TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Anthea Gianniotes, Development Services Director
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: June 17, 2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 107-25: 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 202 NE 6TH 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. 107-25, approval of the use of the Masonry Modern Architectural Style in the Central Business District for the property located at 202 NE 6th Avenue.
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Background:
The subject property occupies a 0.36-acre parcel (approximately 15,862 square feet) at the northeast corner of NE 2nd Street and NE 6th Avenue, within the Central Core Sub-district of Delray Beach’s Central Business District (CBD). The site is within a highly visible urban corridor that serves as a transition zone between the traditional downtown core and the surrounding residential neighborhoods.
The existing 1,187 square foot building was constructed in 1936. Originally a single-family residence, the structure underwent adaptive reuse, converting to an electrical contractor’s office, and more recently, to a cigar lounge and bar.
The applicant has submitted a Level 3 Site Plan application to demolish the current building and redevelop the parcel with a four-story, 10-unit multifamily residential structure. 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...
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