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Commission approves 2‑story storage expansion in Parrish after heated public debate
Summary
The county commission approved a 2‑story, 18,000‑square‑foot extension of an existing Parrish self‑storage complex despite strong neighborhood opposition. The board voted 4–3 in favor after residents raised concerns about stormwater, sign visibility and ingress/egress.
The Manatee County Commission narrowly approved a rezoning and revised preliminary site plan for a 2‑story, 18,000‑square‑foot addition to the Parrish Storage complex at the northeast corner of U.S. 301 and Fort Hamer Road on Wednesday, voting 4–3 in favor.
Commissioner Nadine Sadiq made the motion to approve, seconded by Commissioner Ron. The final vote was 4–3, with Commissioners Feltz, McCann and Bearden opposed.
Applicant remarks and staff findings: Applicant representatives said the addition sits behind an existing restaurant (C & K Barbecue) and would be accessed from U.S. 301 using the established driveway. They told the board the project would increase marked parking from 26 to 34 spaces (they will also count…
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