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ARCHITECTURAL APPEARANCE COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: MAY 5, 2026
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DOWNTOWN POMPANO CITY HALL
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Request: Building Design
P&Z# 26-12000002
Owner: Pompano Beach Community Redevelopment Agency & City of Pompano Beach
Project Location: NW Corner of N. Dixie Hwy & W. Atlantic Blvd
Folio Number: 484235200050, 484235200051, 484235200010, 484235200020, 484235200030, 484235200042, 484235200208, 484235080310, 484235080312, 484235001160, 484235200207, 484235200070
Land Use Designation: DPTOC (Downtown Pompano Transit Oriented Corridor)
Zoning District: TO-DPOD (Transit Oriented Downtown Pompano Beach Overlay District)
Commission District: 4 (Beverly Perkins)
Agent: Joselyn Aldas, KEITH
Project Planner: Max Wemyss (max.wemyss@copbfl.com / 954-786-4671)
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Summary:
The applicant, RocaPoint Partners, authorized by a Master Development Agreement with the City for the downtown development, represented by KEITH, is requesting Major Building Design approval in order to construct a new City Hall Building for the City of Pompano Beach, as well as a free-standing parking garage to serve the new City Hall as well as the public.
The property is located on the northwest corner of West Atlantic Boulevard and North Dixie Highway.
The two structures will be connected by a shade structure providing ground-floor pedestrian access across a through-block plaza, as well as a covered pedestrian bridge providing access between the second floor of the building and the third floor of the parking garage. Additional site improvements will include a new Commission Chambers and meeting room, outdoor amenity areas, new sidewalks, and substantial landscaping. The new four-story City Hall and Chamber building is approximately 116,772 square feet, with a seven-story parking garage. The total building footprint is 78,951 square feet on a 149,664 square foot (3.44 acre) site (a lot coverage total of 52.8 %). This site plan was reviewed by the Development Review Committee on April 15, 2026.
As part of this public project, the applicant has received administrative approval for a Public Purpose Adjustment for various aspects of the Zoning Code, per PPA PZ#25-02000215. The applicant/City also has concurrent applications for the Downtown Plats (PZ#25-14000016, PZ#25-14000017) and for the roadway and utility infrastructure (PZ#25-12000001).
Pursuant to Section 155.2205, Code of Ordinances, the Architectural Appearance Committee may require such changes in plans and specifications as, in its judgment, may be requisite and appropriate to ensure that the exterior appearance of buildings and structures enhances the aesthetic character of the surrounding development by complying with the architectural appearance standards of this Code and approved design guidelines.
Zoning | Existing Uses
A. Subject property (Zoning | Existing Use):
TO/DPOD (Transit Oriented/Downtown Pompano Overlay District) | Mostly vacant or ROW with a small vacant commercial building
B. Surrounding Properties (Zoning District | Existing Use):
North: TO/DPOD | Broward County North East Transit Center (Bus Station)
South: RM-30 (across Atlantic Blvd) | Multi-family Residential
East: TO/DPOD (across Dixie Hwy) | Commercial/Retail and Public Plaza
West: TO/DPOD | Vacant Land and Commercial/Retail
Staff Conditions:
The Planning and Zoning Division has reviewed and evaluated the Building Design submitted to the City of Pompano Beach to determine its conformity with applicable City codes and requirements, and should the Architectural Appearance Committee approve the application, staff recommends including the following conditions, required prior to Building Permit / Zoning Compliance Permit issuance, unless otherwise stated:
1. A Plat that is inclusive of this development site, permitting such development and access to the site, must be approved and recorded with Broward County Records, with all conditions of such application satisfied.
2. All existing roadways/easements that conflict with the development of this site must be abandoned and/or relocated as appropriate.
3. All new roadways required for off-site connection of the development site must be permitted and constructed prior to Certificate of Occupancy/Completion issuance for any new structure.
4. The property of the development site shall be unified as a singular development site through a Unity of Title, recorded with Broward County Records.
5. Standard Conditions of Approval and/or Specifications:
a. Plans are subject to compliance with all applicable Code requirements, including but not limited to DRC comments issued for this site plan.
b. Landscape and Irrigation Plans must comply with all Zoning Code requirements as verified by the City’s Urban Forestry Division.
c. A CPTED plan approved by the Broward Sheriff’s Office must be submitted.