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Commission rezones 4906 N. Flagler Drive to RPD for Apogee after size and height reductions; neighbors voice concern
Summary
The City Commission approved the Apogee residential plan development (RPD) rezoning for 4906 North Flagler Drive after the applicant reduced unit count and overall height; neighbors raised concerns about construction impacts, views, and historic preservation.
The City Commission unanimously rezoned 4906 North Flagler Drive to a Residential Planned Development (RPD) on March 17, approving the Apogee project after the developer scaled back the proposal following staff and planning board guidance.
Brian Seymour, attorney for the applicant, said the Related Group reduced the project's scale after meetings with staff and the neighborhood. "Following the recommendations of staff and the direction of the planning board, we've downsized the project," Seymour told the commission, describing the changes in units and height.
Why it matters: the rezoning allows a narrow 1.45-acre property east of North Flagler Drive to be developed at MF-32 density through an RPD that includes code waivers; neighbors worry about construction impacts, shadows, waterfront views and preservation of a historic home on the site.
What changed since earlier reviews: - The applicant reduced the unit count from 46 to 39 and lowered the tower from roughly 287 feet (25 stories) to about 235 feet (21 stories). Seymour summarized this as "an over…
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