PB23-0646

PB23-0646. Watercraft Rental and Hotel Requirements

Watercraft Rental and Hotel Requirements

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Proposal

The proposed ordinance amendment would prohibit the rental of watercraft (including jet skis) in the WD-1 Waterway District along Indian Creek, while establishing regulations for existing legally nonconforming watercraft rental uses. This addresses negative impacts on nearby residents' quality of life from watercraft rental operations.

Staff Recommendation

Conditions:

• Existing watercraft rental use must be associated with hotel containing minimum 350 units located immediately east of rental location or adjacent to Lake Pancoast
• Rental of motorized personal watercraft including jet skis shall be prohibited
• Except for Lake Pancoast uses, eligible watercraft shall only be rented to hotel guests
• All existing legally permitted structures must meet applicable building, fire, and property maintenance standards
• For Lake Pancoast uses, legally established concessions may continue but shall not be enlarged, relocated, or expanded

Compliance Findings:

Key Issues

• Negative impacts on quality of life of nearby residents
• Excess noise from watercraft rental operations
• Safety impacts along the waterway
• Inadequate parking and facilities at most WD-1 properties
• Traffic congestion impacts on Collins Avenue and Indian Creek Drive
• Sanitary issues from watercraft rental uses

Cover Sheet

Agenda Item Cover Sheet

Application

Application and Affidavit 02-27-23

2.12 MB

Staff Report

Staff Report and Ordinance 02-27-24

642.78 KB