By Dan Christensen, FloridaBulldog.org
In a split 5-3 vote, the Broward County Commission Tuesday approved Waste Management’s request to increase the allowable height of its already mountainous Monarch Hill dump astride Florida’s Turnpike another 10 stories.
The highly controversial decision, sponsored by Broward Mayor Beam Furr, specifically raised the maximum height for landfills in Broward from 125 to 325 feet. Monarch Hill, opened in 1965 when the area was sparsely populated, is already nearly 225 feet high due to past variances. Another 10 stories would make its final height 20 feet taller than the Statue of Liberty.
The change in the law also affects Broward’s second dump, the lesser used Broward County Landfill. The 588 parcel is located at 7101 SW 205th Ave. near the intersection of Sheridan Street and U.S. 27.
Joining Furr in approving the ordinance change were Commissioners Steve Geller, Nan Rich, Michael Udine and Hazelle Rogers. Opposed were Vice Mayor Mark Bogen and Commissioners Lamar Fisher and Alexandra Davis.
Commissioner Robert McKinzie was absent.
County Attorney Andrew Meyers told commissioners he anticipates legal action will be taken by Coconut Creek to block the height increase.
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