Artificial turf at Lauderdale Beach Hotel

Speaking for the trust that owns the facade easement, she argued the turf violates the building's historic integrity, was installed without HOA or trust approval, and that nearby homeowners were unhappy with the appearance.

The applicant's son and restaurant representative explained the turf was installed over drain tile about four feet from the historic facade, is fully reversible, and was meant to make the seating area more inviting.