Agenda Item: 10(b)
Prepared By: Mary P. Holden, Planning Manger
Business: Resolution
Department: Community Affairs/Growth Management
Subject:
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RESOLUTION - Variance Petition (VP-26-000021) regarding Minimum Parking Requirements for Property Located at 287 & 297 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Isalnd, FL 34145 - Mary P. Holden, Planning Manager, Community Affairs/Growth Management
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Mr. Zachary Lombardo has submitted, on behalf of his client, a variance to Section 30-488 (4) a. that will allow for parking credits as a result of the installation of a pedestrian connection, as opposed to a vehicular connection, between the properties located at 287 and 297 N. Collier Blvd. Please find attached the application, plans, and justification narrative to the criteria used for reviewing a variance.
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): March 16, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the Planning Board forward their recommendation of approval to the City Council with the findings below and conditions of approval:
Finding of Approval:
(1) The two properties are not different from other properties within the City. The special circumstances related to the properties is the grade difference between the newer restaurant (higher flood elevation) which exists on 297 N. Collier Blvd., and the existing building on 287 N. Collier Blvd., to the south.
(2) As stated above, the special circumstance is the grade difference due to higher flood elevations in place when the newer structure was constructed at 297 N. Collier Blvd.
(3) The literal interpretation of the City's Code of Ordinances could create an undue hardship since the Owner would need to construct a vehicular connection between the two properties, which would result in the loss of parking spaces, and be non-compliant with ...
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