HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-05-12 CRA Board Regular Meeting Minutes DANIA BEACH COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026 – 6:00 P.M.
1. Call to Order/Roll Call
Chair Davis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Present:
Vice-Chair: Marco A. Salvino, Sr.
Board Members: Lori Lewellen
Luis Rimoli
Archibald J. Ryan IV
Executive Director: Candido Sosa-Cruz
City Attorney: Eve Boutsis
CRA Secretary: Elora Riera, MMC
Absent:
Chair: Joyce L. Davis
Board member Lewellen made a motion to approve the absence of Chair Davis. The
motion was seconded by Board member Rimoli which carried unanimously on voice vote.
2. Citizen Comments
Shawn DeRosa – 408 SE 5th St.
3. Administrative Reports
3.1 Administrative Report
Executive Director Sosa-Cruz presented his administrative report that was provided to the Board
in their packets. He touched on the following topics:
- CRA Initiatives, Economic development and grants
- Dania Beach Recognized as One of Florida’s Hidden Gems
- Rebuilding Together Update
- The PATCH
- Upcoming events
4. Presentations
4.1 CRA Properties Discussion: SW 12th Ave & Phippen Waiters Rd. Clusters
Minutes of Regular Meeting
Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
CRA Redevelopment Manager Yavocka Smith presented an overview of the two groups of
CRA-owned properties being considered for future redevelopment opportunities. The first cluster
includes three adjoining parcels located at 701, 705, and 711 SW 12th Avenue (the Smith Store
properties). CRA Redevelopment Manager Smith explained that the site is currently zoned for
residential use, allowing single-family homes or duplexes, and noted that the Board had
previously approved removing a restrictive covenant that limited development to single-family
homes only. The combined site is approximately 16,400 square feet and could accommodate
additional residential development, although any higher-density project would require a rezoning
process. The second cluster of six adjoining lots on Phippen Waiters Road, totaling about 11,900
square feet. Because the lots include both residential and mixed-use zoning designations, the site
could support a variety of residential or commercial development concepts despite some physical
limitations related to lot depth.
Executive Director Sosa-Cruz outlined the proposed process for soliciting development interest,
including issuing a letter of interest and inviting developers to submit proposals for one or both
property clusters. Proposals will be evaluated based on their overall concept and the return on
investment provided to the CRA, with a shortlist of the strongest submissions brought back to the
Board for consideration.
During discussion, Board members asked questions about current zoning, development intensity,
and whether future proposals would be limited by existing land-use designations.
Executive Director Sosa-Cruz clarified that the intent is to keep the process as open and flexible
as possible, allowing the development community to determine what type of projects may be
most suitable. While developers may propose projects that require zoning changes, they would
be responsible for pursuing the necessary approvals. He also noted that the availability of the
land itself serves as the primary incentive and emphasized that the Board will have the
opportunity to review, discuss, and ultimately select the proposal that provides the greatest
benefit to the CRA and the community.
5. Consent Agenda
5.1 Minutes: April 14, 2026 Board Meeting Minutes
5.2 Travel Requests: None
5.3 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-CRA-___
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COMMUNITY
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (“CRA”) OF THE CITY OF DANIA BEACH, FLORIDA,
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION A TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF THE
RESTRICTIVE COVENANT, BY UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE CRA, OF THE
COVENANT THE CRA PLACED ON THE PROPERTIES KNOWN AS 701-711 SW 12TH
AVENUE, DANIA BEACH, FL; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Board member Lewellen made a motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was
seconded by Board member Ryan which carried unanimously on voice vote.
Minutes of Regular Meeting
Dania Beach Community Redevelopment Agency
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – 6:00 p.m.
6. Proposals and Bids
None.
7. Discussion and Possible Action
None.
8. Information Items
None.
9. Board Member Comments
Commissioner Lewellen had nothing to report.
Commissioner Rimoli commented on concerns he was made aware of regarding cars being
towed near the post office and those surrounding businesses. Executive Director Sosa-Cruz
addressed Board member Rimoli’s concerns.
Commissioner Ryan had nothing to report.
Vice Chair Salvino had nothing to report.
10. Adjournment
Chair Davis adjourned the meeting at 6:27 p.m.
ATTEST: COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
ELORA RIERA, MMC JOYCE L. DAVIS
CRA SECRETARY CHAIR CRA