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Council approves land‑use and zoning changes for Sunrise/University redevelopment; neighbors voice traffic and height concerns
Summary
Council approved a comprehensive plan amendment and a rezoning for a 12.931‑acre parcel at West Sunrise Boulevard and North University Drive to allow a planned commercial development that includes an apartment building and an affordable housing component; residents raised traffic and building‑height worries during public hearings.
The Plantation City Council on April 9 approved a comprehensive plan amendment to redesignate roughly 12.931 acres near 8190 West Sunrise Boulevard and the companion rezoning to B‑7‑Q Planned Commercial Development. The approvals were the second reading of a land‑use ordinance and the associated zoning ordinance; both measures passed after public hearings and roll‑call votes.
City staff said the amendment adjusts the city’s future land‑use map and the rezoning enables the applicant to pursue a site plan for a mixed commercial and residential redevelopment. Planning staff reminded the council that…
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