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Planning board approves 4901 Plaza drive‑up ATM, technical parking and driveway deviations
Summary
The Boca Raton Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved an amendment for 4901 Plaza to remove 10 parking spaces for a drive‑up ATM, adjust two intermediate driveways and lift a prior condition that limited 5,500 sq. ft. to furniture display. Staff said a parking demand study and a city observation support the requested reductions.
The Planning and Zoning Board on Jan. 2 approved a site‑plan amendment for 4901 Plaza, a 2.89‑acre property at 4901 North Federal Highway, permitting the installation of a freestanding drive‑up ATM that will remove 10 parking spaces in the existing lot and make minor loading and driveway changes. The resolution also eliminates a prior condition that restricted 5,500 square feet to furniture display, allowing greater flexibility for future tenants.
City staff presented findings that a parking‑demand study submitted by the applicant, plus an independent city observation, showed actual demand lower than the 115 spaces previously required for the grocery store, and recommended approval with conditions outlined in the resolution. Staff also cited technical deviations approved by the city traffic engineer: reducing required parking for the site from 171 to 142 spaces and several driveway design variations, including narrowing an ingress lane and reducing reservoir distance.
Applicant representative Ellie Zaccaraitis answered board questions and confirmed the changes are not expected to harm internal circulation, pedestrian function or overall site operation. No members of the public spoke in opposition during the public hearing.
The board voted 5–0 to approve the amendment and related deviations. The formal motion and second were made during the meeting and recorded as passed by roll call: Mitchell, Salon, Rocha, Dornblazer and Chair Seville all voted yes.
The city attorney reminded speakers of the quasi‑judicial rules and required disclosures prior to testimony. Staff will incorporate the resolution conditions into the final permit and monitor compliance during permitting and construction.
