Faced with unwavering opposition from residents, the Palmetto Bay Village Council voted unanimously Monday night to deny an application to develop the old Burger King headquarters on Old Cutler Drive into 485 units with 68,000 square feet of retail, including maybe a grocery store and pharmacy.

The owner’s promise to donate 22 acres of undevelopable land to the village did not sway residents or council members, some of whom felt the “gift” was an insult and slap in the face.

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