What is the public hearing about?

It's regarding a proposed Panda Express restaurant renovation at 5681 West Atlantic Boulevard.

When is the public hearing scheduled?

The hearing is on April 7, 2026, at 6:30 PM.

How can I attend the public hearing?

You can attend via Zoom or listen by phone using the provided numbers.

What should I do if I want to appeal the decision?

You must appeal within seven days of the Board's written decision at the City Clerk's office.

Public hearing for Panda Express restaurant renovation on April 7, 2026.

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Published: Mar 22, 2026 · 1 month ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Fort Lauderdale
Address: 5790 Margate Boulevard, Margate, Florida · 5 filings

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Attend the Public Hearing
Join the meeting on April 7, 2026, at 6:30 PM via Zoom or phone.
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Prepare for Appeal
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Contact City Clerk
For disability assistance, call the City Clerk's office at (954) 972-6454 at least two business days prior.

Frequently asked questions

What is the public hearing about?: It's regarding a proposed Panda Express restaurant renovation at 5681 West Atlantic Boulevard.
When is the public hearing scheduled?: The hearing is on April 7, 2026, at 6:30 PM.
How can I attend the public hearing?: You can attend via Zoom or listen by phone using the provided numbers.
What should I do if I want to appeal the decision?: You must appeal within seven days of the Board's written decision at the City Clerk's office.

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Full Notice Text

CITY OF MARGATE
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
You are hereby notified of a Public Hearing before the Board of Adjustment Committee of the City of Margate on April 7, 2026, at 6:30 PM, in the City Commission Chambers, 5790 Margate Boulevard, Margate, Florida, to consider the following request:
PETITIONER: Matthew H. Scott, Esq., Greenspoon Marder, LLP, Agent for Panda Express, Joe Celento
SUBJECT PROPERTY: 5681 West Atlantic Boulevard, Margate, Florida 33063
APPLICATION: 26-00400012 Panda Express
REQUEST: Applicant proposes a 3,381 sq. ft. restaurant with drive-through by renovating the former Boston Market site. The renovation costs represent substantial redevelopment, therefore the project must comply with all applicable land development regulations. The applicant is requesting relief from the following sections of the Margate Unified Land Development Code (ULDC) in order to allow some existing site features to remain unchanged:
1. FROM: 40.554(F) which requires the construction of an 18 wide Urban Greenway consisting of a 10 multi-modal path and eight (8) landscape strip, TO: allow the five (5) existing sidewalk and three (3) landscape strip remain unchanged;
2. FROM: 40.704(H)1 and 2 which require terminal landscape islands to be 11 wide and a pedestrian zone around the building consisting of an eight (8) sidewalk and four (4) landscape strip, TO: allow two (2) terminal landscape islands of 5.89 and 7.9wide at the row adjacent to
the building and a pedestrian zone on east side of the building with 3.94 landscaped area and five (5) sidewalk, and on the west side of the building no landscape area with the existing 6.32 sidewalk to remain unchanged; and
3. FROM: 40.704 (G)1 which requires 5 perimeter landscape strips on the property lines, TO: allow the 2.41 landscape strip on the west side and 1.19 on the east side to remain unchanged.
Members of the public are invited to view this meeting through Zoom using Webinar ID: 818 8548 9734 or can listen via telephone numbers: US: 1-305-224-1968.
For additional information on how to access the public hearing, please visit https://margatefl.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx
All interested persons may be present at this public hearing and be heard regarding the above-mentioned matter. All representations made in front of this Board in the granting of any permit shall be deemed a condition of said permit.
If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board of Adjustment with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, she/he will need a record of the proceedings and for such purpose may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based. (Anyone desiring a verbatim transcript shall have the responsibility, at his/her own expense, to arrange for the transcript). Any person wishing to appeal a decision of the Board of Adjustment to the City Commission must do so in the City Clerk&amp;#39;s office within seven (7) days of the written decision of the Board.
Any person with a disability requiring auxiliary aids and services for this meeting may call the City Clerk's office at (954) 972-6454 with their request at least two business days prior to the meeting date.
CITY OF MARGATE, FLORIDA
Jennifer Johnson, City Clerk
3/22/2026
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