Ta-boó, 221 Worth Ave., and its landlord, Bert Handelsman’s Love LLC, were given permission Wednesday to expand into a 2,519-square-foot space at 219 Worth Ave. formerly occupied by Martha Gottfried Inc. and also owned by Handelsman.

The plan includes modification of the roof in the new space to use a 508-square-foot second-floor deck for dining.

“The rooftop is going to be unbelievably attractive from the street,” Handelsman promised.

The expansion will raise the number of customer seats to 267, including 36 outdoor spaces. A second kitchen will be added in the new area.

Zoning Administrator Paul Castro said town staff favors the project.

“We think it will be good for the Avenue and can bring life there in the evening,” he said.

But he noted that the restaurant requires a lot of parking and said it wasn’t providing any additional parking for the expansion. He said staff also is concerned about noise coming from the patio.

The council waived a requirement that Ta-boó provide 14 additional off-street spaces after Handelsman pledged to dedicate to the restaurant eight spaces that were used by Martha Gottfried Inc.

The council also forbade live entertainment on the patio, and said only low-decibel background music would be allowed there. The patio can stay open until 1 a.m.

The council also specified that Ta-boó employees continue to park at the Esplanade.

The construction is planned to occur this summer. The restaurant will then close a week or two, and the expanded Ta-boó is expected to open in September, Handelsman said.

Ta-boó dates to 1941. It formerly encompassed about 10,000 square feet but was reduced to its current size in the 1980s, co-owner Franklyn P. deMarco Jr. said.

By WILLIAM KELLY

Palm Beach Daily News Staff Writer