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Eric Howard, director of plan development services, said the work would tie into ongoing Pioneer Grove drainage and outfall projects that require heavy equipment on Eller and the surrounding blocks. Howard told the commission staff sought to take advantage of a contractor already on site to perform the Third Avenue work now rather than include the project next year in the capital improvement program, which staff estimated could be north of $200,000 if done separately.

Under the concept, new sidewalk connections would run from Eller to City Hall, angled parking bays would be added along the one‑way corridor to increase parking counts, and a portion of the BSO back lot would be re‑fenced so the city could convert its yard to permanent overflow parking without reducing BSO operational space. Staff said BSO parking that supports quick northbound response would be retained in the reconfiguration. A landscape island would be removed to allow continuous access to the BSO interior lot.

Howard characterized the plan as an opportunity to realize cost savings and to bundle related public works tasks while the contractor is mobilized for drainage work; he said staff would refine cost estimates and return with a formal change order request if the commission favored proceeding. Commissioners asked for time to consider the concept and for more detailed cost, schedule and traffic analyses.

No vote was taken; staff sought direction and feedback. Several commissioners expressed support for doing the work now to save future mobilization costs, and some asked staff to include the project in broader facility planning for a future City Hall replacement or long‑range land‑use strategy. Staff said they would provide refined costs and a formal change‑order or capital project request for a future meeting.

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Jonathan Salas, director of community services, told commissioners the LHAP sets the city's priorities for State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) funds and describes programs to preserve and expand affordable housing. Staff recommended continuing the city’s home rehabilitation program (primarily hurricane hardening — roofs, windows and doors), a purchase‑assistance program for first‑time buyers, and a disaster assistance strategy to allow rapid funding in the event of an emergency.

Salas said program terms in the draft plan include maximum direct assistance levels tied to household income tiers: up to $40,000 for moderate‑income households and up to $70,000 for very low‑/low‑income households (award and affordability period depend on assistance amount). He said administrative costs are limited by program rules and that the city must meet statutory delivery goals for construction/rehab and homeownership percentages when allocating SHIP funds.

Commissioners asked clarifying questions about program delivery targets and staff said the allocation estimate is subject to the Florida Legislature’s final budget and may change; staff noted 10% of the allocation typically pays administrative costs. The plan had already been the subject of an earlier public hearing with the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee; April 22 was the required second public hearing before adoption.

The motion to adopt the LHAP was made by Vice Mayor Preston and seconded by Commissioner Hudak; the roll call vote was 5–0. Staff will forward the adopted LHAP to the Florida Housing Finance Corporation by the state deadline.

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City Attorney and pension counsel said the matter stems from memoranda of understanding tied to an interlocal agreement when the city transferred police services to BSO in the 1990s. The city and the retirement trust entered mediation after a tolling agreement paused statutes of limitation while the parties exchanged information.

Under the settlement approved by the commission, the city will pay an aggregate amount not to exceed $525,000 to the police pension trust to resolve claims and benefits through Oct. 1, 2024. The agreement also includes administration procedures for future (prospective) relief members and a dispute‑resolution process to reduce the risk of further litigation, city staff said. The settlement includes a surviving‑spouse provision for at least one impacted former deputy identified in the exhibits.

Attorney Adam Levinson, representing the fund, and the trust’s representative attended the meeting; Levinson said board members and counsel had worked extensively with the city to reach the compromise. City staff and the trust reported a high participation rate among eligible fund members for the settlement notice and opt‑in process.

During public comment, several retired officers and family members described financial strain from unpaid premiums and asked the commission to resolve the matter. One public commenter asked why the issue required threats of litigation before the city acted; city counsel said negotiation and information exchange took time and that the settlement was reached to avoid protracted litigation costs.

The motion to approve the settlement was made by Commissioner Hudak, seconded by Vice Mayor Preston, and the roll call vote was unanimous 5–0. The agreement is conditioned upon receipt of full releases and other standard closing documentation; staff were authorized to execute necessary documents and make the payment up to the approved limit.

