TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: November 2, 2026
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REPORT OF APPEALABLE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION ACTIONS FROM OCTOBER 1, 2026, THROUGH OCTOBER 23, 2026.
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
By motion, receive and file this report for actions on development application requests from October 1, 2026, through October 23, 2026.
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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.
Historic Preservation Board
Meeting Date: October 7, 2026
1. 51 N. Swinton Avenue - Old School Square (HP-649-2026)
Request: Level 1 Site Plan and Certificate of Appropriateness in association with alterations to the existing arcade and modifications to the lighting and landscaping for the property known as Old School Square, located at 51 N. Swinton Avenue, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a contributing property within the Old School Square Historic District.
Public Comment: One in support of the proposal.
Board Comment: The Board was supportive of the proposal and had general comments about the gates open position and lighting.
Board Actions: Approved 7-0
2. 110 Marine Way (2025-039)
Request: Level 1 Site Plan Modification, Certificate of Appropriateness and Variance in association with an addition and exterior modifications to the existing contributing structure known as Villa #1 on the subject five-unit, multiple-family residential property.
Public Comment: One in support of the proposal.
Board Comment: The Board was supportive of the proposal and had general comments about the rooftop appurtenance for the elevator and existing FEMA variances.
Board Actions: Approved with Conditions 5-0 (Zack Purdo recused and Chris Cabezas Absent / left the meeting prior to this item.)
Planning and Zoning Board
Meeting Date: October 19, 2026 (Absent: Dedrick Straghn and Scott Heyman)
1. Easton at Atlantic - 190, 200, 220 Congress Park Drive (PZ-000191-2025) & (PZ-000192-2025)
Request: Level 3 Site Plan and associated Master Development Plan for The Easton at Atlantic, including Architectural Elevations, Landscape Plan to construct an eight-story, 352-unit multifamily building, six three-story townhouse units, and an eight-level parking garage for the 16.26-acre Congress Park property located at 190, 200 and 220 Congress Park Drive.
Public Comment: Christina Morrison spoke in support of the project and suggested that a pedestrian bridge connection across the Lake Worth Drainage District canal to the golf course could benefit future residents. She also raised safety concerns for children around the lake and commented on the importance of including workforce housing within the proposed townhomes.
Board Comment: The Board raised concerns over fire safety access, shared parking viability, the preservation of mature native trees, and long-term urban planning alignment. Members requested clarity on the income levels for the 38 workforce housing units, while flagged potential capacity impacts at Orchard Elementary School and mentioned a voluntary school fund contribution. Regarding scale, they questioned the 8-story building height and asked if similar heights existed along the corridor. Finally, the Board discussed whether adding residential units to a suburban office park fulfills the Comprehensive Plan mixed-use, walkable vision, noting differing views of “mixed-use" and questioning if the proposed development pattern and uses are enough to fulfill the long-term planning objective.
Board Actions: Approved 3-2
Administrative Approval
1. 1200 Dover Road (PZ-000780-2026)
Request: Level 2 Site Plan for a 560-square-foot expansion and renovation of the existing golf-cart storage structure, increasing the structure from approximately 2,635 square feet to 3,195 square feet, including replacement of the existing roof and support system with structural steel columns and a wood-truss roof.