Planning & Development Board Meeting Summary – February 10, 2026
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Planning & Development Board Meeting Summary – February 10, 2026
The Hollywood Planning and Development Board met on February 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM. The Board considered four quasi-judicial items including a rezoning, design and site plan applications, and variances. Key topics included a 22-unit multifamily development requiring variances, a 10-unit by-right project, a rezoning for a mixed-use project (phase two of Nine Hollywood), and a comprehensive plan amendment for the water supply plan. One project was denied; three were approved.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Eleven residents spoke in opposition to the 22-unit project at 2101-2111 N 16th Ave. Concerns included flooding, traffic, loss of privacy, solar panel shading, incompatibility with the single-family neighborhood, and lack of notification during the rezoning process.
- A representative of the Hollywood Lakes Civic Association argued the RAC and FH-1 zoning went too deep into the neighborhood and recommended denial of the variance.
- No public comment cards were submitted for the other agenda items.
Discussion Items
- 22-Unit Development (2101-2111 N 16th Ave): Staff presented a design and site plan for a 4-story, 22-unit building with variances for reduced corner setbacks. The project required use of flexible unit allocation (the first draw from 1,000 flex units authorized by City Commission). Staff recommended approval. The applicant stated the building is designed to be modern and compatible, with on-site stormwater retention via drainage wells. Multiple board members questioned compatibility with the single-family neighborhood and the impact on solar panels and flooding. The variance motion failed 3-3, resulting in denial of the entire application.
- 10-Unit By-Right Project (1714 Van Buren St): A 4-story, 10-unit project with no variances. Staff recommended approval; the Board approved design and site plan unanimously.
- Rezoning and Phase Two of Nine Hollywood (1841-1857 Jackson St): A companion rezoning (PS-3 to FH-2) and design/site plan for a 13-story mixed-use building (198 units, 6,400 sq ft commercial) with a curb cut variance. The applicant stated all public meeting attendees supported the project. The Board approved the rezoning recommendation and the site plan with six conditions, including landscape enhancements and rear-elevation scoring.
- Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Water Supply): Staff presented a text amendment to the potable water sub-element to adopt the 2025 Water Supply Facilities Work Plan. The consultant confirmed sufficient water capacity (26.47 MGD by 2045) without requiring plant upgrades. The Board voted to recommend approval to City Commission.
Key Outcomes
- Vote on Variance (File 24-DPV-34): Motion to approve the variance failed 3-3. The design and site plan were deemed to have failed by default. (Applicant: Gil Ovadia)
- Approval – 10-Unit Development (File 24-DP-84): Design and site plan approved unanimously. (Applicant: VB Circle LLC)
- Approval – Rezoning (File 25-Z-52a): Recommended to City Commission for approval unanimously. (Applicants: Gadamis Property LLC and Ventas Realty LTD)
- Approval – Phase Two Mixed-Use (File 25-DPV-52): Variance, design, and site plan approved unanimously with six conditions. (Applicant: Gadamis Properties LLC)
- Approval – Comprehensive Plan Amendment (File 25-L-102): Recommended to City Commission for approval unanimously. (Applicant: City of Hollywood)
Meeting Transcript
Planning and Development Board for February 10th, 2026 with the Pledge for Allegiance will the Honorable Representative Senator, Mayor of Broward County, the Honorable Steve Gallery, please lead us in the pledge. Joseph Stadman. Stephen Morales. Robert Vargas. Bob Glickman. And for the regular record, Metamorgan contacted me for an excused absence, so we'll should note it accordingly. We have quorum, so the meeting is called to order. First item is the approval of the previous minutes. Has everybody had a chance to review. Any questions? Motion to approve. There's a motion to approve. Second. Second. All in favor? Aye. Opposed. Seeing none, carries. Staff, are there any additions, deletions, or withdrawals? Continuances. There are none. Okay. City attorney announcements. Well, good evening, everyone. I know I introduced myself last time, but I said new board member that wasn't here last time. I'm Shine Wood. I'm with Y Serota. Um, and we are sitting in as your legal counsel um for land use while you all are still searching for um a permanent replacement. So Florida courts have determined that there are certain types of matters, including items one through four on today's agenda, which are to be treated differently from other issues considered by the commission, by the board, rather. Most decisions of the board are legislative in nature, meaning that the board is acting as a policy-making body. However, in quasi-judicial matters, the board is acting, is applying existing rules and policies to a particular factual situation and is therefore acting like a judge or jury in the courtroom. In such cases, courts have determined that due process and fundamental fairness require that more formal procedures be followed. 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 that allows for the waiver of quasi-judicial formalities. Waiver can only occur if agreed to by staff, the applicant, and any member of the public who is present. Therefore, at this time, ask the chair to inquire as to whether there's anyone who objects to waiving the quasi-judicial formalities. Thank you. First item on the agenda, the chair's privileged because it seems as though that there's a uh considerable amount of citizen participation. We'll take item number two, file number 24 DPV34 first. Staff staff waves. Waves. Are there any cards on this item? Yes, there are. There are a total of 11 cards. Okay. Would you like me to bring them now? Uh yes, and if we can have them all rise and either accept or wave at the same time. So yes, please bring on. Okay.
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