Agenda Item: 10(a)
Prepared By: Josh Ooyman, Planner II
Business: Resolution
Department: Community Affairs/Growth Management
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Resolution - Boat Dock Extension (BD-24-000054) Request to Allow for an Additional One and a Half (1.5') Foot Encroachment into the Waterway for a Boat Dock Facility for the Vantage Condominiums Located at 860 Panama Court, Marco Island, FL 34145 - Josh Ooyman, Planner II, Community Affairs/Growth Management
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The existing docking facility at the subject location needs to be removed to gain access to the seawall - to install a new seawall in front of the existing seawall along the entire shoreline. The existing 4,333 square foot docking facility was approved by Marco Island City Council in 2001 and protrudes 30 feet into the waterway. The proposed docking facility will feature 2,185 square feet over water and protrude 31.50 feet into the waterway. As indicated in the application request, the additional protrusion beyond the existing is due to the additional 18 inches required for the new seawall installation.
Attached are the application, cover letter, plans, history on the prior approvals, and submerged survey information. Please note, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection has provided their approval for the proposed dock configuration and has advised that the proposed construction is exempt from any submerged land lease and permitting requirements.
PLANNING BOARD SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Board considered this request and held a public hearing at their July 12, 2024, meeting. After the petition was presented, the Planning Board discussion included length of code allowed protrusions; what is included in the measurement of protrusion; explanation of an 18-inch gap between the existing and new seawall; why lifts are moving; and canals being slightly narrowed due to vinyl seawall in front of existing seawall; and navigable water ways. Public comment was concern ov...
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