Council approves Marina Village rezoning and site plan for 508‑unit mixed‑use project

Riviera Beach City Council approved rezoning and a detailed site plan for a large mixed‑use development near the south Broadway corridor on Nov. 3, endorsing a plan that will allow Aqua Holdings to build up to four towers totaling about 508 condominium units, parking and roughly 10,000 square feet of commercial space.

Staff described the application (ordinance 42‑91/resolution 150‑25) as consistent with the city’s downtown mixed‑use future land‑use designation and within the chosen PUD standards. Planner Curtis Thompson and other staff showed elevations, a landscaping plan emphasizing native species, and a phased buildout schedule that could extend over a decade. The project proposes 1,083 parking spaces and no direct access from Broadway to minimize traffic impacts.

Several residents questioned traffic modeling and the apparent emphasis on market‑rate units rather than workforce or affordable housing. Resident Rochelle Hughes told the council, “There’s a lot of traffic going on now… you’re gonna have 508 units, a 149 units, and 418 units,” and urged the city to ensure infrastructure keeps pace.

Councilmembers acknowledged the concerns but also praised the quality of the applicant’s submittal and the speed of staff review. After public comments that included both concerns and endorsements, the council approved the site plan and the related special exception. Supporters said the project will catalyze private investment and clean up a long‑vacant corner of the city; opponents asked the city to pursue stronger affordable housing commitments and parking/infrastructure mitigation in later permitting phases.

Next steps: The developer may begin phased permitting and construction per the site plan; staff will oversee consistency with the approved site plan and require any necessary traffic or infrastructure mitigation during permitting.