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City staff and consultant Hazen & Sawyer summarized key findings: Fort Lauderdale uses the Biscayne Aquifer as its primary drinking-water source and operates two water treatment facilities, including the Dixie membrane plant and the older 5th Avenue (5 Ash) plant. The city is constructing the Prospect Lake clean-water center, a modern treatment facility scheduled for completion in late 2026, which staff and the consultant said will improve treated-water color and overall water quality for customers currently served by the 5th Avenue facility.

Consultant George Brown said the city's current water-use permit (Biscayne Aquifer withdrawals) and purchased offsets such as capacity in the C-51 reservoir provide sufficient supply estimates through 2045 under the updated demand forecast. The plan projects population-driven demand and identifies alternative supply strategies the city may use if withdrawal needs grow beyond Biscayne-available allocations, including deeper Floridan aquifer wells and higher-treatment processes (reverse osmosis or similar), which would raise infrastructure and operating costs.

Staff and the consultant emphasized monitoring and updates: the district revises the Lower East Coast plan roughly every five years and municipal demand forecasts and work plans should be updated accordingly. The board recommended the comprehensive-plan amendments as presented and staff said typical follow-up actions include continued reporting to the district and incorporation of the work plan\u0000findings into the city's Capital Improvement Program and water-utility planning.

Why it matters: The amendments align the city's long-range planning with regional water-resource forecasts, reaffirm existing water-supply strategies and document a path for additional supply if growth or environmental conditions require it. The Prospect Lake project is a major capital investment intended to modernize treatment and address color removal goals, while alternative supply options carry higher cost and technical demands.

What happens next: The board transmitted a recommendation to the City Commission, which will consider adoption as part of the comprehensive-plan amendment process. Staff will continue routine monitoring of withdrawals, permit compliance and district updates.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning and Zoning Board Meeting on September 17, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Planning & Zoning Board voted Sept. 24 to recommend adoption of comprehensive-plan amendments to incorporate the South Florida Water Management District\u0000Lower East Coast water-supply updates and Fort Lauderdale\u0000s updated water-supply work plan.","taxTitle","Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida","taxId",4849,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5979835,"Planning board backs rezoning for townhome development at 1000 SW 26th Street after residents raise flooding and traffic concerns",2521,2339000,4860000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5809977-03b931c75154ffdf82ebe2cabd6bb78c&start=2339&end=4860","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5809977-03b931c75154ffdf82ebe2cabd6bb78c/thumbnail_2339000.jpg","/articles/5979835/Fort-Lauderdale/Broward-County/Florida/Planning-board-backs-rezoning-for-townhome-development-at-1000-SW-26th-Street-after-residents-raise-flooding-and-traffic-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5979835-ab63529546a851a0d8edaf3a27f9b385/orig.mp4?Expires=1770759860&Signature=IGt~81GJr4bEVHKdRtqr9F1aTox3B4DDUMmr5ZuXXly0jHTldQsV9t4WlD1zs0nKYL7fcgiAddE~68ctfXh34X2SzAqIc8A2PPOuBc9IJF1Duff6c6wqiPly50-DwGieMJWb8S6DGj3eNCKlDvtV-DSARyQj6R3p1UuYLeweHW0WRVDVkimjhnluFUGekFQjlEeLej7wRn~sZmB4-UDZ3skvmcVScn5nwlj9p8IHp3FUzoVCqhgLydsg7yQ4oQ14nzEX6uVR0leUbV~NLYf3~RjXSicgOuV4FaTYH2h2g2yYcJRYI5UUVspuR1~P1b1O3hK0fm1CtgZjemy0tE6vCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning & Zoning Board on Sept. 24 recommended approval of a rezoning request that would change a vacant five-acre parcel at 1000 Southwest 26th (listed in materials as 1000 SW 20th/20 Sixth Street) from RD-15 to RM-15 zoning to allow a townhome project. Attorney Heidi Davis, representing EcoR LLC and the developer, said the rezoning does not raise the maximum permitted dwelling units per acre (both districts allow 15 units per acre under the city's future land-use designation) and that the applicant intends to build townhomes rather than cluster homes; the application is intended to permit a townhouse product that staff and the applicant say better fits the neighborhood context.

Applicant representatives showed conceptual plans indicating a maximum of approximately 67 townhomes (the RD-15 cluster alternative could yield a similar number under current density caps). The developer also proposed dedicating 25 feet of right-of-way along the north frontage for sidewalk and street trees and 25 feet along the west side, creating a larger separation between new units and the closest western neighbors. The team said a conservation easement and a tree-mitigation plan would be recorded to preserve and relocate healthy trees where feasible.