","The commission approved a settlement agreement that resolves past claims related to retiree health insurance for municipal police officers who became Broward Sheriff's Office deputies, paying an aggregate amount not to exceed $525,000 and establishing procedures for prospective claims.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263267,"Commission approves three‑unit townhome project on Southeast Third Street and accepts 5‑ft ROW dedication",975,6658000,7633000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108039-bd95ec3431f0d5afc195d9da22cdb340&start=6658&end=7633","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108039-bd95ec3431f0d5afc195d9da22cdb340/thumbnail_6658000.jpg","/articles/6263267/Deerfield-Beach-City/Broward-County/Florida/Commission-approves-threeunit-townhome-project-on-Southeast-Third-Street-and-accepts-5ft-ROW-dedication","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263267-573cb86da4e3b07fef8d2997d0b53471/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448421&Signature=OD35mwQC~OxT-mnMDyQzWfRWjZoc4k9vojv~uvT8HEow5gfmtzVOyogdigLlQF-ns66t43u21Y8st0tkLYwRg75jSYHoe-Ey6C3si5pUagW94R2sWIbcAiw7h7tTNNNBpIi15ZnTermT2HRQdwlY44TPax6zG1GZdS7j-3yFykOpC0j551nan7Mv0cz5c4rRQvweb7Dsftk2dOkQKfjP7x5641hWvEECawCo~sCGo7idl~2a4nKqAP8oAV~ZAHPxgpS1FV~ajxorJYCGD7iNUubO1mmtXW6ZkRkwofWXTV0hzbKFOQ8-yUd6WjMZbyuEB2g7iFZMrPyVL3jh~aoKJA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Deerfield Beach City Commission on April 22 approved a three‑unit townhome development at 2013 Southeast Third Street, granting variances from street‑side setback and lot‑width requirements, and separately accepted a five‑foot right‑of‑way dedication from the developer.

Applicant counsel Dwayne Dickerson told the commission the property is a 1923 plat with a 60‑foot lot width on its short side; current code requires a 100‑foot minimum lot width in the zoning district. Dickerson said the property’s historic platting and a city‑required five‑foot right‑of‑way dedication along Southeast Third Street together make it infeasible to meet the code’s 25‑foot required street‑side corner yard setback — the applicant asked to provide 20 feet instead.

Planning staff recommended approval. Commissioners noted the project’s scale is well under the zoning district’s maximum density; Dickerson said the three two‑story townhomes (about 1,800 square feet each) are a modest proposal and would include three garages and 360‑degree architecture approved by the Community Appearance Board and the Planning & Zoning Board.

The commission approved the site plan and the variances on a 5–0 vote (motion by Commissioner Hudak, second by Vice Mayor Preston). The commission then separately approved acceptance of a five‑foot right‑of‑way dedication along Southeast Third Street, also on a 5–0 roll‑call vote.

The clerk disclosed campaign contributions from the applicant’s representative earlier in the hearing. During the public hearing, a resident asked the commission to explain the hardship supporting the lot‑width variance; the applicant explained the combination of vintage plat dimensions and a required right‑of‑way dedication created the circumstances the variance addresses.

The approvals were conditioned on usual engineering, permitting and site requirements. The applicant waived formal quasi‑judicial procedures, and the project will move to final permitting and construction as conditions are satisfied.

Votes at a glance

• Item 9 — Major site plan approval for three townhomes and variances to street‑side setback (25' to 20') and lot width (100' to 60'): motion by Commissioner Hudak; seconded by Vice Mayor Preston; roll‑call approval 5–0.

• Item 10 — Acceptance of a 5‑foot right‑of‑way dedication along Southeast Third Street: motion by Commissioner Hudak; seconded by Vice Mayor Preston; roll‑call approval 5–0.

