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Planning and Development Board Meeting - February 11, 2025

Hollywood Public Meetings — Tuesday, February 11, 2025
BodyHollywood, Florida
SessionHollywood Public Meetings
DateTuesday, February 11, 2025
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2:40

Twenty-five.

2:41

We start all of our meetings with a pledge of allegiance.

2:44

I'm going to ask everyone to please rise.

2:46

Thank you.

2:48

I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America.

3:02

Thank you.

3:02

May be seated.

3:08

So I'm going to ask for a roll call of the board, please.

3:13

Tara Jafartimer.

3:16

Present.

3:17

Stephen Morales.

3:19

Here.

3:20

Joseph Satlin.

3:23

He he notified me he's not able to attend this evening.

3:28

Bob Glickman.

3:29

Here.

3:31

Kenneth Crawford.

3:32

Present.

3:34

Robert Vargas.

3:36

Here we are.

3:37

Richard Blatner.

3:39

Here.

3:41

Diana Peterelli.

3:43

Here.

3:45

Mena Morgan.

3:49

He's not here yet.

3:51

Sometimes he comes in for the last minute.

3:53

Okay.

3:54

Did everyone get a chance to review the previous board meeting minutes?

3:59

If so, I'd like a motion to approve.

4:03

I second it.

4:04

We have a motion, a second to approve the previous board meeting minutes.

4:07

All in favor.

4:08

Any opposed.

4:10

Okay, that passed unanimously.

4:12

Okay, so now we will um go on to um I think at this point, city attorney announcements.

4:20

Sure.

4:21

Good uh good evening.

4:22

I will read the quasi-judicial proceedings.

4:25

Florida courts have determined that there are certain types of matters, including all matters on today's agenda, which are to be treated differently than other issues considered by the board.

5:02

Therefore, in quasi-judicial matters, all witnesses are sworn in and subject to cross-examination by the parties.

5:09

In addition, the decision of the board must be supported by competent and substantial evidence presented at the hearing.

5:15

However, here in Hollywood, we have adopted a rule allowing for waiver of the quasi-judicial formalities.

5:22

Waiver can only occur if agreed to by staff, the applicant, and any member of the public who is present.

5:28

So, madam chair, if you would inquire.

5:30

Thank you.

5:31

So I'm going to read into you right now.

5:33

Item number one, which is file number 24-V-93.

5:38

The applicant is Joseph Ciano.

5:40

On behalf of Denise Hernandez, the location is 7591 Pierce Street.

5:46

And the request is for a variance for a reduced rear yard setback for an addition to a single family residence in the zoning RS6 zoning district.

5:57

Staff.

5:59

Staff waves.

6:00

Staff waves.

6:01

Is the applicant here, please?

6:08

Is the applicant here?

6:10

Oh, I'm sorry.

6:11

You need to come to the microphone, please.

6:16

And please give us your name, your address, and if you waive quasi-judicial.

6:23

My name's Denise Hernandez.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning and Land Use██████████████████████████████30%
Planning And Development████████████████16%
Traffic Safety███████████████15%
Procedural█████████9%
Public Engagement█████████9%
Public Space█████████9%
Stormwater Management███3%
Parking Regulations██2%
Engineering And Infrastructure██2%
Summary of Proceedings

Planning and Development Board Meeting - February 11, 2025

The Hollywood Planning and Development Board met on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 6:00 PM in City Hall Room 219. The board considered five agenda items, including a variance, two site plans, a rezoning, and a mixed-use development. Public comment was heard on one item. The board voted on each item, with recommendations forwarded to the City Commission for the PD rezoning and related site plans.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Item 2 (Van Buren Street residential): Three residents spoke in opposition. Helen Shervin (2470 Adams Street) and Lisa Bullard (2639 Jackson Street) expressed concerns about traffic, flooding, and neighborhood disruption. Mark Schubert (resident behind the project) criticized the parking, traffic study, and potential flooding from increased impervious surface. He noted the developer's previous owner had stated intent to build regardless of opposition.

Discussion Items

  • Item 1 (24-V-93): Variance for 7591 Pierce Street – Applicant Denise Hernandez requested a reduction of rear setback from 16 feet to 12 feet 9 inches for a bedroom addition. Staff found the variance consistent with criteria A–D. Board members discussed the lot orientation and drain field. No public opposition. The board approved the variance unanimously.