More than a dozen neighbors and civic association representatives from Edgewood and River Oaks addressed the board. Speakers including Ted Hencerra (River Oaks Civic Association president), Tom Turberville and Kitty McGowan (Edgewood Civic Association president) voiced strong opposition or concern, citing the neighborhood\u0000flooding during the April 2023 storm, limited existing street capacity, pickup/drop-off operations at St. Jerome Catholic School, and the effect of additional impervious surfaces on drainage. Several speakers questioned whether the rezoning would enable future higher-density or lodging/mixed-use development; staff and the applicant clarified that conditional uses such as lodging or mixed use would require separate approvals and that the applicant committed to a townhouse product.

City staff and the applicant said traffic modeling estimated a relatively small number of new peak hour trips (applicant cited roughly 30'-40 peak trips) and that the site plan, plat and development review processes will address parking, stormwater and tree mitigation. Staff noted the plat process will formalize dedications and allow staff to attach plat notes that limit permitted uses.

After discussion, the board voted to recommend approval of the rezoning, finding it met the city\u0000ULDR rezoning criteria and noting the applicant\u0000commitments to right-of-way dedications, tree preservation and a townhouse-only project. Several board members said they were torn and emphasized the neighborhood's need to stay involved in the upcoming DRC and plat reviews. The recommendation will go to the City Commission for final action; the site plan and plat are subject to subsequent technical review and public comment.

Why it matters: The rezoning will determine whether the parcel is developed as townhomes (fee-simple townhouses) or as cluster condominium-style product under the existing zoning. Neighbors said the site\u0000s flooding history, limited access and school drop-off circulation warrant additional scrutiny; the board and staff pointed to the site-plan/plat process as the venue to address technical measures for drainage, parking and tree protection.

What\u0000happens next: The applicant will advance DRC review, platting and site-plan approvals; the board also asked staff to report back to City Commission and explore whether larger townhouse projects should have mandatory Planning & Zoning review (see separate communication).","The board recommended approval to rezone a 5-acre vacant parcel from RD-15 to RM-15 to permit townhomes; developers and staff said density and height would not increase beyond existing comprehensive plan limits, while neighbors pressed flood, tree canopy and traffic concerns and requested more engagement during site-plan review.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},5979840,"City planning board recommends approval of boundary plat and access rationalization for North Federal Highway lot",227,3516000,3743000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5809977-03b931c75154ffdf82ebe2cabd6bb78c&start=3516&end=3743","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5809977-03b931c75154ffdf82ebe2cabd6bb78c/thumbnail_3516000.jpg","/articles/5979840/Fort-Lauderdale/Broward-County/Florida/City-planning-board-recommends-approval-of-boundary-plat-and-access-rationalization-for-North-Federal-Highway-lot","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5979840-a7cfaca561a6426192cd61ec7a2b4300/orig.mp4?Expires=1770759860&Signature=acTHbqxbZC2YVvMLXCHArjM~9VpGw0EaK-ruVxYWueXo6PSYa-EzQnD7GcDbpJcjUm9MEP7aEfX10uSV2cL62ndBtLATDJJ7DmjrLXvoPejM~BtT-9475Nafbe9PlUX3mt0InYZdifrrDAus7xg4t4eQYo~fmCJqxBHSWud2AdT8~7r-e8nVVhH7F0OOZxzNGDDOZi93ERvZQttoKBHdfDxrV8BWLhBrS9czNFQxGPvTUilSS49hFY8OvZUbLcnPRq6Ndv~kuKiv7BNNVUHeMqR2mE42yUHBYX2EVQy7HvUVFjD6bsgZh3g-TcBRILqXhBpN-HYO11knBFdNE~5zWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval Sept. 24 of a boundary plat for a parcel at 1055 North Federal Highway. Attorney Robert Locker, representing the property owner and surveyor, said the plat will remove multiple existing curb cuts along the Federal Highway curve, consolidate access to a single one-way in/one-way out approach, and dedicate right-of-way tapers to the Florida Department of Transportation to improve traffic safety.

Locker told the board the plat and related access changes already have been reviewed by FDOT, Broward County Traffic Engineering and city traffic and mobility staff. He said the property is the subject of a separate site-plan approval and a previously approved development incentive agreement and easement; the boundary plat is a required technical step before building permits.

City staff reported that the application meets the applicable Unified Land Development Regulations (ULDR) criteria and that standard conditions of approval should apply. The board\u0000motion to recommend approval cited the staff report and testimony presented that evening; the motion passed on a voice roll call.

Why it matters: The plat is intended to improve vehicle movements along a high‑curvature segment of Federal Highway by reducing conflict points from multiple curb cuts and by formalizing access to FDOT standards. Applicants said the change may reduce turning movements that currently create safety concerns along the curve.

What happens next: The recommendation will be forwarded to the City Commission and the platting/engineering process continues with FDOT and city permitting prior to issuance of building permits.

