Agenda Item: 13(a)
Prepared By: Mary P. Holden - Planning Manager
Business: Resolution
Department: Community Affairs - Growth Management
Subject:
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Resolution - Boat Dock Extension (BD-25-000215) Request to Allow for a Dock to Encroach an Additional Forty Six Feet (46') for Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida (TIITF) (Rookery Bay Research Reserve-Goodland) for Property Located at 2561 San Marco Rd., Marco Island, FL 34145 - Mary P. Holden, Planning Manager, Community Affairs/Growth Management
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Weiler Engineering Corporation has submitted, on behalf of the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund of the State of Florida (the "Owner"), a petition for approval of a boat dock extension at the above-referenced property. The proposal is to add two floating finger docks to the existing dock facility to accommodate an additional four slips, which will result in a total of eight slips to the docking facility for the Rookery Bay Research Reserve. The new finger docks will bring the total protrusion of the dock facility to 166 feet. As a reminder, Rookery Bay Research Reserve built a new facility that was finished in 2021. The application, plans, and narrative are attached.
SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Board considered this request and held a public hearing at its February 2, 2026, meeting. The application was presented, and the Planning Board asked about hours of operation, as there are no restrictions due to the research nature of the facility, and if commercial boats would be docked at this dock facility, which will not be allowed. After the brief discussion, the Planning Board voted 7-0 to forward a recommendation of approval with the findings outlined in the resolution and shown below.
Findings:
1. The dock will meet the other requirements and boat facility standards in the Land Development Code.
2. The applicant indicates there is sufficient water depth...
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