TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director
THROUGH: Terrence Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: June 3rd, 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 93-25: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING A REQUEST TO UTILIZE THE CONTEMPORARY FUNCTIONALISM ARCHITECTURAL STYLE FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 109 SE 5TH AVENUE, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. (QUASI-JUDICIAL HEARING)
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Recommended Action
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Review and consider Resolution No. 93-25, approval of the use of the Contemporary Functionalism Architectural Style in the Central Business District for the property located at 109 SE 5th Avenue.
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Background:
The site was developed in 2002 with a two-story commercial building. The building was originally occupied by a financial institution and has most recently functioned as an office building.
A Level 3 Site Plan application has been submitted to demolish the existing building and construct a four-story, 26-unit multi-family residential development. When evaluating the site plan application, it was determined that the proposed design does not conform to the requirements of any of the seven styles identified in the CBD Architectural Design Guidelines. Development in the downtown area is required to conform to one of the seven identified styles. The CBD Architectural Design Guidelines state, “These guidelines are intended to provide a framework for the successful execution of quality urban architecture in the downtown area of Delray Beach.” Pursuant to LDR Section 4.4.13(F)(3), appropriate architectural styles for downtown Delray Beach are based on “historical precedent, climate, and building scale.” It is important to note, the downtown design guidelines were adopted following a high degree of public input to determine the architecture that aligned with the community’s consensus vision for future development.
To provide flexi...
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