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DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: JULY 1, 2026
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LIVE VENUE
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Request: Major Site Plan
P&Z# 26-12000012
Owner: Pompano Park JV Land Holdings LLC
Project Location: 777 Isle of Capri Cir
Folio Number: 494203410010
Land Use Designation: Regional Activity Center (RAC)
Zoning District: Planned Commercial Development (PCD)
Commission District: 5 (Darlene Smith)
Agent: Mike Amodio
Project Planner: Saul Umana (954-786-4662 / saul.umana@copbfl.com)
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Summary:
The applicant is seeking Major Site Plan and Building Design approval for the LIVE! Venue project. This is a mixed-use entertainment development within the larger 221.65-acre master-planned community, occupying a 4.57-acre impact area currently used for parking and circulation. This project was previously approved in 2022; and the applicant is seeking a major revision to the previously approved Development Order for the site.
Staff Conditions:
DEPARTMENT ___ REVIEW STATUS CONTACT INFO__________
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ENGINEERING |
Authorized |
David McGirr david.mcgirr@copbfl.com |
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BUILDING DEPARTMENT |
Authorized |
Todd Stricker todd.stricker@copbfl.com |
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FIRE DEPARTMENT |
Pending Resubmittal |
Jim Galloway jim.galloway@copbfl.com |
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URBAN FORESTRY |
Pending Resubmittal |
Wade Collum wade.collum@copbfl.com |
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UTILITIES |
Pending Resubmittal |
Nathaniel Watson Nathaniel.Watson@copbfl.com |
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ZONING |
Pending Resubmittal |
Saul Umana Saul.Umana@copbfl.com |
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BSO |
Pending Resubmittal |
David Cappellazo David_cappellazo@sheriff.rog |
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PLANNING |
Authorized |
Max Wemyss max.wemyss@copbfl.com |
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Staff Conditions:
The following are comments and conditions provided by all disciplines. A combined document showing all comments from all disciplines is available for view on ePlan and attached as a separate attachment.
ENGINEERING
Plan Reviewer: David McGirr | david.mcgirr@copbfl.com
Authorized
FIRE
PLAN REVIEWER: Jim Galloway | jim.galloway@copbfl.com
1. Provide Required Fire Flow Data for each proposed structure (this flow will either be the total flow required for a non-fire sprinklered building or the fire sprinkler/standpipe demands): Fire flow calculations are determined from square footage and construction type of structure. Refer to NFPA 1 chapter 18 for required fire flow, number/spacing of fire hydrants. Depending on the hydrant flow test results additional fire protection systems or change in construction type maybe required for project (NFPA 1 2021 ed chapter 18). This information must be provided at DRC to evaluate current water supply conditions.
2. Life safety and fire protection pages (stating old standards):
Current Adopted Fire Code: Florida Fire Prevention Code 8th Edition
NFPA 1 and 101, 2021 Editions with Florida Changes.
Reference: FAC 69A-3.012 for other Adopted NFPA Standards.
NFPA 13 - 2019
NFPA 14 - 2019
NFPA 20 - 2019
NFPA 24 - 2019
NFPA 25 - 2020
NFPA 72 - 2019
3. Information only: detailed emergency response plans will be required for proposed assembly development as per NFPA 101 chapter 12 and chapter 4 sec. 4.8.
crowd management, training, drills, plans for relocation, maintenance & testing.
URBAN FORESTRY
Plan Reviewer: Wade Collum |wade.collum@copbfl.com
The following comments are Unresolved
1. Please offer details on the planters for the proposed Alexander palms including dimensions and palm guying if needed.
2. Provide a cost replacement value for the Royals proposed to be removed at +/- $70, recalculate.
3. Provide end islands for canopy trees in the parallel parking row along the south side. Shift the trees closer to the end island in the dead space being shown but not populated.
4. As per 155.5401.C. remove light poles from required VUA areas, perimeter landscaping strips, landscaped islands in parking bays, landscaped areas between parking bays, and landscaping between vehicular use areas and buildings. Shift accordingly and show light poles on the landscape plan along with the 15’ radii.
5. Can the proposed utilities adjacent to the east side of the large Oak to be protected in the circle be relocated to west of the tree to reduce any root zone encroachment.
6. Please provide a detailed comment response sheet as to specifically how comments have been addressed at time of resubmittal.
7. Additional comments may be rendered a time of resubmittal.
ZONING
Plan Reviewer: Saul Umana | saul.umana@copbfl.com
1. The response narrative states that the trash disposal plan has been reviewed and coordinated with Coastal Waste & Recycling. However, staff did not locate an approval or correspondence from Russell Ketchem. Please provide verification or address accordingly.
2. The Trash Management Plan shows the dumpster enclosures at the ends of the parking rows, which suggests that waste disposal operations may be inconvenient in practice. Has the design team explored locating the enclosures closer to the buildings?
