Tamarac Commission Approves 50-unit Townhouse Development and Digital Billboard Proposal

The Tamarac Planning Board convened on September 3, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, including a proposed residential development and a special exception application for a digital billboard.

The meeting began with a discussion on a major site plan for a residential project located near a shopping center. Board members expressed support for the development, noting it as a better use of the property compared to additional commercial space. The proposal includes 16 four-bedroom units and 34 three-bedroom units, resulting in a gross density of eight dwelling units per acre. The adjacent community has a density of up to ten units per acre. However, it was clarified that no affordable housing would be included in this project.

Following the discussion, the board moved to a vote on the residential project, which passed unanimously with a 5-0 recommendation to the city commission, including specific conditions outlined by staff.

The next item on the agenda was a special exception application for the construction of a 14-foot by 48-foot digital billboard, proposed to be located west of the Sawgrass Expressway and north of Commercial Boulevard. The attorney representing the petitioner provided an overview of the project, emphasizing its lengthy development process. The board noted that this item would be discussed further at the upcoming city commission meeting, which has been rescheduled to September 25 at 7 PM.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the board's commitment to community development while addressing the balance between residential needs and commercial viability. The next steps will involve further discussions on the billboard proposal and the residential project at the city commission meeting.