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ITEM: RESOLUTION NO. R2026-36 (FEE WAIVER FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS AT 16651 VAN GOGH ROAD AND 16651 VELAZQUEZ ROAD)
A RESOLUTION OF WELLINGTON, FLORIDA’S COUNCIL, WAIVING THE PARKS AND CIVIC LAND DEDICATION REQUIREMENTS, CERTAIN IMPACT FEES, AND BUILDING PERMIT FEES FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING AT 16651 VAN GOGH ROAD AND 16651 VELAZQUEZ ROAD, AS PERMITTED BY CHAPTER 163.31801, FLORIDA STATUTES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REQUEST: Approval of Resolution No. R2026-36 waiving the Parks and Civic land dedication requirements, and a portion of the Multi-modal, Parks and Recreation Impact, and Public Facilities Fees, and Building Permit Fees for the development of affordable housing at 16651 Van Gogh Road and 16651 Velazquez Road.
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EXPLANATION: The Live Local Act (Senate Bill 102) was approved by the Florida Legislature in 2023 and amended each year since. The Act requires local governments to allow multifamily and mixed-use developments in areas zoned commercial, industrial, or mixed-use without a land use amendment, rezoning, or similar approval. The Act establishes the maximum density and height for the development, and the percentage of units required to be affordable. The developments must meet the land development regulations for multifamily residential and be administratively approved.
NuRock is developing two Live Local projects at 16651 Van Gogh Road and 16651 Velazquez Road in Wellington, north of Southern Boulevard, adjacent to Seminole Pratt Whitney Road. Each project is 106 units that are 100 percent affordable. The developer is obtaining financing assistance from Palm Beach County through the $200 million housing bond loan program approved by voters in 2022. NuRock is also receiving a credit of $257,742 towards the Palm Beach County impact fees of $402,974.90 for Roads, Parks, and Public Buildings. No credit is being provided for fees for fire, library, and public schools.
NuRock has also requested a waiver of W...
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