Rezoning affecting Croissant Park

Whether you agree or disagree, here is the information that has been sent to the Association - use it as you please:

original email from Elizabeth Fulford:

Here is the short version:

The property called Pina del Rio, running parallel to Davie Blvd from SW 9th Ave to the New River is slated for rezoning to multiple family occupancy. It will be called River's Edge.

The proposal is to build 7 (seven) 5 story rental buildings which will hold 280 units.

This will mean about 300 more cars in our area plus all the ensuing traffic difficulties.

What you can do:

Thursday, January 15 there will be a meeting open to the public at 6:30 pm on Thursday, Jan. 15th at the River Reach Community Center. The letter sent by the City says Angelyn Widdon, et al / River's Edge will be holding the meeting.  The Widdons own the largest pieces of the property. The proposal is to rezone the property to R25 (multiple dwellings) and construct seven 5 story buildings which will hold 280 rental units. Please try to attend this meeting.

Thursday, January 20, 6:30 PM at City Hall 100 N Andrews Ave there will be  meeting to discuss the rezoning. Please see attachment. If you need a ride, let me know.

On Tuesday, January 22 the rezoning item will be on the City Commission's agenda at City Hall. Please attend to protest this issue.

If you cannot attend, PLEASE email all of the following to protest this development: One email will do. Just include all of them in the address.

Brad Cohen        lawronin@aol.com

James G. McCulla    jim@jmiconsulting.org

Leo Hansen        lchaia@gate.net

Michael Ferber        mferber@bellsouth.net

Patrick McTigue    pmctigue@aol.com

Pete Witschen        witschen@nova.edu

Richard Heidelberger    RCHeidelberger@gmail.com

Stephanie Desir-Jean    mrs.jean@comcast.net

City Commission / Mayor / City Manager:

City Manager: Lee R. Feldman   mailto: lfeldman@fortlauderdale.gov

Mayor: John P. "Jack" Seiler     mailto: jack.seiler@fortlauderdale.gov

District 1 Commissioner: Bruce G. Roberts    mailto: BRoberts@fortlauderdale.gov

District 2 Commissioner: Dean Trantalis   mailto: dtrantalis@fortlauderdale.gov

District 3 Commissioner: Robert L. McKinzie   mailto: rmckinzie@fortlauderdale.gov

District 4 Vice Mayor: Romney Rogers   mailto: RRogers@fortlauderdale.gov

Please carbon copy (cc:) your emails to Eric Engmann, Planner II, at mailto:eengmann@fortlauderdale.gov

Sample email: Feel free to copy & paste this.

Sample email:

I am writing to protest the rezoning of the property called Pina del Rio, located on the NW corner of Davie Blvd and SW 9th Ave. west to the New River.

   The addition of 280 living units to this area does not seem to fall within the City’s plan for Sustainable Development. The City states that it “provides programs and administers plans and policies to enhance the quality of life for our neighbors and visitors by guiding quality development, promoting economic prosperity and environmental and social equity, and protecting the health, safety and welfare of the community.”

   How can the addition of approximately 300 vehicles to this area support the city’s guidelines which are meant to encourage orderly growth and promote well-designed development and redevelopment through sound planning principles?

If this development is allowed to proceed here is what will happen to the traffic on Davie and SW 9^th:

   At this time, there is no intent to put a traffic light on Davie Boulevard where the planned east and west exit from River's Edge is being considered. How can motorists go east on Davie Boulevard from River's Edge without using the traffic light at SW 9th Avenue? 

That means that SW 9th Avenue is going to have additional traffic from all those residents exiting River's Edge wanting to go east.

   There will be no "right turn lanes" on Davie Boulevard into any of the 4 entrances to River's Edge.

This means that every time a resident wants to pull into River's Edge from Davie Boulevard, traffic on Davie Boulevard will have to slow down to approximately 5-10 mph, which is a reasonable speed to negotiate a right hand turn.

   There was discussion by the developers to provide a right-of-way for a right turn lane at SW 9th Avenue and Davie Boulevard; however, no right turn lane is currently being planned because it would cost $400,000 (four hundred thousand dollars) to move the big black traffic pole.

   That means motorists wanting to go south on SW 9th Avenue would completely tie up traffic for all those wanting to go west on Davie Boulevard.

The above traffic issues will not enhance the quality of life for anyone living in or travelling through this area.

