Agenda Item: 10(b)
Prepared By: Mary P. Holden, Planning Manager
Business: Ordinance - LDC Amendment
Department: Community Affairs - Growth Management
Subject:
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ORDINANCE - Land Development Code Amendment (LDCA 24-000034) request to adopt a new section to provide for authorization for mixed-use in Overlay District Two-a subject to conditional use approval.
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BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
The request is to provide for a text amendment to Section 30-224. (14) of the City's Land Development Code ("LDC") by adding a new sub-section III to allow for mixed use in "Overlay District two-a," subject to conditional use approval. The application and additional information are attached and provided in this Staff report.
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): May 20, 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Based on Staff's review of the request, material provided by the agent, and our Comprehensive Plan 2040, Staff recommends the following fndings for approval of the proposed text amendment:
1. The justification for approval of the amendment is to reinstate the conditional use that was allowed prior to the 2006 Land Development Code amendment.
2. The proposed amendment is compliant with the folloing City of Marco Island Comprehensive Plan 2040 objectives and policies:
Future Land Use Element:
Objective 2.1
The City will implement LDC regulations that specify enhanced landscaping, signage and architectural standards consistent with the goal of maintaining the City's small town coastal identity.
Policy 2.1.2
The City will continue to thoroughly and thoughtfully review and revise, as necessary, the list of permitted uses within zoning districts contained in the adopted LDC. The purpose for the reviews will be to ensure: Compatibility between land uses, that the needs of residents, businesses, and th...
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