Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE or approve with modifications the Broward County Planning Council’s Land Use Plan formal interpretation related to 1301 S. Ocean Drive in the City of Hollywood (“Formal Interpretation”).
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Why Action is Necessary
The County Administrator was directed by the Board of County Commissioners (“Commission”) at its meeting of April 28, 2026, to set a public hearing to consider review of the Formal Interpretation.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the Commission’s review and consideration of the Formal Interpretation.
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☐County Commission
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Previous Action Taken
Summary Explanation/Background
Pursuant to Section 6 of the Broward County Land Use Plan “Implementation Requirements and Procedures” and a request from the City of Hollywood (“City”), the Broward County Planning Council (“Planning Council”) conducted a public hearing on February 26, 2026, to consider the land use for the property located at 1301 S. Ocean Drive in the City. The Planning Council’s Formal Interpretation, dated March 4, 2026, is attached as Exhibit 1. On April 28, 2026, the Commission approved the request of former Hollywood City Manager George R. Keller, Jr. for a review of the Formal Interpretation. Mr. Keller’s letter is attached as Exhibit 2.
Additional Material distributed at the April 28, 2026, meeting on behalf of Dennis Mele, Esq., and Andrew Schein, Esq., is attached as Exhibits 3 and 4. The Planning Council agenda package from the February 26, 2026, meeting is attached as Exhibit 5.
Source of Additional Information
Maite Azcoitia, Deputy County Attorney, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.