The rezoning of this property to high density occupancy will contradict the Urban Planning Mission statement for the city of Fort Lauderdale which begins, “Welcome to the Urban Design and Planning Division! Our mission is to shape urban development outcomes through creative thinking, sound civic planning and urban design solutions that result in a sustainable, high-quality of life for our residents, incomparable experience for our visitors and an exceptional sense of place for all.”

Traffic

From: Mark Dennin
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2014 5:27 PM
Subject: Street Closures in the City of Fort Lauderdale

Traffic Information Updates

Public Affairs is sending this Traffic Update to keep you informed about road closures in the City of Fort Lauderdale.  These advisories will continue to be sent on a weekly basis.  Please be advised that this report is compiled from multiple sources and agencies that, at times, provide conflicting information.  Every effort is made to ensure accuracy; however, due to the fluid nature of road closures, this information is subject to change.  This Traffic Update is also posted on the City’s website at http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Traffic/TrafficUpdate.htm. Information Regarding Street Closures in the City of Fort Lauderdale >> NE 55th Street Bridge is Closed for Emergency Repairs; Boat Traffic Not Affected The NE 55th Street Bridge between Bayview Drive and Federal Highway (U.S. 1) is currently closed for emergency repairs.  During the course of repairs on the bridge, City engineers discovered greater than expected deterioration of some of the support structures.  To prevent further damage and as a public safety precaution, the bridge was closed for emergency repairs. Based on preliminary assessments, work is expected to be completed in the next four to six weeks. In the meantime, motorists may access Federal Highway by way of NE 51st Street, Bayview Drive or Commercial Boulevard. The waterway under the bridge remains open to boat traffic. Staff has completed an evaluation of all bridges in the City of Fort Lauderdale as part of a long-term, comprehensive strategy to prioritize needs and allocate the proper resources to maintain and enhance infrastructure while ensuring public safety. For regular updates, visit www.fortlauderdale.gov or call 954-828-8000. >> Crews from Florida Department of Transportation’s (FDOT) contractor, Russell Engineering, Inc., and their sub-contractors, began work on this $11.8 million project July 28 and expect to be completed by late December 2015. Traffic shifts have been made and new pavement markings have been put down through the project limits. Placement of concrete barrier wall segments and construction barrels is nearly completed. The speed limit through the project limits has been reduced to 25 MPH. One travel lane in each direction is open at all times. Access to side streets and residential driveways is open at all times. To limit traffic backups through-traffic should yield to turning vehicles. Motor vehicles will share the road with bicycles throughout the project limits. A sidewalk will be maintained on one side of A1A at all times. For safety reasons pedestrians, joggers, bicyclists and beachgoers are not allowed to cross through the work zones. Directional signs are in place indicating pedestrian crossings and beach access points. Parking is restricted throughout the project limits. Crews have begun removing the old sea wall and sidewalk along the east side of A1A beginning at Sunrise Boulevard. This work will progress northward. In this area, the sidewalk is closed and beach access points are restricted. Directional signs are in place indicating pedestrian crossings and beach access points. The removal of existing asphalt is expected to begin this week. This activity can be very noisy. Crews are scheduled to be on site Monday through Saturday between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.   The A1A Reconstruction Team thanks our project neighbors for their patience and cooperation during this work. >> Reconstruction of A1A in Fort Lauderdale – July 28 through December 2014: East side of A1A between Sunrise Boulevard and NE 14 Court Parking spaces and sidewalk will be closed on the east side of A1A in this construction zone. Beach access points will be restricted. Pedestrians and beach goers will not be allowed to cut through the work zone. Two-way traffic, bike lane, parking and sidewalk will be maintained on the west side of A1A. West side of A1A between NE 14 Court and NE 18 Street Parking spaces and sidewalk will be closed on the west side of A1A in this construction zone. Access will be maintained to side streets and driveways. Two-way traffic, bike lane, parking and sidewalk will be maintained on the east side of A1A. The contractor is authorized to work Monday through Saturday between 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. The project is expected to be completed in 506 calendar days, however, the contractor can earn a bonus for completing the project up to 100 days early. Note: After this project is completed, landscaping will be installed in the raised median and planter areas along the east side promenade under a separate contract. If you know someone that would like to receive project email updates, please send their address to Barbara.Kelleher@dot.state.fl.us with a Subject line of A1A Updates and remind them to put this address on their "safe sender" list. Also, you can follow us on Twitter @MyFDOT_SEFL. >> South Andrews Avenue between SE 27th Street and SE 30th Street (Aug 4 - Sept 12) - The Broward County Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division will be upgrading the drainage system and repairing existing sidewalks and curb ramps along the southbound lanes of South Andrews Avenue, between SE 27th Street and SE 30th Street in Fort Lauderdale. Construction is expected to begin Monday, August 4, 2014 and will conclude on or before September 12, 2014, barring any unforeseen conditions or weather delays. During construction, traffic on the southbound lanes of South Andrews Avenue will be temporarily restricted to one lane, and driveway access to the properties on the west side of South Andrews Avenue may be restricted for very short periods of time. Northbound lanes will not be affected during construction. For more information, contact project Manager Rares Petrica at 954-577-4631 or 954-612-0857 or rpetrica@broward.org. >> Eller Drive east of the I-595/US 1 interchange at Port Everglades Intermittent lanes may be closed