ApprovedOther
Cafe del Mar artificial turf — after-the-fact certificate of appropriateness
Description
Retroactive approval for turf installed over pavers in the outdoor seating area of the historic Lauderdale Beach Hotel; owner agreed to discuss trimming turf near the entrance with residents.
Impact summary
Keeps the beachside business operating, but historic preservation advocates warned it erodes protections on the city's last Art Deco beach landmark.
Applicant
- Name
- Cafe del Mar (Leo Vincenzo Padula; counsel Courtney Crush)
- Address
- 101 South Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, FL
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 4
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · City Commission on
Approved4–0, unanimous
Last discussed Mar 5, 2026.
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