TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director
THROUGH: Terrence Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: August 19, 2024
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RESOLUTION NO. 165-24: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A REQUEST TO UTILIZE THE MASONRY MODERN ARCHITECTURAL STYLE FOR THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 142 AND 152 SE 5TH AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (QUASI-JUDICIAL)
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Recommended Action:
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Review and consider Resolution No. 165-24, a request to allow the Masonry Modern architectural style for the project located at 142 & 152 SE 5th Avenue.
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Background:
The subject site consists of two parcels, 142 and 152 SE 5th Avenue, located within the Central Business District (CBD), Central Core Sub-district. A Level 2 Site Plan Application (File No. 2024-056) has been submitted, proposing to redevelop the site with a three-story, five-unit Masonry Modern townhouse development. The site plan includes two relief requests - a landscape waiver to LDR Section 4.6.16(H)(3)(d) and an internal adjustment to LDR Section 4.6.15(G)(3) for the pool locations. In conjunction with the site plan request, the applicant is seeking approval to utilize the Masonry Modern architectural style within the CBD, which requires City Commission approval prior to site plan consideration by the approving board.
The Delray Beach Central Business District Architectural Design Guidelines (attached) provide defining characteristics for 7 architectural styles deemed appropriate for downtown Delray Beach, based on historical precedent, climate, and building scale: Florida Vernacular, Anglo-Caribbean, Mediterranean Revival, Classical Tradition, Art Deco, Masonry Modern, and Main Street Vernacular. These styles are purposefully broad to allow architects a wide range of detailing and design o...
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