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CRA approves facade grant for 2201 West Atlantic Boulevard after commissioners raise site concerns
Summary
The CRA authorized a façade and business site improvement grant for 2201 LLC for upgrades at 2201 West Atlantic Boulevard, approving a maximum program contribution of $200,000; commissioners queried staff about homelessness and dumping at the rear of the site.
The Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency on Oct. 21 approved a façade and business site improvement grant agreement with 2201 LLC for the property at 2201 West Atlantic Boulevard.
Evan Camejo, redevelopment project coordinator for the CRA, described the project as a multi-tenant home-decor shopping center located diagonally across from the Walmart shopping center. The scope of work includes removing round columns and replacing them with rectangular columns to open sidewalk space, adding framed storefront architectural features with parapets, painting, scored stucco, and exterior lighting. Camejo said eligible costs total $417,510 and the program’s maximum contribution is $200,000 because six contiguous addresses on a single parcel are participating; he said the total project cost exceeds $600,000.
Camejo told the board the Northwest Advisory Committee recommended approval Oct. 6. The proposed timeline requires permits within six months and work to commence within 12 months of the effective date, with completion no later than 24 months; staff said the goal for completion is January 2026.
During commission discussion, Vice Mayor Fournier and other commissioners raised longstanding problems behind the property involving homelessness and illegal dumping. Camejo said he did not have an immediate update; another staff member (identified in the record as the CRA director) said the property owner has been working on cleanup, is currently out of the country, and staff will coordinate further help from BSO when the owner returns. Staff also stated they do not believe there are active code cases on the property because properties with outstanding code enforcement issues are ineligible for the incentives program.
Commissioners commended the proposed improvements as a positive addition to the area and asked staff how business owners in the CRA can learn about eligibility; Camejo provided his contact email (camejo@copbfl.com) and said CRA information is available on the Palm Beach website.
The board approved the resolution by roll call vote.
Clarifying details: eligible project cost $417,510; maximum CRA contribution $200,000; project cost stated as “over $600,000” (exact total not specified); six contiguous addresses are participating on one parcel; permitting within six months, construction commencement within 12 months, completion within 24 months, target completion January 2026.
The meeting then proceeded to reports and public business.
