There have been lots of starts and stops
in the quest to bring new development to Wilton Manors. The highest
profile and controversial project remains in “stop” mode.
There was essentially one thing on the
agenda for the city’s planning and zoning board’s meeting on June 12:
discussion of redevelopment of Shoppes of Wilton Manors (aka Alibi
Plaza). Shortly before the meeting, developers asked for another delay.
Sources at the meeting told OutSFL that
developers are still working on parking issues, and want to have a
workable agreement before they come to the board for variances. The
question is: when is that going to happen? The board adjourned without
assigning it to a future agenda.
Setting it for their regular July meeting
is problematic because multiple board members have vacation plans or
other conflicts, making it possible a quorum may not be achieved. That
issue aside, they want as many members to be present for such an
impactful discussion. Kicking it to August felt like too long a delay.
They could still add it to the July or August agenda, or call a special meeting.