City of Delray Beach - File #: 25-1360

• File #: 25-1360
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 10/21/2025
• In control: City Commission
• On agenda: 11/18/2025
• Title: RESOLUTION NO. 211-25: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A LEVEL 4 SITE PLAN, ARCHITECTURAL ELEVATIONS, LANDSCAPE PLAN; APPROVING A WAIVER TO SECTION 4.6.9(C)(1)(c)5. OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED BICYCLE SHOWERS FROM EIGHT TO ONE; APPROVING A WAIVER TO SECTION 4.6.5(F) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIRED TWO-FOOT SETBACK FOR A REAR WALL FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS THE KIA DELRAY, LOCATED AT 2255 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (QUASI JUDICIAL)
• Sponsors: Development Services Department

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. 211-25: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A LEVEL 4 SITE PLAN, ARCHITECTURAL ELEVATIONS, LANDSCAPE PLAN; APPROVING A WAIVER TO SECTION 4.6.9(C)(1)(c)5. OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED BICYCLE SHOWERS FROM EIGHT TO ONE; APPROVING A WAIVER TO SECTION 4.6.5(F) OF THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS TO ELIMINATE THE REQUIRED TWO-FOOT SETBACK FOR A REAR WALL FOR THE PROJECT KNOWN AS THE KIA DELRAY, LOCATED AT 2255 SOUTH FEDERAL HIGHWAY, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (QUASI JUDICIAL)

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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Review and consider Resolution No. 211-25, approval of a Level 4 Site Plan, Architectural Elevations, and Landscape Plan with two waiver requests, a loading determination of adequacy, and a height exception for the stair towers. The application proposes to demolish two existing structures and construct a two-story, 143,672 square-foot Kia dealership with a three-story parking garage to the rear located at 2255 South Federal Highway.

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Background:
The 3.07 acres site, is located on the east side of South Federal Highway within the South Federal Highway Redevelopment Plan area. The corridor is under the jurisdiction of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and serves as a major arterial road supporting high visibility and accessibility.

The proposed development will consolidate the site into a full-service automotive dealership accommodating sales, service, and operational activities, with upper-level structured parking for inventory and employee and customer parking. The proposal includes a reduction in loading bays (from three to one) and a height exception for three stair towers exceeding the ...