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Request for a public hearing to appeal the issuance of County Dock Permit No. WND-20-00231REV for 106 Harbor Drive, Palm Harbor.
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Recommended Action:
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Recommend consideration of the Myrback’s (Appellants) request for a public hearing to appeal the issuance of County Dock Permit No. WND-20-00231REV for 106 Harbor Drive, Palm Harbor (Subject Property).
• James Donovan applied for a Permit revision to construct a private dock with a boat lift at the Subject Property.
• County Water and Navigation Staff issued Permit WND-20-00231REV on April 28, 2023.
• Appellants own property at 104 Harbor Drive, a single-family residence located south of the Subject Property.
• Appellants filed a request to appeal the issuance of said Permit on May 26, 2023, and subsequently an amended notice on June 1, 2023, in accordance with County Code, Section 58-536(b) - Appeals, citing concerns with misinterpreting code; as well as impacts to view and riparian rights.
County Dock Permit Application No. WND-20-00231REV.
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Summary:
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Staff issued Dock Permit WND-20-00231REV on April 28, 2023. Section 58-536(b) of the Code provides thirty (30) days for appeals where the appellant(s) must state the grounds upon which staff have erred in its findings. The Board of County Commissioners (Board) may grant or deny a public hearing to determine whether Staff erred in granting the permit. Staff have reviewed the appeal and issues raised by the Appellants and finds issuance of the permit was appropriate. The Appellants wish to petition the Board to hold a public hearing to determine whether Staff erred in granting the permit.
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Background Information:
James Donovan, property owner at the Subject Property, applied for a Permit revision to construct a single-family dock with a boat lift. Staff issued the revised permit on April 28, 2023. On May 26, 2023, Staff received an email from the Appellants legal representative requesting an appeal of the Permit, and an amended appeal on June 1, 2023, outlining how this project is inconsistent with multiple sections of the County Code.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Staff Member Responsible:
Kelli Hammer Levy, Director, Public Works
Partners:
The Myrback’s
Attachments:
Dock Permit Application No. WND-20-00231REV
Notice of Appeal - Amended
Permit - Issued 5/18/2021
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