Agenda Item: 12(B)
Prepared By: Mary P. Holden, Planning Manager
Business: Ordinance - First Reading
Department: Community Affairs/Growth Management
Subject:
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Ordinance - First Reading - Rezone (REZN-24-000105) Petition Request to Rezone from C-1/C-1T Commercial to C-3 Commercial for Property Located at 531 South Collier Boulevard, Marco Island, FL 34145 - Mary P. Holden, Planning Manager, Community Affairs/Growth Management
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
A request to rezone 531 South Collier Blvd from C-1/C-1T Commercial to C-3 Commercial has been submitted by Ellen Summers, AICP of Hole Montes, a Bowman Company, on behalf of Salute Properties, LLC
PLANNING BOARD SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Board considered this request and held a public hearing at their August 2, 2024 meeting. After presenting to the Board, there was discussion on very few parcels on the Island with this zoning; that development on this site would require approval by the Planning Board and, if applicable, City Council; if the rezoning could be approved with a condition restricting certain uses; history of the zoning of this and other parcels on Marco Island; and setbacks. During the public hearing, comments included maintaining the balance of commercial and residential use; use of Wells Sawyer Way alley; no parking in the alleyway; additional landscape buffers; no windows looking onto residential property; and mitigation of commercial use for residential properties. After discussion, the Planning Board voted 5-1 to forward a recommendation of approval with the findings outlined in the attached draft ordinance.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: Applicant has paid $5,000.00 in applicable fees.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS: N/A
NOTICE APPEARANCE DATE(S): N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve this request based on the following findings:
1. The proposed rezoning to C-3 Commercial will follow the Future Land Use Element and Map (as shown above...
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