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DDA endorses 8-unit townhouse project at 102 SE Fifth Avenue
Summary
The DDA recommended approval for an eight-unit townhouse project at 102 Southeast Fifth Avenue, praising pedestrian-minded design, landscaping and adherence to downtown master plans.
Developers presented an eight-unit, four-story townhouse-style residential project proposed for 102 Southeast Fifth Avenue and the DDA voted Feb. 10 to recommend approval.
The project replaces an existing automotive facility and would deliver eight vertically stacked units organized around a central garage, with 18 interior parking spaces and two on-street spots, including an ADA stall. The design emphasizes a 10-foot clear pedestrian path, street trees (Cathedral Oaks) and planted terraces intended to create a protected, walkable frontage.
Why it matters: The DDA noted the project's compatibility with downtown master plans and praised the developer's effort to reflect Delray's traditional architectural character rather than a purely modern aesthetic. Board members said the decision to limit unit count to eight (instead of a denser 10-unit alternative) reduces local density impacts.
Action: The DDA passed a motion recommending the project implements the Downtown Master Plan, Pineapple Grove and West Atlantic master plans and supports the submission to Development Services. The vote was unanimous.
Implementation notes: The applicant will proceed through the city's permit and condominium association process. The board asked staff to ensure clarity on visitor parking, trash/service access from the alley and final landscape and signage details.
Ending: Board members complimented the architecture and pedestrian improvements; staff will relay DDA recommendations to Development Services as part of the formal review.
