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Developers update Lauderhill on 'The Hill' site plan, rezoning and outreach
Summary
The Hill development team told the commission they completed rezoning steps, community outreach and a detailed site plan for a mixed‑use entertainment district that includes retail, hotel, parking garages, townhomes and a shared commercial kitchen for city use.
Developers of "The Hill" returned to the Lauderhill commission on April 20 with a progress report on rezoning, community outreach and site planning for a mixed‑use entertainment district adjacent to LPAC and Central Park.
John Millidge and design team representatives said the planning and zoning board recommended approval of a zoning ordinance and the development team has advanced a site plan intended to meet city code and allow building permits. "There will be no surprises today," Millidge told commissioners. "We just want to give you some elevations and the site plan showing progress we've been making."
EDSA architect Jeff Suter walked commissioners through the layout: multiple points of entry, retail and food and beverage fronting US‑441, several parking garages (one shared with LPAC), townhomes and a proposed signature restaurant and hotel corner with an amenity deck. The development team also proposed a police substation as a satellite facility to support park and entertainment area monitoring.
Developers emphasized outreach — meetings with multiple neighborhood associations and an ongoing podcast to keep residents informed — and said they will continue to refine housing mix to increase homeownership if the commission prefers more townhomes and fewer rental units.
Commissioners praised the outreach commitments, discussed workforce and contracting opportunities for local vendors, and asked staff and the developers to pursue shared kitchen opportunities to support the LPAC and local food businesses.
What's next: developers will return with detailed district site plan materials during rezoning and site‑plan reviews and coordinate with city staff on vendor outreach and affordable/homeownership options.
