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Why it matters: The proposal replaces the vacant Lorenzo’s Italian restaurant and includes green features staff highlighted — rooftop solar sized to roughly the energy use of a single-family home, a rain garden that will replace about 5,000 square feet of pavement, and one on-site EV charging station. Staff also noted the project provides 120-foot stacking distances in drive‑through aisles, exceeding the 100-foot code requirement.

Project details: Jack Marshall of BDG Architects described site changes that include reducing parking from 48 spaces to 14, preserving trees along Coconut Creek, adding a sidewalk connection to the public right-of-way, and a bypass lane to allow emergency and service vehicles to maneuver. The bank’s drive‑through configuration includes an ATM lane and a teller lane; the application also includes demolition permitting for the existing vacant restaurant.

Commission discussion and direction: Commissioners supported the project but debated drive‑through lane widths. Staff confirmed the design uses 10‑foot drive lanes, which meet code; several commissioners suggested considering an 11‑foot minimum for future approvals. Justin Prophet, director of sustainable development, advised the commission that the five‑foot landscape strip between the bypass lane and the shopping center drive aisle is a code minimum and could not be reduced without a variance, which limits the room available to widen the existing lanes without further site changes.

Outcome: The special land use (Resolution 2025-126) and the site plan (Resolution 2025-125) were approved in unanimous roll‑call votes. The motion to approve the special land use was moved by Commissioner Wells and seconded by Commissioner Riedell; the site plan approval motions were moved and seconded as reflected in the record. Commissioners asked staff to consider whether future drive‑through designs should adopt wider lanes as a matter of practice.

What’s next: The applicant will proceed with demolition permitting for the former restaurant and building permit submittals for the bank. Staff will note commissioners’ direction about drive‑through lane width when reviewing future applications.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City of Coconut Creek City Commission Meeting-9/25/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The commission approved a special land use and site plan for a 2,133-square-foot Fifth Third Bank at 4805 Coconut Creek Parkway with dual drive‑through lanes, one EV charging station, rooftop solar and a rain garden. Commissioners discussed drive‑through lane widths and asked staff to consider an 11‑foot minimum for future projects.","taxTitle","Coconut Creek, Broward County, Florida","taxId",12548,"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},5973457,"Commission approves sign variances for Lincoln of Coconut Creek; commissioners urge streamlined review for small businesses",460,1578000,2038000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5830398-7bc5e81b59b9db22fd4d281221a857aa&start=1578&end=2038","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5830398-7bc5e81b59b9db22fd4d281221a857aa/thumbnail_1578000.jpg","/articles/5973457/Coconut-Creek/Broward-County/Florida/Commission-approves-sign-variances-for-Lincoln-of-Coconut-Creek-commissioners-urge-streamlined-review-for-small-businesses","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973457-bf9c1b09e48f429275de30f0093bfdda/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150809&Signature=i41whL63W9fXeFyD28XO2QCQ7RNwpyMCGVpG5PCy9NmeJneYjv9E9FnJRkQQYPwiXE1Aco0KrvhpPQnlqFH-dZh4NP5duyogVDwjrBosuaZ-wWUJHkIu-KTW7ocCENzXidrS6w5jVAh9mzCerSMyC5QETkojmFL3t1TBYUwtDPDwdX2oTnvAHLOtKGMfgvDHLZWtn7MDHZqOM-Uze6ywU67wNpzNFdNiay0dWTbD6o62tm9~usKQRKil9oKhu2uKMWe4d-kkvpMzWc~mfpdgD7Eld~CvujVlrCe8WPD1omfPLUjIWmtcFFgJqMXY6-Wn9Kz2i--HT-ihc-hSnooINw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coconut Creek City Commission on Sept. 25 approved two quasi‑judicial sign deviations for the Lincoln of Coconut Creek auto dealership, permitting a 10.8-square-foot illuminated service entrance sign where the code allows 8 square feet and a 5-foot-1 logo sign where the code permits a 3-foot maximum.

Why it matters: The deviations were tied to site-specific constraints — the service sign and logo are recessed under a portico and set back roughly 300 feet from Sample Road, with landscaping and vehicle displays limiting visibility. The applicant said larger or illuminated signs are necessary for on-site wayfinding.

Staff presentation: Justin Prophet, director of sustainable development, told the commission the property is in the Main Street district and in a PMDD zoning district, and staff concurred with the applicant’s responses to the deviation criteria, recommending approval.

