Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Hollywood public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
8 issues in development
Beach CRA sunset and transition
With the Beach CRA winding down in six months, Chair Levy flagged recent king tide flooding and the need to press private property owners west of A1A to raise seawalls — possibly through code enforcement. He also raised a future discussion about $1.75 million a year for ten years coming from the county interlocal agreement.
Property Improvement Program Grants
A new downtown restaurant owner got stuck paying out of pocket for awnings and paint tied to a building code violation his landlord never disclosed, then found the CRA grant fund already committed. The board stepped in to direct staff to process his roughly $7,500 application, raising questions about how the CPIP program handles after-the-fact work and wait lists.
Downtown streetscape and wayfinding wrap-up
Downtown improvements are nearly done: crosswalk repairs on Hollywood Boulevard are complete, crash-rated bollards are almost all in, Harrison Street landscaping is planted, and new directional signage is going up. The vacant La Piazza building will get window wrapping to brighten the block.
Affordability and assistance for low-income and vulnerable residents
Up to $250,000 in general fund grants to nonprofits providing social services to Hollywood residents, with a budget amendment to FY 2027.
Self-storage facility proposed at 1109 North 21st Avenue
A developer proposes a four-story, 50,472-square-foot self-storage building with one residential unit, and wants the required 10-foot setback reduced to zero. Neighbors on 21st Avenue would see a taller building closer to the property line than the code normally allows.
27-unit apartment proposal at 1118-1126 North 17th Avenue
A four-story, 27-unit apartment building is proposed in the FH-1 district within the Regional Activity Center. It would add residential density to the 17th Avenue neighborhood.
33-unit apartment proposal at 1504-1510 North Dixie Highway
A four-story, 33-unit apartment building is proposed on North Dixie Highway and Roosevelt Street in the Regional Activity Center. It would add housing density along the Dixie Highway corridor.
Permitting delays and process reform
Board member Bob Glickman pressed staff on why new developments on Lincoln Street get no traffic studies, with a school across the street and two more projects already approved. The city engineer explained studies are only required when a single project generates about 1,000 trips, and cumulative impacts are tracked through trip generation statements and right-of-way dedications.