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Planning and Zoning Board
STAFF MEMO x
Meeting: Planning and Zoning Board - Aug 21 2025
Staff Contact: Meghan Wyble Department: Community Development
Planning Zoning Board sitting as the Local Planning Agency: ORD 07-25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE
VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 78.
ZONING. ARTICLE X. OFF-STREET AND ON-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS.
SECTION 78-705 ENTITLED "REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES" TO MODIFY THE
NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES FOR MARINA USES; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY
OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION OF CHAPTER 78. ZONING. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL
FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE;
AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
2GHO, the Applicant for SPM 04-25 have also proposed a Zoning Text Amendment to modify the
Village's parking requirements for marinas. This modification is necessary in order to provide enough
parking for SPM 04-25.
Further detail can be found in the attached staff report and supporting materials.
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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
3 Department of Community Development
Staff Report—Local Planning Agency (LPA)
Petition Description- ORDINANCE 07-25
Applicant: 2GHO on behalf of the Owner JIB Club Marine
Owner: JIB Club Marine
Request: Zoning Text Amendment, Ordinance 07-25
ORD 07-25 AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA,
FLORIDA,AMENDING CHAPTER 78. ZONING. ARTICLE X. OFF-STREET AND ON-STREET
PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS. SECTION 78-705 ENTITLED "REQUIRED
NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES"TO MODIFY THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED SPACES FOR
MARINA USES; PROVIDING THAT EACH AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUBSECTION
OF CHAPTER 78. ZONING. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS PREVIOUSLY
ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE; A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, AND
AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
Location: 46 Beach Road, Tequesta FL 33469
PC N: 60-43-40-31-37-000-0120
Background:
In December 2024, a conceptual presentation was delivered to the Village Council regarding a
proposed 921 sq ft second-floor expansion of the ship store at the JIB Yacht Club & Marina,
located at 46 S. Beach Road in the R-3 zoning district. The use (retail) of the ship store will not
change but the upstairs addition will be used for office space and storage ancillary to the
marina. As this property was annexed into the Village in 1979, it currently operates with fewer
parking spaces than the Village code requires and is therefore a legal non-conformity.
To address this issue, the applicant has requested a zoning text amendment to update the
Village code—and potentially reduce the parking requirement to align more closely with
surrounding municipalities.
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During the conceptual presentation, Council asked whether there were any current parking
issues on site. The applicant responded that no such issues had been previously recorded.
Council also inquired about feedback from neighboring residents; at that time, no community
outreach had been completed. At the conceptual presentation Council then questioned why
the applicant was seeking a zoning text amendment rather than a parking variance. The
applicant explained that the Village's current parking code is more restrictive than those of
surrounding municipalities, and a zoning text amendment would be an opportunity to
modernize it.
Council noted that other residential waterfront areas could potentially request a marina special
exception use in the future. They emphasized the need to ensure adequate parking for such
uses, taking into account factors such as live-aboards, commercial charters, staff, and parking
for ongoing boat maintenance. Staff responded that parking requirements could be crafted to
include the need for additional parking for the previously mentioned factors.
At the time of the meeting, the applicant stated that the marina had no commercial charters or
live-aboards, employed only one full-time staff member, and had no reported issues with boat-
service vehicle parking. Additionally, the applicant noted that there were no issues with parking
at this time.
Council also questioned how the existing non-conformity with open space requirements at the
site would be addressed. Staff clarified that the proposed expansion will not exacerbate this
non-conformity, and therefore no mitigation measures are required.
In January 2025, the applicant attended the Jupiter Inlet Colony Town Commission Meeting,
where they presented the JIB Club plans, the application, and the Village of Tequesta Staff
Memo. The recorded meeting minutes reflected no resident comments on the project.
Process:
Review and recommendation for the proposed zoning text amendment will be compiled by the
Planning and Zoning Board, sitting as the Local Planning agency on August 21, 2025.
Department of Community Development
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Review and recommendation for the site plan modification regarding the aesthetic changes to
the building will be reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Board on August 21, 2025.
