-structure rules first
Baseline courtyard opens with rail + dining only; containers deferred
Concept images below are studies only — not part of the first Conditional Use / restaurant opening set.
Setbacks, utilities, accessibility, and permits: VERIFY with AOR / civil / Plumbing / Fire Marshal before any future filing

LENOX courtyard day with 20ft bar and restroom containers at back-left and west emergency exits — Optional future · Courtyard · containers + west EXIT · day

LENOX courtyard evening with 20ft bar and restroom containers at back-left and west emergency exits — Optional future · Courtyard · containers + west EXIT · evening

LENOX full courtyard day with 20ft bar and split restroom containers — Optional future · Courtyard · containers full view · day

LENOX full courtyard evening with 20ft bar and split restroom containers — Optional future · Courtyard · containers full view · evening

LENOX 20-foot container outdoor bar detail — Optional future · 20′ container bar · detail

LENOX 20-foot container restrooms split men and women — Optional future · 20′ container restrooms · Men / Women

05B

Emergency exit plan — west exterior doors

CONCEPT ONLY — designated emergency exits are the west-side exterior doors shown on the existing building floor survey (9/29/2022). Front doors are entrance/arrival only and are not marked as emergency exits on this plan. Final exit signs, panic hardware, travel distances, accessible egress, and posted occupant load require Architect of Record and Fire Marshal approval.

Existing building floor survey — Main Level 9/29/2022 (68′-1″ × 134′-7″). North = warehouse / rear; South = front entry / restrooms; West = side wall with exterior doors.

Front doors: South / front doors (main double doors, breakroom door, hallway door) = primary entrance and service entry only. Do not label as emergency EXIT on concept drawings.

E1 — West show-room side door (emergency exit). Survey: West wall — single exterior door in Show Room (south of warehouse partition). Designated emergency exit; illuminated EXIT sign; clear path kept open Discharge: West side yard / path clear of courtyard seating and containers.
E2 — West warehouse / rear-band door (emergency exit). Survey: West wall — double exterior doors in Warehouse band (north). Designated emergency exit at stage / rear program band; illuminated EXIT sign Discharge: West side → rear courtyard / service yard (keep discharge path clear).

Rear courtyard seating must not block west emergency-exit discharge. Container bar / restrooms (if added at back-left) stay clear of E1/E2 swing and exit paths.

LENOX conceptual emergency exit plan — west exterior doors only; front labeled entrance — Emergency exit plan · west exits only

LENOX west exterior emergency exit doors with EXIT signs — West emergency EXIT doors · photo concept

Still required before sealed drawings

Illuminated EXIT signs + emergency lighting at west emergency exits only (per this concept)
Panic / fire-exit hardware where required by occupancy
Measured common-path / exit-access travel distances on final floor plan
Accessible egress (ADA) from assembly areas — VERIFY with AOR / Fire Marshal
Fire Marshal review of assembly occupant load vs. exit capacity

Interior concept plan

LENOX measured interior plan at survey size 68'-1 by 134'-7 — Measured single-story plan locked to survey footprint **68′-1″ × 134′-7″ (≈9,163 sf)**. Fleur Delish stalls 15′ W × 10′ D each (7 × 1,050 sf). Restrooms front-right per survey. Preliminary — VERIFY with architect of record.

Proposed interior tour

Caption-led walkthrough of the proposed interior: host arrival, Fleur Delish (stalls + close-up), main bar, sports lounge, live stage and VIP, speakeasy booth entry, and speakeasy whiskey lounge.

Source: /media/video/Lenox_Proposed_Interior_Tour.mp4

Main stage at rear/top of plan; VIP directly in front.
Sports lounge on left, open toward stage.
Main bar between sports lounge and central seating; ceiling TV cluster through bar center.
Fleur Delish: seven stalls on right, each 15' W × 10' D (1,050 sf total), pickup windows to center floor.
Existing restrooms remain front-right.
Speakeasy upper-left; whiskey bar on right wall; rear booth aligns.
Overall fit locked to survey: 68′-1″ × 134′-7″ ≈ 9,163 sf — all zones scaled to fit; confirm with architect of record.

Program & capacity (preliminary)

Furniture/program capacities below are sized to an approximately 9,163 sf building using IBC Table 1004.5 planning factors. Prior marketing figures (510 / 750) exceeded what this GFA can realistically support once kitchens, restrooms, stage, and circulation are deducted.

