Okaloosa County BOCC — September 15, 2015 — Letter of request and intent

iq J R PREBLE-RISH INC 7/& 24 CONSULTING ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS June 18, 2015 Carolyn Ketchel District 2 Commissioner Board of County Commissioners 1804 Lewis Turner Blvd, Suite 100 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 Re: Vacating of Right-of-Way Marler Drive Ms. Ketchel: On behalf of our client, Mr. Shaul Zislin of FWGV, LLC, we are petitioning the Board of County Commissioners for a vacation of a portion of Marler Drive right-of-way on Okaloosa Island. Per the Okaloosa County Right-of Way vacation procedure, please find the following attachments for this application: Check for Application Fee of $590 One (1) copy of Legal description of the proposed vacation One (1) copy of Map showing location of proposed vacation One (1) copy of Statement outlining why application is requesting the vacation and what the intended use of the property is including associated attachments o One (1) copy of Current Conceptual Site Plan o One (1) copy of Aerial view Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need additional information. / 4 Chad Smith, P.E. Preble-Rish, Inc. (850) 267-0759 csmith@preble-rish.com Sincerely, 877 County Hwy. 393 North, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 PHONE: 850.267.0759 * FAX: 866.557.0076 www.preble-rish.com Statement outlining request and intended use: Mr. Zislin of FWGV, LLC is purchasing the following lots with the intention of developing as one parcel: Block 12, Lots 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, & 38 The entire loop of Marler Drive currently provides access to each of these lots as well as the areas adjacent to the south (Beal & Galvin Properties, LLC) as seen on the provided maps and drawings. The area adjacent to the east is Marler Park which does not use Marler Drive as access, instead using Santa Rosa Blvd and Marler Park Rd which both directly connect to US Hwy 98. Additionally, a fence borders the property line between the right-of-way of Marler Drive and the park to prevent cross access. These lots are currently vacant and Zoned as B-3 (Light Commercial and Concession Areas). The development intention is “The Gulf’, a restaurant with associated parking, drives, and appurtenances. The Gulf is a success story the client is bringing to the area and is attempting to produce the best product possible. As can be seen on the current conceptual site plan for The Gulf, improvements will be made that will benefit the surrounding area and enhance the public interest. These include a roundabout on the west side, and a boardwalk across the north property side that will connect to the existing area at Marler Park. Vacation of the right-of-way as shown will not alter any of the adjacent property owner’s use or access. It will allow for the lots mentioned above to be combined as one parcel and provide for a better layout of the proposed building, parking, traffic circulation, utilities, and fire access. 877 County Hwy. 393 North, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 PHONE: 850.267.0759 * FAX: 866.557.0076 www.preble-rish.com