Applicant testimony: Mark Branchley, representing the applicant, outlined that the service sign is largely in shadow under a portico and would be 27 feet back from the building frontline; the logo sign will be mounted on an oversized column 17 feet from the front. He said the larger size and illumination are intended to improve customer wayfinding given the landscaping and median setbacks.

Commission discussion: Commissioners praised the staff review and approved the deviations but several expressed concern about the administrative burden the relief process places on businesses. Commissioner Riedell said the public hearings and planning‑and‑zoning steps can be costly and suggested staff evaluate whether certain modest sign deviations could be handled administratively to reduce burdens on smaller businesses. Commissioner Brody said any change should preserve the city’s visual standards but supported a streamlined process for straightforward cases.

Outcome: Both deviations were approved in roll-call votes. For the service entrance sign (Resolution 2025-109) the motion to approve was moved by Commissioner Riedell and seconded by Commissioner Welch; for the logo sign (Resolution 2025-110) the motion was moved by Commissioner Bridal and seconded by Commissioner Brody. Recorded votes were unanimous among commissioners present.

What’s next: Staff was asked to consider whether code adjustments or administrative processes could streamline similar sign requests in the future without eroding the city’s design standards.","The commission granted sign deviations allowing a 10.8-square-foot illuminated service sign (8 allowed) and a 5-foot-1 logo sign (3-foot limit) for the new Lincoln of Coconut Creek auto dealership. Commissioners discussed whether some sign approvals could be handled administratively to reduce cost and time for businesses.",{"_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},5973461,"Coconut Creek OKs larger contract with longtime lobbyist Eric’s Consultants",177,789000,966000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5830398-7bc5e81b59b9db22fd4d281221a857aa&start=789&end=966","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5830398-7bc5e81b59b9db22fd4d281221a857aa/thumbnail_789000.jpg","/articles/5973461/Coconut-Creek/Broward-County/Florida/Coconut-Creek-OKs-larger-contract-with-longtime-lobbyist-Erics-Consultants","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973461-5f837be9596ae9369c79570eb554841e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771150809&Signature=OFeOVqkpsW9u20eAfoXh8AfBIBl2bZpCqDLkgpTKl-HtXmbSRscEXt17PE1qwcvAyLDUuYwhm9Rq2IYWtUfcZRdsmnCA3chameRxLtaKFrgiywGh7urcv7brkfCCEWdLa3GwR44onck6Cj1nD0NcbIegDhZtmdD~24xBx1phB65~T1sgKZFWka5tAXOEh-QnQ~884TuAv1Gi15~nKP~kzbk0RV0FgmCHrP2NvddYqYyxdzyRIsT0pv06fuCP-TSWuVV~RfkQSrLUcXDHYAbdo~RjajBisKgvz5xSR1hOi1oWLtPAEFcQ90HP~nhyw0NLXvRcg-j4TUZ3fkUujJwVHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Coconut Creek City Commission on Sept. 25 approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a state and local lobbying services agreement with Eric’s Consultants Inc., increasing the annual retainer to $48,000 from the current $36,000. Government Affairs Manager Bernadette Hughes told the commission the firm has represented the city since 2010 and recommended the increase after a competitive solicitation returned a single responsive proposal.

Why it matters: The commission said the contract helps the city pursue appropriations and legislative advocacy in Tallahassee. Hughes said the consultant’s work has helped secure roughly $2 million in appropriations since 2015.

Hughes told the commission the city issued 216 electronic invitations for the work and received one responsive proposal. \"This agreement is for $48,000 per year,\" she said, adding that the proposed fee is the firm’s first adjustment since 2010 and is below the Broward County median for comparable municipal lobbying contracts. The selection committee — which included Hughes, the finance director and the city attorney — reviewed qualifications, past performance and price and recommended approval.

Commissioners who spoke praised Eric’s Consultants’ responsiveness and connections. Commissioner John Bridal said of the consultants, \"they really work their rear end off,\" and described them as effective at getting the city access to legislators and committee staff. Commissioner Riedell and Commissioner Welch said they had participated in lobbying activities and supported the increase, noting returned appropriations as evidence of value.

The commission voted unanimously to approve the resolution. The motion to approve was moved by Commissioner Bridal and seconded by Commissioner Brody; the roll call recorded all commissioners voting yes.

What’s next: The contract will be executed by the city manager or designee and the consultant will continue to pursue appropriations and legislative priorities at the state and local level on the city’s behalf.","The City Commission approved a three-year increase in the city’s state and local lobbying contract with Eric’s Consultants Inc., raising the annual retainer from $36,000 to $48,000 after staff and commissioners described the firm’s long relationship and recent appropriations success.","actionData","errors"]

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