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Public weighs aquarium, green space and development rights as city plans marina uplands charrettes
Summary
Residents urged limiting commercial development on the grassy parkway and proposed an aquarium and public amenities; staff said Dover Kohl charrettes will run about 4½ months starting in December and that Saint Joe's lease includes a right of first use to be respected in uplands planning.
The commission’s uplands discussion shifted attention from slips to what should sit on the land beside the marina. Staff told commissioners that Dover Kohl has been retained to run public charrettes starting in December with an expected planning period of roughly four and a half months to produce community‑informed uplands recommendations.
Public commenters pressed for protected public space. Frank de Pinto asked the commission to "ban commercial construction" from the grassy parkway and T‑dock pier where Fourth‑of‑July events…
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