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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
DATE: December 18, 2012
TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Board
FROM: Elliot Kampert
SUBJECT: Approval of Gulf Coast Marine Life Center Site Plans
DEPARTMENT: Growth Management
BCC DISTRICT: Two
STATEMENT OF ISSUE: To review plans for Gulf Coast Marine Life Center, a proposed
102,500 square foot fish hatchery and research facility as submitted by Henderson Engineering
& Consulting on behalf of the lessee, Aquagreen, Inc. The property is currently zoned B-3 (Light
Commercial and Concession Areas) & B-4 (Parks, Beaches and Freeways) with a Future Land
Use Map designation of Okaloosa Island (OI). Lease area contains 4.57 acres more or less and
it is located east of the Emerald Coast Conference Center.
BACKGROUND: The lease area is owned by the Okaloosa County Board of County
Commissioners and the lease agreement was signed by the Board at their regular meeting held on
July 17, 2012.
OPTIONS: Approve or Disapprove
RECOMMENDATIONS: The proposed development as presented complies with the Okaloosa
County Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code and Okaloosa Island Covenants &
Restrictions. Staff recommends that the Board of County Commissioners approve the proposed
Gulf Coast Marine Life Center site development plans as presented.
RECOMMENDED BY:
APPROVED BY:
James D. Curry, County Administrator