  • Item 2 (23-DP-12): 151-unit residential at 2718-2750 Van Buren – Applicant proposed a four-story, 45-foot building with 151 units (studios, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom) and 182 parking spaces. No variances requested. Staff recommended approval with three conditions: unity of title, sewer agreement, and landscape screening. The traffic engineer stated the project would generate about 50-55 peak-hour trips, with minimal impact. Public comments raised traffic and flooding concerns. The board approved design and site plan (with conditions) unanimously.

  • Item 3 (24-DP-31a): Dick's House of Sports at 2800 Oakwood Boulevard – A continued item from November 2024. Applicant revised elevations and added corner glazing. The building is 120,000 sq. ft. with outdoor sports field. Staff recommended approval with standard PD conditions. Board discussion focused on the field's location adjacent to I-95 and the visual impact of the netting. Board member Stephen Morales suggested relocating the field next to the retention pond to improve visibility and reduce noise/air pollution. The applicant offered to move the sign. After debate, the board voted to recommend approval to the City Commission with the modification (if feasible) to relocate the field and adjust storefront orientation. Vote: 4-3 (yes: Peterelli, Blatner, Morales, Jeffardimer; no: Crawford, Vargas, Glickman).

  • Item 4 (23-ZJ-86): Rezoning to PD for 1600 S. Park Road – Applicant Park Road Development LLC requested rezoning 22.1 acres from GU (Government Use) to Planned Development. The PD allows up to 630 residential units, 45,000 sq. ft. office, 35,000 sq. ft. commercial. Two modifications: reduced parking (100 spaces instead of 120) and reduced setbacks (15 ft instead of 25 ft). Staff recommended approval with conditions. The site is a former brownfield; environmental remediation ongoing. Board discussed height (PD allows 100 ft, but site plan proposes 59 ft for residential, 39 ft for commercial). The board approved the rezoning recommendation unanimously.

  • Item 5 (23-DP-86a & 86b): Design and Site Plan for Park Road mixed-use – Companion to the rezoning. Commercial: 8,900 sq. ft. restaurant, 16,800 sq. ft. office, convenience store with fueling station. Residential: 620 units in five 5-story buildings. Staff recommended approval with conditions including gateway features and public art. The board approved design and site plan for both commercial and residential portions unanimously, forwarding to City Commission.

Key Outcomes

  • Item 1: Variance approved unanimously.
  • Item 2: Design and site plan approved unanimously with three conditions.
  • Item 3: Recommended approval to City Commission with modification (field relocation subject to feasibility), vote 4-3.
  • Item 4: Rezoning to PD recommended to City Commission unanimously.
  • Item 5: Design and site plan for commercial and residential recommended to City Commission unanimously.
  • The board also received updates from staff on Technical Advisory Committee projects and City Commission actions, including approval of Taco Bell and the Park Road land use amendment.
  • Board member Crawford raised concerns about missing public notice signs on properties; staff noted new larger signs will be implemented.

Meeting Transcript

Twenty-five. We start all of our meetings with a pledge of allegiance. I'm going to ask everyone to please rise. Thank you. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. Thank you. May be seated. So I'm going to ask for a roll call of the board, please. Tara Jafartimer. Present. Stephen Morales. Here. Joseph Satlin. He he notified me he's not able to attend this evening. Bob Glickman. Here. Kenneth Crawford. Present. Robert Vargas. Here we are. Richard Blatner. Here. Diana Peterelli. Here. Mena Morgan. He's not here yet. Sometimes he comes in for the last minute. Okay. Did everyone get a chance to review the previous board meeting minutes? If so, I'd like a motion to approve. I second it. We have a motion, a second to approve the previous board meeting minutes. All in favor. Any opposed. Okay, that passed unanimously. Okay, so now we will um go on to um I think at this point, city attorney announcements. Sure. Good uh good evening. I will read the quasi-judicial proceedings. Florida courts have determined that there are certain types of matters, including all matters on today's agenda, which are to be treated differently than other issues considered by the board. Therefore, in quasi-judicial matters, all witnesses are sworn in and subject to cross-examination by the parties. In addition, the decision of the board must be supported by competent and substantial evidence presented at the hearing. However, here in Hollywood, we have adopted a rule allowing for waiver of the quasi-judicial formalities. Waiver can only occur if agreed to by staff, the applicant, and any member of the public who is present. So, madam chair, if you would inquire. Thank you. So I'm going to read into you right now. Item number one, which is file number 24-V-93. The applicant is Joseph Ciano. On behalf of Denise Hernandez, the location is 7591 Pierce Street.

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