On February 11, the Dania Beach City Commission will consider plat approval for Koosh Living at Griffin in order to combine the five parcels at 2730-2750 Griffin Road and 4850 S.W. 28th Ave. into a single parcel of 2.3 acres.
The property is west of I-95 and the maximum density would be 79 mid-rise residential units and 17,000 square feet of commercial space. The city will consider the developer’s site plan, with more details on building design, at a later date.
On February 19, the city’s Planning & Zoning Board will consider an amendment to the site’s development plan to allow multi- family and mixed-use. The Broward County Commission will also have to approve the changes. There is currently a small restaurant building constructed in 1956 and a mini apartment complex built in 1951 that would both be demolished.
The oldest city in Broward County, Dania Beach has recently seen an influx in development. The Dania Pointe project just east of Interstate 95 and south of Griffin Road has introduced new shops and restaurants to the area, with apartments, a hotel, and the new headquarters of Spirit Airlines on the way.
The city’s location along Interstate 95 and near both the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport and Port Everglades has made it attractive for both residential and hospitality development. The Koosh Living at Griffn site is also a short trip from the Tri-Rail station. The passenger rail line connects to major employment centers like Miami International Airport, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach.