THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL, subject to staff recommendations and conditions which will assure compliance with the standards and requirements of Chapter 5, Article IX of the Broward County Code of Ordinances.
This plat, located on 4.1 acres on the south side of Southwest 2 Street (Himmarshee Street) between Southwest 2 Avenue and Andrews Avenue, in the City of Fort Lauderdale, is currently restricted to multi-story commercial use on Parcels A, B and C; public utility use on Parcel D; and a sanitary sewer pump station and appurtenances on Parcel E. The applicant is requesting to amend the note by subdividing Parcel B further by creating Parcel B-1; to allow Parcels B-1 and C to accommodate 1,214 high-rise units and 58,000 square feet of commercial use in lieu of multi-story commercial use. There are no changes to Parcels A, D or E.
This plat is located in the Fort Lauderdale Downtown Regional Activity Center (RAC). Land use plan amendments associated with the plat were subject to Policy 2.16.2 of the Broward County Land Use Plan relating to affordable housing. The City of Fort Lauderdale voluntarily committed to set aside fifteen percent (15%) of the additional 8,000 dwelling units approved by PCT 15-1 (5,000 units) and PCT 05-3 (3,000 units) for the Fort Lauderdale Downtown RAC. The Broward County Planning Council staff has indicated that the City’s allotment to date of the dwelling units is consistent with the City’s commitments regarding affordable housing. See attached Staff Report. |