HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — The heated controversy surrounding a proposed Jewish ritual bath, or Mikvah, at 1434 Monroe Street, is set to come to a head on Dec. 9 when the project goes before the Historic Preservation Board (HPB).
The meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. in Room 219 at Hollywood City Hall.
Despite months of vocal opposition from nearby residents who argue the project is an “inappropriate intrusion” that will generate traffic and undermine the historic neighborhood’s character, the City of Hollywood’s planning department has issued a report recommending full approval for demolition and new construction permits…