Hollywood Planning Board Meeting: May 12, 2026 – Polk Street Project Approved
Hollywood Planning and Development Board Meeting – May 12, 2026
The Hollywood Planning and Development Board met on May 12, 2026, to consider a design and site plan application for a new multi-family residential development at 2323 Polk Street. The meeting included procedural quasi-judicial formalities, public comment, and a vote to approve the project. Staff also provided a summary of recent City Commission actions.
Public Comments & Testimony
- A resident, Christina, expressed concern about noise from construction impacting her autistic grandson and her husband's health. She did not state support or opposition but raised the issue of sensitivity to sounds.
Discussion Items
- Item 24-DP-78 – 2323 Polk Street: Applicant 2323 Polk LLC proposes a four-story, 27-unit multi-family building with approximately 30,600 square feet in the DH-2 zoning district within the Regional Activity Center. Staff presentation confirmed compliance with zoning, open space (21% proposed), parking (55 spaces, including tandem spaces for two-bedroom units), height (42 feet, under the 45-foot maximum), and design guidelines. Architectural features include a public art facade, green wall, and glass balconies. No variances were requested.
- Board Questions: A board member clarified that tandem parking for two-bedroom units does not require a waiver. Staff confirmed conditions were attached to the site plan approval.
- Applicant Remarks: The representative stated they have worked on the project for a year and a half, complied with all departments, and requested staff’s recommendation for approval.
Key Outcomes
- Design Approval: Motion to approve the design for application 24-DP-78 carried unanimously (all ayes, no opposed).
- Site Plan Approval: Motion to approve the site plan with three conditions carried unanimously (all ayes, no opposed). Conditions: 1) Record a covenant for mechanical parking lifts holding the city harmless; 2) Revise road restoration plan to include full northbound lane along Polk Street; 3) Coordinate with Public Utilities on encroachments within utility easements.
- Staff Summary of City Commission Actions: Several items from prior board recommendations were passed by City Commission, including North 16th Avenue item, 2200 Jackson Street rezoning (both readings), 1402 North Surf Road flex unit allocation, and a land use plan amendment for the Regional Activity Center and Transit-Oriented Corridor. Two public explanation sessions are being scheduled.
Meeting Transcript
Are we ready to back? Quick technical pause. Thank you for those watching at home and across the web. As we do all meetings with the Pledge of Allegiance, please rise. Stadman, give me one second. I just need to check with Mickey. Okay, sit back down. Never mind, he just turned it on. Stand. I pledge allegiance to the flag. Under that independent role with liberty and justice for all. Thank you much. Roll call, please. Oh, Dallas Delgado. Here. Christine Corbo. Joseph Stadlin. Here. Richard Blatner. Here. Stephen Morales. Here. Tara Jafarmadar. Here. Mina Morgan. Bob Glickman. As we have a quorum, this uh this uh meeting is now called to order. Um first item up is approval of the previous minutes. Has everybody had a chance to review. Any questions, comments, or concerns? Move to approve. So moved. Is there a second? Second. Move and second. All in favor? Aye. Aye. Opposed. Seeing none, motion carries. Uh staff, Cameron. Any additions deletions, withdrawals from today's long agenda. There are none. Okay. City attorney. Announcements. Yes. Uh hello, good evening, everyone. Um, I believe I introduced myself last month, but I would like to uh make an another introduction. My name is Farosha Andashewa.
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