Council adopts replat for Lot 8 of Lago Mar Shores to allow single‑family construction

The Boca Raton City Council unanimously adopted Resolution 24‑2024 on April 9, approving a replat for Lot 8 of Lago Mar Shores (980 Lagomar Lane) that the city said was necessary to apply current development regulations and permit the construction of a single‑family residence consistent with underlying zoning.

Katya Friulis, the city’s land development coordinator, outlined the history: the lot is governed by a 1966 court order that established a preliminary plat and development parameters that differ from current city regulations. Friulis said the applicant seeks to replat the property so it conforms to the underlying R5 zoning district and to apply R1B single‑family development rules, including a maximum 25‑foot height with limited roof area exceptions.

“We found the applicant has provided significant evidence of special unique conditions,” Friulis said, and staff recommended approval after the planning board’s unanimous 7–0 recommendation. Development Services Director Brandon Shai described the situation as “extremely unusual” and explained that replatting was the city’s means to return the property to current city development rules.

Shai and staff also recommended revised language for a pedestrian access easement to clarify that access is for adjacent property owners and invitees and does not confer a public right of way; the applicant’s representative, Sarah Thompson, confirmed the applicant accepted the revised easement language.

Council members asked whether adjacent property owners would assume maintenance responsibilities; Shai replied the plat reflects existing arrangements and does not create additional maintenance obligations beyond what adjacent owners already have. After closing the public hearing with no public opposition, the council adopted the resolution by roll call vote 5–0.

The approval is contingent on the variances already recommended by the Planning and Zoning Board and does not create a fiscal impact for the city, staff said. The council’s action authorizes the mayor and city clerk to execute the plat.