The Marine Advisory Board on Jan. 2 voted to approve a dock waiver request for 1180 North Federal Highway, allowing a second boat lift at the property.

Staff introduced the application, noting the site’s width and prior reviews. The applicant described the configuration and explained that a second lift would be used to safely remove vessels from the water in a narrow, current-impacted portion of the waterway.

Board member James (Jim) Harrison moved to approve the waiver. The motion was seconded (second: Norm — surname not specified in the transcript). The board conducted a roll-call vote; the motion passed with 12 yes votes and one absence. City staff will forward the board’s recommendation and supporting material to the city commission as part of the formal approval process.

Vote at a glance

- Motion: Approve dock-waiver request for 1180 North Federal Highway to permit a second boat lift beyond the standard 25‑foot setback (exact waiver dimensions: 7.5 feet beyond the 25‑foot setback, per staff presentation).
- Mover: James Harrison (Board member)
- Second: Norm (last name not specified in the transcript)
- Tally: Yes 12; Absent 1
- Yes: Mister Walker; Mister Washington; Mister Dunbar; Mister Swindell; Mister Eckhart; Mister Burnell; Mister Lynch; Mister Flanagan; Miss Norval; Mister Franks; Vice Chair Harrison; Chair Williams
- Absent: Mister Redfolds (recorded as absent earlier in roll call)
- Outcome: approved

What the board recorded

Board members said the waiver appeared reasonable given the width of the waterway and existing development patterns. Staff and applicants were asked to ensure the commission packet included the bathymetric context and the analysis the board used when considering the waiver.

Next steps

Staff will transmit the board’s affirmative recommendation and the application materials to the city commission for final action or ratification as required by city procedure.