3. During the pre-application meeting, several loading options were discussed that appeared to address staff concerns. Staff is unclear what is meant by "undesignated loading areas" and the statement that loading activities will occur "during off-peak hours." Please clarify how the proposed approach addresses staff's concerns regarding future loading activities occurring along the internal streets. Given the limited number of designated loading areas, it appears that a significant amount of loading activity may still occur outside of those areas.
4. Provide an updated Traffic Study for DRC Submittal
5. Provide building elevations with material callouts and legends. Please clarify what is meant by the "storefront system." This clarification will most likely resolve the following comments.
6. The east elevation of Building A1 will require Architectural Appearance Committee (AAC) vernacular design approval. In addition, please clarify what is identified as the "storefront system" on the north elevation. If this element is not glazing, AAC vernacular approval will also be required.
7. The south façade of Building A4 will require AAC vernacular design approval to satisfy the required 30 percent fenestration. In addition, please clarify the "storefront system" identified on the north and west elevations. If these elements are not glazing, AAC vernacular approval will be required.
8. For Buildings A6A and A6B, confirm the glazing material shown on the elevations. If the proposed storefront elements are not glazing, include them as part of the AAC vernacular approval. The renderings appear to depict glazing; therefore, this may simply require additional labeling.
9. Provide a site plan identifying the designated off-site parking areas associated with this project. This requirement was established with the Costco Development and can be addressed at this time. The area should be brought into compliance with the required off-site parking allocation of 38 spaces.
10. Development Area A buffer shall be installed prior to issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy for any new development if the Costco Development Order is not approved.
11. A Master Sign Program will be required for this development.
12. Provide an updated Master Plan Parking Calculation Sheet.
13. Provide an updated Master Zoning Data Calculation Sheet
UTILITIES
Plan Reviewer: Nathaniel Watson | Nathaniel.Watson@copbfl.com
Unresolved: 1. Civil plan CU-101 proposes two four-inch fire services along Main Street without dedicated fire meters. New Fire services must show dedicated fire meters. Please correct.
Condition: 3. Please note on 701- LP - 101, and 702 - LP - 102 Landscape Plan that, as per City Ordinance(s) 50.02(A) (4) and 100.35(G), street trees shall not be placed on top of or within 5 feet of either side of any City-owned utility infrastructure. Also, please note that no trees, shrubbery, or obstruction shall be placed within a 3-foot radius of a City-owned sewer lateral cleanout or water &/or reuse meter.
Condition: 2. Please procure an approved Broward County EPD Surface Water Management permit or exemption for the proposed site and off-site work. Required during the official Bldg. E-plan submittal.
BSO
Development Review Committee Date Reviewed: 06/16/2026
Subject: CPTED and Security Strengthening Report: PZ#: PZ26-12000012
Name: LIVE VENUE / POMPANO PARK JV LAND HOLDINGS LLC
Address / Folio:
Type:
Cycle: Cycle 1
Reviewer: BSO Deputy David Cappellazo for the City of Pompano Beach
david_cappellazo@sheriff.org
M-(954) 275-7479 (Send Text & Email, No Voicemail)
Monday Thursday; 8 AM 3 PM
Reviewer: BSO Deputy T. Russo for the City of Pompano Beach
anthony_russo@sheriff.org
M-(561) 917-4556 (Send Text & Email; No Voicemail)
Tuesday Friday; 8 AM 3 PM
Unresolved:
1.) Please stamp your CPTED Narrative and CPTED diagrams "confidential".
2.) Add camera coverage and robust locks to the "Liquor Storage Room".
3.) If lockers are added to dressing room, make sure the employees have the ability to secure their personal items.
4.) Please add the correct verbiage to the conditions I provided in the prior review. (As we discussed in our telephone conversation)
PLANNING
Plan Reviewer: Max Wemyss | max.wemyss@copbfl.com
1. Info Only: Land use for this parcel is currently RAC, amended September 24, 2019. The proposed use is a 11,929 square feet entertainment venue (Live Building), an outdoor bar with beer garden and stage buildings (partially enclosed), and three separate commercial buildings totaling 5,061 square feet.
2. Info only: An amendment to the plat note has been recorded for the property ("Pompano Park Racino Plat"). Provide the latest recorded plat note amendment for this property.
3. Condition: Ensure any areas abutting the central lake include an extension of the path around the lake as well as pedestrian access to the development.
4. Condition: Ensure there is no overlap between the area reserved for the crystalline lagoon and the proposed development. Demonstrate sufficient area between the limits of this proposal and the other existing approvals for this ultimately required amenity.
5. Condition: There shall be no gaps between existing approvals and new development that result in a dead/unimproved zone.
6. Condition: Environmental services to approve a solid waste circulation plan. Note: dumpster locations are not well situated for access from the uses they serve.
7. Condition: Public access easements to be required for any non-dedicated right-of-way spaces or pedestrian circulation that is a result of the master plan.