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Commission approves 110‑unit Hillcrest Village affordable housing project, citing county bonus density
Summary
The Hollywood City Commission cleared final approvals Oct. 9 for an 8‑story, 110‑unit affordable housing development at 1101 Hillcrest Drive after two public hearings. The developer will set aside units at multiple income bands and include a 10% veteran preference; city and county rules and a Broward bonus density policy were used to secure entitl
The City of Hollywood on Oct. 9 approved plans for Hillcrest Village, an 8‑story, 110‑unit affordable housing development proposed for 1101 Hillcrest Drive.
The commission passed, on second reading, a PUD amendment and separately approved the project’s site plan and design; both votes were unanimous. The project is led by Housing Trust Group (HTG) and will include a mix of one‑, two‑ and three‑bedroom units targeted to households earning from roughly 30% up to 80% of area median income (AMI).
Why it matters: commissioners and staff said the city and Broward County face an acute shortage of cost‑restricted housing for lower income households. City and developer witnesses pointed to recent HTG projects in Hollywood that leased rapidly after completion: University Station, HTG’s most recent Hollywood complex, had "all 216 units leased up" within weeks of receiving its certificate of occupancy, the applicant said.
Project details: the site plan calls for 110 residential units, plus about 744 square feet of office space, built on approximately 2.45 acres. HTG will provide 157 on‑site parking spaces; a consultant parking demand analysis produced for the application estimated a peak need of about 106 spaces. The development will also formalize a 24‑space off‑site parking arrangement for school faculty and staff, available to the new building when the charter school is not in session.
Affordability, density and permits: the developer told the commission it used Broward County’s affordable‑housing bonus policy (County Policy 2.16.0.3) to obtain additional density for income‑restricted units. The project’s mix of affordability levels and the county bonus together produced entitlement to the proposed unit total, city staff said. HTG presented calculations and county planning documents showing sufficient residual PUD entitlement to accommodate the proposal.
Rents and targeting: the applicant provided sample rent levels tied to AMI bands; HUD‑style 30% AMI rents in the project were shown at roughly $648 for a one‑bedroom, $777 for two bedrooms and about $899 for three bedrooms. The developer said the building will also reserve 10% of units under a veteran preference and will prioritize applicants who live or work in Hollywood when leases become available.
Traffic and parking: a traffic study conducted for the project found a de minimis traffic increase at peak hours and concluded nearby intersections would remain at acceptable service levels. Project representatives also emphasized the site’s transit access: city buses, the Holly Go green shuttle route, and Sun Shuttle service provide links to the wider transit network.
Design and approvals: the commission reviewed three design options after the planning and development board asked the applicant to simplify massing and reduce visual complexity. The commission approved the applicant’s original design option after discussion. Site‑plan approval included standard conditions: unity of title for the site and execution of the shared‑parking arrangement with the adjacent charter school.
Outcome and next steps: both the PUD amendment (ordinance on second reading) and the design/site plan resolution passed unanimously. HTG said it expects construction and a multi‑phase leasing schedule that would allow pre‑leasing in 2027 and occupancy beginning in 2028. City staff will monitor required permits and final engineering and will record the formal shared‑parking agreement with the school.
Context and concerns: some neighbors and residents raised questions about construction impacts and protections for nearby buildings during excavation and foundation work; the applicant said it will use standard structural monitoring, third‑party inspectors if required, and a construction‑management plan that keeps worker parking on site or on leased lots and limits work to city‑authorized hours.
Bottom line: commissioners approved a mixed‑income, transit‑oriented development intended to add affordable, income‑restricted units in a neighborhood where current demand exceeds supply. The developer and city will now move into permitting and pre‑leasing stages.