","The commission approved site plan and related variances for a three‑unit townhome proposal at 2013 Southeast Third Street and separately accepted a 5‑foot right‑of‑way dedication from the developer to bring the street to required width.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6263272,"Commission approves Chick‑fil‑A canopy, dual drive‑thru and parking deviation for Hillsborough site",1132,5521000,6653000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3108039-bd95ec3431f0d5afc195d9da22cdb340&start=5521&end=6653","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3108039-bd95ec3431f0d5afc195d9da22cdb340/thumbnail_5521000.jpg","/articles/6263272/Deerfield-Beach-City/Broward-County/Florida/Commission-approves-ChickfilA-canopy-dual-drivethru-and-parking-deviation-for-Hillsborough-site","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6263272-d586cebc6423242cb4dddd932221dcf0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770448421&Signature=h5zpa1~~yA0TancMmN5ZvgV2GeTGHKa4p1YE7UVUfBraP6wMlcUQTyG4XJr9DwYWw-piQRS1gCt0ehNU5UVXmsJAU9AzhFkx1G~dfFmPcYC~ReCMF5ByodestsXYW22SC5lkeFx01cNpo6Iy~ZOcKuX2ejpPoYPRdj4ACU8kVvrNU2bHHnQ-ql1y6VIuB1iHfbh86khM82PbZl4z7eYqgbyiv0G4OkTP~eJcqD0jc2ouLARrfkhTRAyRnU2QSbWUDadiOcI4FMHJZFax7dBCIeFbGa5K3X69tGNobFTasW6E0jXfPwidGAxm0DDxlbn7mL5~t2AeHMmi1gkmh10Lmg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Deerfield Beach City Commission on April 22 approved a major site plan allowing Chick‑fil‑A to install a larger front canopy, add a second drive‑through lane and operate with fewer on‑site parking spaces at its Hillsborough Boulevard location.

City officials said the changes are meant to reduce order and service times, protect employees from sun and rain, and relieve stacking conflicts that were causing vehicles to block parking and internal circulation. Attorney Dwayne Dickerson, representing the applicant, said the canopy and reconfigured stacking would allow the restaurant to meet Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) expectations for team‑member protection and to serve vehicles more efficiently.

The commission granted a requested variance from the Deerfield Beach Land Development Code to place the canopy 15.4 feet from the front property line instead of the 50 feet the code normally requires, and approved a technical deviation to allow 31 parking spaces on the property in lieu of the 44 spaces called for by code. The commission record shows a unanimous vote of 5–0 to approve the resolution; Vice Mayor Preston seconded a motion by Commissioner Plow.

Supporters on the dais described the parcel as an older generation site with circulation and stacking issues that the redesign would address. Several commissioners and the applicant said the new design will add at least 15 additional stacking positions, reduce conflicts with parking, and improve safety by preventing vehicles from queuing into the shopping center or rights of way.

The clerk disclosed campaign contributions from the applicant's representative to multiple commissioners before public comment, as required by the city code of ethics. No public speakers spoke in opposition at the public hearing on the item.

The resolution requires a four‑fifths approval because it includes a variance; the commission recorded a unanimous five‑member approval.

Planning staff and the applicant noted additional landscaping, new canopy elevations and reconfigured parking and access will be part of the final site plan. The applicant said they would use paint and material choices and integrated fans in the canopy to minimize heat for employees.

A city staff condition noted the property remains part of a larger shopping center with additional parking opportunities in the center; the parking deviation applies to the Chick‑fil‑A parcel only.

The commission's approval authorizes the development to proceed subject to the conditions and final permitting; the project team will now return to staff for final engineering and permitting steps.

Votes at a glance

• Resolution approving Chick‑fil‑A major site plan, front‑setback variance (to 15.4 ft), and parking deviation (31 spaces vs. 44 required): motion to approve by Commissioner Plow; seconded by Vice Mayor Preston; roll‑call approval 5–0.

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