5-28-2026 HEX PACKET

Hearing Examiner Meeting · 2026-05-28 · agenda_packet

[140 Wilderness Cay; case PL20250006100] The Hearing Examiner is considering a request for a 48-foot boat dock extension at 140 Wilderness Cay. The proposed extension would allow a total protrusion of 68 feet into a waterway that is 384± feet wide. The property is located at 140 Wilderness Cay, Lot 20, Port of the Islands (The Cays) Phase II, Section 9, Township 52 South, Range 28 East. The applicant is 140 Wilderness Cay LLC, with Bayshore Marine Consulting, LLC as the agent. The project was continued from April 23, 2026, to May 28, 2026, due to public comment and the need for the applicant's agent to confer with the client and affected parties. Revised plans reduced the protrusion to 59 feet and increased setbacks. Staff recommends approval subject to conditions related to building permits for the principal structure. [140 Wilderness Cay, Naples, FL 34114; case BDE-PL20250006100] This document details the criteria and process for a Boathouse Establishment Petition or Boat Dock Facility Extension (BD) in Collier County. It outlines primary and secondary criteria for evaluating such proposals, focusing on navigation, waterway impact, neighbor impact, and environmental considerations. A specific project at 140 Wilderness Cay is described, involving the construction of a fixed and floating dock facility with slips for a 33' LOA vessel on a boat lift and a 50' LOA catamaran. The project proposes a maximum protrusion of 68' into a 384' wide waterway. The applicant is 140 Wilderness Cay LLC, owned by Abdiel Marin and Jessica Marin. The case number is BDE-PL20250006100. The document also includes details on submittal requirements, fees, and public hearing procedures. Public comment included letters of objection from several neighbors at addresses including 128, 132, 137, 141, and 144 Wilderness Cay, and 160 Cays Dr, 142 Windward Cay, and 160 Venus Cay. [140 Wilderness Cay, Naples FL 34114; case PL20250006100] This document contains correspondence and public comment regarding a petition for a boat dock extension at 140 Wilderness Cay, Naples, FL. The applicant, Bayshore Marine Consulting LLC, seeks to install a large dock complex to accommodate vessels up to 55 feet. Multiple neighbors have submitted objections, citing concerns about the dock's size (68-foot protrusion, 3,500 sq ft footprint), potential impact on navigation, waterway aesthetics, neighboring property values, riparian rights, and the precedent it would set for the Port of the Islands community. Neighbors argue that such a large dock is inappropriate for a single-family residential area and that larger vessels should be kept at the community marina. Some also dispute claims of neighbor consultation and raise concerns about environmental impacts and insufficient notice. [140 Wilderness Cay; case BD-PL20250006100] This document details public comments and objections regarding a proposed dock extension at 140 Wilderness Cay. The applicant seeks a variance for a large dock and vessel configuration, significantly exceeding the standard 20-foot protrusion limit. Objectors cite concerns about visual impact, environmental harm, navigational hazards, and setting a precedent for oversized private docks in a community that already has a marina. The proposal has been continued for revisions. [140 Wilderness Cay, Naples, FL 34114; case PL20250006100] This document details public comments and official correspondence regarding a proposed dock extension at 140 Wilderness Cay, Naples, FL 34114. The applicant, Marin family (represented by Bayshore Marine Consulting LLC), sought to moor a 50 x 30 foot catamaran and a 33 foot motorized vessel. The proposal involved a dock structure extending 59 feet into the Sanctuary Point canal, significantly exceeding the Collier County code limit of 20 feet. The project was continued from an April 23, 2026 hearing to a May 28, 2026 hearing. Numerous residents voiced strong objections, citing concerns about environmental impact on manatees and wildlife, obstruction of views, violation of county codes, setting a negative precedent for the community, and potential interference with navigation and neighboring properties. Some comments also questioned the ethics of the hearing process. A revised proposal increased the overwater structure from 972 sq. ft. to 1,260 sq. ft. but reduced the protrusion to 59 feet. A formal appeal was also filed with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection by Linda Grear of 144 Wilderness Cay. [1934 Don Benito Way, Naples, FL 34120 (Orangetree PUD); 140 Wilderness Cay, Naples, FL 34114 (Marin Dock); case PDI-PL20250006371 (Orangetree PUD); 0701-26 (Marin Dock)] This document contains information related to two distinct development projects. The first, at 140 Wilderness Cay, Naples, FL 34114, involves existing and proposed dock structures. The second, a PDI (Petition for Development Impact) for the Orangetree Planned Unit Development (PUD) at 1934 Don Benito Way, Naples, FL 34120, concerns an insubstantial change to signage standards for the Terreno at Valencia Golf and Country Club Master amenity pool café. This change allows for one illuminated sign, provided it is at least 100 feet from facing residential uses not separated by an arterial or collector road. Public comment at a neighborhood meeting was positive, with questions focused on sign details, operation, cost, and timeline. Staff recommends approval of the signage amendment. [5 Pelican Street East; case PL20250012366 VA] Variance requested to reduce minimum side yard riparian setback from 15 feet to 5 feet on the west and 9 feet on the east for a proposed boathouse for a new dock facility. The property is a 0.24-acre lot with 43 feet of water frontage. The existing dock and boathouse were built in 1974 and 1981, respectively, and protrude 59 feet into the waterway. The proposed new dock will satisfy the 7.5-foot side yard for docks, but the boathouse will encroach into the 15-foot side setback. The new dock facility will protrude 77 feet from the property line. The variance is sought due to shallow water depths and converging riparian lines making a shore-normal approach the only viable option. Staff recommends approval. [5 Pelican St E, Naples, FL 34113; case BD-PL20250007918 and VA-PL20250012366] This record details a public hearing for a dock and boathouse facility at 5 Pelican Street East, Naples, FL. The applicant, Hal and Karen Bulmash, represented by Bayshore Marine Consulting, LLC, sought to remove an existing dock and boathouse and replace them with a new facility. The proposed project includes an 18-foot by 38-foot boathouse and a dock extending 77 feet into a 640-foot wide waterway. This required variances for side yard riparian setbacks (reducing from 15 feet to 5 feet on the west and 9 feet on the east) and an extension beyond the standard protrusion limits. The staff recommended approval, contingent on the approval of the variance petition. Public comment is not explicitly detailed in this portion of the record, but the process involved public notice and a hearing. [5 Pelican St. E, Naples, FL 34113; case VA-PL20250012366 and BDE-PL20250007918] This record details a public hearing for a proposed dock and boathouse at 5 Pelican St. E, Naples, FL. The project involves a 1-slip dock extension and an 18'x38' boathouse. The Hearing Examiner reviewed criteria related to dock facilities, water depth, navigation, waterway width, and neighbor impact. The primary criteria were met, with the exception of the vessel length exceeding 50% of the property's linear waterfront footage. For the boathouse, a variance was required for side setbacks due to the narrow riparian area. The project was considered for approval, with a public hearing scheduled for May 28, 2026. No public comment is stated in this portion of the document.