in either direction within the project limits Monday through Friday at all times. One eastbound lane of I-595 entering Port Everglades will be closed as needed Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Northbound access to the intersection of Eller Drive and NE 7th Avenue will be closed as needed overnight Monday through Friday between 6:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. for overhead bridge work. During the closure, northbound motorists on NE 7th Avenue will be detoured east to McIntosh Road where they can make a U-turn to westbound Eller Drive toward westbound I-595, U.S. 1, or Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. >> Bridges of the Isles and Sunrise Key Bridges Replacement in Fort Lauderdale One westbound lane of Las Olas Boulevard from Nurmi Drive to Fiesta Way will be closed Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. One lane of the Fiesta Way Bridge will be closed through late 2014. A traffic signal and flaggers will direct motorists through the work zone. One lane of the Nurmi Drive Bridge will be closed through late 2014. A traffic signal and flaggers will direct motorists through the work zone. >> I-95 Bridge Painting and Rehabilitation over the South Fork of the New River in Fort Lauderdale The shoulder along northbound and southbound I-95 from SR 84/Marina Mile Boulevard to Davie Boulevard will be closed through September 30. >> Sunrise Boulevard Bridge over the Middle River The north sidewalk along Sunrise Boulevard from U.S. 1 to Middle River Drive is closed. Pedestrians should use the NE 20th Avenue crosswalk to access the south sidewalk. One of the two left turn lanes from northbound Middle River Drive to westbound Sunrise Boulevard will be closed through early 2016. One westbound lane of Sunrise Boulevard between Middle River Drive and NE 20th Avenue is closed through early 2016. Two lanes are open for westbound traffic. One eastbound lane of Sunrise Boulevard between U.S. 1 and Middle River Drive is closed through early 2016. Two lanes are open for eastbound traffic. >> Signalization Installation Project on State Road 84 at I-95 in Fort Lauderdale One lane and the shoulder of the exit ramp from northbound I-95 to westbound SR 84 will be closed Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. >> Davie Boulevard Roadway Improvements Project in Fort Lauderdale One lane in each direction of Davie Boulevard from SR 7 to SW 38th Avenue will be closed Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. One lane in each direction of Davie Boulevard from SW 17th Avenue to the south fork of the New River Bridge will be closed Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. One lane in each direction of Davie Boulevard from SR 7 to SW 38th Avenue will be closed overnight Sunday through Thursday between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. One lane in each direction of Davie Boulevard from SW 17th Avenue to the south fork of the New River Bridge will be closed overnight Sunday through Thursday between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. >> Broward County Transit Improvements in Fort Lauderdale One eastbound lane of Broward Boulevard at the Fort Lauderdale Police Department Police Station will be closed Monday, July 21 through Sunday, September 14 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. One westbound lane of Broward Boulevard at NW 14th Avenue will be closed Monday, July 21 through Sunday, September 14 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. One westbound lane of Broward Boulevard at NW 15th Avenue will be closed Monday, July 21 through Sunday, September 14 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. One westbound lane of Broward Boulevard at NW 24th Avenue will be closed Monday, July 21 through Sunday, September 14 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. One eastbound lane of Broward Boulevard at SW 27th Avenue will be closed Monday, July 21 through Sunday, September 14 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. One westbound lane of Broward Boulevard at NW 27th Avenue will be closed Monday, July 21 through Sunday, September 14 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. One eastbound lane of Broward Boulevard at SW 30th Avenue will be closed Monday, July 21 through Sunday, September 14 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. One westbound lane of Broward Boulevard at NW 31st Avenue will be closed Monday, July 21 through Sunday, September 14 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. One eastbound lane of Broward Boulevard at Kentucky Avenue will be closed Monday, July 21 through Sunday, September 14 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. For more information about this work, please contact Broward County Transit Representative Stu Terraza at (954) 357-4755 orsterraza@broward.org. >> Sunrise Boulevard from NE 26th Ave to Birch Road in Fort Lauderdale Single-lane closures in both directions are scheduled Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. for soil test boring >> US 1 near Port Everglades & Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport All northbound and southbound lanes of US 1 are shifted to the east from Griffin Road to the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport interchange for construction of the new runway through mid-2014. One northbound and one southbound lane of US 1 are closed at the I-595 interchange for construction at the airport through mid-2014. For more information on this work please visit http://www.broward.org/Airport/fllair/Pages/Default.aspx or contact the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport’s Public Information Officer Greg Meyer at (954) 359-6116 or email gmeyer@broward.org >> A1A In Action - Enhancing a Piece of Fort Lauderdale's Future (Project construction is expected to last until approximately summer 2016.) >> Pearl Flagler Village, LLC is building a development along NE 5th Avenue in Fort Lauderdale. They have received approval (Revocable License) from the City Commission to close the following roads (see the MOT Plan ) for a period of 18-months starting on April 1, 2013. Northbound of NE 5th Avenue between NE 4th and NE 5th Streets, All lanes of NE 5th Terrace between NE 4th and NE 5th Streets, and All lanes of NE 5th Street between North Federal Highway and NE 5th Avenue. >> I-595 Express Corridor Improvements Project: The Express News - Details at www.i-595.com Please remember to slow down in construction areas and always buckle up, drive carefully and arrive safely. Share the road.

