3000 Waterside by Claridge Homes has been submitted to Fort Lauderdale’s Planning and Zoning Board, aiming to satisfy conditional use requirements, adequacy standards, neighborhood compatibility regulations, and other municipal guidelines necessary for the project’s approval.
The development, which remains mostly consistent with a prior submission to the city’s Development Review Committee in May 2024, is set to feature 129 residential units, 4,935 square feet of commercial space, and 310 parking spaces. The most notable revision from the earlier proposal is a reduction in commercial space along East Oakland Park Boulevard, where plans show a retail slot scaled down from 1,500 to 935 square feet. However, the 4,000 square feet of restaurant space overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway remains unchanged.
The project will measure 19 floors, 164 FT to the roof, or 186 FT to the highest point. The tower will rise around the same height as the many other towers near the Intracoastal. Additionally, the development includes an articulated parking garage with a diverse range of materials from perforated metals, stucco, and wood finishes: an effort to enhance pedestrian aesthetics.
The current site is a grass lot. The property, located at 3000 E Oakland Park Blvd, was home to a standalone parking garage and a low-rise building before being demolished in 2023. The project’s official architect is FSMY, based in Fort Lauderdale.