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Agenda Item: 10(b) |
Prepared By: Mary P. Holden, Planning Manager |
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Business: Ordinance - LDC Amendment |
Department: Community Affairs - Growth Management |
Subject:
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ORDINANCE - Land Development Code Amendment (LDCA 24-000034) request to adopt a new section to provide for authorization for mixed-use in Overlay District Two-a subject to conditional use approval.
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BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The request is to provide for a text amendment to Section 30-224. (14) of the City’s Land Development Code (“LDC”) by adding a new sub-section III to allow for mixed use in “Overlay District two-a,” subject to conditional use approval. The application and additional information are attached and provided in this Staff report.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT:
Applicant has paid $2,000.00 in applicable fees
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS: 15 days prior to Planning Board hearing
NOTICE APPEARANCE DATE(S): May 20, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Based on Staff’s review of the request, material provided by the agent, and our Comprehensive Plan 2040, Staff recommends the following fndings for approval of the proposed text amendment:
1. The justification for approval of the amendment is to reinstate the conditional use that was allowed prior to the 2006 Land Development Code amendment.
2. The proposed amendment is compliant with the folloing City of Marco Island Comprehensive Plan 2040 objectives and policies:
Future Land Use Element:
Objective 2.1
The City will implement LDC regulations that specify enhanced landscaping, signage and architectural standards consistent with the goal of maintaining the City’s small town coastal identity.
Policy 2.1.2
The City will continue to thoroughly and thoughtfully review and revise, as necessary, the list of permitted uses within zoning districts contained in the adopted LDC. The purpose for the reviews will be to ensure: Compatibility between land uses, that the needs of residents, businesses, and those they serve are met on-island to the extent possible, and that emerging and modern uses are addressed through the City’s regulatory framework.
Objective 3.2
To accommodate orderly and well-planned commercial and mixed-use development at appropriate
locations to serve the residents, businesses, and those they serve.
Policy 3.2.2
The City will evaluate necessary updates to the LDC regulations to provide minimum
standards and incentives for the conversion of strip commercial development into compact,
integrated commercial and mixed-use projects that emphasize multi-modal access, public
gathering space, interconnections between properties, and high aesthetic value.
Policy 3.2.4
The Community Commercial future land use category is intended to provide a range of
commercial uses at arterial and collector intersections and nodes within the City outside of the
Town Center/Mixed Use future land use category. These areas will be comprised of retail,
office and mixed use land uses. Standard densities are limited to 12 du/acre. Hotel/motel
densities are limited to 26 du/acre.
POTENTIAL MOTION:
Move to approve Ordinance 24-XX with the findings and forward to City Council.