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Resident urges three‑story limit for Plantation General Hospital redevelopment, praises new projects
Summary
During public comment, resident Dennis Conklin praised several developments and asked the CRA to limit redevelopment at the former Plantation General Hospital to three stories when demolition occurs; staff noted corridor beautification work by Kimley Horn is ongoing.
Dennis Conklin, who identified himself as a local resident, praised recent projects — citing the HCA emergency room, a new Publix and a carwash — and asked the agency to consider limiting future redevelopment at the former Plantation General Hospital site to three stories when demolition begins.
Conklin said: "When they get around to demolition of the old Plantation General Hospital, I would request that you try to keep the development redevelopment at a 3 story level." He also asked for clarification about a Kimley Horn item in the weekly report and noted the firm's broad scope of work.
A city official described Kimley Horn’s current role as studying roadside beautification — planting and landscape improvements along the sides of roads — and noted the challenge of ensuring consistent plantings because easement conditions vary. Conklin added that earlier widening of State Route 7 removed parking and diminished a previously thriving restaurant row.
The meeting record shows no formal response committing to a height limit; the public comment was noted and the meeting proceeded to votes and adjournment.