Street Closures

Traffic Information Updates

The Public Information Office is sending this Traffic Update to keep you informed about road closures in the City of Fort Lauderdale. These advisories will continue to be sent on a weekly basis. Please be advised that this report is compiled from multiple sources and agencies that, at times, provide conflicting information. The Public Information Office makes every attempt to ensure accuracy; however, due to the fluid nature of road closures, this information is subject to change. This Traffic Update is also posted on the City’s website at http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Traffic/TrafficUpdate.htm. Information Regarding Street Closures in the City of Fort Lauderdale >> Sistrunk Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale will be closed between NW 22 Road and NW 23 Avenue. The following detours will be in effect beginning Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at 9:00 a.m.: Westbound traffic on Sistrunk Boulevard will be detoured around the affected area using NW 22 Road, NW 6 Court, and NW 24 Avenue. Eastbound traffic on Sistrunk Boulevard will detoured around the affected area using NW 23 Avenue, NW 5 Street, and NW 21 Terrace. Signs will be posted in the area to alert motorists of the detours. Motorists should expect delays in and around the affected area. The repair work is expected to be completed by end of day Friday, January 14, 2011. >> The following traffic restrictions will be in effect for portions of Sistrunk Boulevard when road construction begins on January 3, 2011: Sistrunk Boulevard will be reduced to one travel lane in each direction between N.W. 19 Avenue and N.W. 24 Avenue. Sistrunk Boulevard will be closed between Andrews Avenue and N.E. 3 Avenue. Motorists will be detoured around the closure via N.E. 7 Street (north) and N.E. 5 Street (south). Construction work in these sections of Sistrunk Boulevard is expected to continue through July 2011. >> SUNRISE BOULEVARD BETWEEN 56 AVENUE AND FLORIDA’S TURNPIKE - One lane will be closed in each direction between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, through Friday, Jan. 14. Also, one lane will be closed in either direction overnight Monday, Jan. 10, through Thursday night, Jan. 13, between 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. each night. >> US 1 SOUTHBOUND TO I-595 WESTBOUND IN FORT LAUDERDALE - The ramp from US 1 southbound to I-595 westbound will be closed to all traffic overnight Thursday, Jan. 13, from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. Friday. >> STATE ROAD 838/SUNRISE BOULEVARD WEST OF BAYVIEW DRIVE IN FORT LAUDERDALE - One or two lanes will be closed in either direction overnight Tuesday, Jan. 11, through Thursday night, Jan. 13, between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. each night. >> HENRY E. KINNEY TUNNEL ON US 1 NEAR DOWNTOWN FORT LAUDERDALE - The northbound tunnel will be closed to all traffic overnight Tuesday, Jan. 11, and the southbound tunnel will be closed to all traffic overnight Wednesday, Jan. 12, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. each night. >> COMMERCIAL BOULEVARD BRIDGE OVER THE INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY IN FORT LAUDERDALE - One lane will be closed in either direction Wednesday, Jan. 12, between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Please remember to slow down in construction areas and always buckle up, drive carefully and arrive safely.