IBC planning check	Estimate
Gross floor area (GFA)	≈ 9,163 sf
Assumed net public assembly (60% GFA)	≈ 5,500 sf
Seated @ 15 net sf/person	≈ 367 persons
Theoretical chairs-only @ 7 net sf/person	≈ 786 persons
Theoretical standing @ 5 net sf/person (not proposed)	≈ 1100 persons

Planning estimate assumes ≈60% of survey 9,163 sf GFA (~5,500 sf) as net public assembly. Seated load ≈ 5,500 ÷ 15 ≈ 367. Theoretical full-standing maxima are shown for code context only and are NOT proposed. Posted occupant load must match measured net areas and west-exit egress capacity (Fire Marshal). Source: IBC 2021 Table 1004.5 (Louisiana / City of New Orleans adopted building code).

Program area	Preliminary capacity
Main Dining / Central Seating	110 seats
Bar High-Tops	120 seats
Sports Lounge	70 seats
VIP Front Tables	16 seats
Speakeasy Lounge	22 seats
Food Hall Counter Seats	20 seats
Total Seated Capacity (interior)	≈370 seats
Rear Courtyard Patio (outdoor)	≈48–64 seated (≈56 design) — dining only
Indoor events / standing overflow	Capped at Fire Marshal posted load after west-exit egress analysis — not a 500–600 design target

Preliminary zone dimensions (survey-scaled)

Concept fit to survey 68′-1″ × 134′-7″ — confirm with Architect of Record.

Zone	Size	Area
Overall building (survey)	68′-1″ W × 134′-7″ D	≈9,163 sf
Rear courtyard patio slab (photo-scaled)	≈55′ along wall × ≈24′ deep	≈1,320 sf gross
Fleur Delish Food Hall (7 stalls)	7 × (15′ W × 10′ D)	1,050 sf
Entrance / host & waiting	≈24′-2″ opening × ≈16′	≈385 sf
Main Bar (island)	≈24′ × 16′	≈384 sf
Central Dining	≈30′ × 44′	≈1,320 sf
VIP Front Tables	≈36′ × 12′	≈432 sf
Live Stage (indoor secondary entertainment)	≈40′ × 18′ (within ≈20′-11″ depth)	≈720 sf
Sports Lounge	≈20′ × 32′	≈640 sf
Speakeasy Whiskey Lounge	≈22′ × 20′	≈440 sf
Restrooms (front-right, per survey)	≈18′ × 16′	≈288 sf

Preliminary capacities are furniture/program estimates sized to the surveyed ≈9,163 sf building (68′-1″ × 134′-7″) using IBC Table 1004.5 planning factors (≈15 net sf/person seated). Courtyard figures are photo-scaled from the existing rear slab (≈55′ × 24′ / ≈1,320 sf planning) and are not a sealed civil measurement. They are not the final posted occupant load. Crowding above the posted load is not proposed. Final occupancy, egress (west emergency exits), and Fire Marshal approval are required.

Parking, access & circulation

Concept sketches below compare the existing lot to the proposed grey charcoal / black / gold LENOX front on the real concrete field. Applicant parking intent is ≈50 off-street spaces using the front lot plus a left-side (west) parking bay — not side-highway inventing. Every proposed parking view includes ADA accessible spaces adjacent to the main entrance with a continuous accessible route. CONCEPTUAL only — not a stamped stall inventory. Civil engineer must prepare sealed restriping / site plan on the Lots 11 & 12 survey base (stall count, dimensions, ADA, bike, drive aisles, setbacks) before formal CPC / Safety & Permits filing. Improvements shown are restriping, landscaping, monument sign, and lighting — not a different building footprint. Front concrete field (two-way aisle + ADA at entry) plus left-side / west parking bay along the building to reach ≈50 marked stalls. Highway remains in front — do not invent a left highway entrance. Rear courtyard stays clear of guest parking.

Existing front and parking lot as-is — Existing · real front & concrete lot (as-is)

LENOX proposed parking — about 50 spaces with front lot plus left-side bay and ADA at main entry facing Chef Menteur Highway — Proposed · ≈50 spaces · front + left side · ADA at entry · conceptual

Proposed grounds tour

Caption-led walkthrough of the proposed grounds only: front lot facing Chef Menteur Highway, black/charcoal/gold front elevations (day/night), and rear courtyard. The existing tan facade is not shown — finish and brand direction only. Not a substitute for the existing-conditions video in the appendix.

