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Commission approves after‑the‑fact turf installation at Lauderdale Beach Hotel despite historic‑preservation objections
Summary
The commission granted an after‑the‑fact certificate of appropriateness for artificial turf installed at the Lauderdale Beach Hotel’s front outdoor seating area. Broward Trust and preservation advocates expressed concern that cumulative alterations are altering the site's historic character; the applicant committed to consult with residents about certain turf areas.
The commission approved an after‑the‑fact certificate of appropriateness on March 3 allowing artificial turf to remain over pavers at the front outdoor seating area of the Lauderdale Beach Hotel (a designated historic site), following public testimony from preservation advocates and the applicant.
Mikayla Conca of the Broward…
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