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Agenda Item: 10(c) |
Prepared By: Mary P. Holden, Planning Manager |
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Business: Resolution-Conditional Use Petition |
Department: Community Affairs - Growth Management |
Subject:
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RESOLUTION - Conditional Use Permit (CUP-25-000097) to allow for Open Rack Boat Storage for Marco River Marina for the Property Located at 951 Bald Eagle Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145 - Daniel J. Smith, AICP, Director, Community Affairs/Growth Management
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BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Marco River Marina, Inc. is requesting approval for marina-based outdoor open-rack (20 racks/slips) boat storage pursuant to the proposed Site Plan Amendment. Open rack storage is allowed through a Conditional Use approval pursuant to Section 30-264 of the City of Marco Island Code of Ordinances. Section 30-266(e) of the City’s Code of Ordinances requires open storage to be screened. Where such storage abuts developed C-5 property of the side or rear yard, the screening requirements may be relaxed with the written approval of the adjoining property owner.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: Applicant has paid $4,000.00 in applicable fees.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS: 15 days prior to the Planning Board hearing.
NOTICE APPEARANCE DATE(S): March 17, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Board forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council of the conditional use permit CUP-25-000097 for the property located at 951 Bald Eagle, Marco Island, with the following conditions:
Conditions:
1. CUP-25-000097 is conditioned on the approval of SDPA 24-000200. If the SDPA is not approved, this application is null and void.
2. The Owner shall provide a 16’ high screening fence or similar type screening for the outdoor storage proposed.
3. The number of outdoor open rack/slips shall not exceed twenty (20) in total.
Findings:
1. The proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, with screening of the outdoor storage. In particular, Objective 1.1, Policy 1.1.4, of the Housing Element, which states that the City will protect residential neighborhoods from encroachment and detrimental impacts of development by enforcing existing regulations that require buffering and compatibility measures between single-family areas and more intensive uses, such as multi-family buildings and non-residential development.
2. The proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, with screening of the outdoor storage. In particular, Objective 5.1, Policy 5.1.4 of the Future Land Use Element, which states that the land development regulations and other applicable regulations will require that development and redevelopment projects provide adequate and appropriate landscaping, open space, and buffering, and adhere to maximum lot coverage requirements. Such development must also meet minimum architectural and other site design standards to provide an attractive and cohesive built environment that blends with the character of existing surrounding land uses.
POTENTIAL MOTION:
Move to approve Resolution 26-XX with the listed findings and conditions of approval and forward a recommendation for approval to City Council