A Special Exception Use will be reviewed by Village Council in conjunction with the Site Plan
Modification once the Planning & Zoning Board has provided recommendations for the Site
Plan and Zoning Text Amendment.
The approval process for the proposed zoning text amendment is as follows:
1. Local Planning Agency (LPA) Hearing—compile recommendations for Village Council
2. Village Council First Reading
3. Village Council Second Reading
Other Municipal Codes &Application:
The table below shows other local parking ratios for marina use, and what the required parking
would be if applied to JIB Club.
Municipality Requirements Required parking
for the 29 slips
Current - 1.5 parking spaces for each boat slip 29*1.5= 43.5
Village of
Tequesta
Proposed — One space for every two boat slips. 29/2= 14.5
Village of Parking spaces for charter services shall
Tequesta consist of, three parking spaces for each
passenger carrying vessel with less than six
passengers and one parking space for
every two passengers on vessels with
more than six passengers.
Jupiter One space per slip 29
Martin 1 space for 5 slips (wet or dry) plus 1 29/5= 5.8
County space/employee 5.8+1= 7
Riviera Wet slips. One Parking space for every two 29/2= 14.5
Beach wet slips for private vessels not carrying
passengers for hire.
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Dry storage. One parking space for every
four dry storage spaces.
Sight-seeing; charter; commercial.
Minimum three parking spaces for each
passenger-carrying vessel carrying six or
less passengers for hire. Minimum one
parking space for every two passengers
carrying vessels carrying more then six
passengers for hire.
Palm Beach 1 space per two wet slips plus 1 space per (29/2 = 14.5) +
Gardens 5 dry slips plus the greater of 1 space per (1319/200 = 6.6)
200 square feet of accessory uses or 14.5+6.5=
required parking for additional use
(lounge, retail, restaurant, etc.)
Palm Beach 1 space per slip 2
County
North Palm 2 spaces for every 3 slips
Beach
Current Code:
Sec. 78-705(16)
(16) Marina facilities: One and one half spaces for each boat slip.
Proposed Code:
Proposed Zoning Text—Sec. 78-705(16)
(16) Marina facilities: One spaces for ee£#every two boat slips. Parking
spaces for charter services shall consist of, three parking spaces for each passenger
carrying vessel with less than six passengers and one parking space for every two
passengers on vessels with more than six passengers.
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Marine, facility definition:
Sec. 78-4
Marina facilities includes facilities for wet storage and the docking of pleasure crafts for
residential purposes. Marina facilities may include a marina, boat dock and yacht club.
The yacht club may provide a restaurant, lounge, ships chandler and other club facilities
as an accessory use to the marina, boat dock or yacht club facility. Marina facilities are
allowed only as special exception in R-2 and R-3 multiple-family dwelling districts, for
properties within such zones which are contiguous to the intracoastal waterway, subject
to the regulations and restrictions of the zoning district and the requirements for special
exceptions.
Other projects that could consider a special exception Marina Use:
As noted in the above definition, properties that are zoned R-2 or R-3 and are contiguous to the
intracoastal waterway are eligible to apply for a special exception for a marina facility. The table
below identifies properties in the R-2 and R-3 zoning that in the future could apply for a special
exception for marina use. The table is organized by the location of the projects from North to
South, West to East.
All of the projects below in the R-2 and R-3 zoning, have a Medium Density Land Use, which has
a maximum density of 12 units per acre. All Land Use Regulations and Zoning requirements are
applicable. No zoning district allows marina use by right, meaning any of the sites below would
require a special exception use approval and review by Council.
Project ,Address Zoning Year Built
Key West Village Intracoastal Circle R-2 1990's
Tequesta Cove Condo Waterway Road R-2 1985
Waterway Beach Condos Waterway Road R-2 1970's
Seaglass Beach Road R-3 2022
Cliveden Beach Road R-3 1996
La Mar Beach Road R-3 1970
Island House SW Beach Road R-3 1968
Seamist Beach Road R-3 1979
Ocean Villas Beach Road R-3 1972
Department of Community Development pg. 5
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Summary:
This zoning text amendment met the requirements set of Section 62-37 (Notice). The notice of
hearing was advertised on the online public notice portal on July 30, 2025.