Source: /media/video/Lenox_Proposed_Grounds_Tour.mp4

Parking count / layout

Existing front concrete field plus left-side (west) paved area to be resurfaced, restriped, and landscaped to provide approximately 50 marked spaces (design target). Historic Dollar General site plan annotated ≈56 spaces (front + sides + compact). Applicant target ≈50 keeps a similar order of magnitude while concentrating guest parking on front + left side.
CZO Article 22 / Table 22-1 planning (survey ≈9,163 sf GFA):
- Bar / Restaurant, Standard — 1 space per 500 sf GFA (Bar / Restaurant, Standard) → 18 spaces
- Amusement Facility, Indoor — 1 space per 300 sf GFA (Amusement Facility, Indoor) → 31 spaces
- Live Performance Venue — 1 space per 200 sf GFA (Live Performance Venue) → 46 spaces
Zoning floor vs design target: meet at least 18 spaces (Restaurant / Bar). Applicant design target is ≈50 spaces (front + left side) so the lot also clears Live Performance Venue (~46) if staff applies that row. Zoning floor: ≥18 (Restaurant / Bar). Design target: ≈50 provided off-street (front + left side) so the project also clears Indoor Amusement (≈31) and Live Performance Venue (≈46) if staff applies those rows. Confirm final striping with civil; C-1 on-street credit (§22.5) is secondary, not assumed in the 50.
Civil deliverable: CONCEPTUAL only — not a stamped stall inventory. Civil engineer must prepare sealed restriping / site plan on the Lots 11 & 12 survey base (stall count, dimensions, ADA, bike, drive aisles, setbacks) before formal CPC / Safety & Permits filing.
Layout intent: Front concrete field (two-way aisle + ADA at entry) plus left-side / west parking bay along the building to reach ≈50 marked stalls. Highway remains in front — do not invent a left highway entrance. Rear courtyard stays clear of guest parking.
ADA: Accessible spaces per ADA/ADAAG based on total provided spaces (26–50 total → 2 accessible, including van-accessible). For a ~50-space lot, plan ≈2 accessible spaces at the main entrance.
Bicycle: Bicycle parking per Table 22-1 for restaurant/bar-type uses is typically 1 per 2,500 sf GFA → about 4 short-term spaces for 9,163 sf (confirm exact row applied).
In C-1, qualifying on-street spaces along the front or side property line may count toward required off-street parking (CZO §22.5) — useful buffer, not a substitute for the ≈50 on-site target. Source: czo.nola.gov/article-22.
Dedicated employee / service parking may share the left-side bay toward the rear of that bay if civil confirms clear exit discharge and aisle widths. Final sealed striping count controls.

Vehicular access / exits

Primary customer access from Chef Menteur Highway (13100 Chef Menteur Highway) utilizing the existing driveway.
Existing ingress and egress maintained and improved for efficient traffic flow.
Internal circulation designed to separate customer traffic from service operations.

Deliveries / loading

Deliveries scheduled during non-peak operating hours.
Service vehicles utilize the existing rear loading and service area.
Delivery circulation separated from guest arrival, outdoor courtyard seating, and primary pedestrian paths.

Rideshare / drop-off

Dedicated rideshare and valet drop-off zone proposed near the main entrance.
Passenger loading designed to minimize traffic backups onto Chef Menteur Highway.

ADA routes / accessible parking

ADA-compliant parking spaces located adjacent to the main entrance.
Continuous accessible pedestrian routes connecting parking, entrances, restrooms, food hall, sports lounge, and event spaces.
Final ADA design to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Fire access / emergency access

Existing fire access maintained around the building.
Fire lanes, hydrant clearances, and emergency access to be verified during civil engineering and Fire Marshal review.

Pedestrian circulation

Clearly defined pedestrian walkways from parking to the main entrance.
Separate circulation paths to the Main Entrance, Fleur Delish, Outdoor Courtyard, and Rear Speakeasy Entrance.
Landscape buffers and lighting improve safety and wayfinding.

Noise, security, good-neighbor & NPP readiness

Sound management

Interior live music venue designed with directional speaker systems and acoustical treatments.
Outdoor courtyard programmed for dining and social gatherings; no outdoor live entertainment in the baseline proposal (would require separate Art. 20.3.WWW approval if pursued later).
Operational sound management plan to comply with City of New Orleans noise regulations.
Detailed acoustical study to be completed during final design.

Security operations

Professional security staff during operating hours and all major events.
Comprehensive CCTV coverage throughout parking areas, building entrances, Food Hall, Sports Lounge, Main Bar, Outdoor Courtyard, and Speakeasy entrance.
Controlled access to VIP and Speakeasy areas.
Emergency response procedures coordinated with local first responders.

Queue management

Dedicated waiting area inside the main entrance with host stand.
Overflow queue space designed to avoid blocking sidewalks or parking circulation.
Event staffing adjusted based on anticipated attendance.

Parking overflow

Traffic management plan for peak indoor entertainment nights — keep attendance within posted Fire Marshal load.
Valet service and off-site parking partnerships may be utilized for special events if warranted.

