Agenda Item: 13(a)
Prepared By: Joshua G. Ooyman, Planner II, Community Affairs/Growth Management
Business: Resolution
Department: Community Affairs/Growth Management
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Resolution - Variance Petition (VP-26-000020) Request Regarding Distance Requirements for the Sale and Consumption of Alcohol Beverages for Property Located at 989 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island, FL 34145 - Joshua G. Ooyman, Planner II, Community Affairs/Growth Management
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Mr. Kramer, on behalf of Donna DiPromessa, LLC, the Owner of the property at 989 Winterberry Drive, Marco Island (the "Subject Property") submitted a variance petition to request that the City Council grant a variance to Section 4-32 of the City of Marco Island Code of Ordinances to allow for the sale and on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages within 500 feet of a place of worship. attached to the staff report are the application, plans, and justification narrative to the criteria used for reviewing a variance pursuant to Section 4-36.
SUMMARY OF PLANNING BOARD MEETING AND RECOMMENDATION:
The City of Marco Island Planning Board held a public hearing and considered this request at their April 3rd and May 1, 2026 meetings.
April 3, 2026 Planning Board Meeting Summary:
The Planning Board discussed how the sale and on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages was not presented to the Planning Board during the site development plan approval at the Planning Board's January, 2025 meeting. In addition, the Planning Board discussed the intent of the 500 feet separation requirement, how the sale of alcoholic beverages occurs at nearby properties, if the Jewish Congregation of Marco Island had provided comment to the variance request, and if the variance could be conditioned. Minutes from the meeting are provided. A motion was made and seconded to approve the variance; however, that motion was withdrawn, and a motion to continue the application to the May 1, 2026 Planning Board meet...
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