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Board requests workshop to address flood elevations, drainage and review scope after multiple waterfront projects
Summary
Board members asked staff to schedule a workshop to address whether the HRPB should receive more civil/drainage information for waterfront new construction, and to clarify notification and demolition procedures for properties in coastal flood zones.
Multiple board members said the meeting's discussion of several elevated waterfront projects underscored a need to revisit how the HRPB and city review drainage and civil engineering for new construction in coastal flood zones. One board member said "we are about to flood all of our properties on Lakeside," summarizing public concern that stacking elevated houses creates canyoning and redirects stormwater onto lower properties.
Staff explained State law and current city code limit HRPB's authority: demolition of non‑contributing structures in a coastal flood zone may proceed without a COA and drainage/civil plans are reviewed during permitting by the building department and by regional agencies (South Florida Water Management District). Staff committed to scheduling a workshop and asked board members to submit topics in advance.
Separately, staff notified the board of demolition applications for two non‑contributing properties (524 and 530 South Lakeside Drive) in a coastal flood hazard zone; because they are non‑contributing and in that zone, the city cannot require a COA for demolition, though the board will see any subsequent new‑construction plans when submitted.