Waste & service operations

Enclosed dumpster and recycling area screened from public view.
Scheduled waste collection during off-peak hours.
Kitchen exhaust and grease management systems designed to minimize odors.
Exterior service doors separated from guest gathering areas.

Neighborhood Participation Program (NPP) readiness

Not started — awaiting CPC pre-app guidance and official contact list

Trigger: Required for Conditional Use applications (CZO §4.3.D.2). Also required for zoning map/text amendments and many variances.
Meeting window: Hold NPP meeting not less than 14 nor more than 30 days after notice to the contact list
CPC notice: Notify CPC of meeting date/time/location at least 14 days prior
Context: New Orleans East commercial corridor (Chef Menteur Highway). Adjacent uses / registered associations TBD from CPC contact list.

NPP report must include

List of parties invited (from CPC-provided contact list)
List of attendees / sign-in sheets
Meeting notice letter / invitation materials
Summary of concerns raised and applicant responses
Date, time, and location of meetings held (or statement if none)

Planned handouts for neighbors

This pre-application package (or condensed NPP handout)
Site plan / survey extracts
Proposed program & hours (restaurant-primary; no outdoor live entertainment)
How to register for City notification systems (NoticeMe / similar)

Signage & exterior materials

Exterior color palette

Element	Color
Primary Exterior	Matte Black (#101010)
Accent Walls	Charcoal (#1B1B1B)
Branding	Gold (#C79A2B)
Architectural Accents	Bronze (#8A6238)
Interior Accent	Warm Cream (#F5F2EC)

Building signage

Illuminated LENOX logo with fleur-de-lis centered above the main entrance.
Premium halo-lit dimensional channel letters.
Warm architectural lighting integrated into the façade.

Monument sign

Double-sided illuminated monument sign located near the Chef Menteur Highway entrance.
Displays LENOX logo, "Music · Food · Sports · Culture," tagline "Where Food, Sports, Music & Culture Meet," and digital event announcements (future phase).

Exterior materials

Existing concrete structure refinished with premium exterior coating.
Decorative architectural metal panels at the entrance.
Black aluminum storefront framing.
Bronze accent lighting and trim.
Decorative planters and landscaping.
Premium architectural wall sconces and linear LED lighting.

Lighting

Warm LED architectural wall lighting.
Landscape uplighting.
Monument sign illumination.
Courtyard string lighting and accent fixtures.
Parking lot lighting upgraded with full cutoff fixtures to reduce light spill.

Sign permit & approvals

Final signage design and installation subject to City of New Orleans permitting requirements.
All exterior improvements to comply with applicable zoning, building, and sign ordinances.

Economic & community benefits

PRELIMINARY planning estimates only — not a certified fiscal impact study. Job counts use hospitality staffing rules of thumb sized to the proposed program. Tax dollars require an applicant sales/pro forma model and confirmation of Orleans Parish / State rates. Do not treat these as City-verified impacts.

The heart of LENOX · Fleur Delish

Chefs Belong on Chef.

Fleur Delish — putting real kitchens back on Chef Menteur Highway.

They already can cook. The city never gave them a kitchen.

Across New Orleans — under the bridge, on the corner, in makeshift setups that no health inspector would bless — some of our best food talent is cooking in unsanitary conditions because the legal door into restaurant ownership is locked by money they do not have. Fleur Delish exists to open that door with love: a real kitchen, a real address, and a chance to cook with dignity on Chef Menteur.

The barrier is not talent. It is ≈$350,000 to $1,000,000+ to open a restaurant the legal way — build-out, commercial equipment, deposits, licenses — and too many cooks who feed this city never clear it. So they cook anyway: under the bridge, out of cars, off folding tables, in heat and hard weather, without the sinks and hoods a lawful kitchen requires.

We do not sell stalls. LENOX takes the capital risk. Each restaurant stall arrives fully stocked — cookline, refrigeration, smallwares, the commercial kitchen equipment — for one low monthly rent. No grease-interceptor loan. No hood package to finance. Their first paycheck can go to food and family, and their name can finally hang where guests can find them.

New Orleans East was once a place people drove toward with pride. Too often now it is overlooked — a corridor people pass through on the way somewhere else. The street is already named Chef. Chefs Belong on Chef. LENOX and Fleur Delish are a promise to bring people back to Chef Menteur: to sit down, to tip a neighbor, to taste what this side of the parish has always known how to cook, and to remember that the East still has a heart.

Seven stalls. Seven names on the window.

