You took the first step, and signed the petition. Now there are two more things we are asking you to do to to protect our homes. We can't do this alone - we need your help:
1. Come to the hearing about 1434 Monroe Street on Monday, November 10 at 3:30pm
-Wear Red
-City Call, Room 219
2. Email City Staff - Andria Wingett & Anand Balram from Planning & Development. You may use this or customize.
-Make sure to include the first part to the staff and also the part after to the Historic Pres. Board.
-Please sign your own name!
-Email to: awingett@hollywoodfl.org; abalram@hollywoodfl.org
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Dear Ms. Wingett and Mr. Balram,
I am writing as a concerned resident. Please include this in the application package for the 1434 Monroe Street item.
Thank You
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Dear Hollywood Historic Preservation Board,
I am writing in agreement with other Hollywood residents who oppose non-residential intrusion into our residential neighborhoods. We understand that a facility proposed for 1434 Monroe Street would require demolition of the existing single-family home for construction of a non-residential facility in the heart of our Hollywood Lakes Historic District.
We recognize that the HPB's core mission is to protect and encourage the revitalization of historic districts such as Hollywood Lakes. The proposed demolition and construction at 1434 Monroe Street directly contradicts this mission.
Hollywood Lakes is a peaceful, well-established enclave of single-family homes valued for its tranquility, stability, and residential character. Many residents chose this neighborhood specifically for its purely residential and historic nature. We are deeply concerned about the precedent of granting a zoning variance that would permit a non-residential, institutional facility in our historic residential neighborhood—one that is not zoned for mixed-use development.
We oppose this project for several critical reasons:
• Land Use Compatibility: Non-residential use fundamentally conflicts with the established residential character of our historic district.
• Traffic and Safety: Monroe Street is particularly narrow with limited parking, creating safety concerns for increased institutional traffic.
• Property Values: Local realtors confirm that non-residential buildings within residential areas deter buyers, depress property values, and reduce housing availability for families.
• Dangerous Precedent: Approving this demolition would significantly alter the residential character and zoning intent of our Historic District. How many variances can we allow before the historic integrity of the district is permanently compromised?
Our primary concern is the destruction of a home within our historic district and the impact of any non-residential use in a neighborhood zoned and developed exclusively for residential living. Appropriately zoned mixed-use buildings are available for sale just blocks away, making this variance unnecessary.
We urge you to protect the residential and historic character of Hollywood Lakes by denying approval for demolition of the home at 1434 Monroe Street.
Roughly 1,000 Hollywood residents, and counting, have signed the petition against this demolition and zoning change. https://chng.it/PsXxc99Sng Concerned residents are displaying lawn signs opposing this project, and multiple civic associations are exploring how to support our efforts and protect their own residential neighborhoods from similar intrusion.
We respectfully request that the home at 1434 Monroe Street not be demolished for replacement with a commercial facility.
Thank you.
Sincerely,