Traffic Updates

Traffic Information Updates

The Public Information Office is sending this Traffic Update to keep you informed about road closures in the City of Fort Lauderdale. These advisories will continue to be sent on a weekly basis. Please be advised that this report is compiled from multiple sources and agencies that, at times, provide conflicting information. The Public Information Office makes every attempt to ensure accuracy; however, due to the fluid nature of road closures, this information is subject to change. This Traffic Update is also posted on the City’s website at http://www.fortlauderdale.gov/Traffic/TrafficUpdate.htm. Information Regarding Street Closures in the City of Fort Lauderdale >> One northbound lane in HENRY E. KINNEY TUNNEL will be closed Tuesday night from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. One southbound lane will be closed Wednesday night, Oct. 13, from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. >> S.E. 17th Street Causeway in southeast Fort Lauderdale will have one lane closed IN EACH DIRECTION in the area of Cordova Road along with the WESTBOUND left-turn lane to Cordova SOUTHBOUND into Harbor Shops from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. >> The NE 56th Street Bridge at NE 14th Avenue will be closed for repairs for a minimum of 21 days beginning October 11. >> One eastbound lane of SUNRISE BOULEVARD BRIDGE will be closed from 9 a.m. to noon and one westbound lane will be closed from noon to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11. Please remember to slow down in construction areas and always buckle up, drive carefully and arrive safely.

RED LIGHT CAMERAS LOCATIONS

These locations are subject to modification

Below is a list of where red light cameras will be installed in Broward County starting next month….Please be aware that one traffic light in Hallandale issued 1 millions $ in tickets in just six months. Most of these tickets for rolling through the red-light when turning right on red…These camera will pick this up and mail a ticket to the owner of the car.

Wanted to let all of you know where they will be and remind each of you to drive carefully.

Total Locations: 30

E Sunrise Blvd & NE 15th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Operational mid-August of 2010.

NW 9th Ave & NW 62nd St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Operational mid-August of 2010.

NW 62nd St & NW 31st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Operational mid-August of 2010.

Pines Blvd & SW 129th Ave
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

Eastbound traffic has a red-light camera

N. Federal Hwy & NE Eighth St.
Fort Lauderdale

Operational by mid-August of 2010

S. Federal Highway & State Road 84
Fort Lauderdale

Operational mid-August of 2010. Northbound.

Florida 84 & SW 9th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Operational mid-August of 2010

W Commercial Blvd & NW 9th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Operational mid-August of 2010.

W Commercial Blvd & NW 21st Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

Operational mid-August of 2010

W Sunrise Blvd & NW 15th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311

Operational mid-August of 2010

U.S. 441 & Hollywood Blvd
Hollywood, FL 33024

Operational December 2010

W Sheridan St & N Park Rd
Hollywood, FL 33021

Operational December 2010

U.S. 441 & Sheridan St
Hollywood, FL

Operational December 2010

Pines Blvd & Dykes Rd
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

Northbound Dykes Road affected.

Sheridan St & N 72nd Ave
Hollywood, FL 33024

Starting date TBA.

Taft St & N Hiatus Rd
Pembroke Pines, FL 33026

This affects eastbound Taft St. Starting date TBA.

Taft St & N Hiatus Rd
Pembroke Pines, FL 33026

This affects northbound Hiatus Road. Starting date TBA.

Pines Blvd & SW 136th Ave
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

This affects northbound SW 136th St. Starting date TBA.

N Australian Ave & Banyan Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Right turns NOT enforced

Belvedere Rd & Parker Ave
West Palm Beach, FL

Right turns on red lights NOT enforced

Summit Blvd & Parker Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Right turns on red light NOT enforced.

Okeechobee Blvd & Royal Palm Beach Blvd
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

Will switch from warnings to fines by Sept. 2010

Royal Palm Beach Blvd & Crestwood Blvd N
Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411

Will switch from warnings to fines by Sept. 2010.

NW 183rd St & NW 2nd Ave
Miami Gardens, FL 33169

Right turns on red lights enforced

NW 183rd St & NW 17th Ave
Miami Gardens, FL

Right turns on red-lights enforced.

NW 27th Ave & NW 183rd St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056

Right turns on red lights enforced.

NW 27th Ave & NW 211th St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056

Calder Casino and Race Course entrance. Right turns on red lights enforced.

N Federal Hwy & E Hallandale Beach Blvd
Hallandale, FL 33009

Red light on northbound Federal Highway

Florida 84 & SW 9th Ave
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315

Operational mid-August of 2010.

Pines Blvd & Dykes Rd
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

Starting date TBA.