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Planning commission approves 12-site seasonal RV park at Sunrise Marina
Summary
The commission approved a site plan to create 12 seasonal RV sites behind Sunrise Marina at 1535 1st Street; the developer will move about 4,000 cubic yards of soil, file required SWIP documentation with Ohio EPA, and comply with standard permitting and erosion-control conditions.
The Sandusky Planning Commission on May 28 approved a site plan to establish 12 seasonal RV sites behind Sunrise Marina at 1535 1st Street.
Miss Belyer, planning staff, said Hodie Enterprises, on behalf of Lake Ridge Investments LP, submitted the application for a parcel behind the marina building. The plan calls for 12 primarily seasonal RV sites (no new buildings), grading to level the site and the use of existing bathhouse and pool facilities; staff noted grading information had been received and recommended approval subject to standard permit conditions.
Todd Hart of Hodie Enterprises said the project will move roughly 4,000 cubic yards of material, install silt fencing and submit a Storm Water Pollution Prevention (SWIP) plan to the Ohio EPA because the disturbance exceeds one acre. Hart described the sites as seasonal (March–November), intended primarily for boaters at the marina, and said the project will rely on the existing bathhouse and community room rather than building new structures.
Commissioners questioned visibility from 1st Street, whether trees should be planted at each site and whether trees would block waterfront views or interfere with RV satellite dishes. Hart said the sites would likely not be visible from 1st Street and cautioned that planting trees could block views and, over time, cause maintenance issues; staff had suggested planting one canopy tree per site as a design improvement but categorized that as advisory rather than mandatory.
A motion to approve the site plan, conditioned on obtaining all applicable building, engineering and other agency permits, passed on roll call. The applicant will proceed with permit applications, required Ohio EPA coordination for grading and erosion control, and any other agency approvals required before construction or site work begins.
Next steps: Hodie Enterprises will finalize erosion-control and grading plans, submit the SWIP to Ohio EPA and obtain required city permits before starting site work.