If the Local Planning Agency finds that the proposed zoning text amendment is not contrary to
the intent of Section 78-705 (Required number of parking spaces) and will not be in conflict
Department of Community Development pg. 6
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with the public health, safety, and welfare of the Village; it shall recommend approval to the
Village Council.
Department of Community Development pg. 7
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LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
& PLANNING LA-0000530
George G. Gentile, PLA ■ Emily M. O'Mahoney, PLA ■ M. Troy Holloway, PLA ■ Dan Siemsen, PLA ■ Dylan Roden, PLA
JIB Yacht Club & Marina
Site Plan Review/Special Exception
Zoning Text Amendment
Justification Statement
Date: January 21 , 2025
Rev: March 18, 2025
Request
On behalf of the Owner, JIB Club Marine, 2GHO, Inc. respectfully requests the Village staff's review
and approval of the submitted site plan and special exception applications in order to add additional 2nd
floor office space at the existing JIB Club and Marina site*. This application also contains a proposal
for a zoning text amendment to reduce parking requirements for marina facilities. The property is
located at 46 Beach Road in Tequesta, and has a land use designation of Residential Medium Density,
and a zoning designation of R-3; Multiple Family Dwelling District.
*Note, this improvement involves the area designated as the "Commercial Parcel Unit', as further described in
the JIB Yacht Club and Marina Declaration of Condominium, recorded in Official Records Book 17340, Page
1432, of the Public Records of Palm Beach County, Florida.
About JIB Yacht Club and Marina
As the only public marina on Jupiter Island, JIB Club Marine is a full-service Yacht Club & marina
offering equity memberships, dockominium ownership, slip rentals and many more services, that has
been in existence since the 1960s. Conveniently located just north of the Jupiter Inlet on the east side
of the Intracoastal Waterway, JIB Club Marine boasts a pleasant casual setting with a breathtaking view
of Jupiter Island. Blue water, a calm breeze, and a relaxed atmosphere are just the beginning of what
this amazing facility has to offer.
The JIB Yacht Club and Marina also provides fueling services, which is the majority of their business,
and DOES NOT contain any liveaboards, or charters. There is only one employee per day, and no
alcoholic beverages are served outside or inside. Drinks and food can be purchased in the ship store
for consumption outside.
Boat Service Providers:
Boat service providers (detailers, service, etc.) do not present themselves on site often (estimated one
service vehicle per week). When present, they usually arrive early morning and are done by mid-day.
It is important to note that only 29 boats are on site for half the year, so this is NOT a common
occurrence.
1907 Commerce Lane, Suite 101, Jupiter, Florida 33458■ 561-575-9557 ■ 2GHO.com
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Ship Store Business:
The ship store does receive occasional business from landside, but it is mostly from the residents of
Jupiter Inlet Colony, who may walk or ride their bike over for beer, soda, chips, ice cream, etc.
Potential for Parking Passes:
The site does not have any parking challenges. The adjacent condominium building is well parked, so
the condominium users do not park at the marina site. The Owner will also install new "Marina Parking
Only" signage to discourage beachgoers for utilizing. Additionally, the marina will be secured with gates
which will also discourage unauthorized use of the parking area.
NOTIFICATION TO JUPITER INLET COLONY
As 3,900 sf of the JIB club property lies within the jurisdictional limits of Jupiter Inlet Colony, the Owner
has engaged with the Town to inform them of the subject proposal. This engagement began on
December 19, 2024, as we provided the Town Manager with the proposed site plan, and a brief
overview of the subject proposal. Further, 2GHO presented to the Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony's Town
Commission on January 13, 2025, and did not receive any negative feedback from the Commission.
Additionally, the Owner reached out directly to the abutting neighbors who did not present any
objections to the subject application. We will keep in touch with the neighboring municipality, as this
project gets closer to public hearing to ensure they are kept apprised of the progress.
