City moves forward with controversial subdivision resurvey plan

In a recent meeting of the Margate Planning and Zoning Board, city officials and stakeholders convened to discuss the subdivision resurvey application for the Nova Margate project, a significant development initiative on a former golf course. This marks the fourth application submitted for the project, which aims to establish individual townhouse units on approximately 21.3 acres of land.

City staff outlined the procedural framework for the meeting, emphasizing that the focus would be strictly on the technical review of the subdivision resurvey, rather than broader land use or zoning issues, which had already been settled in previous hearings. The board's role is to verify lot sizes and ensure compliance with city codes, as the application is contingent upon a prior rezoning request that is currently under review.

Andrew Penny, the senior planner for the city, provided an overview of the subdivision process, detailing the necessary steps from technical review to final approval by the city commission. He noted that the development is designed to meet the requirements of a planned unit development (PUD), which allows for flexibility in lot sizes within the designated area.

Matthew Scott, representing the applicant, Fimiani Development Corporation, reiterated the project's progress, highlighting that all relevant agencies, including the Broward County Planning Council and the Florida Department of Commerce, have reviewed and approved the project thus far. The county commission is scheduled for a second hearing in September 2024, which will further advance the application process.

The meeting concluded with the board poised to make a recommendation on the subdivision resurvey, paving the way for the next steps in the development of the Nova Margate project.