Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Beam Furr
Department: County Commission
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Requested Action
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MOTION TO DIRECT Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance, for the Board's later consideration, amending Chapter 39 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances ("Zoning Code") to increase the permitted height of landfills in an A-6 Agricultural Disposal District to up to 325 feet. (Vice-Mayor Furr)
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Why Action is Necessary
Board direction is required for the Office of the County Attorney to draft an Ordinance amending the Zoning Code.
What Action Accomplishes
Provides the required direction to the Office of the County Attorney.
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Summary Explanation/Background
The Monarch Hill landfill ("Landfill") is located on the south side of Wiles Road/Northwest 48th Street, between Powerline Road and the Florida Turnpike in the Broward Municipal Services District ("BMSD"). The portion of the property dedicated to active landfill use is currently zoned A-6 Agricultural-Disposal District under the County Zoning Code. Section 39-464(6) of the Zoning Code limits the height of a landfill within an A-6 District to one hundred twenty-five (125) feet above adjacent ground level. Through a series of variances obtained for the property, the current permitted height of the Landfill is two hundred twenty-five (225) feet above adjacent ground level with three to one slopes, as defined in Chapter 62-701 of the Florida Administrative Code.
At its current permitted height and footprint, Waste Management Inc. of Florida indicates that the Landfill has approximately eight (8) or nine (9) years of capacity remaining (assuming the current disposal rate, which could be significantly impacted by events such as a significant hurricane). An increase to the permitted height of the Landfill would extend the capacity and the useful life of the Land...
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