Agenda Item: 11(a)
Prepared By: Mary P. Holden, Planning Manager
Business: Ordinance - Second Reading
Department: Community Affairs - Growth Management
Subject:
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Ordinance - Second Reading - Workforce/Affordable Housing Code Amendments - Mary P. Holden, Planning Manager, Community Affairs/Growth Management
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BACKGROUND:
This is the second reading of the proposed code amendments to allow for workforce housing on upper levels of existing multistory commercial structures. The first reading was on February 20, 2024 and discussion pertained to the density table outlined in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and tracking the existing number of density units. After discussion, the City Council voted 6-1 to approve the first reading with the modifications identified.
Planning Board Summary and Recommendation:
The Planning Board held a public hearing and considered this request at their January 5, 2024 meeting. At the meeting there was much discussion about density and the process for approval of converting the upper levels. The Planning Board tabled the ordinance giving Staff direction to make the approval process a conditional use permit, add a required neighborhood information meeting for an application, and remove parking deviations. The revised ordinance was presented to the Planning Board at their February 2, 2024 meeting. At that meeting there was discussion on the revised ordinance, how this won't solve the problem but can help, and density. The Planning Board voted 6-1 to forward a recommendation of approval to the proposed amendments to allow for the adaptive reuse/conversion of the upper floors to workforce housing in multistory commercial structures.
Updated:
Please find attached the revised ordinance pursuant to the Planning Board's direction.
We have not yet compiled the number of residential units in the commercial areas within Marco Island. This task requires more time due to the nuances of where mixed use is allowed, determini...
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