Board recommends approval for Kia Delray redevelopment; waivers for bike‑showers and wall location allowed

The Planning & Zoning Board on Oct. 20 voted to recommend approval of a level‑4 site plan for a new Kia Delray full‑service dealership at 2255 South Federal Highway, including a three‑story garage and two associated waivers: (1) a reduction in required bicycle showers from eight to one, and (2) maintaining the rear wall on the property line rather than moving it two feet inward. The board added a condition requiring the applicant to maintain the existing landscaping in the public right‑of‑way adjacent to the rear wall.

Why it matters: The site sits in the South Federal Highway redevelopment area where the city has encouraged clustering of automotive dealerships. The proposal replaces two aging buildings with a modern showroom and three‑level garage; because the request included waivers and a height exception for stair towers, final action is to be taken by the City Commission after the board’s recommendation.

What the plan includes Applicant representatives said the 3.07‑acre site will be demolished and replaced with a roughly 143,672‑square‑foot, three‑story automotive facility with showroom, offices and an enclosed multi‑level garage. The garage is set to be screened and the plan includes interior service areas, a drop‑off area for service, and perimeter landscaping. The applicant said the existing mature landscaping in the Florida Boulevard right‑of‑way is substantial and asked to keep the existing wall on the property line to avoid…