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Commission Approves Redevelopment of Kia Dealership with Waivers; Vote 4-1 After Neighborhood Concerns

City Commission of the City of Delray Beach · November 18, 2025
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Summary

After a staff analysis and public comment about residential impacts, the commission approved the level‑4 site plan and associated waivers (including reducing required showers and leaving an existing rear wall in place) for the Kia dealership redevelopment on South Federal Highway by a 4–1 vote; Planning & Zoning had recommended approval 6–1.

The commission approved Resolution 211-25 Nov. 18 to allow a level‑4 site-plan redevelopment of the Kia dealership at 2255 S. Federal Highway, granting waivers to reduce required bicycle showers from eight to one and to allow the existing rear wall to remain at the property line to preserve mature landscaping.

Attorney and applicant representatives described the proposal: demolition of outdated buildings and construction of a modern showroom and three-story parking structure, with an overall project footprint the applicant characterized as a 42,000-square-foot dealership plus…

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