A Sunrise resident urged the commission on Sept. 15 to investigate construction activity adjacent to her property and asked why she had not been notified about the project.

Christine Pontillo (listed in the record as a resident) said construction at the corner of Oakland Park Boulevard and Pine Island Road — identified by staff as the Broward Health project — had begun without community notice. She told commissioners workers and machinery are “looking into our windows and everything,” that trees and shrubs have been removed, fences have been damaged and that heavy equipment is causing her house to vibrate. Pontillo said the new building will block sunlight that her backyard gardens rely on and expressed concern about increased pests and loss of privacy.

Mayor Michael J. Ryan and other commissioners responded at the meeting: the mayor said the project has been extensively discussed in public hearings and asked city staff to meet with Pontillo to collect detailed information about property damage, rattling and other claims so the city can investigate and report back. City Manager Mark Lubelski confirmed staff would follow up and requested Pontillo provide her contact details so field inspections can be scheduled.

The exchange occurred during the commission’s public comment period; commissioners did not take regulatory action at the meeting but directed staff to investigate the resident’s allegations and report findings to the commission.

Why it matters: the resident’s complaint raises typical construction‑impact concerns — noise, potential structural impacts, loss of sunlight and privacy — that can affect property owners’ health, safety and quality of life. The city’s follow‑up will determine whether construction activity is consistent with approved plans and whether mitigation or remedies are required.