","The Planning & Zoning Board recommended approval of a boundary plat for property at 1055 N. Federal Highway that eliminates multiple curb cuts and dedicates additional right-of-way to FDOT, with staff and applicant saying the plat improves traffic flow and meets review conditions.",{"_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},5979844,"Fort Lauderdale planning board denies request to vacate historic Tarpon River right-of-way",2911,243000,3154000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5809977-03b931c75154ffdf82ebe2cabd6bb78c&start=243&end=3154","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5809977-03b931c75154ffdf82ebe2cabd6bb78c/thumbnail_243000.jpg","/articles/5979844/Fort-Lauderdale/Broward-County/Florida/Fort-Lauderdale-planning-board-denies-request-to-vacate-historic-Tarpon-River-right-of-way","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5979844-a2165ff475ba88cf5f6e0c5113fd9180/orig.mp4?Expires=1770759860&Signature=TPpH-jmkC1f9ccC608xZfGUcY71UXUFIWdbqFjAQBXCW19TGpaMvLmFl-7HLNb2CC7gQW9o3IxZuHPioZlCsnloTPgW4dDFI8iZx2KPf~m00nZPEbJ-JDJfyLO1MRMD6SWGaoRImkQnmabWbAySFqpvsIKikqDxLDSj6Fr4649OhV8~mb8oaE1iIe9ULevV5jTCe0q0yvwMQ4TsoHdi7LgFc7HCsn-m0NeXUC2yiB0ao5YirD7FJRowKPA3RbPBrnJLhaZ5ODqFLM4Th2GjOyoI3Hi~uwg3wwUbioN2QSQTsJwxE890gL7HAfkRyq~lYtwE76mqEs5PMXks71D3qMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fort Lauderdale\u0000Planning & Zoning Board Chairman Patrick McTeague and a majority of board members voted on Sept. 24 to recommend denial of an application from four Tarpon River property owners to vacate the final remaining segment of the historic Southwest Sixth Avenue right-of-way. The request would have transferred the easement to the adjacent homeowners.

The board\u0000action followed more than an hour of public comment, presentations by the applicants\u0000attorney and findings from city staff. Attorney Ryan Horland, representing the applicants, told the board the right-of-way was originally dedicated as part of a 1910 plat and has been reduced by subsequent replats and a 1997 city ordinance that vacated a different portion. Horland said the strip is largely unimproved, contains no utilities and that the applicants and 14 nearby neighbors support the vacation to address safety and nuisance concerns.

Neighbors who spoke opposed the vacation, arguing the right-of-way is actively used by pedestrians, children and some residents who access rear properties. Multiple longtime Tarpon River residents, including Vanessa Apotheker, president of the Tarpon River Civic Association, Gloria Reese and others, described routine use for walking, bicycling and short-cut access between Southwest 10th and 11th streets. Several speakers also said the corridor has been a neighborhood amenity for decades and recalled prior city actions, including re-routing sewer work, intended to preserve the route.

Staff planning and case planner Adam Schnell told the board the application did not meet the city\u0000Unified Land Development Regulations criteria for vacation. Schnell noted technical reviews from utility and public works divisions flagged potential future uses for the strip, including possible stormwater or pump-related needs, and concluded the right-of-way continues to serve a public purpose for pedestrian and limited vehicular access.

Board member Jackie Scott moved to deny the vacation application, saying multiple neighbors testified they use the path and that vacating it would adversely affect pedestrian circulation and safety. The motion was seconded and passed on roll call; Sherry McCartney recused herself earlier in the hearing because an attorney from her firm represents the applicant. The board\u0000recommendation now goes to the City Commission, which will hold public hearings before taking final action.

Why it matters: The right-of-way dispute affects neighborhood connectivity, public access and whether a once-dedicated thoroughfare can be converted to private use. Residents said the path shortens walking routes in an area with long blocks and limited sidewalks; opponents also pointed to a previously rejected vacation in 2003 and a subsequent city commission denial in 2004. The board\u0000decision preserves the city\u0000staff finding that the easement still serves a public purpose.

What\u0000happened next: The board\u0000vote was a recommendation to the City Commission. The applicants have an active court case related to the same parcel; the hearing record includes a circuit court order from Aug. 13, 2024, that stayed the litigation and directed plaintiffs to pursue a voluntary vacation application through the city process. No development permits or approvals were submitted with the vacation request, and the applicants\u0000attorney said no developer sale or construction approvals accompany this application.

Board members and residents urged City Commission review with continued attention to pedestrian safety and potential city utility needs.

","The Planning & Zoning Board recommended denial of an application from four Tarpon River homeowners seeking to vacate a remaining segment of the historic Southwest Sixth Avenue right-of-way, finding the easement continues to serve a public purpose for pedestrian and limited vehicular access.","actionData","errors"]

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