Soul Food — The plates that taste like home
Seafood — Gulf flavors worth the drive
Tacos — Late-night love on a tortilla
Asian Kitchen — Wok fire and real hunger
BBQ — Smoke that gathers a crowd
Desserts — Something sweet after the long week
Coffee — Mornings that feel like hope

The cost that kept them outside — and the house that welcomes them in

Standalone restaurant band is a preliminary industry planning range for contrast — not a quote. Fleur Delish monthly rent amount and exact stall package terms are TBD with the operator. Do not treat figures as a lease exhibit.

Without a house behind them

The cost of a legal kitchen alone

Often ≈$350,000 – $1,000,000+

That is what it can take to open a small restaurant the legal, sanitary way: lease deposits, full kitchen build-out, hoods, equipment, licenses, and months of working capital — before one busy Saturday. When you cannot pay that price, too many gifted cooks are left under the bridge — in unsanitary conditions — without a real address for their dream.

Buy or finance all commercial kitchen equipment alone
Carry full build-out, deposits, and code compliance alone
Risk everything before the first guest sits down
Or cook without a lawful kitchen — and never get your name on a door

With Fleur Delish

What Fleur Delish offers with an open heart

One low monthly rent

LENOX carries the risk so chefs do not have to. A fully stocked, inspectable restaurant stall. Commercial kitchen equipment provided. Shared dining room, restrooms, parking, and a warm house that brings guests to Chef Menteur. A chef walks in with recipes and walks out with dignity.

No stall purchase — LENOX owns the kitchen and takes the capital risk
Fully stocked cookline — no equipment buy-in
One low monthly rent — a barrier a working cook can actually clear
A legal, sanitary house for food made with love

Bringing people home to New Orleans East

Chefs Belong on Chef — take talent cooking under the bridge and put them in a real kitchen on Chef Menteur Highway, where families can sit down and feel proud.
New Orleans East was once great. It still has the people. It still has the recipes. What it has been missing is a reason for the rest of the city to come, sit down, and stay.
Fleur Delish and LENOX invite the East to shine again — seven stalls, jobs for neighbors, nights worth the drive, and money that stays in District E.
Mothers will bring their children to taste what their people always cooked with love, and visitors will learn that the East was never empty — only waiting for its table.

Chefs Belong on Chef. We are not inventing cooks — we are believing them, and giving New Orleans East a table big enough to hold the love it always had.

Community & corridor benefits

Fleur Delish — the heart of the project. Fleur Delish addresses a real barrier: talented cooks who feed New Orleans often cannot clear the ≈$350,000–$1,000,000+ cost of opening a legal restaurant, so too many operate in informal / unsanitary conditions (including roadside and under-bridge setups). LENOX does not sell stalls — the operator takes the capital risk, provides each fully stocked restaurant stall (commercial kitchen equipment included), and charges one low monthly rent so chosen chefs can cook lawfully, with dignity, on Chef Menteur Highway. Fleur Delish is the culinary and community engine of LENOX.
Chef opportunity without the kitchen loan. Industry planning ranges put a small standalone restaurant often in the ≈$350,000–$1,000,000+ start-up band (build-out + commercial equipment + working capital). At Fleur Delish, chefs are not asked to buy equipment or fund a commercial kitchen — LENOX provides the stocked stall for one low monthly rent (exact $ TBD). That model opens a lawful path for East New Orleans cooks who have the talent but not the capital.
Adaptive reuse / corridor revitalization. Reactivates a vacant former retail shell on Chef Menteur Highway without greenfield consumption; improves façade, lighting, parking, and street presence on a commercial corridor that neighbors remember as once-great and too often overlooked.
New Orleans East destination & local jobs. Brings dining, sports viewing, and indoor live entertainment back to District E so residents travel less — and invites the metro to come East again. Planning band ≈45–80 hospitality roles at full operation (many part-time), with Fleur Delish stalls driving kitchen employment and seven small-business opportunities.
OBES / community economy alignment. Supports employment, lawful food entrepreneurship, and resilient reuse themes typical of OBES Pre-Development Conference discussion — schedule conference if staff recommends.

Employment (planning bands)

Sized from ≈370 seats + bar/entertainment program using hospitality staffing ratios (roughly 1 FOH per 12–20 seats equivalent, plus bar, BOH, security, and management). Final org chart TBD with operator.

Construction / fit-out: ≈15–35 peak on-site workers during active fit-out (GC planning band). Construction / renovation employment during build-out (trades, MEP, finishes). Duration depends on permit and GC schedule — typically measured in person-months, not permanent FTEs.
Front-of-house (hosts, servers, bartenders, runners): ≈20–35 positions (mix of full- and part-time)
Kitchen / Fleur Delish (venue BOH + 7 stall operators’ staff): ≈18–30 positions across stalls + prep
Security, door, and event staffing: ≈4–12 positions (higher on live / PPV nights)
Management, accounting, marketing, facilities: ≈4–8 positions
Planning band ≈45–80 total W-2 / 1099 roles at full operation (many part-time). Peak event nights can exceed 90 headcount including vendors and contractors.