SITE PLAN REVIEW
Proposed Modifications
With the continued success of the club and marina, it has become necessary to request the additional
office space to maximize operational efficiency for the property. Additionally, this submitted site plan
intends to document existing conditions on the property by capturing existing square footages, as well
as other miscellaneous site data, so that once approved, the Community Development Department will
have a plan of record on file.
It is proposed to add a 921-sf second story office space, and a balcony that will face the Intracoastal
Waterway. The space will also have a small kitchenette space, and bathroom. It is important to note
that this space is solely to provide office space and WILL NOT function as a party room.
Compatibility with Surrounding Properties
The site of the proposed redevelopment is situated in a commercial corridor on US Highway 1, at the
intersection of Tequesta Drive. The subject site is surrounded by Commercial/or Mixed-Use land uses
on all sides, therefore the proposed use is compatible with the surrounding areas. Below is a chart
showing the surrounding land use and zoning.
Property Existing Zoning Existing Future Land Use
Subject Property R-3; Multifamily Residential Residential Medium
JIB Yacht Club and Marina District Density
North R-3; Multifamily Residential Residential Medium
Ocean Villas Condominium District Density
South RS; Single Family Res. Jupiter Inlet Colony
(Single Family Residence Jupiter Inlet Colony Residential Low Density
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East R-3; Multifamily Residential Residential Medium
JIB Club Condo District Density
West NA NA
Intracoastal Waterway
Consistency with the Village of Tequesta Comprehensive Plan
The proposed project is consistent with the Village's Comprehensive Plan as described herein:
❖ Goal: 1.0.0 Provide for the development and redevelopment of suitable and compatible
land uses which will preserve, enhance, and promote strong sense of community are
within the established character of the Village of Tequesta, which will encourage
sustainability and protect its natural resources.
Response: The proposed redevelopment project will utilize existing infrastructure and resources
to increase operational efficiency for the property, thus meeting the intent of this goal.
❖ Policy: 1.3.13 As part of the Site Plan Review process, compatibility with adjacent land
uses shall be demonstrated. Compatibility is defined as consistency with the Future Land
Use Map and compliance with Village land development regulations.
Response: The proposed expansion will continue to be compatible with the surrounding
established uses.
Consistency with the Zoning Code
Consistent with Sec. 78-175 of the Village's zoning code, the proposed project will work within the
framework of an established development pattern, and proposes a minor expansion that will enhance
the existing facility, and remain compatible with neighboring properties and continue to serve the Village
residents, and visitors.
Further, the project will be consistent with certain urban design principles, and objectives stipulated by
Sec. 78-180(f) and 78-180(g), as the proposed development has the ability to promote economic and
social wellbeing, and can provide additional activities of daily living within walking distance from nearby
residential, and commercial establishments.
Traffic and Parking
The addition of the 921-sf second story office will be insignificant on the surrounding roadway, as
described in the traffic statement prepared by JHI, Inc. This statement has been provided to Palm
Beach County Traffic Division, and a TPS approval letter will be provided to the Village upon receipt.
Regarding parking, the site provides 24 spaces on the property. Utilizing current code, the following
would be required:
Use Code Requirement/Spaces Required
Ship Store @ 398 sf. 1s /250 sf= 1.59 spaces
Wet Slips @ 29 slips 1.5s /sli = 43.5 spaces
Office @ 921 sf 1 s /300 sf= 3.07 spaces
Total Spaces =48 spaces
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While the site is deficient of parking based on code requirements, the Village's zoning code, through
Section 78-707(b)(4), does allow the ability to request for a reduction in the number of required on-site,
off-street parking spaces.
The Owner continuously monitors the activity on the site, and raises the point that there has never been
a parking issue with users of the site.As such, the Owner proposes a Zoning TextAmendment to reduce
parking requirements for marina use. The Zoning TextAmendment will be further described later in this
document.
Justification
The project's site plan is consistent with the following:
❖ Goals, objectives, and policies of the Village of Tequesta's Comprehensive Plan
set forth in the Medium Density land use designation
❖ Applicable countywide land development regulations: The Owner has submitted
a traffic study for this proposal to Palm Beach County traffic division for their review.
