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COMMISSION MEMORANDUM

TO:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Commission 
FROM:Commissioner Laura Dominguez 
DATE:March  13, 2024
 



SUBJECT:REFERRAL TO THE LAND USE AND SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE AND THE PLANNING BOARD - AMEND RM-1 DISTRICT REGULATIONS FOR BELLE ISLE TO PERMIT A NON-CONFORMING HOTEL TO DEVELOP NEW RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND AMEND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR VEHICULAR CIRCULATION/DRIVEWAYS.

BACKGROUND/HISTORY

Was this Agenda Item initially requested by a lobbyist which, as defined in Code Sec. 2-481, includes a principal engaged in lobbying? No

If so, specify name of lobbyist(s) and principal(s): N/A

ANALYSIS

Please place the above item on the March 13, 2024 City Commission meeting agenda as a referral to the Land Use and Sustainability Committee (“LUSC”) and Planning Board. Currently, hotels are prohibited in the RM-1 district on Belle Isle.

The Standard Hotel at 40 Island Avenue, which is a legal nonconforming hotel, is proposing certain improvements to the property. I would like the LUSC to consider amending the RM-1 district regulations to permit a non-conforming hotel to develop new long-term residential units; and to amend setback regulations for vehicular circulation/driveways. Long-term residential units on this site would be compatible with surrounding properties, which are primarily residential.

Following review by LUSC, an Ordinance can be transmitted to the Planning Board.


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Is this a "Residents Right to Know" item, pursuant to City Code Section 2-14? Does this item utilize G.O. Bond Funds?
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Legislative Tracking
Commissioner Laura Dominguez

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