Fiscal / tax streams (categories only)

Annual tax collections ($) = TBD — requires applicant revenue pro forma × verified tax rates. Do not invent dollar totals for CPC staff. VERIFY with CPA / economist / applicant pro forma

State + local sales / use tax. On food, beverage, merchandise, and ticketed events — confirm current Orleans Parish combined rate with LDR / City Finance.
Occupational license / business privilege. Venue and (as applicable) individual Fleur Delish vendors.
Alcohol beverage taxes / ATC fees. If licensed — separate from zoning Conditional Use.
Admissions / entertainment taxes (if applicable). Confirm whether live shows / cover charges trigger City admissions or related fees.
Property tax. Existing parcel remains taxable; improvements may change assessed value after renovation — Assessor determination.
Payroll / income tax withholdings. State (and any local) withholdings on wages — scales with employment.

Construction budget / ROI

Hard/soft construction cost and ROI belong in investor materials. Pre-app may note adaptive-reuse investment is underway / planned without asserting verified budget or IRR.

Applicant checklist — information still needed

Gather these items to replace TBDs with verified figures if staff or OBES asks for dollar impacts.

Draft operating pro forma (Year 1–3): food, beverage, tickets, private events, speakeasy
Wage plan / staffing roster (FT vs PT) for FOH, BOH, security, management
Fleur Delish stall agreement: one low monthly rent; LENOX-provided fully stocked kitchen (no chef equipment buy-in) — publish draft terms when ready
Draft chef application / selection criteria for the seven Fleur Delish kitchens
Confirmation of Orleans Parish sales-tax components with City Finance / CPA
Whether admissions or other entertainment taxes apply to ticketed shows
Assessor parcel ID + current assessed value (for improvement discussion)
Optional: short memo from CPA or economic consultant if staff requests fiscal numbers

Phasing & CPC development-plan checklist

Professional team engagement supporting adaptive reuse of an existing commercial building — not a new-building construction set.

Architect of Record — measured drawings & code analysis
Civil / site — parking striping, drainage, access, refuse
Structural — elevated rear deck and proposed loads
MEP / fire / life safety
Accessibility review (ADA route from stalls to entry)
Alcohol / entertainment licensing counsel
Planning / zoning confirmation with City of New Orleans (this meeting)
Landscape architect (licensed) for formal landscape plan

Conceptual construction phasing

Planning sequence for staff context — schedule TBD with design team after entitlements.

Phase A — Design & entitlements
AOR measured drawings; MEP/civil kickoff; CPC pre-app → NPP (if CU) → Conditional Use / permits path (Restaurant-primary framing); alcohol counsel parallel
Phase B — Shell, MEP & life safety
Demo / selective remodel; electrical / plumbing / HVAC / hoods; sprinkler / fire alarm review; grease interceptor; parking restriping & ADA routes; Fire Marshal egress confirmation (west exits)
Phase C — Interior fit-out & FF&E
Fleur Delish stalls, bars, sports lounge, stage/AV, speakeasy lounge, restrooms; courtyard patio activation (rail/dining — no containers in baseline); brand signage
Phase D — Commissioning & soft open
Health / Fire Marshal / ATC inspections; staff training; soft open then grand opening
Phase E — Optional (future)
Courtyard containers (bar / restrooms) only if previously cleared with staff, civil, and egress — not required for opening

CPC development plan readiness (Plan Requirements Handout + §4.5)

Honest status for staff — concept package vs. filing-ready set.

Required item	Status	Owner
Site plan (north arrow, scale, date, property lines, GFA, setbacks)	Partial — survey site plan + concept parking sketches	Civil / AOR
Curb cuts, driveways, parking & loading with dimensions / stall count	Concept only — restriping & ADA intent; engineered count pending	Civil
Refuse storage location (screened)	Described in ops plan — locate on civil site plan	Civil / AOR
Floor plans (room use, walls, doors, fixtures, stairs)	Strong concept measured plan — AOR construction documents pending	AOR
Architectural elevations (all sides, materials, heights)	Concept renderings (front/side/rear) — scaled elevations pending	AOR
Landscape plan (LA licensed landscape architect)	Not yet prepared	Landscape architect
Lighting plan (fixtures, heights, cutoff)	Narrative intent only	MEP / lighting designer
Signage plan (building + monument: height, width, setbacks)	Concept only — Article 24 analysis pending	AOR / sign contractor
Color-rendered site / landscape plan (CZO §4.5)	Partial — exterior concept renders; full color site plan pending	AOR / landscape
Narrative addressing CZO compliance & design goals	This package	Applicant
Existing site photographs	Complete	Applicant
Project NPP report (if Conditional Use)	Not started — after pre-app	Applicant

Interior fit-out and courtyard activation follow Phases C–D above; calendar dates lock after Conditional Use / building permits and AOR schedule.