Through this site plan review process, the Owner will seek permits from the other
applicable jurisdictional agencies;
❖ Designed to comply with all of the applicable provisions set forth in the Village
of Tequesta zoning code. The site plan for this existing operating site has been
designed to ensure compliance to the fullest extent possible with the development
regulations required within the R-3 zoning district. Note, the Owner is proposing a
zoning text amendment to rectify the parking deficiency, based on current code
requirements.
❖ Compatibility with the existing character of the area;
❖ Use of the existing facilities/infrastructure on site: As this is an existing operating
site, the minor addition will not impact the existing facilities;
❖ Will not create any noise or visual pollution to the adjacent areas;
❖ The proposed development has infrastructure (where required)to meet the adopted
level of service standards;
SPECIAL EXCEPTION REQUEST FOR MARINA USE
As this request is considered a `minor expansion'to the existing marina, it was determined that a special
exception approval would be needed. The required criteria, stipulated in Section 78-363, is addressed
below:
1. The proposed use is a permitted special exception use.
Response: The proposed marina use is existing and is a permitted special exception use as
allowed by Section 78-175(e)(3).
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2. The use is so designed, located and proposed to be operated so that the public health, safety,
welfare and morals will be protected.
Response: The proposed use does not present a detriment to the established public health,
safety, welfare standards. The proposed project is designed with proper planning ideals to
promote a development considerate of the surrounding area.
3. The use will not cause substantial injury to the value of other property in the neighborhood where
it is to be located.
Response: The proposed use will not affect adjacent property values. The subject proposal is
for a minor expansion to create additional 211d story office space for the Marina facility
4. The use will be compatible with adjoining development and the proposed character of the district
where it is to be located.
Response: This is an established, operating development. The proposed improvements will not
be incompatible with the surrounding area.
5. Adequate landscaping and screening is provided as required in this chapter.
Response: Due to the configuration on existing use of the site, there is limited opportunity to
provide any additional vegetation on the property.
6. Adequate off-street parking and loading is provided and ingress and egress is so designed as
to cause minimum interference with traffic on abutting streets.
Response: All ingress and egress will remain as it currently exists today. As previously
mentioned, the Owner is requesting a reduction in required off-street parking spaces.
Further, the Applicant will demonstrate compliance with the following requirements required for approval
as listed in Section 78-364.
1. Compliance with all elements of the village comprehensive plan.
Response: The Owner's proposal supports the applicable goals, objectives, and policies within
the Village's Comprehensive Plan, as described earlier in this justification statement.
2. Ingress and egress to property and proposed structures thereon with particular reference to
automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, and access in case
of fire or catastrophe.
Response: As this is an existing development, ingress and egress is already established and
provided via Colony Road.
3. Off-street parking and loading area, where required, with particular attention to the items in
subsection (2) of this section.
Response: The existing parking spaces are placed in an area that pose no adverse impact on
vehicular circulation on the site.
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4. Nuisance factors detrimental to adjacent and nearby properties and the village as a whole.
Nuisance factors shall include but not necessarily be limited to noise, odor, smoke, glare,
electrical interference and/or mechanical vibrations.
Response: There will be no nuisance factors presented with this project. The project is
considered an expansion to an existing operation, and will work in conjunction with the existing
surrounding area.
5. Utilities, with reference to location, availability and compatibility.
Response:As it is existing, this site already has the necessary utilities in place.
6. Screening and buffering, with reference to type, dimensions and character.
Response: Due to the configuration of the existing use of the site, there is limited opportunity to
provide any additional vegetation on the property.
7. General compatibility with adjacent properties and other property in the district.
Response: The site is existing and operating, therefore will be generally compatible with the
surrounding uses.
8. Whether the change suggested is out of scale with the needs of the neighborhood or the village.
Response: This proposed office expansion is needed to increase operational efficiency for the
existing business. The 921 sf second story addition will not be out of scale with the surrounding
area.
9. Any special requirements set out in the schedule of site regulations in section 78-143 for the
particular use involved.
Response: This criterion is not applicable to the subject proposal.
