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City Commission approves rezoning, site plan and land-disposition agreement for 22-acre Park Road mixed‑use project
Summary
After a public hearing and separate votes, the commission rezoned 1600 South Park Road to a Planned Development, approved a design/site plan for a mixed‑use project of 618 residential units plus commercial space, and authorized an amended land‑disposition agreement with the developer to remediate and sell 22 acres of city‑owned land.
The Hollywood City Commission voted unanimously on May 7 to rezone 22 acres at 1600 South Park Road, approve a design and site plan for a mixed‑use development and authorize an amended land‑disposition agreement with Park Road Development LLC.
The commission first approved an ordinance changing the property’s zoning from Government Use (GU) to a Planned Development (PD). At the second‑reading hearing, Andrea Winget, director of Development Services, told the commission the master plan had not changed since first reading and implements the design approved in the PD application. A member of the public, Anne Ralston, spoke during the hearing urging caution about city land “disappearing without protection from voters,” and raised traffic‑impact concerns for the Pembroke Road/Interstate‑95 corridor. Commissioner Peter Hernandez moved to approve the rezoning; Vice Mayor Quintana seconded. The roll call vote was unanimous.
The commission then approved the corresponding design and site plan by resolution. Andrea Winget described the plan as matching the master plan: about 618 multifamily residential units, roughly 8,900 square feet of restaurant/commercial space and about 16,800 square feet of office space, with associated parking and stormwater work. A public hearing was opened and closed with no additional speakers. Commissioner Clary moved to approve design and site plan review; Vice Mayor Quintana seconded; the measure passed unanimously.
Finally, the commission approved a resolution authorizing city officials to execute an amended and restated land‑disposition and development agreement (LDA) with Park Road Development LLC for remediation, sale and redevelopment of the city property. The city’s outside counsel and staff reported the LDA language was updated to reflect the approved master plan and included city‑negotiated protections. Commissioner Lehi moved approval and Commissioner Gruber seconded; the vote was unanimous.
What the votes mean: the approvals clear key entitlement, design and disposition steps that the developer needs to remediate the property and build the mixed‑use project. City staff said the next steps will be permit reviews, remediation scheduling and execution of the LDA terms, including remediation milestones in the agreement. The commission did not set a construction start date; staff said timing will depend on remediation and permitting milestones.
Why it matters: the approvals move a long‑discussed redevelopment of a 22‑acre, city‑owned site forward in a way that replaces city ownership with private redevelopment tied to a remediation and disposition agreement. Commissioners and at least one public speaker raised traffic and voter‑approval questions; staff replied the site is not subject to the ballot‑authorization requirements that apply to certain dispositions.
What’s next: staff will administer the LDA terms and building permits. The developer will be required to follow the approved master plan and site plan; material changes or requests that require variances would return to the planning process.
Speakers quoted in this report are identified in the record: Andrea Winget, Director of Development Services; Anne Ralston, resident; Commissioner Peter Hernandez; Mayor Josh Levy.
