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The waivers: The first recommendation concerned a floating vessel platform at 1414 Southeast 12th Street, Slip 11, owned by Nicholas (Nick) DiOrio. The board recommended approval of a waiver that, as presented to the board, would allow a modified platform extending 34.73 feet from the property line — inside the 30%-of-waterway standard using the city surveyor’s confirmed waterway width of 120 feet but beyond the city’s 25-foot code threshold for floating platforms unless waived. The board voted to recommend approval by a 6–2 vote.

The second item involved a boat-lift/mooring structure at Slip 21 (Adrian and Natalia Walkley). That application sought a waiver for mechanical lift components mounted over pilings the association had previously obtained relief for; the board recommended approval by a 7–1 vote.

What the board heard: Applicant Nicholas DiOrio told the board the platform had previously been approved by a condominium board and had a Broward County environmental permit when he bought the unit; he said he shortened the platform by 20 inches after questions were raised so the platform no longer exceeded 30% of the channel width measured from property line to property line. DiOrio said recorded plats and a city surveyor’s memorandum support measuring the waterway at 120 feet property-line to property-line and that, on that basis, his modified platform fits inside the 30% limit.

Cam Rogers, attorney for the Hemingway Association, and other association representatives urged denial, saying the floating platform and a series of pilings and lifts across the marina had created a patchwork of encroachments and safety concerns. The association said it had pursued compliance actions and cited unit owners where vessels and pilings exceeded allowed distances; the association’s attorney argued the board should not approve more exceptions that set a precedent for future encroachments.

Code enforcement officer Marco Aguilera told the board his office cited the floating platform and pilings after an association complaint and that two boats in the marina had already been cited and removed. Manny Garcia, senior compliance officer, earlier described a separate enforcement action in which a receptacle for in-water sanding/grinding produced a $2,500 fine.

Legal and measurement争点: A central point of contention was how to measure the applicable canal width. Applicants and their attorney pointed to recorded Broward County plats and a city surveyor’s memo that they said fix property lines and yield a 120-foot width; opponents relied on topographic or survey measurements showing different measurements and argued the board should be cautious about approving exceptions without a full boundary survey. The board and staff noted the City Commission had previously asked for a survey to clarify measurement but that certified plats and the city surveyor’s memo were presented to the board as the basis for the applicants’ revised dimensions.

Votes and next steps: Because the Marine Advisory Board only issues a recommendation, both waivers now proceed to the Fort Lauderdale City Commission for final action. Several board members urged the commission to see the full record and the city surveyor’s memo; others urged consistent application of marina rules and said the association should continue to pursue enforcement where vessels exceed code limits.

Ending: Board members said they expect the items to return to the City Commission and that staff and applicants will provide the additional survey documentation the commission previously requested. The board also signaled it will watch for possible ripple effects in the marina if multiple owners seek similar waivers.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Marine Advisory Board 02.06.25","oneSentenceSummary","The Marine Advisory Board recommended two separate waivers for structures at Hemingway Landing condominium (Slip 11 and Slip 21), advancing both items to the Fort Lauderdale City Commission after contested public comment and debate over property-line measurement and marina compliance.","taxTitle","Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida","taxId",4849,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6345863,"Fort Lauderdale fire rescue, code compliance and Port Everglades officials outline marine response gaps and safety work",3619,260000,3879000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2248072-f20a16f1b6883dd0c5e64e9078e5d122&start=260&end=3879","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2248072-f20a16f1b6883dd0c5e64e9078e5d122/thumbnail_260000.jpg","/articles/6345863/Fort-Lauderdale/Broward-County/Florida/Fort-Lauderdale-fire-rescue-code-compliance-and-Port-Everglades-officials-outline-marine-response-gaps-and-safety-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6345863-c750f91ad2216131183340429b9f4874/orig.mp4?Expires=1776564734&Signature=VgMpuoYLQW0upBwxA4~SoDO-1nLFNHfCqo-xaVvB87niBc~XHfyqHn4877FzyrCjMLGQ2kmRICuSpKB5BEud42Ou1~E34WUfiTDPRdbIwoeWi4bxQJNhpRo~VCXY~ukGNpAHQgEWRjUe5pYdy-WyP7jYrFbL4DzIV-oImqpiKfRhm8f0UpU87MruxcJ30yLw5PqOryETYUodPEuCYZfIziOxcN8Pw3BPWkJZ8eSfPSSNz3nOpJa-i~Mgigyu0xsjhTDi2ApKyHMDgn14fuRta2DhzfsKmTdFC2IPmO9fbZpRv3wtbNhVvMmDVrWp4s-KeYqd5GwfaSnFq90orGuNcg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Fort Lauderdale fire-rescue and city code officials told the Marine Advisory Board on Feb. 6 that the city’s marine response handles dozens of incidents each month but remains limited by staffing and the way vessels are deployed.