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT— SEC. 78-705(16)
The final component of this proposed development is for a zoning text amendment to Section 78-
705(16), entitled "Required Number of Parking Spaces". As mentioned elsewhere in this Project
Narrative, the JIB Yacht Club and Marina has existed since the 1960s, whereas the original Village
parking code was adopted in 1977.
The Owner proposes the following modifications to the code:
Current Zoning Text— Sec. 78-705(16)
(16) Marina facilities: One and one-half spaces for each boat slip.
Proposed Zoning Text— Sec. 78-70506)
(16) Marina facilities: One and one half spaces for eat every two boat slips. Parking spaces for charter
services shall consist of, three parking spaces for each passenger carrying vessel with less than six
passengers and one parking space for every two passengers on vessels with more than six
passengers.
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Justification for Reduction of Parking
Zoning text amendments are a tool that can be utilized to respond; and react to changing conditions,
and can help zoning codes from becoming `static'. Below are reasons to approve the proposed text for
marina facility parking requirements:
Consistency with Nearby Local Government Parkinq rates:
As it relates to marina use, the Village's parking requirements are one of the most stringent in the area,
as neighboring municipalities/counties have parking requirements that are more in line with the industry
standard. Below is a table that details requirements for areas that contain successful well-known marina
standards.
Municipality Code Requirement
Tequesta 1.5sp/slip
Jupiter 1s /1 wet slip
Martin Count 1s /5 wet or dr sli s
Riviera Beach 1s /2sli s
Palm Beach Shores 0.75s /sli
Tequesta defines Marina facilities as wet storage and the docking of pleasure crafts for residential
purposes. Marina facilities may include a marina, boat dock and yacht club. The yacht club may provide
a restaurant, lounge, ships chandler and other club facilities as an accessory use to the marina, boat
dock or yacht club facility. Marina facilities are allowed only as special exception in R-2 and R-3 multiple-
family dwelling districts, for properties within such zones which are contiguous to the intracoastal
waterway, subject to the regulations and restrictions of the zoning district and the requirements for
special exceptions.
Little potential for adverse impact:
As the Village's only full-service marina, the existing JIB Yacht Club and Marina was initially designed
to be completely consistent with the Village's definition. Further, this text amendment will not create
any negative scenarios as many of the R-2 or R-3 parcels that are contiguous to the Intracoastal
Waterway do not have the ability to develop in the manner that this facility has developed.
Consistency with the marine industry Standard:
After extensive research, it was determined that parking does not necessarily correlate to the actual
using of recreational boats. If required to use current parking requirements, the site would need to
provide 44 spaces, which does not translate into parking standards.
A recent article from Toy Storage nation stated that new boat sales surged 40% during the Covid-19
pandemic, as American's spent more time on the water due to the closures of other spaces. Even
though record sales were experienced during this time, the average boat is operated 54 days or about
15% of the year. Despite popular belief, the Midwest and Northeast regions are more likely to utilize
their boats more days of the week, than the South region.
Earlier data (2018) from the US Coast Guard suggests that the average number of days a vessel is
used is 19 days, with each outing lasting an average of 3.8 hours. Based on this data, it can be
reasonably assumed that the lesser parking requirement of 1 sp per two slips will not create any issues
for the marina.
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In order to also be consistent with industry standard, we have taken staff's advice and also propose to
add parking requirements for charter services. While the Yacht club does not currently offer these
services, we have added language consistent with local jurisdictions, in the event needs for the marina
change in the future.
Conclusion
To recap, the Owner is proposing a 991-sf 2nd story office space at the existing JIB Yacht Club and
Marina. As stipulated by Section 78-177 of the Village's zoning code, the increased square footage of
this marina is deemed a special exception use. Further, the Owner proposes a zoning text amendment
that will reduce parking requirements for marina uses. Sufficient justification has been provided with
regards to the project's consistency with the Comprehensive Plan and zoning code, paving the way for
a final product which will provide the ability for the existing operation to increase and maximize its
efficiency.
2GHO, Inc., respectfully request review and approval of the submitted application package. The project
team at 2GHO, Inc. consists of M. Troy Holloway, PLA, and Alec Dickerson.
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