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Planning board recommends land‑use change, rezoning to enable East Side Community Park
Summary
The board voted 4–0 to forward a small‑scale future land‑use amendment (2.64 gross acres) and rezoning (R3 to RC) to allow the proposed East Side Community Park on the former Shaker Village Clubhouse site; staff said the site was bought with a state grant and includes required amenities.
The Tamarac Planning Board unanimously recommended that the City Commission approve a small‑scale future land‑use amendment and a rezoning to convert the former Shaker Village Clubhouse site into the East Side Community Park.
Senior planner Rob Johnson said the city purchased the 2.64‑acre (2.53 net) property in January 2025 using a State of Florida grant and developer contributions. The clubhouse and pool were demolished in late 2025 and protective silt fencing installed. The proposed change would move the site from a medium‑residential future land use to recreation and rezone the parcel from R3 (multifamily residential) to RC (recreation) so the city can build active and passive park amenities.
A nearby resident, Venus Stacy, spoke during the public hearing and raised safety and livability concerns, saying jets from Executive Airport "flying directly over this parcel of land at a very low altitude of about 450 feet" and raising redundancy concerns because other parks and a community center are nearby. Stacy suggested alternative uses, including an annex city hall or an arts center. Staff responded that the site acquisition used grant funds that include required elements and that the planned facility would include public services; project staff and the project manager listed planned elements including a community center with aerobics space, a BSO substation, playground, tennis and basketball courts, a walking trail, a fishing pier and an observation deck — amenities consistent with the grant and environmental requirements.
The board moved and voted to forward favorable recommendations for the small‑scale land‑use amendment and the rezoning to the City Commission (motions passed 4–0). Staff recommended the items be scheduled for City Commission readings as listed in the staff report.
