TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: November 19, 2024
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REPORT OF APPEALABLE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION ACTIONS FROM OCTOBER 29, 2024, THROUGH NOVEMBER 5, 2024.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
By motion, receive and file this report for actions on development application requests from October 29, 2024, through November 5, 2024.
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Background:
This report is the method of informing the City of Delray Beach (“City”) City Commission of actions taken on site plan applications either by a City board or by the Development Services Director via administrative approval, which may be appealed by the City Commission, pursuant to Land Development Regulations (LDR) Section 2.1.3(F), Appealable Reports of Board Actions, and Section 2.4.10(A)(5)(b-c), Site Plan Applications. Administratively approved site plan applications are limited to fully code compliant Level 2 applications.
A staff report, along with associated exhibits and/or plans, provides a thorough description and analysis of each request. Items that appeared on a board’s agenda that are not listed below were not acted on by the board (i.e. continued with direction) or received a recommendation to the City Commission for final action.
Public Art Advisory Board (PAAB)
Meeting Date: October 29, 2024
NOTE: The attached Staff Report provides a review and analysis for each of the individual murals acted on by the Board.
1. 1876 Dr. Andres Way, The Andre Design District (2024-200) Façade 2A
Request: Mural Permit to allow a mural on the West elevation (façade 2A) on Building 1876.
Public Comment: No public comments.
Board Comment: The Board expressed overall support for the proposed mural, emphasizing the importance of a cohesive thematic approach with existing murals on the same structure. The board also highlighted the effective use of a unified palette of blue hues across all murals, alongside a consistent application of the same artist and design style, as essential elements to reinforce the visual identity and thematic continuity across the building's façades.
Board Action: Approved 7-0
2. 1876 Dr. Andres Way, The Andre Design District (2024-201) Façade 2B
Request: Mural Permit to allow a mural on the West elevation (façade 2B) on Building 1876.
Public Comment: No public comments.
Board Comment: The Board expressed overall support for the proposed mural, emphasizing the importance of a cohesive thematic approach with existing murals on the same structure. The board also highlighted the effective use of a unified palette of blue hues across all murals, alongside a consistent application of the same artist and design style, as essential elements to reinforce the visual identity and thematic continuity across the building's façades.
Board Action: Approved 7-0
3. 1876 Dr. Andres Way, The Andre Design District (2024-202) Façade 2C
Request: Mural Permit to allow a mural on the West elevation (façade 2C) on Building 1876.
Public Comment: No public comments.
Board Comment: The Board expressed overall support for the mural, appreciating the cohesive blue palette, artist consistency, and thematic continuity with existing murals on the structure. However, one Board member raised concerns about the mural's lack of cultural diversity and color monotony, recommending the inclusion of elements that reflect exceptional quality and lasting value. The property owner clarified that the murals are part of a larger cohesive theme, contributing to the vision of establishing an art and design district.
Board Action: Approved 6-1
4. 1876 Dr. Andres Way, The Andre Design District (2024-203) Façade 2D
Request: Mural Permit to allow a mural on the West elevation (façade 2D) on Building 1876.
Public Comment: No public comments.
Board Comment: The Board expressed overall support for the proposed mural, emphasizing the importance of a cohesive thematic approach with existing murals on the same structure. The board also highlighted the effective use of a unified palette of blue hues across all murals, alongside a consistent application of the same artist and design style, as essential elements to reinforce the visual identity and thematic continuity across the building's façades.
Board Action: Approved 7-0
5. 1876 Dr. Andres Way, The Andre Design District (2024-204) Façade 2E
Request: Mural Permit to allow a mural on the West elevation (façade 2E) on Building 1876.
Public Comment: No public comments.
Board Comment: The Board expressed overall support for the proposed mural, emphasizing the importance of a cohesive thematic approach with existing murals on the same structure. The board also highlighted the effective use of a unified palette of blue hues across all murals, alongside a consistent application of the same artist and design style, as essential elements to reinforce the visual identity and thematic continuity across the building's façades.
Board Action: Approved 7-0
Historic Preservation Board
Meeting Date: November 6, 2024
1. Sundy Village - Block 61, Old School Square Historic District (2024-233)
Request: Certificate of Appropriateness request for exterior modifications to the existing historic structures within the Block 61 portion of the Sundy Village project.
Public Comment: One public comment in support of the project.
Board Comment: The Board was generally supportive of the request; there were minor concerns regarding the size of the hood vents and the decorative railings for the ADA ramp on Building E- The Cathcart house.
Board Action: Approved 6-0, subject to the condition that the ADA ramp railings on the Cathcart House be a simple design as approved by staff.