On October 21, 2014, the Delray Beach City Commission will be asked to approve an updated agreement on the development for Atlantic Crossing, a large scale mixed-use project.
Some of the new conditions, according to Randy Schultz in BocaMag.com, would be a requirement that the developer provide a shuttle service, add traffic signals and traffic calming, build a bus shelter and donate $500,000 toward the Veterans Park master plan. The project would be located across from the Veterans Park. The shuttle service would cost $175,000. Adds Schultz, “All of that is designed to address concerns about traffic and the project’s compatibility on the site.” For more details, see the last item in Schultz’s BocaMag report: http://www.bocamag.com/blog/2014/10/21/check-out-the-short-list-for-delray-city-manager/
Meanwhile, two lawsuits filed by nearby residents challenging the city commission’s approval of the Atlantic Crossing project are currently in court.
The proposed development is south of NE 1st Street, east of N.E. 6th Ave and west of Veterans Park.
Some Background:
On December 4, 2012, according to meeting minutes, the city commission voted 3 to 2 to approve the developer’s request to increase the maximum height for buildings to 60 feet, and a density of 40 dwelling units per acre, up from the 30 du/per acre that had been allowed, but less than the 43 du/acre that the developer first requested. During the quasi-judicial meeting, the vast majority of public comments were residents opposing the development or expressing major concerns, especially about traffic and congestion. The developer agreed to ask for 40 du/acre during the course of the meeting.