Planning and Development Board Meeting - April 14, 2026

The Planning and Development Board of Hollywood, Florida, met on April 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM in City Hall Room 219. The board considered three quasi-judicial items: a special exception for a modular classroom building, a flexibility unit allocation for a mixed-use development on the Broadwalk, and variances for an NSU Oceanographic Center sign. All items were approved unanimously with no public comments. The meeting also included a staff update on the Development Review Committee, a summary of City Commission actions, and a discussion of the status of a micro-schools text amendment due to state preemption.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes: The minutes from the March 10, 2026, meeting were approved unanimously.

Discussion Items

• Item 1 – File No. 26-S-13 (Special Exception – Nativity Church): The applicant, Paul Fluty on behalf of the Archdiocese of Miami Nativity Church, requested a special exception to permit an 860-square-foot modular building as an art classroom at the existing school campus at 5220 Johnson Street. The building is already in place and was flagged during the permit process as requiring a special exception. The school serves 810 students and the modular addition does not increase enrollment. The board approved the request unanimously with a condition that enrollment remains at 810 and annual data is submitted. Board member Bob Glickman briefly raised the three-year lease term for the modular unit, but the applicant stated plans for a permanent building within three years.
• Item 2 – File No. 26-F-07 (Flexibility Unit Allocation – 1402 N Surf Road): The applicant, Gramanzini Beach Props III LLC, sought a recommendation to City Commission to allocate one flexibility unit from the city's Unified Flexibility Zone to permit a residential unit on the third floor above the existing Señor Frogs restaurant. The building is in the Broadwalk Historic District Commercial zoning district. Staff noted the request is partially consistent with the Beach Master Plan. The applicant stated the unit would be used for his elderly parents. The board voted unanimously to recommend approval.
• Item 3 – File No. 26-V-04 (Variances – NSU Oceanographic Center): The applicant, Nova Southeastern University, requested variances to allow a 583-square-foot wall sign (maximum 150 sq. ft.) and six wall signs (maximum 3) at 8000 N Ocean Drive. Staff found the variances met criteria due to the site's unique location and limited visibility. The board approved by acclamation. The sign will be on the west side facing the Intracoastal Waterway.

New Business

• Development Review Committee (DRC) Update: Staff reported on a DRC meeting held April 13, 2026, for a modular structure at 5060 State Road 7 for a soccer field. The DRC is used for items needing additional discussion.
• City Commission Actions Summary: Staff noted that the rezoning for "Nine Hollywood" passed second reading, and the Water Management Supply Plan amendment was transmitted to the state. An informational presentation on the Hollywood Beach Hotel and beach heights study was given to the Commission.
• Micro-Schools Text Amendment Update: A board member asked about micro-schools. Staff explained that a proposed text amendment is on hold due to State Bill 82, which preempts certain municipal zoning regulations for educational facilities. Work is ongoing with legal counsel to determine if an item can be brought back.

Key Outcomes

• Item 1 (26-S-13): Approved unanimously with conditions.
• Item 2 (26-F-07): Approved unanimously as a recommendation to City Commission.
• Item 3 (26-V-04): Approved unanimously by acclamation.
• Meeting adjourned at approximately 7:30 PM.