Agenda Item: 14(b)
Prepared By: Daniel J. Smith, AICP, Director
Business: Resolution
Department: Community Affairs – Growth Management
Subject:
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Resolution - Conditional Use Permit (CUP-25-000097) Request 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:
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.
PLANNING BOARD:
The Planning Board reviewed this item and discussed the screen fence required and its height, then voted 6-1 to recommend City Council approval with the conditions listed below.
CUP-25-000097 is conditioned on approval of SDPA 24-000200 with continued associated parking separated by collector road per Sec. 30-484. If the SDP is not approved, this application is null and void. (Planning Board approved on 7/23/2026)
Provide an 8’ high screening fence with Royal Palm trees every 30’ or similar landscape as screening for the outdoor storage proposed.
Outdoor open rack/slips will be a maximum of 20.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: Applicant has paid $4,000.00 in applicable fees.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS: 15 days before the City Council meeting.
NOTICE APPEARANCE DATE(S): August 23, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
Planning Board recommends the City Council approve the conditional use permit CUP-25-000097 for the property located at 951 Bald Eagle, Marco Island, ...
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