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Board continues controversial Marina District elevation and expansion plan for 46 Marine Way, directs revisions to front and upper floors
Summary
The Historic Preservation Board continued action on plans to raise and expand 46 Marine Way, directing the applicant to return with revisions to reduce upper‑level bulk and soften the elevated front patio and garage treatment.
The Delray Beach Historic Preservation Board voted to continue action on a high‑profile proposal to raise and expand a contributing Mediterranean‑style house at 46 Marine Way, asking the applicants to return with revisions that reduce visual massing of the top level and address the appearance of the elevated front patio and front wall.
What the project proposed: The application, presented by agent Catherine Craig and architect Mariana Wood on behalf of owner Daniel Edwards, seeks to elevate the existing two‑story 1926 house to meet FEMA and Florida Building Code requirements, add under‑house parking, and construct a multi‑story addition tucked behind the existing façade. The design also included retaining the front patio above a new garage and adding rooftop/upper‑level living space said to be largely not visible from the waterfront but visible from adjacent properties.
Why the board…
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