TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: November 18, 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 201-25: 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 PROPERTY LOCATED AT 466-506 NE 5TH AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING)
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Review and consider Resolution No. 201-25, approval of the use of the Masonry Modern Architectural Style in the Central Business District for the property located at 466-506 NE 5th Avenue.
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Background:
The subject property, totaling 0.688 acres, is located within the Central Core Sub-district of the Central Business District (CBD). The applicant proposes to demolish the existing one-story commercial buildings and redevelop the site with a four-story mixed-use project that includes 4,187 square feet of retail at the ground level and 14 residential units above, supported by 40 on-site parking spaces and 788 square feet of civic open space, which exceeds the minimum requirement. Associated with the site plan, the applicant is seeking City Commission approval to utilize the Masonry Modern architectural style, as required under LDR Section 4.4.13(F)(3)(e). Approval of the architectural style is a prerequisite for Planning and Zoning Board review of the full site plan.
The Masonry Modern architectural style emphasizes minimalist form, smooth stucco finishes, and a tripartite building composition of base, middle, and top. Staff analysis finds that the proposal meets the minimum stylistic criteria for Masonry Modern. The elevations incorporate straight-lined forms, smooth stucco finishes, and stone veneer accents. The design provides transparency at the ground level and a balanced façade rhythm along NE 5th Avenue. The applicant has provided a...
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