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Hilton Marco Island Expansion Faces City Staff Opposition
30 Jul
Summary
- Hilton Marco Island wants to double its rooms to 626.
- City staff recommend denial due to scale and traffic.
- Rezoning request for planned unit development is debated.
The Hilton Marco Island Resort and Spa is proposing a substantial expansion that would nearly double its current room count to 626. This ambitious plan includes the construction of a new tower and a parking garage. The resort's owner, Olshan Properties, aims to achieve this by rezoning the property from Residential Tourist to a Planned Unit Development (PUD).
City staff, however, have recommended that the Marco Island Planning Board deny this rezoning request. Their assessment highlights concerns that the proposed density, at 60 units per acre, is out of scale for the neighborhood and would be unique compared to surrounding properties. Additionally, staff anticipate increased traffic congestion and potential impacts on pedestrian safety.
Despite city staff's recommendation for denial, Olshan Properties is scheduled to present its case to the Marco Island Planning Board on Friday, July 31. The owners also plan to renovate existing rooms and amenity areas as part of their proposal. The resort, built in 1985, is currently located at 560 S. Collier Blvd.