MEP plans — electrical, plumbing, HVAC & sprinkler

Conceptual schematic plans for GC / subcontractor coordination on the existing Former Dollar General / single-story retail commercial shell (Survey 68′-1″ × 134′-7″ ≈ 9,163 sf (Main Level 9/29/2022)). Electrical and plumbing systems remain from the retail shell — plan selective upgrades for kitchens, bar, and stage, plus new air-conditioning / rooftop units. Field-verify service capacity, panels, and wet systems before buyout.

PRELIMINARY SCHEMATIC CONCEPT — NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION. These diagrams communicate design intent for GC / subcontractor coordination only. Final sizes, loads, pipe schedules, duct sizes, sprinkler hydraulics, and panel schedules require a licensed MEP engineer, Fire Marshal review, and sealed construction documents. Existing Dollar General electrical and plumbing must be field-verified before assuming capacity or replacement.

Existing conditions note: Applicant confirms electrical and plumbing systems remain from the Dollar General shell. Do not assume a full-building rewire or re-pipe. Field-verify service size, panels, branch circuits, fixtures, and potable / DWV condition. Budget kitchen / bar / stage upgrades and any localized repairs — not gut-and-replace of the entire shell.

HVAC: Existing rooftop / package AC is not assumed reliable for assembly + commercial kitchen loads. Plan new RTUs + make-up air for hoods, sized by MEP.

Sprinkler: If an existing wet sprinkler system remains, inspect coverage and heads for assembly / kitchen use. Budget modifications — not a from-scratch system unless field survey finds otherwise.

E1 — Electrical schematic plan
Reuse existing service / panels where capacity allows; add kitchen, bar, stage/AV, lighting, and emergency circuits — selective upgrade, not full-building rewire.
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P1 — Plumbing schematic plan
Reuse existing water / DWV where viable; extend for Fleur Delish + bars, grease interceptor, restroom upgrades, hose bibs / MOP.
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M1 — Mechanical / HVAC schematic plan
New rooftop units, kitchen hood exhaust + make-up air, speakeasy dedicated exhaust, restroom exhaust — replace inadequate package AC.
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FP1 — Fire sprinkler schematic plan
Wet-pipe coverage for assembly / commercial kitchen; riser location TBD at existing utility wall — verify Fire Marshal.
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Electrical scope

Utility service: Verify existing transformer / meter / amperage; upgrade only if kitchens + stage + HVAC outgrow retail service
Main distribution: Reuse MDP where sound; add or expand subpanels for Kitchen, Bar, Stage/AV, HVAC as needed
Circuits: Selective new branch circuits for cooklines, refrigeration, hoods, stage, AV — reuse existing house lighting / retail circuits where code-compliant
Kitchen / Fleur Delish (7 stalls): Dedicated circuits per stall (cookline, refrigeration, exhaust hood interlocks)
Bars: Main island bar + speakeasy — refrigeration, glass wash, POS
Stage / AV: Dimmer / DMX power, PA amp racks, isolated ground as required
Life safety: Emergency lighting, exit signs, fire alarm — upgrade for assembly occupancy

Plumbing scope

Domestic water: Reuse existing distribution where sound; extend / upsize branches for kitchens and bars
Restrooms: Front-right wet core per survey — fixture count / ADA per assembly load
Fleur Delish: 7 stalls: hand sinks, prep sinks, floor drains; shared grease interceptor
Bars: Main bar + speakeasy: dump sinks, glass wash, ice machine drains, underbar
Grease interceptor: Exterior or utility-room GI sized for multi-stall kitchen — SWB approval
Gas (if used): Confirm cooking fuel; new gas piping if cooklines require it

Mechanical / AC scope

New RTUs: Replace package/rooftop AC — size for ≈9,163 sf assembly + kitchen heat gain
Zoning: Separate zones: dining floor, sports lounge, stage/VIP, Fleur Delish, speakeasy, restrooms/BOH
Kitchen hoods: Type I hoods + Ansul per stall/cookline + dedicated make-up air (critical in humid climate)
Speakeasy: Whiskey lounge HVAC — no cigar / tobacco service; standard lounge ventilation only
Controls: Programmable thermostats / BACnet optional; kitchen interlocks hood↔MUA↔gas

