Shelter Island Marine Sales and Services Site in development

Wednesday, 30 April 2008

A Marine Sales and Services site on Shelter Island Drive will soon be redeveloped to include a brand new, two-story, 10,850-square foot building with a modern, nautical design. At the March 4 Board of Port Commissioners meeting, the board authorized a 60-day exclusive negotiating agreement with Island Partners, LLC to develop a marine sales and services site on Shelter Island. If all terms of an option and lease are agreed upon between the Port and the developers during the 60-day period, then the project can move forward. The development will be Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Certified, a national recognition that requires the use of sustainable materials and conservation of water and energy.

Other aspects of the project include a new, 9-foot wide public promenade and public art. The developers will also be working with the Marlin Club of San Diego to provide space for its ongoing activities. The Marlin Club provides a free, certified marlin and fish weigh station for the angling public. The waterside design will include 1,225 linear feet of usable dock space with 25 boat slips. The parking lot will include spots for 42 vehicles, two new driveways and accessible parking.

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