Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Andrew J. Meyers
Department: County Attorney
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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”). (Continued from May 26, 2026 - Item No. 73)
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Why Action is Necessary
At its meeting of May 26, 2026, the Board of County Commissioners (“Commission”) continued this item to the first meeting after July 1, 2026.
What Action Accomplishes
Allows for the Commission’s review and consideration of the Formal Interpretation.
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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. An email from Dr. Jennifer Jurado dated July 21, 2026, is attached as Exhibit 6 at the request of Dennis Mele, Esq.
Source of Additional Information
Maite Azcoitia, Deputy County Attorney, 954-357-7600
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
None.