Sprinkler scope

Occupancy: Design for assembly + mercantile/kitchen mixed use per NFPA 13 — confirm with Fire Marshal
System type: Wet-pipe throughout; kitchen may require higher density / special hazard review
Riser: Locate at utility / rear service wall; FDC facing fire access — civil/Fire Marshal
Existing pipe: Inspect remaining steel mains; modify coverage for kitchen / assembly if needed
Monitoring: Tie to fire alarm panel; flow / tamper switches

Utilities, drainage & alcohol notes

Utilities & drainage (pre-app placeholders)

Flood zone: Zone X — Area with Reduced Flood Risk Due to Levee (FEMA NFHL; FIRM 22071C0143F eff. 9/30/2016). Not in SFHA at geocoded point. Print FIRMette from msc.fema.gov and confirm with City floodplain admin / civil before filing.
Stormwater: Existing commercial site; resurfacing / landscape changes may trigger stormwater / DPW review — civil engineer to confirm
Sanitary / grease: Existing service assumed; grease interceptor(s) for commercial kitchens — confirm with Sewerage & Water Board
Water: Existing service; confirm capacity for restaurant / fire protection with civil / MEP
Electrical: Upgrade likely for kitchen, stage, AV, and lighting loads — MEP Reuse existing where viable; upgrade for kitchen / stage loads — see §13 MEP plans.
Gas: Confirm if gas cooking is proposed; coordinate with utility
Solid waste: Enclosed, screened dumpster / recycling area on site plan

Alcohol & entertainment licensing (parallel track)

Alcohol beverage outlet / ATC licensing is separate from zoning Conditional Use approval.
City Code §10-110 proximity rules (places of worship, schools, parks within 300′) may affect alcohol — prepare 300′ inventory with application materials when required.
Live Entertainment – Secondary Use requires security and operations plan per Art. 20.3.JJ (hours for general ops vs entertainment component).
Outdoor Live Entertainment – Secondary Use is NOT part of the baseline proposal.
Speakeasy is a whiskey / cocktail lounge only — no cigar bar or tobacco service per City direction.

Questions for planning staff

Specific determinations requested at this pre-application conference:

Confirm preferred framing: Restaurant, Standard as principal use, with Conditional Use for Bar + Live Entertainment – Secondary Use (indoor only)?
Confirm staff does NOT classify this as Live Performance Venue as the sole principal use unless required.
Confirm outdoor courtyard seating as accessory outdoor dining under §21.6.W — seated dining only; no outdoor live entertainment.
Confirm outdoor alcohol is optional pending Safety & Permits / ATC — not assumed until cleared.
Parking: confirm ≈50 front + left-side design target clears Table 22-1 for Restaurant / Bar (≈18) and, if needed, Live Performance Venue (≈46)? May C-1 on-street frontage credit (§22.5) apply as a buffer only?
ADA: confirm accessible route from ADA stalls to main entrance given existing flat front access.
Emergency egress: confirm west-side exterior doors (survey) as designated emergency exits; front doors remain entrance-only on the concept plan. Confirm event occupancy must match exit capacity.
Will a traffic impact analysis or Public Works curb-cut review be triggered by restriping / driveway reuse on Chef Menteur (US 90)?
Signage: monument + building channel letters — any Article 24 or corridor overlay constraints? Static copy preferred for first filing.
NPP: please provide the official Project NPP contact list and any neighborhood association contacts for this address.
Is an OBES Pre-Development Conference recommended?
Flood / drainage: any known site constraints or drainage upgrades expected with parking resurfacing?
Preferred next-step filing package and fee tier for ≈9,163 sf structure if CU is required.
Optional future containers: any early guidance on accessory structures in the rear yard if pursued later?

Appendix — source media

Existing-conditions walkthrough: /media/video/Correct_Front_and_Back_Building_Walkthrough.MP4 (rear begins ~2:17). Proposed full tour (inside + outside): /media/video/Lenox_Proposed_Full_Tour.mp4. Split versions: /media/video/Lenox_Proposed_Grounds_Tour.mp4 (§08) and /media/video/Lenox_Proposed_Interior_Tour.mp4 (§06). Property flyers and Mirage format references are stored under docs/Media for internal use only — Mirage files describe a different property and must never be presented as LENOX facts.

Survey drawings (also in §02 Existing conditions):

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Added courtyard containers & emergency egress (§05A / §05B) — new files only; slab-rail courtyard photos unchanged:

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Proposed full tour — inside and outside

Existing conditions video

Proposed grounds tour

Proposed interior tour