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Board approves boat‑building conditional use at Fern Palm Drive with indoor‑work condition
Summary
A conditional‑use permit (CU 2601) was approved to allow boat building and repair at 1730 Fern Palm Drive; owner Brad Jones said upgrades (sprinkler, ventilation) have been made and the board required all manufacturing to occur inside the building to mitigate odor and air‑quality concerns.
The Planning & Zoning Board approved a conditional‑use permit to allow boat building and repair at 1730 Fern Palm Drive.
Staff noted the property is in an I‑1 industrial zoning district where boat manufacturing is a conditional use, and staff recommended approval with the condition that all boat building and repair operations occur entirely inside the warehouse. Property owner Brad Jones described upgrades including sprinkler installation and consultant studies to address air‑quality and ventilation. He said the relocated operation would occupy one unit within a multi‑unit complex and the intent is to bring local jobs; "we hope to employ 5 people," Jones said.
Neighbors asked about odors; Jones and the consultant were asked to ensure ventilation and mitigation measures are in place. The board adopted the staff‑recommended condition (all manufacturing inside the building) in its motion to approve CU 2601 by roll call.
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