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Board approves new two‑story masonry home at 146 SE Seventh Ave in Marina Historic District
Summary
After review of massing, materials and flood‑elevation requirements, the Historic Preservation Board approved COA 2025‑056 permitting construction of a new two‑story masonry vernacular single‑family home at 146 Southeast Seventh Avenue in the Marina Historic District, with several site‑plan technical items to be addressed before certification.
The Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board on April 2 granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for the construction of a new two‑story masonry vernacular single‑family residence at 146 Southeast Seventh Avenue in the Marina Historic District.
Architect Christian Mendoza of GE Architecture presented the project for the owners and explained the design responds to surrounding massing while limiting second‑floor footprint to the rear. The project includes a raised finished floor elevation required by FEMA and local building code (presented as 9 feet NAVD), a two‑car garage accessed from the alley, and a pool and outdoor living area. Mendoza described material choices including simulated stucco lap siding with PVC trim and a standing‑seam metal roof.
Planner Michelle Hewitt summarized staff review and noted the property is in the locally and nationally designated Marina Historic District; the subject lot is vacant but previously contained a 1947 building that was demolished in 1991. Staff emphasized that the district contains a mix of one‑ and two‑story buildings and described visual compatibility considerations: the board must determine whether the proposed simulated stucco lap siding, PVC trim and other synthetic materials are appropriate for new construction in the district.
Board members discussed material durability and cost; several supported the use of stucco lap siding and composite trim because of climate durability and maintenance concerns. Questions also addressed garage door width and alley turning radius; architect said a single wider door was chosen after maneuvering review and to reduce vehicle approach difficulty from the alley. Another member raised a site‑plan technical item: the sidewalk along the south side of the property encroaches partly on private property and must be relocated into right‑of‑way or otherwise resolved with the city engineer prior to site plan certification.
Public comment included support from a local architect who praised the project’s compatibility with the district. After discussion, a motion to approve COA 2025‑056 passed on roll call: John Miller, Peter Dwyer, Vlad Dumitrescu, Jim Chard and one additional yes were recorded; Carol Perez had stepped down for this item. The board’s approval included the staff‑listed site‑plan technical item requiring revision of the sidewalk/right‑of‑way alignment before site plan certification.
