Alex Rosemurgy, the CEO of Rosemurgy Properties and Scott Backman, the lawyer representing them at the presentation. {David Volz}
Alex Rosemurgy dreams of redeveloping land occupied by the old Carolina Golf Club in Margate.
As CEO of Rosemurgy Properties, he aims to develop a mixed-use project spanning 148 acres, featuring townhomes, apartment buildings, a retail area, a lake, and extensive green spaces.
To showcase his plan to the community, Rosemurgy hosted a presentation at the Holiday Springs Clubhouse on August 25. The company is under contract to purchase the land for an undisclosed amount.
During the meeting, Rosemurgy and his team presented renderings of the project to the people. There would be four- and five-story apartment buildings that would include approximately 400 apartments, as well as about 300 two-story townhomes, small neighborhood retailers, restaurants, and a 14,000-square-foot clubhouse restricted to residents.
Residents will have ample space to play. The development will feature a 45-acre lake, 67 acres of open space, four pocket parks, and 3.5 miles of walking trails. Rosemurgy would pay $9.8 million in impact fees.
Marie Kennedy, Allen Kopelman, John Demming, and Maria Demming oppose the developer’s plans.
“We will have plenty of open green space and a high-quality development. We won’t have Section eight housing and no buildings higher than five stories,” said Rosemurgy.
To make the development a reality, Rosemurgy needs the Margate commission to approve a zoning change that allows for housing development, as well as other necessary approvals.
Many of the residents who attended the presentation weren’t buying the plan. Allen Kopelman, a leader with Keep Margate Green, a group that opposes the project, believes it will bring thousands of new residents who will strain infrastructure and increase traffic. He wants the land to remain an open space suitable for recreation. He is also concerned about the chemicals used in the ground to maintain the golf course.
John and Maria Demming attended the event and shared their concerns. They live on the golf course and believe the apartment buildings would spoil their view of the course. They don’t want a significant development in their community.
Marie Kennedy, a resident near the club, attended the event and stated that she is strongly opposed to the plan. She wants the land to remain an open space.
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