PLACEMENT: Departmental - Quasi-Judicial
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REQUEST APPROVAL OF THE 80TH AMENDMENT TO THE MARTIN DOWNS PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ZONING AGREEMENT (M035-217), INCLUDING A REVISED MASTER/FINAL SITE PLAN AND REVISED PHASING PLAN FOR THE MERIDIAN MARINA PROJECT
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This is a request by Lucido & Associates on behalf of AC Meridian Marina, LLC, for approval of the 80th Amendment to the Martin Downs PUD Zoning Agreement including a revised master/final site plan and revised phasing plan for the approximately 10.85-acre site known as Meridian Marina located at 1400 SW Chapman Way, east of the intersection of SW Mapp Road and SW Chapman Way, in Palm City. Included is a request for a Certificate of Public Facilities Reservation.
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DEPARTMENT: Growth Management
PREPARED BY: Name: John Sinnott
Title: Principal Planner
REQUESTED BY: Lucido & Associates, Brian Nolan, AICP
PRESET:
PROCEDURES: Quasi-Judicial
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
Meridian Marina, previously known as Martin Downs Marina, Martin Downs Yacht Club, and Martin Downs Boating Club, was developed in the early 1990s as part of the Martin Downs PUD Agreement and included a four-phased, master planned Marina Village. Phases I and II involved the marina basin, boat storage facility, and associated infrastructure. Phase III included a 49-unit condominium complex which is not part of this application. Phase IV has not been developed.
The 79th Amendment to the Martin Downs PUD Zoning Agreement was approved in August 2022. The approved 79th Amendment specifies that an amendment to the Martin Downs PUD is required for final site plan approved of Phase IV and any additional special conditions that may be associated with the operation of the restaurant. Accordingly, the 80th Amendment limits the nighttime hours of operation for the Phase IV restaurant.
The 80th Amendment includes a revised master/final site plan and revised phasing plan to modify the size of the proposed Phase IV restaurant and marine operations/retail/office area, and to remove the previously approved accessory dwelling units from Phase IV. The proposed Phase IV waterfront building is two stories and contains an approximately 6,261-square-foot restaurant along with 2,977 square feet of marine operations/retail/office area. The revised master/final site plan also reflects a proposed dumpster enclosure and relocated parking stalls within Phase II.
Pursuant to Article 10, Table 10.5.F.9, Martin County Land Development Regulations, review of this application is not required by the Local Planning Agency (LPA).
The following supporting items are attached:
Staff Report
80th Amendment to the Martin Downs PUD Zoning Agreement
Revised Master/Final Site Plan
Application Materials
Disclosure of Interest Affidavit
Landscape Plan
Architectural Plan
Sign Posting Affidavit
Draft Resolution to Deny
Staff Presentation
ISSUES:
None
LEGAL SUFFICIENCY REVIEW:
Because this request involves the application of a policy to a specific application and site, it is a quasi -judicial decision. Quasi-judicial proceedings must be conducted with more formality than a legislative proceeding. In quasi-judicial proceedings, parties are entitled - as a matter of due process - to cross examine witnesses, present evidence, demand that witnesses testify under oath, and demand a decision based on a correct application of the law and competent substantial evidence in the record.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
RECOMMENDATION
1. Move that the Board receive and file the agenda item and its attachments including the staff report as Exhibit 1.
2. Move that the Board approve the 80th Amendment to the Martin Downs PUD Zoning Agreement including the Revised Master/Final Site Plan and Revised Phasing Plan for the Meridian Marina project.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
Direct staff accordingly.
FISCAL IMPACT:
RECOMMENDATION
The applicant has paid the $13,800.00 application fee and the $290.00 Completeness fee.
ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS
None
DOCUMENT(S) REQUIRING ACTION:
☐Budget Transfer / Amendment ☐ Chair Letter ☒Contract / Agreement
☐Grant / Application ☐Notice ☐Ordinance ☐Resolution
☐Other:
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