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Commission approves Harbor Island striping and discusses Island Walk easements
Summary
The commission approved a lower-cost seal-coat and restriping package for Harbor Island streets, discussed crosswalk and ADA curb concerns tied to an FDOT sidewalk plan, and directed staff to continue outreach to developers blocking public Baywalk access.
The North Bay Village Commission unanimously approved a proposal to seal-coat and restripe portions of Harbor Island roadways as an interim measure while larger stormwater and resurfacing work is planned.
Staff described the treatment as a cost-effective interim option that preserves the look of roadways and can be refreshed periodically while the village plans a more comprehensive repaving tied to upcoming stormwater improvements. The scope includes scribing, targeted patching and replacing nonstandard plastic car stops with standardized concrete units.
Commissioners emphasized pedestrian safety. One commissioner asked that crosswalks be added on both sides of a key intersection near the bus stop and confirmed that the village sidewalk master plan already includes additional crosswalks and ADA curb cuts; staff said eight new crosswalks are in the sidewalk plan. Because the work is partly funded through FDOT, staff warned that some scope changes require FDOT approval and recommended executing the FDOT‑funded project first and then using change orders to add features.
The commission also discussed the Island Walk public-access easement. Staff reported locating a five-foot public access easement that appears to run through the side of a condominium property (through a pool area). Commissioners said some property owners had sealed off access and become nonresponsive; staff recommended outreach first and legal notice only if cooperative efforts fail. A resolution from 2017 was cited as background for the village’s right to request access.
The motion to move forward with the seal‑coat and restriping package passed by voice vote.
