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Public Hearing: Dock Construction Waiver at 629 Idlewyld Drive

Original title: Public Hearing - Quasi-Judicial Resolution Approving a Waiver of Limitations at 629 Idlewyld Drive for Five (5) Dock Piles and Two (2) Triple Mooring Pile Clusters - (Commission District 2) - Requesting Deferment to May 6, 2025 Anyone wishing to speak must be sworn in. The Commission will announce any site visits, communications or expert opinions received and make them part of the record.

April 15, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing determines whether a property owner at 629 Idlewyld Drive will be granted a waiver to exceed standard dock construction limitations, which directly impacts local waterfront development regulations.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owner of 629 Idlewyld Drive

The owner is seeking a waiver of construction limitations for their dock project.

Commission District 2 residents

Residents in this district may be impacted by changes to waterfront development standards in their area.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 15, 2025.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Parks and Recreation department has scheduled a public hearing regarding a request to waive construction limitations for a dock project at 629 Idlewyld Drive. The applicant is seeking approval for five dock piles and two triple , but has requested that the hearing be deferred until May 6, 2025.

Key Facts

The applicant has requested to defer the public hearing for the dock project until May 6, 2025.
The project involves the installation of five dock piles and two triple mooring pile clusters.
The project is located within Commission District 2.
The hearing is classified as a quasi-judicial proceeding.
Speakers at the hearing are required to be sworn in.
The Commission is required to disclose any site visits, communications, or expert opinions received regarding the project.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the hearing for the dock project happen soon?

No, the applicant has requested that the hearing be deferred until May 6, 2025.

What does it mean that this is a 'quasi-judicial' hearing?

It means the Commission acts like a court, requiring speakers to be sworn in and requiring the disclosure of all evidence, such as site visits or expert opinions, to be made part of the official record.

Why It Matters

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Procedural Deferment

The applicant is proactively seeking to delay the hearing, which may indicate a need for further preparation or negotiation regarding the waiver request.

629 Idlewyld Drive

Connected Entities

location629 Idlewyld Drive“The property address subject to the proposed dock construction waiver.”Map →

organizationParks and Recreation“The government body overseeing the public hearing and the dock project.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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