The City of Sunrise Commission on a unanimous vote approved a second‑reading ordinance amending the AmeriFirst Metropica Development of Regional Impact (DRI) development order.

The amendment increases the number of approved high‑rise dwelling units from 2,500 to 3,000 and raises the approved office gross square footage from 785,000 to 925,000. The amendment also adds language to permit approved statutory extensions under Florida Statutes section 252.363 and modifies commute‑trip reduction plan requirements.

Why it matters: The change increases residential density at the Metropica site and expands planned office space, an amendment that could affect traffic patterns, service needs and the city’s long‑term planning obligations tied to the DRI.

Key actions and votes

- The ordinance (12b, second reading) was moved by Deputy Mayor Kirch and seconded by Assistant Deputy Mayor Guzman; the item passed 4–0 (Deputy Mayor Kirch — yes; Assistant Deputy Mayor Guzman — yes; Commissioner LaToya Clark — yes; Mayor Ryan — yes).

- Staff indicated the amendment also includes amendments to Sections 2.5 and 2.6 of the DRI order and removes a transportation modes subsection (3.74) as part of the commute‑trip reduction changes.

Speakers and context

City Manager Mark Lubelski and the Community Development director were identified as presenters for the item; the commission held a public hearing and no members of the public appeared to speak on the amendment. City Attorney Tom Moss confirmed there were no legal impediments to the vote.

Ending: The amendment passed 4–0; staff and affected applicants will proceed under the revised DRI order and the city clerk will record changes as required by the development agreement and state law.