The board heard that the city’s watercraft and dive teams respond to about 30 to 40 calls per month, a mix of medical evacuations, vessel fires and capsizes, and that several recent large incidents — including a pair of vapor explosions and a yacht fire at Pier 66 — illustrated both the team’s capability and gaps in coverage.

The details: Sergeant Travis O’Neil, who oversees some waterway enforcement, reported recent statistics including multiple vessel crashes with no significant injuries and about 31 citations from recent patrols. Manny Garcia, senior compliance officer for the City of Fort Lauderdale, said compliance officers performed 63 waterway inspections since November and described one enforcement case that resulted in a $2,500 fine for sanding and grinding that discharged material into the water; he said fines for similar violations can rise to $15,000 if the activity recurs.

Deputy Chief Bill Tessini of Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue described the department’s marine operations and staffing model. “Our hope is to grow the marine team even beyond its current services and be a part of that support community,” Tessini said, explaining the department currently uses an adaptive staffing model in which some personnel shift from land units to watercraft as incidents require. Tessini and Captain Chad Roberts said that when the boat crew launches, land units are taken out of service and coverage must be shuttled elsewhere — a key reason the department favors moving to a fuller-time watercraft staffing model.

Tessini reviewed several recent calls: a December 5 vapor explosion, multiple capsizings and a Jan. 12 Pier 66 yacht fire that crews contained before it became a total loss. He described the team’s training and equipment (including rapid-deploy dive gear) and noted the department frequently works alongside Broward Sheriff’s Office, Florida Fish & Wildlife and the U.S. Coast Guard during larger incidents.

Glenn Wiltshire of Port Everglades gave an overview of port operations and highlighted the scale of cargo, cruise and petroleum traffic that passes through Port Everglades daily. Wiltshire said port activity creates a layered public-safety response that includes tugboats, harbor master operations and regular coordination with police and fire assets. He also noted ongoing projects — including channel deepening, shore power and a bypass road — that connect to broader marine-safety planning.

Why it matters: Board members said the presentations underscored the city’s “low-frequency, high-consequence” exposure on waterways and the need for a more consistent on-water presence. The board and the department discussed short-term fixes such as making the fire station available for a tour and longer-term goals including partial or full-time staffing for the fire boat.

Board members and staff said they plan to follow the department’s staffing progress and encouraged the public to use safe-boating classes and heed harbor-safety guidance distributed by Port Everglades.

Ending: The board invited Fire-Rescue and Port Everglades back for follow-up reports and recommended a station visit so members can see vessels and equipment firsthand. The city will continue to pursue both compliance enforcement on the water and internal staffing changes to improve on-water response.","Fort Lauderdale Fire-Rescue, code compliance and Port Everglades staff updated the Marine Advisory Board on recent waterway incidents, enforcement activity and plans to increase marine staffing and coordination across agencies.","actionData","errors"]

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Marine board recommends city approval for two Hemingway Landing dock waivers after contested hearings

Fort Lauderdale fire rescue, code compliance and Port Everglades officials outline marine response gaps and safety work