Agenda Item: 14(a)
Prepared By: Daniel J. Smith, AICP, Director
Business: Resolution
Department: Community Affairs/Growth Management
Subject:
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Resolution – Variance Petition (VP-25-000096) Request regarding Minimum Landscape Requirements, Design Regulations, and Solid Waste Disposal & Recycling for Marco River Marina for Property Located at 951 Bald Eagle Dr., Marco Island, FL 34145 – Daniel J. Smith, AICP, Director, Community Affairs/Growth Management
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Marco River Marina, Inc. is requesting variances from Section 30-440(a)(4) and Section 30-441(g), of the City of Marco Island Code of Ordinances to reduce the perimeter planting requirements, which require 100 square feet per 1,000 square feet of proposed building ground-level floor area, Section 30-101(c)(2) of the City of Marco Island Code of Ordinances, requiring a 20’ wide Type C Buffer to allow for a 10’ Type C Buffer, Section 30-101(c)(2), of the City of Marco Island Code of Ordinances, to allow a trash dumpster within the landscape buffer, and Section 30-1012(c)(3), of the City of Marco Island Code of Ordinances to allow a recycling enclosure to be further than 200’ from the building it serves.
PLANNING BOARD:
The Planning Board reviewed this item on July 23, 2026. The Planning Board discussed the Variance proposal and how it related to the overall Site Development Plan. The Planning Board recommended the City Council approve this item with a vote of 4-3, with the following conditions:
That SDPA 24-000139 is approved by the City of Marco Island Planning Board (Approved 7/23/26)
The Applicant/Contractor shall obtain a building permit before commencement of any construction; and
The Owner/Developer/ Petitioner is responsible for any private deed restriction approvals with Marco Island Civic Association.
FUNDING SOURCE / FISCAL IMPACT: Applicant has paid $2,000.00 in applicable fees.
PUBLIC NOTICE REQUIREMENTS: 15 days before City Council meeting.
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