Agenda Item: 10(c)
Prepared By: Mary P. Holden, Planning Manager
Business: Resolution-Conditional Use Petition
Department: Community Affairs - Growth Management
Subject:
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RESOLUTION - Conditional Use Permit (CUP-25-000097) 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:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
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.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: Applicant has paid $4,000.00 in applicable fees.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS: 15 days prior to the Planning Board hearing.
NOTICE APPEARANCE DATE(S): March 17, 2026
RECOMMENDATION:
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Board forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council of the conditional use permit CUP-25-000097 for the property located at 951 Bald Eagle, Marco Island, with the following conditions:
Conditions:
1. CUP-25-000097 is conditioned on the approval of SDPA 24-000200. If the SDPA is not approved, this application is null and void.
2. The Owner shall provide a 16' high screening fence or similar type screening for the outdoor storage proposed.
3. The number of outdoor open rack/slips shall not exceed twenty (20) in total.
Findings:
1. The proposed use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, with screening of the outdoor storage. In particular, Objective 1.1...
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