Broward County Commission Regular Meeting
Director's Name: Leonard Vialpando
Department: Environmental Protection Division: Planning & Development Management
Information
Requested Action
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MOTION TO APPROVE initiation of an amendment to the Deepwater Port Component of the Broward County Comprehensive Plan, BrowardNEXT2.0, amending policies for consistency with the Port Everglades Master/Vision Plan update, adopted June 16, 2020.
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Why Action is Necessary
Board action is required to initiate an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan pursuant to subsection 5-116(e) of the Code of Ordinances.
What Action Accomplishes
The proposed amendment would revise the Deepwater Port Component policies to maintain consistency with the Port Everglades Master/Vision Plan update, adopted June 16, 2020.
Is this Action Goal Related
No
Previous Action Taken
None
Summary Explanation/Background
THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND GROWTH MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT AND THE PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT DIVISION RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE ABOVE MOTION.
In 2019, the Board adopted BrowardNEXT 2.0, including the Deepwater Port Component, consistent with the requirements of Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes. Policies in this Component address existing and future environmental, economic, transportation and land use impacts of Port Everglades.
On June 16, 2020 (Item 70), the Board adopted the Port Everglades Master/Vision Plan update. Accordingly, the Deepwater Port Component requires an update to account for future conditions anticipated in the planning horizon extending to 2038.
Source of Additional Information
Josie P. Sesodia, AICP, Director, Planning and Development Management Division, 954-357-6602
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Impact/Cost Summary
No fiscal impact.